Panoramic Video Distribution via Spherical Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing video recording and distribution techniques limit viewers to the same video stream based on camera orientation and location, preventing them from tailoring their individualized video productions on a local network.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for recording panoramic or high-resolution video feeds, using meta data and a content distribution network to serve unique video streams to multiple clients on a local area network, allowing each client to receive a unique rendering of the immersive environment content.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If a single video stream is delivered to multiple clients, then bandwidth requirements are reduced, but viewers are limited to the same video stream based on camera orientation and location
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the immersive video content into multiple spherical coordinate systems, each representing a different camera view. Instead of delivering separate video streams for each camera to each client, the content is divided into angular segments that can be reassembled locally. This allows a single delivered stream to be segmented and reconfigured into multiple personalized views at the client device, reducing bandwidth while maintaining adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a new dimension of customization by allowing clients to manipulate video content in spherical coordinate space. Viewers can rotate, zoom, and pan through 360-degree panoramic views, transforming a single 2D video stream into multiple personalized 3D viewing experiences. This dimensional transformation enables unlimited view customization from a single stream source.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple video streams are delivered to each client for personalized views, then viewer customization capability is improved, but bandwidth requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary processing of the immersive video content by encoding it in spherical coordinate systems and organizing it into reusable segments before delivery. Metadata about available views, camera positions, and segment structures is prepared in advance, enabling clients to efficiently assemble personalized streams locally without requiring multiple full-resolution video streams to be delivered over the network.
3Adaptability or versatility
If panoramic video feeds are recorded and distributed, then viewer customization options are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary layer of software that handles the complex transformations between spherical coordinate systems and standard video displays. This intermediary software layer, running on the client device, manages the coordinate transformations, segment assembly, and view synthesis, isolating the complexity from the hardware requirements and making the system more accessible to standard consumer devices.
Data Source
AI summary
A system and method are provided for recording a video production from one or more panoramic and/or high resolution video feeds and recreating the video production at a remote location, or client using meta data, production data, and video feed from a remote source, and serve the video feed to multiple clients on a local area network.