U.S. patent application number 16/229669 was filed with the patent office on 2019-04-25 for adaptive content control and display for internet media.
The applicant listed for this patent is Google LLC. Invention is credited to Matias Cudich, Stein Eldar Johnsen, Elena Kaschner, Jasmine Kent, Jun Li, Thomas Robinson Purnell-Fisher, Shivakumar Littoo Rajaraman, Jonas Yngvesson.
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United States Patent
Application |
20190121505 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Rajaraman; Shivakumar Littoo ;
et al. |
April 25, 2019 |
ADAPTIVE CONTENT CONTROL AND DISPLAY FOR INTERNET MEDIA
Abstract
This disclosure relates to adaptive content control and display
for internet media. A playback component provides for playback of
media content. An input component detects user inputs during
playback of the content. In response to the user inputs being
detected, a menu component displays a level of a pivot menu during
playback of the content. The pivot menu is displayed on top, or in
front, of a portion of the content during playback, and the pivot
menu can be at least partially transparent to enable consumption of
the content to continue without complete obstruction.
Inventors: |
Rajaraman; Shivakumar Littoo;
(San Francisco, CA) ; Johnsen; Stein Eldar;
(Adliswil, CH) ; Yngvesson; Jonas; (Binz, CH)
; Kent; Jasmine; (Zurich, CH) ; Kaschner;
Elena; (Thalwil, CH) ; Li; Jun; (Zurich,
CH) ; Cudich; Matias; (San Francisco, CA) ;
Purnell-Fisher; Thomas Robinson; (San Bruno, CA) |
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Applicant: |
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Google LLC |
Mountain View |
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US |
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Family ID: |
56683242 |
Appl. No.: |
16/229669 |
Filed: |
December 21, 2018 |
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15216484 |
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10162487 |
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13546987 |
Jul 11, 2012 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
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G06F 3/0482 20130101;
H04L 65/60 20130101; G06F 16/00 20190101; G06F 16/44 20190101; G06F
3/04847 20130101; H04L 65/4092 20130101 |
International
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G06F 3/0482 20060101
G06F003/0482; G06F 16/44 20060101 G06F016/44; G06F 16/00 20060101
G06F016/00; H04L 29/06 20060101 H04L029/06; G06F 3/0484 20060101
G06F003/0484 |
Claims
1. A system, comprising: a memory storing computer executable
instructions; and a processor that, when executing the computer
executable instructions stored in the memory, is configured to:
cause a media content item to be played back; determine a plurality
of media content items that are related to the media content item;
and cause a pivot menu that includes a plurality of levels to be
presented, wherein: a related content level of the pivot menu
includes at least a portion of the plurality of media content
items, a first level of the plurality of levels of the pivot menu
is presented in response to receiving a first command during the
playback of the media content item, wherein the presentation of the
pivot menu was inhibited prior to receiving the first command, and
a second level of the plurality of levels of the pivot menu is
presented in response to receiving a second command during the
presentation of the first level of the pivot menu, wherein the
second level of the pivot menu is a next level of the pivot menu
relative to the level of the pivot menu when the second command is
received.
2. The system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of levels includes
a player control level of the pivot menu that includes a plurality
of player controls that control playback of the media content
item.
3. The system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of levels includes
a rating level of the pivot menu that includes one or more ratings
controls that are applied during playback of the media content item
to block the media content item from continuing to be played
back.
4. The system of claim 1, wherein each level of the pivot menu
includes a progress bar that indicates the progress of the media
content item.
5. The system of claim 1, wherein the first command corresponds to
a first user input type and wherein the second command corresponds
to the first user input type.
6. The system of claim 5, wherein the processor is further
configured to: receive a third command during the playback of the
media content item, wherein the third command corresponds to a
second user input type; and in response to the third command, cause
a third level of the pivot menu to be presented during the playback
of the media content item, wherein the third level is a previous
level of the pivot menu relative to a level of the pivot menu
displayed when the third command is received.
7. The system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of player controls
includes controls to pause playback of the media content item,
rewind the media content item, and fast forward the media content
item.
8. A method, comprising: causing, using a hardware processor, a
media content item to be played back; determine, using the hardware
processor, a plurality of media content items that are related to
the media content item; and causing, using the hardware processor,
a pivot menu that includes a plurality of levels to be presented,
wherein: a related content level of the pivot menu includes at
least a portion of the plurality of media content items, a first
level of the plurality of levels of the pivot menu is presented in
response to receiving a first command during the playback of the
media content item, wherein the presentation of the pivot menu was
inhibited prior to receiving the first command, and a second level
of the plurality of levels of the pivot menu is presented in
response to receiving a second command during the presentation of
the first level of the pivot menu, wherein the second level of the
pivot menu is a next level of the pivot menu relative to the level
of the pivot menu when the second command is received.
9. The method of claim 8, wherein the plurality of levels includes
a player control level of the pivot menu that includes a plurality
of player controls that control playback of the media content
item.
10. The method of claim 8, wherein the plurality of levels includes
a rating level of the pivot menu that includes one or more ratings
controls that are applied during playback of the media content item
to block the media content item from continuing to be played
back.
11. The method of claim 8, wherein each level of the pivot menu
includes a progress bar that indicates the progress of the media
content item.
12. The method of claim 8, wherein the first command corresponds to
a first user input type and wherein the second command corresponds
to the first user input type.
13. The method of claim 8, further comprising: receiving a third
command during the playback of the media content item, wherein the
third command corresponds to a second user input type; and in
response to the third command, causing a third level of the pivot
menu to be presented during the playback of the media content item,
wherein the third level is a previous level of the pivot menu
relative to a level of the pivot menu displayed when the third
command is received.
14. The method of claim 8, wherein the plurality of player controls
includes controls to pause playback of the media content item,
rewind the media content item, and fast forward the media content
item.
15. A non-transitory computer-readable medium containing computer
executable instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause
the processor to perform a method, the method comprising: causing a
media content item to be played back; determine a plurality of
media content items that are related to the media content item; and
causing a pivot menu that includes a plurality of levels to be
presented, wherein: a related content level of the pivot menu
includes at least a portion of the plurality of media content
items, a first level of the plurality of levels of the pivot menu
is presented in response to receiving a first command during the
playback of the media content item, wherein the presentation of the
pivot menu was inhibited prior to receiving the first command, and
a second level of the plurality of levels of the pivot menu is
presented in response to receiving a second command during the
presentation of the first level of the pivot menu, wherein the
second level of the pivot menu is a next level of the pivot menu
relative to the level of the pivot menu when the second command is
received.
16. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 15,
wherein the plurality of levels includes a player control level of
the pivot menu that includes a plurality of player controls that
control playback of the media content item.
17. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 15,
wherein the plurality of levels includes a rating level of the
pivot menu that includes one or more ratings controls that are
applied during playback of the media content item to block the
media content item from continuing to be played back.
18. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 15,
wherein each level of the pivot menu includes a progress bar that
indicates the progress of the media content item.
19. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 15,
wherein the first command corresponds to a first user input type
and wherein the second command corresponds to the first user input
type.
20. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 15,
wherein the method further comprises: receiving a third command
during the playback of the media content item, wherein the third
command corresponds to a second user input type; and in response to
the third command, causing a third level of the pivot menu to be
presented during the playback of the media content item, wherein
the third level is a previous level of the pivot menu relative to a
level of the pivot menu displayed when the third command is
received.
21. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 15,
wherein the plurality of player controls includes controls to pause
playback of the media content item, rewind the media content item,
and fast forward the media content item.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. patent
application Ser. No. 15/216,484, filed Jul. 21, 2016, which is a
continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/546,987, filed
Jul. 11, 2012, each of which is hereby incorporated by reference
herein in its entirety.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] This disclosure generally relates to systems and methods
that facilitate adaptive content control and display for internet
media
BACKGROUND
[0003] The internet and media enabled portable computing devices
have dramatically altered the processes for generating and
consuming media content. Presently, users can consume media content
virtually anywhere at any time, as long as they have access to a
media capable device with an internet connection. The convenience
of being able to view media content via the internet, essentially
on demand, has resulted in explosive growth of internet media
consumption. Internet media traffic is currently approaching a
majority of consumer internet traffic, and the rate of demand is
projected to continue increasing.
[0004] The sheer quantity of media content available to users can
make selecting content for consumption challenging. Millions of
people around the world have the capability to produce media
content, and popular online services can receive tens of hours
worth of newly uploaded user-generated content every minute. In
addition, traditional media outlets now have the ability to enable
consumers to access large archives containing older media content
and newly generated content. Users may overlook available content
well suited to their individual preferences, because of the
inability to locate or identify the content.
[0005] User engagement with online content services commonly
includes a cycle of search, discover, and play. Additionally, some
services enable users to save or track previously discovered
content via favorites lists, watch pages, and/or subscriptions.
However, due to the large quantity of media content available,
searching for and discovering content can be a tedious, difficult,
and time consuming process. As a result, users are often not
provided with an optimum user and/or viewing experience.
SUMMARY
[0006] The following presents a simplified summary of the
specification in order to provide a basic understanding of some
aspects of the specification. This summary is not an extensive
overview of the specification. It is intended to neither identify
key or critical elements of the specification nor delineate any
scope of particular embodiments of the specification, or any scope
of the claims. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts of the
specification in a simplified form as a prelude to the more
detailed description that is presented later.
[0007] According to an aspect of the subject innovation, systems
and methods for adaptive content control and display for internet
media are disclosed. During playback of media content, user inputs
are detected. As a function of the user inputs, a level of a pivot
menu is displayed. The user can direct playback of the content and
discover or select additional content to consume using the pivot
menu, during playback of the content. The levels of the pivot menu
include a player controls level, an information and ratings level,
a related media level, a playlist level, and/or a channel
level.
[0008] In one embodiment, a playback component provides for
playback of content, an input component detects a first user input
during playback of the content, and in response to the first user
input being detected, a menu component displays a next level of a
pivot menu during playback of the content.
[0009] The following description and the annexed drawings set forth
certain illustrative aspects of the specification. These aspects
are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which
the principles of the specification may be employed. Other
advantages and novel features of the specification will become
apparent from the following detailed description of the
specification when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0010] FIG. 1 illustrates an example system for adaptive content
control and display for internet media in accordance with various
aspects described in this disclosure;
[0011] FIG. 2 illustrates an example an example menu component in
accordance with various aspects described in this disclosure;
[0012] FIG. 3 illustrates an example levels component in accordance
with various aspects described in this disclosure;
[0013] FIG. 4 illustrates an example controls component in
accordance with various aspects described in this disclosure;
[0014] FIG. 5-7 illustrate a system that provides a non-limiting
example of a adaptive content control and display for internet
media in accordance with various aspects described in this
disclosure;
[0015] FIGS. 8-9 are example flow diagrams of respective methods
for adaptive content control and display in accordance with various
aspects described in this disclosure;
[0016] FIG. 10 is a block diagram representing an exemplary
non-limiting networked environment in which the various embodiments
can be implemented; and
[0017] FIG. 11 is a block diagram representing an exemplary
non-limiting computing system or operating environment in which the
various embodiments may be implemented.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Overview
[0018] The innovation is now described with reference to the
drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like
elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of
explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to
provide a thorough understanding of this innovation. It may be
evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without
these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures
and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate
describing the innovation.
[0019] As noted in the Background section, user engagement with
online content services commonly includes a cycle of search,
discover, and play. Due to the large quantity of media content
available, searching for and discovering content can be a tedious,
difficult, and time consuming process. As a result, users are often
not provided with an optimum user or viewing experience. One
non-limiting implementation of the innovation provides for users to
direct playback of content, and discover or select additional
content to consume using a pivot menu during playback of the
content.
[0020] More particularly, in accordance with an embodiment, a
playback component provides for playback of content, an input
component detects a first user input during playback of the
content, and in response to the first user input being detected, a
menu component displays a next level of a pivot menu during
playback of the content.
Non-Limiting Examples of Systems for Adaptive Content Control and
Display for Internet Media
[0021] Turning now to FIG. 1, illustrated is an example system 100
for adaptive content control and display for internet media in
accordance with various aspects described in this disclosure.
Generally, system 100 can include a memory that stores computer
executable components and a processor that executes computer
executable components stored in the memory, examples of which can
be found with reference to FIG. 11. System 100 includes a media
component 102. The media component 102 publishes, streams, or
otherwise provides media content 104 (content 104) to a user 106.
For example, in one implementation, the media component 102
provides content included in a set of content 108 to a user device
110 associated with the user 106 via a network connection. The
content 104 includes but is not limited to videos, music,
electronic books (e-books), video games, websites, and/or articles.
The user device 110 can include but is not limited to a smart
phone, a cell phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a tablet,
a laptop, a desktop, a portable music player, a video game system,
an electronic reader (e-reader), a global positioning system (GPS),
a set-top box, and/or a television. The media component 102
includes a playback component 112, an input component 114, and a
menu component 116. It is to be appreciated that although the media
component 102 is illustrated as being a stand-alone component, such
implementation is not so limited. For example, the media component
102 can be included in a content server, a user device (e.g., user
device 110), a multimedia player, and so forth.
[0022] The playback component 112 provides for display,
presentation, or what is referred to for the purposes of this
disclosure as playback of the content 104 via the user device 110.
For example, in one embodiment, the user 106 can select an internet
video to stream using the media component 102, and the playback
component 112 provides for displaying the streaming internet video
to the user device 110. Aspects of the invention are not limited to
a particular display of the content 104, and the display can be
adapted based on the user device 110 and/or content 104. It is to
be appreciated that although the set of content 108 is illustrated
as being included in a data store 120, such implementation is not
so limited. For example, the set of content 108 can be included in
the media component 102, the user device 110, and/or in another
location, wherein the media component 102 may access the set of
content 108, e.g., via a network connection.
[0023] The input component 114 detects, determines, or otherwise
receives input 118 from the user 106 (e.g., via the user device
110) during playback of the content 104. The input can include
explicit user inputs (e.g., configuration selections,
question/answer, etc.) such as from mouse selections, keyboard
entries, touch screen selections, and/or speech. For example, in
one implementation, the input component 114 detects keyboard
commands entered by the user 106, via the user device 110, during
playback of a streaming video.
[0024] The menu component 116 exposes, presents, otherwise displays
levels of a pivot menu during playback of the content 104 in
response to inputs (e.g., input 118) detected by the input
component 114. For example, in one implementation, in response to a
first input being detected, the menu component 116 displays a first
level of a pivot menu during playback of the content 104, in
response to a second input being detected, the menu component 116
displays a second level of the pivot menu during playback of the
content 104, and so forth. The pivot menu is displayed without
interrupting playback of the content 104. For example, in one
implementation, the pivot menu can be displayed while playback of
the content 104 continues, such that the content 104 can still be
consumed. For instance, the pivot menu can be displayed on top, or
in front, of a portion of the content 104 during playback, and the
pivot menu can be at least partially transparent to enable
consumption of the content 104 to continue without complete
obstruction.
[0025] FIG. 2 illustrates an example menu component 116 in
accordance with various aspects described in this disclosure. As
discussed, the menu component 116 displays levels of a pivot menu
during playback of content 104 in response to inputs (e.g., input
118) detected by an input component 114. The menu component 116 in
FIG. 2 includes a display component 202, a controls component 204,
a social network component 206, and a levels component 208. The
display component 202 presents, generates, or otherwise provides a
display of the pivot menu during playback of content 104. Aspects
of the invention are not limited to a particular display of the
pivot menu. For instance, the pivot menu can be displayed on top,
or in front, of a portion of the content 104 during playback, and
the pivot menu can be at least partially transparent to enable
consumption of the content 104 to continue without complete
obstruction. Additionally or alternatively, the pivot menu can be
displayed adjacent to the content 104 during playback. The controls
component 204 provides various adapters, connectors, channels,
communication paths, etc., that provide for interaction with the
pivot menu. Interaction with the pivot menu includes but is not
limited to scrolling through menu items, highlighting menu items,
and/or selecting menu items via touch screen, keyboard, speech,
and/or mouse inputs.
[0026] The social network component 206 provides various adapters,
connectors, channels, communication paths, etc. to integrate menu
items included in the pivot menu into virtually any social
networking platform. For example, in one embodiment, a level of the
pivot menu can include a set of social networking menu items that
enable users (e.g., user 106) to execute a set of user actions
associated with a social network during playback of the content
104, and the social network component 206 can automatically link
the user actions with a corresponding social networking platform.
For instance, the set of actions can include but are not limited to
providing positive feedback (e.g., +1.TM., etc.) regarding the
content 104, commenting on the content 104, and/or sharing content
104 with a user's social network during playback of the content
104.
[0027] The levels component 208 provides the levels of the pivot
menu for display by the display component 202. In addition, the
levels component 208 organizes, populates, or otherwise generates a
subset of the levels for the pivot menu. For example, in one
embodiment, a first subset of the levels can be predetermined, and
a second subset of the levels can be dynamically generated or
populated via the levels component 208. For instance, the pivot
menu can include a related media content level, and the levels
component 208 can populate the related media content level with a
subset of the content 108 that satisfies a set of relatedness
criteria (discussed in greater detail with reference to FIG.
3).
[0028] Referring to FIG. 3, illustrated is an example levels
component 208 in accordance with various aspects described in this
disclosure. As discussed, the levels component 208 provides the
levels of the pivot menu for display by a display component 202.
The levels component 208 in FIG. 3 includes a player controls
component 302, an information component 304, a related media
component 306, a playlist component 308, and a channel component
310. The player controls component 302 provides a level of the
pivot menu (player controls level) that includes a set of media
player controls (player controls). The set of player controls can
include but are not limited to rewind to the beginning of content,
fast rewind, pause, play, fast forward, forward to end the of
content, express approval (e.g., approve, enjoyed, liked, positive
review, thumbs up, etc.), express disapproval of the content (e.g.,
disapprove, did not enjoy, disliked, negative review, thumbs down,
etc.), and/or view additional information regarding content. For
example, in one embodiment, in response to a first user input
(e.g., a down arrow command), the set of player controls are
displayed on a first level (the player controls level) of the pivot
menu during playback of the content 104.
[0029] The information component 304 (info component 304) provides
a level of the pivot menu (information and ratings level) that
includes a set of ratings controls, and/or information regarding
the content 104. The set of ratings controls provide for the user
to rate content, authors, playlists, and/or channels using the
pivot menu during playback of the content. The set of ratings
controls can include but are not limited to approve, disapprove,
social networking actions (e.g., +1.TM., share, comment, etc), rate
the content 104 using a predetermined scale (e.g., percentage,
stars, etc.), block the content 104, and/or subscribe to the
content, author, playlist, and/or channel. The information
regarding the content 104 can include but is not limited to title,
author, age, views, duration, attributes, quantity of positive
reviews received, and/or quantity of negative reviews received.
[0030] The related media component 306 determines a set of content
related to the content (e.g., content 104) being consumed (related
content), and includes the related content in a level of the pivot
menu (related content level). For example, in one embodiment, the
related media component 306 selects content from the set of content
108 that satisfies a set of relatedness criteria. The set of
relatedness criteria can include but is not limited to satisfying a
set of user preferences, satisfying a predetermined relatedness
threshold (e.g., relatedness of 75%), and/or having a ranking based
on relatedness that satisfies a predetermined relatedness ranking
threshold (e.g., top 5, top 10, etc.).
[0031] The playlist component 308 determines, populates, or
otherwise generates a playlist level of the pivot menu. For
example, in one embodiment, the playlist component 308 determines a
playlist associated with the content 104 being consumed (associated
playlist), and includes other content in the associated playlist in
the playlist level. Playlists can be, for example, groupings of
content based on a set of factors that enable continuous play of
the content included in the groupings of content. For instance, a
user can create a playlist that includes a set of internet video
clips, and a second user can continuously, or sequentially, consume
the set of internet video clips via the playlist created by the
first user. The set of factors can include but are not limited to
user-generated groupings, similarity, relatedness, and/or
attributes.
[0032] As an additional or alternative example, in one embodiment,
the playlist component 308 determines a set of playlists related to
and/or associated with the content 104 being consumed (related
playlists) based on a set of playlist relatedness criteria, and
includes the related playlists in the playlist level. The set of
playlists relatedness criteria can include but is not limited to
association with the content being consumed, inclusion of the
content being consumed, satisfying a set of user preferences,
satisfying a predetermined playlist relatedness threshold (e.g.,
relatedness of 75%), and/or satisfying a predetermined playlist
relatedness ranking threshold (e.g., top 5, top 10, etc.). For
instance, the playlist component 308 can select a set of playlists
that include the content being consumed for inclusion in the
playlist level.
[0033] The channel component 310 determines a set of channels
related to and/or associated with the content 104 being consumed
(related channels), and includes the related channels in a channels
level of the pivot menu. The channels can include, for example, a
collection of content provided by a content owner. For example, in
one embodiment, the channel component 310 selects channels that
satisfy a set of channel relatedness criteria. The set of channel
relatedness criteria can include but is not limited to association
with the content being consumed, inclusion of the content being
consumed, satisfying a set of user preferences, satisfying a
predetermined channel relatedness threshold (e.g., relatedness of
75%), and/or satisfying a predetermined channel relatedness ranking
threshold (e.g., top 5, top 10, etc.). For instance, the channel
component 310 can select a set of channels that include the content
being consumed for inclusion in the channel level of the pivot
menu.
[0034] FIG. 4 illustrates an example controls component 204 in
accordance with various aspects described in this disclosure. As
discussed, the controls component 204 provides various adapters,
connectors, channels, communication paths, etc., that provide for
interaction with a pivot menu. The controls component 204 in FIG. 4
includes a scrolling component 402, a selection component 404, and
an update component 406. The scrolling component 402 provides for
users to move, progress, or otherwise scroll through menu items
included in a level of the pivot menu. For example, in one
embodiment, a related content level of the pivot menu can include a
set of internet videos that are related to content (related videos)
being consumed (discussed in greater detail with reference to FIGS.
3 and 7). For instance, the related videos can be displayed
adjacent to one another in the pivot menu, and a user can scroll
through the videos using, for example, a touch screen (e.g.,
swiping) or keyboard (e.g., arrow commands).
[0035] The selection component 404 provides for users to choose,
execute, or otherwise select menu items included in a level of the
pivot menu. For example, in one embodiment, a user can scroll
through a set of videos (or playlists, channels, etc.) using a
first set of inputs (e.g., keyboard arrow commands), and play a
video in the set of videos using a different input (e.g., enter
command). In addition, the selection component 404 initiates
execution of a selected menu item. For instance, the selection
component 404 initiates playback of selected content (e.g., using
the playback component 112). The update component 406 adjusts,
modifies, or otherwise updates a set of preferences associated with
the user based on selections made by, and/or ratings provided
(e.g., using the info component 304) by the user. For example, in
one embodiment, the set of user preferences are maintained in a
profile 410 associated with the user. A levels component 208 may
use the set of user preferences to populate, update, or otherwise
generate levels of the pivot menu (discussed in greater detail with
reference to FIG. 3). For example, in one embodiment, the user may
disapprove of, or provide negative feedback regarding, a first
playlist, and the levels component 208 may not include the first
playlist, and/or additional playlists related to the first
playlist, in a playlist level of the pivot menu. It is to be
appreciated that although the profile 410 is illustrated as being
included in a data store 120, such implementation is not so
limited. For example, the profile 410 can be included in a media
component 102, a user device 110, and/or in another location,
wherein the update component 406 may access the profile 410, e.g.,
via a network connection.
[0036] FIGS. 5-7 illustrate a system 500 that provides non-limiting
examples of adaptive content control and display for internet media
in accordance with various aspects described in this disclosure.
The system 500 includes a media display window 502. The media
display window 502 provides for playback of content 504 (e.g.,
using the media component 102). For example, in one embodiment, the
content 504 includes a streaming internet video (e.g., using the
media component 102). In response to a user input being detected
(e.g., using the input component 114), a next level of a pivot menu
506 is displayed during playback of the content 504. If the pivot
menu 506 was not being displayed prior to the user input being
detected, then the next level of the pivot menu 506 can include a
first level of the pivot menu 506. For instance, when a user enters
a first keyboard command (e.g., a down arrow), a media player
controls level 507 (a first level or a player controls level) of
the pivot menu 506 can be displayed.
[0037] The player controls level 507 includes a set of player
controls (e.g., 508A-K) that provide for the user to direct,
instruct, or otherwise control playback of the content 504. The set
of player controls can include but are not limited to rewind to the
beginning 508A of content 504, fast rewind 508B, pause or play
508C, fast forward 508D, forward to the end 508E of the content
504, approve 508K of the content 504, disapprove 508F of the
content 504, provide positive feedback 508G (e.g., +1.TM., etc) via
a social network, view closed captioning 508H, a time slider 5081,
and/or view additional information 508J regarding the content 504.
The pivot menu 506 is displayed on top, or in front, of a portion
of the content 504 during playback, and the pivot menu 506 is
partially transparent to enable consumption of the content 504 to
continue without complete obstruction. Aspects of the invention are
not limited to a particular display of the pivot menu. For example,
the pivot menu can be displayed adjacent to the content 504 during
playback.
[0038] As discussed, in response to a user input being detected
(e.g., using the input component 114), a next level of a pivot menu
506 is displayed during playback of the content 504. For example,
in one embodiment, in response to the first user input (e.g., a
down arrow command) being detect again, the next level of the pivot
menu is displayed. The next level of the pivot menu 506 in FIG. 6
includes an information and ratings level 602. The information and
ratings level 602 includes information 604 about the content 504
(e.g., title, author, age, views, duration, attributes, approvals,
disapprovals, etc.), and provide a set of ratings controls (e.g.,
606A-D) (e.g., using the info component 304). The ratings controls
can include but are not limited to approve 606A of the content 504,
disapprove 606B of the content 504, social networking actions 606C
(e.g., +1.TM., comment, share, etc), and/or subscribe 606D (RSS) to
the content, author, playlist, and/or channel.
[0039] The next level of the pivot menu 506 in FIG. 7 includes a
related media level 702 (e.g., using the related media component
306). The related media level 702 includes a set of content (e.g.,
704A-702E) that satisfies a set of relatedness criteria with regard
to the content 504. The set of relatedness criteria can include but
is not limited to satisfying a set of user preferences, satisfying
a predetermined relatedness threshold (e.g., relatedness of 75%),
and/or satisfying a predetermined relatedness ranking threshold
(e.g., top 5, top 10, etc.). The related media level 702 provides
for a user to take one or more actions regarding content in the set
of content. For example, in one embodiment, the actions include but
are not limited to consume the content, rate the content, add the
content to favorites, block the content, and/or view additional
information regarding the content. As an additional or alternative
example, in one embodiment, a next level of the pivot menu 506 can
include a playlist level or a channel level (discussed in greater
detail with reference to FIG. 3). Aspects of the invention are not
limited to a particular quantity or display of the menu items, or
an order of the levels of the pivot menu 506. For example,
different types and quantities of menu items can be included. As an
additional or alternative example, the levels of the pivot menu 506
can be provided in a different order.
Non-Limiting Examples of Methods for Adaptive Content Control and
Display for Internet Media
[0040] FIGS. 8-9 illustrate various methodologies in accordance
with the disclosed subject matter. While, for purposes of
simplicity of explanation, the methodologies are shown and
described as a series of acts, the disclosed subject matter is not
limited by the order of acts, as some acts may occur in different
orders and/or concurrently with other acts from that shown and
described herein. For example, those skilled in the art will
understand and appreciate that a methodology can alternatively be
represented as a series of interrelated states or events, such as
in a state diagram. Moreover, not all illustrated acts may be
required to implement a methodology in accordance with the
disclosed subject matter. Additionally, it is to be appreciated
that the methodologies disclosed in this disclosure are capable of
being stored on an article of manufacture to facilitate
transporting and transferring such methodologies to computers or
other computing devices.
[0041] Referring now to FIG. 8, illustrated is an example
methodology 800 for adaptive content control and display for
internet media in accordance with various aspects described in this
disclosure. At reference numeral 802, playback of media content is
provided (e.g., using the media component 102 or playback component
112). Playback of media content includes publishing, streaming,
playing, displaying, or otherwise providing media content to a
user. For example, in one implementation, the media content is
provided to a user device associated with the user, for example,
via a network connection. The content includes but is not limited
to videos, music, electronic books (e-books), video games,
websites, and/or articles. The user device can include but is not
limited to a smart phone, a cell phone, a personal digital
assistant (PDA), a tablet, a laptop, a desktop, a portable music
player, a video game system, an electronic reader (e-reader), a
global positioning system (GPS), a set-top box, and/or a
television.
[0042] At reference numeral 804, a determination is made whether a
user input has been received (e.g., using the input component 114)
during playback of the content. The input can include explicit user
inputs (e.g., configuration selections, question/answer, etc.) such
as from mouse selections, keyboard entries, touch screen
selections, and/or speech. At reference numeral 806, if it is
determined that the user input has been received (Y at reference
numeral 804), then a level of a pivot menu is displayed as a
function of the user input (e.g., using the menu component 116),
and playback of the content continues at reference numeral 802. For
example, in one implementation, a next level of a pivot menu can be
displayed in response to a first user input (e.g., a down arrow
command), and a previous level of a pivot menu can be displayed in
response to a second user input (e.g., an up arrow command).
Additionally or alternatively, the pivot menu can be exited,
closed, or otherwise not displayed in response to third user input
(e.g., an ESC command). If the pivot menu was not previously being
displayed, then the next level of the pivot menu can include a
first level of the pivot menu.
[0043] The pivot menu is displayed while playback of the content
continues, such that the content can still be consumed. For
example, in one embodiment, the pivot menu can be displayed on top,
or in front, of a portion of the content during playback, and the
pivot menu can be at least partially transparent to enable
consumption of the content to continue without complete
obstruction. Returning to reference numeral 804, if it is
determined that a user input has not been received (N at reference
numeral 804), then the methodology returns to reference numeral
802.
[0044] FIG. 9 illustrates an example methodology 900 for adaptive
content control and display for internet media in accordance with
various aspects described in this disclosure. At reference numeral
902, playback of media content is provided (e.g., using the media
component 102 or playback component 112). Playback of media content
includes publishing, streaming, displaying, playing, or otherwise
providing media content to a user. At reference numeral 904, in
response to a first user input being received, a player controls
level (e.g., first level) of a pivot menu is provided (e.g., using
the player controls component 302) during playback of the content.
The player controls level includes a set of media player controls
(controls). The set of controls can include but are not limited to
rewind to the beginning of content, fast rewind, pause, play, fast
forward, forward to end the of content, approve the content,
disapprove of the content, and/or view additional information
regarding content being consumed.
[0045] At reference numeral 906, in response to the first user
input being received a second time, an information and ratings
level (e.g., a second level) is displayed (e.g., using the info
component 304). The information and ratings level provides a set of
ratings controls that enable the user to rate content, authors,
playlists, and/or channels, and information regarding the content
being consumed to the user. The ratings controls can include but
are not limited to approve the content, disapprove of the content,
a set of social networking actions (e.g., +1', etc), rate the
content 104 using a predetermined scale (e.g., percentage, stars,
etc.), block the content 104, and/or subscribe to the content,
author, playlist, and/or channel. The information can include but
is not limited to title, author, age, views, duration, attributes,
quantity of approvals received, and/or quantity of disapprovals
received.
[0046] At reference numeral 908, in response to the first user
input being received a third time, a related media level (e.g., a
third level) is displayed (e.g., using the related media component
306). The related media level includes a set of content related to
the content being consumed (related content). For example, in one
embodiment, content is selected from a set of content that
satisfies a set of relatedness criteria (e.g., using the related
media component 306). The set of relatedness criteria can include
but is not limited to satisfying a set of user preferences,
satisfying a user rating threshold, satisfying a predetermined
relatedness threshold (e.g., relatedness of 75%), and/or satisfying
a predetermined relatedness ranking threshold (e.g., top 5, top 10,
etc.).
[0047] At reference numeral 910, in response to the first user
input being received a fourth time, a playlist level (e.g., fourth
level) of the pivot menu is displayed (e.g., using the playlist
component 308). The playlist level includes a set of content
included in a playlist associated with the content being consumed,
and/or a set of playlists related to the content being consumed.
For example, in one embodiment, a playlist associated with the
content being consumed (associated playlist) is determined, and a
set of content included in the associated playlist is included in
the playlist level (e.g., using the playlist component 308). As an
additional or alternative example, in one embodiment, a set of
playlists related to and/or associated with the content being
consumed (related playlists) are determined based on a set of
playlist relatedness criteria, and the related playlists are
included in the playlist level (e.g., using the playlist component
308). The set of playlists relatedness criteria includes but is not
limited to association with the content being consumed, inclusion
of the content being consumed, satisfying a set of user
preferences, satisfying a predetermined playlist relatedness
threshold (e.g., relatedness of 75%), and/or satisfying a
predetermined playlist relatedness ranking threshold (e.g., top 5,
top 10, etc.).
[0048] At reference numeral 912, in response to the first user
input being received a fifth time, a channel level (e.g., a fifth
level) of the pivot menu is displayed (e.g., using the channel
component 310). The channel level includes a set of channels
related to, and/or associated with, the content being consumed
(related channels). For example, in one embodiment, a set of
channels satisfying a set of channel relatedness criteria are
determined, and included in the channel level (e.g., using the
channel component 310). The set of channel relatedness criteria can
include but is not limited to association with the content being
consumed, inclusion of the content being consumed, satisfying a set
of user preferences, satisfying a predetermined channel relatedness
threshold (e.g., relatedness of 75%), and/or satisfying a
predetermined channel relatedness ranking threshold (e.g., top 5,
top 10, etc.).
[0049] Aspects of the invention are not limited to an order of the
levels of the pivot menu, or the user inputs received. For example,
in response to a second user input being received during playback
of the content, a previous level of the pivot menu can be
displayed, and in response to a third user input being received,
the pivot menu can be closed, exited, or otherwise not displayed.
For instance, if the channel level is being displayed, in response
to receiving the second user input, the playlist level can be
displayed.
Exemplary Networked and Distributed Environments
[0050] One of ordinary skill in the art can appreciate that the
various embodiments described herein can be implemented in
connection with any computer or other client or server device,
which can be deployed as part of a computer network or in a
distributed computing environment, and can be connected to any kind
of data store where media may be found. In this regard, the various
embodiments described herein can be implemented in any computer
system or environment having any number of memory or storage units,
and any number of applications and processes occurring across any
number of storage units. This includes, but is not limited to, an
environment with server computers and client computers deployed in
a network environment or a distributed computing environment,
having remote or local storage.
[0051] Distributed computing provides sharing of computer resources
and services by communicative exchange among computing devices and
systems. These resources and services include the exchange of
information, cache storage and disk storage for objects, such as
files. These resources and services also include the sharing of
processing power across multiple processing units for load
balancing, expansion of resources, specialization of processing,
and the like. Distributed computing takes advantage of network
connectivity, allowing clients to leverage their collective power
to benefit the entire enterprise. In this regard, a variety of
devices may have applications, objects or resources that may
participate in the various embodiments of this disclosure.
[0052] FIG. 10 provides a schematic diagram of an exemplary
networked or distributed computing environment. The distributed
computing environment comprises computing objects 1010, 1012, etc.
and computing objects or devices 1020, 1022, 1024, 1026, 1028,
etc., which may include programs, methods, data stores,
programmable logic, etc., as represented by applications 1030,
1032, 1034, 1036, 1038. It can be appreciated that computing
objects 1010, 1012, etc. and computing objects or devices 1020,
1022, 1024, 1026, 1028, etc. may comprise different devices, such
as personal data assistants (PDAs), audio/video devices, mobile
phones, MP3 players, personal computers, tablets, laptops, etc.
[0053] Each computing object 1010, 1012, etc. and computing objects
or devices 1020, 1022, 1024, 1026, 1028, etc. can communicate with
one or more other computing objects 1010, 1012, etc. and computing
objects or devices 1020, 1022, 1024, 1026, 1028, etc. by way of the
communications network 1040, either directly or indirectly. Even
though illustrated as a single element in FIG. 10, network 1040 may
comprise other computing objects and computing devices that provide
services to the system of FIG. 10, and/or may represent multiple
interconnected networks, which are not shown. Each computing object
1010, 1012, etc. or computing objects or devices 1020, 1022, 1024,
1026, 1028, etc. can also contain an application, such as
applications 1030, 1032, 1034, 1036, 1038, that might make use of
an API, or other object, software, firmware and/or hardware,
suitable for communication with or implementation of the various
embodiments of this disclosure.
[0054] There are a variety of systems, components, and network
configurations that support distributed computing environments. For
example, computing systems can be connected together by wired or
wireless systems, by local networks or widely distributed networks.
Currently, many networks are coupled to the Internet, which
provides an infrastructure for widely distributed computing and
encompasses many different networks, though any network
infrastructure can be used for exemplary communications made
incident to the systems as described in various embodiments.
[0055] Thus, a host of network topologies and network
infrastructures, such as client/server, peer-to-peer, or hybrid
architectures, can be employed. The "client" is a member of a class
or group that uses the services of another class or group to which
it is not related. A client can be a process, e.g., roughly a set
of instructions or tasks, that requests a service provided by
another program or process. The client may be or use a process that
utilizes the requested service without having to "know" any working
details about the other program or the service itself.
[0056] In a client/server architecture, particularly a networked
system, a client is usually a computer that accesses shared network
resources provided by another computer, e.g., a server. In the
illustration of FIG. 10, as a non-limiting example, computing
objects or devices 1020, 1022, 1024, 1026, 1028, etc. can be
thought of as clients and computing objects 1010, 1012, etc. can be
thought of as servers where computing objects 1010, 1012, etc.
provide data services, such as receiving data from client computing
objects or devices 1020, 1022, 1024, 1026, 1028, etc., storing of
data, processing of data, transmitting data to client computing
objects or devices 1020, 1022, 1024, 1026, 1028, etc., although any
computer can be considered a client, a server, or both, depending
on the circumstances.
[0057] A server is typically a remote computer system accessible
over a remote or local network, such as the Internet or wireless
network infrastructures. The client process may be active in a
first computer system, and the server process may be active in a
second computer system, communicating with one another over a
communications medium, thus providing distributed functionality and
allowing multiple clients to take advantage of the
information-gathering capabilities of the server.
[0058] In a network environment in which the communications
network/bus 1040 is the Internet, for example, the computing
objects 1010, 1012, etc. can be Web servers with which the client
computing objects or devices 1020, 1022, 1024, 1026, 1028, etc.
communicate via any of a number of known protocols, such as the
hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP). Objects 1010, 1012, etc. may
also serve as client computing objects or devices 1020, 1022, 1024,
1026, 1028, etc., as may be characteristic of a distributed
computing environment.
Exemplary Computing Device
[0059] As mentioned, advantageously, the techniques described
herein can be applied to any device suitable for implementing
various embodiments described herein. Handheld, portable and other
computing devices and computing objects of all kinds are
contemplated for use in connection with the various embodiments,
e.g., anywhere that a device may wish to read or write transactions
from or to a data store. Accordingly, the below general purpose
remote computer described below in FIG. 11 is but one example of a
computing device.
[0060] Although not required, embodiments can partly be implemented
via an operating system, for use by a developer of services for a
device or object, and/or included within application software that
operates to perform one or more functional aspects of the various
embodiments described herein. Software may be described in the
general context of computer executable instructions, such as
program modules, being executed by one or more computers, such as
client workstations, servers or other devices. Those skilled in the
art will appreciate that computer systems have a variety of
configurations and protocols that can be used to communicate data,
and thus, no particular configuration or protocol is to be
considered limiting.
[0061] FIG. 11 thus illustrates an example of a suitable computing
system environment 1100 in which one or aspects of the embodiments
described herein can be implemented, although as made clear above,
the computing system environment 1100 is only one example of a
suitable computing environment and is not intended to suggest any
limitation as to scope of use or functionality. Neither is the
computing environment 1100 be interpreted as having any dependency
or requirement relating to any one or combination of components
illustrated in the exemplary operating environment 1100.
[0062] With reference to FIG. 11, an exemplary remote device for
implementing one or more embodiments includes a general purpose
computing device in the form of a computer 1110. Components of
computer 1110 may include, but are not limited to, a processing
unit 1120, a system memory 1130, and a system bus 1122 that couples
various system components including the system memory to the
processing unit 1120.
[0063] Computer 1110 includes a variety of computer readable media
and can be any available media that can be accessed by computer
1110. The system memory 1130 may include computer storage media in
the form of volatile and/or nonvolatile memory such as read only
memory (ROM) and/or random access memory (RAM). By way of example,
and not limitation, memory 1130 may also include an operating
system, application programs, other program modules, and program
data.
[0064] A user can enter commands and information into the computer
1110 through input devices 1140. A monitor or other type of display
device is also connected to the system bus 1122 via an interface,
such as output interface 1150. In addition to a monitor, computers
can also include other peripheral output devices such as speakers
and a printer, which may be connected through output interface
1150.
[0065] The computer 1110 may operate in a networked or distributed
environment using logical connections to one or more other remote
computers, such as remote computer 1170. The remote computer 1170
may be a personal computer, a server, a router, a network PC, a
peer device or other common network node, or any other remote media
consumption or transmission device, and may include any or all of
the elements described above relative to the computer 1110. The
logical connections depicted in FIG. 11 include a network 1172,
such local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN), but may
also include other networks/buses. Such networking environments are
commonplace in homes, offices, enterprise-wide computer networks,
intranets and the Internet.
[0066] As mentioned above, while exemplary embodiments have been
described in connection with various computing devices and network
architectures, the underlying concepts may be applied to any
network system and any computing device or system in which it is
desirable to publish or consume media in a flexible way.
[0067] The word "exemplary" is used herein to mean serving as an
example, instance, or illustration. For the avoidance of doubt,
this matter disclosed herein is not limited by such examples. In
addition, any aspect or design described herein as "exemplary" is
not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over
other aspects or designs, nor is it meant to preclude equivalent
exemplary structures and techniques known to those of ordinary
skill in the art. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms
"includes," "has," "contains," and other similar words are used in
either the detailed description or the claims, for the avoidance of
doubt, such terms are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar
to the term "comprising" as an open transition word without
precluding any additional or other elements. Furthermore, reference
throughout this disclosure to "one implementation" or "an
implementation" or "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" means that a
particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in
connection with the implementation or embodiment is included in at
least one implementation or embodiment. Thus, the appearances of
the phrase "in one implementation" or "in an implementation" or "in
one embodiment" or "in an embodiment" in various places throughout
this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same
implementation or embodiment.
[0068] Computing devices typically include a variety of media,
which can include computer-readable storage media.
Computer-readable storage media can be any available storage media
that can be accessed by the computer, is typically of a
non-transitory nature, and can include both volatile and
nonvolatile media, removable and non-removable media. By way of
example, and not limitation, computer-readable storage media can be
implemented in connection with any method or technology for storage
of information such as computer-readable instructions, program
modules, structured data, or unstructured data. Computer-readable
storage media can include, but are not limited to, RAM, ROM,
EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technology, CD-ROM, digital
versatile disk (DVD) or other optical disk storage, magnetic
cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic
storage devices, or other tangible and/or non-transitory media
which can be used to store desired information. Computer-readable
storage media can be accessed by one or more local or remote
computing devices, e.g., via access requests, queries or other data
retrieval protocols, for a variety of operations with respect to
the information stored by the medium.
[0069] As mentioned, the various techniques described herein may be
implemented in connection with hardware or software or, where
appropriate, with a combination of both. As used herein, the terms
"component," "system" and the like are likewise intended to refer
to a computer-related entity, either hardware, a combination of
hardware and software, software, or software in execution. For
example, a component may be, but is not limited to being, a process
running on a processor, a processor, an object, an executable, a
thread of execution, a program, and/or a computer. By way of
illustration, both an application running on computer and the
computer can be a component. One or more components may reside
within a process and/or thread of execution and a component may be
localized on one computer and/or distributed between two or more
computers. Further, a component can come in the form of specially
designed hardware; generalized hardware made specialized by the
execution of software thereon that enables the hardware to perform
specific function (e.g., coding and/or decoding); software stored
on a computer readable medium; or a combination thereof.
[0070] The aforementioned systems have been described with respect
to interaction between several components. It can be appreciated
that such systems and components can include those components or
specified sub-components, some of the specified components or
sub-components, and/or additional components, and according to
various permutations and combinations of the foregoing.
Sub-components can also be implemented as components
communicatively coupled to other components rather than included
within parent components (hierarchical). Additionally, it is to be
noted that one or more components may be combined into a single
component providing aggregate functionality or divided into several
separate sub-components, and that any one or more middle layers,
such as a management layer, may be provided to communicatively
couple to such sub-components in order to provide integrated
functionality. Any components described herein may also interact
with one or more other components not specifically described herein
but generally known by those of skill in the art.
[0071] In view of the exemplary systems described above,
methodologies that may be implemented in accordance with the
described subject matter will be better appreciated with reference
to the flowcharts of the various figures. While for purposes of
simplicity of explanation, the methodologies are shown and
described as a series of blocks, the claimed subject matter is not
limited by the order of the blocks, as some blocks may occur in
different orders and/or concurrently with other blocks from what is
depicted and described herein. Where non-sequential, or branched,
flow is illustrated via flowchart, it can be appreciated that
various other branches, flow paths, and orders of the blocks, may
be implemented which achieve the same or a similar result.
Moreover, not all illustrated blocks may be required to implement
the methodologies described hereinafter.
[0072] In addition to the various embodiments described herein, it
is to be understood that other similar embodiments can be used or
modifications and additions can be made to the described
embodiment(s) for performing the same or equivalent function of the
corresponding embodiment(s) without deviating there from. Still
further, multiple processing chips or multiple devices can share
the performance of one or more functions described herein, and
similarly, storage can be effected across a plurality of devices.
Accordingly, the invention is not to be limited to any single
embodiment, but rather can be construed in breadth, spirit and
scope in accordance with the appended claims.
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