Abstract: Systems, devices and automated process allow automatic replacement of advertisements or other content in previously-broadcast television programs. A content management system or the like operating on a digital network receives indicia from playback devices that have encountered identified advertisements that are stored in digital video recorders or that are otherwise contained within previously-broadcast television programs. The encounters are recorded in a database for subsequent analysis. If desired, the previously-broadcast advertisements may be replaced with more relevant or engaging advertisements prior to playback to the viewer, thereby allowing a fresher, more relevant and more engaging experience for the viewer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a video analysis method, including: receiving a plurality of chunks of a video streamed from a server; extracting one or more frames from each chunk; analysing each frame in accordance with a static image analysis engine to generate a pornographic content rating for the frame; and combining the ratings of the frames from the plurality of chunks to generate a pornographic content rating for the video. A system and software for analysing video also described.

Abstract: An example playback device includes programming for executing functions including, while connected to both (i) a local area network and (ii) an audio playback network configured separately from the local area network and arranged for playback of media content via at least the playback device, receiving from a network device via the local area network, a request for the network device to connect to the audio playback network. The functions also include, in response to the request, transmitting to the network device via the local area network, a message indicating an identifier of the audio playback network and a password for accessing the audio playback network. The functions also include exchanging one or more messages with the network device via the audio playback network to authenticate the network device for the audio playback network and receiving an audio playback command from the network device via the audio playback network.

Abstract: Simulating user interactions during dynamic analysis of a sample is disclosed. A sample is received for analysis. Prior to execution of the sample, a baseline screenshot of a system folder is generated by accessing frame buffer data stored on a graphics card. The sample is caused to execute, at least in part using one or more hypervisor instructions to move a pointing device to an icon associated with the sample. A current screenshot of the system folder is generated by accessing current frame buffer data stored on the graphics card.

Abstract: Provided is a method for playing a plurality of videos, including: creating a sliding window with a preset length according to a first to-be-played video in the plurality of videos, wherein the sliding window comprises the first to-be-played video and a preset number of second to-be-played videos; preloading each video in the sliding window by each of video players; preloading the first to-be-played video by one of the video players and playing the first to-be-played video as a currently playing video, wherein the second to-be-played videos are preloaded by other video players; and playing one of the second to-be-played videos by calling a video player interface corresponding to the second to-be-played video in the sliding window in response to the currently playing video being switched to the second to-be-played video.

Abstract: An electronic device and method are disclosed. The device includes a communication module, at least one processor operatively coupled to the communication module, and at least one memory. The processor implements the method, including: retrieving a plurality of service categories, each service category listing services providable to a user using one or more smart devices, and each service category associated with a service capability list of one or more elements indicating whether each service category is to be recommended to the user, receiving user-related information from the external device through the communication module and updating a service capability list of a user using the user-related information, and selecting a service category from among the retrieved plurality of service categories to be recommended to the user by comparing the updated service capability list of the user with the service capability lists associated with each of the plurality of service categories.

Abstract: An electronic device, computer program product, and method manage presenting and pausing of media content in response to locally detected visual and aural interruptions. The electronic device is configured to determine, using one or more sensors from among: (i) an image capturing device positioned to have a field of view of a monitored area and (ii) a microphone positioned to detect sounds in or near the monitored area. A consumer is in the monitored area during presenting of media content by a media output device. The electronic device is configured to monitor the one or more sensors to determine whether an interruption is occurring that can degrade consumer experience relative to the presenting of the media content. In response to determining that the interruption is occurring, the electronic device is configured to pause the presenting of the media content on the media output device.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling the display of video content upon one or more displays as a function of user identity as determined by facial recognition. The system and method provide for the video content to be transferred between multiple screens so as to provide a user with a substantially continuous video experience as the user travels between screen locations. User images captured by both video and still image cameras can be utilized for purposes of user recognition. One or more media hubs may be utilized in performing and supporting the disclosed technology.

Abstract: A system for encryption includes a message management module (MMM); a restricted secret server (RSS) including a restricted secret server network interface (RSS-NI) connected to the MMM and including at least one very large key (VLK) module. The system uses Terakey™ an encryption system whose intrinsic security can be demonstrated from first principles, without making assumptions about the computational difficulty of mathematical problems, such as factoring large integers or computing logarithms in finite groups. It employs a key that is much larger than the anticipated volume of message traffic. The large size of the key also reduces the risk of side channel attacks and facilitates realistic security measures to maintain a secure chain of custody for the key.

Abstract: Storage layer data obfuscation, including: determining a subset of a dataset to obfuscate in accordance with a security policy; generating, based at least in part on the security policy, an obfuscated snapshot of the dataset that is representative of the dataset with the subset of the dataset obfuscated; and sending, to a target computer system, the obfuscated snapshot from which a restored version of the dataset includes the subset of the dataset obfuscated.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media described herein are operable to facilitate a virtual currency transaction through a customer premise equipment (CPE) device. A subscriber may use a CPE device to access content offered within a content marketplace, and the CPE device may be configured to provide the subscriber with an option for purchasing content using a virtual currency. The CPE device may be configured with or may have access to a virtual currency account/wallet associated with the subscriber, and the CPE device may carry out the transaction by submitting payment information to a payee or to an upstream payment facilitating server. The virtual currency account/wallet may be installed at the CPE and may be encrypted with a subscriber PIN/password. The CPE device may provide one or more user interfaces that guide a subscriber through the process of transferring virtual currency funds in exchange for a content item.

Abstract: A management of user profiles comprises calculating, for an audio segment, a user confidence measure representing a probability that the audio segment comprises speech of a user and a group confidence measure representing a probability that the audio segment comprises speech of a group of users. A user profile is then managed based on a comparison between the user confidence measure and a user confidence threshold and between the group confidence measure and a group confidence threshold. The embodiments thereby achieve an efficient voice-controlled user profile management by utilizing a layered approach that provides user profiles for group of users as fallback when the identity of the speaking user can not accurately be recognized.

Abstract: An authentication device (101) for verifying the security of a task being performed on an electronic device (105) operated by a user (102). The authentication device includes an image capture device for capturing image data of the electronic device and of the user interacting with the electronic device. The authentication device also includes processing circuitry for processing the captured image data to determine when the electronic device is performing a security related task and to determine when the electronic device has been subject to an event that has compromised or may compromise the security of the electronic device. The authentication device also includes an audio or visual output for providing instructions to the user to interact with the electronic device and for advising the user that the electronic device has been subject to an event that has compromised or may compromise the security of the electronic device.

Abstract: Example methods and apparatus to audio watermarking and watermark detection and extraction are disclosed herein. Example methods disclosed herein include determining a first watermark symbol encoded in encoded audio samples and storing the first watermark symbol in tangible memory. Disclosed example methods also include determining a second watermark symbol encoded in the encoded audio samples and storing the second watermark symbol in the tangible memory. Disclosed example methods further include, in response to determining that the first watermark symbol matches the second watermark symbol, outputting the first watermark symbol.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a device of a software defined wide area network (SD-WAN) predicts characteristics of a new traffic flow to be admitted to the SD-WAN, based on a set of initial packets of the flow. The device predicts an impact of admitting the flow to the SD-WAN, based in part on extrinsic or exogenous data regarding the SD-WAN. The device admits the flow to the SD-WAN, based on the predicted impact. The supervisory device uses reinforcement learning to adjust one or more call admission control (CAC) parameters of the SD-WAN, based on captured telemetry data regarding the admitted flow.

Abstract: In some embodiments a system is provided, comprising a playback device, configured to play a piece of multimedia content, stop playing the piece of multimedia content, wherein the playing of the piece of multimedia content is stopped at a first point, connect to a server, and synchronize information relating to the first point to the server; the server, configured to save the information relating to the first point in a profile associated with an individual user, connect to a recipient device, and synchronize the information relating to the first point to a recipient device; the recipient device, configured to play the piece of multimedia content, wherein playing the piece of multimedia content on the recipient device starts from a second point related to the first point at which the playing of the piece of multimedia content on the playback device is stopped.

Abstract: Automatic determination of underlying reasons for lack of treatment adherence is provided. In various embodiments, patient information for a patient is retrieved. The patient information comprises a treatment plan. A failure of compliance with the treatment plan by the patient is determined from the patient information. The failure of compliance and the patient information are evaluated to determine one or more potential cause of the failure of compliance. The one or more potential cause is provided to a user for review.

Abstract: At least one embodiment of a method of controlling a video surveillance system, the video surveillance system comprising a video content analytics module and a video source, comprises: obtaining, by the video content analytics module, from the video source, video data comprising sequences frames, content of the video data comprising a representation of at least one object; analyzing at least a part of the video data in the video content analytics module to obtain video content analytics results; filtering the obtained video content analytics results to validate at least a subset of the video content analytics results, the validated video content analytics results forming a set of video content analytics reference results; and determining a value for at least one configuration parameter of the video surveillance system based on at least a portion of the video content analytics reference results.

Abstract: A profile of a user may be constructed having at least one profile entry. A device having an integrated sensor assembly including at least one sensor may be associated with the user and operated according to a sensor configuration. Sensor data may be processed to extract a feature. Entry data may be determined for a profile entry based on the extracted feature so that the profile entry may incorporate the determined entry data. An exchangeable profile may be derived from the constructed profile, for example by using privacy data, and compensation from a third party may be received in return for the exchangeable profile.

Abstract: A gateway for location at a user premises is provided. Bother users and user devices are registered with the gateway which is provided by a service provider. Users access services, such as video streaming, on their user devices via the gateway. The gateway allows users to share content. The gateway collects information about the user's patterns of behaviour for the system provider, and can be used to directly obtain feedback from the user.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method, including: receiving, by a processing system including a processor, a request to play content; querying, by the processing system, for matches between the content and a user library; receiving, by the processing system, recommendations for alternate content of the user library and associated cue points in the content; and presenting, by the processing system, portions of the content and presenting other portions of the content replaced with the alternate content at the associated cue points. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A token device includes: a transmission interface for receiving power from an external device; a physiological characteristic detecting circuit for detecting user's touch actions and physiological characteristics (i.e., biometric characteristics); a smart card accessing circuit for detecting user's card-placing actions and for accessing an on-card secure chip on a smart card; an on-token secure chip; and a control circuit for generating an user identification data corresponding to the detecting result of the physiological characteristic detecting circuit, for respectively transmitting the user identification data to the on-token secure chip and the on-card secure chip for verifying user's identity. If the user's identity is confirmed by both the on-token secure chip and the on-card secure chip, the control circuit would conduct corresponding key backup operations or key restoration operations between the on-token secure chip and the on-card secure chip.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a computer implemented method, preferably a computer implemented method, and a system, which have been designed to bridge a gap in the End User experience monitoring that has been created by the adoption of cloud based services by Enterprise customer by replicating exactly the actions performed by the user on a cloud based application in order to determine the true end user experience and alert in case of unexpected latency and also by analyzing at the same time the impacts of the Internet network and the local infrastructure of the Enterprise user on the end user experience of the cloud based application that is monitored.

Abstract: An access node limits access of a user to a medium such as an Internet resource of a television program. The access node comprises upstream and downstream interfaces, a memory and a processor. The upstream interface is connectable to an Internet service provider. The downstream interface is connectable to a client device. The memory stores a user account for a user of the client device. The processor detects, via the downstream interface, an access from the user of the client device, in response to detecting the access, causes the client device to display a challenge, receives, via the downstream interface, a challenge response from the client device, and if the challenge response is a correct response, adds to the user account, a credit for connection of the client device to the medium. The access node may be part of a system including a server.

Abstract: A system and methods are disclosed that enable advertisers, publishers, and consumers to interact to provide well-targeted advertisement impressions, while preserving consumer privacy. Particularly, the system and methods enable accurate and reliable targeting of advertisements without the need for privacy-invasive tracking and collection of consumer information by advertisers or publishers. Instead, the consumer retains complete control of his or her own private information, even while that private information is used for programmatic targeting of advertisements. The system and methods disclosed herein advantageously utilize blockchain as a tool for arbitrating data, which accounts for and helps to eliminate fraud, costly arbitrage, and brand safety concerns by providing the programmatic advertising ecosystem with trust, permanence, transparency, and auditability.

Abstract: In a device including a processor and a memory in communication with the processor, the memory includes executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to control the device to perform functions of dividing a video image into a plurality of encoding blocks, the video image including a sharing-protected portion; adjusting, based on a size or location of the sharing-protected portion, a configuration of the encoding blocks such that the sharing-protected portion is divided into a smaller number of the encoding blocks; individually encoding, based on the adjusted configuration of the encoding blocks, the encoding blocks; and transmitting, to a remote device via a communication network, the individually encoded encoding blocks.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus including an execution unit, a generation unit, a first request unit, and a second request unit. The execution unit is capable of executing first information processing. The generation unit is configured to generate a display image including first information associated with first access information for accessing the execution unit and second information associated with second access information for accessing a server on a global network, the server being capable of executing second information processing. The first request unit is configured to request the execution unit to execute the first information processing based on the first access information associated with the first information. The second request unit is configured to request the server to execute the second information processing based on the second access information associated with the second information.

Abstract: A method of displaying survey results is disclosed. In one embodiment, for each response to each item by each survey respondent, a calibrated score is determined. The calibrated score is based on a probability that a person having the collection of respondent segments associated with the survey respondent would provide either the response to the item or any of the response options to the item that are lower on the ordinal scale, or the response to the item or any of the response options to the item that are higher on the ordinal scale. An organization composite score is determined based on the calibrated score for each response. A display includes images corresponding with the organization composite score and other organization composite scores. Each image is located with respect to a first axis based on the associated organization composite score.

Abstract: In response to a detected presence of an intended target appliance within a logical topography of controllable appliances identity information associated with the intended target appliance is used to automatically add to a graphical user interface of a controlling device an icon representative of the intended target appliance and to create at a Universal Control Engine a listing of communication methods for use in controlling corresponding functional operations of the intended target appliance. When the icon is later activated, the controlling device is placed into an operating state appropriate for controlling functional operations of the intended target appliance while the Universal Control Engine uses at least one of the communication methods to transmit at least one command to place the intended target appliance into a predetermined operating state.

Abstract: A custom content service provides customized content to a client who has opted-in to share limited location information with the customized content service. For example, the custom content service may customize content streamed to the client, such as videos, video games, audio, etc. based on experiences the client has had during the day. The custom content service may customize content for the client without requiring the client to directly make content selections and without interrupting viewing of content to ask the client to provide inputs for content selection decisions.

Abstract: In response to a detected presence of an intended target appliance within a logical topography of controllable appliances identity information associated with the intended target appliance is used to automatically add to a graphical user interface of a controlling device an icon representative of the intended target appliance and to create at a Universal Control Engine a listing of communication methods for use in controlling corresponding functional operations of the intended target appliance. When the icon is later activated, the controlling device is placed into an operating state appropriate for controlling functional operations of the intended target appliance while the Universal Control Engine uses at least one of the communication methods to transmit at least one command to place the intended target appliance into a predetermined operating state.

Abstract: A method for generation of blocks for a partitioned blockchain includes: storing blocks comprising a partitioned blockchain, wherein each block includes a header and transaction entries; receiving transaction data entries for each of a plurality of subnets; generating a hash value of the header included in the most recently added block; generating a new block header, the new block header including the generated hash value, a timestamp, and a sequence of pairs including a pair for each of the plurality of subnets, each pair including a subnet identifier associated with the respective subnet and a merkle root of each of the transaction data entries received for the respective subnet; generating a new block, the new block including the generated new block header and the transaction data entries for each of the plurality of subnets; and transmitting the new block to a plurality of nodes associated with the partitioned blockchain.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a single card solid-state play out server for retrieving or receiving content from a network or cloud based storage, and playing content according to an automated playlist received from a media distribution and management system.

Abstract: There is provided an information processing apparatus that controls a movable body that transports a user holding an entertainment ticket to and/or from an entertainment site where an entertainment is performed, the information processing apparatus including a control unit that executes: electronically reading the entertainment ticket held by the user; identifying the entertainment site associated with the entertainment ticket; generating an instruction for causing the movable body to move for transporting the user to the identified entertainment site; receiving picture data transmitted from the identified entertainment site; and providing a picture obtained by decoding the picture data to the user on board the movable body.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for delivering selected multimedia content to a user of a mobile device in a pervasive computing environment is disclosed. Communications with a mobile device in the environment is established. A user profile and viewing history is received from the mobile device. Multimedia content is selected and sequenced for viewing by the user. The selection of multimedia content is based on search logic that includes the user profile and viewing history. Metadata is transmitted to the mobile device that is associated with the selected multimedia content.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a transportation vehicle. One method includes parsing by a processor on an aircraft, metadata of media content received by the aircraft, while the aircraft is in flight, the media content includes a media file and the metadata. The metadata indicates a start date when the media content can be presented to a device on the aircraft and an end date when media content is to become inaccessible. The method further includes dynamically generating a unique identifier for the media content by the processor, the unique identifier based on an aircraft identifier; updating the metadata by the processor by associating the unique identifier with the media content; storing the media content with the updated metadata and an indicator when the media content is to be deleted; and using the unique identifier by the processor for tracking usage of the media content on the aircraft.

Abstract: A system for remote diagnostic analysis of a heating, ventilation and air condition (HVAC) system is provided. The system includes a thermostat in operable communication with at least one peripheral component of the HVAC system and configured to receive information relating to the at least one peripheral component, and a server in operable communication with the thermostat for receiving and analyzing the information. The server causes the at least one peripheral component to conduct a diagnostic test and analyzes the test result to perform a root cause analysis of a system malfunction.

Abstract: Among other things, embodiments of the present disclosure can help monitor activity of customers using web portals to access services. Examples of such activity include log-ins to a web portal, views of account statements through the web portal, transactions made on the account, and the like. Embodiments of the present disclosure can generate a model relating customer characteristics to expected account activity. The system can apply the model to individual customers and compares actual account activity to expected account activity. If a mismatch is detected, the system may generate an alert message directed to a administrator or other type of user who can contact the customer to troubleshoot the identified issues.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention discloses an apparatus for detecting additional data for preventing forgery of video data and displaying the video content. The apparatus includes a content input unit configured to receive the video content (the video content including the additional data), a display unit configured to display the video content, an additional data detector configured to detect the additional data from the video content (the additional data including a watermark), and a display controller configured to control a display screen of the video content according to an additional data detection result.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a transmitting unit, a receiving unit, and a converting unit. The transmitting unit transmits advertisement information to an apparatus provided for presenting an advertisement. The receiving unit receives operation information from the apparatus. The converting unit performs conversion after the receiving unit receives the operation information, the conversion leading to reduction of an amount of the advertisement information. The transmitting unit transmits, to the apparatus, the advertisement information having undergone the conversion performed by the converting unit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a diagnostic method and system including the processing of historical event logs generated by one or more devices. According to an exemplary embodiment, a diagnostic system includes an event log acquisition module, an event classification module classifying event logs acquired, and a diagnostic module generating a labeled version of the historical event log including labels provided by the classification module. The event classification module is trained using supervised machine learning techniques.

Abstract: A method for managing a media file includes sending, by a terminal to a managed device by using a Bluetooth path between the terminal and the managed device, a first request used to obtain at least one piece of media file information stored in the managed device. The method further includes receiving, by the terminal, a first response that is sent by the managed device and that includes the at least one piece of media file information. The method further includes displaying the at least one piece of media file information on the terminal based on the first response. The method further includes after obtaining a first operation request for a target media file, sending, by the terminal to the managed device, a first operation instruction used to instruct the managed device to process the target media file according to a preset operation type.

Abstract: A system and method for clustering client records together is disclosed. The system may include statistical models based on characteristics of a record cluster stored in a database. The statistical models may be compared against characteristics of records in a data source in order to cluster the records into different categories. The cluster of records by category may then be output to a computer system in order to send electronic messages.

Abstract: Systems and methods for consuming content. A computing device may receive data. The computing device may determine an inference. The computing device may manage content. The computing device may manage content based on the inference.

Abstract: A computing device includes memory for storing commercial metadata and offer metadata harvested from within an offer distribution network. A processor compares the commercial metadata related to a broadcast commercial to be streamed to a client media device with the offer metadata related to available offers from offer providers, to generate a comparison. The processor then selects an offer from the available offers based on the comparison; determines when and over what video stream the broadcast commercial is to be streamed; detects that a screen device is paired to the client media device; and delivers the offer to a display of the screen device during streaming of the broadcast commercial over the video stream to the client media device. When a user of the screen device selects an indicia of the offer, the offer is collected into a virtual wallet from which the offer can be redeemed in various ways.

Abstract: A computing device includes memory for storing commercial metadata and offer metadata harvested from within an offer distribution network. A processor compares the commercial metadata related to a broadcast commercial to be streamed to a client media device with the offer metadata related to available offers from offer providers, to generate a comparison. The processor then selects an offer from the available offers based on the comparison; determines when and over what video stream the broadcast commercial is to be streamed; detects that a screen device is paired to the client media device; and delivers the offer to a display of the screen device during streaming of the broadcast commercial over the video stream to the client media device. When a user of the screen device selects an indicia of the offer, the offer is collected into a virtual wallet from which the offer can be redeemed in various ways.

Abstract: A computing device includes memory for storing commercial metadata and offer metadata harvested from within an offer distribution network. A processor compares the commercial metadata related to a broadcast commercial to be streamed to a client media device with the offer metadata related to available offers from offer providers, to generate a comparison. The processor then selects an offer from the available offers based on the comparison; determines when and over what video stream the broadcast commercial is to be streamed; detects that a screen device is paired to the client media device; and delivers the offer to a display of the screen device during streaming of the broadcast commercial over the video stream to the client media device. When a user of the screen device selects an indicia of the offer, the offer is collected into a virtual wallet from which the offer can be redeemed in various ways.

Abstract: Terminal using intelligent analysis for decreasing playback time of video. The terminal includes a controller configured to store, in the memory, use pattern information of a user and select an object to be used as an editing criterion of a first video, based on the stored use pattern information. The controller also identifies in the first video one or more first playback sections which include the object and one or more second playback sections which do not include the object. In addition, the controller is configured to delete from the first video the one or more second playback sections to generate a second video, decrease a playback time of the second video to a predetermined playback time, and cause the display to display the second video having the predetermined playback time according to a video playback request.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing clearance workflows for facilitating clearance of online content for distribution platforms. The online content may be obtained and may include an individual online content. A clearance workflow for the individual online content may be identified. The clearance workflow may include an itemized representation of clearance items to be addressed for clearance of the individual online content. The clearance workflow may be stored in electronic storage. Fulfillment information indicating that one or more of the clearance items included in the clearance workflow has been addressed may be obtained. The fulfillment information may identify which of the one or more clearance items have been addressed. The clearance workflow stored in the electronic storage for the individual online content may be updated in a reoccurring or ongoing manner.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining whether a data entry has deprecated may receive a query from a user device and provide a data entry responsive to the query. If user feedback associated with the response indicates that the response resolved the query, confirmation data that associates the data entry with the query parameters is generated. If the user feedback indicates that the response did not resolve the query, existing confirmation data is accessed to determine whether a previous association between the data entry and the parameters of the query was generated. If correspondence between the confirmation data and the query and response is determined, a notification indicating the deprecation of the data entry is generated and the data entry may be suppressed from future output.