Banner Interface Region for Video Function Navigation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing video display systems lack an efficient and user-friendly method to navigate and access various video functions while viewing content, as they often require leaving the primary video content to access additional features like searching, listing previous programs, or setting up profiles.
Innovation Solution
A banner interface region is introduced that overlays or integrates with video content, allowing navigation through GUI regions that map to different video functions using a remote control device, enabling access to all or a subset of video functions without interrupting the main video experience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a banner interface region is overlaid on video content to provide access to video functions, then ease of operation is improved, but the area available for video content display is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The interface is segmented into a main video display area and a separate banner interface region that provides contextual information and navigation. This segmentation allows the video content to occupy the majority of the display area while the banner region provides necessary controls and information without completely blocking the video.
Solution Approach 2:
The banner interface region is positioned at the bottom of the display, utilizing the vertical dimension to provide additional functionality without significantly impacting the horizontal video display area. This dimensional arrangement allows both video content and interface elements to coexist effectively.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the banner interface region is expanded to include more video functions, then adaptability is improved, but the area for video content is further reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The banner interface region is designed to provide multiple video functions including program information display, navigation controls, and access to various video features within a single integrated area. This multi-functionality allows comprehensive video control without requiring separate interface elements that would further reduce display area.
Solution Approach 2:
The banner interface region dynamically adjusts its content and size based on the current video context and user interactions. This dynamic behavior allows the interface to provide necessary functions while minimizing the area occupied, expanding only when additional information or controls are needed.
3Ease of operation
If the banner interface region is positioned to provide easy access to controls, then ease of operation is improved, but it may obscure important video content
Solution Approach 1:
The banner interface region is positioned at the bottom of the display where it provides easy access for remote control navigation while minimizing obstruction of the main video content area. This local positioning strategy ensures that controls are accessible without blocking important visual information in the central and upper portions of the display.
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AI summary
In an example embodiment, computer-implemented methods, apparatus, and systems to navigate extensible video functions are provided. These may operate to receive a first request for a banner interface region. In response, the banner interface region is rendered with video content. The banner interface region includes a graphical user interface that maps to a variety of extensible video functions. A second request to access one of the video functions may be received, and the selected extensible video function is then executed. Additional methods, apparatus, and systems are disclosed.