Automated Media Montage System for Ephemeral Chat Collation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current camera systems and messaging applications lack an efficient and engaging way to collate and communicate media content from diverse sources, particularly in group settings, where users struggle to seamlessly retrieve and present media content over time.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of an automated media montage system that retrieves media content from groups of users over a specified period, creating a sequence of media items that can be played interactively, with visual indicators and editing capabilities, enhancing user engagement and communication efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If media content from multiple users and time periods is collated into a single presentation, then user engagement and communication efficiency are improved, but the complexity of managing and organizing diverse media sources increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments media content by organizing it into distinct chronological segments or time periods within the montage. Each segment represents a specific time frame or group of contributors, allowing the system to manage diverse media sources through structured division rather than as a monolithic collection, thereby reducing management complexity while maintaining engagement.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an automated montage creation system as an intermediary between raw media content and user presentation. This intermediary automatically retrieves, organizes, and sequences media content from multiple users and time periods, shielding users from the underlying complexity of media management while delivering engaging compiled presentations.
2Ease of operation
If automated retrieval and montage creation is implemented, then user interaction and media sharing are enhanced, but the system complexity and processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service automation where the montage creation system autonomously retrieves media content, sequences it chronologically or by contributor, and generates the final montage without requiring manual user intervention. This self-service approach enhances ease of operation for users while consolidating system complexity into an automated backend process.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary actions by pre-retrieving and pre-organizing media content into montages before user interaction is needed. The system proactively compiles media content from multiple sources and time periods in advance, so when users access the montage, the organization and sequencing work is already complete, simplifying the user experience.
3Loss of information
If media content is organized chronologically with visual indicators, then narrative coherence and user engagement improve, but the time required to process and organize content increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by automatically extracting temporal parameters (timestamps, creation dates) from media content and using these to chronologically sequence items in the montage. This automated parameter-based organization maintains narrative coherence through chronological ordering while reducing manual processing time, as the system programmatically sorts content based on extracted temporal data rather than manual arrangement.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems, methods, and computer instructions are provided. The method includes retrieving a first set of a media content transmitted by a plurality of interaction clients based on a chronological order, wherein the first set of media content has been saved as part of communications of ephemeral messages between at least two users of the plurality of interaction clients. The method further includes creating a visual representation of the first set of media content, and causing to display, on at least one of the plurality of interaction clients, the visual representation the first set of media content.