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Methods and apparatus for detecting on-screen media sources

US8019162B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 2007
Grant dateSep 13, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/47
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for detecting on-screen media sources are disclosed. An example method includes monitoring a region of interest of a video signal for a first image, comparing the first image to a stored image, and confirming the media device change when the stored image differs from the first image and is associated with a secondary criterion.

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