Method and system for conveying video messages

Abstract

A method and system (100) for conveying a video message is disclosed. Video data comprising at least image data and associated audio data is captured and a video message structure (401) is created. A link is established between the structure (401) and the video data to create a structured video message. The structured video message is characterized by a video message structure (401) that provides an originator (103), of the message, enhanced manipulation capabilities for the video data by manipulating the structure (401). The structured video message can be conveyed to a recipient for viewing and / or for providing the recipient substantially the same enhanced manipulation capabilities.

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[0001] The present invention relates to asynchronous video messaging, and in particular, to a method and system for conveying video messages. The invention also relates to a computer program product including a computer readable medium having recorded thereon a computer program for conveying video messages.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION[0002] There is currently a boom in the use of asynchronous messaging technologies including email and voice-mail. An exceptional volume of messages sent and received by corporate and government workers have meant changes in the way in which people structure their day and has put an emphasis on managing information flow. The high level of messaging is attributed in part to the current difficulty in scheduling synchronous communication (face-to-face, telephone, videoconference, etc). Synchronous communication is considered a luxury put aside for relationship building and immediate closure whereas asynchronous communication is used for most other communication...

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Benefits of technology

[0010] (iii) establishing a link between said structure and the video data to create a structured video message, said structured video message being characterized by a video message structure that provides an originator, of the message, enhanced manipulation capabilities for the video data by manipulating said structure; and

[0052] establishing a link between said structure and the video data to provide a structured video message, said structured video message being characterized by a video message structure that provides an originator, of the message, enhanced manipulation capabilities for the video data by manipulating said structure; and

Problems solved by technology

The high level of messaging is attributed in part to the current difficulty in scheduling synchronous communication (face-to-face, telephone, videoconference, etc).

These packages, however, do not take advantage of the unique qualities of this kind of message to provide support for effective communication, but instead, rely on the conventional capture and usage model of linear video.

Conventional video is a difficult medium to navigate through and manipulate.

Doing this with a conventional video cassette recorder-style (VCR-style) interface is very inefficient and in most practical situations time consuming.

This can result in there being more of a focus on rapid (and possibly rough) editing as opposed to careful precise frame-accurate editing.

There are, however, difficulties that arise due to the time-based nature of the video content.

Capture or creation of a video message may be a potentially intimidating technology for the sender.

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