Abstract: Systems and methods for loginless video recording from a third-party website viewed on a user device are provided. The present invention enables users to record a video while browsing a third-party website without the need for installing recording software or logging into a recording service, thus paving the way to anonymous online recording and messaging. In one embodiment, the method, executable by a recording server, includes receiving a signed token associated with a user access request to a third-party server; receiving from the user device an iframe request including the signed token, in response to a user recording request; verifying a signature of the signed token; transmitting to the user device code for generating an iframe for display on the third-party website at the user device; receiving from the iframe a session validation request; generating a recording session; and receiving from the iframe a recording action request.

Abstract: Systems and methods for recording a GUI element (e.g., a window) on a user device through a single drag-to-record action are disclosed. The method includes rendering a drag-to-record element on a display of the user device and further receiving and storing one or more parameters of the GUI element, where the threshold edges of the GUI element are determined based on the one or more parameters of the GUI element. The method further includes receiving a drop position of the drag-to-record element that is above the GUI element, thus bounded by one or more threshold edges of the GUI element. The method further includes identifying the GUI element as a recording target based on the drop position of the drag-to-record element, and starting the recording of the GUI element.

Abstract: Systems and methods for combined video trimming and stitching are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method receives two video files, each including labeled video segments and a playlist. Each playlist includes segment labels providing a segment playback order. The method receives a trim request including a target time range to be removed from a first video file, and a stitch request including the playlists of the two video files. The target time range starts at a beginning bookend timestamp and ends at an ending bookend timestamp. The method identifies beginning and ending bookend segments based on the beginning and ending bookend timestamps, then executes the trim request by processing the beginning or the ending bookend segment, and modifying the first video's playlist. The method executes the stitch request by generating a combined playlist for a combined video file.

Abstract: Systems and methods for stitching together two video files are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method first receives a first video file and a second video file. Each video file includes a plurality of labeled video segments and a playlist. Each playlist includes a plurality of segment labels providing a segment playback order. Each labeled video segment includes a plurality of frames and a corresponding plurality of timestamps. After receiving the two video files, the method receives a stitch request including the playlists of the two video files. Finally, the method executes the stitch request by time shifting the labeled video segments of the second video and generating a modified playlist. Also disclosed is a method for trimming a video file, which may be utilized to trim the video files before stitching them together.

Abstract: Systems and methods for instant video editing (e.g., trimming and stitching) are provided. In one embodiment, the trimming method includes receiving a video file. The video file includes a plurality of labeled video segments and a playlist. The playlist includes a plurality of segment labels, where each video segment includes a plurality of frames and a corresponding plurality of timestamps. The method receives a trim request including a target time range to be removed from the video file. The target time range starts at a beginning bookend timestamp and ends at an ending bookend timestamp. The method identifies a beginning bookend segment and an ending bookend segment. Finally, the method executes the trim request by processing one of the beginning bookend segment and the ending bookend segment. Also disclosed is a stitching method for stitching together two or more video files, which method may be utilized after each video file is trimmed.

Abstract: A hollow light guide luminaire where a light source conveys light through a light ingress surface of a nominally hollow light guide with a narrow portion and a wide portion. The light guide provides means of transporting light via total internal reflection within the light guide from the light source positioned at one of the narrow portion or the wide portion to the other of the wide portion or the narrow portion wherefrom light is emitted from the light guide into the environment surrounding the luminaire.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for instantaneous asynchronous media sharing. The method comprises establishing a communication channel between a user device and a server; receiving a media stream object containing a recording of a screen of the user device through the communication channel, as it is recorded; storing the recording to permanent storage as it is received; receiving a publication request at a publication request time; and in response to receiving the publication request, making the recording accessible to one or more viewers within an immediate time frame by generating a complete video file ready for download, wherein the immediate time frame is a time to upload a remaining number of bytes to the server from the publication request time plus a time to complete processing the remaining number of bytes to generate the complete video file. Also disclosed are benefits of the new methods, and alternative embodiments of implementation.

Abstract: A lighting waveguide and its assembly in an LED lighting fixture. LED waveguide technology offers a novel approach to the design of a lighting fixture that still retains a typical appearance of a lamp shade and lighting fixture. A nominally transparent plastic or glass waveguide is fashioned into the shape of a lamp shade with a slot at one side that defines a gap between two edges or ends of the waveguide, and possess perturbations on the surface of the waveguide to facilitate the extraction and provide usable light from the lighting fixture. An LED PCB board, with side-mounted LEDs, is mounted to the lighting fixture between the slot in the waveguide such that the light emitting surfaces of the LEDs are proximal to and face towards the edges of the waveguide, Illuminating the waveguide and providing light from the light fixture via the perturbations that provide a light extraction.

Abstract: A flexible organic light emitting diode (“OLED”) and method of assembly to facilitate the use in a lighting luminaire and appear like a traditional cone shaped lamp shade. Flexible OLED panels, manufactured with a certain pattern or design resembling an unrolled and flattened conic frustum, allow the flexible panel to be curled, during assembly, to create a cone shape by bringing two ends of the panel together and resemble a traditional cone shaped light shade. Auxiliary frames or tensioning ties can be placed on the cone shaped OLED panel to retain the shape of the cone or, in instances where a portion of the OLED panel extends beyond the cone form in assembly, a lap joint can be made with two ends of the panel and secured with an adhesive. Frames may aid in the suspension of the OLED panel, as desired, to serve as a luminaire or lighting fixture.

Abstract: A lighting waveguide and its assembly in an LED lighting fixture. LED waveguide technology offers a novel approach to the design of a lighting fixture that still retains a typical appearance of a lamp shade and lighting fixture. A nominally transparent plastic or glass waveguide is fashioned into the shape of a lamp shade with a slot at one side that defines a gap between two edges or ends of the waveguide, and possess perturbations on the surface of the waveguide to facilitate the extraction and provide usable light from the lighting fixture. An LED PCB board, with side-mounted LEDs, is mounted to the lighting fixture between the slot in the waveguide such that the light emitting surfaces of the LEDs are proximal to and face towards the edges of the waveguide, Illuminating the waveguide and providing light from the light fixture via the perturbations that provide a light extraction.

Abstract: A luminaire which includes a body having a substantially vertical axis. A suspension support frame is secured asymmetrically to the body. The suspension support frame has a suspension portion that is vertically in-line with a center of mass of the luminaire and offset from the axis of the body.