Integrated multimedia signal processing system using centralized processing of signals
First Claim
1. A method for utilizing optimal viewing characteristics of a video source content, the method comprising:
- storing a video source content on a first user'"'"'s storage device;
detecting characteristics and properties of a display device of a particular system;
analyzing the stored video source content while the video source content is not being used to display a video image;
generating a parameter for optimizing display of the video source content based on the analysis of the video source content and the detected characteristics and properties of the display device of the particular system;
storing the parameter for optimizing display of the video source content on the first user'"'"'s storage device and in a central database accessible by users;
querying the central database for the parameter for optimizing display of the video source content;
acquiring the parameter for optimizing display of the video source content over a network connection;
generating a video display signal to display the video source content on the display device of the particular system, the video display signal being generated and adjusted utilizing the acquired parameter for optimizing display of the video source content; and
providing a usage right protection module with the video source content and the parameter for optimizing display of the video source content,wherein the usage right protection module allows utilization of the video source content and the parameter for optimizing display of the video source content, wherein the parameter for optimizing display of the video source content provides an optimum value for frame rate and at least one of the properties of brightness, contrast, color warmth, display resolution, and display scene motion,wherein the optimum value for the at least one of the properties is different from a second value for the at least one of the properties, the second value being utilized for non optimal playback, andwherein the usage right protection module is configured to limit the use of the video source content and the parameter for optimizing display of the video content to the particular system, and limit the number of times the video source content can be used, limit the time the video source content is available for use, or embed a code in the video source content that is unique to the particular system.
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Abstract
Integrated processing of multimedia signals can eliminate unnecessary signal processors and converters without losing the functionality of typical home entertainment system components. The integrated system includes a main player that captures and processes signals digitally, a dummy display, and a dummy speaker. The dummy display may only have a display panel and a panel driver. The dummy speaker may only have a driving unit and no crossover logic. The main player may have a PC architecture and process all signals digitally for outputting signals tailored for the display device and the individual driving units of the dummy speaker. The integrated system may generate parameters for optimizing display of a video source. These parameters can be shared among users over a network connection.
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13 Claims
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1. A method for utilizing optimal viewing characteristics of a video source content, the method comprising:
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storing a video source content on a first user'"'"'s storage device; detecting characteristics and properties of a display device of a particular system; analyzing the stored video source content while the video source content is not being used to display a video image; generating a parameter for optimizing display of the video source content based on the analysis of the video source content and the detected characteristics and properties of the display device of the particular system; storing the parameter for optimizing display of the video source content on the first user'"'"'s storage device and in a central database accessible by users; querying the central database for the parameter for optimizing display of the video source content; acquiring the parameter for optimizing display of the video source content over a network connection; generating a video display signal to display the video source content on the display device of the particular system, the video display signal being generated and adjusted utilizing the acquired parameter for optimizing display of the video source content; and providing a usage right protection module with the video source content and the parameter for optimizing display of the video source content, wherein the usage right protection module allows utilization of the video source content and the parameter for optimizing display of the video source content, wherein the parameter for optimizing display of the video source content provides an optimum value for frame rate and at least one of the properties of brightness, contrast, color warmth, display resolution, and display scene motion, wherein the optimum value for the at least one of the properties is different from a second value for the at least one of the properties, the second value being utilized for non optimal playback, and wherein the usage right protection module is configured to limit the use of the video source content and the parameter for optimizing display of the video content to the particular system, and limit the number of times the video source content can be used, limit the time the video source content is available for use, or embed a code in the video source content that is unique to the particular system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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