Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for providing a virtual channel for presentation. The techniques include preparing a virtual channel for presenting a plurality of video files (e.g., video-on-demand (VOD) contents) in a particular order. The virtual channel may also be associated with a live point that indicates a portion of a particular video file of the plurality of video files that is streaming at a global clock time. The virtual channel may be provided within a virtual video stream according to the global clock time. The techniques further include receiving a request from a user device for the virtual channel at the global clock time, and then providing the virtual video stream to the user device for presentation of the particular video file at the live point of the particular video file scheduled for streaming at the global clock time.

Abstract: A transmission apparatus for wireless transmission of an MPEG-TS (Transport Stream) compatible data stream, according to the Wi-Fi Display Technical Specification of the Wi-Fi Alliance, e.g., in the Version 1.1.0 (Miracast) to a receiver apparatus. The transmission apparatus is provided with a terminal for receiving an MPEG-TS compatible data stream, and is further adapted to wirelessly transmit a first IP address characterizing the transmission apparatus to a receiver apparatus according to the Wi-Fi Display Technical Specification of the Wi-Fi Alliance, e.g., in the Version 1.1.0 (Miracast). The transmission apparatus is also adapted to combine the first IP address with the MPEG TS compatible data stream before wireless transmission to the receiver apparatus.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for determining whether to extend a recording of a media asset based on analyzing user data. A media guidance application may determine that a media asset is recording during a scheduled time slot that has a start time and an end time. The media guidance application may determine that the media asset will be transmitted outside of the scheduled time slot based on inputs from a plurality of users. In response to determining that the media asset will be transmitted outside of the scheduled time, the media guidance application may extend the recording of the media asset beyond the scheduled time slot by a predetermined amount of time.

Abstract: Disclosure is directed to managing more than one placeshifting transmission at a target device. The target device may be configured to receive a first video from a first placeshifting source and a second video from a second placeshifting source. The target device may additionally be configured to simultaneously output the first and second video on an output device, using various display screen configurations such as picture-in-picture, split screen, windows, and so. The first and second placeshifting sources may be content receivers having integrated placeshifting functions or may be content receivers provided in association with stand-alone placeshifting devices. A dual-tuner content receiver may also provide both the first and second placeshifting sources to the target device.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, determining that an addressable user is subscribed to at least a first platform and a second platform that is different from the first platform, assigning an identification that maps to each of the first platform and the second platform, determining that an advertisement associated with a buyer is available to be delivered to the addressable user via the first platform, the second platform, or a combination thereof, in accordance with a first parameter associated with the addressable user and at least a second parameter associated with the first platform, the second platform, or the combination thereof, and responsive to the determining that the advertisement is available, delivering the advertisement to the addressable user in accordance with the identification. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device. The electronic device according to an embodiment includes a memory and a processor electrically connected with the memory, wherein the processor is configured to obtain an identification of a portion of the media data and a sequence of heart rate (HR) data of a user of the electronic device while the portion of media data is output, and store, in the memory, the identification of the portion of the media data when the HR data sequence satisfies a specified condition.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides audio playing and transmitting methods and apparatuses, so as to reduce a playback delay of a control apparatus. An audio playing method provided the embodiment of the present disclosure includes: receiving a first system time data packet transmitted from a smart television, wherein the first system time data packet includes a first system time of the smart television at a sound transmission start time; calculating a difference serving as a first difference between a current second system time of a control apparatus and the first system time; receiving audio data transmitted from the smart television; calculating, according to the first difference, a network delay of transmission of the audio data between the smart television and the control apparatus; and abandoning the audio data when the network delay is greater than a preset threshold.

Abstract: A system includes a hybrid mobile network/television antenna and a routing device connected to the antenna. The hybrid mobile network/television antenna receives content via a broadcast television network and receives content via a mobile network. The routing device includes a first communication interface that connects to the hybrid mobile network/television antenna, and a second communication interface that connects to a user device and receives a request for content from the user device. The routing device selects a network from the broadcast television network or the mobile network. The first communication interface receives the requested content via the selected network, and the routing device forwards the requested content to the user device via the second communication interface.

Abstract: Techniques for low latency streaming, for example in a broadcasting environment, are described herein. In some examples, one or more individual renditions may be encoded into multiple rendition versions associated with different respective latencies. Also, in some examples, one or more individual renditions may be encoded into multiple rendition versions having different respective amounts of forward error correction (FEC), for example by an edge node of a video streaming service. Also, in some examples, video may be broadcast using a protocol that does not require retransmission of lost packets, such as Web Real-Time Communication (WebRTC), which is commonly used for point-to-point transmissions. Also, in some examples, one or more servers may receive quality of service feedback information from each player to which video content is transmitted. The one or more servers may use this feedback information to select and switch between appropriate renditions and rendition versions for each player.

Abstract: A method in a server for providing various Internet Protocol television signal qualities involves an IPTV signal having a first signal quality that is transmitted over a first network connection to a first device. A request to receive the IPTV signal over a second network connection at a second device with the IPTV signal having a second signal quality is received. A determination is made that the second network connection has sufficient bandwidth to transmit the IPTV signal at the second signal quality, and that the second device is capable of receiving IPTV signal. The transmission of the IPTV signal over the first network connection to the first device is ended. An endpoint for the transmission of the IPTV signal to the first device is determined. The IPTV signal is transmitted over the second network connection to the second device at the second signal quality beginning at the determined endpoint.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an interaction data distribution control method, apparatus, device, and storage medium. The method includes: determining a maximum amount of interaction data distributed to each client within a set time based on a time interval for processing the interaction data of each client, wherein the interaction data is data that a user interacts with a live broadcast display interface of the client; distributing linkage interaction data to each client, wherein the linkage interaction data is used to indicate each client that receives the linkage interaction data to generate a matched interaction response, and the linkage interaction data is not greater than the maximum amount of the interaction data, and the matched interaction response is an interaction response generated by each client based on the linkage interaction data.

Abstract: A signal processing apparatus, signal processing method, program, and signal transmission system can transmit 8K or 4K video signals stably through a device of 100 Gbps. A signal processor includes a mapping unit configured to map an 8K or 4K video signal onto first data streams, prescribed by a predetermined format, of plural channels, and a multiplexer configured to generate plural first data blocks by scrambling the first data streams of either odd-numbered or even-numbered channels, first bits by first bits, invert the polarity of data blocks which are part of the first data blocks, generate plural second data blocks by 8B/10B-converting the first data streams of the other channels, second bits by second bits, and generate serial second data streams of plural lanes by multiplexing the first data blocks and the second data blocks. The processor is applicable to a broadcasting camera, for example.

Abstract: A server center for hosting low-latency streaming interactive audio/video (A/V) includes a plurality of servers that run one or more applications and an inbound routing network that receives packet streams from users via a first network interface and routes the packets to one or more of the servers. The packet streams include user control input. One or more of the servers are operable to compute A/V data responsive to the user control input. A compression unit is coupled to receive the A/V data from the one or more of the servers and output compressed A/V data therefrom. An output routing network that routes the compressed A/V data to each of the users over a corresponding communication channel via a second interface, the compression unit is operable to modify a compression rate responsive to current characteristics of the corresponding communication channel for each user so as to optimize performance of the one or more applications.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products for providing modifications to an electronic messaging space to enhance presentation of content in a video broadcast are provided. Aspects include receiving electronic messaging space data including a location and a message content for each of a plurality of electronic messaging spaces. Aspects also include determining that a target electronic messaging space is visible in a video broadcast. Responsive to determining a location depicted by the video broadcast, aspects include determining a location of the target electronic messaging space and a message content displayed by the target electronic messaging space. Aspects also include causing the target electronic messaging space to modify the display of the message content for improved presentation via the video broadcast.

Abstract: In a media automation system, a database server transmits a request to a traffic and billing system to identify both an advertisement for potential inclusion in a content block, and a first primary programming item to be scheduled adjacent to the advertisement in a broadcast log, i.e. a paired advertisement and primary programming item, and receives a message identifying the advertisement and the first primary programming item from the traffic and billing system in response to that request. The database server responds to the message from the traffic and billing system by inserting the advertisement into the broadcast log adjacent to the first primary programming item, transmitting a signal notifying the traffic and billing system that the advertisement and the first primary programming item have been inserted into the broadcast log, and delivering the broadcast log to a media server.

Abstract: Methods and devices for enhancing user experience while a user is watching a content item using a content playing device, by proposing and/or displaying an enrichment content item related to the content item watched by the user, where the enrichment content item is assigned a dynamic title. The dynamic title may be a different title at different instances the enrichment content item is recommended to a user. The dynamic title may be based on a connection between the content item watched by the user and the enrichment content item. The dynamic title may be automatically generated, in real time, based on such a connection, or may be selected, in real-time, from a group of pre-defined titles reflecting different aspects of the watched content item.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for transmitting a broadcast signal, and a system capable of supporting future broadcast services in an environment supporting future hybrid broadcast using terrestrial broadcast networks and the Internet. In addition, the present invention provides efficient signaling methods using both terrestrial broadcast networks and the Internet in an environment supporting future hybrid broadcast.

Abstract: A method of managing bandwidth usage at a customer premises includes receiving a content stream at a set-top box device coupled to a display device. The method also includes receiving a power-off command for the display device. Furthermore, the method includes displaying a prompt on the display device, wherein the prompt comprises an instruction to confirm that the display device is active via a confirmation input. The method further includes directing, responsive to the determining that the confirmation input has not been received, a source device to cease sending the content stream to the set-top box.

Abstract: A video-on-demand (VOD) server in an Internet protocol television (IPTV) network with a network of set-top boxes includes IPTV operational data and an analysis module that selects a content item. The VOD server divides the content item into sequential chunks, divides the chunks into stripes, pre-populates set-top boxes in a peering network with at least one stripe from each chunk, receives a request for the content item, and directs each set-top box to sequentially stream its stripes. A method includes selecting a content item based upon IPTV operational data, dividing the content item into sequential chunks, dividing the chunks into stripes, pre-populating set-top boxes in a peering network with at least one stripe from each chunk, receiving a request for the content item, and directing each set-top box to sequentially stream its stripes.

Abstract: A method is described for providing one or more tile streams to a client device for rendering a region-of-interest (ROI), wherein said ROI defines a region of a tile representation of a source video and wherein said method comprises: rendering a region-of-interest (ROI) video stream comprising a ROI of said source video; receiving ROI position information of at least one frame of said ROI video stream; and, receiving one or more tile streams that are requested the basis of said ROI position information and a spatial manifest file, said spatial manifest file defining one or more tile representations of said source video, a tile representation comprising one or more tile identifiers for identifying one or more tile streams and a tile position information defining the spatial position of said tile streams.