WO2002029638A1 - Video and text interface - Google Patents

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WO2002029638A1
WO2002029638A1 PCT/NZ2001/000209 NZ0100209W WO0229638A1 WO 2002029638 A1 WO2002029638 A1 WO 2002029638A1 NZ 0100209 W NZ0100209 W NZ 0100209W WO 0229638 A1 WO0229638 A1 WO 0229638A1
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Jimmy Rex Parker
Kelli Dee Simpson
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Parker, John, Frederick
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Abstract

A user interface and method is provided for selection of a product (72) or service (72) over a network such as the internet (70). The method provides a plurality of still images, and selection of an image by a user results in the delivery of a video file (84) and text (86) which provide information that the user can evaluate for the purpose of making a selection. The invention has particular application to personnel selection.

Description

VIDEO AND TEXT INTERFA CE
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a user interface to a computer or network of computers such as the internet, a method of displaying video and/or text information on a computer, and a method or system of selection using a computer.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
As transmission bandwidth expands, it is becoming more common for streaming video to be provided to users. There is also a greater demand for video in view of the amount of information that can be provided to a user through this medium.
One example of an application in which video information can be very useful is personnel recruitment, where a potential employer wishes to evaluate employment candidates. The provision of information about a candidate on video, for example in response to certain questions, can provide a significant amount of further information about the candidate in a very short space of time. There are a very large number of other examples where the provision of video information may be very useful, for example in selecting a movie, or purchasing a product or service.
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide an interface or system for viewing video and/or text information, or for providing a method of selection, which will at least go some way toward overcoming the foregoing disadvantages, or which will at least provide the public with a useful choice. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly in one aspect the invention may broadly be said to consist in an interface for providing video information comprising a still picture, the still picture being capable of being selected by using a pointing device or keyboard, and upon selection of the still picture executes a video of predetermined duration.
Preferably the video is preloaded and/or buffered, and begins playing immediately after the still picture has been selected.
Alternatively the video does not begin playing until after confirmation is received that a payment has occurred.
Preferably the video is- of predetermined duration, and plays within a larger frame than the frame in which the still picture is provided.
Preferably a plurality of still pictures are provided to facilitate a selection.
Preferably text or other graphical information regarding how to use the interface is provided in a part of the screen separate from the still picture.
Preferably text is also provided with the video, and is provided in a separate frame or part of the screen alongside that in which the video plays, once the video has been selected.
Preferably when one of the videos is playing then videos from adjacent pictures are loading.
Preferably buttons are provided on the screen to print text information provided by the system. A button is preferably provided for the next video in sequence, and preferably a button is provided to go to the next video in reverse sequence.
Preferably the video can be watched by any particular user only a predetermined number of times. Preferably the still picture is a still from the video and the video plays from the point of the still picture when play commences.
In a further aspect the invention may broadly be said to consist in a method for providing video information comprising providing a still picture, the still picture being capable of being selected by using a pointing device or keyboard, selecting the picture, and playing the video once selection occurs.
Preferably the video is preloaded and/or buffered.
Alternatively the video does not begin playing until after confirmation is received that a payment has occurred.
Preferably the step of playing the video occurs immediately after the picture has been selected.
In a further aspect the invention may broadly be said to consist in a selection or search system comprising the interface or method of one of the preceding statements of invention wherein the video and/or text information comprises information on potential employees.
Preferably the system is used to search for potential employees, and the video and/or text information comprises information on potential employees.
In a further aspect the invention consists in a method of employee selection, the method comprising the steps of filming a video of a potential employee, providing the video in an interface according to the first statement of invention, and using the interface to review the video to assess the suitability of the candidate for a position of employment.
In a still further aspect the invention may broadly be said to consist in a plurality of still picture , each picture corresponding to a video which may be selected. Preferably a plurality of videos may be selected and played in a predetermined sequence.
In a still further aspect the invention may broadly be said to consist in one or more still pictures which may be selected to play a video relating to each picture, and to display a text document relating to each video.
In a still further aspect the invention consists in a method of selecting a product or service using a computer network, the method including the steps of providing on at least one computer in the network a plurality of video files of predetermined play duration, each file relating to a product or service that a user of the at least one computer or another computer in the network may wish to use or purchase, providing a plurality of still graphic images, each graphic image relating to one of the video files for selection by a user of the at least one computer or another computer in the network, delivering for presentation the video file to which the graphic image relates upon receipt of a selection request by a user, and delivering for presentation a file of information in a textual format for display to a user together with the video file.
Preferably the method includes the step of allowing a user to select the video file only a predetermined number of times.
Preferably the method is a method of selecting a service provider.
Preferably the service provider comprises a potential employee or contract service provider.
Preferably the method includes the step of providing video recording apparatus to create a video file for use in accordance with the method.
Preferably the method includes the step of categorising the video files and grouping the still pictures based on the categorisation. Preferably the categorisation is based upon geographic region.
Preferably the video files are categorised according to job categories and the graphic images are organised according to the categorisation.
The invention also includes a computer in a network of computers, the computer being programmed to implement the method of the preceding statement of invention.
The invention may also broadly be said to consist in the parts, elements and features referred to or indicated in the specification of the application, individually or collectively, and any or all combinations of any two or more of the said parts, elements or features, and where elements or features are mentioned herein and which have known equivalents in the art to which this invention relates, such known equivalents are deemed to be incorporated herein as if individually set forth.
The invention consists of the forgoing and also envisages constructions of which the following gives examples.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING FIGURES
One preferred form of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which;
Figure 1 is a screen shot illustrating an interface according to the present invention.
Figure 2 is a screen shot showing use of the interface of figure 1.
Figure 3 is a further screen shot showing use of the interface of figure 1.
Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a system including the interface of the present invention. Figure 5 is a simplified flow diagram illustrating implementation of a method according to the present invention.
Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of an Internet enabled selection or search system according to the present invention.
Figure 7 is a further schematic diagram of an Internet enabled selection or search system according to the present invention.
DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Referring to figure 1, a screen such as that provided by a visual display unit (VDU) of a personal computer is shown generally referenced 1 portraying a number of separate pictures within discrete frames, references 1-9. A further box or frame 12 contains text information (or other graphical information) which provides instructions including payment information 13 and provision for entry of credit card details 15.
In use, each of the pictures 1-9 represents a still picture from a video. A user may use a pointing device, such as a mouse for example, or use the keyboard if required to select one of the pictures. It will be seen that other graphic images could be provided i.e. each picture does not need to be a still from a video clip.
Once a picture has been selected, the screen 10 changes to show a view such as that shown in figure 2. Turning to figure 2, it will be seen that the picture that has been selected, for example picture 5, becomes a video which runs from the point shown or illustrated by the still picture from the preceding screen. The video is played within a larger frame which is referenced 14 in figure 2. The video is preferably preloaded and/or buffered so that it begins playing immediately or almost immediately after selection and plays for a predetermined duration, such as 30-60 seconds in the preferred embodiment. Preferably, the number of videos supported by the system can be almost any number from one upwards and is only limited by the size of the screen. However, preferably approximately 4-36 pictures are displayed, as this number of pictures can be portrayed reasonably well on an average sized VDU.
After the picture has been selected, a text screen also preferably appears in a separate frame 16 alongside the video frame 14. As much text as is desired or required can be provided within frame 16. Therefore, frame 16 could comprise the text of a whole book for example, even though video 14 may only show a particular segment of video information relating to some of the content of the book. Alternatively, and preferably, the video information comprises information on an employment candidate as we described further below, and the text provided in frame 16 comprises information about the candidate such as their CV.
Turning now to figure 3, the system is structural so that many people can simply begin at one of the pictures illustrated in figure 1 and then sequentially play the further pictures in sequence from the first picture that has been chosen until all the pictures (if the user so desires) have been "played" as videos. Therefore, in figure 3, the interface shows the video which it is presently playing in frame 14 together with the text associated with that video in frame 16, and then "behind" larger frames 14 and 16, the pictures relating to subsequent videos and text are shown in partial frames 18 and 20 (video) and 22 and 24 (text). When the video which is presently playing has finished, a user needs only "click" on one of the buttons provided at the base of the screen to immediately begin the next video and text appearing. The buttons at the base of the screen are referenced 26-30, button 26 being a "next" button which begins the next video in sequence playing, button 28 being a "print" button to print the text matter in the text box associated with each video, and button 30 being a "back" button which will play the preceding video i.e. play the next video in reverse sequence. There is also an "option " button 31 which enables a pull down or drop down menu 33 providing the user with the option of playing all, or selected, videos again.
Turning now to figure 4, the invention provides the system on a number of servers on a network such as the Internet, or on a number of different physical locations by simply "cloning" the system. Therefore, the application can be provided as a mother system 40 which can then be copied to a number of separate servers 42-56. A plurality of server machines may not be required in some situations and it will be seen that the invention would be implemented on a stand-alone personal computer for example. However the invention is able to be used on a network of computing machines, such as the internet, or a private computer network.
Turning to figure 5, an example of use of the interface referred to above is shown for a user to search for information on a desired product or service. The service may include a service provider, for example a firm or an individual, such as a potential employee. Therefore, in this example the user in step 60 uses a web browser or other means to access a server or website upon which an interface according to the present invention is provided.
The user is provided with means for selecting a particular category of product or service, for example by business or market sector. An example could be a selection of products or a selection of employees such as personal assistants or secretaries. A selection may occur through a variety of mediums such as a pull-down or drop-down menu for example. This is shown in step 62. The user then selects allocated products or services from viewing a series of images such as stills or photos in step 64. Then, in step 66, the user downloads the information relating to the photos to receive a brief video of each of the products or services and a copy of the text information for each product or service in the text box. Upon downloading this information, the user pays a fee to the system provider.
Turning to figure 6, the system and method are shown in further detail. Therefore, according to figure 6, the user (or other searcher) connects to, or visits, the website on which the information is provided in step 70. The user can then proceed to select geographical information i.e. selecting information on potential products or services available in a particular geographical region of interest to the user. This occurs in step 72. In step 74, the user can select the particular category, preferably by industry (but alternatively by product or service type or any other desired categorisation) and may do this using an alphabetically based pull-down menu.
In step 76, the products or services for example that are available (or those which are likely to be of most interest to the user) are downloaded to the user's machine. While this occurs, instructions regarding use and payment are presented together with the graphics or stills (for example pictures of products for sale) from a point in the video are portrayed on the screen. The instructions preferably warn that the videos can only be viewed a certain number of times (for example 5 times). The stills are preferably numerically labelled for identification by the user. Credit cards or other payment information details are provided by the user in step 78 and this information is checked with the bank in step 80 for approval. Once approval occurs the videos are activated. From this point onwards, the video and text information is available to the user in steps 84 and 86. Once the selected videos have been shown to the user a receipt command is provided to the online banking system and a payment instruction or other required information to effect payment is provided to the bank in step 82.
Once all selected videos have finished playing, an option box appears providing the user with the option of playing all selected videos again in order, or playing only a certain number of videos again.
Turning now to figure 7, the method of figure 6 is again illustrated, but with additional information illustrating the way in which the video information is obtained. In figure 7, at least one, and preferably a larger number, of video camera stations 90 are provided at various geographical localities. The information is provided to server 92, and the text information is provided to server 94. The information is preferably backed up in back up servers 96 and 98 and is virus checked at step 100 before being provided to the system for downloading by a user.
From the foregoing it will be seen that an interface and method are provided which provides significant advantages over the prior art.

Claims

1. A method of selecting a product or service using a computer network, the method including the steps of providing on at least one computer in the network a plurality of video files of predetermined play duration, each file relating to a product or service that a user of the at least one computer or another computer in the network may wish to use or purchase, providing a plurality of still graphic images, each graphic image relating to one of the video files for selection by a user of the at least one computer or another computer in the network, delivering for presentation the video file to which the graphic image relates upon receipt of a selection request by a user, and delivering for presentation a file of information in a textual format for display to a user together with the video file.
2. A method as claimed in claim 1 including the step of allowing a user to select the video file only a predetermined number of times.
3. A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the method is a method of selecting a service provider.
4. A method as claimed in claim 3 wherein the service provider comprises a potential employee or contract service provider.
5. A method as claimed in claim 1 including the step of providing video recording apparatus to create a video file for use in accordance with the method.
6. A method as claimed in claim 1 including the step of categorising the video files and grouping the still pictures based on the categorisation.
7. A method as claimed in claim 6 wherein the categorisation is based upon geographic region.
8. A method as claimed in claim 4 wherein the video files are categorised according to job categories and the graphic images are organised according to the categorisation.
9. A computer network of computers, the computer being programmed to implement the method of claim 1.
10. Any novel feature or combination of features disclosed herein.
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