Augmented Video Content Generation via Dynamic Overlay Merging

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current systems lack the ability to dynamically and efficiently merge multimedia or overlay content into online video content in a network environment, hindering the adaptation and enhancement of video content in real-time to improve user experience.

Innovation Solution

A computer-implemented method and apparatus that generates and presents augmented video content by merging overlay content elements into underlying video content at defined temporal and spatial positions, using playlist data to control the integration and presentation, and detecting triggering events to modify the content accordingly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If post-production solutions are used to manually modify existing content to include multimedia content, then the content can be enhanced with additional multimedia elements, but the time and computational resources required increase significantly, hindering dynamic modification

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to dynamically modify video contentVSAvoidtime required for content modification

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-processing video content to identify potential augmentation opportunities and pre-loading overlay content elements. This allows the system to quickly assemble augmented content when needed, rather than manually modifying content in real-time.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system introduces an intermediary processing layer that automatically selects and merges overlay content with base video content. This intermediary system handles the complex computational tasks of content matching, timing synchronization, and format conversion, shielding users from the time-consuming manual processes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If post-production solutions are used to manually modify existing content to include multimedia content, then the content can be enhanced with additional multimedia elements, but computational resources required increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to dynamically modify video contentVSAvoidcomputational resources required

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the video content processing into modular components: base content handling, overlay content selection, merging operations, and output generation. Each segment can be processed independently and cached, reducing redundant computational work and optimizing resource utilization.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts processing parameters such as resolution, frame rate, and overlay complexity based on available computational resources and device capabilities. This allows the system to maintain adaptability while optimizing resource consumption by lowering processing intensity when resources are constrained.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If traditional broadcast methods are used, then content can be modified before broadcast, but the ability to provide timely multimedia content that enhances viewing experience is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontent delivery consistencyVSAvoidability to provide timely multimedia content

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system transitions from static pre-broadcast content to dynamic real-time content assembly. Overlay content is selected and merged based on real-time conditions such as viewer preferences, contextual relevance, and current events, enabling timely content enhancement while maintaining delivery reliability through automated processes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates feedback mechanisms that monitor viewer engagement, content performance, and system resource usage. This feedback loop enables the system to adaptively adjust content selection and merging strategies, providing timely relevant multimedia content while maintaining consistent and reliable content delivery across different viewing conditions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS10403042B2Systems and methods for generating and presenting augmented video content

Publication Date: 2019.09.03 VERIZON PATENT & LICENSING INC

AI summary

Computerized systems and methods are provided for generating and providing augmented video content to viewers. In one implementation, a media player executed by a user device obtains playlist data identifying underlying video content and elements of overlay content. The media player may generate augmented video content by merging an element of the overlay content into the underlying video content at a temporal position within the underlying video content that is relevant to the overlay content element, and further, may present the augmented video content to a viewer. The media player may detect a triggering event during the presentation of the augmented video content, and may modify the augmented video content in response to the triggering event.