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Method and system for closed caption processing

US8621505B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2008
Grant dateDec 31, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N7/0885
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems for closed caption processing are described. In an embodiment, a source signal may be accessed. The source signal may include a video signal and closed caption information embedded within the video signal. The closed caption information may be extracted from the source signal. A content request may be received over a network from an access device. A caption setting associated with the access device may be accessed. The video signal may be provided in a video stream over the network to the access device. The closed caption information may be provided over the network in a caption stream in accordance with accessing of the caption setting. Additional systems and methods are disclosed.

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