Patent published on July 25, 2023

Snap's New Patent Revolutionizes Real-Time Special Effects in Live Streaming Videos

Snap Inc. is making waves in the video streaming industry with their latest patent. The patent, which is numbered US11711414B2, is a revolutionary new way to add special effects to live streaming videos in real-time.

For years, video streaming was a one-way communication medium, where viewers could watch videos but not interact with them. With this new patent, Snap Inc. is hoping to change that and make video streaming a two-way form of communication.

According to the patent, Snap Inc. has designed a processor that can send a video stream from a camera to multiple devices. When it receives a signal, it adds a special effect in real-time and sends the new video stream to the devices. This allows for the viewers to interact with the video stream in real-time and see the effects of their actions.

This technology could be used to make video streaming much more interactive for viewers. For example, viewers could add special effects to their live streams, such as a filter to make them look better or a sticker to make them more fun. This could be a great way to engage with viewers and make streaming more interesting.

The patent also mentions that the processor could add effects to live streaming videos in real-time. This could be used to make live streaming more dynamic and engaging for viewers. For example, viewers could add special effects to their live streams, such as a filter to make them look better or a sticker to make them more fun. This could also be used to add special effects to video games, such as explosions or special effects when a player wins a game.

The patent also mentions that the processor could be used to add special effects to a single video stream or to multiple video streams at once. This could be used to create a more immersive experience for viewers watching multiple streams at the same time. For example, viewers could have special effects like explosions or special lighting appear at the same time on multiple streams.

Although this technology is very exciting, it is important to note that this patent does not guarantee that it will make its way to the market. There is no way to know if the technology described in the patent will actually be used in video streaming.

The patent also mentions that the processor could be used to add special effects to video games. This could be a great way to engage with gamers and make video games more interesting. For example, gamers could add special effects to their game streams, such as a filter to make them look better or a sticker to make them more fun.

Overall, Snap Inc.’s new patent, numbered US11711414B2, could revolutionize how we watch live streaming videos. The ability to add special effects in real-time could make video streaming more interactive and engaging for viewers. It could also be used to make video games more interesting and engaging for gamers. However, there is no guarantee that this technology will make its way to the market, so only time will tell.

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