An e-Video Abstract Model for Flexible Browsing of On-demand Video

Abstract

In this research, we adopt the method of structured scripts to facilitate the parsing and browsing of video programs. With the help of the e-Video abstract model, we are able to create a video database out of the metadata collected from the original script. Users are given a query tool to obtain a browsing map similar to a Web page. By clicking on the map, the selected video component will be streaming down to users’ workstation from the video server for non-linear browsing.