Subtitle Synchronization Using Summarization Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing multimedia content synchronization technologies face challenges in accurately synchronizing subtitle text data with multimedia content, particularly due to variations in language and audio clarity, leading to inconsistent and unsynchronized subtitle displays.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that receive a request for subtitle synchronization, access summarization data generated from the multimedia content, compare this data with subtitle text data, and synchronize the subtitles based on the presence and accuracy of the text data, using timestamps and accuracy indices to ensure precise alignment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional subtitle synchronization methods are used, then the process is simple, but synchronization accuracy deteriorates due to language variations and audio clarity issues
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces summarization data as an intermediary element that bridges the multimedia content and subtitle text data. This summarization data serves as a mediator to compare and align the two, improving synchronization accuracy without requiring direct complex analysis of the entire multimedia content and subtitle streams
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the synchronization process into distinct steps: generating summarization data from multimedia content, comparing this summarization data with subtitle text data, and then performing synchronization based on the comparison results. This segmentation makes the complex synchronization task more manageable and accurate
2Productivity
If manual subtitle synchronization is performed, then accuracy can be high, but time consumption increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables the subtitle synchronization system to perform self-service by automatically generating summarization data from multimedia content and using this data to autonomously compare and synchronize with subtitle text data, eliminating the need for manual intervention while maintaining high accuracy
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the comparison between summarization data and subtitle text data provides information that guides the synchronization process. This feedback loop allows the system to automatically adjust and improve synchronization accuracy without manual input
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AI summary
In accordance with an example embodiment a method, apparatus and computer program product are provided. The method comprises receiving a request for synchronization of a subtitle text data with multimedia content. The method also comprises accessing summarization data associated with at least a portion of the multimedia content. The summarization data comprises text data generated from at least the portion of the multimedia content. The text data is compared with at least a portion of the subtitle text data for determining presence of the text data in the subtitle text data. The subtitle text data is synchronized with the multimedia content based on the determination of the presence of the text data in at least the portion of the subtitle text data.