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US 2026/0039927 A1Published application
Managing Content Data
AssigneeComcast Cable Communications, LLC
InventorsAdam D. Eng, David A. Eng
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Abstract
Proper descriptive data control within content may be needed, for example to prevent a spoiler. By properly managing descriptive data, viewers may receive relevant information at the correct moment. This approach may foster a more personalized viewing experience.
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A method comprising:
- receiving, by a computing device, content and descriptive data, wherein the content comprises a plurality of content segments, wherein the descriptive data comprises a plurality of descriptive data segments associated with a respective content segment and comprises information regarding the respective content segments and one or more preceding content segments;
- determining, during output of the content, a first level of engagement of a user with a first content segment of the plurality of content segments and a second level of engagement of the user with a second content segment of the plurality of content segments;
- allowing, based on the first level of engagement, access to a first descriptive data segment associated with the first content segment and one or more preceding content segments;
- and
- preventing, based on the second level of engagement, access to a second descriptive data segment associated with the second content segment that follows the first content segment.
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A method comprising:
- receiving, by a computing device, content and descriptive data, wherein the content comprises a plurality of content segments, wherein the descriptive data comprises a plurality of descriptive data topics associated with a respective content segment and comprises information regarding the respective content segment and one or more preceding content segments;
- receiving, during output of the content, a request for a descriptive data topic;
- determining a history corresponding to the content that indicates. for one or more previous instances of output of the content, a level of engagement for each of the plurality of content segments;
- and
- based on the history, preventing access to the descriptive data topic associated with subsequent content segments.
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A method comprising:
- receiving, by a computing device, an indication of a user preference to prevent spoilers;
- receiving, during output of a first content segment of a plurality of sequential content segments of content, a request for content descriptive data, wherein:
- the plurality of sequential content segments comprises the first content segment and one or more second content segments,
- the descriptive data comprises a plurality of descriptive data segments, and
- each descriptive data segment is associated with a content segment and comprises information regarding the associated content segment and one or more of preceding content segments;
- determining a history corresponding to the content that indicates, for one or more previous instances of output of the content, a level of engagement for each of the plurality of sequential content segments;
- and
- based on the user preference and the history, preventing access to descriptive data segments associated with the one or more second content segments until output for presentation of the one or more second content segments.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.