Patents by Inventor Rohit Dhiman
Rohit Dhiman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11936946Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein to dynamically update content restrictions for multiple users by detecting a first user in the proximity of a media device playing a first content item and detecting a second user entering the proximity of the media device. In response to detecting a second user entering the proximity of the media device and receiving a command from the first user that controls playing the first content, the system modifies a stored relationship between the first user and the second user to track the relationship between the first user and the second user. Thereafter, when the system detects the first user and the second user in the proximity of a media device playing a second content, in response, the system automatically performs an action that controls the playing of the second content (e.g., without user having to issue those commands).Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.Inventors: Rohit Dhiman, Vaibhav Gupta, Ashish Gupta, Senthil Kumar Karuppasamy, Anil Kumar
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Publication number: 20240073461Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to media systems configured to receive and play live media content. In particular, methods and systems are provided for a multi-screen content playback experience for time shifted live stream content. Systems and methods are provided herein for generating for display a catch-up video (e.g., a segment of a live stream stored as URLs on a local device during the time the live stream was interrupted) in a picture-in-picture (PIP) window, and generating the PIP catch-up window and the live window for simultaneous display.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Ashish Gupta, Vaibhav Gupta, Rohit Dhiman
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Publication number: 20240029597Abstract: Display systems for simultaneously directing different images to different viewers. A display system is constructed with a display panel with multiple folds that create a number of angled display surfaces. These angled surfaces are oriented so that some surfaces are angled in one direction to project one image to viewers at one location, and the remaining surfaces are angled in a different direction to project a different image to viewers at another location. The folded display panel may be actuated, to change the angles at which display surfaces are oriented, and thus adjust the directions in which images are displayed. In this manner, the display may project images to differing users as they change their locations. Multiple users may thus enjoy differing content at the same time, from the same display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Rohit Dhiman, Srishti Sharma
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Publication number: 20230412882Abstract: The present disclosure relates to limiting viewing of media content. More particularly, the present invention relates to classifying segments of content for limited viewing based on user preferences and classifications. According to a first aspect, there is provided a method for parental control of media content for a media guidance application, the method comprising, determining user preferences comprising settings for restricting viewing of segments of media content, determining media content for user consumption on a user device, determining a classification of each of a plurality of segments of the media content using a content analyzer and classifier, and comparing the determined classifications against the user preferences.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Rohit Dhiman, Ashish Gupta, Vaibhav Gupta, Senthil Kumar Karuppasamy, Anil Kumar
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Patent number: 11838559Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to media systems configured to receive and play live media content. In particular, methods and systems are provided for a multi-screen content playback experience for time shifted live stream content. Systems and methods are provided herein for generating for display a catch-up video (e.g., a segment of a live stream stored as URLs on a local device during the time the live stream was interrupted) in a picture-in-picture (PIP) window, and generating the PIP catch-up window and the live window for simultaneous display.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.Inventors: Ashish Gupta, Vaibhav Gupta, Rohit Dhiman
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Publication number: 20230379547Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamically skipping a presentation of a portion of frames to catch up to live based on a user selection is disclosed herein. For example, a streaming application generates a content item for live streaming where the content item comprises a plurality of frames. In response to determining that playing of the content item lags behind the live streaming of the content item, the streaming application presents a selectable option for a user input where the option comprises (a) catch up to live in a particular time period. In response to receiving the user input via a corresponding option to (a) catch up to live in the particular time period, the streaming application skips a presentation of a portion of the plurality of frames, such that the playing of the content item catches up to live in the particular time period.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: Vaibhav Gupta, Ashish Gupta, Rohit Dhiman
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Publication number: 20230379538Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for recommending media content to users with disabilities. In response to determining that a user has a disability, a type of the disability is determined. A media content item to recommend to the user is determined, among a plurality of media content items, based on the determined type of disability and a favorability factor of the media content item for the determined type of disability. The favorability factor of the media content item corresponds to an ability of a user with the determined type of disability to comprehend the media content item. An identifier of the determined media content item is generated for presentation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: Srishti Sharma, Rohit Dhiman
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Patent number: 11810487Abstract: Display systems for simultaneously directing different images to different viewers. A display system is constructed with a display panel with multiple folds that create a number of angled display surfaces. These angled surfaces are oriented so that some surfaces are angled in one direction to project one image to viewers at one location, and the remaining surfaces are angled in a different direction to project a different image to viewers at another location. The folded display panel may be actuated, to change the angles at which display surfaces are oriented, and thus adjust the directions in which images are displayed. In this manner, the display may project images to differing users as they change their locations. Multiple users may thus enjoy differing content at the same time, from the same display device.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.Inventors: Rohit Dhiman, Srishti Sharma
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Patent number: 11805295Abstract: Systems and methods are described to selectively stream content based on parental control ratings. At a client device, a manifest identifying sequential segments of a media asset and versions of a particular segment of the sequential segments may be received, and a graphical user interface may be generated for display to simultaneously depict a respective portion of each respective version of the particular segment and respective selectable options associated with each respective version of the particular segment. A selection of a first option may be received that is associated with a first version of the particular segment, and during playing of the media asset, in response to determining that the particular segment is the next segment to be played, the first version of the particular segment may be requested from the server.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2022Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.Inventors: Rohit Dhiman, Ashish Gupta, Vaibhav Gupta, Senthil Kumar Karuppasamy
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Publication number: 20230319353Abstract: Systems and methods are described to selectively stream content based on parental control ratings. At a client device, a manifest identifying sequential segments of a media asset and versions of a particular segment of the sequential segments may be received, and a graphical user interface may be generated for display to simultaneously depict a respective portion of each respective version of the particular segment and respective selectable options associated with each respective version of the particular segment. A selection of a first option may be received that is associated with a first version of the particular segment, and during playing of the media asset, in response to determining that the particular segment is the next segment to be played, the first version of the particular segment may be requested from the server.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Rohit Dhiman, Ashish Gupta, Vaibhav Gupta, Senthil Kumar Karuppasamy
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Patent number: 11778271Abstract: The present disclosure relates to limiting viewing of media content. More particularly, the present invention relates to classifying segments of content for limited viewing based on user preferences and classifications. According to a first aspect, there is provided a method for parental control of media content for a media guidance application, the method comprising, determining user preferences comprising settings for restricting viewing of segments of media content, determining media content for user consumption on a user device, determining a classification of each of a plurality of segments of the media content using a content analyzer and classifier, and comparing the determined classifications against the user preferences.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: ROVI GUIDES, INC.Inventors: Rohit Dhiman, Ashish Gupta, Vaibhav Gupta, Senthil Kumar Karuppasamy, Anil Kumar
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Patent number: 11770588Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamically skipping a presentation of a portion of frames to catch up to live based on a user selection is disclosed herein. For example, a streaming application generates a content item for live streaming where the content item comprises a plurality of frames. In response to determining that playing of the content item lags behind the live streaming of the content item, the streaming application presents a selectable option for a user input where the option comprises (a) catch up to live in a particular time period. In response to receiving the user input via a corresponding option to (a) catch up to live in the particular time period, the streaming application skips a presentation of a portion of the plurality of frames, such that the playing of the content item catches up to live in the particular time period.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2020Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: ROVI GUIDES, INC.Inventors: Vaibhav Gupta, Ashish Gupta, Rohit Dhiman
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Publication number: 20230224546Abstract: Systems and methods are described for recommending a content item. A search query for a content item is received. The availability of the content item from more than one source is determined. In response to determining that the content item is available from more than one source, the quality of each of the available content items from respective sources is determined. A recommendation factor is determined. The recommendation factor is based on at least one of the bandwidth available to a user device, the resolution capability of the user device, and the quality of experience of each of the sources from which the content item is available. A list of search results for the available content items is generated. The list is ordered based on the quality of each of the available content items from respective sources and the recommendation factor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Inventors: Ashish Gupta, Vaibhav Gupta, Rohit Dhiman, Senthil Kumar Karuppasamy
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Patent number: 11695992Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for recommending media content to users with disabilities. In response to determining that a user has a disability, a type of the disability is determined. A media content item to recommend to the user is determined, among a plurality of media content items, based on the determined type of disability and a favorability factor of the media content item for the determined type of disability. The favorability factor of the media content item corresponds to an ability of a user with the determined type of disability to comprehend the media content item. An identifier of the determined media content item is generated for presentation.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.Inventors: Srishti Sharma, Rohit Dhiman
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Publication number: 20230156254Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for temporarily granting access to a digital gateway. One example method includes receiving a request for temporary access to the digital gateway. A temporary access token is generated at a server. The temporary access token is assigned to a user. Access to the digital gateway is granted via the temporary access token. The temporary access token is automatically expired after a pre-set period. Access to the digital gateway is revoked once the temporary access token has expired.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2023Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: Vaibhav Gupta, Ashish Gupta, Senthil Kumar Karuppasamy, Rohit Dhiman
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Patent number: 11641508Abstract: Systems and methods are described for recommending a content item. A search query for a content item is received. The availability of the content item from more than one source is determined. In response to determining that the content item is available from more than one source, the quality of each of the available content items from respective sources is determined. A recommendation factor is determined. The recommendation factor is based on at least one of the bandwidth available to a user device, the resolution capability of the user device, and the quality of experience of each of the sources from which the content item is available. A list of search results for the available content items is generated. The list is ordered based on the quality of each of the available content items from respective sources and the recommendation factor.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2020Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.Inventors: Ashish Gupta, Vaibhav Gupta, Rohit Dhiman, Senthil Kumar Karuppasamy
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Patent number: 11627364Abstract: Systems and methods for skipping a presentation of a portion of segments to catch up to live based on a priority level value is disclosed. For example, a streaming application generates a content item for live streaming where the content item comprises a plurality of segments. In response to determining that playing of the content item lags behind the live streaming of the content item, the streaming application identifies a duration of lag and determines a priority threshold based on the lag. Based on a manifest which includes priority level information, the streaming application determines whether a respective segment needs to be cached. For example, if a priority level for a segment that is within the duration of the lag has a priority level that is higher the priority threshold, then the segment is stored in a cache from a respective network address and is played from the cache.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2022Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.Inventors: Vaibhav Gupta, Ashish Gupta, Rohit Dhiman
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Publication number: 20230099433Abstract: Systems and methods for skipping a presentation of a portion of segments to catch up to live based on a priority level value is disclosed. For example, a streaming application generates a content item for live streaming where the content item comprises a plurality of segments. In response to determining that playing of the content item lags behind the live streaming of the content item, the streaming application identifies a duration of lag and determines a priority threshold based on the lag. Based on a manifest which includes priority level information, the streaming application determines whether a respective segment needs to be cached. For example, if a priority level for a segment that is within the duration of the lag has a priority level that is higher the priority threshold, then the segment is stored in a cache from a respective network address and is played from the cache.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventors: Vaibhav Gupta, Ashish Gupta, Rohit Dhiman
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Patent number: 11617017Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for relocating an overlay overlapping information in content. The systems and methods may comprise receiving a content item, the content item comprising a video image, and determining a first screen position of an information box (e.g., a score box) in the video image. Determining may be performed with image analysis and/or a machine learning model. The system receives an overlay image (e.g., a channel logo) with a second screen position and determines if the second screen position (e.g., for the logo) overlaps the first screen position (e.g., for the score). In response to determining the second screen position (e.g., of the logo) overlaps the first screen position (e.g., the score), the system modifies the second screen position (e.g., for the logo). Then the system generates for display the overlay image on the video in the modified screen position. The system may not relocate the overlay if the overlay is a high priority.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2021Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.Inventors: Vaibhav Gupta, Praveen Maurya, Ashish Gupta, Senthil Kumar Karuppasamy, Rohit Dhiman, Harshavardhan Kalathuru, Padmassri Chandrashekar, Daina Emmanuel, Reda Harb
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Patent number: 11589096Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for temporarily granting access to a digital gateway. One example method includes receiving a request for temporary access to the digital gateway. A temporary access token is generated at a server. The temporary access token is assigned to a user. Access to the digital gateway is granted via the temporary access token. The temporary access token is automatically expired after a pre-set period. Access to the digital gateway is revoked once the temporary access token has expired.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: ROVI GUIDES, INC.Inventors: Vaibhav Gupta, Ashish Gupta, Senthil Kumar Karuppasamy, Rohit Dhiman