InterDigital has filed a patent for methods of signaling different viewpoints in a multi-viewpoint omnidirectional media presentation. The techniques involve receiving information from a server about groups of viewpoints and transitioning between omnidirectional videos captured from different groups of viewpoints. GlobalData’s report on InterDigital gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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The patent filed is for a method of transitioning between different viewpoints in a multi-viewpoint omnidirectional media presentation
A recently filed patent (Publication Number: US20230319251A1) describes a method and system for transitioning between different omnidirectional videos captured from different viewpoints. The method involves receiving information from a server that identifies groups of viewpoints, including a first group and a second group. The server also provides information about omnidirectional videos captured from each group's respective viewpoints. Based on this information, the method allows for a smooth transition from one omnidirectional video to another.
The patent claims that the omnidirectional videos in the first group cover a first event, while the videos in the second group cover a second event. These events can occur simultaneously or at different venues. The method also allows for the identification of groups of viewpoints using various parameters, such as an identity value, a location value (including longitude and latitude), a number value indicating the number of viewpoints in the group, an array of identity values identifying individual viewpoints, or a string describing the group.
The system described in the patent includes at least one processor and memory storing instructions. When executed by the processor, these instructions enable the system to receive information from the server about groups of viewpoints and the corresponding omnidirectional videos. The system can then transition smoothly between different omnidirectional videos based on the received information.
Additionally, the patent also mentions a non-transitory computer-readable medium that contains executable instructions for performing the method described above. This medium can be used by at least one processor to receive information about groups of viewpoints and omnidirectional videos from the server and facilitate the transition between videos.
In summary, the filed patent proposes a method and system for transitioning between omnidirectional videos captured from different viewpoints. The method allows for smooth transitions between videos covering different events, which can occur simultaneously or at different venues. The system includes a processor and memory to execute the method, and a non-transitory computer-readable medium can also be used to perform the method.
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