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Method and apparatus for hiding caption when displaying video image

US8817193B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 6, 2014
Grant dateAug 26, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N2201/3266
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for hiding a caption when displaying a video image. Hiding area information is acquired. According to the hiding area information, a hiding area is acquired. Hiding time period information is acquired. A preconfigured image in the hiding area of a video image is displayed in the hiding time period when the video image is displayed. By applying the technical solution according various embodiments, an external caption and an embedded caption can be hid flexibly.

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