System and Method for Adaptive Videos

Abstract

A system and method for computer-implemented adaptive videos selects and arranges video elements in media instances in accordance with inferred preferences based, at least in part, on usage behaviors. Variations of the system and method include automatically selecting and / or arranging the video elements in accordance with the contents of the video elements, physical location, and physiological responses. Soundtracks may be selected in accordance with selected video elements. Information as to why video elements were selected for inclusion in media instances may be provided to media instance recipients.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 559,145, filed on Nov. 13, 2006, which is a continuation of International Patent Application No. PCT / US2005 / 011951, filed on Apr. 8, 2005, which claimed priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 572,565, filed May 20, 2004.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to extending the business process paradigm so as to make processes more explicitly adaptive over time. More specifically, adaptive recombinant processes relates to processes that automatically structure and re-structure themselves so as to deliver increasing value to the participants in the processes over time.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The business process paradigm was first introduced in a rigorous form by Rummler and Brache in the late 1980's, and was increasingly popularized by authors such as Michael Hammer, and a wide range of business c...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention is a method and system for adaptive recombinant processes. It allows for the design and implementation of processes that automatically capture the behaviors of process participants and reconfigure themselves on a continuous basis based on inferences of preferences or interests derived from process interactions. This approach can significantly reduce the need for manual process design and redesign efforts and also reduce traditional training costs. It can also enable the syndication of processes among organizations and increase process adaptiveness and efficiency through the maximizing of reuse. The method can create new types of processes that were not feasible with prior methods and can be applied in various fields such as marketing and business development, product or service / solution development and delivery, innovation, coordinated operations, and collaborative learning. The method can also incorporate the fuzzy content network approach and the adaptive recombinant systems approach."

Problems solved by technology

Such inferences may be conducted on an automatic or semi-automatic basis; in either case, application of the inferences can potentially dramatically reduce explicit, manual process design and redesign efforts.

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