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Enhancing video chatting

US9990757B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 20, 2017
Grant dateJun 5, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N2007/145
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for a computing device to enhance video chatting Includes receiving a live video stream, processing a frame in the live video stream in real-time, and transmitting the frame to another computing device. Processing the frame in real-time includes detecting a face, an upper torso, or a gesture in the frame, and applying a visual effect to the frame. The method includes processing a next frame in the live video stream in real-time by repeating the enhancing, the detecting, and the applying.

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