Patent application number | Description | Published |
20140055559 | DIGITAL MEDIA PROCESSOR - Circuits, methods, and apparatus that provide highly integrated digital media processors for digital consumer electronics applications. These digital media processors are capable of performing the parallel processing of multiple format audio, video, and graphics signals. In one embodiment, audio and video signals may be received from a variety of input devices or appliances, such as antennas, VCRs, DVDs, and networked devices such as camcorders and modems, while output audio and video signals may be provided to output devices such as televisions, monitors, and networked devices such as printers and networked video recorders. Another embodiment of the present invention interfaces with a variety of devices such as navigation, entertainment, safety, memory, and networking devices. This embodiment can also be configured for use in a digital TV, set-top box, or home server. In this configuration, video and audio streams may be received from a number of cable, satellite, Internet, and consumer devices. | 02-27-2014 |
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20130311268 | VISIBILITY-BASED ADVERTISEMENT SYSTEM IN 3D VIRTUAL WORLD - Embodiments of the invention may include generating a plurality of video frames that are operable to represent a world space, wherein the world space includes an advertisement. In addition, a visibility characteristic of the advertisement in the plurality of video frames may be determined. Further, the visibility characteristic may be communicated to an advertisement engine. | 11-21-2013 |
20130311273 | ADVERTISEMENT SYSTEM WITH ADVERTISEMENT SELECTION RULES ENGINE - Embodiments of the invention may include receiving characteristics associated with an execution session of a software application, wherein the execution session of the software application includes generating a plurality of video frames by a graphics processing system. In addition, an advertisement may be determined based on the characteristics. Further, advertisement data corresponding to the advertisement may be provided to the graphics processing system, wherein the graphics processing system is operable to include the advertisement data in the plurality of video frames for display. | 11-21-2013 |
20130311303 | ADVERTISEMENT SYSTEM WITH AUCTION/BIDDING FOR ADVERTISEMENT PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Embodiments of the invention may include receiving a plurality of bids, wherein each bid corresponds to an advertisement placement opportunity in a plurality of video frames generated by a graphics processing system in response to instructions from a software application. In addition, a winning bid may be determined from the plurality of bids by evaluating the plurality of bids. Further, an advertisement corresponding to the winning bid may be provided to the graphics processing system, wherein the graphics processing system is operable to include the advertisement in the plurality of video frames for display. | 11-21-2013 |
20130311307 | CONTEXT-AWARE 2D ADVERTISEMENT SYSTEM FOR GAMES - Embodiments of the invention may include, in response to instructions from a software application, generating a plurality of video frames that are operable to represent a three dimensional virtual space. In addition, a supplemental image may be included in at least one of the plurality of video frames instead of an original image instructed to be included in the plurality of video frames by the software application. Further, the plurality of video frames may be displayed, wherein the supplemental image is rendered visible. | 11-21-2013 |
20130311308 | CONTEXT-AWARE 3D ADVERTISEMENT SYSTEM FOR GAMES - Embodiments of the invention may include, in response to instructions from a software application, generating a plurality of video frames that are operable to represent a three dimensional virtual space, wherein the three dimensional virtual space comprises a shape having a surface. In addition, a supplemental texture may be applied to the surface of the shape, wherein the supplemental texture is different from an original texture instructed to be applied to the surface by the software application. Further, the plurality of video frames may be displayed, wherein the supplemental texture is rendered visible. | 11-21-2013 |
20130311548 | VIRTUALIZED GRAPHICS PROCESSING FOR REMOTE DISPLAY - User inputs are received from end user devices. The user inputs are associated with applications executing in parallel on a computer system. Responsive to the user inputs, data is generated using a graphics processing unit (GPU) configured as multiple virtual GPUs that are concurrently utilized by the applications. The data is then directed to the proper end user devices for display. | 11-21-2013 |
20140221087 | HANDHELD GAMING CONSOLE - A gaming console including a housing configured for handheld manipulation. A processor is contained within the housing and configured for executing a gaming application. Memory is contained within the housing and configured for storing executables of the gaming application. At least one control button is exposed on the housing and is configured for receiving input from a user that provides an instruction for the gaming application. The gaming console includes a high definition (HD) display for displaying the gaming application. | 08-07-2014 |
20140306929 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OPERATING A TOUCH SCREEN ENABLED DEVICE WITH A STYLUS - Operating touch screen enabled electronic devices is described. A contact of a capacitive stylus with a capacitive touch screen display panel is detected. A stylus tip characteristic is determined in relation to a contact surface of the touch screen display panel and the capacitive stylus based on the detection of the contact therewith and a size of the contact surface. An input by a user is communicated to the application based on the determined stylus tip characteristic or a capacitive signature of the stylus. | 10-16-2014 |