Dynamic Media Annotation via Object Detection and Source Linking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for enhancing image content by adding references to objects in media items are time-consuming, obtrusive, and often provide outdated or irrelevant information, as they require manual editing and rely on static web addresses that may become invalid.
Innovation Solution
A system that automatically detects objects in images or videos using object recognition techniques, annotates them with source indicators, and provides contextual information based on viewer preferences and availability, optimizing the display of source information without manual input.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If manual editing methods are used to add references to objects in media items, then information about objects can be provided to viewers, but the process becomes time-consuming and obtrusive
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically detects objects in media content and generates source indicators without requiring manual intervention. The processing device performs object detection, retrieves source information, and presents results to viewers automatically, allowing the system to serve itself rather than requiring human editors for each object reference.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical editing processes with automated digital image processing and object recognition systems. The processing device uses algorithms to detect objects, retrieve source information from databases, and present annotations automatically, substituting human manual work with computational processes.
2Reliability
If static web addresses are used to reference objects, then information sources can be provided, but the information becomes outdated or irrelevant over time
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically generates source indicators that adapt to current availability of objects. When viewers select an object, the processing device retrieves real-time source information and presents relevant sources. The system updates source information based on current object availability, ensuring the information remains current rather than relying on static, potentially outdated web addresses.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where viewer selections trigger real-time retrieval of source information. The processing device monitors which objects viewers are interested in and dynamically provides relevant source information based on current availability, creating a feedback loop that ensures information remains accurate and relevant to viewer needs.
3Loss of information
If all detected objects are annotated with source indicators, then comprehensive information is provided, but the display becomes cluttered and obtrusive
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies different treatment to different objects based on their significance. Rather than uniformly annotating all detected objects, the processing device selectively presents source indicators based on viewer interactions. When a viewer selects an object, the system provides detailed source information for that specific object, while keeping other objects unannotated to maintain visual clarity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs partial annotation by only providing source indicators for objects that viewers actually select and interact with. Rather than displaying all possible source information for all detected objects simultaneously, the system waits for user interaction and then provides the specific information needed, avoiding visual clutter while maintaining comprehensive information availability on demand.
Data Source
AI summary
A set of media items accessible to users of a platform is identified, each media item including a reference to one or more objects. In response to a request from a client device associated with a user of the platform for access to a media item, a determination is made of one or more objects referenced by the media item that satisfies one or more criteria based on consumption data associated with the set of media items. The consumption data includes information about a consumption of the set of media items by other users of the platform over a time period. A source indicator associated with the determined objects is obtained. A user interface of the client device is updated to include, with the media item, an annotation of the objects to indicate that the objects are associated with the source indicator.