Time-Constrained Video Creation via Segmented Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for creating, combining, and sharing video files derived from streaming or broadcast content are complex and lack user-friendly social interaction, limiting consumer participation in editing and modifying videos, especially for remote users.

Innovation Solution

A system and method for generating, combining, and sharing time-constrained video files, allowing users to assemble, edit, and modify sequences using multiple devices synced over a network, enabling easy creation and sharing of video content with features like sound file manipulation and caption addition.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If traditional video creation methods are used, then video quality and polish can be achieved, but technical complexity and difficulty increase significantly for average users

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of video creationVSAvoidtechnical complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments video creation into discrete, manageable components: users can capture individual video clips, add separate caption layers, insert sound files, and assemble fragmented segments into complete videos. This modular approach eliminates the need for complex traditional video editing skills while maintaining production quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system introduces an intermediary processing layer that automatically handles complex video rendering, caption synchronization, and format conversion. Users interact with simplified interfaces while the intermediary system manages the technical complexity of combining video segments, adding captions, and producing final polished outputs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If video creation tools are made more accessible to consumers, then user participation increases, but the ability to create polished professional-quality videos decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser participationVSAvoidvideo quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary processing of video segments, captions, and audio files before final assembly. Automated preprocessing ensures proper formatting, timing synchronization, and quality standards are met before user assembly, guaranteeing polished output even with simple user operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system automatically adjusts critical video parameters such as caption timing, font size, positioning, and audio synchronization to maintain professional quality. These parameter optimizations occur transparently during the creation process, allowing user-friendly operation while preserving production value.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If remote users want to collaborate on video editing, then social participation increases, but coordination complexity and synchronization difficulties increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveremote collaborationVSAvoidcoordination complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements real-time feedback mechanisms that automatically synchronize caption timing, video segment alignment, and audio synchronization across multiple remote devices. Each user's contributions are instantly reflected and coordinated with others' work, eliminating manual synchronization efforts.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system creates a universal collaboration platform that works across different devices and locations. The same simplified interface and automated coordination mechanisms function consistently whether one or multiple users are participating, whether local or remote, reducing coordination complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP3005719B1Methods and systems for creating, combining, and sharing time-constrained videos
Publication Date: 2020.03.11 SNAKT
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AI summary

A method includes displaying, by a video display device, to a user of a client device, a broadcast of an audiovisual data feed. The method includes receiving, by the client device, an identification of a portion of the audiovisual data feed. The method includes generating, by the client device, a time-constrained video from the identified portion of the audiovisual data feed.