Emulated Video Player for Mobile Autoplay
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mobile devices cannot display autoplayed video clips on web pages due to limitations in HTML5 video player functionality, and advertisers face challenges in determining the correct video format for various mobile devices, hindering effective video content delivery.
Innovation Solution
A system that converts video content into imagized video clips by analyzing frames, generating images, and creating a timing sequence, enabling the display of these clips as an emulated video player that supports autoplay and other features not available in standard HTML5 video players, specifically for mobile devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If standard HTML5 video player is used on mobile devices, then device compatibility is maintained, but autoplay functionality is not available and user interaction is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary component that bridges the gap between HTML5 video players and legacy video formats. This intermediary layer enables autoplay functionality on mobile devices by translating or emulating the behavior of older video players that supported autoplay, while maintaining compatibility with modern HTML5 standards. The intermediary acts as a mediator that resolves the conflict between new functionality requirements and legacy device constraints.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple video formats are supported for different phone manufacturers, then device compatibility is improved, but complexity of determining correct format increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service by enabling the video player to automatically detect and adapt to the user's device characteristics without requiring manual configuration or complex external detection mechanisms. The player autonomously determines the appropriate video format and playback parameters based on device information, reducing the complexity of format management while maintaining broad compatibility across different phone manufacturers.
3Productivity
If video clips require user interaction to start on mobile devices, then HTML5 standards are followed, but user experience and engagement are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies inversion by reversing the traditional HTML5 approach of requiring user interaction before playback. Instead of blocking autoplay and requiring user initiation, the system inverts the control mechanism to enable automatic playback while still adhering to mobile device constraints. This inversion allows video content to play automatically upon loading, significantly improving productivity and user engagement without completely abandoning HTML5 compliance through alternative implementation strategies.
Data Source
AI summary
A system is configured to display a video clip on a display of a user device. The system receives a request from the user device to display the video clip. The system then queries an advertiser server to identify the video clip. The system fetches the identified video clip. The system then extracts from the fetched video clip its video content. The video content is a plurality of frames. The system then determines a type of the user device. Then, the system determines a number of frames per second for the user device. The system generates a plurality of images from the plurality of frames. The system further generates a timing sequence for displaying each of the plurality of images of the imagized video clip on the display of the user device. The system then sends the imagized video clip and the timing sequence to the user device.