Iterative techniques for generating multiple encoded versions of a media title

I Katsavounidis, A Aaron, J De Cock - US Patent 10,742,708, 2020 - Google Patents
In various embodiments, an iterative encoding application generates shot encode points
based on a first set of encoding points and a first shot sequence associated with a media …

Scalable video encoding rate adaptation based on perceived quality

VB Bracha, S Ravgad, TT Azogui, Y Liao… - US Patent …, 2017 - Google Patents
Multi-layered video structures are scaled over a range of perceived quality levels. An
estimated Mean Opinion Score (eMOS)-based encoder control loop is utilized to determine …

Encoding techniques for optimizing distortion and bitrate

I Katsavounidis - US Patent 10,666,992, 2020 - Google Patents
An encoding engine encodes a video sequence to provide optimal quality for a given bitrate.
The encoding engine cuts the video sequence into a collection of shot sequences. Each …

Light-weight resolution switching for online video streaming

HW Chen, HY Chen, WP Chi, HY Hsieh… - US Patent App. 15 …, 2018 - Google Patents
A method of providing high resolution video content with reduced latency, including,
determining available bandwidth of a communication path, and sending delta-value video …

Systems and methods for playing back alternative streams of protected content protected using common cryptographic information

MG Kiefer, EW Grab, J Braness - US Patent 10,244,272, 2019 - Google Patents
Abstract Systems and methods for performing adaptive bitrate streaming using alternative
streams of protected content in accordance with embodiments of the invention are …

Video quality enhancement

Y Hassan, M Rehan, O Oyman - US Patent 9,894,130, 2018 - Google Patents
Technology for supporting dynamic adaptive streaming over hypertext transfer protocol
(DASH) is disclosed. A quality metric may be determined, at a network device, for each of a …

Federated digital rights management scheme including trusted systems

EW Grab, C Russell, FYD Chan, MG Kiefer - US Patent 10,878,065, 2020 - Google Patents
Federated systems for issuing playback certifications grant ing access to technically
protected content are described. One embodiment of the system includes a registration …

Network video streaming with trick play based on separate trick play files

A Shivadas, SR Bramwell - US Patent 10,462,537, 2019 - Google Patents
Network services encode multimedia content, such as video, into multiple adaptive bitrate
streams of encoded video and a separate trick play stream of encoded video to support trick …

Establishing a streaming presentation of an event

M Prins, OA Niamut, E Thomas… - US Patent …, 2019 - Google Patents
The invention provides a streaming client with a streaming presentation of an event, with
said presentation being obtained by dynamically switching between a plurality of media …

Systems and methods of encoding trick play streams for use in adaptive streaming

J Braness, AS van der Schaar… - US Patent 10,382,785, 2019 - Google Patents
Abstract Systems and methods for creating trick play streams for use in adaptive bitrate
streaming in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. One embodiment …