RECORDING MEDIUM, PLAYBACK APPARATUS AND METHOD, RECORDING METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM

Using handwritten notations in digital video presentations

A method for producing a slide show video from a collection of hardcopy media, the method includes digitizing the media and detecting handwritten information and estimating the age of the media; determining an order of presentation for the slide show video based on the detected handwritten information and estimated ages; and producing a slide show video from the hardcopy media using the determined order of presentation.

Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program

Disclosed herein is an information processing apparatus configured to edit video, including: a computer graphics image generation block configured to execute realtime rendering of a computer graphics animation by use of a timeline time with a fraction permitted for a seconds value that is a minimum unit as a parameter indicative of a temporal position of the computer graphics animation; an operation input block configured to enter a user operation for specifying progression of the computer graphics animation; and a control block configured to control the computer graphics image generation block in response to the user operation entered through the operation input block.

Method for photo editing and mobile terminal using this method

Disclosed is an image data processing method, and more particularly, to a method for photo editing and a terminal using the same method. The method of photo editing in a mobile terminal may include discernibly displaying a plurality of similar pictures with a reference picture and a compared picture, receiving an edit command for the displayed reference picture, applying the received edit command similarly to the compared picture, and displaying the execution result of the edit command for the reference picture and the compared picture at the same time.

Method for editing multimedia

A method for editing multimedia includes the following steps. First, use a client-side device to establish communication with a serve-side device, wherein the client-side device includes a plug-in and shows a user interface with a plurality of layers and a timeline. Next, send a plurality of multimedia files from the client-side device to the serve-side device, wherein the serve-side device includes a database, a media framework, and at least a storefront unit. Next, use the media framework to split the multimedia files respectively into the layers. Next, use the media framework to make the multimedia files synchronized on the timeline to form a digital multimedia creation. Then, save the digital multimedia creation in the database. After saving the digital multimedia creation, use the storefront unit to publish the digital multimedia creation to a consumer-side device.

Adaptive videodescription player

The computer readable storage medium includes computer executable instructions for implementing a videodescription player module. The computer executable instructions implementing a user interface for selecting one or more videodescription output options among a plurality of videodescription output options. A videodescription player module generates a videodescription output that includes vocal communication information according to the selected output option.

Communication system and its method and communication apparatus and its method

This invention relates to a communication system including a first apparatus having a first storage medium, and a second apparatus for transmitting data to the first apparatus, the second apparatus comprising: a second storage medium for storing management information of data to be transferred to the first storage medium; communication means for communicating data with the first apparatus; edit means capable of editing the management information; and control means for making a control to transfer data stored in the second storage medium to the first storage medium by way of the communication means on the basis of the management information edited by the edit means.

Interactive video tour system editor

A computer system, method, and apparatus for editing an interactive image video tour. The system may include a computer including an image editor for providing a visual program interface for editing an interactive image video tour; a database in communication with the computer containing data associated with a plurality of images comprising a portion of the interactive image video tour; and a viewer in communication with the computer for displaying the plurality of images. The method may include selecting a data file that includes image data and displaying an image associated therewith on a computer, the data file being stored in an image database containing a plurality of images for creating an interactive image video tour; and modifying one aspect of the image data contained in the selected data file. The apparatus may include a computer-readable medium containing instructions for controlling a computer system to perform a method for editing an interactive image video tour.

Moving image capture apparatus and moving image capture method

A moving image capture apparatus generates a data file to record, on a recording medium, an image signal output from an imaging unit, extracts character information from the image signal to be recorded on the recording medium, sets a parameter value used for selection as a file name according to a characteristic of appearance of the character information, calculates an evaluation value from the set parameter value, and sets character information based on the calculated evaluation value as a file name of the image signal. Furthermore, the moving image capture apparatus generates a thumbnail of the file based on an image signal from which character information for which the calculated evaluation value is relatively large has been extracted.

Apparatus and method for editing

An editing method comprises: generating, from a material data which is generated according to a first time and in which a first time range is specified, a playback data that is to be played back according to a second time different from the first time; and locating a second time range, which includes the material data within the first time range, in the playback data.

User-customized programming

A method may include transmitting a list of programs for customization to a user device and receiving, from the user device, a selection by the user of one of the listed programs. The method may further include determining a list of clips to recommend to the user based on a user profile associated with the user and transmitting the list of clips to the user device for customizing the selected program. Further, the method may include receiving a selection of one of the clips from the user device and inserting the clip into the selected program to generate a customized program.

Optical disc drive capable of changing mode and method for changing mode in the same

The present invention provides an optical disc drive and a method for changing a mode in the same. In an embodiment of the present invention, it can be determined whether to change a mode of the optical disc drive based on a command sent from a host connected through an interface. If a predetermined command is sent from the host within a predetermined time after the optical disc drive is newly connected to the host or power is supplied to the optical disc drive while the optical disc drive is already connected to the host, the mode may be switched into a first mode of connecting to a computer, and otherwise the mode may be switched into a second mode of connecting to a host with a function of playing data of a medium connected through the interface. Accordingly, the optical disc drive can automatically change its operation mode.

Information reproducing apparatus, method for controlling information reproducing apparatus, content recording medium, control program, computer-readable recording medium storing control program

The AV data reproducing apparatus includes: (i) a reading section for reading out, from a recording medium, additional function information indicating an additional function correlated with a manipulation input; and (ii) an additional function program executing section for executing the additional function in response to the manipulation input. With this, an operation unique to the content can be carried out by executing the additional function (additional function program) indicated by the additional function information stored in the recording medium together with the AV data. This makes it possible for the AV data reproducing apparatus to carry out an operation other than an operation intrinsically corresponding to a key.

Disc player device

According to the present invention, provided is a disc player device ( 100 ) that automatically performs a user operation for playing a first play that is a title played before playing of a main part or display of a menu, faster than playing at a normal speed after the power is applied. A signal processing unit ( 15 ) is provided with a menu detection unit ( 17 ) to analyze structure of various data and detect a menu state, a main part detection unit ( 18 ) to detect playing state of a main part from the various data, and a user operation unit ( 19 ) to automatically perform a user operation for playing a title currently being played faster than playing at a normal speed until a menu state is detected by the menu detection unit ( 17 ) or a playing state of a main part is detected by the main part detection unit ( 18 ) when the signal processing unit ( 15 ) determines that a First Playback exists after the power is applied.

Method for copy protection

A method for copy protection in which an audiovisual or audio data is divided into a plurality of portions. The plurality of portions is at least partly scrambled and prepared so as to be stored on a record carrier in the scrambled order. This is done so that a physical position on the record carrier, e.g., a sector of the record carrier, where a respective portions of the divided data is stored depends on the scrambled order.

Digital downloading jukebox with revenue-enhancing features

Certain exemplary embodiments described herein relate to digital downloading jukebox systems of the type that typically include a central server and remote jukebox devices that communicate with the central server for royalty accounting and/or content updates. More particularly, certain exemplary embodiments relate to jukebox systems that have revenue-enhancing features such as for example, music recommendation engines and bartender loyalty programs. Such innovative techniques help to both increase per jukebox revenue as well as keep jukebox patrons engaged with the jukebox.

Content Reproducing Device, Content Reproducing Method, and Computer Readable Medium

An acquisition unit reads content including at least, (a) an image signal of an image frame defined by first and second directions, (b) first and second sizes showing sizes in the first and second directions, and (c) an aspect ratio of the second direction to the first direction. An inspection unit inspects whether the content includes a display area specification. A determination unit calculates a third size by multiplying the first size by the aspect ratio and determines a display area of the image frame based on an entire range in the first direction and a range of the third size from a predetermined position in the image frame in the second direction, when the display area specification is not included in the content. A controller performs control so that the display area of the image frame is displayed and a part other than the display area is not displayed.

System And Method For Web Based Collaboration Using Digital Media

A system and method configured to allow production team members to view, organize and manage production of a motion picture. The system and method allows the production team members to organize the project script; extract the script into scenes and slates; view, organize, select and collaborate on uploaded digital media and takes for each scene as well as uploaded audio, music or special effects that are to be applied to the product. The system tracks versions of the project by monitoring each change as well. The system also allows production member to organize project calendars, tasks associated with projects, contacts, notes, budgeting and other facets of the project. The system incorporates security measures which allow certain members of the production team to only have access to designated high-security material.

Picture-based video indexing system

A video indexing system uses pictures representative of a recorded video program to assist a user in determining the contents of a recorded medium without having to view the program itself. The pictures preferably represent segments of the program which are spaced apart in time, enabling a relatively small number of such pictures to characterize a lengthy program, and are presented in separate windows on the screen of the same device used to display the video program. The pictures may include still or moving imagery. A viewer optionally may select a particular picture with a pointing device, to commence replay of the recorded program from that period in the program, or to recall stored audio information so as to assist in identifying the selection. The picture information may be stored on the same medium as that used to record the video program, or a different medium may be used.

System for remotely controlling an audio mixer

A system for wirelessly controlling an audio mixer is disclosed. The system includes a controller disposed between audio input lines and a conventional audio mixer. The controller is wirelessly controlled via a remote computing device. The computing device may be a tablet, smartphone, laptop, personal computing device, or other computing device. Ideally, the computing device includes a graphic user interface and transmits signals to the controller via a wireless protocol such as the IEEE 802.15.1 standard protocol currently known as BLUETOOTH. Thus, a user may operate the wireless computing device while in an audience area or off stage area during a performance. The mixer may remain on stage with the performers, thus avoiding the need for wired connections leading from a stage area to an off stage area.

Media-Editing Application with Video Segmentation and Caching Capabilities

For a media-editing application that creates a composite media presentation, some embodiments of the invention provide a method for reducing rendering operations by dividing the composite presentation into several segments and rendering the segments in a manner that allows for these segments to move with respect to each other without losing the rendered results. The media-editing application defines portions of a media presentation as segments. When the media-editing application renders a segment of the media presentation, the application computes an identifier that uniquely identifies the segment and then uses this identifier to store and later retrieve the rendered result for the segment. The application in some embodiments computes the identifier based on a set of attributes of the segment, and stores the results of rendering the segment at a location that is uniquely identifiable in a storage structure by the identifier.

Efficient Media Processing

Some embodiments provide a media-editing application. The application includes several image processing destinations for performing operations on video images. The application includes a scheduling engine for scheduling disk read, decode, and graphics processing operations to perform on images to prepare the images for the several destinations. The scheduling engine includes a first set of instructions for scheduling images based on a speed at which a particular one of the several destinations processes the images when none of the destinations require images in real-time. The scheduling engine includes a second set of instructions for scheduling images based on a real-time clock when at least one of the several destinations requires images in real-time.

Apparatus, method, and medium storing a program, that reduce playback time differences when joining moving images of different formats

Moving image editing device, method, and storage medium storing a program provide a smart rendering scheme to minimize the variation of playback time, even when editing moving image data that does not match the save format. The format of the moving image-data is compared with the save format. The moving image data is converted into the save format. The moving image data is sequentially joined and saved. A portion or the entirety of the moving image data itself is output if the format of the moving image data matches the save format, or the data encoded into the save format after decoding a portion or the entirety of the moving image data is output if the format of the moving image data does not match the save format. The device repeats sequential joining so that the difference in the playback time with the moving image data is minimized.

Media-Editing Application with Anchored Timeline

A media application of some embodiments includes a timeline, which is a composite display area for displaying media clips that are part of the composite media presentation. The timeline of some embodiments includes a primary lane called a spine as well as one or more anchor lanes. The spine represents a primary sequence of media, which, in some embodiments, does not have any gaps. When a clip is deleted or removed from the timeline, the media-editing applications automatically closes the gap created in place of the clip. The clips in the anchor lanes are anchored to a particular position along the spine. Anchor lanes may be used for compositing (e.g., removing portions of one video and showing a different video in those portions), B-roll cuts (i.e., cutting away from the primary video to a different video whose clip is in the anchor lane), audio clips, or other composite presentation techniques.

Method and apparatus for composition of subtitles

Embodiments of the invention include a subtitling format encompassing elements of enhanced syntax and semantic to provide improved animation capabilities. The disclosed elements improve subtitle performance without stressing the available subtitle bitrate. This will become essential for authoring content of high-end HDTV subtitles in pre-recorded format, which can be broadcast or stored on high capacity optical media, e.g. the Blue-ray Disc. Embodiments of the invention include abilities for improved authoring possibilities for the content production to animate subtitles. For subtitles that are separate from AV material, a method includes using one or more superimposed subtitle layers, and displaying only a selected part of the transferred subtitles at a time. Further, colors of a selected part of the displayed subtitles may be modified, e.g. highlighted.

Method and system for segmenting and transmitting on-demand live-action video in real-time

A method and system for producing video-segments of a live-action event involving monitoring a live-action event for detection of event-segments, detecting one or more event-triggers with detectors, determining if an event-segment occurred based on the detected event-triggers, and editing one or more video feeds into a video-segment to encompass the event-segment.

Apparatus and method for reading data from a tape

An apparatus and method for writing data to be played back onto a tape is provided. Included is an acquisition unit for acquiring data to be written onto the tape, a writing unit for writing the data to the tape, and a determination unit for determining a data amount of a leading part of the data to be stored in a place separate from a place where the data is stored so that a part following the leading part is made ready to be played back before playback of the leading part ends, to reduce the time taken to read the data from the tape. Also included is an extraction unit for extracting the data and a storage unit for storing the leading part of the data.

Method and system for DVD smooth rewind

Aspects of performing smooth backwards playback in a DVD system are described. The aspects include reconstructing frame data for every frame in a set of frames of an original playback, the set of frames preceding a currently displayed frame. Further included is the utilization of at least seven frame buffers to store frame data during the reconstructing step. The reconstructed frame data is then displayed in reverse order of the original playback for the set of frames.

Recovery from medium error on tape on which data and metadata are to be stored by using medium to medium data copy

A copy export application implemented in a computational device receives a request to perform a copy export operation of data and metadata to a selected tape in a tape library coupled to the computational device. The copy export application copies the data from the computational device to the selected tape. The copy export application determines a medium error on the selected tape while copying the metadata from the computational device to the selected tape, subsequent to completion of the copying of the data from the computational device to the selected tape. The copy export application sends a request to a tape control application to replace the selected tape by a new tape and copy the data from the selected tape to the new tape. The copy export application copies the metadata to the new tape.

Convertion apparatus and convertion method

A conversion apparatus and method is disclosed by which a file including data multiplexed therein can be edited or handled readily while maintaining the compatibility. A standard/independent conversion section converts a file of a standard AV multiplex format wherein video data and audio data are placed in a multiplexed state in a body into a file of an AV independent format wherein video data or audio data are placed collectively in a body. Meanwhile, an independent/standard conversion section converts a file of the AV independent formation into a file of the standard AV multiplex format.

Image processing apparatus

An image processing apparatus includes a resolution determining section that determines, for a selected combination of an input terminal and an output terminal, an input set resolution set for an input terminal to be a processing resolution, when an output set resolution of an output terminal is set to “Source”; and ignores the input set resolution set for the input terminal and determines the output set resolution set for the output terminal to be a processing resolution, when the output set resolution of the output terminal is set to other than “Source”.

Disc unlock code distribution control via remote physical action and location

In one embodiment, a method of controlling playback of media content can include: receiving a delivery indication that a disc having media content stored thereon has been physically received by a user at a delivery location; receiving an authorization code and a disc identifier via a web interface, where the authorization code is determined by a disc player in response to the disc being inserted into the disc player; determining whether the user is authorized to playback the media content on the disc player based on the disc identifier, the delivery indication, and the authorization code; and providing an unlock code via the web interface if the user is determined to be authorized to playback the media content on the disc player, where the unlock code is to be entered via the disc player to allow the playback of the media content.

Apparatus and method for media presentation

A user who desires to use a media application at a vehicle is identified. A stop mark associated with the user is created and the stop mark is configured to uniquely identify the user compared to other users. The media application is presented to the user at the vehicle. The operation of the media application is halted at a stopping point when the user is using the media application and according to instructions from the user. The stopping point on the media is marked with the stop mark. Subsequently, the media application is restarted according to the stop mark when the user wishes to restart the media application.

Application of speed effects to a video presentation

Some embodiments provide a method of specifying speed effects for playing a video clip. The method defines a set of speed effects for the video clip. It then displays in real-time a presentation of the video clip that accounts for the set of speed effects defined for the video clip. This method represents the playback speed of a video clip in terms of a graph that is part of a graphical user interface (“GUI”). This graph is defined along two axes, with one axis representing the playback time, and the other axis representing the content-time (i.e., the time within the video clip). A user can select and adjust the graph at different instances in time in order to change the playback speed of the video clip at these instances. Some embodiments use a deformable line bar superimposed on a rectangle that represents the video clip to represent playback speed.

Method and apparatus for creating a custom track

A method for creating a custom track is described. A selection of at least one artist, venue, and track of a live musical performance having at least one complete song for selection by the user is provided. A selection by the first user of the at least one artist, venue, and track is received. At least one clip associated with the at least one selected artist, venue, and track is displayed. The first user is allowed to create a first custom track from the at least one clip by selecting at least a portion of the at least one clip to be included in the first custom track and a start time and an end time of the at least a portion of the at least one clip within the first custom track.

Picture Selection for Video Skimming

Some embodiments of the invention provide a video preview generator that quickly generates preview displays of different parts of a video. The preview generator includes a skimming tool and a picture generator. The skimming tool is moveable across a representation of a video clip in order to identify different video pictures within the video clip. As the skimming tool moves across the video clip representation, the picture generator identifies and displays different video pictures for different positions of the skimming tool on the video clip. For at least some of the positions of the skimming tool, the picture generator presents a video picture that is not at the location identified by the skimming tool, but rather is at a nearby location and is easier to present in the preview than the video picture at the identified location.

Video display apparatus

A video display apparatus is configured such that when a user returns a video signal input source device to a video reproduction device after switching an input source device from the video reproduction device to another device, viewing of the video from the video reproduction device can be started again right away from a previous viewing position. When the user switches the video signal input source device from a BD player to another device, a <user control pressed> play command to start the reproduction of video is sent to the BD player, after which, without waiting for receipt of a response from the BD player to this command, a <user control pressed> stop command is sent to the BD player. Consequently, even a BD player which continues to reproduce video signals even after receiving the <active source> command can be placed in a resume stop state.

Iterative, maximally probable, batch-mode commercial detection for audiovisual content

Identification of starting and ending times of commercial breaks and commercials within those commercial breaks found in audiovisual content is disclosed. A solution to a “batch optimization” problem is used in which commercial locations within a set of audiovisual content are detected as a group by choosing a set of commercial locations which optimizes a cost function which can include considerations of, for example, 1) one or more cues, 2) relative locations of commercials within the audiovisual content, and/or 3) probability models based on statistics obtained regarding characteristics of typical commercial and commercial breaks. Optimization can be done over the total set of commercial location decisions, rather than on a per-commercial basis. Additionally, the cost function can be iteratively evaluated and many more types of cues and combinations of cues can be used in detection of commercials.

Information processing device information processing method and program storage medium

An object three-dimensionally represented by frames contained in a moving image and a time axis indicative of a playback time of the moving image is displayed on a display unit, and, while the three dimensional image being displayed, and an object representative of a moving image of a part between two points detected on the time axis is displayed in response to an instruction by a thing approaching to the display unit and is moved in accordance with a moving operation on the thing.

Method and system for video indexing and video synopsis

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

Time line operation control device, time line operation control method, program and image processor

There is provided a time line operation control device including a time line holding section that holds a time line which is a prescription of a time-series changing control, a meta time line holding section that holds a meta time line prescribing a progression path on the time line, and a control section that progresses time on the time line representing a position on the time line in accordance with the progression path on the time line prescribed in the meta time line to thereby control the time line operation in accordance with the progression.

Apparatus and method for producing multimedia package, system and method for providing multimedia package service

Provided is an apparatus for producing a multimedia package, including: a package configuration and environment setting unit selecting multimedia resources to constitute the multimedia package from multimedia resources stored in a server or a client and setting a playback sequence and a playback environment for the selected multimedia resources; and a package file generation unit generating the multimedia package file according to the set playback sequence and playback environment by using the selected multimedia resources.

Systems and Methods of Detecting Significant Faces in Video Streams

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

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

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

System and method for creating photo books using video

A system and method are described for creating photo stories using video. The method includes receiving a user request to upload a user-specified video stream; determining whether the video stream meets one or more predetermined requirements, uploading the video stream; analyzing the video stream to select video frames for extraction based on a set of predetermined frame selection criteria; extracting the selected video frames from the video image; selecting a story book template to be used with the video images; and generating a preview of the story book template with the video images within a graphical user interface, the user editing the story book template with text and/or moving or modifying the video frames within the preview.

Generating personalized dynamic videos

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a method for obtaining through one and/or more feed generators parameters of a digital video, such that the video is adapted to be provided to users of a network. The method further includes modifying by one and/or more software generators one or more of the obtained parameters, such that the modification is based on information relating to segments of the users of the network. In addition, the method includes creating by one and/or more rendering engines, based on the modification, a plurality of versions of the digital video, such that each one of the plurality of versions comprises a digital video adapted to appeal to at least one of the segments of the users of the network.

Systems and methods for real-time and on-demand multimedia streaming

Disclosed herein are methods and systems for improving real-time on-demand multimedia streaming for display on computers with different hardware and software constraints. The methods and systems improve multimedia streaming by using a media player with a custom-sized frame, a predefined pixel aspect ratio, a predefined frame-rate, a progressive order, a predefined number of reference frames, a predefined average variable bit rate, and a predefined maximum variable bit rate. The methods and systems also utilize one or more servers with flash media and buffer the media content from the servers to load and start streaming with substantially no load time delay.

RECORDING APPARATUS, SERVER APPARATUS, RECORDING METHOD, PROGRAM AND STORAGE MEDIUM

An information processing apparatus including a reading unit, a processor, a transferring unit, and a control unit. The reading unit reads first management data from a first recording medium. The first management data identifies tracks of source data recorded on the first recording medium. The processor compares the first management data with second management data. The second management data identifies files of ripped data recorded on a second recording medium. The transferring unit transfers one of the tracks of the source data, to the second recording medium, when absent from the second recording medium. The control unit controls a display unit to display transferring status by a symbolic figure. 1. A method of an information processing apparatus for recording data , the method comprising:reading first management data from a first recording medium, the first management data identifying tracks of source data recorded on the first recording medium;comparing, by a processor of the information processing apparatus, the first management data with second management data, the second management data identifying files of ripped data recorded on a second recording medium;transferring one of the tracks of the source data to the second recording medium, the one of the tracks of the source data being transferred when absent from the second recording medium and becomes one of the files of the ripped data; anddisplaying transferring status by a symbolic figure.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the symbolic figure is a rectangular percentage bar.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the symbolic figure is a circle.4. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:compressing the one of the tracks of the source data, andwherein the compressed one of the tracks of the source data is transferred onto the second recording medium in the transferring step.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the second management data includes at least one of an album ...

REGION OF INTEREST IDENTIFICATION DEVICE, REGION OF INTEREST IDENTIFICATION METHOD, REGION OF INTEREST IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM, AND REGION OF INTEREST IDENTIFICATION INTEGRATED CIRCUIT

An interesting section identifying device for identifying an interesting section of a video file based on an audio signal included in the video file, the interesting section being a section in which a user is estimated to express interest, includes an interesting section candidate extracting unit that extracts an interesting section candidate from the video file, the interesting section candidate being a candidate for the interesting section, a detailed structure determining unit that determines whether the interesting section candidate includes a specific detailed structure, and an interesting section identifying unit that identifies the interesting section by analyzing a specific section when the detailed structure determining unit determines that the interesting section candidate includes the detailed structure, the specific section including the detailed structure and being shorter than the interesting section candidate. 1. An interesting section identifying device for identifying an interesting section of a video file based on an audio signal included in the video file , the interesting section being a section in which a user is estimated to express interest , the interesting section identifying device comprising:an interesting section candidate extracting unit configured to extract an interesting section candidate from the video file, the interesting section candidate being a candidate for the interesting section;a detailed structure determining unit configured to determine whether the interesting section candidate includes a specific detailed structure; andan interesting section identifying unit configured to identify the interesting section by analyzing a specific section when the detailed structure determining unit determines that the interesting section candidate includes the detailed structure, the specific section including the detailed structure and being shorter than the interesting section candidate.2. The interesting section identifying device of ...

Playlist-based content assembly

A method of and apparatus for content assembly is provided by which an automation playlist of media events is created, a relationship is defined between the media events, the media events are merged into a composite media event and published.

Generating and updating event-based playback experiences

Exemplary methods, apparatus, and systems are disclosed for capturing, organizing, sharing, and/or displaying media. For example, using embodiments of the disclosed technology, a unified playback and browsing experience for a collection of media can be created automatically. For instance, heuristics and metadata can be used to assemble and add narratives to the media data. Furthermore, this representation of media can recompose itself dynamically as more media is added to the collection. While a collection may use a single user's content, sometimes media that is desirable to include in the collection is captured by friends and/or others at the same event. In certain embodiments, media content related to the event can be automatically collected and shared among selected groups. Further, in some embodiments, new media can be automatically incorporated into a media collection associated with the event, and the playback experience dynamically updated.

Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program

Provided is an information processing apparatus including a contact detection unit that detects coordinates of a position of a touch manipulation with respect to a touch panel, a storage unit that stores a table that is a command table relating to an editing process with respect to a material that is an element of content, and that at least includes a command to change a reproduction position of the material that is reproduced on a separate information processing apparatus, according to a distance that the touch manipulation moves, and a command specification unit that specifies the command issued to the separate information processing apparatus, from the table stored in the storage unit, based on a detection result obtained by the contact detection unit.

Method and apparatus for synchronizing data streams containing audio, video and/or other data

Several data streams contain video, audio and/or other data. Some of the data streams are pre-recorded in a multiplex on a storage medium while other data streams are located out of the data stream multiplex on the storage medium. The data streams are synchronized using a navigation file (List_of_PlayItems), which comprises descriptors (PlayItems, SubPlayItems) pointing to parts of said data streams, wherein said descriptors define the arrangement in time for said data streams by means of data sub stream paths.

Music and audio playback system

A music and audio playback system is implemented on a computer with a playback engine that enables the operator to apply a variety of effects. The system may store one or more snapshots, or a combination of settings for a plurality of controls that are applied by the playback engine. These snapshots allow for changes to settings for effects, mixing and playback to be made quickly, some of which would normally be difficult to perform. A sampler module permits a user to specify one or more samples that may be triggered for playback. The most frequently used samples may be designated as scratching files that may be quickly activated through the push of a button (or other control). Additionally, a waveform display represents a window of audio samples around a current playback time.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USER INTERACTION

Systems and methods for streaming video, interacting with video content, and sharing video content are disclosed herein. Other embodiments are also disclosed herein. 1. A method of interacting with user content , comprisingdetecting an event;interacting with the event;collecting data on the event;creating one or more clips based on the event; andsharing the one or more clips.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:detecting the event comprises using audio fingerprinting.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein:the audio fingerprinting comprises background matching.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein:detecting the event comprises using video fingerprinting.5. The method of ; wherein:interacting with the event comprises a user adding comments to the event.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein:interacting with the event comprises added metadata to the event.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein:collecting data comprises capturing audio events from the audio signal.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein:collecting data comprises capturing video events from the video signal.9. The method of ; wherein:creating one or more clips comprises provided one or more thumbnails representative of a video sequence.10. The method of ; wherein:creating one or more clips further comprises a user selecting one of the one or more thumbnails representative of a video sequence; andthe user framing a period of time to create the duration of the video clip.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein:creating one or more clips further comprises a user previewing the framed clip.12. A method of creating video content claim 10 , comprising:selecting one or more video clips based on selected criteria;gathering and organizing the one or more video clips; anddelivering the one or more video clips to a user.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein:the selected criteria comprises selecting videos based on historical data related to the habits of the user.14. The method of claim 12 , wherein:the selected criteria comprises selecting ...

Information processing apparatus and control method thereof

An information processing apparatus obtains image data included in an image file stored in a storage medium of the digital camera and the updated time of the image file stored in the storage medium of the digital camera, and reads out the shooting time of the image data included in the header of the image file stored in the storage medium of the information processing apparatus. The information processing apparatus displays a first view that displays the image data in an order based on the obtained updated time, and a second view that displays the image data included in the image file stored in the storage medium of the information processing apparatus in an order based on the read out shooting time.

Overlay to augment quality of currently playing media

Overlay to augment quality of currently playing media. The overlay operates to enhance the quality format of media so that it is output in a different quality format. As one example, when playing media content encoded in accordance with a standard definition television (SDTV) quality format, an appropriate overlay would operate to upgrade the quality format thereof to enhanced definition television (EDTV) quality format, high definition television (HDTV) quality format (or some other quality format). An appropriate overlay may also operate in accordance with audio content (e.g., upgrading a quality format of the audio content). With the advent of Blu-Ray discs (and other higher quality format discs), many individuals presently have libraries of media that are encoded with legacy/previous quality formats. An appropriate overlay that operates in conjunction with media encoded with a legacy/previous quality format allows the same content to be enjoyed in accordance with a newer/improved quality format. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a media playback circuitry to output the media in combination with an overlay, wherein the overlay to modify the first quality format of the media to a second quality format such that the media output from the media playback circuitry in accordance with the second quality format; andan overlay circuitry, coupled to the media playback circuitry, to provide the overlay to the media playback circuitry; and wherein:the second quality format is relatively higher quality than the first quality format.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a user interface, coupled to the overlay circuitry, to receive user information corresponding to the second quality format; and wherein:the overlay circuitry to provide the overlay to the media playback circuitry based on the user information corresponding to the second quality format.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a search circuitry, coupled to the overlay circuitry, to search at least ...

Distributed Cloud-Based Synchronized Data and Bandwidth Intensive Image Processing

A rotoscoping method comprises the steps of providing a video, providing a plurality of editors, and editing the video on computers of the plurality of editors.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD AND PROGRAM

There is provided an information processing apparatus including a control unit controlling playback of an image of an edit target, and a generation unit generating edit information including information indicating multiple edit effects applied in combination with the image of an edit interval and information indicating the edit interval, where, in a playback interval of the image, the edit interval is an interval from a playback position at a time an instruction is given during the playback of the image to a position a predetermined time after the playback position. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:a control unit controlling playback of an image of an edit target; anda generation unit generating edit information including information indicating multiple edit effects applied in combination with the image of an edit interval and information indicating the edit interval, where, in a playback interval of the image, the edit interval is an interval from a playback position at a time an instruction is given during the playback of the image to a position a predetermined time after the playback position.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit combines and applies the multiple edit effects to the image of the edit interval based on the edit information in a case of playing the image for which the edit information is generated.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a display control unit displaying a selection screen for the predetermined time and a type of the edit effect before a start of playback of the image.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein claim 3 , in a case where one of the edit effects is selected as the edit effect applied to the image of the edit interval claim 3 , the generation unit generates the edit information including information indicating the one edit effect and information indicating the edit interval.5. The ...

RECORDING MEDIUM, PLAYBACK DEVICE, RECORDING DEVICE, PLAYBACK METHOD AND RECORDING METHOD FOR RECORDING PROGRESSIVE PICTURES AT HIGH FRAME RATE

A recording medium on which video streams, control programs and index table are recorded. The video streams include video stream composed of progressive pictures and video stream composed of interlace pictures. The video stream composed of the progressive pictures has a mandatory rate or an optional rate. The index table indicates correspondence between titles and control programs. A control program corresponding to first play title and top menu title excludes a playback path, which specifies a playback of the progressive pictures in the video stream at the optional rate, from a playback target and instructs to perform a playback in accordance with another playback path. 123-. (canceled)24. A recording medium on which are recorded:an index table;a plurality of digital streams respectively including a plurality of video streams;a plurality of pieces of playlist information respectively defining a plurality of playback paths of the plurality of video streams; anda plurality of control programs, whereinthe plurality of video streams include a video stream composed of progressive pictures and a video stream composed of interlace pictures, and the video stream composed of the progressive pictures has a mandatory rate or an optional rate,the mandatory rate is a frame rate at which any playback device can decode and play back the progressive pictures, and the optional rate is a frame rate at which a limited types of playback devices can decode and play back the progressive pictures,each of the plurality of control programs instructs a playback device to play back one of the plurality of video streams in accordance with one of the plurality of playback paths defined in the plurality of pieces of playlist information,the index table indicates one-to-one correspondence between a plurality of titles and the plurality of control programs, the plurality of titles including a first play title and a top menu title, andamong the plurality of control programs, control programs ...

OPTICAL DISK FOR HIGH RESOLUTION AND GENERAL VIDEO RECORDING, OPTICAL DISK REPRODUCTION APPARATUS, OPTICAL DISK RECORDING APPARATUS, AND REPRODUCTION CONTROL INFORMATION GENERATION APPARATUS

A high resolution video signal is divided by video division means into a main signal and a sub signal, and the main signal and the sub signal are MPEG-encoded. The stream of the main signal and the stream of the sub signal are divided into 1 GPO or more of frames. First interleave blocks each including 1 GOP or more of the stream of the main signal and second interleave blocks each including 1 GOP or more of the stream of the sub signal are recorded on an optical disk. A high resolution reproduction apparatus reproduces both the first and second interleave blocks to obtain a high resolution video output. A non-high quality picture reproduction apparatus reproduces only the first or second interleave blocks to obtain a standard resolution video output. 1. A decoding apparatus for decoding a stream , comprising:a receiving section that receives the stream, the stream comprising i) a coded image is coded from a stereoscopic image or a non-stereoscopic image, ii) a first identification information indicating whether the coded image is coded from the stereoscopic image or the non-stereoscopic image, iii) a second identification information indicating whether the coded image is coded from a progressive image or a non-progressive image, iv) a third identification information indicating whether a decoded image is outputted as two frames or three frames;an extracting section that extracts the first identification information, the second identification information and the third identification information from the stream; anda decoding section, including a processor, that decodes the coded image and outputs the stereoscopic image as two progressive frames when the first identification information indicates that the coded image is coded from the stereoscopic image and the second identification information indicates that the coded image is coded from the progressive image and the third identification information indicates that the decoded image is outputted as two frames;decodes ...

Playback device, playback method, program, and recording medium

The present invention relates to a playback device, a playback method, a program, and a recording medium that enable 3D playback in accordance with the capabilities of the playback device. A storage unit 24 stores a one-plane offset capability flag indicating whether or not 3D playback is possible in a one-plane offset mode, which is a mode in which one of two images obtained by shifting an image recorded on a disc 11 in a horizontal direction is output as a left-eye image and the other is output as a right-eye image, and a two-plane capability flag indicating whether or not 3D playback is possible in a two-plane mode, which is a mode in which a left-eye image and a right-eye image that are recorded on the disc are output as they are. A control unit 22 sets a playback mode for 3D playback in accordance with the one-plane offset capability flag and the two-plane capability flag stored in the storage unit 24 . The present invention can be applied to, for example, a playback device.

Efficient read and write operations

Computer readable media, methods and apparatuses are disclosed that may be configured for sequentially reading data of a file stored on a storage medium. The disclosure also provides for alternating transferring of fixed size portions of the file data to a first buffer and a second buffer, alternating processing of data blocks of the fixed sized portions in parallel from the first and second buffers by a plurality of processing threads, and outputting the processed data blocks.

Generation of Composited Video Programming

A system for creating video programming is provided. The system includes: a processor-based production server that has access to a library of existing styles for wrapping around video, each of such styles including a specific arrangement of design elements; a processor-based contributor device configured to accept input of video content and electronically transfer such video content to the production server via a network; and a processor-based administrator device, providing a user interface that permits a user to: (i) design new styles and modify the existing styles, (ii) specify rules as to when particular styles are to apply, and (iii) electronically communicate the new and modified styles and the rules to the production server. The production server applies the specified rules in relation to user-specific information in order to select a style and applies the selected style to generate a completed show.

SHARING OF PRESETS FOR VISUAL EFFECTS OR OTHER COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED EFFECTS

This application describes a system and associated methods for enabling users of video editing, compositing, motion graphics, and other applications to easily store and retrieve presets, have presets modified for compatibility with other applications, share presets with each other, and search for shared presets. The users may utilize different applications that store presets according to different application-specific schemas. The system can automatically translate or conform presets from one application-specific schema to a neutral schema and from the neutral schema to another application-specific schema. This allows a user of one application to share his or her presets with users of different applications. Among other things, this cross-application sharing of presets allows the system implementor to create one user community (e.g., of users of different applications), rather than several individual ones (e.g., an individual user community for each different application). Other features of the system and associated methods are also described. 1. A method of processing video on a server using shared effects and associated presets , the method comprising:receiving, by a server, from a professional user, one or more effects presets created by the professional user, each effects preset having a form;converting, by the server, at least one effects preset to a form usable by the server;receiving, by the server, from a consumer user, a search query for effects;identifying, by the server, effects that satisfy the search query;providing, by the server, a list of the identified effects;receiving, by the server, from the consumer user, a request to use one or more of the identified effects;in response to determining, by the server, that the consumer user is not allowed to access the requested one or more identified effects, denying the request; and receiving, by the server, from the consumer user, a video to which the requested one or more effects is to be applied,', ' ...

Video Processing Device and Video Processing Method

According to one embodiment, a video processing device comprises a communication unit which communicates with other video processing devices via communication paths, a remote controller communication unit which receives operation signals corresponding to operations of a predetermined key of a remote controller, and a control unit which performs processing by selecting either a first control mode that controls operations of the video processing device by the operation signals from the remote controller unit or a second control mode that controls operations of other video processing devices by the operation signals from the remote controller communication unit.

Content preparation systems and methods for interactive video systems

Content preparation systems and methods are disclosed that generate scenes used by an interactive role performance system for inserting a user image as a character in the scene. Original media content from a variety of sources, such as movies, television, and commercials, can provide participants with a wide variety of scenes and roles. In some examples, the content preparation system removes an original character from the selected media content and recreates the background to enable an image of a user to be inserted therein. By recreating the background after removing the character, the user is given greater freedom to perform, as the image of the user can perform anywhere within the scene. Moreover, systems and methods can generate and store metadata associated with the modified media content that facilitates the combining of the modified media content and the user image to replace the removed character image.

Graphical manipulation of digital images

A method for graphical manipulation of digital images includes a computing device with an interface to a memory, a processor and a graphical application that is executed on the computing device. The processor is operative, under control of the graphical application, to retrieve one or more digital images from the memory and to process each of the retrieved digital images. Processing each retrieved digital image produces a respective set of modified digital images each with a central portion and a frame portion. The central portion is produced from content of the processed retrieved digital image, and the frame portion produced with a frame style and frame attributes that are related to the content of the processed retrieved digital image.

Method and apparatus for creating a custom track

A method and system for creating and editing video and/or audio tracks is described. The method includes providing at least one artist, venue, and track available for selection and providing at least one clip associated with the at least one artist, venue, and track. The method also includes allowing a user to create a custom track from the at least one clip. The system includes a plurality of video cameras for recording a live performance at a plurality of positions. The system also includes at least one server for storing a plurality of video clips created from the plurality of video cameras and an application stored on the at least one server for allowing a user to access the plurality of video clips via the Internet.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PORTRAYAL OF OBJECT OR CHARACTER TARGET FEATURES IN AN AT LEAST PARTIALLY COMPUTER-GENERATED VIDEO

Consumers may appear to be featured in videos by being appropriately photographed and their image mapped onto a character in a video. A pre-existing video file has a computer-generated (“CG”) actor rendered throughout, except in, e.g., a head region, where a consumer's image data will be mapped. The consumer's image data is mapped onto the CG actor, and the CG actor's animation track is mixed with the remainder of the video, completing the same. The consumer may choose from among several videos, depending on the genre they prefer. The system and method may also apply to marketing and advertising methods, especially with regard to targeted advertising and product placement. 1. A method of making a video employing a target visual image , comprising:a. receiving a target image;b. receiving a source file including a plurality of computer-generated components, the source file including a track in which a computer-generated object is defined;c. using the target image to form at least a portion of the computer-generated object;d. rendering at least the computer-generated object into a video format; ande. combining the rendered computer-generated object and the source file to form a final file.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the receiving a target image includes capturing an image of a face of the consumer.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the capturing an image includes photographing a head of the consumer from multiple angles.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the source file is pre-rendered.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the receiving a source file includes:a. receiving a video including raw object data;b. replacing the raw object data with a computer-generated object to produce a source file.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the target image is of a subject selected from a media library.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the using the target visual image includes mapping data corresponding to the image onto a pre-defined mesh constituting the computer-generated ...

EDITING DIGITAL FILM

An apparatus and method for editing digital picture computer files and digital audio computer files is disclosed herein. The apparatus and method for editing involves recording digital picture files and digital audio files. The digital picture files are copied onto a storage area network, and loaded onto a data storage system. Metadata from the digital picture files is uploaded onto a metadata database. The digital picture files on the storage area network are compressed. The compressed digital picture files are combined and synchronized with their corresponding digital audio files. These resultant digital files are then organized with their corresponding metadata. Once the metadata is incorporated into the resultant digital files, the files are edited and an editing decision list document as well as editing instructions are generated. Digital picture files are downloaded from the data storage system and conformed with digital audio files to produce the final media product. 1. A method of editing digital picture computer files and digital audio computer files comprising:recording the digital picture files and the digital audio files;loading the recorded digital picture files and the digital audio files onto at least one portable file transport device;uploading metadata from the digital picture files to a metadata database;copying the digital picture files from the at least one portable file transport device to a storage area network;converting the digital picture files copied onto the storage area network to compressed digital picture files;loading the digital audio files from the at least one portable file transport device to the storage area network;combining and synchronizing the compressed digital picture files with the digital audio files loaded onto the storage area network to generate compressed digital picture files with corresponding digital audio files;organizing the compressed digital picture files with corresponding digital audio files with the metadata ...

Systems and Methods for Browsing a Mobile Device with an In-Vehicle User Interface

Systems and methods for browsing a mobile device are provided. Some embodiments may include determining a location of each of a plurality of media files on the mobile device. The plurality of media files may be organized according to a predetermined configuration and may include at least two identical media files at different locations in the predetermined configuration. Similarly, some embodiments may include receiving a request for a requested media file of the plurality of media files at the vehicle computing device and determining which of the at least two identical media files is more accessible. Still some embodiments may include navigating the mobile device to one of the at least two identical media files that is more accessible and play the requested media file through a vehicle audio system.

Recording medium, playback device, recording device, and recording method

On a recording medium, a monoscopic video specific section and a stereoscopic video specific section are continuous immediately after an extended data specific section. A shared section includes a continuous, interleaved arrangement having one each of main-view extents, sub-view extents, and extended extents. The stereoscopic video specific section includes a continuous, interleaved arrangement of extents having one each of the main-view extents and the sub-view extents. The monoscopic video specific section includes a continuous arrangement of a copy of the main-view extent arranged in the stereoscopic video specific section. The extended data specific section includes one of the extended extents that is to be used in combination with the copy of the main-view extent arranged in the monoscopic video specific section. The shared section is accessed when stereoscopic video images are played back, when monoscopic video images are played back, and when an extended stream is used. The stereoscopic video specific section is accessed during playback of the stereoscopic video images. The monoscopic video specific section is accessed during playback of the monoscopic video images. The extended data specific section and the monoscopic video specific section are accessed when the extended stream is read, immediately before or after a long jump.

System and Method for Remotely Configuring and Capturing a Video Production

A remote video capture system includes a first camera, a control device, a video device, and a server. The first camera records a first video during a video shoot in response to a record signal from a remote device. The control device receives a record mode request signal associated with a first camera from the remote device and adjusts a view of the first camera based on received adjustment signals. The video device provides a video feed from the first camera to the remote device in response to the record mode request signal. The server is in communication with the first camera and with a second camera. The server creates a video chat session between the server and the remote device, provides a substantially real-time video from the second camera to the remote device via the video chat session, and stores the first video when the video shoot is completed.

Distributed Database Management System

A distributed database management system provides a central database resident on a server that contains database objects. Objects, e.g., program guide data, to be replicated are gathered together into distribution packages called “slices,” that are transmitted to client devices. A slice is a subset of the central database which is relevant to clients within a specific domain, such as a geographic region, or under the footprint of a satellite transmitter. The viewer selects television programs and Web content from displayed sections of the program guide data which are recorded to a storage device. The program guide data are used to determine when to start and end recordings. Client devices periodically connect to the server using a phone line and upload information of interest which is combined with information uploaded from other client devices for statistical, operational, or viewing models.

Method, apparatus and computer program product for generating animated images

In accordance with an example embodiment a method, apparatus and computer program product are provided. The method comprises facilitating a selection of a region in a multimedia frame and performing an alignment of multimedia frames occurring periodically at a pre-defined interval in a capture order associated with a plurality of multimedia frames based on the multimedia frame comprising the selected region. The method further comprises computing region-match parameters corresponding to the selected region for the aligned multimedia frames. One or more multimedia frames are selected from among the aligned multimedia frames based on the computed region-match parameters and a multimedia frame is identified from among the selected one or more multimedia frames and multimedia frames neighbouring the one or more selected multimedia frames based on the computed region-match parameters. The multimedia frame is identified for configuring a loop sequence for an animated image.

MACHINE-IMPLEMENTED METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING A PLAYBACK INTERFACE, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM FOR IMPLEMENTING THE SAME

A machine-implemented method for establishing a playback interface for a target disc when storing contents of a plurality of original discs into the target disc includes: (A) analyzing each of the original discs for relevant disc information, and recording the disc information of the original discs in a disc information list; (B) analyzing each sequence of each of the original discs for relevant sequence information, and recording the sequence information of the original discs in a playback sequence list; and (C) establishing a playback interface for the target disc according to the disc information list and the playback sequence list. 1. A machine-implemented method for establishing a playback interface for a target BluRay digital versatile disc (DVD) when storing contents of a plurality of original DVD's into the target BluRay DVDc , the machine-implemented method comprising:analyzing the contents of each of the original DVD's for relevant disc information; andestablishing a playback interface for the target BluRay DVD based on the analysis, the playback interface providing an interactive user interface for allowing a user to selectively playback contents of the target BluRay DVD stored from the plurality of original DVD's, establishing a script according to the relevant disc information, and', "adding a disc-information processing program into the script, the disc-information processing program being triggerable to jump to a playback sequence frontpage that corresponds to a selected one of the original DVD's."], 'wherein establishing the playback interface includes2. The machine-implemented method according to claim 1 , wherein establishing the playback interface further includes adding a playback-sequence processing program into the script claim 1 , the playback-sequence processing program being triggerable to jump to a playback sequence that corresponds to a selected sequence of a selected one of the original DVD's.3. The machine-implemented method according to ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE CREATION OF AN E-ENHANCED MULTI-DIMENSIONAL PICTOFILM PRESENTATION USING PICTOOVERLAY INTERFACE ENHANCED TRANS-SNIP TECHNOLOGY

A software application program on a computer platform transforms a structured basic concept into a pictorial interpretation in the form of an E-Enhanced Multi-Dimensional PictoFilm Presentation using PictoOverlay Interface Enhanced Technology that structures from the basic concept elements required as critical content for the location, event, actions, outcomes and characters to transform the basic concept is transformed into a series of moving pictures with special effects and enhancements, both audio and visual, that end up making the basic concept come alive visually, emotively and evocatively. More specifically, the software application program combines and layers static images and displays them dynamically and sequentially, adding audio and video enhancements to create a presentation like a film. The software program further transforms the basic concept into an infinitely variable array of pictorial elements and enhancements that extend the basic concept to intrigue, entertain and inform. 1. An audio video film creator software system for the creation of an enhanced multi-dimensional pictofilm presentation , comprising:application software installed on a computer system; a blueprint generator;', 'a pictofilm generator;', 'a pictolayer generator;', 'a pictocomposite generator;', 'an enhancements generator; and, 'the application software further comprising;'}wherein the blueprint generator structures an architectural blueprint with a plurality of required critical content based on a basic concept;the pictofilm generator structures a plurality of textual plot lines for a plurality of acts, scenes and part scenes and applies the required critical content to each of the plurality of acts, scenes and part scenes;the pictolayer generator stylizes a plurality of trans-snips from a plurality of images pictorially representing the required critical content for each of the plurality of acts, scenes and part scenes;the pictocomposite generator layers the plurality of trans- ...

Recording device/method/medium and replaying device/method

The present invention is to provide a play list in which information with which 3D contents can be displayed in a display correctly is recorded, a recording/reproducing device/method/medium and a reproducing device/method of the play list. For example, the present invention is to provide the recording/reproducing device/method/medium and the reproducing device/method in which a 3D system is recorded/reproduced in the play list. The recording method of recording information in the recording medium, includes a step of recording AV streams and a step of recording the play list in which reproduce order of the AV streams is prescribed and the play list includes user interface application information, the interface application information including 3D type information representing the 3D system of 3D contents in the play list.

System and method for semi-automatic video editing

A non-transitory computer readable medium that stores instructions that cause a computerized system to: process a media stream to extract metadata about characteristics of the media stream; display to a user the metadata; receive from the user an instruction to generate a modified media stream that is responsive to at least one characteristic that is represented by the metadata; and process the media stream to generate a modified media stream, in response to the instruction.

Automated photograph capture and retrieval system

An automated photo capture and retrieval system for automatically capturing and indexing an image of an individual within an event, the individual being uniquely identifiable. The system includes a tracking device worn by an individual traveling along a route for automatic identification and tracking; a detector for automatically detecting the tracking device and when the tracking device is detected a capture signal is sent to a camera distributed throughout the event which automatically capture images of an individual in the field of view of the camera; a means of associating and labelling the captured image with the detected identity of the individual; a communications network for transmitting the labelled images to a computer; a means for automatically editing each image and saving the edited image in an image database; and a means of advising the individual that an image of the individual has been captured.

Method and Assembly for Improved Audio Signal Presentation of Sounds During a Video Recording

In order to achieve an improved audio presentation of sounds, in particular sports specific sounds, at reduced technical effort during any video recording, it is suggested to capture sensor-based and analyze image contents of video images. From the information obtained hereby, fitting sound events (audio samples) are selected according to predefined criteria from an audio database. The selected sound events are automatically added to the components of a video accompanying sound. 1. A method for improved audio presentation of sounds during a video recording , characterized in that comprising: image contents of video images are captured sensor-based and analyzed , and , based on information obtained hereby , corresponding audio events (audio samples) are selected from an audio database according to predefined criteria , and the selected audio events are played automatically to the components of a video accompanying sound.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein during sensor-based capturing of the image contents of currently transmitted video images (transmission images) claim 1 , an analysis of the transmission images is performed using algorithms from the field of “machine vision” claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , by means of these algorithms claim 1 , moving objects are separated and traced against an image background claim 1 , and their positions are determined in dependency of the image section.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein during the sensor-based capturing of the image contents claim 1 , instead of currently transmitted video images (transmission images) claim 1 , the signal of a dedicated and statically installed tracking camera is employed that is calibrated to the corresponding image scene claim 1 , and in addition claim 1 , external information about the transmission image is used for the analysis.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein for more detailed definition and capturing of motion sequences claim 1 , additional parameters are ...

Pay-per-play audiovisual system with touch screen interface

An audiovisual reproduction system triggered by payment from a user is developed around a microprocessor device. The system includes memory containing, in compressed digital form, audio and visual information, and a display and digital audio reproduction unit, for creating a multimedia environment. The display includes a video monitor and an interactive user interface which reacts to external events and translates the external events for a multitasking operating system as events activating, via a graphical module of a library of integrated tools and services, a display of windows or frames providing control of physical operating parameters of the audiovisual reproduction system. The external events includes at least a down-event where the user contacts a representation displayed on the touch screen, selecting a parameter to modify, and an up-event where the use breaks contact with the screen, which triggers modification of the selected parameter, saving the parameter in the memory.

EDITING DEVICE

An editing device for connecting first and second streams containing variable length coded parameters, includes a decision unit operable to compare an encoded first parameter contained in the first stream with an encoded second parameter contained in the second stream, and decide whether at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter is to be changed, and a replacing unit operable to replace at least one of the first and second parameters with the other code word of the same length as the code words assigned to the first and second parameters, when the decision unit decides that at least one of the parameters is to be changed. 1. An editing device for connecting first and second streams containing variable length coded parameters , comprising:a decision unit operable to compare an encoded first parameter contained in the first stream with an encoded second parameter contained in the second stream, and decide whether at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter is to be changed; anda replacing unit operable to replace at least one of the first and second parameters with the other code word of the same length as the code words assigned to the first and second parameters, when the decision unit decides that at least one of the parameters is to be changed.2. The editing device according to claim 1 , wherein the replacing unit determines the other code word from one code word group that is selected from the plural code word group and contains the code words assigned to the first and second parameters.3. The editing device according to claim 1 , wherein the first stream and the second stream are stored in a recording medium claim 1 , and the recording medium stores management information for managing areas for recording streams in sets of specific access units claim 1 , a rewriting unit operable to rewrite only the access unit which records the parameter replaced with the other code word by the replacing unit; and', 'a connecting unit ...

Managing multi-threaded operations in a multimedia authoring environment

Managing multi-threaded computer processing, including: processing a main thread for an object in background of the multi-threaded computer processing without locking the object during its process in the background, wherein processing a main thread includes: monitoring the state of the object, wherein the object is deemed ready for processing after it satisfies a set of rules to check for its completeness, and the object has not been modified for a pre-determined period of time; creating and adding tasks to a queue for processing once the object is ready; and packaging required information for the tasks into a single data structure that is passed to a task thread and returned to the main thread upon completion.

INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM STORING MULTI-ANGLE DATA AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REPRODUCING THE MULTI-ANGLE DATA

An apparatus and method for reproducing multi-angle data in a seamless manner, even during a change of angle, and an information storage medium on which the multi-angle data is recorded. AV data divided into clips, which are recording units, is recorded on the information storage medium. Additional information regarding jump points is recorded on a space of the information storage medium other than where the clips are recorded. The apparatus for reproducing the multi-angle data includes a reading unit which reads data from the information storage medium, and a reproducing unit which reproduces the data read by the reading unit by searching for and reproducing clips corresponding to the read data when the read data is multi-angle data, and, if there is an angle change command, reproducing clips for a new angle from a jump point of the clip for the new angle. 1reading the AV data from the storage medium;removing an arrival time stamp (ATS) from the read AV data by using a source de-packetizer and outputting the AV data from which the ATS is removed;initializing a counter based on information received from the source de-packetizer, the counter providing arrival time information for the source de-packetizer;reproducing the AV data from which the ATS is removed by the source de-packetizer; andin response to a command to change from an angle to a new angle is received, reproducing a clip for the new angle from a jump point of the clip for the new angle, each clip comprising a plurality of jump points which are access points which enable jumping from the angle to the new angle, AV data with same jump points comprising same presentation time information, wherein the counter is not reset based on the information received from the source de-packetizer during the angle change, for seamless reproduction of the AV data.. A method for reproducing data from a storage medium on which AV data divided into clips is recorded, and additional information regarding jump points is ...

Information processing device, information processing method, and program

The present invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program, capable of drawing, in 3D image display, an image for the left eye and an image for a right eye of graphics, in a matched state. In the event that there is a call-up for an API (Application Programming Interface) ensuring the drawing integrity of drawing graphics images as to a graphics plane, which is a storage region in which storage regions for two images of an L region that is a storage region for one image to store an image for the left eye, and a R region that is a storage region for one image to store an image for the right eye, are collaterally arranged, images drawn on the graphics plane are output for display. The present invention may be applied to a BD player for playing BDs, and the like.

Method And System For Content Relevance Score Determination

A method for editing content, including receiving content from content storage, calculating a score for each frame of the content based on weighted parameter scores, grouping frames into frame groups, calculating a group score for each frame group based on the scores of the frames within the frame group; selecting frame groups having a group score beyond a score threshold, comparing a total length of the selected frame groups to a target length with the system, adjusting the score threshold until the total length of the selected frame groups substantially matches the target length with the system, combining the selected frame groups into a video with the system, and sending the video to a device with the system. 1. A method for editing content , comprising:receiving image content comprising one or more frames from content storage with a system;calculating a score for each frame of the image content based on weighted parameter scores with the system;grouping frames into frame groups with the system;calculating a group score for each frame group based on the scores of the frames within the frame group with the system;selecting frame groups having a group score beyond a score threshold with the system;comparing a total length of the selected frame groups to a target length with the system;adjusting the score threshold until the total length of the selected frame groups substantially matches the target length with the system;combining the selected frame groups into a video with the system; andsending the video to a device with the system.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein receiving image content comprises receiving a plurality of image content claim 1 , wherein selecting frame groups having a score beyond the threshold comprises selecting frame groups from the plurality of image content having a group score beyond the score threshold.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein receiving image content comprises retrieving an input video and a photograph.4. The method of claim 3 , ...

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

Grain noise and scratches are applied to an input image as random noise to generate a combined image. When applying grain noise clipped from two-dimensional noise data to the input image, each time clipping is performed, a positional difference from a last clipping position is evaluated. When the positional difference is determined to be small, a current clipping position is changed. When applying scratches clipped from noise data of a plurality of patterns to an input image, when a condition for successively applying scratches for a predetermined time period is selected, a positional difference from a last pasting position is evaluated. When the positional difference is determined to be large, the application of scratches is invalidated. 1. An image processing apparatus which performs image processing to a plurality of input frame images , the image processing apparatus comprising:a clipping means for clipping each image of the plurality of input frame images at a position determined based on a random value; anda masking means for superimposing masking image onto the clipped image.2. The image processing apparatus which performs image processing to a plurality of input frame images , the image processing apparatus comprising:a clipping means for clipping each image of the plurality of input frame images at a position determined based on a random value; anda magnifying means for magnifying the clipped image at a same size of the input frame image.3. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the clipping means makes the sum of two blur amount determined in different cycle as an offset amount claim 1 , and displaces the readout start position of an image of such offset amount and make it the position.4. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a luminance correcting means for performing correction for changing input-output characteristics of luminance randomly in terms of time to the plurality of input frame images.5 ...

Portable Media Device with Audio Prompt Menu

Once an audio prompt has been stored on the portable media device, the audio prompt menu is played. Subsequently, an input from a user of the portable media device is then received in response to the audio prompt menu. A command is subsequently transmitted to a remote computer. The command requests the remote computer to perform an action based on the user's input The portable media device includes a portable media device housing containing a processor, a power source, a user interface device, communications circuitry, at least one input/output (i/o) port, and a memory. The memory includes an operating system, a media database, communication procedures for communicating with a remote computer, and instructions for performing the above described method.

IMAGE TRACKING AND SUBSTITUTION SYSTEM AND METHODOLOGY FOR AUDIO-VISUAL PRESENTATIONS

The present invention relates to a system and method for processing a video input signal providing for tracking a selected portion in a predefined audiovisual presentation and integrating selected user images into the selected portion of the predefined audiovisual presentation. 119-. (canceled)20. A computer readable memory storing instructions configured to , when executed by a computing device , cause the computing device to perform operations for processing a visual presentation , the operations comprising:receiving a plurality of first images;tracking a portion of individual frames through a sequence of frames of the visual presentation to provide a tracked portion of the individual frames;automatically determining a visual characteristic of the tracked portion of the individual frames;selecting one or more second images from the plurality of first images based on the determined visual characteristic of the tracked portion of the individual frames;generating one or more integration images based on the selected one or more second images; andintegrating at least a portion of the one or more integration images into the visual presentation in place of the tracked portion based on the tracking.211. The computer readable memory of claim , wherein the visual presentation is associated with a videogame.221. The computer readable memory of claim , wherein the visual presentation is associated with a movie.231. The computer readable memory of claim , wherein the integrating at least a portion of the one or more integration images into the visual presentation is based on mappable links associated the first images.241. The computer readable memory of claim , wherein the integrating at least a portion of the one or more integration images into the visual presentation utilizes wire-frame data , an encoder responsive to the tracking , and wire-frame compositing responsive to the wire-frame data and the encoding.251. The computer readable memory of claim , wherein the tracking ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HOTSPOT ENABLED MEDIA

Methods and systems for managing hotspot objects associated with one or more videos are disclosed. A hotspot editor is displayed to a user, the hotspot editor includes a video area, a control area, and a hotspot data area. A first hotspot object region is defined for the first time in the first video based on the first coordinate set. A second hotspot object region is defined for the second time in the first video based on the second coordinate set. One or more hotspot object regions are determined for the first hotspot object for one more times between the first time and the second time. The first hotspot object is associated with a first address. Data associated with the first hotspot object is stored, wherein the data associated with the first hotspot object includes the hotspot regions and the associated first address. 1. A method for managing hotspot objects associated with one or more videos , comprising:displaying a hotspot editor to a user, the hotspot editor comprising a video area, a control area, and a hotspot data area;receiving from the user a first coordinate set associated with a first hotspot object at a first time in a first video;defining a first hotspot object region for the first time in the first video based on the first coordinate set;receiving from the user a second coordinate set associated with the first hotspot object at a second time in the first video;defining a second hotspot object region for the second time in the first video based on the second coordinate set;determining one or more hotspot object regions for the first hotspot object for one more times between the first time and the second time;associating the first hotspot object with a first address;storing data associated with the for the first hotspot object, wherein the data associated with the first hotspot object includes the hotspot regions and the associated first address.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein receiving from a user a first coordinate set associated with a first ...

MOVING IMAGE RECORDING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF RECORDING MOVING IMAGES TO RECORDING MEDIA, AND CONTROL METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM THEREFOR

A moving image recording apparatus capable of, when recording of a video image to at least one recording medium is stopped in the process of simultaneous recording to a plurality of recording medium, recording a video image to other recording media and capable of preventing relevant video image IDs from being provided to the video images. A setting unit sets same identification information to moving images simultaneously recorded to recording media. When moving image recording to one of two recording media has been stopped but moving image recording to another recording medium is continued in the process of simultaneously recording moving images of same content to the two recording media, a control unit controls the setting unit such that identification information for which the recording has been stopped is differentiated from that for which the recording is continued. 1. A moving image recording apparatus , comprising:a recording unit configured to record moving images of same content to a plurality of recording media based on an input moving image;a setting unit configured, in a case where moving images are recorded to the plurality of recording media by said recording unit, to set identification information to the moving images recorded to the recording media; anda control unit configured, in a case where in process of recording moving images of same content to the plurality of recording media by said recording unit, moving image recording to at least one of the plurality of recording media has been stopped but moving image recording to other recording media is continued, to control said setting unit such that identification information for which the recording has been stopped is differentiated from identification information for which the recording is continued.2. The moving image recording apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein in response to said recording unit starting to record moving images to the plurality of recording media claim 1 , said setting unit ...

Conflict resolution in a media editing system

A media editing system includes one or more machines that are configured to support cloud-based collaborative editing of media by one or more client devices. A machine within the media editing system may be configured to receive a render request for generation of a media frame, determine whether a client device is to generate the media frame, and initiate generation of the media frame. Moreover, a machine within the media editing system may facilitate resolution of conflicts between edits to a particular piece of media. Furthermore, a machine within the media editing system may facilitate provision of convenient access to media from a particular client device to one or more additional client devices.

Program image creation method and apparatus of the same

A program image creation method that allows two-way communication for communication in a format of questions and answers. The method includes: a description image processing step of setting a description image based on image selection information; a voice processing step of synchronizing a voice from voice input information with the description image; an avatar processing step of combining an avatar that is set based on avatar selection information with the description image; a decoration processing step of combining a decoration material that is set based on decoration selection information with the description image; and an interactive processing step of setting a hyperlink based on interactive selection information.

RECORDING MEDIUM, REPRODUCTION DEVICE, AND RECORDING DEVICE

A recording medium has a main-view stream, a sub-view stream, and an extended stream recorded thereon. The main-view stream contains a main-view video stream constituting main views of stereoscopic video images, and is divided into a plurality of main-view extents arranged on the recording medium. The sub-view stream contains a sub-view video stream constituting sub-views of the stereoscopic video images, and is divided into a plurality of sub-view extents arranged on the recording medium. The extended stream contains extended data to be used in combination with the main-view stream, and is divided into a plurality of extended extents arranged on the recording medium. Between an adjacent pair of the plurality of extended extents, at least two each of the plurality of the main-view extents and the plurality of the sub-view extents are placed in a continuous, interleaved arrangement. 1. A recording medium comprising a main-view stream , a sub-view stream , and an extended stream recorded thereon ,the main-view stream containing a main-view video stream constituting main views of stereoscopic video images, and being divided into a plurality of main-view extents arranged on the recording medium,the sub-view stream containing a sub-view video stream constituting sub-views of the stereoscopic video images, and being divided into a plurality of sub-view extents arranged on the recording medium,the extended stream containing extended data to be used in combination with the main-view stream, and being divided into a plurality of extended extents arranged on the recording medium, whereinat least two each of the plurality of main-view extents and the plurality of sub-view extents are placed in a continuous, interleaved arrangement between an adjacent pair of the plurality of extended extents.2. The recording medium according to claim 1 , whereinthe number of pairs of the plurality of main-view extents and the plurality of sub-view extents that are continuously arranged between ...

MULTIMEDIA CONTENT EDITING SERVER, MULTIMEDIA CONTENT EDITING METHOD, PROGRAM, AND INTEGRATED CIRCUIT

An editing server is a multimedia content editing server that generates multimedia content including: media data including an image; and a media control script for controlling a reproduction scenario that includes at least one of a layout, a reproduction order, and a reproduction effect of the media data. The editing server includes: a script generation unit that generates the media control script, according to processing capability information that indicates a processing capability of a terminal for the media control script; and a multimedia content generation unit that generates the multimedia content including the media control script. 1. A multimedia content editing server that generates multimedia content including: media data including an image; and a media control script for controlling a reproduction scenario that includes at least one of a layout , a reproduction order , and a reproduction effect of the media data , the multimedia content editing server comprising:a script generation unit configured to generate the media control script, according to processing capability information that indicates a processing capability of a terminal apparatus for the media control script; anda multimedia content generation unit configured to generate the multimedia content including the media control script.2. The multimedia content editing server according to claim 1 ,wherein the reproduction scenario indicates a movement of the image as the reproduction effect, andthe script generation unit is configured to generate, in the case where the processing capability is a first value, the media control script that causes the movement of the image to be larger or faster than in the case where the processing capability is a second value lower than the first value.3. The multimedia content editing server according to claim 1 , further comprisinga format determination unit configured to determine a content format of the multimedia content according to the processing capability ...

Auditioning Tools for a Media Editing Application

Some embodiments provide a media editing application. The application places several committed media clips in a composite display area to specify a description of a composite presentation. In response to receiving a request to create a new version for a first media clip placed at a particular location in the composite display area, the application creates an audition set at the particular location in the composite display area. The application creates a second media clip from the first media clip. The application adds the first and second media clips to the audition set. At least one of the first and second media clips is a candidate media clip that is insertable at the location in the composite display area but is not a media clip that has been committed for inclusion in the description of the composite presentation. 132-. (canceled)33. A non-transitory machine readable medium storing a program which when executed by at least one processing unit implements a graphical user interface (GUI) for a media editing application , the GUI comprising:a preview display area for displaying a composite presentation that the media editing application creates by compositing a plurality of media clips;a composite display area for displaying a set of committed media clips that are committed to be part of the composite presentation;an audition tool for creating an audition set comprising (i) one media clip that is committed to the composite display area at a particular location, and (ii) a plurality of media clips that are candidates for inclusion at the particular location in the composite display area; andan audition set display area accessible through an audition set in the composite display area, the audition set display area a window within the media editing application for displaying a graphical representation of the committed media clip and candidate media clips as a navigable display of media clips upon receiving a selection of the committed media clip associated with the ...

Method and system for providing a personal video recorder utilizing network-based digital media content

An approach provides for recording and editing digital media. A digital media stream is generated from an input signal (such as a live broadcast feed). The digital media stream is transmitted to a browser application configured to concurrently record and edit the digital media stream.

VIDEO EDITING METHOD AND DIGITAL DEVICE THEREFOR

A method for editing the playback speed of a partial sequence of video and a digital device therefor are disclosed. A video editing method includes providing a timeline interface corresponding to a video sequence, receiving a first user input for specifying a first location on the timeline interface and a second user input for specifying a second location on the timeline interface, setting an editing interval between the first location and the second location of the timeline interface, receiving a third user input with respect to the editing interval, adjusting at least one of the thickness and length of the editing interval in response to the third user input, and editing playback attributes of the partial sequence based on the adjusted thickness and length of the editing interval. 1. A digital device comprising:a processor configured to control an operation of the digital device;a sensor unit configured to receive a touch input and transmitting the touch input to the processor; anda display unit configured to output images based on a command of the processor,wherein the processor is further configured to:display a timeline interface corresponding to a video sequence, wherein the timeline interface displays a plurality of thumbnail images of the video sequence,display a first indicator on the timeline interface by receiving a first touch input and a second indicator on the timeline interface by receiving a second touch input, wherein the first indicator corresponds to a first frame of the video sequence and the second indicator corresponds to a second frame of the video sequence,set an editing interval between the first indicator and the second indicator of the timeline interface, wherein the editing interval corresponds to a partial sequence of the video sequence, and the partial sequence is a sequence between the first frame and the second frame,receive a third touch input of sliding with respect to a partial interval, wherein the partial interval corresponds to ...

VIDEO EDITING METHOD AND DIGITAL DEVICE THEREFOR

A method for editing the playback speed of a partial sequence of video and a digital device therefor are disclosed. A video editing method includes providing a timeline interface corresponding to a video sequence, receiving a first user input for specifying a first location on the timeline interface and a second user input for specifying a second location on the timeline interface, setting an editing interval between the first location and the second location of the timeline interface, receiving a third user input with respect to the editing interval, adjusting at least one of the thickness and length of the editing interval in response to the third user input, and editing playback attributes of the partial sequence based on the adjusted thickness and length of the editing interval. 1. A digital device comprising:a processor configured to control an operation of the digital device;a sensor unit configured to receive a touch input and transmit the touch input to the processor; anda display unit configured to output images based on a command of the processor, wherein the processor is further configured to:display a timeline interface corresponding to a video sequence, wherein the timeline interface includes a plurality of thumbnail images of the video sequence, a first body part and a first adjustment part, a second body part and a second adjustment part, wherein the first body part and the first adjustment part are vertically in line and the second body part and the second adjustment part are vertically in line, play all of the video sequence during a first time period,receive a first touch input of sliding with respect to the first adjustment part, wherein direction of the first touch input of sliding is distance from the second adjustment part,adjust location of the first adjustment part based on the first touch input of sliding, wherein location of the first body part is adjusted according to the location of the first adjustment part,receive a second touch input ...