SEAMLESSLY INSERTING A SUPPLEMENTAL CONTENT ITEM INTO A CONTENT ITEM

    公开(公告)号:US20250150651A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-05-08

    申请号:US18503858

    申请日:2023-11-07

    Inventor: Tao Chen Reda Harb

    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and systems, implemented by a device such as a client device, for seamlessly inserting a supplemental content item into a content item to negate the user's need for rewinding to a point prior to the interruption of the content item by the supplemental content item. The client device accesses the supplemental content insertion logic to identify a default supplemental content insertion point between two consecutive segments of the content item. The client device analyzes the two consecutive segments of the content item to identify a natural supplemental content insertion point within one of the two consecutive segments. The client device then decodes a first set of frames of the content item up to the natural supplemental content insertion point, a second set of frames of the supplemental content item and a third set of frames of the content item from the natural supplemental content insertion point. The client device places these three sets of frames in a buffer and plays the frames from the buffer.

    CLIENT-SIDE DECODING AND PLAYOUT AT CHANNEL CHANGES

    公开(公告)号:US20250039496A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-30

    申请号:US18226455

    申请日:2023-07-26

    Inventor: Tao Chen

    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for generation of a smooth, engaging transition from one media source to another or from one portion of a media source to another portion of the media source. In response to a request to change display of content from a first source to a second source, a first decodable frame of the second source is determined before completion of decoding a first segment of the second source. During the decoding of the second source, a transition based at least in part on the first decodable frame of the second source is generated for display. In response to completion of the decoding of the first segment of the second source, the second source is displayed without the transition. Artificial intelligence systems, including neural networks, and models are utilized to improve the transition. Related apparatuses, devices, techniques, and articles are also described.

    Systems and methods for mesh geometry prediction for high efficiency mesh coding

    公开(公告)号:US12198273B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-14

    申请号:US17974863

    申请日:2022-10-27

    Inventor: Zhu Li Tao Chen

    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for efficiently encoding geometry information for 3D media content. An illustrative system generates a low-resolution polygon mesh from a high-resolution polygon mesh. The system uses a vertex occupancy prediction network to generate, from vertices of the low-resolution polygon mesh, approximated vertices of the high-resolution polygon mesh. The system uses a connectivity prediction network to generate, from approximated vertices of the high-resolution polygon mesh, approximated connections of the high-resolution polygon mesh. The system computes vertex errors between the approximated vertices and the vertices of the high-resolution polygon mesh, and connectivity errors between the approximated connections and the connections of the high-resolution polygon mesh. The system transmits, to a receiver over a communication network, bitstreams of the low-resolution polygon mesh, the vertex errors, and the connectivity errors for reconstruction of the high-resolution polygon mesh and display of the 3D media content.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENABLING IMPROVED VIDEO CONFERENCING

    公开(公告)号:US20240430441A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-12-26

    申请号:US18213619

    申请日:2023-06-23

    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for enabling improved video conferencing. A stream comprising a plurality of pictures is received at a computing device. For each picture in the plurality of pictures, the picture is decoded, the decoded picture is stored in a decoded pictures buffer and it is identified that the decoded picture is below a threshold quality. For a first decoded picture that is not below the threshold quality, the decoded picture is stored in a display buffer, accessed from the display buffer, and output for display. For a second decoded pictured that is below threshold quality, a previously output picture is continued to be output for display.

    AUTOMATED PICUTRE-IN-PICTURE POSITIONING AND FORMATING

    公开(公告)号:US20240334000A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-03

    申请号:US18129562

    申请日:2023-03-31

    Inventor: Tao Chen

    CPC classification number: H04N21/4316 H04N21/4622

    Abstract: A first window, for example, a picture-in-picture (PiP), is displayed on a user device to avoid obscuring displayed items of a second window, when the displayed items are determined to have priority relative to the first window contents, for example, newly received notifications. A PiP may be positioned at a top or bottom of the display to avoid obscuring the priority displayed item(s), or may be made smaller or made partially translucent to avoid obscuring the priority displayed item(s). Standard position and format PiP may be resumed if the displayed item is deemed to have lost priority.

    Methods and systems for reducing intensity of light incident on a vehicle

    公开(公告)号:US12296657B1

    公开(公告)日:2025-05-13

    申请号:US18618652

    申请日:2024-03-27

    Inventor: Tao Chen

    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for operating a light source to vary the intensity of light output by the light source by alternating between a first intensity and a second intensity higher than the first intensity according to a clock signal, wherein for the first set of time periods the light source outputs light of the first intensity and for the second set of time periods the light source outputs light of the second intensity, and operating a window shutter system to vary the transparency of the window by alternating between a first transparency and a second transparency lower than the first transparency according to the clock signal, wherein for a first set of time periods the window has the first transparency, and for the second set of time periods the window has the second transparency.

    CAPTURING AND PROCESSING CONTENT FOR IN-VEHICLE AND EXTENDED DISPLAY, CURATED JOURNALING, AND REAL-TIME ASSISTANCE DURING VEHICULAR TRAVEL

    公开(公告)号:US20250139838A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-05-01

    申请号:US18498725

    申请日:2023-10-31

    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for imaging and content generation. During a road trip, a driver or passenger observes an object or scene from a vehicle. From a perspective of the driver or passenger, the object or scene flows out of view in a relatively short amount of time. Images and video of the object or scene are captured with cameras. A field of view is extended beyond what the driver or passenger can easily observe. The capture is configurable to focus on particular types of objects or scenes. Recordings of billboards and road signs are easily displayed after passing the object. Object identification, gaze determination, and interest determination are provided. Curated content is generated. Applications to extended reality environments are provided. Artificial intelligence systems, including neural networks, and models are utilized to improve the imaging and content generation. Related apparatuses, devices, techniques, and articles are also described.

    Automated meeting recordings and replay based on user activity and attendance

    公开(公告)号:US12261711B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-03-25

    申请号:US18207348

    申请日:2023-06-08

    Abstract: System and methods of providing automatic recording of a virtual meeting based on user activity is disclosed. The method includes determining if a virtual meeting has begun and if a user is available or attentive based on one or more sensors, including a webcam, a Bluetooth controller, an infrared camera, a proximity detector, and a microphone connected to the user device. When it is determined that the user is insufficiently available or attentive, a recording of the virtual meeting is started. A user attention status may be reassessed periodically, and the recording continues as long as the user remains insufficiently available or attentive. Once the user is determined to be available, the recording is ended.

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