Adaptive Video Subtitle Display Based on Content Type
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional video subtitle display methods are inflexible and cannot adapt to different content types during video playback, failing to meet user requirements for varied subtitle presentations.
Innovation Solution
A video subtitle display method and apparatus that determines and adjusts the display mode of subtitles based on content types, using a classification model to process subtitle segments and provide customizable display options such as display time, position, font, color, size, layout, and background transparency, allowing users to select the optimal display mode for each content type.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed and simple subtitle display mode is used during video playback, then the device complexity is reduced and ease of operation is improved, but the adaptability to different content types deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic subtitle display by automatically adjusting display parameters (position, font size, color, background transparency) based on the detected content type of each subtitle segment. The system transitions from a static fixed display mode to a dynamic adaptive display mode where the subtitle presentation changes according to the semantic content being displayed, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and complexity through automated content-based adjustment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes multiple display parameters simultaneously based on content type classification. Different content types (e.g., dialogue, narration, lyrics, poetry) trigger different combinations of display parameter changes including position, font size, color, and background transparency. This parameter-based adaptation enables versatile subtitle display without requiring complex structural changes to the display system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed and simple subtitle display mode is used during video playback, then the device complexity is reduced and ease of operation is improved, but the ability to satisfy user requirements for varied subtitle presentations deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a self-service mechanism where the subtitle display system automatically classifies content types and adjusts display parameters without requiring manual user intervention. The system uses automated content analysis and classification to determine the appropriate display mode for each subtitle segment, thereby satisfying diverse user requirements while maintaining ease of operation through automation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary classification of subtitle content types before displaying the subtitles. By pre-analyzing the subtitle text to determine its category (dialogue, narration, lyrics, etc.), the system can automatically select the appropriate display parameters in advance, ensuring that user requirements are satisfied without requiring real-time manual adjustment during playback.
3Adaptability or versatility
If subtitle display parameters are automatically adjusted based on content type, then the adaptability and user satisfaction are improved, but the processing complexity and time consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the subtitle content into distinct units and classifies each segment independently based on its content type. By processing subtitles in manageable segments rather than as a whole, the system reduces the computational burden and processing time while still achieving comprehensive adaptive display across the entire subtitle sequence.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual subtitle display configuration with automated content-based classification and parameter adjustment. The mechanical process of manually setting display parameters for each subtitle is substituted with an automated system that uses content analysis and classification algorithms to determine display parameters, significantly reducing processing time and enabling dynamic adaptation at scale.
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a video subtitle display method and apparatus. The method includes receiving a request to play a target video sent by a terminal; determining a display mode of a subtitle according to a content type corresponding to the subtitle of the target video; and controlling the terminal to display the subtitle on a video picture according to the display mode when the target video is played. The video subtitle display method and apparatus provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure enable the display mode of the subtitle of the video to be changed according to the content type corresponding to the subtitle, and therefore, satisfying the user's viewing requirements for subtitles of different content types.