Abstract: The present disclosure provides a video generation method and apparatus, a device, and a storage medium. The method includes: playing a first video for prompting a video taking style on a video taking page in the form of a floating window, wherein the video taking page presents a taken image preview region for presenting a taken image in preview and a video taking control; recording, in response to a triggering operation on the video taking control, the taken image in the taken image preview region to generate a second video, wherein the second video and the first video have a same style. In this way, the second video is taken by playing, on the video taking page, the first video used for prompting the video taking style, so that an ordinary user can be guided to take a high-quality video, and the video taking experience of the user is improved.

Abstract: Using a camera or other tracking hardware, the attention of a player of a computer game (based on gaze direction, for instance) is tracked at key/predetermined points during game play. For example, when the player enters a new area in the game such as a simulated room, town, etc., it is determined what the player's gaze focuses on more, e.g., a dog huddled in the corner, a nobleman with obvious signs of wealth, or a shifty appearing figure in the shadows. Based on this input, one or more factors of future gameplay are determined, such as an order in which to present encounters/challenges, adjusting a character's “morality” score/flag, adjusting bonuses/penalties to non-player character (NPC) interactions, etc.

Abstract: A method is disclosed including setting, at a server, a server VSYNC signal to a server VSYNC frequency defining a plurality of frame periods. The server VSYNC signal corresponding to generation of a plurality of video frames at the server during the plurality of frame periods. The method including setting, at a client, a client VSYNC signal to a client VSYNC frequency. The method including sending a plurality of compressed video frames based on the plurality of video frames from the server to the client over a network using the server VSYNC signal. The method including decoding and displaying, at the client, the plurality of compressed video frames. The method including analyzing the timing of one or more client operations to set the amount of frame buffering used by the client, as the client receives the plurality of compressed video frames.

Abstract: Embodiments include a modular video recording system. The system includes a first module for supporting a primary input to be recorded. The system may include combinations of modules for supporting different combinations of recording inputs from video and audio sources for recording the received inputs in different combinations.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for the dynamic mapping of functions within a content development application to a control surface including a plurality of distinct modular input consoles. The system includes a console controller that is configured to monitor usage of the content development application by the user and to dynamically control the mapping of functions to the control surface based on the contextual operation of the content development application. The console controller can determine the functions that are to be mapped to the control surface based on the context of the application and the functions that are prioritized for use by a user of the content development application.

Abstract: A system and method is provided that automatically annotates gameplay based on triggering events that occur during a gameplay session. The system may automatically annotate the gameplay in real-time, such as during a gameplay session associated with an electronic-sports tournament. For example, the system may obtain and parse a game log corresponding to the gameplay session, identify triggering events based on the game log, obtain an annotation rule associated with the triggering event, generate an annotation item based on the annotation rule, and cause the annotation item to be presented in association with video of the gameplay session. An annotation item may be displayed interactively such that, when selected, causes the system to take an action. The action may include obtaining additional information relating to the selected annotation item; saving, sharing, liking/disliking or commenting on the selected annotation item; removing the selected annotation item from a display, and/or other actions.

Abstract: Systems and methods for superimposing the human elements of video generated by computing devices, wherein a first user device and second user device capture and transmit video to a central server which analyzes the video to identify and extract human elements, superimpose these human elements upon one another, adds in at least one augmented reality element, and then transmits the newly created superimposed video back to at least one of the user devices.

Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems for monitoring captured images and/or video from one or more cameras are described herein. The systems may include one or more cameras, a video recorder, a mobile display device, and a location detection system. The location detection system may detect a proximity of the mobile display device relative to one or more cameras and determine when the proximity to a camera meets a predetermine proximity criteria. The mobile display device may display at least part of a recorded video stream that is captured by the camera when it is determined the proximity of the mobile display device to the camera meets the predetermined proximity criteria. In some cases, the displayed video may be displayed in a virtual reality or three dimensional format. Further, as the proximity of the mobile display device to the camera changes, a zoom level and/or direction of view of the displayed video may change.

Abstract: A plurality of video items comprising a first subset of video items and a second subset of video items are received at a client device. A graphical user interface comprising a scrollable area to present the plurality of video items and a focus area to present one of the plurality of video items is presented. Video items of the second subset of video items are presented in or adjacent to the focus area when the first subset of video items is visible in the scrollable area and prior to the second subset of video items becoming visible in the scrollable area, and a size of the video items from the second subset of video items presented in or adjacent to the focus area is smaller than a size of video items of the first subset of video items presented in the scrollable area.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a music sharing method, a system, an apparatus, an electronic device, and a storage medium. The method includes: entering a lyric video template display interface associated with a target song when an instruction associated with lyric video template display is triggered; generating a lyric video based on a video editing operation performed by a user on the lyric video template display interface; and publishing the lyric video to a target position in response to a video publishing instruction from the user.

Abstract: An example system may provide a graphical user interface displaying a timeline graphical element, where the timeline graphical element represents a timeline of a media clip, and a graphical current point indicator indicating a selected point on the timeline. The system may provide a marking graphical element that is selectable to record a start point or an end point of a segment of the certain media clip. The system may receive a first user input scrubbing the timeline graphical element horizontally, and it may receive a second user input indicating a user interaction with the marking graphical element. The system may determine a start point and an end point of each of a plurality of segments of the timeline graphical element corresponding to the certain media clip based on the second user input and update the graphical user interface based on the determination.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and media for selecting video formats for adaptive video streaming are provided.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems and, more particularly, to systems that incorporate digital downloading jukebox features and improved user interfaces. For instance, a smart search may be provided, e.g., where search results vary based on the popularity of songs within the venue, in dependence on songs being promoted, etc. As another example, a tile-based approach to organizing groupings of songs is provided. Groupings may involve self-populating collections of songs that combine centrally-promoted songs, songs in a given genre that are popular across an audiovisual distribution network, and songs that are locally popular and match up with the given genre (e.g., because of shared attributes such as same or similar genre, artist, etc.). Different tile visual presentations also are contemplated, as are different physical jukebox designs. In certain example embodiments, a sealed core unit with the “brains” of the jukebox is insertable into a docking station.

Abstract: Systems and methods generating interactive videos on an automated platform are provided herein. The example methods can include receiving data associated with at least one physical item and receiving video content comprising a visual presentation of the physical item. The method can include receiving a selection of a predetermined template, in which the template comprising a plurality of modules organized in a tree structure. The method can further include organizing the video content into the predetermined template to form organized video content, and embedding an object in a portion of the organized video content to form an interactive video, in which the object is based on the received data and is configured to enable at least one of: (i) user interaction with the physical item; or (ii) a link to a webpage associated with the physical item.

Abstract: There is provided a system including a memory storing an executable code and a processor executing the executable code to receive a plurality of video inputs, wherein each video input of the plurality of video inputs includes a video feed from an event, provide the plurality of video inputs to each of a plurality of media devices, receive a plurality of user video inputs each from a different one of the plurality of media devices, wherein each of the plurality of user video inputs is created using the plurality of video inputs, and stream each of the plurality of user video inputs as a separate media channel for display by a plurality of media devices.

Abstract: A video replay system includes a display device, a replay controller, a session input device, a processing circuitry and a video enabling circuitry. The session input device receives plural video streams of a broadcast event from plural video capturing devices installed at different locations of a facility hosting the broadcast event. The processing circuitry is configured for generating a user interface on the display device. The user interface includes one or more replay operator modes. The one or more replay operator modes includes plural video tracks corresponding to each of the plural video capturing devices. Each of the plural video tracks includes plural video window players. The video enabling circuitry may enable creation of at least one replay video of one or more video segments to be broadcast.

Abstract: A system and method for a procedure that can be performed on an appropriate subject. A procedure may be planned, at least in part, prior to performing the procedure. An image may illustrate at least a portion of the planned procedure for confirmation and/or alteration of the planned procedure prior to performing the procedure.

Abstract: Apparatuses, Methods, and Systems to enable the display of media content, the apparatus includes a remote control device; a keypad with a plurality of buttons for controlling a media player device; a circular button of the plurality of buttons that is configured to rotate in a clockwise direction and a counterclockwise direction; and in response to detected rotational motion either in the clockwise direction or the counterclockwise direction, the media player device is configured to cause an adjustable amount of forwarding or a reverse play operation in a position of playing streamed media content on a display device; wherein the adjustable amount of forwarding or reverse play operation of streamed media content corresponds to rotational motion detected of the circular button during the playing of the streamed media content.

Abstract: Disclosed in the embodiments of the present disclosure are a method and apparatus used for generating a video, and an electronic device. The method comprises: while displaying an original video, acquiring audio material by means of background music of the original video, and acquiring image material, determining music points of the audio material, the music points being used for dividing the audio material into a plurality of audio clips; using the image material to generate a video clip for each music clip in the audio material so as to obtain a plurality of video clips, corresponding music clips and video clips having the same duration; and according to the times at which the music clips corresponding to the plurality of video clips appear in the audio material, splicing the plurality of video clips together, and adding the audio material as a video audio track to obtain a synthesized video.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and GUIs are provided for visually communicating clinically relevant information in a manner that maintains context and trends across various sizes of user interfaces, such as smaller user interfaces on mobile devices. In an embodiment, a user interface may display a first timeline area with a first indication of a timespan that represents a portion of the timeline. The first indication of the timespan may be scrollable to change the portion of the timeline displayed. The first timeline area may further comprise a set of clinical diagnoses with corresponding duration indicators. The user interface may also display a second timeline area with a second indication of a timespan, which may mirror the first indication of the timespan. The second timeline area may further comprise a set of diagnostic parameters and associated measurements. The user interface may also present a medication area having lists of medications separated by classification.

Abstract: A digital video alarm situational monitoring computer system includes an alarm monitoring computer having non-transitory memory configured to store machine instructions that are to be executed by the computer. The machine instructions when executed by the computer implement the following functions: receiving a first digital video clip associated with a first digital video alarm event and a second digital video associated with a second digital video alarm event; displaying a first icon of the first digital video alarm event and a second icon of the second digital video alarm event on a graphical user interface; and simultaneously playing the first digital video clip and the second digital video clip on the graphical user interface.

Abstract: Systems and methods for communicating and displaying collections of images according to a user-selected queue are described. In some example embodiments, a system aggregates content items organized into collections for display to a user on a device. The system receives a selection from the user of a desired order of collection display, based on the user selecting queue request elements associated with the content collections. In response to receiving a playlist request from the user, the system causes display of the content collections in the order selected by the user. In some example embodiments, the system automatically queues one or more pieces of autoforward content to automatically play after the completion of the queued content.

Abstract: Provided is a mobile terminal including a display located at a first side of the mobile terminal and a second side of the mobile terminal facing the first side, and a controller configured to display content related to a first application in a first area of the display located at the first side, the content including at least one sub-content, identify one or more sub-contents of the at least one sub-content in response to a first input related to the one or more sub-contents being received, and display at least a portion of the identified one or more sub-contents in a second area of the display located at the second side.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a display apparatus including a controller and a method for displaying view history in the display apparatus. The controller is configured to cause the display apparatus to perform: after logging in to a cloud account on the display apparatus, in response to a command for watching a first video item on the display of the display apparatus, generating a first view history record corresponding to the first video item; sending the first view history record to a server; inserting the first view history record into a first place of a second history information list; in response to receiving a command for displaying a view history interface, sending a request for view history to the server; in response to receiving first history information list, displaying preset images of first view history records included in the received first history information list on the view history interface.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for managing associations between production elements and production approaches includes displaying, within a breakdown panel, a representation of at least one scene obtained from a script, the representation including a plurality of production elements; displaying, within an approaches panel, a representation of at least some of the plurality of production elements displayed within the breakdown panel, and associated respective user selection indicators; and displaying, within the approaches panel, a representation of at least one production approach. The method further includes receiving a user selection of at least one production element displayed within the approaches panel; receiving a user selection of the at least one production approach. The selected at least one production element is associated with the selected at least one production approach.

Abstract: A method is disclosed including setting, at a server, a server VSYNC signal to a server VSYNC frequency defining a plurality of frame periods. The server VSYNC signal corresponding to generation of a plurality of video frames at the server during the plurality of frame periods. The method including setting, at a client, a client VSYNC signal to a client VSYNC frequency. The method including sending a plurality of compressed video frames based on the plurality of video frames from the server to the client over a network using the server VSYNC signal. The method including decoding and displaying, at the client, the plurality of compressed video frames. The method including analyzing the timing of one or more client operations to set the amount of frame buffering used by the client, as the client receives the plurality of compressed video frames.

Abstract: A computer system receives, in a first messaging conversation by a first messaging application of a plurality of applications, information identifying a first shared content item. In response to receiving the information identifying the first shared content item, in accordance with a determination that the first shared content item is of a first type, the computer system automatically makes the first shared content item available within a first application of the plurality of applications, the first application is associated with content of the first type. In accordance with a determination that the first shared content item is of a second type, the computer system automatically makes the first shared content item available within a second application of the plurality of applications, wherein the second application is associated with content of the second type.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, non-transitory computer-readable media, and methods for efficiently providing a graphical user interface for visualizing large amounts of data on a single interface. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the disclosed systems utilize topic hierarchies and multidata display elements to intuitively present many types of data for many topics on a single interface. The system also uses an activatable timeline to visualize changes to large amounts of data over time.

Abstract: Provided is a method and system for an information providing interface based on new user experience. An information providing interface method includes providing a home board including a search box as an initial interface screen for providing information; providing a first content board according to movement from the home board in a first direction or a second content board according to movement in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction in response to an input event on the home board; and visually displaying a shortcut icon for each board and a currently staying board through a partial area of a screen in response to movement from the first content board or the second content board. Each of the first and the second content boards includes a plurality of subpages and each of the subpages includes a different type of content and movement between subpages is allowed.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to an improved group-based communication apparatus that is configured to efficiently manage channel title associated with group-based communication channels in a group-based communication system. The group-based communication apparatus is configured to determine and recommend channel title suggestions in association with the creation or renaming of group-based communication channels. The recommended channel title suggestions are determined based at least in part on a group-defined format protocol. The group-based communication apparatus also may be configured to utilize other data analytics (e.g., user profile data, group channel data, channel title data, channel title count data, channel title recency data, channel activity data, and/or the like) to inform the determination of recommended channel title suggestions.

Abstract: An apparatus configured to, based on first imagery (301) of at least part of a body of a user (204), and contemporaneously captured second imagery (302) of a scene, the second imagery comprising at least a plurality of images taken over time, and based on expression-time information indicative of when a user expression of the user (204) occurs, provide a time window (303) temporally extending from a first time (t?1) prior to the time (t) of the expression-time information, to a second time (t?5) comprising a time equal to or prior to the first time (t?1), the time window (303) provided to identify at least one expression-causing image (305) from the plurality of images of the second imagery (302) that was captured in said time window, and provide for recordal of the at least one expression-causing image (305) with at least one expression-time image (306) comprising at least one image from the first imagery (301).

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for detecting and mitigating anomalous network traffic. With at least one processor in a network, information regarding network traffic flows is obtained and a classification model is generated based on the obtained information, the classification model comprising one or more classification rules for classifying network traffic as normal or anomalous. With the at least one processor in the network, the network traffic is classified as anomalous or normal based on the generated classification model and at least one mitigation action is initiated based on the network traffic being classified as anomalous.

Abstract: A media stream is delivered to a searcher by identifying a desirable emotional state for the searcher; identifying a current emotional state of the searcher; and estimating a target emotional trajectory that begins with the current emotional state and concludes with the desirable emotional state. Then the target emotional trajectory is matched to an aggregate emotional trajectory of the media stream; the media stream is recommended to the searcher in response to the matching; and a bit stream of the media stream is rendered to the searcher in response to the searcher's acceptance of the recommendation.

Abstract: Provided are systems, methods, and machine-readable storage media for presenting animations overlying multimedia files in accordance with the present disclosure. Embodiments are described for linking an animation to a multimedia file and presenting the animation overlying a concurrent playback of the multimedia file (e.g., its content). Embodiments are described for including additional elements to the presentation of the animation outside of the playback of the animation, including residual elements that relate to the content of the animation and/or allow a user to receive further information about the content of the animation. Embodiments are described for linking an animation to more than one multimedia file.

Abstract: A device configured to receive a video request that includes source scene information for generating the plurality of video scenes for a Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) video. For each video scene, the device is configured to identify a video scene from the source scene information and to assign a video scene entry in a video timing map to the identified video scene. The device is further configured to identify animation instructions for animations associated with the identified video scene from the source scene information and to populate the video scene entry in the video timing map based on the animation instructions for the animations that are associated with the identified video scene. The device is further configured to output the video timing map.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product for content aggregation is provided. The method includes enabling content tracking of each of the plurality of electronic device users for content viewed, streamed and/or stored by the electronic device users on electronic devices, receiving in real time content tracking information and device information, storing the content tracking information and the device information and the user information, aggregating active content stored during the storing across all of the plurality of electronic device users and determining a degree of user-to-user content overlap from the aggregating, and providing an application feature to each of the plurality of electronic device users displaying a number and demographics of other active users engaged with content that is the same as content engaged by each of the plurality of electronic device users.

Abstract: The technology disclosed can query configuration management system data and includes cross table selection criteria and joined data return.

Abstract: The method for receiving audio data by a device for receiving audio data, according to the present disclosure, comprises the steps of: receiving, from a device for transmitting audio data, playback information of three-dimensional audio content and an encoded three-dimensional audio signal of the three-dimensional audio content; decoding the encoded three-dimensional audio signal; and rendering the decoded three-dimensional audio signal on the basis of the playback information of the three-dimensional audio content, wherein the playback information comprises information about a transition effect of the three-dimensional audio content.

Abstract: Systems and methods for superimposing the human elements of video generated by computing devices, wherein a first user device and second user device capture and transmit video to a central server which analyzes the video to identify and extract human elements, superimpose these human elements upon one another, adds in at least one augmented reality element, and then transmits the newly created superimposed video back to at least one of the user devices.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are media, systems, and methods of creating and publishing a first play station, wherein a media creator is allowed to select a plurality of audio media and sequence the selected audio media to create an ordered combination and request a first play station. Each audio media in the ordered combination is validated to create a first play station, and the media creator is allowed to play the first play station. After the first paly station is published, a call from a third party player application prompts the published first play station, At least one alteration to the ordered combination of validated audio media can be generated, wherein the at least one alteration is selected from the group consisting of: an alternate validated audio media, an alternate sequence of the ordered combination of validated audio media, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Described herein are techniques for presenting a graphical user interface with an improved content carousel for presenting a set of content items (e.g., images, photos, video clips, content/page links) in accordance with configuration settings set by an end-user. The content carousel may, for example, select content and present content in a manner that is consistent with the configuration settings established by the end-user, thereby giving the end-user confidence to invoke the content carousel in a variety of scenarios where content carousels might not traditionally be deployed.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of generating a 3D object is performed by a device including a processor, non-transitory memory, and one or more input devices. The method includes receiving, via one or more input devices, a user input selecting a file representing two-dimensional (2D) content and having a file type. The method includes receiving, via the one or more input devices, a user input requesting generation of a three-dimensional (3D) object based on the file. The method includes generating, based on the file type, a 3D object representing the 2D content.

Abstract: A desktop application and supporting web site for capturing audio and video recordings or other digital content of differing modalities is introduced, wherein multiple participants in a collaborative session may be in separate remote locations. The application includes providing a high quality data format for transferring recordings, audiovisual data and the like to a remote network location or computer and a real-time data format for intercommunicating comments and instructions that are not recorded. Peer-to-peer and server-client implementations may be optimized regarding delivery time (latency) versus content quality. The desktop application also provides mechanisms for playing back sound, video or other data for participants' reference, along with synchronized presentations of textual, audio and visual material corresponding to the session.

Abstract: A persistent media player is disclosed. A method for providing the persistent media player includes displaying, by an electronic device, a first portion of a scrollable document in a user interface (UI) of an application executed on the electronic device. The first portion includes a media player that is to present a first media item. The method further includes receiving an input to scroll to a second portion of the scrollable document. The method also includes displaying the second portion of the scrollable document, where the first portion is no longer visible and where the media player continues to be visible.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and media for generating analytical data from actions performed on one or more publishing servers. Methods may include capturing one or more audit trails by determining actions performed on the one or more publishing servers via one or more client devices, the one or more publishing servers adapted to publish informational content; generating analytical data from the one or more audit trails; and storing the generated analytical data in a database.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for enabling in-video shopping functionality during presentation of live streaming video content. A system may initiate a video streaming support instance based on a request from a streamer device. The system may then send code to one or more client devices viewing a live video stream of the streamer device, where the code causes the client devices to present, in association with the live video stream, an interactive shopping overlay configured to listen for item information from the system. During the live video stream, in response to the system receiving an instruction from the streamer device to insert a product or other item into the interactive shopping overlay, the system may send information to the client devices that causes the interactive shopping overlay on each client device to present the specified item as a selectable item displayed over the live streaming video.

Abstract: In an asset management system, a wearable camera mountable by a police officer and a server that manages information regarding the wearable camera are connected to enable a communication. The wearable camera repeatedly diagnoses whether or not the wearable camera has failure at a predetermined timing, and notifies the server of a diagnosis result. The server is connected to a database, accumulates the diagnosis result of the wearable camera in the database every time the server receives the diagnosis result of the wearable camera, and displays the diagnosis result of the wearable camera on an external terminal.

Abstract: This application discloses a method for making music recommendations. The method for making music recommendations is performed by a server device. The method includes obtaining a material for which background music is to be added; determining at least one visual semantic tag of the material, the at least one visual semantic tag describing at least one characteristic of the material; identifying a matched music matching the at least one visual semantic tag from a candidate music library; sorting the matched music according to user assessing information of a user corresponding to the material; screening the matched music based on a sorting result and according to a preset music screening condition; and recommending matched music obtained through the screening as candidate music of the material.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, system, and computer readable storage medium provide the ability to identify an internet connected household (ICH). An Internet Protocol (IP) address is received at an Internet entity. Determinations are made regarding whether device activity from the IP address does not exceed a defined activity threshold and whether an IP assignment age for the IP address is greater than a defined threshold age. Based on the determinations, the IP address can be identified as belonging to an ICH or not.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing cinematic content to a user via a computer-controlled media player includes accessing by a processor a content package including a targeted emotional arc and a collection of digital objects each associated with codes indicating an emotional profile of the each digital object, playing digital objects selected from the content package thereby outputting an audio-video signal for display by an output device; receiving sensor data from at least one sensor positioned to sense a biometric feature of a user watching the output device; determining a value of one or more emotional state variables, based on the sensor data; and selecting the digital objects for the playing based on the one or more emotional state variables, a recent value of the targeted emotional arc, and the one or more codes indicating an emotional profile. An apparatus is configured to perform the method using hardware, firmware, and/or software.