Dynamic Feature Parameter Adjustment in Media Sequences

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Solution Overview

Problem

Multimedia editing software lacks the ability to dynamically apply transitions, effects, and titles to media objects in a sequence based on their position, leading to tedious manual adjustments and maintenance of feature patterns when media objects are reordered or modified.

Innovation Solution

A system and method that modify feature parameters based on their position within a sequence, using indicators to specify positions and a sequence generator to vary parameters, allowing automatic rendering of features without manual tracking, utilizing data structures to store position-related parameters and content analysis for dynamic feature application.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If manual application of features is used to maintain pattern consistency, then feature pattern accuracy is improved, but labor intensity and time consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefeature pattern accuracyVSAvoidtime for maintaining patterns

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts feature parameters based on the current position within the sequence and surrounding media objects. Instead of static feature application, the system automatically modifies parameters like transition direction, title positioning, and effect intensity according to the sequence context, eliminating manual pattern maintenance while preserving accuracy

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs self-adjustment of feature parameters without user intervention. The feature application process automatically analyzes the sequence context and modifies parameters accordingly, making the system self-sufficient in maintaining pattern consistency across different sequence configurations

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Stability of the object's composition

If manual adjustment of features is performed when media objects are reordered, then feature pattern consistency is maintained, but productivity decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefeature pattern consistencyVSAvoidediting efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system continuously adapts feature parameters based on real-time sequence structure. When media objects are reordered, the system automatically recalculates and adjusts feature parameters to maintain consistent patterns, eliminating the need for manual re-adjustment and significantly improving editing productivity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system monitors sequence structure changes and automatically adjusts feature parameters in response. This feedback mechanism ensures that feature pattern consistency is maintained through automatic detection and correction, rather than requiring manual intervention when reordering occurs

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

3Extent of automation

If position-based dynamic feature application is implemented, then automation level increases, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveautomatic feature applicationVSAvoidsystem structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Extent of automationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies different feature parameters based on local sequence context rather than using a single global configuration. Each feature instance automatically adjusts its parameters according to its specific position and surrounding elements, achieving high automation through localized adaptive behavior without requiring complex global control structures

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

4Ease of operation

If features are applied without position awareness, then ease of operation is improved, but feature pattern variability increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesimplicity of feature applicationVSAvoidfeature pattern adaptability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically adapts feature parameters based on sequence position without requiring user configuration. This dynamic behavior provides both ease of operation (automatic adjustment) and adaptability (context-sensitive parameter modification), resolving the contradiction between simplicity and versatility

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS9445016B2Features such as titles, transitions, and/or effects which vary according to positions

Publication Date: 2016.09.13 MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING LLC

AI summary

A software program for creating features for use with a plurality of media objects in a sequence. The program comprises a feature component specifying a feature having parameters affecting at least one variable aspect of the feature. An indicator component identifies a position of the specified feature relative to the media objects in the sequence. The program comprises a sequence generator for modifying the specified feature by varying its parameters of the specified feature as a function of the position of the specified feature relative to the media objects and/or relative to other features in the sequence. The sequence generator also modifies the specified feature by varying its parameters of the feature as a function of the content of the media objects around it or to which it has been applied. A rendering component renders the specified feature according to the varied parameters at the identified position.