Video interface for learning from multiple tutorial videos

Abstract

A video interface system for learning from multiple tutorial videos, according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises: a communication unit for acquiring a video of an educator, which is used for learning; and a processor for providing a video interface for playing the video, wherein the video interface includes: a video player area in which the video is played; and an information board area in which information on a currently playing video, a video in a played list, or a video in a list to be played is provided.

Description

Video interface for learning multiple tutorial videos

[0001] The present invention relates to a video search and comparison system, and more specifically, to a search and comparison system for educational videos (tutorial videos) capable of learning various procedural tasks.

[0002] Popular online video platforms like YouTube are rich in "How-to Videos" that provide step-by-step instructions for various tasks.

[0003] These educational videos have become essential resources for learning due to their accessibility and detailed visual explanations.

[0004] Learners utilize these videos not only as practical guidance for carrying out tasks but also for inspiration and skill verification. Typically, a single video serves as a unified educational resource, providing the verbal and visual instructions that enable the user to perform the task.

[0005] However, a single video alone is insufficient for learning because it cannot be tailored to an individual's unique learning goals and needs.

[0006] The standardized format of these videos requires learners to watch from beginning to end and explore the footage regardless of their prior knowledge and background, causing additional cognitive load in the process of switching to a new video, acquiring new information, or understanding the differences between multiple videos.

[0007] The present invention has been devised to solve the above-mentioned problems, and the objective of the present invention is to provide a video interface system capable of (1) highlighting key information in a learning video currently being watched based on a video viewing record, (2) providing supplementary explanations for the stage being watched by referring to other learning videos, and (3) explaining the differences between multiple videos (learning videos) to enhance the learning experience.

[0008] A video interface system for learning a plurality of tutorial videos according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above objective comprises: a communication unit for acquiring a video used for an educator's learning; and a processor for providing a video interface for playing the video, wherein the video interface comprises: a video player area where the video is played; and an information board area where information about the currently playing video, a video in a played list, or a video in a list to be played is provided.

[0009] And the video player area includes a timeline area where the video player timeline and sub-step goals are displayed while the video is playing, and the video interface can provide a navigation function for the currently playing video through the sub-step goals displayed in the timeline area.

[0010] Additionally, sub-step goals are steps set to remain consistent across all videos in the video library, and when a specific sub-step is set, useful information regarding that sub-goal may be provided in the information board area.

[0011] And the information board area provides one type of information among main information, additional information, and alternative information; the main information is procedural information useful for the video currently being played, which may be added to or serve as an alternative when compared with other videos in the video library; the additional information is procedural information taken from other videos in the video library, which may be added to or supplemented to the video currently being played; and the alternative information is procedural information taken from other videos in the video library, which may be information that contradicts or can be considered as an alternative to the video currently being played.

[0012] In addition, the video interface can utilize a schema composed of input, method, and output to detect the type of information by analyzing the procedural characteristics between videos.

[0013] In addition, the video interface can filter and provide information by information type or procedural characteristics according to the user's request.

[0014] In addition, the main information consists of a thumbnail that indicates the content of the video, a title of the information, a description, and information items that compare it with other videos, and the video interface can support the user to move directly to the relevant part of the video currently being watched when the user clicks on the thumbnail or title provided in the information board area.

[0015] In addition, to provide contextual relevance to key information and help understand whether information has been presented differently or omitted in other videos, when a user hovers their mouse over specific key information provided in the information board area, the video interface may expand to provide, along with explanations, the reason for the inclusion of that information in the video and a detailed comparison list with the video the user previously played.

[0016] Additionally, the information board area includes a fourth information board area that groups and outputs information about the videos in the played list or the videos in the list to be played, and the video interface may provide the results of the comparative analysis to the fourth information board area when a comparative analysis of the currently playing video and other videos is performed based on additional information and replacement information obtained from other videos in the video library in response to a user request.

[0017] And the video interface may further include a video list area comprising a first video list area that manages a played list or a list to be played, and a second video list area that displays other related videos in the video library.

[0018] As described above, according to embodiments of the present invention, (1) key information in the learning video currently being watched is highlighted based on the video viewing history, (2) auxiliary explanations regarding the stage being watched are provided by referring to other learning videos, and (3) the differences between multiple videos (learning videos) are explained to enhance the learning experience.

[0019] FIG. 1 is a drawing provided for the description of the configuration of a video interface system for learning a plurality of tutorial videos according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] FIG. 2 is a drawing provided for the description of a video player area provided through a video interface system for learning a plurality of tutorial videos according to an embodiment of the present invention,

[0021] FIG. 3 is a drawing provided for the description of an information board area provided through a video interface system for learning a plurality of tutorial videos according to an embodiment of the present invention, and,

[0022] FIG. 4 is a drawing provided in the description of a video list area provided through a video interface system for learning a plurality of tutorial videos according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] The present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the drawings. To clearly explain the invention, parts unrelated to the description have been omitted from the drawings, and in the drawings, the width, length, thickness, etc., of the components may be exaggerated for convenience.

[0024] FIG. 1 is a drawing provided for the configuration description of a video interface system for learning a plurality of tutorial videos according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] A video interface system for learning multiple tutorial videos according to the present embodiment (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "video interface system") is provided to highlight key information in the learning video currently being watched based on the video viewing history, provide supplementary explanations for the stage being watched by referring to other learning videos, and explain the differences between multiple videos (learning videos).

[0026] To this end, the video interface system may include a communication unit (110), a processor (120), a storage unit (130), an input unit (140), and an output unit (150).

[0027] The communication unit (110) is equipped with a communication means connected to an external server or the like via a communication network, and can obtain a number of tutorial videos from the outside that are used for the educator's learning.

[0028] The storage unit (130) is a storage medium that stores programs and data necessary for the operation of the processor (120).

[0029] The input unit (140) may be equipped with an input interface device that receives user input, such as a mouse or keyboard, and the output unit (150) is a display means that outputs information to be output by operating the processor (120) to a screen.

[0030] The processor (120) can provide a video interface that plays a video to highlight key information in the learning video currently being watched according to the video viewing history, provide supplementary explanations for the stage being watched by referring to other learning videos, and explain the differences between multiple videos (learning videos).

[0031] Here, the video interface may include a video player area (A) where a video is played, an information board area (B) where information about the currently playing video, a video in a played list, or a video in a list to be played is provided, and a video list area (C).

[0032] And the processor (120) can utilize a schema consisting of input-method-output to detect the type of information by analyzing procedural differences between tutorial videos.

[0033] FIG. 2 is a drawing provided to describe a video player area (A) provided through a video interface system for learning a plurality of tutorial videos according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] The video player area (A) where the video is played is an area that allows the user to watch the video while interacting with other panels.

[0035] Referring to FIG. 2, the video player area (A) may include a timeline area (A-1) where the video player timeline and sub-step goals are output while the video is playing.

[0036] The video interface can provide navigation capabilities for the currently playing video through sub-step goals output in the timeline area (A-1).

[0037] Here, the sub-step goals are steps (e.g., object selection, object removal, finishing operations, etc.) that are set to remain consistent across all videos in the video library, and when a specific sub-step is set, useful information about that sub-goal may be provided in the information board area.

[0038] FIG. 3 is a drawing provided to describe an information board area (B) provided through a video interface system for learning a plurality of tutorial videos according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] The information board area (B) can provide step-by-step information that may be useful to the user in the currently playing video, the video in the played list, or the video in the list to be played. In this case, the video interface organizes the information for each sub-goal by information type (e.g., key information, additional information, alternative information) and by procedural characteristics of the information (e.g., materials, tools, instructions, explanations, tips, results, etc.), and can filter and provide the information by information type (e.g., key information, additional information, alternative information) or by procedural characteristics (e.g., materials, tools, instructions, explanations, tips, results, etc.) according to the user's request.

[0040] For example, in the information board area (B), any one type of information, such as key information, additional information, and alternative information, may be provided.

[0041] Here, key information refers to procedural information useful for the currently playing video, which can be added or serve as an alternative when compared to other videos in the video library.

[0042] For example, key information may consist of a thumbnail that tells the content of the video, a title of the information, a description, and information items that compare it with other videos.

[0043] And additional information refers to procedural information taken from other videos in the video library, which can be added to or supplemented to the currently playing video.

[0044] Additionally, alternative information refers to procedural information derived from other videos in the video library that may contradict or be considered an alternative to the currently playing video.

[0045] To this end, the information board area (B) may include: a first information board area (B-1) provided at the top of the information board, which outputs tags for filtering and providing information by information type or procedural characteristics according to a user's request; a second information board area (B-2) which provides a summary specifying the number of individual information for each sub-goal and outputs reference information for other videos linked to each information by opening a panel; a third information board area (B-3) which outputs key information consisting of thumbnails indicating content in the video, titles and descriptions of the information, and information items compared with other tutorial videos; and a fourth information board area (B-4) which groups and outputs information of videos in the played list or videos in the list to be played.

[0046] For example, the video interface may support the user clicking on a thumbnail or title to move directly to the relevant part of the video currently being watched through the third information board area (B-3).

[0047] And, to help provide contextual relevance to key information and understand whether information is presented differently or omitted in other videos, the video interface may be able to expand and provide, with explanations, the reason why that information is included in the video and a specific comparison list with the video the user previously played, when the user hovers the mouse over specific key information provided in the information board area (B).

[0048] Additionally, the video interface may enable the results of the comparative analysis between the currently playing video and other videos to be provided in the fourth information board area (B-4) when a comparative analysis is performed based on additional information and replacement information obtained from other videos in the video library in response to a user request.

[0049] That is, the video interface can generate information hooks by grouping information about videos that have been played or have not yet been played, based on additional information and alternative information referenced in other tutorial videos, and provide the results of the comparative analysis of the currently playing video and other videos to the fourth information board area (B-4) through the information hooks.

[0050] Each information hook may have a specific type (add or replace) and title displayed as a tag, and each information may consist of a thumbnail and title similar to the main information of the video currently being watched.

[0051] Users can hover their mouse over additional or alternative information to view the description, and through the video interface, switch to the original video or add it to the video list (Watchlist).

[0052] FIG. 4 is a drawing provided to describe a video list area (C) provided through a video interface system for learning a plurality of tutorial videos according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] Referring to FIG. 4, the video list area (C) may be composed of a first video list area that manages a list of played or to be played and a second video list area that shows other related videos in the video library.

[0054] Specifically, the video list area (C) can support the user in managing videos that have been watched or are planned to be watched in the video list (Watchlist) and accessing related videos in the system. In this case, for each video in the video list (Watchlist), information may be displayed that the user adds to the list of videos played or to the list of videos to be played while watching other videos.

[0055] In addition, each video in the video list (Watchlist) includes a thumbnail and a title, and users can click on a video to filter the information board and check procedure information related to that video, which helps them decide which video to play next.

[0056] After watching (playing) a video through the video interface, the user can, if necessary, refer to or review the parts related to the played video in the played list of the video interface.

[0057] So far, a video interface system for learning multiple tutorial videos has been described in detail with preferred embodiments.

[0058] According to embodiments of the present invention, (1) key information in the learning video currently being watched is highlighted based on the video viewing history, (2) supplementary explanations regarding the stage being watched are provided by referring to other learning videos, and (3) the differences between multiple videos (learning videos) are explained to enhance the learning experience.

[0059] Meanwhile, it goes without saying that the technical concept of the present invention may also be applied to a computer-readable recording medium containing a computer program that enables the device and method according to the present embodiment to perform their functions. Furthermore, the technical concept according to various embodiments of the present invention may be implemented in the form of computer-readable code recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. A computer-readable recording medium may be any data storage device that can be read by a computer and store data. For example, a computer-readable recording medium may be a ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical disk, hard disk drive, etc. Additionally, computer-readable code or a program stored on a computer-readable recording medium may be transmitted through a network connected between computers.

[0060] Furthermore, although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described above, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. Various modifications are possible by those skilled in the art without departing from the essence of the invention as claimed in the claims, and such modifications should not be understood individually from the technical spirit or perspective of the present invention.

Claims

1. A communication unit for acquiring a video used for an educator's learning; and A processor that provides a video interface for playing video; including, The video interface is, A video player area where the video is played; and A video interface system for learning multiple tutorial videos, characterized by including an information board area that provides information about the currently playing video, the video in the played list, or the video in the list to be played.

2. In Claim 1, The video player area is, It includes a timeline area where the video player timeline and sub-step goals are displayed while the video is playing, and The video interface is, A video interface system for learning multiple tutorial videos, characterized by providing a navigation function for the currently playing video through sub-step goals displayed in the timeline area.

3. In Claim 2, The goals for the sub-steps are, These are steps that are set to remain the same across all videos in the video library, A video interface system for learning multiple tutorial videos, characterized by providing useful information about the corresponding sub-goal in an information board area when a specific sub-step is set.

4. In Claim 1, The information board area is, One type of information among key information, additional information, and alternative information is provided, Key information is, As procedural information useful for the currently playing video, it is information that can be added or serve as an alternative by comparing it with other videos in the video library, and For additional information, Procedural information taken from other videos in the video library, which can be added to or supplemented to the currently playing video, and Alternative information is, A video interface system for learning multiple tutorial videos, characterized by procedural information taken from other videos in a video library, which may be considered as contradictory to or alternative to the currently playing video.

5. In Claim 4, The video interface is, A video interface system for learning multiple tutorial videos, characterized by utilizing a schema composed of input-method-output to detect the type of information by analyzing procedural characteristics between videos.

6. In Claim 5, The video interface is, A video interface system for multiple tutorial video learning, characterized by filtering and providing information by information type or procedural characteristics according to user requests.

7. In Claim 4, Key information is, It consists of a thumbnail that informs about the content of the video, a title of the information, a description, and information items comparing it with other videos, and The video interface is, A video interface system for learning multiple tutorial videos, characterized by supporting direct navigation to a relevant part of the currently viewed video when the user clicks on a thumbnail or title provided in the information board area.

8. In Claim 7, The video interface is, A video interface system for learning multiple tutorial videos, characterized by providing contextual relevance of key information and helping to understand whether information is presented differently or omitted in other videos, wherein when a user hovers a mouse over specific key information provided in an information board area, the reason for the inclusion of that information in the video and a specific comparison list with a video previously played by the user are expanded and provided with explanations.

9. In Claim 8, In the information board area, A fourth information board area is included for grouping and outputting information about videos in a played list or videos in a list to be played, and The video interface is, A video interface system for learning multiple tutorial videos, characterized in that when a comparative analysis of the currently playing video and other videos is performed based on additional information and replacement information obtained from other videos in the video library at the user's request, the result of the comparative analysis is provided in a fourth information board area.

10. In Claim 1, The video interface is, A video interface system for learning multiple tutorial videos, characterized by further comprising a video list area consisting of a first video list area for managing a played list or a list to be played, and a second video list area for displaying other related videos in a video library.

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