WO2008098259A2 - Scrollable media and system and method for play-back and production of scrollable media - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to multimedia and multimedia presentation and production methods devices and systems and more particularly to methods, devices and systems that enable user control of presentation speed and direction of multimedia presentations.
- Embodiments of the invention provide media types, media devices, media systems and methods for developing, producing and delivering visually stimulating and physically engaging multimedia presentations for display on user operable video display devices.
- Figure 1 is a functional block diagram of a display controller according to an embodiment of the invention.
- Figure 2 is flowchart illustrating steps of a method for controlling a display according to an embodiment of the invention.
- Figure 3 is a functional block diagram of a device for presenting user scrollable media according to an embodiment of the invention.
- Figure 4 is a functional block diagram of a device for presenting user scrollable media according to an embodiment of the invention.
- Figure 5 is a functional block diagram of a system for producing scrollable media according to an embodiment of the invention.
- Figure 6 is a flowchart illustrating steps of a method for producing scrollable media according to an embodiment of the invention.
- Figure 7 is a detailed functional block diagram of a system for producing scrollable media in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- a so called "flip book” creates an illusion of animation by a viewer manually flipping though pages.
- a flip book consists of a series of pages bound together which contain pictures. Each picture has a subtle difference from the previous picture and from the next successive picture. As a user flips through the book at a fast rate, the user's eye detects the subtle changes and the brain interprets these changes as motion. The perception of motion depends on the speed at which the pages are flipped.
- the present invention comprises a "flip book” type of media, referred to herein as “scrollable media” or “scroll-motion media”.
- Scrollable media comprises an ordered sequence of frames, each frame approximating a page in a flip book.
- the frames, or pages, of the book are “flipped" by user interaction with a control device.
- Conventional control devices such as mice, scroll devices, trackballs and the like are suitable for use in the various embodiments of the invention to enable a user to scroll through frames of a scrollable media (sometimes referred to herein as a "scroll motion clip") clip as if flipping though pages of a flip-book.
- the scroll motion frames are suitable for presentation on a display device, for example a display device of a hand held personal electronics device such as an iPodTM.
- frames of scroll motion media can integrate a variety of media types.
- One example of scroll motion media comprises a sequence of frames presenting information as text, for example data, charts, tables and statistics. This type of frame sequence is referred to herein as a data-motion media clip, or "data clip”.
- Scroll motion media is also suitable to comprise sequences of frames comprising graphics images.
- Scroll motion media is further suitable to comprise sequences of frames comprising video images.
- the speed of the motion is related to the speed of movement of the control device. For example, if a user moves a mouse quickly, the frames are presented quickly and motion appears to be relatively rapid. If a user moves a mouse more slowly, the frames are presented more slowly and motion appears to be relatively slowed.
- a direction of movement content of frames is controllable by user operation of an input device such as a mouse.
- frames of the scroll motion media are presented in a first sequential order, for example in an order resulting in viewer perception of forward motion.
- frames of the scroll motion media are presented in a second sequential order.
- the second sequential order results in viewer perception of backward motion.
- Flash is used in the cinematic sense as a screen-full or other assemblage of visual elements all of which are presented to the observer at the same moment of time.
- a plurality of frames comprises a motion sequence, referred to herein as a "clip".
- each frame roughly corresponds to a page in a flip book presentation. Accordingly, a "clip" corresponds to a single flip book.
- Video refers to graphical or cinematographic images represented electronically by a sequence of frames wherein at least a portion of the images are intended for display to a viewer on a display device.
- video also refers to signals carrying such images.
- video as used herein includes, but is not limited to, graphical images, still pictures, and moving pictures.
- Video Clip refers to video whose presentation time duration is short relative to the presentation time duration of a traditional television program or full length motion picture.
- a video clip comprises a plurality of video frames, each frame representing a still image from which motion is perceived by a viewer when a plurality of frames are presented in rapid succession.
- video clips are derived from conventional motion video sources.
- frames of a scrollable video clip need not have a one-to-one correspondence with frames in a corresponding video motion source.
- Data Clip refers to data, for example text, represented in electronic format wherein at least a portion of the data is intended for display to a viewer on a display device.
- Data Clip also refers to a signal carrying such data.
- a Data Clip comprises a plurality of data frames, each frame representing a quantity of data to be presented.
- Data Clips according to the various embodiments of the invention comprise frames of data arranged so as to provide an illusion of motion when the frames are "flipped" for display on a display device.
- “Motion Media” refers to content to be presented to a viewer on a display device.
- the term “Motion Media” refers equally to video, data, video clips, data clips and combinations thereof.
- the term “Motion Media” also refers to a signal carrying such content.
- the term “Motion Media” also refers to any physical medium upon which or within which such content is embedded stored or conveyed.
- Scrollable Motion Media refers to motion media wherein frames comprising a motion sequence are identified to enable a user to interact with a presentation device to determine the speed and/or direction of presentation of the motion media on the display device.
- Motion Media Clip refers to presentation content comprising video, data, video clips, data clips and combinations thereof wherein presentation of the content is of short time duration when compared to the time duration of a traditional television program or full length motion picture.
- Media Clip also refers to a signal conveying such content.
- the term “Scroll” as used herein refers to sequential presentation of respective frames of content, whether video, data or combinations thereof, in accordance viewer operation of a device capable of detecting motion relative to the device supporting surface and of translating the detected motion to control direction and rate of frame presentation.
- the term “Scroll Ready” is used herein to describe video, data or media prepared in accordance with embodiment of the invention such that direction and rate of frame presentation is manually controllable by a presentation viewer using a device capable of detecting motion relative to the device supporting surface and of translating the detected motion to control direction and rate of frame presentation.
- Sproll Motion refers to motion video wherein the perception of motion is effected by providing respective successive frames of a media clip to a display device in accordance with manual displacement of a scrolling control device within an x-y plane.
- Fig. 1 Media Clip Presentation Module for Use in a Media Presentation System
- Fig. 1 is a functional block diagram of a display system 100 according to an embodiment of the invention.
- Display system 100 is configured to display scrollable media clips comprising data motion clips and video motion clips such as those produced by a scroll media production system illustrated in Fig. 7.
- the scrollable media clips are received at an input port 119.
- the received media clips are then stored in a local media storage device 103 and made available for display on a display screen 5.
- a user is enabled to manually effect scrolling, that is, control of speed and direction of presentation of the scrollable media clips by operating a conventional user operable control device, for example, a mouse 7, trackball 9 or other user controllable device 11.
- a control device interface 115 receives signals from the user operable control device. The signals indicate, for example, position of the user operable control device with respect to a reference platform as the user manipulates the device.
- the signal generated by the control device is provided to a scroll motion controller 109 comprising a scroll motion control module 125 via device interface 115.
- the scroll motion controller 109 determines a speed and direction of presentation of frames of at least one media clip based on the signal provided by the user operable control device.
- Scroll motion controller 109 provides a speed control signal to a speed control unit 105 and a direction control signal to a direction control unit 107.
- Scroll motion controller module 125 is configurable to operate in accordance with specific device characteristics of media presentation system 100.
- configuration parameters are received by via a display controller input port 120.
- the parameters are received from any one of a number of sources, including internet sources providing parameters suitable for configuring known devices, such as display devices, input devices and the like.
- the received parameters self-execute to configure appropriate portions of scroll motion control module 125 in accordance with device characteristics of device 100.
- a scroll motion control module 125 specifically adapted for use with the user's device 100 is selectable by a user to be downloaded in its entirety to device 100.
- a user of system 100 is enabled to select scroll ready clips for download to media storage unit 103 by accessing an internet web site providing scroll ready clips.
- the downloaded clips are stored in media storage 103 for eventual playback on display screen 5.
- FIG. 2 is flowchart illustrating steps of a method for controlling a display according to an embodiment of the invention.
- a user selects a device type for a scroll motion controller to be deployed in the user's multimedia presentation device.
- a user accesses a web site providing a selection of scroll motion controller configuration files. The user selects the appropriate configuration file for the user's device type.
- a scroll motion controller adapted to conform to specifications of a display device is downloaded to the user's device (for example the device illustrated in Fig. 1).
- a configuration file comprising self loading configuration parameters specific to the user's device is selected and downloaded to the user's device.
- scroll motion control module 125 is adapted for cooperation with specific device characteristics of the user's device.
- a scroll motion clip is selected by the user for display on the user's display device.
- Playback play-back of the motion clip is initiated by the user at step 204.
- position information is received from a user operable control device at step 205.
- control device position information relating the position of the control device to a reference platform is received.
- Controller 109 determines speed based on the position information received at step 204. Controller 109 provides a speed indicating signal to media playback controller 101. In that manner frames of the scroll motion clip are advanced at a rate based on the indicated speed at step 207.
- a scroll direction is determined at step 210 based on position information received at step 204.
- a frame sequence direction is determined based on the scroll direction determined at step 210.
- FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of a device 300 for presenting user scrollable media according to an embodiment of the invention.
- Device 300 comprises a conventional user operable control device 308 including a user operable scrolling portion 306 and a reference platform 307.
- the user operable control device is configured for indicating position of scrolling portion 306 relative to a device platform 307.
- Examples of user operable control devices suitable for use in the invention include, but are not limited to, mice, trackball devices, joysticks, touch pads, touch screens and the like.
- a user operable control device icon is displayed on a portion of display screen 304 of display device 305.
- a user may interact with the icon using an input device such as a mouse, to control speed and direction of motion of frames 1-4 as the frames are displayed on display device 304.
- scroll ready media clips comprising frames are received by media clip presentation device 300 at a media clip input port 345. At least one received media clip is stored in a memory 330 of media clip presentation device 300. Frames comprising the stored media clip are provided from the memory 330 to a display device 305 for presentation to a viewer on a display screen 304 under control of a processor 380. The frames are presented in a "flip-book" manner, that is, in a sequential order at a speed determined by manual operation of control device 308.
- media presentation device 300 includes a manually operable control device 308 integrated with display device 305.
- a scroll motion controller 320 receives signals provided by user operable control device 308 indicating position of scrolling portion 306 with respect to platform 307.
- the signal represents position of movable portion 306 and, therefore, change of position 306 with respect to platform 307 as movable portion 306 is displaced by a user relative to the platform 307.
- GUI Graphical User Interface
- the input devices may also allow a user to scroll across the display screen in the horizontal or vertical directions.
- a mouse may include a scroll wheel that allows a user to simply roll the scroll wheel forward or backward to perform a scrolling action.
- touch pads may provide dedicated active areas that implement scrolling when the user passes his or her finger linearly across the active area in the x and y directions.
- Some embodiments of the invention may also implement scrolling via horizontal and vertical scroll bars that are displayed to the user as part of the GUI.
- scrolling is implemented by positioning the input pointer over the desired scroll bar, selecting the desired scroll bar, and moving the scroll bar by moving the mouse or finger in the y direction (forwards and backwards) for vertical scrolling or in the x direction (left and right) for horizontal scrolling.
- Controller 320 is configured to determine displacement rate of moveable portion 306, and direction of motion of moveable portion 306 based upon the signal it receives from conventional user operable control device 308.
- scroll motion controller 320 is configured for cooperation with specific devices (e.g., control device 308 and display device 305) of media clip presentation device 300 by receiving controller configuring information via a controller input port 321.
- Frames 1-4 comprise an example scrollable media clip. It will be understood that while only four frames are illustrated in Fig. 3, this number is chosen for purposes of illustration only. Typically a greater number of frames comprise a media clip. The invention is not limited to a particular number of media frames comprising a media clip. Regardless of number of frames comprising a media clip the frames are stored in a memory, for example a buffer memory 330. Each stored frame is characterized in that it is "scroll ready" that is, each frame includes a sequence identifier for indicating relative position of the frame in a scroll motion clip.
- Scroll motion controller 320 provides signals to processor 380 to control the sequence of frames 1-4 provided to display device 305 for presentation to a viewer on display screen 304.
- scroll motion controller 320 provides signals to processor 380 to control a rate at which frames are displayed on display device 305. For example as a user moves device 306 faster, a rate of display of frames 1-4 increases on display device 304. As a user decreases the speed of motion of control device 306, a rate of display of frames 104 on display device 304 decreases.
- media presentation device 300 includes a user operable control 315 enabling a user to select one of a plurality of media clips stored in memory 330.
- media presentation device 300 includes a control 340 enabling a user to select a device type associated with media presentation device 300.
- User selection of a device type configures scroll motion controller 320 for operation with device specific operational parameters of media presentation device 300.
- the device type configuration information for scroll motion controller 320 is provided at controller input port 321 in response to user selection of device type.
- scroll motion controller 320 is further configured for operation in accordance with at least one device specification corresponding to the control device and the display device comprising media presentation device 300.
- the presentation device 300 is configured to couple the received display controller to the processor 380 and to the user control device 308 such that speed and direction of presentation of media clips is controllable by user operation of the control device 308.
- Fig. 4 Display Controller for a Media Clip Presentation Device
- Figure 4 is a functional block diagram of a scroll motion control system
- scroll motion control system 400 for providing speed and direction control of scrollable media when the scrollable media is displayed on a scrollable media presentation device such as that illustrated in Fig. 3 at 300.
- scroll motion control system 400 includes a reference scroll motion display controller 407.
- Reference controller 407 is configured to provide general control functions for controlling speed and direction of presentation of frames comprising a media clip as the frames are displayed on a media clip presentation device generally described with respect to Fig. 4 at 400.
- Scroll motion controller 407 comprises an input port 441 for receiving input from a user operable control device such as a mouse after the controller is instantiated in device 300.
- Scroll motion controller 407 further comprises translator 409 coupled to input port 441.
- Controller 407 further includes at least one output providing at least one of a frame rate indicating signal and a frame direction indicating signal. The output is suitable for coupling to a processor, for example, processor 380, such that a rate of presentation of frames on the display device 305 is determined based on the frame rate indicating signal. In addition a direction of presentation of frames on the display device 305 is determined based on the frame direction indicating signal.
- System 400 further comprises an adapter module 403.
- Adapter module 403 adapts reference scroll motion controller 407 to operate in accordance with device specific requirements and specifications. In one embodiment of the invention a plurality of device type specifications are available to be implemented by adapter module 403.
- a device type selection signal is provided to adapter 403 to select one of a plurality of available device types according to which scroll motion controller 407 will be adapted.
- System 400 provides a device type specific scroll motion controller 420 at a system output.
- Scroll motion controller 420 is configured in accordance with the display type of the presentation device in which it will operate.
- device type selection is accomplished by a user of a scroll motion presentation device, for example, by means of an interactive control integrated into the presentation device 300. An example of such a control is indicated in Fig. 3 at 340.
- FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of a system 500 for producing scrollable media according to an embodiment of the invention.
- System 500 comprises an input 501 for receiving multimedia content from at least one multimedia content source (521, 522, 523).
- Suitable multimedia content sources for use in the invention include, but are not limited to, remote sources of data 523 and sources of video 521.
- system 500 retrieves data and video from sources 523, 521 and stores the data and video in local storage 540.
- sources of data and video are accessible locally as indicated at 524, 526. In that case the local video and data are retrievable by video production system 500 and stored in local storage 540.
- System 500 includes a clip generator 550 for receiving data and video from at least one available source, 524, 526, 521, 523 via local storage 540.
- Clip generator 550 operates on received data and video to provide corresponding data clips and video clips based on the received data and video.
- Clip generator 550 provides the data clips and video clips at an output.
- Clip generator 550 is coupled to a frame generator sequencer 552.
- Frame generator sequencer 552 receives data and video clips from clip generator 550.
- Frame generator/sequencer 552 provides sequences 560 of still images, for example 561-564 comprising the data and video clips.
- Each frame of a sequence 560 is provided with a frame identifier. The frame identifiers indicate the relative positions of each frame comprising a sequence 560.
- system 500 produces sequentially identified media content portions 561 -564 suitable for display on a display device such that user interaction with a control device (example illustrated in Fig.3 at 307) enables a user to control the direction of motion of the media content portions, i.e., frames, by indicating a direction of presentation of frames corresponding to respective positions of identifiers 561-564 in a sequence 560.
- a control device illustrated in Fig. 3 at 307
- enables the user to control the direction of motion of the frames as the frames are displayed on a display device (example display device illustrated in Fig.3 at 307).
- FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating steps of a method for producing scrollable media according to an embodiment of the invention.
- the method provides a universal format to quickly manufacture and distribute large numbers of customizable scroll motion media clips.
- the method is at least partially automated and allows scroll motion clips to be made fresh and frequently for a large audience.
- Scroll motion clips produced in accordance with methods of the invention are platform agnostic and can be presented on any device that can display pictures.
- the process is preferably digital and requires no specific hardware, software installation or operating system.
- a specification is provided that defines some or all of the items that will be stored and displayed on a user's display device. These may include raw data, reports, chart data, statistics, transaction data, customer data, etc.
- the content to be stored is described in the specification by an Object Model (OM).
- OM Object Model
- the object model represents how the stored data acts in the real world. For example one way to model a store is to define an object store comprising customers. Customers in turn comprise orders. Orders, in turn comprise items. Finally, items in turn could comprise prices and quantities. In that manner the object model provides a hierarchy by which the data may be arranged for storage.
- One embodiment of the invention relies on common database models for the object models. This enables generation of a database storage hierarchy without the need for manual coding.
- One embodiment of the invention relies on an ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) script map to define the rules and actions to be carried out in transforming data from the content source to either the object model or the database model for storage.
- ETL Extract, Transform and Load
- a data view script is created. Execution of the data view script generates and renders video.
- the data view script is generated by an artist.
- a data view script for generating data video comprising statistics and reports is created. In some embodiments of the invention this script is created by an artist.
- This script generates and renders the video filling in the data from the Object Model or Database Model.
- the scripts are created using scripting tools, for example, MayaTM or ActionscriptTM.
- the script includes placeholder data and variables. The placeholders will be filled by executing an Extracted Variables Script.
- An Extracted Variables Script extracts data from the object model or database and places the extracted data into the data view script.
- the extracted variables script fills the data view script with desired data from the database. For instance, the extracted variables script would extract data corresponding to a specific football player and provide the extracted data to the data view script.
- an automation script comprises a master script.
- the master script coordinates the activity of the data view script, the extracted variables script and the ETL Script Map.
- the master script manages the collection of data from outside sources during the video generation process up to generation of a video file.
- a data video type also referred to as a "scroll motion" type is defined.
- a data video type defines, for example, a genre for the data video and defines how data will be collected, stored and viewed for the genre.
- One example of a type, or genre, is football cards.
- specific types are associated with application specific tool sets that support the creation, distribution and management of a product embodying a particular data video type.
- Examples of data video types suitable for definition using embodiments of the invention include, but are not limited to the following types.
- a simple data video type is a direct translation from data content into a data video using graphical templates to represent data in a video format.
- a volume defined data video type is applied to define data of different volume, for example data having a variable volume of text content.
- Such data videos maintain standard visual cues for scrolling or paging despite the variable volume.
- a data video template would display visual cues that represent paging, or cueing operations. The paging operations are dynamically assigned by the item content volume.
- a volume defined - Aggregate data video type is a type in which individual data elements are assembled into a group so that the paging or scrolling cues are defined by the volume of the sum of the individual items. For example a page that scrolls based on the total content created by combining other content items is suitable to comprise a volume defined - aggregate data video type.
- a volume defined -Individual aggregate data video type is one in which individual data elements are assembled into a group so that the paging or scrolling cues are defined by the number of items in the aggregate. For example, one item corresponds to a page. The number of items is dynamically identified.
- a synchronous text play with subtitles data video type is one in which subtitles are extracted from data and directly overlaid onto raw video or video clips.
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- data is received from a source of data.
- the received data is compiled into re -usable video clips at step 621 to generate data videos.
- the data videos are suitable for assembly into longer videos.
- the data videos are tagged.
- tags are employed to determine what content of a particular data video type the data is relevant to.
- a tag identifies the relevancy of a data video to an assembler. For example, according to an embodiment of the invention a player's weekly statistic is tagged with his team, name & id, season, date, week number, opponent, statistic type, among many other possible items.
- tags comprise strings that provide relevancy for data or videos within a content store.
- Tags provide context to data and videos by associating data and videos by means of indexes.
- Tags are maintained in their own data store.
- Tags for automated tagging are established at the same time the data videos are defined from source data.
- a source of the data in an object model is known. All data videos are therefore automatically tagged with any combination of hierarchy from its corresponding object model. For example, for a base ball player, items like name, team, statistic, week etc., are automatically tagged.
- Some embodiments of the invention include a step of manual tagging.
- Manual tagging is employed, for example, when there is specific relevancy to the data or video clip that is identified by a user, user group or subject matter expert.
- a tag comprising a "Stat of the Week” or "Play of the Week” is manually provided since this data is voted on by a group, defined by an expert or selected by an individual.
- Video is received from a video source.
- the video is clipped to provide re-usable video clips at step 626 thereby generating videos.
- videos are clipped into relevant content portions.
- raw video is divided into clips in accordance with at least one of a number of factors. Examples of factors include start and end times, resolution, volume, brightness and other video parameters.
- factors are stored in an external file as parameters to apply in clipping the video.
- the clips are stored and tagged in a manner similar to that described above with respect to data video.
- the video clips are tagged.
- the tagged video clips are stored in a memory at step 628.
- the tags are stored in a tag memory.
- a scroll motion video sequence is generated.
- a scroll motion video sequence is generated based upon tagged data-motion clips and video clips retrieved from a video storage device (example illustrated in Fig. 7 at 713.) This video sequence is referred to herein as "scroll ready" video.
- an assembly script assembles retrieved video clips by tags.
- An assembly script is executed to assemble video motion clips and data motion clips. Videos are dynamically assembled into scroll ready video.
- the scroll motion assembly script pulls video based on tags from a storage unit. Execution of the assembly script generates a final media motion sequence.
- scroll motion media clips are generated from the media motion sequence.
- scroll motion media clips are generated based upon the scroll ready video provided in the previous step.
- scroll media comprises a sequence of frames of still video.
- the media motion sequence is divided into a sequence of still images.
- a clipping process is applied to generate frames from a Scroll Ready Video. The frames are assembled in sequential order.
- the clipping process is run automatically by the Create Assembly Script in one embodiment of the invention. In other embodiments the clipping process is carried out manually by a technician.
- the output of the Clipping process comprises a file or collection of files configured a specified output medium.
- Clips are provided for each target platform contemplated for displaying the clips.
- the still images are packaged.
- the packages are formatted based on the requirements of the end user platform to which the packages will be delivered.
- video packages comprising clips are delivered to an end user platform via the Internet. Delivery of the media is determined by the target platform and output usage.
- users are enabled to browse scroll motion highlights and download scroll motion media clips that are of interest to the users.
- users subscribe to a collection of regularly published scroll motion media clips.
- users manage interest tags to identify clips to be downloaded. Scroll motion clips related to the interest tags are automatically downloaded to the target device.
- Figure 7 is a detailed functional block diagram of a system 700 for producing scrollable media in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- System 700 comprises at least one input (701, 702) for receiving video and data content respectively from content sources 5 and 7.
- System 700 receives the content and produces sequentially identified media content portions suitable for display on a display at an output 747.
- the produced content enables user interaction with the content via a control device.
- the content is controllable by a user to control the speed and direction of motion of media content portions.
- Video motion clip production [00080] To produce video motion clips system 700 operates on video received at a video input 701.
- a source of video 5 provides video, for example, motion video, to input
- Sources of video suitable for use in various embodiments of the present invention include, but are not limited to, repositories of video products, conventional video media storage and delivery sources and the like.
- the video received at input 701 is provided to a clipper 705.
- Clipper 705 clips i.e., divides the video into video clips.
- a video clip comprises at least a portion of the video received at input 701.
- the video clips are stored in video clip storage 709.
- To produce data motion clips system 700 operates on data received at a system input 715.
- the received data is provided by a data source 7.
- data sources 7 suitable for use in the various embodiments of the invention include raw data, statistics, tables, charts and any other type of data suitable for representation in text format.
- a data formatter 715 formats the received data in accordance with a predetermined data model 740. The formatted data is stored in a data storage device 717.
- a motion data clip generator operates in accordance with a selectable data motion template 729 to generate motion data clips.
- Data motion templates comprise at least one video sequence formatted for insertion of data into at least one displayable portion of the video presentation represented by the video sequence.
- the video is formatted with a reserved portion for insertion of data.
- the data for insertion is provided by formatted data storage 717. Therefore, the content of the data motion clips is based on the formatted data stored in data storage 717.
- a data motion clip comprises a sequence of frames comprising textual representations of the data which when displayed in rapid succession on a display device give the impression of movement of the data.
- the data motion clips are stored in motion data clip storage 721.
- a tagger 707 operates on video and data clips to associate a tag with each clip.
- a tag is a content identifier that indicates content of a clip.
- Tags are stored in a tag memory 711.
- Tagged data motion clips and tagged video clips are stored in tagged clip memory 713.
- Media that will comprise a scrollable motion clip is assembled by a media assembler 725.
- Media assembler 725 automatically assembles media selected from tagged video and motion data clip storage 713.
- the assembly is carried out in accordance with a script 731.
- the script comprises tags identifying content to comprise a scrollable motion clip.
- media assembler retrieves tagged video and motion data clips from storage 713 that match the tags in the script.
- the retrieved tagged video and motion data clips are provided to scroll media generator 727.
- Media assembler 725 retrieves video clips and data-motion clips from video storage unit 121 and assembles the retrieved video clips and data-motion clips to provide a video stream including the video clips and data-motion clips. According to one embodiment of the invention media assembler 725 selects video clips and data-motion clip from video storage unit based on tags. In one embodiment of the invention video assembly instructions provide tag and other assembly information to media assembler 725. Media assembler 725 retrieves video clips and data-motion clips in accordance with video assembly instructions to provide a video stream at its output.
- system 700 stores utilities, stock video, frame transitions and artwork 357 for use by media assembler 725 in providing scroll ready video.
- Media assembler 725 provides a video stream to scroll media generator
- Scroll media generator 727 partitions the video stream into units, or frames, of scrollable media. Example frames of video are illustrated in Fig. 3 at 1-4. According to embodiments of the invention the units, or frames, of video provided by scroll media generator 727 comprise a novel media type referred to herein as scroll media.
- System 700 provides scroll media from scroll media generator 727 at an output of system 700.
- video comprising scroll media is formatted in accordance with one of a plurality of possible video formats.
- the particular video format of scroll media provided by generator 727 depends on a variety of factors including the type of target device 133 on which the media will be presented.
- scroll media generator 727 operates on the clips to provide transitions 745.
- the transitions indicate relative position of each frame in a frame sequence. Transitions enable a user to control the rate of presentation of the clips and the direction of presentation of the clips. In that manner scroll media generator provides user scrollable media at its output 747.
- This media is referred to herein as “scroll motion” clips, and also as “scroll motion” media.
- the scroll motion clips are stored and made available for distribution and download to user devices via the Internet.
- system 700 provides scroll media in an appropriate format directly to a display device for use by a user.
- system 700 provides scroll media to a user's computer for subsequent transfer of the scroll media to a display device of a user.
- system 700 provides scroll media to a device 133 and a computer via the Internet.
- System 700 is configured such that users can access components of system 700 to create customized scroll motions of likes, favorites, and sensational moments they want to share with their communities in small screen environments.
- System 700 is configured such that users select preferences for the types of scroll motions they wish to receive and system 700 dynamically assembles scroll motions from such preferences and delivers them to the user. In this manner system 700 provides produced media experiences that integrate information and video in a format that enables users to control the pace of the video presentation on their small screen devices.
Abstract
The invention provides a novel media type referred to as scroll motion media. Scroll motion media encompasses in its scope traditional media such as video clips. However, unlike conventional media, scroll motion media accommodates 'data motion' clips. The invention provides methods and systems for producing a multimedia presentation comprising the scroll motion clips including data motion clips. According to one embodiment at least one data motion clip and at least one video motion clip are selected to comprise the multimedia presentation. The data motion clip and the video motion clip are combined to form a media clip. Portions of the media clip are defined to comprise frames of a scroll motion media clip. Transitions are applied to the frames such that user activation of the transitions determines speed and direction of the multimedia presentation.
Description
SCROLLABLE MEDIA AND SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PLAY-BACK AND PRODUCTION OF
SCROLLABLE MEDIA
Cross Reference to Related Applications
[0001] This application claims benefit of priority to US provisional application
60/900,501 to Koppel filed on February 9, 2007 hereby incorporated in its entirety by reference.
Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates generally to multimedia and multimedia presentation and production methods devices and systems and more particularly to methods, devices and systems that enable user control of presentation speed and direction of multimedia presentations.
Background of the Invention
[0003] Conventional motion video is widely employed for entertainment, advertising and other applications. At the same time small portable personal video devices are proliferating. Such devices provide a user with a variety of options for viewing and listening to a wide variety of media. However, conventional media and media presentation systems and methods have drawbacks in their application to small screen devices. First, conventional media is not well suited for display on small screen devices. For example, a full length motion picture is not comfortably viewed on a small screen for an extended period of time. In addition user interaction with the content of a full length motion picture is limited in many ways.
[0004] Many users of small screen hand-held devices prefer short, easily managed and highly interactive applications. For these users the existing media options are limited. Therefore, there exists a need for a media type that can provide short, highly interactive and easily managed applications. Further a need exists to provide media content that is capable of encompassing a variety of interesting content types that can be selected, presented and controlled by a viewer. Further, there exists a need for devices capable of displaying such media. Further there exists a need for systems and methods for developing, producing and delivering such media.
Summary of the Invention
[0005] Embodiments of the invention provide media types, media devices, media systems and methods for developing, producing and delivering visually stimulating and physically engaging multimedia presentations for display on user operable video display devices.
Description of the Drawing Figures
[0006] These and other objects, features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from a consideration of the following detailed description of the invention considered in conjunction with the drawing figures, in which:
[0007] Figure 1 is a functional block diagram of a display controller according to an embodiment of the invention;
[0008] Figure 2 is flowchart illustrating steps of a method for controlling a display according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0009] Figure 3 is a functional block diagram of a device for presenting user scrollable media according to an embodiment of the invention.
[00010] Figure 4 is a functional block diagram of a device for presenting user scrollable media according to an embodiment of the invention.
[00011] Figure 5 is a functional block diagram of a system for producing scrollable media according to an embodiment of the invention.
[00012] Figure 6 is a flowchart illustrating steps of a method for producing scrollable media according to an embodiment of the invention.
[00013] Figure 7 is a detailed functional block diagram of a system for producing scrollable media in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
Detailed Description of the Invention
[00014] A so called "flip book" creates an illusion of animation by a viewer manually flipping though pages. A flip book consists of a series of pages bound together which contain pictures. Each picture has a subtle difference from the previous picture and
from the next successive picture. As a user flips through the book at a fast rate, the user's eye detects the subtle changes and the brain interprets these changes as motion. The perception of motion depends on the speed at which the pages are flipped.
[00015] The present invention comprises a "flip book" type of media, referred to herein as "scrollable media" or "scroll-motion media". Scrollable media comprises an ordered sequence of frames, each frame approximating a page in a flip book. The frames, or pages, of the book are "flipped" by user interaction with a control device. Conventional control devices such as mice, scroll devices, trackballs and the like are suitable for use in the various embodiments of the invention to enable a user to scroll through frames of a scrollable media (sometimes referred to herein as a "scroll motion clip") clip as if flipping though pages of a flip-book. The scroll motion frames are suitable for presentation on a display device, for example a display device of a hand held personal electronics device such as an iPod™.
[00016] Unlike frames comprising conventional video motion sequences, frames of scroll motion media can integrate a variety of media types. One example of scroll motion media comprises a sequence of frames presenting information as text, for example data, charts, tables and statistics. This type of frame sequence is referred to herein as a data-motion media clip, or "data clip". Scroll motion media is also suitable to comprise sequences of frames comprising graphics images. Scroll motion media is further suitable to comprise sequences of frames comprising video images. When the scroll motion frame sequences are scrolled, i.e., "flipped" by a user, the images comprising the frames appear to be in motion. In one embodiment of the invention the speed of the motion, that is, the speed of frame (i.e., page) presentation is related to the speed of movement of the control device. For example, if a user moves a mouse quickly, the frames are presented quickly and motion appears to be relatively rapid. If a user moves a mouse more slowly, the frames are presented more slowly and motion appears to be relatively slowed.
[00017] Similarly, a direction of movement content of frames is controllable by user operation of an input device such as a mouse. When a user moves a mouse in a first direction frames of the scroll motion media are presented in a first sequential order, for
example in an order resulting in viewer perception of forward motion. Conversely when a user moves a mouse in a second, for example, opposite, direction, frames of the scroll motion media are presented in a second sequential order. The second sequential order results in viewer perception of backward motion. In that manner short, interactive and varied multimedia content is presented for convenient display on display devices such as those employed in hand held personal media devices.
[00018] The following terms are used in this specification as defined herein.
[00019] The term "Frame" is used in the cinematic sense as a screen-full or other assemblage of visual elements all of which are presented to the observer at the same moment of time. A plurality of frames comprises a motion sequence, referred to herein as a "clip". As used herein each frame roughly corresponds to a page in a flip book presentation. Accordingly, a "clip" corresponds to a single flip book.
[00020] The closer the various parts of a figure on one frame are to the positions of corresponding parts of the figure on the preceding page, the slower the apparent motion of the figure, while the greater the displacement, the faster the apparent motion. Production methods of the invention described herein enable production of clips having selectable relative figure positions.
[00021] The term "Video" refers to graphical or cinematographic images represented electronically by a sequence of frames wherein at least a portion of the images are intended for display to a viewer on a display device. The term "video" also refers to signals carrying such images. The term "video" as used herein includes, but is not limited to, graphical images, still pictures, and moving pictures.
[00022] The term "Video Clip" refers to video whose presentation time duration is short relative to the presentation time duration of a traditional television program or full length motion picture. For purposes of this specification a video clip comprises a plurality of video frames, each frame representing a still image from which motion is perceived by a viewer when a plurality of frames are presented in rapid succession. According to embodiments of the invention video clips are derived from conventional motion video
sources. However, frames of a scrollable video clip need not have a one-to-one correspondence with frames in a corresponding video motion source.
[00023] The term "Data Clip" refers to data, for example text, represented in electronic format wherein at least a portion of the data is intended for display to a viewer on a display device. The term Data Clip also refers to a signal carrying such data. For purposes of this specification a Data Clip comprises a plurality of data frames, each frame representing a quantity of data to be presented. Data Clips according to the various embodiments of the invention comprise frames of data arranged so as to provide an illusion of motion when the frames are "flipped" for display on a display device.
[00024] The term "Motion Media" refers to content to be presented to a viewer on a display device. The term "Motion Media" refers equally to video, data, video clips, data clips and combinations thereof. The term "Motion Media" also refers to a signal carrying such content. The term "Motion Media" also refers to any physical medium upon which or within which such content is embedded stored or conveyed.
[00025] The term "Scrollable Motion Media" refers to motion media wherein frames comprising a motion sequence are identified to enable a user to interact with a presentation device to determine the speed and/or direction of presentation of the motion media on the display device.
[00026] The term "Motion Media Clip" refers to presentation content comprising video, data, video clips, data clips and combinations thereof wherein presentation of the content is of short time duration when compared to the time duration of a traditional television program or full length motion picture. The term "Media Clip" also refers to a signal conveying such content.
[00027] The term "Scroll" as used herein refers to sequential presentation of respective frames of content, whether video, data or combinations thereof, in accordance viewer operation of a device capable of detecting motion relative to the device supporting surface and of translating the detected motion to control direction and rate of frame presentation.
[00028] The term "Scroll Ready" is used herein to describe video, data or media prepared in accordance with embodiment of the invention such that direction and rate of frame presentation is manually controllable by a presentation viewer using a device capable of detecting motion relative to the device supporting surface and of translating the detected motion to control direction and rate of frame presentation.
[00029] The term "Scroll Motion" as used herein refers to motion video wherein the perception of motion is effected by providing respective successive frames of a media clip to a display device in accordance with manual displacement of a scrolling control device within an x-y plane.
Fig. 1 Media Clip Presentation Module for Use in a Media Presentation System
[00030] Fig. 1 is a functional block diagram of a display system 100 according to an embodiment of the invention. Display system 100 is configured to display scrollable media clips comprising data motion clips and video motion clips such as those produced by a scroll media production system illustrated in Fig. 7. The scrollable media clips are received at an input port 119. The received media clips are then stored in a local media storage device 103 and made available for display on a display screen 5.
[00031] A user is enabled to manually effect scrolling, that is, control of speed and direction of presentation of the scrollable media clips by operating a conventional user operable control device, for example, a mouse 7, trackball 9 or other user controllable device 11. A control device interface 115 receives signals from the user operable control device. The signals indicate, for example, position of the user operable control device with respect to a reference platform as the user manipulates the device. The signal generated by the control device is provided to a scroll motion controller 109 comprising a scroll motion control module 125 via device interface 115. The scroll motion controller 109 determines a speed and direction of presentation of frames of at least one media clip based on the signal provided by the user operable control device. Scroll motion controller 109 provides a speed control signal to a speed control unit 105 and a direction control signal to a direction control unit 107.
[00032] Speed and direction control units 105 and 107 are coupled to a media playback control unit 101. Media playback control unit 101 controls the direction and
speed at which frames of media clips are provided by media storage 103 to display screen 5. In one embodiment of the invention scroll motion controller module 125 is configurable to operate in accordance with specific device characteristics of media presentation system 100. To configure scroll motion controller module 125 in accordance with specific device characteristics, configuration parameters are received by via a display controller input port 120. The parameters are received from any one of a number of sources, including internet sources providing parameters suitable for configuring known devices, such as display devices, input devices and the like. In one embodiment of the invention the received parameters self-execute to configure appropriate portions of scroll motion control module 125 in accordance with device characteristics of device 100. In another embodiment of the invention a scroll motion control module 125 specifically adapted for use with the user's device 100 is selectable by a user to be downloaded in its entirety to device 100.
[00033] According to some embodiments of the invention a user of system 100 is enabled to select scroll ready clips for download to media storage unit 103 by accessing an internet web site providing scroll ready clips. The downloaded clips are stored in media storage 103 for eventual playback on display screen 5.
Fig. 2 Media Clip Presentation Method
[00034] Figure 2 is flowchart illustrating steps of a method for controlling a display according to an embodiment of the invention. At step 201 a user selects a device type for a scroll motion controller to be deployed in the user's multimedia presentation device. For example, in one embodiment of the invention a user accesses a web site providing a selection of scroll motion controller configuration files. The user selects the appropriate configuration file for the user's device type.
[00035] At step 202 a scroll motion controller adapted to conform to specifications of a display device is downloaded to the user's device (for example the device illustrated in Fig. 1). In an alternative embodiment of the invention a configuration file comprising self loading configuration parameters specific to the user's device is selected and downloaded to the user's device. After the file is downloaded scroll motion control
module 125 is adapted for cooperation with specific device characteristics of the user's device.
[00036] At step 203 a scroll motion clip is selected by the user for display on the user's display device. (For example, the display device illustrated in Fig. 1). Playback play-back of the motion clip is initiated by the user at step 204. Once playback is initiated position information is received from a user operable control device at step 205. As the user operates the control device position information relating the position of the control device to a reference platform is received.
[00037] At 206 a scroll speed is determined by the scroll motion controller
(illustrated, e.g., in Fig. 1 at 109). Controller 109 determines speed based on the position information received at step 204. Controller 109 provides a speed indicating signal to media playback controller 101. In that manner frames of the scroll motion clip are advanced at a rate based on the indicated speed at step 207.
[00038] In a similar manner, a scroll direction is determined at step 210 based on position information received at step 204. At step 212 a frame sequence direction is determined based on the scroll direction determined at step 210.
Fig. 3 Integrated Media Clip Presentation Device
[00039] Figure 3 is a functional block diagram of a device 300 for presenting user scrollable media according to an embodiment of the invention. Device 300 comprises a conventional user operable control device 308 including a user operable scrolling portion 306 and a reference platform 307. The user operable control device is configured for indicating position of scrolling portion 306 relative to a device platform 307. Examples of user operable control devices suitable for use in the invention include, but are not limited to, mice, trackball devices, joysticks, touch pads, touch screens and the like. According to some embodiments of the invention a user operable control device icon is displayed on a portion of display screen 304 of display device 305. In that embodiment, a user may interact with the icon using an input device such as a mouse, to control speed and direction of motion of frames 1-4 as the frames are displayed on display device 304.
[00040] In one embodiment of the invention, scroll ready media clips comprising frames are received by media clip presentation device 300 at a media clip input port 345. At least one received media clip is stored in a memory 330 of media clip presentation device 300. Frames comprising the stored media clip are provided from the memory 330 to a display device 305 for presentation to a viewer on a display screen 304 under control of a processor 380. The frames are presented in a "flip-book" manner, that is, in a sequential order at a speed determined by manual operation of control device 308.
[00041] In one embodiment of the invention, to enable a user to manually control speed and direction of frames 1-4, media presentation device 300 includes a manually operable control device 308 integrated with display device 305. A scroll motion controller 320 receives signals provided by user operable control device 308 indicating position of scrolling portion 306 with respect to platform 307. According to one embodiment of the invention the signal represents position of movable portion 306 and, therefore, change of position 306 with respect to platform 307 as movable portion 306 is displaced by a user relative to the platform 307.
[00042] In addition to allowing input pointer movements and selections with respect to a Graphical User Interface (GUI) presented on a display screen, the input devices may also allow a user to scroll across the display screen in the horizontal or vertical directions. For example, a mouse may include a scroll wheel that allows a user to simply roll the scroll wheel forward or backward to perform a scrolling action. In addition, touch pads may provide dedicated active areas that implement scrolling when the user passes his or her finger linearly across the active area in the x and y directions.
[00043] Some embodiments of the invention may also implement scrolling via horizontal and vertical scroll bars that are displayed to the user as part of the GUI. Using this technique, scrolling is implemented by positioning the input pointer over the desired scroll bar, selecting the desired scroll bar, and moving the scroll bar by moving the mouse or finger in the y direction (forwards and backwards) for vertical scrolling or in the x direction (left and right) for horizontal scrolling.
[00044] Controller 320 is configured to determine displacement rate of moveable portion 306, and direction of motion of moveable portion 306 based upon the signal it receives from conventional user operable control device 308. In one embodiment of the invention scroll motion controller 320 is configured for cooperation with specific devices (e.g., control device 308 and display device 305) of media clip presentation device 300 by receiving controller configuring information via a controller input port 321.
[00045] Frames 1-4 comprise an example scrollable media clip. It will be understood that while only four frames are illustrated in Fig. 3, this number is chosen for purposes of illustration only. Typically a greater number of frames comprise a media clip. The invention is not limited to a particular number of media frames comprising a media clip. Regardless of number of frames comprising a media clip the frames are stored in a memory, for example a buffer memory 330. Each stored frame is characterized in that it is "scroll ready" that is, each frame includes a sequence identifier for indicating relative position of the frame in a scroll motion clip.
[00046] Scroll motion controller 320 provides signals to processor 380 to control the sequence of frames 1-4 provided to display device 305 for presentation to a viewer on display screen 304. In addition scroll motion controller 320 provides signals to processor 380 to control a rate at which frames are displayed on display device 305. For example as a user moves device 306 faster, a rate of display of frames 1-4 increases on display device 304. As a user decreases the speed of motion of control device 306, a rate of display of frames 104 on display device 304 decreases.
[00047] In one embodiment of the invention media presentation device 300 includes a user operable control 315 enabling a user to select one of a plurality of media clips stored in memory 330. In one embodiment of the invention media presentation device 300 includes a control 340 enabling a user to select a device type associated with media presentation device 300. User selection of a device type configures scroll motion controller 320 for operation with device specific operational parameters of media presentation device 300. The device type configuration information for scroll motion controller 320 is provided at controller input port 321 in response to user selection of device type.
[00048] In that manner scroll motion controller 320 is further configured for operation in accordance with at least one device specification corresponding to the control device and the display device comprising media presentation device 300. The presentation device 300 is configured to couple the received display controller to the processor 380 and to the user control device 308 such that speed and direction of presentation of media clips is controllable by user operation of the control device 308.
Fig. 4 Display Controller for a Media Clip Presentation Device
[00049] Figure 4 is a functional block diagram of a scroll motion control system
400 for providing speed and direction control of scrollable media when the scrollable media is displayed on a scrollable media presentation device such as that illustrated in Fig. 3 at 300. In one embodiment of the invention, scroll motion control system 400 includes a reference scroll motion display controller 407. Reference controller 407 is configured to provide general control functions for controlling speed and direction of presentation of frames comprising a media clip as the frames are displayed on a media clip presentation device generally described with respect to Fig. 4 at 400. [00050] Scroll motion controller 407 comprises an input port 441 for receiving input from a user operable control device such as a mouse after the controller is instantiated in device 300. Scroll motion controller 407 further comprises translator 409 coupled to input port 441. Translator 409 determines a frame speed corresponding to user initiated motion of the control device based on the indication received from user operable control device 308. Controller 407 further includes at least one output providing at least one of a frame rate indicating signal and a frame direction indicating signal. The output is suitable for coupling to a processor, for example, processor 380, such that a rate of presentation of frames on the display device 305 is determined based on the frame rate indicating signal. In addition a direction of presentation of frames on the display device 305 is determined based on the frame direction indicating signal. [00051] System 400 further comprises an adapter module 403. Adapter module 403 adapts reference scroll motion controller 407 to operate in accordance with device specific requirements and specifications. In one embodiment of the invention a plurality of device type specifications are available to be implemented by adapter module 403.
[00052] In one embodiment of the invention a device type selection signal is provided to adapter 403 to select one of a plurality of available device types according to which scroll motion controller 407 will be adapted. System 400 provides a device type specific scroll motion controller 420 at a system output. Scroll motion controller 420 is configured in accordance with
the display type of the presentation device in which it will operate. In one embodiment of the invention, device type selection is accomplished by a user of a scroll motion presentation device, for example, by means of an interactive control integrated into the presentation device 300. An example of such a control is indicated in Fig. 3 at 340.
Fig. 5 Scrollable Media Clip Production System
[00053] Figure 5 is a functional block diagram of a system 500 for producing scrollable media according to an embodiment of the invention. System 500 comprises an input 501 for receiving multimedia content from at least one multimedia content source (521, 522, 523). Suitable multimedia content sources for use in the invention include, but are not limited to, remote sources of data 523 and sources of video 521. In that case, system 500 retrieves data and video from sources 523, 521 and stores the data and video in local storage 540. In some embodiments of the invention sources of data and video are accessible locally as indicated at 524, 526. In that case the local video and data are retrievable by video production system 500 and stored in local storage 540.
[00054] System 500 includes a clip generator 550 for receiving data and video from at least one available source, 524, 526, 521, 523 via local storage 540. Clip generator 550 operates on received data and video to provide corresponding data clips and video clips based on the received data and video. Clip generator 550 provides the data clips and video clips at an output. Clip generator 550 is coupled to a frame generator sequencer 552. Frame generator sequencer 552 receives data and video clips from clip generator 550. Frame generator/sequencer 552 provides sequences 560 of still images, for example 561-564 comprising the data and video clips. Each frame of a sequence 560 is provided with a frame identifier. The frame identifiers indicate the relative positions of each frame comprising a sequence 560.
[00055] In that manner, system 500 produces sequentially identified media content portions 561 -564 suitable for display on a display device such that user interaction with a control device (example illustrated in Fig.3 at 307) enables a user to control the direction of motion of the media content portions, i.e., frames, by indicating a direction of presentation of frames corresponding to respective positions of identifiers
561-564 in a sequence 560. In that manner user interaction with a control device (illustrated in Fig. 3 at 307) enables the user to control the direction of motion of the frames as the frames are displayed on a display device (example display device illustrated in Fig.3 at 307).
Fig. 6 Method for Producing Scrollable Media Clips
[00056] Figure 6 is a flowchart illustrating steps of a method for producing scrollable media according to an embodiment of the invention. The method provides a universal format to quickly manufacture and distribute large numbers of customizable scroll motion media clips. The method is at least partially automated and allows scroll motion clips to be made fresh and frequently for a large audience. Scroll motion clips produced in accordance with methods of the invention are platform agnostic and can be presented on any device that can display pictures. The process is preferably digital and requires no specific hardware, software installation or operating system.
[00057] At step 610 a specification is provided that defines some or all of the items that will be stored and displayed on a user's display device. These may include raw data, reports, chart data, statistics, transaction data, customer data, etc. According to an embodiment of the invention the content to be stored is described in the specification by an Object Model (OM). The object model represents how the stored data acts in the real world. For example one way to model a store is to define an object store comprising customers. Customers in turn comprise orders. Orders, in turn comprise items. Finally, items in turn could comprise prices and quantities. In that manner the object model provides a hierarchy by which the data may be arranged for storage.
[00058] One embodiment of the invention relies on common database models for the object models. This enables generation of a database storage hierarchy without the need for manual coding. One embodiment of the invention relies on an ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) script map to define the rules and actions to be carried out in transforming data from the content source to either the object model or the database model for storage. According to an embodiment of the invention a data view script is created. Execution of the data view script generates and renders video. In one embodiment of the invention, the data view script is generated by an artist.
[00059] According to one embodiment of a method of production of media, a data view script for generating data video comprising statistics and reports is created. In some embodiments of the invention this script is created by an artist. This script generates and renders the video filling in the data from the Object Model or Database Model. According to one embodiment of the invention the scripts are created using scripting tools, for example, Maya™ or Actionscript™. The script includes placeholder data and variables. The placeholders will be filled by executing an Extracted Variables Script.
[00060] An Extracted Variables Script extracts data from the object model or database and places the extracted data into the data view script. The extracted variables script fills the data view script with desired data from the database. For instance, the extracted variables script would extract data corresponding to a specific football player and provide the extracted data to the data view script.
[00061] In one embodiment of the invention an automation script comprises a master script. The master script coordinates the activity of the data view script, the extracted variables script and the ETL Script Map. The master script manages the collection of data from outside sources during the video generation process up to generation of a video file.
[00062]
Define Data Video Type [00063] At step 615 a data video type, also referred to as a "scroll motion" type is defined. A data video type defines, for example, a genre for the data video and defines how data will be collected, stored and viewed for the genre. One example of a type, or genre, is football cards. In some embodiments of the invention specific types are associated with application specific tool sets that support the creation, distribution and management of a product embodying a particular data video type.
[00064] Examples of data video types suitable for definition using embodiments of the invention include, but are not limited to the following types. A simple data video type is a direct translation from data content into a data video using graphical templates to
represent data in a video format. A volume defined data video type is applied to define data of different volume, for example data having a variable volume of text content. Such data videos maintain standard visual cues for scrolling or paging despite the variable volume. In this case a data video template would display visual cues that represent paging, or cueing operations. The paging operations are dynamically assigned by the item content volume.
[00065] A volume defined - Aggregate data video type is a type in which individual data elements are assembled into a group so that the paging or scrolling cues are defined by the volume of the sum of the individual items. For example a page that scrolls based on the total content created by combining other content items is suitable to comprise a volume defined - aggregate data video type. A volume defined -Individual aggregate data video type is one in which individual data elements are assembled into a group so that the paging or scrolling cues are defined by the number of items in the aggregate. For example, one item corresponds to a page. The number of items is dynamically identified. A synchronous text play with subtitles data video type is one in which subtitles are extracted from data and directly overlaid onto raw video or video clips.
Receive Data [00066] At step 620 data is received from a source of data. The received data is compiled into re -usable video clips at step 621 to generate data videos. The data videos are suitable for assembly into longer videos. At step 622 the data videos are tagged.
Tagging
[00067] As videos are created, tags are employed to determine what content of a particular data video type the data is relevant to. A tag identifies the relevancy of a data video to an assembler. For example, according to an embodiment of the invention a player's weekly statistic is tagged with his team, name & id, season, date, week number, opponent, statistic type, among many other possible items.
[00068] According to an embodiment of the invention tags comprise strings that provide relevancy for data or videos within a content store. Tags provide context to data and videos by associating data and videos by means of indexes. Tags are maintained in
their own data store. Tags for automated tagging are established at the same time the data videos are defined from source data.
[00069] In one embodiment of the invention a source of the data in an object model is known. All data videos are therefore automatically tagged with any combination of hierarchy from its corresponding object model. For example, for a base ball player, items like name, team, statistic, week etc., are automatically tagged.
[00070] Some embodiments of the invention include a step of manual tagging.
Manual tagging is employed, for example, when there is specific relevancy to the data or video clip that is identified by a user, user group or subject matter expert. In the player example, a tag comprising a "Stat of the Week" or "Play of the Week" is manually provided since this data is voted on by a group, defined by an expert or selected by an individual.
Receive Video [00071] At step 625 video is received from a video source.
Generate Clips
[00072] The video is clipped to provide re-usable video clips at step 626 thereby generating videos. According to one embodiment of the invention videos are clipped into relevant content portions. In one embodiment of the invention raw video is divided into clips in accordance with at least one of a number of factors. Examples of factors include start and end times, resolution, volume, brightness and other video parameters. In one embodiment of the invention the factors are stored in an external file as parameters to apply in clipping the video.
Tag Video Clips
[00073] The clips are stored and tagged in a manner similar to that described above with respect to data video. At step 627 the video clips are tagged. The tagged video clips are stored in a memory at step 628. At step 629 the tags are stored in a tag memory.
Generate Scroll Motion Video Sequence [00074] At step 630 a scroll motion video sequence is generated. In one embodiment of the invention a scroll motion video sequence is generated based upon
tagged data-motion clips and video clips retrieved from a video storage device (example illustrated in Fig. 7 at 713.) This video sequence is referred to herein as "scroll ready" video. According to an embodiment of the invention an assembly script assembles retrieved video clips by tags.
Execute Assembly Script
[00075] An assembly script is executed to assemble video motion clips and data motion clips. Videos are dynamically assembled into scroll ready video. The scroll motion assembly script pulls video based on tags from a storage unit. Execution of the assembly script generates a final media motion sequence.
Generate Media Clips [00076] At step 635 scroll motion media clips are generated from the media motion sequence. In one embodiment of the invention scroll motion media clips are generated based upon the scroll ready video provided in the previous step. In one embodiment of the invention scroll media comprises a sequence of frames of still video. [00077] The media motion sequence is divided into a sequence of still images. A clipping process is applied to generate frames from a Scroll Ready Video. The frames are assembled in sequential order. The clipping process is run automatically by the Create Assembly Script in one embodiment of the invention. In other embodiments the clipping process is carried out manually by a technician. The output of the Clipping process comprises a file or collection of files configured a specified output medium. In one embodiment of the invention Clips are provided for each target platform contemplated for displaying the clips.
Package Clips
[00078] In one embodiment of the invention the still images are packaged. The packages are formatted based on the requirements of the end user platform to which the packages will be delivered. In one embodiment of the invention video packages comprising clips are delivered to an end user platform via the Internet. Delivery of the media is determined by the target platform and output usage. In one embodiment of the invention users are enabled to browse scroll motion highlights and download scroll motion media clips that are of interest to the users. In another embodiment of the
invention users subscribe to a collection of regularly published scroll motion media clips. In another embodiment of the invention users manage interest tags to identify clips to be downloaded. Scroll motion clips related to the interest tags are automatically downloaded to the target device.
Fig. 7 Detailed Description of Scrollable Media Production System
[00079] Figure 7 is a detailed functional block diagram of a system 700 for producing scrollable media in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. System
700 comprises at least one input (701, 702) for receiving video and data content respectively from content sources 5 and 7. System 700 receives the content and produces sequentially identified media content portions suitable for display on a display at an output 747. The produced content enables user interaction with the content via a control device. The content is controllable by a user to control the speed and direction of motion of media content portions.
Video motion clip production [00080] To produce video motion clips system 700 operates on video received at a video input 701. A source of video 5 provides video, for example, motion video, to input
701 of system 700. Sources of video suitable for use in various embodiments of the present invention include, but are not limited to, repositories of video products, conventional video media storage and delivery sources and the like. The video received at input 701 is provided to a clipper 705. Clipper 705 clips, i.e., divides the video into video clips. A video clip comprises at least a portion of the video received at input 701. The video clips are stored in video clip storage 709.
Create Data Motion Clip Production [00081] To produce data motion clips system 700 operates on data received at a system input 715. The received data is provided by a data source 7. Examples of data sources 7 suitable for use in the various embodiments of the invention include raw data, statistics, tables, charts and any other type of data suitable for representation in text format. A data formatter 715 formats the received data in accordance with a predetermined data model 740. The formatted data is stored in a data storage device 717.
[00082] A motion data clip generator operates in accordance with a selectable data motion template 729 to generate motion data clips. Data motion templates comprise at least one video sequence formatted for insertion of data into at least one displayable portion of the video presentation represented by the video sequence. In other words, the video is formatted with a reserved portion for insertion of data. The data for insertion is provided by formatted data storage 717. Therefore, the content of the data motion clips is based on the formatted data stored in data storage 717. A data motion clip comprises a sequence of frames comprising textual representations of the data which when displayed in rapid succession on a display device give the impression of movement of the data. The data motion clips are stored in motion data clip storage 721.
Tagging [00083] In one embodiment of the invention a tagger 707 operates on video and data clips to associate a tag with each clip. A tag is a content identifier that indicates content of a clip. Tags are stored in a tag memory 711. Tagged data motion clips and tagged video clips are stored in tagged clip memory 713.
Media Assembly [00084] Media that will comprise a scrollable motion clip is assembled by a media assembler 725. Media assembler 725 automatically assembles media selected from tagged video and motion data clip storage 713. The assembly is carried out in accordance with a script 731. The script comprises tags identifying content to comprise a scrollable motion clip. As the script executes media assembler retrieves tagged video and motion data clips from storage 713 that match the tags in the script. The retrieved tagged video and motion data clips are provided to scroll media generator 727.
[00085] Media assembler 725 retrieves video clips and data-motion clips from video storage unit 121 and assembles the retrieved video clips and data-motion clips to provide a video stream including the video clips and data-motion clips. According to one embodiment of the invention media assembler 725 selects video clips and data-motion clip from video storage unit based on tags. In one embodiment of the invention video assembly instructions provide tag and other assembly information to media assembler
725. Media assembler 725 retrieves video clips and data-motion clips in accordance with video assembly instructions to provide a video stream at its output.
[00086] According to one embodiment of the invention system 700 stores utilities, stock video, frame transitions and artwork 357 for use by media assembler 725 in providing scroll ready video.
[00087]
Scroll Media Clip Production [00088] Media assembler 725 provides a video stream to scroll media generator
727. Scroll media generator 727 partitions the video stream into units, or frames, of scrollable media. Example frames of video are illustrated in Fig. 3 at 1-4. According to embodiments of the invention the units, or frames, of video provided by scroll media generator 727 comprise a novel media type referred to herein as scroll media.
[00089] System 700 provides scroll media from scroll media generator 727 at an output of system 700. According to some embodiments of the invention video comprising scroll media is formatted in accordance with one of a plurality of possible video formats. The particular video format of scroll media provided by generator 727 depends on a variety of factors including the type of target device 133 on which the media will be presented.
[00090] In one embodiment of the invention scroll media generator 727 operates on the clips to provide transitions 745. The transitions indicate relative position of each frame in a frame sequence. Transitions enable a user to control the rate of presentation of the clips and the direction of presentation of the clips. In that manner scroll media generator provides user scrollable media at its output 747. This media is referred to herein as "scroll motion" clips, and also as "scroll motion" media. In one embodiment of the invention the scroll motion clips are stored and made available for distribution and download to user devices via the Internet.
[00091] According to one embodiment of the invention system 700 provides scroll media in an appropriate format directly to a display device for use by a user. According
to other embodiments of the invention, system 700 provides scroll media to a user's computer for subsequent transfer of the scroll media to a display device of a user. In one embodiment of the invention system 700 provides scroll media to a device 133 and a computer via the Internet. In one embodiment of the invention System 700 is configured such that users can access components of system 700 to create customized scroll motions of likes, favorites, and sensational moments they want to share with their communities in small screen environments.
[00092] In one embodiment of the invention System 700 is configured such that users select preferences for the types of scroll motions they wish to receive and system 700 dynamically assembles scroll motions from such preferences and delivers them to the user. In this manner system 700 provides produced media experiences that integrate information and video in a format that enables users to control the pace of the video presentation on their small screen devices.
[00093] While the invention has been shown and described with respect to particular embodiments, it is not thus limited. Numerous modifications, changes and enhancements will now be apparent to the reader.
Claims
1. A media motion controller comprising an input for receiving indications of position of a control device relative to a reference platform; a translator unit coupled to said input to receive said indications, said translator unit providing information related to displacement direction and speed of said control device; a playback controller coupled to said translator unit to receive said displacement direction and speed information, and to control media playback speed and direction in accordance with said information; a translator for configuring the display controller for operation in accordance with at least one device specification.
2. A media clip presentation device comprising: a control device configured to detect movement of the control device relative to a reference platform; a display device for displaying said media clip; a first input port for receiving a display controller configured to determine a direction and speed of presentation of frames comprising said media clip in accordance with said detected movement of said control device, said display controller further configured for operation in accordance with at least one device specification corresponding to said control device and said display device; the presentation device configured to couple the received display controller to said control device and to said display such that speed and direction of presentation of said media clip is controllable by user operation of said control device.
3. The media clip presentation device of claim 2 further comprising a second input for receiving media clips to be presented.
4. The media clip presentation device of claim 3 further comprising a user operable control enabling the user to select at least one media clip to be downloaded via said second input.
5. The media clip presentation device of claim 3 further comprising a memory coupled to said second input, said memory configured to store downloaded media clips.
6. The media clip presentation device of claim 5 further comprising a user operable control coupled to said memory to enable the user to select a media clip from said memory for presentation on said display device.
7. The media clip presentation device of claim 2 further comprising a user operable control enabling the user to select a display controller for downloading to said presentation device via said first input port.
8. A method for producing a media clip comprising steps of: automatically generating a data motion clip; automatically generating a video motion clip; combining the data motion clip and the video motion clip to comprise the media clip.
9. The method of claim 8 further comprising steps of: storing and tagging the generated data motion clip; storing and tagging the generated video motion clip; and wherein the step of combining is carried out by selecting at least one of a stored data motion clip and a stored video motion clip to comprise the media clip in accordance with a script comprising selected tags.
10. The method of claim 9 further comprising steps of: decomposing the media clip to provide frames comprising the media clip; providing respective successive sequence identifiers to respective successive frames comprising the media clip.
11. A method for producing a data motion clip comprising steps of: defining a data motion clip genre; retrieving data from at least one of a plurality of data sources in accordance with the clip genre; storing the retrieved data in a first data storage device; creating a data motion template for frames to comprise the data motion clip including selecting data to be presented in the motion data clip; retrieving data from the first data storage device in accordance with the data motion template to provide the frames; assembling the frames to provide a data motion clip.
12. A method for producing a multimedia presentation comprising steps of: selecting at least one data motion clip and at least one video motion clip to comprise the multimedia presentation; combining the selected data motion clip and the video motion clip to form a media clip; defining portions of the media clip comprising frames; applying transitions to the frames such that user activation of the transitions determines speed and direction of the multimedia presentation
13. The method of claim 12 further comprising a step of associating the sequential identifiers with a user operable scrolling device thereby enabling a user to control the display order of the clips in the clip sequence.
14. The method of claim 12 further including a step of enabling an operator to select portions of received multimedia content to comprise the scrollable multimedia presentation.
15. The method of claim 14 wherein the step of enabling an operator to select portions is carried out by steps of: analyzing portions of the received multimedia content to determine if the content matches at least one stored tag; if the content matches at least one stored tag inserting the matching tag into the corresponding content portion to provide a tagged content portion; storing tagged content portions in a content memory; executing a script to retrieve selected content portions based on tags; applying transitions to the selected content portions.
16. The method of claim 13 wherein the step of enabling a user to control the display order includes a step of enabling user control of direction of motion of the scrolling presentation by user activation of the transitions.
17. A method for providing motion-controllable multimedia comprising steps of: receiving media content; storing the media content in a media content memory; tagging the media content; storing the tags in a tag memory; translating the stored media content into multimedia clips using the tags; assembling the multimedia clips such that the order of display of the multimedia clips is controllable by a user.
18. The method of claim 17 wherein the step of translating is carried out by steps of: clipping the stored multimedia content to provide a plurality of multimedia clips; providing a script comprising tags identifying selected clips to comprise the motion controllable multimedia; executing the script such that the selected multimedia clips are retrieved from the media content memory.
19. The method of claim 18 wherein the step of assembling the frames is carried out by steps of applying transitions between successive retrieved selected media clips such that the displayed sequence of the selected media clips is determined by user activation of the transitions.
20. A system for providing scrollable multimedia content comprising: an input for receiving multimedia content from at least one multimedia content source; a scrollable media generator coupled to the input to receive the media content, the scrollable media generator providing sequentially identified media content portions suitable for display on a display device such that user interaction with a control device enables the user to control the direction of motion of the media content portions.
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