360-Degree Looping Video File With Spatial Mapping
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing volume of video content on the internet poses a challenge for content providers to enhance user engagement, as traditional video formats are not optimized for immersive and efficient consumption, particularly in virtual reality and mobile environments.
Innovation Solution
The development of 360-degree looping video files that include a video data file and spatial mapping instructions, allowing for immersive, short-form, silent, and looping video content that can be easily navigated using spatial sensors, enabling users to experience content from different perspectives with minimal file size and transmission requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional video formats are used, then video content can be displayed, but user engagement is not enhanced and the format is not optimized for immersive consumption
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from traditional 2D video formats to 360-degree spherical video formats, adding a spatial dimension to video consumption. This allows users to view content from any angle by rotating the video sphere, creating an immersive experience that adapts to virtual reality and mobile environments while maintaining ease of operation through intuitive spatial navigation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If 360-degree video content is provided from which a user can select a viewing angle, then user engagement is enhanced, but file size and transmission complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the 360-degree video content into multiple thumbnail images representing different viewing angles. Instead of transmitting the entire high-resolution 360-degree video for preview, only the thumbnail set is transmitted. When a user selects a viewing angle, only the corresponding portion of the full video is then transmitted, significantly reducing overall file size and transmission complexity while maintaining viewing angle selection capability.
3Quantity of substance
If short-form looping video content is created, then file size is reduced and transmission is simplified, but traditional formats do not provide immersive experience
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates short-form looping video content in 360-degree spherical format, combining the benefits of reduced file size with immersive experience. The video loops continuously and allows users to rotate the view in all directions, providing immersion without requiring long-duration content. This approach optimizes file size for mobile and web transmission while delivering immersive experiences suitable for VR headsets and mobile devices.
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AI summary
In a method for generating a 360 degree looping video file, a source 360 degree video file is received. At least one configuration setting is received for a 360 degree looping video file, the at least one configuration setting comprising a projection type of the 360 degree looping video file. The 360 degree looping video file is generated based at least on the source 360 degree video file and the projection type. In use, the 360 degree looping video file is displayed by an electronic device according to spatial mapping instructions for displaying the video data file according to the projection type.