Motorola Mobility LLC patent applications published on November 30th, 2023

Patent applications for Motorola Mobility LLC on November 30th, 2023

Responsive Error Handling Based on Other Error Reports (17752500)

Main Inventor

Bhavana Bhat

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a system for detecting and resolving error incidents on electronic devices.

- When an error incident occurs on a device, the system queries a remote error logging system to check if the incident has been reported by other devices. - Based on the query results, a report of the error incident is transmitted to the remote error logging system. - An adjustment is then applied to the electronic device to resolve the error incident, such as modifying the behavior of a component where the error occurred.

Abstract

An error incident is determined to have occurred on an electronic device. Responsive to the error incident, a remote error logging system is queried for reports of the error incident by one or more additional electronic devices. The error incident is determined to have or have not been reported by the one or more additional electronic devices. A report of the error incident is transmitted to the remote error logging system based on the determination. An adjustment to the electronic device is applied to resolve the error incident. The adjustment is, for example, an amendment to the behavior of a component of the electronic device where the error incident occurred.

VIRTUAL ACTION CENTER BASED ON SEGMENTED VIDEO FEED FOR A VIDEO COMMUNICATION SESSION (17826603)

Main Inventor

AMIT KUMAR AGRAWAL

Brief explanation

- This patent application describes a communication device, method, and computer program product that enhance video communication sessions.

- The invention involves displaying virtual action centers on a video image preview during video capture. - The method includes identifying a primary region of interest (ROI) within a video image and dividing the image into a primary segment and at least one secondary segment. - A virtual interface is associated with the location of the secondary segment, allowing users to interact with features using air gestures or screen touches. - The video image preview shows both the primary segment and the virtual interface on the display device.

Abstract

A communication device, a method, and a computer program product provide virtual action centers superimposed over secondary segments of a video image preview on a display during video capture for a video communication session. The method includes receiving a local video stream comprising video images, identifying a primary region of interest (ROI) within a video image, and delineating the video image into a primary segment that encompasses the primary ROI and at least a secondary segment. The method includes associating a virtual interface with a location of the secondary segment in the video image, the virtual interface presenting at least one feature that can be selected via one of air gestures and screen touches during presentation of the primary segment of the video image preview. A preview of the delineated segments of the video image presents at least the primary segment and the virtual interface visible within the display device.

Selective Video Conference Segmentation (17826427)

Main Inventor

Amit Kumar Agrawal

Brief explanation

- This patent application describes techniques for selectively segmenting video content in a video conference setting.

- The implementation allows control over which segments of video content are viewable by each participant in the conference. - The segments represent different spatial portions of video content captured by the host device. - These segments can be configured in various ways and included in one or more video streams. - The video streams can then be communicated to different participants based on their status or other factors. - This provides different fields of view to different participants, enhancing their video conference experience.

Abstract

Techniques for selective video conference segmentation are described and are implementable in a video conference setting. The described implementations enable control over segments of video content that are viewable by a given participant in a video conference. For instance, segments of video content are generated that represent spatial portions of video content captured by a host device. The segments can be configured in a variety of ways for inclusion in one or more video streams. The video streams can be communicated to different participants within the video conference, for instance based on a status of a given participant, thus providing different fields of view to different participants.

Sending Verification Password Responsive to Mobile Device Proximity (18231533)

Main Inventor

Amit Kumar Agrawal

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a method and device for verifying a transaction using a mobile device and a remote device.

- The method involves detecting the proximity between the mobile device and the remote device associated with the transaction. - A verification password is sent to the remote device if the proximity is detected and the mobile device is in a specific mode. - The device includes a module for detecting proximity and a processor for sending the verification password. - The device also includes another module for detecting a stationary mode of the electronic device for a certain duration. - The verification password is sent only if both proximity and the specific mode are detected. - The purpose of this innovation is to enhance the security of transactions by verifying the proximity of the mobile device and the specific mode it is in.

Abstract

A method includes detecting proximity between a mobile device and a remote device associated with a transaction reserved by a user of the mobile device and a mode of the electronic device. A verification password is sent to the remote device responsive to detecting the proximity and the mode. A device includes a module to detect proximity between the device and a remote device associated with a transaction reserved by a user of the device occurring within a predefined distance threshold and a processor coupled to the module. A device includes another module to detect a stationary mode of the electronic device occurring for at least a predefined duration threshold. The processor is sends a verification password to the remote device responsive to detecting the proximity and the mode.

Hinged Electronic Device with Flexible Substrate Having Dynamic Regions Defining One or More Apertures (18231598)

Main Inventor

Ngee J Lee

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a flexible substrate with two dynamic regions separated by a central region.

• The first dynamic region and/or the second dynamic region have at least one aperture.
• The aperture(s) have a major axis that is parallel to the central axis of the substrate.

Abstract

A flexible substrate has a first dynamic region separated from a second dynamic region along a central axis by a central region. One or both of the first dynamic region and/or the second dynamic region define at least one aperture having a major axis oriented substantially parallel with the central axis.

Selective Video Conference Segmentation (17826502)

Main Inventor

Amit Kumar Agrawal

Brief explanation

- This patent application describes techniques for selectively segmenting video content in a video conference setting.

- The implementation allows control over which segments of video content are viewable by each participant in the conference. - Segments of video content are generated to represent specific spatial portions of the video captured by the host device. - These segments can be configured in various ways and included in one or more video streams. - The video streams can then be communicated to different participants in the conference based on their status or other factors. - This provides different fields of view to different participants, enhancing their video conference experience.

Abstract

Techniques for selective video conference segmentation are described and are implementable in a video conference setting. The described implementations enable control over segments of video content that are viewable by a given participant in a video conference. For instance, segments of video content are generated that represent spatial portions of video content captured by a host device. The segments can be configured in a variety of ways for inclusion in one or more video streams. The video streams can be communicated to different participants within the video conference, for instance based on a status of a given participant, thus providing different fields of view to different participants.

NON-MIRRORED PREVIEW OF TEXT BASED DEMONSTRATION OBJECT IN MIRRORED MOBILE WEBCAM IMAGE (17826639)

Main Inventor

AMIT KUMAR AGRAWAL

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a method for providing a non-mirrored preview of text-based demonstration objects in a locally captured video stream.

- The method involves identifying a demonstration object within the video stream that contains content best viewed in a non-mirrored orientation. - The video image is spatially segmented into two or more segments, including a demonstration object preview (DOP) segment and at least one second segment. - The DOP segment encompasses the defined area with the demonstration object, while the second segment encompasses the remaining portion of the video image. - A preview of the video image is presented on a display device, where the remaining portion of the video image is mirrored within the preview. - However, the DOP segment is presented without mirroring in its correct spatial location relative to the remaining portion of the video image. - This allows a person presenting the demonstration object to receive a non-mirrored presentation preview of the demonstration object.

Abstract

A method provides non-mirrored preview of text-based demonstration objects in a locally captured video stream. The method includes identifying a demonstration object within the video stream. The demonstration object contains content that is best when pre-viewed in a non-mirrored orientation. The method includes spatially segmenting the video image into two or more segments, including a demonstration object preview (DOP) segment that encompasses the defined area with the demonstration object and at least one second segment encompassing a remaining portion of the video image. The method includes presenting a preview of the video image on the display device with the remaining portion of the video image mirrored within the preview and at least the DOP segment presented without mirroring in a correct spatial location relative to the remaining portion of the video image. A person presenting the demonstration object receives a non-mirrored presentation preview of the demonstration object.

SUBJECT-BASED SMART SEGMENTATION OF VIDEO FEED ON A TRANSMITTING DEVICE (17826784)

Main Inventor

AMIT KUMAR AGRAWAL

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a communication device that can segment and present a video feed based on subjects within the video.

- A processor in the device identifies a primary subject and a secondary subject in the video stream. - The video stream is then divided into a primary segment and one or more secondary segments, each encompassing the primary and secondary subjects respectively. - The device can identify different request types from connected second devices, such as requesting only the primary segment, requesting both the primary and secondary segments, or requesting only the secondary segments. - Based on the request type associated with each second device, the processor transmits specific segments of the video feed to each device. - The patent also mentions an accessibility setting that allows a second device to selectively receive video segments of a sign language interpreter along with a main presenter.

Abstract

A communication device provides subject-based segmentation and selective presentation of a video feed. A processor identifies a primary subject and a secondary subject within a captured video stream. The processor delineates the video stream into a primary segment and at least one secondary segment respectively encompassing the primary and secondary subjects. The processor identifies for each connected second device, a request type from among: (i) a first request type to only receive the primary segment; (ii) a second request type to receive the primary segment and secondary segment(s); and (iii) a third request type to receive secondary segments, but not the primary segment. The processor transmits, to each second device, specific segments of the video feed based on the request type associated with each respective second device. An accessibility setting enables a second device to selectively receive video segments of a sign language interpreter along with a main presenter.

SEGMENTED VIDEO PREVIEW CONTROLS BY REMOTE PARTICIPANTS IN A VIDEO COMMUNICATION SESSION (17826735)

Main Inventor

AMIT KUMAR AGRAWAL

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a method for a receiving device to control an image stream transmitting (IST) device.

- The method involves receiving a segmented video stream from the IST device during a video communication session. - The segmented video stream includes a primary segment and a secondary segment presenting a virtual control interface. - The method includes displaying a control enabling view of the segmented video stream on a display device. - The method also involves monitoring for movement captured by an image capturing device that indicates input near a selectable feature. - When input is detected, the method identifies the function associated with the selectable feature and activates it. - The activated function affects one or more characteristics of a video image presented in the primary segment of the stream.

Abstract

A method allows a receiving device to control aspects of an image stream transmitting (IST) device. The method includes receiving a segmented video stream from the IST device during a video communication session. The segmented video stream includes a primary segment and a secondary segment presenting a virtual control interface. The method includes presenting, on a display device, a control enabling view of the segmented video stream and monitoring for movement, captured by at least one image capturing device, that is indicative of the input occurring within a spatial location proximate to the selectable feature. The method includes in response to detecting the input, identifying a function associated with the selectable feature and activating the function to affect one or more characteristics of a video image presented within the primary segment.

Visual Feature Based Video Effects (17825679)

Main Inventor

Rahul Bharat Desai

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes techniques for visual feature based video effects.

- These techniques can determine visual features associated with an individual from a video feed. - The visual features can include pupillary distance or pupil size. - Based on these visual features, a focal distance is calculated to determine the region the individual is focused on. - A modified video stream is then generated to focus on this specific focal plane. - The described implementations enable automatic focus of a video feed to a particular focal region based on facial features of the individual.

Abstract

Techniques for visual feature based video effects are described and are implementable to determine one or more visual features associated with an individual and generate a modified video feed based on the visual features. The described implementations enable automatic focus of a video feed to a particular focal region based on facial features of the individual. For instance, a visual feature such as pupillary distance or pupil size is determined from a video feed. A focal distance is calculated based on the visual feature, e.g., indicating a region that the individual is focused on. A modified video stream is then generated based on the focal distance, for instance to focus the video stream to a specific focal plane.