Display system using metadata to adjust area of interest and method
US8954885B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2005/91392
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of and apparatus for preparing an image signal includes combining with a video signal having a number of objects of interest metadata identifying the objects as Area of Interest (AOI). Exemplary objects includes an object in a group of objects, such as a horse in a horse race, a sports object, such as a hockey puck, and so on. The object may be an objectionable, such as a representation of violence, sex or vulgar language. A user may provide an input to select an object of interest to alter the prominence of the selected object. A display system responsive to the image signal for showing images having AOI with altered prominence based on user input. A non-transitory computer readable medium containing logic code for carrying out the foregoing.
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