Tile-Based Media Selection With Personalized Navigation Overlays
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electronic program guides provide users with overwhelming amounts of video content options, making it difficult and inefficient for users to identify and select interesting content due to limited sorting and selection mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
A tile-based mechanism for media content management that personalizes content presentation based on user preferences, social networking buzz, and popularity, allowing dynamic and efficient navigation through tiles that include various selection options and overlays.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If conventional list based electronic program guides provide users with hundreds or thousands of video content options, then the quantity of available content is increased, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to limited sorting and selection mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the video content into visual tiles that are organized in a grid layout, allowing users to perceive and interact with content in discrete, manageable units. Each tile represents a segment of content (channel, movie, show) that can be independently selected, replacing the traditional linear list format with a multi-dimensional visual arrangement that improves navigation efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a one-dimensional list-based interface to a two-dimensional tile grid interface. This dimensional change allows users to view multiple content options simultaneously in a visual arrangement, enabling parallel processing of information and more efficient content discovery through spatial organization rather than sequential scrolling.
2Device complexity
If conventional electronic program guides provide basic content listings, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability deteriorates due to lack of personalization
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic tile generation system that adapts the content display based on user preferences, viewing history, and contextual information. The tiles are not static but dynamically adjusted to prioritize content relevant to the individual user, creating a personalized experience while maintaining a simple overall interface structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by customizing the content selection and presentation at the individual tile level based on user preferences and viewing patterns. While the overall grid structure remains simple and uniform, each tile's content, positioning, and prominence are locally optimized based on user-specific factors such as preferred genres, channels, or previously viewed content.
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AI summary
Mechanisms are provided for allowing a user to dynamically manage rich media content in an efficient and effective manner. Tiles including media content, personalized video selections, content pack upgrades, and promotions for featured content are presented to a user. Each tile may include calls to view, purchase, discuss, rate, review, or read about associated content. Tiles may be presented as still images, logos, text, or live video. Multiple tiles may be manipulated using keyboard, mouse, touchpad, and/or touchscreen movements, motions, and gestures. In particular examples, an overlay provided on top of a tile mechanism provides a user with additional navigation and management options.