Harmonic‘s patent involves providing digital video with customized graphics specified by a web-based graphics template. The media server identifies a markup language document describing the graphics appearance and streams the video to the audience accordingly, without re-encoding audio streams. GlobalData’s report on Harmonic gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Harmonic, Cloud gaming was a key innovation area identified from patents. Harmonic's grant share as of January 2024 was 57%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Customized graphics in digital video streaming
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11831699B2) discloses a computer-readable storage medium storing instructions for providing digital video with customized graphics. The technology involves software modules at a media server identifying a markup language document that describes the appearance of graphics to be included in a digital video presentation for a specific audience. The media server then streams or broadcasts the video with the customized graphics to the intended audience based on the markup language document. The patent also covers the use of Extensible Markup Language (XML) or HyperText Markup Language (HTML) documents for this purpose, along with the incorporation of JavaScript within the markup language document.
Furthermore, the patent includes instructions for an HTML rendering engine on the media server to seamlessly integrate audio streams into the output stream for the digital video without the need for re-encoding. The technology is designed to operate in a cloud-based environment, with the media server capable of receiving the markup language document from a production environment via a network. The patent also extends to an apparatus and method for providing digital video with customized graphics, outlining similar functionalities and features as described in the claims for the computer-readable storage medium. Overall, the patent aims to enhance the viewing experience by allowing for personalized graphics in digital video presentations, catering to specific audience preferences and requirements.
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