Gesture-Based Video-to-Audio Playback Switching

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for switching to audio playback mode in video applications are cumbersome, making it difficult for users to quickly transition from video viewing to audio-only mode.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus that allow users to switch from video playback to audio playback by performing sliding or multi-finger touching gestures on the video playback page, which stops the video display and plays the audio data, simplifying the operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional methods are used for switching to audio playback mode, then the operation can be performed, but the operation is cumbersome and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of switching to audio playback modeVSAvoidtime required for switching operation
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical interaction (button clicking, menu navigation) with gesture-based interaction. Specifically, a sliding gesture on the video playback page triggers the switch from video playback mode to audio playback mode, eliminating the need for complex multi-step operations and significantly reducing the time and effort required for mode switching

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces dynamic gesture recognition that adapts to user interactions in real-time. The system detects sliding gestures and automatically triggers the corresponding playback mode switch, making the interface more responsive and adaptive to user needs without requiring predetermined button presses or menu selections

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of operation

If multiple operation steps are required for audio playback mode switching, then the function can be achieved, but the operation becomes complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperational complexityVSAvoidnumber of operation steps
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the essential function of switching to audio playback mode from the complex set of available operations. By identifying a specific sliding gesture as the trigger, the system isolates and simplifies the switching function, removing unnecessary intermediate steps such as menu navigation or button sequences, thereby reducing operational complexity while maintaining the core functionality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Data Source

PatentUS12356043B2Method, apparatus, electronic device and storage medium for playback control
Publication Date: 2025.07.08 BEIJING ZITIAO NETWORK TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The embodiment of the invention provides a method, an apparatus, an electronic device and a storage medium for playback control. The method comprises the following steps: playing a first video in a video playback page; in response to target triggering on the video playback page, stopping displaying a video screen of the first video, and playing audio data of the first video, where the target triggering is at least one of sliding and multi-finger touching.