Video distribution systems, methods, computing equipment, and user equipment
The video distribution system addresses the challenge of accessing multiple videos by categorizing and overlaying cover images, enabling seamless video selection and playback across platforms and devices.
JP7886319B2Inactive Publication Date: 2026-07-07LEMON CO LTD
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- LEMON CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2021-08-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-07
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing video distribution systems fail to provide users with convenient access and viewing of multiple videos across various platforms and devices, lacking the ability to efficiently categorize and overlay cover images to facilitate seamless video selection and playback.
Method used
A video distribution system that classifies videos into types based on attributes, determines cover images for each type, and overlays these images on a playing video, allowing users to select and automatically play related videos by choosing cover images.
Benefits of technology
Enables users to conveniently view and select videos from different types on a unified interface, enhancing user experience by providing easy access and seamless video transitions across platforms and devices.
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Abstract
A video distribution system, method, computing device, and user device, the system including: at least one database storing a plurality of videos; and a computing device communicatively coupled to the at least one database and configured to: classify the plurality of videos into a plurality of types based on attributes associated with the plurality of videos; determine a plurality of cover images; transmit the plurality of cover images to the user device so as to overlay at least a portion of the plurality of cover images on a first video being played; select a first image from the plurality of cover images in response to a first user input; automatically select a second video from the first type corresponding to the first image; retrieve the second video from the at least one database; and transmit at least a portion of the second video to the user device to play the second video. The embodiments of the present disclosure can realize a method and operation that provides convenience for users to access and watch videos and meet user needs.
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