Video Scene Access via Scene Information Collection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for accessing specific scenes within video content items, such as those in linear broadcasting systems, lack flexibility, requiring users to rely on Video-On-Demand services or catch-up services that do not allow direct and easy access to specific scenes, especially in scenarios where users want to re-watch specific moments without having to watch the content from the beginning or search iteratively.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that enables client terminals to receive scene information collections from a central server while playing video content items, allowing users to select and play specific scenes from a list of available scenes, which includes both previously and not yet displayed scenes, using user interfaces provided during playback.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If linear broadcasting system is used, then users can access video content in real-time, but users cannot access specific scenes flexibly without watching from the beginning
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary analysis of video content to automatically generate scene information collections during or before playback. This includes detecting scene boundaries, extracting scene metadata (timestamps, descriptions, thumbnails), and organizing scenes into structured collections that are prepared in advance for user selection, eliminating the need to watch content from the beginning
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary layer between the video content and the user interface - a scene information collection system that acts as a mediator. This intermediary processes video content, extracts meaningful scene information, and presents it to users through a separate interface layer, enabling direct scene access without linear playback
2Ease of operation
If Video-On-Demand service is used, then users can control playback and access specific video content, but users cannot easily access specific scenes within the content
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments video content into discrete, identifiable scenes with unique metadata and timestamps. Each scene is treated as an independent accessible unit with its own information profile, allowing users to select and jump to specific scenes directly without complex navigation through entire video content
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where scene information is continuously updated and provided to users during playback. The scene information collection is dynamically generated and fed back to the user interface, allowing real-time scene selection and navigation based on currently available scene data
3Productivity
If catch-up service is used, then users can watch recently broadcast content, but users still cannot directly access specific scenes without iterative searching
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary scene analysis and metadata extraction for catch-up content, organizing scenes into accessible collections before users need to access them. This advance preparation enables immediate scene selection without iterative searching through recorded content
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds a new dimension to content access by introducing scene-level navigation alongside traditional video playback control. Instead of only time-based navigation (playback position), users gain scene-based navigation capability, transforming the access model from linear time progression to discrete scene selection
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AI summary
Devices, systems, and methods for providing flexible access to video scenes contained within a video content item by receiving a scene information collection relating to the video scenes in the video content item and providing a user interface enabling a user to select a scene based on the scene information collection.