17839271. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RESTRICTING VIDEO CONTENT simplified abstract (Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC)

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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RESTRICTING VIDEO CONTENT

Organization Name

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Inventor(s)

Prabhakaran Sethuraman of Redmond WA (US)

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RESTRICTING VIDEO CONTENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17839271 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RESTRICTING VIDEO CONTENT

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes methods and systems for restricting video content based on audience groups. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:

  • The invention provides a way to restrict certain portions of a video during playback for specific audience groups.
  • An interface is used to display a recommended preview of the video portion that can be restricted.
  • Users can indicate whether they want to restrict the video portion for specific audience groups through the interface.
  • The indication is stored and used to enforce the restriction during playback for the specified audience groups.

Potential Applications:

  • Video streaming platforms can use this technology to allow content creators to restrict certain parts of their videos for different audience groups, such as age-restricted content.
  • Educational platforms can utilize this technology to restrict sensitive or inappropriate video content from being viewed by students.
  • Parental control applications can benefit from this technology to restrict certain video content from being accessed by children.

Problems Solved:

  • This technology solves the problem of efficiently restricting video content for specific audience groups without the need for manual editing or separate versions of the video.
  • It provides a streamlined way for content creators to manage and enforce restrictions on their videos.
  • Users can easily indicate their preferences for restricting video content, ensuring a personalized viewing experience.

Benefits:

  • Content creators have more control over who can access certain parts of their videos, allowing them to comply with regulations or cater to specific audience needs.
  • Users can have a safer and more tailored viewing experience, as they can choose to restrict content that may be inappropriate or sensitive for certain audience groups.
  • The technology simplifies the process of managing and enforcing video content restrictions, saving time and effort for both content creators and viewers.


Original Abstract Submitted

Methods, systems are computer program products are provided for restricting video content including displaying, via an interface, an output of a portion of a video that is recommended for preview to facilitate restricting of the portion of the video during playback for one or more audience groups, receiving, via the interface and for a user profile, an indication of whether to restrict the portion of the video during playback for the one or more audience groups, and storing the indication for use in restricting the portion of the video during playback for the one or more audience groups.

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