Dynamic Weighting of Branched Video Paths for Seamless Playback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing interactive video systems lack dynamic adaptation in response to user interactions, resulting in noticeable disconnects between audio and video segments during transitions, and do not effectively weight media segments based on user preferences or monetary values.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method for dynamically weighting media segments and paths in a structured media presentation, where weights are assigned to video content segments and paths, and adjusted based on user interactions, such as selection, skipping, or liking, to automatically select the next segment for seamless playback.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If separate video segments are quickly transitioned upon user selection, then user interaction control is improved, but audio-video continuity deteriorates resulting in noticeable disconnects
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-loads and buffers video segments before they are needed for playback. When a user selects a branch path, the corresponding video segment is already prepared and ready for seamless transition, eliminating the disconnect between segments while maintaining user control.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary buffering mechanism that acts as a bridge between user selection and video playback. This buffer ensures that transitions between video segments are smooth and continuous, preventing audio-video disconnects while preserving user interaction capabilities.
2Ease of operation
If random or user selections are used for path transitions, then simplicity of selection is improved, but adaptability to user preferences deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms that track user selections, preferences, and viewing behavior. This feedback is used to dynamically adjust the weighting of different video paths, allowing the system to adapt to user preferences while maintaining simple selection interfaces. The feedback loop enables continuous improvement of content delivery based on actual user responses.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic weighting factors that adjust the probability of selecting different video paths based on user preferences, monetary values, and viewing history. This dynamic approach transforms static random or user-driven selections into adaptive content delivery that evolves with user behavior, enhancing versatility while keeping the interface simple.
3Ease of operation
If equal weighting is applied to all video segments, then fairness of selection is improved, but personalization based on user preferences deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies different weighting factors to different video segments based on their specific characteristics, user preferences, and monetary values. Instead of uniform treatment, each segment receives localized quality adjustments that reflect its relevance to the user, enabling personalization while maintaining a fair overall selection process through transparent weighting criteria.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for dynamically weighting media segments and paths in a structured media presentation are disclosed. The structured media presentation can be, for example, a video tree representing a branching video presentation and defining multiple branches, each defining a path of one or more video content segments. Different portions of the video tree are associated with weights, and during playback of the branching video presentation, a video content segment is automatically selected for presentation based on one or more of the associated weights.