Methods and apparatus for transcoding metadata
US7827312B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/8133
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A transcoder is adapted to perform transcoding of metadata to enable sharing and consumption of media content at dissimilar devices that are coupled to a home network. The transcoder, which is also coupled to the home network, is adapted to receive media content and metadata from a first media consumption device, to transcode the media content and metadata from a first format to second format, and to supply the transcoded media content and metadata to the second media consumption device in the second format. In one embodiment, the transcoder executes a method by which the transcoder obtains information about the sensing capabilities of a meter adapted to measure media at a media consumption device and subsequently uses that information to transcode the metadata into a format suitable for sensing by the meter.
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