公开(公告)号：US20230009515A1

公开(公告)日：2023-01-12

申请号：US17368122

申请日：2021-07-06

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Sukanya Agarwal ,  Srikanth Channapragada ,  Saakshi Dhawan ,  Reda Harb ,  Vaishali Trivedi

IPC: G06F16/735 ,  H04N21/443 ,  G06F16/783 ,  G06F16/78 ,  G06F16/732 ,  H04N21/858

Abstract: Systems and methods for searching, identifying, scoring, and providing access to companion media assets for a primary media asset are disclosed. In response to a request for companion content, metadata within a predefined time period of a play position when the request was made, is downloaded. A dynamic search template that contains search parameters based on the downloaded metadata is generated. In response to the search conducted using the search template, a plurality of companion media assets are identified and then verified. A trust score for the companion media asset is accessed. The trust score may be analyzed and modified based on its contextual relationship to the play position of the primary media asset. If the trust score is within a rating range, then a link to access the companion media asset, or a specific segment or play position within the companion media asset, is provided.

公开(公告)号：US11297400B2

公开(公告)日：2022-04-05

申请号：US16867043

申请日：2020-05-05

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Srikanth Channapragada ,  Vikram Makam Gupta

IPC: H04N21/8549 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/488

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for rearranging the order of a plurality of segments of a trailer for media content, based on a retrieved viewing history of at least one user watching the trailer. Based on the retrieved viewing history, it is determined whether any of the plurality of segments arranged in a predetermined order contain spoiler information for the at least one user. Responsive to the determination that at least one of the plurality of segments contains spoiler information, a position of the at least one segment within the trailer is rearranged to generate a rearranged order of the plurality of segments, and the trailer in the rearranged order is generated for display.

公开(公告)号：US20200374598A1

公开(公告)日：2020-11-26

申请号：US16989022

申请日：2020-08-10

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Vishwas Sharadanagar Panchaksharaiah ,  K Vishnu Vardhan ,  Srikanth Channapragada ,  Vikram Makam Gupta

IPC: H04N21/81 ,  H04N21/236 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/845 ,  H04N21/466

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for aggressive advertisement of media content. The system, using a prominent attribute of a first media asset, selects, from a plurality of candidate media assets for partial exposure to the user, a second media asset that features the prominent attribute. In response to determining the end to the first scene, the system determines a second attribute of the first scene and plays back a first segment of the second media asset featuring the prominent attribute and the second attribute, and resumes playback of the first media asset. During the resumed playback of the first media asset, the system detects a third attribute of a second scene. In response to determining an end of the second scene, the system plays back a second segment of the second media asset featuring the prominent attribute and the third attribute before resuming playback of the first media asset.

公开(公告)号：US20190394535A1

公开(公告)日：2019-12-26

申请号：US16018859

申请日：2018-06-26

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Vishwas Sharadanagar Panchaksharaiah ,  K Vishnu Vardhan ,  Srikanth Channapragada ,  Vikram Makam Gupta

IPC: H04N21/81 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/236

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for aggressive advertisement of media content. The system, using a prominent attribute of a first media asset, selects, from a plurality of candidate media assets for partial exposure to the user, a second media asset that features the prominent attribute. In response to determining the end to the first scene, the system determines a second attribute of the first scene and plays back a first segment of the second media asset featuring the prominent attribute and the second attribute, and resumes playback of the first media asset. During the resumed playback of the first media asset, the system detects a third attribute of a second scene. In response to determining an end of the second scene, the system plays back a second segment of the second media asset featuring the prominent attribute and the third attribute before resuming playback of the first media asset.

公开(公告)号：US10448072B1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-15

申请号：US15933829

申请日：2018-03-23

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Vikram Makam Gupta ,  K Vishnu Vardhan ,  Vishwas Sharadanagar Panchaksharaiah ,  Srikanth Channapragada

IPC: H04N21/25 ,  H04N21/442

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein increasing a likelihood above a target threshold of a user watching a target media asset. The method includes selecting a target media asset, identifying a media attribute present in the target media asset that does not match a user profile, computing a percentage of the media attribute present in the target media asset relative to other media attributes present in the target media asset, searching for a first media asset that comprises a first amount of the media attribute less than the percentage by a first threshold. Upon determining that the user consumes the first media asset, repeating the process with a second media asset that comprises a second amount of the media attribute greater than the first threshold and less than the percentage by a second threshold. After the user consumes the second media asset, recommending the target media asset to the user.

公开(公告)号：US12132946B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-29

申请号：US18204443

申请日：2023-06-01

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

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

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

CPC classification number: H04N21/2405 ,  H04L41/0893 ,  H04L67/1008 ,  H04L67/1017 ,  H04N21/23103 ,  H04N21/2353 ,  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：US20240340495A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-10

申请号：US18743305

申请日：2024-06-14

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Srikanth Channapragada ,  Vikram Makam Gupta ,  Reda Harb

IPC: H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/4402 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/845

CPC classification number: H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/44029 ,  H04N21/44204 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4825 ,  H04N21/8456

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for generating a watch schedule and compressed series for a user for a series that is expected to become unavailable. Availability data indicating when a content series will become unavailable is received and compared to user progression habits. If the content series will become unavailable before the user will complete it, a watch schedule may be offered to the user. If the user subsequently falls behind on this watch schedule, a compressed version of the content series may be offered to the user.

公开(公告)号：US20230319249A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-05

申请号：US18207815

申请日：2023-06-09

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

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

IPC: H04N13/117 ,  H04N13/178 ,  H04N13/161 ,  H04L65/70 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/81 ,  H04N21/84

CPC classification number: H04N13/117 ,  H04N13/178 ,  H04N13/161 ,  H04L65/70 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for generating a viewport for display. A user preference for a character and/or a genre of a scene in a spherical media content item is determined, wherein the spherical media content item comprises a plurality of tiles. A tile of the plurality of tiles is identified based on the determined user preference. A viewport to be generated for display at a computing device is predicted, based on the identified tile. A first tile to be transmitted to a computing device at a first resolution is identified, based on the predicted viewport to be generated for display. The tile is transmitted, to the computing device, at the first resolution.

公开(公告)号：US11722733B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-08

申请号：US17981722

申请日：2022-11-07

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Srikanth Channapragada ,  Vikram Makam Gupta ,  Reda Harb

IPC: H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/4402 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/845

CPC classification number: H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/44029 ,  H04N21/44204 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4825 ,  H04N21/8456

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for generating a watch schedule and compressed series for a user for a series that is expected to become unavailable. Availability data indicating when a content series will become unavailable is received and compared to user progression habits. If the content series will become unavailable before the user will complete it, a watch schedule may be offered to the user. If the user subsequently falls behind on this watch schedule, a compressed version of the content series may be offered to the user.

公开(公告)号：US20230195785A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-22

申请号：US18113784

申请日：2023-02-24

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Sukanya Agarwal ,  Srikanth Channapragada ,  Saakshi Dhawan ,  Reda Harb ,  Vaishali Trivedi

IPC: G06F16/735 ,  H04N21/443 ,  G06F16/783 ,  H04N21/858 ,  G06F16/732 ,  G06F16/78

CPC classification number: G06F16/735 ,  H04N21/4431 ,  G06F16/7834 ,  H04N21/858 ,  G06F16/7844 ,  G06F16/732 ,  G06F16/7867

Abstract: Systems and methods for searching, identifying, scoring, and providing access to companion media assets for a primary media asset are disclosed. In response to a request for companion content, metadata within a predefined time period of a play position when the request was made, is downloaded. A dynamic search template that contains search parameters based on the downloaded metadata is generated. In response to the search conducted using the search template, a plurality of companion media assets are identified and then verified. A trust score for the companion media asset is accessed. The trust score may be analyzed and modified based on its contextual relationship to the play position of the primary media asset. If the trust score is within a rating range, then a link to access the companion media asset, or a specific segment or play position within the companion media asset, is provided.