Abstract: A media device may perform contextual processing based on media segments that are presented. The media device may receive an identification of a video segment being displayed by a display device from an automated content recognition service. The media device may transmit a notification including information associated with the video segment and a request for audio input. Upon detecting one or more audio segments associated with the notification, the media device may facilitate a presentation of an object associated with the video segment.

Abstract: Video display systems comprising a video display and a camera assembly are shown and described. In one example, video cameras may be stowed in and deployed from a compartment proximate the upper surface of the display and configured to deploy in an arc-like motion and for rotation about a center of the video camera housing itself. In other examples, video cameras may be aligned with openings in the frame of the television screen and operatively connected to shutter plates that selectively admit light to or block light from the camera. In a further example, video cameras may be provided on motorized mounts that are attached to the frame to collect multiple images for video processing tasks to enhance the video image in a variety of ways.

Abstract: A consolidated compositing block architecture is configured to generate a single graphics plane from graphical components of disparate graphical processes. The consolidated compositing block architecture intercepts a function call from a set of framebuffers to a hardware abstraction layer. The function call from each framebuffer may be associated with a graphical component to be rendered. The consolidated compositing block architecture composites the graphical component of one or more framebuffers of the set of framebuffers into a single graphics plane. The consolidated compositing block architecture then transmits the single graphics plane to the hardware abstraction layer for rendering within a display of display device.

Abstract: An audio-visual system is shown and describe. The audio-visual system comprises a soundbar and a television monitor assembly. The television monitor assembly comprises a television monitor, a first support and a second support. The first support comprises a first base member and a first vertical member, and the second support comprises a second base member and a second vertical member. The television monitor assembly has one or more free-standing configurations in which the lengths of the first and second base members are substantially perpendicular to the front and rear surfaces of the television monitor and one or more wall-mounted configurations in which the lengths of the first and second base members are substantially parallel to the front rear surfaces of the television monitor. An audio visual system may be provided by attaching a soundbar to the first and second base members in the free-standing configurations.

Abstract: Systems and method are provided for detecting the display of media and/or specialized content using embedded watermarks. For example, a media device may receive video data including a set of video frames. The media device may detect, in at least one video frame of the set of video frames, a watermark embedded into the at least one video frame. The watermark may be usable to identify media to be displayed by the media device. The media device may display the media. The media device may then transmit an indication that the media has been presented by the media device to a destination device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for detecting a content type of content within a media stream. A computing device may receive a media stream and define a set of media segments that each represent a portion of the media stream. The computing device may identify a first media segment that includes a first boundary and a second media segment that includes a second boundary. The computing device may predict whether the subset of media segments that are positioned between the first media segment and the second media segment include content of a particular content type. The computing device may then transmit an indication of the prediction.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for detecting a content type of content within a media stream. A computing device may receive a media stream and define a set of media segments that each represent a portion of the media stream. The computing device may identify a first media segment that includes a first boundary and a second media segment that includes a second boundary. The computing device may predict whether the subset of media segments that are positioned between the first media segment and the second media segment include content of a particular content type. The computing device may then transmit an indication of the prediction.

Abstract: Systems and methods for creating video watch parties are shown and described. Video and audio data indicative of the content being displayed on a plurality of smart TVs is compared to stored data in a content recognition database to determine what content is being viewed by each of a plurality of viewers at a given time. Viewers watching the same content are invited to become members of a watch party, and the televisions of those who accept the invitation are operatively connected to one another in a peer-to-peer network, enabling them to view the watch party content on a watch party screen that displays the watch party content and images or graphical icon representations of each other member of the watch party who is watching the content. Watch party participants can communicate with one another on the watch party display orally, using text messages in a text message area of the display, or by projecting emojis in the content region of other participants' displays.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a virtual keyboard are shown and described. User gestures are captured by a camera and are mapped to spatial coordinates that correspond to the keys of a virtual keyboard. The user defines the coordinate system based on his or her range of motion and also defines the spatial dimensions of the virtual keyboard. The spatial dimensions are then scaled to provide a display image of the virtual keyboard on a TV display. Facial recognition techniques and corresponding data regarding the viewer's anatomy and previously captured reference gestures are used to interpret the viewer's gestures and determine which keystrokes are intended. A character prediction technique using the trajectory of the cursor (i.e.

Abstract: A remote control with a microphone subsystem comprising a pair of internal microphones is shown and described. When connected to a remote-control base station that is itself connected to an external power source, the microphone subsystem is continuously energized by the external power source, and the pair of internal microphones operate as far field microphones that receive oral commands uttered by a user from a distance. When the remote control is removed from the base, the microphone subsystem is configured for selective connection to an internal power source by actuating a user control on the remote control. In the external power source mode, signals from both microphones are digitally processed to provide a far-field microphone array with beam forming. In the direct current mode, only one microphone's signals are digitally processed as a simple monaural signal (or they are not digitally processed).

Abstract: Systems and methods for updating firmware in an audio device, such as a soundbar, operatively connected to a Smart TV, are shown and described. Firmware update data is transmitted to the audio device via an audio return channel (ARC) of an HDMI cable. In certain of the systems, the firmware update data is transmitted to the audio device when no audio is being transmitted to or played by the audio device. In other systems, the firmware update data and real-time audio data are multiplexed by the Smart TV and are sent to the audio device via the audio return channel for subsequent demultiplexing and playback of the audio.

Abstract: Systems and method are provided for detecting latency in radio frequency connections. A computing device can detect, at a first time, light using an optical sensor and receive, at a second time, a first data packet over a connection with a first wireless device. The computing device may define a first signal latency value based on the first time and the second time. The computing device may then receive a media stream that includes a video component and an audio component and modify a presentation of the media stream by delaying the video component by a time interval based on the first signal latency value.

Abstract: Systems and method are provided for detecting latency in radio frequency connections. A computing device can detect, at a first time, light using an optical sensor and receive, at a second time, a first data packet over a connection with a first wireless device. The computing device may define a first signal latency value based on the first time and the second time. The computing device may then receive a media stream that includes a video component and an audio component and modify a presentation of the media stream by delaying the video component by a time interval based on the first signal latency value.

Abstract: Social media communications can be shared between disparate device types such as a mobile device and a television. A new social-media communication can be generated by identifying a user profile and media to be shared. A signed unform resource locator (URL) and unique identifier may be generated for the new social-media communication to enabling sharing the media with another device. The media may be uploaded and processed using the signed URL. For example, the media may be transcoded into a format based on the processing and/or display capabilities of a device associated with the user profile. The transcoded media may be stored in association with the signed URL. A notification corresponding to the social-media communication may be transmitted to the device associated with the user profile to enable access to the media.

Abstract: Systems and methods for creating video watch parties are shown and described. Video and audio data indicative of the content being displayed on a plurality of smart TVs is compared to stored data in a content recognition database to determine what content is being viewed by each of a plurality of viewers at a given time. Viewers watching the same content are invited to become members of a watch party, and the televisions of those who accept the invitation are operatively connected to one another in a peer-to-peer network, enabling them to view the watch party content on a watch party screen that displays the watch party content and images or graphical icon representations of each other member of the watch party who is watching the content. Watch party participants can communicate with one another on the watch party display orally, using text messages in a text message area of the display, or by projecting emojis in the content region of other participants' displays.

Abstract: Systems and method are provided for detecting the boundaries of media relative to linear media programming. A display device may receive a first cue from a first video frame of media being presented by a display device and generate, using a trained machine-learning model and the first cue, a first prediction of a first content type represented by the first video frame. The display device may subsequently receive a second cue from a second video frame of media being presented by the display device and generate a second prediction of a second content type represented by the second video frame. The display device can determine a probability that the first content type does not match the second content type based on the first prediction and the second prediction thereby identifying a boundary between different media being presented by the display device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a virtual keyboard are shown and described. User gestures are captured by a camera and are mapped to spatial coordinates that correspond to the keys of a virtual keyboard. The user defines the coordinate system based on his or her range of motion and also defines the spatial dimensions of the virtual keyboard. The spatial dimensions are then scaled to provide a display image of the virtual keyboard on a TV display. Facial recognition techniques and corresponding data regarding the viewer's anatomy and previously captured reference gestures are used to interpret the viewer's gestures and determine which keystrokes are intended. A character prediction technique using the trajectory of the cursor (i.e.

Abstract: Systems and method are provided for detecting latency in radio frequency connections. A computing device can detect, at a first time, light using an optical sensor and receive, at a second time, a first data packet over a connection with a first wireless device. The computing device may define a first signal latency value based on the first time and the second time. The computing device may then receive a media stream that includes a video component and an audio component and modify a presentation of the media stream by delaying the video component by a time interval based on the first signal latency value.

Abstract: Systems and method are provided for detecting latency in radio frequency connections. A computing device may present a first cue at a first time. In response, the computing device may receive a first input from a wireless device at a second time that indicates that a control of the wireless device associated with the first cue has been activated. The computing device may define a signal latency value based on the first time and the second time. The computing device may then receive a second input from the wireless device that includes an indication of a control activation at a third time. And in response, the computing device may process the control activation if the control activation is received at a fourth time that is prior to the third time. The time interval between the fourth time and the third time can be equal to the signal latency value.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for detecting a content type of content within a media stream. A computing device may receive a media stream and define a set of media segments that each represent a portion of the media stream. The computing device may identify a first media segment that includes a first boundary and a second media segment that includes a second boundary. The computing device may predict whether the subset of media segments that are positioned between the first media segment and the second media segment include content of a particular content type. The computing device may then transmit an indication of the prediction.