Web-based platform for a customizable and synchronized presentation of subtitles in single- and multi-screen scenarios

Montagud, Mario; Boronat, Fernando; Pastor, Javier; Marfil, Dani

doi:10.1007/s11042-020-08955-x

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“…advanced presentation modes, inclusion of non-speech information, etc.). Second, it was found that the availability of appropriate interaction modalities (like user interfaces) and customization features will be key aspects to efficiently fulfill the needs and/or preferences of all users, which is in line with the insights of current studies for traditional media [10]. The execution of the focus groups additionally brought a third valuable insight: While user-centric activities revolving about mainstream media formats and services can leverage on current solutions, trends and habits to propose new alternatives and/or improvements, this was clearly not the case for VR360 subtitling.…”

Section: Requirements For Vr360 Subtitlingsupporting

confidence: 60%

“…Research efforts on technological and user experience aspects for subtitles have focused on traditional video, as e.g. reviewed in [10]. To the best of the authors knowledge, just two recent studies have partially investigated this topic for VR360 videos, excluding works that have added burned-in (sub-)titles at post-processing stages.…”

Section: Related Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As result of an analysis of existing solutions, the next key challenges for VR360 video subtitling have been identified:  Presentation modes for subtitles. Subtitles in traditional media are typically presented at the bottom center of the 2D screen, and occasionally presentation at the top is also provided in music and theatre performances [10]. Anyway, subtitles are always-visible within the display.…”

Section: B Challenges For Vr360 Subtitlingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Accessibility in VR360 videos is the research topic addressed in this article, with a particular focus on how to subtitle this novel medium. Beyond helping hearingimpaired users to better access and comprehend the media content, the applicability of subtitles enters the realm of other forms of social integration, becoming a powerful access service for non-native speakers, educational environments, and assisting users with cognitive impairments [10]. Subtitles are also commonly used as an assistive tool once watching content in its original language, and when the volume cannot or should not be activated.…”

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“…[13]); presentation methods for better speaker identification (e.g., [14]); and personalization (e.g. [10]). Up to date, the efforts in this context have been mainly focused on traditional 2D video, like for TV-related services, also including a few studies for live events, like opera performances (e.g.…”

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PAMTEL-RT: web-based multimedia platform for tele-assistance of pediatric health emergencies in real time in training centers

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In this paper, PAMTEL-RT, a web-based platform to provide remote health professional support and guidance during the initial assistance of emergency situations is presented. In particular, this platform focuses on the pediatric population and has been specifically designed to be used by non-healthcare professionals in training centers, such as educational or sport centers. It allows pediatricians in hospitals to use Information and Communication Technologies to assist or guide, in real-time, training personnel in charge of children when any emergency situation may arise. A direct and secure real-time connection between the medical and training centers is established, allowing sharing multiple media, such as audio, video, images, documents, text and data. Since the implementation relies on standard web-based technologies, cross-network, cross-platform and cross-device support are ensured. At first, an opinion and acceptance survey was conducted in order to collect requirements from some potential users to consider their opinions when designing and developing the platform. In line with the obtained results, the architecture of the platform has been designed, and a prototype has been developed and preliminarily evaluated through 12 drills/simulations in 7 education and sports centers. In the evaluation, 24 training personnel were involved, who considered that its usability was excellent and that it would have applicability in their centers. Furthermore, they considered that the included functionalities in the platform are appropriate and believed that the use of PAMTEL-RT could be highly effective in the early management of extreme emergency situations, and, in some cases, in avoiding tragic consequences.

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Accessibility in 360° video players

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Montagud

2020

Multimed Tools Appl

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Accessibility is a key requirement for any multimedia tool and application. With the current trend towards immersive experiences, such as Virtual Reality (VR) and 360o video, it becomes key that these environments are adapted to be fully accessible. However, until recently the focus has been mostly on adapting the existing techniques to fit immersive displays, rather than considering new approaches for accessibility designed specifically for these increasingly relevant media experiences. This paper surveys a wide range of 360o video players and examines the features they include for dealing with accessibility, such as Subtitles, Audio Description, Sign Language, User Interfaces and other interaction features, like voice control and support for multi-screen scenarios. These features have been chosen based on guidelines from standardization contributions, like in the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and the International Communication Union (ITU), and from research contributions for making 360° video consumption experiences accessible. The in-depth analysis has been part of a research effort towards the development of a fully inclusive and accessible 360° video player. The paper concludes by discussing how the newly developed player has gone above and beyond the existing solutions and guidelines, by providing accessibility features that meet the expectations for a widely used immersive medium, like 360° video.

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Web-based platform for a customizable and synchronized presentation of subtitles in single- and multi-screen scenarios

Cited by 13 publications

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VR360 Subtitling: Requirements, Technology and User Experience

VR360 Subtitling: Requirements, Technology and User Experience

PAMTEL-RT: web-based multimedia platform for tele-assistance of pediatric health emergencies in real time in training centers

Accessibility in 360° video players

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