Video Editing Device with Automatic Frame Classification and Speed Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users face difficulties in editing videos due to the complexity of the editing process, requiring an application that can automatically generate and provide easy editing results for videos.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device with a processor configured to classify video frames into different intervals, distinguish main parts based on designated conditions, set varying play speeds, and display an edited preview video, allowing for easy editing and configuration of video playback speeds.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If video editing is performed manually with detailed controls, then editing precision can be improved, but device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveediting precisionVSAvoidease of video editing
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically analyzes video content to identify main parts and generates edited videos with varied play speeds without requiring manual user intervention. The processor automatically classifies image frames, identifies main parts based on designated conditions, and configures play speeds, allowing the system to serve itself rather than requiring complex user operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the play speed parameter dynamically based on the identified main parts of the video. By automatically adjusting the play speed parameter for different segments (main parts vs. other parts), the system achieves precise editing results while maintaining ease of operation, as users only need to provide basic input parameters rather than detailed editing instructions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If automatic video editing is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but manufacturing precision deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of video editingVSAvoidediting precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system replaces manual mechanical editing operations with automated image processing and analysis. The processor uses automated algorithms to classify image frames, identify main parts based on designated conditions, and configure play speeds, substituting the need for manual user operations while maintaining high editing precision through systematic automated analysis.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where the processor continuously analyzes the video content, identifies main parts based on designated conditions, and adjusts play speed configurations accordingly. This feedback loop ensures that automatic editing maintains high precision by constantly evaluating video content and making data-driven decisions about where to apply different play speeds.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Manufacturing precision

If detailed manual editing controls are provided, then editing precision can be improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveediting precisionVSAvoidapplication complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system extracts and focuses only on the essential editing function of varying play speeds for main parts of videos. By taking out this specific editing need and implementing it through automated analysis and simple user input, the system achieves precise editing results without requiring a complex application interface with numerous controls and features.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary automatic analysis of video content to identify main parts and pre-configures play speed settings before user interaction. This preliminary action allows the system to have detailed editing capabilities ready in advance, reducing the complexity of the user interface while maintaining high editing precision through pre-computed analysis results.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS11955141B2Electronic device, method, and non-transitory storage medium for editing video
Publication Date: 2024.04.09 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

An electronic device and an operation method of an electronic device for video editing are provided. The electronic device include a processor electrically connected to display circuitry, wherein the at least one processor is configured to obtain a video, classify, based on a designated condition, image frames included in the video into at least one first type interval and at least one second type interval, distinguish at least one main part, based on image frames corresponding to at least one element included in the designated condition in the at least one first type interval, set a play speed of the at least one main part to be different from a play speed of at least one different part, control the display circuitry to display an edited preview video including the at least one main part reflecting the set play speed, and store the edited preview video in the memory.