Media Presentation Parsing for Contextual Content Shelf
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional media presentation technologies do not effectively address user confusion caused by unfamiliar material, such as obscure historical figures, archaic words, or difficult concepts, in electronic media formats like e-books and videos.
Innovation Solution
A system that parses media presentations to select portions based on predetermined criteria, generating related content such as definitions, maps, and biographies, which can be displayed alongside the media, using a content shelf in an electronic library or reader, sourced from local or remote databases.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional media presentation technologies are used, then the media can be displayed, but user confusion caused by unfamiliar material cannot be effectively addressed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the media presentation into discrete portions and identifies specific elements within those portions that may require additional context. Related content is then generated and associated with these identified elements, allowing contextual information to be provided selectively rather than universally, thus improving user understanding without overwhelming the user.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary system that acts as a bridge between the media presentation and the user. This intermediary automatically generates related content based on identified elements and presents it in a controlled manner, mediating the information flow to ensure users receive necessary contextual information without being overwhelmed by excessive data.
2Reliability
If additional related content is provided to enhance understanding, then user confusion is reduced, but the complexity of the media presentation system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a self-service system where the media presentation system automatically identifies elements requiring context, generates related content, and presents it to users without requiring manual intervention. This automation reduces the operational complexity burden on users while managing system complexity through programmatic processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary actions by pre-identifying elements within media portions that may require additional context and pre-generating related content before user interaction. This allows the system to be prepared in advance, reducing the complexity of real-time processing while maintaining high user understanding.
3Reliability
If the media presentation is enhanced with related content, then the viewing experience is improved, but the time to process and deliver content increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary identification of elements and generation of related content before the media presentation is fully delivered to the user. By preparing contextual information in advance, the system reduces the processing time required during actual user interaction while maintaining an enhanced viewing experience with relevant contextual information available.
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AI summary
Media presentations including related content are described, including presenting a workspace and a content shelf, presenting a media presentation in the workspace, designating a portion of the media presentation based on parsing the media presentation according to a predetermined criterion, and displaying a content related to the portion of the media presentation in the content shelf.