Automated Video Motion Matching for Seamless Transitions

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Solution Overview

Problem

Manually identifying and editing video clips with matching motion to create a seamless composition is time-consuming and inefficient.

Innovation Solution

A system that assesses motion within video content, identifies matching frames, and concatenates video portions to achieve continuity of motion, using processors and machine-readable instructions to automate the editing process.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If manual identification and editing of video clips is performed, then precise motion matching can be achieved, but the editing process becomes time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemotion matching precisionVSAvoidediting time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the manual mechanical editing process with an automated computer-based system. The system uses processors to execute algorithms that automatically assess motion in video content, identify matching portions, and concatenate clips. This substitution of manual operations with automated computational processes resolves the contradiction by maintaining precise motion matching through algorithmic analysis while eliminating the time-consuming manual editing process.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables self-service by allowing the video editing process to perform its own motion analysis and clip selection without human intervention. The automated system assesses motion characteristics, identifies matching portions between video clips, and executes the concatenation operation autonomously. This self-service capability maintains editing precision while dramatically reducing the time required compared to manual processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Productivity

If automated motion assessment and clip concatenation is implemented, then editing time is reduced, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevideo editing speedVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the video editing system into distinct functional modules: a motion assessment component that analyzes motion characteristics, a match identification component that finds corresponding portions between clips, and a concatenation component that joins the selected portions. This modular segmentation manages system complexity by organizing functions into separate, manageable components while maintaining high editing productivity through their coordinated operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements universality by creating a multi-functional automated editing platform that can handle various video formats and motion types. The motion assessment and concatenation system is designed to work with different video content types, making the system broadly applicable. This universal design achieves high productivity across diverse video editing tasks while managing complexity through a unified approach rather than requiring separate specialized systems for each scenario.

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

Data Source

PatentUS11282544B2Systems and methods for editing videos based on motion
Publication Date: 2022.03.22 GOPRO INC
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AI summary

Motion within first video content and second video content may be assessed. A match between the motions assessed within the first video content and the second video content may be determined. The match may include a first set of video frames within the first video content and a second set of video frames within the second video content within which the matching motion is present. A first video portion (including frame(s) of the first set of video frames) of the first video content and a second video portion (include frame(s) of the second set of video frames) of the second video content may be identified based on the match. The first video portion and the second video portion may be concatenated to provide a transition between the first video portion and the second video portion in which continuity of motion may be achieved.