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Masking in video stream

US11232817B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 23, 2021
Grant dateJan 25, 2022
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 23, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/04817
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and devices for combining a mask with a selectively progressing video stream may include receiving a selection of at least one mask with a mask zone that obscures at least a portion of the video stream. The methods and devices may include receiving a selection to emplace the at least one mask at a first location within the video stream. The methods and devices may include receiving a selection to enable a tracking icon to move the at least one mask to a second location within the video stream while the video stream progresses. The methods and devices may include generating a combined output of the video stream and the selective emplacement and movement of the at least one mask during the video stream progression.

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