公开(公告)号：US10331901B2

公开(公告)日：2019-06-25

申请号：US16113546

申请日：2018-08-27

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Reda Harb

IPC: G06F21/00 ,  G06F21/62 ,  H04N21/436 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/475 ,  G06F21/31 ,  H04N21/466

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for enabling a user to access a blocked media asset. These systems and methods allow a user to request that a parent, or another user, who can approve access to the blocked media asset approve access to the blocked media asset for viewing. The request may be transmitted as a notification to a mobile phone or another suitable device, such that the parent the other user can approve the request, even though they may be remote from the requesting user. Both the requesting user and the user whose approval is required to unblock the media asset (i.e., the approver), are identified by the system based on an identifier associated with each user. This informs the approver which user submitted the request. Additionally, this also adds a layer of security, since the approver must enter an identifier to authenticate their identity to the system before being able to unblock the program for the requesting user.

公开(公告)号：US20190116102A1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-18

申请号：US15785852

申请日：2017-10-17

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Reda Harb

IPC: H04L12/26 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04N21/475 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/234 ,  G06F17/30 ,  H04L12/28

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a media guidance application (e.g., implemented on a user device) that improves quality of service while streaming code-agnostic content by editing manifest files.

公开(公告)号：US20190116101A1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-18

申请号：US15785826

申请日：2017-10-17

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Reda Harb

IPC: H04L12/26 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04N21/475 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/234 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: H04L43/08 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F16/437 ,  H04L41/50 ,  H04L41/509 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L65/604 ,  H04L65/80 ,  H04N21/23418 ,  H04N21/234363 ,  H04N21/23439 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/44004 ,  H04N21/4424 ,  H04N21/4756 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/8456 ,  H04N21/8543

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a media guidance application (e.g., implemented on a user device) that improves quality of service while streaming code-agnostic content by optimizing buffering based on bit rate.

公开(公告)号：US20170134793A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US14934370

申请日：2015-11-06

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Reda Harb ,  Michael R. Nichols ,  Walter R. Klappert

IPC: H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/44 ,  H04N21/84 ,  G06K9/00 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/2665

CPC classification number: H04N21/4312 ,  G06K9/00758 ,  H04N21/26258 ,  H04N21/2665 ,  H04N21/4122 ,  H04N21/42203 ,  H04N21/44008 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/4825 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: Methods and systems for a media guidance application that may enhance viewer experience. The media guidance application may receive video assets from content capture devices at different locations, determine characteristics of the media assets and assign content tags, corresponding to the characteristics, to the media assets. The media guidance application may receive a video-feed request from another location and determine video feed criterion associated with the request. The media guidance application may use a database to determine media assets with characteristics matching the video feed criterion, and may generate for display the media assets in a video feed.

公开(公告)号：US20240430220A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-26

申请号：US18826619

申请日：2024-09-06

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Vikram Makam Gupta ,  Reda Harb ,  Vishwas Sharadanagar Panchaksharaiah

IPC: H04L51/066 ,  H04L51/043 ,  H04L51/046 ,  H04L51/222 ,  H04L67/306

Abstract: Systems and methods are presented herein for modifying messages transmitted between a first computing device and a second computing device based on the determination of a context of messages transmitted between the first and second computing devices. A first message, prepared to be transmitted to a second computing device, is prepared at a first computing device. Based on an identifier corresponding to the second computing device, a plurality of devices communicably coupled to the second computing device are determined. Selectable options are generated at the first computing device which, when selected, determine which of the second computing device or one of the plurality of communicably coupled devices will receive the transmitted message. Based on the selection of an option, the message may be modified to fit the format of the device corresponding to the selected option and transmitted to the device corresponding to the selected option.

公开(公告)号：US20240370225A1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-07

申请号：US18771821

申请日：2024-07-12

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Vishwas Sharadanagar Panchaksharaiah ,  Vikram Makam Gupta ,  Madhusudhan Seetharam ,  Prateek Varshney ,  Reda Harb

IPC: G06F3/16 ,  G06F16/638 ,  H04R3/12

Abstract: Systems and methods for improving audio playback at a playback device are described herein. In some embodiments, a system transitions between causing playback of a radio broadcast stream to causing playback of device music, such as in response to determining that a quality of the radio broadcast stream is below a threshold value. In some embodiments, a system selects songs to play based on device preferences of a plurality of different media devices. In some embodiments, a system selects a device from which to retrieve songs for playback based on one or more rules.

公开(公告)号：US12132946B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-29

申请号：US18204443

申请日：2023-06-01

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Srikanth Channapragada ,  Ishan Bhadula ,  Vivek Sehgal ,  Greeshma Jagadha Phani Lakshmi Alapati ,  Vikram Makam Gupta ,  Reda Harb

IPC: H04L41/0893 ,  H04L67/1008 ,  H04L67/1017 ,  H04N21/231 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/24 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/647 ,  H04N21/63

CPC classification number: H04N21/2405 ,  H04L41/0893 ,  H04L67/1008 ,  H04L67/1017 ,  H04N21/23103 ,  H04N21/2353 ,  H04N21/2402 ,  H04N21/25833 ,  H04N21/64738 ,  H04N21/632

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for streaming during unavailability of a content server. Upon determining that there are conditions indicating buffering issues during delivery of a media asset, a server determines a first group of devices suitable for receiving the media asset from the server and sharing the media asset on a peer-to-peer network. Then, the server determines a second group of devices suitable for receiving the media asset on a peer-to-peer network from a first group device. The server then determines groupings within which to share and receive the media asset. Next, the server transmits instructions to the devices in the first group to maintain in buffer and share certain portions of the media asset with the second group devices within their grouping. Finally, the server updates information detailing the media asset portions the devices are maintaining in buffer and sharing.

公开(公告)号：US12120387B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-15

申请号：US18234961

申请日：2023-08-17

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Ankur Anil Aher ,  Charishma Chundi ,  Reda Harb

IPC: H04N21/442 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/485

CPC classification number: H04N21/44204 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  H04N21/25883 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/42203 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/44218 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/485

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining, based on recommendations provided by users that have consumed a media asset, which consumption options may be configured on a media device such that when configured enhance the user viewing experience for a specific media asset. The method includes accessing comments posted by other users that have consumed the media asset. The comments are analyzed to determine a consumption option recommendation. If the number of comments meet a threshold value, then the system either automatically configures the media device or configures the media device upon user approval with the recommended consumption option. The recommendation to configure a consumption option on the media device is made only if the recommendation is supported by the media device. The system also detects through audio and image analysis which users are consuming the media asset and accordingly configures the consumption options to their preferences.

公开(公告)号：US20240340495A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-10

申请号：US18743305

申请日：2024-06-14

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Srikanth Channapragada ,  Vikram Makam Gupta ,  Reda Harb

IPC: H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/4402 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/845

CPC classification number: H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/44029 ,  H04N21/44204 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4825 ,  H04N21/8456

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for generating a watch schedule and compressed series for a user for a series that is expected to become unavailable. Availability data indicating when a content series will become unavailable is received and compared to user progression habits. If the content series will become unavailable before the user will complete it, a watch schedule may be offered to the user. If the user subsequently falls behind on this watch schedule, a compressed version of the content series may be offered to the user.

公开(公告)号：US12113759B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-08

申请号：US18514742

申请日：2023-11-20

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Vikram Makam Gupta ,  Reda Harb ,  Vishwas Sharadanagar Panchaksharaiah

IPC: H04L51/066 ,  H04L51/043 ,  H04L51/046 ,  H04L51/222 ,  H04L67/306

CPC classification number: H04L51/066 ,  H04L51/043 ,  H04L51/046 ,  H04L51/222 ,  H04L67/306

Abstract: Systems and methods are presented herein for modifying messages transmitted between a first computing device and a second computing device based on the determination of a context of messages transmitted between the first and second computing devices. A first message, prepared to be transmitted to a second computing device, is prepared at a first computing device. Based on an identifier corresponding to the second computing device, a plurality of devices communicably coupled to the second computing device are determined. Selectable options are generated at the first computing device which, when selected, determine which of the second computing device or one of the plurality of communicably coupled devices will receive the transmitted message. Based on the selection of an option, the message may be modified to fit the format of the device corresponding to the selected option and transmitted to the device corresponding to the selected option.