Multimedia Key Scene Slideshow Mode Switching

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for reproducing multimedia content, such as videos, lack efficient ways for users to quickly access and view key scenes, often requiring multiple user inputs for high-speed searching and excluding options for viewing content in both video and slideshow modes.

Innovation Solution

A method and electronic device for displaying and generating multimedia content that allows users to switch between video and slideshow modes, enabling key scenes to be selected and displayed as still images, with text data synchronized for easy navigation and summary information provided for quick understanding.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Speed

If fast forward and fast rewind functions are used for high-speed search of digital content, then access speed to desired positions is improved, but the number of user inputs required increases and operation complexity worsens

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccess speed to desired positionVSAvoidnumber of user inputs
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary action by automatically generating and storing key scene information (timestamps, scene identifiers, content descriptors) during content ingestion or preprocessing. When a user wants to access key scenes, the system retrieves these pre-generated markers and presents them for selection, eliminating the need for manual fast-forwarding through entire content segments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary layer between the user and the content - a key scene management system that acts as a mediator. This intermediary automatically identifies, extracts, and organizes key scenes from content, then presents them to users as selectable options. The user interacts with this intermediary layer rather than directly manipulating content playback, reducing input complexity while maintaining fast access.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Manufacturing precision

If traditional video playback mode is used for detailed viewing, then viewing quality is improved, but the ability to quickly navigate and overview key scenes worsens

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveviewing qualityVSAvoidtime to overview key scenes
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing continuous video content into discrete key scene segments with identifiable markers. Each key scene is extracted as a separate entity with metadata (timestamp, duration, content description). Users can selectively access individual segments or groups of segments without viewing the entire continuous content, enabling quick overview of important portions while maintaining the ability to view full-quality video when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements dynamic mode switching that allows users to transition between different viewing modes (full video playback, key scene slideshow, hybrid modes) based on their current needs. The interface dynamically adjusts between presenting detailed video content and presenting condensed key scene representations, optimizing the balance between viewing quality and navigation efficiency depending on user interaction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Loss of time

If key scenes are extracted and displayed as slideshow, then quick access to important content is improved, but the immersive video viewing experience is lost

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetime to access key contentVSAvoidviewing experience quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements multi-functionality by designing a system that can operate in multiple modes: full video playback mode for immersive viewing, key scene slideshow mode for quick access and overview, and hybrid modes that combine both approaches. The same key scene extraction infrastructure supports both detailed video viewing and condensed slideshow presentation, allowing users to select the appropriate function based on their current task without sacrificing either viewing quality or access speed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20250036275A1Method for generating and reproducing multimedia content, electronic device for performing same, and recording medium in which program for executing same is recorded
Publication Date: 2025.01.30 CHO EUNHYUNG
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AI summary

Method for displaying multimedia content, electronic device for performing same, and recording medium in which program for executing same is recorded are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for displaying multimedia content comprises acquiring multimedia content including video data which is reproduced as a video, and slide data including a key scene which is matched with event time point in a reproduction time period of the video data and is displayed in a slideshow manner, acquiring a text data corresponding to the multimedia content, displaying the multimedia content in a first area according to a video mode for reproducing the video data as the video or a slideshow mode for displaying the key scene in the slideshow manner, displaying at least a portion of the text data in a second area; and adjusting the displayed text data according to the displayed multimedia content.