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Method and apparatus for processing a video stream

US8594429B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 11, 2005
Grant dateNov 26, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B27/28
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods for processing a video stream are provided. One embodiment comprises generating a comparison signature for a frame of a video stream and comparing the comparison signature to a reference signature. In another embodiment, a method comprises generating a reference signature for a frame of a video stream and assigning an action to the frame containing the reference signature. Example system embodiments for implementing the aforementioned methods are also provided.

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