公开(公告)号：US12075122B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-27

申请号：US17362484

申请日：2021-06-29

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Daina Emmanuel

IPC: H04N21/454 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: H04N21/4542 ,  G06F3/017

Abstract: Systems and methods for presenting user-selectable options for parental control in response to detecting a triggering action by a user are disclosed. A system generates for output a first content item on a device. The system identifies a first user and a second user in proximity to the device and determines that a first gesture is performed by the first user wherein the first gesture is covering the eyes of the second user. In response to determining that the first gesture is performed, the system presents a selectable option for a user input such as (a) skipping a portion of the first content item; (b) lowering the volume; (c) removing the video of the first content item; or (d) presenting a second content item instead of presenting the first content item. In response to receiving a user input selecting the selectable option, the system performs an action corresponding to the selectable option.

公开(公告)号：US12052479B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-30

申请号：US18110508

申请日：2023-02-16

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Padmassri Chandrashekar ,  Daina Emmanuel ,  Reda Harb

IPC: H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/845

CPC classification number: H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4825 ,  H04N21/8455

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for enabling user-preferred trick-play modes. More particularly, the present disclosure provides a method for enabling user-preferred trick-play modes based on content classifications of a content item. In embodiments described herein, methods and systems are provided for varying the user experience with respect to trick-play operation. For example, experience may be varied based on the content being consumed or based on a combination of content being consumed and computing device being used.

公开(公告)号：US20240223854A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-04

申请号：US18608015

申请日：2024-03-18

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Akshay Chetan Shah ,  Padmassri Chandrashekar ,  Daina Emmanuel

IPC: H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/439 ,  H04N21/4788

CPC classification number: H04N21/44218 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/439 ,  H04N21/4788

Abstract: In systems and methods for enhancing group watch experiences, a first user's reaction is detected using multiple sensors, e.g., at least one camera and a microphone, and may be combined with context information to determine an action to perform at user equipment devices of other users participating in the group watch to convey the first user's reaction. Images from the at least one camera can be used to determine a portion of the screen to which the user's reaction is directed and/or another user to whom the reaction is directed. The reaction may be conveyed using one or more of an audio effect, a visual effect, haptic effect or text, e.g., to highlight the determined portion or user, display an icon and/or output an audio or video clip. A signal for providing haptic feedback may be transmitted to the user equipment device of the determined user.

公开(公告)号：US20240143150A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-02

申请号：US18385842

申请日：2023-10-31

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Padmassri Chandrashekar ,  Daina Emmanuel ,  Reda Harb

IPC: G06F3/04845

CPC classification number: G06F3/04845

Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for populating content item metadata are described herein. The system receives a content item. The system then receives at the user device selections of identifier tags that are indicative of the source or context of the content item. The system updates at the server the content item along with the metadata and stores it for retrieval. In response to the user device receiving a second content item determined to be the same as the first content item, the system replaces the second content item with a link to the first content item. Once a user interaction with the link is detected, the system may follow the link to generate for display the content item.

公开(公告)号：US11968425B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-23

申请号：US18139027

申请日：2023-04-25

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Akshay Chetan Shah ,  Padmassri Chandrashekar ,  Daina Emmanuel

IPC: H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/439 ,  H04N21/4788

CPC classification number: H04N21/44218 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/439 ,  H04N21/4788

Abstract: In systems and methods for enhancing group watch experiences, a first user's reaction is detected using multiple sensors, e.g., at least one camera and a microphone, and may be combined with context information to determine an action to perform at user equipment devices of other users participating in the group watch to convey the first user's reaction. Images from the at least one camera can be used to determine a portion of the screen to which the user's reaction is directed and/or another user to whom the reaction is directed. The reaction may be conveyed using one or more of an audio effect, a visual effect, haptic effect or text, e.g., to highlight the determined portion or user, display an icon and/or output an audio or video clip. A signal for providing haptic feedback may be transmitted to the user equipment device of the determined user.

公开(公告)号：US11934438B2

公开(公告)日：2024-03-19

申请号：US17361050

申请日：2021-06-28

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Padmassri Chandrashekar ,  Daina Emmanuel ,  Reda Harb

IPC: H04N21/235 ,  G06F16/34 ,  G10L15/26 ,  H04N21/236 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/434

CPC classification number: G06F16/345 ,  G10L15/26 ,  H04N21/2355 ,  H04N21/23614 ,  H04N21/44204 ,  H04N21/4856 ,  H04N21/4884 ,  H04N21/434

Abstract: Systems and methods for summarizing captions, configuring playback speed, and rewriting the caption file for a media asset are disclosed. The system determines whether to display the original captions or a summarized version of the captions, which are based on user's language proficiency level, reading pace, and historical data, and can be generated either on-demand or automatically when rewinds and pauses are detected. The caption file which includes the original captions can be rewritten. The system determines whether to stream a caption or a rewritten file to a media device based on user or system selections. In the absence of a caption file, or when the caption file cannot be summarized, the playback speed of the media asset is slowed down to provide additional reading time to the user.

公开(公告)号：US20240061776A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-22

申请号：US17889559

申请日：2022-08-17

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Rajendran Pichaimurthy ,  Dolphin Masilamany Santha ,  Daina Emmanuel ,  Prakash Viswanathan ,  Reda Harb

IPC: G06F12/0802

CPC classification number: G06F12/0802 ,  G06F2212/60

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for caching content items. At least first and second content items are stored in a cache. A determination is made as to whether there is common content between the first content item and the second content item. In response to determining that there is common content between the first content item and the second content item, at least a portion of one of the first content item and the second content item is deleted. A request for the common content is received. In response to receiving the request for the common content, the common content is retrieved from the other of the first content item and the second content item.

公开(公告)号：US11843817B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-12

申请号：US17224697

申请日：2021-04-07

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Daina Emmanuel ,  Ashish Gupta ,  Vaibhav Gupta

IPC: H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/466 ,  G06V40/20 ,  G06F18/22 ,  G06F18/214

CPC classification number: H04N21/42218 ,  H04N21/44204 ,  H04N21/4667 ,  G06F18/214 ,  G06F18/22 ,  G06V40/20

Abstract: Systems and methods for mapping keys on a remote control device to digital content items are disclosed. An algorithm is trained, based on user's consumption pattern, to determine whether a digital content item would be relevant to the user. If the digital content item matches the consumption pattern, then a key is automatically mapped, and if it does not, then a notification that includes a mapping suggestion is generated and mapped upon approval. A mapping table is updated to store only valid mappings. An input of a key results in quick display of the mapped digital content item from where it was previously exited.
A key can be mapped to a single or multiple digital content items. If similarities are detected between multiple digital content items, then they may both be mapped to the same key.

公开(公告)号：US11812088B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-07

申请号：US16143174

申请日：2018-09-26

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Anupam Mangal ,  Amrit Srivastava ,  Sangeeta Parida ,  Daina Emmanuel

IPC: H04N21/422 ,  G06F3/0362

CPC classification number: H04N21/42208 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  H04N21/42218

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a gear-based user interface for display are disclosed. A user equipment device may generate for display a first gear shape, a second gear shape, and a third gear shape. The first gear shape comprises a first plurality of media identifiers, where a first media identifier of the first plurality is selected. The second gear shape comprises a second plurality of media identifiers that are representative of a group indicated by the selected first media identifier, where a second media identifier is selected. The third gear shape comprises a third plurality of options for a media asset indicated by the selected second media identifier. Upon input indicating that the first gear shape is to be rotated, the second gear shape is rotated with the first gear shape based on the rotation of the first gear shape.

公开(公告)号：US11755763B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-12

申请号：US17245563

申请日：2021-04-30

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Daina Emmanuel ,  Padmassri Chandrashekar

IPC: G06F16/21 ,  G06F21/62

CPC classification number: G06F21/6218 ,  G06F16/21

Abstract: Systems and methods are described to a database comprising multiple database records, where each database record comprises an attribute of a content item consumed by a user and an indication of a user device used by the user to consume the content item, and is associated with an indication of whether a content provider should be granted access to the respective database record. An option to modify whether or not the content provider should be granted access to the respective database record is provided for each database record of the database records, and each database record that is associated with an indication that the content provider should be granted access is transmitted to the content provider, to enable the content provider to generate and transmit a content recommendation based on at least one of the database records transmitted to the content provider.