ImmerVR GmbH (20240236439). DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SELECTIVE PRESENTATION OF SUBTITLES simplified abstract
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DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SELECTIVE PRESENTATION OF SUBTITLES
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DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SELECTIVE PRESENTATION OF SUBTITLES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240236439 titled 'DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SELECTIVE PRESENTATION OF SUBTITLES
The patent application describes a device and method for selective presentation of subtitles based on the language skill of the user.
- The device receives video and corresponding subtitle data in multiple languages.
- It determines the language skill requirement needed to translate the content into the user's preferred language.
- The device then assesses the user's language skill to decide whether to display subtitles.
- If the user's language skill meets the requirement, subtitles are not shown for the other-language content.
Potential Applications: - Streaming services - Language learning platforms - Educational videos
Problems Solved: - Improving user experience by providing subtitles only when necessary - Catering to users with varying language skills
Benefits: - Enhanced viewing experience - Personalized content delivery - Efficient language learning tool
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Subtitle Presentation Device for Multilingual Content" This technology can be utilized by streaming platforms to offer a more tailored viewing experience for users with different language skills. It can also be integrated into language learning applications to provide targeted language practice.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology improve accessibility for users with varying language skills? - This technology ensures that subtitles are only displayed when necessary, making content more accessible to users with different language proficiency levels. 2. What impact does this technology have on language learning platforms? - This technology can enhance language learning platforms by providing targeted language practice and improving user engagement.
Original Abstract Submitted
a device and a method for selective presentation of subtitles are provided, wherein the device includes one or more processors configured to: receive a video and corresponding subtitle data, the video including audio data, which represent a first language of the video, and other-language content associated with a second language; determine a language skill requirement of the other-language content, the language skill requirement representing a language skill required to translate the other-language content into the first language; determine, whether a language skill of a user satisfies the determined language skill requirement; and in the case that the language skill of the user satisfies the determined language skill requirement, determine to not show the subtitle when presenting the other-language content of the video to the user.
