Abstract: A method of utilizing an 8-bit primary transform core matrix to decode compressed video or image data or encode uncompressed video or image data. The method may include determining whether to use a first transform core matrix that is of a first size type or a second transform core matrix that is of a second size type that is smaller than the first size type. When a result of the determination is to use the first transform core matrix, encoding or decoding the target file using the 8-bit primary transform core matrix that has the size that is 64-point or larger. If not, the method may include extracting the second transform core matrix of the second size type from the first transform matrix and encoding or decoding the target file using the extracted second transform core matrix.

Abstract: An example device for filtering decoded video data includes a memory configured to store video data; and one or more processors implemented in circuitry and configured to: decode a picture of video data; code a value for a syntax element representing a neural network model to be used to filter a portion of the decoded picture, the value representing an index into a set of pre-defined neural network models, the index corresponding to the neural network model in the set of pre-defined neural network models; and filter the portion of the decoded picture using the neural network model corresponding to the index.

Abstract: A method of video processing includes determining, for a conversion between a current block in a video region of a video and a coded representation of the video, that splitting the current block into multiple transform units is permitted based on a characteristic of the current block. A signaling of the splitting is omitted in the coded representation. The method also includes performing the conversion based on the determining.

Abstract: A method, computer program, and computer system is provided for video coding. The method may include decoding coded syntax elements corresponding to a wrap-around padding process based on shifting a reference block by a width value that is determined based on luma samples in the reference block; and reconstructing at least one coded current picture using the wrap-around padding process, wherein the wrap-around padding process is applied at boundaries of subpictures.

Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatus for video processing are described. A method for processing video includes performing a conversion between a video and a bitstream of the video according to a format rule, and wherein the format rule specifies whether a syntax element in a sequence parameter set (SPS) based on a value of a general constraint flag.

Abstract: A video processing method includes performing a conversion between a video comprising a video unit and a bitstream of the video according to a rule. The rule specifies whether or how to include, in an adaptation parameter set (APS), information related to a scaling list of the video is based on a first syntax element. The first syntax element indicates whether the APS includes chroma component related syntax elements and is independent of one or more syntax elements in a sequence parameter set (SPS).

Abstract: Several techniques for video encoding and video decoding are described. One example method includes performing a conversion between a subpicture in a video picture of a video and a bitstream of the video according to a rule. The rule specifies that, in in case a subpicture is treated as a video picture for the conversion, a cross-layer alignment restriction is applied to less than all of the multiple layers including a current layer that includes the subpicture and a subset of layers associated with the current layer.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for picture header constraints for multi-layer coding are described. An example method of video processing includes performing a conversion between a video including one or more pictures and a bitstream of the video. The bitstream conforms to a format rule. The format rule specifies a constraint on a value of a first syntax element that specifies whether a second syntax element is present in a picture header syntax structure of a current picture. The second syntax element specifies a value of a picture order count (POC) most significant bit (MSB) cycle of the current picture.

Abstract: A system for encoding video for film grain synthesis is disclosed. A video encoding system includes a film grain description estimator configured to receive an input video comprising film grain and analyze the input video to generate a film grain description for the input video. The video encoding system includes a video encoder configured to receive the input video and, responsive to a determination that the input video comprises film grain, configure one or more encoder settings based on presence of the film grain to achieve a compression target for the input video. The video encoder is further configured to encode the input video comprising film grain using the encoder settings configured based on the presence of film grain to produce encoded video. The video encoding system is configured to send the encoded video and the film grain description to a video destination.

Abstract: An image decoding method, a decoder and a storage medium are provided. The method includes: receiving code stream data, and parsing the code stream data to obtain a coding tree unit corresponding to the code stream data; parsing an i-th node of i-th layer corresponding to the coding tree unit to obtain i-th state parameter and i-th flag parameter corresponding to the i-th node; performing detection processing on the i-th node according to the i-th state parameter and the i-th flag parameter to obtain an i-th detection result; acquiring a (i+1)th node of a (i+1)th layer corresponding to the coding tree unit; continuing to perform detection processing on the (i+1)th node, and traversing all the nodes corresponding to the coding tree unit until all the coding unit data corresponding to the coding tree unit is obtained; and generating a decoded image corresponding to the code stream data.

Abstract: A method of decoding coding blocks of a coding tree unit in an image. The method comprises obtaining the coding tree unit in the image from a bitstream, the coding tree unit having chroma channels and a luma channel; and determining luma split options for the luma channel of the coding tree unit according to dimensions of a region of the coding tree unit. The method also comprises determining chroma split options for the chroma channels of the coding tree unit according to dimensions of a region of the coding tree unit, the chroma split options being different to the luma split options, the allowable chroma split options resulting in chroma intra predicted blocks with a minimum size of 16 samples; and decoding the coding blocks by determining flags from the bitstream to select one of the determined luma split options and one of the determined chroma split options.

Abstract: A video switching system, which can be part of an audio video receivers (AVR), enables simultaneous routing of multiple independent video streams (e.g., 8K video streams) received at HDMI inputs of the AVR from digital media sources to multiple selected digital display devices.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for generating a scene emotion value for a scene based on a sequence of frame emotion values for a sequence of frames within the scene of a content. The content can include multiple scenes, and a scene can include multiple frames, where a frame emotion value can be generated for each frame. A frame emotion value can be generated based on scene metadata related to the scene, content metadata related to the content, and a frame metadata related to the frame.

Abstract: An ad in a movie can be a static ad having a position in the movie that cannot be moved, or a dynamic ad having a position in the movie that can be changed. When a viewer wishes to skip a portion of the movie containing the ad, the playback system determines whether the ad is static or dynamic. If the ad is static, only the portion of the movie preceding the static ad can be skipped; the ad is unskippable. This technique is referred to as “bounceback” since the end of the skip bounces back to the start of the static ad. If the ad is dynamic, it is moved to after the end of the skip. This technique is referred to as “slip-ad” since the ad slips to later in the movie. When a movie has multiple ads, some can be static and some can be dynamic.

Abstract: A computer program according allows a processor to function such that a first stream of a first data type including a motion, a sound, a comment, or information according to gifting is retrieved, a second stream of a second data type including a video is retrieved, data according to the first stream and data according to the second stream are synthesized, and the synthesized data is provided. In addition, the first data type includes intermediate information according to the video. In addition, the intermediate information includes depth information according to the video.

Abstract: A method and system for providing a device with audio data, the method comprising the steps of: receiving from a device a request for audio data, wherein the request is received while the device is rendering a digital work, the digital work including video data. Determining audio data to send to the device in response to the request. Sending the determined audio data to the device together with computer readable instructions, wherein the computer readable instructions cause the device to: while continuing the rendering of the digital work on the device, suspend playback of first audio data currently playing on the device and playing the received audio data on the device. When the received audio data stops playing continuing with the rendering of the digital work on the device and resume playback of the first audio data previously playing on the device.

Abstract: A method, performed by a hub device, of storing a voice assistant model for controlling a device includes receiving information about a first device connected to the hub device, requesting a voice assistant server to update a device determination model stored in the hub device; receiving the updated device determination model from the voice assistant server and storing the received updated device determination model; requesting, from the voice assistant server, information about a function determination model corresponding to the first device; receiving the information about the function determination model corresponding to the first device from the voice assistant server, and determining whether to store the function determination model in the hub device based on the received information; and based on the function determination model being determined to be stored in the hub device, storing, in the hub device, the function determination model corresponding to the first device.

Abstract: A digital display method for controlling the display of digital content items by digital display devices, comprising: generating, by a server, playlists comprising digital content identifiers and download manifests comprising loading addresses of digital content items; updating the playlists and download manifests of digital display devices from the server; reading, by each digital display device, the digital content items corresponding to its playlist.

Abstract: A video playing control method includes obtaining a video playing policy, where the video playing policy determines information about a control algorithm used for video playing, determining according to the video playing policy, a target control algorithm used for video playing, downloading and playing a video by using the target control algorithm, collecting video playing quality indicator data in a process of downloading and playing the video, and uploading the quality indicator data to a server, to indicate the server to adjust the video playing policy based on the quality indicator data.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for modifying content recommendations based on what content items will be available on content platforms to which the user will have access during a trip. Content items to be recommended to the user on a first content platform are identified by comparing characteristics of each available content item to a profile associated with the user. A second content platform to which the user will have access during a particular time period in the near future is also identified. The second content platform is queried to identify content items that will be available during the particular time period. If any content item available on the second content platform during the particular time period also appears in the set of content items identified for recommendation, recommendation of that content item is suppressed.

Abstract: A method for providing a subscription service in a terminal installed with an instant messaging application by interworking with an application server is provided. The method comprises displaying recommendation boards recommended by the application server or boards published in a subscription channel on an interface screen, receiving a request for subscribing to a specific channel that has published the recommendation board, from a user, and transmitting information on a channel for which a subscription is requested to the application server and requesting registering as a subscription channel. Each board displayed on the interface screen is a content distribution unit that is composed of a board title and a plurality of contents, and is exposed along with a name of a channel having published a corresponding board. The channel publishing each board is an account that has subscribed to a service providing the instant messaging application.

Abstract: Assets of broadcast network content are targeted to network users of interest based on location information regarding user equipment devices. Asset providers can specify location targeting criteria via a graphical user interface displaying mapping information. This location targeting criteria can then be compared to location information regarding user equipment devices so that assets are delivered to appropriate devices. The comparison of the location targeting criteria to the device location information can be performed at the user equipment devices or at another location. In the latter case, the assets can be addressed to appropriate user equipment devices or appropriate user equipment devices can be directed to select the asset, which is broadcast via the network. In this manner, assets can be targeted to individual network users on a basis independent of network topology.

Abstract: A content reproduction apparatus includes an outputter configured to output audio and video, a user interface configured to receive an utterance input from a user, a memory storing one or more instructions, and a processor configured to execute the one or more instructions stored in the memory. The processor is configured to control the outputter to output a first screen in which one or more objects selectable by the user's utterance are included and a focus is displayed with respect to one of the one or more objects, and, to control the outputter to output utterable guide information for a next selection according to the object corresponding to the focus displayed, when the user does not provide an utterance through the user interface.

Abstract: A display apparatus is provided. The display apparatus includes a display configured to display a user interface window for receiving a letter input; a communication interface configured to receive a control instruction for inputting letters from a control device; and a controller configured to control the display to selectively display an on-screen keypad for inputting letters on the user interface window based on whether the control device includes letter keys for inputting letters.

Abstract: Disclosed are a display device, and an infrared transmission device and a control method therefor. The disclosed infrared transmission device: determines whether a repeat event occurs, on the basis of the amount of request data stored in a buffer; and when a repeat event occurs, generates an infrared signal corresponding to the repeat event and transmits the infrared signal to a display device or an external electronic device.

Abstract: An apparatus for capturing video broadcasting signals comprises a plurality of capture channels, each channel producing respective video transport streams as inputs to a multi-channel virtualization module. Each channel comprises: an input interface powered by a low-noise power supply arranged to receive a respective modulated video broadcasting input signal within an input frequency band; a single input, dual output distribution amplifier arranged to produce first and second amplified input signals within a satellite broadcasting frequency band and within a cable and/or terrestrial broadcasting frequency band, respectively. A first tuner is configured to receive and downconvert the first amplified input signal to generate a first baseband signal; a second tuner is configured to receive and downconvert the second amplified input signal to generate a second baseband signal; and a demodulator is configured to receive the baseband signals as input and to generate the respective video transport stream.

Abstract: A media content recording system receives one or more media content streams, such as a video content stream and an audio content stream captured at a computing device. The system also records sensor data collected by one or more sensors of the computing device, such as touch sensors or movement sensors. The system generates a synchronized media content by synchronizing the one or more media content streams with the sensor data. The media content recording system, or a media content playback system, uses the synchronized media content to generate playback content that illustrates inputs to or movement of the computing device while receiving the media content, synchronized with the media content. This playback content is then played back, allowing another user to see, synchronized with the audio or video content, what locations of the computing device the recording user touched or how the recording user moved the computing device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for optimizing videos are disclosed. A method of the present disclosure includes analyzing a video using a plurality of rules to determine one or more optimizations for the video, the one or more optimizations reflecting a subset of properties to improve viewership statistics of the video by automatically modifying characteristics of the video based on the subset of properties that is indicative of improved viewership statistics pertaining to a plurality of users of a media hosting service, wherein the characteristics comprise at least one characteristic, which when automatically modified, results in a change to the video that correlates to improved viewership statistics pertaining to the plurality of users. The method further includes causing the characteristics of the video to be modified to implement the one or more optimizations, and causing the video with the modified characteristics to be presented to at least a subset of the plurality of users.

Abstract: A method for playing streaming media comprising a plurality of segments includes receiving a segment of the streaming media; wherein the segment carries information of a segment Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) corresponding to itself; checking a Media Presentation Description (MPD) to find what Period, AdaptationSet, and Representation the segment belongs to based on the segment URI; and calculating time information of the segment based on time information of the Period where the segment is located and a zero point of an MPD timeline of the MPD.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein may provide a system that enables game play or other application sessions from a set of candidate game hosts and environments to consumption devices of a user's choice while the user moves about their home between the different environments. The system may employ methods to determine where a user is located within the home, availability and selection of candidate game hosting and target environments, homing and direction of related I/O and audio-visual (AV) content for consumption. The solution accommodates multiple users simultaneously within the home, whether in single player, multiplayer using the same screen, or multiplayer using separate screen games. The solution may configure AV and input/output (I/O) such that multiple users can consume one or multiple games in the home simultaneously, whether in separate locations or when seated together in front of the same consumption device.

Abstract: Systems and processes are provided for joint video production in an electronic device including receiving a first video stream from a first video capture device, determining an availability of a first decoder, coupling the first video stream to the first decoder in response to the first decoder being available, receiving a second video stream from a second video capture device, determining the availability of the first decoder, coupling the second video stream to a network interface for decoding by an external decoder in response to the first decoder decoding the first video stream, receiving a first decoded video stream from the first decoder, receiving a second decoded video stream from the network interface, and displaying the first decoded video stream and the second decoded video stream on a user interface.

Abstract: Provided is a mobile information terminal that performs data transmission and reception, the data transmission and reception including video data reception. The mobile information terminal includes a communication management execution module that obtains a communication amount of data transmitted and received by the mobile information terminal in a predetermined period, and a remote viewing execution module that compares the obtained communication amount to a preset predetermined value and makes an image quality of the video data selectable according to a relationship between the obtained communication amount and the predetermined value.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method, device and computer-readable medium of a seamless switch between resolutions based on software and hardware decoding and belongs to a field of the Internet technology.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a computer-based process that determines when a viewer is likely to skip over supplemental content and adjusts supplemental content presentation to compensate. Systems of embodiments of the disclosure may utilize various inputs to determine the likelihood of skipping supplemental content, including cursor position at or near specified icons or other UI elements, as well as user actions such as gaze direction, various motions or actions, controller manipulations, and the like. Once a likelihood of skipping supplemental content is determined, various actions may be taken in response, including without limitation selection of supplemental content that conveys its intended message prior to skipping, supplemental content that can be played at increased speed, and designation of supplemental content slots as skippable or non-skippable.

Abstract: The present technology relates to an information processing apparatus, information processing method, transmission apparatus, and transmission method, capable of improving the convenience of a voice AI assistance service used in cooperation with content. The convenience of the voice AI assistance service used in cooperation with the content can be improved by providing an information processing apparatus including a control unit configured to control a timing of a voice response upon using a voice AI assistance service in cooperation with content on the basis of voice response time information indicating time suitable for the voice response to an utterance of a viewer watching the content. The present technology can be applied to a system in cooperation with a voice AI assistance service, for example.

Abstract: A network communications node includes a local processor, a first remote physical device (RPD), and at least a second RPD all contained in a node housing. The local processor receives a first signal on a logical link control layer and transforms it to a second signal on a medium access control (MAC) layer. The first and second RPDs receive the second signal and respectively convert it to third and fourth signals on a physical layer. The two RPDs implement different communication protocols. Amplification for the RPDs occurs mostly outside the node housing. The node is upgraded by software patching the local processor or by physically swapping one or more of the RPDs.

Abstract: Graphical descriptor data associated with a particular video asset may include data for one or more graphical descriptor images and graphical descriptor metadata related to each graphical descriptor image. The graphical descriptor images can be simultaneously presented on a display screen with the video asset content and used to navigate to different content in that video asset. The graphical descriptors can also be used to navigate to content of one or more different assets.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture (e.g., physical storage media) to credit commercial broadcasts are disclosed. Example commercial crediting apparatus disclosed herein compare first identification information and first timing information obtained from a first monitored data feed with second identification information and second timing information in a second monitored data feed to identify a first final distributor code represented in the second monitoring data feed, the first identification information and the first timing information corresponding to a first commercial represented in the first monitored data feed. Disclosed example apparatus also access data that maps a first original distributor code to the first final distributor code, identify the first commercial in lineup data based on the first original distributor code, and adjust, based on a duration of the first commercial, a duration obtained for a first media program listed in the lineup data.

Abstract: A video recommendation method and apparatus, an electronic device, and a storage medium are provided. The method includes: receiving highlight information of a target video, wherein the quantity of the highlight information is at least one, and the highlight information corresponds to a predetermined playback position in the target video; and displaying the highlight information, and after receiving a triggering operation of a user on the basis of the highlight information, playing the target video. By using the technical solution, a playback position corresponding to a clip or highlight point in a long video can be taken as a starting point in the highlight information, a user is guided to browse the long video, so that the user can acquire the highlight content of the long video at a fastest speed, and watch the long video seamlessly.

Abstract: An information processing system has a function of generating a script including identification information of content and comment information on the basis of an input from a creator, and performing control to store the script in a predetermined storage medium to be browsable by a user, and has a function of supporting generation of the script by the creator.

Abstract: There is included a method and apparatus comprising computer code configured to cause a processor or processors to perform obtaining media content from a first content server, determining whether a manifest indicates presence of a remote element, resolving the remote element, manipulating an updated remote element, and streaming at least one of the media content from the first content server and another media content from a second content server based on manipulating the updated remote element.

Abstract: A color and infrared image sensor includes a silicon substrate, MOS transistors formed in the substrate and on the substrate, first photodiodes at least partly formed in the substrate, a photosensitive layer covering the substrate, and color filters, the photosensitive layer being interposed between the substrate and the color filters. The image sensor further includes first and second electrodes on either side of the photosensitive layer and delimiting second photodiodes in the photosensitive layer, the first photodiodes being configured to absorb the electromagnetic waves of the visible spectrum and of a first portion of the infrared spectrum and the photosensitive layer being configured to absorb the electromagnetic waves of the visible spectrum and to give way to the electromagnetic waves of said first portion of the infrared spectrum.

Abstract: Provided are an imaging device which can simultaneously capture images in different wavelength ranges and can improve a focusing accuracy of each image, an imaging optical system, and an imaging method.

Abstract: A vehicular camera assembly includes a camera housing having a front housing portion and a rear housing portion that joins the front housing portion. A first printed circuit board (PCB) is disposed at the front housing portion, with an imager disposed at a front side of the first PCB and a first electrical connector disposed at a rear side of the first PCB. A second PCB has a second electrical connector disposed at a front side of the second PCB. Board-to-board electrical connection of circuitry of the second printed circuit board to circuitry of the first printed circuit board is made via electrical connection of the first and second electrical connectors. The connector portion of the rear housing portion includes a multi-pin connector comprising a plurality of solid terminal pins. A connector portion of the rear housing portion is configured for connecting to a vehicle wiring connector.

Abstract: A camera module according to an embodiment of the present technology includes a first component-mounting board, a second component-mounting board, and a spacer component. The first component-mounting board includes an imaging device. The second component-mounting board is electrically connected to the first component-mounting board. The spacer component is arranged between the first component-mounting board and the second component-mounting board. The spacer component includes a component body that is made of a first insulating material.

Abstract: One embodiment according to the technology of the present disclosure provides an optical element, an optical device, an imaging apparatus, and a manufacturing method of the optical element, for capturing a multispectral image. An optical element according to an aspect of the present invention includes a plurality of optical filters including two or more optical filters that transmit light beams having at least partially different wavelength ranges, and a frame having an inclined surface portion with an optical axis center as an apex, in which the plurality of optical filters are installed on the inclined surface portion.

Abstract: An optical path switching method is applied to a surveillance module. The method includes: determining a target magnification; and (i) when the target magnification is less than or equal to a maximum magnification of a camera, setting a magnification of the camera to the target magnification, determining that a reflection element is at a first location or in a first working state, and performing image capture by using the camera alone; or (ii) when the target magnification is greater than a maximum magnification of the camera, setting a magnification of the camera to a first magnification, determining that the reflection element is at a second location or in a second working state, and performing image capture by using both the camera and a teleconverter, where a product of the first magnification and a magnification of the teleconverter is the target magnification. The method increases a surveillance distance while reducing costs.

Abstract: An insertion shaft for an electrically actuated scope includes at least two wires. Each wire has a proximal end anchored to a respective proximal anchoring point and a distal end anchored to a respective distal anchoring point. The wires are disposed around a central axis and extend along the insertion shaft. Each of the wires comprises two-way memory material configured to contract when heated to or above a first predetermined temperature and return to a predetermined original length thereof upon cooling to or below a second predetermined temperature below the first predetermined temperature. The length of each wire is larger than a length along the insertion shaft between the proximal anchoring point and the distal anchoring point to which the wire is anchored, such that each of the wires is incorporated in the insertion shaft with a predetermined slack.

Abstract: A photographing scenario generator is configured to generate a photographing scenario being a condition for photographing a workpiece based on a condition set in advance. The illumination adjuster is configured to switch, with an illumination condition of the photographing unit being set to be variable, the illumination condition to each of a plurality of illumination conditions during one-time relative approach or retreat between a photographing part and the workpiece. The omnifocal image creator is configured to create, for each illumination condition, an omnifocal image obtained by evaluating a focus for each local area based on a plurality of pieces of image data having different focal points, which have been acquired through photographing under the same illumination condition, and reconstructing the image data from a combination of in-focus local images.

Abstract: Pop-out lens systems for compact digital cameras, comprising an image sensor and a lens with a field of view FOV>60 deg and having i lens elements L1-Li starting with L1 from an object side toward an image side, each lens element Li having a respective focal length fi, the lens elements divided into two lens groups G1 and G2 separated by a big gap (BG), the lens having a pop-out total track length TTL<20 mm in a pop-out state and a collapsed total track length c-TTL in a collapsed state, wherein BG>0.25×TTL, wherein either G1 can move relative to G2 and to the image sensor for focusing or G1 and G2 can move together relative to the image sensor for focusing, and wherein a ratio c-TTL/TTL<0.7.