CN104202658A - Method and system for playing video in groups - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention provides a method and system for playing video in groups. The method includes: grouping each complete video, generating multiple groups of sub-videos with different starting moments in the complete video from one complete video; generating feature pictures and/or video segment descriptions for each group of sub-videos information, and sort according to the starting time, so as to generate a browsing interface for users to browse the feature pictures and/or the description information of the video segments corresponding to each group of sub-videos; provide users in the browsing interface Select the trigger entry to play the corresponding sub-video, so as to start playing from calling the corresponding sub-video. By adopting the present invention, the video segment that the user wants to watch can be accurately located.

Description

Method and system for video group playback

technical field

The invention relates to the field of Internet applications, in particular to a method and system for playing video in groups.

Background technique

With the development of Internet film and television, the film and television resources on the Internet are becoming more and more abundant, and the search is more convenient, attracting more and more users to choose to watch videos on the Internet.

At present, the Internet mainly plays video resources through video websites. On video websites, each video only identifies a poster and video playback resources, and only provides one mode of sequential playback. If the user wants to quickly browse one of the highlight clips, it needs to accelerate the fast-forward playback through multiple speeds such as x2, x4, and x16 times, or the user drags the playback progress bar to quickly browse the highlight clips.

However, the acceleration method still needs to watch the video from the beginning, and it takes a certain amount of time to play the highlights, and if the highlights are not found within a short period of time, the user may give up browsing the video; and the user drags the playback progress bar In this way, because the specific moment of the highlight segment is not known in advance, accurate positioning cannot be performed, and it still takes a certain amount of time and resources to find the highlight segment, and the accuracy is low.

Contents of the invention

In view of the above problems, the present invention is proposed in order to provide a method and system for video packet playback that overcomes the above problems or at least partially solves the above problems.

Based on one aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a kind of method of video packet playing, comprising:

Each complete video is grouped, and a complete video is generated into multiple groups of sub-videos with different starting moments in the complete video;

Generate feature pictures and/or video segment description information for each group of sub-videos, and sort them according to the start time, so as to generate a browsing interface for users to view the feature pictures and/or the videos corresponding to each group of sub-videos section description information to browse;

A trigger entry for the user to choose to play the corresponding sub-video is provided in the browsing interface, so as to start playing the corresponding sub-video after being called up.

Optionally, after providing a trigger entry for the user to choose to play the corresponding sub-video in the browsing interface, it further includes:

Select the corresponding sub-video by triggering the trigger entry selected by the user, determine the starting moment of the sub-video in the complete video, and play from the starting moment.

Optionally, the grouping each complete video includes: grouping the complete videos according to playing time and/or playing content.

Optionally, the complete videos are grouped according to playing time, including any one of the following:

grouping the complete videos according to a fixed duration;

grouping the complete videos according to the varying duration;

The complete videos are grouped according to specified time points or time periods.

Optionally, grouping the complete videos according to playback content includes at least one of the following:

If the complete video includes multiple characters, the complete video is grouped according to the order of appearance of the characters;

If the complete video includes multiple complete story segments, grouping the complete videos according to each complete story segment;

If the complete video is a movie, grouping the complete video according to the content of the TV poster picture;

If the complete video includes multiple scenes, group the complete videos according to different scenes;

The complete videos are grouped according to highlights of the complete videos.

Optionally, the generating feature pictures and/or video segment description information for each group of sub-videos includes:

Select the picture frame at the start moment of each group of sub-videos as the feature picture or select the picture frame at a certain moment in each group of sub-videos except the start moment as the feature picture; and/or

The summary of the playing content of each group of sub-videos is selected as the description information of the video segment.

Optionally, after the calling of the corresponding sub-video starts playing, it includes:

If the playback is suspended during the playback of the corresponding sub-video, a prompt message indicating whether to continue playing is displayed on the browsing interface;

If receiving an instruction from the user agreeing to continue playing, continue playing the corresponding sub-video;

If an instruction of refusing to continue playing is received from the user, the playing is stopped.

Optionally, after stopping playing the corresponding sub-video, further include:

Jump to the browsing interface that presents multiple sub-videos browsed by the user.

Based on another aspect of the present invention, the present invention also provides a system for video packet playback, including:

A grouping module, adapted to group each complete video, and generate a complete video with multiple groups of sub-videos having different starting moments in the complete video;

The display module is adapted to generate feature pictures and/or video segment description information for each group of sub-videos, and sort them according to the starting time, so as to generate a browsing interface for users to view the feature pictures and/or video segments corresponding to each group of sub-videos. /or browse the description information of the video segment;

The receiving module is adapted to provide a trigger entry for the user to choose to play the corresponding sub-video in the browsing interface, so as to start playing the corresponding sub-video after being called up.

Optionally, the above system also includes:

The playing module is adapted to select the corresponding sub-video by triggering the trigger entry selected by the user, determine the starting moment of the sub-video in the complete video, and play from the starting moment.

Optionally, the grouping module is further adapted to: group the complete videos according to playing time and/or playing content.

Optionally, the grouping module is also suitable for grouping according to any of the following:

grouping the complete videos according to a fixed duration;

grouping the complete videos according to the varying duration;

The complete videos are grouped according to specified time points or time periods.

Optionally, the grouping module is also suitable for grouping according to at least one of the following:

If the complete video includes multiple characters, the complete video is grouped according to the order of appearance of the characters;

If the complete video includes multiple complete story segments, grouping the complete videos according to each complete story segment;

If the complete video is a movie, grouping the complete video according to the content of the TV poster picture;

If the complete video includes multiple scenes, group the complete videos according to different scenes;

The complete videos are grouped according to highlights of the complete videos.

Optionally, the display module is also suitable for:

Select the picture frame at the start moment of each group of sub-videos as the feature picture or select the picture frame at a certain moment in each group of sub-videos except the start moment as the feature picture; and/or

The summary of the playing content of each group of sub-videos is selected as the description information of the video segment.

In the embodiment of the present invention, after a complete video is divided into multiple sub-videos with different starting moments in the complete video, a browsing interface is generated for the user to sort each group of sub-videos according to the ordering of the starting moments of each sub-video. The corresponding picture and/or video segment description information is browsed, and a trigger entry for the user to choose to play the corresponding sub-video is provided in the browsing interface. Since each group of sub-videos has different starting moments in the complete video, when the user watches the film and television material (i.e., the video), the user can determine the sub-video according to the user's wishes (either through one or both of the feature picture or the description information of the video segment) ) select any group of sub-videos you want to watch, and input a playback instruction for a certain sub-video by triggering the entry, you can link to the starting moment of the sub-video in the complete video, and start playing the complete video from this point in time. As can be seen from the above analysis, in the embodiment of the present invention, a complete video is divided into multiple groups of sub-videos, and users can know the content of the sub-videos and the corresponding sub-videos appearing on the complete video according to the characteristic pictures and/or video segment description information. The starting moment, so that it can be linked to the corresponding starting moment and played, so as to realize the purpose of accurately selecting the video segment that the user wants to watch. Compared with the two acceleration methods mentioned in the prior art, the embodiment of the present invention does not need to start playing the video from the beginning, and can accurately locate the video segment that the user wants to watch, thereby achieving accurate positioning of the playback progress and saving the time for video playback resources and the purpose of improving user experience.

The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to better understand the technical means of the present invention, it can be implemented according to the contents of the description, and in order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and understandable , the specific embodiments of the present invention are enumerated below.

Those skilled in the art will be more aware of the above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention according to the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

Description of drawings

Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment. The drawings are only for the purpose of illustrating a preferred embodiment and are not to be considered as limiting the invention. Also throughout the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to designate the same components. In the attached picture:

Fig. 1 shows the first processing flow chart of the method for video packet playback according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 2 shows the second processing flowchart of the method for video packet playback according to one embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 3 shows a first structural schematic diagram of a system for video packet playback according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

Fig. 4 shows a second schematic structural diagram of a system for playing video packets according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed ways

Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure may be embodied in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided for more thorough understanding of the present disclosure and to fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art.

In order to solve the above technical problem, an embodiment of the present invention provides a method for playing video packets. Fig. 1 shows a processing flowchart of a method for playing video packets according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Fig. 1, the method at least includes step S102 to step S106.

Step S102 , grouping each complete video, and generating multiple groups of sub-videos with different starting moments in the complete video from one complete video.

Specifically, the complete video is grouped and divided into multiple groups of sub-videos, wherein each group of sub-videos has a different starting moment in the video. For example, the first group starts at 00:00, the second group starts at 05:00, the third group starts at 10:00, and so on. The multiple start times here are just an example, and the specific start time is determined by the actual situation or operation.

After the video grouping is completed, in order to identify different sub-videos, step S104 is performed to generate feature pictures and/or video segment description information for each group of sub-videos, and sort according to the starting time of each sub-video, so as to generate a browsing interface For users to browse the feature pictures and/or description information of video segments corresponding to each group of sub-videos.

And, continue to execute step S106, provide a trigger entry for the user to select and play the corresponding sub-video in the browsing interface, so as to start playing the corresponding sub-video after being called up.

In the embodiment of the present invention, after a complete video is divided into multiple sub-videos with different starting moments in the complete video, a browsing interface is generated for the user to sort each group of sub-videos according to the ordering of the starting moments of each sub-video. The corresponding picture and/or video segment description information is browsed, and a trigger entry for the user to choose to play the corresponding sub-video is provided in the browsing interface. Since each group of sub-videos has different starting moments in the complete video, when the user watches the film and television material (i.e., the video), the user can determine the sub-video according to the user's wishes (either through one or both of the feature picture or the description information of the video segment) ) select any group of sub-videos you want to watch, and input a playback instruction for a certain sub-video by triggering the entry, you can link to the starting moment of the sub-video in the complete video, and start playing the complete video from this point in time. As can be seen from the above analysis, in the embodiment of the present invention, a complete video is divided into multiple groups of sub-videos, and users can know the content of the sub-videos and the corresponding sub-videos appearing on the complete video according to the characteristic pictures and/or video segment description information. The starting moment, so that it can be linked to the corresponding starting moment and played, so as to realize the purpose of accurately selecting the video segment that the user wants to watch. Compared with the two acceleration methods mentioned in the prior art, the embodiment of the present invention does not need to start playing the video from the beginning, and can accurately locate the video segment that the user wants to watch, thereby achieving accurate positioning of the playback progress and saving the time for video playback resources and the purpose of improving user experience.

Fig. 2 shows a flowchart of the second process of the method for playing video packets according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Fig. 2, after steps S102 to S106 complete the grouping of sub-videos and the generation of the browsing interface, trigger step S108: select the corresponding sub-video by triggering the trigger entry selected by the user, and determine the starting moment of the sub-video in the complete video , and play from the determined starting moment.

It should be noted that, in order to identify different sub-videos, different video identifiers are used to distinguish the sub-videos. Video logos can be text, pictures or a combination of both. For example, if text is used as a video label, it can be indicated as the first paragraph of XX, the second paragraph of XX, and so on. Due to the imagery and representativeness of pictures, pictures may be more suitable as video logos than text. Now take pictures as an example for illustration, select a frame from each group of sub-videos as the feature picture of the sub-video, and click on the feature picture (ie picture) to be able to link to the starting moment in the sub-video. In order to increase the time orientation, the picture of the frame at the start moment in the sub-video can be used as the feature picture. Using the picture extracted from the video as the feature picture can better reflect the content of the video segment. When the user browses the feature picture, he can intuitively get the content of the frame picture and accurately determine the content corresponding to the sub-video. During implementation, the picture frame at the start time of each group of sub-videos is selected as the feature picture, or the picture frame at a certain moment except the start time in each group of sub-videos is selected as the feature picture. The time point at which each group of sub-videos is linked to the video is the corresponding frame that appears as the picture as the feature picture, or at least one frame before the corresponding frame that appears as the picture as the feature picture. Rewind a few frames before playing, which can give users a buffer time to receive information and improve the user experience. The specific frame rate setting is determined by the specific operation and is not limited here.

For example, if a user wants to browse a landscape video of a scenic spot, the key point is to know the sunrise and moonset of the scenic spot in a day. Therefore, three pictures are provided as feature pictures for the three time periods of morning, noon, and evening . In this example, it is assumed that the video is 40 minutes long, of which, the first ten minutes are the scenery in the morning (the first sub-video), the middle twenty minutes are the scenery at noon (the second sub-video), and the last ten minutes What was shot was the scenery at night (the third sub-video). For example, the feature picture of the first sub-video represents the morning weather, and the sunrise is about to begin. The picture shows early morning clouds, and the sun has not yet appeared. The feature picture is a picture at 00:00, and there is a play button under the feature picture. The time point 00:00 when the feature picture appeared in the video is recorded below the play button. When the user clicks the play button, a direct link to start playing at 00:00. The feature picture of the second sub-video represents the weather at noon, and the screen shows the scorching sun at noon. Below the play button is the time point when the feature picture appeared in the video at 10:00. When the user clicks the play button, a direct link to start playing at 10:00. The characteristic picture of the third sub-video represents the weather at night, with a crescent-shaped crescent moon on the screen, and the time point when the picture appeared in the video is 30:00 below the playback. When the user clicks the play button, it is directly linked to start playing at 30:00. What needs to be explained here is that the time scale under the play button (that is, the time point when the feature picture appears in the video) is to allow the user to know the playback progress more conveniently and directly, and it is okay if there is no time point prompt.

It should be noted that, in order to increase user experience and findability of video clips, the video grouping mentioned in step S102 is not an unconscious grouping, but several grouping rules are adopted. For example, preferably, complete videos can be grouped according to playing time and/or playing content.

Different video grouping methods are now described in detail. Firstly, the first method will be described. In this approach, play time becomes the key word for video grouping. Considering that the full video itself is a period, the full video can be grouped according to a fixed duration, for example, a group of sub-videos is generated every ten minutes, a group of sub-videos is generated every twenty minutes, and so on. In addition, the videos can also be grouped according to the changing duration, for example, the duration of the first group of sub-videos is 10 minutes, the duration of the second group of sub-videos is 20 minutes, the duration of the third group of sub-videos is 30 minutes, and so on. Of course, the complete video can also be grouped according to a specified time point or time period, and the specific time point or time period is determined according to the actual situation or operation.

The method of video grouping with playback time as the keyword will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this implementation, a picture is selected as the feature picture for each group of sub-videos. For example, assuming that the video itself is long, 1.5 hours, it is divided into three groups of sub-videos according to the fixed duration. The starting time of the first group of sub-videos is 00:00:00, and the starting time of the second group of sub-videos is 00:30:00, the start time of the third group of sub-videos is 01:00:00, each group of sub-videos has a picture as a feature picture, and the picture is selected as the frame picture at the start time of each sub-video, Click to be able to link to the starting moment of each sub-video. For another example, complete videos can also be grouped according to the changing duration. For example, the first picture is the frame at 00:00:00, the second picture is the picture at 00:10:00, and the third picture is 01 :10:00 frame picture, etc. The designated time point may be selected by the user, which will not be described in detail here.

The first method of video grouping has been described in detail above, and the second method is now described in detail. The broadcast content itself has a large amount of information, including characters, plots, scenes and other information. Thus, complete videos can be video grouped according to one or a combination of information they contain.

Specifically, if the complete video includes multiple characters, the complete video can be grouped according to the sequence of appearance of the characters, for example, the first appearance of the male number one, the first appearance of the first female number one, the first appearance of the second male number, the first appearance of the second female number, etc. , according to the order of appearance of these characters, it can be divided into at least four groups of sub-videos. If the full video includes multiple full story segments, the full videos may be grouped according to each full story segment. If the complete video includes multiple scenes, the complete video can be grouped according to different scenes, such as interior and exterior scenes, bright and dark scenes, different locations (such as pine trees, seaside, houses, rocks) and the like. Additionally, full videos can be grouped based on their highlights. The timing of the promotional image or story image of the full video can also be used as a basis for grouping. If the complete video is a movie, the sub-video may be divided based on the appearance time of the movie poster picture or plot picture in the complete video. In order to express the video grouping results more clearly and clearly, the picture is still selected as the feature picture.

Compared with grouping videos based on time, video grouping according to playback content can better reflect the content of the video itself, and can provide users with more accurate video information during implementation, improving the accuracy of video positioning.

As can be seen from the above, in a preferred embodiment, the video can be divided into multiple groups of sub-videos, and a frame is selected for each group of sub-videos, and it is selected as a feature picture of the sub-video, representing the playback content of each group of sub-videos . The selected frame picture may be a picture frame at the starting moment of each group of sub-videos, or a picture frame at a certain moment other than the starting moment.

Because the feature picture itself has certain limitations, for example, the feature picture can only use the picture of a certain frame, and cannot experience the information in a period of time, and the text usually cannot reflect too much content due to limited characters. The video segment description information is additionally displayed on the feature picture, together with the feature picture for users to browse, wherein the video segment description information is the content description of the corresponding sub-video. When the user browses the feature picture, combined with the description information of the video segment, the user can more accurately know the content to be expressed by the sub-video. Of course, during implementation, only the description information of the video segment may be provided for the user's reference and selection. It can be seen that the embodiment of the present invention provides a video group playback method, especially after using the feature picture and/or video segment description information to describe the sub-video, the content of each group of sub-videos can be obtained through the feature picture and/or video segment description information It is pointed out that by providing the user with the function of browsing each sub-video and directly playing the corresponding sub-video by clicking on the sub-video, the user can quickly browse the highlights of the video, which is fast and efficient, and the user experience is good. For example, a line of video segment description information can be set under the play button below the feature picture: The little squirrel is picking matsutake beside the pine tree. That is, after clicking on the feature picture, the video of the little squirrel picking matsutake will be displayed.

The film and television resources on the Internet are becoming more and more abundant, and a large number of users choose to watch film and television resources on Internet film and television websites, such as movies, TV dramas, variety shows, video commentary and so on. The method for playing video in groups provided by the embodiment of the present invention will now be described by taking a movie as an example. In this embodiment, the movie "The Avengers" is selected, divided into four groups of sub-videos, and one picture is selected as a feature picture for each group, a total of four. Specifically, the first feature picture selects the frame in which the male protagonist appears, and the description information of the video segment below the play button is: the male protagonist appears and meets the female protagonist. The second feature picture is selected from a frame in the battle of heroes, and the description information of the video segment next to or below the play button is: Spiderman vs. Superman. The third feature picture is a picture of a big explosion in a fight, and the description information of the video segment under the play button is: Many heroes participate in fierce battles, and there is a series of big explosions in the scene. The fourth feature picture is a frame near the end showing a picture of green mountains in the distance. The description information of the video segment under the play button is: everything is over, and peace and tranquility have come again. When the user browses any one of the above four feature pictures, by clicking the play button corresponding to each feature picture (that is, triggering the trigger entry of the sub-video in the browsing interface), the user can directly jump to the corresponding feature picture. Movie playing time point (ie, the starting moment of playing the sub-video), and then start playing the movie from the plot corresponding to the feature picture for the user to watch.

It should be noted that the playback time, feature pictures, and video segment description information provided in any embodiment of the present invention or its combination are examples, and are used to illustrate the application scenarios and specific implementation process of the method provided by the present invention. The application can be modified according to the actual situation, and is not completely consistent with specific movies or other types of videos, and the above examples do not limit the present invention. In addition, on the browsing interface of each picture, in addition to setting the play button, it can further display the function floating layer of the video playback progress status corresponding to the picture. In order to allow users to more conveniently and directly understand the video playback progress corresponding to the picture, It is displayed in a manner similar to the previous embodiment.

Optionally, besides being extracted from a video or movie, the feature picture can also be set through operation. For example, the feature picture can be set as a still photo of a classic scene, or a modified/beautified video scene picture.

As mentioned above, after the picture as the feature picture is selected, select the feature picture representing a certain sub-video by triggering the entry, and link to the time point when the sub-video corresponding to the selected feature picture appears in the complete video (that is, the sub-video At the starting moment in the complete video), playback starts from the time point of the selected feature image link. If the complete video itself has multiple highlights, then, when the previous feature image triggers the playback progress, whether to play only to the end of the highlight or directly to the end of the complete video is a problem that needs to be solved. In the embodiment of the present invention, this problem is solved by determining whether the feature picture can be linked to another time point (for example, 5 minutes later). Wherein, the other time point is after the time point when the feature picture appears in the complete video and before the end time of the complete video. If the determination result is yes, then the video is played to another point in time (for example, the highlight segment is played to the end). If the determination result is no, the video is played until the complete video is played.

When the feature picture can be linked to another time point, or in other words, the playback is suspended during the playback of the video (suspended means that the video has not been played to the end time, and the playback is stopped in the middle), then the browsing interface will display whether to continue playing Prompt message for user to choose. If an instruction to continue playing is received from the user, the video will continue to play, and if an instruction to continue playing is received from the user, the playback will be stopped.

In order to ensure that the user can browse other sub-videos after the current video stops playing, therefore, after the video playback stops, jump to the browsing interface that presents multiple sub-videos browsed by the user.

Based on the same inventive concept, the embodiment of the present invention also provides a system for playing video in groups. Fig. 3 shows a schematic structural diagram of a system for playing video packets according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Figure 3, the system includes at least:

The grouping module 310 is adapted to perform grouping processing on each complete video, and generate multiple groups of sub-videos with different starting moments in the complete video from a complete video;

The display module 320, coupled with the grouping module 310, is adapted to generate feature pictures and/or video segment description information for each group of sub-videos, and sort them according to the starting time, so as to generate a browsing interface for users to view each group of sub-videos Browse the corresponding feature picture and/or description information of the video segment;

The receiving module 330, coupled with the display module 320, is adapted to provide a trigger entry for the user to choose to play the corresponding sub-video in the browsing interface, so as to start playing from calling the corresponding sub-video.

In a preferred embodiment, the system for video group playback may also include a playback module 340, coupled with the receiving module 330, adapted to select the corresponding sub-video by triggering the trigger entry selected by the user, and determine that the sub-video is included in the complete video. , and play from that starting moment. Fig. 4 shows a second schematic structural diagram of a system for playing video packets according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In a preferred embodiment, the grouping module 310 is further adapted to: group complete videos according to playing time and/or playing content.

In a preferred embodiment, the grouping module 310 is also suitable for grouping according to any of the following:

grouping the complete videos according to a fixed duration;

grouping the complete videos according to the varying duration;

The complete videos are grouped according to specified time points or time periods.

In a preferred embodiment, the grouping module 310 is also suitable for grouping according to at least one of the following:

If the complete video includes multiple characters, the complete video is grouped according to the order of appearance of the characters;

If the complete video includes multiple complete story segments, grouping the complete videos according to each complete story segment;

If the complete video is a movie, grouping the complete video according to the content of the TV poster picture;

If the complete video includes multiple scenes, group the complete videos according to different scenes;

The complete videos are grouped according to highlights of the complete videos.

In a preferred embodiment, the display module 320 is also suitable for:

Select the picture frame at the start moment of each group of sub-videos as the feature picture or select the picture frame at a certain moment in each group of sub-videos except the start moment as the feature picture; and/or

The summary of the playing content of each group of sub-videos is selected as the description information of the video segment.

By adopting the method and system for video group playback provided by the embodiments of the present invention, the following beneficial effects can be achieved:

In the embodiment of the present invention, after a complete video is divided into multiple sub-videos with different starting moments in the complete video, a browsing interface is generated for the user to sort each group of sub-videos according to the ordering of the starting moments of each sub-video. The corresponding picture and/or video segment description information is browsed, and a trigger entry for the user to choose to play the corresponding sub-video is provided in the browsing interface. Since each group of sub-videos has different starting moments in the complete video, when the user watches the film and television material (i.e., the video), the user can determine the sub-video according to the user's wishes (either through one or both of the feature picture or the description information of the video segment) ) select any group of sub-videos you want to watch, and input a playback instruction for a certain sub-video by triggering the entry, you can link to the starting moment of the sub-video in the complete video, and start playing the complete video from this point in time. As can be seen from the above analysis, in the embodiment of the present invention, a complete video is divided into multiple groups of sub-videos, and users can know the content of the sub-videos and the corresponding sub-videos appearing on the complete video according to the characteristic pictures and/or video segment description information. The starting moment, so that it can be linked to the corresponding starting moment and played, so as to realize the purpose of accurately selecting the video segment that the user wants to watch. Compared with the two acceleration methods mentioned in the prior art, the embodiment of the present invention does not need to start playing the video from the beginning, and can accurately locate the video segment that the user wants to watch, thereby achieving accurate positioning of the playback progress and saving the time of video playback resources and the purpose of improving user experience.

In the description provided herein, numerous specific details are set forth. However, it is understood that embodiments of the invention may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known methods, structures and techniques have not been shown in detail in order not to obscure the understanding of this description.

Similarly, it should be appreciated that in the foregoing description of exemplary embodiments of the invention, in order to streamline this disclosure and to facilitate an understanding of one or more of the various inventive aspects, various features of the invention are sometimes grouped together in a single embodiment, figure, or its description. This method of disclosure, however, is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed invention requires more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive aspects lie in less than all features of a single foregoing disclosed embodiment. Thus, the claims following the Detailed Description are hereby expressly incorporated into this Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment of this invention.

Those skilled in the art can understand that the modules in the device in the embodiment can be adaptively changed and arranged in one or more devices different from the embodiment. Modules or units or components in the embodiments may be combined into one module or unit or component, and furthermore may be divided into a plurality of sub-modules or sub-units or sub-assemblies. All features disclosed in this specification (including accompanying claims, abstract and drawings) and any method or method so disclosed may be used in any combination, except that at least some of such features and/or processes or units are mutually exclusive. All processes or units of equipment are combined. Each feature disclosed in this specification (including accompanying claims, abstract and drawings) may be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise.

Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that although some embodiments herein include some features included in other embodiments but not others, combinations of features from different embodiments are meant to be within the scope of the invention. And form different embodiments. For example, in the claims, any one of the claimed embodiments can be used in any combination.

The various component embodiments of the present invention may be implemented in hardware, or in software modules running on one or more processors, or in a combination thereof. Those skilled in the art should understand that a microprocessor or a digital signal processor (DSP) may be used in practice to implement some or all functions of some or all components in the video packet playback system according to the embodiment of the present invention. The present invention can also be implemented as an apparatus or an apparatus program (for example, a computer program and a computer program product) for performing a part or all of the methods described herein. Such a program for realizing the present invention may be stored on a computer-readable medium, or may be in the form of one or more signals. Such a signal may be downloaded from an Internet site, or provided on a carrier signal, or provided in any other form.

It should be noted that the above-mentioned embodiments illustrate rather than limit the invention, and that those skilled in the art will be able to design alternative embodiments without departing from the scope of the appended claims. In the claims, any reference signs placed between parentheses shall not be construed as limiting the claim. The word "comprising" does not exclude the presence of elements or steps not listed in a claim. The word "a" or "an" preceding an element does not exclude the presence of a plurality of such elements. The invention can be implemented by means of hardware comprising several distinct elements, and by means of a suitably programmed computer. In a unit claim enumerating several means, several of these means can be embodied by one and the same item of hardware. The use of the words first, second, and third, etc. does not indicate any order. These words can be interpreted as names.

So far, those skilled in the art should appreciate that, although a number of exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, the disclosed embodiments of the present invention can still be used. Many other variations or modifications consistent with the principles of the invention are directly identified or derived from the content. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention should be understood and deemed to cover all such other variations or modifications.

Based on one aspect of the present invention, the present invention also discloses A1, a method for playing video in groups, including:

Each complete video is grouped, and a complete video is generated into multiple groups of sub-videos with different starting moments in the complete video;

Generate feature pictures and/or video segment description information for each group of sub-videos, and sort them according to the start time, so as to generate a browsing interface for users to view the feature pictures and/or the videos corresponding to each group of sub-videos section description information to browse;

A trigger entry for the user to choose to play the corresponding sub-video is provided in the browsing interface, so as to start playing the corresponding sub-video after being called up.

A2. The method according to A1, wherein, after the trigger entry for the user to select and play the corresponding sub-video is provided in the browsing interface, it also includes:

Select the corresponding sub-video by triggering the trigger entry selected by the user, determine the starting moment of the sub-video in the complete video, and play from the starting moment.

A3. The method according to A1 or A2, wherein the grouping each complete video includes: grouping the complete videos according to playing time and/or playing content.

A4. The method according to any one of A1-A3, wherein the complete video is grouped according to playing time, including any one of the following:

grouping the complete videos according to a fixed duration;

grouping the complete videos according to the varying duration;

The complete videos are grouped according to specified time points or time periods.

A5. The method according to any one of A1-A4, wherein grouping the complete video according to the playback content includes at least one of the following:

If the complete video includes multiple characters, the complete video is grouped according to the order of appearance of the characters;

If the complete video includes multiple complete story segments, grouping the complete videos according to each complete story segment;

If the complete video is a movie, grouping the complete video according to the content of the TV poster picture;

If the complete video includes multiple scenes, group the complete videos according to different scenes;

The complete videos are grouped according to highlights of the complete videos.

A6. The method according to any one of A1 to A5, wherein said generating feature pictures and/or video segment description information for each group of sub-videos includes:

Select the picture frame at the start moment of each group of sub-videos as the feature picture or select the picture frame at a certain moment in each group of sub-videos except the start moment as the feature picture; and/or

The summary of the playing content of each group of sub-videos is selected as the description information of the video segment.

A7. The method according to any one of A1 to A6, wherein, after calling up the corresponding sub-video to start playing, it includes:

If the playback is suspended during the playback of the corresponding sub-video, a prompt message indicating whether to continue playing is displayed on the browsing interface;

If receiving an instruction from the user agreeing to continue playing, continue playing the corresponding sub-video;

If an instruction of refusing to continue playing is received from the user, the playing is stopped.

A8. The method according to any one of A1-A7, wherein, after stopping playing the corresponding sub-video, it also includes:

Jump to the browsing interface that presents multiple sub-videos browsed by the user.

Based on another aspect of the present invention, the present invention also discloses B9, a system for playing video in groups, comprising:

A grouping module, adapted to group each complete video, and generate a complete video with multiple groups of sub-videos having different starting moments in the complete video;

The display module is adapted to generate feature pictures and/or video segment description information for each group of sub-videos, and sort them according to the starting time, so as to generate a browsing interface for users to view the feature pictures and/or video segments corresponding to each group of sub-videos. /or browse the description information of the video segment;

The receiving module is adapted to provide a trigger entry for the user to choose to play the corresponding sub-video in the browsing interface, so as to start playing the corresponding sub-video after being called up.

B10. The system according to B9, further comprising:

The playing module is adapted to select the corresponding sub-video by triggering the trigger entry selected by the user, determine the starting moment of the sub-video in the complete video, and play from the starting moment.

B11. The system according to B9 or B10, wherein the grouping module is further adapted to: group the complete video according to playing time and/or playing content.

B12. The system according to B11, wherein the grouping module is also suitable for grouping according to any one of the following:

grouping the complete videos according to a fixed duration;

grouping the complete videos according to the varying duration;

The complete videos are grouped according to specified time points or time periods.

B13. The system according to B11 or B12, wherein the grouping module is further adapted to group according to at least one of the following:

If the complete video includes multiple characters, the complete video is grouped according to the order of appearance of the characters;

If the complete video includes multiple complete story segments, grouping the complete videos according to each complete story segment;

If the complete video is a movie, grouping the complete video according to the content of the TV poster picture;

If the complete video includes multiple scenes, group the complete videos according to different scenes;

The complete videos are grouped according to highlights of the complete videos.

B14. The system according to any one of B9 to B13, wherein the display module is further adapted to:

Select the picture frame at the start moment of each group of sub-videos as the feature picture or select the picture frame at a certain moment in each group of sub-videos except the start moment as the feature picture; and/or

The summary of the playing content of each group of sub-videos is selected as the description information of the video segment.

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1. A method for playing videos in groups, comprising: Each complete video is grouped, and a complete video is generated into multiple groups of sub-videos with different starting moments in the complete video; Generate feature pictures and/or video segment description information for each group of sub-videos, and sort them according to the start time, so as to generate a browsing interface for users to view the feature pictures and/or the videos corresponding to each group of sub-videos section description information to browse; A trigger entry for the user to choose to play the corresponding sub-video is provided in the browsing interface, so as to start playing the corresponding sub-video after being called up. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein, after the trigger entry for the user to select and play the corresponding sub-video is provided in the browsing interface, further comprising: Select the corresponding sub-video by triggering the trigger entry selected by the user, determine the starting moment of the sub-video in the complete video, and play from the starting moment. 3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said grouping each complete video comprises: grouping said complete videos according to playing time and/or playing content. 4. The method according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein grouping the complete videos according to playing time comprises any one of the following: grouping the complete videos according to a fixed duration; grouping the complete videos according to the varying duration; The complete videos are grouped according to specified time points or time periods. 5. The method according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein grouping the complete video according to the playback content includes at least one of the following: If the complete video includes multiple characters, the complete video is grouped according to the order of appearance of the characters; If the complete video includes multiple complete story segments, grouping the complete videos according to each complete story segment; If the complete video is a movie, grouping the complete video according to the content of the TV poster picture; If the complete video includes multiple scenes, group the complete videos according to different scenes; The complete videos are grouped according to highlights of the complete videos. 6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein said generating feature pictures and/or video segment description information for each group of sub-videos comprises: Select the picture frame at the start moment of each group of sub-videos as the feature picture or select the picture frame at a certain moment in each group of sub-videos except the start moment as the feature picture; and/or The summary of the playing content of each group of sub-videos is selected as the description information of the video segment. 7. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein after calling up the corresponding sub-video and starting to play, it includes: If the playback is suspended during the playback of the corresponding sub-video, a prompt message indicating whether to continue playing is displayed on the browsing interface; If receiving an instruction from the user agreeing to continue playing, continue playing the corresponding sub-video; If an instruction of refusing to continue playing is received from the user, the playing is stopped. 8. The method according to any one of claims 1-7, wherein, after stopping playing the corresponding sub-video, further comprising: Jump to the browsing interface that presents multiple sub-videos browsed by the user. 9. A system for video group playback, comprising: A grouping module, adapted to group each complete video, and generate a complete video with multiple groups of sub-videos having different starting moments in the complete video; The display module is adapted to generate feature pictures and/or video segment description information for each group of sub-videos, and sort them according to the starting time, so as to generate a browsing interface for users to view the feature pictures and/or video segments corresponding to each group of sub-videos. /or browse the description information of the video segment; The receiving module is adapted to provide a trigger entry for the user to choose to play the corresponding sub-video in the browsing interface, so as to start playing the corresponding sub-video after being called up. 10. The system of claim 9, further comprising: The playing module is adapted to select the corresponding sub-video by triggering the trigger entry selected by the user, determine the starting moment of the sub-video in the complete video, and play from the starting moment.