Interactive Video Template Editing With Stepwise Operation Controls

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing video editing applications with a 'Try this template' feature lack user interaction and flexibility, as they directly apply editing operations from a template without user perception or control, making it difficult for users to adjust or understand the editing sequence.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus that parse a template video to obtain a reference editing operation sequence, prompting users to perform editing operations step-by-step through trigger controls, allowing undo, restart, and flexible editing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Extent of automation

If the system directly applies editing operations from a template without user interaction, then the editing process is efficient and automated, but the user lacks control and understanding of the editing sequence

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveautomation of editing operationsVSAvoiduser control and understanding
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the editing operation sequence into individual discrete operations that can be prompted and executed one by one. Each editing operation is separated into a distinct step with its own trigger control, allowing users to understand and control each operation individually while maintaining the overall automated workflow structure

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts the editing process by providing operation prompts that adapt to user actions. The trigger controls are dynamically enabled or disabled based on whether previous operations have been completed, creating a flexible interactive process that balances automation with user control

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of operation

If the system provides step-by-step operation prompts for each editing operation, then user control and understanding are improved, but the editing process becomes more complex and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser control and understandingVSAvoidediting process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The trigger control mechanism serves multiple functions: it guides users through operations, tracks completion status, controls the flow of subsequent operations, and provides a unified interface for user interaction. This multi-functional design reduces the need for separate complex mechanisms for each function

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses a standardized template structure that can be copied and applied to different editing scenarios. The operation prompt mechanism and trigger control framework are reusable patterns that simplify the implementation across various editing workflows without requiring custom complex solutions for each case

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Ease of operation

If the system provides step-by-step operation prompts, then user participation is enhanced, but the editing efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser participationVSAvoidediting efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The editing operation sequence is pre-defined and prepared in advance based on the selected template. The system has already analyzed and structured the required operations before user interaction begins, so the user only needs to execute pre-planned steps rather than making decisions about each operation, maintaining efficiency while enabling participation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20250284387A1Video processing method, device, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.09.11 BEIJING ZITIAO NETWORK TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

Described herein are techniques for processing videos. The techniques comprise obtaining an editing operation sequence comprising a plurality of editing operations; displaying an element on an interface of editing a video, the element corresponding to one of the plurality of editing operations, and the element having a disabled state and an enabled state; switching the element from the disabled state to the enabled state; and performing the one of the plurality of editing operations on the video.