Live Streaming Video Function Area Mapping

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing data processing methods for online live broadcast software inadequately convey software functions, leading to insufficient user perception and interaction, particularly in limited display layouts.

Innovation Solution

A data processing method and device that determine image frames, acquire position and coding information of function areas, and establish mapping relationships between coding information and timestamps, enabling users to interact with software functions through touch operations on designated areas during live streaming.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If software functions are introduced through tutorials or explanatory text, then users can access function information, but user perception and interaction with software functions remain insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesoftware function perceptionVSAvoiduser interaction
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an interactive video as an intermediary between the user and software functions. The video contains embedded hotspots that act as mediators, allowing users to interact with function areas directly through touch operations during video playback, rather than relying on separate tutorials or text explanations

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical information delivery methods (text tutorials, explanatory documents) with an electronic interactive system. Users interact with software functions through touch operations on video frames, which are processed by a server to execute corresponding functions, substituting physical manual navigation with electronic gesture-based interaction

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple function areas are added to the viewer screen, then more software functions become accessible, but the video screen becomes cluttered

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesoftware function accessibilityVSAvoidvideo screen space
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent makes the function areas dynamic by embedding them within the video timeline. Function areas appear only when relevant to the current video content, and their positions, sizes, and visibilities change dynamically based on playback progress. This allows multiple functions to be accessible without permanently cluttering the screen

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent adds the time dimension to the spatial arrangement of function areas. Instead of stacking multiple static function buttons on the screen, each function area is associated with specific time ranges in the video. Users can access different functions at different times during playback, effectively utilizing the time dimension to resolve spatial constraints

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Ease of operation

If function areas are embedded in video frames, then user interaction with software functions is enhanced, but data processing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser interactionVSAvoiddata processing
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the video into multiple frames, each potentially containing function areas with specific attributes (position, size, associated software function). The server processes each frame independently, extracting function area information and maintaining separate mappings between frames, function areas, and software functions. This segmentation allows complex interactive functionality to be managed through simpler, modular processing steps

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS11265594B2Data processing method and device, storage medium, electronic device
Publication Date: 2022.03.01 NETEASE (HANGZHOU) NETWORK CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure belongs to the field of computer technology and relates to a data processing method and device, a computer-readable storage medium, and an electronic device. The method includes: determining an image frame of video data, and acquiring position information of a function area located in the image frame; acquiring coding information of the function area, and establishing a first mapping relationship between the coding information and the position information; and acquiring a time stamp of the image frame, and establishing a second mapping relationship between the time stamp and the first mapping relationship.