Media Asset Runtime Modification via Segment Removal

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users face challenges in finding uninterrupted time to consume media content due to time constraints and interruptions, especially in shared viewing settings, leading to frustration and inefficiency.

Innovation Solution

The system allows users to modify the runtime of media assets by receiving inputs indicating a request to shorten the content, using touch or gesture inputs to select segments, and automatically determining a shortened version based on user schedules or profiles.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If users watch full runtime media content, then they can consume complete stories, but it takes too much time and causes interruptions in shared settings

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemedia consumption efficiencyVSAvoidtime required to watch content

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The media content is divided into multiple discrete segments that can be independently selected and displayed. Users can choose to view only specific segments rather than the entire runtime, allowing flexible consumption based on available time and interest.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts the media content runtime based on user preferences, scheduled events, and viewing context. The runtime can be modified in real-time to accommodate changing user needs, transforming static full-length content into adaptive viewing experiences.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If users miss segments of media content in shared settings, then others can continue viewing, but the missed segments require time-consuming playback advancement or rewind

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveflexibility in viewing schedulesVSAvoidtime to locate missed segments

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system pre-organizes media content into segments with metadata about timing and content before playback begins. This preliminary segmentation allows users to quickly identify and jump to specific segments without needing to rewind through the entire content, reducing time loss when catching up on missed portions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Ease of operation

If the system provides full runtime media content, then users can experience complete stories, but it does not accommodate user schedules or preferences

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconvenience of media consumptionVSAvoidruntime modification system

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically determines optimal runtime modifications based on user profiles, scheduled events, and viewing history without requiring complex manual input. Users simply indicate their availability windows, and the system autonomously segments and selects appropriate content, reducing operational complexity while maintaining high customization.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS12301940B2Dynamic media content runtime modification

Publication Date: 2025.05.13 ADEIA GUIDES INC

AI summary

Systems and methods for modifying runtimes of media assets are disclosed. A first input is received indicating a request to modify a current runtime of a media asset being generated for display on a media device. The media asset includes segments. A second input is received and based on the second input, a shortened version of the media asset having a shortened runtime is generated. One or more segments of the media asset are removed from the media asset to generate the shortened version and the shortened version of the media asset is generated for display on the media device.