Abstract: A computing node may receive, from a set of computing nodes including the computing node, a corresponding set of heartbeat messages related to selecting a scheduler computing node for scheduling one or more jobs for the set of computing nodes. The computing node may determine, based on the set of heartbeat messages, whether the computing node is to be selected as the scheduler computing node based on: whether the computing node has been selected as the scheduler computing node a fewest number of times as compared to other computing nodes included in the set of computing nodes, and whether the scheduler is being executed by any computing node included in the set of computing nodes. The computing node may selectively schedule the one or more jobs for the set of computing nodes based on determining whether the computing node is to be selected as the scheduler computing node.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein enable a media device to be controlled from any location via a network-based device. For example, a user, using a control device, initiates a command that identifies media content to be streamed by the media device. The command is transmitted to a proxy device coupled to the media device and a network-based device. The proxy device transmits the command to the network-based device, which translates the command into a format compatible with the media device. The translated command is transmitted to the proxy device, which transmits the translated command to the media device. The media device streams the media content based on the received translated command. Alternatively, the control device and the proxy device are integrated as a single device, which generates and transmits the command to the network-based device, receives the translated command from the network-based device, and transmits the translated command to the media device.

Abstract: This application relates to systems and techniques for automatically and/or dynamically generating a network map. The network map can be updated based on a changed condition, which can include, among other things, a change in the underlying schedule and/or underlying data (e.g., weather data, news data, etc.). The network map can be updated in real time and/or in accordance with a predetermined schedule.

Abstract: Method of recording a program, a broadcasting of which is advertised by a trailer, the recording method comprising the steps: of continuously recording a telebroadcast program while it is being viewed by the user while preserving the recording at least over a recording period preceding a present viewing instant; when the trailer of the forthcoming telebroadcast program is broadcast, of receiving a recording request signal; of analyzing the recording of the telebroadcast program while it is being viewed over the recording period preceding the reception of the recording request signal so as to obtain programming parameters; of recording the forthcoming telebroadcast program by using the programming parameters.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for providing an interactive advertising system and components thereof.

Abstract: According to one implementation, a cloud-based system for performing cloud-based image rendering for video stream enrichment includes a video forwarding unit and a video enrichment unit. The video forwarding unit is configured to detect one or more non-interactive video player(s) linked to the video forwarding unit over a communication network, forward a video stream to the non-interactive video player(s), and forward the video stream to the video enrichment unit. The video enrichment unit is configured to receive the video stream, detect one or more interactive video player(s) linked to the video enrichment unit over the communication network, identify a video enhancement corresponding to one or more customizable video segment(s) in the video stream, insert a rendered video enhancement into the one or more customizable video segment(s) to produce an enriched video stream, and distribute the enriched video stream to one or more of the interactive video player(s).

Abstract: This application relates to systems and techniques for automatically and/or dynamically generating a network map. The network map can be updated based on a changed condition, which can include, among other things, a change in the underlying schedule and/or underlying data (e.g., weather data, news data, etc.). The network map can be updated in real time and/or in accordance with a predetermined schedule.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating media program keywords based on a video-hosting website are disclosed herein. Control circuitry identifies, on the video-hosting website, video content items that include at least a portion of a media program. The media program has a media program identifier and the video content items have respective titles, each including one or more terms. The control circuitry identifies a term included in more than one of the titles and identifies a group of the video content items that have the term included in their title. Based on the video-hosting website, the control circuitry determines a cumulative number of rankings of the video content items within the group and generates a relevance score for the term based on the cumulative number of rankings. The control circuitry stores the term and the relevance score in a keyword database in association with the media program identifier.

Abstract: Various arrangements for voice-based metadata tagging of video content are presented. A request to add a spoken metadata tag to be linked with a video content instance may be received. A voice clip that includes audio spoken by a user may be received. Speech-to-text conversion of the voice clip to produce a proposed spoken metadata tag may be performed. A metadata integration database to link the spoken metadata tag with the video content instance may be updated.

Abstract: The system generates a marker indicating a time interval sufficient to display condensed content. In response to identifying a program, the system retrieves information about the program. Based on this information, and optionally information about the user, the system selects a subset of segments of the program, forming a shorter version of the content having a reduced playback time. The system stores marker information corresponding to the reduced playback time, generates a marker for display, or both. The system may generate a grid of content identifiers for display, and also generate one or more makers for display to indicate the time required to display condensed content. One or more versions of condensed content may be generated, each having an associated marker. The system may store marker information for a plurality of programs, in response to user input or prior to a scheduled display time.

Abstract: A broadcast signal receiving method according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: receiving a broadcast signal; parsing service list table (SLT) information included in the broadcast signal; obtaining service layer signaling (SLS) information based on the SLT information; obtaining app signaling information based on the SLT information or the SLS information, the app signaling information including entry page information for an entry page that is loaded for an app-based service startup; and controlling an app based on the app signaling information.

Abstract: An example method for providing an interactive advertisement in association with a media presentation comprises storing a commercial identifier in association with an interactive advertisement identifying a commercial associated with the interactive advertisement. The interactive advertisement is associated with interactive advertisement data comprising a related content identifier identifying a related content object. Before a commercial segment begins, a list of commercials to be provided during the commercial segment is received comprising the commercial identifier. After determining that the commercial associated with the interactive advertisement is to be provided during the commercial segment and responsive to determining that the commercial segment is eligible for hosting the interactive advertisement, providing at least a portion of the interactive advertisement data, the portion of the interactive advertisement data configured to provide access to the related content object.

Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a media processor that includes a memory and a controller coupled to the memory. The controller can be programmed to receive media content from a set top box where the set top box is a separate device from the media processor and where the media content includes video content. The controller can also be programmed to receive supplemental content from a mobile communication device where the supplemental content is based on reading of a two dimensional bar code by the mobile communication device, and where the supplemental content comprises an image. The controller can further be programmed to generate augmented content by overlaying the supplemental content with the media content and to provide the augmented content to a display device for presentation.

Abstract: A video content type seamless switching system and method for synchronizing and displaying multiple types of video content in a single platform, such as a single video player, application, or other content player. Illustrative video content type switching may be between 2D and 360 degree formats coordinated by a switching controller. The switching controller may be configured to operate with television displays and associated control components, such as cable boxes, through implementation of the video content switching methods.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for detecting a first reaction by a user when consuming a media asset at a first time, where a first magnitude of the first reaction exceeds a first threshold. The systems and methods may determine whether a second reaction by the user occurred when the user consumed the media asset at a second time that is prior to the first time, where a second magnitude of the second reaction exceeds a second threshold, and may recommend the second media asset to the user.

Abstract: Methods, systems, computer readable media, and apparatuses for enabling chat sessions are presented. In response to detecting that a first user is viewing a first program, a chat invitation may be automatically transmitted to a second user. The chat invitation may identify the first user and the first program, and further may invite the second user to initiate a chat session with the first user. An updated chat invitation may be automatically transmitted in response to detecting that the first user has changed to viewing a second program, and a chat session that has been initiated may subsequently be transferred to another device. Content prioritization settings may be accounted for in transmitting one or more chat invitations, and before a chat invitation is transmitted, it may be determined that a sufficient amount of time has elapsed to suggest that the user will continue viewing the first program.

Abstract: Provisioning commercial-free or break-free media content. Example types of media or media content may include advertising media, broadcast media, social media, news media, and etc. In a satellite broadcast television implementation, subscribers may be provided the ability to search for and optionally access commercial-free programming.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a media server having a processing system including a processor; and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate sending a datastream to a display device. The datastream may include an identification thereof. Upon receiving the identification from a user, the media server associates the datastream with the user. The media server may send to the user, a listing of the media services to which the user has subscribed. Upon receiving, from the user, a selection of a selected media service, the media server streams the selected media service to the display device over the datastream. The datastream may be controlled with the user for as long as the media server detects the user in a vicinity of the display device. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A distribution system for transmitting media content programs to premises equipment via a satellite transmission path addresses signal degradation caused by atmospheric conditions and other factors. Upon detection of a degradation of the satellite signal, the system may begin transmitting the content using an alternative signal path, such as a terrestrial IP network. The satellite transmission path is brought back on line after the satellite link is restored. Alternatively, the system may begin recording the signal in the media distribution system for transmission via the satellite link after the link is restored.

Abstract: Multiple User Interface (UI) states may be identified and encoded into encoded UI states. Each of the encoded UI states may comprise an image of one or more of the UI states and metadata associating the encoded UI state with one or more other encoded UI states that comprise an image of a UI state that is navigationally related to one or more of the UI states encoded in the encoded UI state. A portion of the encoded UI states may be communicated to one or more user devices.

Abstract: A digital video recorder records first content from a channel broadcast that includes second content adjacent to the first content in response to a user request and stores a border around the first content that includes a portion of the second content and metadata related to the second content. The border may be previous and/or subsequent to the first content. In some implementations, the digital video recorder may obtain the metadata from a source other than from which the digital video recorder receives the content. The first content and the metadata may be recorded at the same and/or different times.

Abstract: A method of receiving and processing a broadcast signal including a Non-Real Time (NRT) service and a broadcast receiver are disclosed herein. A A method of processing a Non-Real Time (NRT) service in a broadcast receiver, the method comprises receiving and processing first signaling information including content access information and second signaling information including content detail information, receiving and processing third signaling information including content update information, receiving and storing a content including at least one file through NRT based on the first signaling information and the second signaling information, identifying update availability of the content based on the content update information included in the third signaling information, and receiving at least one file included in the content by accessing a File Delivery over Unidirectional Transport (FLUTE) session transmitting the content when the update is available.

Abstract: A client determines that a user is attempting to access media program recommendations. In response to the determination, the client attempts to collect media program recommendations to be presented to the user. Media program recommendations may be derived locally by the client, by the client and a multimedia device locally connected with the client, by the client and one or more additional devices, etc. In some embodiments, in response to receiving a query from the client, one or more recipient devices or servers identify media program recommendations in a plurality of trending categories. The media program recommendations may be selected based at least in part on EPG data and audience research and measurement data. The media program recommendations collected by the client are presented to the user for further exploration. The client may be one of mobile phones, tablet computers, etc.

Abstract: Control information for configuring an audiovisual device to present multimedia content according to a first service type may be generated. A method may include generating first control information for configuring an audiovisual device to decode a multimedia stream, generating first data that indicates a structure of the first control information, and transmitting the first data and the first control information. The first control information may be generated according to a first protocol version. Second data and second control information may be similarly generated and transmitted according to a second protocol version. Disclosed techniques may facilitate receiving devices to determine whether they support received wireless transmissions and decode the transmissions based on the control information.

Abstract: A method for analyzing and implementing sentiments includes sorting data from the data stream into sorted data by using a corpus builder. The sorted data is then input into an opinion mining platform where selected content is obtained based on the identification of keywords present in the sorted data. A sentiment extraction program generates sentiment metrics based on analysis of the selected content. A rules extractor program determines, based on the sentiment metrics satisfying rules, if actions are to be performed by a business rules engine.

Abstract: The device connectivity may include rules on when to use multiple networks or the likelihood to buffer streams based on movement data of the individual. If a smartphone detects movement, then it may wake or activate a previously dormant cellular LTE connection, request a new IP address, setup a connection to a server, or start buffering data across the cellular network that is currently being accessed by the same device over WiFi. If a user enables a location map of their house, the wireless device may be able to use indoor location data in conjunction with a motion processing to determine when to activate another network interface. A processor in a mobile device that is enabled to detect motion may be enabled to change its wireless network configuration based on physical movement behavior.

Abstract: A network apparatus system and method of use adapted for viewing, illustrating, consulting and collaborating on medical images and saving images and illustrations in acceptable DICOM format. Specifically, a Consultant Client or a plurality of Consultant Clients having the capability to view still and streaming video medical images, then illustrating over those images with the ability to save those images. In the present invention the illustration images automatically fading and disappearing after a preset predetermined amount of time, without user input. Also a Collaborator Client, a person user or a plurality of Collaborator Clients having the ability to remotely view streaming or still medical images and illustrating over those images. The Collaborator Clients can draw, telestrate and annotate over those images with the ability to save those images and videos, and save the drawings, telestrations and annotations provided these input illustrations are visible when saved.

Abstract: A method includes accessing, at a media content provider system, a media stream corresponding to a first media content item. The method further includes generating a media content file based on the media stream and a second media content item that is different than the first media content item. A first portion of the media content file may include media data of the media stream, and a second portion of the media content file may include header data and an indicator of a location of the second media content item.

Abstract: One or more processors receive, from one or more social-network sources, social-network data that identifies at least one potentially malicious source accessing a plurality of social-network profiles for a group of users. The one or more processors receive, from one or more e-mail servers, e-mail data associated with a plurality of e-mail messages received by the group of users. The one or more processors determine, based on the social-network data and the e-mail data, that an e-mail message of the plurality of e-mail messages is from the at least one potentially malicious source. The one or more processors output information identifying the e-mail message as being from the potentially malicious source.

Abstract: A processing device executing a data feed service performs a first query of a repository of data feed entries. The processing device determines, based on the first query, that a first data feed entry comprises a schedule to provide data from a first data feed of a first data source to a first device in an upcoming first time period, wherein the first data feed entry identifies the first data source, a first data type associated with the first data source, the first time period, and the first device. The processing device sends, to the first data source, a request for first data having the first data type and then receives the first data. The processing device sends the first data to the first device in the first time period.

Abstract: Provided is an image display apparatus including: a communicator configured to receive, from a server, information about an integrated frequency band corresponding to a region where the image display apparatus is located; a display; a processor; a memory; and at least one program stored in the memory and executed by the processor, wherein the at least one program comprises instructions for scanning channels included in the integrated frequency band for a channel receivable by the image display apparatus, and displaying a result of the scanning on the display, and the integrated frequency band is a frequency band determined based on frequency bands receivable by other image display apparatuses located in the same region as the image display apparatus.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for ranking channel pages of a host system. Content channels may comprise content relating to a particular category or having a commonality. Explicit data provided by user input, and/or implicit data derived or received from a user device or third party may be used to generate explicit and/or implicit parameters. Based on the parameters, content channels may be ranked and displayed in an order based on the ranking, and/or a home content channel may be identified. The host system may therefore target a user with relevant content.

Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, controller and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the controller, facilitate performance of operations that include receiving a media content including three-dimensional image content for presentation on a display device. A presence is determined of a viewer within a line-of-sight of the display device, wherein the viewer is without a viewing apparatus that facilitates viewing of the three-dimensional image content. The media content is adapted to include two-dimensional image content, based on the determining of the presence of the viewer within the line-of-sight and without the viewing apparatus. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods for coding recovery point supplemental enhancement information (SEI) messages and region refresh SEI messages in multi-layer coding are disclosed. In one aspect, the method may include determining at least one picture among a plurality of pictures included within an access unit with which to associate at least one recovery point SEI message, the access unit being included within the multi-layer bitstream. The method may further include associating the at least one recovery point SEI message with the determined at least one picture. The method may also include coding the video information based at least in part on the association of the at least one recovery point SEI message with the determined at least one picture.

Abstract: In general, certain embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods and/or systems for implementing a program guide, which comprises sending a first request and receiving a first response associated with a current or future program guide information. The current or future program guide information includes a first plurality of channel identifiers and a plurality of time slots that correspond to current or future time slots, and is displayed at a client device. A second request is sent, which indicates a requested time period that has already occurred and not displayed on the client device, and corresponds to navigation to a previous time slot. A second response is received, which is associated with past program guide information. The past program guide information includes a second plurality of channel identifiers and on-demand program information, and is displayed at the client device.

Abstract: A method is described and in one embodiment includes requesting from a calendaring system calendaring information for a participant in an online collaboration session, wherein the calendaring information includes free/busy information for the participant; receiving the requested calendaring information; verifying based on processing of the received calendaring information that the participant has a hard stop relative to an end of the online collaboration session, wherein the hard stop is a point in time at which the participant can no longer participate in the online collaboration session; and presenting on a display of user equipment associated with the online collaboration system a hard stop indicator for the participant a first amount of time prior to the hard stop, wherein the hard stop indicator is displayed proximate a representation of the participant.

Abstract: Enhanced shared media experiences allow viewer's personal devices to receive targeted content. Targeting advertisements and other content to personal devices is cheaper and more effective than broadcast delivery. Advertisers may still target their advertisements during popular programming with purchasing expensive broadcast advertising slots.

Abstract: Element data included in a management screen for management of a home electric appliance is stored in a server and a home electric appliance. A screen definition data storage stores screen definition data that defines content of the management screen and that includes an update specification that is stipulated for each of the element data to be acquired. A cache data storage stores the element data acquired beforehand from the server and the home electric appliance. The screen generator acquires, on the basis of the update specification included in the screen definition data, each corresponding element data from the cache data storage, or from the server and the home electric appliance, and generates the management screen. The controller transmits the generated management screen to the terminal device and causes display of the management screen.

Abstract: Methods for delivering application content signaling information may include a generating a metadata fragment for application content items of an application to be acquired by a receiver device, adding to the metadata fragment a first set of attributes indicating that rendering of a linear service or a group of linear services is performed by a media player embedded in the application, and transmitting the metadata fragment to the receiver device. The first set of attributes may include an application launch page or launch file indicator for the application, and/or an indication of required capabilities for rendering the application and associated application content items. The first set of attributes may include a start time and an end time for at least one distribution window for the application, and the at least one distribution window may be associated with information about auxiliary application content delivered during the at least one distribution window.

Abstract: A method for performing device-to-device (D2D) communication by a user equipment in a wireless communication system is disclosed in the present application. More particularly, the method comprises the steps of: receiving a discovery signal from a counterpart user equipment (UE); identifying at least one of information indicating whether the counterpart UE is located within the coverage area of a base station and information indicating whether the counterpart UE is in a connected mode or in an idle mode, all of which are included in the discovery signal; and performing the D2D communication with the counterpart UE by using the at least one identified pierce of information.

Abstract: A display apparatus is provided. The display apparatus according to an example embodiment includes a display configured to display a broadcast program, a storage configured to store a viewing history information regarding broadcasting programs viewed through the display apparatus, and a processor configured to determine a channel analysis model from among a plurality of channel analysis models based on a viewing history information related to a time when a predetermined event occurs in the display apparatus, to generate a channel list through the determined channel analysis model and to display the channel list on the display, and the channel list includes information regarding a broadcast program which is expected to be viewed at a time when a predetermined event occurs in the display apparatus.

Abstract: An electronic programming guide (EPG) may be efficiently distributed through a CDN by breaking the EPG into elements including EPG info element that provides an indication of the current EPG version and a length of schedule blocks within the EPG. The EPG info can be retrieved periodically, and when a change of the EPG version is detected, EPG Channels info can be retrieved that provides a list of all channels in the EPG as well as an indication for each schedule block of the channel of the EPG version in which the schedule block was last changed. The schedule block version information may be used to retrieve the particular schedule block information when required, and if the correct version of the schedule block is not available at the device. The individual schedule block provides an indication of what programs are airing during the schedule block. Further details of each program may be retrieved as required for each program.

Abstract: The present technology relates to a reception apparatus, a reception method, a transmission apparatus, and a transmission method, by which channel selection information can be acquired more efficiently. Provided is a reception apparatus, including: a reception unit that receives a broadcast wave of digital broadcasting using an IP (Internet Protocol) transmission system; a communication unit that receives first signaling information for acquiring broadcast content transmitted by the broadcast wave through communication with a server via a network; an acquisition unit that acquires, on the basis of the first signaling information, a physical parameter used in a physical layer in a hierarchy of a protocol of the IP transmission system; and a control unit that controls, on the basis of the physical parameter, operations of respective units that perform channel selection processing. The present technology is applicable to a portable receiver that is movable, for example.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of transmitting multimedia content in a broadcast communication system, and comprises the steps of: identifying protocol information mapped for each service corresponding to multimedia content; transmitting service-related information including the identified protocol information mapped for each service; and transmitting multimedia content corresponding to related services to a receiving side by using the identified protocol.

Abstract: A content providing method of an electronic device comprises the steps of: downloading, from a server, an organization schedule including content organization information for each channel; downloading, from the server, a highlight image of at least one content organized for a first channel on the basis of first channel organization information of the organization schedule; and sequentially reproducing the downloaded highlight images on the basis of the first channel organization information of the organization schedule. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments set forth above, and other embodiments are possible.

Abstract: A broadcasting signal transmission processing method according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of: generating one or more first layer data units including first level signaling data and broadcasting data for a broadcasting service; generating one or more second layer data units including the one or more first layer data units and second level signaling data; and generating a broadcasting signal including the one or more second layer data units.

Abstract: The various implementations described herein include methods and systems for personalized media program recommendations. In one aspect, a method is performed at a server system having processors and memory. The server system: (1) receives, from a client device, a user request for a media program event recommendation; (2) prior to receiving the user request, collects and stores user search history data associated with media program events; (3) creates a search query in accordance with the user request based on the user search history and a portion of the user request; (4) executes the search query against databases to generate media program event recommendations; (5) ranks the generated media program event recommendations; and (6) sends automatically to a calendar associated with the user, a calendar event corresponding to a respective media program event recommendation.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing content to packet-enabled devices in a content distribution network. In one embodiment, a network architecture is disclosed which enables delivery of content to IP-enabled devices such as mobile smartphones and tablet computers using a traditional high-speed data connection. This capability allows the managed network operator to provide content services to an IP-enabled device associated with a non-data subscriber. In one variant, a cable modem is provided which is limited to only retrieve content for delivery to the devices, yet which performs no other functions/services (including provision of high-speed data services). Alternatively, a “media server” modem is utilized to enable delivery of content from the managed network to a client or user device which is also able to obtain high-speed data service from a non-managed or third party managed network via a third-party access point. Security and authentication mechanisms for the transmitted content are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for increasing storage space in a system containing a block data storage device, a memory, and a processor is provided. Generally, the processor is configured by the memory to tag metadata of a data block of the block storage device indicating the block as free, used, or semifree. The free tag indicates the data block is available to the system for storing data when needed, the used tag indicates the data block contains application data, and the semifree tag indicates the data block contains cache data and is available to the system for storing application data type if no blocks marked with the free tag are available to the system.

Abstract: A system and method for navigating digital media assets including a navigation system configured to receive a search query in response to a user input and process the search query by applying the search query to a search index of digital media asset conventional and time-based metadata and determining search results of titles of and start points in time within digital media assets that satisfy the search query. The navigation system may then display the search results to the user through the user interface. The search results may be displayed in a hierarchical format, wherein the title of the digital media asset is displayed and upon selecting the title of the digital media asset, the start points in time within that digital media asset are displayed or played as a video to the user through the user interface.