Secondary Screen Content Delivery for Enhanced Video Detail
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current video capture and presentation technologies often result in incomplete or low-resolution content being displayed on devices, as cameras capture high-quality video that is then cropped or downscaled to fit lower-capacity display devices, limiting user experience, especially when users want to view supplemental or zoomed-in content.
Innovation Solution
A system that captures raw video frames and allows for the transmission of enhanced views of specific content subsets to secondary devices, enabling users to view additional or higher-resolution portions of the content, such as by identifying and zooming in on specific areas of interest, even if they are not displayed on the primary device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If video content is captured in high quality with wide angles and surround capture, then the content detail and coverage are improved, but the display capacity of standard devices is insufficient to show all captured content
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the video content into multiple subsets (first subset for primary display, second subset for secondary display) and distributes them across different devices. This allows the primary device to display standard content while the secondary device displays additional subsets containing zoomed-in or supplemental content that would otherwise be lost or invisible on the primary display.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extends the viewing experience from a single display dimension to multiple dimensions by utilizing both primary and secondary devices. The secondary device adds an additional viewing dimension where users can see supplemental content, zoomed-in portions, or different angles simultaneously, effectively expanding the total display area beyond physical constraints of a single device.
2Loss of information
If the entire high-resolution video content is transmitted to a secondary device, then all content is visible, but the bandwidth and processing requirements increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the necessary second subset of content for the secondary device rather than transmitting the entire high-resolution video. The system identifies and separates specific portions (zoomed-in areas, supplemental footage, or alternate angles) that need to be displayed on the secondary device, significantly reducing the data volume while maintaining content completeness for the user experience.
3Adaptability or versatility
If content is cropped or downscaled to fit lower-capacity display devices, then compatibility is improved, but the resolution and quality of displayed content deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments content into different quality subsets optimized for different devices. The first subset is prepared for primary display devices with standard resolution requirements, while the second subset maintains high resolution for secondary devices that can display it. This segmentation allows each device to receive appropriately optimized content without compromising overall quality or compatibility.
Data Source
AI summary
Some of the various features described herein include providing an enhanced view of content. Some content may be cropped or edited for general transmission, and a primary- or second-screen device may be used to receive and view additional views or portions of content that may otherwise be unavailable. For example, if a cropped portion of content is delivered to a device, a different device may be used to view at least a portion of the content that was removed during the cropping process. Another aspect may include providing a higher-resolution version of content to a second-screen device.