Aligned video comparison tool

US8994828B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8994828-B2
Application numberUS-201313780686-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateFeb 28, 2013
Priority dateFeb 28, 2013
Publication dateMar 31, 2015
Grant dateMar 31, 2015

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A video quality comparison tool provides for direct visual perceptual comparison of video sequences. Two inputs are presented at the same position and size, with no-look user choice of which to see and easy back-and-forth comparison while the videos are playing, single-stepping, or paused.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method, comprising: performing, by one or more computing devices: receiving user input for selecting a first video and a second video, the first and second videos to be played in a single window; aligning the first and second videos to play superimposed in both space and time in a display area of said single window; playing the first video within the single window; receiving another user input to cause the single window to switch from playing the fi…

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What does patent US8994828B2 cover?
A video quality comparison tool provides for direct visual perceptual comparison of video sequences. Two inputs are presented at the same position and size, with no-look user choice of which to see and easy back-and-forth comparison while the videos are playing, single-stepping, or paused.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Apple Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification H04N17/00. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Mar 31 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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