Rovi Guides, Inc. patent applications published on November 30th, 2023

Patent applications for Rovi Guides, Inc. on November 30th, 2023

SUPERIMPOSED DIFFRACTIVE GRATINGS FOR OPTICAL ELEMENTS OF AUGMENTED REALITY AND VIRTUAL REALITY DISPLAYS (17825486)

Main Inventor

Yuval Ofir

Brief explanation

The patent application describes head-mounted displays with waveguides that have superimposed diffractive gratings.

• The head-mounted display includes an optical element and an image source that provides an image beam to the optical element.
• The optical element consists of two gratings stacked on top of each other, with one of them being a buried diffractive grating.
• The buried diffractive grating is made up of a high-refractive index material mixed with a low-refractive index material or non-solid pockets like gas, air, or vacuum.
• Light that is diffracted by the first grating is further diffracted by the second grating without interacting with the surface of the optical element between diffractions.
• This design allows for a more efficient and compact head-mounted display, providing a clear and immersive visual experience for the user.

Abstract

Head-mounted displays with waveguides comprising superimposed diffractive gratings and methods for fabricating said waveguides are described herein. In an embodiment, a head-mounted display comprises an optical element and an image source that provides an image beam to an optical element. The optical element comprises two gratings superimposed over each other, at least one of which comprising a buried diffractive grating. The buried diffractive grating comprises a high-refractive index material interspersed with a low-refractive index material or non-solid pockets, such as gas, air or vacuum. Light diffracted by a first of the two gratings is further diffracted by a second of the two gratings without interacting with a surface of the optical element between diffractions.

SYSTEM AND METHODS TO DENOTE UNSHARED CONTENT TO BE SHARED (18140776)

Main Inventor

Madhusudhan Srinivasan

Brief explanation

- This patent application describes methods and systems for identifying and marking content items that have or have not been shared to social media or content hosting services.

- A marking engine is used to access a content item in a content library and determine which content hosts or social media sites it has been transmitted to previously. - The marking engine creates a user interface and generates thumbnails and graphical indicators for each identified content host. - Thumbnail representations of each content item with graphical indicators are displayed to show which content hosts the item has been shared to. - The marking engine can also sort thumbnails based on metadata associated with the content items, such as creation time, location, and share status, to indicate which items are ready to be shared to a content host.

Abstract

Methods and systems are described for identifying and marking content items that have or have not been shared to social media or content hosting services. The methods and systems use a marking engine to access a content item in a content library and identify the content hosts or social media sites to which the content item was previously transmitted. A marking engine may create a user interface, generate a thumbnail of each content item, and generate a graphical indicator for each identified content host. A marking engine may generate for display thumbnail representations of each content item with graphical indicators of each of the identified content hosts. A marking engine may sort thumbnails by metadata associated with the corresponding content items, such as creation time and date, location, share status, and other classifications and filters, to indicate which content items are ready to be shared to a content host.

MANAGING IMPRESSIONS OF AN ADVERTISEMENT CAMPAIGN (18229020)

Main Inventor

Joshua Brenner

Brief explanation

- The patent application is about managing impressions in advertisement campaigns.

- Impressions can be moved between different impression media based on performance metrics and historical data. - Impression budgets can be modified in an active campaign based on forecasts using current performance data. - Impression budgets can be reallocated between simultaneously active advertisement campaigns.

Abstract

The present disclosure provides for management of impressions in advertisement campaigns. Impressions may be moved between different impression media based on performance metrics and historical data. Impression budgets may be modified in an active campaign based on forecasts determined using current performance data. Impression budgets may be reallocated between simultaneously active advertisement campaigns.

MANAGING IMPRESSIONS OF AN ADVERTISEMENT CAMPAIGN (18231609)

Main Inventor

Joshua Brenner

Brief explanation

- The patent application is about managing impressions in advertisement campaigns.

- Impressions can be moved between different impression media based on performance metrics and historical data. - Impression budgets can be modified in an active campaign based on forecasts using current performance data. - Impression budgets can be reallocated between simultaneously active advertisement campaigns.

Abstract

The present disclosure provides for management of impressions in advertisement campaigns. Impressions may be moved between different impression media based on performance metrics and historical data. Impression budgets may be modified in an active campaign based on forecasts determined using current performance data. Impression budgets may be reallocated between simultaneously active advertisement campaigns.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO IMPROVE SKIP FORWARD FUNCTIONALITY (18230930)

Main Inventor

Ankur Anil Aher

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes systems and methods for identifying jump points in a media asset to resume consumption after skipping a portion.

- *Jump points are identified based on a content viewing profile and scene information associated with the media asset.* - A preview image is displayed at each jump point to help the user decide where to resume consumption. - *The skipping operation can be paused at the jump points, and a preview is provided at each jump point.* - The systems and methods can also identify jump points by analyzing the portion of the media asset being skipped.

Abstract

Systems and methods are described to identify jump points indicative of potential time points from which to resume consumption of the media asset in response to receiving a request to skip a portion of a media asset being consumed. The jump points include a first jump point identified based on a content viewing profile and a second jump point identified based on a scene information associated with the media asset. A preview image is displayed at each of the identified jump points. Systems and methods are also described to pause the skipping operation at the identified jump points and provide a preview at the respective jump points. Systems and method are further described to identify jump points based on analysis of the portion of the media asset being skipped.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRESENCE-AWARE REPOSITIONING AND REFRAMING IN VIDEO CONFERENCING (17828223)

Main Inventor

Tao Chen

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a system and method for automatically adjusting the framing of a video for a conference participant.

• The system captures video of the participant.
• It detects the initial position of the participant in the video.
• It calculates an offset to determine the participant's relative distance from the center of the video frame.
• The captured video is modified based on the calculated offset.
• The modified video is then presented in the video conference.

Abstract

Systems and methods are described herein for automatically reframing a video for a conference participant. Video of the participant is captured, and a first position of the participant is detected. An offset for the first position of the participant is then calculated to determine a relative distance from the center of the video frame. The captured video is modified based on the offset and is then presented in the video conference.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AGGRESSIVELY RECORDING CONTENT WHEN A USER IS NOT AT HOME (18232148)

Main Inventor

Ashwini Dharwa

Brief explanation

- This patent application is about systems and methods for automatically recording media assets that a user is interested in but has not explicitly scheduled for recording.

- When the user leaves home, a media guidance application on their device (like a set-top box) schedules to record these media assets. - If the user returns home before the recording starts, the media guidance application does not record the media assets that were not explicitly scheduled by the user. - The innovation aims to provide a convenient way for users to automatically record media they are interested in without having to manually schedule each recording. - It ensures that unwanted media assets are not recorded if the user returns home before the recording begins.

Abstract

Systems and methods for automatically recording media assets not explicitly scheduled for recording by a user when the user leaves his or her home. For example, when the user leaves home, a media guidance application, being executed on a user equipment device (such as a set-top box), schedules to record media assets that the user has expressed interest in, but has not explicitly scheduled for recording. If the user returns home before a recording has begun, the media guidance application does not record the media assets the user has not explicitly scheduled for recording.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DISTRIBUTING MEDIA GUIDANCE AMONG MULTIPLE DEVICES (18222585)

Main Inventor

Walter R. Klappert

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a media guidance application that divides its operations among multiple devices based on certain criteria associated with those devices.

• The media guidance application analyzes the operations performed by a specific device and assigns some of those operations to nearby devices.
• This distribution of operations allows for more efficient use of resources and potentially faster performance.
• The criteria used to determine the distribution of operations may include factors such as device capabilities, network connectivity, or user preferences.
• By distributing the workload, the media guidance application can optimize the user experience and provide seamless media guidance across multiple devices.
• This innovation can enhance the functionality and performance of media guidance applications, improving the overall user satisfaction.

Abstract

Methods and systems are disclosed herein for a media guidance application that distributes media guidance application operations between multiple devices based on one or more criteria associated with those devices. For example, the media guidance application may determine the plurality of operations performed by a target device and distribute the plurality of operations among devices near that target device.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GENERATING A NOTIFICATION (18203805)

Main Inventor

Calvin Nguyen

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a media guidance application that notifies users about objects in media content that they may find interesting.

• The application identifies objects of interest as the media content progresses.
• It keeps a count of the identified objects and presents this count to the user.
• The application also provides additional content related to each identified object.

Abstract

Methods and systems are disclosed herein for a media guidance application that alerts a user to the appearance of objects in media content that may be of interest to the user. For example, as media content progresses, the media guidance application may determine objects that may interest a user. The media guidance application may record the number of determined objects and present the number to the user as well as supplemental content associated with each object.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OPERATING A GROUP WATCHING SESSION (17751889)

Main Inventor

Vishwas Sharadanagar Panchaksharaiah

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a system and method for operating a group watching session.

• The system enables group communications for multiple users participating in a group watching session of a media content item.
• Communication clusters are generated to facilitate the group communication.
• The system determines the user preference of a first user participating in the group communication.
• Based on the user preference, the system assigns the first user to a specific communication cluster for communication with another user.
• This technology aims to enhance the group watching experience by facilitating efficient and personalized communication among the users.

Abstract

Systems and methods are described for operating a group watching session. In particular, group communications for a group watching session displaying a media content item to multiple users is initiated, one or more communication clusters for the group communication is generated, a user preference of a first user of the multiple users participating in the group communication is determined, and, based on the user preference, the first user is assigned to a first communication cluster of the one or more communication clusters for communication with another of the multiple users.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR RECOMMENDING TO A FIRST USER MEDIA ASSETS FOR INCLUSION IN A PLAYLIST FOR A SECOND USER BASED ON THE SECOND USER'S VIEWING ACTIVITY (18227631)

Main Inventor

David D. Chung

Brief explanation

- The patent application is for systems and methods that provide recommendations of media assets for a playlist based on a user's viewing activity.

- The systems and methods receive feedback from the user expressing disinterest in a media asset included in the playlist. - They update the user's profile based on this feedback and use it to determine a recommendation for another media asset. - The recommendation is then provided to another user who is creating the playlist. - The goal of this innovation is to reduce disruptive requests for media assets by recommending ones that the user is least likely to object to.

Abstract

Systems and methods for providing a first user with recommendations of media assets for inclusion in a playlist for a second user based on the second user's viewing activity. These systems and methods receive, from the second user, an expression of disinterest in a media asset included in the playlist for the second user, update a user profile associated with the second user based on the expression of disinterest, and determine a recommendation for another media asset based on the updated user profile associated with the second user. The systems and methods provide the recommendation to the first user. By recommending media assets that the second user is least likely to object to, these systems and methods reduce the frequency of disruptive requests for media assets from the second user.