Relational Video Data Storage for Topic-Based Retrieval
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional video storage solutions are inefficient, difficult to navigate, and do not facilitate senior engagement in preserving memories and stories, often requiring users to search through multiple videos and lacking user-friendly interaction features.
Innovation Solution
A social networking application that allows seniors to record and share video stories and life experiences with their care circle, featuring video creation and storage systems that link videos based on related topics, enabling easy retrieval and interaction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If conventional video storage solutions are used, then video data can be stored, but users must search through multiple videos to find desired content, making navigation difficult and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments video data into discrete, indexable units with metadata tags. Each video is broken down into searchable components (topics, entities, timestamps) that can be independently queried, allowing users to find specific content without browsing entire video libraries.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary indexing system that sits between video storage and user access. This intermediary layer creates structured relationships and metadata connections between videos, enabling efficient retrieval through topic-based navigation rather than direct video searching.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional video storage is used, then videos can be stored, but the system does not facilitate senior engagement in preserving stories and memories
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the video storage system into a multi-functional platform that combines storage, social networking, storytelling, and memory preservation capabilities. The system serves multiple purposes: storing videos, enabling user interaction through comments and shares, facilitating story creation, and preserving family memories, thereby increasing adaptability and engagement.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables seniors to independently record, upload, and share their own stories and memories without requiring assistance from caregivers or family members. The interface allows self-service functionality for memory preservation, enhancing both ease of operation and user engagement.
3Ease of operation
If conventional storage solutions are used, then videos can be stored, but the system lacks user-friendly interaction features and is difficult to use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs simple, intuitive interface elements and lightweight interaction mechanisms that reduce the cognitive load on users. Rather than complex navigation structures, the system uses straightforward buttons, icons, and gestures that are easy to understand and execute, simplifying operation for seniors with varying technical abilities.
4Adaptability or versatility
If conventional video storage is used, then videos can be stored, but additional functionality beyond basic storage and scheduling is not provided
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges video storage with social networking capabilities, creating an integrated system where storage, sharing, commenting, and story-telling functions coexist. By combining these previously separate functionalities into a unified platform, the system provides enhanced versatility without proportionally increasing complexity, as the functions share common infrastructure and user interfaces.
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AI summary
A senior living computer platform is provided, as well as systems and methods for using a senior living computer platform to facilitate senior engagement with their daily schedule and caregivers associated with the seniors, and coordinate care between caregivers. In particular, the present embodiments relate to enhanced communication techniques between a senior and their family/friends via a social networking application. For instance, “stories functionality” is provided within a social networking application running on the senior's mobile device that allows the senior to interact with their virtual care circle. The senior may “video answer” several life experience questions, and/or otherwise record video stories, memories, and/or life experiences for sharing with their family and friends within the social networking application.