Media Stream Resume Point Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional media streaming systems inadequately select resume points, often providing insufficient context due to fixed time intervals, leading to users being thrust into media mid-scene or requiring manual navigation, especially after long periods of inactivity.
Innovation Solution
A method that determines a stoppage period associated with a media stream and intelligently identifies a resume point based on this period, optionally considering scene segments and user profiles, to provide a more contextually appropriate restart point.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a fixed time interval is used to determine the resume point, then the system operation is simple, but the user experience deteriorates due to insufficient context and mid-scene resumption
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by transitioning from a static fixed time interval to a dynamic resume point selection that adapts based on scene segment boundaries and user behavior patterns. The system dynamically determines the lookback period and identifies scene segments to select optimal resume points that maintain contextual continuity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback by analyzing user interaction patterns with media content and using this information to intelligently select resume points. The feedback loop considers user preferences, viewing history, and scene segment data to improve resume point accuracy over time.
2Loss of information
If the resume point is set close to the stop point, then context is preserved, but after long inactivity periods the user may be confused by outdated context
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the lookback period based on the duration of inactivity. For recent stops, a shorter lookback period maintains context continuity. For longer inactivity periods, the system extends the lookback period or selects resume points at major scene boundaries to provide appropriate contextual framing.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes parameters by adjusting the lookback time period and scene segment granularity based on inactivity duration and user preferences. This allows the system to adapt the resume point selection strategy to match the temporal context of the interruption.
3Loss of information
If scene segment analysis is implemented to improve resume point accuracy, then user experience improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by pre-segmenting media content into scene segments and pre-calculating potential resume points during content ingestion or initial playback. This preparation work reduces the computational burden during resume operations, as the system only needs to select from pre-identified candidates rather than analyzing content in real-time.
Data Source
AI summary
One embodiment provides a method, including: receiving, at an information handling device, an indication to resume a media stream; determining, using a processor, a stoppage period associated with the media stream; identifying, based at least in part on the stoppage period, a resume point in the media stream; and resuming, based on the identifying, the media stream from the resume point. Other aspects are described and claimed.