Abstract: Technologies for adaptively embedding visual advertising content into media content include a computing device for receiving visual advertisements, an advertisement map, and media content from a remote content provider. Such technologies may also include determining a location of an advertising enabled area within an image of the media content, selecting a visual advertisement to embed within the image of the media content at the determined location of the advertising enabled area as a function of the advertisement map, and embedding the selected visual advertisement into the image of the media content at the determined location of the advertising enabled area to generate augmented media content for subsequent display to the user. In some embodiments, the advertisement map includes display conditions for each of the visual advertisements.

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: An electronic device may have a display for displaying image content. Head-mounted support structures in the device may be used to support the display. The electronic device may have an eye monitoring system that detects eye saccades and eye blinks. Control circuitry in the electronic device may coordinate operation of the display with periods of suppressed visual sensitivity that are associated with the saccades and blinks. By making adjustments to display circuitry and image content during periods of suppressed visual sensitivity, potentially visually obtrusive changes to displayed images can be hidden from a user of the electronic device. Adjustments to display operation may help reduce burn-in effects, may help reduce power consumption, and may otherwise improve device performance.

Abstract: Systems and methods for matching live media content are disclosed. At a server, obtaining first media content from a client device, herein the first media content corresponds to a portion of media content being played on the client device, and the first media content is associated with a predefined expiration time; obtaining second media content from one or more content feeds, wherein the second media content also corresponds to a portion of the media content being played on the client device; in accordance with a determination that the second media content corresponds to a portion of the media content that has been played on the client device: before the predefined expiration time, obtaining third media content corresponding to the media content being played on the client device, from the one or more content feeds; and comparing the first media content with the third media content.

Abstract: In some embodiments, communication and/or media user interfaces associated with a synchronized media and communication session can be displayed at one or more devices. In some embodiments, a first electronic device can join and/or add media content to a synchronized media and communication session when an associated second electronic device is part of the synchronized media and communication session.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present application disclose a method for audio and video processing and an electronic device. A first decoding result corresponding to main channel audio and a second decoding result corresponding to audio description are acquired according to audio data in an audio and video file; and the first decoding result as well as an audio mixed result of the first decoding result and the second decoding result are output respectively through different audio output devices, so that in a scenario where a normal user and a visually impaired user watch audio and video at the same time, the normal user and the visually impaired user can select different audio output devices for audio listening to ensure that the two do not affect each other, which satisfies the needs of the normal user and the visually impaired user to watch at the same time.

Abstract: The disclosed technology includes commercial and residential automation and control (including audio-visual control) devices and systems incorporating contactless remote control. The disclosed technology can include a method of controlling an audio-visual system. The method can include displaying an authorization code on an audio-visual control device. The method can include receiving, at the audio-visual control device and from the remote server, instructions to change a setting of the audio-visual system, the instructions having been received by the remote server from a user device that has been authenticated by the remote server via the authorization code. The method can include outputting, to the audio-visual system, the instructions to change a setting of the audio-visual system and outputting, to the remote server, data indicative of a status of the audio-visual system.

Abstract: A display device includes a display panel, a data driver which provides data voltages to the display panel, and a controller which provides output image data to the data driver. The controller includes a data line memory which stores input image data for each pixel row of the display panel, an address line memory which stores addresses for the input image data, and a data serialize block which generates the output image data provided to the data driver by rearranging the input image data stored in the data line memory based on the addresses stored in the address line memory.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for systems and methods for language agnostic automated voice activity detection. Example methods may include determining an audio file associated with video content, generating audio segments using the audio file, the audio segments including a first segment and a second segment, and determining that the first segment includes first voice activity. Methods may include determining that the second segment comprises second voice activity, determining that voice activity is present between a first timestamp associated with the first segment and a second timestamp associated with the second segment, and generating text data representing the voice activity that is present between the first timestamp and the second timestamp.

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: In an example, an example hook includes a rest surface to sustain a peripheral, a retainment device switchable between a lock position and an unlock position, a lock coupleable to the retainment device to maintain the retainment device in the lock position, and a controller to actuate the lock in response to a user event. In another example, an example display device includes a housing, a hook coupled to the side wall of the housing, a retainment device coupleable to the hook, a lock to maintain the retainment device in a lock position or in an unlocked position; and a controller to activate the lock in response to a signal corresponding to an instruction to lock the retainment device and deactivate the lock in response to a signal corresponding to an instruction to unlock the retainment device based on a user event.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a beam indication processing method, a user equipment and a network device. The beam indication processing method includes: determining beam indication information to be used currently; determining a beam for reception according to the determined beam indication information; and performing receiving according to the determined beam.

Abstract: Techniques are described for expanding and/or improving the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) 3.0 television protocol in robustly delivering the next generation broadcast television services. In a boundary region between first and second broadcast stations in which a receiver can pick up signals from both stations, a primary tuner receiving signals from plural antennae presents a demanded service while a secondary tuner uses a single antenna to scan for duplicate transmissions of the service, with handing off between the tuners being effected between scanning and service presentation.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method for adjusting display brightness. The method includes determining a color of a bezel surrounding a display and automatically adjusting a brightness of the display based on the color of the bezel.

Abstract: Systems and methods for matching live media content are disclosed. At a server, obtaining first media content from a client device, herein the first media content corresponds to a portion of media content being played on the client device, and the first media content is associated with a predefined expiration time; obtaining second media content from one or more content feeds, wherein the second media content also corresponds to a portion of the media content being played on the client device; in accordance with a determination that the second media content corresponds to a portion of the media content that has been played on the client device: before the predefined expiration time, obtaining third media content corresponding to the media content being played on the client device, from the one or more content feeds; and comparing the first media content with the third media content.

Abstract: Techniques are described for expanding and/or improving the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) 3.0 television protocol in robustly delivering the next generation broadcast television services. In a boundary region between first and second broadcast stations in which a receiver can pick up signals from both stations, a primary tuner presents a demanded service while a secondary tuner scans for duplicate transmissions of the service, and if one is found, the version with the better quality metrics may be presented.

Abstract: A video processing method and a video processor are provided. The video processing method can be utilized in a video processing system that includes a transmission terminal for generating an input video, the video processor, and a receiving terminal for receiving an output video. The method includes determining whether or not the input video is in at least one of an idle status, an unstable status and a terminated status; switching from outputting the output video to outputting a mute video when the input video is determined to be in at least one of the idle status, the unstable status and the terminated status; inserting a first general control packet for setting mute into one of a plurality of output frames of the mute video; and stopping outputting the mute video after the plurality of output frames of the mute video are outputted.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for improving channel browsing experience for users by presenting an automatically appearing and automatically scrolling program guide are described. The methods and apparatus are well suited for use with remote control devices with limited numbers of input buttons, e.g., under five buttons, but can be used with remote controls with more buttons. The program guide can be used to allow access to a grid guide to users of hospital remotes or other remotes with limited input keys, e.g., an up down arrow and/or a power button. The method in some embodiments uses time spent on a channel in combination with user selection of an input key to determine an action to be taken, e.g., enter or display the program grid guide and/or select a channel and/or corresponding program being displayed in the grid guide.

Abstract: A video fidelity measure is determined for a video sequence (1) by determining distorted and original difference pictures (30, 40) as pixel-wise differences between pixels (14, 24) in a distorted picture (10) and corresponding pixels (24) in an original picture (20) and between pixels in a preceding distorted picture (11) and corresponding pixels in a preceding original picture (21). First and second maps representing distortions in pixel values between the distorted and original pictures (10, 20) and between distorted and original difference pictures (30, 40) are determined. Third and sixth maps are determined as respective aggregations of local variabilities in pixels values in the distorted and original pictures (10, 20) and local variabilities in pixels values in the distorted and original difference pictures (30, 40), respectively. The video fidelity measure is then determined based on the first to third and sixth maps.

Abstract: The present disclosure belongs to the field of data transmission, and provides method, device and system for downloading data blocks of resource files. The method includes: when a target peer needs to download a target resource file, the target peer notifies a tracker server of a file size and a URL of the target resource; the tracker server forwards the file size and the URL to super peers preset in a P2P network to notify the super peers to prepare data blocks of the target resource file meeting the file size and the URL; after the super peer is ready, the tracker server recommends the super peer to the target peer in a form of a peer list; furthermore, the target peer downloads the data blocks of the target resource file from the super peer. With technical solutions of the present disclosure, validity of the resource file downloaded by the target peer may be guaranteed.

Abstract: In one aspect, an example method includes (i) presenting, by a playback device, first media content from a first source; (ii) encountering, by the playback device, a trigger to switch from presenting the first media content from the first source to presenting second media content from a second source; (iii) determining, by the playback device, that the playback device is presenting the first media content from the first source in a muted state; and (iv) responsive to encountering the trigger, and based on the determining that the playback device is presenting the first media content from the first source in a muted state, presenting, by the playback device, the second media content from the second source in the muted state.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and media for connecting an IoT device to a call are provided. In some embodiments, a method is provided, the method comprising: establishing, at a first end-point device, a telecommunication channel with a second end-point device; subsequent to establishing the telecommunication channel, and prior to a termination of the telecommunication channel, detecting, using the first end-point device, a voice command that includes a keyword; and in response to detecting the voice command, causing information associated with an IoT device that corresponds to the keyword to be transmitted to the second end-point device.

Abstract: In one aspect, an example method includes (i) presenting, by a playback device, first media content from a first source; (ii) encountering, by the playback device, a trigger to switch from presenting the first media content from the first source to presenting second media content from a second source; (iii) determining, by the playback device, that the playback device is presenting the first media content from the first source in a muted state; and (iv) responsive to encountering the trigger, and based on the determining that the playback device is presenting the first media content from the first source in a muted state, presenting, by the playback device, the second media content from the second source in the muted state.

Abstract: Present disclosure discloses a display screen module and a display screen, which includes a front panel, a rear panel and a circuit module. The circuit module includes a driving device, a plurality of display assemblies and a substrate located between the front panel and the rear panel. The substrate includes a first mounting plate and second mounting plate which are integrated. The second mounting plate is formed by extension from one end of the first mounting plate along a horizontal direction. Each of the plurality of display assemblies includes a plurality of lamp beads provided at intervals on the substrate along an extension direction of the second mounting plate and facing the front panel. The driving device is arranged on the first mounting plate and partially protrudes from the rear panel. A size of the driving device is less than or equal to a size of the first mounting plate.

Abstract: A remote control apparatus for setting a mode according to a state of a broadcast receiving apparatus is provided. The remote control apparatus sets operation modes based on information regarding a state of a broadcast receiving apparatus received from the broadcast receiving apparatus. The operation mode of the remote control apparatus is automatically set based on information regarding a state of a broadcast receiving apparatus, so less power is consumed in the remote control apparatus.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a method and a device for downloading a resource file, which belongs to data transmission technologies. The method is applied to a client in a peer-to-peer network, including: receiving a download request for a target resource file, and determining a data block download sequence of the target resource file (201); adjusting a download priority of each of the data blocks of the target resource file in real time according to the data block download sequence and a data block consumption progress of the target resource file (202); and downloading the data blocks of the target resource file through a plurality of download paths with different network qualities based on the adjusted download priority of each of the data blocks (203).

Abstract: Systems and methods for matching media content are disclosed, including: at a server, obtaining first media content from a client device, wherein the first media content item corresponds to a first portion of media content being played on the client device; obtaining second media content from a content source distinct from the server; comparing the first media content and the second media content; based on a determination that the second media content corresponds to a portion of the media content that is earlier than the first media content: obtaining third media content from the content source corresponding to a third portion of the media content subsequent to the second media content; comparing the first media content with the third media content; and based on a determination that the first and third media content are concurrent, identifying the first media content using identification information corresponding to the third media content.

Abstract: A device includes a Static Random Access Memory (SRAM) array, and an SRAM cell edge region abutting the SRAM array. The SRAM array and the SRAM cell edge region in combination include first gate electrodes having a uniform pitch. A word line driver abuts the SRAM cell edge region. The word line driver includes second gate electrodes, and the first gate electrodes have lengthwise directions aligned to lengthwise directions of respective ones of the second gate electrodes.

Abstract: A method for providing information to a communication terminal of a user, a method for broadcasting to the terminal, and an information manager and broadcaster using the methods. The information is based on data relating to at least one object connected to a communication network, such as the Internet. The information-providing method includes selecting a broadcasting channel depending on whether the broadcasting channel is being actively used by the communication terminal of the destination user, the broadcasting channel being able to broadcast, to the at least one communication terminal of the user, a piece of information generated on the basis of at least one datum originating from at least one connected object associated with the user. Thus, the data originating from the connected object(s) allow the user to be informed in a pertinent, personalized and unintrusive way.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of controlling or remote controlling consumer electronic devices which are connected to each other via so-called HDMI cables and capable of receiving and/or transmitting CEC control commands. In particular, the invention relates to a method for the reliable control of target devices while simultaneously determining their state.

Abstract: Disclosed is an image signal processing apparatus with a function to display an image signal and a luminance waveform representing a relationship between a luminance level and a position in the image signal. The apparatus displays the image signal such that a predetermined color is applied to an area whose luminance level falls within a preset luminance level range. On the other hand, the luminance waveform of the image signal is displayed such that a color corresponding to the predetermined color is applied to an area corresponding to the luminance level range.

Abstract: Examples of multi-user configuration are disclosed. An example method includes, at an electronic device: receiving a request; and in response to the request: if the voice input does not match a voice profile associated with an account associated with the electronic device: causing output of first information based on the request using a first account associated with the electronic device; if a setting of the electronic device has a first state, causing update of account data of the first account based on the request; and if the setting has a second state, forgoing causing update of the account data; and if the voice input matches a voice profile associated with an account associated with the electronic device: causing output of the first information using the account associated with the matching voice profile; and causing update of account data of the account based on the request.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to techniques for managing a remote authorization to proceed with an action, such as creating a secure network connection. In some examples, a requesting device receives selection of one or more options. The requesting device transmits a request to proceed with an action to an authenticating device. The authenticating device concurrently displays an indication of the request to proceed with the action, information about the selected one or more options, and an indication of the requesting device. The authenticating device receives authorization to proceed with the action and transmits a response to the requesting device regarding the request to proceed with the action.

Abstract: A media device and method execute computer instructions to: generate a first query fingerprint of media content; send the first query fingerprint to a server; and receive, from the server, an identification of a first channel being watched in response to the server finding a match to the first query fingerprint. The media device iteratively receives, from the server, a plurality of fingerprints generated from the media content in locations ahead of where the media content is being received; store the plurality of fingerprints in a local database of a computer-readable storage medium; and compare a second query fingerprint of the media content with the plurality of fingerprints to determine whether the media device remains set on the first channel, without continuously pinging the server. When the media device locally detects a non-match with the second query fingerprint, the process starts over with it finding a match at the server.

Abstract: A device may be configured to generate data packets including a packet header and a payload. The packet header may include a value that signals whether the payload encapsulates input data according to a single short packet encapsulation, a single long packet encapsulation, a segmented encapsulation, or a concatenated encapsulation.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes an autonomous mechanism for seamlessly coordinating timing of subscriber devices in a service provider system based on the subscriber devices' physical geographic locations. The service provider system dynamically calibrates local times for subscriber devices in geographic locations around in the world without requiring additional local infrastructure. This calibration allows the subscriber devices to receive customized services specifically tailored to their physical geographic locations from the service provider system. Moreover, this autonomous mechanism allows the subscriber devices to be quickly re-purposed to different physical geographic locations without the need to manually configure each individual subscriber device prior to relocation.

Abstract: An interface device disclosed herein transmits a data signal in sync with a clock signal, and includes: a reception unit performing demodulation processing and error correction processing on an input carrier wave and outputting signals resulting from these types of processing; a transport stream (TS) packet acquisition unit acquiring a TS packet included in the outputs of the reception unit; a variable-length packet acquisition unit acquiring a variable-length packet included in the outputs of the reception unit; and a first selector selecting either the TS packet or the variable-length packet and outputting the selected packet as the data signal.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for managing applications in a mobile device are provided. The method includes selecting a predetermined location within an active first application that is in a forefront state, and dragging the selected location to uncover an active second application. The first application is returned to the forefront by returning the selected location back to an original position thereof. The second application may be interacted with directly while the first application is in the dragged state.

Abstract: A program is simply stored in a storage unit of a programmable controller. A substrate of the programmable controller includes an interface unit to which an external device having input and output terminals is detachably attached and a first storage unit. The interface unit includes a processor circuit and connector terminals to which the input and output terminals of the external device are able to be connected. The method includes: forming a predetermined circuit by connecting the input and output terminals of the external device to the connector terminals; reading a program or data of the programmable controller from a second storage unit in which the program or data is stored and storing the read program or data in the first storage unit; and causing the processor circuit to start the step of reading and storing the program or data when the predetermined circuit has been formed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for rapid content switching between pieces of content presented in a plurality of stations using streaming content distribution in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a first device and a second device that operate independently. The first device includes a first memory that stores a first model type value identifying an initialization process to be performed on the information processing apparatus in accordance with a specification of the first device and first circuitry that reports a notification including the first model type value read from the first memory to the second device. The second device includes a second memory that stores a second model type value and second circuitry that, in response to receiving a notification from the first device, reads the second model type value from the second memory, determines whether or not to perform the initialization process based on the second model type value and the first model type value included in the notification, and performs the initialization process based on a result of the determination.

Abstract: Systems and methods for matching live media content are disclosed. At a server, obtaining first media content from a client device, herein the first media content corresponds to a portion of media content being played on the client device, and the first media content is associated with a predefined expiration time; obtaining second media content from one or more content feeds, wherein the second media content also corresponds to a portion of the media content being played on the client device; in accordance with a determination that the second media content corresponds to a portion of the media content that has been played on the client device: before the predefined expiration time, obtaining third media content corresponding to the media content being played on the client device, from the one or more content feeds; and comparing the first media content with the third media content.

Abstract: A display apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a display configured to display an image corresponding to a first connection interface of a plurality of connection interfaces; and a processor configured to, in response to detecting a change of a power state of an external apparatus connected to the display apparatus through a second connection interface of the plurality of connection interfaces, determine whether content is inputted through the first connection interface, and control the display to display a user interface (UI) indicating that source switch is available or display an image received through the second connection interface, based on a result of the determination.

Abstract: A device may provide multiple interface layers for display in a layered manner. The multiple interface layers may be associated with a single application. The multiple interface layers may be layered such that at least one interface layer, of the multiple interface layers, at least partially obscures at least one other interface layer of the multiple interface layers. The device may display, via a display of the device, the multiple interface layers in a manner that permits user interactions with more than one interface layer of the multiple interface layers. The device may detect a user interaction with an interface layer of the multiple interface layers displayed via the display. The device may adjust the manner in which the multiple interface layers are displayed based on the user interaction.

Abstract: A method or apparatus that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a method for retrieving a plurality of sensory information from an environment of a device. A digital representation of the environment of the device is identified corresponding to the plurality of sensory information from the environment of the device. A media presentation element of the device associated with media content of the device is identified. A user interface of the media presentation element is adapted to modify a presentation of the media content by the media presentation element of the device according to the digital representation of the environment of the device. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media can be operable to facilitate the generation and/or update of a channel directory on a per channel basis for output to a device. In embodiments, a multimedia device may generate and update a channel directory using one or more channel attributes that are retrieved while tuned to each individual one channel of a group of channels. The multimedia device may generate and update the channel directory as one or more background operations by using a free tuner to tune to each channel. The multimedia device may position each channel within the channel directory according to one or more attributes associated with the channel. In embodiments, the multimedia device may update the channel directory when a tuner is actively tuned to a channel and the determination is made that one or more attributes of the channel have changed.

Abstract: The separating television provided in the present invention relates to the field of television and through independently configuring the master control module and the screen terminal module in the television, the screen terminal module is mainly used to play the audio and video data and control the playing, and the master control module is mainly used to receive and process the audio and video data; the master control module and the screen terminal module are independently configured in physical structure, thus allows users to carry out the operations like repair, maintenance, upgrade and replacement on them independently; especially for the extreme unmatched upgrade speed between the screen terminal device and the master control device in the field of the television, the separating television disclosed in the present application can upgrade each separate unit according to individual requirements, thus effectively reduces the upgrading cost of televisions.

Abstract: A system for smooth media data switching for media players comprises a selection predictor to determine one or more predicted pre-buffer streams in response to an indication of a potential change selection from a user and a stream provider to provide the one or more predicted pre-buffer stream in addition to a current stream.

Abstract: Providing audio and/or video content from one user to a second user within an environment are described. An electronic device can receive conversational content from one user and determine that it is directed to a second user. The second user can be determined to be within another location of the environment (e.g., a different room of a house) and identify the capabilities of devices within the other location. Play back of the conversational content can then be performed using the identified devices within the other location.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to techniques for managing a remote authorization to proceed with an action, such as creating a secure network connection. In some examples, a requesting device receives selection of one or more options. The requesting device transmits a request to proceed with an action to an authenticating device. The authenticating device concurrently displays an indication of the request to proceed with the action, information about the selected one or more options, and an indication of the requesting device. The authenticating device receives authorization to proceed with the action and transmits a response to the requesting device regarding the request to proceed with the action.