公开(公告)号：US20200349979A1

公开(公告)日：2020-11-05

申请号：US16936202

申请日：2020-07-22

Applicant: SLING MEDIA L.L.C.

Inventor： RAMGOPAL MADDULURI

IPC: G11B27/036 ,  G09B5/06 ,  G11B27/19

Abstract: Video production systems and methods are provided for generating annotated class discussion videos, which contain real-time student commentary post-production annotations responsive to such student commentary, or a combination thereof. In an embodiment, the video production system includes a display device, a dedicated video input source, and a video processing device. The video processing device contains, in turn, a wireless receiver configured to receive wireless input signals from the dedicated video input source and a plurality of devices executing a student commentary capture application during a presentation, a controller operably coupled to the wireless receiver, and a memory storing computer-readable instructions. When executed by the controller, the computer-readable instructions cause the video processing device to generate an output video containing student commentary synchronized with the presentation as captured, at least in part, utilizing the dedicated video input source. The output video is then presented on the display device.

公开(公告)号：US10755748B2

公开(公告)日：2020-08-25

申请号：US16231451

申请日：2018-12-22

Applicant: SLING MEDIA L.L.C.

Inventor： Ramgopal Madduluri

IPC: G11B27/036 ,  G09B5/06 ,  G11B27/19 ,  H04N5/272

Abstract: Video production systems and methods are provided for generating annotated class discussion videos, which contain real-time student commentary post-production annotations responsive to such student commentary, or a combination thereof. In an embodiment, the video production system includes a display device, a dedicated video input source, and a video processing device. The video processing device contains, in turn, a wireless receiver configured to receive wireless input signals from the dedicated video input source and a plurality of devices executing a student commentary capture application during a presentation, a controller operably coupled to the wireless receiver, and a memory storing computer-readable instructions. When executed by the controller, the computer-readable instructions cause the video processing device to generate an output video containing student commentary synchronized with the presentation as captured, at least in part, utilizing the dedicated video input source. The output video is then presented on the display device.

公开(公告)号：US10574933B2

公开(公告)日：2020-02-25

申请号：US16353970

申请日：2019-03-14

Applicant: Sling Media L.L.C.

Inventor： William Herz

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N21/4402 ,  G06T1/00 ,  G06K9/34 ,  G06F16/903 ,  G06F16/783 ,  G06K9/32 ,  G06K9/00 ,  H04N21/431 ,  G06T11/60

Abstract: Systems and methods for converting live action alpha-numeric text to re-rendered and embedded pixel information for video overlay. For example, a computer-implemented method may include converting a captured image of alphanumeric characters into ASCII code, transmitting the ASCII code to a hub, capturing a video stream, generating a first output video stream, wherein the first output video stream includes the captured video stream and an overlay including the ASCII code, converting a captured image of a second set of alphanumeric characters into an ASCII code, transmitting the ASCII code to the hub, generating an updated output video stream, wherein the updated output video stream includes the captured video stream and an updated overlay including the ASCII code, and transmitting the updated output video stream for display.

公开(公告)号：US20190215475A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-11

申请号：US16353970

申请日：2019-03-14

Applicant: Sling Media L.L.C.

Inventor： William Herz

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  G06K9/34 ,  G06F16/903 ,  H04N21/4402 ,  G06T1/00

Abstract: Systems and methods for converting live action alpha-numeric text to re-rendered and embedded pixel information for video overlay. For example, a computer-implemented method may include converting a captured image of alphanumeric characters into ASCII code, transmitting the ASCII code to a hub, capturing a video stream, generating a first output video stream, wherein the first output video stream includes the captured video stream and an overlay including the ASCII code, converting a captured image of a second set of alphanumeric characters into an ASCII code, transmitting the ASCII code to the hub, generating an updated output video stream, wherein the updated output video stream includes the captured video stream and an updated overlay including the ASCII code, and transmitting the updated output video stream for display.

公开(公告)号：US20190208237A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-04

申请号：US15922711

申请日：2018-03-15

Applicant: SLING MEDIA L.L.C.

Inventor： YASHASWINI HARISH ,  RAMGOPAL MADDULURI

IPC: H04N21/2365 ,  H04N21/436 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04N19/40

CPC classification number: H04N21/2365 ,  H04L65/4092 ,  H04N19/40 ,  H04N21/2665 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/440218 ,  H04N21/44209 ,  H04N21/44245 ,  H04N21/4622

Abstract: A place shifting device and a method for operating the same are provided. The place shifting device, for example, may include, but is not limited to, a communication system configured to receive a plurality of sources of media, a multiplexed channel transcoder configured to multiplex video from at least two of the plurality of sources of media into a single channel, and a processor communicatively coupled to the communication system and the multiplexed channel transcoder, the processor configured to determine the at least two of the plurality of sources of media, transcode, via the multiplexed channel transcoder, the determined video from the at least two of the plurality of sources of media into the signal channel, and transmit, via the communication system, the single channel to a remote electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US10341728B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-02

申请号：US15179771

申请日：2016-06-10

Applicant: SLING MEDIA L.L.C.

Inventor： Davide Girlando ,  Dmitry Dimov ,  Kalleri Faizel Rehiman ,  Sooraj Raveendran ,  Chih Jen Ken Lee

IPC: H04N21/466 ,  H04N21/25 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/442

Abstract: Multimedia systems and related methods and devices are provided for recommending media programs to a user. Viewing characteristics of the user are determined based on usage information detailing preceding viewing sessions for the user. In one or more embodiments, the user's current interest in one or more currently available media programs that originated after the user's preceding viewing session is predicted based on the user's viewing characteristics and the current viewing context, and media programs having the highest predicted current interest are indicated to the user as being recommended.

公开(公告)号：US10250838B1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-02

申请号：US15940770

申请日：2018-03-29

Applicant: Sling Media L.L.C.

Inventor： William Herz

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N21/4402 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06T1/00 ,  G06K9/34

Abstract: Systems and methods for converting live action alpha-numeric text to re-rendered and embedded pixel information for video overlay. For example, a computer-implemented method may include converting a captured image of alphanumeric characters into ASCII code, transmitting the ASCII code to a hub, capturing a video stream, generating a first output video stream, wherein the first output video stream includes the captured video stream and an overlay including the ASCII code, converting a captured image of a second set of alphanumeric characters into an ASCII code, transmitting the ASCII code to the hub, generating an updated output video stream, wherein the updated output video stream includes the captured video stream and an updated overlay including the ASCII code, and transmitting the updated output video stream for display.

公开(公告)号：US20190028771A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-24

申请号：US16129431

申请日：2018-09-12

Applicant: SLING MEDIA L.L.C.

Inventor： John Paul ,  Myles Cagney ,  Peter Mark Hennessy

IPC: H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/45 ,  G06F17/30 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N21/4335

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for searching media files using a set-top box (STB), a television receiver, digital video recorder (DVR), placeshifting device or other media device, or any type of network host that communicates with a media device of any sort. Search criteria is received from a user, and the search criteria is identified in listings of media programming available from one or more sources. In some implementations, a combined search result can be provided that identifies instances of the search criteria found in program guide listings, files stored on a digital video recorder (DVR), available on-demand content, or any other sources as desired. Some implementations may prioritize search results using information about files stored on a DVR, user preferences, or any other information as desired.

公开(公告)号：US10178429B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-08

申请号：US15957567

申请日：2018-04-19

Applicant: SLING MEDIA L.L.C.

Inventor： Iiya Asnis ,  Nino Marino

IPC: H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/436 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4227 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/63 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for aggregating media content from multiple sources for viewing on a local display or for placeshifting to a remote display. The aggregation system responds to instructions received from a remote device via the digital network to provide the video output incorporating the media content received from any of the media sources to the locally-connected display. The media aggregation system also simultaneously provides a placeshifted video stream to the remote device via the digital network that incorporates media content received from any of the plurality of media sources selected in response to the instructions received from the remote device.

公开(公告)号：US20180242033A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-23

申请号：US15860482

申请日：2018-01-02

Applicant: SLING MEDIA L.L.C.

Inventor： Dmitry Dimov ,  Naga Vendata Gnana Meherkanth Vurimi ,  Padmanabha R. Rao

IPC: H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4402 ,  H04N21/4367 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/4363 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/414 ,  H04N21/436 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/4627

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods automatically select content that is transferred from an encoder to a portable media streaming device for later playback. Security is maintained during the synchronization or transfer process to prevent unauthorized use or copying of the protected content.