A context-based input interface from a first interface can be presented to increase a rate and accuracy of providing input to the first interface. A computing device may receive user input via a first interface. In response, the computing device may define a context using one or more characteristics of the first input interface. The computing device may then generate a second input interface configured to execute a function that modify the first input interface. The function can be selected based on the context. The computing device may receive a selection of a particular function via the second interface and implement the function to modify the first input interface. The computing device may terminate the second interface upon executing the function and return to the first interface.
A context-based input interface from a first interface can be presented to increase a rate and accuracy of providing input to the first interface. A computing device may receive user input via a first interface. In response, the computing device may define a context using one or more characteristics of the first input interface. The computing device may then generate a second input interface configured to execute a function that modify the first input interface. The function can be selected based on the context. The computing device may receive a selection of a particular function via the second interface and implement the function to modify the first input interface. The computing device may terminate the second interface upon executing the function and return to the first interface.
G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
G06F 3/023 - Arrangements for converting discrete items of information into a coded form, e.g. arrangements for interpreting keyboard generated codes as alphanumeric codes, operand codes or instruction codes
G06F 3/0489 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using dedicated keyboard keys or combinations thereof
H04N 21/422 - Input-only peripherals, e.g. global positioning system [GPS]
3.
TELEVISION MONITOR WITH DUAL CONFIGURATION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
An audio-visual system is shown and describe. The audio-visual system comprises a soundbar and a television monitor assembly. The television monitor assembly comprises a television monitor, a first support and a second support. The first support comprises a first base member and a first vertical member, and the second support comprises a second base member and a second vertical member. The television monitor assembly has one or more free-standing configurations in which the lengths of the first and second base members are substantially perpendicular to the front and rear surfaces of the television monitor and one or more wall-mounted configurations in which the lengths of the first and second base members are substantially parallel to the front rear surfaces of the television monitor. An audio visual system may be provided by attaching a soundbar to the first and second base members in the free-standing configurations.
H04N 5/655 - Construction or mounting of chassis, e.g. for varying the elevation of the tube
F16M 11/00 - Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon
F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
F16M 11/08 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a vertical axis
F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
H04N 5/64 - Constructional details of receivers, e.g. cabinets or dust covers
H04N 5/645 - Mounting of picture tube on chassis or in housing
4.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VIDEO CAMERA SYSTEMS FOR SMART TV APPLICATIONS
Video display systems comprising a video display and a camera assembly are shown and described. In one example, video cameras may be stowed in and deployed from a compartment proximate the upper surface of the display and configured to deploy in an arc-like motion and for rotation about a center of the video camera housing itself. In other examples, video cameras may be aligned with openings in the frame of the television screen and operatively connected to shutter plates that selectively admit light to or block light from the camera. In a further example, video cameras may be provided on motorized mounts that are attached to the frame to collect multiple images for video processing tasks to enhance the video image in a variety of ways.
A media device may perform contextual processing based on media segments that are presented. The media device may receive an identification of a video segment being displayed by a display device from an automated content recognition service. The media device may transmit a notification including information associated with the video segment and a request for audio input. Upon detecting one or more audio segments associated with the notification, the media device may facilitate a presentation of an object associated with the video segment.
A media device may perform contextual processing based on media segments that are presented. The media device may receive an identification of a video segment being displayed by a display device from an automated content recognition service. The media device may transmit a notification including information associated with the video segment and a request for audio input. Upon detecting one or more audio segments associated with the notification, the media device may facilitate a presentation of an object associated with the video segment.
H04N 21/422 - Input-only peripherals, e.g. global positioning system [GPS]
H04N 21/44 - Processing of video elementary streams, e.g. splicing a video clip retrieved from local storage with an incoming video stream or rendering scenes according to encoded video stream scene graphs
H04N 21/4722 - End-user interface for requesting content, additional data or servicesEnd-user interface for interacting with content, e.g. for content reservation or setting reminders, for requesting event notification or for manipulating displayed content for requesting additional data associated with the content
7.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF OPTIMIZING GRAPHICS DISPLAY PROCESSING FOR USER INTERFACE SOFTWARE
A consolidated compositing block architecture is configured to generate a single graphics plane from graphical components of disparate graphical processes. The consolidated compositing block architecture intercepts a function call from a set of framebuffers to a hardware abstraction layer. The function call from each framebuffer may be associated with a graphical component to be rendered. The consolidated compositing block architecture composites the graphical component of one or more framebuffers of the set of framebuffers into a single graphics plane. The consolidated compositing block architecture then transmits the single graphics plane to the hardware abstraction layer for rendering within a display of display device.
A consolidated compositing block architecture is configured to generate a single graphics plane from graphical components of disparate graphical processes. The consolidated compositing block architecture intercepts a function call from a set of framebuffers to a hardware abstraction layer. The function call from each framebuffer may be associated with a graphical component to be rendered. The consolidated compositing block architecture composites the graphical component of one or more framebuffers of the set of framebuffers into a single graphics plane. The consolidated compositing block architecture then transmits the single graphics plane to the hardware abstraction layer for rendering within a display of display device.
G06T 1/20 - Processor architecturesProcessor configuration, e.g. pipelining
G09G 5/36 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators characterised by the display of individual graphic patterns using a bit-mapped memory
G09G 5/395 - Arrangements specially adapted for transferring the contents of the bit-mapped memory to the screen
9.
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING CONTENT WITHIN MEDIA STREAMS
Systems and methods are provided for detecting a content type of content within a media stream. A computing device may receive a media stream and define a set of media segments that each represent a portion of the media stream. The computing device may identify a first media segment that includes a first boundary and a second media segment that includes a second boundary. The computing device may predict whether the subset of media segments that are positioned between the first media segment and the second media segment include content of a particular content type. The computing device may then transmit an indication of the prediction.
H04N 21/845 - Structuring of content, e.g. decomposing content into time segments
H04N 21/8352 - Generation of protective data, e.g. certificates involving content or source identification data, e.g. UMID [Unique Material Identifier]
10.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURING VIDEO WATCH PARTIES WITH GESTURE-SPECIFIC TELEMOJIS
Systems and methods for creating video watch parties are shown and described. Video and audio data indicative of the content being displayed on a plurality of smart TVs is compared to stored data in a content recognition database to determine what content is being viewed by each of a plurality of viewers at a given time. Viewers watching the same content are invited to become members of a watch party, and the televisions of those who accept the invitation are operatively connected to one another in a peer-to-peer network, enabling them to view the watch party content on a watch party screen that displays the watch party content and images or graphical icon representations of each other member of the watch party who is watching the content. Watch party participants can communicate with one another on the watch party display orally, using text messages in a text message area of the display, or by projecting emojis in the content region of other participants' displays.
H04N 21/43 - Processing of content or additional data, e.g. demultiplexing additional data from a digital video streamElementary client operations, e.g. monitoring of home network or synchronizing decoder's clockClient middleware
H04N 21/431 - Generation of visual interfacesContent or additional data rendering
H04N 21/4788 - Supplemental services, e.g. displaying phone caller identification or shopping application communicating with other users, e.g. chatting
11.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVELY POWERING TV REMOTE MICROPHONES
A remote control with a microphone subsystem comprising a pair of internal microphones is shown and described. When connected to a remote-control base station that is itself connected to an external power source, the microphone subsystem is continuously energized by the external power source, and the pair of internal microphones operate as far field microphones that receive oral commands uttered by a user from a distance. When the remote control is removed from the base, the microphone subsystem is configured for selective connection to an internal power source by actuating a user control on the remote control. In the external power source mode, signals from both microphones are digitally processed to provide a far-field microphone array with beam forming. In the direct current mode, only one microphone's signals are digitally processed as a simple monaural signal (or they are not digitally processed). The remote control also includes a video camera capable of capturing video image data of the user and transmitting it to an associated television for facial recognition of the user.
G10L 25/48 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups specially adapted for particular use
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H04N 7/04 - Systems for the transmission of one television signal, i.e. both picture and sound, by a single carrier
H04R 1/04 - Structural association of microphone with electric circuitry therefor
H04R 1/40 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired directional characteristic only by combining a number of identical transducers
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Karaoke machines; Karaoke machine systems comprised of karaoke machines, microphones, electronic docking stations for microphones, and audio loudspeakers; Karaoke system used to play and record audio and sound comprised of karaoke machines, microphones, electronic docking stations for microphones, and audio loudspeakers; Electronic docking stations; Sound bars; Sound amplifiers; Charging stations for electronic devices; Electrical transducers; Electrical transducers used to convert sound waves into a varying electric current; Sound transmitting apparatus; Remote controls for audio equipment; Wireless communication devices for voice, data or image transmission; Downloadable or recorded software for playing audio and allowing users to sing with music; Downloadable or recorded software for controlling audio devices and audio equipment; Downloadable or recorded software for playing video and audio content; Downloadable computer software for manipulating digital audio information for use in audio media applications
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Karaoke machines; Karaoke machine systems comprised of karaoke machines, microphones, electronic docking stations for microphones, and audio loudspeakers; Karaoke system used to play and record audio and sound comprised of karaoke machines, microphones, electronic docking stations for microphones, and audio loudspeakers; Electronic docking stations; Sound bars; Sound amplifiers; Charging stations for electronic devices; Electrical transducers; Electrical transducers used to convert sound waves into a varying electric current; Sound transmitting apparatus; Remote controls for audio equipment; Wireless communication devices for voice, data or image transmission; Downloadable or recorded software for playing audio and allowing users to sing with music; Downloadable or recorded software for controlling audio devices and audio equipment; Downloadable or recorded software for playing video and audio content; Downloadable computer software for manipulating digital audio information for use in audio media applications
Systems and methods for updating firmware in an audio device, such as a soundbar, operatively connected to a Smart TV, are shown and described. Firmware update data is transmitted to the audio device via an audio return channel (ARC) of an HDMI cable. In certain of the systems, the firmware update data is transmitted to the audio device when no audio is being transmitted to or played by the audio device. In other systems, the firmware update data and real-time audio data are multiplexed by the Smart TV and are sent to the audio device via the audio return channel for subsequent demultiplexing and playback of the audio.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Televisions; Television monitors; Audio speakers; Soundbars; Apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data; Televisions and soundbars incorporating components for attaching to other devices; Televisions and soundbars incorporating components for physically connecting to other devices; Television and soundbars featuring a built in system for attaching a soundbar to the television; Feature of a television and soundbar, namely, a built-in system comprised of mounts and connectors adapted for connecting a soundbar to a television; Connectors adapted for use with televisions and soundbars.
16.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MITIGATING RADIO-FREQUENCY LATENCY WIRELESS DEVICES
Systems and method are provided for detecting latency in radio frequency connections. A computing device can detect, at a first time, light using an optical sensor and receive, at a second time, a first data packet over a connection with a first wireless device. The computing device may define a first signal latency value based on the first time and the second time. The computing device may then receive a media stream that includes a video component and an audio component and modify a presentation of the media stream by delaying the video component by a time interval based on the first signal latency value.
H04N 21/43 - Processing of content or additional data, e.g. demultiplexing additional data from a digital video streamElementary client operations, e.g. monitoring of home network or synchronizing decoder's clockClient middleware
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Televisions; television monitors; audio speakers; sound
bars; apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting,
reproducing or processing sound, images or data; televisions
and soundbars incorporating components for attaching to
other devices; televisions and soundbars incorporating
components for physically connecting to other devices;
television and soundbars featuring a built in system for
attaching a soundbar to the television; feature of a
television and soundbar, namely, a built-in system comprised
of mounts and connectors adapted for connecting a soundbar
to a television; connectors adapted for use with televisions
and soundbars.
18.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMMUNICATING BETWEEN A MOBILE DEVICE AND A SMART TELEVISION
Social media communications can be shared between disparate device types such as a mobile device and a television. A new social-media communication can be generated by identifying a user profile and media to be shared. A signed unform resource locator (URL) and unique identifier may be generated for the new social-media communication to enabling sharing the media with another device. The media may be uploaded and processed using the signed URL. For example, the media may be transcoded into a format based on the processing and/or display capabilities of a device associated with the user profile. The transcoded media may be stored in association with the signed URL. A notification corresponding to the social-media communication may be transmitted to the device associated with the user profile to enable access to the media.
H04N 21/2343 - Processing of video elementary streams, e.g. splicing of video streams or manipulating encoded video stream scene graphs involving reformatting operations of video signals for distribution or compliance with end-user requests or end-user device requirements
G06F 21/10 - Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material
H04N 21/258 - Client or end-user data management, e.g. managing client capabilities, user preferences or demographics or processing of multiple end-users preferences to derive collaborative data
H04N 21/45 - Management operations performed by the client for facilitating the reception of or the interaction with the content or administrating data related to the end-user or to the client device itself, e.g. learning user preferences for recommending movies or resolving scheduling conflicts
H04N 21/6334 - Control signals issued by server directed to the network components or client directed to client for authorisation, e.g. by transmitting a key
H04N 21/6373 - Control signals issued by the client directed to the server or network components for rate control
Social media communications can be shared between disparate device types such as a mobile device and a television. A new social-media communication can be generated by identifying a user profile and media to be shared. A signed unform resource locator (URL) and unique identifier may be generated for the new social-media communication to enabling sharing the media with another device. The media may be uploaded and processed using the signed URL. For example, the media may be transcoded into a format based on the processing and/or display capabilities of a device associated with the user profile. The transcoded media may be stored in association with the signed URL. A notification corresponding to the social-media communication may be transmitted to the device associated with the user profile to enable access to the media.
H04L 65/756 - Media network packet handling adapting media to device capabilities
H04N 19/40 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using video transcoding, i.e. partial or full decoding of a coded input stream followed by re-encoding of the decoded output stream
20.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOUNTING DEVICES TO A FLAT SCREEN VIDEO MONITOR
An audio-visual system includes a video monitor, such as a TV, and a soundbar. The soundbar is attachable to the video monitor by displacing a biased lock along a length, width, and/or height axis of the soundbar housing. Fasteners comprising detents are attached to a bottom surface of the video monitor and are spaced apart along a width axis of the video monitor. The soundbar includes a biased lock that comprises an engagement surface of a locking member that is biased in a first direction along a first axis. The detents engage and then disengage from the engagement surface, causing the soundbar to be locked to the detent and restrained from moving relative to the video monitor along one or more of a video monitor height, width, and length axis. The soundbar also has right and left speakers connected to respective right and left channels. When the soundbar sits on a horizontal surface with its upper wall above its lower wall, the right channel is connected to the right speaker, and the left channel is connected to the left speaker. When the soundbar is attached to the video monitor, it is inverted so that the soundbar's normally upper wall is below its normally lower wall. An inertial sensor detects the change in vertical orientation and provides a signal used by a controller that automatically reverses the channel connections so that the right channel is connected to the left speaker, and the left channel is connected to the right speaker.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Televisions; television monitors; audio speakers; sound bars; apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data; televisions and soundbars incorporating components for attaching to other devices; televisions and soundbars incorporating components for physically connecting to other devices; television and soundbars featuring a built in system for attaching a soundbar to the television; feature of a television and soundbar, namely, a built-in system comprised of mounts and connectors adapted for connecting a soundbar to a television; connectors adapted for use with televisions and soundbars.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
38 - Telecommunications services
Goods & Services
Televisions; audio speakers; downloadable software for
playing video and audio internet content; home theater
systems comprising audio receivers and audio speakers;
liquid crystal display (LCD) televisions; remote controls
for televisions and audio equipment; soundbar speakers;
wireless communication devices for voice, data or image
transmission; computer game software downloadable from a
global computer network; computer monitors; downloadable
films and television programs featuring comedy, action,
drama, and documentaries provided via a video-on-demand
service; electronic communications systems comprised of
computer hardware and recorded software for the transmission
of data between two points; television monitors. Advertising and marketing; advertising and marketing
services, namely, promoting the goods and services of
others; advertising, promotion, and marketing services in
the nature of placing advertisements on smart TV platforms,
streaming media services and digital distribution channels
for others; digital advertising services. Streaming of audio, visual and audiovisual material via a
global computer network.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
38 - Telecommunications services
Goods & Services
Televisions; audio speakers; downloadable software for
playing video and audio internet content; home theater
systems comprising audio receivers and audio speakers;
liquid crystal display (LCD) televisions; remote controls
for televisions and audio equipment; soundbar speakers;
wireless communication devices for voice, data or image
transmission; computer game software downloadable from a
global computer network; computer monitors; downloadable
films and television programs featuring comedy, action,
drama, and documentaries provided via a video-on-demand
service; electronic communications systems comprised of
computer hardware and recorded software for the transmission
of data between two points; television monitors. Advertising and marketing; advertising and marketing
services, namely, promoting the goods and services of
others; advertising, promotion, and marketing services in
the nature of placing advertisements on smart TV platforms,
streaming media services and digital distribution channels
for others; digital advertising services. Streaming of audio, visual and audiovisual material via a
global computer network.
24.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOUNTING DEVICES TO A FLAT SCREEN VIDEO MONITOR
An audio visual system includes a video display, such as a TV, and a soundbar. The soundbar is snap-fittingly attachable with the video display. Thumbscrews are attached to a bottom surface of the video display and are spaced apart along a width axis of the video display. The soundbar has a top panel with elongated channels that are spaced apart from one another along a length axis of the soundbar. Spring-biased members comprising various geometric shapes are located in the channels. The soundbar is installed on the video display by aligning each of the thumbscrews with a respective channel such that the thumbscrew heads are located in the channel and beneath the upper surface of the top panel of the soundbar. To install the soundbar, the thumbscrews are positioned within a respective one of the elongated channels. As the soundbar is pushed toward the rear of the video display along the display's thickness axis, the thumbscrews each displace a respective one of the spring-biased members, thereby pushing it away from its corresponding retaining surface. When the thumbscrews reach the end of the channels, the soundbar is released, and the spring-biased members lock the thumbscrews in place on the soundbar. The movement of the spring-loaded caps may produce an audible “click” to indicate that the soundbar is secured to the display.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
38 - Telecommunications services
Goods & Services
(1) Televisions; audio speakers; downloadable software for playing video and audio internet content; home theater systems comprising audio receivers and audio speakers; liquid crystal display (LCD) televisions; remote controls for televisions and audio equipment; soundbar speakers; wireless communication devices for voice, data or image transmission; computer game software downloadable from a global computer network; computer monitors; downloadable films and television programs featuring comedy, action, drama, and documentaries provided via a video-on-demand service; electronic communications systems comprised of computer hardware and recorded software for the transmission of data between two points; television monitors. (1) Advertising and marketing; advertising and marketing services, namely, promoting the goods and services of others; advertising, promotion, and marketing services in the nature of placing advertisements on smart TV platforms, streaming media services and digital distribution channels for others; digital advertising services.
(2) Streaming of audio, visual and audiovisual material via a global computer network.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
38 - Telecommunications services
Goods & Services
(1) Televisions; audio speakers; downloadable software for playing video and audio internet content; home theater systems comprising audio receivers and audio speakers; liquid crystal display (LCD) televisions; remote controls for televisions and audio equipment; soundbar speakers; wireless communication devices for voice, data or image transmission; computer game software downloadable from a global computer network; computer monitors; downloadable films and television programs featuring comedy, action, drama, and documentaries provided via a video-on-demand service; electronic communications systems comprised of computer hardware and recorded software for the transmission of data between two points; television monitors. (1) Advertising and marketing; advertising and marketing services, namely, promoting the goods and services of others; advertising, promotion, and marketing services in the nature of placing advertisements on smart TV platforms, streaming media services and digital distribution channels for others; digital advertising services.
(2) Streaming of audio, visual and audiovisual material via a global computer network.
27.
System and method for configuring video watch parties with gesture-specific telemojis
Systems and methods for creating video watch parties are shown and described. Video and audio data indicative of the content being displayed on a plurality of smart TVs is compared to stored data in a content recognition database to determine what content is being viewed by each of a plurality of viewers at a given time. Viewers watching the same content are invited to become members of a watch party, and the televisions of those who accept the invitation are operatively connected to one another in a peer-to-peer network, enabling them to view the watch party content on a watch party screen that displays the watch party content and images or graphical icon representations of each other member of the watch party who is watching the content. Watch party participants can communicate with one another on the watch party display orally, using text messages in a text message area of the display, or by projecting emojis in the content region of other participants' displays.
H04N 21/43 - Processing of content or additional data, e.g. demultiplexing additional data from a digital video streamElementary client operations, e.g. monitoring of home network or synchronizing decoder's clockClient middleware
H04N 21/431 - Generation of visual interfacesContent or additional data rendering
H04N 21/4788 - Supplemental services, e.g. displaying phone caller identification or shopping application communicating with other users, e.g. chatting
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Televisions; Television monitors; Audio speakers; Sound bars; Apparatus and instruments for transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data; Televisions and soundbars incorporating components for attaching to other devices; Televisions and soundbars incorporating components for physically connecting to other devices; Television and soundbars featuring a built in system for attaching a soundbar to the television; Feature of a television and soundbar, namely, a built-in system comprised of mounts and connectors adapted for connecting a soundbar to a television; Connectors adapted for use with televisions and soundbars
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
38 - Telecommunications services
Goods & Services
Downloadable mobile application for peer-to-peer
transmission of digital photos, images, and videos via a
communications network for end users. Marketing, advertising, and promotion services. Peer-to-peer transmission of digital photos, images, and
videos via a communications network for end users.
30.
Systems and methods for providing on-screen virtual keyboards
Systems and methods for providing a virtual keyboard are shown and described. User gestures are captured by a camera and are mapped to spatial coordinates that correspond to the keys of a virtual keyboard. The user defines the coordinate system based on his or her range of motion and also defines the spatial dimensions of the virtual keyboard. The spatial dimensions are then scaled to provide a display image of the virtual keyboard on a TV display. Facial recognition techniques and corresponding data regarding the viewer's anatomy and previously captured reference gestures are used to interpret the viewer's gestures and determine which keystrokes are intended. A character prediction technique using the trajectory of the cursor (i.e., trajectory of entered keystrokes) is combined with language/semantic-based character prediction models to identify a next predicted character that is indicated as the user's selected character, thereby disambiguating the key selection indicated the positioning of his or her fingers relative to the virtual keyboard keys.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
38 - Telecommunications services
Goods & Services
(1) Downloadable mobile application for peer-to-peer transmission of digital photos, images, and videos via a communications network for end users. (1) Marketing, advertising, and promotion services.
(2) Peer-to-peer transmission of digital photos, images, and videos via a communications network for end users.
Systems and method are provided for detecting the boundaries of media relative to linear media programming. A display device may receive a first cue from a first video frame of media being presented by a display device and generate, using a trained machine-learning model and the first cue, a first prediction of a first content type represented by the first video frame. The display device may subsequently receive a second cue from a second video frame of media being presented by the display device and generate a second prediction of a second content type represented by the second video frame. The display device can determine a probability that the first content type does not match the second content type based on the first prediction and the second prediction thereby identifying a boundary between different media being presented by the display device.
H04N 21/44 - Processing of video elementary streams, e.g. splicing a video clip retrieved from local storage with an incoming video stream or rendering scenes according to encoded video stream scene graphs
H04N 21/466 - Learning process for intelligent management, e.g. learning user preferences for recommending movies
Systems and method are provided for detecting the boundaries of media relative to linear media programming. A display device may receive a first cue from a first video frame of media being presented by a display device and generate, using a trained machine-learning model and the first cue, a first prediction of a first content type represented by the first video frame. The display device may subsequently receive a second cue from a second video frame of media being presented by the display device and generate a second prediction of a second content type represented by the second video frame. The display device can determine a probability that the first content type does not match the second content type based on the first prediction and the second prediction thereby identifying a boundary between different media being presented by the display device.
G06V 10/74 - Image or video pattern matchingProximity measures in feature spaces
H04N 21/485 - End-user interface for client configuration
G06V 10/44 - Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersectionsConnectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Televisions; Audio speakers; Downloadable software for playing video and audio internet content; Home theater systems comprising audio receivers and audio speakers ; Liquid crystal display (LCD) televisions; Remote controls for televisions and audio equipment; Soundbar speakers; Wireless communication devices for voice, data or image transmission; Computer game software downloadable from a global computer network; Computer monitors; Downloadable films and television programs featuring comedy, action, drama, and documentaries provided via a video-on-demand service; Electronic communications systems comprised of computer hardware and recorded software for the transmission of data between two points; Television monitors
Advertising and marketing; Advertising and marketing services, namely, promoting the goods and services of others; Advertising, promotion, and marketing services in the nature of placing advertisements on smart TV platforms, streaming media services and digital distribution channels for others; Digital advertising services
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Televisions; Audio speakers; Downloadable software for playing video and audio internet content; Home theater systems comprising audio receivers and audio speakers ; Liquid crystal display (LCD) televisions; Remote controls for televisions and audio equipment; Soundbar speakers; Wireless communication devices for voice, data or image transmission; Computer game software downloadable from a global computer network; Computer monitors; Downloadable films and television programs featuring comedy, action, drama, and documentaries provided via a video-on-demand service; Electronic communications systems comprised of computer hardware and recorded software for the transmission of data between two points; Television monitors
Advertising and marketing; Advertising and marketing services, namely, promoting the goods and services of others; Advertising, promotion, and marketing services in the nature of placing advertisements on smart TV platforms, streaming media services and digital distribution channels for others; Digital advertising services
Systems and method are provided for detecting latency in radio frequency connections. A computing device can detect, at a first time, light using an optical sensor and receive, at a second time, a first data packet over a connection with a first wireless device. The computing device may define a first signal latency value based on the first time and the second time. The computing device may then receive a media stream that includes a video component and an audio component and modify a presentation of the media stream by delaying the video component by a time interval based on the first signal latency value.
H04N 21/43 - Processing of content or additional data, e.g. demultiplexing additional data from a digital video streamElementary client operations, e.g. monitoring of home network or synchronizing decoder's clockClient middleware
Systems and method are provided for detecting latency in radio frequency connections. A computing device may present a first cue at a first time. In response, the computing device may receive a first input from a wireless device at a second time that indicates that a control of the wireless device associated with the first cue has been activated. The computing device may define a signal latency value based on the first time and the second time. The computing device may then receive a second input from the wireless device that includes an indication of a control activation at a third time. And in response, the computing device may process the control activation if the control activation is received at a fourth time that is prior to the third time. The time interval between the fourth time and the third time can be equal to the signal latency value.
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
Systems and methods are provided for detecting a content type of content within a media stream. A computing device may receive a media stream and define a set of media segments that each represent a portion of the media stream. The computing device may identify a first media segment that includes a first boundary and a second media segment that includes a second boundary. The computing device may predict whether the subset of media segments that are positioned between the first media segment and the second media segment include content of a particular content type. The computing device may then transmit an indication of the prediction.
Systems and methods are provided for detecting a content type of content within a media stream. A computing device may receive a media stream and define a set of media segments that each represent a portion of the media stream. The computing device may identify a first media segment that includes a first boundary and a second media segment that includes a second boundary. The computing device may predict whether the subset of media segments that are positioned between the first media segment and the second media segment include content of a particular content type. The computing device may then transmit an indication of the prediction.
H04N 21/8352 - Generation of protective data, e.g. certificates involving content or source identification data, e.g. UMID [Unique Material Identifier]
H04N 21/845 - Structuring of content, e.g. decomposing content into time segments
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Systems and methods for monitoring the display of content using embedded watermarks
Systems and method are provided for detecting the display of media and/or specialized content using embedded watermarks. For example, a media device may receive video data including a set of video frames. The media device may detect, in at least one video frame of the set of video frames, a watermark embedded into the at least one video frame. The watermark may be usable to identify media to be displayed by the media device. The media device may display the media. The media device may then transmit an indication that the media has been presented by the media device to a destination device.
H04N 21/8358 - Generation of protective data, e.g. certificates involving watermark
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
45.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING THE DISPLAY OF CONTENT USING EMBEDDED WATERMARKS
Systems and method are provided for detecting the display of media and/or specialized content using embedded watermarks. For example, a media device may receive video data including a set of video frames. The media device may detect, in at least one video frame of the set of video frames, a watermark embedded into the at least one video frame. The watermark may be usable to identify media to be displayed by the media device. The media device may display the media. The media device may then transmit an indication that the media has been presented by the media device to a destination device.
H04N 21/431 - Generation of visual interfacesContent or additional data rendering
H04N 21/433 - Content storage operation, e.g. storage operation in response to a pause request or caching operations
H04N 21/44 - Processing of video elementary streams, e.g. splicing a video clip retrieved from local storage with an incoming video stream or rendering scenes according to encoded video stream scene graphs
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Peer-to-peer transmission of digital photos, images, and videos via a communications network for end users Downloadable mobile application for peer-to-peer transmission of digital photos, images, and videos via a communications network for end users Marketing, advertising, and promotion services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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Providing information in the field of entertainment via a global communications network streaming system regarding television programs, movies, music, videos, sports, cultural programs and news; entertainment services, namely, distribution of television programs, movies, music, videos, sports, cultural programs and news to streaming television systems.
48.
System and method for configuring video watch parties with gesture-specific telemojis
Systems and methods for creating video watch parties are shown and described. Video and audio data indicative of the content being displayed on a plurality of smart TVs is compared to stored data in a content recognition database to determine what content is being viewed by each of a plurality of viewers at a given time. Viewers watching the same content are invited to become members of a watch party, and the televisions of those who accept the invitation are operatively connected to one another in a peer-to-peer network, enabling them to view the watch party content on a watch party screen that displays the watch party content and images or graphical icon representations of each other member of the watch party who is watching the content. Watch party participants can communicate with one another on the watch party display orally, using text messages in a text message area of the display, or by projecting emojis in the content region of other participants' displays.
H04L 65/1093 - In-session procedures by adding participantsIn-session procedures by removing participants
H04N 21/4788 - Supplemental services, e.g. displaying phone caller identification or shopping application communicating with other users, e.g. chatting
H04N 21/43 - Processing of content or additional data, e.g. demultiplexing additional data from a digital video streamElementary client operations, e.g. monitoring of home network or synchronizing decoder's clockClient middleware
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
Video display systems comprising a video display and a camera assembly are shown and described. In one example, video cameras may be stowed in and deployed from a compartment proximate the upper surface of the display and configured to deploy in an arc-like motion and for rotation about a center of the video camera housing itself. In other examples, video cameras may be aligned with openings in the frame of the television screen and operatively connected to shutter plates that selectively admit light to or block light from the camera. In a further example, video cameras may be provided on motorized mounts that are attached to the frame to collect multiple images for video processing tasks to enhance the video image in a variety of ways.
Systems and methods for updating firmware in an audio device, such as a soundbar, operatively connected to a Smart TV, are shown and described. Firmware update data is transmitted to the audio device via an audio return channel (ARC) of an HDMI cable. In certain of the systems, the firmware update data is transmitted to the audio device when no audio is being transmitted to or played by the audio device. In other systems, the firmware update data and real-time audio data are multiplexed by the Smart TV and are sent to the audio device via the audio return channel for subsequent demultiplexing and playback of the audio.
A remote control with a microphone subsystem comprising a pair of internal microphones is shown and described. When connected to a remote-control base station that is itself connected to an external power source, the microphone subsystem is continuously energized by the external power source, and the pair of internal microphones operate as far field microphones that receive oral commands uttered by a user from a distance. When the remote control is removed from the base, the microphone subsystem is configured for selective connection to an internal power source by actuating a user control on the remote control. In the external power source mode, signals from both microphones are digitally processed to provide a far-field microphone array with beam forming. In the direct current mode, only one microphone's signals are digitally processed as a simple monaural signal (or they are not digitally processed). The remote control also includes a video camera capable of capturing video image data of the user and transmitting it to an associated television for facial recognition of the user.
G10L 25/48 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups specially adapted for particular use
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H04N 7/04 - Systems for the transmission of one television signal, i.e. both picture and sound, by a single carrier
H04R 1/04 - Structural association of microphone with electric circuitry therefor
H04R 1/40 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired directional characteristic only by combining a number of identical transducers
(1) Operation of a television channel; Video streaming services; Broadcasting services for televisions; Broadcasting and transmission of audio and video recordings, television, electronic media, audiovisual content and programs; Streaming of audio-visual content and programs, multimedia content, electronic media, television shows and movies via the internet; Broadcasting of audio-visual content and programs, multimedia content, electronic media and television programs; Provision of telecommunication access to movie and television programs via an on-demand service, over-the-top platform service provider, global computer networks and the internet; Distribution of pre-recorded audio-visual content and programs, music, movies, television shows, documentaries, podcasts by way of electronic media platforms, namely, internet and mobile network streaming of audio-visual content and programs, electronic media, multimedia content, music, movies, television shows, documentaries, podcasts for television and internet
53.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING TELEVISION DISPLAY FOR VIDEO CONFERENCING AND VIDEO WATCH PARTY APPLICATIONS
The present disclosure relates to a system and method for controlling a television display in such a matter that some portion of that display is re-purposed as a light emitting device intended to provide improved video scene lighting when using a video camera associated with the television display for communications as part of video conferencing or other activities. The systems and methods of the disclosure may be activated and controlled utilizing the television's remote-control device or a paired mobile device, using manual or verbal commands from the user. This results in an overall brightening of the television display or a reduction of that portion of the screen displaying the current programming, thereby exposing remaining pixels that can be independently illuminated to a greater brightness and color tinted. This action improves the illumination of the video scene area of those subjects in front of the television.
G09G 3/34 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source
G09G 3/3225 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix using controlled light sources using electroluminescent panels semiconductive, e.g. using light-emitting diodes [LED] organic, e.g. using organic light-emitting diodes [OLED] using an active matrix
54.
Systems and methods for providing on-screen virtual keyboards
Systems and methods for providing a virtual keyboard are shown and described. User gestures are captured by a camera and are mapped to spatial coordinates that correspond to the keys of a virtual keyboard. The user defines the coordinate system based on his or her range of motion and also defines the spatial dimensions of the virtual keyboard. The spatial dimensions are then scaled to provide a display image of the virtual keyboard on a TV display. Facial recognition techniques and corresponding data regarding the viewer's anatomy and previously captured reference gestures are used to interpret the viewer's gestures and determine which keystrokes are intended. A character prediction technique using the trajectory of the cursor (i.e., trajectory of entered keystrokes) is combined with language/semantic-based character prediction models to identify a next predicted character that is indicated as the user's selected character, thereby disambiguating the key selection indicated the positioning of his or her fingers relative to the virtual keyboard keys.
An audio-visual system is shown and describe. The audio-visual system comprises a soundbar and a television monitor assembly. The television monitor assembly comprises a television monitor, a first support and a second support. The first support comprises a first base member and a first vertical member, and the second support comprises a second base member and a second vertical member. The television monitor assembly has one or more free-standing configurations in which the lengths of the first and second base members are substantially perpendicular to the front and rear surfaces of the television monitor and one or more wall-mounted configurations in which the lengths of the first and second base members are substantially parallel to the front rear surfaces of the television monitor. An audio visual system may be provided by attaching a soundbar to the first and second base members in the free-standing configurations.
H04N 5/655 - Construction or mounting of chassis, e.g. for varying the elevation of the tube
F16M 11/00 - Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon
F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
H04N 5/64 - Constructional details of receivers, e.g. cabinets or dust covers
H04N 5/645 - Mounting of picture tube on chassis or in housing
F16M 11/08 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a vertical axis
G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
Operation of a television channel, namely, transmitting streamed sound and audio-visual recordings via the Internet, cable networks, wireless networks, and satellite; video streaming services, namely, broadcasting services over the Internet; Audio and video broadcasting services via the Internet, cable networks, wireless networks, and satellite; Television program broadcasting; Audio broadcasting; Streaming of audio material on the Internet; Streaming of audio-visual material on the Internet; Streaming of digital media on the Internet; Streaming of television programs on the Internet; Streaming of films on the Internet; Audio broadcasting; Video broadcasting; Broadcasting services and provision of telecommunication access to audio programs, films, and television programs provided via a video-on-demand service; Distribution of data in the field of pre-recorded audio content, audio-visual content, television programs, films, and digital media via the Internet, cable networks, wireless networks, and satellite
A visual display stand is shown and described. The display stand comprises a thin aluminum member that slopes downward and away from a display to which it is attached to a horizontal base section that rests on a support surface. The horizontal base is spaced apart from the screen in a direction away from the rear of the display. A rear support member is also provided but is concealed from view when looking at the screen side of the display. As a result, when the stand is attached to display and viewed from the front, it gives a gravity defying appearance because it appears that the weight of the monitor should cause the stand to tip over. Alternatively, the second member may be removed, and the display may rest against a wall.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
36 - Financial, insurance and real estate services
Goods & Services
Downloadable software for providing and processing online and mobile payment transactions Financial services, namely, providing and processing online and mobile payment transactions
63.
Sound system with automatically adjustable relative driver orientation
A sound system with a plurality of speakers is shown and described. The orientation of a second subset of the speakers is automatically adjustable relative to the orientation of a first subset of speakers. In certain examples, the system detects whether the audio signals it receives include up-firing content and adjusts the relative orientations when such content is provided. The sound system is also configured to calculate a desired degree of rotation for the speakers in the second subset based on the geometry of the room in which the sound system is located and the location of the listener in the room.
H04R 1/40 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired directional characteristic only by combining a number of identical transducers
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Flat panel display screens and accompanying manuals distributed therewith; televisions and monitors and accompanying manuals distributed therewith; televisions with embedded software for accessing, generating, displaying, controlling and enabling the streaming of audio, visual and multimedia content in the nature of television programs, movies, music, videos, sports, cultural programs and news via global communications networks; televisions with embedded software for controlling, searching, accessing, displaying, organizing and recommending audio, visual and multimedia content Providing information in the field of entertainment via a global communications network regarding television programs, movies, music, videos, sports, cultural programs and news; distribution of television programs for others; entertainment services, namely, distribution of television programs, movies, music, videos, sports, cultural programs and news to streaming devices Developing and managing application software for delivery of audio, visual and multimedia content in the nature of television programs, movies, music, videos, sports, cultural programs and news via global communications networks; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software for use in streaming audio, visual and multimedia content in the nature of television programs, movies, music, videos, sports, cultural programs and news; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software for searching, accessing, displaying, organizing and recommending audio, visual and multimedia content
Advertising and marketing; digital advertising services; advertising and marketing services, namely, promoting the brands, goods and services of others; inventory management; ad serving, namely, placing advertisements on smart TV platforms, streaming media services and other digital distribution channels for others
Advertising and marketing; digital advertising services; advertising and marketing services, namely, promoting the brands, goods and services of others; inventory management; ad serving, namely, placing advertisements on smart TV platforms, streaming media services and other digital distribution channels for others
A sound system with upfiring speakers and a redirecting baffle is shown and described. Upfiring speakers simulate overhead speakers by using a ceiling to reflect sound toward the listener from above the listener's head. However, in rooms with high ceilings, such reflection is not practical. The redirecting baffle is spaced apart from the upfiring speakers along a height axis and is oriented downward so that a surface normal to the baffle is neither parallel to nor perpendicular to the floor. By adjusting the angle of orientation, the location at which the reflected sound quality is best can be adjusted toward or away from the upfiring speakers. The system is particularly useful for in-store displays as many stores have ceiling heights that make sound reflection from an upfiring speaker impractical.
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Software for controlling and enabling the streaming of
audio, visual and multimedia content in the nature of
television programs, movies, music, videos, sports, cultural
programs and news via global communications networks;
software for controlling, searching, accessing, displaying,
organizing and recommending audio, visual and multimedia
content. Providing information in the field of entertainment via a
global communications network streaming system regarding
television programs, movies, music, videos, sports, cultural
programs and news; entertainment services, namely,
distribution of television programs, movies, music, videos,
sports, cultural programs and news to streaming television
systems. Developing and managing application software for delivery of
audio, visual and multimedia content in the nature of
television programs, movies, music, videos, sports, cultural
programs and news via global communications networks;
providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software
for use in streaming audio, visual and multimedia content in
the nature of television programs, movies, music, videos,
sports, cultural programs and news; providing temporary use
of online, non-downloadable software for searching,
accessing, displaying, organizing and recommending audio,
visual and multimedia content.
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(1) Software for controlling and enabling the streaming of audio, visual and multimedia content in the nature of television programs, movies, music, videos, sports, cultural programs and news via global communications networks; software for controlling, searching, accessing, displaying, organizing and recommending audio, visual and multimedia content (1) Providing information in the field of entertainment via a global communications network streaming system regarding television programs, movies, music, videos, sports, cultural programs and news; entertainment services, namely, distribution of television programs, movies, music, videos, sports, cultural programs and news to streaming television systems
(2) Developing and managing application software for delivery of audio, visual and multimedia content in the nature of television programs, movies, music, videos, sports, cultural programs and news via global communications networks; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software for use in streaming audio, visual and multimedia content in the nature of television programs, movies, music, videos, sports, cultural programs and news; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software for searching, accessing, displaying, organizing and recommending audio, visual and multimedia content
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42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
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(1) Software for controlling and enabling the streaming of audio, visual and multimedia content in the nature of television programs, movies, music, videos, sports, cultural programs and news via global communications networks; software for controlling, searching, accessing, displaying, organizing and recommending audio, visual and multimedia content (1) Providing information in the field of entertainment via a global communications network streaming system regarding television programs, movies, music, videos, sports, cultural programs and news; entertainment services, namely, distribution of television programs, movies, music, videos, sports, cultural programs and news to streaming television systems
(2) Developing and managing application software for delivery of audio, visual and multimedia content in the nature of television programs, movies, music, videos, sports, cultural programs and news via global communications networks; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software for use in streaming audio, visual and multimedia content in the nature of television programs, movies, music, videos, sports, cultural programs and news; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software for searching, accessing, displaying, organizing and recommending audio, visual and multimedia content
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Software for controlling and enabling the streaming of audio, visual and multimedia content in the nature of television programs, movies, music, videos, sports, cultural programs and news via global communications networks; Software for controlling, searching, accessing, displaying, organizing and recommending audio, visual and multimedia content
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
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Software for controlling and enabling the streaming of audio, visual and multimedia content in the nature of television programs, movies, music, videos, sports, cultural programs and news via global communications networks; software for controlling, searching, accessing, displaying, organizing and recommending audio, visual and multimedia content Developing and managing application software for delivery for others of audio, visual and multimedia content in the nature of television programs, movies, music, videos, sports, cultural programs and news via global communications networks; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software for use in streaming audio, visual and multimedia content in the nature of television programs, movies, music, videos, sports, cultural programs and news; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software for searching, accessing, displaying, organizing and recommending audio, visual and multimedia content
