公开(公告)号：US11706469B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-18

申请号：US17490905

申请日：2021-09-30

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

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

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

CPC classification number: H04N21/2405 ,  H04L41/0893 ,  H04L67/1008 ,  H04L67/1017 ,  H04N21/2353 ,  H04N21/23103 ,  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：US20230224542A1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-13

申请号：US17574110

申请日：2022-01-12

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

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

IPC: H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/44 ,  H04N21/4402

CPC classification number: H04N21/4542 ,  H04N21/44008 ,  H04N21/4402

Abstract: Systems and methods are presented herein for selectively preventing display of brand and business identifiers in content that is considered offensive, objectionable, disturbing, and/or unsettling, to prevent an unintended association by viewers of the content between the content and the brand or business. A request to display media content, comprising at least one frame with objectionable subject matter, is received. In response to determining the at least one frame comprises objectionable subject matter, a determination is made as to whether an entity identifier is visible in the at least one frame. In response to determining at least one entity identifier is visible in the at least one frame, a first context of the objectionable subject matter and a second context of the entity identifier are determined. The first context is compared to the second context and, based on the comparing, a masking action is determined to be required for the entity identifier.

公开(公告)号：US11693984B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-04

申请号：US17180271

申请日：2021-02-19

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Vikram Makam Gupta ,  Vishwas Sharadanagar Panchaksharaiah

IPC: G06F11/34 ,  G06F21/62 ,  G06F11/30

CPC classification number: G06F21/6218 ,  G06F11/3003 ,  G06F11/3024 ,  G06F11/3438 ,  G06F11/3419 ,  G06F2201/81 ,  G06F2201/88 ,  G06F2221/2135 ,  G06F2221/2149

Abstract: Methods and systems for a media guidance application that provides advanced parental control features such as allowing parents to establish parental controls in a dynamic and individualized manner and allowing parents to track and/or limit the amount of time that a child views media content of a particular type.

公开(公告)号：US20230209134A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-29

申请号：US18070784

申请日：2022-11-29

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

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

IPC: H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/81 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/845

CPC classification number: H04N21/44226 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/44204 ,  H04N21/8133 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/8456

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for generating a customized media asset to incentivize a first user to subscribe to a subscription service. A first user provides their subscription access information to a media provider. In response to receiving the subscription access information, the media provider determines whether the subscription access information is from an account subscribed for a trial period. If the account is subscribed for the trial period, the media provider presents a plurality of media assets for selection to the first user, receives a selection of a media asset available from the subscription service, generates a customized media asset based on a media asset consumption profile of the first user, wherein the customized media asset includes a segment from an additional media asset different from the selected media asset, and presents to the first user the customized media asset instead of the selected media asset.

公开(公告)号：US20230209124A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-29

申请号：US18089923

申请日：2022-12-28

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Vikram Makam Gupta ,  Vishwas Sharadanagar Panchaksharaiah

IPC: H04N21/43 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/436 ,  H04N21/45

CPC classification number: H04N21/43076 ,  H04N21/4122 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/4516 ,  G06F2200/1637

Abstract: Systems and methods for enhancing user experience in accessing media of a certain content type by outputting the media on a nearby device that is better suited for access. For example, a media guidance application may determine that a user is accessing, on his/her smartphone, a digital page (e.g., a website, a newsfeed, etc.) that features embedded content (e.g., photos, movies, music, etc.). In response to determining that the user has navigated to an embedded content, such as a video clip, the media guidance application may determine a device in the vicinity of the user that is better suited than the user's smartphone for playback of the video clip. For example, a nearby smart television may have a larger screen, better sound output, and a better display resolution than the smartphone. As a result, the media guidance application may cause the smart television to output the video clip.

公开(公告)号：US20230156276A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-18

申请号：US18098241

申请日：2023-01-18

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Vikram Makam Gupta ,  Vishwas Sharadanagar Panchaksharaiah

IPC: H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/24 ,  H04N21/466 ,  H04N21/258

CPC classification number: H04N21/44204 ,  H04N21/2407 ,  H04N21/4667 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4668 ,  H04N21/25891

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for determining reduction of interest in a content series and to increasing the interest upon such determination. This may be accomplished by a device monitoring consumption of a content series to determine a pattern of consumption. The device may identify a change in the pattern of consumption indicative of a reduction of interest and determine a reason for the reduction in interest. Based on the reason for the reduction of interest, the device may provide an operation, such as a spoiler, to increase interest in the content series.

公开(公告)号：US20230143038A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-11

申请号：US17940830

申请日：2022-09-08

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Vishwas Sharadanagar Panchaksharaiah ,  Vikram Makam Gupta

IPC: H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/845 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/475 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/6543

CPC classification number: H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/8453 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/4751 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/6543

Abstract: Methods and systems that provide an interactive media guidance application having a locked mode for viewing media assets. In the locked mode, the interactive media guidance application may provide media assets suited to a certain audience. The interactive media guidance application may determine suitable media assets for the locked mode based on media assets viewed by other users having characteristics similar to the user of the interactive media guidance application. In the locked mode, the interactive media guidance application may allow access to only certain media assets and/or limit the time period for which the media assets are presented.

公开(公告)号：US20230138329A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-04

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 ,  G06F3/14 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/4415 ,  H04N21/458

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：US20230132764A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-04

申请号：US17519322

申请日：2021-11-04

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Srikanth Channapragada ,  Vikram Makam Gupta ,  Pooja Srivastava ,  Cato Yang

IPC: H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/44 ,  H04N21/439

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for generating for display, with a media asset, one or more preview images. If a preview image corresponding to an advanced play position, relative to a current play position, provides a spoiler, an alternative preview image is generated for display.
The alternative image may be a modified version of the original image in which at least a portion is removed or masked, or a replacement image, e.g., an image from another play position, a promotional image, or an indication that the preview image is not displayed. A different alternative image or modification may be used when a subsequent play position has been reached if the unmodified preview image contains a different spoiler, and/or a previous modification is no longer required, e.g., if, at the subsequent play position, the original image is no longer a spoiler, the original image may be used as a preview image.

公开(公告)号：US20230122834A1

公开(公告)日：2023-04-20

申请号：US17504801

申请日：2021-10-19

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

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

IPC: H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/658 ,  H04N21/858 ,  H04N21/45

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for generating a timeline of media assets on a media guidance application that dynamically adjusts the timeline of related media assets associated with the media asset selected by a user, by comparing keywords. In another embodiment, the systems and methods are described for masking portions of headline of the media asset for increasing interests in selecting the media asset.