Video Stream Display Transition for Anti-Addiction Reminders

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing video streaming applications lack effective methods to remind users of their video watching addiction, leading to poor user perception and experience.

Innovation Solution

A display control method that switches videos from a larger to a smaller display area and displays prompt information outside the smaller area when a preset reminding condition is met, enhancing the anti-addiction reminder effect.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If text prompt is displayed to remind users of video watching addiction, then user reminder function is provided, but reminding effect is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereminding effectVSAvoiduser perception
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions from traditional text-based reminders to a video-based reminder system. By embedding reminder content within a video format rather than using plain text, the system engages users through visual and auditory dimensions, significantly enhancing the reminding effect and user perception while addressing video watching addiction.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs visual changes including displaying a video image that occupies the entire screen during the reminder period, and changing the background color or visual state of the interface. These visual transformations create a more noticeable and impactful reminder experience compared to subtle text prompts alone.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #32Color changes

2Reliability

If video is switched from larger to smaller display area, then anti-addiction reminder effect is enhanced, but abruptness may occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveanti-addiction reminder effectVSAvoiddisplay transition smoothness
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic transition effects when changing the video display area. Instead of abrupt size changes, the video display area transitions smoothly from the original larger area to the reduced reminder area through animated scaling or fading effects, maintaining visual stability while enhancing the anti-addiction reminder effect.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent prepares for the display area change by implementing transition effects that cushion the abruptness. Before the video shrinks to the reminder area, visual transitions such as fading, scaling, or blending are applied to soften the change, preventing sudden visual shocks while maintaining the effectiveness of the anti-addiction reminder.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

3Reliability

If prompt information is displayed outside the video area, then user attention is drawn to reminder, but interface space is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser attention to reminderVSAvoidinterface space
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes the temporal dimension by displaying the video reminder full-screen or in a prominent position that temporarily occupies the interface space. The reminder video plays for a predetermined period, during which other interface elements are hidden or minimized, ensuring user attention is fully directed to the anti-addiction message without permanent loss of interface space.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements periodic display of the reminder video at intervals during video watching sessions. The reminder is displayed for a predetermined time period, then the interface returns to its normal state. This periodic approach ensures user attention is drawn to the anti-addiction message while minimizing the impact on overall interface space availability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Data Source

PatentUS12506924B2Display control method and apparatus, and device and storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.12.23 BEIJING ZITIAO NETWORK TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed in the embodiments of the present disclosure are a display control method and apparatus, and a device and a storage medium. The method includes: plays a first video in a first display area in a video stream playing interface of a preset application program. The method further receives a switching instruction. When a preset reminding condition is met, the method switches to play a second video in the first display area. The display area for the second video is changed from the first display area to a second display area during the playing process, and the size of the second display area is smaller than the size of the first display area. In addition, the method displays preset prompt information outside the second display area in the video stream playing interface.