Abstract: A method for the reception of a flow representing a multimedia content is described, along with a device for receiving such a flow. The method includes determining that the restoration of first and second successive portions of the content modified by the restoration of respective first and second multimedia content, and activating a reading module for reading the first multimedia content, and another reading module for reading the second multimedia content, at a point in time prior to the end of the first portion. The method also includes alternately controlling the restoration of the first multimedia content and the second multimedia content during the reading of the first and second portions, respectively.

Abstract: Described are methods and systems for combining programming content in a controlled synchronized manner. The systems and methods allow for centrally generated content to be modified using local content. The centrally generated content can include data that specifies what portions of the centrally generated content can be modified by the local content.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus and systems related to automated production of multimedia contents are described. In one example aspect, an automated production system includes a directing server configured to store production-stage information in a machine-readable script and manage production of a multimedia content according to the script. The system also includes a device management server configured to coordinate one or more shooting locations for the production of the multimedia content. The device management server is configured to receive a portion of the production-stage information extracted from the script based on its location. The system further includes end devices connected to the device management server. The device management server is configured to track activities of the end devices and to provide status of the end devices at a production time to the directing server to enable the directing server to dynamically update the script for subsequent shooting activities at the production time.

Abstract: A method, implemented by computer means, for digitally encoding multimedia content into one or more video streams for on-demand distribution to at least one receiving terminal, the method comprising the following steps: from a given set of profiles, each profile being characterized by a value of at least one encoding parameter, forming one or more ordered groups of profiles, it being possible for a same profile to be present in multiple groups, such that in each group, each profile and its immediate successor satisfy a first predetermined condition, and selecting from the formed groups at least one group of profiles satisfying a second predetermined condition.

Abstract: Television tuner emulation techniques are described. In an implementation, a television tuner is emulated through execution of software on a processing system by a computing device, the emulated television tuner includes functionality to obtain television content over an Internet Protocol (IP) based network. The functionality of the emulated television tuner is exposed to one or more applications that are executed by the computing device such that the application is not aware that the television tuner is emulated through execution of the software.

Abstract: A multimedia content selection system includes at least one processor executing instructions for performing operations. The operations include receiving a playback request from a playback unit, including a content identifier, providing, to the playback unit, a manifest with at least a set of content segment identifiers based on the content identifier, each content segment identifier identifying a content segment associated with a content stream, receiving a content stream request comprising one of the content segment identifiers, and selecting a segment for playback from the content segment associated with the received content segment identifier, determined using a set of content selection rules.

Abstract: Computer-implemented methods, systems and computer program products leveraging wireless communication networks to deliver content from a plurality of content sources to multiple users viewing different content on the same display device. Receiving devices connect to the display device and allow simultaneous and independent content viewing by establishing a connection to the display device, selecting the content to view from the plurality of content sources available and wirelessly transmitting audio and video frames of the selected content at a particular frequency to the receiving device tuned into the frequency of the process ID broadcasting the selected content. For example, smart glasses, AR devices or VR headsets. As the user views the display device through the receiving device, different users experience the different selected content overlaid or emulated onto the same display device without interfering or being able to view content simultaneously displayed to other users of the display device.

Abstract: Various embodiments of methods, apparatus, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for buffer recovery in segmented media delivery applications are described. Segments of a live media presentation are stored in a buffer. A number of segments in the buffer is determined to have fallen below a threshold. Based on that determination, various buffer recovery techniques may be performed. In one such technique, a buffered segment is decoded into a first set of video frames, the first set of video frames having a first playback duration. The first set of video frames is encoded into a second set of video frames having a second playback duration that is longer than the first playback duration.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate generally to the field of content distribution platforms, and more particularly, to systems, methods, and apparatuses for implementing a broadcast integration platform with real-time interactive content synchronization.

Abstract: A mobile communication device having a processor and set of processor readable code of instructions that identifies and enables multiple mobile communication devices in a predetermined geographic region (geo-fence) to simultaneously capture audio video recordings (the “recordings”) of an event or scene from varying POV in the same time and space and automatically uploads the recordings to a remote server which bundles, processes and optimizes the plurality of audio video recordings for distribution and monetization. The instant invention provides instant access to the recording feature when opened and allows a limited amount of recording time, such as up to sixty (60) seconds to record a particular event in desired region. Audio is also captured during the recording. A user may be given a predetermined amount of time, such as five (5) seconds, to delete the recording.

Abstract: Embodiments of present disclosure relates to a method and an interactive infomercial system for enabling interactive infomercials. In one embodiment, the system receives a request for U3I (unique infomercial identification information) associated with infomercial content. The system determines the availability of pregenerated U3I and generate remaining number of U3I based on determination of non-availability of the requested U3I. Further, the system updates the generated U3I with at least one redirect URL that is activated to enable the rendering of the infomercial content on a user device. The system may also generate personalized U3Is based on user data. Thus, the above disclosed system and method enables real-time interactive infomercials to the users such that the U3Is are generated and stored in advance when the system is available and updated with animation content on demand in less time and quick response time.

Abstract: The typical service to deliver multimedia content is evolved Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service (eMBMS). However, the eMBMS is a service-oriented network architecture requiring a pre-defined and pre-established user service to stream a live video. The content provider must be a multicast service provider to use the eMBMS services, which many typical content providers are not. Accordingly, the present disclosure provides a live video streaming network architecture that enhances the eMBMS architecture to enable service-less multicast delivery. The provided system includes a virtual network function service running on an application server (AS) that identifies potential multicast scenarios based on user requests for a live video stream within a confined area.

Abstract: Provided is a promotion content push method performed by a promotion content delivery platform. A video promotion content material uploaded by a promotion client is received, and an order of a promotion content is generated according to the video promotion content material, first targeting information, and second targeting information. In response to a video promotion content push request, including a user identity, transmitted from an application client, a to-be-pushed order of the promotion content is determined, and first targeting information related to a video promotion content material of the to-be-pushed order and second targeting information related to an audio material of the to-be-pushed order match the user identity. A link address of a to-be-pushed image material and a link address of the audio material of the to-be-pushed order are transmitted to the application client.

Abstract: Technologies are generally described for systems and methods to identify defective segments of content data. The methods may comprise generating a monitor agent effective to generate a request for the content data. The methods may comprise deploying the monitor agent to an address. The monitor agent may be effective to extract the content data and to generate delivery data associated with the content data. The methods may comprise distributing the delivery data to a parameter processor. The methods may comprise generating parameter data. The parameter data may be effective to indicate a parameter level associated with a parameter of the content data. The methods may comprise generating performance data based on the parameter data. The performance data may be effective to indicate a number of defects among the content data. The methods may comprise identifying a number of defective segments among the content data based on the performance data.

Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, dividing a media content item into a plurality of media content segments, at each media content segment of the plurality of media content segments, applying motion estimation between at least two video frames of the media content segment to determine a content weight for the media content segment, determining a bit rate for the media content segment according to the determined content weight for the media content segment, and encoding the media content segment at the determined bit rates to generate a data stream for the media content segment, whereby a plurality of data streams for the plurality of media content segments of the media content are generated, and transmitting the plurality of data streams for the plurality of media content segments of the media content to the one or more media devices. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method of streaming one or more broadcast sources includes receiving the broadcast sources from a cloud based content management system; providing options of broadcast sources to a user via a computing device, the computing device having a screen; receiving a selection from the user of the options of broadcast sources; presenting the selection to the user; and providing the user with a chat interface to receive comments from the user and provide the user with one or more comments made by secondary users.

Abstract: Video streams, either in form of on-demand streaming or live streaming, usually have to be transcoded based on the characteristics of clients' devices. Transcoding is a computationally expensive and time-consuming operation; therefore, streaming service providers currently store numerous transcoded versions of the same video to serve different types of client devices. Due to the expense of maintaining and upgrading storage and computing infrastructures, many streaming service providers recently are becoming reliant on cloud services. However, the challenge in utilizing cloud services for video transcoding is how to deploy cloud resources in a cost-efficient manner without any major impact on the quality of video streams. To address this challenge, in this paper, the Cloud-based Video Streaming Service (CVSS) architecture is disclosed to transcode video streams in an on-demand manner.

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for using shadow impressions to control storage and delivery of streaming video content. The device may receive a request, the request associated with determining a group of streaming video advertisements for streaming video at a device. The device may determine, based on the request, a first advertisement, wherein the first advertisement is associated with a first number of impressions, wherein the first number of impressions includes a first number of shadow impressions. The device may determine not to include the first advertisement in the group of streaming video advertisements based on the first number of impressions exceeding a first playback threshold. The device may send the group of streaming video advertisements.

Abstract: In one aspect, a method includes identifying an upcoming content-modification opportunity on a channel, where the upcoming content-modification opportunity relates to a modifiable content-segment transmitted by a content-distribution system on the channel, and where the modifiable content-segment includes an overlay content portion and a non-overlay content portion. The method also includes responsive to identifying the upcoming content-modification opportunity on the channel, identifying a content-presentation device tuned to the channel. The method also includes determining location data associated with the overlay content portion.

Abstract: A device and methods are disclosed for delivering video content to an end user comprising: a. a source of video content comprising a sequence of scenes; b. a transmitter for transmitting said video content; c. a receiver for receiving the video content and displaying the video content to the end user; d. a feedback unit for sensing a user's journey; e. a processor preprogrammed to modify the video content to be transmitted according to sensed user's journey; wherein the processor is configured to analyze sensed user's activity and predict user's journey in future such that a portion of video content which has highest predicted watchability by the user is transmitted and displayed.