Event-Based Media Playback Speed Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing media playback technologies do not efficiently allow for smooth and quick consumption of recorded media content, particularly in sports events, as they often result in choppy fast-forward playback due to the selection of only certain frames, lacking the ability to automatically adjust playback speed based on significant events.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that enable playback of recorded media content at varying speeds, automatically switching to normal speed for significant events marked in advance, using every frame in a sequence for smooth playback and allowing users to quickly access highlights without manual input.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If fast-forward playback is implemented by selecting only certain frames, then playback speed is increased, but playback smoothness deteriorates resulting in choppy viewing experience
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts playback speed based on the significance of media content segments. During less significant portions, playback occurs at accelerated speeds, while automatically slowing to normal speed when approaching significant events or highlights, thereby maintaining both speed efficiency and viewing quality
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-identifies and tags significant events, highlights, and key moments in the media content before playback begins. This preliminary analysis enables the playback system to know in advance when to maintain normal speed versus when to accelerate, eliminating the need for frame selection and ensuring smooth transitions
2Measurement precision
If manual input is required to access highlights, then viewing precision is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically performs the task of identifying and navigating to significant events without requiring user input. The automated system analyzes content, identifies highlights, and adjusts playback accordingly, making the service self-serve the user's needs for both precision and convenience
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses pre-analyzed metadata about significant events as feedback to automatically control playback behavior. This feedback mechanism enables the system to autonomously navigate to highlights and adjust speed based on content significance, achieving both precision and ease of use
Data Source
AI summary
Particular portions or events of recorded television programming identified as having especially significant or interesting detail may be played-back at normal speed without user input; whereas other portions or events of the recorded television programming may be played-back at greater than normal speed.