Multimedia File Push Using Visual Feature Matching

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing multimedia file push methods in social networks suffer from low accuracy due to random selection of users, resulting in insufficient feedback and reduced engagement, as they do not effectively target users interested in the pushed content.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus that utilize visual feature information of multimedia files to determine target user identities, pushing the files to users based on their interests reflected by the visual features, such as color, shape, or detail features, and establishing prediction models to improve accuracy.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If random user selection is used for pushing multimedia files, then the push process is simple, but the push accuracy is low and feedback information is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepush process simplicityVSAvoidpush accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the parameter basis for user selection from random selection to visual feature-based selection. By extracting visual features (color, shape, texture) from multimedia files and matching them with user preferences, the system transforms the selection criterion from arbitrary to targeted, thereby improving push accuracy while maintaining operational feasibility through automated feature extraction and matching algorithms

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical random selection process with an information-based matching system. Instead of using random number generation or simple rotation mechanisms, the system employs visual feature extraction, user preference analysis, and similarity matching algorithms to determine target users, substituting mechanical randomness with intelligent information processing

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Measurement precision

If visual feature information is used to determine target users, then push accuracy is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepush accuracyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the complex push system into distinct functional modules: visual feature extraction module, user preference analysis module, matching algorithm module, and push execution module. Each module handles a specific task independently, which simplifies the overall system architecture and makes the complexity manageable through modular design and clear interface definitions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces visual feature information as an intermediary between the multimedia file and the user selection process. Instead of directly comparing user profiles with entire multimedia files (which would be complex), the system extracts key visual features as intermediate representations that capture essential characteristics, thereby simplifying the matching process while maintaining accuracy

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS9571597B2Multimedia file push method and apparatus
Publication Date: 2017.02.14 TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure discloses a multimedia file push method and apparatus, and relates to the field of network technologies. The method includes: obtaining first visual feature information, where the first visual feature information is visual feature information of a to-be-pushed multimedia file; determining a first user identity according to the first visual feature information, where the first user identity is a push target user identity of the to-be-pushed multimedia file; and pushing the to-be-pushed multimedia file according to the first user identity.