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A system and method for recording and playback of a live presentation that enables a reproduction of audio and visual aspects of the live presentation and enables on-demand viewing of the presentation at a later time. A live presentation comprising a plurality of presentation slides, audio content, and optionally, visual content are recorded as a data stream, so that when the recording of the data stream is played, the presentation slides are displayed in substantial synchrony with reproduced audio and visual content on a viewer's computer, thereby reproducing the live presentation. The plurality of presentation slides are saved as HTML files to a predetermined location that is accessible by the viewer's computer over a computer network, such as the Internet. During the presentation, the live audio and visual content is captured and encoded into the data stream, which is in an active streaming format (ASF), and the data stream is saved to a file. Also, slide display commands produced in conjunction with the display of the presentation slides during the presentation are interleaved into the data stream. In response to a viewer's request to view the presentation at a later time, the data stream file is downloaded to the viewer's computer and played back using a media player, which decodes the data stream file to replicate the live audio and visual content of the presentation. As the slide display commands are encountered during playback of the data stream file, corresponding HTML slide files are downloaded over the computer network to the viewer's computer and displayed so that they are substantially synchronized with the reproduced audio and visual content of the presentation.

An integrated IPTV display set, without the use of set-top-box or separate PC, is an interactive electronic display set to feature playback of IPTV programming using graphical user interface and network access to the internet or intranet via wired or wireless broadband connectivity to enable lean back TV viewing experience using a remote control or keyboard for programming selections with all of the lean-forward functions as versatile web browsing point and click navigation featuring customized display and advertising methods.

A method of processing audio signals recorded during display of image data from a media file on a display device to produce semantic understanding data and associating such data with the original media file, includes: separating a desired audio signal from the aggregate mixture of audio signals; analyzing the separated signal for purposes of gaining semantic understanding; and associating the semantic information obtained from the audio signals recorded during image display with the original media file.

Disclosed is a system that permits a variable number of disparate streams of data to be packaged together as content into a single distinct program referred to as an omnimedia package. A framework definition may be specified and created for the omnimedia package to allow a client set top box to decode the information and provide access to streams comprising video, audio and metadata information. The framework definition may be employed by a broadcast system to create a broadcast stream. A mechanism is described that permits a content provider to define a framework for delivering a package of related content. The framework definition encapsulates information necessary to build, format, transmit and display the disparate content streams. Data may be downloaded to a receiver prior to the broadcast of an associated program. The present invention may be implemented on terrestrial, cable, satellite, VDSL and other transport systems, including those that support upstream communication.

A system and method for recording and playback of a live presentation that enables a reproduction of audio and visual aspects of the live presentation and enables on-demand viewing of the presentation at a later time. A live presentation comprising a plurality of presentation slides, audio content, and optionally, visual content are recorded as a data stream, so that when the recording of the data stream is played, the presentation slides are displayed in substantial synchrony with reproduced audio and visual content on a viewer's computer, thereby reproducing the live presentation. The plurality of presentation slides are saved as HTML files to a predetermined location that is accessible by the viewer's computer over a computer network, such as the Internet. During the presentation, the live audio and visual content is captured and encoded into the data stream, which is in an active streaming format (ASF), and the data stream is saved to a file. Also, slide display commands produced in conjunction with the display of the presentation slides during the presentation are interleaved into the data stream. In response to a viewer's request to view the presentation at a later time, the data stream file is downloaded to the viewer's computer and played back using a media player, which decodes the data stream file to replicate the live audio and visual content of the presentation. As the slide display commands are encountered during playback of the data stream file, corresponding HTML slide files are downloaded over the computer network to the viewer's computer and displayed so that they are substantially synchronized with the reproduced audio and visual content of the presentation.

A method of controlling brightness, colour, hue, colour temperature, gamma response or contrast of at least one image for display on a multi-layer display device characterized by carrying out the steps of: receiving said at least one image(s) to be displayed, detecting the brightness, colour, hue, colour temperature, gamma response or contrast of said image(s) to be displayed, determining the transmissivity of each layer of the multi layer display device in the localized area of said image(s) to achieve the brightness, colour, hue, colour temperature, gamma response and / or contrast detected or received, communicating the determined transmissivity of each layer of the multi layer display device in the localized area of said image(s) to a display device or storage device. A software device designed to do the same and a display device which can be utilized to controlling brightness, colour, hue, colour temperature, gamma response or contrast of at least one image.

A system is provided for seamless synchronization through asynchronous integration of Internet content with broadcast content within a portable handheld device (14), such as a remote control or a personal digital assistant (PDA). The handheld device (14) receives program-related data from the television (12) while the user is watching a program. The program-related data places the handheld device (14) in sync with the program the user is watching and augments the user's enjoyment of the program by providing supplemental broadcast information or additional interactive features. The handheld device (14) is also configured to retrieve additional supplemental information from at least one content source distinct from the broadcast source.

An anticipatory processing system is described. The anticipatory processing system includes a controller generating a prediction of an event determining program material to be displayed, and an audiovideo (A / V) processor controlled by the controller for preparing a digital stream for use in response to the prediction of the of the event. Related apparatus and methods are also described.

Methods and system for providing companion content at a secondary device for a content being rendered on a main device includes establishing a connection between the secondary device and a device that interfaces with the main device so as to enable the secondary device to access and control the content being rendered on the main device. The method further includes detecting data associated with the content being rendered on the main device through the connection, wherein the data includes metadata associated with the content rendered on the main device. The metadata is communicated to a remote application over the internet. The remote application is configured to analyze the metadata to produce communication content that relates to the content rendered on the main device. Companion content for the content being rendered on the main device is obtained from the remote application and rendered on the secondary device while the content is rendering on the main device. The analysis of the metadata detects changes in the content being rendered on the main device which results changes in the obtained companion content that is rendered on the secondary device.

Providing interactive access to video programming and video content information in a multimedia system. A processing device of the multimedia system receives video content information associated with video programming that is to be broadcast. The video content information includes at least video identification information and video content information. The display device of the multimedia system presents a first interface image that presents the video content information for one of the video programs of the video programming. In response to viewer input, a second interface image is displayed on the display device presenting video content information for another one of the video programs of the video programming or for more detailed information associated with the video program. In this manner, the viewer can conveniently navigate through the video content information and identify information that is useful in selecting a program to watch.

The objective of the invention is the handsfree, comfortable viewing of iPhones or video iPods in virtually any location. The invention is a portable, flexible, soft aluminum rod that is adjustable to one's personal preferences, with two clamps, one at either end. One clamp is an adjustable holder that grips a video media player device and the other clamp is an anchor which can be attached to any solid surface or object.

Systems and methods of delivering and accessing information such as targeted advertisements and other information content in a computer network environment that increase the efficiency of services provided by advertisers, while enhancing the economics of information content owners. The system implements a triangular economic transaction enabling negotiated transactions involving an information content owner, an advertiser, and a consumer. During the transactions between the respective parties, the information content owner is in control over terms of sale for its information content, the advertiser is in control over terms of its advertising campaign, and the consumer maintains control over personal profile information upon which the targeting of advertisements is based. The system allows the consumer to view targeted advertisements or any desired information content at a computer or computerized device on his or her own schedule, while maintaining a desired level of on-line privacy.

A video and video fragment management and distribution system utilizes a server and a user interface. The server stores a series of videos in the form of video fragments. Each video fragment has associated therewith a host of video fragment data stored in a manner enabling an end user viewer to easily and efficiently perform a Boolean type search, based on desirable video fragment characteristics defined by the data, in order to return a desired set of video fragments. The system provides the viewer with a variety of search criteria options, each having a plurality of identifiers for locating a desirable video fragment. Each search criteria identifier can be set as inclusive or exclusive. The system includes a rating feature allowing the user to submit a rating and view an average of submitted ratings. The viewer creates a playlist or series of playlists for viewing a continuous, user defined series of video fragments.

A method and system for sensing and reporting various types of user presence using “buddy list” applications. A buddy list client senses various types of user presence of a user and sends status information corresponding to the sensed user presence to a server. The buddy list client also receives status information from the server corresponding to various types of user presence information of buddies, and displays a buddy list indicating the various types of user presence information of the buddies. This can be implemented on an IPTV client in order to sense and display presence information relating to a user watching television.

Presented is a system that allows a user who subscribes to the system to avoid viewing commercials with unacceptable content (e.g. alcohol related, sexual content) during real-time television broadcasts. The system has a residential component consisting of a control unit having a user interface a local database and a specialized router, a remote processing component having monitoring stations where the monitored network feeds are processed, and a system DBMS component that stores channel and user information in real time. The control unit is connected to the internet, such as via a wireless connection on the user's network, to retrieve remotely-stored data obtained through monitored network feeds. The control unit retrieves real-time data associated with viewable content and applies logic to switch the viewing channel or signal source for display on the television. The monitored network feeds are viewed on the system's monitoring stations and the earliest feed for each monitored channel determines the channel content.

A method is described including receiving a streamed leading content sub-clip, determining a set of needed content sub-clips, locating one of the set of needed content sub-clips and downloading the located content sub-clip. A system for providing content-on-demand is described having a peer, a server and a tracker. The tracker may be co-located with the server. The peer includes means for receiving a streamed leading content sub-clip, means for determining a set of needed content sub-clips, means for locating one of the set of needed content sub-clips and means for downloading the located content sub-clip.

An embodiment of the invention discloses a barrage processing method and system. The method includes: when detecting video data output, acquiring input information of a user; judging whether the input information satisfies preset conditions or not, and when determining that the input information satisfies the preset conditions, screening the input information according to attribute information of the user; controlling output of the screened input information and video data.

The invention discloses a method, a server and a system for performing video positioning based on bullet screen information content. The method comprises: using a keyword transmitted by a user terminal to search bullet screen information including the keyword in all bullet screen information of a current video; performing an aggregation process on the bullet screen information on time dimension to obtain at least one bullet screen information set; obtaining video segments associated with the bullet screen information set; ranking the video segments in accordance with relevance between the bullet screen information set and the keyword; transmitting identification corresponding to the video segments and ranking information to the user terminal; extracting video segment identification included in a video play request transmitted by the user terminal; and transmitting the video segment related to the video segment identification to the user terminal. The invention obtains discrete hits by searching bullet screen information by keywords, and in combination with time dimension aggregation, recommends a video segment of a user's interest for a user's selection and playing. The invention improves user's viewing experience.

The invention discloses a barrage information processing method, a client and a service platform. The method comprises the steps of receiving the barrage information sent by the service platform and dynamically displaying the barrage information in the first output region of a first client for outputting first multimedia information according to a predetermined policy, wherein the barrage information is information to be displayed formed based on watching feedback information sent by the first client or a second client, and the watching feedback information is feedback information formed when a user watches the first multimedia information.

Methods of reducing perceived image crosstalk in a multiview display. One method includes providing an image stream to a display having a horizontal dimension that extends from a first side of the display to an opposing second side of the display. The image stream includes a temporal sequence of images where at least a first image view and then a second image view are displayed on the display in a time sequential manner. The temporal sequence of images are conditioned before being displayed in order to reduce perceived displayed image crosstalk between the first and second image views. The conditioning includes modifying a color intensity of at least selected pixels along the horizontal dimension based on a non-constant crosstalk correction function for the horizontal dimension.

Systems and methods for providing an enhanced viewing experience for a user of an interactive media guidance application are provided. In some aspects, an interactive media guidance application implemented on control circuitry receives a selection of a media asset from a user. The control circuitry analyzes the media asset to determine a context for a portion of the media asset. The control circuitry identifies content related to the portion of the media asset based on the context. The identified content is different from the media asset and is displayed in response to the user selection of the media asset.

The invention discloses an automatic adjustment device and method of a curved surface of a flexible display screen. The automatic adjustment device comprises a user position perception sensor unit, a data storage unit, a curved surface adjustment mechanical component and a main control unit; the curved surface adjustment mechanical component comprises an electric hinge, a mechanical arm and a flexible supporting frame; the user position perception sensor unit and the electric hinge are connected with the main control unit; the curved surface adjustment mechanical component also comprises a mobile sliding block which is connected with the mechanical arm; when the state of the curved surface of the flexible display screen is adjusted through the automatic adjustment device, the mobile sliding block slides on the flexible supporting frame to enable the curved surface transition of the flexible supporting frame to be smooth and natural. According to the automatic adjustment device and method of the curved surface of the flexible display screen, the real-time adjustment can be dynamically and automatically performed on the curved surface of the flexible display screen according to the user position and the distribution information, the appropriate steering can be performed when necessary, the plane state can be recovered after usage, and accordingly the occupied space can be saved, the user experience is good, the additional value of products is high, and the market prospect is wide.

Improving the TV watching experience by the use of digital video time shifting and micro program guides per program to match an interest profile filter for each viewer. This is coupled with a payment mechanism to allow each individual the capability of watching TV programs in a manner consistent with their individual interests and values, and simultaneously protecting the economic rights of the content provider. To date, the cable industry increases revenues by offering additional programming to their customers. This invention teaches that major additional revenue can also be created by the omission of undesired content.

The present invention relates to a device and method (100) of generating a depth map for an image using monocular information, the method comprising: generating (110) a first depth map for the image (205), wherein the first depth map corresponds with an estimate of a global depth profile of a scene depicted in the image, generating (120) a second depth map for the image, wherein a depth value associated with a pixel in the second depth map is based on depth values in the first depth map within a region spatially proximate to the pixel and at least one of color and luminance values of the image within the region and generating (130) a third depth map for the image using depth values from the first depth map and the second depth map, the generating scaling a depth difference, such that a difference between a depth value of the third and first depth map is scaled compared to the corresponding difference between a depth value of the second and first depth map. The invention further relates to a computer program product for use in executing the method according to the present invention.

An electronic system that produces an enhanced spatial television-like audio-visual experience is disclosed. Unlike normal television, the system enables the viewer to control both the viewing direction and relative position of the viewpoint with respect to the movie action. In addition to a specific hardware configuration, this patent also relates to a new video format which makes possible this virtual reality like experience including a system by which multi-channel audio can be recorded in addition to visual information onto a single data channel which is compatible with existing television and audio-visual standards and an optical tracking system to provide both angular and spatial position information to control the display of said imagery and spatial audio.

A display device (10; 200; 300; 400) including a display (20) for presenting images is described. The display (20) includes an illumination unit (25) for generating first radiation for illuminating a pixel liquid crystal display unit (20), the display unit (20) selectively transmitting the first radiation to generate second radiation for providing the images to the viewer (100). The illumination unit (25) also generates subsidiary radiation. The device further comprises filtering components ((40a, 40b; 210a, 210b; 310a, 310b, 410a, 410b) for filtering the subsidiary radiation to generate aura radiation (70) to supplement the images presented on the display (20). The display device (10; 200; 300; 400) is capable of providing the viewer (100) with reduced eye fatigue and an enhanced viewing experience.

The invention discloses a video enhancement and transmission method based on deep learning. Downsampling is carried out on a high-definition video at a video source end, thereby obtaining a low-definition video; the low-definition video is compressed in an existing video coding mode; and the compressed low-definition video is transmitted. The size of the video data is greatly reduced through downsampling and video coding, so the video traffic needing to be transmitted is correspondingly reduced, and an effect of reducing the bandwidth cost is achieved. At a user receiving end, a user receives the low-definition video, reconstructs the low-definition video by employing a super-resolution image reconstruction method of the deep learning and restores the low-definition video into a high-resolution video for the user to watch, so the video transmission bandwidth cost is effectively reduced. According to the method, the video transmission bandwidth cost is reduced by at least 50%; the resolution of the live broadcast video is improved; and the watching experience of a user is improved.

The invention relates to a video playing processing method and device, a terminal and a video playing processing system. The method comprises the steps of: responding to a video playing request, and acquiring a video resource data characteristic of a video; determining a video type of the video by using the video resource data characteristic; and executing a playing effect corresponding to the video type, wherein the playing effect comprises a sound effect and / or a visual effect. By adopting the scheme of the embodiment of the invention, a user can automatically select a playing effect suitable for a user demand, and the viewing experience of the user can be enhanced.

The invention discloses a data processing method and a system based on a virtual character. The invention provides a data processing method based on a virtual character, comprising the following steps: S100, acquiring facial expression image information of a performer; S200, converting the facial expression image information into character expression data; and S300, processing the character expression data according to a data interpolation algorithm to get virtual expression data of a virtual character. The facial movements of a human face can be transferred to any virtual character chosen by users and demonstrated. The current facial expression change of a performer can be reflected in real time through the virtual character. A more vivid virtual character can be created, interest is added, and the user experience is enhanced. Moreover, when there is an identification fault, the action of the character can be stably controlled within an interval to make virtual character demonstration more vivid and natural.