Micro-Preview Engine for Customized Media Content Browsing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current media content browsing techniques are time-consuming and cumbersome, requiring users to watch lengthy previews, leading to frustration and decreased revenues for media content providers due to high user interaction friction.
Innovation Solution
A micro-preview engine that provides shortened, customized trailers based on user preferences and behavior, allowing users to quickly assess media content interest by starting and duration-tuning previews, reducing streaming resources and enhancing browsing efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If users watch full previews (approximately two minutes each) to assess media content interest, then users can make informed decisions about content, but users spend excessive time browsing and experience frustration
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the full preview into multiple short clips (e.g., 5-10 seconds each) that can be quickly viewed in sequence. Instead of requiring users to watch a complete two-minute preview, the system divides the content into manageable segments that provide key information about the media content, enabling rapid assessment without time commitment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies partial action by providing only the most relevant portions of the preview content rather than the complete preview. The system selects and presents key segments that capture essential information about the media content, allowing users to make informed decisions with less than the full preview duration.
2Adaptability or versatility
If users interact with multiple preview controls and options to browse media content, then users can customize their browsing experience, but the complexity of user interactions increases friction and annoyance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by automatically generating and presenting customized preview sequences without requiring users to manually configure multiple settings. The system autonomously selects relevant clips, determines optimal playback parameters, and delivers a personalized browsing experience through automated processes rather than manual user configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes key parameters such as clip duration, playback speed, and content selection based on user preferences and behavior patterns. By dynamically adjusting these parameters automatically, the system provides adaptability without exposing users to complex control interfaces.
3Reliability
If users view numerous full-length movie previews to find content of interest, then users can thoroughly evaluate options, but user frustration increases and search abandonment occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables users to rapidly skip through multiple preview segments in quick succession, allowing them to evaluate numerous content options without the time commitment of full previews. This rapid browsing capability reduces frustration by minimizing the time invested in unsuccessful searches while maintaining the ability to assess content quality.
Data Source
AI summary
Techniques are provided herein for generating and providing micro-previews of edited content (e.g., a movie trailer) associated with media content (e.g., a motion picture). In accordance with at least one embodiment, a movie trailer may be obtained. A micro-preview may be played from the movie trailer by modifying the start time and playback duration of the movie trailer. In some embodiments, the start time and duration may be customized based on information associated with the user. While viewing the micro-preview, the user can be provided options to select an attribute associated with the movie trailer (e.g., director, actor, etc.) and selection options may be provided corresponding to motion pictures that share the attribute. A new movie may be selected from the selection options and a new micro-preview may begin to play based on customizing a corresponding movie trailer.