User-Customizable Hierarchical Tree Interface for Digital Video Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Digital Video Management (DVM) systems face challenges in navigation and configuration due to the large number of system cameras and elements, making it difficult to efficiently organize and manage these systems.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for presenting DVM system information using a user-customizable hierarchical tree structure, where nodes are arranged in levels corresponding to element characteristic values, allowing users to customize the tree structure by designating element characteristics and locations, enabling grouping and updating of nodes accordingly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If a DVM system includes a large number of system cameras and elements, then the system can provide comprehensive video management coverage, but the navigation and configuration of the system becomes significantly more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by organizing system elements into a hierarchical tree structure with multiple levels. Each level represents a different characteristic or category (e.g., location, device type, operational status), allowing the large quantity of cameras and elements to be divided into manageable groups. Users can navigate through successive levels to locate specific elements, transforming an overwhelming flat list into a structured, navigable hierarchy that reduces configuration difficulty while maintaining comprehensive system coverage
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces additional organizational dimensions by allowing multiple hierarchical levels based on different element characteristics. Instead of a single-dimensional flat structure, the system creates multi-dimensional organization where cameras can be grouped by location first, then by device type, then by operational status. This dimensional approach enables comprehensive coverage of numerous elements while providing multiple navigation paths that simplify user interaction and configuration
2Stability of the object's composition
If a fixed hierarchical tree structure is used to display DVM system elements, then the system provides a consistent interface, but it lacks flexibility in adapting to different user needs and organization preferences
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamics by making the hierarchical tree structure configurable and adaptable to user needs. The system allows users to define custom characteristics for each hierarchical level and specify which elements should be grouped together. This dynamic configuration capability enables the interface to adapt to different user preferences and organizational requirements while maintaining the structural consistency of the tree format, resolving the contradiction between stability and versatility
3Adaptability or versatility
If system elements are organized by multiple characteristics simultaneously, then the organization becomes more comprehensive, but the interface complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by breaking down multi-characteristic organization into sequential hierarchical levels. Each level handles one characteristic at a time (e.g., first level by location, second level by device type, third level by operational status). This segmented approach allows comprehensive organization based on multiple characteristics while keeping each individual level simple and intuitive, preventing interface complexity from becoming overwhelming
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AI summary
Described herein are systems and methods for presenting DVM system information. In overview, a hierarchical tree structure is used to display DVM system elements (such as cameras). The tree structure is defined by a plurality of nodes arranged in hierarchical levels. Each level in the tree structure corresponds to an element characteristic. The nodes for each level correspond to element characteristic values. For example, one level might correspond to “camera status”, and the nodes at that level each define camera status values (e.g. operational or non-operational). A tree customization module allows a user to customize the tree structure by designating element characteristics for levels in the tree structure.