Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide video content having enhanced color spaces and/or bit-depths, but are not so limited. A system includes a video processor and video processing instructions to transform portions of a video content item from a first color space and/or bit-depth to a second color space and/or bit-depth. A method transforms portions of a video content item from a first color space and/or bit-depth to a second color space and/or bit-depth when delivering the video content item to a display device. A computer-readable storage medium or device stores executable instructions that transform portions of a video content item from a first color space and/or bit-depth to a second color space and/or bit-depth after receiving a request to display the video content item on a display device.

Abstract: Embodiments may provide techniques that provide identification of images that can provide reduced resource utilization due to reduced sampling of video frames for visual recognition. For example, in an embodiment, a method of visual recognition processing may be implemented in a computer system comprising a processor, memory accessible by the processor, and computer program instructions stored in the memory and executable by the processor, the method comprising: coarsely segmenting video frames of video stream into a plurality of clusters based on scenes of the video stream, sampling a plurality of video frames from each cluster; determining a quality of each cluster, re-clustering the video frames of video stream to improve the quality of at least some of the clusters.

Abstract: Methods communicate among a client device, a network device, and an audio/video recording and communication device (A/V device). The network device includes a processor, memory, and instructions that when executed by the processor implement the method. An indication that an application associated with the A/V device is running and open on a display of the client device is received from the client device. Update information, when received by the A/V device, causes the A/V device to adjust a keep-alive interval from a first amount of time to a second amount of time shorter than the first amount of time. A signal from the A/V device is received, and the update information is transmitted to the A/V device in response.

Abstract: A method of transporting foveal image data is disclosed. A host device receives image data from an image source and renders a full field-of-view (FFOV) image using the image data. The host device further identifies a foveal region of the FFOV image and renders a foveal image corresponding to the foveal region using the image data. More specifically, the foveal image may have a higher resolution than the foveal region of the FFOV image. The host device may then transmit each of the foveal image and the FFOV image, in its entirety, to a display device. For example, the host device may concatenate the foveal image with the FFOV image to produce a frame buffer image, and then transmit the frame buffer image to the display device.

Abstract: A broadcast receiver is configured to receive a broadcast wave of a digital broadcast service; separate at least a video image related to a broadcast program, electronic program guide information, and application-related information from the received broadcast wave; reproduce the video image related to the broadcast program; form an electronic program guide screen based on the electronic program guide information; acquire an application based on location information by referring to the application-related information; execute the application and outputs an application execution video image; and display the video image related to the broadcast program, the electronic program guide screen, or the application execution video image. The electronic program guide screen indicates information relating to applications to be executed in cooperation with the broadcast program.

Abstract: A system that allows users to display valid identification via a mobile device. Authentic and valid IDs and secure folders are verified by a certificate authority. Statistical techniques are applied to automatically determine the consistency and reliability of user data. Context is automatically determined to display data according to the context.

Abstract: The subject disclosure is directed towards processing evidence, which may include high-dimensional streaming evidence, into a future belief state. The existing evidence is used to project a belief about a future state. The future belief state may be used to determine whether to wait for additional evidence, or to act now without waiting for additional evidence, e.g., based on a cost of the delay. For example, an autonomous assistant may decide based upon the belief whether to engage a person or not, or to wait for more information before the engagement decision is made.

Abstract: System and method to identify a security entity in a computing environment is disclosed. Communication between a user computer and at least one destination computer by a security appliance is monitored by a security appliance. A virtual identifier is assigned to a subset of the communication within a defined time period. At least one security entity is identified based on a subset of the selective information. The assigned virtual identifier associated with at least one security entity.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an image processing apparatus, a display apparatus, and an image processing and display apparatus and method. The image processing and display apparatus includes a data acquisition module, a data conversion and storage module, a data analysis module, a light-emitting module, and an image modulation module. The data conversion and storage module stores brightness data of a color of each pixel of an image as N-bit grayscale data based on data of a highest brightness of the color of the image and stores a brightness increase index of the color of the image. The light-emitting module adjusts emitted illumination light of the color based on the brightness increase index, so that the image modulation module modulates the illumination light of the color based on the N-bit grayscale data to modulate a displayed image.

Abstract: An image transfer system including an imaging terminal and a display terminal. A processor included in one terminal of the imaging terminal and the display terminal is programmed to execute a communication delay time calculation function of generating a first measurement signal in synchronization with the imaging period and transmitting the first measurement signal to the other terminal, receiving a second measurement signal in accordance with the first measurement signal transmitted from the other terminal, and calculating a communication delay time according to a transmission timing of the first measurement signal, a reception timing of the second measurement signal, and elapsed time data included in the second measurement signal and indicating an elapsed time from a reception timing of the first measurement signal to a transmission timing of the second measurement signal in the other terminal.

Abstract: A vehicular vision system includes a vehicle camera docking station disposed at a vehicle, a trailer camera docking station disposed at a rear of a trailer, and a camera operable to capture image data and to communicate captured image data to a data receiving device at the vehicle. When the trailer is not hitched to the vehicle, the camera is disposed at the vehicle camera docking station so as to have a field of view rearward of the vehicle. When the trailer is hitched to the vehicle, the camera is removed from the vehicle camera docking station and disposed at the trailer camera docking station so as to have a field of view rearward of the trailer. The camera captures image data and communicates captured image data to the data receiving device, which receives the communicated image data. A display device displays video images derived from the received image data.

Abstract: An integrated security system operating over a network includes networked video sources, networked monitor appliances and networked monitor appliance controllers. Video streams are processed by the networked monitor appliances for display on a monitor. The configuration of networked video sources, networked monitor appliances and networked monitor appliance controllers can be controlled by an application on a smart device acting as a remote. A remote control application is provided for use on smart devices to remotely control the configuration of a networked monitor appliance and verify configuration changes.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for streaming content to multiple devices from a shared sliding window buffer in kernel space, thereby reducing memory resource use and minimizing context/mode switching between kernel space and user space. For example, concurrent streaming sessions may be seen, e.g., as a live multimedia stream. If a live video is being transmitted as a multicast stream to many devices, rather than each device having a corresponding sliding window buffer in kernel space, each device will share a shared sliding buffer in kernel space. The sliding window buffer size will be at least large enough to stream the slowest connection speed and can be, e.g., multiple times as large as necessary, in case of the issues beyond the worst-case scenario. The system then transmits chunks of the content from the shared sliding window buffer to each of the plurality of client devices.

Abstract: A mesh network-based environmental data capture system and method for providing communication between a base system having at least one wireless input capture device ICD(s) and other ICD(s), wherein the ICD(s) are capable of smart cross-communication with each other and remote access to their inputs via a server computer, including the steps of providing this base system; at least one user accessing the ICDs and inputs remotely via a user interface through a remote server computer and/or electronic device communicating with it, for providing a secure surveillance system with extended inputs range and wireless smart cross-communication for monitoring a target environment.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein facilitate receipt of image data, by providing apparatus and methods for constructing and/or utilizing a database of networked imaging devices. Communication transmitted over a network is identified as being from an imaging device. One or more identifiers, under which the communication is transmitted, are then extracted from the communication. For example, one or more Internet Protocol (IP) addresses may be extracted. The identifiers are associated in a database with respective physical locations. When a particular area is defined as an area of interest, at least one of the identifiers is selected from the database, the selected identifier being associated with a physical location that is within, or near, the area of interest. Image data transmitted under the selected identifier is then received by the interested parties.

Abstract: In general, the subject matter described in this disclosure can be embodied in methods, systems, and program products. A first third-party application program that was developed by a first entity receives a first request to purchase a first product for use within the first third-party application program. In response to receiving the first request, a purchasing user interface is customized to include first details that are specific to the first product. The purchasing user interface that includes the first details is displayed. A second request to purchase a second product for use within the second third-party application program is received from a second third-party application program that was developed by a second entity. In response to receiving the second request, the purchasing user interface is customized to include second details that are specific to the second product. The purchasing user interface that includes the second details is displayed.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus according to a variety of embodiments comprises: a rotation part for rotating a plurality of cameras; a memory for storing instructions; and a processor electrically connected to the rotation part and memory, wherein the memory can store, when being executed, instructions for the processor to: acquire at least one item of image data by means of the cameras; check in the image data whether at least a portion of an object is located in an overlap area; and, if at least a portion of an object is located in the overlap area, then modify the filming direction of the cameras by means of the rotation part.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes grouping video title items into clusters based on video title characteristics. A system processor identifies a connecting characteristic of the video title characteristics that associates a first cluster of video title items and a second cluster of video title items. The system creates a user profile associated with a video content account based at least in part on a history of streamed/downloaded video title items by identifying a video title characteristic associated with two or more video content items streamed/downloaded by the video content account, and grouping the two or more video content items based at least in part on the first cluster of video title items and the second cluster of video title items. The system provides a system-generated user profile that identifies user specific video content from an account having multiple users streaming content in association with the account.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure describe systems, methods, and structures for improved compression of array camera image data and improved power budgets for array cameras.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention may include a method, computer program product and computer system for profile picture selection. The method, computer program product and computer system may include a computing device which may classify user photographs in user account data into one or more photograph classifications. The computing device may classify an emotion conveyed by a media interaction by the user and select a classified user photograph matching the emotion conveyed by the media interaction by the user. The computing device may display selected user photograph with the media interaction by the user.

Abstract: A live media streaming system and method is presented herein. The system and method includes broadcasting a live media stream in at least one of a plurality of themed broadcasting channels, the live media stream being transmitted from a broadcasting device corresponding to a broadcasting user. A jump zone (a physical region or area) is selected or defined based upon predetermined jump zone criteria corresponding to the at least one of the plurality of themed broadcasting channels. Further, a next broadcasting user is selected, wherein the user is located within the physical geographic region of the jump zone. Once the next broadcasting user is selected, a live media stream is broadcasted from the next user's broadcasting device.

Abstract: A surveillance system including a fixed camera and one or more temporary cameras and a control means coupled to the fixed camera and the one or more temporary cameras is disclosed. The control means is configured to extend coverage of the fixed camera using the one or more temporary cameras coupled to the fixed camera. Each of the one or more temporary cameras includes one or more sensors and is configured to be deployed and adjusted based on sensor data obtained from the one or more sensors of the one or more temporary cameras and from one or more fixed camera sensors co-located with the fixed camera.

Abstract: Techniques for displaying navigation information on a mobile device are provided that include a method that includes obtaining an indication of a position and an indication of a direction associated with the mobile device, using the indication of the position, the indication of the direction, information regarding identities of POIs within a geographic region of interest, and information regarding areas associated with the POIs to determine at least one relevant POI, of the POIs, that is associated with the position and direction, and displaying at least one visual indication associated with each of the at least one relevant POI on the mobile device. The appearance of the at least one visual indication is dependent on at least one of a distance from the mobile device of the relevant POI associated with the visual indication or presence of a known physical barrier between the mobile device and that relevant POI.

Abstract: A top-view image of a road is composed from at least two images taken by a vehicle-mounted camera. A speed and/or an acceleration of the vehicle is recorded, as well as at least two sequential images. A first image is selected for further processing. A first selected area of the first selected image is determined, located in a zone of the image with minimum distortion. A second image captured later is selected for further processing. A second area of the second image is selected in a zone of the image with minimum distortion and located such that image content shown at a lower border of the second area is adjacent to image content at an upper border of the first selected area. The first and second selected areas are transformed into a top-view perspective, and the transformed first and second selected areas stitched together for generating a composed top-view image.

Abstract: An online system receives a request for a video to be presented by the online system to a target user. The online system determines whether to insert secondary content into the video. For such a determination, the online system identifies a position in the video for inserting secondary content. Further, the online system determines a loss score and a gain score. The loss score measures a loss of interaction by the target user if the secondary content were inserted. The gain score includes a monetary compensation to be received by the online system for inserting the secondary content at the identified position. The online system compares the loss score and the gain score. Based on the gain score offsetting the loss score, the online systems modifies the video by inserting the secondary content at the identified position and provides the modified video for display to the target user.

Abstract: An integrated security system operating over a network includes networked video sources, networked monitor appliances and networked monitor appliance controllers. Video streams are processed by the networked monitor appliances for display on a monitor. The configuration of networked video sources, networked monitor appliances and networked monitor appliance controllers can be controlled by an application on a smart device acting as a remote. A remote control application is provided for use on smart devices to remotely control the configuration of a networked monitor appliance and verify configuration changes.

Abstract: An image information comparison system is provided that can effectively utilize image information that is captured by an on-board camera for the purposes other than benefiting the vehicle on which the on-board camera is mounted. Image information comparison system 1 has comparison data storage 13 that stores comparison data; on-board camera A, B, C that is mounted on a vehicle, the camera capturing an image that is external to the vehicle; data comparator 14 that compares image information that is captured by on-board camera A, B, C with the comparison data that are stored in the comparison data storage 13 based on biometric authentication technology, character recognition technology or image recognition technology; and reporting means 17 that report a result of comparison made by data comparator 14.

Abstract: One example aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a method for monitoring performance of a plurality of processors, wherein the plurality of processors are arranged in a daisy-chained ring configuration. The method includes receiving, by a first processor from the plurality of processors, a first signal from a second processor of the plurality of processors. The method includes determining, by the first processor, a status of the second processor based at least in part on whether the first received signal was received at a first expected interval. The method includes transmitting, by the first processor, a second signal to a third processor of the plurality of processors, wherein the third processor determines a status of the first processor based at least in part on whether the second signal was received at the third processor at a second expected interval.

Abstract: A method for assisting the operation of a host vehicle traveling on a roadway includes acquiring images around the host vehicle with at least one primary camera assembly having a first field of view. Visibility is detected within the first field of view. The at least one primary camera assembly is deactivated when the detected visibility is below a predetermined value. Images are acquired around the host vehicle with at least one secondary camera assembly having a second field of view until the detected visibility in the first field of view is at or above the predetermined value.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for generating links to points in a video stream corresponding to actual programming events of a show playing, played, or about to be played in the live video stream, improving the utility of streaming by enabling viewers to view information specifically related to a story and easily navigate to the start of the story within the video stream.

Abstract: Standard video (and audio) data are combined or blended with immersive video (and audio) data. The data may be collected together, and the standard video views may be a default or reflect a primary view or scene for certain content. The immersive video views may be adjacent or around the primary view, and are available for viewing based upon audience input. The data are blended temporally and spatially to synchronize and align them for virtually seamless transition between the standard video view and the immersive video views. Blending may be performed before distribution, after distribution, or some combination of these.

Abstract: An image transmission apparatus includes an imaging device, wireless communication equipment and at least one processor. The processor determines whether the wireless communication equipment is able to complete transmission of a first frame image within a transmission period corresponding to a first imaging cycle. The processor controls the wireless communication equipment to continue transmission of the first frame image in a transmission period of a second frame image output from the imaging device in a second imaging cycle when the processor determines that the wireless communication equipment is not able to complete transmission of the first frame image.

Abstract: A system that allows users to display valid identification via a mobile device. Authentic and valid IDs and secure folders are verified by a certificate authority. Statistical techniques are applied to automatically determine the consistency and reliability of user data. Context is automatically determined to display data according to the context.

Abstract: A method for encouraging saving towards a financial goal for an individual includes receiving on an electronic computing device one or more personal media elements from the individual. A receipt from a purchase by the individual is received. The receipt includes information relating to the purchase made by the individual. Information from the receipt relative to the financial goal is analyzed. At least one of the one or more personal media elements is selected for presentation with the receipt. The at least one of the one or more personal media elements selected is related to an effect of the purchase on achieving the financial goal.

Abstract: Computer-implemented methods, computer systems, and computer readable media for determining a set of vehicle identifiers. The method includes receiving data, converting the received data to a binary target identifier, comparing the binary target identifier to a domain of binary vehicle identifiers stored in the database, and determining a set of binary vehicle identifiers of the domain of binary vehicle identifiers that correspond to the binary target identifier. The systems include a memory storing instructions and one or more processors configured to execute the instructions to perform operations.

Abstract: In accordance with one configuration, a server resource forwards map information to a client device. The map information maps a respective title of available content to a corresponding network address from which the respective title of available content is assigned to be retrievable from a server resource. In response to receiving a content request directed from the client device to the corresponding network address of the server resource: the server resource tunes to a corresponding channel to obtain and buffer requested content as specified by the content request and delivers the buffered requested content to the client device.

Abstract: A replica service of a Content Centric Network can host content published by various publishers, without having to explicitly advertise a name prefix associated with these various publishers. Consumers across CCN can generate an Interest that includes a location-independent name associated with a replica service that hosts content for a given publisher, and includes a hash of the desired Content Object. CCN nodes can forward the Interest to the corresponding replica service based on the Interest's name, and the replica service can return a nameless Content Object whose hash matches the Interest's hash value. It may be possible for nameless Content Objects from various publishers to have matching hash values from time to time. CCN nodes can reduce collisions of nameless Content Objects by using a Publisher ID specified in an Interest to find a matching Content Object that was published by a desired publisher.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and instrumentalities are disclosed for media caching proxy techniques (e.g., applications) that enable caching of multimedia content delivered, for example, using the Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP (DASH) protocol. A request may be received from a client for a media presentation description (MPD) file relating to media content. The media content may comprise a plurality of media segments. An MPD file may be received from cache. A subset of the plurality of media segments of the media content stored within the cache may be determined. An available bandwidth on a backhaul link may be determined. A dynamic MPD file may be generated based on the MPD file, the subset of the plurality of media segments of the media content that is stored within the cache of the middle box platform, and/or the available bandwidth on the backhaul link. The dynamic MPD file may be transmitted to the client.

Abstract: A communication device includes a recording unit that records an image and a reduced image corresponding to the image, a first communication unit, a second communication unit with a faster communication speed, a setting unit that sets an external device connected via the first communication unit or the second communication unit, and a control unit that performs control such that the reduced image is transmitted, via the first communication unit, to the external device set as the device connected via the first communication unit and the image is transmitted, via the second communication unit, to the external device set as the device connected via the second communication unit in a case where an instruction for transmitting the image has been received from the external device set as the external device connected via the first communication unit.

Abstract: Embodiments provide techniques for distributing supplemental content based on content entities within video content. Embodiments include analyzing video data to identify a known content entity within two or more frames of the video data. For each of the two or more frames, a region of pixels within the respective frame is determined that corresponds to the known content entity. Embodiments further include determining supplemental content corresponding to the known content entity. A watermark is embedded at a first position within the video data, such that the watermark corresponds to an identifier associated with the determined supplemental content. Upon receiving a message specifying the identifier, embodiments include transmitting the supplement content to a client device for output together with the video data.

Abstract: A system and method for associating motion data with utterance audio data for use with a speech processing system. A device, such as a wearable device, may be capable of capturing utterance audio data and sending it to a remote server for speech processing, for example for execution of a command represented in the utterance. The device may also capture motion data using motion sensors of the device. The motion data may correspond to gestures, such as head gestures, that may be interpreted by the speech processing system to determine and execute commands. The device may associate the motion data with the audio data so the remote server knows what motion data corresponds to what portion of audio data for purposes of interpreting and executing commands. Metadata sent with the audio data and/or motion data may include association data such as timestamps, session identifiers, message identifiers, etc.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices of the various embodiments enable HTTP servers, such as HTTP servers providing segments to DASH clients according to the various embodiments, to pass incomplete versions of segments in response to segment requests from the DASH clients. The various embodiments may enable clients, such as DASH clients, to parse incomplete versions of segments.

Abstract: A server for streaming content includes a communication interface and a processor. The communication interface is configured to communicate with a user equipment (UE). The processor is configured to determine whether the UE supports viewing direction feedback. When the UE supports viewing direction feedback, the processor generates a first portion of the content corresponding to a first field of view of the UE and transmits the first portion of the content to the UE.

Abstract: A subtitle displaying method including determining subtitle information of a video frame in a video when a play request for the video is received; identifying a key region in the video frame; determining a subtitle display region in a region in the video frame other than the key region; and displaying subtitle content in the subtitle information in the subtitle display region during playing the video. In the example embodiments of the present disclosure, the subtitle display region is determined to be placed in the region other than the key region, such that display content in the key region is prevented from being blocked by subtitles, thus improving viewing experience of viewers.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an image display method performed by a head-mounted display device. The device establishes a rectangular projection plane model that shares a same aspect ratio with a picture shot by a lens and then transforms the rectangular projection plane model into a shaped projection plane model through anti-distortion processing. Next, the device defines a shaped cambered spherical model by intersecting the shaped projection plane model with a spherical model according to a horizontal field angle and a vertical field angle of the lens and then projects an original distorted image onto the shaped cambered spherical model to remove image distortion. Finally, the device displays the image rendered on the shaped cambered spherical model.

Abstract: A broadcast receiver is configured to receive a broadcast wave of a digital broadcast service; separate at least a video image related to a broadcast program, electronic program guide information, and application-related information from the received broadcast wave; reproduce the video image related to the broadcast program; form an electronic program guide screen based on the electronic program guide information; acquire an application based on location information by referring to the application-related information; execute the application and outputs an application execution video image; and display the video image related to the broadcast program, the electronic program guide screen, or the application execution video image. The electronic program guide screen indicates information relating to applications to be executed in cooperation with the broadcast program.

Abstract: There is provided a method comprising: receiving a request for a content-based delivery service from at least one first user device of a plurality of user devices with device-to-device communications capability for a delivery of an information element; obtaining information in relation to the delivery of the information element; determining, based on the obtained information in relation to the delivery, if the information element is to be delivered using an access node or at least one second user device or both the access node and the at least one second user device or if information on absence of the requested information element is conveyed, and in response to the determination, carrying out resource configuration for the delivery of the information element or for conveyance of the information on the absence of the requested information element by using the content-based delivery service.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for expanding the functionality of a print scanner. The scanner may be programmed to invoke a different function if only a portion of a print is detected rather than a full print. In this manner, it would be possible for a user to share a user equipment device such as a smartphone with a friend. The user may wish to share his or her smartphone, and may activate access to the browser that does not include any of the cookies, private passwords, or other login information during a session by using just the tip of the user's finger on a fingerprint scanner, as opposed to the user's full fingerprint. When the user wishes to again have his or her personal information accessible in the browser, the user may activate the browser using the user's full fingerprint.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and techniques related to selecting a key frame for burst image processing are discussed. Such techniques may include generating key frame scores for at least some frames of a multi-frame burst image capture such that the key frame scores include a combination of an image quality component, a shutter lag component, and a burst image processing latency component and selecting a frame having a maximum key frame score as the key frame.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining available bandwidth and performing initial stream selection when commencing adaptive bitrate streaming using Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. One embodiment of the invention includes measuring network bandwidth using a playback device, determining an initial network bandwidth estimate using the network bandwidth measurements, selecting an initial stream from said plurality of streams of encoded media that are encoded at different maximum bitrates rates using the playback device based upon the maximum bitrates of the plurality of streams and the initial bandwidth estimate; and commencing streaming of encoded media by requesting portions of the encoded media from the initial streams using the playback device.