Segmented Digital Video Storage for Age Ratings
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for distributing digital video assets with multiple age rating levels require producing multiple copies, increasing costs and storage space, as age ratings apply to the entire asset rather than specific segments, limiting audience reach.
Innovation Solution
Dividing digital video assets into segments with different age ratings and identifiers for playback order, allowing for multiple versions to be created with differential storage, reducing duplicate segments and storage needs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple copies of digital video assets are produced for different age rating levels, then audience reach is improved, but storage space and distribution costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides digital video assets into multiple segments, each with its own age rating level. Instead of creating complete duplicate copies for different age ratings, the system segments the content and uses differential storage to store only the unique portions of each segment, thereby reducing overall storage requirements while maintaining multiple age-rated versions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal storage structure where a single storage medium can provide multiple age-rated versions of digital video assets. By using segment identifiers and version identifiers, the system enables one storage medium to serve multiple functions and cater to different audience age groups without requiring separate complete copies.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple copies of digital video assets are produced for different age rating levels, then audience reach is improved, but distribution costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments digital video assets into multiple parts with different age rating levels, allowing distributors to provide only the relevant segments to different audiences. This reduces the amount of content that needs to be distributed and lowers distribution costs compared to distributing complete duplicate copies for each age rating.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses differential storage to create efficient copies where only the differing segments between age-rated versions are stored separately. This reduces copying and distribution expenses by eliminating redundant data transmission while still providing multiple age-rated versions to different audiences.
3Device complexity
If age ratings apply to the entire asset, then simplicity is maintained, but flexibility in catering to different age groups is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides digital video assets into segments, each with its own age rating level, while maintaining an overall asset rating. This segmentation allows different portions of the content to have different appropriateness levels for different age groups, providing flexibility without completely complicating the rating system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies different age rating levels to different segments of the digital video asset based on their specific content characteristics. This allows localized quality control where only certain portions of the asset are restricted by age, while other portions remain accessible to broader audiences, enhancing flexibility while maintaining rating simplicity.
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AI summary
Systems and methods are disclosed for providing digital video assets with multiple age rating levels. A computing device may be configured to generate a digital video asset that includes a plurality of segments. Each segment of the plurality of segments may include a portion of the digital video asset. The digital video asset may not include duplicate segments. Each segment of the plurality of segments may be associated with one of a plurality of age rating levels. The computing device may also be configured to identify sets of segments. Each set of segments may be associated with one of the plurality of age rating levels. The computing device may be further configured to generate first data indicative of the sets of segments.