EP0782139A2
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Video management systems
Assignee: Sun Microsystems Inc
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Filing: 1996-12-11
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2016-12-11
Abstract
Abstract A videostream broadcast or recording includes a relevance level indicator. When a user is unable to view a portion of a videostream, the user may record a highlight videostream. The highlight video is assembled by selecting portions of the videostream for recordation based on the relevance indicator transmitted in conjunction with the basic videostream. The user may hen replay highlights of the basic videostream at a later time, without the need for manual editing of the videostream, or for reviewing the entire video stream.
Inventors
- 👤 Jakob Nielsen
- 👤 Bruce Tognazzini
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 10:13
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B27/00; G11B27/10; G11B27/102; G11B27/105; G06; G06F; G06F16/00; G06F16/70; G06F16/73; G06F16/738; G06F16/739; G11B27/02; G11B27/022; G11B27/028; G11B27/031; G11B27/032; G11B27/034; G11B2220/00; G11B2220/20; G11B2220/90; G11B27/024; G11B27/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 38
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
A method of recording and replaying a videostream comprising the steps of: receiving a basic videostream; in association with said basic videostream, developing a relevance level; forming a highlight videostream recording, said highlight videostream recording comprising selected portions of said basic videostream, said selected portions selected based on said relevance level; and playing said highlight videostream for a user.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method as recited in claim 1 wherein said step of receiving a videostream is a step of receiving an NTSC videostream,
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein said relevance level broadcast is in a vertical blanking interval of said videostream.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method as recited in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein said relevance level is a measure of excitement of content of said videostream.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
The method as recited in claim 1, 2, 3 or 4, wherein said selected portions are selected by the steps of: identifying a time period of eligibility for recording; identifying a time period for review; and based on said time period of eligibility for recording and time period for review, selecting video for playback.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method as recited in claim 5, wherein identifying a time period of eligibility for recording comprises identifying a time period of missed video.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method as recited in claim 5, wherein identifying a time period of eligibility for recording comprises identifying a time period that a viewer was absent.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method as recited in claim 5, wherein selecting comprises evaluating a threshold relevance level for playback according to x/(x+y) where x is said time of eligibility for recording and y is said time for review.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method as recited in claim 6, wherein selecting further comprises adjusting said threshold relevance level for playback in accordance with variations in the relevance level of the videostream received during said time period for review.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
25 words
The method as recited in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein developing comprises receiving said relevance level as generated by a video broadcaster.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
26 words
The method as recited in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein developing comprising automatically evaluating said relevance level based on content of said videostream.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
27 words
The method as recited in any one of the preceding claims, wherein a threshold relevance level for playback is determined based on a time available for playback.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method as recited in claim 12, wherein said threshold relevance level for playback is adjusted during playback.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
39 words
The method as recited in any one of the preceding claims, wherein portions of said videostream above a selected relevance level within a first time period and a second time period are played back during said second time period.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method as recited in claim 14, wherein said first time period is a missed time period.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method as recited in claim 14 or 15, wherein said portions of said videostream above an elevated reference level above said selected reference level are displayed in real time during said second time period.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
27 words
The method as recited in any one of the preceding claims, wherein said highlight videostream is recorded while said user is absent from a video display device.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
24 words
A method of transmitting videostream comprising the steps of: transmitting a basic videostream; and transmitting a relevance level in association with said basic videostream.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
42 words
A method as claimed in claim 18, further comprising: forming a highlight videostream recording, said highlight videostream recording comprising selected portions of said basic videostream, said selected portions selected based on said relevance level; and playing said highlight videostream for a user.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
50 words
A highlight video system comprising: a video display; a receiver for receiving a videostream; a receiver for receiving a videostream relevance level; and a recorder, said recorder recording or playing back selected highlight video from said videostream on said video display, said selected highlight video having a selected relevance level.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
31 words
A video system comprising: a receiver for receiving a videostream; a receiver for receiving a videostream relevance level; and means for controlling a recorder in dependence upon the received relevance level.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
33 words
A video system as claimed in claim 21, further comprising a recorder for recording and playing back selected highlight video from such a received videostream, the highlight video having a selected relevance level.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
21 words
A video system according to claim 20, 21 or 22, wherein said video display is adapted to display an NTSC videostream.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
28 words
A video system according to any one of claims 20 to 23, wherein said receiver for receiving a videostream relevance level is an NTSC vertical blanking interval receiver.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
28 words
A video system according to any one of claims 20 to 24, further comprising a processor for selecting a relevance level for playback during playback of highlight video.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
19 words
The video system according to any one of claims 20 to 25, wherein said recorder is a videotape recorder.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
21 words
The video system according to any one of claims 20 to 25, wherein said recorder is an optical or magnetic disk.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
32 words
A storage medium conveying software for performing the steps of: inputting a relevance level of an incoming videostream; and selecting portions of said videostream where said portions exceed a selected relevance level.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
58 words
A storage medium as claimed in claim 28, wherein said software for selecting portions of said videostream is configured to: identify a time period of receiving video eligible for review; identify a time period for review; and based on said time period of receiving video eligible for review and said time period for review, selecting video for playback
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
25 words
A storage medium as claimed in claim 29, wherein said time period of receiving video eligible for review is a time period of missed video.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
19 words
A storage medium as claimed in claim 28, 29 or 30, wherein said relevance level is an excitement level.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
45 words
A storage medium as claimed in claim 28, 29, 30 or 31, wherein said software for selecting determines which video to select based on a relationship of the form x/(x+y) where x is a time of missed video and y is a time of playback.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
21 words
A storage medium as claimed in claim 28, 29 or 30, wherein said selected relevance level is selected by said software.
Claim 34
Independent Claim
38 words
A method of selecting highlight video for playback comprising the steps of: inputting a crowd noise level of an event; and playing back selected, recorded highlights of said event, said highlights selected based on said crowd noise level.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method as recited in claim 34, wherein said selected highlights are those where said crowd noise level exceeds a value.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method as recited in claim 35, wherein said value is preset.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method as recited in claim 35, wherein said value is user defined.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method as recited in claim 35, 36 or 37, wherein said event is a sporting event.
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