Abstract: The invention provides a system, a method and a computer program product that facilitate access to one or more applications by a computing device. The invention includes determining one or more contexts associated with at least one of the computing device and a user of the computing device, such that the one or more contexts describe at least one of an environment and an activity of the at least one of the user and the computing device. Thereafter at least one contextual tag corresponding to the one or more contexts is generated. Subsequently, the one or more applications associated with the at least one contextual tag are identified and the computing device is enabled to access the one or more applications.

Abstract: A method, system, apparatus, and computer program product provide/deliver information during a live broadcast. Information feeds (that include attributes and values) are ingested via a plug-in architecture, into an application server. The application server drives the information feeds into a database, and distributes the attributes to a web server. The web server exposes, using a web service, the attributes clients. The web service enables clients to select a set of the attributes and configure, for visual display, the values corresponding to the selected set of the attributes. The values are composited in real-time, based on the configuration, with live audio-video content. The composited elements and live audio-video content are broadcast/streamed live.

Abstract: Embodiments of present disclosure relates to a method and an interactive infomercial system for enabling interactive infomercials. In one embodiment, the system receives a request for U3I (unique infomercial identification information) associated with infomercial content. The system determines the availability of pregenerated U3I and generate remaining number of U3I based on determination of non-availability of the requested U3I. Further, the system updates the generated U3I with at least one redirect URL that is activated to enable the rendering of the infomercial content on a user device. The system may also generate personalized U3Is based on user data. Thus, the above disclosed system and method enables real-time interactive infomercials to the users such that the U3Is are generated and stored in advance when the system is available and updated with animation content on demand in less time and quick response time.

Abstract: A system for educational learning importation includes an input interface and a processor. The input interface is configured to receive a selection of educational information. The selection of educational information is made from a combined set of search results based at least in part on searching a real time source and a static source. The processor is configured to determine whether the educational information is allowed to be imported; in the event that the educational information is allowed to be imported, determine whether it is selected to import the educational information; in the event that the educational information is selected to import the educational information, import the educational information; and provide the educational information.

Abstract: A method and system for improving a hyper-video navigational process is provided. The method includes automatically tracking user exploration paths of users within a hyper video space comprising a video stream. Hotspot video frames are extracted from the hyper video space. Conversations associated with the user interactions are linked with spatial temporal regions of the hotspot video frames. Common attributes of the user exploration paths are associated with common aspects of the conversations and specified user view personas of the video stream are detected. Visual trajectory paths are extracted and a particular user persona is assigned to the hyper video space. In response, the hyper video space is automatically navigated.

Abstract: The invention relates to defining temporal and spatial relationships between components within a single piece, multi-component piece of content. Secondary components may comprise filters and may be used to allow for easy tracking of faces in videos to hide the identity of individuals. Methods of object tracking are also disclosed that may anticipate the off-camera movements of tracked objects based on prior observations to more quickly identify the objects upon return to the field of view.

Abstract: A method for viewing video content includes displaying, within a first display region, first video content from a first content source, and receiving a request to display second video content, wherein the second video content comprises only a portion of video content from a second content source (such as a news ticker or “scroll”). The second video content is then simultaneously displayed within a second display region adjacent to the first display region.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for data distribution over a network. A device can capture content. The device can be configured to publish the content so that other devices in a network can access the content. The publishing device can indicate to other devices on the network that the content is available for use. In response, the publishing device can receive requests for the content from the other devices. When sending a request, a requesting device can include viewing parameters that indicate capabilities of the requesting device. The publishing device can create a bit stream comprising one or more data layers that comprise the content based on the viewing parameters of requesting devices. The publishing device can also determine a transmission path to the various requesting devices and transmit the bit stream comprising one or more data layers along the transmission path.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide a system for generating a draft proposal. During operation, the system obtains a schema that represents a general model of a request for proposal (RFP). The system generates a structured RFP from an RFP document by structuring one or more elements of the RFP document in the structured RFP based on the schema. The system then generates a proposal outline comprising one or more sections. A respective one of the one or more sections corresponds to one of the one or more elements. The system obtains a piece of content for a respective section of the one or more sections based on a requirement specified in an element corresponding to the section and inserts the piece of content in the section of the proposal outline.

Abstract: A method, reception apparatus, and computer-readable medium for communicating with a server to download or upload data. The method includes acquiring a URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) message that includes a DNS (Domain Name System) name registered with the IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority). A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is generated based on the registered DNS name in the acquired URI message and a predetermined domain name. The data is downloaded from, or uploaded to, the server using the generated URL.

Abstract: A multi-protocol retimer apparatus and method for using the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus for performing retiming between first and second devices according to a plurality of protocols comprises: a receiver operable to receive data; a transmitter to transmit data; a first data path coupled to the receiver and the transmitter and operable to transfer data received from the receiver to the transmitter during protocol specific training, where the first data path comprises control circuitry to control protocol specific training of one or both of the transmitter and receiver in response to an indication of one protocol of the plurality of protocols; and a second data path coupled to the receiver and the transmitter, the second data path having a lower latency than the first data path and for use in transferring data received from the receiver to the transmitter after protocol specific training.

Abstract: One or more of a system, method, apparatus, and computer-program product to identify or approximate or estimate where a particular television receiver is geographically located using spot beam transport information as described in the specification and/or shown in any of the drawings.

Abstract: A system and method for assigning channels includes a program guide module having program guide data associated with program channels and a content processing system receiving program feeds for the program channels and receiving data feeds. The content processing system compares event data from the data feed and identifies a first program channel by comparing the program guide data and the event data and associating the program channel with event data.

Abstract: A multi-protocol retimer apparatus and method for using the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus for performing retiming between first and second devices according to a plurality of protocols comprises: a receiver operable to receive data; a transmitter to transmit data; a first data path coupled to the receiver and the transmitter and operable to transfer data received from the receiver to the transmitter during protocol specific training, where the first data path comprises control circuitry to control protocol specific training of one or both of the transmitter and receiver in response to an indication of one protocol of the plurality of protocols; and a second data path coupled to the receiver and the transmitter, the second data path having a lower latency than the first data path and for use in transferring data received from the receiver to the transmitter after protocol specific training.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device and method for transmitting/receiving a packet in a communication system. The present invention includes: the processes of determining at least one MPEG media transport (MMT) asset protected by an application layer forward error correction (AL-FEC); determining at least one FEC flow for transmitting the at least one MMT asset; determining the MMT asset transmitted from the at least one FEC flow in each case and determining an FEC coding structure to apply to the at least one FEC flow; producing at least one source flow by dividing the MMT asset transmitted from the at least one FEC flow on a transmission unit basis; and producing and transmitting at least one parity flow by performing AL-FEC encoding on the at least one source flow according to the FEC coding structure.

Abstract: An apparatus for virtually applying graphical enhancements including a video enhancement processor receiving at least one image frame of a football game extracted from a multimedia stream. The at least one image frame includes a plurality of players. The apparatus applies a graphical enhancement to the at least one image frame such that at least one of the players is graphically enhanced.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide for systems and methods for signal conversion of one modulated signal to another modulated signal using demodulation and then re-modulation. According to some embodiments, a signal receiving system may comprise an I/Q demodulator that demodulates a first modulated signal to an in-phase (“I”) signal and a quadrature (“Q”) signal, an I/Q signal adjustor that adaptively adjusts the Q signal to increase the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of a transitory signal that is based on a second modulated signal, and an I/Q modulator that modulates the I signal and the adjusted Q signal to the second modulated signal. To increase the SNR, the Q signal may be adjusted based on a calculated error determined for the transitory signal during demodulation by a demodulator downstream from the I/Q modulator.

Abstract: Systems and methods for efficiently loading interactive media guide data based on user history are provided. A plurality of asset descriptions associated with a first media asset is received. A second media asset related to the first media asset is identified. An asset description is selected form the plurality of asset descriptions based on user history of accessing the second media asset. Data for the first media asset is loaded. Data for the first media asset comprises the selected asset description.

Abstract: A method of detecting, verifying, preventing and correcting or resolving unauthorized use of electronic media content. In one embodiment, the method comprises providing an electronic system that allows auditors to register to audit the use of electronic media content, providing the auditors with information through the electronic system regarding a unique identifier that identifies one or more items of electronic media content, owners of electronic media content or other intellectual property or users who have subscribed to the use of electronic media content, obtaining information from auditors through the electronic system regarding unauthorized use of the electronic media content and verifying that the information received from auditors is complete.

Abstract: A method for dynamically updating content in a live presentation. The method includes a computer processor determining a first content of a live presentation. The computer processor monitors a plurality of data sources and determines at least one of the plurality of data sources includes the first content and a second content. The computer processor retrieves information related to the second content. The computer processor then updates the live presentation with the information related to the second content.

Abstract: A method for dynamically updating content in a live presentation. The method includes a computer processor determining a first content of a live presentation. The computer processor monitors a plurality of data sources and determines at least one of the plurality of data sources includes the first content and a second content. The computer processor retrieves information related to the second content. The computer processor then updates the live presentation with the information related to the second content.

Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a system having a controller to present an overlay to be combined with media content during presentation at each of a plurality of computing devices to illustrate a collection of user-generated comments temporally associated with portions of the media content, wherein the portions of the media content comprise portions of a media on demand presentation in an interactive television network, collect the user-generated comments from the plurality of computing devices, identify target portions of the media content that each satisfy a threshold number of comments and non-target portions of the media content that do not satisfy the threshold number of comments, generate comment groups of the user-generated comments, and provide the comment groups to the plurality of computing devices for presentation in the overlay.

Abstract: A digital cable broadcast receiver and a method for automatically processing caption data of various standards and types, is disclosed. The digital broadcast receiver includes: a demultiplexer for dividing a received broadcast stream into video data, audio data, supplementary information; a controller for determining whether caption data included in the video data is digital caption data or analog caption data on the basis of caption information included in the supplementary information, and outputting a control signal according to a result of the determining; a digital caption decoder for extracting and decoding digital caption data from the video data according to the control signal; and an analog caption decoder for extracting and decoding analog caption data from the video data according to the control signal.

Abstract: A client server arrangement for downloading media content filters from a server device to a client device. The media content filters define portions of a separate audio visual presentation containing potentially objectionable subject matter. Depending on user selections, identified portions of the audio/visual presentation may be skipped and/or muted during play. In one particular implementation, the client device, e.g., a DVD player, is configured to initiate a connection with a server device. Upon successful connection, the server device transmits one or more media content filters to the client device. The client device may be configured to determine whether a particular media content filter is available, to facilitate deletion of some existing media content filters in order to secure adequate memory space, and to ensure that the media player has an active account, before initiating a connection with the server device.

Abstract: Certain aspects direct to basic input/output system (BIOS) failover update with a service processor (SP). In certain embodiments, the system includes a host computer and a SP. A CPU of the host computer loads and executes a current BIOS image stored in a BIOS chip to a memory as a BIOS instance. The SP receives, from the executed BIOS instance at the host computer, a BIOS image as a failover backup image, and stores the failover backup image in the volatile memory of the SP. When an error occurs at the host computer, the executed BIOS instance sends a request for the failover backup image to the SP. In response, the SP sends a copy of the failover backup image to the host computer such that the executed BIOS instance may replace the current BIOS image stored in the BIOS chip with the copy of the failover backup image.

Abstract: A bitstream decoding apparatus and a method thereof, where the bitstream decoding apparatus includes: a decoder forming unit, configured to generate and output CSCI control information and connection control information by using partial decoder descriptions stored in a description storing unit; and a decoding unit, which selectively loads a plurality of functional units included in a toolbox by using the CSCI control information and the connection control information to decode a bitstream to video data.

Abstract: A transmitting and receiving system includes a transmitting apparatus that delivers a main stream for performing a streaming broadcast and an auxiliary stream generated from the main stream and a receiving apparatus that receives the main stream and the auxiliary stream from the transmitting apparatus. The transmitting apparatus includes a main-stream storing unit, a bit-rate-reducing converting unit, an auxiliary-stream storing unit, and a delivery control unit. The receiving apparatus includes a main-stream-reception control unit, an auxiliary-stream-reception control unit, a data processing unit, and an inter-stream-error storing unit. When tuning operation by a user is received, the main-stream-reception control unit selects, from data of an auxiliary stream of a tuned broadcast, data at such a time that the auxiliary stream is possible to be switched to a main stream without shift of scenes when the auxiliary stream is switched to the main stream later and supplies the data to the data processing unit.

Abstract: A method may include receiving, by a user equipment incapable of transmitting and receiving simultaneously, a schedule to transmit data on an uplink, detecting, by the user equipment, whether there is data to be transmitted on the uplink, and receiving, by the user equipment, during a time corresponding to the schedule, data associated with a downlink, when it is determined that there is no data to be transmitted.

Abstract: A method may include receiving, by a user equipment incapable of transmitting and receiving simultaneously, a schedule to transmit data on an uplink, detecting, by the user equipment, whether there is data to be transmitted on the uplink, and receiving, by the user equipment, during a time corresponding to the schedule, data associated with a downlink, when it is determined that there is no data to be transmitted.

Abstract: A multimedia display process executing in a mobile device traps user input signals to allow switching from display of multimedia to another task without requiring manual termination of the multimedia display process by the user.

Abstract: A distributed computer system, as for transmitting and receiving executable multimedia applications, includes a source of a continuous data stream repetitively transfering data representing a distributed computing application and a client computer, receiving the data stream, for extracting the distributed computing application representative data from the data stream, and executing the extracted distributed computing application.

Abstract: A broadcasting signal receiver and a method for transmitting/receiving a broadcasting signal are disclosed. An identifier of a cell is configured in second program table information or signaling information of the broadcasting signal. If the cell is changed, channel information of the changed cell can be obtained from second program table information in which transmission channel information of each cell for a broadcasting program is configured. Accordingly, the broadcasting signal receiver can continuously output the program although the cell is changed.