公开(公告)号：US11558674B2

公开(公告)日：2023-01-17

申请号：US17166454

申请日：2021-02-03

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Akshay Chetan Shah ,  Padmassri Chandrashekar

IPC: H04N21/658 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/81 ,  H04N21/439

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for selective playback of portions of audio at normal speed during a fast-forward operation. Upon receiving a command to perform a fast-forward operation, a current playback position is identified, as well as a plurality of portions of audio of the content item that will be subject to the fast-forward operation. A subset of the audio portions that will be subject to the fast-forward operation are selected. The fast-forward operation is initiated, and video of the content item is played back at the increased speed while the selected portions of audio of the content item are played back at normal speed.

公开(公告)号：US20240223854A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-04

申请号：US18608015

申请日：2024-03-18

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Akshay Chetan Shah ,  Padmassri Chandrashekar ,  Daina Emmanuel

IPC: H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/439 ,  H04N21/4788

CPC classification number: H04N21/44218 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/439 ,  H04N21/4788

Abstract: In systems and methods for enhancing group watch experiences, a first user's reaction is detected using multiple sensors, e.g., at least one camera and a microphone, and may be combined with context information to determine an action to perform at user equipment devices of other users participating in the group watch to convey the first user's reaction. Images from the at least one camera can be used to determine a portion of the screen to which the user's reaction is directed and/or another user to whom the reaction is directed. The reaction may be conveyed using one or more of an audio effect, a visual effect, haptic effect or text, e.g., to highlight the determined portion or user, display an icon and/or output an audio or video clip. A signal for providing haptic feedback may be transmitted to the user equipment device of the determined user.

公开(公告)号：US11968425B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-23

申请号：US18139027

申请日：2023-04-25

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Akshay Chetan Shah ,  Padmassri Chandrashekar ,  Daina Emmanuel

IPC: H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/439 ,  H04N21/4788

CPC classification number: H04N21/44218 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/439 ,  H04N21/4788

Abstract: In systems and methods for enhancing group watch experiences, a first user's reaction is detected using multiple sensors, e.g., at least one camera and a microphone, and may be combined with context information to determine an action to perform at user equipment devices of other users participating in the group watch to convey the first user's reaction. Images from the at least one camera can be used to determine a portion of the screen to which the user's reaction is directed and/or another user to whom the reaction is directed. The reaction may be conveyed using one or more of an audio effect, a visual effect, haptic effect or text, e.g., to highlight the determined portion or user, display an icon and/or output an audio or video clip. A signal for providing haptic feedback may be transmitted to the user equipment device of the determined user.

公开(公告)号：US20230052385A1

公开(公告)日：2023-02-16

申请号：US17398487

申请日：2021-08-10

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Akshay Chetan Shah ,  Padmassri Chandrashekar ,  Daina Emmanuel

IPC: H04N21/43 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/45

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for synchronizing playback of media content items. A first media content item is displayed at first user equipment and second user equipment. At least one playback parameter relating to the operation of the first user equipment and/or the second user equipment is determined. A determination is made as to whether the at least one playback parameter is less than a first playback parameter threshold. In response to determining that the at least one playback parameter is less than the first playback parameter threshold, at least one playback characteristic of the first media content item at the first user equipment and/or the second user equipment is adjusted to cause the display of the first media content item at first user equipment and second user equipment to be synchronized.

公开(公告)号：US11451885B1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-20

申请号：US17350313

申请日：2021-06-17

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Padmassri Chandrashekar ,  Daina Emmanuel ,  Reda Harb ,  Akshay Chetan Shah

IPC: H04N21/8549 ,  H04N21/43 ,  H04N21/45 ,  G06F40/166

Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for providing dynamic summaries of missed content of content streaming on multiple device. A plurality of groups for a concurrent presentation of a content is identified, and a selection is received by a user via a second device to join a first group of the plurality of groups for the concurrent presentation of the content. Based on a user via the second device joining a group, a determination is made as to whether a user via the second device missed any content from the concurrent presentation of the content for the first group. Based on the detection of missed content, the system generates for the second device one or more summaries of the missed content segments and the missed reactions to the segments based on preferences associated with the user profile. In response to generating the summaries, the summaries are presented via the second device to the user.

公开(公告)号：US20210195211A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-24

申请号：US17176503

申请日：2021-02-16

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Akshay Chetan Shah ,  Padmassri Chandrashekar

IPC: H04N19/167 ,  H04N19/172 ,  H04N19/166 ,  H04N19/146

Abstract: Systems and methods for encoding a video stream at multiple bit rates is disclosed herein. An encoder divides each frame of a video stream into a plurality of portions and allocates an available number of bits between the plurality of portions based on user preference information. Portions having one or more objects of interest to the viewer determined based on the user preference information are allocated a higher number of available bits while portions of the frames that do not include one or more objects of interest are allocated a minimum number of bits from the available bits.

公开(公告)号：US10951902B2

公开(公告)日：2021-03-16

申请号：US16438784

申请日：2019-06-12

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Akshay Chetan Shah ,  Padmassri Chandrashekar

IPC: H04N19/167 ,  H04N19/146 ,  H04N19/166 ,  H04N19/172

Abstract: Systems and methods for encoding a video stream at multiple bit rates is disclosed herein. An encoder divides each frame of a video stream into a plurality of portions and allocates an available number of bits between the plurality of portions based on user preference information. Portions having one or more objects of interest to the viewer determined based on the user preference information are allocated a higher number of available bits while portions of the frames that do not include one or more objects of interest are allocated a minimum number of bits from the available bits.

公开(公告)号：US20240223781A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-04

申请号：US18408022

申请日：2024-01-09

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Akshay Chetan Shah ,  Padmassri Chandrashekar

IPC: H04N19/167 ,  H04N19/146 ,  H04N19/166 ,  H04N19/172

CPC classification number: H04N19/167 ,  H04N19/146 ,  H04N19/166 ,  H04N19/172

Abstract: Systems and methods for encoding a video stream at multiple bit rates is disclosed herein. An encoder divides each frame of a video stream into a plurality of portions and allocates an available number of bits between the plurality of portions based on user preference information. Portions having one or more objects of interest to the viewer determined based on the user preference information are allocated a higher number of available bits while portions of the frames that do not include one or more objects of interest are allocated a minimum number of bits from the available bits.

公开(公告)号：US11949960B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-02

申请号：US18081157

申请日：2022-12-14

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Akshay Chetan Shah ,  Padmassri Chandrashekar

IPC: H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/439 ,  H04N21/81

CPC classification number: H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/4394 ,  H04N21/8106

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for selective playback of portions of audio at normal speed during a fast-forward operation. Upon receiving a command to perform a fast-forward operation, a current playback position is identified, as well as a plurality of portions of audio of the content item that will be subject to the fast-forward operation. A subset of the audio portions that will be subject to the fast-forward operation are selected. The fast-forward operation is initiated, and video of the content item is played back at the increased speed while the selected portions of audio of the content item are played back at normal speed.

公开(公告)号：US11765446B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-19

申请号：US17878332

申请日：2022-08-01

Applicant: ROVI GUIDES, INC.

Inventor： Padmassri Chandrashekar ,  Daina Emmanuel ,  Reda Harb ,  Akshay Chetan Shah

IPC: H04N21/8549 ,  G06F40/166 ,  H04N21/43 ,  H04N21/45

CPC classification number: H04N21/8549 ,  G06F40/166 ,  H04N21/43076 ,  H04N21/4532

Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for providing dynamic summaries of missed content of content streaming on multiple device. A plurality of groups for a concurrent presentation of a content is identified, and a selection is received by a user via a second device to join a first group of the plurality of groups for the concurrent presentation of the content. Based on a user via the second device joining a group, a determination is made as to whether a user via the second device missed any content from the concurrent presentation of the content for the first group. Based on the detection of missed content, the system generates for the second device one or more summaries of the missed content segments and the missed reactions to the segments based on preferences associated with the user profile. In response to generating the summaries, the summaries are presented via the second device to the user.