Durational Cue Points for Linking Multimedia Scenes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current video streaming technologies lack efficient methods for linking and playing multimedia files based on durational data, which limits the ability to create summaries or play prerequisite scenes with variable lengths.
Innovation Solution
The system and method involve loading multimedia files, identifying durational data for scenes, linking scenes based on category information, and generating linked durational data files to enable the creation and playback of summaries or prerequisite scenes by connecting durational cue points that specify both start and end locations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional video streaming technologies are used, then video delivery over network is achieved, but the ability to link and play multimedia files based on durational data is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments multimedia files into scenes with specific durational data (start time, end time, category information). Each scene can be independently identified, linked, and played based on its temporal characteristics. This segmentation enables flexible summarization and prerequisite scene playback without requiring complex reprocessing of entire files.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary action by pre-identifying and storing durational data for scenes before playback is needed. Category information and temporal references are extracted in advance and stored in a database, allowing rapid retrieval and linking of scenes during actual playback without real-time analysis overhead.
2Ease of operation
If summaries or prerequisite scenes with variable lengths are created, then user interaction with multimedia content is enhanced, but the complexity of identifying and linking scenes increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces durational data as an intermediary structure that bridges scenes and categories. This intermediary layer (containing start time, end time, category information) simplifies scene identification and linking operations, making the system more manageable and easier to implement while enabling sophisticated user interactions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses parameter changes by varying temporal parameters (start time, end time) and category parameters to identify and link scenes. By changing these parameters dynamically based on user needs, the system can create summaries of different lengths and retrieve prerequisite scenes without requiring complex algorithmic analysis of the actual media content.
3Adaptability or versatility
If durational data is stored and linked for each scene, then flexible playback control is achieved, but data storage requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the essential durational parameters (start time, end time, category information) from each scene, discarding redundant detailed information. This selective extraction stores minimal necessary data while maintaining the flexibility needed for various playback scenarios, significantly reducing storage requirements compared to storing complete scene metadata.
Solution Approach 2:
The durational data structure serves multiple functions simultaneously: it identifies scene boundaries, categorizes content, enables temporal searching, and supports both summary generation and prerequisite scene retrieval. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate data structures, minimizing overall storage requirements while maintaining system versatility.
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AI summary
In some example embodiments, a system and method are illustrated to link a plurality of scenes from at least one multimedia file. The system and method include loading a plurality of multimedia files including a first and second multimedia file. The first multimedia file includes a first scene, and the second multimedia file includes a second scene. The system and method include linking the first scene with the second scene. The linking includes connecting a first durational data for the first scene with a second durational data for the second scene. The first durational data identifies a first start location and a first end location for the first scene. The second durational data identifies a second start location and a second end location for the second scene. The system and method further include generating a linked durational data file as a result of the linking.