Abstract: An information processing device includes first encoding means for encoding an image by placing strip-shaped areas in the upper and lower sides, second encoding means for encoding data of first subtitles displayed in a third area formed by joining at least a part of one area of a first area and a second area together with the other area, first generating means for generating information referred to form the third area, and second generating means for generating the contents including the video stream, a stream of the first subtitles, and the control information.

Abstract: Authoring a Blu-ray disc (BD), the method comprising: creating playable content structures; linking elementary stream data to the playable content structures; merging the elementary stream data into packetized elementary streams; and generating BD-ROM structures representing playable entities, wherein the playable entities provide information describing the packetized elementary streams and navigation scenarios of the BD.

Abstract: An image processor includes a main image statistical information generator that detects a parallax of each predetermined unit of a 3D main image from main image data and generates parallax statistical information, a sub-image statistical information generator unit that detects a parallax of each predetermined unit of a 3D sub-image from sub-image data and generates parallax statistical information, a parallax controller that computes, using the statistical information, a correction amount used for correcting at least one of the main image and sub-image parallaxes so that a positional distance between the main image and the sub-image in a depth direction is within a predetermined range, a converter that converts at least one of the main image data and sub-image data so that at least one of the parallaxes of the images is corrected by the correction amount, and a superimposing unit that superimposes the sub-image data on the main image data.

Abstract: Authoring a Blu-ray Disc including: defining an initial project and exporting portfolios from the initial project, where the portfolios include portions of the initial project. The portfolios are sent to vendors who enter information into the portfolios. The portfolios are then sent to a disc author who assembles the information from the portfolios into a master project for making a Blu-ray Disc.

Abstract: Authoring a Blu-ray disc (BD), comprising: generating a template code representing templatized navigation commands, the template code specifying a first object to be processed, wherein the templatized navigation commands are used to provide navigational control of the BD using playable content; converting the template code to generate multiple lines of low level code; and automatically placing the low level code at multiple positions on the BD to effect desired behaviors by the BD.

Abstract: An information processing device includes first encoding means for encoding an image by placing strip-shaped areas in the upper and lower sides, second encoding means for encoding data of first subtitles displayed in a third area formed by joining at least a part of one area of a first area and a second area together with the other area, first generating means for generating information referred to form the third area, and second generating means for generating the contents including the video stream, a stream of the first subtitles, and the control information.

Abstract: An image processor includes a main image statistical information generator that detects a parallax of each predetermined unit of a 3D main image from main image data and generates parallax statistical information, a sub-image statistical information generator unit that detects a parallax of each predetermined unit of a 3D sub-image from sub-image data and generates parallax statistical information, a parallax controller that computes, using the statistical information, a correction amount used for correcting at least one of the main image and sub-image parallaxes so that a positional distance between the main image and the sub-image in a depth direction is within a predetermined range, a converter that converts at least one of the main image data and sub-image data so that at least one of the parallaxes of the images is corrected by the correction amount, and a superimposing unit that superimposes the sub-image data on the main image data.

Abstract: Synchronizing media data used in authoring a Blu-ray disc (BD) comprising: receiving a discontinuous input timecode associated with at least one stream of the media data, said discontinuous input timecode having at least one discontinuity, said at least one discontinuity having a start point and an end point; generating an output timecode that matches said discontinuous input timecode until the start point of said at least one discontinuity, and continue generating said output timecode sequentially from a timecode subsequent to the end point of said at least one discontinuity, if a user specifies a continuous output timecode; and generating an output timecode that matches said discontinuous input timecode until the start point of said at least one discontinuity, and continue generating said output timecode that matches input timecode from a timecode subsequent to the end point of said at least one discontinuity, if a user specifies a discontinuous output timecode.

Abstract: Providing data for a stream multiplexer without generating any additional elementary stream file, including: receiving elementary stream data; generating pointer information for the elementary stream data; and generating a modification script using the pointer information, wherein the modification script specifies a process for modifying the elementary stream data for the stream multiplexer.

Abstract: Authoring a Blu-ray Disc including defining interactive regions within a composition with buttons and associating a command with the button; and automatically defining non-interactive regions within the composition with buttons, wherein the non-interactive regions are not associated with any command.

Abstract: Authoring a Blu-ray Disc, comprising: providing abstractions that offer a functionality for a user to switch views of a BD-ROM data structure based on requirements and levels of expertise of the user; and providing a mechanism to author projects independent of an underlying format compliant to a final project output format.

Abstract: Authoring a Blu-ray Disc including: defining layers of graphics to be used in a display; overlaying the layer on to video display thereby providing a composite display, wherein overlay includes using an effect.

Abstract: A system and method are provided that allow the presentation of content to multiple users while some or all of the users communicate with one another through a network. In some embodiments, a content item such as a movie is viewed synchronously by multiple users while the users interact through, e.g., instant messaging. A viewing event may be arranged with users receiving invitations, responding to the invitations, and receiving reminders about the viewing event. The viewing event allows for contests to be conducted between the users. The users may be charged fees to participate in the viewing event. Items for sale may be offered to the users, such as a copy of the content item.

Abstract: Authoring a Blu-ray Disc including: defining an initial project and exporting portfolios from the initial project, where the portfolios include portions of the initial project. The portfolios are sent to vendors who enter information into the portfolios. The portfolios are then sent to a disc author who assembles the information from the portfolios into a master project for making a Blu-ray Disc.

Abstract: Authoring a Blu-ray disc (BD), the method comprising: creating playable content structures; linking elementary stream data to the playable content structures; merging the elementary stream data into packetized elementary streams; and generating BD-ROM structures representing playable entities, wherein the playable entities provide information describing the packetized elementary streams and navigation scenarios of the BD.

Abstract: Authoring a Blu-ray disc (BD), comprising: generating a template code representing templatized navigation commands, the template code specifying a first object to be processed, wherein the templatized navigation commands are used to provide navigational control of the BD using playable content; converting the template code to generate multiple lines of low level code; and automatically placing the low level code at multiple positions on the BD to effect desired behaviors by the BD.

Abstract: Authoring a Blu-ray Disc including defining interactive regions within a composition with buttons and associating a command with the button; and automatically defining non-interactive regions within the composition with buttons, wherein the non-interactive regions are not associated with any command.

Abstract: Synchronizing media data used in authoring a Blu-ray disc (BD) comprising: receiving a discontinuous input timecode associated with at least one stream of the media data, said discontinuous input timecode having at least one discontinuity, said at least one discontinuity having a start point and an end point; generating an output timecode that matches said discontinuous input timecode until the start point of said at least one discontinuity, and continue generating said output timecode sequentially from a timecode subsequent to the end point of said at least one discontinuity, if a user specifies a continuous output timecode; and generating an output timecode that matches said discontinuous input timecode until the start point of said at least one discontinuity, and continue generating said output timecode that matches input timecode from a timecode subsequent to the end point of said at least one discontinuity, if a user specifies a discontinuous output timecode.

Abstract: Providing data for a stream multiplexer without generating any additional elementary stream file, including: receiving elementary stream data; generating pointer information for the elementary stream data; and generating a modification script using the pointer information, wherein the modification script specifies a process for modifying the elementary stream data for the stream multiplexer.

Abstract: An optical media disk is treated with a light-sensitive material that impedes the ability of a optical media player from reading data stored on the disk. This light-sensitive material is a material changes phase upon exposure to one or more wavelengths of light. During the initial phase, the light-sensitive material will render the disk unreadable. After activation, however, the disk becomes readable by conventional optical media players. In this fashion, theft of yet-to-be-activated optical media is deterred.