Qian Chen

Title: Qian Chen: Innovator in Adaptive Video Streaming

Introduction

Qian Chen is an inventor based in Culver City, California. His patent work addresses video streaming and the challenge of adapting video delivery to content complexity and changing network conditions.

Latest Patents

Chen is associated with 1 patent: “Content Adaptive Video Ladder Optimization.” The invention describes methods, systems, and computer programs for optimizing video transcoding and delivery.

The method obtains one or more video files at a content delivery system and determines a set of video ladders for each file. Each ladder represents a transcoded version with particular parameters. The system selects ladder values to substantially maximize user utility, taking into account factors such as video complexity and historical network characteristics. It then transcodes the video into the corresponding versions and stores them for delivery to user devices.

Career Highlights

Chen’s patent highlights an approach to video delivery that considers both the characteristics of the content and the network conditions experienced by viewers. By optimizing transcoding choices, the system aims to support more effective streaming across different viewing circumstances.

Collaborations

The provided information identifies Zhuqi Li and He Liu as Chen’s coworkers. Their names are associated with his professional context, though specific roles in the patent or project are not provided.

Conclusion

Qian Chen’s patent focuses on adaptive video ladder optimization, using content complexity and network history to guide transcoding and streaming decisions.