Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product are disclosed for customized ratings for specified media items. In embodiments, the method comprises a user giving input about multiple segments of a first specified media item, analyzing the input from the user, and correlating the analyzed input with multiple segments of a second specified media item to provide to the user a customized content rating of the second media item. In embodiments, the system comprises a first processing device for receiving input from a user about multiple segments of a first specified media item; and a computing system for receiving the user input from the first processing device, for analyzing the user input, and for correlating the analyzed input with multiple segments of a second specified media item to provide to the user a customized content rating of the second media item.

Abstract: A method for changing an orientation of an image by a WFD sink may comprise the steps of: transmitting, to a second WFD device, an RTSP M3 request message for requesting information on a video stream control RTSP parameter of the second WFD device by a first WFD device; receiving an RTSP M3 response message in response to the RTSP M3 request message from the second WFD device by the first WFD device, wherein the RTSP M3 response message includes a video stream control RTSP parameter for a video stream control capability of the second WFD device, transmitting a first video stream displayed in a first orientation on the second WFD device to the second WFD device by the first WFD device; receiving an RTSP M21 request message from the second WFD device by the first WFD device, wherein the RTSP M21 request message requests a change into a second video stream displayed in a second orientation on the second WFD device of the first video stream; and transmitting an RTSP M21 response message to the second WFD device b

Abstract: System, method, and computer program product embodiments are disclosed for integrated diagnosis and debugging of content distribution systems. A system includes a networking module that receives, from a central server, instructions for running network diagnostics on a cable headend. A diagnostics environment module is configured to perform diagnostic operations based on the received instructions. The networking module transmits results of the diagnostic operations to the central server.

Abstract: A video content distribution system including a user terminal on which contents are viewable and a content management server. The user terminal includes a first reception unit configured to receive field-of-view video data. The user terminal includes a display control unit configured to display a field-of-view video. The user terminal includes a viewpoint switch request signal generating unit for requesting a switch from a first viewpoint to a second viewpoint in the field-of-view video. The user terminal includes a first transmission unit configured to transmit the viewpoint switch request signal to the content management server. The content management server includes a second reception unit configured to receive the viewpoint switch request signal. The content management server includes a second transmission unit configured to transmit the field-of-view video data. The content management server further includes a switch count updating unit configured to update a count of switches to the second viewpoint.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture to impute media consumption behavior are disclosed. An example method includes calculating, by executing an instruction with a processor, first viewing probabilities for tuning panelists in a tuning household. The example method also includes calculating, by executing an instruction with the processor, second viewing probabilities for viewing panelists in a plurality of learning households having a same household size as the tuning household. The example method also includes identifying, by executing an instruction with the processor, a matching one of the plurality of learning households based on a difference between the first viewing probabilities and respective ones of the second viewing probabilities.

Abstract: Broadcasts over designated bands of the radiofrequency spectrum allow for flexible use of the spectrum as well as for the receipt of return signals from receivers. To obtain return signals, information indicating one or more return channels and/or one or more return time windows may be sent with the broadcast transmission. The broadcast transmission may be made over UHF bands, with the return signals being made over VHF bands. Spectrum may be utilized more efficiently by transmitting one or more beacon signals that define parameters for the broadcast transmission. Receivers may be adapted to decode the data of the beacon signals and rapidly tune to the broadcast transmission.

Abstract: A system and method in which a TV signal reception device (e.g., set top box) receives a broadcast signal, sends the broadcast signal to a TV, and sends an event signal to a rating statistics information server or associated user terminal when a predetermined condition occurs, to ultimately cause an associated user terminal to generate fingerprint data of audio from the TV and to provide the fingerprint data to the server so as to facilitate channel identification and generation of ratings statistics.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are virtual reality systems and methods. An exemplary video display system includes a computerized media processor configured to receive real time video, initialize a centering mode in response to actions by a user of a virtual reality headset, display on a display screen that a centering mode is initialized, and determine a centered orientation of the user. A portion of video may be extracted from the video based on the centered orientation and combined with an informational overlay for display on the display screen.

Abstract: A multiple-frame detecting unit performs a prescribed detection process by taking the time corresponding to a plurality of unit images of the video signal. A video change detecting unit detects a change in video between the unit images of the video signal. If no change in the video is detected by the video change detecting unit, a correction unit performs a correction process with a first correction intensity on the video signal corresponding to a detection target image area in the unit images of the detection process being performed by the multiple-frame detecting unit, and a correction process with a second correction intensity on the video signal corresponding to an image area other than the detection target image area. When the video change detecting unit detects the change in the video, the correction unit performs the correction process with the second correction intensity on the video signal.

Abstract: Implementations generally relate to electronic program guides. In some implementations, a method includes causing a main view of an electronic program guide to be displayed. The method further includes receiving one or more user preferences associated with the electronic program guide. The method further includes causing content items to be displayed in the electronic program guide based on the one or more user preferences.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, providing multiple video content streams to a display for presentation. The display comprises a primary screen region that presents a first video content stream of the multiple video content streams and multiple auxiliary screen regions that present a subset of the multiple video content streams. Further aspects may include providing a message to the display responsive to receiving a first user-generated input instructing the display to present a second video content stream on the primary screen region. Additional aspects may include recording the first video content stream from a point of departure of the first video content stream. Also, aspects may include providing the recorded first video content stream to the display responsive to obtaining a second user-generated input. The recorded first video content stream is presented on the primary screen region from the point of departure. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing an interactive video viewing experience for a user. The user has an internet enabled device and launches an interactive watching application (IWA) on his device. Using the IWA, he brings up a list of available video content and selects a video for viewing. As the user is viewing the video, an overlay display appears on the lower portion of the screen and overlays a portion of the still running video. The overlay displays “Touch for information regarding this program.” When the user touches the display, the video pauses and a web page containing information regarding or relating to the program or its subject matter is displayed. Utilizing various similar overlays, an interactive video viewing experience is provided to the user. The experience can include various overlays and associated experiences, such as obtaining information regarding new characters or consumer products as they appear.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for providing image-based video service, including a cache system configured to store video information that matches image-related data; a fingerprint extraction unit configured to extract the fingerprint of an image corresponding to input image-related data; and a matching unit configured to determine video information that matches the fingerprint of the image extracted by the fingerprint extraction unit; wherein the system for providing image-based video service determines video information, matching image-related data received from a client terminal, via the cache system or the matching unit, and transmits video result information corresponding to the determined video information to the client terminal, and a method using the same.

Abstract: A broadcast signal transmission processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises a header compression processor that generates first packets including first header information in a uncompressed form and second packets including second header information in a compressed form by performing header compression on Internet protocol (IP) packets containing broadcast data; a header information extracting processor that extracts the header information from the first packets and converts the first packets from which the first header information is extracted to third packets including third header information in a compressed form; a signaling data generating processor that generates signaling packets containing information related to the header compression and mapping information between the IP packets and multiple data pipes; and a broadcast signal transmitting processor that transmits a broadcast signal including the multiple data pipes.

Abstract: A method of targeting of advertising content for a consumer product is disclosed. The method comprises obtaining consumer demographic data from a first server over a network, the consumer demographic data including a plurality of demographic attributes for each person among a plurality of persons; obtaining product purchaser data for a plurality of product purchasers of the consumer product from a second server over the network, each product purchaser among the plurality of product purchasers being among the plurality of persons; and enriching the purchaser data with the consumer demographic data. The method further comprises enriching viewing data with consumer demographic data; and selecting viewed media among the aggregated viewed media having the highest similarity to the product purchasers as target media for the advertising content.

Abstract: A system and method for early media buffering using prediction of user behavior. In accordance with an embodiment, a client device user interface displays a plurality of media options, each of which is associated with a corresponding media content, for example a media channel or video stream, that can be received from a media server system for playing at the device, or at a controlled device. While the user interacts with the user interface, media content associated with regions of the interface can be buffered in preparation for selection and subsequent playing. The client device can include a user interaction sensor, for example a motion, hand/proximity, or heat sensor, which detects when a user is about to interact with the device. The media server system can be triggered to buffer media content associated with one or more neighboring media options on the user interface, in preparation for selection and playing.

Abstract: A broadcasting signal transmission processing method according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of: generating one or more first layer data units including first level signaling data and broadcasting data for a broadcasting service; generating one or more second layer data units including the one or more first layer data units and second level signaling data; and generating a broadcasting signal including the one or more second layer data units.

Abstract: A method of providing a notification to a client device is disclosed. The method includes, for example, obtaining data associated with the client device with respect to content provided by a plurality of content sources; creating a viewing preference profile for the client device based on the obtained data, the user preference profile indicating content preferred by the client device; detecting a triggering event concerning a digital content; and in response to the triggering event, determining whether to trigger a notification to the client device based on the viewing preference profile.

Abstract: A three-dimensional around view monitoring system of a vehicle includes a fisheye image correction setting module, configured to receive fisheye image data generated by photographing a correction plate; correct the fisheye image data into corrected image data to generate a fisheye correction lookup table and rotate and translate radiate vertical reference lines presented as straight lines in the corrected image data in a neighborhood into overlaps having a same radiation angle to generate a rotation and translation lookup table; and a static three-dimensional stitched image generation module, configured to generate a stitched image lookup table according to the rotation and translation lookup table and the fisheye correction lookup table, calculate a pixel value of each pixel in the corrected image data by using a pixel value of each pixel in fisheye image data, and perform image stitching on the neighboring corrected image data to generate static stitched image data.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing user defined content transmissions are disclosed. An example method can comprise receiving a request for first content and receiving a first preference. First content can be retrieved from a first source based on the request for first content. Second content can be retrieved from a second source based on the first preference. The first content and second content can be packaged for transmission in response to receiving the request and the first preference.