Sony Group has been granted a patent for a program that activates a second application to enhance a first application. It allows users to display a menu for extended functions, such as recording video from the first application and synthesizing it with camera footage, through specific screen interactions. GlobalData’s report on Sony Group 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 Sony Group, Adaptive video coding was a key innovation area identified from patents. Sony Group's grant share as of July 2024 was 47%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Extended video recording and synthesis application functionality
The patent US12075000B2 describes a non-transitory computer-readable medium containing executable instructions designed to enhance the functionality of a first application through the activation of a second application. This process involves superimposing a menu from the second application onto the first application in response to a specific user action at a predetermined screen location. The first application is capable of displaying video content, while the extended functions provided by the second application include recording this video, as well as capturing additional video using the device's camera. The system allows for the synthesis of the recorded video from the first application with the additional video, thereby creating a composite output.
Further claims detail the operational specifics of this technology, including the nature of the user interactions required to trigger the menu display, such as swipe gestures. The menu can be designed to appear as a pull-down from the screen's edge, and its display can take precedence over standard operating system functions. Additional features include screenshot capturing capabilities, with options for continuous shooting based on user input. The system can also store multiple images as a single data file, allowing for efficient management of captured content. Overall, the patent outlines a method and apparatus that significantly enhance user interaction with video applications by integrating additional functionalities seamlessly.
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