Content-Based Highlight Recording for Television Programming
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of television programming equipment face difficulties in managing content, particularly in identifying and recording specific portions of interest within programs, as existing systems require watching or recording entire programs and involve time-consuming linear navigation.
Innovation Solution
A media device configured for content-based highlight recording, which processes user-defined criteria to identify and record portions of television programs based on interest, utilizing idle tuners and decoding resources to automatically capture highlights such as scoring plays or specific events, and compile them into customizable summaries.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If a user sets a program to be recorded, then the user can access the recorded program, but the user must wait for the entire program to be recorded and cannot know when portions of interest will occur
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by monitoring program content in advance and automatically identifying portions of interest before the user needs to access them. The media device analyzes program content, identifies relevant segments based on user criteria, and prepares them for recording or marking, so when the user accesses the program, the portions of interest are already identified and ready for quick access.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the media device continuously monitors program content against user-defined criteria, provides real-time information about when portions of interest will occur, and automatically adjusts recording or marking actions. This feedback loop enables the system to respond dynamically to program content while keeping the user informed about upcoming highlights.
2Loss of time
If a user scrolls forward or backward through the program stream to access different portions, then the user can access specific content, but the process is time-consuming and involves trial and error
Solution Approach 1:
The system extracts and separates portions of interest from the entire program stream. By identifying and isolating specific segments that match user criteria, the system creates a condensed view or index of relevant content, allowing users to access only the extracted portions without navigating through the entire program timeline.
Solution Approach 2:
The program stream is segmented into discrete portions based on user-defined criteria. The media device divides the continuous program into identifiable segments (such as scoring plays, key moments, or specific topic segments) and organizes them for easy access, transforming the linear navigation problem into a discrete selection problem.
3Loss of time
If a user watches the entire program to find portions of interest, then the user can access all content, but the user spends excessive time and effort searching
Solution Approach 1:
The media device performs self-service by automatically monitoring, analyzing, and identifying portions of interest without requiring active user participation. The system independently processes program content, applies user criteria, and prepares highlights for recording or marking, freeing the user from the manual task of watching and searching through entire programs.
Solution Approach 2:
The system replaces the mechanical process of manual watching and searching with automated digital analysis and processing. Instead of requiring users to sequentially view content, the system uses computational methods to analyze program data, identify relevant segments, and prepare them for access, substituting human effort with automated intelligence.
4Adaptability or versatility
If a media device has multiple tuners, then the device can receive more channels simultaneously, but idle tuners represent unused resources that could be utilized
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements multi-functionality by enabling idle tuners to perform multiple roles: receiving additional channels for monitoring, analyzing program content for highlight identification, and preparing content for recording or marking. This transforms unused tuner resources into active components that enhance the device's overall capability to manage and process television content.
Data Source
AI summary
A media device for content-based highlight handling of television programming may be provided. Criteria of interest corresponding to user input may be processed. Idle tuner(s) not being used to receive any television channels for presentation or recording may be identified. A television channel identified based at least in part on the criteria of interest may be tuned to with an idle tuner. Content received at the media device may be processed. Update data associated with a subject matter of the content may be received separately from the television channel. A portion of the content that corresponds to the criteria may be identified based at least in part on the criteria of interest and the update data. A portion of a television program may be recorded and/or marked. The portion of the television program may correspond to the portion of the content identified based at least in part on the criteria.