СПОСОБ, УСТРОЙСТВО И ПОТОК ДЛЯ ФОРМАТА ОБЪЕМНОГО ВИДЕО

Изобретение относится к области контента объемного видео, в частности к кодированию и/или форматированию данных, представляющих объемный контент. Технический результат заключается в эффективном кодировании/декодировании данных, представляющих объемный контент. Согласно предложенному решению кодируют в, по меньшей мере, первую дорожку первые данные, представляющие текстуру 3D сцены, кодируют в, по меньшей мере, вторую дорожку вторые данные, представляющие глубину, связанную с точками 3D сцены, кодируют в, по меньшей мере, третью дорожку, по меньшей мере, инструкцию для извлечения, по меньшей мере, части упомянутых первых данных и вторых данных из, по меньшей мере, части упомянутой по меньшей мере первой дорожки и по меньшей мере второй дорожки. Первые данные размещаются во множестве первых сегментов, на которые разделен первый кадр, при этом часть 3D сцены связана с каждым первым сегментом из множества первых сегментов. Вторые данные размещаются во множестве вторых сегментов второго кадра ...

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ РЕГИСТРАЦИИ ОПЛАТЫ ТЕЛЕВИЗИОННЫХ ПРОГРАММ

Изобретение относится к области контроля пользовательского интерфейса в телевидении. Его использование для автоматически контролируемой покупки и записи телевизионной программы позволяет обеспечить технический результат в виде возможности координации и связывания процесса покупки программы с процессом ее записи. Этот технический результат достигается в устройстве для формирования пользовательского интерфейса для приема множества программ, содержащем средство пользовательского интерфейса для выбора программы из принятого множества программ и для выбора действия пользователя; контроллер, который выполнен с возможностью в ответ на первое действие пользователя по выбору первой программы для записи запоминать первую программу в первом списке, представляющем список программ, подлежащих записи, и в ответ на второе действие пользователя по выбору второй программы как для покупки, так и для записи запоминать вторую программу во втором списке, представляющем список покупных программ, и также запоминать ...

ОПТИМИЗАЦИЯ ДОСТАВКИ ЗВУКА ДЛЯ ПРИЛОЖЕНИЙ ВИРТУАЛЬНОЙ РЕАЛЬНОСТИ

СПОСОБ, УСТРОЙСТВО И ПОТОК ДЛЯ ФОРМАТА ОБЪЕМНОГО ВИДЕО

ОПТИМИЗАЦИЯ ДОСТАВКИ ЗВУКА ДЛЯ ПРИЛОЖЕНИЙ ВИРТУАЛЬНОЙ РЕАЛЬНОСТИ

ОПТИМИЗАЦИЯ ДОСТАВКИ ЗВУКА ДЛЯ ПРИЛОЖЕНИЙ ВИРТУАЛЬНОЙ РЕАЛЬНОСТИ

Kabelfernsehverteilung

Transaktionsbasiertes interaktives Fernsehsystem

Menügesteuertes Fernsehprogrammzugangssystem und Verfahren

AUSWAHL- UND VERTEILSYSTEM FÜR AUDIO- UND VIDEOINFORMATIONEN UND VERFAHREN

NACHBEREITUNG VON ANZEIGE ÄNDERUNGEN

DURCH SICHERHEITSVORRICHTUNG GESTEUERTER ZUGRIFF AUF INFORMATIONEN

PROGRAMMÜBERSICHTSSYSTEM MIT WERBUNG

SYSTEM UND VERFAHREN ZUM AUSSORTIEREN VON PROGRAMMZEITSCHRIFTENINFORMATIONEN

VERFAHREN ZUM VERTEILEN VON WERBUNG UNTER VERWENDUNG EINER EINGEBETTETEN MEDIEN-ABSPIELERSEITE

VERFAHREN UND SYSTEME ZUM AUFBAU VON BENUTZERMEDIALISTEN

Verfahren und Gerät zur Anzeige von Bildern und Daten

VORRICHTUNG UND VERFAHREN ZUR BEREITSTELLUNG EINER MENÜSTRUKTUR FÜR EIN INTERAKTIVES INFORMATIONSVERTEILUNGSSYSTEM

VORRICHTUNG UND VERFAHREN ZUR BEREITSTELLUNG EINER MENÜSTRUKTUR FÜR EIN INTERAKTIVES INFORMATIONSVERTEILUNGSSYSTEM

INTERAKTIVITÄT MIT AUDIOVISUELLER PROGRAMMIERUNG

VERFAHREN UND SYSTEM ZUR BEREITSTELLUNG EINES AUDIO/VIDEO-INFORMATIONSROUTEN-UNTERHALTUNGSSYSTEMS

Vorrichtung um angepassten Inhalt zur Unterhaltung unterwegs in einer mobilen Einheit zu erstellen, mit: - einen gemeinsamen Programmeingang zum Empfang eines gemeinsamen Programmstromes, der die ursprünglichen Unterhaltungsinhalte für eine Mehrzahl von mobilen Einheiten enthält; - einen zusätzlichen Inhaltseingang zum Empfang angepasster, zusätzlicher Inhalte; - einen Zeitplaner um Zeitinformation bereit zu stellen, die Einfügepunkte für die maßgeschneiderte Zusatzeinspeisung in den gemeinsamen Programmstrom als Funktion der Eigenschaften der mobilen Einheit angibt; und - einen Ausgang zur Ausgabe des gemeinsamen Programmstromes, der angepasste Zusatzinhalte und der Zeitinformation zur anschließenden Erstellung eines für die mobile Einheit angepasster Unterhaltungsinhaltestromes.

Video display system

Disclosed herein are video display systems and methods. An exemplary video display system includes a computerized media processing unit configured to receive content including video, audio, graphics and internet content from a plurality of content source devices providing such content and configured to output a blended video signal receivable by a display device; and wherein the video signal output by the media processing unit comprises a plurality of arbitrarily shaped video containers all displayable on the display device simultaneously, each of the plurality of video containers capable of being positioned and displaying video content independent of the video content of the other video containers; wherein the video content displayed in one container may comprise a GUI for control of size and position of each of the other of the plurality of video containers in response to user commands.

Influencing content or access to content

A method of influencing access to website, social media or mobile application content comprises identifying the occurrence of an item of live 105 or previously broadcast media content, identifying consumer Internet activity 125 (e.g. a search carried out by a consumer) at the time of the occurrence of the item of media content, and identifying, from said detected consumer internet activity, a strategy to influence an Internet search function, social media site or mobile application to display selected information or modify content. Then, a subsequent broadcast of the item of media content is identified, and the identified strategy is triggered at the point the item occurs during the time of the identified subsequent broadcast. The selected information may be: predetermined, dynamically generated, a link to a web page, images and text. Identifying the occurrence of an item of media content may comprise interrogating a scheduling database 110 to determine a broadcast time for the media item ...

Improved data structure and methods for providing an interactive program guide

Content rating advisory and profiling system for interactive television

An interactive television (ITV) system encoding content rating, content advisories, demographics information, and other types of ITV content profiling information for an ITV content into a video program. An ITV receiver receives the encoded video program and compares the ITV content profiling information with a viewer profile stored in memory. If the profiling information for the ITV content does not match the viewer's profile, the ITV content is not provided to the viewer. For example, the ITV content is not provided in the content rating/advisory information embedded for the ITV content is greater than a rating limit set by the viewer.

Selecting digital transmissions for recording using an intelligent agent

TV phone apparatus

Systems and methods for providing a token registry and encoder

Methods and systems for media consumption

Seamless switching between two video signals

An interactive television system is able to provide an interactive television program having a plurality of video signals related in time and content. The video signals are in a digital format. At a receiving station, a first video signal is selected for display. The system is able to provide a seamless transition when the viewer switches from the display of the first video signal, to the display of a second video signal. Live or pre-recorded programs are stored on an optical disc together with control codes so that on reading the video signals from the optical disc, seamless switching between video signals from the disc, or between video signals from the disc and received from other sources, is enabled. The optical disc may be played by the viewer at his receiving station, or may be played at a central location and the video signals transmitted to receiving stations.

System and method for searching patterns in real-time over a shared medium

A system and method for enabling real-time searching of patterns over a shared medium including the capability of simultaneously searching multiple logical streams over the shared medium. Patterns found are reported to the host system using some pre-assigned messages. One particular application of this invention is to search an MPEG-2 program stream, indicating the points (e.g., start-codes) where a new picture starts.

System and method for live streaming of content

Multimedia system and method of recommending multimedia content

Gateway multi-view video stream processing for second-screen content overlay

Particular embodiments use a multi-view coding (MVC) extension to provide second-screen content along with the first-screen content. In one embodiment, a head-end multiplexes the first-screen content with the second-screen content into a single content stream. The second-screen content is added to the video stream according to the MVC extension requirements. At the user end, such as at a gateway, instead of sending the first-screen content and second-screen content to the first-screen device, the gateway de-multiplexes the first-screen content and the second-screen content. The gateway can then send the first-screen content to the first-screen device while caching the second-screen content. When the gateway determines that the second-screen content should be displayed on the second-screen device, the gateway can send the second-screen content to the second-screen device for display on the second-screen of the second-screen device.

Systems and methods for providing data associated with a media asset

Generating data for display during a paused media asset, the data being based on a frame of the media asset, where the frame was selected based on information gathered from a plurality of other users. The system for generating the data receives a plurality of messages 610, each message identifying a play position at which one of the plurality of users paused the media asset 620. A reference play position is selected 630 and if the number of identified play positions that correspond to the reference play position exceeds a threshold 682, then a frame of the media asset associated with the reference play position is selected 690. Based on the selected frame, data associated with the reference play position is updated 692. When a user pauses the media asset at a position corresponding to the reference play position, the data is generated for display. The media asset may be video content. The generated data may include an indication of an object from within the frame. The object may be an actor ...

Media insertion system

Dynamic audio track selection for media streaming

Systems and methods for providing recommendations based on pause point in the media asset

There are three aspects of invention, relating to a system, a method and an apparatus for generating a recommendation 550, 542 or advertisement based on a paused frame of a media asset 510 or program. A user pauses the program, and the system identifies objects within the paused frame, such as actors, characters, scene content or products. A recommendation is automatically generated based on the object that is associated with attributes that match or are associated with a user profile. Other information may be presented 540, 544, 546, such as a demographic displaying the number of other users that have paused or purchased a product featured in the same frame. The system may also generate a plurality of media asset listings where the paused frame is used as cover art for the media asset listing at the paused frame.

Systems and methods for automatically adjusting volume of a media asset based on navigation distance

AUTOMATIC CENSORSHIP OF VIDEO PROGRAMMES

Dynamic chunk manipulation for streaming mixed live and on-demand media: application programming interface

Timestamps for streams of media that transition from one media source to another (such as from live content to on-demand content, and vice versa) can be rewritten by a server to help ensure error-free streaming by the client. Embodiments can coordinate the creation of a client manifest with the dynamic creation of a requested segment of media (i.e., "chunk") to determine how to rewrite timestamps of requested chunks such that they are continuous through the transition.

Automatic camera control system for tennis and sports with multiple areas of interest

A single operator, automatic camera control system is disclosed for providing action images of players, during a sporting event. A LiDAR scanner obtains images from a field of play and is configured for generating 5 multiple sequential LiDAR data of each player on the field. At least one fixed video camera is focused on a designated area of the field for generating video images that supplement the LiDAR data. A control computer is connected to the LiDAR scanner and the at least one video camera and is configured to combine the LiDAR data and the video images to create a composite target 10 image representative of each player, and to update the composite target image during the sporting event. The control system may further be configured for periodically converting said composite target image to PTZF data forming at least a portion of said camera format. The control computer may be constructed and arranged to receive operator input and selected manipulation of the at least one camera, and ...

Method and apparatus for encapsulating images in a file

A first method involves determining a grouping type 402 based on a capture mode of the images 404-406. A grouping structure is then generated and comprises image identifiers of the images of the group. The grouping data structure, grouping type and the images are then embedded in the file. The capture mode may be a bracketing mode of different exposures or focal lengths, or panorama, time lapse, or image burst. A second method involves determining a label parameter describing information to annotate images and generating a grouping data structure comprising image identifiers of the images of the group. The grouping data structure, label parameter and images are then embedded in the file. A third method involves determining a grouping type based on a capture mode of the images, and generating a reference data structure associated with a first image and referencing a second image. The reference data structure comprises the grouping type. The reference data structure and the images are then ...

Method, device, and computer program for enhancing encoding and encapsulation of point cloud data

A method comprising obtaining point cloud data comprising frames comprising 3D points, associated attributes, and first metadata describing the attribute values; and encoding the point cloud and first metadata in geometry, attribute, and metadata units in a bit stream. The first metadata may be encoded in a parameter or dedicated data unit and the attribute value may be a frame index (frame_idx) describing sub-frames within the frame . Also disclosed is a method comprising generating second metadata based on the first, and encapsulating the encoded geometry and attribute units and second metadata in a media file 700. Also disclosed is a method comprising encapsulating the encoded geometry and attribute units in a media file based on the first metadata. The bit-stream may be a G-PCC bit stream complicit with an ISOBMFF standard. The second metadata may comprise a sub-sample information box (subs) 725 and the method may be achieved by extending the sub-sample definition to allow mapping of ...

ELECTRONIC PROGRAM LEADER WITH FILM PREVIEW

PROCEDURE, DEVICE AND PROGRAM FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF RECOGNITION ALGORITHMS

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR NETWORK USE COLLECTION

SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF SECURED TRANSACTIONS AND TO THE PROTECTION OF ELECTRONIC RIGHTS

INTERACTIVE TELEVISION PROGRAM FOR SYSTEM WITH LOCAL ADVERTISEMENT

CUSTOMER SERVER-BASED INTERACTIVE TELEVISION PROGRAM GUIDING SYSTEM WITH REMOTE SERVER ADMISSION

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING A SYNCHRONIZED RIVER OF ROUND TRANSMISSION EVENT DATA, LIVE EREIGNISDATEN AND STATIC EVENT DATA OVER A HYBRID FIBER COAXNETZWERK

SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE SECURED TRANSACTION ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTRONIC LEGAL PROTECTION

CONNECT FROM DIGITAL VIDEO TRANSPORTATION STREAM

AUTOMATIC REGENERATION OF USER DATA OF A NETWORK

PURPOSEFUL RECRUITING IN A CABLE TV SYSTEM

BROADCAST AND EMPFANGSSYSTEM AND CONDITION ENTRANCE SYSTEM FOR IT

IMPROVED TELEVISION WITH ADAPTED CONTENTS

SYSTEM FOR MAKING AN INTERACTIVE PRESENTATION POSSIBLE

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE SUPPLY OF ZUSATZLICHEN TONUS FORMATIONS FOR VIDEO PROGRAMS

VIEWER DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM.

IMPROVED ESSAY-FINALTURN OUT FUR OF CABLE TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

PROCEDURE FOR THE USE OF WITH AN INDICATOR CONNECTION KEYS FOR THE ACCESS AND THE EXECUTION OF ASSOCIATED FUNCTIONS

DATA REMOTE LOAD

WIRELESS ALARM UNIT WITH ADVERT

INTERACTIVE VIDEO SYSTEM

RECORDING AND RENDITION OF A MPEG OF INFORMATION SIGNAL ON A/OF A RECORDING CARRIER

TELEVISION OR RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FOR MPEG

DIGITAL DATACOMPRESSED OF INTERACTIVE PROGRAM RECEIVERS AND PROCEDURES

SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE ADVERTISEMENT IN TELEVISION NETWORKS, - CHANNELS AND PROGRAMS

REMOTE MAINTENANCE FOR CABLE TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

ESSAY EQUIPMENT FOR PURPOSEFUL ELECTRONIC INSERTION OF INDICATIONS INTO VIDEO SIGNALS

REPEATS PROGRAMMABLE TERMINAL FOR PROGRAM PROPOSALS OF A DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR TELEVISION PROGRAMMES

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE STIMULATION OF SPECTATOR INTERACTIONS IN A TV SYSTEM

CLAY/TONE PROGRAM RECEIVER TERMINAL FOR TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

INTERACTIVE TELEVISION PROGRAM GUIDING SYSTEM WITH LOCAL ADVERTISEMENT

ACCESS DEVICE AND - PROCEDURES FOR ON-LINE OF MEDIUM SERVICES

RECORDING AND RENDITION OF A MPEG OF INFORMATION SIGNAL ON A/OF A RECORDING CARRIER

ELECTRONIC PROGRAM LEADER WITH FILM PREVIEW

ELECTRONIC PROGRAM LEADER WITH FILM PREVIEW

ELECTRONIC PROGRAM LEADER WITH FILM PREVIEW

ELECTRONIC PROGRAM LEADER WITH FILM PREVIEW

ELECTRONIC PROGRAM LEADER WITH FILM PREVIEW

ELECTRONIC PROGRAM LEADER WITH FILM PREVIEW

ELECTRONIC PROGRAM LEADER WITH FILM PREVIEW

ELECTRONIC PROGRAM LEADER WITH FILM PREVIEW

ELECTRONIC PROGRAM LEADER WITH FILM PREVIEW

ELECTRONIC PROGRAM LEADER WITH FILM PREVIEW

A display system

Universal programming system and method for epg with added offline archive

Enhanced high-level signaling for fisheye virtual reality video

A method of processing a file including video data, including processing a file including fisheye video data, the file including a syntax structure including a plurality of syntax elements that specify attributes of the fisheye video data, wherein the plurality of syntax elements include one or more bits that indicate fisheye video type information, determining, based on the one or more bits of the syntax structure, the fisheye video type information for the fisheye video data, outputting, based on the determination, the fisheye video data for rendering.

Enhanced high-level signaling for fisheye virtual reality video

A method of processing a file including video data, including processing a file including fisheye video data, the file including a syntax structure including a plurality of syntax elements that specify attributes of the fisheye video data, wherein the plurality of syntax elements include one or more bits that indicate fisheye video type information, determining, based on the one or more bits of the syntax structure, the fisheye video type information for the fisheye video data, outputting, based on the determination, the fisheye video data for rendering.

Method and apparatus for determining desired reception frequ ency using broadcaster information

Home digital assistant

Method and apparatus for editing a broadcast program

Advertising system and method

Personal television editing system

Internet radio and broadcast method

Method and apparatus for accessing a remote location by sensing a machine-resolvable code

Interactive television program guide for recording enhanced video content

Providing frame packing type information for video coding

This disclosure includes techniques for signaling characteristics of a representation of multimedia content at a representation layer, such as frame packing arrangement information for the representation. In one example, an apparatus for receiving video data includes a processing unit configured to receive information indicative of whether a bitstream includes a packed frame of video data, wherein the packed frame comprises two frames corresponding to different views of a scene for three-dimensional playback, and wherein the information is present in a representation layer external to a codec layer of the bitstream, automatically determine whether the apparatus is capable of decoding and rendering the bitstream based on an analysis of the received information and decoding and rendering capabilities of the device, and retrieve the bitstream when the processing unit determines that the device is capable of decoding and rendering the bitstream.

Method and apparatus of processing three-dimensional video content

The present invention introduces methods and apparatus of encrypting/decrypting three-dimensional (3D) video content. The inventive methods and apparatus can achieve a flexible payment/authorization mechanism for the 3D video content. A user can choose to view only 2D images corresponding to the video content, or pay an authorization fee that allows the user to view the entire 3D video content.

Broadcast receiving apparatus and method of installing service

A broadcast receiving apparatus is provided. The broadcast receiving apparatus includes a communication interface unit which receives a new application corresponding to a new service; a determination unit which installs the new application in the second operating system and determines whether the new application normally operates in the second operating system; and a control unit which, when the new application normally operates in the second operating system, installs the new application in the first operating system.

System and method for transmitting three-dimensional image information using difference information

Provided is a three-dimensional (3D) image information transmitting system and method based on difference information. A 3D image information transmitting apparatus in the 3D image information transmitting system may include a difference information extractor to extract difference information by comparing a second composite texture image obtained by generating a composite of a first texture image and depth information with a second original texture image, and an image information transmitting unit to transmit 3D image information including the first texture image, the depth information, and the difference information.

Image encoding system and image encoding method

An image encoding system and an image encoding method are provided. The image encoding system comprises a relation computing unit and an embedded unit. The relation computing unit receives a plurality of view-angle images each comprising a plurality of pixels, and calculates a relative relationship between pixels according to their colors and locations of the pixels to generate a plurality of encoding images. The embedded unit respectively embeds the encoding images in the view-angle images to generate a plurality of embedded images.

Systems and/or methods for distributing advertisements from a central advertisement network to a peripheral device via a local advertisement server

Certain exemplary embodiments disclosed herein relate to systems and/or methods for distributing advertisements from a central advertisement network to one or more peripheral devices at a location via a local advertisement server. In certain exemplary embodiments, the local advertisement server within a location receives advertisements from the central advertisement network and rebroadcasts them to peripheral devices within that location. Advertising information may be tracked and reported, e.g., for accounting, revenue-sharing, and/or other purposes in certain exemplary embodiments. Thus, in certain exemplary embodiments, the distribution of advertisements is provided to peripherals via a non-web- and non-PC-dependent network. Moreover, in certain exemplary embodiments, reporting and advertising related communications are substantially bi-directional regardless of device type. Certain exemplary embodiments provide revenue sharing among some or all of the central advertising network provider, the proprietors of locations, operators tasked with maintaining the local ad server and/or the peripheral devices, etc.

Method and apparatus for creating stereo image according to frequency characteristics of input image and method and apparatus for reproducing the created stereo image

A method and an apparatus for creating a stereo image adaptively according to the characteristic of an input image and a method and an apparatus for reproducing the created stereo image are provided. The method for creating a stereo image includes selecting one of a left view image and a right view image that constitute the stereo image and measuring the directivity of high frequency components of the selected image, and synthesizing the left view image and the right view image into a stereo image in a format depending on the measured directivity.

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING SIGN LANGUAGE BROADCASTING SERVICE

Provided is a system and method of providing a sign language broadcasting service to viewers having hearing impairments, and more particularly, the system and method of providing a sign language broadcasting service that may enable a user to select an option of viewing only a broadcast image, or an option to viewing both the broadcast image and a sign language interpreting image, by transmitting the broadcast image and the sign language interpreting image using different transport streams. 1. A method of providing a sign language broadcasting service , the method comprising:encoding a broadcast image of a broadcast program in a form of a transport stream;encoding a sign language interpreting image in a form of a transport stream;multiplexing the encoded broadcast image and the encoded sign language interpreting image into a single program transport stream; andtransmitting image data resulting from the multiplexing to a broadcast receiver.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the broadcast image and the sign language interpreting image are encoded in a moving picture experts group (MPEG) transport stream.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:incorporating information related to the sign language interpreting image in the image data resulting from the multiplexing.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the incorporating comprises incorporating information indicating whether a sign language interpreting image is present claim 3 , and a sign language descriptor in the image data resulting from the multiplexing.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the sign language descriptor comprises identification information of a packet in which a sign language image is included.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the information indicating whether a sign language interpreting image is present claim 4 , and the sign language descriptor are present as information inserted in a program map table (PMT) syntax.7. A method of receiving a sign language broadcasting service claim 4 , the ...

Bitstream extraction in three-dimensional video

To extract a sub-bitstream from a 3-dimensional video (3DV) bitstream, a device determines a texture target view list that indicates views in the 3DV bitstream that have texture view components that are required for decoding pictures in a plurality of target views. The target views are a subset of the views in the bitstream that are to be decodable from the sub-bitstream. In addition, the device determines a depth target view list that indicates views in the 3DV bitstream that have depth view components that are required for decoding pictures in the plurality of target views. The device determines the sub-bitstream based at least in part on the texture target view list and the depth target view list.

Security scanning system and method

The present disclosure provides a computer-readable medium, method, and system for determining security vulnerabilities for a plurality of application programs used to provide television services to a customer device over a communications network. The method includes running a first scanning program against a first application program relating to a control panel for the customer device; running a second scanning program against a second application program that provides Internet content to the customer device, running a third scanning program against a third application program that relates to a component management system of customer premises equipment; and correlating security vulnerabilities identified utilizing the first, second, and third scanning programs.

Receiving device and method for receiving multiview three-dimensional broadcast signal

The present invention relates to a receiving device and a method for receiving a multiview three-dimensional broadcast signal. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for processing multiview three-dimensional broadcast signal comprises the steps of: receiving a broadcast signal, which includes a three-dimensional broadcast image for a plurality of views and includes signaling data for signaling said three-dimensional broadcast image; parsing three-dimensional broadcast image view information, which is contained in said signaling data and identities a three-dimensional broadcast image of a particular view from a multiview subtitle descriptor for signaling subtitle data of a plurality of views, parsing multiview subtitle stream packet identifier information, which designates a packet identifier of a broadcast stream that transmits subtitle data for the three-dimensional broadcast image of the particular view identified by said three-dimensional broadcast image view information, and parsing multiview subtitle segment identifier information, which identifies a segment that transmits the subtitle data for the three-dimensional broadcast image of the particular view included in the broadcast stream which is identified by said multiview subtitle stream packet identifier information, to the three-dimensional broadcast image of the particular view having the same value as said three-dimensional broadcast image view information; and outputting the three-dimensional broadcast image for the plurality of the views including the three-dimensional broadcast image of the particular view, to which said subtitle data is applied.

Inter-view residual prediction in 3d video coding

In general, this disclosure describes techniques for improved inter-view residual prediction (IVRP) in three-dimensional video coding. These techniques include determining IVRP availability based on coded block flags and coding modes of residual reference blocks, disallowing IVRP coding when a block is inter-view predicted, using picture order count (POC) values to determine whether IVRP is permitted, applying IVRP to prediction units (PUs) rather than coding units (CUs), inferring values of IVRP flags when a block is skip or merge mode coded, using an IVRP flag of a neighboring block to determine context for coding an IVRP flag of a current block, and avoiding resetting of samples of a residual reference block to zeros during generation.

Apparatus, a method and a computer program for video coding and decoding

There is disclosed a method, apparatus and computer program product in which a view synthesis prediction utilizes a depth map, disparity information or other ranging information of a co-located reference frame in another view. A first uncompressed texture block of a first texture picture representing a first view and ranging information associated with the first uncompressed texture block are obtained. Disparity information with reference to a second view is derived on the basis of the ranging information. Reference samples of the second view are obtained on the basis of the disparity information. A view synthesis prediction is performed by using the reference samples to obtain a reference block for encoding the first uncompressed texture block.

Constraining availability of real time and non-real time content to locality of associated real time broadcast

A source of television programming sends the TV programming into a geographic region. The source also sends enhanced programming for transmission. The enhanced signals result in transforming 2D video in the TV programming signals into 3D signals and/or replacing 2D video in the TV programming signals with 3D video. The enhanced programming is tied to the TV programming signals to limit useful display of the enhanced programming to the geographic region.

3d click to buy

An e-commerce method related to ordering from interactive 3D model(s). The 3D models includes parametric data and metadata. A software enables a user to specify search criteria for a selected product among a plurality of products whose 3D models are stored on the data storage device. The search software returns a list of product(s) matching the search criteria. The user selects a product and the 3D model of the selected product is streamed to the user software. The 3D model is then displayed to the user, who now can interact with said 3D model by selecting, hovering over, or decomposing said 3D model to reveal parts or subassemblies of the product in one or more stages of decomposition. Finally, e-commerce software communicates with said user software allowing the user to initiate an ecommerce transaction with respect to the parts or subassemblies depicted in said 3D model of said selected product.

System and method for presenting advertisements in association with media streams

A system and related method are provided for presenting advertisements in association with a media stream in a network environment, without interrupting the media stream. The advertisements are provided in a real-time and targeted manner to maximize advertisement revenue. The advertisements replace advertisements otherwise provided within the media stream.

Indication of frame-packed stereoscopic 3d video data for video coding

This disclosure describes techniques for signaling and using an indication that video data is in a frame-packed stereoscopic 3D video data format. In one example of the disclosure, a method for decoding video data comprises receiving video data, receiving an indication that indicates whether any pictures in the received video data contain frame-packed stereoscopic 3D video data, and decoding the received video data in accordance with the received indication. The received video data may be rejected if the video decoder is unable to decode frame-packed stereoscopic 3D video data.

REMOVING NETWORK DELAY IN A LIVE BROADCAST

A first stream of audio data is received a into a data store. Excess pauses are identified in the audio data. A second stream of audio data is transmitted from the data store comprising the first stream of audio data with the excess pause removed, the second stream of audio data transmitted after a delay that is approximately equal to but no less than the duration of the removed excess pause. 1. A method for removing excess pauses in a live broadcast caused by network delays , the method comprising:receiving a first stream of audio data into a data store;identifying an excess pause in the audio data; andtransmitting a second stream of audio data from the data store comprising the first stream of audio data with the excess pause removed, wherein the second stream of audio data is transmitted after a delay that is approximately equal to but no less than the duration of the removed excess pause.2. A method in accordance claim 1 , further comprising:identifying a plurality of excess pauses in the audio data; andtransmitting the second stream of audio data from the data store comprising the first stream of audio data with the plurality of excess pauses removed, wherein the second stream of audio data is transmitted after a delay that is approximately equal to but no less than the sum of the duration of the removed excess pauses.3. A method in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising:estimating a maximum duration of the excess pause; andtransmitting the second stream of audio data after a delay equal to the estimated maximum duration of the excess pause.4. A method in accordance with claim 3 , further comprising:receiving the first stream of audio data at a first data rate; andtransmitting the second stream of audio data at a second data rate that is slower than the first data rate, such that when the excess pause is encountered in the first stream of audio data, the second stream of audio data is transmitted with a delay equal to the estimated maximum duration of the ...

IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD

The present disclosure relates to an image processing device and an image processing method for instantaneously displaying an image of a user's field of view. 1. An image processing device comprising:a first encoding section configured to encode a first celestial sphere image of a model formed by images of a plurality of planes generated from omnidirectional images, the encoding being performed plane by plane at a first resolution, to generate a first encoded stream corresponding to each of the planes; anda second encoding section configured to encode, at a second resolution, a second celestial sphere image generated from the omnidirectional images to generate a second encoded stream.2. The image processing device according to claim 1 , wherein the first and the second celestial sphere images are generated by different methods.3. The image processing device according to claim 2 , wherein the first celestial sphere image is generated by cube mapping claim 2 , and the second celestial sphere image is generated by equidistant cylindrical projection.4. The image processing device according to claim 1 , wherein the first encoding section is configured to generate the first encoded streams in such a manner that the first encoded streams of the opposed pairs of the planes are synchronized in randomly accessible positions.5. The image processing device according to claim 4 , wherein the first encoding section is configured to generate the first encoded streams in such a manner that the first encoded streams are arranged into a closed group-of-pictures structure.6. The image processing device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a conversion section configured to convert the resolution of the second celestial sphere image to the second resolution.7. The image processing device according to claim 3 , further comprising:a storage section configured to store the first and the second encoded streams.8. The image processing device according to claim 7 , further comprising:a ...

MOBILE TERMINAL AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

A mobile terminal, according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises: a wireless communication unit for communicating with an external device or an external server; a display unit for displaying a specific viewing area of a surround video comprising a plurality of viewing areas; and a control unit for playing the surround video in a first viewing area, and playing the surround video in a second viewing area according to a first command requesting a viewing area change, wherein the control unit controls the wireless communication unit so as to receive data comprising a path of the viewing area from the preset external device or the preset external server according to a second command, controls the display unit so as to display, on a partial area of a screen, a thumbnail image indicating the path by using the received data, and changes the viewing area of the surround video being played, on the basis of the path included in the received data according to a third command for selecting the thumbnail image. 1. A mobile terminal , comprising:a wireless communication unit connecting communication with an external device or an external server;a display unit displaying a specific viewing area of a surround video including a plurality of viewing areas; anda controller configured to play the surround video as a first viewing area and play the surround video as a second viewing area in response to a first command for changing a viewing area,wherein the controller is further configured to:control the wireless communication unit to receive data including a path of the viewing area from a preset external device or a preset external server in response to a second command,control the display unit to display a thumbnail image indicating the path on a partial region of a screen using the received data, andchange the viewing area of the currently played surround video based on the path included in the received data in response to a third command for selecting the ...

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR DETERMINING MULTIPATH ROUTING FOR PANORAMIC VIDEO CONTENT

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include embodiments receiving a request for portions of video content identifying first packets associated with FoV tiles and second packets associated with OOS tiles for the video content in response to receiving the request. Further embodiments include selecting a first and second communication network to transmit the first and second packets, respectively and configuring a socket API for a MPTCP for a device that includes identifying that the first packets are associated with the FoV tiles, a high priority, and are to be transmitted over the first communication network, and the socket API includes identifying that the second packets are associated with the OOS tiles, a low priority, and are to be transmitted over the second communication network. Additional embodiments include transmitting the first and second packets over the first and second communication network, respectively, using MPTCP. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A device , comprising:a processing system including a processor; and receiving a request for a plurality of portions of video content;', 'identifying a first group of packets associated with field of view (FoV) tiles for the video content in response to receiving the request;', 'determining a spatial priority or a temporal priority for the FoV tiles;', 'identifying a second group of packets associated with out of sight (OOS) tiles for the video content in response to receiving the request;', 'determining a spatial priority or a temporal priority for the OOS tiles;', 'selecting a first communication network to transmit the first group of packets wherein the selecting of the first communication network is based on the spatial priority or the temporal priority for the FoV tiles;', 'selecting a second communication network to transmit the second group of packets, wherein the selecting of the second communication network is based on the spatial priority or the temporal priority of the OOS tiles;', ' ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING USER INTERACTIONS WITH VIDEO CONTENT

Computer-implemented methods and systems are presented for creating, displaying and interacting with a space-time focal density map indicating aggregate user engagement within video contenbased on user-initiated movements of a display device. User engagement may be tracked and stored at an individual user level as well as aggregated into the statistical compilation. The engagement data may be presented as a visual layer overlaid with the video content against which the engagement data was collected, effectively displaying a temporal interest heat map over the video content. A graphical representation of the engagement data may be displayed along with the heat map that includes axes representing a spatial dimension (e.g., degrees or radians from the center of the video) and a temporal dimension (e.g., the top of the graph represents the start of the video, and the bottom the end). 1. A computer-implemented method for measuring viewer engagement among elements of video content , the method comprising:receiving user device orientation data from a plurality of user devices as users of each device views video content on each respective user device;determining from the user device orientation data each user's focal point within the video;automatically creating a temporal density map for the video content, wherein the temporal density map visually indicates users' focal points throughout the video content as a first density map comprising an aggregated statistical spatial distribution of users' focal points and a line indicating a central focal point through the first density map;automatically creating a second focal point density map for the video content, wherein the second focal point density map visually indicates an aggregated spatial distribution of users' focal points at a time t and wherein the second focal point map represents a cross-section of the first density map of the temporal density map at time t within the span; andpresenting a display comprising the ...

PROCESSING MEDIA DATA USING AN OMNIDIRECTIONAL MEDIA FORMAT

A device includes a processor configured to process a first sample of a first track having a first composition time, determine whether a second track that is associated with the first track has an available sample at the first composition time, when the second track has the available sample at the first composition time, select the available sample of the second track as a second sample having a common composition time with the first composition time of the first sample, when the second track does not have the available sample at the first composition time, select a sample of the second track having a composition time that is a closest available preceding composition time as the second sample having the common composition time with the first composition time of the first sample, and in response to selecting the second sample, process the second sample. 1. A method of processing media data , the method comprising:processing a first sample of a first track of a media file, the first track having a first composition time;determining whether a second track of the media file, the second track being associated with the first track, has an available sample at the first composition time;when the second track has the available sample at the first composition time, selecting the available sample of the second track as a second sample having a common composition time with the first composition time of the first sample;when the second track does not have the available sample at the first composition time, selecting a sample of the second track having a composition time that is a closest available preceding composition time as the second sample having the common composition time with the first composition time of the first sample; andin response to selecting the second sample, processing the second sample.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first sample and the second sample have different decoding times.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , when a ...

MOVIE DISTRIBUTION METHOD

To enable you to take animations in a virtual space, a method for distributing video, the method comprising: placing a character in a virtual space; detecting an input of a user from at least one of a head mounted display and a controller which the user mounted; controlling an action of the character in response to the input; controlling a virtual camera placed in the virtual space in response to the input; and distributing movie data shot by the camera. 1. A method for distributing video , the method comprising:placing a character in a virtual space;detecting an input of a user from at least one of a head mounted display and a controller which the user mounted;controlling an action of the character in response to the input;controlling a virtual camera placed in the virtual space in response to the input; anddistributing movie data shot by the camera.2. The method for distributing video according to claim 1 , the method further comprisingat least once a day, placing the character, detecting the input, controlling the action of the character in response to the input, controlling the camera in response to the input, and distributing the movie data.3. The method for distributing video according to claim 1 , the method further comprisingrecording action data representing the action of the character controlled in response to the input; anddistributing the movie data captured by controlling the camera while playing the action of the character based on the action data. The present invention relates to a method of video distribution.Virtual cameras are arranged in a virtual space (see Patent Document 1).[PTL 1] Patent Application Publication No. 2017-146651No attempt was made to capture animations in the virtual space.The present invention has been made in view of such a background, and is intended to provide a technology capable of capturing animations in a virtual space.The principal invention for solving the above-described problem is a method of distributing a video, ...

Advertising Campaign to Viewing Device Suitability Matching

In one aspect, an example method includes (i) determining a first binary number assigned to a content-presentation device, with digits of the first binary number corresponding to respective segments of content-presentation devices; (ii) determining a second binary number assigned to an advertising campaign, with digits of the second binary number corresponding to the respective segments of content-presentative devices; (iii) comparing the first binary number and the second binary number; (iv) based on a result of the comparing, determining that the advertising campaign is valid for the content-presentation device; and (v) based on the determining that the advertising campaign is valid, causing supplemental content associated with the advertising campaign to be transmitted to the content-presentation device. 1. A method comprising:receiving, by a content-management system from a content-presentation device, a request for supplemental content for use in connection with performing a content-modification operation;determining, by the content-management system, a first binary number assigned to the content-presentation device, wherein digits of the first binary number correspond to respective segments of content-presentation devices, and wherein values of the digits of the first binary number are indicative of whether the content-presentation device is in the respective segments of content-presentation devices;determining, by the content-management system, a second binary number assigned to an advertising campaign, wherein digits of the second binary number correspond to the respective segments of content-presentative devices, and wherein values of the digits of the second binary number are indicative of whether the advertising campaign is targeted towards the respective segments of content-presentation devices;comparing, by the content-management system, the first binary number and the second binary number;based on a result of the comparing, determining, by the content- ...

ADAPTIVE STEREO SCALING FORMAT SWITCH FOR 3D VIDEO ENCODING

A method and apparatus for encoding three-dimensional (“3D”) video includes receiving a left-eye interlaced frame and a corresponding right-eye interlaced frame of a 3D video. An amount of interlacing exhibited by at least one of the left-eye interlaced frame and the corresponding right-eye interlaced frame is determined. A frame packing format to be used for packing the left-eye interlaced frame and the corresponding right-eye interlaced frame into a 3D frame is selected based on the amount of interlacing that is determined. The left-eye interlaced frame and the corresponding right-eye interlaced frame are formatted into a 3D frame using the selected frame packing format. Illustrative frame packing formats that may be employed include a side-by-side format and a top-and-bottom format.

Associating File Format Objects and Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over Hypertext Transfer Protocol (DASH) Objects

A method comprises obtaining media content associated with a first viewpoint and a second viewpoint, wherein a first position of the first viewpoint is static and a second position of the second viewpoint is dynamic; generating a first VWPT descriptor based on the media content and describing the first viewpoint; generating a second VWPT descriptor based on the media content and describing the second viewpoint; generating an MPD comprising the first VWPT descriptor and the second VWPT descriptor; and transmitting the MPD. 1. A method comprising:obtaining, by a coding device, media content associated with a viewpoint;generating, by the coding device, a viewpoint information (VWPT) descriptor based on the media content, wherein the VWPT descriptor comprises a value indicating whether a position of the viewpoint is static;generating, by the coding device, a media presentation description (MPD) comprising the VWPT descriptor; andtransmitting, by the coding device, the MPD.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the value is an is static value claim 1 , and wherein the is static value is the only value in the VWPT descriptor that indicates whether the position of the viewpoint is static or dynamic.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the value being equal to “true” indicates that the position of the viewpoint is static claim 1 , and wherein the value being equal to “false” indicates that the position of the viewpoint is dynamic.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the VWPT descriptor further comprises a viewpoint identifier (ID) value that specifies a viewpoint ID of the viewpoint.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the VWPT descriptor further comprises a center x value that specifies an absolute position of a center of the viewpoint in global three-dimensional coordinates on an x-axis claim 1 , a center y value that specifies the absolute position of the center of the viewpoint in the global three-dimensional coordinates on a y-axis claim 1 , and a center z value that specifies ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING 3DTV BROADCASTING

An apparatus for transmitting 3DTV broadcasting generates base video data by coding additional video, generates enhanced layer data by coding a correlation video between the base video and a video decodable from the base layer stream, and transmits the base layer data and the enhanced layer data. 1. A method for transmitting 3DTV (three-dimensional television) by an apparatus for transmitting 3DTV broadcasting , comprising:generating base video data by coding additional video;generating enhanced layer data by coding a correlation video between the base video and a video decodable from the base layer stream; andtransmitting the base layer data and the enhanced layer data.2. The method for transmitting 3DTV broadcasting of claim 1 , wherein:the generating of base video data includes coding after downsampling the additional video; andthe generating of enhanced layer data includes generating the correlation video after upsampling the video decodable from the base layer data.3. The method for transmitting 3DTV broadcasting of claim 1 , whereinthe transmitting of the base layer data and the enhanced layer data includes:converting the base layer data and the enhanced layer data into at least one transmission stream; andtransmitting the at least one transmission stream.4. The method for transmitting 3DTV broadcasting of claim 3 , wherein:the transmitting of at least one transmission stream includes:transmitting a transmission stream corresponding to the base layer data to a mobile TV channel; andtransmitting a transmission stream corresponding to the enhanced layer data to a fixed TV channel of a broadcasting network.5. The method for transmitting 3DTV broadcasting of claim 3 , whereinthe transmitting of at least one transmission stream includes modulating the at least one transmission stream using a predetermined modulation scheme.6. The method for transmitting 3DTV broadcasting of claim 1 , further comprising:selecting one of a left video and a right video having ...

METRICS AND MESSAGES TO IMPROVE EXPERIENCE FOR 360-DEGREE ADAPTIVE STREAMING

A method for receiving and displaying media content may be provided. The method may include requesting a set of DASH video segments that are associated with various viewports and qualities. The method may include displaying the DASH video segments. The method may include determining a latency metric based on a time difference between the display of a DASH video segment and one of: a device beginning to move, the device ceasing to move, the device determining that the device has begun to move, the device determining that the device has stopped moving, or the display of a different DASH video segment. The different DASH video segment may be associated with one or more of a different quality or a different viewport. 115.-. (canceled)16. A device for receiving and displaying media content , comprising: [{'b': 1', '1, 'a first interface observation point (OP) coupled to a network access component, the first interface OP configured to receive, from the network access component, first metrics data associated with requesting and receiving dynamic adaptive streaming over HTTP (DASH) video segments from a network,'}, {'b': 2', '2, 'a second interface OP coupled to a media processing component, the second interface OP configured to receive, from the media processing component, second metrics data associated with decoding the DASH video segments received from the network,'}, {'b': 3', '3, "a third interface OP coupled to a sensor component, the third interface OP configured to receive, from the sensor component, third metrics data associated with a user's orientation,"}, {'b': 4', '4, 'a fourth interface OP coupled to a rendering component, the fourth interface OP configured to receive, from the rendering component, fourth metrics data associated with rendering the decoded DASH video segments, and'}, {'b': 5', '5, 'a fifth interface OP coupled to a control component, the fifth interface OP configured to receive, from the control component, fifth metrics data associated with ...

EFFICIENT CODING OF DEPTH TRANSITIONS IN 3D VIDEO

A method of encoding a video data signal () is provided, together with a method for decoding. The encoding comprises providing color information () for pixels in an image, providing a depth map with depth information () for the pixels, providing transition information () being representative of a width () of a transition region () in the image, the transition region () comprising a depth transition () and blended pixels in which colors of a foreground object and a background object are blended, and generating () the video data signal () comprising encoded data representing the color information (), the depth map () and the transition information (). The decoding comprises using the transition information () for determining the width () of the transition regions () and for determining alpha values () for pixels inside the transition regions (). The determined alpha values () are used for determining the color of a blended pixel at the transition of a foreground object and a background object. 1. A method , comprising: a base two-dimensional image, wherein the base two-dimensional image comprises color information for pixels in the base two-dimensional image;', 'a depth map with depth information for the pixels; and', 'transition information representative of a width of a transition region in the base two-dimensional image, the transition region comprising a depth transition and blended pixels,', 'wherein the blended pixels comprise blended colors of a foreground object and a background object,', 'wherein the transition information does not include alpha values for all of the pixels in the transition region and does not include trimap data for all of the pixels in the transition region in the base two-dimensional image;, 'receiving at the input of a decoder circuit an encoded three-dimensional video data signal, the encoded three-dimensional video data signal comprising encoded data representingdetermining, using the decoder circuit, the width of the transition region ...

Method and system for inserting an advertisement in a media stream

Certain aspects of a system and method for inserting an advertisement in a media stream may include a content access server. The content access server may receive the media stream from one or more content providers. The media stream may comprise one or more pre-determined positions for inserting the advertisement. The content access server may insert the advertisement in the media stream at one of the one or more pre-determined positions. The advertisement is selected from one or more advertisements in real-time based on a first metadata associated with the media stream, a location of the one or more pre-determined positions in the media stream, and one or more parameters associated with a user.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING REALISTIC BROADCASTING

Provided is an apparatus for providing realistic broadcasting, the apparatus including a realistic broadcasting platform configured to divide received content into one or more modalities, curate the content with respect to each of the divided modalities, and generate a scenario based on the curated content and information about one or more realistically reproducing devices which are currently available; and an immersive media gateway configured to generate the information about one or more realistically reproducing devices, and provide a realistic broadcasting service to a user based on the curated content and the information about one or more realistically reproducing devices. 1. An apparatus for providing realistic broadcasting , the apparatus comprising:a realistic broadcasting platform configured to divide received content into one or more modalities, curate the content with respect to each of the divided modalities, and generate a scenario based on the curated content and information about one or more realistically reproducing devices which are currently available; andan immersive media gateway configured to generate the information about one or more realistically reproducing devices, and provide a realistic broadcasting service to a user based on the curated content and the information about one or more realistically reproducing devices.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the immersive media gateway and the realistic broadcasting platform is comprised in a mobile terminal as an application.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the immersive media gateway calculates location information indicating a physical location of a mobile terminal of a user claim 1 , searches for one or more realistically reproducing devices accessible on a network based on the location information claim 1 , and performs polling for the found realistically reproducing devices.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the immersive media gateway searches for the one or more realistically ...

Virtual three dimensional video creation and management system and method

A method and system is provided for the creation, management, and distribution of two dimensional video content that appears to a viewer as having a third dimension of depth. The system includes a camera array with multiple cameras at respective different positions that coordinates the off-center rotating motion of apertures that are part of diaphragms in the camera lens systems. The resulting images from each camera in the array are stitched together to create a larger content field and only a portion is displayed at any one time.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STREAMING VIDEO CONTENT

Aspects of the disclosure provide an apparatus having an interface circuit, a processing circuit and a display device. The interface circuit is configured to receive media presentation description information of media data. The media data includes video content on a two-dimensional (2D) plane that is projected from video content of a sphere surface according to a projection. The video content on the 2D plane includes a plurality of segment streams having different coverages of the video content on the 2D plane. The media presentation description information uses projection based spatial relationship description (P-SRD) to describe the different coverages of the video content on the 2D plane according to the projection. The processing circuit is configured to determine one or more segment streams based on a region of interests for image generation and the P-SRD, select segments in the one or more segment streams, and cause the interface circuit to request and receive the selected segments. 1. An apparatus , comprising:an interface circuit configured to receive media presentation description information of media data, the media data including video content on a two-dimensional (2D) plane that is projected from video content of a sphere surface according to a projection, the video content on the plane including a plurality of segment streams having different video coverage on the 2D plane, and the media presentation description information using projection based spatial relationship description (P-SRD) to describe the different video coverage by the video content on the 2D plane according to the projection;a processing circuit configured to determine one or more segment streams based on a region of interests for image generation and the P-SRD, select segments in the one or more segment streams, and cause the interface circuit to request and receive the selected segments; anda display device configured to display images generated based on the selected segments.2. The ...

Image Processing Method, Apparatus and System, Network Device, Terminal and Storage Medium

Provided are an image processing method, apparatus and system, a network device, a terminal and a storage medium. The method includes: acquiring composition indication information for indicating a composition and display manner of regions of interest (ROIs) in a video image; and generating a media stream of the video image based on at least the composition indication information, i.e., writing the composition indication information into a code stream of the video image. 1. An image processing method performed by a device , comprising:acquiring composition indication information for indicating a composition and display manner of regions of interest (ROIs) in a video image; andgenerating a media stream of the video image based on at least the composition indication information.2. The image processing method according to claim 1 , wherein the image processing method further comprises: acquiring feature information of each ROI in the ROIs claim 1 , andgenerating the media stream of the video image based on at least the composition indication information comprises: generating the media stream of the video image based on the composition indication information and the feature information.3. The image processing method according to claim 1 , wherein the composition indication information comprises at least one of the following: first indication information for indicating splicing and display of the ROIs claim 1 , second indication information for indicating fusion and display of the ROIs claim 1 , third indication information for indicating nesting and display of the ROIs claim 1 , fourth indication information for indicating scaling and display of the ROIs claim 1 , fifth indication information for indicating rotation and display of the ROIs claim 1 , and sixth indication information for indicating cropping and display of the ROIs.4. The image processing method according to claim 2 , wherein the feature information of the each ROI comprises position information and/or ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

There is provided an information processing device and an information processing method by which reproduction of a point cloud having no time information can be handled. Metadata that includes reproduction information necessary to reproduce encoded data obtained by encoding one frame of a point cloud by V-PCC or G-PCC and that includes reproduction feasibility information to be used to determine feasibility of reproducing the encoded data is generated. The encoded data and the metadata are stored in a file having a predetermined file structure using the ISOBMFF technology. The present technology is applicable to a data generation device that generates a file into which encoded data of a point cloud having no time information is stored, for example. 1. An information processing device comprising:a metadata generation section that generates metadata that includes reproduction information necessary to reproduce a bitstream generated from 3D data having no time information and that includes reproduction feasibility information to be used to determine feasibility of reproducing the bitstream; anda file generation section that generates a file in which the bitstream and the metadata are stored.2. The information processing device according to claim 1 , whereinthe reproduction information includes combination information that indicates a combination of Video data units to be used in reproduction, among the Video data units constituting the bitstream.3. The information processing device according to claim 2 , whereinthe reproduction feasibility information includes a parameter set for the bitstream.4. The information processing device according to claim 3 , whereinthe reproduction feasibility information further includes Sub-Sample parameter sets corresponding to the respective Video data units.5. The information processing device according to claim 4 , whereinthe file generation section stores the reproduction feasibility information into Item Property.6. The information ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD

The present disclosure relates to information processing apparatus and method that allow robustness of content reproduction to be improved. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:a generation section that generates metadata regarding content expressing a three-dimensional object in a three-dimensional space and enabling a line-of-sight direction and a view-point position to be freely set at a time of reproduction, the metadata including information enabling a bit rate to be selected at a time of distribution of the content.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the generation section generates the metadata including claim 1 , as the information claim 1 , access information for a control file controlling reproduction of the content.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe control file includes an MPD (Media Presentation Description), andthe generation section generates the metadata including access information for an AdaptationSet, the AdaptationSet corresponding to a Level of Detail for the three-dimensional object in the MPD and including information related to a bit rate variation of a plurality of bit rates for the Level of Detail.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe control file includes an MPD (Media Presentation Description), andthe generation section generates the metadata including access information for a representation corresponding to a Level of Detail for the three-dimensional object in an AdaptationSet corresponding to the three-dimensional object in the MPD, the representation including information related to a bit rate variation of a plurality of bit rates for the Level of Detail.5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the generation section generates the metadata including the access information including access information for the MPD desired claim 4 , information specifying an AdaptationSet desired in the ...

FIELD OF VIEW PREDICTION IN LIVE PANORAMIC VIDEO STREAMING

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method including providing a video presentation to user devices. A latency related to the video presentation is determined for each device; a high-latency user device is identified having greater latency than other, low-latency devices. Field of view information is analyzed for each of the low-latency devices; based on the analyzing, a field of view of the high-latency user device is predicted. In accordance with the predicting, a predicted viewing map for the high-latency user device is generated. The video presentation for the high-latency user device is adjusted based on the predicted viewing map. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A method comprising:determining, by a processing system including a processor, a latency related to a video presentation for each of a plurality of user devices, resulting in a group of latencies being determined; and generating, by the processing system, a first predicted viewing map for the first user device, based on data from the other user devices of the plurality of user devices, the data comprising field of view (FoV) data from the other user devices of the plurality of user devices and user head movement data associated with users of the other user devices of the plurality of user devices, wherein the generating the first predicted viewing map for the first user device is performed at an interval that is based on the user head movement data associated with the users of the other user devices, and wherein the interval is shorter if the user head movement data indicates faster head movements for the users of the other user devices; and', 'adjusting, by the processing system, the video presentation for the first user device based on the first predicted viewing map., 'for a first user device of the plurality of user devices determined to have a first latency greater than other latencies of the group of latencies corresponding to other user devices of the plurality of ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM

Provided is an information processing apparatus and an information processing method, and an information processing system, each of which provides a service related to a broadcast-type moving picture content. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:a receiving unit that receives a broadcast-type moving picture content; anda notification unit that notifies a second device of data including a location or acquisition method of information suggesting an action of a virtual character, the action corresponding to an event that occurs in the moving picture content.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe receiving unit receives the moving picture content to be broadcast or streamed.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the notification unit notifies the second device of the data in response to a fact that the receiving unit has receives a trigger of the event.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3 , whereinthe receiving unit receives the trigger of the event by StreamEvent or WebSocket.5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe information processing apparatus is a television receiver provided with a display unit that displays the broadcast-type moving picture content.6. An information processing method comprising:a receiving step of receiving a broadcast-type moving picture content;a displaying step of displaying the moving picture content on a display unit; anda notifying step of notifying, in response to an event that occurs in the moving picture content, a second device of data including a location or acquisition method of information suggesting an action of a virtual character.7. An information processing apparatus comprising:a receiving unit that receives, from a first device, a notice of data including a location or acquisition method of information suggesting an action of a virtual character, the action corresponding to an event that ...

SELECTIVE ORIENTATION DURING PRESENTATION OF A MULTIDIRECTIONAL VIDEO

One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods for selective orientation during presentation of a multidirectional video are provided. In an example, a multidirectional video may be received. A first orientation of a portion of the multidirectional video may be analyzed to determine a first score. A second orientation of the portion of the multidirectional video may be analyzed to determine a second score. Responsive to determining that the first score is greater than the second score, the first orientation may be selected in association with the portion of the multidirectional video. Responsive to receiving a request to view the multidirectional video, an indication of the first orientation as a representation of the portion may be provided. 1. A method for selective orientation during presentation of a multidirectional video , comprising:receiving a multidirectional video;segmenting the multidirectional video into at least a first portion and a second portion;analyzing a first orientation of the first portion to determine a first score;analyzing a second orientation of the first portion to determine a second score;responsive to determining that the first score is greater than the second score, selecting the first orientation, but not the second orientation, in association with the first portion;analyzing a third orientation of the second portion to determine a third score;analyzing a fourth orientation of the second portion to determine a fourth score;responsive to determining that the third score is greater than the fourth score, selecting the third orientation, but not the fourth orientation, in association with the second portion; andresponsive to receiving a request to view the multidirectional video, providing an indication of the first orientation as a representation of the first portion and an indication of the third orientation as a representation of the second portion, the determining the first score is based upon a first emotion associated with ...

VIDEO CONTENT PLACEMENT OPTIMIZATION BASED ON BEHAVIOR AND CONTENT ANALYSIS

An ad is placed in a movie, by analyzing inherent characteristics of the movie, analyzing viewed characteristics of the movie, analyzing viewer characteristics of a viewer of the movie, obtaining advertiser preferences for placement of the ad in the movie, determining costs of placing the ad in the movie based on the inherent characteristics of the movie, the viewed characteristics of the movie, the viewer characteristics and the advertiser preferences, and placing the ad in the movie in accordance with the inherent characteristics of the movie, the viewed characteristics of the movie, the viewer characteristics, the advertiser preferences and the determined costs. 1. A method of video content placement optimization based on behavior and content analysis , the method comprising:analyzing, by a computer, video characteristics of a video, the video characteristics of the video including information in the video;determining, by the computer, whether the video has been previously viewed; 'obtaining statistics of the video from play trails that track viewing behavior, each play trail representing a timestamped sequence of actions that a viewer takes in playing the video, the statistics of the video including a number of playback events recorded in the play trails;', 'responsive to an indication that the video has been previously viewed, determining, by the computer, viewed characteristics of the video, the determining the viewed characteristics of the video comprisingdetermining, by the computer, whether content placement in the video is occurring in real time;responsive to an indication that the content placement in the video is occurring in real time, determining, by the computer, viewer characteristics of the video, including at least one of demographic information of the viewer, an action of the viewer, or a material previously viewed by the viewer;retrieving or obtaining, by the computer, content placement preferences that specify a content placement price setting ...

METHOD, SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR PROVIDING ADJUSTED VIDEO CONTENT ACCORDING TO VIEWING DISTANCE

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, embodiments for obtaining video content from a video content server, determining a quality parameter for each of the plurality of adjusted video content, and adjusting the video content to generate the plurality of adjusted video content. Each of the plurality of adjusted video content comprises a different point cloud density according to the quality parameter. Further embodiments can include receiving a request for the video content from a video content application on a communication device, and determining a distance from a viewpoint to a point-cloud object on the video content application of the communication device. Additional embodiments can include selecting an adjusted video content based on the distance from the viewpoint to the point-cloud object and the quality parameter of the adjusted video content, and providing the adjusted video content to the communication device for presentation. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A device , comprising: a processing system including a processor; and determining a quality parameter for each of a group of adjusted video content resulting in a group of quality parameters;', 'determining a quality parameter threshold associated with the group of quality parameters;', 'receiving, over a communication network, a request for video content from a video content application on a communication device;', 'determining a first distance from a first viewpoint to a point-cloud object within the video content application of the communication device;', 'selecting a first adjusted video content from the group of adjusted video content based on the first distance from the first viewpoint to the point-cloud object and a first quality parameter of the group of quality parameters associated with the first adjusted video content that is above the quality parameter threshold;', 'providing, over the communication network, the first adjusted video content to the communication ...

VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, VIDEO DISTRIBUTION METHOD, AND VIDEO DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM

One embodiment of the invention includes one or more computer processors executing computer-readable instructions to: distribute a co-performing video including a first character object generated based on motions of a first user and a second character object generated based on motions of a second user; in response to reception of a first display request for a first gift from a viewer user viewing the co-performing video, display a display instruction object on at least one of a first user device used by the first user and a second user device used by the second user; and in response to an operation on the display instruction object, display the first gift in association with at least one of the first character object and the second character object in the co-performing video. 1. A system , comprising:{'claim-text': ['distribute data for causing a plurality of viewer user devices to play a co-performing video, each of the plurality of viewer user devices being used by a corresponding one of a plurality of viewer users, the co-performing video including (i) a first character object generated based on one or more motions of a first user and (ii) a second character object generated based on one or more motions of a second user;', 'in response to of receiving a first display request for a first gift from a first viewer user device of the plurality of viewer user devices, display a display instruction object on at least one of a first user device used by the first user or a second user device used by the second user; and', 'in response to an operation selecting the display instruction object, display the first gift in association with at least one of the first character object or the second character object in the co-performing video.'], '#text': 'one or more computer processors, wherein the one or more computer processors execute computer-readable instructions to:'}2. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the display instruction object is displayed on both of the first user ...

Panoramic Render of 3D Video

A method is provided. The method includes: reading video information of a 3D video to be rendered; determining an image format of the 3D video according to the video information; generating a first spherical model and a second spherical model according to the image format; reading a frame image of the 3D video, where the frame image includes a first sub-image and a second sub-image; obtaining angle-of-view rotation data and image sealing data; rendering the frame image according to the angle-of-view rotation data and the image scaling data, where the first sub-image is rendered to the first spherical model to obtain a first spherical image, and the second sub-image is rendered to the second spherical model to obtain a second spherical image; and outputting images in a viewport area of the first spherical image and the second spherical image to a display device.

RECEPTION DEVICE, DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, TRANSMISSION DEVICE, AND TRANSMISSION METHOD FOR PROGRAM CONTENT TYPE

Previously, users could not be notified when the 3D mode type of a program being received by a digital broadcast receiver was not compatible with the digital broadcast receiver. A reception device is provided with: a reception unit which receives program content including video information and identification information including information for distinguishing whether the program content is 2D program content or 3D program content; and a display control unit which controls the display so as to display whether the aforementioned program content is 2D program content or 3D program content in response to the received aforementioned identification information. 1. A reception device comprising:a reception unit that receives a program content and program information concerning the program content; andan output video generation unit that generates an output video from video data of the program content received by the reception unit,wherein the program information includes identification information concerning a 3D video in case that the program content is a 3D program,the identification information provides identification of whether different images for different viewpoints are included in a single stream of the video data or the different images for different viewpoints are respectively included in different streams of the video data, and further provides identification of an arrangement scheme of the different images for different viewpoints in the single stream when the different images for different viewpoints are included in the single stream, andthe output video generation unit converts at least a portion of the video data of the received program content based in part on the identification information received by the reception unit to generate the output video.2. A reception method for a reception device comprising the steps of:receiving a program content and program information concerning the program content; andgenerating an output video from video data of the ...

Control Circuit of High-Definition Naked-Eye Portable Stereoscopic Video Player and Stereoscopic Video Conversion Method

The present invention relates to a control circuit of a high-definition naked-eye portable stereoscopic video player and a stereoscopic video conversion method which enables the user to watch a stereoscopic video without wearing the stereoscopic glasses, wherein the control circuit includes a power supply. An HD video CH1 and an HD video CH2 are connected to the signal input terminal of a respective HDMI decoder through a respective HDMI plug interface. the signal output terminal of the HDMI decoder is connected to the signal input terminal of an FPGA programmable logic device. A DDR2 memory, a SRAM Static Random Access Memory, and a FLASH memory bi-directionally exchange data with the FPGA programmable logic device. 1. A control circuit of a high-definition naked-eye portable stereoscopic video player , comprisinga power supply,an HD video CH1,an HD video CH2,a plurality of HDMI plug interfaces, each of which has a signal input terminal and a signal output terminal,an FPGA programmable logic device, having a signal input terminal and two signal output terminals,a DDR2 memory,a SRAM Static Random Access Memory,a FLASH memory,a MIPI 4 line encoder, having a signal input signal and a signal output terminal, anda mobile phone screen, having a signal input terminal,wherein the HD video CH1 and the HD video CH2 are connected to the signal input terminal of respective HDMI decoder through respective HDMI plug interface,wherein the signal output terminal of the HDMI decoder is connected to the signal input terminal of the FPGA programmable logic device,wherein the DDR2 memory, the SRAM Static Random Access Memory and the FLASH memory bi-directionally exchange data with the FPGA programmable logic device,wherein the two signal output terminals of the FPGA programmable logic device are respectively connected to the signal input terminal of the MIPI 4 line encoder, andwherein the signal output terminal of the MIPI 4 line encoder is connected to a the signal input terminal of ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATION IN AN AUGMENTED REALITY DISPLAY DEVICE

A mobile device captures an object image using the built in imaging capability of the device. A structural recognition module analyzes the captured image to identify the 3D shape of the captured object. A color recognition module analyzes the color of the captured image to differentiate between objects that may be similar in shape. The image analysis information is sent to a server and the server selects an appropriate video file for augmented reality (AR) display on the mobile device. User selection of an operational language for the mobile device may also provided to the server. The system includes audio data files in different languages corresponding to each video AR file. The server selects the audio file corresponding to the language selection data provided by the mobile device. The language appropriate audio file is linked to the video file and the video and audio AR data are transmitted to the mobile device. 1. A method for the control of augmented reality (AR) in a mobile communication device , comprising:an imaging device configured to capture an image containing at least one object to be rendered for display;storing the captured image in a memory as a two-dimensional data array;detecting the object to be rendered within the stored image;identifying a structural shape of the object;identifying a color of the object;based on the identified structure and identified color of the object, identifying the object in the captured image;transmitting object identification data, containing structural shape information and color information for the object, to a server;the server using the object identification data to select an augmented reality (AR) video file from a plurality of AR video files stored in the server;transmitting the selected AR video file to the mobile communication device; andthe mobile communication device playing the received AR video file on a display of the mobile communication device.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:the mobile ...

PURCHASING AND VIEWING CONTENT BASED ON A LINEAR BROADCAST

Systems and methods for obtaining alternative versions of media content are provided. Digital purchasing technology can be integrated with content viewing technology to provide dynamic content discovery and the ability to easily and efficiently obtain alternative media content to enhance a user's viewing experience. Additionally, a user's viewing experience can be upgraded by easily and efficiently allowing for the viewing of previously obtained alternative media content. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:during a broadcast of media content to a user device, presenting at least one option to a user to experience an original, unedited version of the broadcast media content; andupon selection of the at least one option, presenting the original, unedited version of the broadcast media content to the user device.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the media content broadcast to the user device comprises an altered version of the broadcast media content comporting with at least one of broadcasting timing requirements and broadcasting censorship requirements.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the original claim 1 , unedited version of the broadcast media content comprises a different version of the media content.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the original claim 1 , unedited version of the broadcast media content comprises at least one of a prequel to the broadcast media content claim 1 , a sequel to the broadcast media content claim 1 , an enhanced version of the broadcast media content claim 1 , and additional media content that is related to the broadcast media content.5. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one option presented to the user to experience the original claim 1 , unedited version of the broadcast media content comprises an option to at least one of purchase the original claim 1 , unedited version of the broadcast media content claim 1 , rent the ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM TO GENERATE ONE OR MORE MULTI-DIMENSIONAL VIDEOS

Various aspects of a system and method to generate a multi-dimensional video are disclosed herein. In accordance with an embodiment, the system includes an application server, which receives a plurality of videos feeds from a plurality of image-capturing devices that capture a pre-defined area. Further, sensor data is received from a plurality of sensors associated with one or more subjects in the pre-defined area. Thereafter, a location-of-occurrence of an upcoming activity-of-interest is predicted in the predefined area based on the received plurality of video feeds, sensor data, and/or pre-stored statistical data of the historical performance of the one or more subjects. One or more control instructions are communicated to one or more of the plurality of image-capturing devices to focus towards the predicted location-of-occurrence to enable the generation of the multi-dimensional video. Thereafter, one or more views of the generated multi-dimensional video are broadcasted to a plurality of subscriber-terminals. 1. A system to generate one or more multi-dimensional videos , said system comprising: receive a plurality of video feeds from a plurality of image-capturing devices that capture a pre-defined area;', 'receive sensor data from a plurality of sensors associated with one or more subjects in said pre-defined area;', 'predict a location-of-occurrence of an upcoming activity-of-interest in said pre-defined area, based on said received plurality of video feeds, said received sensor data, and/or pre-stored statistical data of historical performance of said one or more subjects; and', 'communicate one or more control instructions to one or more of said plurality of image-capturing devices to focus towards said predicted location-of-occurrence to enable generation of a multi-dimensional video of said upcoming activity-of-interest., 'one or more circuits configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein said pre-stored statistical data of said historical performance ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SIGNALING SPHERICAL REGION INFORMATION IN ISOBMFF

A video processing method includes receiving a virtual reality (VR) content, encoding visual data obtained from the VR content to generate a part of a coded bitstream, and encapsulating the part of the coded bitstream into ISO Base Media File Format (ISOBMFF) file (s). In one exemplary implementation, the ISOBMFF file (s) may include a timed metadata track associated with a sphere visual track, where the timed metadata track is set to signal that the associated sphere visual track contains at least one spherical region contributed from at least one region visual track. In another exemplary implementation, the ISOBMFF file (s) may include a timed metadata track associated with a region visual track, where the timed metadata track is set to signal that the associated region visual track contributes to at least one spherical region carried in at least one sphere visual track. Further, an associated video processing apparatus is provided. 1. A video processing method comprising:receiving a virtual reality (VR) content;encoding visual data obtained from the VR content to generate a part of a coded bitstream; andencapsulating, by a file encapsulation circuit, the part of the coded bitstream into at least one ISO Base Media File Format (ISOBMFF) file, wherein said at least one ISOBMFF file comprises a timed metadata track associated with a sphere visual track, and the timed metadata track is set to signal that the associated sphere visual track contains at least one spherical region contributed from at least one region visual track.2. The video processing method of claim 16 , wherein the timed metadata track is set to further signal a spherical region identifier of each of said at least one spherical region and a track identifier of each of said at least one region visual track.3. The video processing method of claim 16 , wherein the timed metadata track is set to further signal spherical coordinates and sizes of each of said at least one spherical region.4. The video ...

IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, TRANSMITTING DEVICE, RECEIVING DEVICE, TRANSMITTING METHOD, RECEIVING METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

An image processing system comprising a transmission device and a reception device, wherein the transmission device includes: a 3D encoder encoding 3D images input thereto to generate a 3D program; a stream generator generating a video stream including a plurality of programs, including the 3D program generated by the 3D encoder; a stream transmitter transmitting the video stream; and an information transmitter transmitting information for specifying a priority program within the video stream; and the reception device includes: an information receiver receiving the information; a stream receiver receiving the video stream; and a decoding processor decoding the video stream, specifying the priority program using the information, and performing control such that the priority program is output to a channel used for connecting to a display device at a priority program transfer rate equal to a preceding program transfer rate used for a preceding program output immediately before the priority program. 131-. (canceled)32. An image processing system comprising a transmission device and a reception device , wherein a 3D encoder encoding 3D images input thereto to generate a 3D program;', 'a stream generator generating a video stream made up of a plurality of programs, including the 3D program generated by the 3D encoder;', 'a stream transmitter transmitting the video stream; and', 'an information transmitter transmitting information for specifying a priority program among the programs in the video stream; and, 'the transmission device includes an information receiver receiving the information;', 'a stream receiver receiving the video stream; and', 'a decoding processor decoding the video stream, specifying the priority program by using the information, and performing control such that the priority program is output to a channel used for connecting to a display device at a priority program transfer rate equal to a preceding program transfer rate used for a preceding program ...

METHOD FOR GENERATING USER AVATAR, RELATED APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT

A method and apparatus for generating a user avatar, an electronic device, and a computer readable storage medium are provided. The method may include: receiving incoming expression-driven information and a target avatar model being sent when a rate at which an original rendering device renders to obtain a corresponding dynamic avatar is less than a preset rate; driving the target avatar model based on the expression-driven information to generate a dynamic avatar of the user; and pushing the dynamic avatar as a substitute avatar of the user to another user. 1. A method for generating a user avatar , the method comprising:receiving incoming expression-driven information and a target avatar model; the expression-driven information and the target avatar model being sent when a rate at which an original rendering device renders to obtain a corresponding dynamic avatar is less than a preset rate;driving the target avatar model based on the expression-driven information to generate a dynamic avatar of the user; andpushing the dynamic avatar as a substitute avatar of the user to another user.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the receiving the incoming expression-driven information and the target avatar model comprises:receiving a universal identification number of the target avatar model sent by the original rendering device;sending, in response to storing the target avatar model corresponding to the universal identification number, confirmation response information to the original rendering device; andreceiving the expression-driven information sent by the original rendering device.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:acquiring an actual transmission rate with the another user;determining a number of adapted frames based on the actual transmission rate; andthe driving the target avatar model based on the expression-driven information to generate the dynamic avatar of the user comprises:driving, in response to determining that the number of ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VIDEO DELIVERY BASED UPON SACCADIC EYE MOTION

A method is provided for displaying an immersive video content according to eye movement of a viewer includes the steps of detecting, using an eye tracking device, a field of view of at least one eye of the viewer, transmitting eye tracking coordinates from the detected field of view to an eye tracking processor, identifying a region on a video display corresponding to the transmitted eye tracking processor, adapting the immersive video content from a video storage device at a first resolution for a first portion of the immersive video content and a second resolution for a second portion of the immersive video content, the first resolution being higher than the second resolution, displaying the first portion of the immersive video content on the video display within a zone, and displaying the second portion of the immersive video content on the video display outside of the zone. 1. A method for displaying an immersive video content according to eye movement of a viewer , comprising the steps of:detecting, using an eye tracking device, a field of view of at least one eye of the viewer;transmitting eye tracking coordinates from the detected field of view to an eye tracking processor;identifying a region on a video display corresponding to the transmitted eye tracking coordinates;adapting the immersive video content from a video storage device-at a first resolution for a first portion of the immersive video content and a second resolution for a second portion of the immersive video content, the first resolution being higher than the second resolution;displaying the first portion of the immersive video content on the video display within a zone; anddisplaying the second portion of the immersive video content on the video display outside of the zone occupied by the first portion of the immersive content.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising transmitting the immersive video content to the video display processor from the video storage device across an electronic ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A VIRTUAL COMMUNITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN A REMOTE EVENT

An approach is provided for establishing a virtual community for remotely participating in an event. A remote camera set is controlled by a user equipment to view an event from a plurality of viewing perspectives. A virtual community is built to share viewing of the event by multiple participants. 1. A method comprising:mapping a coordinate system to a geographical area of an event; andproviding a visualization of the coordinate system over a camera view of the event.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein values of coordinates in the coordinate system correspond to the geographical location of the event.3. A method according to claim 2 , wherein the values of the coordinates are independent of a viewing perspective of a user.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the visualization of the coordinate system comprises a virtual grid.5. A method according to claim 4 , wherein the virtual grid comprises GPS coordinates.6. A method according to claim 5 , further comprising projecting the GPS coordinates as a light colored mesh over a viewing field.7. A method according to claim 4 , further comprising:receiving feeds from different viewing angles of an event from a plurality of cameras; anduniquely identifying one or more locations at the event that are within a section of the virtual grid wherein the identifying occurs independent of the different viewing angles from the plurality of cameras.8. The method according to claim 7 , further comprising:providing different users within a virtual community with a common reference when a subject of interest at the event is viewed from different angles by the different users.9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the method is performed by a stream server.10. An apparatus claim 1 , comprising:at least one processor; andat least one memory including computer program code for one or more programs, the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to ...

METHOD FOR SERVICE COMPATIBILITY-TYPE TRANSMITTING IN DIGITAL BROADCAST

The present invention relates to a method for making 3D stereo digital broadcast service compatible in an MPEG-2-TS format which is used for transmitting and receiving digital TV. To this end, suggested is a method for transmitting detailed information which supports both TS-level multiplexing and ES-level multiplexing when left and right compressed bitstreams are multiplexed, when service compatibility is enabled. 1. A method of processing a three-dimensional (3D) service in a digital broadcast receiver , the method comprising:receiving broadcast signal comprising a transport stream (TS), wherein the TS includes a Program Association Table (PAT);parsing the PAT having a specific packet identifier (PID) from the received TS;acquiring a Program Map Table (PMT) based on a PMT_PID included in the parsed PAT; andprocessing the acquired PMT comprising both at least two fields and at least two descriptors,wherein a first field among the at least two fields indicates a PID of the TS, and a second field among the at least two fields identifies a stream type of the TS,wherein a first descriptor among the at least two descriptors specifies a type of service that is provided, the service type corresponding to a 2D service, a frame-compatible stereoscopic 3D service or a service-compatible stereoscopic 3D service,wherein a second descriptor among the at least two descriptors provides information related to the service-compatible stereoscopic 3D service that carries left and right views in separate video streams, the second descriptor further comprising,first data indicating that a video stream is a base video stream or an additional view video stream, andsecond data indicating that the associated video stream component is the left view video stream or the right view video stream.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second descriptor further comprises third data providing information on any upsampling that is required after the video component is decoded claim 1 , further the ...

SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING USER GENERATED VIDEO REVIEWS

Methods and systems for content aggregation and distribution are described. Video content may be received from a plurality of sources. The video content may be associated with metadata identifying items included within the video content. A video player may be provided which enables video content to be displayed on a user terminal, and a control may be provided enabling the user to quickly navigate to specific portions of the video content. The video player may be embeddable. Tags associated with a given item of video content may be stored and accessed remotely from the system hosting the item of video content. 1. A system for distribution of video reviews , comprising:at least one processing device; receiving locator information associated with a first item review of a first item, the first item review comprising a video hosted on a third party video content hosting site;', 'receiving a first plurality of tags associated with the first item review from a source different than the third party video content hosting site;', 'storing, remote from the third party video content hosting site, the first plurality of tags in association with the locator associated with the first item review;', 'providing a user interface for display on a user terminal, the user interface configured to enable the user to access the first item review;', 'at least partly in response to the first user requesting the first item review, accessing at least a portion of the first plurality of tags and causing one or more of the first plurality of tags to be displayed on the user terminal in association with the first item review;', 'providing for display, adjacent to, but not overlaying the first item review, and while at least a portion of first item review is displayed in a video player on the user terminal, one or more controls enabling the user to:', 'purchase the first item; and/or', 'indicate to other users that the user wants the first item; and/or', 'ask other users to indicate their opinion ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SIGNALING QUALITY INFORMATION FOR REGIONS IN VIRTUAL REALITY APPLICATIONS

A device may be configured to signal information (for example, is_stereo_content_flag, remaining_right_area_flag, remaining_both_area_flag, num_both_regions and num_right_regions in paragraphs [0067] and [0068]) associated with the relative quality of regions in an omni-directional video according to one or more of the techniques described herein. 16-. (canceled)7. A method of signaling an information associated with one or more regions of an omnidirectional video , the method comprising:signaling a view_idc_presence_flag; andsignaling, if the value of view_idc_presence_flag is 1, one or more syntax elements, wherein the one or more syntax element values indicate an association of the one or more regions with one of, a left view, a right view and both views.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein when the value of the syntax element s not signaled claim 7 , the value of the syntax element is inferred.9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the region of the omnidirectional video is indicated by region on a sphere region.10. The method of claim 7 , wherein the region of the omnidirectional video is indicated by region on a two dimensional region 5.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the width of the two dimensional region is greater than 0.12. The method of claim 10 , wherein the height of the two dimensional region is greater than 0.13. A device comprising one or more processors configured to perform the steps in .14. An apparatus comprising means for performing the steps of .15. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising instructions stored thereon that claim 7 , when executed claim 7 , cause one or more processors of a device to perform the steps of .16. A method of receiving an information associated with one or more regions of an omnidirectional video claim 7 , the method comprising:receiving a view_idc_presence_flag; andreceiving, if the value of view_idc_presence_flag is 1, one or more syntax elements, wherein the one or more syntax element values ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVISIONING CONTENT

Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media can provide at least one frame of a content item to a saliency prediction model, the saliency prediction model being trained to identify salient points of interest that appear in content items. Information describing at least a first salient point of interest that appears in the at least one frame can be obtained from the saliency prediction model. The first salient point of interest can be predicted to be of interest to users accessing the content item. A view-based projection can be applied to a region corresponding to the first salient point of interest, wherein the view-based projection enhances a quality in which the region is presented. 1. (canceled)2. A computer-implemented method comprising:generating, by a computing system, a spherical representation of a frame, the spherical representation including at least one point of interest;determining, by the computing system, a number of rays emanating from a virtual camera that are needed to capture a region of the frame, the region corresponding to the at least one point of interest; andbased on the number of rays, allocating, by the computing system, a density of pixels to the region for presentation of the frame.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , further comprising:determining, by the computing system, a second number of rays emanating from the virtual camera that are needed to capture a second region of the frame, the second region corresponding to a second point of interest; andbased on the second number of rays, allocating, by the computing system, a second density of pixels to the second region for presentation of the frame.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 3 , wherein the number of rays is different from the second number of rays.5. The computer-implemented method of claim 4 , wherein the density of pixels is different from the second density of pixels.6. The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , wherein an offset is ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING AND REPRODUCING CONTENT IN VIRTUAL REALITY SYSTEM

Disclosed is a technology for a sensor network, Machine to Machine (M2M) communication, Machine Type Communication (MTC), and Internet of Things (IoT). The present disclosure can be used for intelligent services based on the technology (services related to smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, retail business, security, and safety). A method of reproducing content by a virtual reality device is provided. The method includes transmitting parameters related to functions of a user device; receiving interest metadata related to content that matches a set of the transmitted parameters; receiving and decoding the content corresponding to a version that matches the set of transmitted parameters in a unit of at least one tile corresponding to a view area to be displayed in accordance with a user's viewpoint based on the interest metadata; and rendering the decoded tile based on the interest metadata. 1. A method of reproducing content by a virtual reality device , the method comprising:transmitting parameters related to functions of a user device;receiving interest metadata related to content that matches a set of the transmitted parameters;receiving and decoding the content corresponding to a version that matches the set of the transmitted parameters in a unit of at least one tile corresponding to a view area to be displayed in accordance with a user's viewpoint based on the interest metadata; andrendering the decoded tile based on the interest metadata.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the parameters related to the functions of the user device include at least one parameter indicating a degree of freedom (DOF) claim 1 , a field of view (FOV) claim 1 , a screen specification claim 1 , a codec function claim 1 , a function for mapping a planar image to a 360 degree image claim 1 , and a device function for supporting guided view metadata.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the interest metadata related to the ...

Method, apparatus and stream for volumetric video format

Methods and device for encoding/decoding data representative of a 3D scene. To reach that aim, first data representative of texture of the 3D scene visible according to a first viewpoint is encoded into one or more first tracks, the first data being arranged in first tiles of a first frame, a part of the 3D scene being associated with each first tile; second data representative of depth associated with points of the 3D scene is encoded into one or more second tracks, the second data being arranged in second tiles of a second frame, the total number of second tiles being greater than the total number of first tiles, a set of second tiles being allocated to each first tile and patches are arranged in the set of second tiles a set, each patch corresponding to a two-dimensional parametrization of a group of 3D points comprised into the part of the 3D scene associated with each first tile and comprising second data representative of depth associated with the 3D points of the group; and instructions to extract at least a part of the first data and second data from at least a part of the at least a first track and at least a second track are further encoded into one or more third tracks.

EFFICIENT CODING OF DEPTH TRANSITIONS IN 3D VIDEO

A method of encoding a video data signal () is provided, together with a method for decoding. The encoding comprises providing color information () for pixels in an image, providing a depth map with depth information () for the pixels, providing transition information () being representative of a width () of a transition region () in the image, the transition region () comprising a depth transition () and blended pixels in which colors of a foreground object and a background object are blended, and generating () the video data signal () comprising encoded data representing the color information (), the depth map () and the transition information (). The decoding comprises using the transition information () for determining the width () of the transition regions () and for determining alpha values () for pixels inside the transition regions (). The determined alpha values () are used for determining the color of a blended pixel at the transition of a foreground object and a background object. 1. A method , comprising:receiving at an input of an encoder circuit a first input video data signal and a second input video data signal, wherein the first input video data signal is produced from a first camera and the second input video data signal is produced from a second camera, wherein the first camera and the second camera view a scene from two different angles;the encoder circuit generating at least one base two-dimensional image of a scene, wherein the base two-dimensional image comprises color information for pixels in the base two-dimensional image;the encoder circuit generating depth information for the base two-dimensional image;the encoder circuit generating signal transition information, wherein the transition information is representative of a width of a transition region in the base two-dimensional image, the transition region comprising a depth transition and blended pixels, wherein the blended pixels comprise blended colors of a foreground object and a ...

SYSTEM FOR GENERATING AND RECEIVING A STEREOSCOPIC 2D-BACKWARD-COMPATIBLE VIDEO STREAM, AND METHOD THEREOF

A system includes: first receiving means for receiving a first sequence of images; first storing means for storing the first sequence of images; second receiving means for receiving a data signal including information transformable in a second sequences of images; second storing means for storing the data signal related to the second sequence. The first sequence and the data signal each includes data packets. Each data packet includes a header, and a payload having audio/video data. The header of each data packet includes a first data field having first information identifying the service of the content, and a second data field having second information identifying a program start time and/or a program title. The system includes synchronizing means for combining each first-sequence data packet with each data-signal data packet, in order to generate a compound sequence representing a 3D image. 1. A system for generating and receiving a stereoscopic 2D-backward-compatible video stream , the system comprising:a first receiving means for receiving a first sequence of images configured to be displayed on a visualization device;a first storing means associated with said first receiving means for storing said first sequence of images;a second receiving means for receiving a data signal comprising information which corresponds to a second sequences of images, an which can be combined with said first sequence of images to reconstruct a stereoscopic video stream;a second storing means associated with said second receiving means for storing said data signal related to said second sequence;wherein said first sequence and said data signal each includes a plurality of data packets, each data packet comprising at least a header, and a payload including audio/video data; a first data field comprising a first information identifying a service of the content; and', 'a second data field comprising a second information identifying program start time and/or a program title; and, ' ...

VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR LIVE DISTRIBUTING VIDEO CONTAINING ANIMATION OF CHARACTER OBJECT GENERATED BASED ON MOTION OF DISTRIBUTOR USER, DISTRIBUTION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING VIDEO DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM

One embodiment of the invention relates to a video distribution system for live distributing a video containing animation of a character object generated based on a motion of a distributor user. The video distribution system includes one or more computer processors that execute computer-readable instructions to: display a display instruction object on a distributor user device that is used by the distributor user in response to reception of a first display request for a first gift from a viewing user; and display the first gift in the video in response to operation on the display instruction object. 1. A video distribution system for live distributing a video containing animation of a character object generated based on a motion of a distributor user , the video distribution system comprising:one or more computer processors, display a display instruction object on a distributor user device that is used by the distributor user in response to reception of a first display request for a first gift from a viewing user; and', 'display the first gift in the video in response to operation on the display instruction object., 'wherein the one or more computer processors execute computer-readable instructions to2. The video distribution system of claim 1 , whereinthe first gift is a wear gift associated with a worn-on portion of the character object, andthe wear gift is displayed in the video at a position corresponding to the worn-on portion in response to the operation on the display instruction object.3. The video distribution system of claim 2 , whereinthe wear gift includes a first wear gift that is associated with a first worn-on portion among a plurality of the worn-on portions of the character object,a first display time in which the first wear gift is displayed in the video is set for the first wear gift, andwhen the first wear gift is displayed in the video, the one or more computer processors prohibit display of a second wear gift that is associated with the first ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTENT STREAMING

Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media can obtain a spherical media content item that captures at least one scene from a plurality of different positions. A three-dimensional shape having a plurality of faces is determined, each face being associated with a respective set of original boundaries. A respective set of expanded boundaries for one or more of the plurality of faces is determined. Respective portions of the spherical media content item are mapped to each of the one or more faces, wherein a first portion of the spherical media content item is mapped to a first face having a set of expanded boundaries. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:obtaining, by a computing system, a spherical media content item that captures at least one scene from a plurality of different positions;determining, by the computing system, a three-dimensional object having a plurality of faces, each face being associated with a respective set of original boundaries;determining, by the computing system, a respective set of expanded boundaries for one or more of the plurality of faces; andmapping, by the computing system, respective portions of the spherical media content item to each of the one or more faces, wherein a first portion of the spherical media content item is mapped to a first face having a set of expanded boundaries.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the expanded boundaries corresponding to the first face are determined based at least in part on an adjusted mapping angle.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , the method further comprising:determining, by the computing system, a mapping angle for projecting the first portion of the spherical media content item to the first face of the three-dimensional object based at least in part on a set of original boundaries corresponding to the first face; andadjusting, by the computing system, the mapping angle, wherein the first portion of the spherical media content item is ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTENT STREAMING

Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media can obtain a spherical media content item that captures at least one scene from a plurality of different positions. A three-dimensional object with a plurality of faces that converge at a point is determined. At least a first portion of the spherical media content item is mapped to at least a first face in the plurality of faces. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:obtaining, by a computing system, a spherical media content item that captures at least one scene from a plurality of different positions;determining, by the computing system, a three-dimensional object with a plurality of faces that converge at a point; andmapping, by the computing system, at least a first portion of the spherical media content item to at least a first face in the plurality of faces.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein mapping at least the first portion of the spherical media content item to at least the first face further comprises:causing, by the computing system, the first portion of the spherical media content item to be projected onto the first face.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , wherein the first portion corresponds to a first view of the scene claim 2 , and wherein the first face corresponds to a base region of the three-dimensional object.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , the method further comprising:causing, by the computing system, a second portion of the spherical media content item to be projected onto a second face in the plurality of faces, wherein the second face corresponds to a side region of the three-dimensional object.5. The computer-implemented method of claim 4 , wherein the first portion being projected onto the first face has a higher graphical quality than the second portion being projected onto the second face.6. The computer-implemented method of claim 5 , wherein a graphical quality at which the second portion is being projected onto the ...

CONTENT PLAYBACK DEVICE AND ADVERTISEMENT DISPLAY METHOD FOR CONTENT PLAYBACK DEVICE

While executing a television viewing APP, an engine () performs another application. A degree-of-concentration determination unit () determines the frequency of operations for the application, and calculates the degree of concentration for the program on the basis of the type of the application and the determination result. When the degree of concentration is high, the presentation controller () displays an advertisement relevant to the program, on a display unit (). 1. A content playback device comprising:circuitry that a video of program content;detects operations for an application which is being executed, so as to determine a frequency of operations; anddisplays one or more advertisements among a plurality of advertisements including a related advertisement which is an advertisement for which relevance to the program content is specified,wherein the circuitry displays the related advertisement in the case where the frequency of operations is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold.2. The content playback device according to claim 1 ,wherein, in the case where the frequency of operations is equal to or less than the predetermined threshold, the circuitry displays the related advertisement on the video, or displays the related advertisement at a position closer to a display area of the video than a display area of the application which is being executed.3. The content playback device according to claim 1 , wherein the circuitrycalculates a specific value which is made smaller as the frequency of operations is higher,the specific value calculated in the case where operations, the number of which is N (N: integer), are detected for an application which accesses data included in the program content being larger than the specific value calculated in the case where operations, the number of which is N, are detected for an application which does not access the data.4. The content playback device according to claim 3 ,wherein, the circuitry calculates the ...

Interactive Video Advertisement in a Mobile Browser

A system and a method are disclosed for presenting an interactive video ad in a mobile web browser that does not support embedded video playback in the browser. The interactive video ad comprises an overlay of transparent frame and visible elements, wherein the visible elements include instructions on performing a gesture to interact with the video ad. The system generates an HTML underlay, which is a web page with embedded link to continue playback of the interactive video ad and one or more interactivity options. The HTML underlay is displayed when the gesture is performed. Interactions with the video ad can be selected from the one or more options presented by the HTML underlay. 1. A system for providing interactive videos , comprising:a processor; and receive, from a mobile device, a request for a video file playable in a mobile browser, the mobile browser configured to display an original webpage embedded with a reference to the video file;', 'determine a device type of the mobile device;', 'select, based on the determined device type, a transparent frame and create an interactive video based on the video file by overlaying each frame in the video file with the selected transparent frame and one or more visible elements, the one or more visible elements including text and graphic instructions to interact with the video file and to invoke a hypertext markup language (HTML) underlay page on the mobile device;', 'generate, based on the identified device type, the HTML underlay page comprising an embedded link to control playback of the interactive video and including interactivity options to interact with the interactive video; and', 'transmit the HTML underlay page comprising the embedded link and the interactivity options and a link pointing to the interactive video to the mobile device,', 'the HTML underlay page is configured to be available underneath the media player simultaneously while the interaction video is being played,', 'the one or more visible ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GENERATING AMBIENT LIGHT EFFECTS BASED ON VIDEO CONTENT

Methods and systems for producing ambient light effects based on video content are provided. A method of producing an ambient light effect includes providing a receiving device including a processor configured to parse incoming video content and receiving the video content including a plurality of scenes at the receiving device. The method further includes parsing the incoming video content and detecting at least one scene in the video content for association with at least one ambient light effect. The method also includes generating a command specifying at least one ambient light effect to be associated with at least one scene and sending the command from the receiving device to at least one lighting device in communication with the receiving device to generate at least one ambient light effect associated with at least one scene when the scene is displayed to a user. 115-. (canceled)16. A receiving device for producing an ambient light effect , the receiving device comprising:a processor configured to parse incoming video content including a plurality of scenes, the processor programmed to:parse the incoming video content and detect at least one scene in the video content for association with at least one ambient light effect;generate a command specifying the at least one ambient light effect to be associated with the at least one scene; andsend the command from the receiving device to the at least one lighting device in communication with the receiving device to generate the at least one ambient light effect associated with the at least one scene when the at least one scene is displayed to a user.17. The receiving device of claim 16 , wherein the receiving device is at least one of a television claim 16 , set-top box claim 16 , disc player claim 16 , personal computer claim 16 , laptop claim 16 , tablet computer claim 16 , and mobile phone.18. The receiving device of claim 16 , wherein the processor is one of a stand-alone decoder and a decoder incorporated into a ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISPLAYING AESTHETIC IMAGE STREAMS

A method, comprising: receiving an image stream at a display screen, wherein the image stream comprises a plurality of images each having aesthetic value; displaying each image on the display screen in silence without accompanying sound; displaying each image on the display screen for a display period greater than 1 second and less than 1 minute. 119-. (canceled)20. A method , comprising:receiving an image stream at a display screen, wherein the image stream comprises a plurality of images each of which is aesthetically pleasing and of high aesthetic value or quality to viewers of the display screen;displaying each image in the image stream in silence without accompanying sound;displaying each image in the image stream on the display screen for a display period between 15 seconds and 30 seconds; andwherein each image in the image stream is displayed on a major portion of the display screen.21. The method of claim 20 , further comprising displaying an advertising feed on the display screen adjacent to the image stream.22. The method of claim 20 , further comprising displaying a news feed on the display screen adjacent to the image stream.23. The method of claim 20 , further comprising displaying a business news feed on the display screen adjacent to the image stream.24. The method of claim 20 , further comprising a weather feed on the display screen adjacent to the image stream.25. The method of claim 20 , further comprising displaying a trivia feed on the display screen adjacent to the image stream.26. The method of claim 20 , further comprising displaying time and date on the display screen adjacent to the image stream.27. The method of claim 20 , further comprising displaying a welcome message on the display screen adjacent to the image stream.28. The method of claim 20 , wherein the display screen comprises a display screen of a digital device selected from a digital sign claim 20 , a digital display claim 20 , a personal computer claim 20 , a laptop computer ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING HIGH-DEFINITION 360-DEGREE VR IMAGE

Disclosed is an apparatus and method of providing a high quality 360-degree VR image. A method of decoding a 360-degree VR image according to the present disclosure includes: receiving a bit stream including 360-degree VR image information; decoding information related to a 360-degree VR service from the bitstream; detecting a region of interest based on the information related to the 360-degree VR service; and providing to a user a 360-degree VR image for the region of interest. 1. A method of decoding a 360-degree image , the method comprising:receiving a bitstream including 360-degree virtual reality (VR) image information;decoding information related to a 360-degree VR service from the bitstream;detecting a region of interest based on the information related to the 360-degree VR service; andproviding to a user a 360-degree VR image for the region of interest.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the 360-degree VR image information includes information related to an identical image frame having a plurality of resolutions.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the region of interest is obtained by motion information of the user claim 1 , and by a user input.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the 360-degree VR image information includes at least one of information related to a image frame having a first resolution claim 1 , and information of the image frame having a second resolution higher than the first resolution claim 1 , wherein the image frame having the second resolution is reconstructed based on the information related to the 360-degree VR service.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the detecting of the region of interest includes:decoding division information of the image frame having the second resolution from the information related to the 360-degree VR service; anddetecting the region of interest based on the division information.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the providing of the 360-degree VR image includes:performing mapping the image frame having the ...

A CLIENT AND A METHOD FOR MANAGING, AT THE CLIENT, A STREAMING SESSION OF A MULTIMEDIA CONTENT

A client () is able to manage a multimedia content in such a way that the buffering can be reduced as much as desired down to zero by selecting a representation for a next segment to be requested for which the first frame can be received at least in the frame duration. 1. A client device for managing a streaming session of a multimedia content received from a communication network , said client device comprising one or more processors configured for:obtaining, for one or more representations of the multimedia content having multiple segments, a frame size of a first frame corresponding to a next segment to be;obtaining, for the one or more representations of the multimedia content having multiple segments, a download time for the requested first frame based on the obtained frame size; andrequesting a representation from among the one or more representations based on the obtained download time of the representation being at most equal to a reference time.4. The client device according to claim 1 , wherein a bit-rate associated with the requested representation is higher than bit-rates associated with other representations.6. The client device according to claim 1 , wherein the frame size of the first frame corresponding to the next segment to be requested is obtained from one or more segments previously received.7. The client device according to claim 1 , wherein the frame size of the first frame of corresponding to the next segment to be requested is obtained from a manifest file.8. The client device according to claim 1 , wherein the frame size of the first frame corresponding to the next segment to be requested is obtained from a message received from the communication network.9. The client device according to claim 1 , wherein all the frames of a group of pictures defining a segment have the same frame size.13. The method according to claim 2 , wherein a bit-rate associated with the requested representation is higher than bit-rates associated with other ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PLAYING A 360-DEGREE VIDEO

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a method comprises playing, by the media player, a 360-degree video. The method further comprises recording, by the media player, one or more viewing angles corresponding to a user's viewing of the 360-degree video. Further, the method comprises detecting, by the media player, a video seek event to a seek point of the 360-degree video. The method further comprises playing, by the media player, the 360-degree video from the seek point according to a viewing angle determined based on at least one of (a) a recorded viewing angle and (b) a view mode. 1. A method for playing a 360-degree video by a media player , the method comprising:playing, by the media player, the 360-degree video;detecting, by the media player, at least one of selection of a view mode from one or more available view modes using a seek icon and, a video seek event to a seek point of the 360-degree video; andplaying, by the media player, the 360-degree video from the seek point according to a viewing angle determined based on at least one of a recorded viewing angle and the selected view mode.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:recording, by the media player, one or more viewing angles corresponding to a user's viewing of the 360-degree video;providing information pertaining to one or more available view modes for playing the 360 degree video from the seek point to the user; andreceiving a user input indicative of a selection of the view mode from the one or more available view modes.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein receiving the user input indicative of the selection comprises at least one of:receiving selection of the view mode from a seek icon;receiving selection of the view mode from a menu; andreceiving selection of the view mode in form of a voice command,wherein receiving selection of the view mode from the seek icon comprises receiving a toggle command on the seek icon.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising providing ...

POINT CLOUD DATA TRANSMITTING DEVICE, POINT CLOUD DATA TRANSMITTING METHOD, POINT CLOUD DATA RECEIVING DEVICE, AND POINT CLOUD DATA RECEIVING METHOD

A point cloud data transmitting method according to embodiments can comprise the steps of encoding point cloud data and transmitting a bitstream including the point cloud data. A point cloud data receiving method according to embodiments can comprise the steps of receiving a bitstream including point cloud data, decoding the point cloud data, and rendering the point cloud data.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR HYBRID AND CONCURRENT VIDEO DISTRIBUTION FOR HEALTHCARE CAMPUSES

Disclosed are methods and systems that can transmit medical imaging data. These methods and systems can include generating a first video stream based on imaging data generated by an imaging device, wherein the first video stream comprises a first bitrate; generating a second video stream based on the imaging data, wherein the second video stream comprises a second bitrate lower than the first bitrate; transmitting the first video stream for consumption by a first device; and concurrently transmitting the second video stream for consumption by a second device.

AUTOMATIC VIDEO AUGMENTATION

An example method includes identifying a video content being presented to a first user on a first device, identifying a first augmentation media stream that corresponds to the video content, detecting a first time point in the video content that is currently being presented, identifying a first time point in the first augmentation media stream that corresponds to the first time point in the video content, and delivering the first augmentation media stream to a second device, wherein the delivering comprises providing instructions for time-synchronizing the first augmentation media stream with the video content so that the first time point of the video content and the first time point of the first augmentation media stream are presented to the first user at a same time, on the first device and the second device, respectively.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING DISTRIBUTED PLAYBACK OF 360-DEGREE VIDEO IN A PLURALITY OF VIEWING WINDOWS

A computing device for providing distributed playback of 360-degree video in a plurality of viewing windows receives a 360-degree video bitstream. The computing device receives a field of view angle for a main viewing window from a user. A user interface comprising the main viewing window and the plurality of peripheral viewing windows is generated, where the plurality of peripheral viewing windows each have a corresponding field of view angle. The computing device executes distributed playback of the 360-degree video in the main viewing window and the plurality of peripheral viewing windows based on the field of view angles of the main viewing window and the plurality of peripheral viewing windows. 1. A method implemented in a computing device for providing distributed playback of 360-degree video in a plurality of viewing windows , comprising:receiving a 360-degree video;receiving a field of view angle for a main viewing window from a user;generating a user interface comprising the main viewing window and a plurality of peripheral viewing windows, the plurality of peripheral viewing windows each having a corresponding field of view angle; andexecuting distributed playback of the 360-degree video in the main viewing window and the plurality of peripheral viewing windows based on the field of view angles of the main viewing window and the plurality of peripheral viewing windows.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the field of view angles corresponding to the plurality of peripheral viewing windows are specified by the user.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the field of view angles corresponding to the plurality of peripheral viewing windows are automatically assigned based on a ratio between a field of view angle of the main viewing window and a combined field of view angle of the peripheral viewing windows.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the ratio is specified by the user.5. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:receiving a modified field of view angle for ...

APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING PARTICULAR MEDIA CONTENT EVENT OF INTEREST THAT IS BEING RECEIVED IN A STREAM OF MEDIA CONTENT

Obscuring systems and methods are operable to obscure an intervening content segment that a user does not wish to view and/or listen to if that particular intervening content segment is again received at a later time. An exemplary embodiment includes at least a content segment obscuring system that samples the decoded stream of information corresponding to an initial portion of the intervening content segment, determines a vector signature of the sampled initial portion of the intervening content segment, wherein the vector signature corresponds to at least one location and an orientation of a vector in a multi-dimensional vector space, and compares the vector signature with a plurality of predefined reference vector signatures. In response to the vector signature substantially corresponding to at least one of the plurality of predefined reference vector signatures, the intervening content segment is obscured with replacement content. 1. A media device , comprising: wherein the stream of media content includes a media content event of interest,', 'wherein the media content stream is segmented into at least a first content segment followed by a second content segment, and', 'wherein an intervening content segment is between the first content segment and the second content segment;, 'a content stream interface configured to receive a stream of media content,'} receive the media content stream, and', 'output a decoded stream of information, wherein the decoded stream of information comprises at least one of a stream of video information and a stream of audio information;, 'a processor system communicatively coupled to the content stream interface, wherein the processor system is configured to wherein the program buffer receives the decoded stream of information from the processor system,', 'wherein portions of the decoded stream of information are stored in the program buffer for a predefined duration,', 'wherein the respective portions of the decoded stream of ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ADAPTIVE BIT-RATE STREAMING OF 360 VIDEO

In some aspects, the disclosure is directed to methods and systems for providing 360-degree video. One or more viewport engines receives 360-degree video data, and generates a plurality of versions of the 360-degree video data. Each version has a corresponding primary viewing direction, independently decodable units (IDUs) of video data arranged according to a sequence, and image resolution for the corresponding primary viewing direction that is higher than image resolutions for other viewing directions. A streaming server streams a first IDU of video content from a first version of the plurality of versions of the 360-degree video data to a client for rendering at the client, and receives feedback according to the rendering at the client. Responsive to the update in viewing direction, the streaming server dynamically switches to a second version of the plurality of versions that has a primary viewing direction comprising the second viewing direction. 1. A system for streaming 360-degree video data , comprising: receive 360-degree video data; and', 'generate a plurality of versions of the 360-degree video data, each version having a corresponding primary viewing direction, each version comprising independently decodable units (IDUs) of video data arranged according to a sequence, and having image resolution for the corresponding primary viewing direction that is higher than image resolutions for other viewing directions; and, 'one or more viewport engines configured to stream a first IDU of video content from a first version of the plurality of versions of the 360-degree video data to a client for rendering at the client, the first version having a primary viewing direction comprising a first viewing direction;', 'receive feedback according to the rendering at the client, the feedback indicative of an update in viewing direction to a second viewing direction; and', 'responsive to the update in viewing direction, dynamically switch to a second version of the ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

An apparatus stores, in a storage unit, a plurality of parameters for generation of a virtual viewpoint image based on a plurality of captured images, the plurality of parameters including a parameter representing a time and a parameter representing a position of a virtual viewpoint and a direction of view from a virtual viewpoint corresponding to the time, and causes, in accordance with a switching operation performed while a virtual viewpoint image is being displayed on a display unit, the display unit to display a virtual viewpoint image corresponding to a parameter representing a time selected from the plurality of parameters stored in the storage unit based on the switching operation, and corresponding to a parameter representing a position of a virtual viewpoint and a direction of view from a virtual viewpoint corresponding to the virtual viewpoint image being displayed. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:a storage control unit configured to store, in a storage unit, a plurality of parameters for generation of a virtual viewpoint image based on a plurality of captured images, the plurality of parameters including a parameter representing a time and a parameter representing a position of a virtual viewpoint and a direction of view from a virtual viewpoint corresponding to the time; anda display control unit configured to cause, in accordance with a switching operation performed by a user while a virtual viewpoint image is being displayed on a display unit, the display unit to display a virtual viewpoint image corresponding to a parameter representing a time selected from the plurality of parameters stored in the storage unit based on the switching operation, and corresponding to a parameter representing a position of a virtual viewpoint and a direction of view from a virtual viewpoint corresponding to the virtual viewpoint image being displayed on the display unit.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the storage ...

AUTOMATED GENERATION OF VIDEO-BASED ELECTRONIC SOLICITATIONS

Systems and methods are provided for generating a trackable video-based product. One method comprises receiving a video comprising a plurality of frames from a video database; receiving product information associated with at least one product for sale from a product database; and receiving annotation data linking the received product information to at least one of the plurality of frames from a metadata database. The method may further comprise modifying a database to include a link between the at least one of the plurality of frames and the product information and generating an augmented video using the annotation data and the received video. The method may further comprise delivering the augmented video to a client device, such as a user device of a consumer, and responsive thereto receiving a communication related to the delivered video, the communication comprising data relating to an interaction with the video; comparing the data relating to the interaction with the link in the database to determine an associated product; and delivering information associated with the determined associated product to the client device. 120-. (canceled)21. A system for trackable video-based product solicitation , comprising:at least one processor; and modifying a database to include a link between at least one frame of a plurality of frames of a video and product information, wherein the product information comprises at least one vendor identifier and at least one image;', superimposing the at least one image on an animated asset to produce a combined asset; and', 'generating the augmented video using the combined asset;, 'generating an augmented video using annotation data linking the product information to the at least one frame and the video, wherein generating the augmented video further comprises, determining an associated product; and', 'delivering information associated with the determined associated product to the client device., 'delivering the augmented video to a ...

Display method and display apparatus

A display method is provided. The display method according to various exemplary embodiments includes: extracting stereoscopic information of an image frame; adjusting at least one of brightness and saturation regarding at least one object included in the image frame based on the extracted stereoscopic information; and displaying an image frame including the adjusted object.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING MOTION HAPTIC EFFECT USING VIDEO ANALYSIS

Provided are an apparatus and method for providing a motion haptic effect using video analysis. The apparatus includes a camera viewpoint classifier configured to analyze the camera viewpoint of an input video and classify the input video as a first-person viewpoint video or a third-person viewpoint video, a first-person viewpoint video processor configured to estimate a camera egomotion for the first-person viewpoint video, and a third-person viewpoint video processor configured to estimate a global motion of a target object for tracking included in the third-person viewpoint video. Accordingly, it is possible to effectively generate multimedia content capable of providing a motion haptic effect. 1. An apparatus for providing a motion haptic effect using video analysis , the apparatus comprising:a camera viewpoint classifier configured to analyze a camera viewpoint of an input video and classify the input video as a first-person viewpoint video or a third-person viewpoint video;a first-person viewpoint video processor configured to estimate a camera egomotion for the first-person viewpoint video; anda third-person viewpoint video processor configured to estimate a global motion of a target object for tracking included in the third-person viewpoint video.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a velocity information converter configured to convert the camera egomotion for the first-person viewpoint video or the global motion of the target object into acceleration information.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising a motion haptic feedback unit configured to generate motion haptic feedback based on the acceleration information from a viewpoint of a viewer who views the input video.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first-person viewpoint video processor calculates an optical flow of the first-person viewpoint video claim 1 , and estimates the camera egomotion for the first-person viewpoint video based on the optical flow.5. The apparatus of ...

SELECTIVE STREAMING OF IMMERSIVE VIDEO BASED ON FIELD-OF-VIEW PREDICTION

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a process that determines a field-of-view of an immersive video viewer, determines present orientation of the immersive video viewer at a first time, and predicts a future orientation of the immersive video viewer occurring at a second time based on the present orientation of the immersive video viewer. A subsegment of an entire immersive video frame corresponding to the second time is identified based on the predicted orientation of the immersive video viewer and the field-of-view. Wireless transmission of the subsegment of the entire immersive video frame to the immersive video viewer is facilitated for presentation at the immersive video viewer at the second time, without requiring transmission of the entire immersive video frame. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A method , comprising:determining, by a processing system including a processor, a field-of-view of an immersive video viewer;determining, by the processing system, a present orientation of the immersive video viewer at a sample time;determining, by the processing system, a plurality of actual orientations of the immersive video viewer occurring at a plurality of times preceding the sample time;applying, by the processing system, a predictive algorithm based on one of an average, a linear regression, or a weighted linear regression of the plurality of actual orientations of the immersive video viewer;predicting, by the processing system, a future orientation of the immersive video viewer occurring at a presentation time by the applying of the predictive algorithm, to obtain a predicted orientation of the immersive video viewer based on the present orientation of the immersive video viewer;identifying, by the processing system, based on the predicted orientation of the immersive video viewer and the field-of-view, a spatial subsegment of an entire immersive video frame of an immersive video media item, corresponding to the presentation time; ...

MASKING SCREEN RESPONSIVE TO VIEWPOINT

Aspects determine horizontal viewing angles for viewers of a display screen as a function of outer edge visual boundary lines projecting from outer edges of the display screen to different respective viewing locations of the viewers. The aspects determine locations of intersections of outer edge visual boundary lines defining the horizontal viewing angle of a first viewer with the outer edge visual boundary lines defining the horizontal viewing angles of the other viewers, and thereby a masking screen width dimension and spatial location for the first viewer as extending from an intersection location determined on one of the outer edge visual boundary lines defining the first viewer's viewing angle that is closest to the first viewer, to a point on another outer edge visual boundary line defining the first viewer's viewing angle that is outside of the viewing angles of the other viewers. 1. A computer-implemented method for the generation of a masking screen with spatial location and size dimensions selected to avoid obstructing the viewpoint of other viewers , the method comprising executing on a computer processor:determining horizontal viewing angles for each of a plurality of viewers of a display screen as a function of outer edge visual boundary lines projecting from left and right outer edges of the display screen to different respective viewing locations of the viewers;determining locations of intersections of the outer edge visual boundary lines that define the horizontal viewing angle of a first viewer of the plurality of viewers with the outer edge visual boundary lines defining the horizontal viewing angles of others of the plurality of viewers;determining a masking screen width dimension and spatial location for the first viewer as a line that extends from a first of the determined intersection locations that is located on one of the outer edge visual boundary lines defining the viewing angle of the first viewer and is closest to the first viewer with ...

SIGNALING THREE-DIMENSIONAL VIDEO INFORMATION IN COMMUNICATION NETWORKS

Embodiments of the present disclosure describe devices, methods, computer-readable media and systems configurations for signaling stereoscopic three-dimensional video content capabilities of a device in a communications network. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. 1. One or more non-transitory computer-readable media having instructions , stored thereon , that when executed cause a device to:obtain a Third Generation Partnership (3GP)-Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over Hypertext Transfer Protocol (DASH) profile associated with a user equipment (UE) of a wireless communication network, the 3GP-DASH profile to indicate one or more restrictions associated with stereoscopic three-dimensional (3-D) video content supported by the UE;identify a first media presentation that complies with the obtained 3GP-DASH profile and is available for delivery to the UE;obtain a media presentation description (MPD) that includes information associated with the identified first media presentation and information associated with a second media presentation that does not comply with the obtained 3GP-DASH profile;modify the MPD to exclude the information associated with the second media presentation that does not comply with the obtained 3GP-DASH profile; andtransmit the modified MPD to the UE.2. The one or more media of claim 1 , wherein the 3GP-DASH profile is a multiview stereoscopic 3D video profile to indicate that the UE supports multiview stereoscopic 3D video content that includes a base view and a non-base view that are temporally interleaved.3. The one or more media of claim 1 , wherein the 3GP-DASH profile is a frame-packed stereoscopic 3D video profile to indicate that the UE supports frame-packed 3D video content that includes a base view and a non-base view packed in a same frame.4. The one or more media of claim 3 , wherein the instructions claim 3 , when executed claim 3 , further cause the device to include a frame packing element in the modified MPD to indicate a ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTENT STREAMING

Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media can obtain a spherical media content item that captures at least one scene from a plurality of different positions. A three-dimensional shape having a plurality of faces is determined, each face being associated with a respective set of original boundaries. A respective set of expanded boundaries for one or more of the plurality of faces is determined. Respective portions of the spherical media content item are mapped to each of the one or more faces, wherein a first portion of the spherical media content item is mapped to a first face having a set of expanded boundaries. 1. (canceled)2. A computer-implemented method comprising:determining, by a computing device, a viewport interface for accessing a content item, the content item being composed using a set of content streams that capture at least one scene from a plurality of different positions;predicting, by the computing device, at least one change in a direction of the viewport interface while accessing the content item; andbuffering, by the computing device, at least one content stream corresponding to the predicted change in direction prior to the viewport interface transitioning to the changed direction.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , wherein the viewport interface presents one or more content streams from the set of content streams claim 2 , the one or more content streams being determined based at least in part on the direction of the viewport interface.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , wherein the at least one change in the direction is predicted based at least in part on aggregated user viewing patterns associated with the content item.5. The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , wherein the at least one change in the direction is predicted based at least in part on aggregated user data that measures one or more changes to respective directions of user viewport interfaces while accessing the content item.6. The ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING BROADCAST DATA BY USING EXTERNAL DEVICE

The present invention relates to the provision of a method and/or an apparatus for processing broadcast data by using an external device. The apparatus for processing the broadcast data according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a reception unit for receiving video data and audio data; a decoder for decoding the received video data and the received audio data; an interface unit for transmitting, to an external device, characteristics information of the video data and the audio data, and receiving, from the external device, control information for controlling the display of the decoded video data and the playback of the decoded audio data; a display unit for displaying the decoded video data on the basis of the received control information; and an audio playback unit for playing the decoded audio data on the basis of the received control information. 1. An apparatus for processing broadcast data , comprising:a receiver receiving video data and audio data;a decoder for decoding the received video data and audio data;an interface unit for transmitting, to an external device, characteristics information of the video data and the audio data and receiving, from the external device, control information for controlling display of the decoded video data and reproduction of the decoded audio data;a display for displaying the decoded video data on the basis of the received control information; andan audio reproduction unit for reproducing the decoded audio data on the basis of the received control information.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the characteristic information includes resolution information and aspect ratio information of the received video data claim 1 , the control information includes sensor value information obtained through a sensor included in the external device claim 1 , and the display displays part of video data indicated by the sensor value information.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A CONTEXTUAL MENU WITH INFORMATION RELATED TO AN EMERGENCY ALERT

Systems and methods are described herein for presenting additional information related to an emergency alert. A media guidance application may detect that a new emergency alert has been received. The media guidance application may then perform a search of various content sources (e.g., program listings, the Internet, etc.) for content related to the emergency alert. The media guidance application may then present the search results in a contextual menu enabling the user to access content of the search results. The media guidance application may also provide more options, such as, recording or pausing media content that the user was in the process of consuming when the emergency alert was generated, and an option to the user not to bring up the contextual menu again if the same emergency alert is repeated. 150.-. (canceled)51. A method for providing a contextual menu related to an emergency alert , the method comprising:receiving the emergency alert;in response to receiving the emergency alert, automatically identifying an emergency alert format from the emergency alert;extracting, from the emergency alert according to the emergency alert format, a plurality of emergency alert keywords;accessing trending topics on the Internet;comparing the plurality of emergency alert keywords to each of the trending topics;identifying, from the trending topics, a trending topic related to the emergency alert, based on a result of the comparing; andgenerating for display the contextual menu comprising a user-selectable option corresponding to the identified trending topic related to the emergency alert.52. The method of claim 51 , further comprising:identifying a content portion of the emergency alert;extracting content information from the content portion of the emergency alert;identifying a set of keywords based on the extracted content information; and extracting textual data associated with the media asset;', 'comparing the textual data associated with the media asset with the ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING BROADCASTING

A broadcasting transmitting apparatus configures one broadcasting channel as at least two video streams, generates a program map table (PMT) representing configuration information of a stream included within the broadcasting channel, sets a program type provided through the corresponding broadcasting channel within the PMT, multiplexes the at least two video streams and signaling information, and transmits the multiplexed two video streams and signaling information through a broadcasting network. 1. A broadcasting transmitting apparatus , comprising:a first video encoder encoding a first video stream to be output as a transport stream (TS) packet;a second video encoder encoding a second video stream to be output as a TS packet;a signaling information generator generating signaling information including a program association table (PAT) which represents configuration information of a broadcasting channel and a program map table (PMT) which represents configuration information of a stream included in the broadcasting channel to be output as a TS packet;a multiplexer multiplexing the TS packets, which correspond to the first video stream, the second video stream, and the signaling information, to generate a TS corresponding to the broadcasting channel; anda transmitter transmitting the TS through a broadcasting network, wherein the PMT includes a program type provided through the broadcasting channel.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , whereinthe program type represents one of a DTV program, a 3DTV program, a UHDTV dedicated program, a DTV compatible 3DTV program, and a DTV compatible UHDTV program.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , whereinthe PMT includes a descriptor loop,the descriptor loop includes a program type descriptor, andthe program type descriptor includes a program type field representing the program type.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , whereinthe program type descriptor further includes a program type details information field representing program type details ...

DIGITAL RECEIVER AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING CAPTION DATA IN THE DIGITAL RECEIVER

The present description provides a digital receiver which provides 3D caption data and a method for processing 3D caption data in the digital receiver of the present invention. A method for transmitting a broadcast signal for 3D service according to one aspect of the present invention comprises the following steps: encoding 3D video ES including a 3D caption service; generating signaling information for signaling a 3D video service including the encoded 3D video ES; and transmitting a digital broadcast signal including the 3D video service and the signaling information, wherein said 3D caption service includes a first command code for generating left caption data and a second command code for indicating a disparity value for a caption window, and generates right caption data on the basis of the first command code and second command code. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for processing a broadcast signal for a three-dimensional , 3D , service in a digital receiver , the method comprising:receiving and parsing the video elementary stream;decoding the 3D caption service data from the video elementary stream; andwherein the 3D caption service data includes a command code that carries disparity information indicating disparity data,wherein the disparity data represent difference between right and left views and the disparity data is specified using a horizontal resolutionwherein the disparity information includes information indicating whether the disparity data applied to all caption windows or a caption window, and the number of frame counts; andrendering a 3D caption service, wherein the 3D caption service is rendered by applying the disparity data over time corresponding to the number of frame counts.17. The method according to claim 16 , wherein the disparity information includes information indicating an amount of change in slope to apply to the disparity data claim 16 , andwherein the 3D caption service is rendered with a change in accordance with the amount of change ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CONTENTS BASED ON AUGMENTED REALITY

The present disclosure relates to a device and method for providing content based on augmented reality, wherein more specifically, the device for providing content may include a content generating unit that generates content provided to a user according to a user's selection, a space forming unit that defines a content execution space in which the content are performed based on the content, a content providing unit that provides the content to the user according to an input of the previously generated content in the content execution space of the user, and a story development unit that develops a story of the content in the content execution space through an interactive operation between the user and the content. 1. A device for providing content based on augmented reality , comprising:a content generating unit that generates content provided to a user according to a user's selection;a space forming unit that defines a content execution space in which the content are performed based on the content;a content providing unit that provides the content to the user according to an input of the previously generated content in the content execution space of the user; anda story development unit that develops a story of the content in the content execution space through an interactive operation between the user and the content.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the content is configured by being divided into a plurality of levels of difficulty according to the user's personal information claim 1 , and configured to have a time limit based on a specific time according to the user's selection.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the content generation unit generates the content so that the content execution space is connected through edge blending based on the content execution space claim 1 , and performs the edge blending through masking.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the space forming unit determines a space dimension for recognizing a user's input according to a ...

CREATING MULTI-CAMERA PANORAMIC PROJECTIONS

One embodiment provides a method, including: obtaining, from each of two more panoramic cameras, panoramic video, wherein each of the two or more panoramic cameras are located at different physical locations within an event environment; compositing the panoramic video obtained from the two or more panoramic cameras into a single video; and streaming the composited panoramic video to one or more end users, wherein each of the one or more end users provide commands to manipulate the streamed composited panoramic video resulting in viewing of a different view of the streamed composited panoramic video for the corresponding end user based on the provided commands. 1. A method , comprising:obtaining, from each of two or more panoramic cameras, panoramic video, wherein each of the two or more panoramic cameras are located at different physical locations within an event environment;compositing the panoramic video obtained from the two or more panoramic cameras into a single video; andstreaming the composited panoramic video to one or more end users, wherein each of the one or more end users provide commands to manipulate the streamed composited panoramic video resulting in viewing of a different view of the streamed composited panoramic video for the corresponding end user based on the provided commands.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the compositing comprises transforming the obtained panoramic video into a predetermined projection shape.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the compositing comprises using half of a video frame obtained from each of the two or more panoramic cameras.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the compositing comprises augmenting a telecast video frame with the panoramic video obtained from at least one of the two or more panoramic cameras.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein transforming the panoramic video from each of the two or more panoramic cameras to an equirectangular projection.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the compositing comprises ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING REPEATING CONTENT, INCLUDING COMMERCIALS, IN A VIDEO DATA STREAM

Methods and apparatus are provided for detecting potential repeating content, such as commercials, in a video data stream by receiving one or more video data streams, parsing each video data stream into a plurality of segments, creating a representation of each segment such as a segment fingerprint, storing the plurality of segment representations in a database, and identifying any segment representations in the received and parsed one or more video data streams that match segment representations in the database that were previously stored from video data streams that were previously received and parsed. 1. An automated method of detecting potential commercials in a video data stream that contains (i) segments of program type content , and (ii) commercial content , wherein segment representations of the video data stream are maintained in a first database , the method comprising:(a) receiving one or more video data streams in a video processing engine;(b) parsing, by the video processing engine, each video data stream directly into a plurality of successively contiguous segments, each segment having a predefined time length that is less than the time length of an average commercial;(c) creating, by the video processing engine, a representation of each segment, the representation of each segment being one or more fingerprints; 'the method further comprising for segment representations that are not detected as matching known segment representations in the second database;', '(d) comparing, by a search engine that is in communication with the video processing engine, the plurality of segment representations to a plurality of known segment representations in a second database, and detecting any matches, the matches being likely known commercials,'}(e) storing the plurality of segment representations in the first database, the first database including database records, each record including one segment representation and an associated timestamp that represents the time ...

RECORDING REMOTE EXPERT SESSIONS

A server receives, from a first display device of a first user, first content data, first sensor data, and a request for assistance identifying a context of the first display device. The server identifies a second display device of a second user based on the context of the first display device. The server receives second content data and second sensor data from the second display device. The first content data is synchronized with the second content data based on the first and second sensor data. Playback parameters are formed based on the context of the first display device. An enhanced playback session is generated using the synchronized first and second content data in response to determining that the first sensor data meet the playback parameters. The enhanced playback session is communicated to the first display device. 1. A server comprising: receiving first content data from a first device;', 'receiving second content data from a second device, the second content data including modifications to the first content data;', 'forming playback parameters based on a context of the first device;', 'receiving third content data from a third device;', 'determining that the third device meets the playback parameters;', 'generating an enhanced playback session using the first and second content data in response to determining that the third device meets the playback parameters; and', 'communicating the enhanced playback session to the third device., 'one or more hardware processor comprising a recording application, the recording application being configured to perform operations comprising2. The server of claim 1 , wherein the first content data includes first sensor data and a request for assistance identifying a context of the first device claim 1 , andwherein the operations further comprise: identifying the second device based on the context of the first device in response to the request for assistance.3. The server of claim 2 , wherein the operations further ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING AR/VR CONTENT BASED ON VEHICLE CONDITIONS

A user may view a media asset such as augment reality content or virtual reality content while traveling in a vehicle. Data from vehicle systems may be used to identify a vehicle motion profile for the vehicle. This vehicle motion profile may be compared to scene motion profiles for scenes of media assets to identify scenes that correspond to the motion of the vehicle. The selected scenes may be delivered to the user for viewing to correspond with appropriate travel conditions for the vehicle. 1. A method for presenting a scene of a media asset for display in a vehicle , comprising:receiving vehicle status data, wherein the vehicle status data is based on information collected from one or more systems of the vehicle;identifying, from the vehicle status data, a vehicle motion profile for the vehicle;accessing, for each of a plurality of scenes of one or more media assets, a respective scene motion profile, wherein each scene motion profile is associated with one or more motions depicted in an associated scene of the plurality of scenes;comparing the vehicle motion profile with the respective scene motion profiles;identifying a first scene of the plurality of scenes based on the comparing; andproviding the first scene for display at a device associated with the vehicle.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein comparing the vehicle motion profile with the respective scene motion profiles comprises determining a similarity score between the vehicle motion profile and each of the respective scene motion profiles claim 1 , and wherein identifying the first scene comprises selecting the first scene based on the similarity scores.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising accessing a user profile claim 2 , wherein identifying the first scene comprises:identifying a subset of the similarity scores that exceed a similarity value, wherein a subset of the plurality of scenes is associated with the subset of similarity scores; andselecting the first scene from the subset of scenes ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING REALISTIC BROADCASTING IMAGE

A method of providing a realistic broadcasting image including an ultra high definition (UHD) image, the method including generating a first encoding stream from a high definition (HD) image, generating a second encoding stream from at least one of a UHD image and an image restored from the first encoding stream, generating a third encoding stream from at least one of the UHD image and an image restored from the second encoding stream, generating a first transmission stream by applying at least one of packetization, synchronization, and multiplying to the first encoding stream and the second encoding stream, generating a second transmission stream by applying at least one of packetization and synchronization to the third encoding stream, transmitting the first transmission stream via a first transmission channel, and transmitting the second transmission stream via a second transmission channel having a lower transmission capacity than the first transmission channel. 1. A method of providing a realistic broadcasting image including an ultra high definition (UHD) image , the method comprising:generating a first encoding stream from a high definition (HD) image;generating a second encoding stream from at least one of a UHD image and an image restored from the first encoding stream;generating a third encoding stream from at least one of the UHD image or an image restored from the second encoding stream;generating a first transmission stream by applying at least one of packetization, synchronization, and multiplexing to the first encoding stream and the second encoding stream;generating a second transmission stream by applying at least one of packetization and synchronization to the third encoding stream;transmitting the first transmission stream via a first transmission channel; andtransmitting the second transmission stream via a second transmission channel having a lower transmission capacity than the first transmission channel.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ...

FILE GENERATION DEVICE AND METHOD, AND CONTENT PLAYBACK DEVICE AND METHOD

The present disclosure relates to a file generation device and a method, and a content playback device, enabling efficient access to arbitrary subsamples within a sample. As indicated by grouping_type=‘sgss’, a subsample sample group (entry) structure is used as an sgpd. mha1 is identification information indicating 3d audio. As indicated by entry_count=3, the sgpd includes three entries. The three entries are defined to be mha1 0, mha1 1, and mha1 2. To assign these meanings of the sgpd to levels, the sgpd entries are linked to leva entries in index order. The present disclosure may be applied to a content playback system equipped with a content server and a content playback device, for example. 1. A file generation device , comprising:a subsample information generation unit that defines a sample group of subsamples using a definition flag to define subsamples in a file including a bit stream generated by encoding content obtained by partitioning an image into a plurality of subsamples, and generates subsample access information to access subsamples; anda file generation unit that generates the file by multiplexing the subsample access information generated by the subsample information generation unit.2. The file generation device according to claim 1 , whereinthe subsample information generation unit generates the subsample information by mapping defined sample group of subsamples to a level.3. The file generation device according to claim 2 , whereinthe subsample information generation unit generates the subsample information by grouping together a sample group that expresses subsample position information and the sample group of subsamples, and then mapping to a level.4. The file generation device according to claim 3 , whereinthe subsample information generation unit generates the subsample access information by defining a sample group storing reference information to a sample group that expresses subsample position information and the sample group of ...

VERIFICATION OF BROADCAST LOG BY PLAYOUT SYSTEM

A media playout system receives a broadcast log transmitted from a media scheduling system. The broadcast log includes a restricted show, and the media playout system makes a first determination a blackout period assigned to the restricted show. The blackout period indicates a period of time associated with the restricted show during which at least one media item is prohibited from being scheduled. The media player also determines that the broadcast log indicates that the at least one media item has been improperly scheduled during the blackout period. In response to determining that the at least one media item has been improperly scheduled during the blackout period, the media playout system transmits, to the media scheduling system, a message requesting a replacement media item to replace the at least one media item that has been improperly scheduled during the blackout period. 1. A method comprising:receiving, at a media playout system, a broadcast log transmitted from a media scheduling system, wherein the broadcast log includes a restricted show;determining, at the media playout system, a blackout period assigned to the restricted show, wherein the blackout period indicates a period of time associated with the restricted show during which at least one media item is prohibited from being scheduled;determining, at the media playout system, that the broadcast log transmitted from the media scheduling system indicates that the at least one media item has been improperly scheduled during the blackout period; andin response to determining that the at least one media item has been improperly scheduled during the blackout period, transmitting, from the media playout system to the media scheduling system, a message requesting a replacement media item to replace the at least one media item that has been improperly scheduled during the blackout period.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining the blackout period based on information included in one or more ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD

An information processing apparatus generates, for two or more videos including an overlapping region that overlap each other, overlapping region information that indicates the overlapping region, and transmits the overlapping region information to a display control apparatus that generates a video by concatenating the two or more videos. The display control apparatus obtains the overlapping region information from another apparatus, generates a video by concatenating the two or more videos based on the overlap information, and causes the display unit to display the generated video. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:a generation unit configured to generate, for at least two videos including an overlapping region that overlap each other, overlapping region information that indicates the overlapping region; anda transmission unit configured to transmit the overlapping region information to another apparatus configured to generate a video by concatenating the at least two videos.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein information including the overlapping region information is transmitted as a part of information included in an MPD (Media Presentation Description) of an MPEG-DASH (Moving Picture Experts Group-Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP) standard.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:an obtainment unit configured to obtain, from the other apparatus, information that designates a field of view that the other apparatus causes to be displayed; andan identification unit configured to identify, based on the field of view, at least two videos to be obtained by the other apparatus from a plurality of videos captured by a plurality of cameras,wherein the transmission unit transmits, to the other apparatus, information used to make a request for the at least two videos identified by the identification unit and the overlapping region information generated by the generation unit.4. The apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein ...

REMOTE PRESENTATION WITH AUGMENTED REALITY CONTENT SYNCHRONIZED WITH SEPARATELY DISPLAYED VIDEO CONTENT

Augmented reality systems provide graphics over views from a mobile device for both in-venue and remote viewing of a sporting or other event. A server system can provide a transformation between the coordinate system of a mobile device (mobile phone, tablet computer, head mounted display) and a real world coordinate system. Requested graphics for the event are displayed over a view of an event. In a tabletop presentation, video of the event can be displayed with augmented reality graphics overlays at a remote location. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, at a system of one or more processors, video from a broadcaster;receiving, at the system, video captured by a first mobile device of the video from the broadcaster as displayed on a television;performing by the system of a comparison by the system of the video received at the system from the broadcaster with the video captured by the first mobile device;determining, based on the comparison, a time synchronization point by the system; andsending the time synchronization point from the system to the first mobile device.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:generating a hash of the video received from the broadcaster; andgenerating a hash of the video captured by the first mobile device, wherein the comparison by the system of the video received at the system from the broadcaster with the video captured by the first mobile device is performed as a comparison between the hash the video received from the broadcaster and the hash the video captured by the first mobile device.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:storing the hash of the video received from the broadcaster in a circular buffer, wherein the comparison between the hash the video received from the broadcaster and the hash the video captured by the first mobile device is performed using the hash the video received from the broadcaster stored in the circular buffer.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:including a known amount of delay ...