Unity Software has patented a peer-to-peer video streaming software that efficiently transfers video from a host’s GPU to a client, managing color conversions and network transmission. The method involves setting permissions, capturing video frames, compressing them with a GPU hardware encoder, and dynamically adjusting bit rates based on network conditions. GlobalData’s report on Unity Software 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 Unity Software, AI-assisted repair estimation was a key innovation area identified from patents. Unity Software's grant share as of May 2024 was 18%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Peer-to-peer video streaming method with gpu hardware encoding
The granted patent (Publication Number: US11979571B1) discloses a method for streaming video between two peers on a computer network. The method involves setting permissions on the first peer to limit access by the second peer to system resources, establishing a connection between the peers, capturing and compressing video frames using a GPU, and transmitting the compressed video frame to the second peer. The compression is based on a maximum bitrate and can be dynamically adjusted based on network conditions like packet loss or congestion. The method also includes features like displaying multiple windows and utilizing protocols like STUN and uPnP for establishing connections.
Furthermore, the patent covers a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing a program that enables a peer to perform the streaming operations. It includes setting permissions, establishing connections, capturing, compressing video frames using GPU hardware encoders, and transmitting them to the second peer. The method allows for dynamic adjustment of video encoding bit rate based on network conditions. Additionally, the patent describes a system comprising a random access memory with a program that enables a peer to perform the streaming operations. The system includes features like setting permissions, displaying multiple windows, and utilizing protocols like STUN and uPnP for connection establishment, along with the use of H.264 or H.265 compression standards for video frame compression. Overall, the patent details a comprehensive method and system for efficient video streaming between peers on a computer network, with a focus on optimizing video quality and network performance.
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