Apparatus, systems and methods for media mosaic management
Systems and methods for managing media mosaics are described. One embodiment provides a media mosaic management method in a media device. The method generates a mosaic filter based on a program selected from a first media mosaic. The mosaic filter is used to identify related programs for presentation in a second, customized media mosaic.
1. A method in a media device communicatively coupled to a display, comprising:
by the media device, outputting, for presentation on the display, a first mosaic that includes a first set of tiles that each correspond to a first distinct media content event, wherein each of the first set of tiles displays video from a corresponding media content event;
receiving an indication of a media content event corresponding to one of the first set of tiles;
filtering media content events based on the indicated media content event, by comparing attributes of the indicated media content event with attributes of the media content events;
determining a similarity score of the media content events based on the comparison of the attributes of the indicated media content event with attributes of the media content events; and
selecting, from the media content events, multiple related media content events based on the similarity score;
tagging the selected multiple related media content events with a string based on the determined similarity score; and
outputting, for presentation on the display, a second media mosaic that includes a second set of tiles that each correspond to a second distinct media content event tagged with the string,
wherein each of the media content events is being currently transmitted via a broadcast network coupled to the media device, and
further comprising for each of the second set of tiles:
determining whether to output live or delayed video from the corresponding media content event; and
when it is determined to output live video, displaying live video on a tile of the second set of tiles, otherwise displaying delayed video on the tile of the second set of tiles.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining to output live or delayed video from the corresponding media content event further comprises:
determining that the output of live video displays ending results of an event.
3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
determining the indicated media content event corresponds to the tagged multiple media content events.
4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
receiving a personal preference specified by the user.
5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising:
adjusting the second set of tiles to indicate an order of the personal preference specified by the user for the corresponding media content events.
6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
outputting the second media mosaic that includes the second set of tiles that each correspond to media content events based on viewing habits of the user for a timeslot.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the attributes of the media content events are selected from the group consisting of a type, title, key word, genre, director, writer, television host, year of premiere, or metadata.
8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
adjusting the similarity score of the selected multiple related media content events based on being tagged.
9. A system comprising:
a server including at least one processor and a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the at least one processor such that the at least one processor is programmed to:
output, for presentation on a display, a first mosaic that includes a first set of tiles that each correspond to a first distinct media content event, wherein each of the first set of tiles displays video from a corresponding media content event;
receive an indication of a media content event corresponding to one of the first set of tiles;
filter media content events based on the indicated media content event, by comparing attributes of the indicated media content event with attributes of the media content events;
determine a similarity score of the media content events based on the comparison of the attributes of the indicated media content event with attributes of the media content events; and
select, from the media content events, multiple related media content events based on the similarity score;
tag the selected multiple related media content events with a string based on the determined similarity score; and
output, for presentation on the display, a second media mosaic that includes a second set of tiles that each correspond to a second distinct media content event tagged with the string,
wherein each of the media content events is being currently transmitted via a broadcast network coupled to a media device, and
the processor is further programmed to for each of the second set of tiles:
determine whether to output live or delayed video from the corresponding media content event; and
when it is determined to output live video, displaying live video on a tile of the second set of tiles, otherwise displaying delayed video on the tile of the second set of tiles.
10. The system of claim 9 , wherein the determining to output live or delayed video from the corresponding media content event further comprises:
determining that the output of live video displays ending results of an event.
11. The system of claim 9 , further comprising:
determining the indicated media content event corresponds to the tagged multiple media content events.
12. The system of claim 9 , further comprising:
receiving a personal preference specified by the user.
13. The system of claim 12 , further comprising:
adjusting the second set of tiles to indicate an order of the personal preference specified by the user for the corresponding media content events.
14. The system of claim 9 , further comprising:
outputting the second media mosaic that includes the second set of tiles that each correspond to media content events based on viewing habits of the user for a timeslot.
15. The system of claim 9 , wherein the attributes of the media content events are selected from the group consisting of a type, title, key word, genre, director, writer, television host, year of premiere, or metadata.
16. An apparatus for displaying media content communicatively coupled to a display, comprising:
a memory;
one or more processors electronically coupled to the memory and configured for:
outputting, for presentation on the display, a first mosaic that includes a first set of tiles that each correspond to a first distinct media content event, wherein each of the first set tiles displays video from a corresponding media content event;
receiving an indication of a media content event corresponding to one of the first set of tiles;
filtering media content events based on the indicated media content event, by comparing attributes of the indicated media content event with attributes of the media content events;
determining a similarity score of the media content events based on the comparison of the attributes of the indicated media content event with attributes of the media content events; and
selecting, from the media content events, multiple related media content events based on the similarity score;
tagging the selected multiple related media content events with a string based on the determined similarity score; and
outputting, for presentation on the display, a second media mosaic that includes a second set of tiles that each correspond to a second distinct media content event tagged with the string,
wherein each of the media content events is being currently transmitted via a broadcast network coupled to a media device, and
further comprising for each of the second set of tiles:
determining whether to output live or delayed video from the corresponding media content event; and
when it is determined to output live video, displaying live video on a tile of the second set of tiles, otherwise displaying delayed video on the tile of the second set of tiles.
17. The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein the determining to output live or delayed video from the corresponding media content event further comprises:
determining that the output of live video displays ending results of an event.
18. The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein the one or more processors are further configured for:
determining the indicated media content event corresponds to the tagged multiple media content events.