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Apparatus and methods for handling interactive applications in broadcast networks

US8370892B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2010
Grant dateFeb 5, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 25, 2031

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

Abstract

An interactive method includes receiving background video including a multiplicity of video frames, at least one of the multiplicity of video frames include a plurality of sub-pictures, each of the plurality of sub-pictures representing an alternative background (1200), and switching between a first sub-picture of the plurality of sub-pictures and a second sub-picture of the plurality of sub-pictures (1210).

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