Time-Split Video Generation With Spatial Panes and Time Offsets

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Solution Overview

Problem

Splitting a video to show different temporal parts of the video simultaneously is difficult and time-consuming.

Innovation Solution

A system and method for generating time-split videos, which includes obtaining video information, time-split pane information, and time-split change information to create multiple time-split video panes that provide simultaneous views of different spatial portions of the visual content at different moments within the video's progress length, using a processor configured by machine-readable instructions to apply time-changes to the video frames.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If manual temporal splitting of video is performed, then precise control over different temporal parts is achieved, but the process becomes difficult and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetemporal splitting precisionVSAvoidvideo processing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically performs temporal splitting operations without requiring manual intervention. The processor automatically divides the video into multiple temporal segments, assigns them to different spatial portions, and synchronizes their playback, eliminating the time-consuming manual process while maintaining precise temporal control

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the temporal parameters of video frames by applying different time offsets to different spatial portions. By modifying the temporal progression parameter (time-change information) for each spatial portion, the system achieves precise temporal splitting and simultaneous display of different moments in the video

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Loss of information

If multiple temporal parts of video are displayed simultaneously, then comprehensive temporal overview is achieved, but the system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetemporal information completenessVSAvoidvideo processing system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The video is segmented into multiple temporal parts, each assigned to a different spatial portion of the display. The processor divides the video stream into separate channels, applies different time offsets to each channel, and displays them simultaneously in different spatial regions, enabling comprehensive temporal overview while managing complexity through structured segmentation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system adds a spatial dimension to temporal display by mapping different temporal segments to different spatial portions of the screen. This dimensional transformation allows multiple temporal moments to be visualized simultaneously in space, providing comprehensive temporal information without requiring complex temporal navigation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Productivity

If automated time-split video generation is implemented, then processing efficiency is improved, but the complexity of the generation system increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevideo generation efficiencyVSAvoidvideo generation system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The automated system performs all video splitting, timing, and synchronization operations autonomously. The processor automatically generates the time-split video by applying predefined time-change information to different spatial portions without requiring manual intervention, significantly improving productivity while containing system complexity through automation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system prepares time-change information and spatial portion mappings in advance before actual video generation. By pre-configuring the temporal offsets and spatial assignments, the system streamlines the generation process, improving efficiency while managing complexity through preliminary setup rather than complex real-time processing

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS12462844B1Systems and methods for generating time-split videos
Publication Date: 2025.11.04 GOPRO INC
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AI summary

A time-split video is generated from a video to provide a simultaneous view of different spatial portions of video at different moments. The time-split video is generated to include multiple time-split video panes. The multiple time-split video panes cover different spatial portions of the video. Different time-changes for the multiple time-split video panes causes the time-split video to show different temporal parts of the video at the same time.