US Patent Application 18230930. SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO IMPROVE SKIP FORWARD FUNCTIONALITY simplified abstract

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SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO IMPROVE SKIP FORWARD FUNCTIONALITY

Organization Name

Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Ankur Anil Aher of Kalyan (IN)

Charishma Chundi of Nellore (IN)

SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO IMPROVE SKIP FORWARD FUNCTIONALITY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18230930 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO IMPROVE SKIP FORWARD FUNCTIONALITY

Simplified Explanation

- The patent application describes systems and methods for identifying jump points in a media asset to resume consumption after skipping a portion. - *Jump points are identified based on a content viewing profile and scene information associated with the media asset.* - A preview image is displayed at each jump point to help the user decide where to resume consumption. - *The skipping operation can be paused at the jump points, and a preview is provided at each jump point.* - The systems and methods can also identify jump points by analyzing the portion of the media asset being skipped.


Original Abstract Submitted

Systems and methods are described to identify jump points indicative of potential time points from which to resume consumption of the media asset in response to receiving a request to skip a portion of a media asset being consumed. The jump points include a first jump point identified based on a content viewing profile and a second jump point identified based on a scene information associated with the media asset. A preview image is displayed at each of the identified jump points. Systems and methods are also described to pause the skipping operation at the identified jump points and provide a preview at the respective jump points. Systems and method are further described to identify jump points based on analysis of the portion of the media asset being skipped.