US 2026/0313206 A1 · SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SMART CAPTIONS

Abstract

Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a scalable, decision intelligence (DI)-based computerized framework for automatically and/or dynamically determining and providing smart captions in real-time as content is being rendered. The disclosed framework represents a paradigm shift in digital text presentation, moving beyond static timing models to create a responsive ecosystem that adapts to both content complexity and user needs. By synthesizing text analysis with nuanced behavioral data, the framework creates a personalized reading experience that enhances comprehension, reduces cognitive load, and increases engagement across diverse content types and user populations. The framework's technical innovation addresses fundamental limitations in current captioning technologies while establishing a framework that can evolve alongside advancements in natural language processing and user experience design.

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A method comprising:

detecting, by an application, language information within a media stream;
analyzing, by the application, the detected language information according to a plurality of linguistic criteria comprising at least one of lexical density, semantic complexity, syntactic structure, or emotional valence;
determining, by the application, a rendering context associated with a user based on the analyzed language information and one or more user consumption patterns;
performing, by the application, an artificial intelligence (AI)-based contextual analysis of one or more media segments associated with the detected language information;
determining, by the application, one or more caption parameters based on a synthesis of the linguistic analysis and one or more user interaction patterns associated with the user;
generating, by the application, one or more caption data structures based on the determined caption parameters;
and
outputting, by the application, the generated caption data structures through a rendering pipeline for synchronous integration with the media stream.

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A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for tangibly storing computer program instructions capable of being executed by a processor, the computer program instructions defining steps of:

detecting language information within a media stream;
analyzing the detected language information according to a plurality of linguistic criteria comprising at least one of lexical density, semantic complexity, syntactic structure, or emotional valence;
determining a rendering context associated with a user based on the analyzed language information and one or more user consumption patterns;
performing an artificial intelligence (AI)-based contextual analysis of one or more media segments associated with the detected language information;
determining one or more caption parameters based on a synthesis of the linguistic analysis and one or more user interaction patterns associated with the user;
generating one or more caption data structures based on the determined caption parameters;
and
outputting the generated caption data structures through a rendering pipeline for synchronous integration with the media stream.

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A system comprising:

a processor configured to:
detect language information within a media stream;
analyze the detected language information according to a plurality of linguistic criteria comprising at least one of lexical density, semantic complexity, syntactic structure, or emotional valence;
determine a rendering context associated with a user based on the analyzed language information and one or more user consumption patterns;
perform an artificial intelligence (AI)-based contextual analysis of one or more media segments associated with the detected language information;
determine one or more caption parameters based on a synthesis of the linguistic analysis and one or more user interaction patterns associated with the user;
generate one or more caption data structures based on the determined caption parameters;
and
output the generated caption data structures through a rendering pipeline for synchronous integration with the media stream.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Systems and methods for smart captions

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