Snap inc. (20240305858). REAL TIME REWIND PLAYBACK simplified abstract

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REAL TIME REWIND PLAYBACK

Organization Name

snap inc.

Inventor(s)

Dong Tian of Shenzhen (CN)

Guanshu Chen of Shenzhen (CN)

REAL TIME REWIND PLAYBACK - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240305858 titled 'REAL TIME REWIND PLAYBACK

Simplified Explanation: This patent application describes a media player that allows for real-time rewind playback of a media file by caching and rendering segments of frames one at a time.

  • The media player caches and renders the last segment of the played media file on a device, such as a mobile device.
  • It then caches and renders the previous segment, and continues this process until all segments of the media file have been cached and rendered.
  • Only one segment of the media file is cached at a time, enabling the media file to be replayed on the fly.

Key Features and Innovation:

  • Real-time rewind playback of media files.
  • Caching and rendering of segments of frames one at a time.
  • Efficient use of device resources by caching only one segment at a time.

Potential Applications:

  • Video streaming services.
  • Video editing software.
  • Gaming applications.

Problems Solved:

  • Allows for seamless rewind playback of media files.
  • Reduces the need to cache the entire media file at once.
  • Improves user experience by enabling on-the-fly replay.

Benefits:

  • Enhanced user experience.
  • Efficient use of device resources.
  • Seamless rewind playback functionality.

Commercial Applications:

  • Video streaming platforms.
  • Video editing software companies.
  • Gaming industry.

Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on real-time media playback and caching techniques.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in real-time media playback and caching technologies to enhance the efficiency and performance of the media player.

Questions about Media Player with Real-Time Rewind Playback: 1. How does the media player ensure smooth transition between cached segments during rewind playback? 2. What are the potential limitations of caching and rendering segments of frames one at a time in terms of playback quality and performance?


Original Abstract Submitted

a media player providing real time rewind playback of a played media file having segments of frames. a last segment n of the played media file is cached and rendered on a device, such as a mobile device, then a previous segment n−1 is cached and rendered, and the process continues until there are no more segments of the played media file to cache and render. only a segment of the played media file is cached at a time, rather than the whole media file, such that the played media file can be replayed on the fly.