Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for presenting subtitle data during media asset fast-access playback operations. Specifically, the system may detect initiation of a fast-access playback operation during playback of a media asset and identify consecutive frames to be displayed during the fast-access playback operation that have associated subtitle data. The system may combine the subtitle data associated with the consecutive frames into a display arrangement and generate for display, with each consecutive frame, instead of the associated subtitle data, the display arrangement.

Abstract: A user feature generation method is performed at a server, the method including: acquiring n groups of timing correspondences between target videos and corresponding user accounts, each group of timing correspondences comprising user accounts that have viewed a respective target video, the user accounts being sorted according to their corresponding viewing timestamps, n being a positive integer; obtaining a word-embedding matrix by mapping the n groups of timing correspondences into the word-embedding matrix, the word-embedding matrix comprising a word vector corresponding to each user account; training the word-embedding matrix by using a loss function, the loss function being used for defining a similarity relationship between the user accounts according to a degree of similarity between their respective watch histories; and determining a word vector corresponding to each user account in the trained word-embedding matrix as a user feature of the user account.

Abstract: The present technology relates to a receiving device, a transmitting device, and a data processing method, in which seamless reproduction can be performed at the time of switching a broadcast signal. A receiving device receives a plurality of broadcast signals, and selects a broadcast signal of a target from the plurality of broadcast signals, on the basis of a result of processing with respect to the broadcast signal, and thus, it is possible to perform seamless reproduction at the time of switching the broadcast signal. The present technology, for example, can be applied to a receiver which is capable of receiving digital television broadcast.

Abstract: A companion device interoperating with a broadcast reception device for receiving a broadcast service, includes a communication device configured to connect the companion device with the broadcast reception device; and a controller configured to receive emergency alert information from the broadcast reception device, the emergency alert information including identifier information for the emergency alert information, category information of the emergency alert information, and priority information for the emergency alert information, wherein a value of the priority information represents one of 5 levels of priority of the emergency alert information, the 5 levels represents the priority from low priority to high priority, and in response to a change of the priority, the controller receives changed emergency alert information including changed priority information of which a value represents a level of the changed priority.

Abstract: A method for remotely confirming delivery of a package may be accomplished using a client device and a using a network-connectable audio/video (A/V) recording and communication device. The method includes initiating the two-way communication between the client device and the A/V recording and communication device. The method further includes receiving, via a user interface of the client device, an indication that a package is being delivered to a building associated with the A/V recording and communication device. The method further includes receiving, at the client device, information about the package and displaying, on a display of the client device, the information about the package. The method further includes receiving, via the user interface, an electronic signature indicating acceptance of delivery of the package. The method further includes transmitting, by the client device, the electronic signature to a delivery service server.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a CATV & MoCA® device, such as a RF signal amplifier. The RF signal amplifier includes a RF input port to receive signals from, and transmit signals to, a service provider. The RF input port is connected to an active communication path with a downstream signal amplifier leading to an input of a resistive splitter network. The resistive splitter network has plural interconnected resistors, which split the amplified signal received at the input of the resistive splitter network and provide the signal to plural “CATV & MoCA®” output ports. Upstream CATV signals received by the “CATV & MoCA®” output ports are combined by the resistive splitter network and sent to the RF input port to be transmitted to the service provider. MoCA® signals received by any one of the “CATV & MoCA®” output ports are carried by the resistive splitter network to the other “CATV & MoCA®” output ports, and potentially to other “MoCA® only” ports of the RF signal amplifier.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a method, device and system for synchronously playing a message stream and an audio-video stream, and involves in the field of streaming media live broadcast technology. In the present disclosure, a stream-pulling terminal pulls an audio-video stream from an audio-video server and plays the audio-video stream, pulls a message stream from a message server and caches the message stream (201). Herein, each audio-video frame in the audio-video stream is supplemented with an audio-video timestamp, each message in the message stream is supplemented with a message timestamp, and time sources taken by the audio-video timestamp and of the message timestamp are synchronous time sources. The stream-pulling terminal determines a message synchronously played with an audio-video frame to be played in a cached message stream in accordance with the audio-video timestamp of the audio-video frame and the message timestamp of the message, and plays the message (202).

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for controlling access from a first content platform to content items available on a second content platform to which a user will temporarily have access in the near future. The first content platform identifies a period of time during which the user will have access to the second content platform and determines an access duration of the period of time. The first content platform retrieves a plurality of content identifiers of content items that will be available on the second content platform during the period of time. Upon receiving selection of a content identifier, the first content platform determines a duration of the content item corresponding to the selected content identifier and generates for display the content item. The first content platform then reduces the access duration by an amount of time equal to the duration of the content item.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed to estimate an audience population.

Abstract: System and methods are described to determining a recommendation for a user based on changes in objects detected on a network-connected surface. The system receives, from the network-connected surface, a plurality of object identifiers for a plurality of physically inanimate objects of different types detected on the network-connected surface, wherein the object identifiers indicate a positioning of each object; determines, based on the object identifiers, a first arrangement of the plurality of physically inanimate objects; detects one or more changes in the plurality of object identifiers, wherein the one or more changes correspond to one or more changes in positioning from the first arrangement; in response to detecting the one or more changes, determines a second arrangement of the plurality of physically inanimate objects; and generates a content recommendation based on the second arrangement.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed to reduce a remapping error. An example apparatus includes a distance matrix generator to generate a distance matrix corresponding to a first household demographic model and a second household demographic model. The example apparatus also includes a distance matrix identifier to determine a reassignment distance of the distance matrix. The example apparatus also includes a person identification assigner to, in response to the reassignment distance being less than a reassignment threshold, assign a person identification number of a first person of the first household to a second person of the second household based on the distance matrix.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed for affiliate interrupt detection. An example method disclosed herein includes determining whether a first time period of a first audio signal corresponds to a first affiliate interrupt period based on whether (1) a first type of watermark is detected in the first time period of the first audio signal, and (2) a second type of watermark is detected in the first audio signal outside the first time period but not in the first time period of the first audio signal, and determining whether the first time period of the first audio signal corresponds to the first affiliate interrupt period when watermarks are not detected in the first time period of the first audio signal based on comparison of first signatures with second signatures representing a corresponding first time period of a reference audio signal.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for minimizing obstruction of a media asset by an overlay by predicting a path of movement of an object of interest of the media asset and avoiding placement of the overlay in the path of movement. To this end, a media guidance application may detect an object of interest in a first frame of a media asset, and may determine a determining a first location of the object in the first frame and a second location of the object of interest in a second frame. The media guidance application may calculate, based on the first location and the second location, a projected location of the object of interest in a third frame of the media asset, and may generate for display an overlay in a location that does not overlap with any of the first location, the second location, and the projected location.

Abstract: A unique mobile device casing or cover integrated with a camera system & 3D/multiple video & still frame viewer is disclosed, which can record 2-Dimensional (2D) and 3-Dimensional (3D) video movies and still photographs and which can be used to view both 3-D video/still image, using an attachable/detachable 3D display system is disclosed herein. The unique display disclosed herein can be used to view both 3D and 2D video/still simultaneously. The camera may have zoom, tele-photo or microscopic capability by using a unique optical system disclosed herein. The Camera disclosed herein can be used in or with mobile devices for capturing self photos or self video commonly known as “selfies”, in 3 dimension (3D) and any photography or videography application. Furthermore, the 3D camera may be used with mobile phone/devices, tablets, ipad type devices by integrating the camera and 3D display sheet, on a mobile phone/device case, tablet case or the case of an ipad type device.

Abstract: Techniques are described for automated operations involving capturing and analyzing information from an interior of a house, building or other structure, for use in generating and providing a representation of that interior. Such techniques may include using a user's mobile device to capture visual data from multiple viewing locations (e.g., video captured while the mobile device is rotated for some or all of a full 360 degree rotation at each viewing location) within multiple rooms, capturing data linking the multiple viewing locations, analyzing each viewing location's visual data to create a panorama image from that viewing location, analyzing the linking data to determine relative positions/directions between at least some viewing locations, creating inter-panorama links in the panoramas to each of one or more other panoramas based on such determined positions/directions, and providing information to display multiple linked panorama images to represent the interior.

Abstract: Efficient techniques are provided for distributing video and data from the internet to the TV in order to permit easier access to new means of communications, e.g., internet. Each personal stream associated with an individual may only be watched on the individual's receiver. The personal stream is paired to the receiver identification number included in the signaling data associated with the personal stream. A personalized program guide may be generated including information about the personal stream and may only be watched on the individual's receiver. Obfuscation of the stream types associated with the personal stream may be performed. Methods and apparatuses for transmitting and receiving a signal are provided.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a system includes receiving a request to display a content and employing an antenna system to receive content data that is representative of the content. The antenna system includes a first antenna, a second antenna, and a third antenna. The system further utilizing at least three arrangements to collect the content, wherein a first arrangement includes receiving the content data broadcasted over the air to extract the content from the content data, a second arrangement includes establishing a wireless communication connection with a network node device operated by a first telecommunication service provider to collect the content data from a server, and a third arrangement includes connecting to a hot-spot having a connection to a second network node device operated by a second telecommunication service provider to collect the content data from the server. The system further transfers the content to the display component, which is collected utilizing the three arrangements.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and system for processing live-broadcasting data, and a server thereof. The method includes: acquiring live-broadcasting streaming data of streaming media; receiving recording information corresponding to the live-broadcasting streaming data, wherein the recording information includes a recording type and a recording parameter; recording the live-broadcasting streaming data based on the recording information to obtain a recorded file; and generating storage information for the recorded file based on the recording information. The present disclosure can diversify the live-broadcasting streaming media data to accommodate the demands from different users on replaying or auditing the live-broadcasting content. In this way, user experience is improved.

Abstract: A sensor system comprising a housing, a movement apparatus to change an orientation of a directional sensor disposed inside the housing, and an indicator apparatus to present the orientation of the directional sensor to a viewer that is outside of the housing. The directional sensor may be a camera, and the indicator apparatus may indicate a field of view of the camera to the viewer that is outside of the housing.

Abstract: A system and method for obtaining target views of a vehicle is disclosed. A seller of a vehicle may seek to obtain one or more target views of the vehicle. To obtain the target views, the user may use a smartphone with an app that accesses the video stream while the user walks around or inside the vehicle. When the app identifies a frame in the video stream as one of the target views sought, the app tags the frame as an image of one of the target views. Further, the user may provide additional input, such as voice input (as part of the video stream) or manual taps on the touchscreen of the smartphone. The additional input may be used for damage assessment or sentiment analysis of the vehicle.