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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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12-01-2012 дата публикации

User controlled multi-device media-on-demand system

Номер: US20120008917A1
Автор: Barry E. Willner, Bruce P. Semple, Edith H. Stern, Neil Katz
Принадлежит: Rovi Technologies Corp

A method for providing configurable access to media in a media-on-demand system also can include delivering the media to a first client device in a format compatible with the first client device; interrupting the delivery of the media; recording a bookmark specifying a position in the media where the interruption occurred; and resuming delivery of the media to a second client device, the resumed delivery beginning at a position in the media specified by the recorded bookmark. The method further can include identifying device properties for each of the first and second client devices; delivering the media to the first client device in a format compatible with the identified device properties for the first client device; and, delivering the media to the second client device in a format compatible with the identified device properties for the second client device.

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Номер записи: 1
26-01-2012 дата публикации

State-based recovery system

Номер: US20120023528A1
Автор: Michael J. Talbert, Robin Montague Mathews, Samuel O. Akiwumi-Assani
Принадлежит: VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING INC

A method including receiving a request from another device to provide television content; sending a response that includes the television content; storing state information associated with the television content, wherein the state information includes an identifier of the other device and an identifier of the television content provided; detecting when an error occurs between the device and the other device; and resending a last television content that was successfully received by the other device before the error occurred.

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Номер записи: 2
12-04-2012 дата публикации

Event booking mechanism

Номер: US20120090012A1
Автор: Jino Nguyen, Ludovic Pierre, Rama Kalluri, Thierry Godin
Принадлежит: OpenTV Inc

A mechanism for booking events comprising an event broker, one or more event managers and one or more action handlers. In one embodiment, the event broker is configured to register a plurality of event bookings, each of which identifies an event and a corresponding action. For each event booking, the event broker notifies an event manager which is configured to detect the type of event identified in the event booking. When the event manager detects the identified event, it notifies the event broker. The broker then notifies an action handler which is configured to initiate the type of action identified in the event booking. The action handler then initiates the action. If the event booking is non-recurring and the action is complete, the event booking is unregistered by the event broker.

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Номер записи: 3
24-05-2012 дата публикации

Shared Multimedia Experience

Номер: US20120131110A1
Автор: Cagatay Buyukkoc, Robert C. Streijl
Принадлежит: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I LP

A method includes receiving a request to establish a group presence session between at least a first device associated with a first network and a second device associated with a second network. During the group presence session, multimedia content is provided to the first device and to the second device at substantially the same time, and first presence information from the first device is provided to the second device at substantially the same time as second presence information from the second device is provided to the first device. The method further includes synchronizing the multimedia content, the first presence information, and the second presence information based on a first device capability, a second device capability, information associated with the first network, and information associated with the second network. Synchronized content streams that include the multimedia content and presence information are transmitted to the devices via the respective networks.

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Номер записи: 4
31-05-2012 дата публикации

Systems and methods for customizing broadband content based upon passive presence detection of users

Номер: US20120135684A1
Автор: Edgar V. Shrum, JR., John Civiletto
Принадлежит: Cox Communications Inc

Systems and methods for customizing broadband content based upon passive presence detection of users are provided. A user device in proximity to a customer premise device may be detected. The customer premise device may be configured to output programming content received from a service provider. An identifier of the detected user device may be determined. Based at least in part on the identifier, an identity of a user may be determined. Based at least in part on the identity of the user, content that is output by the customer premise device may be customized.

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Номер записи: 5
16-08-2012 дата публикации

METHOD AND APARATUS FOR SHARING INTERNET ASSETS OR CONTENT URLs VIA A SECOND DISPLAY DEVICE

Номер: US20120210379A1
Автор: Charles McCoy, Ling Jun Wong, True Xiong
Принадлежит: Sony Corp, Sony Network Entertainment International LLC

A user can share Internet assets or content URLs via a second display device with other Internet content service users. Thus, the other users will be able to view the same content on their own internet protocol televisions (IPTV), as first display devices, without the need to search for the content in the content providing service. When the shared content is URLs, the recipient can even preview the content from the URL on the second display device before sending it to the recipient's internet protocol television (IPTV).

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Номер записи: 6
13-09-2012 дата публикации

Content hosting and advertising systems and methods

Номер: US20120232999A1
Автор: Brian Roberts, Don Relyea, Heath Stallings
Принадлежит: VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING INC

In an exemplary system, a data store includes at least a subset of media content, media content attribute data associated with the media content, user profile data associated with at least one consumer having access to the media content, advertising content, and content matching data associated with the advertising content. An access module is communicatively coupled to an access device and configured to receive a request sent by the access device, the request being for access to a media content instance included in the media content. A matching module is configured to match at least one advertising content instance included in the advertising content to the media content instance based on the media content attribute data, user profile data, and content matching data. The access module is configured to provide the matched advertising content instance to the access device for user presentation.

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Номер записи: 7
27-09-2012 дата публикации

System and method for transaction of sensory information

Номер: US20120242572A1
Автор: Bum Suk Choi, Eun Seo LEE
Принадлежит: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute ETRI

A system and method for transaction of sensory information are provided. A sensory effect extraction apparatus of the system includes a sensory effect extraction unit to extract a sensory effect from an image content in accordance with a sensory effect extraction signal, and a sensory information transmission unit to transmit sensory information based on the extracted sensory effect.

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Номер записи: 8
27-09-2012 дата публикации

System and Method for Preferred Placement Programming of iTV Content

Номер: US20120246682A1
Автор: David de Andrade, John Carney, Samuel Moreau, Srikanth Ganapavarapu, Tyson Singer
Принадлежит: TVWorks LLC

Preferred placement of programming content is provided by a system and method to organize or sequence the display of a set of programmable content elements of an iTV application to a viewer, using business rules that describe the preferred placement conditions or criteria. Such criteria include brand, content owner, application location, current channel, current channel family, current channel category, time of day, content category, current program, current program genre, current iTV application, current content type, and/or subscriber and set-top box profile and behavior data. In one implementation, the present invention allows for managing the ‘shelf space’ within and for iTV applications.

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Номер записи: 9
01-11-2012 дата публикации

Methods and Apparatus for Sending Content between Client Devices

Номер: US20120275766A1
Автор: Alain Regnier, Donald R. Woodward, Jr.
Принадлежит: DirecTV Group Inc

Sending content between client devices connected to a computer network is described. According to one described aspect, a server maintains a database correlating unique identifiers for client devices to their network address information. A first client device may query the server for network address information of a second client device by sending the unique identifier to the server. The server returns the network address of the second client device, which is used to send a message directly from the first client device to the second client device, indicating the availability of content. Also, the message is preferably formatted such that it automatically populates a content guide of the second client device, with an entry used to initiate a transmission of the content from the first client device to the second client device.

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Номер записи: 10
22-11-2012 дата публикации

Methods, Systems And Computer Program Products For Providing Internet Protocol Television Diagnostics

Номер: US20120297434A1
Автор: Jacklyn A. Mickle, James Chilton, Michael W. Smith
Принадлежит: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I LP

A method of providing internet protocol television (IPTV) diagnostics. The method includes receiving customer premise equipment (CPE) information from a diagnostic applications program interface (API) executing in a CPE. The CPE information is stored in a database. An issue is detected with the CPE and the CPE information in the database corresponding to the CPE experiencing the issue is accessed. The issue is resolved in response to the CPE information the database.

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Номер записи: 11
10-01-2013 дата публикации

Audience Atmospherics Monitoring Platform Apparatuses and Systems

Номер: US20130014141A1
Автор: Manish Bhatia, Michael Scott Saxon, Nigel Stephen Pratt, Pyeush Gurha
Принадлежит: Symphony Advanced Media Inc

The AUDIENCE ATMOSPHERICS MONITORING PLATFORM APPARATUSES AND SYSTEMS (“ATMOS”) transforms TV program schedule listing information and user channel selection via ATMOS components, into TV audience viewing data and ad effects data. A system is disclosed, comprising: a memory; a processor disposed in communication with said memory, and configured to issue a plurality of processing instructions stored in the memory, wherein the processor issues instructions for: receiving, from the user mobile device, an atmospherics data package indicating user instant activity status; obtaining an atmospherics data artifact from the atmospherics data package; extracting user instant activities information based on analysis of the atmospherics data artifact; generating a user viewing status indication based on the user instant activities information; and incorporating the user viewing status indication into viewer measurement data of the user selected channel.

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Номер записи: 12
28-03-2013 дата публикации

Single-url content delivery

Номер: US20130080267A1
Автор: Albert John Mcgowan
Принадлежит: Unicorn Media Inc

Systems and methods for providing media with a data network using a single Uniform Resource Locator (URL) are disclosed. These systems and methods may be part of a larger media servicing network that can be used to, among other things, process uploaded media content, provide it for streaming, and collect metric information regarding the streaming. The disclosed systems and methods provide for receiving a URL and providing an index file based, at least in part, on a client identity and requested media file associated with the URL. Embodiments further provide for the use of an advertisement server that can specify advertisement(s) to be shown during the playback of the media file. With every index file created, the advertisement server can update and/or change the advertisement(s) to be shown.

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Номер записи: 13
04-04-2013 дата публикации

Server apparatus, terminal apparatus, and application control system

Номер: US20130086577A1
Автор: Hitoshi Nishikawa, Ken Nakashima, Norihiko Aonuma
Принадлежит: Sharp Corp

A server apparatus, a terminal apparatus and an application control system are provided. An application managing unit ( 11 ) determines an application to be transmitted to a terminal ( 20 ) on the basis of execution capability information and terminal state information received from the terminal ( 20 ). An application transmitting unit ( 12 ) transmits the determined application and a priority record of each application to the terminal ( 20 ) through a server transmitting unit ( 18 ). An installing unit ( 28 ) installs the received application. An application executing unit ( 29 ) controls execution of the application on the basis of execution priority represented by the received priority record and controls an output of image information generated by the application on the basis of display priority represented by the received priority record.

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Номер записи: 14
06-06-2013 дата публикации

Video on demand processing

Номер: US20130145406A1
Автор: Arjun Baskaran, Saurabh Gorecha
Принадлежит: VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING INC

A device may include a communication interface configured to receive a request from a client device, where the request identifies a first video on demand (VOD). The device may also include logic configured to identify capabilities associated with the client device, the capabilities including at least one of a decoding capability of the client device, a content protection scheme supported by the client device, or a transport protocol via which the client device can communicate, and forward the request for the VOD to a service provider associated with providing the first VOD. The logic may also be configured to receive a media stream from the service provider, the media stream corresponding to the first VOD, process the media stream in accordance with the identified capabilities, and forward the processed media stream to the client device.

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Номер записи: 15
18-07-2013 дата публикации

Method for transferring video chunks, server entity, client entity and intermediate network entity realizing such a method

Номер: US20130185759A1
Автор: Bart De Vleeschauwer, Rafael Huysegems, Stefan Custers, Werner Van Leekwijck
Принадлежит: Alcatel Lucent SAS

Method to provide video chunks to a client entity (C) using a request-response protocol. Each video chunk is available at a server entity (S) as a plurality of encoded video chunks encoded according to respective quality levels. The method includes the steps of: —the server entity sending to the client entity information on the different quality levels, —the client entity making a selection of one quality level of the different quality levels based on criteria related to local transfer bandwidth related parameters, —the client entity requesting the server entity to transfer to it encoded chunks encoded in that one chunk quality level and —the server entity sending the encoded chunks encoded according to that one chunk quality level to said client entity, —the server entity sending to the client entity additional information related to a transfer time of the encoded chunks from the server entity to the client entity, and —the client entity in making the selection of the one quality level taking into account also the additional information.

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Номер записи: 16
22-08-2013 дата публикации

METHOD, SERVER AND TERMINAL FOR AUDIO AND VIDEO ON DEMAND

Номер: US20130219441A1
Автор: WANG Xin, Zhang Kedong
Принадлежит:

The present invention discloses a method, a server and a terminal of audio-video on demand (AVOD). The method comprises: receiving an audio-video resource request from an AVOD terminal; determining an assigned network the AVOD terminal. belonging to in accordance with the audio-video resource request; determining resource nodes having the audio-video resource in the assigned network; generating a resource list according to the resource nodes having the audio-video resource in the assigned network; transmitting the resource list to the AVOD terminal so that the AVOD terminal acquires the audio-video resource according to the resource list. The present invention achieves both a smooth multiuser concurrent online AVOD and a reducing cost consumption of a network system. 1. A method of audio and video on demand (AVOD) , comprising:receiving an audio-video resource request from an AVOD terminal;determining an assigned network to which the AVOD terminal belongs, in accordance with the audio-video resource request;determining a number of resource nodes having the audio-video resource in the assigned network;if the number of resource nodes is equal to or greater than a threshold, generating a resource list according to the resource nodes having the audio-video resource in the assigned network;if the number of resource nodes is less than the threshold, generating the resource list according to the resource nodes having the audio-video resource in other networks together with the assigned network; andtransmitting the resource list to the AVOD terminal for acquiring the audio-video resource.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the audio-video resource is acquired by the AVOD terminal interacting with the resource nodes in the resource list in a P2P manner to acquire the audio-video resource.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of receiving an audio-video resource request from an AVOD terminal comprises:receiving an audio-video resource request from the ...

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Номер записи: 17
29-08-2013 дата публикации

System and Method for Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation

Номер: US20130227626A1
Автор: Charles M. Lesher, Douglas B. Ceballos, Jamie C. Howarter
Принадлежит: CENTURYLINK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLC

A system and method for conserving bandwidth for a data connection. A television is detected to have been turned off. Recording information is requested from a digital video record. A content stream to the digital video recorder and the television is terminated in response to receiving the recording information and determining the DVR is inactive.

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Номер записи: 18
10-10-2013 дата публикации

REMOTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR AT LEAST ONE AUDIOVISUAL INFORMATION REPRODUCTION DEVICE

Номер: US20130268982A1
Автор: Bourdelais Jean-Marc, MASTRONARDI Tony, NATHAN Guy
Принадлежит:

Method for remote management of at least one audiovisual information reproduction device comprising a host server connected to each audiovisual information reproduction device, the host server comprising a database containing management information for each audiovisual information reproduction device, wherein the host server also comprises a site manager communicating with the database, and comprising a number of screens, at least one first screen comprising a menu displaying the list of audiovisual information reproduction systems, validating the choice of each audiovisual information reproduction device causing the display of a first series of screens that the operator can use to modify the operating parameters of at least one selected audiovisual information reproduction device and/or a second series of screens that the operator can use to order at least one song for downloading onto the audiovisual information reproduction systems from a chosen list of devices or to delete at least one song, and/or a third series of screens displaying information about the use of an audiovisual information reproduction device. 1. A method for remotely managing at least one audio-visual information reproduction device connected to a central server , the central server comprising a database including , for each audio-visual information reproduction device , management information , available audiovisual information , and configurations of operating parameters , the method comprising at the central server:when receiving a request by an operator responsible for managing at least one said audio-visual information reproduction device, selectively serving a plurality of display screens, at least one first display screen comprising a list of audio-visual information reproduction devices installed locally for which information relating to use is available;enabling the operator to modify the operating parameters of one or more operator-selected locally installed audio-visual information ...

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Номер записи: 19
17-10-2013 дата публикации

Method and system for collecting, transmitting, editing and integrating, broadcasting, and receiving signal

Номер: US20130272680A1
Автор: Yong Lu
Принадлежит: Individual

Embodiments of present invention provide a method and system for collecting, transmitting, editing and integrating, broadcasting, and receiving signals. The method comprises acquiring one and/or more audio signals and one and/or more video signals of the same program collected by one and/or more audio and video collection terminals; editing and integrating the one and/or more audio signals and the one and/or more video signals of the same program on a network platform, and then broadcasting; selecting among the one and/or more audio signals and the one and/or more video signals of the same program at a receiving terminal, and receiving the selected audio signal and video signal.

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Номер записи: 20
17-10-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR ALLOCATING CHANNEL RESOURCES IN A BROADBAND ACCESS SYSTEM DURING DATA TRANSFER INCLUDING MULTIMEDIA DATA

Номер: US20130276042A1
Автор: Budaev Petro Volodimirovich, Filatov Yuriy Oleksandrovich, Samillo Sergiy Georgiyovich, Savastianov Volodimir Volodimirovich, Semeniuk Illia Dmitrovich, Veklenko Sergiy Mikolayovich
Принадлежит:

Invention refers to methods of data transfer, in particular—for transferring of multimedia data to user's stations with two-sided mode, for example—when user sends a signal of program (content) choice, and can be used in multiservice networks of digital data transfer, which include voice, video, audio and Internet protocol data (Triple Play services, i.e. High Speed Internet, Broadcast TV, VoIP). Method comprises forming a database of content units to the user or user group, which formed a particular list. On a basis of list make more precise calculation of the required bandwidth in the system by building a queue of orders for the reservation rate for each ordered content unit for each user or user group. Combine the same orders and multicasting of the same custom content units to the user or user group. Carry out the automatic switching user access device (e.g. Set Top Box) on a content channel that has broadcast content unit in accordance with his request. Also carry out the distribution of channel resources through the creation of dynamic content feeds that include content-length T units to be transferred to user groups at certain intervals. Usage of described method for allocating channel resources in a broadband access system during data transfer including multi-media data is notably effective for high-speed broadband wireless access systems, for example—networks like LTE or BARS, etc. with limited resources of data transfer environment, as was described above, and allows to raise optimization of broadband access channel resources, to raise grade of interactivity when providing multiservice data transfer, Triple Play services in particular, especially IPTV services and also essentially reduce expenses for forming of content-unit lists for distribution, as it is done according to analogues (closest prior art) from level of technics. 1. A method for allocating channel resources in a broadband access system during data transfer , including multimedia data , which ...

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Номер записи: 21
14-11-2013 дата публикации

SERVER, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, SERVER CONTROL METHOD AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM

Номер: US20130305307A1
Автор: Nagahama Kentaro
Принадлежит: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA

According to one embodiment, a server includes a receiver, a setting module and a storage. The receiver is configured to receive history data comprising a history of channel operations for switching programs. The setting module is configured to set a weight for each program based on a history of channel operations according to a first rule. The storage is configured to store the weight set for each program. 1. A server comprising:a receiver configured to receive history data comprising a history of channel operations for switching programs;a setting module configured to set a weight for each program based on a history of channel operations according to a first rule; anda storage configured to store the weight set for each program.2. The server of claim 1 , wherein the first rule comprises a rule that a first program which is viewed immediately after a channel operation for switching programs is set a first weight and a second program which is viewed next to the first program is set a second weight being smaller than the first weight.3. The server of claim 2 , wherein the first rule comprises a rule that a third program which is viewed next to the second program is set a third weight smaller than the second weight.4. The server of claim 1 , wherein the first rule comprises a rule that claim 1 , if another program is switched to be viewed during viewing of one program and the one program is switched to be viewed within a predetermined time from a switching time of the other program claim 1 , the one program is set a larger weight larger than a weight of the other program.5. The server of claim 1 , wherein the channel operations for switching programs use an electronic program table.6. An electronic apparatus that sends the history data of the programs to the server of .7. A server control method comprising the steps of:receiving history data comprising a history of channel operations for switching programs;setting a weight for each program based on a history of ...

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Номер записи: 22
02-01-2014 дата публикации

System and method for managing media content

Номер: US20140006636A1
Автор: Ian C. Schmehl, James Cansler, Scott White
Принадлежит: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I LP

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a media distribution system having a controller to identify a plurality of media presentation devices of a user of the media distribution system, identify one or more distribution preferences supplied by the user for distributing media content to the plurality of media presentation devices, receive media content from one of a plurality of media sources of the user, determine a media content type from the received media content, and distribute the received media content to one or more of the plurality of media presentation devices according to the one or more distribution preferences and the media content type. The one or more distribution preferences comprise in part media content distribution arrangements assigned by the user between the plurality of media sources of the user and the plurality of media presentation devices of the user. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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Номер записи: 23
23-01-2014 дата публикации

System and method for controlling itv application behaviors through the use of application profile filters

Номер: US20140026165A1
Автор: David deAndrade, John Carney
Принадлежит: TVWorks LLC

Controlling the admission of interactive television iTV applications to an iTV application distribution system is accomplished through the use of iTV application profiles that enumerate sets of allowed functions and behaviors for the iTV applications within the distribution system. In general, the profiles comprise filters that enable various functions within the distribution system, and may be applied to the iTV applications according to any of a number of bases. The distribution system includes an interface or console adapted to permit a system operator to create the application profiles and establish rules for attaching the profiles to the iTV applications, and an application profile engine configured to automatically validate the iTV applications against the profiles according to those rules.

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Номер записи: 24
20-02-2014 дата публикации

Systems and methods for providing user interfaces in an intelligent television

Номер: US20140053193A1
Автор: Mohammed Selim, Saulo Correia Dourado
Принадлежит: FLEXTRONICS AP LLC

An intelligent television can provide various interfaces for navigating processes associated with providing content. The user interfaces include unique visual representations and organizations that allow the user to utilize the intelligent television more easily and more effectively. Particularly, the user interfaces pertain to the display of media content, electronic programming guide information, television content, and other content. Further, the user interfaces provide unique process of transitioning between the content.

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Номер записи: 25
20-02-2014 дата публикации

Media data service for an intelligent television

Номер: US20140053212A1
Автор: John S. Visosky, Mikhail Shoykher, Terrance D. VOTH
Принадлежит: FLEXTRONICS AP LLC

An media data service for an Intelligent TV can search a network to identify media sources and determine a number of media items associated with the media sources. The media items can be media of any type, such as videos, music files, photos, text files, social networking postings, and the like. The media data service can scan the media items to identify metadata associated with them. The media data service may record personalized metadata associated with users such as a list of media items viewed or a list of media items tagged as a favorite. The metadata may be processed, organized into one or more data models, and stored in memory. The metadata stored in memory may be used by a user interface presented to a user.

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Номер записи: 26
27-02-2014 дата публикации

Method and system for changing programming on a television

Номер: US20140055673A1
Автор: Alexander de Paz, Mohammed Selim, Sanjiv Sirpal
Принадлежит: FLEXTRONICS AP LLC

A method, system, and executable instructions are provided that receive a request to change a television tuner from a first channel to a second channel, the first channel providing first programming and the second channel providing second programming, wherein the first and second programming are different and changing from the first channel to the second channel causes a delay in providing, by the television tuner, the second programming, determine, based on metadata associated with the second channel and/or second programming, an image associated with the second programming, and, during the delay, display, on a screen of the television, the image.

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Номер записи: 27
27-02-2014 дата публикации

Systems and methods for providing social media with an intelligent television

Номер: US20140059596A1
Автор: Saulo Correia Dourado
Принадлежит: FLEXTRONICS AP LLC

An Intelligent Television provides unique user interfaces and user interface interactions to provide social media. The interfaces and interface are intuitive and allow the user to quickly retrieve and view social media with respect to content displayed on the Intelligent Television. Further, intuitive user interface interactions are provided to allow for the quick and efficient posting of social media from the Intelligent Television to a social media site.

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Номер записи: 28
27-02-2014 дата публикации

Systems and methods for providing social media with an intelligent television

Номер: US20140059602A1
Автор: Sanjiv Sirpal
Принадлежит: FLEXTRONICS AP LLC

An Intelligent Television provides unique user interfaces and user interface interactions to provide social media. The interfaces and interface are intuitive and allow the user to quickly retrieve and view social media with respect to content displayed on the Intelligent Television. Further, intuitive user interface interactions are provided to allow for the quick and efficient posting of social media from the Intelligent Television to a social media site.

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Номер записи: 29
27-02-2014 дата публикации

Global panel

Номер: US20140059606A1
Автор: Fuqu Wu, Mohammed Selim, Salvador Soto, Sanjiv Sirpal
Принадлежит: FLEXTRONICS AP LLC

The present disclosure is related to methods and systems of displaying content on a television, including: receiving an indication associated with a selection by a user; determining, based on the received indication, a global panel to display via the television; retrieving from memory, a first content information for display in the global panel; and displaying, via the television, the retrieved content information in the specified global panel.

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Номер записи: 30
27-02-2014 дата публикации

Live television application on top of live feed

Номер: US20140059613A1
Автор: Eduardo Diego Torres Milano, Gregory Burdzinski, John S. Visosky, Todd Lee, Tong Chen
Принадлежит: FLEXTRONICS AP LLC

An intelligent television and methods for user interaction between the intelligent television and the user are provided. In general, a user is provided with navigation, notification, and setup options which enable one or more functions associated with the intelligent television. The presentation of options is based on input received by the intelligent television. As a user provides input to the intelligent television via a remote control or other input device, the intelligent television is configured to interpret the input and provide interactive functionality in the form of content presented to the display of the intelligent television.

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Номер записи: 31
13-03-2014 дата публикации

Systems and methods for managing data in an intelligent television

Номер: US20140075475A1
Автор: Alexander de Paz, Mohammed Selim, Salvador Soto, Sanjiv Sirpal
Принадлежит: FLEXTRONICS AP LLC

An intelligent television can store and retrieve data about various functions of the television or associated with user behavior. The stored data streamlines the processes of providing electronic programming guide information, providing search results, providing statistics about content, providing channel information, etc. The unique set of data services in the intelligent television receive, store, manage, and retrieve the data for various of the applications or components.

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Номер записи: 32
13-03-2014 дата публикации

Systems and methods for providing user interfaces in an intelligent television

Номер: US20140075476A1
Автор: Alexander de Paz, Mohammed Selim, Salvador Soto, Sanjiv Sirpal, Saulo Correia Dourado
Принадлежит: FLEXTRONICS AP LLC

An intelligent television can provide various interfaces for navigating processes associated with providing content. The user interfaces include unique visual representations and organizations that allow the user to utilize the intelligent television more easily and more effectively. Particularly, the user interfaces pertain to the display of media content, electronic programming guide information, television content, and other content. Further, the user interfaces provide unique process of transitioning between the content.

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Номер записи: 33
13-03-2014 дата публикации

Content-sensitive user interface for an intelligent television

Номер: US20140075479A1
Автор: Alexander de Paz, Mohammed Selim, Salvador Soto, Saulo Correia Dourado
Принадлежит: FLEXTRONICS AP LLC

An intelligent television, methods for displaying content, and methods for user interaction between the intelligent television and the user are provided. In general, a user is provided with a side menu allowing for navigation, selection, additional content, display, and search options that enable one or more functions associated with the intelligent television. The presentation of options is based on input received by the intelligent television. As a user provides input to the intelligent television via a remote control or other input device. The intelligent television is configured to interpret the input and provide interactive functionality in the form of content presented to the display of the intelligent television without obstructing the user from viewing content displayed on the screen of the intelligent television.

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Номер записи: 34
13-01-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ENHANCED MULTI-COMPONENT INTEGRATED WEBSITE MEDIA TECHNOLOGY

Номер: US20220014812A1
Автор: Gibson Brian, Kocsis Les
Принадлежит: Spring St. Corporation

A system for providing enhanced multi-component integrated website media technology is provided. In particular, the system may provide for multi-component web site video technology including options for user controls and enhanced features that may all be contained within a website or software application's existing framework. The system allows for a website page design to be created by combining multiple media players into one seamless website page design. The system enables additional features to be added within the website page design to present and control various media content. The system also allows for cross functionality to exist from one video player to another. The system allows for the creation of multi-component video website page designs, by combining multiple videos into one overall integrated website page design. The system permits multiple videos to be presented in unique combinations, such as tiled video pages, video columns, video boxes/rectangles, video playlists, and other combinations. 1. A system , comprising:a memory that stores instructions; and providing a video presentation layer that generates a page framework for each webpage of a website;', 'providing a video control presentation layer for providing video controls for media content presented on each webpage of the website; and', 'providing a video actions layer for controlling actions to be performed by a user with regard to the media content., 'a processor that executes the instructions to perform operations, the operations comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the operations further comprise providing a time/user action presentation layer for presenting content related to time or the actions performed by the user.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the operations further comprise providing a time/user action layer for controlling time/user action-based actions.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the operations further comprise providing a tracking layer for analyzing and tracking ...

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Номер записи: 35
01-01-2015 дата публикации

USER INTERFACES FOR CONTENT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

Номер: US20150007211A1
Автор: Rhoads Steven Charles, Strachota Douglas Paul, Watters Anthony Louis
Принадлежит: THOMSON LICENSING

A user interface for a content distribution system is disclosed which allows a manager of an environment of TV sets to view which content is playing on individual TV sets, and to change, track and otherwise adjust the content. The invention advantageously provides these features without interfering with other TV sets' programming when another TV set is being adjusted, changes or tracked by the manager. 1. A computer implemented method of controlling content being output to multiple devices , wherein each of the multiple devices is statically tuned to a particular channel , the method comprising:polling the devices to populate system information on a display accessible by a manager of a system of the multiple displays to provide a population of available channels to the manager so that the manager can readily ascertain which devices are statically to tuned to the particular channels;generating a file of available channels to which the multiple channels are displayed;refreshing the list of available channels on a periodic basis; anddisplaying the list of available channels to the manager so that the manager may control the content being output to the multiple devices.2. The method recited in claim 1 , further comprising the step of logging into the system using a password.3. The method recited in claim 1 , further comprising the step of searching the file of available channels based on criteria.4. The method recited in claim 3 , wherein the criteria comprise at least one of the group consisting essentially of channel name claim 3 , channel number claim 3 , channel text claim 3 , and channel events.5. The method recited in claim 1 , wherein the refreshing step comprises the step of adding a channel to the channel list.6. The method recited in claim 5 , wherein the refreshing step further comprises deleting a channel from the channel list.7. The method recited in claim 6 , wherein the refreshing step comprises the step of updating the channel list with added and deleted ...

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Номер записи: 36
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Audience Content Exposure Monitoring Apparatuses, Methods and Systems

Номер: US20160007083A1
Автор: Pyeush Gurha
Принадлежит: Symphony Advanced Media Inc

The Audience Content Exposure Monitoring Apparatuses, Methods and Systems (“ACEM”) transforms pulsing request (e.g., 1107 ), viewing status, purchase request, channel selection, survey request, sentiment request, atmospherics, social media posts, response events, data request and access token, app/device input monitoring, check-in, URL access, etc. inputs via ACEM components into atmospherics sampling record (e.g., 1106 ), ad contents (e.g., 1115 ), RT data/records, ad tags, media program, full page content outputs. In some embodiments, the ACEM provides a mobile metering system that configures the data collection of audience environment atmospherics to evaluate audience media exposure. In one implementation, the ACEM may employ media data collection technology using a combination of mobile device metering app and cloud hosted server side technology to determine when and how often a user mobile device should record and/or generate monitoring atmospherics of audience environment; and to determine what content the audience has been exposed to based on the collected monitoring data.

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Номер записи: 37
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Clock recovery system and method for near field communication with active load modulation

Номер: US20180006801A1
Автор: Jonathan C.H. HUNG, Thomas Michael Maguire
Принадлежит: Maxim Integrated Products Inc

A system includes a tank circuit, a synchronization circuit, a transmitter, and a control circuit. The tank circuit is configured to receive a first signal transmitted from a near field communication reader. The synchronization circuit is configured to synchronize a clock to the first signal. The transmitter is configured to transmit data using the clock from the tank circuit to the near field communication reader using active load modulation. The control circuit is configured to disable the synchronization circuit during a modulation period of the active load modulation and to reduce energy remaining in the tank circuit at an end of the modulation period.

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Номер записи: 38
04-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING BLACKOUT SUPPORT IN VIDEO MOSAIC ENVIRONMENTS

Номер: US20180007410A1
Автор: Ellis Michael D., Radloff Jon P.
Принадлежит:

Systems and methods for providing blackout support in video mosaic environments are disclosed. In response to receiving a request for a video mosaic page, screen data, which may include blackout information, is received. The screen data identifies the video assets in the video mosaic page. A determination is made, based at least in part on the screen data, whether any video assets in the video mosaic page should be blacked out. Blacked out assets may be masked and their associated audio blocked. In addition, an overlay of options associated with the blacked out asset may be presented. The overlay may include options to substitute the blacked out asset with replacement content, search for similar content, or retrieve more information about the blackout. 134-. (canceled)36. The method of claim 35 , wherein performing a search claim 35 , within the databased of available video assets claim 35 , for the second video asset that is similar to the first video asset further comprises:performing, within the databased of available video assets, a title search of keywords relating to the first video.37. The method of claim 35 , wherein performing a search claim 35 , within the databased of available video assets claim 35 , for the second video asset that is similar to the first video asset further comprises:constructing a search string based on media information including any of an actor name, a director name, and a genre name.39. The method of claim 35 , further comprising:determining whether the first video asset is similar to the second video asset by calculating a distance between the first video asset and the second video asset.40. The method of claim 39 , further comprising: 'generating for display the options overlay for the first video asset including a list of video assets that are similar to the first video asset.', 'in response to receiving the user selection of the portion corresponding to the first video asset that is blacked out41. The method of claim 35 , ...

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Номер записи: 39
02-01-2020 дата публикации

COLD-START PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS

Номер: US20200007917A1
Автор: Essinger Steven Daniel, Hajari Adam James, Ho Christine, Kirch Taylor Jaime, Schneck Kristiana Elizabeth, Sordo Mohamed
Принадлежит:

A system and a method are disclosed for recommending podcasts. In an embodiment, the system detects a podcast request, and responsively determines whether a profile of the user indicates consumption by the user of podcasts. Responsive to determining that the profile does not indicate consumption by the user of podcasts, the system determines music preferences of the user based on data of the profile, and generates a podcast seed based on the music preferences. The system selects a podcast recommendation based on the podcast seed, and provides the podcast recommendation to the user. The system receives a selection of the podcast recommendation by the user, and responsively plays back a podcast corresponding to the podcast recommendation. 1. A method for providing podcast recommendations , the method comprising:receiving a request for a podcast recommendation;determining whether a profile of the user indicates consumption by the user of podcasts; determining music preferences of the user based on data of the profile;', 'generating a podcast seed based on the music preferences;', 'selecting a podcast recommendation for the user based on the podcast seed; and', 'providing the podcast recommendation to the user;, 'responsive to determining that the profile does not indicate consumption by the user of podcastsreceiving a selection of the podcast recommendation by the user; andresponsive to receiving the selection, playing back a podcast corresponding to the podcast recommendation.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating the podcast seed based on the music preferences comprises:determining a category of music that is preferred by the user based on the music preferences; andupdating the podcast seed to include the category as an attribute of the seed.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating the podcast seed based on the music preferences comprises:determining a prominent attribute of the music preferences;accessing a knowledge graph that maps attributes of the ...

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Номер записи: 40
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Sharing Video Recording Resources Over a Network

Номер: US20180014084A1
Автор: Hindle James Matthew, Wannamaker Jeffrey Ronald
Принадлежит:

A method of sharing recording capability on a network, the network having a server supporting at least a recording DVR and a receiving DVR, the recording and receiving DVRs being in different households, the method comprising: (a) determining that the receiving DVR is unable to record the content at a certain time; and (b) identifying that the recording DVR is able to provide the receiving DVR with a recording of the content; (c) recording the content on the recording DVR at the certain time; and (d) transmitting the content from the recording DVR to the receiving DVR after the certain time. 1. (canceled)2. A method comprising:determining, by a computing device, whether a destination computing device has sufficient space to store a first content item;in response to determining that the destination computing device does not have sufficient storage space to store the first content item, determining whether a server can store the first content item, the server being a separate device from the destination computing device;in response to determining that the server cannot store the first content item, determining whether a sending computing device can stream the first content item to the destination computing device at a current point in time;in response to determining that the sending computing device can stream the first content item to the destination computing device, recording, by the sending computing device, the first content item, and sending to the destination computing device a notification of availability of the first content item; andpreventing a user of the sending computing device from accessing identity information of a user of the destination computing device. The present invention relates, generally, to a method and system for sharing distributed video recording resources on a network, and, more specifically, to a method and system for sharing distributed DVR resources and recorded content among different households.A digital video recorder (DVR) is a ...

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Номер записи: 41
25-01-2018 дата публикации

REMOTE CONTROL HAVING HOTKEYS WITH DYNAMICALLY ASSIGNED FUNCTIONS

Номер: US20180024644A1
Автор: Selim Mohammed, Sirpal Sanjiv
Принадлежит:

A remote control for a television is provided that can include at least one hotkey having an assigned function that depends on at least one of a currently selected silo and panel displayed by the television. 1. A television system , comprising:a handheld remote control including a joystick and configured to emit a control signal comprising one of a first control signal when the joystick is displaced under a first operation and a second control signal when the joystick is displaced under a second operation; and a display screen configured to display a video content;', 'a receiver configured to receive the control signal from the handheld remote control; and', slide a window panel on the display screen relative to the video content in a first manner in accordance with the first operation when the processor determines that the control signal received from the handheld remote control is the first control signal; and', 'slide the window panel on the display screen relative to the video content in a second manner in accordance with the second operation when the processor determines that the control signal received from the handheld remote control is the second control signal., 'a processor configured to], 'a television in communication with the handheld remote control, including2. The television system of claim 1 , wherein the joystick is displaced to an upper position of a joystick displacement aperture relative to the handheld remote control under the first operation and to a lower position of the joystick displacement aperture.3. The television system of claim 2 , wherein the processor is configured to slide the window panel downwards on the display screen when the processor determines that the control signal received from the handheld remote control is the first control signal.4. The television system of claim 2 , wherein the processor is configured to slide the window panel upwards on the display screen when the processor determines that the control signal received ...

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Номер записи: 42
24-04-2014 дата публикации

Access, monitoring, and control of appliances via a media processing system

Номер: US20140111319A1
Автор: James D. Bennett, Jeyhan Karaoguz
Принадлежит: Broadcom Corp

A device and method for accessing, monitoring, and controlling home appliances in a media exchange network by establishing a communication link between a communication initiation device and at least one home appliance and communicating at least one command from the communication initiation device to the at least one home appliance via the communication link. The at least one home appliance then generates at least one response to the at least one command. The commands may include turning the home appliance(s) on and off, parameter adjustment commands, access commands, monitoring commands, mode change commands, and programming commands. Appliance responses may include powering on, powering off, changing a mode of operation, sending a status to the communication initiation device, adjusting an operational parameter, and changing a programmed operational step.

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Номер записи: 43
24-01-2019 дата публикации

CONTENT RATING SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION USING LICENSE ROTATION

Номер: US20190028739A1
Автор: Hensgen Debra, Stevens Charles
Принадлежит:

Systems and methods for providing access to live content based on content rating levels are provided. A digital receiver receives an indication of a license rotation during presentation of a live content stream delivered over the Internet to the digital receiver of a user. In response to receiving the indication, the digital receiver accesses, from a license server, a license corresponding to the license rotation. The digital receiver extracts a rating level of content from a field of the license and compares a user setting for the user with the rating level of the content. Based on the comparing, the digital receiver determines whether to provide continued access to the live content stream. 1. A method comprising:receiving, by a digital receiver, an indication of a license rotation during presentation of a live content stream delivered over the Internet to the digital receiver of a user;in response to the receiving of the indication, accessing, from a license server, a license corresponding to the license rotation;extracting, by a processor of the digital receiver, a rating level of content from a field of the license;comparing, by the digital receiver, a user setting for the user with the rating level of the content; andbased on the comparing, determining whether to provide continued access to the live content stream by the digital receiver.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the comparing comprises determining that the user setting is equal to or greater than the rating level of the content; andthe determining whether to provide the continued access comprises providing the continued access to the live content stream is in response to the user setting being equal to or greater than the rating level of the content.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the comparing comprises determining that the user setting is less than the rating level of the content claim 1 , the method further comprising claim 1 , in response to the user setting being less than the rating level of ...

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Номер записи: 44
04-02-2016 дата публикации

Content-sensitive user interface for an intelligent television

Номер: US20160037207A1
Автор: Alexander de Paz, Mohammed Selim, Salvador Soto, Saulo Correia Dourado
Принадлежит: Hisense International Co Ltd, Hisense USA Corp, Jamdeo Technologies Ltd

An intelligent television, methods for displaying content, and methods for user interaction between the intelligent television and the user are provided. In general, a user is provided with a side menu allowing for navigation, selection, additional content, display, and search options that enable one or more functions associated with the intelligent television. The presentation of options is based on input received by the intelligent television. As a user provides input to the intelligent television via a remote control or other input device. The intelligent television is configured to interpret the input and provide interactive functionality in the form of content presented to the display of the intelligent television without obstructing the user from viewing content displayed on the screen of the intelligent television.

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Номер записи: 45
05-02-2015 дата публикации

Apparatus, system, and method for adaptive-rate shifting of streaming content

Номер: US20150039782A1
Автор: Mark B. Hurst, Robert Drew Major
Принадлежит: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES LLC

An apparatus for adaptive-rate shifting of streaming content includes an agent controller module configured to simultaneously request at least portions of a plurality of streamlets. The agent controller module is further configured to continuously monitor streamlet requests and subsequent responses, and accordingly request higher or lower quality streamlets. A staging module is configured to stage the streamlets and arrange the streamlets for playback on a content player. A system includes a data communications network, a content server coupled to the data communications network and having a content module configured to process content and generate a plurality of high and low quality streams, and the apparatus. A method includes simultaneously requesting at least portions of a plurality of streamlets, continuously monitoring streamlet requests and subsequent responses, and accordingly requesting higher or lower quality streamlets, and staging the streamlets and arranging the streamlets for playback on a content player.

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Номер записи: 46
31-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SAVING AND RESTORING SCENES IN A MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM

Номер: US20190037162A1
Автор: Cannistraro Alan
Принадлежит: Apple Inc.

Recommending and activating scenes in a multimedia system are provided. The techniques of the present disclosure can allow the states of the components in the multimedia system to be captured in a scene. Once the scene has been saved, the scene can be activated at a later time. A controller device for recommending scenes by comparing the current state with states of components in saved scenes is also provided. The controller device can also determine if media is playing in a current scene, and activate a selected scene without playing the media content. Once the selected scene is activated, the media playing in the current scene can be switched, and the media playing in the selected scene can be played. 120.-. (canceled)21. A method for managing scenes for a multimedia system , the method comprising , at the multimedia system:receiving metadata associated with media content that is being played on a device of the multimedia system;identifying, among one or more scenes associated with the multimedia system, at least one scene based on the metadata, wherein the at least one scene is associated with at least one component of the multimedia system; andcausing at least one configurational aspect of the at least one component to be updated in accordance with the at least one scene and the metadata.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the media content comprises audio content or video content.23. The method of claim 22 , wherein claim 22 , when the media content comprises audio content claim 22 , the metadata identifies at least one of: an album cover image property claim 22 , an artist name property claim 22 , an album name property claim 22 , or a song name property.24. The method of claim 22 , wherein claim 22 , when the media content comprises video content claim 22 , the metadata identifies a genre property of the video content.25. The method of claim 21 , wherein the at least one component comprises a light component claim 21 , and the at least one configurational ...

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Номер записи: 47
31-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERY AND CACHING OF PERSONALIZED MEDIA STREAMING CONTENT

Номер: US20190037252A1
Автор: Griffioen Dirk, Mekuria Rufael, Ogle Mark, Wagenaar Arjen
Принадлежит: CodeShop BV

A system and method for delivery and caching of media presentations is provided. The system includes client, a video origin server, a manifest generator, a video URL resolver, one or more original, inserted or edited media contents, and one or more personalized manifest files. The video origin server generates personalized media segments based on original, inserted or edited content for delivery to the client, possibly using MPEG-4 metadata. The video URL resolver resolves the encoded URLs that adhere to a structure of a source and output descriptor based on the one or more personalized media segments. The manifest generator then produces the one or more personalized manifest files containing the one or more encoded URLs A compositor converts the one or more encoded URLs adhering to the structure of source and output descriptor to the one or more personalized segments. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A system for delivery and caching of media presentations , the system comprising:a video origin server to generate one or more personalized media segments based on an original, inserted or edited content for delivery to a client;a video Uniform Resource Locator (URL) resolver to resolve one or more encoded URLs adhering to a structure of source and output descriptor based on the one or more personalized media segments; anda manifest generator to generate one or more personalized manifest files containing the one or more encoded URLs adhering to the structure of the source and output descriptor;where the video origin server is linked to a content delivery network (CDN) to deliver the one or more personalized media segments to the client;2. The system of claim 1 , where the CDN uses the one or more encoded URLs adhering to the structure of source and output descriptor as a cache key for caching the original claim 1 , inserted or edited content.3. The system of claim 1 , where the client requests the one or more personalized media segments using a request URL which is ...

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Номер записи: 48
07-02-2019 дата публикации

Prioritized Placement of Content Elements for iTV Applications

Номер: US20190045261A1
Автор: Carney John, de Andrade David, Ganapavarapu Srikanth, Moreau Samuel, Singer Tyson
Принадлежит:

Preferred placement of programming content is provided by a system and method to organize or sequence the display of a set of programmable content elements of an iTV application to a viewer, using business rules that describe the preferred placement conditions or criteria. Such criteria include brand, content owner, application location, current channel, current channel family, current channel category, time of day, content category, current program, current program genre, current iTV application, current content type, and/or subscriber and set-top box profile and behavior data. In one implementation, the present invention allows for managing the ‘shelf space’ within and for iTV applications. 1. A system comprising:a first computing device and a second computing device; one or more first processors; and', access content placement rules that (a) define conditions for placement of content elements at defined user-selectable locations along multiple dimensions within a user interface and (b) prioritize placement of one of the content elements at one of the defined user-selectable locations relative to placement of other content elements at other ones of the defined user-selectable locations,', 'place, at one or more of the defined user-selectable locations, one or more of the content elements based on a reference to a definition of a programming campaign, wherein the definition of the programming campaign comprises a key for uniquely identifying the programming campaign, a listing of candidate content elements, and at least one rule for selecting the one or more of the content elements from the candidate content elements, and', 'send, to the second computing device, the user interface, wherein the user interface comprises the one or more of the content elements placed at the one or more of the defined user-selectable locations; and, 'first memory storing first executable instructions that, when executed by the one or more first processors, cause the first computing ...

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Номер записи: 49
18-02-2021 дата публикации

ENHANCED BLOCK-REQUEST STREAMING USING BLOCK PARTITIONING OR REQUEST CONTROLS FOR IMPROVED CLIENT-SIDE HANDLING

Номер: US20210051190A1
Автор: Luby Michael G., Pakzad Payam, Vicisano Lorenzo, Wang Bin, Watson Mark
Принадлежит:

A block-request streaming system provides for improvements in the user experience and bandwidth efficiency of such systems, typically using an ingestion system that generates data in a form to be served by a conventional file server (HTTP, FTP, or the like), wherein the ingestion system intakes content and prepares it as files or data elements to be served by the file server. A client device can be adapted to take advantage of the ingestion process. The client device might be configured to optimize use of resources, given the information available to it from the ingestion system. This may include configurations to determine the sequence, timing and construction of block requests based on monitoring buffer size and rate of change of buffer size, use of variable sized requests, mapping of block requests to underlying transport connections, flexible pipelining of requests, and/or use of whole file requests based on statistical considerations. 1. A method comprising:determining, at a client device, a number of bytes received from on a connection with a media ingestion system for a previous request for media data; andrequesting additional media data from the media ingestion system based on a test of the number of bytes received.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the previous request includes a most recent request for media data on the connection.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the test includes determining whether the number of bytes is greater than a fraction of a size of the media data associated with the previous request.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:determining the number of bytes is greater than the fraction of the size of the media data associated with the previous request; andrequesting the additional media data from the media ingestion system based on determining the number of bytes is greater than the fraction of the size of the media data associated with the previous request.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the test includes determining ...

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Номер записи: 50
25-02-2016 дата публикации

Global panel

Номер: US20160057480A1
Автор: Alexander de Paz, Fuqu Wu, Karina A. Limongi, Mohammed Selim, Salvador Soto, Sanjiv Sirpal, Saulo Correia Dourado
Принадлежит: FLEXTRONICS AP LLC

The present disclosure is related to methods and systems of displaying content on a television, including: receiving an indication associated with a selection by a user; determining, based on the received indication, a global panel to display via the television; retrieving from memory, a first content information for display in the global panel; and displaying, via the television, the retrieved content information in the specified global panel.

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Номер записи: 51
13-02-2020 дата публикации

Enabling a Media Orchestration

Номер: US20200053419A1
Автор: Hans Maarten Stokking, Mattijs Oskar Van Deventer
Принадлежит: Koninklijke KPN NV, Nederlandse Organisatie Voor Toegegast Natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek Tno, Nederlandse Organisatie voor Toegepast Natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek TNO

The invention relates to methods of enabling a media orchestration. A media orchestration orchestrates multiple devices to process at least one media stream. The first method, e.g. performed by a client device, involves receiving ( 1 ) communication channel setup information relating to a certain media orchestration, transmitting ( 3 ) a request to a controller system based on the communication channel setup information, the request representing a first step to establish a communication channel between the client device and the controller system in relation to the certain media orchestration, and receiving ( 11 ) control information over the communication channel from the controller system after said communication channel has been established. The second method, e.g. performed by the controller system, involves receiving ( 5 ) the request, determining ( 7 ) an orchestration session based on the request, and transmitting ( 9 ) control information relating to the orchestration session over the communication channel to the client device after said communication channel has been established.

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Номер записи: 52
04-03-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SOCIAL MEDIA WITH AN INTELLIGENT TELEVISION

Номер: US20210064149A1
Автор: de Paz Alexander, Dourado Saulo Correia, Sirpal Sanjiv
Принадлежит: Flextronics AP, LLC

An Intelligent Television provides unique user interfaces and user interface interactions to provide social media. The interfaces and interface are intuitive and allow the user to quickly retrieve and view social media with respect to content displayed on the Intelligent Television. Further, intuitive user interface interactions are provided to allow for the quick and efficient posting of social media from the Intelligent Television to a social media site. 124-. (canceled)25. A method comprising:identifying, with a processor of an intelligent television displaying television content, a user of the intelligent television;registering, with the processor, the user with a first social media site;receiving, from the user, a selection to view a timeline associated with the television content;retrieving one or more social media tags associated with the television content from the first social media site; anddisplaying, with the processor, the social media tags on a timeline user interface.26. The method as defined in claim 25 , wherein the user is identified automatically.27. The method as defined in claim 26 , wherein the user is identified by facial recognition claim 26 , voice recognition claim 26 , or other biometric information.28. The method as defined in claim 25 , further comprising:determining the user is a new user of the intelligent television;in response to determining the user is a new user of the intelligent television, obtaining credentials for the first social media site; andstoring the credentials for the first social media site.29. The method as defined in claim 28 , further comprising recording content which the user is viewing.30. The method as defined in claim 29 , further comprising publishing the recorded content which the user is viewing.31. The method as defined in claim 30 , wherein the user receives two or more social media postings.32. The method as defined in claim 31 , wherein the two or more social media postings originate from two or more ...

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Номер записи: 53
03-03-2016 дата публикации

ENHANCED BLOCK-REQUEST STREAMING USING COOPERATIVE PARALLEL HTTP AND FORWARD ERROR CORRECTION

Номер: US20160065640A1
Автор: Luby Michael, Pakzad Payam, Vicisano Lorenzo, Wang Bin, Watson Mark
Принадлежит:

A block-request streaming system provides for improvements in the user experience and bandwidth efficiency of such systems, typically using an ingestion system that generates data in a form to be served by a conventional file server (HTTP, FTP, or the like), wherein the ingestion system intakes content and prepares it as files or data elements to be served by the file server, which might or might not include a cache. A client device can be adapted to take advantage of the ingestion process as well as including improvements that make for a better presentation independent of the ingestion process. In the block-request streaming system, the an ingestion system generates data according to erasure codes and the client device, through various selection and timing of requests for media data and redundant data, can efficiently decode media to provide for presentations. 1. A method of requesting media data at a client device using a scalable segment map , comprising:receiving the scalable segment map at the client device, the scalable segment map including metadata with one or more byte ranges corresponding to locations of layers of a media segment, wherein the media segment includes one or more blocks and is associated with a scalable video coded stream including multiple layers that are combinable to form one or more representations;determining, by the client device, one or more layers of a block of the media segment to request;generating, by the client device, a request for the one or more layers of the block, the request including a byte range corresponding to a location of the one or more layers, wherein the byte range is determined from the metadata included in the segment map;receiving, at the client device, the one or more layers of the block of media data; andgenerating, by the client device, a media representation using the one or more layers of the block.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein a full block of the one or more blocks includes layers combinable to form a ...

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Номер записи: 54
03-03-2016 дата публикации

METHODS AND APPARATUS TO IDENTIFY REMOTE PRESENTATION OF STREAMING MEDIA

Номер: US20160066005A1
Автор: Davis Jeremey M., McCulley Derrick, Ramaswamy Arun
Принадлежит:

Methods and apparatus to identify remote presentation of streaming media are disclosed. An example method includes determining a first identification of streaming data transmitted to a streaming media device. A second identification of media presented by a media presentation device is determined. The first identification is compared to the second identification to determine whether first media identified by the first identification matches second media identified by the second identification. In response to determining that the first media matches the second media, a panelist associated with at least one of the streaming media device and the media presentation device is credited as having been presented the first media by the media presentation device on behalf of the streaming media device. 1. A method to identify remote presentation of streaming media , the method comprising:determining a first identification of streaming data transmitted to a streaming media device;determining a second identification of media presented by a media presentation device;comparing, with a processor, the first identification to the second identification to determine whether first media identified by the first identification matches second media identified by the second identification; andin response to determining that the first media matches the second media, crediting, with the processor, a panelist associated with at least one of the streaming media device and the media presentation device as having been presented the first media by the media presentation device on behalf of the streaming media device.2. The method as described in claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , in response to determining that the first media does not match the second media claim 1 , crediting the panelist as having been presented the first media by the streaming media device.3. The method as described in claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , in response to determining that the first media does not match the ...

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Номер записи: 55
01-03-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MINIMIZING NETWORK BANDWIDTH RETRIEVED FROM AN EXTERNAL NETWORK

Номер: US20180063212A1
Автор: Anderson David S., Hurst Mark B., Larson Loren, Wang Lei
Принадлежит: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

A system and method are provided of minimizing network bandwidth used from an external network by client peers in a local network. The method can include the operation of organizing a plurality of clients each having media streamlets and a client parent in a structure within the local network. Mapping information propagates through the structure. The mapping information represents local streamlet locations as stored by the plurality of clients. Another operation is retrieving a local streamlet from a client identified in the mapping information as having the local streamlet for the requesting client. 118-. (canceled)19. A method executable by a client device operating as one of a plurality of clients during streaming of a media stream made up of a series of media segments available from an external server via a network , the method comprising:providing, by the client device, segment mapping information to at least one other of the plurality of clients via the network, the segment mapping information describing a subset of the series of media segments representing at least a portion of the media stream that was previously obtained from the external server and is now available from the client device to another of the plurality of clients, wherein the segment mapping information identifies each media segment in the subset that is available directly from the client device;in response to a subsequent request received via the network from another client device using the segment mapping information of a requested media segment, the client device providing the requested media segment directly to the other client via the network to thereby allow the other client device to present the requested media segment to a viewer.20. A method as in further comprising:sharing additional segment mapping information with the other client, the segment mapping information comprising an address of the at least one media segment that is usable by the other client to obtain the at least one ...

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Номер записи: 56
17-03-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING USER INTERFACES IN AN INTELLIGENT TELEVISION

Номер: US20220083147A1
Автор: de Paz Alexander, Soto Salvador
Принадлежит:

An intelligent television can provide various interfaces for navigating processes associated with providing content. The user interfaces include unique visual representations and organizations that allow the user to utilize the intelligent television more easily and more effectively. Particularly, the user interfaces pertain to the display of media content, electronic programming guide information, television content, and other content. Further, the user interfaces provide unique process of transitioning between the content. 120-. (canceled)21. A method for providing a user interface in an intelligent television , the method comprising:receiving, by a processor of the intelligent television, a selection for a search, wherein the user interface of the intelligent television is displaying a first content, wherein the search does not apply to the first content, and wherein the intelligent television receives broadcast live television content;in response to the selection for the search, providing, by the processor, a search panel above a portion of the first content;receiving, by the processor, a first search term into a first portion of the search panel, wherein the first search term is associated with a second content, wherein the second content is unrelated to the first content;in response to receiving the first search term, obtaining, by the processor, first search results associated with the second content from a local database;issuing a search request for a network file system;updating the local database with second search results associated with the search request; anddisplaying a first set of search results in a second portion of the search panel.22. The method of claim 21 , further comprising receiving a second search term in the search panel claim 21 , wherein the second search term is associated with a second set of search results.23. The method of claim 22 , further comprising continuing to display the first content while receiving the first and second ...

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Номер записи: 57
10-03-2016 дата публикации

USER CONTROLLED MULTI-DEVICE MEDIA-ON-DEMAND SYSTEM

Номер: US20160073169A1
Автор: Katz Neil, Semple Bruce P., Stern Edith H., Willner Barry E.
Принадлежит:

A method for providing configurable access to media in a media-on-demand system also can include delivering the media to a first client device in a format compatible with the first client device; interrupting the delivery of the media; recording a bookmark specifying a position in the media where the interruption occurred; and resuming delivery of the media to a second client device, the resumed delivery beginning at a position in the media specified by the recorded bookmark. The method further can include identifying device properties for each of the first and second client devices; delivering the media to the first client device in a format compatible with the identified device properties for the first client device; and, delivering the media to the second client device in a format compatible with the identified device properties for the second client device. 127-. (canceled)28. A system for resuming transmission , to a device , of a video in one format from a point at which the video was paused at another device in a different format , the system comprising: transmit a first request for a video, wherein the first request comprises an indication of a first device type of the first video receiving device and a user identifier;', 'receive the video in a first format compatible with the first device type;', 'cause the video to be displayed; and', 'transmit a second request to pause the video at a pause point in the video;, 'a first video receiving device configured to transmit a third request to resume the video from the pause point, wherein the third request comprises an indication of a second device type of the second video receiving device and the user identifier, and wherein the second device type is different from the first device type;', 'receive the video in a second format compatible with the second device type; and', 'cause the video to be displayed;, 'a second video receiving device configured to receive, from the first video receiving device, the first ...

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Номер записи: 58
08-03-2018 дата публикации

Systems and methods for saving and restoring scenes in a multimedia system

Номер: US20180070044A1
Автор: Alan C. Cannistraro
Принадлежит: Apple Inc

Systems and methods for saving and restoring scenes in a multimedia system with minimal configuration are provided. The techniques of the present invention can allow the states of the components in the multimedia system to be captured in a scene. Once the scene has been saved, the scene can be restored at a later time. A remote control system for recommending scenes by comparing states of components in the current scene with states of components in saved scenes is also provided. The remote control system can also recommend scenes based on usage patterns. Moreover, the remote control system can allow users to designate one or more saved scenes as favorite scenes.

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Номер записи: 59
28-02-2019 дата публикации

EVENT REGISTRATION AND NOTIFICATION

Номер: US20190069028A1
Автор: Deshpande Sachin G.
Принадлежит:

A system for generating, transmitting, providing and/or receiving event registration and notification. 1. A first device making a request for stream events , the said request comprising registration data to a second device comprising:(a) said request comprising registration data including a plurality of registration fields for a plurality of respective stream events, where at least one of said registration fields is for a particular sub-type of a respective said stream event;(b) said request comprising registration fields that include a schemeIdUri and a value, where said schemeIdUri is a URI string associated with a respective said stream event, where said value is a string that identifies a particular sub-type of said stream events identified by said schemeIdUri.2. The first device of wherein said schemeIdUri has a data type of said string and a format of said URI.3. The first device of wherein said value has a data type of string.4. The first device of wherein said registration data is included in a JSON Schema.5. The first device of further comprising at least one of said registration fields is for a particular sub-type of a respective said stream event and(a) said first device receiving said event data including at least one of:(i) said first device receiving said event data fields that include an id, where said id is an integer that has a minimum value of 0 and a maximum value of 4294967295;(ii) said first device receiving said event data fields that include a data, where said data is selected to be one of a data type of object and a data type of string.6. (canceled)7. The first device of wherein said event data fields include said id claim 5 , where said id is an integer that has a minimum value of 0 and a maximum value of 4294967295.8. The first device of wherein said event data fields include said data claim 5 , where said data is selected to be one of a data type of object and a data type of string.9. A method for a first device in response to making a ...

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Номер записи: 60
19-03-2015 дата публикации

METHOD FOR VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS AND TERMINAL, SERVER AND SYSTEM FOR VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS

Номер: US20150082204A1
Автор: LI ZHONGNAN, NIAN Hao
Принадлежит:

Disclosed are a method for video communications and a terminal, server and system for video communications. The method includes: a first terminal establishing a communication connection with a server by means of a communication protocol; sending local video data of the first terminal and data in a first preset whiteboard zone to the server, to allow that the server to send the local video data and the data indicated in the first preset whiteboard zone to one or more than one second terminals except the first terminal to be displayed. By proving a first preset whiteboard zone in the process of video communications and sending data in the first preset whiteboard zone among the second terminals through a server, the present invention can make complex content be shown in one-to-one, one-to-many or many-to-many video communications applications to satisfy the demand and experience of video communications in the scenes of chats. 1. A method for video communications , comprising:establishing a first communication connection between a server and a first terminal, and a second communication connection between the server and one or more second terminals, by means of a communication protocol;receiving, by the server, local video data of the first terminal and data indicated in a first preset whiteboard zone of the first terminal, editing tools being arranged at a preset position of the first preset whiteboard zone, and the editing tools being configured to edit data indicated in the first preset whiteboard zone;sending the local video data and the data indicated in the first preset whiteboard zone of the first terminal to the one or more second terminals; andsynchronously displaying the local video data and the data indicated in a second preset whiteboard zone on the one or more second terminals.2. The method for video communications according to claim 1 , before the step of sending the local video data and the data indicated in the first preset whiteboard zone of the first ...

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Номер записи: 61
19-03-2015 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COLLECTING AND VALIDATING CHANNEL LINEUP AND MODULATION DATA WITH IMPROVED ACCESSIBILITY TO MULTIPLE TYPE CHANNELS WITH AUTOMATIC CORRECTION

Номер: US20150082351A1
Автор: Kashyap Praveen, Lee Shiangfeng, Ozawa Toshiro, Singhal Ashish, Xu Feng, Zhang Jing
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A method includes identifying a first headend that is connected to one or more receivers. The receivers are assigned to a particular priority set of many priority sets for the identified first headend. 1. A method comprising:identifying a first headend that is coupled to one or more receivers; andassigning the one or more receivers to a particular priority set of a plurality of priority sets for the identified first headend.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of priority sets comprise at least a first priority set and a second priority set.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein one or more receivers assigned to the first priority set send information to a server device based on one or more of: a first periodic event claim 2 , and upon change in channel map information.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein one or more receivers assigned to the second priority set send status information to the server device based on a second periodic event claim 3 , and one or more receivers assigned to a third priority set send status information to the server device based on a third periodic event.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein for each headend connected to the server claim 4 , receivers are added to priority sets in order of priority based on reaching membership limits for each priority set.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein receivers in the first priority set that fail to send the information to the server and receivers in the second priority set that fail to send the status information to the server are removed from a receiver database claim 5 , and receivers that are determined to be unreliable may be moved to another priority set level.7. The method of claim 6 , further comprising:presenting a collection of video programming from one or more sources comprising one or more of radio frequency (RF) sources and Internet Protocol (IP) sources in a single viewing interface comprising a navigator or electronic programming guide (EPG) displayed using an electronic device.8. ...

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Номер записи: 62
17-03-2016 дата публикации

DEVICE STATE CHECKING SYSTEM, DEVICE STATE CHECKING METHOD, SERVER DEVICE, COMMUNICATION TERMINAL DEVICE, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

Номер: US20160080806A1
Автор: OZEKI Tomohiko
Принадлежит: SHARP CORPORATION

[Object] To allow a server to check a change in a device state via a communication terminal device even in the case where a display device does not include a function of detecting its device state that changes in response to a user operation and of making a notification. 131-. (canceled)32. A device state checking system comprising: a server device; and a communication terminal device , the device state checking system allowing a state of an external display device connectable to the communication terminal device to be checked ,wherein the communication terminal device includesmeans for obtaining, from the external display device, device identification information for identifying the external display device, andmeans for performing a process of transmitting the obtained device identification information to the server device,wherein the server device includesa detection setting table that stores, for each of a plurality of display devices, device identification information of the display device in association with detection setting information related to detection of a state of the display device on the basis of an output from the display device,means for identifying, in a case where the device identification information transmitted from the communication terminal device is received, detection setting information associated with the received device identification information in the detection setting table, andmeans for performing a process of transmitting the identified detection setting information to the communication terminal device, andwherein the communication terminal device further includesmeans for detecting, in a case where the detection setting information transmitted from the server device is received, the state of the external display device in accordance with the received detection setting information on the basis of an output obtained from the external display device.33. A device state checking system allowing a server device capable of communicating ...

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Номер записи: 63
17-03-2016 дата публикации

Information processing apparatus and information processing method

Номер: US20160080825A1
Автор: Chihiro Fujita, Hideki Iwami, Masanori Sato, Osamu Yoshimura, Sho Amano, Yasushi Katayama
Принадлежит: Sony Corp

To perform an appropriate data transmission rate control. An information processing apparatus is an information processing apparatus that receives a stream for outputting image information from another information processing apparatus through wireless communications, and includes a wireless communication unit and a control unit. The wireless communication unit performs communications with the other information processing apparatus for exchanging capability information on the information processing apparatus and capability information on the other information processing apparatus. The control unit performs a stream data transmission rate control relating to the other information processing apparatus, according to the capability information on the other information processing apparatus, radio propagation measurement information on communications with the other information processing apparatus, and usage of the information processing apparatus.

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Номер записи: 64
17-03-2016 дата публикации

METHOD AND AN APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING A BROADCAST SIGNAL INCLUDING AN INTERACTIVE BROADCAST SERVICE

Номер: US20160080834A1
Автор: An Seungjoo, Kim Jinpil, Kim Kyungho, Moon Kyoungsoo, Oh Sejin, Thomas Gomer
Принадлежит:

A method of processing a broadcast signal including an interactive broadcast service at a transmitter is disclosed. The method comprises generating an parameter table containing metadata about applications and interactive broadcast events targeted to the applications, dividing the parameter table into a plurality of parameter blocks, inserting each of the parameter blocks into each of a plurality of parameter table sections, generating a trigger which is a signaling element to identify signaling and establish timing of playout of the interactive broadcast events, inserting the trigger into a closed caption channel of the broadcast signal, transmitting the broadcast signal including the closed caption channel and a specific channel carrying the plurality of parameter table sections, wherein the trigger includes location information specifying a location of the parameter table in the broadcast signal. 112-. (canceled)13. A method of processing a broadcast service at a transmitter , the method comprising:generating an application signaling element containing metadata about applications;generating an event message element used for delivering one or more timing information which set presentation times for events;generating packets including the application signaling element and the event message element;transmitting the broadcast service via a broadcast channel; andtransmitting the packets via the broadcast channel or an internet network,wherein the application signaling element includes an application identification attribute identifying an application, andwherein the application signaling element further includes capability element specifying capabilities that are essential for a meaningful presentation of the application.14. The method of claim 13 , wherein the capability element includes a capability code attribute representing a specific capability required.15. The method of claim 14 , wherein the capability element further includes an essential indicator attribute ...

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Номер записи: 65
12-06-2014 дата публикации

Video playback system supporting group-based billing mechanism and related computer program products

Номер: US20140165082A1
Автор: HUNG-WEN Chen
Принадлежит: Gemtek Technology Co Ltd

A video playback system includes a content provider server, first and second video decoders, a playback control server, and first and second mobile communication devices. The first and the second mobile communication devices belong to the same accessing group. The first mobile communication device transmits a first selection message to the playback control server to request the first video decoder to playback a target video provided by the content provider server. The second mobile communication device transmits a second selection message to the playback control server to request the second video decoder to playback the same target video. The content provider server performs a billing process on the basis of the accessing group, so that the first mobile communication device and the second mobile communication device would not be repeatedly charged for the target video.

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Номер записи: 66
12-06-2014 дата публикации

VIDEO PLAYBACK SYSTEM ALLOWING MULTIPLE MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES TO CONTROL THE SAME VIDEO DECODER AND RELATED COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS

Номер: US20140165122A1
Автор: CHEN Hung-Wen
Принадлежит: GEMTEK TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

A video playback system includes a content provider server for providing video signals of a first and a second video; a video decoder; a display for displaying video content outputted from the video decoder; a playback control server for controlling the video decoder; a first mobile communication device for transmitting a first selection message to the playback control server via internet at a first time point; and a second mobile communication device for transmitting a second selection message to the playback control server via internet at a second time point. The playback control server utilizes the video decoder to receive video signals of the first video according to the first selection message, and utilizes the video decoder to receive video signals of the second video according to the second selection message after the second time point. 1. A video playback system , comprising:a content provider server, configured to operably provide video signals of a first video and a second video;a video decoder, configured to operably communicate with the content provider server via internet;a display, coupled with the video decoder and configured to operably display video content outputted from the video decoder;a playback control server, configured to operably control the video decoder via internet;a first mobile communication device, configured to operably transmit a first selection message to the playback control server via internet at a first time point; anda second mobile communication device, configured to operably transmit a second selection message to the playback control server via internet at a second time point;wherein the playback control server utilizes the video decoder to receive and decode video signals of the first video according to the first selection message, and after the second time point the playback control server utilizes the video decoder to receive and decode video signals of the second video according to the second selection message.2. The ...

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Номер записи: 67
24-03-2016 дата публикации

Video quality enhancement

Номер: US20160088054A1
Автор: Mohamed Rehan, Ozgur OYMAN, Yomna HASSAN
Принадлежит: Intel Corp

Technology for supporting dynamic adaptive streaming over hypertext transfer protocol (DASH) is disclosed. A quality metric may be determined, at a network device, for each of a plurality of media content segments in a defined representation that are described in a media presentation description (MPD) file. Media content segments may be identified in the defined representation in which the determined quality metric is below a selected threshold. The identified media content segments may be replaced with corresponding media content segments from a different representation that are described in the MPD file to form a modified MPD file, wherein the quality metric for the corresponding media content segments is greater than the selected threshold in order to provide a substantially constant quality playback of the media content segments in the defined representation.

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Номер записи: 68
12-03-2020 дата публикации

METHODS AND DISPLAYS FOR PROVIDING INTELLIGENT TELEVISION BADGES

Номер: US20200081548A1
Автор: de Paz Alexander, Dourado Saulo Correia, Selim Mohammed, Sirpal Sanjiv
Принадлежит:

An Intelligent TV can receive a selection associated with an item of content or the content source associated with a television display. Based on the selection, the Intelligent TV can associate a badge with the item of content or the content source. The badge is a user interface device having visual indicia that indicates the item of content or the content source includes a feature, a state, or a designation. The badge can indicate that the program or the content source is a favorite, is new, or has been previously viewed. Further, the Intelligent TV can receive a second selection for a user interface containing information about the item of content or the content source. Based on the second selection, the Intelligent TV can present both the information about and the badge associated with the item of content or the content source. 1. A method for associating badges with content , the method comprising:receiving a first selection from a user device, wherein the first selection is associated with an item of content or a content source;receiving a second selection from the user device, wherein the second selection is a user input;based on the first and second selections, associating a badge with the item of content or the content source, wherein the badge comprises visual indicia, wherein the visual indicia indicates the item of content or the content source is associated with one or more of a feature, a state, and a designation;determining that the item of content or content source is a live TV program or content source; andbased on the determination that the item of content or content source is a live TV program or content source, storing the badge in an EPG database.2. The method as defined in claim 1 , further comprising receiving a third selection claim 1 , wherein the third selection is associated with a request for a user interface containing information about the item of content or the content source.3. The method as defined in claim 2 , further comprising ...

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Номер записи: 69
31-03-2016 дата публикации

Sharing Video Recording Resources Over a Network

Номер: US20160094892A1
Автор: Hindle James Matthew, Wannamaker Jeffrey Ronald
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A method of sharing recording capability on a network, the network having a server supporting at least a recording DVR and a receiving DVR, the recording and receiving DVRs being in different households, the method comprising: (a) determining that the receiving DVR is unable to record the content at a certain time; and (b) identifying that the recording DVR is able to provide the receiving DVR with a recording of the content; (c) recording the content on the recording DVR at the certain time; and (d) transmitting the content from the recording DVR to the receiving DVR after the certain time. 1(a) determining that said receiving DVR is unable to record said content at a certain time; and(b) identifying that said recording DVR is able to provide said receiving DVR with a recording of said content;(c) recording said content on said recording DVR at said certain time; and(d) transmitting said content from said recording DVR to said receiving DVR after said certain time.. A method of sharing recording capability on a network, said network having a server supporting at least a recording DVR and a receiving DVR, said recording and receiving DVRs being in different households, said method comprising: The present invention relates, generally, to a method and system for sharing distributed video recording resources on a network, and, more specifically, to a method and system for sharing distributed DVR resources and recorded content among different households.A digital video recorder (DVR) is a device or system that records video in a digital format to a digital storage medium such as a disk drive or solid state memory for future playback. DVRs have different configurations. For example, a DVR may be a stand-alone, modular unit (such as those sold by TiVo), it may be a portable personal device, or it may be incorporated into other audiovisual components such as a set-top box or the TV itself. It may even be software for a personal computer (PC) that enables the PC to capture ...

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Номер записи: 70
05-05-2022 дата публикации

SESSION BASED ADAPTIVE PLAYBACK PROFILE DECISION FOR VIDEO STREAMING

Номер: US20220141513A1
Автор: DAI Tongyu, Fu Deliang, GUI Yuting, LI CHAO, LIU Yicheng, SHE Qiang, Xie Lan, XU Xizhi, Zhang Wenhao
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In some embodiments, a method receives session features for a session associated with a request for a video from a client and predicts network conditions for the session using the session features. A subset of available profiles is selected based on the network conditions. The available profiles are associated with a different playback characteristic. The method provides a profile ladder that includes the subset of available profiles for the playback of the video to the client. The profile ladder restricts the client to using the subset of available profiles to request segments of the video during the session.

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Номер записи: 71
19-06-2014 дата публикации

Social Content Monitoring Platform Apparatuses, Methods and Systems

Номер: US20140173641A1
Автор: Manish Bhatia, Michael Scott Saxon, Nigel Stephen Pratt, Pyeush Gurha
Принадлежит: Symphony Advanced Media Inc

The SOCIAL CONTENT MONITORING PLATFORM METHODS (“Social-Watch”) transforms social media contents via Social-Watch components, into ad effects data. A method is disclosed, comprising: identifying a request to access user social media content; obtaining user authorization credentials to access user social media content; sending an access request with the obtained user authorization credentials to a social media platform; receiving social media content data from the social media platform; determining a type of the received media content data; tagging the received media content data based on the type according to a progressive taxonomy mechanism; receive a social media analytics request for an item; querying the tagged media content data based on key terms related to the item; and determining impression heuristics for the item based on query results.

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Номер записи: 72
19-03-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING DATA IN AN INTELLIGENT TELEVISION

Номер: US20200089324A1
Автор: Selim Mohammed, Wu Fuqu
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An intelligent television can store and retrieve data about various functions of the television or associated with user behavior. The stored data streamlines the processes of providing electronic programming guide information, providing search results, providing statistics about content, providing channel information, etc. The unique set of data services in the intelligent television receive, store, manage, and retrieve the data for various of the applications or components. 1. A method for managing data associated with an intelligent television , the method comprising:receiving, by the intelligent television, an indication to begin a first time experience for a user of the intelligent television, wherein the first time experience is a first interaction between the user and the intelligent television before providing content from a live television source;in response to the indication, automatically determining, by the intelligent television, one or more live television sources from a plurality live television sources, each live television source providing live television content produced and broadcasted in real-time, the live television sources comprising both an antenna and a port interface;automatically scanning, by the intelligent television, in the background, for presence of one or more live television channels of the one or more live television sources on both the antenna and the port interface; andproviding, by the intelligent television, a list of the live television channels based on the presence of one or more live television channels on the antenna and the port interface.2. The method as defined in claim 1 , wherein the scan is completed without input from the user of the intelligent television.3. The method as defined in claim 2 , wherein the first time experience begins when the user first uses the intelligent television.4. The method as defined in claim 3 , wherein the user provides other selections during the first time experience.5. The method as ...

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Номер записи: 73
06-04-2017 дата публикации

PANEL USER INTERFACE FOR AN INTELLIGENT TELEVISION

Номер: US20170099521A1
Автор: Selim Mohammed, Sirpal Sanjiv
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An intelligent television, methods for displaying content, and methods for user interaction between the intelligent television and the user are provided. In general, a user is provided with an application panel allowing for navigation, categories, favorites, and search options that enable one or more functions associated with the intelligent television. The presentation of options is based on input received by the intelligent television. As a user provides input to the intelligent television via a remote control or other input device. The intelligent television is configured to interpret the input and provide interactive functionality in the form of content presented to the display of the intelligent television without obstructing the user from viewing content displayed on the screen of the intelligent television. 120-. (canceled)21. A method , comprising:presenting, via a display of an intelligent television (TV), live TV broadcast content, wherein the live TV broadcast content is presented to a first portion of the display;receiving an application panel input at the intelligent TV, wherein the application panel input corresponds to a selection of a selectable tab of a plurality of selectable tabs in an application panel navigation bar of an application panel interface displaying three or more selectable tabs of the plurality of selectable tabs, wherein at least one selectable tab of the plurality of selectable tabs corresponds to a categories input, wherein at least one selectable tab of the plurality of selectable tabs corresponds to a favorites input, and wherein at least one selectable tab of the plurality of selectable tabs corresponds to a search input;determining which of the categories input, the favorites input, or the search input is received;determining, by a processor associated with the intelligent TV and in response to receiving the application panel input, application panel interface content that corresponds to the application panel input received; ...

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Номер записи: 74
14-04-2016 дата публикации

SET-TOP DISK HEALTH DIAGNOSTICS

Номер: US20160105715A1
Автор: Arunkumar Lakshmi, Grant David Harold, Kooli Archan, Panje Krishna Prasad, SINGH Virendra, Wang Yequing
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Methods, systems, and computer readable media can be operable to monitor for and alert the occurrence of pre-failure indicators at a set-top box (STB) disk. Results of self-monitoring tests, short tests, and maximum/minimum performance tests may be used to identify the potential for a STB disk failure. Moreover, critical error events at the STB may be logged, and the health of the STB disk may be determined based on the logged critical error events. Test results and critical error event logs may be used to predict an impending failure of a STB disk, and a notification may be output to a user or technician indicating the potential need to replace the STB or STB disk. 1. A method comprising:determining a number of simulation operations to perform on a set-top box disk, wherein the number of simulation operations is based on one or more capabilities of the set-top box disk;determining a bitrate at which to perform each of the simulation operations, wherein the bitrate at which to perform each of the simulation operations is based on one or more capabilities of the set-top box disk;performing the simulation operations on the set-top box disk at the determined bitrate;monitoring one or more components of a set-top box associated with the set-top box disk for critical errors; andif one or more critical errors are observed at the set-top box while the simulation operations are being performed on the set-top box disk, outputting a notification indicating the need for replacement of the set-top box disk.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the number of simulation operations performed on the set-top box disk is based on the number of read operations and write operations for which the set-top box disk is configured to simultaneously perform.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining a maximum number of simultaneous read operations and write operations that are performed on the set-top box disk over a certain period of time; andwherein the number of simulation ...

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Номер записи: 75
26-03-2020 дата публикации

ON SCREEN HEADER BAR FOR PROVIDING PROGRAM INFORMATION

Номер: US20200097095A1
Автор: Dourado Saulo Correia, Selim Mohammed, Sirpal Sanjiv
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A method, system, and executable instructions are provided that, in a first mode, display, on the television screen, a thumbnail preview comprising EPG information associated with the selected program and the graphical image, wherein the selected program corresponds to an in focus program in a listing of EPG information for multiple channels and/or programs and wherein the graphical image is not related with a currently viewed program and in a second mode, display, on the television screen, a header bar, the header bar comprising EPG information associated with the selected program and the graphical image, wherein the selected program corresponds to a currently viewed program and is not related to an in focus program in a listing of EPG information for multiple channels and/or programs. 1. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium having stored thereon instructions that cause a processor to execute a method of displaying a media center panel on a televisiondisplay, the method comprising the steps of:displaying on the television display a first display including content, wherein the content includes two or more selectable representations of two or more items of media that are displayed on the television display when selected, each item of media having a media type and the two or more items of media comprising at least two different media types;receiving focus on a first selectable representation in the first display, wherein a visual indicia indicates the selectable representation receiving focus;while displaying the content in the first display, receiving a first user input that requests activation of the media center panel, wherein the media center panel has two or more different types of user interfaces;determining, based on the media type for the item of media represented by the first selectable representation in the first display, the type of media center panel user interface requested;retrieving, from memory, metadata based on the determined type of ...

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Номер записи: 76
08-04-2021 дата публикации

Display apparatus, method for controlling display apparatus and recording media thereof

Номер: US20210103420A1
Автор: Kwansik Yang, Minchul Jung
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A display apparatus includes: a display; a receiver configured to receive a broadcast signal having a plurality of channels; a communication interface configured to communicate with a server; and a processor configured to control the display to display an image of a first channel among the plurality of channels based on the broadcast signal received through the receiver, execute an application to receive content data for content selected by a user from content provided from the executed application from the server through the communication interface and to control the display to display a content image, and allocate the content corresponding to the displayed content image to a second channel among the plurality of channels based on an execution of an operation of allocating a virtual channel based on a predetermined user input while the content image is displayed.

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Номер записи: 77
08-04-2021 дата публикации

SERVICE GUIDE INFORMATION TRANSMISSION METHOD, SERVICE GUIDE INFORMATION RECEPTION METHOD, SERVICE GUIDE INFORMATION TRANSMISSION DEVICE, AND SERVICE GUIDE INFORMATION RECEPTION DEVICE

Номер: US20210105534A1
Автор: An Seungjoo, HONG Sungryong, Ko Woosuk, Kwak Minsung, LEE Jinwon, Moon Kyoungsoo, Yang Seungryul
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One embodiment of the present invention provides a method and a device for transmitting and receiving service guide information. The service guide information transmission method, according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises the steps of: generating service guide information including information on broadcast service and content; encoding the generated service guide information; and transmitting the encoded service guide information. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for receiving broadcast signals , the method comprising:receiving a broadcast signal;frequency deinterleaving symbols of a signal frame in the broadcast signal based on addresses generated by checking a range of a deinterleaving sequence that is generated based on a main sequence and a symbol offset,time deinterleaving a Time Interleaving (TI) block in the signal frame, the TI block including one or more Forward Error Correction (FEC) blocks interleaved by a TI scheme, the TI scheme including column-writing one or more Forward Error Correction (FEC) blocks in a memory and diagonal-reading the one or more FEC block based on the TI block by skipping one or more virtual FEC blocks that are ahead of the one or more FEC blocks in the TI block;decoding the signal frame, the decoded signal frame including one or more components included in a content of the service data and content information describing the content, the content information including component information including role information for at least one of an audio component, a video component, a closed caption component or an application component of the one or more components; anddisplaying the service data and information for representing a channel for the service data and a time for the service data.17. The method of claim 16 ,wherein the content information includes information related to capability information that represents whether or not the content is supportable for an apparatus.18. The method of claim 16 , the method ...

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Номер записи: 78
03-07-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HOSTING A PERSONALIZED TELEVISION CHANNEL

Номер: US20140189763A1
Автор: Govil Vineet, Kumar M Gireesh, Panigrahi Biswaranjan
Принадлежит: SLING MEDIA PVT LTD

According to various exemplary embodiments, systems and methods are described, wherein the system implements a method executable by a host placeshifting device communicating via a network with a client and a backend media server, the method comprising: providing digital media content in the host placeshifting device; determining the presence of the client for receiving the digital media content; providing the client with electronic access to the digital media content via the network and the backend media service; and distributing the digital media content from the host placeshifting device over the network and via the backend server to the client, wherein the digital media is distributed in the form of a personalized television channel produced by the host placeshifting device. 1. A method executable by a host placeshifting device communicating via a network with a client and a backend media server , the method comprising:providing digital media content in the host placeshifting device;determining the presence of the client for receiving the digital media content;providing the client with electronic access to the digital media content via the network and the backend media service; anddistributing the digital media content from the host placeshifting device over the network and via the backend server to the client,wherein the digital media is distributed in the form of a personalized television channel produced by the host placeshifting device.2. A system that communicates via a network with a client and a backend media server , the system comprising: providing digital media content in the host placeshifting device;', 'determining the presence of the client for receiving the digital media content;', 'providing the client with electronic access to the digital media content via the network and the backend media service; and', 'distributing the digital media content from the host placeshifting device over the network and via the backend server to the client,', 'wherein ...

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Номер записи: 79
21-04-2016 дата публикации

Caching programming data

Номер: US20160112774A1
Автор: Bernardo Ferreira de Carvalho e Silva, Daniel Cristiano Rocha, David Skokna
Принадлежит: Ray Enterprises Inc

Systems and methods for facilitating caching of programming data are provided herein, including receiving two or more programming data portions, storing the respective programming data portions, managing access to a storage component or a communication component based on programming data portions stored within the storage component, merging programming data portions with a database, and generating a sleep signal based on a period of inactivity which exceeds an inactivity threshold. In one or more embodiments, caching of programming data may include determining a programming data set based on user profile data, parsing the programming data set into two or more programming data portions, converting respective programming data portions into a binary format, transmitting a first programming data portion of the respective programming data portions, and transmitting additional programming data portions of the respective programming data portions based on a sleep signal.

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Номер записи: 80
19-04-2018 дата публикации

Method and Device for Network-Assisted Client-Centric QoE Optimization

Номер: US20180109819A1
Автор: Lu Zheng, Ramakrishnan Sangeeta, Zhu Xiaoqing
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In one implementation, a method performed by a client device includes: determining a perceptual characterization metric, where the perceptual characterization metric provides a quantitative characterization of factors that determine quality of experience associated with a first playback profile of media content presented by the client device; and normalizing the perceptual characterization metric based on characterization factors associated with the client device. The method further includes: obtaining an aggregate perceptual characterization metric that is based at least in part on the normalized perceptual characterization metric from the client device and one or more other perceptual characterization metrics from other client devices sharing at least one network resource with the client device; and determining whether to change the first playback profile based on a function of the first normalized perceptual characterization metric and the aggregate perceptual characterization metric. 1. A method comprising: determining, by the client device, a first perceptual characterization metric, wherein the first perceptual characterization metric provides a corresponding quantitative characterization of factors that determine quality of experience associated with a first playback profile of media content presented by the client device, and wherein the first perceptual characterization metric is a function of a first set of perceptual characterization indicator values that include perception metrics characterizing performance associated with at least one of a plurality of performance criteria;', 'normalizing, by the client device, the first perceptual characterization metric based on one or more client device characterization factors associated with the client device;', 'obtaining, by the client device, an aggregate perceptual characterization metric, wherein the aggregate perceptual characterization metric is based at least in part on the normalized perceptual ...

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Номер записи: 81
02-04-2020 дата публикации

Systems and methods for providing video on demand in an intelligent television

Номер: US20200103977A1
Автор: Mohammed Selim, Sanjiv Sirpal, Saulo Correia Dourado
Принадлежит: FLEXTRONICS AP LLC

An intelligent television can provide various interfaces for providing video-on-demand (VOD). The user interfaces include unique visual representations and organizations that allow the user to utilize the intelligent television more easily and more effectively. Particularly, the user interfaces pertain to the display of VOD content and better organizations thereof. Further, the user interfaces provide unique process of transitioning between the VOD content.

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Номер записи: 82
11-04-2019 дата публикации

SERVICE GUIDE INFORMATION TRANSMISSION METHOD, SERVICE GUIDE INFORMATION RECEPTION METHOD, SERVICE GUIDE INFORMATION TRANSMISSION DEVICE, AND SERVICE GUIDE INFORMATION RECEPTION DEVICE

Номер: US20190110104A1
Автор: An Seungjoo, HONG Sungryong, Ko Woosuk, Kwak Minsung, LEE Jinwon, Moon Kyoungsoo, Yang Seungryul
Принадлежит:

One embodiment of the present invention provides a method and a device for transmitting and receiving service guide information. The service guide information transmission method, according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises the steps of: generating service guide information including information on broadcast service and content; encoding the generated service guide information; and transmitting the encoded service guide information. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for receiving broadcast signals , the method comprising:receiving broadcast signals including a first content, a second content, and service guide fragments which are used to announcement service guide information for the first content and the second content in the broadcast signals;decoding the first content, the second content and the service guide fragments including content fragments, each content fragment describing each content;wherein each content fragment includes an extension element including a component element including role information of a component in each content, and a capability element for capability information required for decoding and presenting each content;displaying a list for the service guide information based on the service guide fragments,the list including a first item representing the first content and a second item representing the second content and reservation information to display the second content at predetermined time,in response to detecting a first input signal to select the first item, displaying the first content based on role information of the first content; orin response to detecting a second input signal to select the second item, displaying a message representing whether or not the second content displays at the predetermined time, and displaying the second content at the predetermined time based on a third input signal to display the second item.17. The method of claim 16 , the method further comprising:in response to detecting the third ...

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Номер записи: 83
18-04-2019 дата публикации

CONSUMER ACCESS SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SAME

Номер: US20190116399A1
Автор: Bountour Lazaros
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Apparatus and methods for providing enhanced consumer access to information sources and controllable entities. An Access device can be a stand alone device such as a DVD player in which the DVD disk contains the back-end information network. Other Access devices obtain the back-end information network from remote sources. By way of a specific example, the consumer can then view a game and interactively select every television camera located at the game venue. 1: A method of defining a user front-end human interface for allowing a user to access and control the presentation of assets from asset providers using an access device , the method comprising: the access device; or', 'a network device;, 'the user interface being other than a dynamically loaded web page and being defined by computer program code that is configured to be partially or entirely located on at least one ofthe user interface having a default layout selected based on the access device used; monitor windows for access to assets at a first quality level;', 'onscreen windows for access to assets at a second quality level higher than the first quality level;', 'companion windows for providing video, audio, pictorial, textural, informational or commercial asset offerings;, 'the front-end human interface allowing for the display and user interaction with a plurality of windows including at least two types of windows selected from the following three typesthe front-end human interface including user controls to enable and disable asset interaction or control2: A user interface system in accordance with claim 1 , and configured to allow the user to transfer a digital asset from one window type to another window type.3: A user interface system in accordance with claim 1 , and configured to allow the user to transfer a digital asset from a window type on an access device to a window type on another access device.4: The system of claim 1 , wherein said access device is a cellular telephone.5: The system of ...

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Номер записи: 84
03-05-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STREAMING MEDIA CONTENT TO CLIENT DEVICES

Номер: US20180124147A1
Автор: Ramamurthy Arjun
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A method includes providing a variant playlist file that identifies a plurality of variant streams each corresponding to a different encoding of a same media presentation; tracking a first set of media segments encoded at a first bitrate that correspond to a first playlist file for a first variant stream associated with the variant playlist file; responsive to a second encoded bitrate associated with a second set of media segments that correspond to a second variant stream being higher than the first encoded bitrate: determining a number of media segments to include in a plurality of media segments from the second set of media segments that correspond to the first set of media segments; and providing, to the client device, a second playlist file that identifies a plurality of media segments from the second set of media segments that correspond to respective ones of the first set of media segments. 1. A method for providing media segments from multiple variant streams , the method comprising:providing, to a client device, a variant playlist file that identifies a plurality of variant streams each corresponding to a different encoding of a same media presentation;tracking a first set of media segments that correspond to a first playlist file for a first variant stream associated with the variant playlist file, the first set of media segments being encoded at a first encoded bitrate; determining, based on an amount of network bandwidth available for the client device, a number of media segments to include in a plurality of media segments from the second set of media segments that correspond to the first set of media segments; and', 'providing, to the client device, a second playlist file that identifies a plurality of media segments from the second set of media segments that correspond to respective ones of the first set of media segments., 'responsive to a second encoded bitrate associated with a second set of media segments that correspond to a second variant stream ...

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Номер записи: 85
03-05-2018 дата публикации

Method and System for Providing a Content Notification for a Set-Top Box

Номер: US20180124471A1
Автор: David Emerson, David Rondeau, Gary W. LaFreniere, Michael Goergen
Принадлежит: CENTURYLINK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLC

A method and system for providing a content notification for a set-top box is disclosed. An embodiment is disclosed that receives security information at a web portal and the security information has identification information for a user assigned to a set-top box, services a request to create a content notification preference for the set-top box at the web portal in response to successful entry of security information, determines media content received by the set-top box and the media content selected for display, determines the content notification preference associated with the set-top box, the content notification preference has a content notification rule to monitor media content received by the set-top box, and sends a content notification to a recipient based on the content notification preference.

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Номер записи: 86
25-08-2022 дата публикации

RECONCILIATION OF COMMERCIAL MEASUREMENT RATINGS FOR NON-RETURN PATH DATA MEDIA DEVICES

Номер: US20220270127A1
Автор: Gilberti Kimberly I., Kurzynski David J., Meehan Kristin, Mowrer Samantha M., Rossi Lisa G., Sadasivakurup Jiji, Vasquez Ramy
Принадлежит:

Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture for reconciliation of commercial measurement ratings for non-return path data media devices are disclosed. Example apparatus disclosed herein are to estimate unreported addressable impressions for a plurality of unreported households for an addressable advertisement based on an impressions adjustment ratio of served reportable addressable impressions to exposed reported addressable impressions included in impressions data associated with reported households. Disclosed example apparatus are further to calculate at least one of reach or frequency for the addressable advertisement to account for non-reporting devices, the at least one of the reach or the frequency determined based on the exposed reported addressable impressions, the estimated unreported addressable impressions, and the impressions adjustment ratio. 1. An apparatus comprising:at least one memory;instructions; and estimate unreported addressable impressions for a plurality of unreported households for an addressable advertisement based on an impressions adjustment ratio of served reportable addressable impressions to exposed reported addressable impressions included in impressions data associated with reported households; and', 'calculate at least one of reach or frequency for the addressable advertisement to account for non-reporting devices, the at least one of the reach or the frequency determined based on the exposed reported addressable impressions, the estimated unreported addressable impressions, and the impressions adjustment ratio., 'processor circuitry to execute the instructions to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the processor circuitry is to obtain the impressions data claim 1 , the impressions data including panel data collected from media devices claim 1 , return path data collected from service providers claim 1 , Smart TV data collected from smart television devices claim 1 , and reference advertisement data from an ...

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Номер записи: 87
25-08-2022 дата публикации

METHODS AND APPARATUS TO GENERATE AUDIENCE MEASUREMENT DATA FROM POPULATION SAMPLE DATA HAVING INCOMPLETE DEMOGRAPHIC CLASSIFICATIONS

Номер: US20220272204A1
Автор: Shah Dipti Umesh, Toupet Antonia
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Methods and apparatus to generate audience measurement data from population sample data having incomplete demographic classifications are disclosed. An example method includes detecting that a number of impressions a time segment of a video occurred based on messages; detecting that no impressions for the time segment of the video were detected by the database proprietor; determining respective percentages of exposures of the video that are attributable to corresponding ones of multiple demographic groups, determining the respective percentages being based on the first demographic information provided by the database proprietor for exposures of other time segments of the video; attributing respective portions of the number of impressions to the demographic groups based on the respective percentages to determine imputed numbers of impressions; generating adjusted numbers of impressions based on the imputed numbers of impressions; and determining ratings information for the video using the adjusted numbers of impressions. 1. An apparatus comprising:at least one memory;instructions; and access first network communications received via a first server associated with an audience measurement entity, the first network communications including first beacon request messages, the first beacon request messages indicating first impressions corresponding to an episode of media accessed on devices via the Internet, the first beacon request messages identifying time segments of the episode presented at the devices, the time segments corresponding to one or more of site census impression counts or site census durations;', 'cause the first server to send second network communications to the devices, the second network communications including first re-direct response messages redirecting the devices to a database proprietor;', 'in response to the database proprietor not sending demographic information corresponding to the time segments of the episode, for ones of demographic groups, ...

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Номер записи: 88
25-08-2022 дата публикации

Seamless content transition between proximate user devices

Номер: US20220272420A1
Автор: Nicholas Pipher, Wilfred Tucker
Принадлежит: T Mobile USA Inc

Described herein are techniques for seamlessly transitioning streaming content between user devices. In some embodiments, such techniques may be performed by a content transition platform. The techniques may comprise receiving a transition request including a set of identifiers for a plurality of user devices that includes at least a first user device from which the transition request originated. The techniques may further comprise identifying one or more active communication sessions associated with the plurality of user devices, each of which comprise a series of communications between one of the plurality of user devices and a content provider. The techniques may further comprise determining, based on the one or more active communication sessions, a second user device of the plurality of user devices, and transitioning an active communication session of the one or more active communication sessions between the first user device and the second user device.

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Номер записи: 89
16-04-2020 дата публикации

EDGE NODE CONTROL

Номер: US20200120152A1
Автор: Bohm Christer, LINDGREN Per
Принадлежит: NET INSIGHT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AB

There is provided a method for providing edge node fault management and bandwidth, BW, control for transmission of a data stream in a packet-based network. The method comprises adaptively transmitting a data stream DS by controlling an outgoing data stream being transmitted to one or more client devices by analyzing at least one data stream characteristics of a corresponding received data stream of the one or more receiving client devices and providing a transmission strategy for the outgoing data stream based on said analyzed data stream characteristics. Thereby accurate adjustment of consumed BW and an associated recovery scheme based on applying adaptive bitrate, ABR, to maintain highest achievable performance when it comes to video quality and also affect on other services, are provided. 115.-. (canceled)16. A method of adaptively transmitting a data stream over an IP , Internet Protocol , network to a plurality of client devices comprising: 'analyzing at least one data stream characteristics of a corresponding received data stream of at least one of said respective client devices; and', 'for at least one respective outgoing data stream being transmitted to a respective client device'}providing a transmission strategy by applying a selected adaptive bit rate, ABR, level per client device for said at least one respective outgoing data stream based on said analyzed data stream characteristics.17. A method according to claim 16 , wherein said transmission strategy is coordinated for said plurality of client devices.18. A method according to claim 16 , wherein said selected ABR level is selected from a set of bitrates claim 16 , ABR claim 16 , levels of said outgoing data stream.19. A method according to claim 16 , wherein said transmission strategy is further based on at least one system characteristics.20. A method according to claim 16 , further comprising determining said system characteristics.21. A method according to claim 19 , wherein said system ...

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Номер записи: 90
16-04-2020 дата публикации

Methods and systems for alerting users regarding availability of unconsumed content

Номер: US20200120174A1
Автор: Sakura Saito
Принадлежит: Rovi Guides Inc

Methods and systems are described for a media guidance application that limits the incentive for authorized users to share content with unauthorized users, while still allowing users to access content virtually anywhere. Specifically, the media guidance application allows an authorized user to receive only a portion of a media asset that he or she is authorized to access on a different device, after a designated time period, and/or when the remaining portion of the media asset is inaccessible.

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Номер записи: 91
27-05-2021 дата публикации

CREATING CUSTOMIZED SHORT-FORM CONTENT FROM LONG-FORM CONTENT

Номер: US20210160591A1
Автор: Archer, Goldade Mathew, Hafer Grant, III Virgil L., Natarajan Gowrishankar Subramaniam, Shteir-Dunn Maxwell
Принадлежит:

In one example, a method includes extracting an excerpt from a first item of digital content. The first item of digital content is one of a plurality of items of digital content stored in a digital content library of a telecommunications service provider network. Topics that are trending among a plurality of users of the network are identified. A first topic of the topics in which a first user of the plurality of users has expressed an interest is identified. The excerpt is mapped to the first topic to generate a local mapping for the first user. The local mapping indicates a relationship between the first topic and the excerpt. A customized collection of excerpts is generated for the first user based on the local mapping. The first excerpt is included in the customized collection of excerpts. The customized collection of excerpts is sent to the first user. 1. A method comprising:extracting, by a processing system including at least one processor, an excerpt from a first item of digital content, wherein the first item of digital content is one of a plurality of items of digital content stored in a digital content library of a telecommunications service provider network;identifying, by the processing system based on a profile of a first user of a plurality of users, a first topic of a plurality of topics in which the first user has expressed an interest;mapping, by the processing system, the excerpt to the first topic to generate a local mapping for the first user, wherein the local mapping indicates a relationship between the first topic and the excerpt;generating, by the processing system, a customized collection of excerpts for the first user based on the local mapping, wherein the first excerpt is included in the customized collection of excerpts; andsending, by the processing system, the customized collection of excerpts to the first user.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein a duration of the excerpt is shorter than a duration of the first item of digital content. ...

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Номер записи: 92
12-05-2016 дата публикации

Content distribution system and method

Номер: US20160134944A1
Автор: Detlef Nauck, Vidhyalakshmi Karthikeyan
Принадлежит: British Telecommunications plc

There are described methods and systems for distributing content in a network, in particular a multicast network. One method includes delivering content from a source to a destination in a content delivery network. A request for an item of content is received and a first multicast stream is identified or established, the first multicast stream comprising a first copy of the content. At least one second multicast stream is also identified or established, the second stream comprising a second copy of the content. The second copy of the content is time-shifted by a time, M, from corresponding portions of the first copy of the content. The content is then delivered to the destination using both the first and the second multicast streams.

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Номер записи: 93
11-05-2017 дата публикации

Selecting content based on media detected in environment

Номер: US20170134806A1
Автор: Damian Ariel Scavo, Loris D'Acunto
Принадлежит: Axwave Inc

Techniques to select content based on ambient media detection are disclosed. In various embodiments, a received set of audio features associated with an audio environment and a stored media signature data are used to detect, based at least in part on the set of audio features, a media channel and program that is being played in the audio environment. Stored data associating one or more advertising or other classification codes with the detected media channel and program is used to determine an advertising or other classification code. The determined advertising or other classification codes to select and provide to a target device associated with the audio environment a secondary content.

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Номер записи: 94
11-05-2017 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PROCESSING PANORAMIC LIVE BROADCAST VIDEO RESOURCES

Номер: US20170134825A1
Автор: LI Juan, TIAN Xianxiong, WANG Libiao, WANG Qian
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Disclosed are a method and device for processing panoramic live broadcast video resources. The method includes: obtaining the panoramic live broadcast video resources, wherein the panoramic live broadcast video resources are suitable for a wearable virtual reality device; obtaining first detail information of the panoramic live broadcast video resources, and editing the first detail information to obtain first description data for illustrating the panoramic live broadcast video resources; and sending the panoramic live broadcast video resources and the first description data to a client corresponding to the wearable virtual reality device. By adopting the present disclosure, a user can obtain more real-time live videos, all-directional full-view dome type viewing experience is brought to the user, and the viewed programs are not limited by the geographic position, so the user experience of the virtual reality is greatly improved. 1. A method for processing panoramic live broadcast video resources , comprising:obtaining the panoramic live broadcast video resources, wherein the panoramic live broadcast video resources are suitable for a wearable virtual reality device;obtaining first detail information of the panoramic live broadcast video resources, and editing the first detail information to obtain first description data for illustrating the panoramic live broadcast video resources; andsending the panoramic live broadcast video resources and the first description data to a client corresponding to the wearable virtual reality device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein after the live broadcast of the panoramic live broadcast video resources is terminated claim 1 , the method further comprises:obtaining panoramic recorded broadcast video resources corresponding to the panoramic live broadcast video resources, wherein the panoramic recorded broadcast video resources are suitable for the wearable virtual reality device;obtaining second detail information of the panoramic ...

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Номер записи: 95
02-05-2019 дата публикации

Method for Improving Video Resolution and Video Quality, Encoder, and Decoder

Номер: US20190132649A1
Автор: Herbert Ying Chiu Lee, King To Ng
Принадлежит: Marvel Digital Ltd

More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for improving video resolution and video quality, a video encoder, and a decoder for a display terminal. In order to solve the problem that the existing automatic calculation technology cannot perform targeted processing on the video data, the processed video cannot achieve the expected effect and affect the user experience. The present invention provides a method for improving video resolution and quality, including: calculating and determining video processing algorithm information and parameter information corresponding to video processing algorithm information; encoding video data, the video processing algorithm information, and parameters corresponding to the video processing algorithm information; transmitting the encoded video data, the video processing algorithm information, and the parameter information corresponding to the video processing algorithm to the decoder of the display terminal. The parameter information corresponding to the video processing algorithm information is video auxiliary data, including a video filter type parameter and/or a filter window size parameter, and/or a depth map video data of an object and/or a scene for dividing a video, for processing video processes. The method for improving video quality provided by the present invention determines and encodes video processing algorithm information and parameter information corresponding to the video processing algorithm by the video encoder, and the decoder of the display terminal calls the corresponding video processing algorithm to process the video data according to the video processing algorithm information and do targeted processing of video data. By analyzing the characteristics of the video data and determining the parameter information corresponding to the video processing algorithm, the video processing can be more targeted, so that the processed video quality is better and the user experience is improved.

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Номер записи: 96
17-05-2018 дата публикации

Media Content Synchronized Advertising Platform Apparatuses and Systems

Номер: US20180139482A1
Автор: Bhatia Manish, Gurha Pyeush, Pratt Nigel Stephen, Saxon Michael Scott
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The MEDIA CONTENT SYNCHRONIZED ADVERTISING PLATFORM APPARATUSES AND SYSTEMS (“AD-SYNCH”) transforms TV program schedule listing information and user channel selection via AD-SYNCH components, into channel-synchronized product placement advertisement. A system is disclosed, comprising: a memory; a processor disposed in communication with said memory, and configured to issue a plurality of processing instructions stored in the memory, wherein the processor issues instructions for: providing TV program schedule listing data including a plurality of ad tags to a user mobile device, receiving a user media program selection message from the user mobile device; retrieving an ad tag associated with the user selected media program from the TV program schedule listing data; identifying an advertised item embedded in the media program based on the retrieved ad tag; determining an available ad template associated with the retrieved ad tag; generating an ad for the embedded advertised item based on the available ad template; and providing the generated ad to the user mobile device based on a timestamp of the ad tag. 120-. (canceled)21. A media content based advertising processor-readable non-transitory medium storing processor-executable instructions to:provide media program schedule listing data including a plurality of media tags to a user mobile device;receive a user media program selection message from the user mobile device;retrieve a media tag associated with the user selected media program from the media program schedule listing data;identify the advertised item featured in the media program based on the retrieved media tag;determine an available ad template associated with the retrieved media tag;generate an ad for the embedded advertised item based on the available ad template; andprovide the generated ad to the user mobile device based on a timestamp of the media tag.22. The medium of claim 21 , wherein the media tag is related to an advertisement played during a ...

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Номер записи: 97
18-05-2017 дата публикации

A METHOD AND AN APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING A BROADCAST SIGNAL INCLUDING AN INTERACTIVE BROADCAST SERVICE

Номер: US20170142500A1
Автор: An Seoungjoo, Kim Jinpil, Kim Kyungho, Moon Kyoungsoo, Oh Sejin, Thomas Gomer
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A method of processing a broadcast signal including an interactive broadcast service at a transmitter is disclosed. The method comprises generating an parameter table containing metadata about applications and interactive broadcast events targeted to the applications, dividing the parameter table into a plurality of parameter blocks, inserting each of the parameter blocks into each of a plurality of parameter table sections, generating a trigger which is a signaling element to identify signaling and establish timing of playout of the interactive broadcast events, inserting the trigger into a closed caption channel of the broadcast signal, transmitting the broadcast signal including the closed caption channel and a specific channel carrying the plurality of parameter table sections, wherein the trigger includes location information specifying a location of the parameter table in the broadcast signal. 112-. (canceled)13. A method of processing a broadcast service at a transmitter , the method comprising:generating a parameter element including metadata about applications;generating an event message element used for delivering one or more timing information which set presentation times for events;generating packets including the parameter element and the event message element;transmitting the broadcast service via a broadcast stream; andtransmitting the packets via the broadcast stream or an internet network,wherein the parameter element includes information referencing an application,wherein the parameter element further provides information associating data files with the application.14. The method of claim 13 ,wherein the parameter element further includes information specifying capabilities that are needed for a meaningful presentation of an interactive service associated with the parameter element.15. The method of claim 13 ,wherein when the packets are transmitted in the broadcast stream, the packets are delivered in a specific channel in the broadcast stream.16. ...

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Номер записи: 98
08-09-2022 дата публикации

CORRELATING PLAYBACK INFORMATION OF VIDEO SEGMENTS

Номер: US20220286739A1
Автор: Ganjam Aditya Ravikumar, Iyer Nandini, Iyer Swapna, Ji Haoshuang, Nicolas Alban, Ranjan Pawas, Wellmann Olivier, Wu Haijie, Zhan Jibin
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Correlating information associated with playback of video segments is disclosed. Information associated with playback of a first video segment is obtained. Information associated with playback of a second video segment is obtained. The information associated with playback of the first video segment is correlated with the information associated with playback of the second video segment based at least in part on at least one of a client application identifier, a video session identifier, and a set of timestamps. Output is provided based at least in part on the correlating. 1. A system , comprising: receive playback information associated with playback, on a client device, of a segment of a video content item requested by a user;', 'receive playback information associated with playback, on the client device, of a segment of a video advertisement;', 'receive an identifier of the video advertisement;', 'receive metadata information pertaining to the video advertisement at least in part by querying a remote entity using the identifier of the video advertisement;', 'map the playback information associated with playback of the segment of the video content item, the playback information associated with playback of the segment of the video advertisement, and the metadata information pertaining to the video advertisement together; and', 'provide output based at least in part on the mapping together of the playback information associated with playback of the segment of the video content item, the playback information associated with playback of the segment of the video advertisement, and the metadata information pertaining to the video advertisement together; and, 'a processor configured toa memory coupled to the processor and configured to provide the processor with instructions.2. The system recited in claim 1 , wherein the identifier of the video advertisement is received at least in part by performing a query using a session identifier claim 1 , the session identifier ...

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Номер записи: 99
09-05-2019 дата публикации

METHODS AND APPARATUS TO COLLECT DISTRIBUTED USER INFORMATION FOR MEDIA IMPRESSIONS AND SEARCH TERMS

Номер: US20190140830A1
Автор: Alla Madhusudhan Reddy, Bosworth Alan N., Gaynor Kevin K., Shivampet Brahmanand Reddy, Splaine Steven J.
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An example method includes receiving a media identifier and a first impression identifier from a media device, the media identifier being indicative of media presented at the media device, receiving the first impression identifier in association with first user information from a first database proprietor as a result of the first database proprietor obtaining a first identifier encrypted with a first encryption key by the media device, and receiving a second impression identifier in association with second user information from a second database proprietor as a result of the second database proprietor obtaining a second identifier encrypted with a second encryption key. The example method further includes identifying the first user information as associated with a user based on the first impression identifier, identifying the second user information as not associated with the user based on the second impression identifier and discarding the second user information. 1. (canceled)2. A method comprising:obtaining a media identifier and a first impression identifier from a device, the media identifier indicative of media presented at the device;obtaining a second impression identifier in association with first user information from a first database proprietor based on the first database proprietor obtaining the second impression identifier and a first identifier from the device, the first identifier identifying at least one of the device or a user of the device;obtaining a third impression identifier in association with second user information from a second database proprietor based on the second database proprietor obtaining the third impression identifier and a second identifier from the device, the second identifier identifying at least one of the device or the user of the device, the second identifier different than the first identifier;associating the first user information with the media identifier based on the second impression identifier matching the first ...

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Номер записи: 100