Abstract:
Presented herein are systems and methods for integrating secure identification logic into cell phones. A registration is received, wherein said registration includes an identifier identifying a mobile terminal. Information is transmitted to the mobile terminal, wherein a password is a function of the information.
Abstract:
A set top box circuitry receives television channels, receives a viewer input, constructs a composite video from the television channels using the viewer input and forwards the composite video for display. The viewer input identifies a selection of at least two of the television channels and another selection of portions or all of the at least two of the television channels. The viewer input carries definitions of the selected portions that are typically, dimensions of the selected portions, shapes of the selected portions and locations of the selected portions when revealed on a display. The set top box circuitry constructs the composite video by combining the selected portions using the definitions. The set top box circuitry maintains a usage record of the television channels that are not free to use and forwards the usage record to a charging system that uses the usage record to generate an invoice.
Abstract:
A video karaoke system comprises a first video source and a second video source, providing input to a mixing unit. The mixing unit provides a composite output that includes at least a portion of the video data from the first video source and a portion of video data from the second video source. The output of the mixing unit is configured to display on a display unit. The present invention also provides a method of mixing video data from plurality of video sources providing a combined output. The method comprises providing a plurality of video sources, and a region selecting unit selecting regions of interest from the plurality of video sources. The selected regions of interest from the plurality of video sources are then mixed to provide a combined output video image.
Abstract:
Spotlighting and other special effects are applied by processing circuitry in real time to received video streams. Effects tracking may be applied to fixed regions or moving regions or objects of interest. Viewers interact via conventional remote controls and other user interfaces to set effect parameters. Other special effects employed include zooming, masking, etc. and can be used to enhance one or more spotlight effects. Televisions, set top boxes and media players house the underlying circuitry. Effects are applied to layered and non-layered video streams to form layered and combined video stream output. Video outputs also deliver effect parameters such as region of interest location along with a video stream. Such effect parameters assist in the downstream application of dynamic effects.
Abstract:
A multicast call processing unit receives a request from a requester, determines if the request is associated with a multicast function, identifies a plurality of destinations defined by the multicast function and establishes communication link between the requester and the plurality of destinations. In one embodiment, the call processing unit authenticates the plurality of destinations before establishing a communication link between them and the requester. If the request from the requester is not associated with the multicast function, then the call processing unit establishes a communication link between the requester and a single destination. In another embodiment, a supervisor manages the plurality of destinations.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a secure, media exchange network and a method of securely exchanging media between electronic devices across the network. In an embodiment according to the present invention, media may be securely and simultaneously exchanged between friends, family members, business associates, government entities, military entities, law enforcement entities, and 3rd party media providers over a closed and secure media exchange network. The media may include, for example, digital video, digital audio, digital images, digital data, or any other form of digital information. Security features may include security techniques, associated security hardware, and associated security software.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a method and system for transmitting on-demand multimedia information to an end-user's set-top-box (STB). The multimedia information may be received from at least one satellite via a satellite receiver. The satellite receiver may convey the multimedia information to a service provider location. At the service provider location, a content server may receive a request for transmission of multimedia information. The request may be validated to determine whether the request is authorized. Upon determining that the request is authorized, the multimedia information may be transmitted by a distribution unit to the STB at the end-user location. In contrast to prior systems, instead of transmitting every channel that a service provider offers to each end-user location, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, only the particular multimedia information (channel) being requested is transmitted to each end-user location.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a method and system for employing power-saving states/modes in electronic devices. The electronic device may be adapted to determine whether an end-user is physically present when the electronic device is in operation or when an end-user display apparatus is inactive. The electronic device may be adapted to prompt an end-user to respond with an appropriate response. Upon determining that the end-user is not physically present, the electronic device may be adapted to enter at least one of a plurality of power-saving modes. The end-user, the network, and the electronic device may each be able to set the power-saving modes. The electronic device may also enter at least one of a plurality of power-saving modes by default. The electronic device may be adapted to maintain an end-user's settings and preferences by employing the power-saving modes.