18504288. VIDEO MANAGEMENT DEVICE, VIDEO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND VIDEO MANAGEMENT METHOD simplified abstract (SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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VIDEO MANAGEMENT DEVICE, VIDEO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND VIDEO MANAGEMENT METHOD

Organization Name

SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

TAKASHI Usui of Osaka (JP)

VIDEO MANAGEMENT DEVICE, VIDEO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND VIDEO MANAGEMENT METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18504288 titled 'VIDEO MANAGEMENT DEVICE, VIDEO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND VIDEO MANAGEMENT METHOD

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a video management device that captures an image of a viewer's face to determine a relationship between the viewer and the content being viewed, and adjusts the viewing conditions accordingly.

  • Storage for storing content
  • Viewer information requester to capture an image of the viewer's face
  • Relationship determiner to determine the relationship between the viewer and the content
  • Viewing condition determiner to adjust viewing conditions based on the relationship

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in:

  • Personalized content recommendations
  • Targeted advertising based on viewer demographics

Problems Solved

This technology addresses:

  • Improving user experience by personalizing content
  • Enhancing advertising effectiveness by targeting specific demographics

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Increased viewer engagement
  • Higher conversion rates for targeted advertising

Potential Commercial Applications

This technology could be used in:

  • Streaming services
  • Digital signage advertising

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be facial recognition technology used for personalized recommendations in streaming services.

Unanswered Questions

How does the device ensure the privacy and security of the viewer's facial data?

The patent application does not provide details on how the device protects the privacy and security of the captured facial images.

What measures are in place to prevent misuse of the facial recognition data?

The patent application does not mention any specific measures to prevent misuse of the facial recognition data.


Original Abstract Submitted

A video management device includes: a storage that stores content; a viewer information requester that requests a terminal issuing a viewing request to capture an image of a face of a viewing requester; a relationship determiner that determines a relationship between a video of viewing requester received from the terminal and a viewing-request target content that is a target of the viewing request in the content; and a viewing condition determiner that determines a viewing condition of the viewing-request target content in accordance with the relationship.