Subtitle Size Adaptation for Multi-User Viewing via Secondary Device Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current media systems are not optimized for adapting subtitle size for multiple users at different distances from the device, leading to a sub-optimal media consumption experience as they do not consider user discontent with subtitle size based on distance and do not effectively distribute subtitles to secondary devices.
Innovation Solution
A media guidance application that detects user discontent and adjusts subtitle size on a primary device while transmitting subtitles to a secondary device associated with a user who is not engaged, using sensors and user profiles to determine optimal subtitle sizes and preferred languages and fonts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If subtitle size is increased to accommodate the farthest user, then the farthest user can read subtitles comfortably, but the closer user experiences disrupted media consumption due to excessively large subtitles
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the audience into multiple user groups based on their distance from the display device. Each user group receives customized subtitle sizing, allowing the farthest user to read comfortably while the closer user is not disrupted by excessively large subtitles.
Solution Approach 2:
The system applies different subtitle sizes to different user locations. The subtitle size is locally optimized for each user's viewing distance, creating a customized viewing experience for each position in the room rather than using a single uniform size for all users.
2Ease of operation
If subtitle size is decreased to suit the closer user, then the closer user has a good viewing experience, but the farthest user cannot read subtitles comfortably
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments users by distance and assigns appropriate subtitle sizes to each segment. The closer user receives smaller subtitles optimized for their position, while the farthest user receives larger subtitles optimized for their distance, ensuring both groups have adequate readability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system adds the dimension of spatial location to subtitle size determination. Instead of using a single subtitle size for all users, the system considers the user's position in space (distance from the display) as an additional parameter for optimizing subtitle characteristics.
3Ease of operation
If a single subtitle size is used for all users, then the system is simple to operate, but it cannot accommodate users at different distances effectively
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically detects user presence and distance, then autonomously determines and applies appropriate subtitle sizes for each user. Users do not need to manually configure settings; the system self-adjusts based on detected user positions and preferences stored in user profiles.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts subtitle sizes based on real-time user detection and positioning. As users move to different locations or are detected at different distances, the subtitle size automatically adapts to maintain optimal readability for each user's current position.
4Ease of operation
If the system detects user discontent and adjusts subtitle size, then the closer user's experience is improved, but additional complexity is introduced in detecting and responding to user feedback
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms to detect user discontent with subtitle size. By monitoring user responses and behavior, the system identifies when adjustments are needed and automatically modifies subtitle parameters to improve the viewing experience.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses sensors and user profile data as intermediaries to detect user presence, distance, and preferences without requiring direct user input. These intermediaries translate physical user characteristics and system responses into actionable subtitle configuration parameters.
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AI summary
Systems and methods are provided herein for adapting, when multiple users are consuming a media asset on a primary device, the size of subtitles presented on the primary device upon determining that a user located closer to the primary device (i.e., first user) than a user farthest from the primary device (i.e., second user) is discontent with the size of the subtitles. The media guidance application may determine that there is a secondary device, associated with and in the vicinity of the second user, that is suitable for displaying subtitles. The media guidance application may, upon determining that the second user is currently not using the secondary device, present subtitles for the second user on the secondary device. The media guidance application may then adjust the size of the subtitles presented with the media asset on the primary device to a size more suited for the first user.