Media Content Segment Classification for Granular Parental Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional parental control systems lack flexibility in restricting media content viewing, failing to differentiate content in a dynamic and individualized manner, and do not allow for limiting or restricting viewer exposure to specific segments based on detailed classifications and content analysis.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for parental control in media guidance applications that dynamically classify media content segments using a content analyzer and classifier, comparing classifications against user preferences to apply actions such as skipping, blurring, or playing advertisements for inappropriate segments, and allowing users to set preferences through user profiles and past behavior analysis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional parental control systems block media content based on simple criteria, then they can prevent viewers from viewing objectionable content, but they lack flexibility to differentiate content in a dynamic and individualized manner
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments media content into multiple discrete segments with individual classifications, allowing granular control over specific portions of content rather than blocking entire programs. Each segment can be independently analyzed and restricted based on its own content characteristics, enabling flexible and personalized parental control without requiring complex system-wide restrictions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically classifies and restricts content segments based on real-time analysis and user preferences. The classification and restriction actions are not static but adapt dynamically to different content segments and user profiles, allowing the system to respond flexibly to varying content types and individual user needs without requiring manual configuration for each scenario.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the system classifies and restricts content segments dynamically, then it provides personalized viewing experience, but it requires complex content analysis and classification processes
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary classification and tagging of content segments before they are presented to users. By pre-analyzing and categorizing content segments with relevant metadata and classifications, the system reduces the complexity of real-time detection and enables faster, more efficient personalized restriction decisions without requiring complex analysis during content delivery.
3Ease of operation
If the system applies multiple restriction actions to content segments, then it provides better control over viewing experience, but it increases processing requirements and system resource usage
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies different restriction actions to different content segments based on their specific classifications and user preferences for particular content types. Rather than applying uniform processing to all content, the system tailors its analysis and restriction actions to the local characteristics of each segment, optimizing processing energy by focusing computational resources only where needed for personalized control precision.
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to limiting viewing of media content. More particularly, the present invention relates to classifying segments of content for limited viewing based on user preferences and classifications. According to a first aspect, there is provided a method for parental control of media content for a media guidance application, the method comprising, determining user preferences comprising settings for restricting viewing of segments of media content, determining media content for user consumption on a user device, determining a classification of each of a plurality of segments of the media content using a content analyzer and classifier, and comparing the determined classifications against the user preferences. In response to the comparing, the method further comprises the steps of, determining an action associated with the determined classification for restricting viewing of one or more of the plurality of segments of the media asset and modifying the one or more of the plurality of segments based on the determined action.