公开(公告)号：US11303976B2

公开(公告)日：2022-04-12

申请号：US16833492

申请日：2020-03-27

Applicant: WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC.

Inventor： Arvel A. Chappell, III ,  Lewis S. Ostrover

IPC: H04H60/33 ,  H04H60/56 ,  H04N7/10 ,  H04N7/025 ,  H04N21/8545 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/8541 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/466 ,  A61B5/16 ,  G16H40/67 ,  G16H50/20 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G09B19/00

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing cinematic content to a user via a computer-controlled media player includes accessing by a processor a content package including a targeted emotional arc and a collection of digital objects each associated with codes indicating an emotional profile of the each digital object, playing digital objects selected from the content package thereby outputting an audio-video signal for display by an output device; receiving sensor data from at least one sensor positioned to sense a biometric feature of a user watching the output device; determining a value of one or more emotional state variables, based on the sensor data; and selecting the digital objects for the playing based on the one or more emotional state variables, a recent value of the targeted emotional arc, and the one or more codes indicating an emotional profile. An apparatus is configured to perform the method using hardware, firmware, and/or software.

公开(公告)号：US20210252397A1

公开(公告)日：2021-08-19

申请号：US17189257

申请日：2021-03-01

Applicant: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Inventor： Gregory I. Gewickey ,  Gary Lake-Schaal ,  Piotr Mintus ,  Lewis S. Ostrover ,  Michael Smith

IPC: A63F13/525 ,  G06T19/00 ,  G09G3/00 ,  H04L29/06 ,  A63F13/28 ,  A63F13/30 ,  A63F13/58

Abstract: A processor provides a simulated three-dimensional (3D) environment for a game or virtual reality (VR) experience, including controlling a characteristic parameter of a 3D object or character based on at least one of: an asynchronous event in a second game, feedback from multiple synchronous users of the VR experience, or on a function driven by one or variables reflecting a current state of at least one of the 3D environment, the game or the VR experience.

公开(公告)号：US20200090702A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-19

申请号：US16565347

申请日：2019-09-09

Applicant: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Inventor： Gregory I. Gewickey ,  Lewis S. Ostrover ,  Michael Smith ,  Michael Zink

IPC: G11B27/036 ,  H04N13/117 ,  G11B27/031 ,  G11B27/11 ,  H04N13/388 ,  H04N13/344 ,  H04N13/25

Abstract: Methods for digital content production and playback of an immersive stereographic video work provide or enhance interactivity of immersive entertainment using various different playback and production techniques. “Immersive stereographic” may refer to virtual reality, augmented reality, or both. The methods may be implemented using specialized equipment for immersive stereographic playback or production. Aspects of the methods may be encoded as instructions in a computer memory, executable by one or more processors of the equipment to perform the aspects.

公开(公告)号：US10453492B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-22

申请号：US15408906

申请日：2017-01-18

Applicant: WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC.

Inventor： Darcy Antonellis ,  Lewis S. Ostrover ,  Bradley Thomas Collar

IPC: H04N5/92 ,  H04N5/89 ,  G11B27/02 ,  H04N13/156 ,  H04N9/82 ,  H04N21/488 ,  H04N9/80

Abstract: The present invention pertains to an apparatus and method for adding a graphic element, such as a subtitle to selected locations of the frames in a 3D movie. The authoring tool receives a depth map indicating the position of various objects in the frames of 3D content along a Z-axis. The authoring device then designates a position for at least one additional graphic element in at least some of the frames, these positions being determined in relation either to the positions of the objects or the position of the screen along said Z-axis. An encoder uses parameters from the authoring tool to reauthor the 3D movie by adding the graphic content to the positions designated by the parameters.

公开(公告)号：US20190253691A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-15

申请号：US16396280

申请日：2019-04-26

Applicant: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc

Inventor： Lewis S. Ostrover ,  Bradley Thomas Collar

IPC: H04N13/161 ,  H04S7/00 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N13/117 ,  H04N9/802

CPC classification number: H04N13/161 ,  G10L19/008 ,  G11B2020/10555 ,  G11B2020/10592 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N9/802 ,  H04N13/117 ,  H04N19/597 ,  H04S7/301 ,  H04S7/302 ,  H04S7/305

Abstract: An apparatus for generating a presentation from content having original audio and video components is described wherein an environment detector is configured to output an environment-type signal indicating a detected particular environment. An acoustics memory is configured to output selected acoustic characteristics indicative of the environment identified by the environment-type signal. An audio processor receives the audio components and the acoustic characteristics and operates to modify the original audio components to produce modified audio components based on the selected acoustic characteristics. The presentation including the modified audio components is output.

公开(公告)号：US10276211B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-30

申请号：US15717561

申请日：2017-09-27

Applicant: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Inventor： Gregory I. Gewickey ,  Lewis S. Ostrover ,  Michael Smith ,  Michael Zink

IPC: H04N13/117 ,  G11B27/036 ,  G11B27/031 ,  G11B27/11 ,  H04N13/02 ,  H04N13/04 ,  H04N13/388 ,  H04N13/344 ,  H04N13/25

Abstract: Methods for digital content production and playback of an immersive stereographic video work provide or enhance interactivity of immersive entertainment using various different playback and production techniques. “Immersive stereographic” may refer to virtual reality, augmented reality, or both. The methods may be implemented using specialized equipment for immersive stereographic playback or production. Aspects of the methods may be encoded as instructions in a computer memory, executable by one or more processors of the equipment to perform the aspects.

公开(公告)号：US12274551B2

公开(公告)日：2025-04-15

申请号：US16923053

申请日：2020-07-07

Applicant: WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC.

Inventor： Arvel A. Chappell, III ,  Lewis S. Ostrover ,  Harold C. Mack

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/0533 ,  A61B5/055 ,  A61B5/16 ,  A61B5/316 ,  A61B5/318 ,  A61B5/369 ,  A61B5/389 ,  A63F13/212 ,  A63F13/352 ,  A63F13/79 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06Q50/00 ,  G10L15/04 ,  G16H40/67 ,  G16H50/30 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/845

Abstract: Applications for a Content Engagement Power (CEP) value include generating a script, text, or other communication content or for controlling playout of communication content based on neuro-physiological data, gathering neuro-physiological data correlated to consumption of communication content, or rating effectiveness of personal communications. The CEP is computed based on neuro-physiological sensor data processed to express engagement with content along multiple dimensions such as valence, arousal, and dominance. An apparatus is configured to perform the method using hardware, firmware, and/or software.

公开(公告)号：US20250030925A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-23

申请号：US18909504

申请日：2024-10-08

Applicant: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Inventor： Christopher DeFaria ,  Gregory I. Gewickey ,  Michael Smith ,  Lewis S. Ostrover

IPC: H04N21/81 ,  H04N21/214 ,  H04N21/2225 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/436

Abstract: An entertainment system provides data to a common screen (e.g., cinema screen) and personal immersive reality devices. For example, a cinematic data distribution server communicates with multiple immersive output devices each configured for providing immersive output (e.g., a virtual reality output) based on a data signal. Each of the multiple immersive output devices is present within eyesight of a common display screen. The server configures the data signal based on digital cinematic master data that includes immersive reality data. The server transmits the data signal to the multiple immersive output devices contemporaneously with each other, and optionally contemporaneously with providing a coordinated audio-video signal for output via the common display screen and shared audio system.

公开(公告)号：US20240181341A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-06

申请号：US18436827

申请日：2024-02-08

Applicant: WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC.

Inventor： Gary Lake-Schaal ,  Pamela J. Allison ,  Lewis S. Ostrover ,  Gregory I. Gewickey ,  Ha Nguyen ,  Prashant Abhyankar

IPC: A63F13/355 ,  A63F13/79 ,  H04W4/08 ,  H04W4/21 ,  H04W4/46

CPC classification number: A63F13/355 ,  A63F13/79 ,  H04W4/08 ,  H04W4/21 ,  H04W4/46

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing electronics games for play by a group of users in two or more moving vehicles. The method includes maintaining data structures of media program data, user profile data and vehicle profile data, receiving user and vehicle state information, identifying a group of users based on contemporaneous presence in two or more vehicles or common participation in a game or other group experience for related trips at different times, and selecting, configuring or creating media program for play at media players. An apparatus or system is configured to perform the method, and related operations.

公开(公告)号：US11911693B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-27

申请号：US17432799

申请日：2020-02-21

Applicant: WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC.

Inventor： Gary Lake-Schaal ,  Pamela J. Allison ,  Lewis S. Ostrover ,  Gregory I. Gewickey ,  Ha Nguyen ,  Prashant Abhyankar

IPC: A63F13/355 ,  A63F13/79 ,  H04W4/46 ,  H04W4/21 ,  H04W4/08

CPC classification number: A63F13/355 ,  A63F13/79 ,  H04W4/08 ,  H04W4/21 ,  H04W4/46

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing electronics games for play by a group of users in two or more moving vehicles. The method includes maintaining data structures of media program data, user profile data and vehicle profile data, receiving user and vehicle state information, identifying a group of users based on contemporaneous presence in two or more vehicles or common participation in a game or other group experience for related trips at different times, and selecting, configuring or creating media program for play at media players. An apparatus or system is configured to perform the method, and related operations.