Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: detecting, at an electronic device, a wireless signal associated with an input device; identifying, using a processor, a data set corresponding to the wireless signal; analyzing the data set to determine an identity characteristic of the input device; and pairing, based on the analyzing, the electronic device with the input device. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for enabling a first user to set up an alert that will notify the first user when the first user has caught up to a second user's progress in consuming media. These systems and methods are used to ensure that the first user is informed, while they are consuming media, that they have caught up to the progress of a second user. By providing an alert while the first user is viewing media, the first user does not have to remember the progress of the second user while viewing the media, alleviating the first user from worrying they will pass the progress made by the second user without realizing they have done so.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for resuming playback of a media content. Media content is provided to the user device. The media content is paused in response to receiving a pause command. A memorability metric associated with a position where the media content was paused is determined. In response to receiving a resume command, the media content is resumed at a position that is earlier in time than the position where the media content was paused. The position where the media content is resumed is based on the memorability metric.

Abstract: Described is a method for video processing. The method comprises: providing one display interface, where a page is displayed on the display interface, and the page comprises a page having a video playback area; playing a video on the page having the video playback area and acquiring a first instruction during video playback, where the first instruction is used for creating a video playback window on the display interface, and the first instruction at least comprises a uniform resource locator (URL) of the page on which the video is played; creating the video playback window according to the first instruction; pausing playback of the video on the page; logging the progress of the video when playback of the video is paused as a first progress; and, with the first progress as playback starting point for the video, playing same on the video playback window.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to the delivery of media content over a network. Specifically, aspects are directed to identification and/or extraction of a selected data such as a video clip from content and providing identifying information to a user to retrieve, view, and/or share the selected video clip. Aspects described herein provide the ability to identify a starting point and stopping point of a video clip on a media gateway device and generate a URL that can be used and/or shared in order to access the selected video clip. The URL may identify a stored media clip, or may contain information from which a video clip can be recreated.

Abstract: A disclosed display device includes a display panel with a plurality of pixels and a plurality of signal lines respectively connected to the pixels, and a panel driving circuit to drive the signal lines. The display device further includes a timing controller to receive a first panel self-refresh (PSR) signal and an input image data from a host system, to sense whether the input image data has a preset video format based on the first PSR signal and, if the input image data is sensed to have the preset video format, to control the panel driving circuit to perform normal driving of the signal lines at a first frame frequency in a first group of frames and interlaced low-speed driving of the signal lines at a second frame frequency lower than the first frame frequency in a second group of frames to display the input image data.

Abstract: An approach is provided for identifying favorite multimedia content, such as digital photographs, possessed by a user. The approach detects a number of content sharing actions involving multimedia content, such as digital photographs, with the detecting being from a number of content handling applications, such as social media sites and person-to-person sharing. One of the content handling applications is a content player, such as a image viewer, that runs on a portable device, such as a smart phone or tablet computer system. The approach computes a shared content score for each of the multimedia content, with the shared content score being based on the content handling application that was used in the content sharing actions. The approach further identifies “favorite” multimedia content based on the shared content score pertaining to each multimedia content.

Abstract: A system for audio object delivery based on audible frequency analysis comprises a network server comprising non-transitory memory storing an application that, in response to execution, the network server: ingests a plurality of audio clip messages that each comprise metadata and an audio clip file. For at least one audio clip message, the network server reduces the audio clip file to a predefined time length, creates a plurality of time bins, determines that a first time bin and a second time bin correspond with a trigger sound frequency, generates a spectral flatness value, determines a frequency band identifier, and appends the generated spectral flatness value and the frequency band identifier to the audio clip message. The network server assigns the appended audio clip message to a voice matrix, identifies user equipment based on the voice matrix, and initiates delivery of an audio object to the identified user equipment.

Abstract: To cause a specific device to stay in a specific location. An information processing apparatus includes a control unit. The control unit in the information processing apparatus performs control that transmits a stay request to request a stay in a specific location to a first information processing apparatus included in a plurality of information processing apparatuses in a network in which the plurality of information processing apparatuses perform one-to-one wireless communication to be connected to each other. In addition, the control unit in the information processing apparatus performs control that gives an incentive to the first information processing apparatus under a condition that the first information processing apparatus stays in the specific location.

Abstract: A method of sharing recording capability on a network, the network having a server supporting at least a recording DVR and a receiving DVR, the recording and receiving DVRs being in different households, the method comprising: (a) determining that the receiving DVR is unable to record the content at a certain time; and (b) identifying that the recording DVR is able to provide the receiving DVR with a recording of the content; (c) recording the content on the recording DVR at the certain time; and (d) transmitting the content from the recording DVR to the receiving DVR after the certain time.

Abstract: A multimedia signal processing system allows a user to store selected programs while simultaneously watching or reviewing another. The system includes an input section and an output section. Across all configurations, the output section remains substantially the same, while the input section varies according to the signal type and the source. The system receives a digital stream and simultaneously processes the digital stream for display and stores the digital stream on at least one storage device. The system further simultaneously processes a previously recorded digital stream for display while processing the digital stream for display.

Abstract: Concepts and technologies disclosed herein are directed to collaborative media playback. According to one aspect disclosed herein, a media playback node can receive information for use in determining a start time for playback of media content so that playback of the media content is in sync with playback of the media content by a further playback node. The media playback node also can determine, based at least in part upon the information, the start time for playback of the media content. The media playback node also can initiate playback of the media content at the start time.

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are described for auto-summarizing video and/or audio content. In some embodiments, a summary server might retrieve one or more time codes from a time code database, and might analyze the one or more time codes to determine at least one selected time code among the one or more time codes that exceeds a predetermined number of selections. The one or more time codes might correspond to one or more triggers, which might include user-inputted triggers, triggers associated with actions by a live audience, or broadcaster/distributor/producer-provided triggers (i.e., cue tones). The summary server might determine one or more selected segments of video or audio content corresponding to the at least one selected time code, and might create one or more summary tracks, where each of the one or more summary tracks might comprise each of the one or more selected segments of the video or audio content.

Abstract: A system and/or method configured to determine highlight segment sets. Content files that define content in content segment sets may be obtained. Individual highlight segment sets of content segments may be determined from the content segment sets. Determining a first highlight segment set of content segments included in the first content segment may include iterating (a)-(c) for multiple iterations. At (a), individual content segments included in the first content segment set may be selected as a selected content segment for inclusion in the first highlight segment set. At, (b) diversity scores for content segments that are (i) included in the first content segment set and (ii) not yet selected for inclusion in the first highlight segment set may be determined. At (c), one or more of the content segments may be disqualified for inclusion in the first highlight segment set for future iterations based on the diversity scores.

Abstract: A method of generating a parameter set includes obtaining common information inserted into at least two lower parameter sets which belong to the same upper parameter set; determining whether the common information is to be added to at least one among the upper parameter set and the at least two lower parameter sets; and adding the common information to at least one among the upper parameter set and the at least two lower parameter sets, based on a result of the determining.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic apparatus. The electronic apparatus includes a creation unit to combine first section data in moving image data with other content data to create a composite moving image content, a reproduction unit to reproduce the moving image data, an operation reception unit to receive a predetermined operation input by a user during reproduction of the moving image data, and a control unit to extract second section data including a reproduction position of the moving image data at a time when the predetermined operation input is received and control the creation unit so that the creation unit changes the first section data in the composite moving image content into the second section data, the second section data being different from the first section data.

Abstract: A main stream contains successive content elements of video and/or audio information that encode video and/or audio information at a first data rate. A computation circuit (144) computes main fingerprints from the successive content elements. A reference stream is received having a second data rate lower than the first data rate. The reference stream defines a sequence of the reference fingerprints. A comparator unit (144) compares the main fingerprints with the reference fingerprints. The main stream is monitored for the presence of inserted content elements between original content elements, where the original content elements have main fingerprints that match successive reference fingerprints and the inserted content elements have main fingerprints that do not match reference fingerprints. Rendering of inserted content elements to be skipped. In an embodiment when more than one content element matches only one is rendered.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a digital video recorder (DVR) video editing system provides a user interface and video editing environment for content stored on a DVR's storage device. A visual progress indicator is displayed over the program content that the user has selected to edit. The user moves a position indicator within a cache bar in the visual progress indicator that indicates how much of the program content has been stored on the storage device. The user can delete sections of the program content. The user can also add other recorded program content into the program content. The deleted sections and added content are highlighted in the cache bar by colors that are different from the normal color used for the cache bar.

Abstract: A method and a receiver device configured to mark a media content sequence comprising a succession of media frames. A decoder included in the receiver device selects at least two decoded consecutive media frames from the media content sequence according to a predefined information code previously stored in a configuration setting memory of the receiver device. A marking module associated to the decoder inserts a transition effect between the at least two selected decoded consecutive media frames including a preceding media frame and at least one immediately following media frame. The transition effect is retrieved from a library of transition effects stored in a memory associated to the marking module and applied on the basis of the preceding media frame and the at least one immediately following media frame.

Abstract: An apparatus for recording multimedia content transmitted over a network including a reception interface for receiving the multimedia content from the network, a user input interface for receiving user inputs, and a storage resource including executable instructions including a recording module for recording the multimedia content in accordance with the user inputs. The user inputs also include a multimedia selection signal for indicating the multimedia content to be recorded, and a segmenting signal for indicating a size of at least one of a plurality of segments in which the multimedia content is recorded.

Abstract: Systems and method of generating video summaries are presented herein. Information defining a video may be obtained. The video may include a set of frame images. Parameter values for parameters of individual frame images of the video may be determined. Interest weights for the frame images may be determined. An interest curve for the video that characterizes the video by interest weights as a function of progress through the set of frame images may be generated. One or more curve attributes of the interest curve may be identified and one or more interest curve values of the interest curve that correspond to individual curve attributes may be determined. Interest curve values of the interest curve may be compared to threshold curve values. A subset of frame images of the video to include within a video summary of the video may be identified based on the comparison.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for visualizing a playback plan of a hypervideo, the hypervideo comprising a plurality of video segments from a plurality of videos linked together using a plurality of links, the method being performed in connection with a computerized system comprising a central processing unit, a display device and a memory, the computer-implemented method involving: generating the playback plan for an automated playback of the hypervideo, the automated playback comprising automatically following the plurality of links linking the plurality of video segments such that at least some of the plurality of video segments are played in a predetermined sequence, wherein the plurality of links are followed based on the playback plan; and generating a graphical user interface portion on the display device for visualizing the playback plan.

Abstract: A method for synchronized utilization of an electronic device is provided. The method receives closed captioning data from an audio/video content receiver for a set of audio/video content; retrieves detail for a first event occurring in the set of audio/video content, wherein the first event is indicated by the received closed captioning data; and presents content to a user, using the electronic device, based on the retrieved detail.

Abstract: A raw byte sequence payload describing a picture in slices, WPP substreams or tiles and coded using context-adaptive binary arithmetic coding is subdivided into tranches with continuing the context-adaptive binary arithmetic coding probability adaptation across tranche boundaries. Thereby, tranche boundaries additionally introduced within slices, WPP substreams or tiles do not lead to a reduction in the entropy coding efficiency of these entities. However, the tranches are smaller than the original slices, WPP substreams or tiles and accordingly they may be transmitted earlier, i.e. with lower delay, than the un-chopped original entities. According to another aspect combinable with the first aspect, substream marker NAL units are used within a sequence of NAL units of a video bitstream to enable a transport demultiplexer to assign data of slices within NAL units to the corresponding substreams or tiles so as to be able to, in parallel, serve a multi-threaded decoder with the corresponding substreams or tiles.

Abstract: An electronic device and a method for generating a highlight program are provided. The electronic device, for example, includes, but is not limited to a communication device, and a processor communicatively coupled to the communication device, wherein the processor is configured to receive extraction settings, receive game data from the communication device, set an extraction point in the game data based upon the extraction settings, and create a highlight program including media from the game data based upon the extraction point.

Abstract: One or more systems and/or techniques are provided for automatic closed captioning for media content. In an example, real-time content, occurring within a threshold timespan of a broadcast of media content (e.g., social network posts occurring during and an hour before a live broadcast of an interview), may be accessed. A list of named entities, occurring within the social network data, may be generated (e.g., Interviewer Jon, Interviewee Kathy, Husband Dave, Son Jack, etc.). A ranked list of named entities may be created based upon trending named entities within the list of named entities (e.g., a named entity may be ranked higher based upon a more frequent occurrence within the social network posts). A dynamic grammar (e.g., library, etc.) may be built based upon the ranked list of named entities. Speech recognition may be performed upon the broadcast of media content utilizing the dynamic grammar to create closed caption text.

Abstract: A security system is coupled to a door lock system. A sensor is at a dwelling. The sensor is coupled to a drive shaft of a lock device to assist in locking and unlocking a lock of a lock device at a door. An engine, an energy source and a memory are coupled together. The engine is coupled to the sensor. The memory provides information relating to open or closed status of a door to a dwelling occupant or a third party designated by the dwelling occupant. At least one motion detection device is provided to detect a person at or near a door or window at the dwelling. A security system includes a video apparatus that captures video and coupled to the motion detection device to take a video of an image of the person or an outline of the person, wherein the video is configured to begin before motion detection begins.

Abstract: A method comprises receiving content from a source, and generating multiple content streams each comprising the received content. Each content stream includes segments comprising respective portions of the received content. Different segmenting is utilized in generating respective ones of the content streams such that the segments in each of the content streams are offset in time relative to corresponding segments in the other ones of the streams. For example, generating the multiple content streams may comprise segmenting n content streams such that each content stream comprises segments of length Ts with corresponding segments in adjacent ones of the content streams being offset from one another by an offset Tg. Such an arrangement ensures that latency shift upon switching between one of the content streams and another content stream in a different set of multiple content streams at a client device can be limited to a value approximated by Tg.

Abstract: In a recording medium on which is recorded a multiplexed stream including a plurality of first packets (V_main) constituting a first I-picture in a first video stream and a plurality of second packets (V_sub) constituting a second I-picture in a second video stream, information for identifying the first I-picture and information for identifying the second I-picture are recorded on the medium. A recording medium can thereby be obtained that enables the rapid detection, from a small amount of information, of a particular picture included in a stream such as a TS in which multiple content streams are multiplexed.

Abstract: Members of a social network service may share real-time comments about multimedia content they are viewing. The comments are attached to bookmarks that allow other members to view the video and add to the discussion thread.

Abstract: A method of identifying topics in lecture videos may include receiving lecture video metadata, learning courses metadata, and a lecture video transcript (transcript). The transcript may include transcribed text of a lecture video (video). The method may include discovering candidate learning courses related to the video based on a measured similarity between the video metadata and the learning courses metadata. The method may include extracting key phrases from learning materials of the candidate learning courses. The method may also include assigning weights to the extracted key phrases based on a position of the extracted key phrases and a frequency with which the extracted key phrases appear, and the discovered candidate learning course in which the key phrases appear. The method may include apportioning the video into topic-specific portions based on topic segments generated in the transcript, the presence of the extracted key phrases therein, and the assigned weights.

Abstract: A display system includes a display device and an information terminal able to communicate with the display device, the information terminal including a storage unit storing selected content data, a generation unit generating playback control information based on a number of the selected content data, the playback control information being used for controlling playback of the selected content data and including information indicating a storage location of the selected content data, and a transmission unit transmitting the playback control information to the display device, the display device including a display control unit controlling the playback of the selected content data based on the playback control information by referring to the information indicating the storage location of the selected content data.

Abstract: Systems and method for beverage dispense from a plurality of users include a beverage dispenser with a touch-sensitive graphical display. A computer of the beverage dispenser receives touch event data points and identifies one or more GUI sections of a plurality of GUI sections associated with the received touch event data points. The computer further operates to interpret a touch event input and provide a command responsive to the input to an associated dispensing unit.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products for timed deletion of images from a personal electronic device are provided. Aspects include receiving, by a processing unit of the personal electronic device, an image from a camera of the personal electronic device. Aspects also include storing, by the processing unit, the image in a first location in a memory of the personal electronic device. Aspects further include storing, by the processing unit, an indication of an expiration time for the image in the memory of the personal electronic device. Aspects also include removing, by the processing unit, the image from the first location in the memory based on a determination that a current time has passed the expiration time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus of providing a user interface for playing and editing moving pictures (i.e., video) and the method thereof, the user interface being capable of maximizing learning and practice effects by providing an interface which allows inserting of cue-points in the video on the basis of beats in music or periodic signals equivalent thereto and visibly displaying cue-points, recording of one's practice clips while playing the video so as to allow video playback and practice at the same time, and the instantaneous comparison/analysis of the recorded practice clips and reference video.

Abstract: There is provided systems and methods of identification and automation of devices using a beacon. A system includes a beacon, an automation device, and a server. The beacon is configured to transmit a signal to the automation device in response to entering a defined geographic zone. The automation device is configured to receive the signal from the beacon, transmit, in response to receiving the signal, the signal to the server, receive an identification of a person possessing the beacon from the server, and activate an automation feature, wherein the automation feature uses the identification of the person possessing the beacon. An automation feature may include, but is not limited to, a video camera, a display device, or a stereo.

Abstract: A network-based method and system for working with transcripts and corresponding video allows a media editor to rapidly edit video based on its corresponding written transcript, rapidly create amalgamated video from segments of multiple videos working from the corresponding transcripts, as well as assign attributes to video and audio and their corresponding written transcripts. The user can quickly find and access portions of transcripts and the corresponding video segments within a single, multi-video project and across multiple projects. A network-based workspace application allows the user to access several workspace panels on his/her Internet browser. Workspace panels can slide into view, be hidden from view, and expand/collapse in size so that the user can work with combinations of workspace panels to best meet the needs of the tasks he/she is performing. Each panel represents a step in a multi-step process that begins with a collection of videos and corresponding transcripts.

Abstract: Various systems and methods for frame removal and replacement for stop-action animation are described herein. A system for creating a stop-motion video includes an access module to access a series of frames of an input video, and a processing module to determine whether each frame of the series of frames includes a portion of a hand and composite frames from the series of frames that do not include the portion of the hand to render an output video. A system for creating a video includes an access module to access an input video, and a video processing module to identify a physical object in the input video, track movement of the physical object in the input video to identify a path, identify a three-dimensional model of the physical object, and create an output video with the three-dimensional model in place of the physical object, the three-dimensional model following the path.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for sending and receiving control information, an apparatus and a communication system. The method for sending control information includes: setting respective control bits in a downlink control information (DCI) format to generate control information applied by a network side to a terminal, wherein indication information indicating whether to swap a corresponding relationship between a transmission block and a codeword is not carried in a control bit in the DCI format, if a dedicated demodulation reference signal used to demodulate data is preconfigured by the network side for the terminal and respective codewords correspond to the same number of layers; and the indication information is carried in a control bit in the DCI format, if the dedicated demodulation reference signal used to demodulate data is not preconfigured by the network side for the terminal; and sending the generated control information to the terminal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method, system and related devices for annotating an object in a multimedia asset, where the multimedia asset comprises at least one image. The method comprises the steps of first determining a category of the object in an image of the multimedia asset by means of classifying the object and subsequently selecting based on the category of the object an appropriate object detector model from at least one object detector model associated with said category. Thereafter a location of the object in the image of the multimedia asset is determined based on the object detector model that is selected, where the object detector model corresponds to the object which step is followed by segmenting the object detected in the image of the multimedia asset based on the location of the object within the said image and optionally based on the object detector. Finally, the object within the image being segmented is annotated with a hyperlink.

Abstract: An imaging system includes a camera and a controller. The camera is configured to be disposed on a first vehicle system or at a wayside location along a route to generate image data within a field of view of the camera. The controller is configured to monitor a data rate at which the image data is provided from the camera. The controller also is configured to identify a stimulus event within the field of view of the camera based on a change in the data rate at which the image data is generated by the camera.

Abstract: Image reproduction according to a display apparatus is realized by acquiring image information of an ultra-high definition (UHD) image from a playlist file or a clip information file. A data processing unit that performs a reproduction process of a disc recording data acquires a playlist file or a clip information file as a reproduction control information file corresponding to reproduction data recorded in a disc, determines whether or not an ultra-high definition (UHD) image is recorded in the disc based on recording data of such a file, and, in a case where the ultra-high definition (UHD) image is recorded in the disc, acquires image information of the ultra-high definition (UHD) image from the reproduction control information and controls output data for a display apparatus based on the acquired image information.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for establishing a video conference session. The systems and methods may include receiving, from a first conference client device, a request to establish a conference session with a second conference client device; determining a first media router for forwarding, to the second conference client device, a media data stream with predetermined attributes of a plurality of first media data streams generated by the first conference client device; determining a second media router for forwarding, to the first conference client, a media data stream with predetermined media attributes of a plurality of second media data streams generated by the second conference client device; and transmitting, to the first conference client device, a first address associated with the first media router and a second address associated with the second media router.

Abstract: By way of example, a method, apparatus, system, and software are described for using a previously-identified location within content, such as a splash screen indicating a transition between main program content and a commercial segment, to skip to a subsequent location in the content, such as a location at which a subsequent appearance of the splash screen is detected. This may allow for an at least partially automated recognition-based content skipping feature.

Abstract: The video processing (VP) tasks may be moved from a client device such as a smart phone, tablet, or a laptop to a cloud processing device provided in a cloud to save conserve power in the client device. In one embodiment, the cloud processing device may process the video data based on the optimized video processing parameters, which may be generated using one or more modified VPPs. The modified VPPs may be provided by the client device based on the size (small, medium, and large, for example) of the screen of the client device. Further, the cloud processing device may support an automatic adaption mode (AAM) in which the cloud processing device may process the video data based on the availability of the network bandwidth value provided by the client device.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and media for associating scenes depicted in media content with a map of where the media content was produced are provided. In some embodiments, a method for presenting map information with video information is provided, the method comprising: receiving a request for a video from a user device; determining if there is location information associated with portions of the video; in response to determining that there is location information associated with the video, causing first map information corresponding to the location information to be presented in a first format during presentation of the video; receiving an indication that the first map information has been selected; in response to receiving the indication, causing second map information corresponding to the portion of the video that was being presented to be presented by the user device, wherein the second map information is presented in a second format.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and computer readable media for restriction of upload traffic in a high-efficiency wireless local-area network are disclosed. A high-efficiency (HE) wireless local area network (HEW) device including circuitry is disclosed. The circuitry may be configured to generate a HE packet comprising a first indication of whether a random access is allowed, and generate the HE packet with a second indication of a type of packet allowed in the random access, if random access is allowed. A HE station including circuitry is disclosed. The circuitry may be configured to receive a HE packet from a access point, the packet comprising an indication of whether random access is permitted during a transmission opportunity, and determine based on the HE packet whether the random access is allowed, and if the random access period is not allowed, then return to a power saving mode without decoding the rest of the HE packet.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for coordinating playing of media streams. In one aspect, an access by a media player to a presentation device to play a media stream is detected. Additionally, presentation focus information is accessed for determining whether the media player has presentation focus for playing the media stream. Further, it is determined, based on the presentation focus information, that the media player has presentation focus for playing the media stream. Still further, in response to determining the media player has presentation focus, it is indicated that the media player is allowed to play the media stream via the presentation device.

Abstract: Provided is a video decoding method including determining whether a random access point (RAP) picture is positioned in an enhancement layer; determining whether a random access skipped leading (RASL) picture related to the RAP picture is output; and if the RAP picture is positioned in the enhancement layer and the RASL picture is determined not to be output, activating a SPS corresponding to the RAP picture when the RAP picture that is not at a start point of a CVS is decoded.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for inventory tracking using a contextual recording of an item being received into inventory. A recording may be taken by a recording device as an item is being received into inventory at a fulfillment center from, or on behalf of, a third party. As a worker at the fulfillment center processes the item, the recording device may capture the worker's actions. The recording may be further combined with contextual information related to the item and/or the actions performed by the worker as the item is received and processed. The resulting contextual recording may then be provided to the third party who provided the item to the receiving site. Using the contextual recording, the third party and/or an owner or operator of the receiving site may determine whether an inventory item was properly received.