Systems and methods for modifying fast-forward speeds based on the user's reaction time when detecting points of interest in content
First Claim
1. A method for modifying a fast-forwarding speed based on a reaction time of a user when a frame of interest is detected, comprising:
- receiving a command from a user to fast-forward through a media asset;
in response to receiving the command, executing a fast-forwarding operation through frames of the media asset at a first speed;
detecting that the fast-forwarding operation is approaching a frame of interest to the viewer;
in response to detecting that the fast-forwarding operation is approaching the frame of interest, reducing the fast-forwarding speed to a second speed slower than the first speed, wherein the second speed is determined by;
retrieving, from a profile for the user, a plurality of reaction times corresponding to a current age of the user;
calculating, from the average of the reaction times, an estimated reaction time of the user; and
in response to calculating the estimated reaction time of the user, calculating the second speed from the estimated reaction time of the user;
receiving a command to resume playback from the user while the fast-forwarding operation is occurring at the second speed; and
playing back the media asset at a default playback speed from a point corresponding to a moment when the command was received.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are described for modifying a fast-forwarding speed based on a reaction time of a user when a frame of interest is detected. A media guidance application may receive a command from a user to fast-forward through a media asset and may execute a fast-forwarding operation through frames of the media asset. The media guidance application may detect that the fast-forwarding operation is approaching a frame of interest to the viewer. The media guidance application may reduce the fast-forwarding speed to a second speed slower than the first speed, where the second speed is determined based on an estimated reaction time of the user. The media guidance application may receive a command to resume playback from the user while the fast-forwarding operation is occurring at the second speed and may play back the media asset at a default playback speed from a point corresponding to a moment when the command was received.
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16 Claims
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1. A method for modifying a fast-forwarding speed based on a reaction time of a user when a frame of interest is detected, comprising:
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receiving a command from a user to fast-forward through a media asset; in response to receiving the command, executing a fast-forwarding operation through frames of the media asset at a first speed; detecting that the fast-forwarding operation is approaching a frame of interest to the viewer; in response to detecting that the fast-forwarding operation is approaching the frame of interest, reducing the fast-forwarding speed to a second speed slower than the first speed, wherein the second speed is determined by; retrieving, from a profile for the user, a plurality of reaction times corresponding to a current age of the user; calculating, from the average of the reaction times, an estimated reaction time of the user; and in response to calculating the estimated reaction time of the user, calculating the second speed from the estimated reaction time of the user; receiving a command to resume playback from the user while the fast-forwarding operation is occurring at the second speed; and playing back the media asset at a default playback speed from a point corresponding to a moment when the command was received. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A system for modifying a fast-forwarding speed based on a reaction time of a user when a frame of interest is detected, comprising:
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user input circuitry; and control circuitry configured to; receive, using the user input circuitry, a command from a user to fast-forward through a media asset; in response to receiving the command, execute a fast-forwarding operation through frames of the media asset at a first speed; detect that the fast-forwarding operation is approaching a frame of interest to the viewer; in response to detecting that the fast-forwarding operation is approaching the frame of interest, reduce the fast-forwarding speed to a second speed slower than the first speed, wherein the second speed is determined each time by; retrieve, from a profile for the user, a plurality of reaction times corresponding to a current age of the user; calculate, from the average of the reaction times, an estimated reaction time of the user; and in response to calculating the estimated reaction time of the user, calculate the second speed from the estimated reaction time of the user; receive, using the user input circuitry, a command to resume playback from the user while the fast-forwarding operation is occurring at the second speed; and play back the media asset at a default playback speed from a point corresponding to a moment when the command was received. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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