АВТОМАТИЧЕСКОЕ ГЕНЕРИРОВАНИЕ ТЕГА НА ОСНОВАНИИ СОДЕРЖАНИЯ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ

... 1. Способ автоматической генерации тегов, содержащий этапы, на которых:извлекают метаданные из файла изображения, ассоциированного с изображением, включающие в себя географическую информацию, относящуюся к местоположению, в котором изображение было отснято, и опционально информацию о дате и времени, относящихся к тому, когда изображение было отснято;выполняют распознавание изображений для идентификации одного или нескольких объектов, форм, признаков или текстур на изображении;автоматически тегируют изображение с помощью информации или кода, относящегося к этим одному или нескольким объектам, формам, признакам или текстурам;определяют соответствующие подробности касательно идентифицированного объекта или формы упомянутых одного или нескольких объектов, форм, признаков или текстур путем:использования информации или кода, связанного с идентифицированным объектом или формой, и географической информации для запроса по меньшей мере одной базы данных для сопоставления идентифицированного объекта ...

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ВЫБОРА ПО МЕНЬШЕЙ МЕРЕ ОДНОГО МЕДИЙНОГО ЭЛЕМЕНТА

... 1. Способ для выбора по меньшей мере одного элемента, причем способ содержит этапы, на которыхвыбирают (201) по меньшей мере один первый элемент, причем каждый из упомянутого выбранного по меньшей мере одного первого элемента имеет множество ассоциированных с ним атрибутов, причем каждый из упомянутых ассоциированных атрибутов имеет оценку, причем оценка обозначает важность атрибута для пользователя;отображают (205) каждый из упомянутого выбранного по меньшей мере одного первого элемента и его ассоциированных атрибутов и соответствующих оценок;предоставляют возможность (207) регулирования оценок какого-либо любого одного из отображенных ассоциированных атрибутов;выбирают (209) по меньшей мере один элемент, схожий с одним из упомянутого выбранного по меньшей мере одного первого элемента, на основе упомянутой оценки по меньшей мере одного из отображенных атрибутов, отличающийся тем, что интерфейс для регулирования оценок отображенных ассоциированных атрибутов включается в отображение выбранных ...

НОСИТЕЛЬ ДАННЫХ, ХРАНЯЩИЙ АУДИВИЗУАЛЬНЫЕ ДАННЫЕ, ВКЛЮЧАЮЩИЕ В СЕБЯ МЕТАДАННЫЕ, УСТРОЙСТВО ВОСПРОИЗВЕДЕНИЯ И СПОСОБ ПОИСКА АУДИОВИЗУАЛЬНЫХ ДАННЫХ, ИСПОЛЬЗУЯ МЕТАДАННЫЕ

... 1. Устройство для формирования библиотеки дисков, содержащей информацию о множестве носителей данных, содержащее: ! модуль хранения, который принимает с носителя данных метаданные, содержащие информацию об аудиовизуальных данных, включаемых в себя носителем данных, и сохраняет эти метаданные, ! при этом устройство формирует библиотеку дисков, используя совокупность метаданных, записанных в модуль хранения, ! причем метаданные содержат: ! идентификатор тома, указывающий, образуют ли аудиовизуальные данные, включаемые в себя носителем данных, том, ! первую информацию о количестве носителей данных, составляющих этот том, и ! вторую информацию о позиции носителя данных в данном томе. ! 2. Устройство по п.1, в котором первая информация представляет собой элемент numSets, а вторая информация представляет собой элемент setNumber.

System for processing music

Remote audio visual instruction system

Method of identifying, searching and displaying video assets

A method of identifying video assets, i.e. movies, television show, or any other film or motion picture image content, with reference to spoken audio content, i.e. the script and/or subtitles is provided. The method comprises the steps of receiving a text string to define the audio content of interest; searching a database to identify instances of the received text string; and displaying an image taken from the respective video asset which contains each of the instances. The embodiment uses this data indexing, classification and retrieval method in a movie trivia pub quiz gaming machine.

System and method for navigating source content

A system and method for navigating or searching through source content (430) to identify a desired feature (470) within the source content, semantic source metadata (480, 490) (descriptive index marks) being associated with portions of the source content. A processing unit which generates a search request from desired feature data received from an input interface (410). The desired feature is related to semantic metadata. The search is processed to identify semantic source metadata indicative of the desired feature. An output interface (400) is provided for outputting the portion of source content associated with the semantic source metadata which was in turn associated with the desired feature. This provides an accurate and efficient technique for finding particular features within the source content.

Auditing of web-based video

A method for auditing a web-based video can comprise receiving validation information associated with one or more video files that are accessible on a webpage. The validation information can comprise one or more time intervals associated with at least one video file. Additionally, the validation information can comprise tag data relating a tag that are associated with the at least one video files. The method can also request through a network connection the at least one video files. The method can then execute the at least one video files. Executing the at least one video file can cause a tag to fire. Additionally, the method can validate the tag by determining whether the tag conforms to the received tag data.

Electronic programme guide media system and method

A method of providing a number of media assets with corresponding videos. Videos correspond to a media asset, such as executables, 3D or augmented reality representations. The method involves receiving a metadata query 200 from a remote user device using an electronic programme guide 100. A media item matching the metadata query is found from metadata in a metadata repository 30. A link is generated to the corresponding video file in the data repository 20 and is sent to the user 220. The link causes a media server 40 to serve the video to the user 240, 260. Optionally, the metadata may be a subject or metadata specifying the media asset. Optionally the server may only provide the video if conditions are satisfied such as a point in time, a time or date range, an event, or user activity. Preferably the video files may be automatically obtained, and the codec, compressions and bit-rate of the video may be changed.

Systems and methods for maintaining vectors of values associated with a plurality of media assets

Populating a database

Apparatus for registering face identification features,method for registering the same,program for registering the same,and recording medium

RECORDING MEDIUM WITH MOVING PICTURE DATA AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND RENDITION PROCEDURE AND - EQUIPMENT FOR IT

Method, system, and apparatus for acquiring information concerning broadcast information

RELEVANCE-BASED IMAGE SELECTION

A system, computer readable storage medium, and computer-implemented method presents video search results responsive to a user keyword query. The video hosting system uses a machine learning process to learn a feature-keyword model associating features of media content from a labeled training dataset with keywords descriptive of their content. The system uses the learned model to provide video search results relevant to a keyword query based on features found in the videos. Furthermore, the system determines and presents one or more thumbnail images representative of the video using the learned model. WO 2011/025701 PCT/US2O1O/045909 C:I) w oP U J -J< CDw T ...

Data search, parser, and synchronization of video and telemetry data

A system is provided that can parse both telemetry data and corresponding encoded video data wherein the telemetry and video data are subsequently synchronized based upon temporal information, such as a time stamp. The telemetry data and the video data are originally unsynchronized and the data for each is acquired by a separate device. The acquiring devices may be located within or attached to an aerial vehicle. The system receives the telemetry data stream or file and the encoded video data stream or file and outputs a series of synchronized video images with telemetry data. Thus, there is telemetry information associated with each video image. The telemetry data may be acquired at a different rate than the video data. As a result, telemetry data may be interpolated or extrapolated to create telemetry data that corresponds to each video image. The present system operates in real¬ time, so that data acquired from aerial vehicles can be displayed on a map.

Method of image feature encoding and method of image search

CAPTION AND/OR METADATA SYNCHRONIZATION FOR REPLAY OF PREVIOUSLY OR SIMULTANEOUSLY RECORDED LIVE PROGRAMS

A synchronization process between captioning data and/or corresponding metatags and the associated media file parses the media file, correlates the caption information and/or metatags with segments of the media file, and provides a capability for textual search and selection of particular segments. A time-synchronized version of the captions is created that is synchronized to the moment that the speech is uttered in the recorded media. The caption data is leveraged to enable search engines to index not merely the title of a video, but the entirety of what was said during the video as well as any associated metatags relating to contents of the video. Further, because the entire media file is indexed, a search can request a particular scene or occurrence within the event recorded by the media file, and the exact moment within the media relevant to the search can be accessed and played for the requester.

CAPTION AND/OR METADATA SYNCHRONIZATION FOR REPLAY OF PREVIOUSLY OR SIMULTANEOUSLY RECORDED LIVE PROGRAMS

A synchronization process between captioning data and/or corresponding metatags and the associated media file parses the media file, correlates the caption information and/or metatags with segments of the media file, and provides a capability for textual search and selection of particular segments. A time-synchronized version of the captions is created that is synchronized to the moment that the speech is uttered in the recorded media. The caption data is leveraged to enable search engines to index not merely the title of a video, but the entirety of what was said during the video as well as any associated metatags relating to contents of the video. Further, because the entire media file is indexed, a search can request a particular scene or occurrence within the event recorded by the media file, and the exact moment within the media relevant to the search can be accessed and played for the requester.

SEARCHING USING PATTERNS OF USAGE

In various embodiments, the present invention relates disparate objects based on user behavior, thus enabling search engines to provide more comprehensive and accurate results. According to various embodiments of the present invention, multiple kinds of interactions by users with multiple classes of objects can be analyzed. The result is that disparate classes of objects can be related. Derived relations between text and objects can be used to implement search-like functionality or to extend a conventional text retrieval system. In one embodiment, the present invention is used to improve search results and/or recommendations by employing a filtered co-occurrence matrix that provides a representation as to which queries tend to co-occur with the originally submitted query. By supplementing or replacing the original query with co-occurring queries, the system of the present invention is able to generate results that are more likely to be of interest.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR NETWORK BASED VIDEO CLIP GENERATION AND MANAGEMENT

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENABLING SOCIAL BROWSING OF NETWORKED TIME-BASED MEDIA

The present invention provides an easy to use web-based system for enabling multiple-user social browsing of underlying video/DEVSA media content. A plurality of user interfaces are employed linked with one or more underlying programming modules and controlling algorithms. A data model is similarly supported and used for managing complex social commenting and details regarding a particular video set of interest. An interest intensity measurement and mapping system and mode are provided for increased use.

PRESENTING MEDIA GUIDANCE SEARCH RESULTS BASED ON RELEVANCY

Systems and methods for presenting search results based on relevancy in a n interactive media guidance application are disclosed. After performing a u ser- initiated or automatic search for media content, the interactive media guidance application determines which of the hits are most relevant to the u ser. The guidance application then displays, or visually identifies, the rel evant items. Some embodiments employ using different display arrangements ba sed on the number of relevant items. Some embodiments display the relevant i tems in recommendation lists or hot lists.

AN APPARATUS TO EDIT, REPRODUCE, DELIVER, SEARCH AND RE-GENERATE CONDITION SETTINGS FOR METADATA

Multimedia content containing moving pictures and audio is divided into multiple scenes and metadata is generated for each of the scenes obtained as a result of the division. It is possible to generate metadata containing scene structure information metadata that describes the hierarchical structure of the content in addition to scene section information and titles. Also, a name or an identifier of each descriptor contained in the metadata is described as hint information for manipulation of composed of at least one descriptor describing semantic content, a structure, and characteristics of content, ...

AUTOMATED INTEGRATION OF VIDEO EVIDENCE WITH DATA RECORDS

A computer system receives event data associated with data records in a database, receives metadata corresponding to a digital media content file (e.g., a video, audio, or image file), compares the event data with the metadata, automatically identifies a matching event based on the comparison, and automatically tags the content file by modifying the metadata based on event data associated with the matching event. In one usage scenario, the digital media content file may be used as evidence in a criminal investigation. The event data may be provided in the form of a summary or snapshot of the database, which may include data records covering a limited period of time. The digital media content file can be recorded by any suitable digital media device, such as a video camera. The computer system may further include a dock configured to upload digital media content received from the digital media device.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SYSTEMATIZATION OF PRODUCTION-PROCESS VIDEO DATA

There are disclosed a method and a system for systematization of production- process video data, The method is executable at an electronic device. The method comprises: receiving data regarding a correspondence between at least one service zone of a video-data source and at least one workplace for a performance of a production operation; generating a list of identifier types for marking video data to be received form the video-data source; receiving data regarding the production operation from at least one input device for production-operation data, the data regarding production operation being indicative of at least one identifier of at least one workplace for the production operation; based on the data regarding the production operation and the data regarding the correspondence between at least one service zone and the at least one workplace for the production operation, determining a given at least one video-data source of a given service zone in which the production operation is currently ...

STORAGE AND EDITING OF VIDEO AND SENSOR DATA FROM ATHLETIC PERFORMANCES OF MULTIPLE INDIVIDUALS IN A VENUE

Video and sensor data from multiple locations in a venue, in which multiple individuals are engaged in athletic performances, is stored and edited to create individualized video programs of athletic performances of individuals. Each camera provides a video feed that is continuously stored. Each video feed is stored in a sequence of data files in computer storage, which data files are created in regular time intervals. Each file is accessible using an identifier of the camera and a time interval. Similarly, data from sensors is continuously received and stored in a database. The database stores, for each sensor, an identifier of each individual detected in the proximity of the sensor and the time at which the individual was detected. Each sensor is associated with one or more cameras.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FILTERING TECHNIQUES USING METADATA AND USAGE DATA ANALYSIS

... [0122] Systems and methods for maintaining a model representing similarity between media assets. Control circuitry receives a first vector of values for a first media asset, and a second vector of values for a second media asset. The control circuitry determines whether a user has viewed both the first and second media assets. In response to determining that the user has viewed both assets, the control circuitry determines a modeled similarity value representing modeled similarity between the first and second media assets. The control circuitry retrieves an observed similarity value representing observed similarity between the first and second media assets based on metadata and usage data for the assets. The control circuitry determines a modeling error value based on the modeled similarity value and the observed similarity value. The control circuitry updates the first vector of values and the second vector of values based on the modeling error value.

VIDEO ADVERTISEMENTS

A query including one or more keywords is received. An advertisement associated with the one or more keywords is identified, and display data for displaying the advertisement is generated and a determination is made as to whether the advertisement is associated with a video. Video selection data is generated for displaying the video proximate to the advertisement if the advertisement is determined to be associated with the video, and the display data and the video selection data are provided.

PREPROCESSING VIDEO TO INSERT VISUAL ELEMENTS AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF

Embodiments of this invention relate to preprocessing video such that visual elements, such as advertisements, can be inserted at a later point in time when the video is requested by a user. In an embodiment, a video and target data is received. The video is analyzed to determine how a target moves and changes over time. Metadata describing how the target moves and changes over time is stored. When a user requests an on-demand video such as from a video sharing site, a visual element is inserted into the video. The visual elements move and change as defined in the stored metadata. In this way, advertisements can be inserted into on-demand video such as video from a video sharing website.

CONTEXTUAL VIDEO BROWSING

A method and system for contextual browsing of videos that are relevant to a current video. Browsing controls that include labels and previews are presented in a user interface. The labels represent sets of videos that are organized according to their relevancy to a current video. The previews represent videos from a set of videos that is currently in focus. If the user switches focus from one set of videos to another set of videos, the previews are updated to correspond to the videos in the second set of videos. The user can also browse through the previews in order to select another video for playback.

CLIENT-SERVER ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE

A client-server interactive television program guide system is provided. An interactive television program guide client is implemented on user television equipment. The interactive television program guide provides users with an opportunity to define expressions that are processed by the program guide server. The program guide server may provide program guide data, schedules reminders, schedules program recordings, and parentally locks programs based on the expressions. Users' viewing histories may be tracked. The program guide server may analyze the viewing histories and generates viewing recommendations, targets advertising, and collects program ratings information based on the viewing histories.

SENTIMENT MAPPING IN A MEDIA CONTENT ITEM

A media content item is evaluated (302) for its "sentiment states." That is, segments of the content item are determined to be, for example, "happy," "exciting," "sad," "funny," and the like. A "sentiment map" is created (308) that delimits (304) segments of the content item and contains the sentiment-state keywords associated (306) with the segments. Some maps include an amplitude for each assigned sentiment keyword and a confidence value for the segment delimitation and for each keyword. As an exemplary use of the sentiment map, an advertisement broker matches (404a) the sentiments of his advertisement offerings with segments of a content item in order to place appropriate advertisements at times when they would be most favorably received. In another example, a recommender system recommends (508) to a user a content item whose sentiment map compares (506) favorably to that of a content item already enjoyed by the user.

THE METHODS AND SYSTEM TO PROMOTE VIDEO CONTENT HOSTING SITE OF VIDEOS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT

Speech-based two-way radio assistant

Techniques for notification are presented. The techniques may include detecting a natural language phrase concerning an event at a geographic location in speech broadcast by a radio system, determining at least one search criteria from the natural language phrase, searching video surveillance data based on the at least one search criteria, such that search results are obtained, forming computer generated speech corresponding to the search results, and delivering the computer generated speech audibly.

Protection of an electronically stored image in a first color space by the alteration of a digital component in a second color space

Digitized images are associated with English language captions and other data, collectively known as the metadata associated with the images. A natural language processing database removes ambiguities from the metadata, and the images and the metadata are stored in databases. A user formulates a search query, and natural language processing is used to determine matches between the query and the stored metadata. Images corresponding to the matches are then viewed, and desired images are selected for licensing. The license terms for selected images are displayed, and a subset of the selected images are ordered as desired by the user.

Video data management using encapsulation assets

An improved solution for managing video data is provided. In particular, for each instance of a tracking object in video, an encapsulation asset is generated. The encapsulation asset includes a set of tracking object metadata, a set of background images from the video, a set of object images for the tracking object, and a set of reconstruction data that can be used to approximate the video using the sets of background images and object images. The encapsulation assets and/or video can be stored in a computer architecture, such as an enterprise information system, and searches can be performed on the encapsulation assets.

VIRTUAL GENERATION OF LABELED MOTION SENSOR DATA

Systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products to generate virtual motion sensor data from computer animations are provided. A system can comprise a memory that stores computer executable components and a processor that executes the computer executable components stored in the memory. The computer executable components can comprise a tracker component that can track virtual location data corresponding to a feature of a computer animated character in a virtual environment. The computer executable components can further comprise a virtual motion sensor component that, based on the virtual location data, can generate virtual motion sensor data.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A WEBSITE CONTAINING VIDEO PLAYLISTS AS INPUT TO A DOWNLOAD MANAGER

Systems and methods for enabling the download of a set of media files with a specific order and specific contents and, more particularly, to enabling a download manager to automatically receive the information it requires to retrieve those elements required to replicate a streaming edit through local playback after the downloads complete.

Systems and methods for management and processing of electronic documents using video annotations

Systems and methods for managing and processing building plan documents including plan sheets. A toolbox of building project-related annotation tools comprising geometrical shapes and corresponding metadata indicating a criticality of a building project related defect is provided. An interface enables a selection of one or more video frames from a video file. A video frame editing area enables a user to drag and drop a shape over a portion of a frame displayed in the editing area to highlight a building defect. An interface enables the user to define a relationship between a video file and a building-related task. A user annotation, comprising a geometrical shape and corresponding metadata indicating a criticality of a building project related defect, of a video frame is received. An association of the video file with a first building project-related task is generated. A search interface enables the user to search for annotated video files associated with building projects.

Intelligent Video Summaries in Information Access

In a method for displaying video data within result presentations in information access or search systems, compressed thumbnails are computed for videos in a result page and applied to the result page. An end user is enabled to select a video in the result page and activate streaming of a video summary within the context of the associated result page.

System and method for real-time media searching and alerting

A method and system for continually storing and cataloguing streams of broadcast content, allowing real-time searching and real-time results display of all catalogued video. A bank of video recording devices store and index all video content on any number of broadcast sources. This video is stored along with the associated program information such as program name, description, airdate and channel. A parallel process obtains the text of the program, either from the closed captioning data stream, or by using a speech-to-text system. Once the text is decoded, stored, and indexed, users can then perform searches against the text, and view matching video immediately along with its associated text and broadcast information. Users can retrieve program information by other methods, such as by airdate, originating station, program name and program description. An alerting mechanism scans all content in real-time and can be configured to notify users by various means upon the occurrence of a specified ...

Video advertisements

A query including one or more keywords is received. An advertisement associated with the one or more keywords is identified, and display data for displaying the advertisement is generated and a determination is made as to whether the advertisement is associated with a video. Video selection data is generated for displaying the video proximate to the advertisement if the advertisement is determined to be associated with the video, and the display data and the video selection data are provided.

Method and Apparatus for Annotating Video Content With Metadata Generated Using Speech Recognition Technology

A method and apparatus is provided for annotating video content with metadata generated using speech recognition technology. The method begins by rendering video content on a display device. A segment of speech is received from a user such that the speech segment annotates a portion of the video content currently being rendered. The speech segment is converted to a text-segment and the text-segment is associated with the rendered portion of the video content. The text segment is stored in a selectively retrievable manner so that it is associated with the rendered portion of the video content.

METHOD FOR VIDEO INVESTIGATION

The invention provides a method for processing and analyzing forensic video data using a computer program, the method comprising the steps of recording the forensic video data; providing supplementary data related to the recorded video data, wherein the supplementary data may be provided from or input by a source external of the computer program, in particular a human, or wherein the supplementary data may be extracted from the forensic video data by the computer program in an initial analyzing step; analyzing the forensic video data by the computer program using the supplementary data; and displaying a part of the forensic video data, the displayed part being based on a result of the analyzing step.

Collaborative media sharing

A media party network service manages a set of media parties and a set of users of the media party service. Managing the media parties can involve instantiating new media parties according to input from the users, allowing the users to join the media parties, and tracking which users are participating in which media parties. Managing a given one of the media parties may include maintaining a queue of media items, allowing users in the media party to provide input to add media items to the queue and to provide input to skip media items in the queue. The media party service streams the given one of the media parties to client devices of the users currently in the given media party such that all of the client devices are currently displaying substantially a same part of a media item in the corresponding queue.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM

To efficiency search for an object associated with a sensed event, an information processing apparatus includes a sensor that analyzes a captured video and senses whether a predetermined event has occurred, a determining unit that determines a type of an object to be used as query information based on a type of the event in response to sensing of the event occurrence, and a generator that detects the object of the determined type from the video and generates the query information based on the detected object.

АВТОМАТИЧЕСКОЕ ГЕНЕРИРОВАНИЕ ТЕГА НА ОСНОВАНИИ СОДЕРЖАНИЯ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к автоматическому извлечению данных и тегированию фотографии или видео, имеющих изображение идентифицируемых объектов. Технический результат заключается в обеспечении идентификации изображения за счет формирования дополнительных тегов, которые описывают изображения объектов на фотографии. Указанный результат достигается за счет извлечения метаданных из файла изображения о географическом положении, информации о дате и времени, когда изображение было отснято. Выполняют распознавание изображений для идентификации одного или нескольких объектов, форм, признаков или текстур на изображении. Тегируют изображение с помощью информации или кода, относящегося к этим одному или нескольким объектам, формам, признакам или текстурам. Определяют соответствующие подробности касательно идентифицированного объекта или формы упомянутых одного или нескольких объектов, форм, признаков или текстур путем использования информации или кода, связанного с идентифицированным объектом или формой ...

УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ПЕРСОНАЛЬНЫМ КАНАЛОМ

... 1. Устройство (100) для управления персональным каналом (210) пользователя (200), содержащим набор частей (212) метаданных, принадлежащих, по меньшей мере, одному элементу линейного контента, причем устройство (100) содержит:память (120) строки поиска, содержащую набор предопределенных строк (122) поиска,генератор (130) строки поиска, выполненный с возможностью генерирования указанной строки (132) поиска посредством объединения, по меньшей мере, одной части метаданных (214) с, по меньшей мере, одной предопределенной строкой (124) поиска,приемопередатчик (140), выполненный с возможностью управления поисковым средством (300) с помощью сгенерированной указанной строки (132) поиска для нахождения элемента нелинейного контента, связанного с, по меньшей мере, одним элементом линейного контента, ирекомендательное средство (150), выполненное с возможностью вызывать обеспечение электронного рекомендательного сигнала (152) пользователю (200) в зависимости от найденного элемента (314) нелинейного ...

Method and apparatus for reviewing video

Object detection metadata

Method and apparatus for encapsulating images with proprietary information in a file

A method of encapsulating images in a file comprises, for at least one image: generating one or more property data structures associated with the image(s) and comprising vendor identification information (e.g. company or corporation name) and proprietary information (e.g. manufacturer-specific camera or other device type data, capture/processing conditions, etc) related to the image; and embedding the property data structure and the images in the file. Proprietary information may affect or not affect image rendering. Vendor information may comprise a vendor name identifier (ID) and a parameter identifying the type of proprietary information or type of property in the property data structure. An item property container may be generated comprising plural property data structures, ordered with any descriptive data structures followed by any (e.g. colour) transformative data structures; a specific property data structure may be inserted between descriptive and transformative data structures ...

Data structure

A data structure for representing metadata describes the content of at least one shot or sub-shot of information material. The data structure comprises a volume identification defining a data carrier on which the information material is contained, at least one shot identification defining the shot or sub-shot within the material, and at least one type of metadata associated with the content of the shot or sub-shot. The volume identification is arranged at a first hierarchical level and the shot identification is arranged at a lower hierarchical level and the metadata describing the shot is arranged with respect to the shot hierarchical level. The data structure provides an efficient facility for communicating metadata between metadata nodes including application programs which use the metadata. The metadata is identified on the basis of a shot and volume on which the information material which the metadata describes is contained. By arranging the volume identifier at a first hierarchical ...

Method and apparatus for reviewing video

Video reviewing method including the steps of deriving one or more video segments from unedited video footage, displaying at least two video segments substantially concurrently and identifying video data of interest corresponding to at least one of said video segments. A spatial relationship between the display of at least two video segments may represent a temporal relationship between the content of the video segments. The invention aims to aide a video editing process for video review or summarisation by allowing interesting footage to be selected for the edit process.

Apparatus and a method for facilitating searching

Methods, systems, and media for presenting a reminder to view content

A method, system, and computer program for presenting a reminder to view content are provided. The method comprises determining that a message, such as an email or text message, that includes a link to a first content item has been received by a user device and determining whether the link to the content item has been selected. If the link to the content item has not been selected, metadata associated with the content item is stored. It is determined that a user is viewing, at a later time, a second content item 552 that is related to the first content item, and a probability or likelihood that the user would be interested in viewing the first content item is identified. An interface 550 that includes a reminder 560 to view the first content item is presented on the user device, if the probability is greater than a threshold. The interface may include a queue 556 of related videos.

Method for video data ranking

SEARCH INTERFACE THE ONE MECHANISM FOR THE MANIPULATION OF EXPLICIT AND IMPLICIT CRITERIA MAKES AVAILABLE

USER INTERFACE FOR THE SUPPLY OF THE AUTOMATIC PRODUCTION AND ERGONOMIC PRESENTATION OF KEYWORD SEARCH CRITERIA

DEVICE TO TRANSMISSION OF SUMMARY INFORMATION FOR MOBILE PHONES

Browser enabled video manipulation

SEARCH SYSTEM, SEARCH SERVER, CLIENT, SEARCH METHOD, PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

MOVING IMAGE MANAGEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS

Audio/video reproducing apparatus and method

Systems and methods for resuming a media asset

Systems and methods address shortcomings in conventional systems by resuming a media asset from a logical point. In some aspects, the systems and methods receive a first input at a first time from a user to pause a media asset at a first position and a second input at a second time from the user to resume the media asset. The systems and methods further determine whether a time period between the first and the second time exceeds a threshold time period. In response to determining that the time period does not exceed the threshold time period, the systems and methods generate the media asset for display beginning at the first position. However, in response to determining that the time period exceeds the threshold, the systems and methods generate the media asset for display beginning at a second position preceding the first position.

Storage and editing of video and sensor data from athletic performances of multiple individuals in a venue

Video and sensor data from multiple locations in a venue, in which multiple individuals are engaged in athletic performances, is stored and edited to create individualized video programs of athletic performances of individuals. Each camera provides a video feed that is continuously stored. Each video feed is stored in a sequence of data files in computer storage, which data files are created in regular time intervals. Each file is accessible using an identifier of the camera and a time interval. Similarly, data from sensors is continuously received and stored in a database. The database stores, for each sensor, an identifier of each individual detected in the proximity of the sensor and the time at which the individual was detected. Each sensor is associated with one or more cameras.

A SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR VISUAL BROWSING, DEEP TAGGING, AND SYNCHRONIZED COMMENTING

The present invention provides a system, method, and apparatus for visual browsing, deep tagging (1115B), and synchronized comment regarding interactive time based media data. Operational modules are provided that allow users to more effectively discover and preview and view time-based media in order to choose and locate sub-segments (1115C) in time that are of particular user interest (1115D), and to provide user comments viewable by others on selected sections of the time-based media subject matter.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING MULTIMEDIA EVENTS SCHEDULING INFORMATION

A system for displaying information may include memory, one or more processors, and one or more modules stored in memory. The one or more modules are configured for execution by the one or more processors and may include instructions for: presenting a subset of a collection of data on a first grid having a first axis corresponding to units of time and a second axis, the collection of data comprising data representing time-bounded events; presenting a second grid having, first and second axes corresponding to the first and second axes of the first grid, the second grid corresponding to a larger portion of the collection of data than the subset presented on the first grid; and presenting a user moveable window for selecting a portion of the second grid, and selecting the subset presented on the first grid in accordance with a current position of the window.

DATA SEARCH, PARSER, AND SYNCHRONIZATION OF VIDEO AND TELEMETRY DATA

A system is provided that can parse both telemetry data and corresponding encoded video data wherein the telemetry and video data are subsequently synchronized based upon temporal information, such as a time stamp. The telemetry data and the video data are originally unsynchronized and the data for each is acquired by a separate device. The acquiring devices may be located within or attached to an aerial vehicle. The system receives the telemetry data stream or file and the encoded video data stream or file and outputs a series of synchronized video images with telemetry data. Thus, there is telemetry information associated with each video image. The telemetry data may be acquired at a different rate than the video data. As a result, telemetry data may be interpolated or extrapolated to create telemetry data that corresponds to each video image. The present system operates in real¬ time, so that data acquired from aerial vehicles can be displayed on a map.

PROVIDING AGGREGATED METADATA FOR PROGRAMMING CONTENT

A system and method for providing aggregated metadata for programming content is provided. In example embodiments, data regarding a program is collected from a third party source. The collected data is parsed to identify metadata for the program. The metadata collected from the third party source is merged with official metadata for the program to create aggregated metadata for the program. The aggregated metadata is stored to a metadata warehouse that is searchable.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYTIC DATA GATHERING FROM IMAGE PROVIDERS AT AN EVENT OR GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

The invention relates to a system and method of gathering and analyzing data from device operators aiming their image capture devices and thereby creating a line of sight to an object of interest, for example through the process of obtaining photographs, videos or other digital images of an event or geographical location, where the real-time or embedded location, compass heading, and time data from each of a plurality of image providers are communicated from the plurality of image-capture devices to one or more servers for statistical analysis of the proportionate amount of providers focusing on each image target or sub-target at the event or location.

Image processing apparatus and method, and program

METHOD FOR INDEXING VIDEOS, AND METHOD FOR RETRIEVING A VIDEO SEQUENCE IN A VIDEO

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING INCREASE SECTION OF CONFLICT IN NARRATIVE

Computer-implemented systems and methods for user access of media assets

Computer-implemented systems and methods for handling media assets in a networked environment. Media assets located in a data store are searched and through use of a level of relatedness algorithm, a subset of media assets are returned to a user's device. The subset of media assets are displayed in a tiered arrangement to a user.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RECOMMENDING CONTENT

The present teaching relates to recommending content by analyzing the streamed data. A request is received from a user requesting one or more recommendations from a set of items. A first distribution indicative of an interest distribution of the user in a plurality of topics is obtained. For each item, a second distribution indicative of a classification distribution of the item with respect to the plurality of topics is obtained. A score is estimated based on the first distribution and the second distribution, wherein the score indicates likelihood that the user is interested in the item. The scores associated with the set of items are ranked. The one or more recommendations are presented based on the ranked scores ...

Method and system for personalized video recommendation based on user interests modeling

A method is provided for personalized video recommendation based on user interests modeling. The method includes detecting a viewing activity of at least one user of a content-presentation device capable of presenting multiple programs in one or more channels, and representing user interests of the at least one user by using a topic model. The method also includes discovering the user interests from user viewing histories, and generating a personalized video list of personalized video contents. Further, the method includes recommending the personalized video contents to the at least one user; and delivering the recommended personalized video to the at least one user such that the personalized video contents are presented on the content-presentation device.

Methods and Systems for Gaze-Based Control of Virtual Reality Media Content

An exemplary virtual reality media system presents a field of view of an immersive virtual reality world on a display screen of a media player device associated with a user. The field of view includes content of the immersive virtual reality world and dynamically changes in response to user input provided by the user as the user experiences the immersive virtual reality world. Additionally, the virtual reality media system detects that a gaze of the user is directed for a predetermined amount of time at a gaze target included within the field of view. In response to the detection, the virtual reality media system presents an interactive user interface associated with the gaze target. In some examples, the interactive user interface is presented within the field of view together with the content of the immersive virtual reality world. Corresponding methods and systems are also described.

GeoRadio

Systems, methods, and computer-program products are described for determining current location information which includes determining whether an object is moving by comparing the current location information with previous location information. Future location information is calculated and a point of interest is filtered using the future location information. A media asset is then matched to the filtered point of interest and a current score is determined for the matched media asset. Determining a current score includes determining a window in which the matched media asset is geographically relevant to the future location information, and updating the matched media asset score when the future location information changes. An ordered playlist is dynamically generated according to the future location information by repeatedly prioritizing and sequencing matched media assets according to the current score for each matched media asset, and matched media assets are played or displayed in the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYTIC DATA GATHERING FROM IMAGE PROVIDERS AT AN EVENT OR GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

The invention relates to a system and method of gathering and analyzing data from device operators aiming their image capture devices and thereby creating a line of sight to an object of interest, for example through the process of obtaining photographs, videos or other digital images of an event or geographical location, where the real-time or embedded location, compass heading, and time data from each of a plurality of image providers are communicated from the plurality of image-capture devices to one or more servers for statistical analysis of the proportionate amount of providers focusing on each image target or sub-target at the event or location.

Video search and indexing systems and methods

The present invention is directed towards systems and methods for indexing one or more items of video content. A method according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises receiving a video feed from a content provider, a given video feed comprising an item of video content and one or more items of metadata, a given item of metadata comprises data identifying payment for placement of a given item of video content in a result set in response to a given query, parsing the video feed from the content provider to identify the one or more items of metadata associated with the item of video content and indexing the item of video content in accordance with the one or more items of metadata associated with the item of video content in one or more indices.

AUTOMATIC SELECTION OF VIDEO FROM ACTIVE CAMERAS

A method according to one embodiment includes: receiving, by a processing system, sensor data from a sensor device carried by a user or attached to the user's sports equipment during a sporting activity; identifying, by the processing system and based on the sensor data, an event engaged in by the user during a time period; determining, based on the sensor data, a position of the user during the event; identifying a camera that is operational and has the user in view during at least a portion of the time period; and selecting video footage of the event from the identified camera.

Rapid image annotation via brain state decoding and visual pattern mining

Human visual perception is able to recognize a wide range of targets but has limited throughput. Machine vision can process images at a high speed but suffers from inadequate recognition accuracy of general target classes. Systems and methods are provided that combine the strengths of both systems and improve upon existing multimedia processing systems and methods to provide enhanced multimedia labeling, categorization, searching, and navigation.

System and method for automated network search and companion display of result relating to audio-video metadata

Embodiments disclosed herein include systems and methods which allow consumers of audio-visual content (such as movies and television programs) to obtain dynamic additional content about programs and movies being watched, and customize that additional content to their personal preferences and behaviors.

Image processing apparatus, image processing system, and filter setting method

Disclosed herein is an image processing apparatus including an image data acquisition section, a metadata acquisition section, a display section, a filter setting section, and a combination setting section. The image data acquisition section is configured to acquire image data from a camera. The metadata acquisition section is configured to acquire, from the camera, metadata representing information concerning an object of surveillance. The display section is configured to display a setting screen usable for setting a plurality of filters. The filter setting section is configured to perform filter setting using the information of the metadata. The combination setting section is configured to set a combination of the plurality of filters. The filter setting section and the combination setting section are provided on the same setting screen.

Low bandwidth transmission

Disclosed is a system that is capable of providing high resolution video data using a low bandwidth communications channel. A local mass storage device such as an optical storage disk is sent to a user. Data may be stored on the disk in a random fashion. The user is connected to a server through a low bandwidth connection and makes queries based upon metadata index categories. Pointers are provided by the server over the low bandwidth data communications channel to the user. The user employs the pointers to access the high resolution data provided on the local mass storage device. The pointers can be provided over the low bandwidth communications channel at a rate sufficient to allow display of the data at the user's computer. The system can be implemented for various marketing applications, pay-for-view applications, training applications, video or audio conferencing, etc. The system can be employed over the Internet, intranets, managed networks, RF networks, optical networks, etc.

User interface providing automatic organization and filtering of search criteria

A user interface for querying and displaying records from a database employs a physical metaphor for the process of constructing queries and viewing results. The criteria are represented in displays as symbols that can be included in a query. The display of the symbols are ranked in terms of their respective utility, where the utility is inferred from the commands received to generate the queries. In one embodiment, the ranking is based on frequency of use. The ranking may be indicated by various display effects. For example, in an embodiment, the search criteria are indicated as strings of beads in a three-dimensional scene, each bead representing a criterion and each string representing a different category. For example the criteria, drama, action, suspense, and horror may be included in a category of genre. Criteria are selected to form a query by moving corresponding beads to a query string which is then submitted to perform the search. Those beads that correspond to highly ranked criteria ...

Autocaptioning of images

The description relates to sentence autocaptioning of images. One example can include a set of information modules and a set of sentence generation modules. The set of information modules can include individual information modules configured to operate on an image or metadata associated with the image to produce image information. The set of sentence generation modules can include individual sentence generation modules configured to operate on the image information to produce a sentence caption for the image.

Incorporating social-network connections information into estimated user-ratings of videos for video recommendations

Techniques for incorporating social-network connections information into estimated user-ratings of videos for video recommendations are described. A user-rating that a user is likely to assign to a video is predicted based on first and second predictions. The first prediction is based on ratings assigned to the video by a first set of users who have rated other videos with ratings substantially similar to the user's ratings of the other videos. The second prediction is based on ratings assigned to the video by a second set of users who have established social-network connections with the user and who have rated at least one same video that the user has previously rated. Additionally, the estimated user-rating is added to additional estimated user-ratings of other videos for comparison, and top-rated videos are identified. Then, a notification is communicated via a client device of the user to recommend the top-rated videos to the user.

System And Method For Enhanced Video Selection

A system and method for presenting video asset information to a viewer to assist the view in selecting a video asset for viewing. The video assets can be available from a plurality of different video asset sources, such as VOD (video on demand), PVR (personal video recorders) and broadcast (including over the air, cable, and satellite). Images from the video assets are displayed in a uniform manner, along with information about the video assets. The information includes data in a metadata category. The view can select one of the video assets for viewing, but also can navigate using metadata categories such as genre, actors, director etc. This allows a much easier and natural navigating and selection process for viewers.

Method and system for recommending content

The present teaching relates to recommending content by analyzing the streamed data. A request is received from a user requesting one or more recommendations from a set of items. A first distribution indicative of an interest distribution of the user in a plurality of topics is obtained. For each item, a second distribution indicative of a classification distribution of the item with respect to the plurality of topics is obtained. A score is estimated based on the first distribution and the second distribution, wherein the score indicates likelihood that the user is interested in the item. The scores associated with the set of items are ranked. The one or more recommendations are presented based on the ranked scores.

НОСИТЕЛЬ ДАННЫХ, ХРАНЯЩИХ АУДИОВИЗУАЛЬНЫЕ ДАННЫЕ, ВКЛЮЧАЮЩИЕ В СЕБЯ МЕТАДАННЫЕ, УСТРОЙСТВО ВОСПРОИЗВЕДЕНИЯ И СПОСОБ ПОИСКА АУДИОВИЗУАЛЬНЫХ ДАННЫХ, ИСПОЛЬЗУЯ МЕТАДАННЫЕ

... 1. Способ сохранения метаданных с носителя данных в устройстве воспроизведения, содержащий этапы, на которых: ! считывают с носителя данных метаданные, используемые для поиска требуемых аудиовизуальных данных в аудиовизуальных данных, хранимых на носителе данных, и ! сохраняют считанные метаданные в устройстве воспроизведения, ! причем метаданные содержат: ! идентификатор тома, указывающий том, состоящий из множества дисков, используемых для создания библиотеки дисков, ! первый элемент, указывающий количество дисков, составляющих этот том, и ! второй элемент, указывающий порядковый номер носителя данных в данном томе. ! 2. Способ по п.1, в котором первый элемент представляет собой элемент numSets, а второй элемент представляет собой элемент setNumber. ! 3. Способ по п.1, в котором диски хранят аудиовизуальные данные, носитель данных представляет собой один из дисков, и библиотека дисков представляет собой группу метаданных, хранимых в модуле хранения устройства воспроизведения, используемых ...

НОСИТЕЛЬ ИНФОРМАЦИИ, СОДЕРЖАЩИЙ МЕТАДАННЫЕ ДЛЯ МНОГОРАКУРСНОГО ТАЙТЛА, И УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ДЛЯ ЕГО ВОСПРОИЗВЕДЕНИЯ

... 1. Носитель информации, содержащийданные киноизображения для поддержания множества ракурсов; иметаданные для обеспечения улучшенной поисковой функции в отношении данных киноизображения;причем метаданные заданы сцена за сценой и содержат информацию, касающуюся по меньшей мере одного поискового ключевого слова, подлежащего применению к соответствующей сцене, и информацию, касающуюся ракурса, поддерживаемого соответствующей сценой.2. Носитель информации по п.1, в котором метаданные дополнительно содержат информацию, касающуюся начального местоположения и продолжительности воспроизведения соответствующей сцены.3. Носитель информации по п.1, в котором упомянутое поисковое ключевое слово включает в себя по меньшей мере одно из поискового ключевого слова, касающегося типа сцены, поискового ключевого слова, касающегося одной или нескольких ролей, появляющихся в соответствующей сцене, поискового ключевого слова, касающегося одного или нескольких актеров/актрис, играющих соответствующие роли, и поискового ...

ПОИСК ПРОИЗВОЛЬНОГО ТЕКСТА И ПОИСК ПО АТРИБУТАМ В ДАННЫХ ЭЛЕКТРОННОГО РУКОВОДСТВА ПО ПРОГРАММАМ

... 1. Способ поиска данных в электронном руководстве по программам (ЭРП), содержащий этапы: принимают текстовую поисковую цепочку, нормализуют текстовую поисковую цепочку, причем нормализация включает в себя удаление или преобразование символов в текстовой поисковой цепочке так, чтобы сделать элементы доступными для поиска, разделяют доступные для поиска элементы на элементы текста и атрибуты, выполняют поиск в данных ЭРП для каждого текстового элемента и каждого элемента-атрибута, и выполняют одну из операций: объединение, ранжирование и фильтрацию результатов поиска для отображения программ, соответствующих поисковой цепочке. 2. Способ по п.1, в котором этап нормализации содержит этап преобразования формальностей языка доступных для поиска элементов для приведения в соответствие формальностям языка данных ЭРП. 3. Способ по п.1, в котором этап разделения включает в себя сравнение доступных для поиска элементов с атрибутами в списке атрибутов, чтобы отделить текстовые элементы от элементов-атрибутов ...

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur automatischen Auswertung und Bereitstellung von Video-Signalen eines Ereignisses

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zur Auswertung und Bereitstellen von Video-Signalen eines Ereignisses. Dabei wird ein einheitliches Zeit-Signal aufgenommenen Video-Signalen des Ereignisses, erfassten Kamera-Parametern und Meta-Daten zugeordnet, wonach eine automatische Auswertung der Video-Signale in Abhängigkeit von einer Nutzereingabe in einer Datenverarbeitungseinrichtung erfolgt. Auf diese Weise können dem Nutzer ein gewünschter Teil der Video-Signale in Abhängigkeit von der Auswertung bereitgestellt werden.

BENUTZERSCHNITTSTELLE ZUR BEREITSTELLUNG DER AUTOMATISCHEN ERSTELLUNG UND ERGONOMISCHEN PRÄSENTATION VON SCHLÜSSELWORTSUCHKRITERIEN

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUM VIDEOINHALTSAUSTAUSCH VON UNERWÜNSCHTEN WERBESPOTS ODER VON ANDEREN VIDEOSEQUENZEN

Apparatus for registering face identification features, method for registering the same, program for registering the same, and recording medium

Method for processing video clip for live-broadcast replay

A method for processing video clips for live-broadcast replay involves establishing OUT-point setting rules, viewing the captured game video and setting an IN point (mark-in / edit point) when a critical motion/event occurs to indicate the beginning of a clip. An OUT-point setting rule is automatically chosen and applied, from which a corresponding OUT point (mark-out) is calculated, so as to form a clip record to be loaded into a playlist for use in a later replay. During replay, the required clip records are sought from the playlist, and contents stored in the clip record are obtained, thus providing the corresponding video, start position and end position required to access to defined clip. The playlist is arranged such that multiple clips of the same critical motion/event (captured by different cameras) are played successively to provide seamless playback of the action/event from different viewpoints/angles. During live broadcast, the start position and the end position of a clip can ...

Systems And Methods For Identifying And Notifying Users of Electronic Content Based on Biometric Recognition

Systems and methods are disclosed for manipulating electronic multimedia content to a user. One method includes generating a plurality of biometric models, each biometric model corresponding to one of a plurality of people; receiving electronic media content over a network; extracting image or audio data from the electronic media content; detecting biometric information in the image or audio data; and calculating a probability of the electronic media content involving one of the plurality of people, based on the biometric information and the plurality of biometric models.

Organizing social activity information on a site

A system and method for organizing social activity information on a website is disclosed. The system comprises a feed serving module and a presentation module. The feed serving module is configured to receive one or more user inputs for one or more activities associated with the social activity information. The feed serving module aggregates the social activity information based at least in part on the one or more user inputs to form aggregated social activity information. The presentation module is communicatively coupled to the feed serving module and is configured to receive the aggregated social activity information from the feed serving module. The presentation module generates a graphic associated with the aggregated social activity information and sends the graphic to a client.

System and method for television search assistant

A television guide search query is received from a user. A plurality of suggested search terms are selected. Each of the plurality of suggested search terms is assigned to, and is ranked within, one of a plurality of categories A number of suggested search terms to be returned to the user, n c , is determined for each of the plurality of categories, n c being equal to a ratio of the number of suggested search terms in the respective category to a total number of suggested search terms multiplied by a total number of displayed search terms. A result set is created by adding, for each of the plurality of categories, the top ranked n c suggested search terms to the result set. The result set is transmitted to the user. A selection of a search term is received from the user and is used to conduct a television guide search.

Content summarizing apparatus and content summarizing displaying apparatus

According to one embodiment, a content summarizing apparatus includes a selection unit, a record unit, and a storage unit. The selection unit selects at least one image from input content in accordance with at least one selection criterion and at least one parameter corresponding to the at least one selection criterion, and to produce a summary. The record unit cause the storage unit to store a summary record information item that includes the at least one selection criterion and the at least one parameter used by the selection unit. The storage unit stores the summary record information item whenever the summary of the input content is produced. The selection unit acquires past summary record information items from the storage unit, and produces the summary using the at least one selection criterion and the at least one parameter that fails to be included in the past summary record information items.

Smart Real-time Content Delivery

A method, a computer program product, and a system is provided to monitor several continuously transmitted content channels, each providing video information and audio information, or a combination thereof with text information; simultaneously convert the monitored content from each channel to provide data stream feeds for each of these channels; simultaneously analyze each channel feed to determine if a user provided topic is included in any of these feeds; and send an alert to the user when a channel feed includes a user provided topic. In a further embodiment, the method includes delivery of content from the channel feed to a user device, upon request, in a user designated transmission format (such as video, audio or text).

Video Signature Based on Image Hashing and Shot Detection

In accordance with an embodiment, A method of comparing a first group of frames to a second group of frames includes electronically receiving the first group of frames, selecting a group of frames from the first group of frames as a first key frame set, calculating a hash distance between an image hash for each frame in the first key frame set to an image hash of each frame of a second key frame set taken from second group of frames, and choosing frames in the first group of frames with a minimum hash distances to respective reference frames to form a series of minimum hash distances.

Method and apparatus providing for processing and normalization of metadata

Methods and apparatus for processing metadata of diverse data signals. Disclosed embodiments include an apparatus configured to receive a plurality of diverse data streams with accompanying metadata, recognize a source and format of the metadata, and normalize the metadata according to stored schema. A method for receiving and normalizing metadata is also disclosed.

Techniques to detect video copies

Some embodiments include a video copy detection approach based on speeded up robust features (SURF) trajectory building, local sensitive hash (LSH) indexing, and spatial-temporal-scale registration. First, interesting points' trajectories are extracted by SURF. Next, an efficient voting based spatial-temporal-scale registration approach is applied to estimate the optimal transformation parameters (shift and scale) and achieve the final video copy detection results by propagations of video segments in both spatial-temporal and scale directions. To speed up the detection speed, local sensitive hash (LSH) indexing is used to index trajectories for fast queries of candidate trajectories.

Mobile terminal and method of managing video using metadata therein

A mobile terminal and method of managing a video using metadata therein are disclosed, by which videos matching search conditions of various types can be found. The present invention includes searching for metadata set on each of at least one partial section included in each of at least one video, obtaining an identification information on each of the at least one partial section having the found metadata set thereon, obtaining a section information on each of the at least one partial section having the found metadata set thereon, and displaying the obtained identification or section information.

System and method for detecting global harmful video

A system for detecting a global harmful video includes: a video determination policy generation unit for determining harmfulness of learning video segments from video learning information to analyze occurrence information of harmful learning video segments, and generating a global harmfulness determination policy based on the occurrence information; and a video determination policy execution unit for determining harmfulness of input video segments from information of an input video to analyze occurrence information of harmful input video segments, and determining whether the input video is harmful or not based on the occurrence information of the harmful input video segments and the global harmfulness determination policy.

Topic based user profiles

A system and method for developing a user's profile based on the user's interaction with content items. A module on the client rendering the content items or the service including the content items tracks the user's interactions with the content items and transmits the tracked data to a user analysis module. The user analysis module determines the topics associated with the interacted upon content items. The user analysis module then selects the topics for the user's profiles based on the received tracked data and the associated topics. The selected topics are stored in association with the user profile.

Enhanced detection of circular engagement gesture

The enhanced detection of a circular engagement gesture, in which a shape is defined within motion data, and the motion data is sampled at points that are aligned with the defined shape. It is determined whether a moving object is performing a gesture correlating to the defined shape based on a pattern exhibited by the sampled motion data. An application is controlled if determining that the moving object is performing the gesture.

Methods and Systems for Identifying Content in Data Stream by a Client Device

Methods and systems for identifying content in a data stream by a client device are provided. The methods may include receiving at the client device a signature file that is indicative of one or more features extracted from media content and information identifying the media content. The method may also include based on a comparison with the signature file, the client device performing a content identification of received media content rendered by a media rendering source. The client device may receive a set of signature files based on any number of factors including a physical location of the client device, a network address of the client device, a previous content recognition request of the client device, a genre preference, an artist preference, and a user profile.

Video advertisements

Methods, and systems, including computer programs encoded on computer-readable storage mediums, including a method for displaying advertisements. The method includes providing query data specifying a search query including search terms; in response to providing the query: receiving a first advertisement associated with search terms and video element data comprising a video selection element for a video in response to a determination by the advertisement system that the video is eligible to be displayed with the first advertisement, the eligibility of the video to be displayed with the first advertisement being specified by an advertiser of the first advertisement; and receiving a second advertisement not including video element data in response to a determination that the second advertisement is not eligible to be displayed with a video; displaying the first advertisement and the video selection element proximate to the first advertisement, and displaying the second advertisement with the first advertisement.

Method and apparatus for use with video sequences

A video sequence is played and the video sequence may be displayed on a visual output device. A user attention level is calculated for a section of the video sequence, and the user attention level is associated with the section of the video sequence.

Computer-readable storage medium storing image processing program, image processing method, and image processing device

A computer-readable storage medium storing an image processing program that causes a computer to execute a process includes acquiring the same object identification information included in a plurality of image data items by referring to a storage unit that stores each of the image data items, object identification information that identifies an object included in the image data item, and a location information item that identifies a location of the object in the image data item in association with one another; acquiring the location of the object identified by the acquired object identification information in each of the image data items by referring to the storage unit; computing a difference between the acquired location information items; comparing the difference between the location information items with a predetermined location threshold value; and determining whether the image data items are to be in the same group.

Systems and methods for analytic data gathering from image providers at an event or geographic location

The invention relates to a system and method of gathering and analyzing data from device operators aiming their image capture devices and thereby creating a line of sight to an object of interest, for example through the process of obtaining photographs, videos or other digital images of an event or geographical location, where the real-time or embedded location, compass heading, and time data from each of a plurality of image providers are communicated from the plurality of image-capture devices to one or more servers for statistical analysis of the proportionate amount of providers focusing on each image target or sub-target at the event or location.

Communicating time-localized metadata

A system includes a processor that retrieves, from a first database, a portion of content associated with time-localized metadata. The time-localized metadata and a tag mode identifier are retrieved from a second database. A tag mode associated with the portion of content is determined based on the time-localized metadata and/or the tag mode identifier. The portion of content and/or the time-localized metadata are transmitted to a user device based on the tag mode. In some embodiments, a reconstruction mode associated with the portion of content is determined based on the time-localized metadata and/or a reconstruction mode identifier. The portion of content, the time-localized metadata, attribute information, and/or mapping information are transmitted to the user device based on the reconstruction mode.

Electronic device and facial image display apparatus

According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a storage device which stores face thumbnail indexing information including face images and time stamp information, extracting module configure to assign time zones to a video content data and to extract face images belonging to each time zone based on a time stamp information, classifying module configure to classify facial images of the same person from the extracted facial images, calculating module configure to calculate a frequency of appearance of each classified facial image, and facial image indication module configure to display a list of the facial images included in the facial image indexing information in a facial image indication in a two-dimensional display area, the facial image indication having time-zone-specific display areas in columns corresponding to the time zones, each facial image displayed in each time-zone-specific display area being displayed in a size based on the frequency of appearance.

Digital Content Curation and Distribution System and Method

Disclosed herein are systems and method for curating and distributing digital content; including: digital video, music, pictures, etc. For example, presented herein are systems and methods for providing a digital content program, including a plurality of continuously provided digital assets streamed over a digital content platform. Example embodiments include: (a) curating a plurality of assets; (b) selecting a subset of assets from the plurality of assets, based on similarity metrics between assets; and (c) ordering the subset of assets into a digital content program.

Contextual Video Browsing

A method and system for contextual browsing of videos that are relevant to a current video. Browsing controls that include labels and previews are presented in a user interface. The labels represent sets of videos that are organized according to their relevancy to a current video. The previews represent videos from a set of videos that is currently in focus. If the user switches focus from one set of videos to another set of videos, the previews are updated to correspond to the videos in the second set of videos. The user can also browse through the previews in order to select another video for playback.

Online environment mapping

A system and method are disclosed for online mapping of large-scale environments using a hybrid representation of a metric Euclidean environment map and a topological map. The system includes a scene module, a location recognition module, a local adjustment module and a global adjustment module. The scene flow module is for detecting and tracking video features of the frames of an input video sequence. The scene flow module is also configured to identify multiple keyframes of the input video sequence and add the identified keyframes into an initial environment map of the input video sequence. The location recognition module is for detecting loop closures in the environment map. The local adjustment module enforces local metric properties of the keyframes in the environment map, and the global adjustment module is for optimizing the entire environment map subject to global metric properties of the keyframes in the keyframe pose graph.

Techniques to Consume Content and Metadata

A client device may receive a request from a remote control device to capture a still image from content in a broadcast received at the client device. The client device may capture the still image from the content in the broadcast responsive to the request. The still image is transmitted for receipt and display at the remote control device. Image data is received from the remote control device that includes a portion of the still image displayed at the remote control device. The portion of the still image is selected by a user via a user interface output at the remote control device and includes an object to be identified using image recognition.

Systems and Methods for Recording Content within Digital Video

A method for recording user content within a digital video is provided. The method may display a visual timeline associated with the digital video at a user interface, reserve one or more frames of the digital video for insertion of the user content, temporally indicate the reserved frames on the visual timeline using one or more visual tags, retrievably store the user content at a storage device, associate the user content to the reserved frames of the digital video, and enable the user content to be played back in parallel with the digital video at the reserved frames. The user content may include any one or more of text data, audio data, image data and video data. The reserved frames may be selected based on input provided by a user through the user interface.

Method and Device for Locating Video Clips

A example of the present invention disclose a method for locating video clips, comprises receiving target dialogue a user requests to search in the video; determining subtitle data that matches the target dialogue according to a preset matching rule; and locate the video clip corresponding to the target dialogue in the video according to the matched subtitle data. Another example of the present invention discloses a device for locating video clips. Adopting examples of the present invention, the user only needs to input a desirable dialogue to directly watch video starting from the video clip corresponding to the dialogue, so that the user does not have to search for the desirable video manually, and the user's experience of watching a video is improved.

Video dna (vdna) method and system for multi-dimensional content matching

A method and system of identifying and matching content characteristics comprises the steps of ingesting VDNA (Video DNA) fingerprints from input media contents, quick hash-based query across the VDNA registered indexer servers, and performing multi-dimensional content identification in query engines to obtain best matched results of the input media content.

Method and apparatus for identifying media content presented on a media playing device

A computing device executing a server engine receives a digital fingerprint created from a segment of a work, the work being a single rendering, the segment being less than an entirety of the work, and the digital fingerprint being based on perceptual features of the segment. The computing device compares the digital fingerprint to a plurality of digital fingerprints from a plurality of known works to identify a known work of the plurality of known works that corresponds to the work. The computing device transmits content-related data associated with the known work to a client device.

Method and system for video indexing and video synopsis

In a system and method for generating a synopsis video from a source video, at least three different source objects are selected according to one or more defined constraints, each source object being a connected subset of image points from at least three different frames of the source video. One or more synopsis objects are sampled from each selected source object by temporal sampling using image points derived from specified time periods. For each synopsis object a respective time for starting its display in the synopsis video is determined, and for each synopsis object and each frame a respective color transformation for displaying the synopsis object may be determined The synopsis video is displayed by displaying selected synopsis objects at their respective time and color transformation, such that in the synopsis video at least three points that each derive from different respective times in the source video are displayed simultaneously.

Systems and Methods of Detecting Significant Faces in Video Streams

Systems and methods of processing video streams are described. A face is detected in a video stream. The face is tracked to determine a video clip associated with one of a plurality of individuals. The video segment is assigned to a group of video clips based on the associated individual. A significant face is detected in the group of video clips when the detected face meets one or more significance criteria. The significance criteria describes a face-frame characteristic. A representation of the significant face is displayed in association with a representation of the group of video clips. The order of the significance criteria is adjusted through a user interface.

Social media fact checking method and system

A fact checking system verifies the correctness of information and/or characterizes the information by comparing the information with one or more sources. The fact checking system automatically monitors, processes, fact checks information and indicates a status of the information.

Recording medium containing moving picture data and additional information thereof and reproducing method and apparatus of the recording medium

The medium has script files including additional information about moving picture data, e.g., scene descriptive text and introduction of characters, etc. In addition, information linking each script file with a section of moving picture data to be presented with contents of the script file is included in a link data file or is contained in a filename of the script file. In reproduction of the recording medium, a script file linked with presently reproduced moving picture data section is determined and searched for based on the link data file or every filename of the script files, and contents of the found script file are presented together with the presently reproduced moving picture data. Furthermore, previously presented additional information is removed depending on data or filename of the found script file.

Displaying estimated social interest in time-based media

Social media content items are mapped to relevant time-based media events. These mappings may be used as the basis for multiple applications, such as ranking of search results for time-based media, automatic recommendations for time-based media, prediction of audience interest for media purchasing/planning, and estimating social interest in the time-based media. Social interest in time-based media (e.g., video and audio streams and recordings) segments is estimated through a process of data ingestion and integration. The estimation process determines social interest in specific events represented as segments in time-based media, such as particular plays in a sporting event, scenes in a television show, or advertisements in an advertising block. The resulting estimates of social interest also can be graphically displayed.

Method and Apparatus for Navigating a Video Via a Transcript of Spoken Dialog

A method and apparatus for navigating a media program via a searchable transcript of the dialog of the media program is disclosed. In one embodiment, a textural transcript of the dialog is generated, wherein the textural transcript comprising a plurality of portions wherein each portion is associated with a segment of the media program, a command is accepted to display the transcript and in response to that command, user interface data is transmitted to the client computer for presentation in a user interface, wherein the user interface comprising a concurrently presented media program player and the textural transcript.

Profile Based Content Retrieval for Recommender Systems

The present invention relates to an apparatus, a method and a computer program product for controlling a recommender system, wherein a user profile normally used by a recommender to predict user ratings is employed to generate a targeted query for the remote database yielding a set of results that can be scored by the recommender and provided as suggestions to the user.

Method and system for extraction and association of object of interest in video

The present disclosure relates to an image and video processing method, and in particular, to a two-phase-interaction-based extraction and association method for an object of interest in a video. In the method, a user performs coarse positioning interaction by an interactive method which is not limited to a normal manner and has a low requirement for prior knowledge; based on this, a certain extraction algorithm which is fast and easy to implement is adopted to perform multi-parameter extraction on the object of interest. In the method, on the basis of mining video information fully and ensuring user preference, in a manner where the viewing of the user is not affected, associate value-added information with the object which the user is interested in, thereby meeting the user's requirement for deeply knowing and further exploring an attention area.

Automatic Photo Capture Based on Social Components and Identity Recognition

In one embodiment, a mobile device automatically captures image frames by acquiring a real-time video sequence, selecting one or more frames from the real-time video sequence based on social network information and identity recognition, and storing the selected one or more frames in a local storage of the mobile device.

Character-based automated shot summarization

Methods, devices, systems and tools are presented that allow the summarization of text, audio, and audiovisual presentations, such as movies, into less lengthy forms. High-content media files are shortened in a manner that preserves important details, by splitting the files into segments, rating the segments, and reassembling preferred segments into a final abridged piece. Summarization of media can be customized by user selection of criteria, and opens new possibilities for delivering entertainment, news, and information in the form of dense, information-rich content that can be viewed by means of broadcast or cable distribution, “on-demand” distribution, internet and cell phone digital video streaming, or can be downloaded onto an iPod™ and other portable video playback devices.

Method of and system for fact checking email

A fact checking system verifies the correctness of information and/or characterizes the information by comparing the information with one or more sources. The fact checking system automatically monitors, processes, fact checks information and indicates a status of the information.

Audio Fingerprint for Content Identification

Methods and system for identifying multimedia content streaming through a television includes retrieving an audio signal from a multimedia content selected for rendering at the television. The retrieved audio signal is partitioned into a plurality of segments of small intervals. A particular segment is analyzed to identify acoustic modulation and to generate a distinct vector for the particular segment based on the acoustic modulation, wherein the vector defines a unique fingerprint of the particular segment of the audio signal. A content database on a server is queried using the vector of the particular segment to obtain content information for multimedia content that matches the fingerprint of the particular segment. The content information is used to identify the multimedia content and the source of the multimedia content that matches the audio signal received for rendering.

Creating html/css representations of a geometric symbol

The invention relates to the creation of a HTML/CSS representation of a geometric symbol by processing ( 1000 ) a symbol definition from a file and by creating a web browser specific shape CSS class for each geometric shape ( 1080 ) comprised in the symbol definition. The generated HTML/CSS representation ( 1150 ) comprises the one or more created web browser specific CSS classes ( 1080, 1130 ).

Image processing

An image processing method includes partitioning an image under test to form a plurality of contiguous image segments having similar image properties, deriving feature data from a subset including one or more of the image segments, and comparing the feature data from the subset of image segments with feature data derived from respective image segments of one or more other images so as to detect a similarity between the image under test and the one or more other images.

Feeling-expressing-word processing device, feeling-expressing-word processing method, and feeling-expressing-word processing program

The present approach enables an impression of the atmosphere of a scene or an object present in the scene at the time of photography to be pictured in a person's mind as though the person were actually at the photographed scene. A feeling-expressing-word processing device has: a feeling information calculating unit 11 for analyzing a photographed image, and calculating feeling information which indicates a temporal change in a scene shown in the photographed image or a movement of an object present in the scene; and a feeling-expressing-word extracting unit 12 for extracting, from among feeling-expressing words which express feelings and are stored in a feeling-expressing-word database 21 in association with the feeling information, a feeling-expressing word which corresponds to the feeling information calculated by the feeling information calculating unit 11.

Method of and system for indicating a validity rating of an entity

A fact checking system verifies the correctness of information and/or characterizes the information by comparing the information with one or more sources. The fact checking system automatically monitors, processes, fact checks information and indicates a status of the information.

Digital Image Processing Using Face Detection and Skin Tone Information

A technique for processing a digital image uses face detection to achieve one or more desired image processing parameters. A group of pixels is identified that corresponds to a face image within the digital image. A skin tone is detected for the face image by determining one or more default color or tonal values, or combinations thereof, for the group of pixels. Values of one or more parameters are adjusted for the group of pixels that correspond to the face image based on the detected skin tone.

Apparatus and method for managing a personal channel

The invention relates to an apparatus ( 100 ), a video system, a method and a corresponding computer program and a computer readable medium for managing a personal channel ( 210 ) of a user ( 200 ). The apparatus ( 100 ) is configured to control a search engine ( 300 ) with a specified search string ( 132 ) that the apparatus ( 100 ) has generated by combining a predefined search string ( 122 ) and a metadata piece ( 214 ). Thereby, the apparatus ( 100 ) retrieves a non-linear content ( 314 ) item being similar to a specific linear content item being referenced by the metadata piece and causes a recommendation ( 152 ) to the user ( 200 ) to add the retrieved non-linear content item to his personal channel ( 210 ).

Football play selection applications

A play selection method, server, and media includes presenting a sequence of play selection interfaces to a user, wherein at least some of the play selection interfaces include a plurality of diagrams, receiving user inputs selecting one of the diagrams from each of the play selection interfaces, and determining a selected play, based on the user inputs, from a plurality of plays in a play database. The play database may associated with a team and the plurality of diagrams included in a play selection interface may be selected based on historical play information indicative of plays executed by the team. At least some of the play selection interfaces may be associated with a corresponding play characteristic. In at least one embodiment, the play selection interfaces include an offense/defense interface, a run/pass/kick interface, a formation interface, a protection interface, a route concept interface, and a game situation interface.

Auto-annotation of video content for scrolling display

Generally described is auto annotation of video content for scrolling display. A network service can receive video content. The content can be automatically annotated to generate differing sets of the content. The varying sets of content can be scrolled in a content browser. In response to receiving a selection, from the content browser, of a set of video content among the scrolling sets of video content, the selection can be displayed while the scrolling continues during the display.

Augmenting metadata using user entered metadata

In one embodiment, a method obtains metadata associated with a media program. The method receives user entered metadata from a first user for an object in a frame of the media program and compares the user entered metadata from the first user with user entered metadata from second users for the object. Then, the method verifies that the user entered metadata from the first user and the second users should be associated as augmenting metadata for the object in the media program based on the comparison. Upon verifying, the method performs: determining metadata storage including metadata for one or more other objects in the media program and storing the user entered metadata for the object in the media program in the metadata storage for the media program as the augmenting metadata.

Remote Experience Interfaces, Systems and Methods

A remote experience system is presented. The system can include a feed aggregation engine configured to obtain a plurality of feeds from feed acquiring devices associated with an event. The feed aggregation engine can obtain an experience policy related to the event and construct an experience feed having an arrangement of the plurality of feeds according to the experience policy. The experience feed can be presented to a user via an experience feed interface, and can include an indication of a focal or other cluster.

Image information output method

Provided is a video image data generation system including a database for storing a plurality of image data photographed in various directions in various locations, correlating the directions and the locations with the stored image data, and correlating and storing a photographed sub-region when the image data is acquired, a route view point specifying device which specifies various locations and eye level directions arranged on a view point route, an image search engine which searches an image of an eye level direction specified from a location of a view point route specified by the route view point specifying device and outputs video data, wherein the image search engine searches image data stored in a database and the image data including a sub-region located in an eye level direction in each of a plurality of locations on a view point route by referencing photography direction data correlated with the sub-region.

Media Fingerprinting and Identification System

The overall architecture and details of a scalable video fingerprinting and identification system that is robust with respect to many classes of video distortions is described. In this system, a fingerprint for a piece of multimedia content is composed of a number of compact signatures, along with traversal hash signatures and associated metadata. Numerical descriptors are generated for features found in a multimedia clip, signatures are generated from these descriptors, and a reference signature database is constructed from these signatures. Query signatures are also generated for a query multimedia clip. These query signatures are searched against the reference database using a fast similarity search procedure, to produce a candidate list of matching signatures. This candidate list is further analyzed to find the most likely reference matches. Signature correlation is performed between the likely reference matches and the query clip to improve detection accuracy.

Displaying additional data about outputted media data by a display device for a speech search command

A speech search method performed by a display device, the method including outputting media data including audio data, receiving a speech search command for additional data about the outputted media data from a user, the speech search command including at least one query word, determining whether the at least one query word matches a query term that is full and searchable, when the at least one query word matches the query term that is full and searchable, performing a search for the additional data using the query term, and when the at least one query word does not match the query term that is full and searchable, determining the query term from a predetermined amount of the audio data prior to receiving the speech search command and performing the search for the additional data using the query term.

Display apparatus and control method thereof

Disclosed are a display apparatus and a control method thereof. The display apparatus includes: an image processor which processes an image of a content including a plurality of scenes in order to display the image; a display which displays an image of the content thereon; a voice input which inputs a user's voice; and a controller which displays a first scene of the plurality of scenes of the content, and displays a second scene falling under a next scene of the first scene, out of the plurality of scenes of the content, in response to a determination that the user's voice, which has been input while the first scene is displayed, corresponds to the first scene.

METADATA GENERATION FOR VIDEO INDEXING

A video indexing system identifies groups of frames within a video frame sequence captured by a static camera during a same scene. Context metadata is generated for each frame in each group based on an analysis of fewer than all frames in the group. The frames are indexed in a database in association with the generated context metadata. 1. A method comprising:analyzing a sequence of video frame to determine whether the sequence was captured by a static camera; andresponsive to determining that the sequence of frames was captured by the static camera, generating context metadata for each frame in the sequence based on an analysis of fewer than all frames in the sequence.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining that a select frame of the sequence was captured by a moving camera, andresponsive to the determination, subjecting the select frame to a first series of processing operations for generating the context metadata that is different than a second series of processing operations used to generate the context metadata for the frames in the sequence captured by the static camera.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first series of processing operations generates context metadata for the select frame based on an image analysis that is limited to the select frame.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating context metadata for each frame in the sequence based on the analysis of fewer than all frames in the sequence further comprises:selecting a keyframe from the sequence;generating at least a portion of the context metadata based on an analysis of the keyframe without analyzing other frames of the sequence; andindexing the other frames of the sequence in association with the generated context metadata.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein generating the context metadata further comprises:generating descriptors for multiple objects present in the keyframe.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein generating the context metadata further comprises:generating a ...

Electronic apparatus, document displaying method thereof and non-transitory computer readable recording medium

The disclosure relates to an artificial intelligence (AI) system using a machine learning algorithm such as deep learning, and an application thereof. In particular, an electronic apparatus, a document displaying method thereof, and a non-transitory computer readable recording medium are provided. An electronic apparatus according to an embodiment of the disclosure includes a display unit displaying a document, a microphone receiving a user voice, and a processor configured to acquire at least one topic from contents included in a plurality of pages constituting the document, recognize a voice input through the microphone, match the recognized voice with one of the acquired at least one topic, and control the display unit to display a page including the matched topic.

User created textbook

In one general aspect, a method for generating a digital textbook can include receiving, by a computing device, a time-based transcript of a video of an online lecture, receiving a time-based thumbnail image subset of images included in the video of the online lecture, and displaying at least a portion of the transcript including a particular word. The method can further include receiving a selection of the particular word, determining a first thumbnail image and a second thumbnail image associated with the particular word, displaying the first thumbnail image and the second thumbnail image, receiving a selection of the first thumbnail image, and modifying, based on the selection of the first thumbnail image, the time-based transcript by including the first thumbnail image in the time-based transcript. The method can further include storing the modified time-based transcript as the digital textbook.

Method for making music recommendations and related computing device, and medium thereof

This application discloses a method for making music recommendations. The method for making music recommendations is performed by a server device. The method includes obtaining a material for which background music is to be added; determining at least one visual semantic tag of the material, the at least one visual semantic tag describing at least one characteristic of the material; identifying a matched music matching the at least one visual semantic tag from a candidate music library; sorting the matched music according to user assessing information of a user corresponding to the material; screening the matched music based on a sorting result and according to a preset music screening condition; and recommending matched music obtained through the screening as candidate music of the material.

ENHANCING TANGIBLE CONTENT ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SURFACE

A method for enhancing tangible content on a physical activity surface is described. In an example implementation, the method includes capturing, using a video capture device of a computing device, a video stream that includes an activity scene of a physical activity surface; detecting in the video stream, using a detector executable on the computing device, a tangible content item on the physical activity surface; recognizing, from the video stream, one or more visually instructive elements in the tangible content item; determining a tangible identifier based on the one or more visually instructive elements in the tangible content item; retrieving a digital content item using the tangible identifier; and providing the digital content item on the computing device. 1. A method comprising:capturing, using a video capture device of a computing device, a video stream that includes an activity scene of a physical activity surface located in front of a display of the computing device;detecting in the video stream, using a detector executable on the computing device, a tangible content item on the physical activity surface;recognizing, from the video stream, one or more visually instructive elements in the tangible content item;determining a tangible identifier based on the one or more recognized visually instructive elements in the tangible content item;automatically retrieving a digital content item using the tangible identifier; andproviding the digital content item for display in a user interface of the computing device.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:detecting, in the video stream, a distinct visual element on the tangible content item; and whereindetermining the tangible identifier includes determining the tangible identifier based on the distinct visual element on the tangible content item.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein:the distinct visual element includes one or more of an image, a drawing, a diagram, and a vision marker visible on the tangible ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STORING MEDIA FILES AND FOR RETRIEVING MEDIA FILES

Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a method and apparatus for storing a media file and for searching a media file. A specific embodiment of the method includes: acquiring a semantic vector for characterizing semantics of a context of the media file, the context being a context of the media file in a webpage presenting the media file; and storing the semantic vector and the media file in association. Based on the corresponding relationship established by this embodiment, the semantic vector corresponding to the media file may be used to match the media file to ensure the semantic matching of the media file. 1. A method for storing a media file , the method comprising:acquiring a semantic vector for characterizing semantics of a context of the media file, the context being a context of the media file in a webpage presenting the media file; andstoring the semantic vector and the media file in association.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the acquiring a semantic vector for characterizing semantics of a context of the media file claim 1 , comprises:acquiring the semantic vector for characterizing the semantics of the context of the media file, in response to receiving a request for requesting to store the media file presented by the webpage.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the semantic vector is obtained by:generating the semantic vector for characterizing the semantics of the context of the media file using a pre-trained semantic model, wherein the semantic model is used to generate a semantic vector for characterizing semantics of a text.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the semantic model is obtained by training based on a knowledge-enhanced semantic representation model ERNIE.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises:adding an index to the semantic vector based on an HNSW algorithm.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the storing the semantic vector and the media file in ...

Method and Apparatus for Multi-Dimensional Content Search and Video Identification

A multi-dimensional database and indexes and operations on the multi-dimensional database are described which include video search applications or other similar sequence or structure searches. Traversal indexes utilize highly discriminative information about images and video sequences or about object shapes. Global and local signatures around keypoints are used for compact and robust retrieval and discriminative information content of images or video sequences of interest. For other objects or structures relevant signature of pattern or structure are used for traversal indexes. Traversal indexes are stored in leaf nodes along with distance measures and occurrence of similar images in the database. During a sequence query, correlation scores are calculated for single frame, for frame sequence, and video clips, or for other objects or structures. 1. A computer-implemented method for storing information associated with videos in a reference database using hash values as traversal indexes , the computer-implemented method comprising: obtaining, by a processor, data associated with the video sequence,', 'determining, by the processor, a multi-dimensional vector signature of a region of a frame of the video sequence,', 'determining, by the processor, a hash value based on the multi-dimensional vector signature, and', 'storing the data associated with the video sequence at a leaf node of a plurality of leaf nodes, wherein the leaf node is addressable by the hash value., 'for each of multiple video sequences2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the region comprises multiple sectors claim 1 , and wherein the multi-dimensional vector signature represents each sector.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , wherein determining the multi-dimensional vector signature comprises comparing features within each sector to a threshold value to generate a value for the sector.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , wherein the region is a rectangular ...

Method and Apparatus for Multi-Dimensional Content Search and Video Identification

A multi-dimensional database and indexes and operations on the multi-dimensional database are described which include video search applications or other similar sequence or structure searches. Traversal indexes utilize highly discriminative information about images and video sequences or about object shapes. Global and local signatures around keypoints are used for compact and robust retrieval and discriminative information content of images or video sequences of interest. For other objects or structures relevant signature of pattern or structure are used for traversal indexes. Traversal indexes are stored in leaf nodes along with distance measures and occurrence of similar images in the database. During a sequence query, correlation scores are calculated for single frame, for frame sequence, and video clips, or for other objects or structures. 1. A computer-implemented method for storing information associated with a video sequence in a reference database , the computer-implemented method comprising:obtaining, by a processor, data associated with the video sequence; and determining, by the processor, respective global features of a global region of interest,', 'determining, by the processor, respective local features of a respective keypoint within the global region of interest, wherein, for multiple frames of the set of frames of the video sequence, the respective keypoints correspond to different respective locations within the global region of interest,', 'generating, by the processor, a respective signature using both the global features for the frame and the local features for the frame,', 'determining, by the processor, a respective hash value for the frame based on the signature for the frame, and', 'storing, by the processor, the data associated with the video sequence in the reference database in association with the hash value for the frame., 'for each frame of a set of frames of the video sequence2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein ...

Method and Apparatus for Multi-Dimensional Content Search and Video Identification

A multi-dimensional database and indexes and operations on the multi-dimensional database are described which include video search applications or other similar sequence or structure searches. Traversal indexes utilize highly discriminative information about images and video sequences or about object shapes. Global and local signatures around keypoints are used for compact and robust retrieval and discriminative information content of images or video sequences of interest. For other objects or structures relevant signature of pattern or structure are used for traversal indexes. Traversal indexes are stored in leaf nodes along with distance measures and occurrence of similar images in the database. During a sequence query, correlation scores are calculated for single frame, for frame sequence, and video clips, or for other objects or structures. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:obtaining, by a processor, a first query index and a second query index that are derived from different respective features of a frame of a query video;determining, by the processor, that a distance measure between the first query index and a candidate database index of a reference database satisfies a threshold condition, wherein the candidate database index corresponds to a frame of an original video;determining, by the processor, a correlation score for the frame of the query video and the frame of the original video based on a comparison of the second query index and an additional candidate database index corresponding to the frame of the original video;based at least on the correlation score, determining, by the processor, a video sequence likelihood indicative of a confidence of match between the query video and the original video; andbased on the video sequence likelihood, providing, by the processor, a results list that includes a name of the original video.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the second query index corresponds to a texture signature of a ...

Method and Apparatus for Multi-Dimensional Content Search and Video Identification

A multi-dimensional database and indexes and operations on the multi-dimensional database are described which include video search applications or other similar sequence or structure searches. Traversal indexes utilize highly discriminative information about images and video sequences or about object shapes. Global and local signatures around keypoints are used for compact and robust retrieval and discriminative information content of images or video sequences of interest. For other objects or structures relevant signature of pattern or structure are used for traversal indexes. Traversal indexes are stored in leaf nodes along with distance measures and occurrence of similar images in the database. During a sequence query, correlation scores are calculated for single frame, for frame sequence, and video clips, or for other objects or structures.

SEARCH APPARATUS

A search device includes: a storage unit configured to store a video obtained from a camera; a screen unit to display the video; and a control unit to control operation of the storage unit and the screen unit, wherein the screen unit may display a time control interface for receiving a time condition, wherein the search device may search for videos and events stored in the storage unit in response to the time condition, and wherein the time control interface may include an AM control interface for receiving a morning time as the time condition and a PM control interface for receiving an afternoon time as the time condition. 1. A search device comprising:a storage unit configured to store a video obtained from a camera;a screen unit configured to display the video; anda control unit configured to control operation of the storage unit and the screen unit,wherein the screen unit is configured to display a time control interface for receiving a time condition,wherein the search device is configured to search for videos and events stored in the storage unit in response to the time condition, andwherein the time control interface comprises an AM control interface which has a closed curve shape for receiving a morning time as the time condition and a PM control interface which has another closed curve shape for receiving an afternoon time as the time condition,wherein an area of each of the AM control interface and the PM control interface represents 12 hours,wherein the screen unit is further configured to display an event counter which is numerically displays a number of events that meet the time conditionwherein the displayed number of events is changed adaptively according to the time condition.2. The search device of claim 1 , wherein the AM control interface and the PM control interface have circular shapes which have different radii and are concentric claim 1 , and the area of each of the AM control interface and the PM control interface corresponds to the time ...

Method and System for Retrieving Video Temporal Segments

A method and a system for retrieving video temporal segments are provided. In the method, a video is analyzed to obtain frame feature information of the video; the frame feature information is input into an encoder to output first data relating to temporal information of the video; the first data and a retrieval description for retrieving video temporal segments of the video are input into a decoder to output second data; attention computation training is conducted according to the first data and the second data; video temporal segments of the video corresponding to the retrieval description are determined according to the attention computation training. 1. A method for retrieving video temporal segments , comprising:analyzing a video to obtain frame feature information of the video;inputting the frame feature information into an encoder to output first data relating to temporal information of the video;inputting the first data and a retrieval description for retrieving video temporal segments of the video into a decoder to output second data;conducting attention computation training according to the first data and the second data; anddetermining video temporal segments of the video corresponding to the retrieval description according to the attention computation training.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein conducting the attention computation training according to the first data and the second data comprises:inputting the first data and the second data into an attention layer coupled with the encoder and the decoder;obtaining, at the attention layer, temporal attention weight data for each video temporal segment of the video based on correlation of each video temporal segment with each description term contained in the retrieval description;obtaining, at the attention layer, weighted average data, based on the first information and the temporal attention weight data, and outputting the weighted average data to a fully connected (FC) layer coupled with the attention ...

METHOD FOR VIDEO INTERACTION AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A method for video interaction includes: displaying an information input interface in response to an information input instruction from a first user account for a target video in a playing state; acquiring, via the information input interface, target information input by the first user account, and generating corresponding interaction information based on the target information and a target video frame picture corresponding to the target information; and sending the interaction information to a second user account. 1. A method for video interaction , comprising:displaying an information input interface in response to an information input instruction from a first user account for a target video in a playing state;acquiring, via the information input interface, target information input by the first user account, and generating corresponding interaction information based on the target information and a target video frame picture corresponding to the target information; andsending the interaction information to a second user account.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:acquiring, from the target video, a video frame picture corresponding to a time point at which the information input instruction is received, and determining the video frame picture as the target video frame picture.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:acquiring target playing progress information of the target video, and reading, from the target video, the target video frame picture corresponding to the target playing progress information.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said acquiring claim 1 , via the information input interface claim 1 , the target information input by the first user account comprises:receiving input content via the information input interface;acquiring and presenting interaction association information matching the input content; anddetermining, in response to a received selection instruction, the corresponding target information from ...

Method, apparatus and arrangement for summarizing and browsing video content

A method, apparatus and arrangement for the summarizing and browsing of video sequences are provided and include at least one horizontal strip having time-sequenced video frames belonging to a single video sequence and at least one vertical strip having a plurality of video frames belonging to different video sequences, each of the plurality of video frames of the at least one vertical strip having at least one feature in common. In one instance, the at least one horizontal strip and the at least one vertical strip are arranged to intersect at a video frame of the at least one horizontal video strip having the least one feature in common with the video frames in the at least one vertical strip.

OBJECT DETECTION FROM MEDIA DATA RENDERED ON A DEVICE NETWORKED TO A CLIENT DEVICE

A method includes detecting an object embedded in a first media data, generating a descriptor of the detected object, and associating a second content identification data with a first content identification data and the descriptor of the embedded object. The first content identification data is generated from a first fingerprint data generated from a first media data including: video data and/or associated audio data, and the second content identification data is generated based on processing a second fingerprint data associated with a networked device generated from a second media data. The networked device is capable of being associated with a client device configured to: constrain an executable environment in a security sandbox, and execute a sandboxed application in the executable environment. The method also includes identifying content to be transmitted to the sandboxed application of the client device based on a relevancy factor including the descriptor of the detected object. 1. A system comprising: constrain an executable environment in a security sandbox, and', 'execute a sandboxed application in the executable environment; and, 'a networked device capable of being associated with a client device, the networked device configured to generate a first fingerprint data from a first media data, and the client device configured to process the first fingerprint data from the networked device to generate a first content identification data,', 'generate a second fingerprint data from a second media data comprising at least one of: video data and associated audio data,', 'process the second fingerprint data to generate a second content identification data,', 'detect an object embedded in the second media data,', 'generate a descriptor of the detected object,', 'associate the first content identification data with the second content identification data and the descriptor of the detected object, and', 'identify content to be transmitted to the sandboxed application of ...

Unobtrusively enhancing video content with extrinsic data

The playback of video content upon a display is enhanced through the unobtrusive presentation of extrinsic data upon the same display. A video content feature is rendered on a display. A quantity of extrinsic data relevant to a current time in the video content feature is determined based at least in part on viewing history of a user. A graphical element presenting at least a portion of the extrinsic data is rendered on the display while the video content feature is also being rendered on the display.

TEMPORAL PLACEMENT OF A REBUFFERING EVENT

A method includes receiving, with a computing system, data representing a video item into a buffer. The method further includes outputting the video item from the buffer to a display system. The method further includes determining that utilization of the buffer falls below a predetermined threshold. The method further includes, in response to determining that the utilization of the buffer falls below the predetermined threshold, determining that there is a specified rebuffering point within a predetermined time frame. The method further includes pausing with the computing system, the video item at the specified rebuffering point in response to determining that there is the specified rebuffering point within the predetermined time frame. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:determining that a buffer configured to store data from a video stream is to be rebuffered;selecting a specified rebuffering point from among a plurality of potential rebuffering points within the video stream data, the plurality of potential rebuffering points comprising different types of rebuffering points that are assigned different ranking values;pausing the video stream at the selected rebuffering point; andrebuffering at least some video stream data into the buffer during the pause.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the video stream data corresponds to a video item.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the video stream is paused for a specified amount of time.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 3 , further comprising controlling an amount of time the video stream is paused.5. The computer-implemented method of claim 4 , wherein the amount of time the video stream is paused is dynamically varied based on current data transfer network conditions.6. The computer-implemented method of claim 5 , wherein the amount of time the video stream is paused is dynamically varied as the current data transfer network conditions change.7. The computer- ...

SHARING A USER-SELECTED VIDEO IN A GROUP COMMUNICATION

A processing device of a mobile device of a first user presents a graphical user interface (GUI) of an application providing group communication between the first user and one or more other users in a group, the GUI comprising a portion to receive a message of the first user for adding to the group communication, and a video sharing GUI element selectable by the first user to find a video to be added to the group communication. The processing device receives, via the GUI, a selection of the video sharing GUI element by the first user. Responsive to the selection of the video sharing GUI element, the processing device presents a plurality of video identifiers of videos having playback associated with the first user. Responsive to a selection of at least one of the plurality of video identifiers of at least one selected video, the processing device causes the at least one selected video to be added to the group communication. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:receiving an indication of a request of a first user of a plurality of users of a service to find a video to be added to a group communication user interface (UI) as a message from the first user to other users of the plurality of users participating in a group communication,wherein the group communication represents an exchange of messages between the plurality of users, andwherein the exchanged messages are visible to the plurality of users in the group communication UI as an ordered stream of posts; determining, based on consumption history data of the first user, a plurality of video identifiers of videos having playback associated with the first user; and', 'sending the plurality of video identifiers to a first client device of the first user;, 'responsive to receiving the indicationreceiving, from the first client device, user input comprising a selection of at least one video identifier of at least one selected video to be added to the group communication UI, the plurality of video identifiers ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RESUMING A MEDIA ASSET

Systems and methods address shortcomings in conventional systems by resuming a media asset from a logical point. In some aspects, the systems and methods receive a first input at a first time from a user to pause a media asset at a first position and a second input at a second time from the user to resume the media asset. The systems and methods further determine whether a time period between the first and the second time exceeds a threshold time period. In response to determining that the time period does not exceed the threshold time period, the systems and methods generate the media asset for display beginning at the first position. However, in response to determining that the time period exceeds the threshold, the systems and methods generate the media asset for display beginning at a second position preceding the first position. 1. (canceled)2. A method for resuming a media asset , comprising:receiving, at a first time, a first input from a user to pause a media asset at a first position;receiving, at a second time, a second input from the user to resume the media asset;determining whether a time period between the first time and the second time is greater than a threshold time period; andin response to determining that the time period is greater than the threshold time period:receiving metadata from a database, wherein the metadata comprises a plurality of time stamps, each time stamp of the plurality of time stamps corresponding to a starting time of a plurality of scenes of the media asset;storing the plurality of time stamps and the plurality of scenes as a playback hierarchy:determining a start of a recent scene of the media asset from the playback hierarchy based on the first position;setting the start of the recent scene as a second position of the media asset; andgenerating the media asset for display beginning at the second position preceding the first position.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:in response to determining that the time ...

System and Method to Customizing Video

The present invention provides method for customizing video, said method comprising 1. A method for generating video variation to an original video , implemented by one or more processors operatively coupled to a non-transitory computer readable storage device , on which are stored modules of instruction code that when executed cause the one or more processors to perform the steps of:creating original video file, associated with metadata which includes at least partial information to generate a new variation video file including at least one parameter configured change or add to the video content;upon opening the video file by a client player reading said associated metadata;enabling a user to change/select at least one predefined customization parameters data;sending video at least partial information with user selections to remote server;generating a video version according at least partial information generation instructions and using user selection at the remote server;sending back the generated video version to user player; and automatically playing received generated video version at the user player.2. The method of further comprising the steps of checking metadata predefined conditions for playing the video as is claim 1 , said initial condition including at least one of existence claim 1 , of at least one parameter claim 1 , validation of the video file claim 1 , network availability;3. The method of further comprising the steps of: playing video as is in case the video initial conditions are met.4. The method of wherein the video information is embedded as part of the meta data of the video file.5. The method of wherein the video information is recorded as separate file in association with the created video claim 1 , further comprising the step of retrieving video generating instruction based on video ID.6. The method of wherein the partial video information include a network link to the basic video at least partial information.7. The method of wherein the ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINING USER ENGAGEMENT BASED ON USER INTERACTIONS DURING DIFFERENT TIME INTERVALS

Systems and methods are described herein for determining a level of user engagement based on user interactions. A media guidance application is configured to retrieve a first record of a first plurality of user inputs, including input type, received during consumption of a media asset. A second time interval, prior to the first time interval, is selected by shifting the first start time and the first end time. A second record of a second plurality of user inputs received during the second time interval, including input type, is retrieved. A first media asset consumed during the first time interval and a second media asset consumed during the second time interval are determined, and the level of user engagement for the first media asset is determined based on the first record and the second record. 15- (canceled)52. A method comprising:retrieving a first record of at least one first user input received during a first time interval of a display of a first media asset;retrieving a second record of at least one second user input received during a second time interval of a display of a second media asset, wherein the second time interval is different than the first time interval;determining a first frequency value of the at least one first user input received during the first time interval;determining a second frequency value of the at least one second user input of the first input type received during the second time interval;comparing the first frequency value of the at least one first user input with the second frequency value of the at least one second user input;calculating a difference between the first frequency value of the at least one first user input and the second frequency value of the at least one second user input;identifying a third media asset based, at least in part on the calculated difference;causing display of the third media asset.53. The method of claim 52 , wherein the first frequency value comprises one or more of a number of interactions during ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISCOVERY OF, IDENTIFICATION OF, AND ONGOING MONITORING OF VIRAL MEDIA ASSETS

Systems and methods are provided herein for automatically generating universal metadata for non-linear content when the non-linear content is determined to be viral. To this end, the systems and methods determine a first rate at which first users are consuming non-linear content from a first source. In response to determining that the first rate exceeds the threshold, the systems and methods determine a second source that from which second users are consuming the non-linear content, and a second rate at which the second users are consuming the non-linear content from the second source. In response to determining that the second rate exceeds the threshold, the systems and methods generate universal metadata for the non-linear content by automatically populating meta-data fields of by scraping metadata fitting predefined criteria corresponding to the metadata fields from the first source and from the second source, and store the populated metadata fields to a database. 151-. (canceled)52. A method comprising:determining, by a server, a rate of content consumption of a media asset by determining a speed at which the media asset is accessed from a first source during a time interval;determining, by the server, an acceleration rate of the media asset consumption based on a change in the rate of the content consumption over the time interval;determining whether the acceleration rate of the media asset consumption exceeds a threshold; and generating universal metadata for the media asset; and', 'storing the generated universal metadata in association with the media asset., 'in response to determining that the acceleration rate of the media asset consumption exceeds the threshold53. The method of claim 52 , further comprising claim 52 , associating the stored universal metadata with the media asset54. The method of claim 52 , wherein claim 52 , the universal metadata for the media asset is not generated if the acceleration does not exceed the threshold.55. The method of ...

Answering Questions During Video Playback

In implementations of answering questions during video playback, a video system can receive a question related to a video at a timepoint of the video during playback of the video, and determine audio sentences of the video that occur within a segment of the video that includes the timepoint. The video system can generate a classification vector from words of the question and the audio sentences, and determine an answer to the question utilizing the classification vector. The video system can obtain answer candidates, and the answer to the question can be selected as one of the answer candidates based on matching the classification vector to one of the answer vectors.

Video processing system

A video processing system includes: an object movement information acquiring means for detecting a moving object moving in a plurality of segment regions from video data obtained by shooting a monitoring target area, and acquiring movement segment region information as object movement information, the movement segment region information representing segment regions where the detected moving object has moved; an object movement information and video data storing means for storing the object movement information in association with the video data corresponding to the object movement information; a retrieval condition inputting means for inputting a sequence of the segment regions as a retrieval condition; and a video data retrieving means for retrieving the object movement information in accordance with the retrieval condition and outputting video data stored in association with the retrieved object movement information, the object movement information being stored by the object movement information and video data storing means.

VISUAL SEARCH METHOD, COMPUTER DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

A visual search method, a computer device, and a non-transitory computer readable storage medium are provided. An iimage frame is received. The location and the classification of the subject in the iimage frame are extracted. A detection block corresponding to the subject is generated. In subsequent image frames of the iimage frame, the subject is tracked on the basis of the location of the subject in the iimage frame. The detection block is adjusted on the basis of the tracking result. 1. A method for video searching , comprising:{'sup': 'th', 'receiving an iimage frame, i being a positive integer;'}{'sup': 'th', 'extracting a location and a classification of a subject in the iimage frame, and generating a detection block corresponding to the subject; and'}{'sup': th', 'th, 'in subsequent image frames of the iimage frame, tracking the subject according to the location of the subject in the iimage frame, and adjusting the detection block according to a tracking result.'}2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:{'sup': 'th', 'receiving an (i+M)image frame, M being a positive integer;'}{'sup': th', 'th, 'determining whether a subject in the (i+M)image frame changes relative to the subject in the iimage frame; and'}{'sup': th', 'th, 'in response to changing, regenerating a detection block according to the subject detected in the (i+M)image frame, and re-tracking the subject in the (i+M)image frame.'}3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein in the subsequent image frames of the iimage frame claim 1 , tracking the subject according to the location of the subject in the iimage frame comprises:{'sup': th', 't, 'obtaining an (i+n)image frame after the iimage frame, n being a positive integer; and'}{'sup': 'th', 'tracking the subject according to the location of the subject in the (i+n)image frame.'}4. The method according to claim 3 , further comprising:{'sup': th', 'th, 'obtaining image frames between the (i+1)image frame and an (i+n−1)image frame as ...

Video content analysis for automatic demographics recognition of users and videos

A video demographics analysis system selects a training set of videos to use to correlate viewer demographics and video content data. The video demographics analysis system extracts demographic data from viewer profiles related to videos in the training set and creates a set of demographic distributions, and also extracts video data from videos in the training set. The video demographics analysis system correlates the viewer demographics with the video data of videos viewed by that viewer. Using the prediction model produced by the machine learning process, a new video about which there is no a priori knowledge can be associated with a predicted demographic distribution specifying probabilities of the video appealing to different types of people within a given demographic category, such as people of different ages within an age demographic category.

VIDEO PROCESSING SYSTEM

A video processing system includes: an object movement information acquiring means for detecting a moving object moving in a plurality of segment regions from video data obtained by shooting a monitoring target area, and acquiring movement segment region information as object movement information, the movement segment region information representing segment regions where the detected moving object has moved; an object movement information and video data storing means for storing the object movement information in association with the video data corresponding to the object movement information; a retrieval condition inputting means for inputting a sequence of the segment regions as a retrieval condition; and a video data retrieving means for retrieving the object movement information in accordance with the retrieval condition and outputting video data stored in association with the retrieved object movement information, the object movement information being stored by the object movement information and video data storing means. 1. A video processing system comprising:at least one memory configured to store instructions; and detecting a trajectory of a target object in a monitoring area from video data;', 'determining that the trajectory is a predetermined state; and', 'storing the trajectory in association with the predetermined state., 'at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to perform2. The video processing system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is configured to perform:determining that the trajectory is the predetermined state based on a trajectory shape.3. The video processing system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is configured to perform:determining that the trajectory is the predetermined state based on a staying time of the target object.4. The video processing system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is configured to perform:determining that the trajectory is ...

Media Content Matching and Indexing

A method, system, or device determine when media content is to be displayed. The method can include receiving media content on a broadcast channel from a content feed. The method can also include receiving an identifier for upcoming media content from an automatic content recognition (ACR) system in response to a trigger event. The method can include receiving overlay content from an overlay content server. The method can include storing the overlay content at a memory device. The method can include determining a time that the media content is to be displayed using the identifier. 1. An automatic content recognition (ACR) method comprising:while an electronic device is presenting a sequence of media content determined by an ACR server to be a first channel of content, receiving by an ACR client of the electronic device, from the ACR server, reference fingerprints representing upcoming content of the first channel of content;generating, by the ACR client, query fingerprints representing the sequence of media content that the electronic device is presenting;determining, by the ACR client, that the received reference fingerprints no longer match the generated query fingerprints; andresponsive to the determining (i) sending by the ACR client to the ACR server new query fingerprints representing the media content that the electronic device is presenting, and (ii) receiving from the ACR server, in response to the sending, new reference fingerprints representing upcoming content of a second channel that the ACR determines, based on fingerprint matching using the new query fingerprints.2. The ACR method of claim 1 , further comprising:using, by the ACR client, the received new reference fingerprints as a basis to trigger a content-related action.3. The ACR method of claim 2 , wherein using by the ACR client the received new reference fingerprints as a basis to trigger a content-related action comprises:using, by the ACR client, the received new reference fingerprints to ...

Systems and methods for recording media assets

Systems and methods are provided to record portions of media assets. User request is received to record a media asset together with a criterion for recording portions of that media asset. A content recognition algorithm is executed against segments of the media asset to determine a set of keywords associated with those segments. Separately a set of keywords associated with the criterion is generated. Sets of keywords are compared and segments that match the criterion are discovered. If it is determined that a first segment and third segment each match the criterion and a second segment does not, a delete indicator is added to the second segment and the third and first segments are compared. If those segments match the delete indicator is removed from the second segment.

METHODS OF STORING MEDIA FILES AND RETURNING FILE DATA FOR MEDIA FILES AND MEDIA FILE SYSTEMS

A media file system, apparatus, computer program product and method for storing a media file in a media file system. An exemplary method includes obtaining a predetermined number of frames and determining a set of portions for storing the media file, each portion having an identifier that is indicative of a multiple of the predetermined number of frames. Further, for each portion of the set of portions, associating with the portion the segment of the media file containing the frame indicated by the identifier of the portion, and associating each of the remaining segments of the media file with a portion of the set of portions. Moreover, storing the media file in the media file system as the set of determined portions, each portion comprising its associated segments of the media file. 1. A media file system for storing a media file comprising:a media file analyzer configured to analyze a media file to determine a plurality of segments of file data and a plurality of contiguous video frames contained in each segment of the plurality of segments, respectively; (i) the respective segment of the plurality of segments that contains a video frame that corresponds to the unique identifier of the respective portion, and', '(ii) at least one segment of the plurality of segments that contains a closest video frame that either is following the video frames of the respective segment or proceeding the video frames of the respective segment; and, 'a file divider configured to divide the media file into a set of portions that are each assigned a unique identifier that is a multiple of a predetermined number of video frames, with each portion of the set of portions containinga database coupled to the file divider and configured to store the media file in the media file system as the set of portions.2. The media file system according to claim 1 , further comprising a frame number determiner configured to obtain the predetermined number of frames.3. The media file system according to ...

SYSTEM, METHOD AND DEVICE OPERABLE TO PRODUCE A VIDEO

A system, method and device operable to produce a video are disclosed herein. The system, method and device, in an embodiment, involve a recording session resulting in a video track. During the recording session, inputs are received at different points in time and a set of data markers are stored based on each one of the inputs. Each set has a first data marker and a second data marker, and the first data marker is chronologically located before the point in time of the input related to the set. Before or after the recording session, an additional input is received that is associated with an output. The output includes a visual output, an audio output or a combination thereof. A video is produced that has one or more desired portions of the video track. The video excludes at least one undesired portion of the video track, and the video includes the output or is otherwise playable to provide the output. 1. A method comprising:providing a plurality of computer-readable instructions that are executable to cause an electronic device to perform a plurality of steps, wherein the steps comprise:starting a recording session to record an event, wherein the recording of the event results in a video track; receiving a plurality of inputs at different points in time; and', 'in response to each one of the inputs, storing a set of timestamps associated with the input,', 'wherein each of the sets comprises a first timestamp and a second timestamp;', 'wherein the first timestamp of the set comprises a chronological position located before the point in time of the input associated with the set; and', 'wherein the chronological position depends on a time value stored before the recording session begins;, 'during the recording sessionbefore or after the recording session, receiving at least one additional input associated with an output, wherein the output comprises one of a visual output or an audio output; and the highlight video comprises one or more desired portions of the video ...

Systems and methods for partitioning search indexes for improved efficiency in identifying media segments

Systems and methods for identifying a media segment of audio or video content are disclosed. The video segment is identified by deriving data from media content and comparing said data to a reference database in order to identify said video segment. Embodiments of the invention improve the speed and accuracy of the media identification process by advantageously partitioning the indexes in subdivisions where high value reference information is separated from the bulk information, for example.

Event-related media management system

An event-related media management system contextualizes media content. The event-related media management system associates media content with contextual event-related data to associate the media content with the events and information about the events. The contextual event-related data can then be used to provide access to the media content, such as through relevant search results or by presenting the media content in organized displays for contextual browsing and navigation. In some embodiments the event-related media management system generates contextualized media content for contextual search, discovery, and advertising.

Identifying video files of a video file storage system

Methods and systems for identifying one or more video files are disclosed. One method includes identifying a plurality of video files that have a relationship to a first search term, identifying a plurality of first files having a relationship to the first search term, generating a list of inquiries based on the plurality of identified video files, providing the list of inquiries to the at least one author of each of the plurality of first files, receiving one or more responses to the list of inquiries from at least one author of each of plurality of first files, and providing a video file from the list of video files that was selected by the most number of authors of the plurality of files to a user who has performed a search using a user search term that is related to the first search term.

Systems and methods for determining users associated with devices based on facial recognition of images

Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media can identify a user associated with a device based on a subset of media content items on the device based at least in part on analysis of the subset of media content items. A relationship between the user and one or more other users depicted in the media content items can be determined. A recommendation relating to sending at least one media content item on the device to at least of the one or more other users can be generated based on the determined relationship.

Method and system for processing image data

Provided are a method and system for processing image data, the method comprising: capturing raw image data of multiple images of one or more scenes under one or more lighting conditions; machine vision processing the raw image data to generate machine vision data; classifying the machine vision data according to a type of the machine vision data; and storing the classified machine vision data in a multi-tiered data structure according to the machine vision data type, configured to enable each of the tiers of data to be processed independently of each other.

TWO-WAY INTERCEPT USING COORDINATE TRACKING AND VIDEO CLASSIFICATION

A system comprising a coordinate tracking engine and a video classification engine communicably coupled to a notification engine. The coordinate tracking engine detects that geographical coordinates of a mobile device indicate that an account holder is within a threshold distance of a physical branch of an institution. The notification engine retrieves account information for the account holder. The coordinate tracking engine further detects that the account holder has arrived at the physical branch. The video classification engine captures video frames of an entrance to the physical branch and identifies the account holder. The notification engine further presents account information for the account holder on a display. 1. A two-way intercept system comprising:a coordinate tracking engine and a video classification engine communicably coupled to a notification engine;the coordinate tracking engine comprising a memory coupled to one or more processors, the memory comprising instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, are operable to detect that geographical coordinates of a mobile device of an institutional account holder indicate that the account holder is within a threshold distance of a physical branch of the institution;the notification engine comprising a display and a memory coupled to one or more processors, the memory comprising instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, are operable to in response to the coordinate tracking engine detecting that the geographical coordinates of the mobile device is within the threshold distance, retrieve account information for the account holder; 'detect that geographical coordinates of the mobile device of the account holder indicate that the account holder has arrived at the physical branch of the institution;', 'the coordinate tracking engine further operable to capture video frames of an entrance to the physical branch of the institution where the account holder has arrived;', ' ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING DISPLAY OF SUPPLEMENTARY DATA FOR VIDEO CONTENT

A processor-implemented method is disclosed. The method includes: obtaining metadata associated with a video; identifying one or more tradeable objects associated with video content of the video based on performing textual comparison between text of the metadata and a defined list of tradeable objects; determining one or more segments of the video corresponding to the one or more identified tradeable objects, the one or more video segments having respective playback start timestamps; receiving, via a client device during playback of the video, a user selection of a first one of the video segments; in response to receiving the user selection: generating supplementary display data associated with a first tradeable object corresponding to the first video segment; and sending, to the client device, the supplementary display data. 1. A computer system , comprising:a processor;a communications module coupled to the processor; and obtain metadata associated with a video;', 'identify one or more tradeable objects associated with video content of the video based on performing textual comparison between text of the metadata and a defined list of tradeable objects;', 'determine one or more segments of the video corresponding to the one or more identified tradeable objects, the one or more video segments having respective playback start timestamps;', 'receive, via a client device during playback of the video, a user selection of a first one of the video segments;', generate supplementary display data associated with a first tradeable object corresponding to the first video segment; and', 'send, to the client device, the supplementary display data., 'in response to receiving the user selection], 'a memory coupled to the processor, the memory storing instructions that, when executed, configure the processor to2. The computer system of claim 1 , wherein the supplementary display data comprises graphical user interface data associated with the first tradeable object for displaying ...

Content Analysis to Enhance Voice Search

Methods and apparatus for improving speech recognition accuracy in media content searches are described. An advertisement for a media content item is analyzed to identify keywords that may describe the media content item. The identified keywords are associated with the media content item for use during a voice search to locate the media content item. A user may speak the one or more of the keywords as a search input and be provided with the media content item as a result of the search. 1. A method comprising:determining, by a computing device, one or more keywords corresponding to an advertisement that is associated with a media content item;associating the one or more keywords with the media content item such that a plurality of keywords, associated with the media content item, comprises the one or more keywords;receiving a search request indicative of a search keyword;determining, based on a search indicating an association between the search keyword and at least one of the plurality of keywords associated with the media content item, the media content item; andcausing, based on the search, output of an indication associated with the media content item.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the receiving the search request further comprises receiving a speech input indicative of an audio signal corresponding to the keyword of the plurality of keywords.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining one or more second keywords based on user voice input associated with the media content item; andassociating the one or more second keywords with the media content item such that the plurality of keywords associated with the media content item comprises the one or more second keywords.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the associating further comprises forming at least one n-gram from at least two keywords of the plurality of keywords.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the search request is associated with at least one of: an audio signal or a user speech input.6. ...

METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND MEDIA FOR PROVIDING A MEDIA CONSUMPTION HISTORY ANNOTATED WITH SOCIAL CONTEXT

Methods, systems, and media for providing a media consumption history annotated with social context. In some embodiments, the method comprises: receiving, from a first user device that is associated with a sharing user, a request to share a video item; providing an address associated with the video item; receiving a request, associated with the address, to play the video item; determining, based on the address, that the request to play the video item is associated with the request to share the video item; and causing, via a user interface, a media consumption history to be presented that includes an indication that the video item was shared by the sharing user. 1. A method for presenting media consumption information , the method comprising:receiving, from a user device that is associated with a consuming user, a request to view one or more video items; andcausing, via a user interface that includes media content items for presentation, a plurality of video elements that each represent one of a plurality of video items to be presented, wherein the plurality of video items includes a video item that is represented by a video element and wherein the video element is presented along with (i) an indication that the video item was shared by a sharing user with the consuming user based on social context information and (ii) an indication that the video item was previously watched by the consuming user with at least one other user based on the social context information.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving claim 1 , from the sharing user claim 1 , a request to share the video item claim 1 , wherein an address is associated with the video item that includes a plurality of characters associated with the sharing user.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:receiving, from the user device that is associated with the consuming user, a request to play the video item;determining, based on the plurality of characters included in the address, that the ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR BLOCKCHAIN-BASED VERIFICATION

Apparatus and methods for utilizing a blockchain-based mechanism to verify one or more events within a content distribution network, such as a cable, satellite, of HFC network. In some embodiments, the events relate to a display of alternate or secondary content (e.g., advertising content) distributed across a plurality of content networks carried by the content distribution network. A plurality of data (including records and verification data) are collected based on the occurrence (or failure) of the event, and subsequently processed to produce hash values. The hash values can be implemented to form blocks and chains (i.e., a blockchain), thereby validating the events within each block. The hash values also serve as sufficient proof of the event and hence, the content distributor is relieved of having to report voluminous data to third party entities they are contracted therewith. The hash values also serve to protect the privacy of customers by masking sensitive or propriety information relating thereto. 1. A computerized method for verifying an event in a content delivery network , the computerized method comprising:receiving first data;applying the first data to one or more computerized devices, the applying configured to cause the event;based on a verification of an occurrence of the event, receiving at least one data structure associated with the event and verification data relating to the verification;causing generation of a cryptographic hash of the at least data structure and verification data;causing application of the cryptographic hash to a ledger; andcausing storage of the ledger in a database.2. The computerized method of claim 1 , wherein the receiving of the first data comprises receiving alternate content switching (ACS) data claim 1 , and the event comprises an ACS-related event.3. The computerized method of claim 2 , wherein the receiving of the ACS data comprises receiving the ACS data from one or more program sources.4. The computerized method ...

System and interface that facilitate selecting videos to share in a messaging application

Systems and methods are provided that facilitate selecting videos to share in a messaging session such as group video chat. In one or more aspects, a system is provided that includes an interface component configured to generate a graphical user interface that facilitates selecting by a user of the device, one or more videos provided by a remote streaming media provider, for sharing with one or more other users in association with a messaging session between the user and the one or more other users, the interface comprising a plurality of input categories including at least one video selection category corresponding to information identifying a set of videos associated with a shared attribute. The system further includes a presentation component configured to display the graphical user interface via a display screen of the device in response to a request.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING PREDICTIONS VIA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) MODELS USING A DISTRIBUTED SYSTEM

One embodiment discloses an automobile having multiple distributed subsystems configured to provide communication via a network system. The automobile includes an outward facing camera (“OFC”) subsystem and a vehicle onboard computer (“VOC”). The OFC subsystem, having at least one OFC, OFC processor, and OFC database, is configured to recognize a predefined exterior object from a set of exterior images captured by the OFC based on an OFC query. The VOC includes a VOC central processing unit, VOC database, and network manager, wherein the network manager includes an internal network circuit and an external network circuit. The internal network circuit is used for communicating with the OFC subsystem while the external network circuit is used to interface with a cloud system. In one aspect, the VOC provides a data stream representing a recognized event in accordance with a query retrieved from the VOC database. 1. A method for managing network uploading between a vehicle and a remote computer , the vehicle including a vehicle onboard computer and multiple sensory subsystems , the method comprising:forwarding a first instruction and a first recognizer from the vehicle onboard computer to a first sensory subsystem in accordance with an inquiry stored in a memory of the vehicle onboard computer;storing the first instruction and the first recognizer from the vehicle onboard computer in a first current storage of the first sensory subsystem;activating a set of first sensory elements in the first sensory subsystem based on the first instruction and the first recognizer;obtaining first sensed information by the first sensory elements;processing the first sensed information in response to the first recognizer;generating a first data stream representing a first answer in response to the first instruction and the first recognizer;forwarding the first data stream to the vehicle onboard computer; anduploading a result from the first data stream from the vehicle onboard computer ...

Smart channel device

According to one embodiment, a channel device includes a memory, an interface, and a processor. The memory stores a watch list. The watch list includes n predetermined number of channels, wherein n is an integer and the predetermined number of channels are ranked from one to n. The interface is configured to receive program information for a first channel, wherein the first channel is a channel of a watch list. The processor is further configured to determine a change from a previous channel to a current channel. The processor dynamically updates the watch list to include the previous channel, wherein the previous channel is ranked as one. The processor removes the channel ranked as n from the watch list.

METHODS AND APPARATUS TO ASSOCIATE AUDIENCE MEMBERS WITH OVER-THE-TOP DEVICE MEDIA IMPRESSIONS

Methods and apparatus to associate audience members with over-the-top device media impressions. An example audience measurement apparatus includes a reporting message receiver to receive a first reporting message from a client device coupled to a residential gateway having an internet protocol (IP) address. An AME ID determiner is to assign an audience measurement entity (AME) identifier to the IP address provided by the received first reporting message. A redirect instructor is to send a redirect instruction to the client device to cause the client device to send a second reporting message to a database proprietor, the redirect instruction to include the AME identifier and the IP address. A DP message reporting receiver is to receive, in response to the sent redirect instruction, a third reporting message from the database proprietor that includes a database proprietor (DP) identifier. 1. An apparatus comprising:a reporting message receiver to receive a first reporting message from a client device coupled to a residential gateway having an internet protocol (IP) address;an AME ID determiner to assign an audience measurement entity (AME) identifier (ID) to the IP address provided by the received first reporting message;a redirect instructor to send a redirect instruction to the client device to cause the client device to send a second reporting message to a database proprietor, the redirect instruction to include the AME identifier and the IP address; anda DP message reporting receiver to receive, in response to the redirect instruction, a third reporting message from the database proprietor that includes a database proprietor (DP) identifier.2. The apparatus as defined in claim 1 , further including a mapper to map the AME identifier claim 1 , the IP address and the DP identifier in a linkage mapping record.3. The apparatus as defined in claim 1 , further including a demographic identifier retriever to request a demographic identifier from the database proprietor ...

Clustering multimedia search

A method for clustering a set of web search results is disclosed. A first signature is compared based at least in part on an analysis of multimedia content associated with a first web search result with a second signature based at least in part on an analysis of multimedia content associated with a second web search result. The first web search result is clustered with the second web search result based at least in part on the comparison of the first signature with the second signature.

Methods, systems, and media for searching for video content

Methods, systems, and media for searching for video content are provided. In some embodiments, the method comprises: receiving one or more characters entered into a first query field by a user; determining a predicted search query based on the one or more received characters; determining a plurality of suggested search queries based on the one or more received characters; causing the predicted search query to be presented in the first query field and at least a portion of the plurality of suggested search query to be presented in a second query field, wherein the predicted search query is combined with the one or more received characters in the first query field; searching a database of videos based on the predicted search query; causing a plurality of video content items from the database of videos responsive to the predicted search query to be presented; and causing, without user interaction, a first video content item from the plurality of video content items to be played back.