Real-time Video Commenting via Automatic Webcam Capture
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing video commenting systems on the internet require users to manually prepare and upload pre-recorded video files, which is a time-consuming and labor-intensive process, often requiring technical knowledge.
Innovation Solution
Enabling real-time video commenting by activating a video input device at the viewer's location to capture and transmit video comments directly to a content server, where they are stored and associated with the original media content, allowing for immediate display as thumbnails or descriptions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users manually prepare and upload pre-recorded video files to comment, then video commenting functionality is achieved, but the process becomes time-consuming and labor-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically captures video comments using the user's webcam without requiring manual preparation or uploading. The capture process is initiated and managed by the system itself, making the user's task simple and quick while the system handles the complex operations of video acquisition, processing, and submission automatically.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical process of recording and uploading video files with an automated electronic capture system. The webcam and system software work together to automatically capture, process, and submit video comments, eliminating the need for users to manually operate recording devices and upload files through complex interfaces.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual video file preparation and uploading is required, then video comments can be posted, but technical knowledge is required to operate video devices and transfer files
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically manages all technical aspects of video commenting including webcam activation, video capture, file processing, and server submission. Users simply need to indicate they want to comment, and the system handles all the technical operations automatically, making the feature accessible to users regardless of their technical expertise.
Solution Approach 2:
The system acts as an intermediary between the user's simple intent to comment and the complex technical operations required. The software mediates by automatically coordinating the webcam, capturing the video, processing it appropriately, and uploading it to the server, shielding users from all technical complexity.
3Productivity
If real-time video capture and transmission is implemented, then ease of commenting is improved, but data transmission and processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system captures video in real-time at the moment of commenting rather than requiring pre-recording of complete video files. This partial action approach captures only the necessary portion of video content needed for the comment, reducing overall data transmission requirements while maintaining real-time commenting capability.
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AI summary
The present invention enables real-time video commenting by viewers of media content on a web site. The media content may be video, audio, text, still images or other types of media content. When a content viewer indicates a desire to provide a real-time video comment, a content server causes a video input device at the content viewer's location to be activated. The content viewer's video comment is captured by the video input device and transmitted to the content server, where it is stored and associated with the video being commented upon. When the original video is subsequently presented to content viewers, indicia of the video comment such as a thumbnail or description of the comment is also presented, thus inviting content viewers to view the video comment in addition to the original video.