Machine Learning Video Insertion Zone Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current digital object insertion in videos is a time-consuming, multi-stage process that relies heavily on human operators for identifying suitable insertion zones and contextually relevant objects, limiting the volume of video material that can be analyzed efficiently.
Innovation Solution
A system utilizing machine learning to identify candidate insertion zones and determine suitable object types by processing video frames, incorporating scene descriptors and regional context probability vectors to automate the identification of pixels suitable for object insertion, and providing a Video Impact Score for optimization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual analysis by human operators is used to identify insertion zones and suitable objects, then the quality of contextual relevance is improved, but the time required and volume of video material that can be analyzed is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces machine learning models as intermediary systems between the video content and human operators. These models automatically analyze video frames, identify insertion zones, and suggest suitable objects, thereby mediating the analysis process. This allows operators to review pre-processed content rather than analyzing everything from scratch, significantly increasing the volume of video material that can be efficiently reviewed while maintaining contextual relevance through human-in-the-loop validation.
2Reliability
If a multi-stage processing approach is used for digital object insertion, then the comprehensiveness of analysis is improved, but the time required for processing is increased
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by using machine learning models to perform automated pre-analysis of video content before human operators intervene. The system pre-identifies insertion zones, pre-determines suitable objects, and pre-ranks opportunities based on contextual relevance. This preliminary processing reduces the time operators need to spend on manual analysis while maintaining comprehensive coverage through the multi-stage approach that combines automated screening with human validation.
3Productivity
If automated machine learning systems are used to identify insertion zones and objects, then the speed of analysis is improved, but the complexity of the system is increased
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the complex object insertion analysis system into distinct functional modules: video processing module, insertion zone detection module, object suggestion module, and scoring module. Each module handles a specific aspect of the analysis independently, which simplifies the overall system architecture while maintaining high processing speed. The segmentation allows each component to be optimized separately and facilitates easier debugging and maintenance despite the automated nature of the system.
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AI summary
The method disclosure provides methods, systems and computer programs for identification of candidate video insertion object types using machine learning. Machine learning is used for at least part of the processing of the image contents of a plurality of frames of a scene of a source video. The processing includes identification of a candidate insertion zone for the insertion of an object into the image content of at least some of the plurality of frames and determination of an insertion zone descriptor for the identified candidate insertion zone, the insertion zone descriptor comprising a candidate object type indicative of a type of object that is suitable for insertion into the candidate insertion zone.


