Video Ranking System for Original Content Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Online video systems face challenges in distinguishing original content from derivative videos, which compete for user views and complicate searches, affecting the interests of both users and content producers.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method and system that analyzes search records to identify competing videos, compares search terms associated with original videos to derivative videos, and provides metadata improvements to the derivative videos to enhance their visibility, thereby helping users and content producers differentiate original content.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If derivative videos are allowed to be uploaded and indexed in the video system, then the quantity of available video content increases, but original videos and derivative videos compete for user views and interfere with each other's playback
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the video ecosystem into distinct categories (original videos vs. derivative videos) and applies different ranking rules to each segment. Original videos receive preferential treatment in search rankings when derivative videos are detected, ensuring that the two segments do not directly compete for the same user attention in search results.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism (the video ranking system with detection capabilities) that mediates between original videos and derivative videos. This intermediary detects the presence of derivative videos and automatically adjusts rankings to protect original videos, without requiring direct intervention from content creators or users.
2Loss of information
If comprehensive search indexing is performed on all videos including derivative videos, then search coverage is improved, but the complexity of distinguishing and managing original versus derivative videos increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a self-service mechanism where the video ranking system automatically detects derivative videos through analysis of video content and metadata, and automatically adjusts rankings without requiring manual classification or user reporting. This reduces the operational complexity of managing the distinction between original and derivative videos.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual video classification and management mechanisms with automated detection and ranking adjustment systems. The system uses algorithmic analysis of video content, metadata, and user behavior patterns to identify derivative videos and adjust rankings, substituting mechanical manual processes with automated computational methods.
3Measurement precision
If users search for original videos, then the precision of finding original content is improved, but derivative videos with similar content still appear in search results and confuse users
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary anti-action by proactively detecting the presence of derivative videos in search results and preemptively adjusting their rankings to prevent them from appearing alongside original videos. This prevents user confusion before it occurs, rather than relying on post-hoc user feedback or reporting mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms that monitor user search behavior, view patterns, and engagement metrics to continuously refine the detection and ranking adjustment process. The system learns from user interactions to improve its ability to distinguish and separate original videos from derivative videos in search results.
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and systems of determining competition for search queries on a video hosting system on a computer network are provided. Search records associated with search queries directed to the video hosting system are received. Each search record identifies videos available on the video hosting system that are search results for a corresponding search query and indicates associated view durations that the videos were viewed responsive to the search query. Search queries directed to a first and second videos and associated view durations that the first video was watched in response to the queries are identified from the received search records. A competition score indicating an amount of competition between the first and second videos for views of users of the video hosting system is calculated based on the identified search queries and associated view durations.