Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for resolving a meaning of an ambiguous calendar entry and recommending broadcast media based on the meaning. To this end, a media guidance application may detect a calendar entry specific to a user, and determine that the calendar entry is ambiguous with respect to an associated period of time. In response to determining that the calendar entry is ambiguous with respect to the associated period of time, the media guidance application may determine characteristics of the calendar entry and the user, and compute an estimated range of time corresponding to the calendar entry based on the characteristic of the calendar entry and the characteristic of the user. The media guidance application may then generate for display a recommendation of broadcast media based on the estimated range of time.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a reply to a query are provided. A query about an event in a content recording during playback of the content recording is received. A type of the event based on the query is determined. A playback position in a timeline of the content recording is determined. Based on the type of the event, an event distribution table is obtained, the table comprising one or more event identifiers and one or more corresponding occurrence times for the one or more event identifiers in the timeline of the content recording. The playback position of the content recording to the one or more occurrence times is compared. A reply to the query is generated, for aural or visual presentation, the reply being based on a result of the comparing, the reply comprising data about at least one event corresponding to the one or more event identifiers.

Abstract: Generally, according to aspects of the present invention, a media content item may be casted by a user equipment (UE) to another UE over a local area network (LAN). The UE (cast device) may cast a local media content item stored on the cast device to said another UE (media playback device) by streaming the local media content item to the media playback device over the LAN, so that the media playback device may play back the local media content item. The cast device may cast an online media content item stored on a remote server to the media playback device by causing the server to stream the online media content item to the media playback device over the Internet, so that the media playback device may play back the online media content item.

Abstract: A server includes a processor programmed to: acquire first metadata of a first media file recorded by a first mobile device; acquire second metadata of a second media file recorded by a second mobile device; determine that the first media file and the second medial file are likely recordings of the same event when a similarity exceeds a first threshold. The processor is further programmed to, when the first media file and the second medial file are likely recordings of the same event: determine, based on a comparison between the first media file and the second media file, which of the first media file and the second media file is a higher quality recording of the same event; and when the first media file is the higher quality recording, send a link to the first media file to the second mobile device.

Abstract: A multi-modal portal system provides an authorization prior to establishing a visual interface connection between a support user or caller and a client user or receiving party. Once the caller is authorized, the caller is permitted to drop-in such that a visual interface connection is established with the receiving party. The authorization can be based on a profile configuration that indicates whether the caller has the credentials required for the visual interface. The authorization can require that a notification be sent to a trusted user or primary contact or the caller can be associated with a profile configuration that allows for a pre-authorization without requiring the notification. By providing such an authorization, a secure and private visual interface with the client user can be accomplished without requiring an express action or consent by the client user.

Abstract: A virtualized production switcher for media production is provided that includes a script database that stores predefined macros that each define a script for applying media production functions to media content, and a script optimizer that selects a subset of the predefined macros to be presented on a user interface as suggested scripts for each of a plurality of scenes of a media stream. Moreover, a program generator receives a user input via the user interface that selects one of the predefined macros and applies the corresponding script to a selected scene of the media stream for a media production by applying the at least one media production function to the selected scene based on an identified key-frame thereof. A script profiler identifies metadata related to the selected scene and updates the script database to store a correspondence between the selected scene and the selected predefined macro.

Abstract: A split streaming system and method are provided in which a stream of data (that can be video, audio or textual data) is split and sent over a plurality of stream reflectors to a stream recipient. Each stream reflector performs time gradient replacement to manage the split streaming.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and media for managing an entertainment system are provided. In some implementations, systems for managing an entertainment system are provided, the systems comprising: at least one hardware processor configured to: detect a first instruction; select a component of the entertainment system; determine a first state of the component; store an indication of the first state; detect a second instruction; retrieve the indication of the first state; generate a third instruction based on the indication of the first state; and transmit the third instruction to the component of the entertainment system.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present application set forth a computer-implemented method for accessing data comprising determining a manifest associated with a given user of an application, where the manifest identifies one or more assets that are accessible by the given user, for each of the one or more assets, one of a plurality of endpoint stores that stores data associated with the asset, and for each of the one or more assets, one of the plurality of endpoint stores that stores metadata associated with the asset, generating, based on the manifest, a user namespace that includes a unique reference for each of the one or more assets, and presenting the user namespace to the user.

Abstract: The subject matter of the present disclosure can be implemented in, among other things a computer-readable storage medium encoded with instructions for causing a programmable processor to receive, by a server, a first message from a remote control that is distinct from and external to the server, wherein the first message includes a remote control identifier and control information for controlling one or more functions of at least one device other than the remote control. The instructions also cause the programmable processor to retrieve, by the server, a controlled device identifier that uniquely identifies a controlled device that is distinct from and external to the server. The instructions also cause the programmable processor to send a second message from the server to the controlled device identified by the controlled device identifier to control an operation of the controlled device.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products are presented for an aggregation platform portal. A hardware computing device is configured to aggregate a user's data from a first plurality of third-party service providers over a data network for the user to access through a second plurality of third-party service providers. A portal module is configured to monitor electronic credentials of a user used by a hardware computing device to download the user's data and to detect similar electronic credentials for the same third-party service provider from a first plurality being used for multiple third-party service providers from a second plurality. A graphical user interface is configured to display a listing of multiple third-party service providers with user interface elements allowing a user to revoke authorization of aggregation of data from one or more third-party service providers and/or to update electronic credentials for one or more of multiple third-party service providers.

Abstract: A computing system that can receive an object search request from a user indicating a request to search for a specific object in an area traversed by one or more autonomous vehicle. The object search request can include a set of physical characteristics of the specific object. The computing system can then transmit a signal to an autonomous vehicle indicating a request for the autonomous vehicle to search for the specific object. The signal can cause the autonomous vehicle to transmit an image, selected based on a physical characteristic of the object, to the computing system. The computing system can then generate a score indicative of a difference between one or more physical characteristic of the object in the image and the specific object. The computing system can then selectively transmit the image to a mobile device operated by the user based on the score.

Abstract: The system and methods described herein provided storyline summaries of missed content to users timed to reduce interruptions of content. A summary application detects missed content, that comprises a plurality of storylines. The summary application also identifies a storyline of current content being generated for presentation and retrieves a storyline-specific summary of a portion of the missed content comprising the current storyline. The summary application then generates, for presentation, the retrieved storyline-specific summary.

Abstract: Methods and systems for load balancing of payment requests among payment gateways by an e-commerce platform. The method may include detecting an anticipated load event and identifying a first payment gateway to be impacted by the anticipated load event, wherein a merchant account is associated with the first payment gateway. The platform may then identify, based on merchant parameters associated with the merchant account, a second payment gateway and, during the anticipated load event, transmit at least some payment requests first to the second payment gateway instead of to the first payment gateway.

Abstract: There is provided an image processing apparatus which comprises a receiver which receives primary image content; a communicator which communicates with at least one supply source which supplies related image content of the primary image content; a signal processor which processes and outputs the primary image content; and a controller which controls the communicator to request the supply source to supply the related image content, and controls the signal processor to process and play the related image content supplied from the supply source in response to the request if a user selects a key to play the related image content of the primary image content while the primary image content received by the receiver is processed by the signal processor.

Abstract: Systems and methods for collecting telematics data from telematics devices are provided. A fleet management server includes a first and second data store operable to store a first and second set of telematics data associated with a first and second group of telematics devices. A plurality of gateway servers includes a first and second group of gateway servers in communication with the first and second group of telematics devices. The first and second group of gateway servers include at least one common gateway server. A unified downloader is operable to establish a communication channel between each gateway server in the first and second group of gateway servers and the unified downloader such that a single communication channel is established to each common gateway server. The communication channels can be multiplexed and transport asynchronous streams of telematics data. An event bus registers event records for the fleet management and gateway servers.

Abstract: An SL UE that detects a resource conflict associated with a transmitting UE may be able to indicate this resource conflict by transmitting inter-UE coordination information over a PSFCH resource determined based on a group member ID of the transmitting UE. This may be different from transmitting HARQ feedback via a PSFCH resource determined based on a group member ID of the detecting UE.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a computer-implemented method including receiving, by a user computing device, data that describes a destination for the media content item. Example destinations can include a location of a recipient of message including the media content item and a digital location (e.g., website, social networking page, etc.). The method can include selecting, by a computing system comprising the user computing device, one or more media content items based on the data that describes the destination for the media content item. Media content items that are more relevant and/or appropriate can be selected by considering the destination of the media content item. The selected media content item(s) can be provided for display by the user computing device in a dynamic keyboard interface.

Abstract: A voice enabled device can assist a computing device, such as a server, in processing/analyzing a voice input. The voice enabled device can initiate a network communication session and transmit the voice input to the computing device. The computing device can classify the voice input as a type of communication session (e.g., conversation, etc. . . . ). Based on the type of communication session, the computing device can either remain in communication with the voice enabled device and continue to process voice input or terminate the communication after instructing the voice enabled device to process the voice input.

Abstract: Methods, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for composing a video in accordance with a user goal and an audience preference are described. For example, a processing system having at least one processor may obtain a plurality of video clips of a user, determine at least one goal of the user for a production of a video from the plurality of video clips, determine at least one audience preference of an audience, and compose the video comprising at least one video clip of the plurality of video clips of the user in accordance with the at least one goal of the user and the at least one audience preference. The processing system may then upload the video to a network-based publishing platform.

Abstract: The described technology is generally directed towards cross-stream transactions in a streaming data storage system, which allows a writer application to commit multiple events to distinct data streams in a single transaction. The system creates a cross-stream transaction for a writer application, and the writer application adds events to the cross-stream transaction, indicating which destination data stream(s) each event's data is to be appended. The system adds the event to a subordinate transaction created for each specified data stream. Upon committing the cross-stream transaction, the system coordinates the committing of the subordinate transactions to their respective data streams.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable medium with instructions for generating a master video, including receiving input from a video creator that initiates a video project, soliciting video file responses from respondents, and receiving video files from respondents, combining the video files into a master video file which corresponds to a master video. The video files correspond with master video segments of the master video. A relative position of each of the master video segments in the master video is based on a formulated sequence. The system may include one or more processors; one or more data storage devices; one or more input devices; one or more output devices; a network interface; and at least one communications bus operably interconnecting the other elements. The one or more data storage devices includes the instructions which are executed by the one or more of the processors.

Abstract: When a client device loads a resource, a request for a first content item for a first content item slot is transmitted to a content item selection system. The content item selection system uses a predictive model to determine a predicted content item slot based on a document object model position of the first content item slot and a URL of the resource or a publisher identifier. Parameters for the predicted content item slot are used to select a subsequent content item for the predicted content item slot. The first content item and the subsequent content item are transmitted to the client device responsive to the request. The subsequent content item includes metadata indicative of the parameters of the predicted content item slot to be matched to a subsequent content item slot of the resource.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products are presented for aggregation platform permissions. A hardware computing device is configured to aggregate a user's data from a first plurality of third-party service providers over a data network for the user to access through a second plurality of third-party service providers, the hardware computing device comprising a trusted intermediary between the first plurality of third-party service providers and the second plurality of third-party service providers. A permissions module is configured to monitor which of a second plurality of third-party service providers have access to which portions of data from which of a first plurality of third-party service providers. A graphical user interface is configured to display one or more user interface elements allowing a user to grant and/or revoke access to portions of data from a first plurality of third-party service providers individually to a second plurality of third-party service providers.

Abstract: Methods, non-transitory computer readable media, and computing devices for three-dimensional searching that precisely targets retrieval within diverse types of content includes retrieving web content in response to a received request from a client device. A destination page, an address within the page, and an offset distance from a starting point at the address to a correlated responsive portion of the web content to the received request is identified. The responsive web content with the identified destination page, the address, and the offset distance is provided to the requesting client device.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and a device for controlling video playback. The method includes: extracting playback time of a video clip taken for a predetermined scene from a video to be played; displaying a predetermined control corresponding to the playback time of the video clip taken for the predetermined scene on a video player playing the video; and controlling the video player to adjust a playback progress of the video to the playback time of the video clip taken for the predetermined scene to be played, when a trigger operation for the predetermined control is detected.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products are presented for aggregation platform permissions. A hardware computing device is configured to aggregate a user's data from a first plurality of third-party service providers for the user to access through a second plurality of third-party service providers. A permissions module is configured to monitor which of a second plurality of third-party service providers have access to which portions of data from which of a first plurality of third-party service providers. A graphical user interface is configured to prompt a user with one or more user interface elements allowing the user to grant and revoke access to portions of data from a first plurality of third-party service providers individually to a second plurality of third-party service providers in response to an individual third-party service provider from the second plurality of third-party service providers requesting access to portions of the data.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products are presented for aggregation platform permissions. A hardware computing device is configured to aggregate a user's data from a first plurality of third-party service providers over a data network for the user to access through a second plurality of third-party service providers. A permissions module is configured to monitor which of a second plurality of third-party service providers have access to which portions of data from which of a first plurality of third-party service providers. A graphical user interface is configured to display one or more user interface elements allowing a user to grant and/or revoke access to portions of data from a first plurality of third-party service providers individually to a second plurality of third-party service providers and indications of whether the second plurality of third-party service providers have valid electronic credentials for the first plurality of third-party service providers.

Abstract: Provided are a video processing method, an electronic device, and a storage medium. The method is applied to an electronic device, and includes: acquiring decoding information when decoding a video file; and determining whether the decoding information is abnormal. The method further includes: in response to detecting the decoding information is abnormal, adding an identifier of the video file into a preset blacklist; and in response to detecting the decoding information is normal, adding the identifier of the video file into a preset whitelist, and performing display enhancement processing on the video file.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products are presented for aggregation platform permissions. A hardware computing device is configured to aggregate a user's data from a first plurality of third-party service providers for the user to access through a second plurality of third-party service providers. A permissions module is configured to monitor which of a second plurality of third-party service providers have access to which portions of data from which of a first plurality of third-party service providers. A graphical user interface is configured to display one or more user interface elements allowing a user to grant and/or revoke access to portions of data from a first plurality of third-party service providers individually to a second plurality of third-party service providers and an interface to update a password that the second plurality of third-party service providers uses to access the user's data from the first plurality of third-party service providers.

Abstract: A split streaming system and method are provided in which a stream of data (that can be video, audio or textual data) is split and sent over a plurality of stream reflectors to a stream recipient. Each stream reflector performs time gradient replacement to manage the split streaming.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for synchronizing playback of audiovisual content among multiple speakers. In some embodiments, a first smart speaker receives a spread spectrum signal from a second smart speaker over an audio data channel. The first smart speaker despreads the spread spectrum signal based on a spreading code. The first smart speaker determines a time of receipt of the spread spectrum signal based on the despreading. The first smart speaker receives a time of transmission of the spread spectrum signal. The first smart speaker then calculates a playback delay based on the time of receipt and the time of transmission. Then the first smart speaker controls the playback of the audiovisual content based on the playback delay.

Abstract: A system and method for characterizing, selecting, ordering and rendering discrete elements of digitized video content helpful to learn or teach various skills. Each of a plurality of observed or computer-generated instances of modeling of distinguishable skills are recorded as digitized assets. Microskills are identified and deconstructed in the abstract from one or more of the visual and audible recordings of skills modeling moments. Identifiers of microskills are associated by a human editor with recorded modeling instances and/or portions thereof. Modeling presentations are dynamically generated by a user asserting one or more microskill identifiers and a network-enabled selection, ordering and rendering of portions of modeling instances that are associated with the asserted microskill identifiers.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method receives a request for supplemental content to be provided in association with main content. The method selects an instance of supplemental content based on a long-term reward metric and a short-term reward metric. The long-term reward metric is based on feedback from delivery of a plurality of instances of supplemental content and a delivery status for a delivery constraint of one instance of supplemental content. The short-term reward metric is based on feedback from delivery of the one instance of supplemental content. The long-term reward metric is based on feedback from delivery of a plurality of instances of supplemental content and the short-term reward metric is based on feedback from delivery of one instance of supplemental content. The instance of supplemental content is provided to a client device.

Abstract: Example embodiments provide systems and methods for crowdsourced skipping of media content portions. In an example method, a plurality of content tags are received from a plurality of media content devices over a communication network. Each of the plurality of content tags may designate a location within a media content item. The content tags are processed to generate aggregated content tags for the media content item. The aggregated content tags may designate one or more portions of the media content item for modified playback. The aggregated content tags for the media content item are transmitted over the communication network to a first media content device separate from the plurality of media content devices.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to methods of operating storage devices. The storage device comprises a controller comprising first random access memory (RAM1), second random access memory (RAM2), and a storage unit divided into a plurality of zones. When a write command is received to write data to a zone, change log data is generated and stored in the RAM1, the previous delta data for the zone is copied from the RAM2 to the RAM1 to be updated with the change log data, and the updated delta data is copied to the RAM2. The delta data stored in the RAM2 is copied to the storage unit periodically. The controller tracks which delta data has been copied to the RAM2 and to the storage unit. During a power failure, the delta data and the change log data are copied from the RAM1 or the RAM2 to the storage unit.

Abstract: A system and method for characterizing, selecting, ordering and rendering discrete elements of digitized video content to teach communications and pedagogic skills. Each of a plurality of observed or computer-generated instances of modeling of distinguishable teaching skills are recorded as digitized assets. Microskills are identified and deconstructed in the abstract from one or more of the visual and audible recordings of teaching skills modeling moments. Identifiers of microskills are associated by a human editor with recorded modeling instances and/or portions thereof. Modeling presentations are dynamically generated by a user asserting one or more microskill identifiers and a network-enabled selection, ordering and rendering of portions of modeling instances that are associated with the asserted microskill identifiers.

Abstract: A throughput division means (11) divides a throughput of a communication between a video delivery server configured to deliver, in a plurality of delivery modes, video data to a user terminal device used by a user and the user terminal device in a delivery period of the video data, according to a period of each delivery mode. A playback bit rate estimation means (12) estimates a playback bit rate of the video data, based on a throughput divided according to a period of the delivery mode. Thus, estimation precision of a video playback bit rate can be improved even when a video delivery server delivers video data in a plurality of delivery modes.

Abstract: A multi-modal portal system provides an authorization prior to establishing a visual interface connection between a support user or caller and a client user or receiving party. Once the caller is authorized, the caller is permitted to drop-in such that a visual interface connection is established with the receiving party. The authorization can be based on a profile configuration that indicates whether the caller has the credentials required for the visual interface. The authorization can require that a notification be sent to a trusted user or primary contact or the caller can be associated with a profile configuration that allows for a pre-authorization without requiring the notification. By providing such an authorization, a secure and private visual interface with the client user can be accomplished without requiring an express action or consent by the client user.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products are presented for an aggregation platform portal. A hardware computing device is configured to aggregate a user's data from a first plurality of third-party service providers over a data network for the user to access through a second plurality of third-party service providers. A portal module is configured to monitor electronic credentials of a user used by a hardware computing device to download the user's data and to detect similar electronic credentials for the same third-party service provider from a first plurality being used for multiple third-party service providers from a second plurality. A graphical user interface is configured to display a listing of multiple third-party service providers with user interface elements allowing a user to revoke authorization of aggregation of data from one or more third-party service providers and/or to update electronic credentials for one or more of multiple third-party service providers.

Abstract: Systems and methods for encoding a plurality of alternative streams of video content using multiple encoders in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. An encoding system includes multiple encoders. Each of the encoders receives a source stream of video content that is divided into portions. Each of the encoders generates portions of the plurality of alternative streams from the portions of the source stream. The portions of the alternative streams generated by a particular encoder are stored in a container for the particular encoder. Each encoder also generates index information for the portion of the alternative stream generated by the encoder that is stored in a manifest for the encoder.

Abstract: Provided are an electronic device and a method for controlling same. The present method for controlling the electronic device may allow for on the basis of an image obtained by a camera of the electronic device, acquiring information associated with the user, identifying at least one advertisement category among a plurality of advertisement categories; when an event for displaying an advertisement occurs, transmitting information on the at least one advertisement category to an advertisement platform server; and receiving an advertisement in the at least one advertisement category from the advertisement platform server.

Abstract: Generally, according to aspects of the present invention, a media content item may be casted by a user equipment (UE) to another UE over a local area network (LAN). The UE (cast device) may cast a local media content item stored on the cast device to said another UE (media playback device) by streaming the local media content item to the media playback device over the LAN, so that the media playback device may play back the local media content item. The cast device may cast an online media content item stored on a remote server to the media playback device by causing the server to stream the online media content item to the media playback device over the Internet, so that the media playback device may play back the online media content item. Various embodiments of the present invention provide great efficiency and flexibility in such cast of a media content item from a UE to another UE.

Abstract: This streaming design assistance method assists in the selection of an encoding condition for increasing the watching time in adaptive bitrate video streaming by causing a computer to execute: estimating a relationship between a watching time or an abandonment rate and an application quality index according to a mathematical model on the basis of an actual value of a watching time of each of a plurality of first sessions related to video streaming and an actual value of an application quality index of each of the sessions; estimating the application quality index of each of the sessions for each of a plurality of encoding conditions related to video streaming on the basis of the plurality of encoding conditions and an actual value of time-series throughput of each of a plurality of second sessions; and applying the application quality index estimated under each of the encoding conditions to the relationship to estimate an average watching time of the plurality of second sessions.

Abstract: According to some aspects, methods and systems may include receiving, by a computing device, metadata identifying an event occurring in a video program, and determining an expected motion of objects in the identified event. The methods and systems may further include analyzing motion energy in the video program to identify video frames in which the event occurs, and storing information identifying the video frames in which the event occurs.

Abstract: The present application discloses a streaming media data processing method, including: receiving streaming media data, initializing a storage file and a storage queue according to a header data packet of the streaming media data, and starting a first thread to receive an enqueuing operation; starting a second thread and establishing a message channel to read a streaming media data packet from the storage queue for parsing, and adding the parsed streaming media data packet into the message channel in the form of a message; starting a third thread to read the message from the message channel and encapsulating the message according to preset requirements so as to store the message on a disk; determining a target pull server corresponding to the streaming media data and publishing the streaming media data to the target pull server.

Abstract: Techniques for providing multimedia content in a virtual set top system are described. In some embodiments, a stream switchover method for UI rendering is performed at a device (e.g., a server) with one or more processors and a non-transitory memory. The server distributes a first stream that includes a plurality of frames. The server receives a request for a user interface (UI) from a client. In response to receiving the request, the server generates a second stream by locating an encoder to encode the plurality of frames into the second stream based on the first stream, instructing the encoder to accelerate encoding of the plurality of frames and facilitating blending of the UI into the second stream with the plurality of frames. The server then switches the client from the first stream to the second stream.

Abstract: A media playback system for presenting to a user a composition of a plurality of media streams. It has a media selection component configured to receive a scenario dataset, to receive user input for selecting viewing times defining segments of media and composition selections, and to output a list of segments of media from the scenario dataset that are authorized to be viewed by the user. The system has a playback control component configured to retrieve from media storage at least the segments of media from the output list of segments, to decode the segments of media, and to compile composition instructions. The system has a media playback component configured to receive the rendered media and the composition instructions.

Abstract: A method for celebrity-based advertising includes storing, in a server, a likeness of subject and a corresponding booking that includes parameters outlining availability of the subject for digital advertising. The method further includes receiving or creating, by the server, a pitch that falls within the parameters of the booking, the pitch corresponding to the subject. The method further includes receiving, by the server and from a first user device, a first image of the likeness of the subject or another likeness of the subject. The method further includes determining, by the server, that the image matches the likeness of the subject. The method further includes transmitting, by the server, the pitch to the first user device to be output by the first user device.

Abstract: A multi-window user interface (UI) is presented in various configurations and operational uses to leverage the relatively large display canvas afforded by large screen display devices such as 4K or 8K displays. Along with the various “Multiview” aspects, content delivery techniques, content selection techniques, and level of service techniques also are presented.