Koninklijke KPN has filed a patent for a streaming server and client system that streams panoramic videos of a scene from different viewpoints. The method involves streaming shared video content visible in multiple panoramic videos simultaneously with viewpoint-specific video content. GlobalData’s report on Koninklijke KPN 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 Koninklijke KPN, Low latency interactive streaming was a key innovation area identified from patents. Koninklijke KPN's grant share as of January 2024 was 54%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Streaming panoramic videos with shared and viewpoint-specific content
The patent application (Publication Number: US20240031614A1) describes a computer-implemented method for streaming panoramic video data to a streaming client. The method involves streaming video data from different viewpoints within a scene to the client, allowing for a seamless transition between viewpoints. The server streams shared video content visible in both the current and new viewpoints, along with viewpoint-specific content unique to each viewpoint. This approach enhances the streaming experience by providing a continuous flow of relevant video data.
Furthermore, the method includes features such as providing metadata to the client, spatially segmented encoding of video data, and the ability to combine shared and viewpoint-specific content for rendering. The patent also covers methods for receiving video data by the streaming client, including the simultaneous reception of shared and viewpoint-specific content. Additionally, an authoring system is described for creating video streams representing panoramic scenes, enabling the identification and encoding of shared and viewpoint-specific video data. Overall, the patent application introduces innovative techniques for streaming panoramic video content, enhancing the user experience and enabling seamless transitions between different viewpoints within a scene.
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