Media Sharing Interface With In-Video User Identification

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing video sharing methods are monotonous and fail to meet user needs for enriched sharing experiences.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for displaying user identifications in a preset area of a media content display page with a background screen associated with the content, allowing users to share media content with selected individuals through display and share operations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional share panel methods are used, then the sharing function is achieved, but the sharing experience is monotonous and lacks user engagement

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesharing experienceVSAvoidinterface complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the share panel with the video playback interface by displaying user identifications directly on the video screen in a preset area. This integration eliminates the need for a separate share panel while maintaining sharing functionality, thereby enriching the sharing experience without significantly increasing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transitions from a traditional separate share panel (2D overlay) to an integrated display where user identifications are shown within the video playback area. This dimensional repositioning allows the sharing interface to coexist with the video content, providing a more engaging experience while avoiding additional interface layers.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Ease of operation

If user identifications are displayed in a separate share panel, then sharing functionality is provided, but the interface becomes cluttered and less user-friendly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser-friendlinessVSAvoidinterface layout
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

By combining the user identification display with the video playback area, the patent eliminates the need for a separate share panel. This merger simplifies the interface layout while maintaining all necessary sharing functionalities, thereby improving ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The video playback interface automatically displays user identifications in the preset area without requiring users to open a separate share panel. This self-service approach allows users to see who can receive the sharing immediately during playback, making the interface more intuitive and user-friendly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Productivity

If a separate share panel is used for displaying user identifications, then sharing options are available, but the sharing process becomes slower and less efficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesharing efficiencyVSAvoidsharing time
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent displays user identifications in advance within the video playback area, so users know who can receive the sharing before initiating the share action. This preliminary display eliminates the need to open and review a separate share panel, thereby reducing sharing time and improving efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

By merging the user identification display with the video playback interface, the patent eliminates the additional step of opening a separate share panel. This integration streamlines the sharing process, allowing users to share content more quickly by directly interacting with the displayed identifications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentEP4598035A1Media content sharing method and apparatus, electronic device, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.08.06 BEIJING ZITIAO NETWORK TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A media content sharing method, apparatus, electronic device, and storage medium. The method includes: displaying target media content on a media content display page (S101); in response to a display operation on a target user to share with, displaying a user identification of at least one user to share with in a preset area of the media content display page, wherein a background screen of the preset area is associated with the target media content (S102); in response to a share operation on the target media content, sharing the target media content with the target user to share with corresponding to the user identification that the share operation is applied to (S103).