Segment-Based Playback Speed Control for Time-Constrained Viewing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users are limited in their ability to control playback speed of content, unable to dynamically adjust speeds for different types of content or segments, and face constraints in consuming content within their time constraints.
Innovation Solution
A system that enables variable speed playback by determining a second playback speed based on playback factors, associating it with content portions, and providing the content at the adjusted speed, including dynamic audio and video adjustments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users manually manipulate fast forward and rewind functions to adjust playback speed, then playback speed can be changed, but users cannot dynamically adjust speeds for different content types or segments and must constantly intervene
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts playback speed based on content type and segment characteristics. Different playback speeds are automatically applied to different portions of content (e.g., faster for commercials, slower for important dialogue), eliminating the need for constant manual user intervention while maintaining adaptability across various content types
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-adjustment of playback speeds by automatically analyzing content characteristics and applying appropriate speed modifications without requiring continuous user input. The system serves itself by making intelligent decisions about when and how to adjust playback based on pre-defined rules and content analysis
2Productivity
If playback speed is increased to consume content faster, then time constraints are addressed, but audio and video quality may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system changes playback speed parameters dynamically based on content characteristics. By adjusting speed selectively for different content types rather than uniformly, the system maintains acceptable audio and video quality for important segments while accelerating less critical portions, thus balancing productivity gains with quality preservation
Data Source
AI summary
Provided are methods and systems for variable speed playback. In one aspect the disclosure provides for receiving content having a first playback speed, determining a second playback speed for at least a portion of the content based on a playback factor, associating the second playback speed with the portion of the content, and providing at least the portion of the content at the second playback speed to a display device.