公开(公告)号：US20230308712A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-28

申请号：US18204485

申请日：2023-06-01

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Vikram Makam Gupta ,  Vishwas Sharadanagar Panchaksharaiah

IPC: H04N21/4335 ,  G06N20/00 ,  G06N5/04 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/466 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  G06F16/23

CPC classification number: H04N21/4335 ,  G06N20/00 ,  G06N5/04 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4662 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  G06F16/2379 ,  G06Q30/0629

Abstract: A computer implemented method that includes receiving first user usage data and second user usage data indicative of user usage during consumption of a first content and of a second content, respectively. The method includes determining a first user usage pattern for the first content and a second user usage pattern for the second content based on the first user usage data and on the second user usage data, respectively. The method determines potential content overlap between the first content and the second content based on a comparison of the first usage pattern and the second usage pattern and performs an optimization operation based on the potential content overlap.

公开(公告)号：US20230291963A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-14

申请号：US18102256

申请日：2023-01-27

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Vikram Makam Gupta ,  Vishwas Sharadanagar Panchaksharaiah

IPC: H04N21/44 ,  G06F16/683 ,  H04N21/845 ,  H04N21/442

CPC classification number: H04N21/44004 ,  G06F16/685 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/44226 ,  H04N21/8456

Abstract: The methods and systems described herein aid users by providing thorough and efficient content consumption. For example, the methods and systems buffer content segments related to a current portion of the content that the system is generating for display. The methods and systems determine a characteristic of the current portion of the content and related content segments based on the characteristic. Confidence scores are determined by the systems and methods for each of the related content segments, and one or more related content segments with higher confidence scores are buffered in memory. Accordingly, the methods and systems described herein provide a thorough viewing of content through related segments that are buffered in memory for quick access.

公开(公告)号：US11757954B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-12

申请号：US17833181

申请日：2022-06-06

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Vikram Makam Gupta ,  Pooja Srivastava

IPC: H04L67/104 ,  H04L65/401 ,  H04L43/08

CPC classification number: H04L65/4015 ,  H04L43/08

Abstract: For each device in a collaborative environment, qualities of system characteristics are determined. Based on the respective qualities of each device, a subset of devices is identified, including at least one device having a highest first quality and at least one device having a highest second quality, each corresponding to a different system characteristic. One or more devices from the subset of devices are then selected, based on the first quality and the second quality of each device of the subset of devices, to perform a function associated with the respective system characteristic.

公开(公告)号：US11736768B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-22

申请号：US17479607

申请日：2021-09-20

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

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

IPC: H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/845

CPC classification number: H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/8456

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for requesting media content playback. Media content item metadata relating to product endorsement in the media content item is accessed. An endorsement profile for the media content item is generated based on the media content item metadata. The endorsement profile comprises data relating to which segments of the media content item have product-related content. A manifest file comprising instructions re-questing playback of the media content item is generated based on the endorsement profile for the media content item.

公开(公告)号：US20230239532A1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-27

申请号：US17973287

申请日：2022-10-25

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Vikram Makam Gupta ,  Muni Ramaiah Bandham ,  Santhiya Krishnamoorthi

IPC: H04N21/436 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/414 ,  H04W36/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/436 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/44204 ,  H04W36/03

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for handing off media content. A media player client receives a request to transfer a media stream, which is playing on a first media device, to a second media device. In response to determining that the second media device comprises a larger screen than the first media device, the media player content determines, based on the genre and resolution of the media stream data, whether the media stream data can be transferred, from the first media device to the second media device.

公开(公告)号：US11711570B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-25

申请号：US17688629

申请日：2022-03-07

Applicant: ROVI GUIDES, INC.

Inventor： Vishwas Sharadanagar Panchaksharaiah ,  Vikram Makam Gupta

IPC: H04N21/44 ,  H04N21/432 ,  H04N21/439 ,  H04N21/45

CPC classification number: H04N21/44004 ,  H04N21/432 ,  H04N21/4392 ,  H04N21/4532

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting a size of a buffer based on a probability that a rewind request will be received during a currently playing segment of media. When the system determines that receiving a rewind request is likely, the system will increase the size of a buffer such that the rewind request can be accommodated using data from the buffer. When the system determines that receiving a rewind request is unlikely, the system will decrease the size of the buffer to free resources for other system components.

公开(公告)号：US20230209130A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-29

申请号：US18117226

申请日：2023-03-03

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Srikanth Channapragada ,  Vikram Makam Gupta ,  Reda Harb

IPC: H04N21/4335 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/45

CPC classification number: H04N21/4335 ,  H04N21/44204 ,  H04N21/4532

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for retrieving an information file from a user profile about a scheduled trip, where access to content may be restricted and identifying, based on the consumption pattern, a first progression point before the scheduled start time and a second progression point after the scheduled end time of the scheduled trip. Based on the difference between the first and second progression points, the media guidance application causes to be stored the respective media assets on a consumption device. Then before departing for the scheduled trip, the media guidance application confirms the first progression points against the current progression point and causes to adjust the stored media assets based on a difference between the current progression point and the first progression point.

公开(公告)号：US11683553B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-20

申请号：US17514022

申请日：2021-10-29

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Rupayan Dutta ,  Vishwas Sharadanagar Panchaksharaiah ,  Vikram Makam Gupta ,  Sukanya Agarwal

IPC: H04N21/43 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/4415 ,  H04N21/6587

CPC classification number: H04N21/43076 ,  H04N21/4415 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/6587

Abstract: A method of modifying playing of media content in a group watch session comprises receiving a command to modify play; determining respective preferences of respective users in the session; and, if it is determined that execution of the command is consistent with the preferences, causing modifying of the playing of at least a portion of the media content based on the received command, e.g., by skipping the portion, jumping to another play position, or rewinding or fast-forwarding through the portion. In this manner, the command is executed, or not executed, based on the preferences of multiple users. The method may include estimating a satisfaction score for the command for the respective users, and comparing the estimated satisfaction scores with a reference score. The portion(s) of the media content for which play is modified may be determined based on the estimated satisfaction scores.

公开(公告)号：US20230156269A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-18

申请号：US17524863

申请日：2021-11-12

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Vishwas Sharadanagar Panchaksharaiah ,  Vikram Makam Gupta

IPC: H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/4415

CPC classification number: H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/4415 ,  G06V40/16

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for generating a notification in response to identifying a user in a capture of an event. A link between a user and an event is generated and a capture of the event is received at a first computing device. The user in the capture of the event is identified at the computing device and based on the link. A notification is generated based on identifying the user. The notification is transmitted to a second computing device.

公开(公告)号：US11647262B2

公开(公告)日：2023-05-09

申请号：US17117536

申请日：2020-12-10

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Vikram Makam Gupta ,  Vishwas Sharadanagar Panchaksharaiah

IPC: H04N21/8549 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/81

CPC classification number: H04N21/8549 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to provide one or more content summaries for one or more media assets, wherein it is determined that consumption associated with a profile of a media asset will begin at a first time and at a second time that is a period of time prior to the first time, it is caused to be provided one or more content summaries for the one or more media assets, wherein the one or more content summaries are selected based at least on a duration of the content summary, such that a duration of the content summary is not greater than the period of time.