Moving Image Playback via Connection Information Linking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing moving-image playing technologies require users to play multiple moving images captured in the same time and space separately, which is inefficient and impractical, as they cannot be played as a single cohesive image without editing.
Innovation Solution
A moving-image playing apparatus and method that connects multiple moving images through connection information, allowing them to be played as one moving image in real time, using a terminal or server to manage and transmit the images in a streaming manner.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If multiple moving images are played separately, then each image can be played individually, but the total playback time increases proportionally to the number of files
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple moving images into a single cohesive playback unit by using connection information that links images captured at the same time and space. The moving-image playing apparatus treats these images as one unified moving image, allowing simultaneous playback of all images without sequential processing, thereby eliminating the time penalty of playing each image separately.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple moving images are played separately, then each image can be accessed independently, but user utilization of the images is hindered
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple moving images into a unified playback experience while preserving the ability to access individual images through connection information. Users can view all images simultaneously as one cohesive moving image, dramatically improving utilization efficiency from N times the individual playback time to essentially real-time viewing of all images at once.
3Adaptability or versatility
If moving images with different capture times are played together, then comprehensive coverage is achieved, but separate editing is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-establishing connection information that links moving images based on their capture time and space characteristics. This pre-organization allows the moving-image playing apparatus to automatically play images as one cohesive unit without requiring manual editing or complex processing, thereby achieving comprehensive time coverage while maintaining simplicity.
4Productivity
If moving images are played as one cohesive image, then playback efficiency is improved, but connection information management is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces connection information as an intermediary structure that manages the relationships between multiple moving images. This intermediary layer enables the apparatus to play images as one cohesive unit by storing and processing linkage data between images captured at the same time and space, thereby achieving high playback efficiency without requiring complex manual editing or processing.
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus and a method for playing a plurality of moving images as one moving image are provided. The apparatus at a terminal includes a display unit for playing the plurality of moving images as one moving image and a controller for connecting the plurality of moving images through connection information for a respective one of the plurality of moving images to play the plurality of moving images as one moving image. The apparatus at a server includes a controller for connecting or converting the plurality of moving images as or into one moving image through connection information for a respective one of the plurality of moving images, and for performing a control operation to sequentially transmit the plurality of moving images according to the connection information in a streaming manner to a terminal, and a transmitter for sequentially transmitting the plurality of moving images to the terminal.