Scene changing in video playback devices including device-generated transitions
US8238721B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N9/8227
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A video playback device automatically generates transition indications when a user selects a new video stream while a current video stream is playing. Transitions can be any visual and/or audio indication including a wipe, fade, title overlay, graphics overlay, etc. Predetermined default transitions are associated with different transition types or a user can create and associate transitions to be used. Different types of transitions include a scene change, angle change, exit to a control menu, etc.
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