KR102368203B1 - Electrocnic device for generating video index based on user interface and operating method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device and an operating method thereof according to various embodiments of the present disclosure generate a video including a plurality of partial images, generate an index of each of the partial images based on a user interface, and play a video based on the index can be configured to

Description

Electronic device for user interface-based video index generation and operating method thereof

Various embodiments relate to an electronic device for generating a video index based on a user interface and an operating method thereof.

With the development of technology, electronic devices perform various functions to provide various services. Recently, an electronic device provides a function of creating and editing a moving picture. Through this, the user may create a moving picture by connecting a plurality of partial images through the electronic device. Alternatively, the user may edit the video by removing at least one of the partial images or adding at least one other partial image through the electronic device.

However, the electronic device as described above has a problem in that it does not provide a user interface for generating a video index. That is, even if a user creates or edits a video through the electronic device, a video index cannot be created. For this reason, the convenience of a user watching a video through the electronic device may be reduced. Furthermore, the user's efficiency of using the electronic device may be reduced.

Various embodiments provide an electronic device capable of generating a video index through a user interface and an operating method thereof.

Various embodiments provide an electronic device capable of generating a video index while creating or editing a video through a user interface and an operating method thereof.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a method of operating an electronic device includes generating a moving picture including a plurality of partial images, generating an index of each of the partial images based on a user interface, and based on the index , it may include the step of playing the video.

The computer program according to various embodiments may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium in order to execute the operating method in the electronic device.

The recording medium according to various embodiments may be configured to be non-transitory computer-readable in which a program for executing the operating method in the electronic device is recorded.

An electronic device according to various embodiments includes a memory and a processor connected to the memory and configured to execute at least one command stored in the memory, wherein the processor generates a video including a plurality of partial images and generating an index of each of the partial images based on the user interface, and playing the video based on the index.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device may generate an index for each partial image of a video based on a user interface. In this case, the electronic device may generate an index for each partial image while creating or editing a moving picture based on a user's input. In addition, the user can easily edit partial images of the moving picture through the electronic device. That is, the user may change the order of at least some of the partial images, combine at least two of the partial images, or divide the partial image into a plurality of sub-images. Through this, the user can easily create an index for each partial image of the moving picture through the electronic device. Accordingly, the convenience of a user watching a video through the electronic device may be improved. Furthermore, the user's efficiency in using the electronic device may be improved.

1 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
2 is a diagram illustrating a method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a video generation step of FIG. 2 .
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an index generation step of FIG. 2 .
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an order change step and a combination step of partial images of FIG. 4 .
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a separation step of the partial image of FIG. 4 .
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a video playback step of FIG. 2 .
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an index layer display step of FIG. 7 .
9, 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, 11A, 11B, 11C, 12, 13A, 13B, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 show various implementations. It is a diagram for exemplarily describing an operation method of an electronic device according to examples.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present document will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device 100 according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 1 , an electronic device 100 according to various embodiments includes a camera module 110 , a connection terminal 120 , a communication module 130 , an input module 140 , a display module 150 , and an audio module. At least one of 160 , a memory 170 , and a processor 180 may be included. In some embodiments, at least one of the components of the electronic device 100 may be omitted, and at least one other component may be added. In some embodiments, at least any two of the components of the electronic device 100 may be implemented as one integrated circuit. For example, the electronic device 100 may include a smart phone, a mobile phone, a navigation system, a computer, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, personal digital assistants (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), a tablet PC, and a game console (game). console), a wearable device, an Internet of things (IoT) device, or a robot.

The camera module 110 may capture an image in the electronic device 100 . In this case, the camera module 110 may be installed at a predetermined position of the electronic device 100 to capture an image. In addition, the camera module 110 may generate image data. For example, the camera module 110 may include at least one of a lens, at least one image sensor, an image signal processor, and a flash.

The connection terminal 120 may be physically connected to the external device 102 in the electronic device 100 . For example, the external device 102 may include another electronic device. To this end, the connection terminal 120 may include at least one connector. For example, the connector may include at least one of an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, and an audio connector.

The communication module 130 may communicate with the external devices 102 and 104 in the electronic device 100 . The communication module 130 may establish a communication channel between the electronic device 100 and the external devices 102 and 104 and communicate with the external devices 102 and 104 through the communication channel. Here, the external devices 102 and 104 may include at least one of a satellite, a base station, a server, or another electronic device. The communication module 130 may include at least one of a wired communication module and a wireless communication module. The wired communication module may be connected to the external device 102 by wire through the connection terminal 102 to communicate via wire. The wireless communication module may include at least one of a short-range communication module and a long-distance communication module. The short-range communication module may communicate with the external device 102 in a short-distance communication method. For example, the short-range communication method may include at least one of Bluetooth, WiFi direct, and infrared data association (IrDA). The telecommunication module may communicate with the external device 104 in a telecommunication method. Here, the telecommunication module may communicate with the external device 104 through the network 190 . For example, the network 190 may include at least one of a cellular network, the Internet, or a computer network such as a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN).

The input module 140 may input a signal to be used in at least one component of the electronic device 100 . The input module 140 may include at least one of an input device configured to allow a user to directly input a signal to the electronic device 100 or a sensor device configured to generate a signal by sensing a surrounding environment. For example, the input device may include at least one of a microphone, a mouse, and a keyboard. In some embodiments, the sensor device may include at least one of a touch circuitry configured to sense a touch or a sensor circuit configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

The display module 150 may visually display information of the electronic device 100 . For example, the display module 150 may include at least one of a display, a hologram device, and a projector. For example, the display module 150 may be implemented as a touch screen by being assembled with at least one of a touch circuit and a sensor circuit of the input module 140 .

The audio module 160 may process an audio signal in the electronic device 100 . The audio module 160 may include at least one of an audio input module and an audio output module. The audio input module may obtain an audio signal from a sound input through the input module 140 . The audio output module may output an audio signal as sound. For example, the audio output device may include at least one of a speaker and a receiver.

The memory 170 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 100 . For example, the memory 170 may include at least one of a volatile memory and a non-volatile memory. The data may include at least one program and input data or output data related thereto. The program may be stored as software including at least one instruction in the memory 170 , and may include, for example, at least one of an operating system, middleware, or an application.

The processor 180 may execute a program in the memory 170 to control at least one component of the electronic device 100 . Through this, the processor 180 may process data or perform an operation. In this case, the processor 160 may execute a command stored in the memory 170 . The processor 180 may generate a video by using a plurality of partial images. In this case, the processor 180 may connect the partial images. For example, each partial image may be a still image or a moving image. Here, each partial image may be referred to as a video clip.

The processor 180 may generate an index of each partial image based on the user interface. The processor 180 may generate an index of each partial image based on the orders of the partial images. In this case, the processor 180 may edit the partial images. According to an embodiment, the order of at least some of the partial images may be changed. According to another embodiment, at least two of the partial images may be combined to generate a new partial image. According to another exemplary embodiment, when a partial image includes a plurality of sub-images, the partial image may be divided into sub-images, and each sub-image may be generated as a new partial image. Then, the processor 180 aligns the partial images, and through this, determines the orders of the partial images.

The processor 180 may reproduce a video based on the index of each partial image. In this case, the processor 180 may sequentially reproduce the partial images based on the index of each partial image through the display module 150 . Here, the processor 180 may reproduce an audio signal related to a moving picture through the audio module 160 . In addition, the processor 180 may select any one of the partial images based on the index of each partial image based on the user interface. Through this, the processor 180 may play the video starting from the selected partial image.

2 is a diagram illustrating a method of operating the electronic device 100 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 are diagrams each illustrating detailed steps of the electronic device 100 according to various embodiments. 9, 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, 11A, 11B, 11C, 12, 13A, 13B, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 show various implementations. It is a diagram for exemplarily explaining an operation method of the electronic device 100 according to examples.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the electronic device 100 may generate a moving picture in step 210 . The processor 180 may generate a video by using a plurality of partial images. In this case, the processor 180 may connect the partial images. For example, the processor 180 may connect the start time of the other one of the partial images to the end time of any one of the partial images. Through this, the partial images each have partial playback times, and the sum of the partial playback times may be the total playback time of the moving picture. For example, each partial image may be a still image or a moving image. Here, each partial image may be referred to as a video clip. This will be described later in more detail with reference to FIG. 3 .

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a video generation step of FIG. 2 .

Referring to FIG. 3 , the electronic device 100 may execute a video generation function in step 310 . The processor 180 may detect a user's input through the input module 140 and execute a video generation function based on the user's input. In this case, an application for creating or editing a video is stored in the memory 170 , and an item connected to the application may be displayed through the display module 150 . In this case, when an icon is selected through the input module 140 , the processor 180 may execute a video generation function based on the application. For example, the processor 180 may provide a user interface for generating a video as shown in FIG. 9 . Here, the processor 180 may display a screen 900 for generating a video through the display module 150 . The screen 900 includes an area 910 for selecting partial images 920 and a button 930 for executing a video editing function, and the area 910 includes a button ( ) for selecting partial images 920 . 911) may be included.

The electronic device 100 may select partial images 920 in operation 320 . The processor 180 may detect a user's input through the input module 140 and select partial images 920 based on the user's input. For example, each partial image may be a still image or a moving image. For example, at least one of the partial images 920 may be stored in the memory 170 . As another example, at least one of the partial images 920 may be received from the external devices 102 and 104 through the communication module 130 . As another example, at least one of the partial images 920 may be acquired through the camera module 110 . For example, the processor 180 may select the partial images 920 based on the user interface shown in FIG. 9 . Here, when the button 911 of the screen 900 is selected through the input module 140 , the processor 180 may select the partial images 920 based on the user's input. In this case, the respective orders of the partial images 920 may be determined. For example, the orders of the partial images 920 may be determined according to the order in which each partial image 920 is selected.

The electronic device 100 may generate a moving picture using the partial images 920 in step 330 . The processor 180 may generate a moving picture by connecting the partial images 920 . In this case, the processor 180 may connect the partial images 920 based on the order of the partial images 920 . For example, the processor 180 may connect the start time of the other one of the partial images 920 to the end time of any one of the partial images 920 . Through this, the partial images 920 each have partial playback times, and the sum of the partial playback times may be the total playback time of the moving picture.

The electronic device 100 may execute a video editing function in step 340 . The processor 180 may detect a user's input through the input module 140 and execute a video editing function based on the user's input. For example, the processor 180 may execute a video editing function based on the user interface shown in FIG. 9 . Here, the button 930 may be connected to an application for creating or editing a video. When the button 930 of the screen 900 is selected through the input module 140 , the processor 180 may execute a video editing function based on an application. For example, the processor 180 may provide a user interface for editing a video as shown in FIGS. 11A, 11B, 11C, and 12 . Here, the processor 180 may display a screen 1100 for editing a video through the display module 150 . The screen 1100 includes a title area 1110 for setting a title of a video, a description area 1120 for setting a description for a video, a tag area 1130 for setting at least one tag related to a video, or At least one of the index areas 1140 for editing the index of each partial image 920 may be included.

For example, when a video editing function is first executed in the electronic device 100, the processor 180 guides the usage guideline information as shown in at least one of FIGS. 10A, 10B, 10C, and 10D. A user interface can be provided for Here, the processor 180 may display the screen 1000 for guiding the user guide information through the display module 150 . The screen 1000 may consist of one page or may include a plurality of pages. The processor 180 may detect a user's input through the input module 140 and switch pages based on the user's input. For example, when the display module 150 is assembled with the input module 140 to implement a touch screen, the processor 180 displays pages based on a user's swipe input input through the input module 140 . can be switched Thereafter, the processor 180 may provide a user interface for editing a video as shown in FIGS. 11A, 11B, 11C, and 12 .

The electronic device 100 may set the title of the video in step 350 . The processor 180 may detect a user's input through the input module 140 and set the title of the video based on the user's input. For example, the processor 180 may set the title of the video based on the user interface shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B . Here, when the title area 1110 of the screen 1100 is selected through the input module 140, the processor 180 displays the keypad ( 1150) can be overlapped and displayed. Then, the processor 180 detects a user's input on the keypad 1150 through the input module 140, and displays the title of the video in the title area 1110 based on the user's input as shown in FIG. 11B . can be set.

According to an embodiment, the processor 180 may further set a description for the video based on the user interface as shown in FIGS. 11B and 11C . Here, when the description area 1120 of the screen 1100 is selected through the input module 140, the processor 180 displays the keypad ( 1150) can be overlapped and displayed. Then, the processor 180 detects a user's input on the keypad 1150 through the input module 140, and as shown in FIG. 11B , based on the user's input, a video is displayed in the description area 1120 You can set a description.

According to another embodiment, the processor 180 may further set a tag related to a video based on the user interface as shown in FIGS. 11C and 12 . Here, when the tag area 1130 of the screen 1100 is selected through the input module 140, the processor 180 displays the keypad ( 1150) can be overlapped and displayed. Then, the processor 180 detects a user's input on the keypad 1150 through the input module 140, and as shown in FIG. 12 , based on the user's input, a video related to the tag area 1130 You can set tags.

After that, the electronic device 100 may return to FIG. 2 and proceed to step 220 .

Referring again to FIG. 2 , in step 220 , the electronic device 100 may generate an index of each partial image based on the user interface. The processor 180 may generate an index of each partial image based on the orders of the partial images. In this case, the processor 180 may edit the partial images. According to an embodiment, the order of at least some of the partial images may be changed. According to another embodiment, at least two of the partial images may be combined to generate a new partial image. According to another exemplary embodiment, when a partial image includes a plurality of sub-images, the partial image may be divided into sub-images, and each sub-image may be generated as a new partial image. Then, the processor 180 aligns the partial images, and through this, determines the orders of the partial images. This will be described later in more detail with reference to FIG. 4 .

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an index generation step of FIG. 2 .

Referring to FIG. 4 , the electronic device 100 may display partial images 920 in operation 410 . The processor 180 may display the partial images 920 based on the orders of the partial images 920 . In this case, the processor 180 may display the partial images 920 as a list. For example, the processor 180 may display the partial images 920 based on the user interface shown in FIG. 12 . Here, the processor 180 may display the partial images 920 in the index area 1140 of the screen 1100 for editing a video through the display module 150 . For example, the partial images may be arranged in a list along one axis of the display module 150 , that is, a horizontal axis. As another example, the partial images may be arranged in a list along the other axis of the display module 150 , that is, a vertical axis. In addition, the processor 180 may detect representative images of the partial images, for example, thumbnails, respectively, and display the representative images.

According to an embodiment, the index area 1140 may include a title area 1243 for setting a title of each partial image 920 . Through this, the electronic device 100 may set a title of at least one of the partial images 920 . The processor 180 may detect a user's input through the input module 140 and set the title of at least one of the partial images 920 based on the user's input. For example, the processor 180 may set the title of at least one of the partial images 920 based on the user interface shown in FIG. 13A . Here, when the title area 1243 of the index area 1140 is selected through the input module 140 , the processor 180 displays the keypad 1150 overlaid on the screen 1100 through the display module 150 . can do. Then, the processor 180 detects a user's input on the keypad 1150 through the input module 140, and as shown in FIG. 13B , based on the user's input, the title area of the index area 1140 ( At least one title among the partial images 920 may be set in 1243 .

The electronic device 100 may select any one of the partial images 920 in step 420 . The processor 180 may detect a user's input through the input module 140 and select any one of the partial images 920 based on the user's input. For example, the processor 180 may select any one of the partial images 920 based on the user interface shown in FIG. 13A or 13B . For example, when the display module 150 is assembled with the input module 140 to implement a touch screen, the processor 180 generates a partial image ( 920) may be selected.

The electronic device 100 may check the selection time for the partial image 920 selected in step 430 . The processor 180 may detect a user's input through the input module 140 and check the holding time of the selected partial image 920 as the selection time based on the user's input. For example, when the display module 150 is assembled with the input module 140 and a touch screen is implemented, the processor 180 selects a time for which the user's touch input input through the input module 140 is maintained. can be checked with

The electronic device 100 may move the selected partial image 920 in operation 440 . The processor 180 may detect a user's input through the input module 140 and move the selected partial image 920 based on the user's input. For example, the processor 180 may move the selected partial image 920 based on the user interface shown in any one of FIGS. 14, 15, or 16 . For example, when the display module 150 is assembled with the input module 140 and a touch screen is implemented, the processor 180 selects a partial image based on a user's drag input input through the input module 140 . (920) can be moved.

If the selected partial image 920 is not moved in step 440 , the electronic device 100 returns to step 430 to continuously check the selection time for the selected partial image 920 . The processor 180 may repeat steps 430 and 440 . For example, when the selected partial image 920 is moved within a range defined within a predetermined radius from the selected location, the processor 180 may return to step 430 and repeat steps 430 and 440 .

Meanwhile, when the partial image 920 selected in operation 440 is moved, the electronic device 100 may compare the selection time of the partial image 920 selected in operation 450 with a preset time. The processor 180 may determine whether the selection time elapses a set time. For example, when the selected partial image 920 is moved outside a range defined within a predetermined radius from the selected location, the processor 180 may compare the selection time with a set time.

When it is determined in step 450 that the selection time for the partial image 920 selected in step 450 has not elapsed, the electronic device 100 selects one of the partial images 920 based on the partial image 920 selected in step 460. The order of at least some parts may be changed, or at least any two of the partial images 920 may be combined. According to an embodiment, the processor 180 may change the order of at least some of the partial images 920 based on the user interface shown in FIG. 14 . According to another embodiment, the processor 180 may combine at least any two of the partial images 920 based on the user interface shown in FIG. 15 . Through this, the processor 180 may align the partial images 920 and determine the orders of the partial images 920 . This will be described later in more detail with reference to FIG. 5 .

5 is a diagram illustrating an order change step and a combination step of the partial images 920 of FIG. 4 .

Referring to FIG. 5 , the electronic device 100 may check an overlap size of the partial image 920 selected in operation 510 with at least one other partial image 920 . The processor 180 may check an overlap size of the selected partial image 920 with another partial image 920 while moving the selected partial image 920 . At this time, when the selected partial image 920 overlaps with a plurality of other partial images 920 , the processor 180 may check overlapping sizes of the selected partial image 920 with other partial images 920 , respectively. there is. Then, the processor 180 may select a maximum value from among the overlapping sizes.

The electronic device 100 may compare the overlapping size with a preset threshold in operation 520 . The processor 180 may determine whether the overlapping size is equal to or less than a threshold value. In this case, when the selected partial image 920 overlaps with the plurality of other partial images 920 , the processor 180 may determine whether a maximum value among overlapping sizes is less than or equal to a threshold value.

If it is determined in step 520 that the overlapping size is equal to or less than the threshold value, the electronic device 100 may display the first icon 1443 in step 530 . The processor 180 may display the first icon 1443 together with the selected partial image 920 . In this case, the first icon 1443 may indicate that the order of the selected partial images 920 can be changed. For example, the processor 180 may display the first icon 1443 together with the selected partial image 920 based on the user interface shown in FIG. 14 . Here, the processor 180 displays the first icon 1443 on one side of the partial image 920 selected through the display module 150 and moves the first icon 1443 together with the selected partial image 920 . can

The electronic device 100 may deselect the partial image 920 selected in step 540 . The processor 180 may detect a user's input through the input module 140 and deselect the partial image 920 selected from one side of the other partial image 920 based on the user's input. . In this case, the processor 180 may deselect the partial image 920 selected from among the two partial images 920 . For example, the processor 180 may deselect the selected partial image 920 based on the user interface shown in FIG. 14 . For example, when the display module 150 is assembled with the input module 140 and a touch screen is implemented, the processor 180 selects a partial image based on a user's drop input input through the input module 140 . You can deselect for 920 .

The electronic device 100 may move the selected partial image 920 in operation 550 . The processor 180 may move the selected partial image 920 to one side of the other partial image 920 . In this case, the processor 180 may position the selected partial image 920 between the two partial images 920 . For example, the processor 180 may move the selected partial image 920 based on the user interface shown in FIG. 14 . Here, the processor 180 may remove the first icon 1443 and place the selected partial image 920 on one side of the other partial image 920 . In addition, the processor 180 may align the partial images 920 in the index area 1140 of the screen 1100 through the display module 150 . In this case, the order of at least some of the partial images 920 may be changed. Through this, the processor 180 may determine the respective orders of the partial images 920 . Thereafter, the electronic device 100 may return to FIG. 4 and proceed to step 480 .

Meanwhile, if it is determined in step 520 that the overlapping size exceeds the threshold, the electronic device 100 may display the second icon 1543 in step 560 . The processor 180 may display the second icon 1543 together with the selected partial image 920 . In this case, the second icon 1543 may indicate that the selected partial image 920 can be combined with another partial image 920 . For example, the processor 180 may display the second icon 1543 together with the selected partial image 920 based on the user interface as shown in FIG. 15 . Here, the processor 180 displays the second icon 1543 on one side of the partial image 920 selected through the display module 150 and moves the second icon 1543 together with the selected partial image 920 . can

The electronic device 100 may deselect the partial image 920 selected in operation 570 . The processor 180 may detect a user's input through the input module 140 and deselect the partial image 920 selected from one side of the other partial image 920 based on the user's input. . In this case, the processor 180 may deselect the partial image 920 selected from among the two partial images 920 . For example, the processor 180 may deselect the selected partial image 920 based on the user interface shown in FIG. 15 . For example, when the display module 150 is assembled with the input module 140 and a touch screen is implemented, the processor 180 selects a partial image based on a user's drop input input through the input module 140 . You can deselect for 920 .

The electronic device 100 may combine the partial image 920 selected in operation 580 with another partial image 920 . The processor 180 may generate a new partial image 920 by combining the selected partial image 920 with another partial image 920 . In this case, the partial image 920 different from the selected partial image 920 may be grouped into sub-images of the new partial image 920 . For example, the processor 180 may combine the selected partial image 920 with another partial image 920 based on the user interface shown in FIG. 15 . Here, the processor 180 may remove the second icon 1543 and combine the selected partial image 920 with another partial image 920 . For example, the start time of the selected partial image 920 may be connected to the end time of the other partial image 920 . As another example, the start time of another partial image 920 may be connected to the end time of the selected partial image 920 . In addition, the processor 180 may align the partial images 920 in the index area 1140 of the screen 1100 through the display module 150 . In this case, the order of at least some of the partial images 920 may be changed. Through this, the processor 180 may determine the respective orders of the partial images 920 . Thereafter, the electronic device 100 may return to FIG. 4 and proceed to step 480 .

Referring back to FIG. 4 , when it is determined that the time set for the selection time for the partial image 920 selected in operation 450 has elapsed, the electronic device 100 selects the partial image 920 selected in operation 470 into at least two sub-images. images can be separated. The processor 180 may divide the selected partial image 920 into sub-images based on the user interface shown in FIG. 16 . Through this, the processor 180 may align the partial images 920 and determine the orders of the partial images 920 . This will be described later in more detail with reference to FIG. 6 .

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a separation step of the partial image 920 of FIG. 4 .

Referring to FIG. 6 , the electronic device 100 may display a third icon 1643 in operation 610 . The processor 180 may display the third icon 1643 together with the selected partial image 620 . In this case, the third icon 1643 may indicate that the selected partial image 620 can be separated. For example, the processor 180 may display the third icon 1643 together with the selected partial image 920 based on the user interface shown in FIG. 16 . Here, the processor 180 displays the third icon 1643 on one side of the partial image 920 selected through the display module 150 and moves the third icon 1643 together with the selected partial image 920 . can

The electronic device 100 may deselect the selected partial image 920 in operation 620 . The processor 180 may detect a user's input through the input module 140 and deselect the partial image 920 selected from one side of the other partial image 920 based on the user's input. . In this case, the processor 180 may deselect the partial image 920 selected from among the two partial images 920 . For example, the processor 180 may deselect the selected partial image 920 based on the user interface shown in FIG. 16 . For example, when the display module 150 is assembled with the input module 140 and a touch screen is implemented, the processor 180 selects a partial image based on a user's drop input input through the input module 140 . You can deselect for 920 .

The electronic device 100 may determine whether the partial image 920 selected in step 630 is separable. The processor 180 may determine whether the selected partial image 920 includes a plurality of sub-images. For example, when the selected partial image 920 includes a plurality of sub-images, the processor 180 displays the selected partial image 920 and its sub-images based on the user interface shown in FIG. 16 . can be displayed Here, the processor 180 may display the frame 1641 through the display module 150 , and may display sub-images of the selected separated image 920 inside the frame 1641 .

If it is determined in operation 630 that the selected partial image 920 is separable, the electronic device 100 may separate the selected partial image 920 in operation 640 . The processor 180 may separate sub-images of the selected partial image 920 to generate new partial images 920 as the sub-images, respectively. In this case, the processor 180 may position the new partial images 920 on one side of the other partial images 920 . Here, the processor 180 may position the new partial images 920 between the two partial images 920 . For example, the processor 180 may separate the selected partial image 920 based on the user interface shown in FIG. 16 . Here, the processor 180 may remove the third icon 1643 and separate sub-images of the selected partial image 920 . In addition, the processor 180 may align the partial images 920 in the index area 1140 of the screen 1100 through the display module 150 . In this case, the order of at least some of the partial images 920 may be changed. Through this, the processor 180 may determine the respective orders of the partial images 920 . Thereafter, the electronic device 100 may return to FIG. 4 and proceed to step 480 .

Meanwhile, if it is determined in step 630 that it is not possible to separate the selected partial image 920 , the electronic device 100 returns to FIG. 4 and proceeds to step 480 . According to an embodiment, the processor 180 may return the selected partial image 920 to its original position. According to another embodiment, although not shown, the processor 180 may move the selected partial image 920 to one side of the other partial image 920 . In this case, the processor 180 may position the selected partial image 920 between the two partial images 920 . Thereafter, the electronic device 100 may return to FIG. 4 and proceed to step 480 .

Referring back to FIG. 4 , in step 480 , the electronic device 100 may determine whether to end editing of the partial images 920 . The processor 180 may detect a user's input through the input module 140 and determine whether to end editing of the partial images 920 based on the user's input.

If it is determined in step 480 that editing of the partial images 920 should not be finished, the electronic device 100 returns to step 410 to continuously display the partial images 920 . The processor 180 may display the partial images 920 based on the orders of the partial images 920 . In this case, the processor 180 may display the partial images 920 as a list. In addition, the processor 180 may repeat at least some of steps 410 to 480 . In this case, the processor 180 may repeat at least some of steps 410 to 480 until it is determined in step 480 that editing of the partial images 920 may be finished.

Meanwhile, if it is determined in step 480 that editing of the partial images 920 may be finished, the electronic device 100 may generate an index of each partial image 920 in step 490 . The processor 180 may generate an index of each partial image 920 based on the orders of the partial images 920 .

After that, the electronic device 100 may return to FIG. 2 and proceed to step 230 .

Referring back to FIG. 2 , the electronic device 100 may play a video in step 230 . The processor 180 may reproduce a video based on the index of each partial image. In this case, the processor 180 may sequentially reproduce the partial images based on the index of each partial image through the display module 150 . Here, the processor 180 may reproduce an audio signal related to a moving picture through the audio module 160 . In addition, the processor 180 may select any one of the partial images based on the index of each partial image based on the user interface. Through this, the processor 180 may play the video starting from the selected partial image. This will be described later in more detail with reference to FIG. 7 .

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a video playback step of FIG. 2 .

Referring to FIG. 7 , the electronic device 100 may display the index layer 1700 in operation 710 . The processor 180 may detect a user's input through the input module 140 , and display the index layer 1700 related to the video through the display module 150 based on the user's input. For example, the processor 180 may display the index layer 1700 based on the user interface shown in FIG. 17 or 18 . Here, the processor 180 may display the index layer 1700 on a reproduction layer for reproducing a video through the display module 150 . Here, the index layer 1700 may be overlaid on the reproduction layer, and may be transparent, translucent, or opaque. As an example, the processor 180 may play the video from the start point through the playback layer. As another example, the processor 180 may stop playback of a video. According to an embodiment, the processor 180 may indirectly display the partial images 920 through the display module 150 as shown in FIG. 17 . According to another embodiment, the processor 180 may directly display the partial images 920 through the display module 150 as shown in FIG. 18 . This will be described later in more detail with reference to FIG. 8 .

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a display step of the index layer 1700 of FIG. 7 .

Referring to FIG. 8 , the electronic device 100 may indirectly display partial images 920 on the index layer 1700 in operation 810 . As shown in FIG. 17 , the processor 180 displays a progress bar 1710 of a video, indicators 1720 for partial images 920 of a video, or partial images 920 on the index layer 1700 . At least one of the buttons 1730 for doing this may be displayed. The progress bar 1710 may indicate the total playback time of the video. For example, the progress bar 1710 may have a predetermined length, and a total playback time of a video may be given to the progress bar 1710 . As another example, the progress bar 1710 may be formed to have a length corresponding to the total playback time of the video. The indicators 1720 may be allocated to the progress bar 1710 based on the index of each partial image 920 . For example, the indicators 1720 may indicate at least one of a start time or an end time of each partial image 920 within the total playback time of the moving picture.

The electronic device 100 may determine whether to directly display the partial images 920 in step 820 . The processor 180 may detect a user's input through the input module 140 and determine whether to directly display the partial images 920 based on the user's input. As an example, when the display module 150 is assembled with the input module 140 and a touch screen is implemented, the processor 180 based on the user's upward swipe input input through the input module 140, It may be determined that the partial images 920 should be directly displayed. As another example, when the button 1730 of the index layer 1700 is selected through the input module 140 , the processor 180 may determine that the partial images 920 should be directly displayed.

If it is determined in operation 820 that the partial images 920 should be directly displayed, the electronic device 100 may directly display the partial images 920 on the index layer 1700 in operation 830 . As shown in FIG. 18 , the processor 180 may display the partial images 920 based on the index of each partial image 920 in the index area 1800 . In this case, the processor 180 may define the partial region 1800 in the index layer 1700 and display the partial images 920 in the partial region 1800 . Thereafter, the electronic device 100 may return to FIG. 7 and proceed to step 720 .

According to an embodiment, the partial region 1800 may include a button 1810 for further displaying the partial images 920 in the partial region 1800 . As an example, when the display module 150 is assembled with the input module 140 and a touch screen is implemented, the processor 180 is based on the user's downward swipe input input through the input module 140, The partial region 1800 may no longer be displayed in the index layer 1700 . As another example, when the button 1810 of the partial region 1800 is selected through the input module 140 , the processor 180 may no longer display the partial region 1800 in the index layer 1700 . Through this, the processor 180 again, as shown in FIG. 17 , in the index layer 1700 , the progress bar 1710 of the video, the indicators 1720 for the partial images 920 of the video, or the partial image ( At least one of the buttons 1730 for displaying 920 may be displayed. Thereafter, the electronic device 100 may return to FIG. 7 and proceed to step 720 .

Meanwhile, if it is determined in step 820 that it is not necessary to directly display the partial images 920 , the electronic device 100 returns to FIG. 7 and proceeds to step 720 .

Referring back to FIG. 7 , the electronic device 100 may select any one of the partial images 920 in operation 720 . The processor 180 may detect a user's input through the input module 140 and select any one of the partial images 920 based on the user's input. According to an embodiment, the processor 180 may select any one of the partial images 920 based on the user interface shown in FIG. 17 . Here, the processor 180 may select any one of the indicators 1720 based on a user's input. As an example, when the display module 150 is assembled with the input module 140 and a touch screen is implemented, the processor 180 performs a user's left-direction swipe input or right-direction swipe input through the input module 140 . Based on the wipe input, any one of the indicators 1720 may be selected. As another example, when the display module 150 is assembled with the input module 140 to implement a touch screen, any one of the indicators 1720 may be selected based on a user's touch and drop input. In addition, the processor 180 may select any one of the partial images 920 based on the selected indicator 1720 . According to another embodiment, the processor 180 may select any one of the partial images 920 based on the user interface shown in FIG. 18 . Here, the processor 180 may select any one of the partial images 920 based on the user's input. As an example, when the display module 150 is assembled with the input module 140 and a touch screen is implemented, the processor 180 performs a user's left-direction swipe input or right-direction swipe input through the input module 140 . Based on the wipe input, any one of the partial images 920 may be selected. As another example, when the display module 150 is assembled with the input module 140 to implement a touch screen, any one of the partial images 920 may be selected based on a user's touch and drop input.

The electronic device 100 may remove the index layer 1700 in operation 730 . The processor 180 may remove the index layer 1700 from the reproduction layer through the display module 150 .

The electronic device 100 may play a moving picture starting from the partial image 920 selected in step 740 . The processor 180 may move to the selected partial image 920 while displaying a predetermined transition screen. For example, the processor 180 may stop playing the partial image 920 being reproduced and move to the selected partial image 920 while displaying a predetermined transition screen. In addition, the processor 180 may sequentially reproduce at least some of the partial images 920 starting from the selected partial image 920 . Here, the processor 180 may start from the start time of the selected partial image 920 . In this case, the processor 180 may sequentially reproduce at least some of the partial images 920 based on the index of each partial image 920 in the reproduction layer through the display module 150 .

A method of operating the electronic device 100 according to various embodiments includes generating a moving picture including a plurality of partial images 920 , and generating an index of each of the partial images 920 based on a user interface and, based on the index, playing the video.

According to various embodiments, the generating of the index may include displaying the partial images 920 , selecting any one of the partial images 920 based on a user input, and the selected The method may include aligning the partial images 920 based on the partial images 920 , and generating an index of each of the partial images 920 .

According to various embodiments, the aligning of the partial images 920 may include moving the selected partial image 920 based on the user input while moving the selected partial image 920 and the partial image 920 . ( The method may include determining the order of the partial images 920 based on deselection of the selected partial images 920 from one side of the 920 .

According to various embodiments, the arranging of the partial images 920 may include displaying a second icon 1543 together with the selected partial image 920 when the overlapping size exceeds the threshold; The method may further include combining the selected partial image 920 with the other partial image 920 based on deselection of the selected partial image 920 from one side of the other partial image 920. there is.

According to various embodiments, the arranging of the partial images 920 may include, when the selected partial image 920 includes a plurality of sub-images, a third icon 1643 together with the selected partial image 920 . and dividing the selected partial image 920 into the sub-images based on deselection of the selected partial image 920 .

According to various embodiments, the playing of the video may include selecting any one of the partial images 920 based on a user interface, displaying a predetermined conversion screen, and displaying the selected partial image 920 . ), and starting from the selected partial image 920 , it may include playing the moving picture.

According to various embodiments, the selecting of any one of the partial images 920 may include, based on the index, an indicator 1720 for the partial images 920 in the progress bar 1710 of the moving picture. ), selecting any one of the indicators 1720 based on a user input, and selecting any one of the partial images 920 based on the selected indicator 1720 It may include the step of selecting.

According to various embodiments, the selecting of any one of the partial images 920 includes displaying the partial images 920 based on the index, and based on the user input, the The method may further include selecting any one of the partial images 920 .

According to various embodiments, the step of selecting any one of the partial images 920 includes displaying the progress bar 1710 and the indicators 1720 on a playback layer for playing the moving image, and the user Based on the input of , the partial images 920 may be displayed on the index layer 1700 overlapping at least a portion of the reproduction layer.

According to various embodiments, each of the partial images 920 may be a still image or a moving image.

The electronic device 100 according to various embodiments may include a memory 170 and a processor 180 connected to the memory 170 and configured to execute at least one instruction stored in the memory 170 . can

According to various embodiments, the processor 180 generates a video including a plurality of partial images 920 , generates an index of each of the partial images 920 based on a user interface, and Based on the index, it may be configured to play the video.

According to various embodiments, the processor 180 displays the partial images 920, selects any one of the partial images 920 based on a user input, and selects the selected partial images ( Based on 920 , the partial images 920 may be aligned and an index of each of the partial images 920 may be generated.

According to various embodiments, the processor 180 moves the selected partial image 920 based on the user input while moving the other one of the selected partial image 920 and the partial image 920 . check the overlap size of , and if the overlapping size is less than or equal to a preset threshold, a first icon 1443 is displayed together with the selected partial image 920 , and at one side of the other partial image 920 , the selected Based on the deselection of the partial images 920 , the order of the partial images 920 may be determined.

According to various embodiments, when the overlapping size exceeds the threshold, the processor 180 displays a second icon 1543 together with the selected partial image 920 and the other partial image 920 . It may be configured to combine the selected partial image 920 with the other partial image 920 based on deselection of the selected partial image 920 from one side of the .

According to various embodiments, when the selected partial image 920 includes a plurality of sub-images, the processor 180 displays a third icon 1643 together with the selected partial image 920 , Based on deselection of the selected partial image 920 , the selected partial image 920 may be divided into the sub-images.

According to various embodiments, the processor 180 selects any one of the partial images 920 based on a user interface, displays a predetermined conversion screen, and switches to the selected partial image 920 . It may be configured to move and play the moving picture starting from the selected partial image 920 .

According to various embodiments, the processor 180 displays indicators 1720 for the partial images 920 on the progress bar 1710 of the video, respectively, based on the index, and a user input Based on , any one of the indicators 1720 may be selected, and any one of the partial images 920 may be selected based on the selected indicator 1720 .

According to various embodiments, the processor 180 displays the partial images 920 based on the index, and selects any one of the partial images 920 based on the user input. can be configured to

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may further include a display module 150 connected to the processor 180 and configured to display a screen under the control of the processor 180 .

According to various embodiments, the processor 180 displays the progress bar 1710 and the indicators 1720 on a playback layer for playing the video on the display module 150, and the user input Based on , the partial images 920 may be displayed on the index layer 1700 overlapping at least a portion of the reproduction layer.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may generate an index for each partial image 920 of a video based on a user interface. In this case, the electronic device 100 may generate an index for each partial image 920 while generating or editing a moving picture based on a user's input. In addition, the user can easily edit partial images of a moving picture through the electronic device 100 . That is, the user may change the order of at least some of the partial images, combine at least two of the partial images, or divide the partial image into a plurality of sub-images. Through this, the user can easily generate an index for each partial image of the moving picture through the electronic device 100 . Accordingly, convenience may be improved when a user watches a video through the electronic device 100 . Furthermore, the user's efficiency of using the electronic device 100 may be improved.

The device described above may be implemented as a hardware component, a software component, and/or a combination of the hardware component and the software component. For example, the apparatus and components described in the embodiments may include a processor, a controller, an arithmetic logic unit (ALU), a digital signal processor, a microcomputer, a field programmable gate array (FPGA), and a programmable logic unit (PLU). It may be implemented using one or more general purpose or special purpose computers, such as a logic unit, microprocessor, or any other device capable of executing and responding to instructions. The processing device may execute an operating system (OS) and one or more software applications executed on the operating system. A processing device may also access, store, manipulate, process, and generate data in response to execution of the software. For convenience of understanding, although one processing device is sometimes described as being used, one of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that the processing device includes a plurality of processing elements and/or a plurality of types of processing elements. It can be seen that can include For example, the processing device may include a plurality of processors or one processor and one controller. Other processing configurations are also possible, such as parallel processors.

Software may comprise a computer program, code, instructions, or a combination of one or more thereof, which configures a processing device to operate as desired or is independently or collectively processed You can command the device. The software and/or data may be embodied in any tangible machine, component, physical device, computer storage medium or device for interpretation by or providing instructions or data to the processing device. there is. The software may be distributed over networked computer systems and stored or executed in a distributed manner. Software and data may be stored in one or more computer-readable recording media.

The method according to the embodiment may be implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed through various computer means and recorded in a computer-readable medium. In this case, the medium may be to continuously store a program executable by a computer, or to temporarily store it for execution or download. In addition, the medium may be various recording means or storage means in the form of a single or several hardware combined, it is not limited to a medium directly connected to any computer system, and may exist distributed over a network. Examples of the medium include a hard disk, a magnetic medium such as a floppy disk and a magnetic tape, an optical recording medium such as CD-ROM and DVD, a magneto-optical medium such as a floppy disk, and those configured to store program instructions, including ROM, RAM, flash memory, and the like. In addition, examples of other media may include recording media or storage media managed by an app store that distributes applications, sites that supply or distribute other various software, and servers.

The various embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technology described in this document to a specific embodiment, but it should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, and/or substitutions of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numerals may be used for like components. The singular expression may include the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this document, expressions such as “A or B”, “at least one of A and/or B”, “A, B or C” or “at least one of A, B and/or C” refer to all of the items listed together. Possible combinations may be included. Expressions such as “first”, “second”, “first” or “second” can modify the corresponding components regardless of order or importance, and are only used to distinguish one component from another. It does not limit the corresponding components. When an (eg, first) component is referred to as being “connected (functionally or communicatively)” or “connected” to another (eg, second) component, that component is It may be directly connected to the component or may be connected through another component (eg, a third component).

As used herein, the term “module” includes a unit composed of hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as, for example, logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integrally formed part or a minimum unit or a part of performing one or more functions. For example, the module may be configured as an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

According to various embodiments, each component (eg, a module or a program) of the described components may include a singular or a plurality of entities. According to various embodiments, one or more components or steps among the above-described corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or steps may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (eg, a module or a program) may be integrated into one component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to integration. According to various embodiments, steps performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the steps are executed in a different order, omitted, or , or one or more other steps may be added.

Claims (20)

A method of operating an electronic device, comprising:
generating a video including a plurality of partial images;
generating an index of each of the partial images based on a user interface; and
Based on the index, comprising the step of playing the video,
Creating the index includes:
based on a user's input, setting each title for at least one of the partial images;
Creating the index includes:
displaying the partial images;
selecting any one of the partial images based on the user's input;
aligning the partial images based on the selected partial images; and
Further comprising the step of generating an index of each of the partial images,
The step of aligning the partial images is
A method of displaying, on one side of the selected partial image, an icon indicating a function applicable to the selected partial image to align the selected partial image among the rest of the partial images.
delete The method of claim 1, wherein aligning the partial images comprises:
checking an overlap size of the selected partial image and another one of the partial images while moving the selected partial image based on the user's input;
displaying a first icon on one side of the selected partial image when the overlapping size is less than or equal to a preset threshold; and
and determining an order of the partial images based on deselection of the selected partial image from one side of the other one of the partial images.
The method of claim 3, wherein the aligning the partial images comprises:
displaying a second icon on one side of the selected partial image when the overlapping size exceeds the threshold; and
The method further comprising the step of combining the selected partial image with the other one of the partial images based on deselection of the selected partial image from one side of the other one of the partial images.
The method of claim 1, wherein aligning the partial images comprises:
displaying a third icon on one side of the selected partial image when the selected partial image includes a plurality of sub-images; and
and separating the selected partial image into the sub-images based on deselection of the selected partial image.
According to claim 1, wherein the step of playing the video,
selecting one of the partial images based on a user interface;
moving to the selected partial image while displaying a predetermined conversion screen; and
Starting from the selected partial image, the method comprising the step of playing the video.
The method of claim 6, wherein selecting any one of the partial images comprises:
displaying indicators for the partial images on the progress bar of the moving picture, respectively, based on the index;
selecting any one of the indicators based on a user's input; and
and selecting any one of the partial images based on the selected indicator.
The method of claim 7, wherein selecting any one of the partial images comprises:
displaying the partial images based on the index; and
The method further comprising the step of selecting any one of the partial images based on the user input.
The method of claim 8, wherein selecting any one of the partial images comprises:
Displaying the progress bar and the indicators on a playback layer for playing the video,
A method of displaying the partial images in an index layer overlapping at least a portion of the reproduction layer based on the user input.
A computer program stored in a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium for executing the method of any one of claims 1 or 3 to 9 in the electronic device.
10. A non-transitory computer-readable recording medium in which a program for executing the method of any one of claims 1 to 9 in the electronic device is recorded.
In an electronic device,
Memory; and
a processor coupled to the memory and configured to execute at least one instruction stored in the memory;
The processor is
Create a video including a plurality of partial images,
Create an index of each of the partial images based on the user interface,
Based on the index, configured to play the video,
The processor is
setting each title for at least one of the partial images based on a user input through the user interface;
The processor is
display the partial images,
Select any one of the partial images based on the user's input,
Aligning the partial images based on the selected partial images,
configured to generate an index of each of the partial images,
The processor is
and display, on one side of the selected partial image, an icon indicating a function applicable to the selected partial image to align the selected partial image among the rest of the partial images.
delete The method of claim 12, wherein the processor comprises:
while moving the selected partial image based on the user's input, checking the overlapping size of the selected partial image and the other one of the partial images;
When the overlapping size is less than or equal to a preset threshold, a first icon is displayed on one side of the selected partial image,
and determine an order of the partial images based on deselection of the selected partial image from one side of the other one of the partial images.
15. The method of claim 14, wherein the processor,
When the overlapping size exceeds the threshold, a second icon is displayed on one side of the selected partial image,
and combine the selected partial image with the other one of the partial images based on deselection of the selected partial image from one side of the other one of the partial images.
The method of claim 12, wherein the processor comprises:
When the selected partial image includes a plurality of sub-images, a third icon is displayed on one side of the selected partial image,
and to separate the selected partial image into the sub-images based on deselection of the selected partial image.
The method of claim 12, wherein the processor comprises:
Based on the user interface, selecting any one of the partial images,
While displaying a predetermined transition screen, moving to the selected partial image,
and play the moving picture starting from the selected partial image.
The method of claim 17, wherein the processor comprises:
Based on the index, each indicator for the partial images is displayed on the progress bar of the video,
Select any one of the indicators based on the user's input,
and select one of the partial images based on the selected indicator.
The method of claim 18, wherein the processor comprises:
Display the partial images based on the index,
and select one of the partial images based on the user's input.
20. The method of claim 19,
It is connected to the processor, and under the control of the processor, further comprising a display module for displaying a screen,
The processor is
displaying the progress bar and the indicators on a playback layer for playing the video on the display module;
and display the partial images on an index layer overlapping at least a portion of the reproduction layer, based on the user input.

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