Comment Overlay Control for Unobstructed Content Viewing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing content distribution systems fail to allow viewers to focus on desired objects within content without being obstructed by comments, as comments often overwhelm the screen, particularly in popular scenes, and existing comment management systems do not adequately address viewer preferences for comment visibility.
Innovation Solution
A server system and viewing terminal that enable user posting information to be superimposed on content screens with customizable display modes within selected areas, allowing viewers to manipulate comment visibility and mode settings, such as presence, color, transparency, and position, to prioritize desired content objects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If comments are displayed on the content screen to enhance viewer interaction, then viewer engagement is improved, but the screen becomes overwhelmed with comments obstructing the original content
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by allowing different display modes for user posting information in different regions of the screen. A selection area is defined where comments are hidden, while other regions display comments normally. This enables viewers to focus on specific content areas without comment obstruction, resolving the contradiction between maintaining viewer engagement and preventing comment obstruction.
2Loss of information
If comments are displayed in speech balloon form around the content screen, then comments can be viewed without overlapping content, but the content display size becomes insufficient and not all comments can be displayed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves this contradiction by transitioning from a two-dimensional layout (comments around the content) to utilizing the temporal dimension through scrolling display. Comments are arranged in a scrollable list that can be viewed by scrolling, allowing all comments to be displayed without restricting the content display area. This enables full comment visibility while maintaining adequate content display size.
3Ease of operation
If comment display is controlled by video poster selection, then specific comments can be hidden, but viewer preferences for different display areas cannot be satisfied
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the comment display configuration adaptable and changeable based on viewer preferences. Instead of fixed poster-based selection, the system allows viewers to dynamically select arbitrary areas on the screen where comments should be hidden. This dynamic selection capability enables each viewer to customize their display according to their specific viewing preferences, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and adaptability.
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AI summary
A server system, application program distribution server, viewing terminal, content viewing method, application program, distribution method, and application program distribution method, in a content distribution system and the like. Posted comments can be played together with content, objects in a content play screen which each viewer desires to view can be viewed without being obstructed by the comments and each of the comments can also be viewed. Areas desired by the viewers are made selectable in a display screen on a terminal which plays content, and comments are not displayed in the selected areas.