Location History:
- Wenninsen, DE (2016)
- Wenningsen, DE (2014 - 2017)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2014-2017
Title: Jobst Hoerentrop: Innovator in Subtitling Technology
Introduction
Jobst Hoerentrop is a notable inventor based in Wenningsen, Germany. He has made significant contributions to the field of subtitling technology, holding a total of four patents. His work focuses on enhancing the performance and capabilities of subtitle systems, particularly for high-definition content.
Latest Patents
One of Jobst Hoerentrop's latest patents is a method and apparatus for the composition of subtitles. This invention encompasses a subtitling format that includes elements of enhanced syntax and semantics, aimed at providing improved animation capabilities. The disclosed elements are designed to enhance subtitle performance without overloading the available subtitle bitrate. This innovation is crucial for authoring high-end HDTV subtitles in pre-recorded formats, which can be broadcast or stored on high-capacity optical media, such as Blu-ray Discs. The invention also introduces improved authoring possibilities for content production, allowing for animated subtitles. For subtitles that are separate from audio-visual material, the method includes the use of one or more superimposed subtitle layers, displaying only a selected part of the transferred subtitles at any given time. Additionally, the colors of the displayed subtitles can be modified for emphasis.
Another patent by Hoerentrop involves an apparatus that includes a processor for retrieving subtitle layer data, which contains graphic subtitle elements. This processor extracts subtitle display region information, including cropping flags and parameters for defining the horizontal and vertical positions, as well as the width and height of the cropped subtitle display region. The apparatus is equipped with a renderer that enables automatic cropping of parts of the subtitle elements to be displayed in the defined region, ensuring that only the relevant parts of the subtitles are shown.
Career Highlights
Jobst Hoerentrop is currently associated with Thomson Licensing, where he continues to innovate in the field of subtitling technology. His work has been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of subtitle systems, making them more efficient and visually appealing.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Jobst has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Dirk Gandolph and Ralf Ostermann. These collaborations have contributed to the development of cutting-edge technologies in the subtitling domain.
Conclusion
Jobst Hoerentrop's contributions to subtitling technology have significantly impacted the way subtitles are created and displayed. His innovative patents reflect a
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