Video Preview Browsing Interface Sliding Transitions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current video content browsing methods relying on text descriptions and box art images are limited in providing information, making it difficult for users to identify relevant video content.
Innovation Solution
A video preview-based browsing interface where video previews are played back sequentially, with metadata displayed initially and intermittently, and transitions between previews occur through a sliding motion, allowing users to navigate and interact with the content.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If text descriptions and box art images are used for video browsing, then the browsing interface is simple, but the amount of information presented to users is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from static 2D box art images to dynamic video previews, adding the time dimension to the browsing interface. Video previews provide temporal information about the content, allowing users to see actual scenes, action sequences, and visual styles, thereby significantly increasing the information presented without merely adding more static elements
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic video previews that can be played, paused, and scrubbed, replacing static box art images. The metadata information also dynamically appears and disappears during preview playback, adapting to user interaction and providing contextually relevant information at appropriate moments
2Ease of operation
If more information is presented through text and images, then user identification of video content improves, but the browsing interface becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adds the time dimension by using video previews instead of static images, allowing users to identify video content through dynamic visual information including scenes, action, and visual style, which provides richer context without requiring multiple static images or extensive text descriptions
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the most essential visual information from video content and presents it in preview form, separating the key identifying features (visual scenes, action sequences) from the full video content. This allows users to quickly identify interesting content without being overwhelmed by the complexity of browsing through complete videos or extensive metadata
3Ease of operation
If video previews are displayed continuously, then user engagement improves, but transition between previews becomes disruptive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic transitions between video previews using sliding animations where previews gradually move in and out of view. This creates smooth, continuous transitions that maintain user engagement without abrupt cuts, making the browsing experience more engaging while managing transition complexity through animated sequencing
Solution Approach 2:
The patent prepares the next video preview to load and position itself before the current preview fully ends. The sliding transition mechanism pre-positions the incoming preview off-screen, then smoothly animates it into view as the outgoing preview slides out, ensuring continuous playback without gaps or disruptive transitions
4Loss of information
If metadata is displayed throughout the entire video preview, then information availability is high, but visual distraction increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent displays metadata periodically rather than continuously - showing it at the beginning of the preview, then having it fade out during the main playback portion, and optionally showing it again near the end. This periodic display pattern provides necessary information without creating constant visual distraction, allowing users to absorb metadata at appropriate moments
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic metadata display that adapts to the preview playback state. Metadata appears with higher prominence at the beginning when users are orienting themselves, then diminishes or disappears during the main viewing portion to reduce distraction, and can reappear if users interact with the preview or near its conclusion
Data Source
AI summary
A first video preview corresponding to a first video program is played back. When it is time to transition from playing back the first video preview to playing back a second video preview corresponding to a second video program, the transition is made from playing back the first video preview to playing back the second video preview. The transition can be made by sliding the first video preview off a display while sliding the second video preview onto the display. Additionally, metadata associated with the first video program can be displayed for an amount of time before playback of the first video preview ceases, and metadata associated with the second video program can be displayed for an amount of time after playback of the second video preview begins.