Abstract: An image reproduction apparatus that sequentially reproduces and displays a plurality of images, includes: a display effect setting unit that sets a display effect for each image based upon image data of the image stored in a storage means; and a display unit that reproduces and displays the image with the display effect set by the display effect setting unit when sequentially reproducing and displaying the plurality of images.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for interfacing with a mobile device. According to one aspect, a method for interfacing one or more peripheral devices with a mobile device having a processor is provided. One or more unique tones/signals are generated at a respective peripheral device corresponding to an event detected by the respective peripheral device. The tones/signals are conveyed to a mobile device where they are received through a microphone in communication with the mobile device. A processor processes the signals into one or more digital commands, and correlates the digital commands with real-time data to identify an action. One or more outputs are then provided based upon the action.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable medium for playing media files of a playlist on a mobile device. The media files of the playlist include one or more audio files and one or more video files. Playing a first video file of the playlist on the mobile device includes playing an audio component and a video component of the first video file.

Abstract: A recordable and/or rewriteable recording medium for storing still picture data, and recording and/or reproducing method and apparatus therefor. The recording medium stores still picture group information for grouping a plurality of still pictures in order to manage the still picture at a group level, and stores audio group information for grouping additional audio data added to the still picture data after the still picture data are recorded. Therefore, large-capacity still picture data and additional audio data added thereto can be recorded using a minimum amount of management information. Further, during reproduction, data can be displayed and edited in units of the respective still pictures. Also, it is possible to cope with after-recording of the audio data.

Abstract: In a method embodiment, a method for automatically editing data recorded during a videoconference includes accessing a plurality of video data streams. Each video data stream records a view of at least one of a plurality of human participants of the videoconference. The view recorded by each video data stream is different from the view recorded by each other video data stream. The method further includes determining, using one or more processors executing logic, that one of the plurality of video data streams recorded a view of a first one of the plurality of participants while the first one of the plurality of participants made a first statement. In addition the method includes determining, using one or more processors executing logic, that one of the plurality of video data streams recorded a view of a second one of the plurality of participants while the second one of the plurality of participants made a second statement after the first one of the plurality of participants made the first statement.

Abstract: Computer-based methods for time-based media composition of programs that include secondary material. The methods involve searching for secondary media available from secondary material providers over a wide-area network, selecting secondary material, receiving metadata pertaining to the selected secondary material, inserting a representation of the selected secondary media into a media composition, playing back a sequence of the media composition that includes the secondary media, wherein playback of the secondary media involves playing an evaluation version of the secondary media streamed to a media composition system over the wide area network, and displaying metadata pertaining to the selected secondary material. The media composition system facilitates purchasing and transfer, and re-linking of the secondary media for inclusion within the media composition.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method of creating a skimming preview of a video includes electronically receiving a plurality of video shots, analyzing each frame in a video shot from the plurality of video shots, where analyzing includes determining a saliency of each frame of the video shot. The method also includes determining a key frame of the video shot based on the saliency of each frame the video shot, extracting visual features from the key frame, performing shot clustering of the plurality of video shots to determine concept patterns based on the visual features, and generating a reconstruction reference tree based on the shot clustering. The reconstruction reference tree includes video shots categorized according to each concept pattern.

Abstract: A process for adapting an exercise video for utilization as a non-audible exercise video comprising selecting an exercise video, and incorporating visual instructions into said exercise video, whereby the visual instructions are selected to comprise a coherent series of non-audio instructions. Also taught are a video recording of the invention, a process for programming a coordinated video transmission and presentation, and a portable device for providing vibration corresponding to an event in the exercise video.

Abstract: A method for use in editing video content and audio content, wherein the method includes, in a processing system, determining a video part using video information, the video information being indicative of the video content, and the video part being indicative of a video content part, determining an audio part using first audio information, the first audio information being indicative of a number of events and representing the audio content, and the audio part being indicative of an audio content part including an audio event and editing, at least in part using the audio event, at least one of the video content part and the audio content part using second audio information indicative of the audio content.

Abstract: A computer readable medium is provided. The computer readable medium has recorded an information processing program for causing a computer to execute a function including: a still image extraction mechanism; a sound detection mechanism; a moving image editing point setting mechanism; a moving image editing point determination mechanism; a sound editing point setting mechanism; a text extraction mechanism for converting a voice sound into a text and extracting the text; a still image selection mechanism for selecting a still image outputted at a moving image editing point; and a combination mechanism for combining the text extracted by the text extraction mechanism into the still image.

Abstract: A device and method for automatically recreating a content preserving and compression efficient lecture video is provided. The device comprises of a computer based video recreating means (3) connected to a video receiving means (2) to an input side thereof and to a video reproducing means (4) at the output side thereof, wherein the video recreating means (3) is designed to split the video into visual and audio data, split the visual data into a plurality of scenes, classify each scene into a number of activity scenes, select activity scenes pre-determined to be critical for preserving the semantics of the lecture video and determine a key frame thereof, recreate the visual data by effecting a time based merger of the key frames of the selected activity scenes, recreate the audio data by removing voiceless data and noise therein and recreate the lecture video by effecting a synchronized time based merger of the recreated visual and audio data.

Abstract: An information reproducing apparatus is provided with: a video operating device to set a video reproduction effect; a music operating device to set a music reproduction effect; an adding device for adding the video reproduction effect to the video image in accordance with an operation of the video operating device, and for adding the music reproduction effect to the music in accordance with an operation of the music operating device; a change operating device for changing a condition of the music operating device between a condition to set the music reproduction effect and a condition. to set the music reproduction effect and to set the video reproduction effect in linkage of the operation of the music operating device; and a controlling device for controlling the adding device to add the video reproduction effect to the video image in accordance with the operation of the music operating device.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for identifying a scene in a video or audio source containing sports content. A representative method includes: extracting audio data from a video source, the video source containing sports content, removing from the audio data sounds not producible by human, classifying scenes of the video source as important scenes of the video clip by analyzing the energy, pitch and tonality of at least one frame of the audio data and determining whether the at least one frame is an exciting scene.

Abstract: When stored stream data is deleted/edited, the packet sequence completely included in a deletion range is deleted from the stream data, and the stream data is segmented into first stream data before the start point of the deletion range and second stream data after the end point of the deletion range. First and second stream management data corresponding to the first and second stream data are generated. The index value of the packet including the start point of the deletion range is written in the header of the first stream management data. The index value of the packet including the end point of the deletion range is written in the header of the second stream management data. In addition, an index base value for correcting the index value is written in the header of the second stream management data.

Abstract: The present invention provides a recording/reproduction device that can perform post-record editing on a disk on which post-record editing has been determined to be impossible by conventional methods, and that can reproduce data that thus has been subjected to post-record editing, by devising a method for access in one cycle of repetitive processes of post-record editing.

Abstract: An approach provides editing of digital media. A platform, as maintained by a service provider, provides a remote proxy editing capability of a plurality of media streams. A first one of the media streams is transmitted to a player of a first customer of the service provider. Further, the method comprises transmitting a second one of the media streams to a player of a second customer of the service provider.

Abstract: A karaoke home entertainment center for streamlining karaoke show; reduce stress, problems and time pressure on the KJ & to prevent piracy. The inventive device includes Ultimate Karaoke Book, Karaoke Rental Systems, ProPlayer, Karaoke Shoppe Download Center, Karaoke Burning Station, Downloadable Karaoke CD+G Player, Video Library Pro, DRM and Licensing encryption engine, Pre-manufactured CD DRM. The Book eliminates the majority of KJ typing when creating or updating their book. Book with minimal player forms the Karaoke Rental System. ProPlayer incorporates super encryption Dongle or soft encryption, which permits “back-up” copy but can only be used with the original dongle. Karaoke Shoppe Download Center consists of basic computer system that can access our on-line database or come pre-loaded with encrypted songs. Karaoke burning Station Kiosk is either counter-top or stand-alone kiosks that can contain and deliver cds.

Abstract: A multi-medium editing apparatus includes a control mechanism, an audio mechanism and a video mechanism. The control mechanism includes a processor, a first input unit connected to the processor and an output unit connected to the processor. The audio mechanism includes an audio source, a second input unit connected to the audio source and a first transfer unit for communicating the audio source with the processor. The video mechanism includes a video unit, a third input unit connected to the video unit and a second transfer unit for communicating the video unit with the processor.

Abstract: This disclosure describes adaptive filtering techniques to improve the quality of captured imagery, such as video or still images. In particular, this disclosure describes adaptive filtering techniques that filter each pixel as a function of a set of surrounding pixels. An adaptive image filter may compare image information associated with a pixel of interest to image information associated with a set of surrounding pixels by, for example, computing differences between the image formation associated with the pixel of interest and each of the surrounding pixels of the set. The computed differences can be used in a variety of ways to filter image information of the pixel of interest. In some embodiments, for example, the adaptive image filter may include both a low pass component and high pass component that adjust as a function of the computed differences.

Abstract: Digital audio and video files are created corresponding to selected scenes from a creative production and are provided with a processing system that enables dialog to be selected from a scene and replaced by a user's dialog which is automatically synchronized with the original dialog so as to be in synchronism with lip movements displayed by the accompanying video display. The processing further includes a graphical user interface that presents the user with the video, the text of the dialog, and cues for rehearsal and recording of replacement dialog by the user. Replay of the user's dialog is accompanied by the video and part of the original audio except that the original dialog corresponding to the user's dialog is muted so that the user's dialog is heard as a replacement. Singing or other sounds associated with visible action may also be replaced by the same processes.

Abstract: A system and method for facilitating video clip identification from a video sequence is provided. According to various embodiments of the present invention, a video sequence is received including a plurality of image frames. Thereafter, a first collection of image frames in the video sequence is identified, the first collection having image frames having a characteristic with a predetermined relationship with respect to the collection threshold. A first preferred image frame in the first collection of image frames is identified having a preferred image quality. Thereafter, the first preferred image frame is assigned as a beginning or an end of a video clip in the video sequence.

Abstract: An audio relay apparatus and an audio relay method can relay audio data without being restricted by the reception capacity for receiving audio signals of a downstream audio output apparatus. An AV amp according to the present invention converts the format of the DVD audio data it receives from a DVD player, which is an upstream audio output apparatus, so as to make it match the audio reception capacity of a TV, which is a downstream audio output apparatus and transmits the obtained transformed audio data to the TV. Thus, it can transmit audio signals from the DVD player to the TV regardless of the audio reception capacity of the TV.

Abstract: A video downloading and scrubbing system for use with a web-based video editing system is provided. The downloading and scrubbing system includes: a scrubbing subsystem configured to: receive a user request for a portion of a video at a particular time index; create a data stream beginning containing video data relating to that time index in the video; and transmit the data; and a preview subsystem configured to provide a preview of video data to the user prior to the user completing the download of the video.

Abstract: In a video editing apparatus (100) a first video data set describes a first scene in a first video. Among second video data sets describing second scenes contained in a plurality of second videos, third video data sets are identified that represent third scenes having the highest degree of similarity with the first scenes. Audio data sets associated with the third scenes are evaluated. Among a plurality of second audio data sets such audio data sets describing soundtracks having the highest degree of similarity with the first soundtracks may be identified. One of the third audio data sets may be combined with the first video data set to generate a media output data set where an audio track is added to the video data set in accordance with the preferences of the user.

Abstract: There are provided an information storage medium capable of real-time recording/playback of digital moving picture information, and a digital information recording/playback system using this medium. In a medium that records/plays back data including video data and control information, the control information (DA21 in FIG. 4; RTR_VMG in FIG. 30) includes information (VOBU entry in FIG. 31) for accessing a specific portion (VOBU) of the video data.

Abstract: There are provided an information storage medium capable of real-time recording/playback of digital moving picture information, and a digital information recording/playback system using this medium. In a medium that records/plays back data including video data and control information, the control information (DA21 in FIG. 4; RTR_VMG in FIG. 30) includes information (VOBU entry in FIG. 31) for accessing a specific portion (VOBU) of the video data.

Abstract: There are provided an information storage medium capable of real-time recording/playback of digital moving picture information, and a digital information recording/playback system using this medium. In a medium that records/plays back data including video data and control information, the control information (DA21 in FIG. 4; RTR_VMG in FIG. 30) includes information (VOBU entry in FIG. 31) for accessing a specific portion (VOBU) of the video data.

Abstract: A method for analyzing data sequences, such as video and audio segments, and extracting metadata from the data sequences for providing information related to events of the data sequences. The metadata extracted is used for making editing decisions, such as for an audio-visual production comprised of a collection of video and audio segments. The metadata identifies events of importance in the video and audio segments, which may then be applied to the editing process. A user interface including the extracted metadata in a timeline format facilitates editing the audio-visual production.

Abstract: At the time of recording, only an edition point is recorded (step S4). At the time of reproduction, overlap time (A_overlap) between an audio frame to be reproduced last and an audio frame to be reproduced first, each including a video connection point is calculated and, further, offset time is calculated on the basis of the overlap time (step S12). Reproducing audio data by using the calculated offset time (step S14) enables reproduction be performed without a gap between audio frames around a connection point. Around connection points, by performing a window function multiplying process on audio data, audio samples are seamlessly connected to each other.

Abstract: An editing device and editing method are provided for which it is possible for the operator to immediately recognize whether trim edit is possible or not at the stage of selecting the trim points, and eliminate unnecessary work. The editing device includes receiving means for receiving command input for trim editing; judging means for judging whether trim editing is possible or not based on the command input received by the receiving means; and notification means for outputting notification that editing is not possible when the judging means judges that editing is not possible.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing descriptions of audiovisual content are described. According to one embodiment, a description of audiovisual content is created, and information pertaining to reuse of the description of audiovisual content is defined. Further, the description of audiovisual content and the reuse information are stored in a repository of descriptive data to enable subsequent reuse of this description.

Abstract: The present invention provides a video reproducing device which provides a function of reproducing a still image file and a moving image file recorded onto a recording medium in plural formats so that a user can easily identify a matched statuses of the files in the video reproducing device and can select and operate a target file as well as a control method therefor. The present invention displays an index screen in which thumbnails of a still image file and a moving image file in plural formats read from a recording medium are arrayed and further displays icons for clarifying a match relation between the video reproducing device and the files.

Abstract: A method of generating a summary of an audio/visual data stream is provided, the data stream comprising a plurality of consecutive frames having audio and visual properties. A plurality of shots of an audio/visual data stream are detected (step 204). A plurality of segments of the audio/visual data stream are determined (step 206), each segment comprising a plurality of the shots of the data stream having similar visual properties. A segment of the determined plurality of segments is selected (step 208). For each shot of said selected segment of said data stream, the audio in a plurality of consecutive frames which occur after the end of said shot is extracted (step 210). At least one of the shots is selected based on the extracted audio (step 212). A summary is generated to include the selected at least one of the shots (step 214).

Abstract: There are provided an information storage medium capable of real-time recording/playback of digital moving picture information, and a digital information recording/playback system using this medium. In a medium that records/plays back data including video data and control information, the control information (DA21 in FIG. 4; RTR_VMG in FIG. 30) includes information (VOBU entry in FIG. 31) for accessing a specific portion (VOBU) of the video data.

Abstract: A customized animation video system and method generate a customized or personalized animated video using user input where the customized animated video is rendered in a near immediate timeframe (for example, in less than 10 minutes). The customized animation video system and method of the present invention enable seamless integration of an animated representation of a subject or other custom object into the animated video. That is, the system and method of the present invention enable the generation of an animated representation of a subject that can be viewed from any desired perspective in the animated video without the use of multiple photographs or other 2D depictions of the subject. Furthermore, the system and method of the present invention enables the generation of an animated representation of a subject that is in the same graphic style as the rest of the animated video.

Abstract: There are provided an information storage medium capable of real-time recording/playback of digital moving picture information, and a digital information recording/playback system using this medium. In a medium that records/plays back data including video data and control information, the control information (DA21 in FIG. 4; RTR_VMG in FIG. 30) includes information (VOBU entry in FIG. 31) for accessing a specific portion (VOBU) of the video data.

Abstract: In an audio/video (AV) recording process, an AV recording and playing system and method split an original video signal from a computer into a first original video signal and a second original video signal. The first original video signal is converted to a digital video signal. The second original video signal is displayed on a display device. An analog audio signal is captured and converted to a digital audio signal. The digital video signal and the digital audio signal are compressed to a compressed AV file. In an AV playing process, the system and method retrieve a compressed AV file and decompressed the file into a digital audio signal and a digital video signal. The digital video signal is converted to an analog video signal. The digital audio signal is converted to an analog audio signal.

Abstract: There are provided an information storage medium capable of real-time recording/playback of digital moving picture information, and a digital information recording/playback system using this medium. In a medium that records/plays back data including video data and control information, the control information (DA21 in FIG. 4; RTR_VMG in FIG. 30) includes information (VOBU entry in FIG. 31) for accessing a specific portion (VOBU) of the video data.

Abstract: There are provided an information storage medium capable of real-time recording/playback of digital moving picture information, and a digital information recording/playback system using this medium. In a medium that records/plays back data including video data and control information, the control information (DA21 in FIG. 4; RTR_VMG in FIG. 30) includes information (VOBU entry in FIG. 31) for accessing a specific portion (VOBU) of the video data.

Abstract: There are provided an information storage medium capable of real-time recording/playback of digital moving picture information, and a digital information recording/playback system using this medium. In a medium that records/plays back data including video data and control information, the control information (DA21 in FIG. 4; RTR_VMG in FIG. 30) includes information (VOBU entry in FIG. 31) for accessing a specific portion (VOBU) of the video data.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a subtitling format encompassing elements of enhanced syntax and semantic to provide improved animation capabilities. The disclosed elements improve subtitle performance without stressing the available subtitle bitrate. This will become essential for authoring content of high-end HDTV subtitles in pre-recorded format, which can be broadcast or stored on high capacity optical media, e.g. the Blue-ray Disc. Embodiments of the invention include abilities for improved authoring possibilities for the content production to animate subtitles. For subtitles that are separate from AV material, a method includes using one or more superimposed subtitle layers, and displaying only a selected part of the transferred subtitles at a time. Further, colors of a selected part of the displayed subtitles may be modified, e.g. highlighted.

Abstract: A recording playback apparatus includes a video-signal converter performing certain signal processing to a video signal that is externally received and outputting the resulting video signal; a recorder player storing and playing back the video signal; and a controller switching between a normal mode and an edit mode on the basis of control by an editing apparatus controlling the recording playback apparatus. In the normal mode, a video signal played back by the recorder player is supplied to a display where the video signal is displayed as an image. In the edit mode, switching between a first video signal supplied from the video-signal converter and a second video signal resulting from addition of a delay corresponding to a time necessary for the signal processing in the video-signal converter to a video signal played back by the recorder player is performed to display the resulting video signal in the display.

Abstract: A method for controlling an audio/video player to play back audio background includes: after a storage medium storing at least one still image file is loaded into the audio/video player, searching for an audio file corresponding to the still image file; and selectively playing back the audio file as the audio background during playing back of the still image file. An audio/video player includes: at least one loading module arranged to load at least one storage medium into the audio/video player; and a control circuit. After a storage medium storing at least one still image file is loaded into the audio/video player, the control circuit searches for an audio file corresponding to the still image file, and selectively plays back the audio file as audio background during playing back of the still image file when the audio file exists in the storage medium.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and apparatus for the identification of locations in a presentation stream based on metadata associated with the presentation stream. Locations within a presentation stream are identified using location information and/or signature data associated with the presentation stream. The identified locations within a presentation stream may be utilized to identify boundaries of segments within the presentation stream, such as segments of a show. The boundaries of the segments may then be utilized to change the volume of segments or playback a segment at a non-real time presentation rate.

Abstract: A method and system for creating and editing video and/or audio tracks is described. The method includes providing at least one artist, venue, and track available for selection and providing at least one clip associated with the at least one artist, venue, and track. The method also includes allowing a user to create a custom track from the at least one clip. The system includes a plurality of video cameras for recording a live performance at a plurality of positions. The system also includes at least one server for storing a plurality of video clips created from the plurality of video cameras and an application stored on the at least one server for allowing a user to access the plurality of video clips via the Internet.

Abstract: To obtain a remote authentication system that securely authenticates with protecting biometrics information, which is user's personal information, and is firm on security when performing authentication of a person with the biometrics information, and a remote authentication method. The present invention encrypts biometrics information that is user's personal information, and transfers the biometrics information over a network in such a state that only an authentication server, which the user assigns, can decode the biometrics information. Therefore, it is possible to securely protect user's privacy that is the biometrics information in a style of reflecting user's intention, and to prevent reuse of invalid authentication information since it is possible to confirm the date and time, when the authentication information was generated, by the authentication server.