Video lectures are complex, there’s no table of contents to pinpoint where the key information exists in a particular video, and it’s almost impossible to quickly find topics in the massive pile of video material now stored on websites like YouTube. New data analytics technology from Xerox addresses both of these issues and makes it possible to find content that is tailored to a particular student’s learning patterns.
Using computer vision and multimedia analytics techniques the technology removes key barriers in e-learning such as quickly finding and accessing information contained in massive collections of instructional videos and the need to personalize the educational experience. The technology, invented by researchers at Xerox Research Centre India (XRCI) has been licensed to Impartus.
Manish Gupta, VP and Director of Research Centre, Xerox said, “By automatically combining written, spoken and supplemental content, these methods turn video into next generation textbooks. We’re also applying machine learning to tailor the learning experience to the student.”
Impartus will license and integrate Xerox technology into its interactive video e-learning solution worldwide allowing Impartus users to benefit from the power of advanced machine learning and multimedia analytics.
Amit Mahensaria, Co-founder, Impartus said, “Partnering with Xerox enhances our award-winning video learning platform and furthers our own mission of providing better learning, particularly in developing countries like India, Kenya, and Malaysia.”
