US Patent #12,356,047 Method and system for multi-dimensional searching of video content via an interactive grid matrix

Intellectual Property Overview: US 12,356,047 B2

US 12,356,047 B2 covers a next-generation interactive-video platform that transforms linear streams into modular, AI-driven experiences. Key components include:

• Grid-Based Video Segmentation Every video is split into discrete “nodes,” organized in row×column matrices. Each node couples the video snippet with rich metadata pointers (transcripts, tags, sentiment, commerce links).

• AI-Powered Metadata Enrichment A pipeline ingests raw video and applies speech-to-text, object/face recognition, sentiment analysis, and custom tagging. Enriched metadata is indexed for granular search, recommendation, and narrative assembly.

• Dynamic Container Assembly Nodes can be assembled on-the-fly into single-clip highlights, linear reels, or 2D grid containers—driven by user context, AI prompt concatenation, and federated-learning personalization.

• Cross-Device Continuity & Offline Playback Patented methods persist and synchronize session state (bookmarks, annotations) across web, mobile, smart-TV, and VR/AR clients, with pre-cached, encrypted bundles for offline interactivity.

• Commerce & Analytics Overlays In-player commerce overlays integrate external payment APIs or digital wallets. Differential-privacy techniques on usage logs deliver compliant, actionable analytics dashboards.

• Adaptive Bitrate & Edge Caching Real-time bandwidth monitoring adjusts snippet quality per cell. Decision-tree logic pre-caches popular segments on edge servers, ensuring low-latency and high-availability delivery.

• Collaborative Multi-User Exploration APIs and sync services enable co-browsing, chat overlays, and shared annotation in live or asynchronous group sessions.

This broad claim set not only protects the core grid UX and AI pipelines but also future-proofs the platform for federated learning, immersive environments, and privacy-first analytics.

Business & Income Opportunities

Short-Term (0–12 Months)

1. Metadata-as-a-Service • License the enrichment pipeline via REST/API calls to broadcasters, educational platforms, and media apps. • Revenue Model: pay-per-call or monthly subscriptions (e.g., $0.005/metadata request or $2,000/mo tier).

2. Commerce-Overlay Pilot • Embed shoppable moments in sports highlights or lifestyle videos with 5–10 retail brands. • Revenue Model: 5–10% transaction take-rate on in-player purchases; expected pilot revenues $100K–$250K.

3. Smart-TV & OTT SDK • White-label SDK for Sony, Samsung, Roku or VIZIO devices—pre-install interactive grid player. • Revenue Model: $0.50–$1.00 royalty per device; 100K devices → $50K–$100K in Year 1.

4. Edge-Cache Proof-of-Concept • Partner with a leading CDN (e.g., Akamai) to demonstrate 30% latency reduction on live events. • Revenue Model: co-branded trials, pilot fees $50K–$100K.

Projected Year 1 Revenue Range: $0.5 M–$1.5 M Investment Required: $0.3 M–$0.5 M

Mid-Term (1–3 Years)

1. Federated-Learning Personalization • Offer on-device model update service for privacy-sensitive markets (healthcare, finance). • Revenue Model: SaaS tiers $5–$15/user-device/year; 50K devices → $250K–$750K ARR.

2. Enterprise Training & Micro-Learning Modules • Custom containers for compliance training, field-service simulations, telemedicine tutorials. • Revenue Model: $50–$100 per active learner per year; 10 companies×1 K learners → $0.5 M–$1 M ARR.

3. VR/AR Immersive SDK • Release Unity/Unreal plugins for PlayStation VR, HoloLens, Oculus enabling 3D grid overlays. • Revenue Model: $2,000–$5,000 per studio license; 20 studios → $40 K–$100 K.

4. Privacy-Preserving Analytics Platform • Tiered dashboards for content providers, advertisers, and compliance officers. • Revenue Model: $1,000–$5,000/month per dashboard instance; target 50 clients → $0.6 M–$3 M ARR.

Cumulative Revenue by Year 3: $5 M–$15 M Additional Investment: $1 M

Long-Term (4–10+ Years)

1. Autonomous Story-Chef Agents • AI agents that auto-compose weekly highlight shows or educational recaps without human input. • Revenue Model: enterprise license $250K/year; 20 partners → $5 M ARR.

2. Voice-Driven & NLP Navigation • Natural-language interfaces for hands-free grid exploration, search-by-dialogue, and voice commerce. • Revenue Model: plugin fees $100K per OEM; 10 OEMs → $1 M.

3. Global Edge-Cache Network • Own branded edge nodes in key markets, monetized via usage fees and premium CDN contracts. • Revenue Model: $0.01–$0.02/GB served; 10 PB/year → $100 K–$200 K.

4. Adjacent Vertical Expansion • Telemedicine: interactive patient-education modules. • Remote sports coaching: live tactical grid analysis. • Revenue Model: custom project fees $100K–$500K each; 30 projects → $3 M–$15 M.

5. IP Licensing & M&A • Out-license core patents to competing platforms or pursue acquisition by major media/tech consortium. • Exit Valuation: 5–10× revenue multiple → $100 M–$300 M valuation by Year 10.

Cumulative Revenue by Year 10: $50 M–$150 M ROI Multiple (0–10 Years): 10×–20×

By leveraging the comprehensive claims of US 12,356,047 B2, Intension can rapidly iterate from API pilots to enterprise-grade offerings—unlocking diversified income streams, high-margin licensing, and strategic exit opportunities.