Browser Video Editing via Automatic Transcoding
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Solution Overview
Problem
The complexity of uploading digital video to the web is a barrier for average Internet users due to their lack of understanding of video formats, codecs, and streaming servers, making it difficult to share videos online.
Innovation Solution
A browser-based system with a plug-in that allows users to drag-and-drop video files, edit them, and post them to websites without requiring knowledge of video formats or protocols, using a publisher plug-in for uploading and a player plug-in for viewing, with automatic transcoding and updates for compatibility across devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users directly upload video files to the web, then video sharing functionality is achieved, but the process becomes complex and difficult for average users due to requirements for understanding video formats, codecs, and streaming servers
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a server-side intermediary system that automatically handles video processing. Users upload videos through a simplified interface, and the server performs transcoding, format conversion, and streaming setup in the background. This mediator shields users from complex technical details while enabling video sharing functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the complex video processing functions (transcoding, format conversion, codec selection) from the user's responsibility and relocates them to automated server-side processes. Users only need to perform the simple action of uploading, while all complex processing is handled separately by the system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the system supports multiple video formats and devices, then compatibility is improved, but the system complexity increases due to need for transcoding and format conversion
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal server-side processing system that automatically detects the user's device type, capabilities, and preferred formats, then delivers appropriately formatted video content. A single upload interface serves all device types, and the system adapts the output format based on the receiving device's requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent dynamically changes video parameters (format, resolution, bitrate, codec) based on the target device's capabilities. The system automatically adjusts these parameters during server-side processing to ensure optimal playback on diverse devices without requiring users to understand or configure these settings.
3Ease of operation
If automatic transcoding is performed on the server, then user effort is reduced, but server processing time and resources increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs video transcoding and format conversion in advance, during the upload process itself, so that when users access their videos, the processing is already complete. This preliminary processing eliminates delays between upload and availability, and allows users to simply upload without any preparation work.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention provide for a clip manipulation facility within a browser environment. Without limitation, the clip may be a video clip. An editing tool may be adapted to alter the appearance of a clip associated with the manipulation facility.