Multi-view Video Streaming User Type Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current multi-view video streaming systems lack a suitable charging method, which hinders the monetization of multi-view video content as users cannot be effectively segmented and charged based on their viewing preferences.
Innovation Solution
A multi-view video streaming system that includes a control module, streaming module, command receiving module, target view determination module, and user type determination module to stream individual-view videos corresponding to predefined user types, allowing for charging models by limiting viewing angles based on user types such as charge-type and free-type.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multi-view video streaming is provided without user segmentation, then all users can access all viewing angles, but the system cannot generate revenue through differentiated charging models
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments users into different user types (e.g., free users, paid users, subscription users) and segments video content into different viewing angles or quality levels. Each user type is assigned specific permissions to access certain individual-view videos, enabling differentiated charging models while maintaining manageable system complexity through structured user classification
2Ease of operation
If all individual-view videos are made accessible to all users, then user satisfaction increases, but revenue generation through charging models becomes impossible
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by providing different levels of service quality to different user types. Free users receive limited access to certain viewing angles or lower quality videos, while paid users receive enhanced access to additional angles, higher quality, or premium content. This creates revenue opportunities while maintaining ease of access for all users within their permission levels
3Productivity
If viewing angles are restricted based on user types, then charging models become viable, but system complexity increases due to user type determination and permission management
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-defining user types and their associated permissions before users access the system. User type determination is performed automatically upon authentication, and permission sets are pre-configured for each user type. This reduces runtime complexity while enabling viable charging models through structured, pre-planned access control
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AI summary
A multi-view video streaming system and a method of providing the same. A streaming module streams at least part of individual-view videos of a multi-view video taken at different views to a user terminal under the control of a control module. Each individual-view video corresponds to at least part of predefined user types. A command receiving module receives a view movement command from the user terminal. An target view determination module determines an target individual-view video to be streamed to the user terminal from among the individual-view videos based on the view movement command. A user type determination module determines a user type of a user corresponding to the user terminal from among the predefined user types. The streaming module streams the target individual-view video to the user terminal when the type of the user corresponds to a user type set to the target individual-view video.