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Andriod App : ConstVidSearch

Submitted by
AKASH KUMAR YADAV
GARIMA KASHYAP
SHRISTI KUMARI
PRASHANT KUMAR YADAV
YASHWANT KUMAR
Under the guidance of
Mr. Ranadeep Dey (HOD)
Department of Computer Science & Engineering

DUMKA ENGINEERING COLLEGE

Synopsis
Submitted to
Dumka Engineering College
in partial fulfilment
for the award of the degree of

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY

In the department of
Computer Science & Engineering

Jharkhand University of Technology, Ranchi

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 CERTIFICATE OF THE SUPERVISOR

DUMKA ENGINEERING COLLEGE

(Estd. by govt. of Jharkhand & run by Techno India under ppp)
Techno India, polytechnic compound road, Dumka, Jharkhand
814101

Certified that this project report titled “ConstVidSearch” is the Bonafide work of the group
who carried out the project work under my supervision. Certified further, that to the best of
my knowledge, the work reported herein does not form any other project report or
dissertation on the basis of which a degree or award was conferred on an earlier occasion
on this or any other candidate.

Signature
Mr. Ranadeep Dey
Head of Department
(Computer Science & Engineering)

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 DECLARATION

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to express my deepest gratitude to my guide, Mr. Ranadeep Dey & his valuable
guidance, consistent encouragement, personal caring, timely help and providing me with
an excellent atmosphere for doing the project. All through the work, in spite of his busy
schedule, he has extended cheerful and cordial support to me for completing this project
work.

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 ABSTRACT

In today’s digital era, video content is growing rapidly, and searching for the right video
efficiently has become a major challenge. Traditional search systems can be slow and
imprecise, especially with large datasets. The project titled "ConstVidSearch"
introduces an Android-based video search application that uses machine learning and
vector-based search techniques to solve this issue.

This system uses transformer-based models to convert video titles and descriptions into
embeddings and stores them in a scalable vector database. When a user searches for a
video, the system quickly compares embeddings to find the most relevant matches —
all in constant time complexity, ensuring fast and accurate results.

The project also includes features like partial and fuzzy matching, secure storage with
AWS S3 and DynamoDB, and parallel data retrieval for performance. By implementing
this intelligent search mechanism, ConstVidSearch improves video accessibility,
reduces search time, and enhances the overall user experience.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Introduction vii - viii

1.1 Purpose
1.2 Objective and Scope

Chapter 2: Working Approach for Project ix

2.1 Tools and Technology Used

2.2 Hardware and Software Requirements

Chapter 3: Data Flow Diagram x

3.1 0-Level DFD

Chapter 4: Implementation and Modification xi - xiv

4.1 Implementation and Modification

Chapter 5: Screenshot xv - xvii

5.1 Snapshots

Chapter 6: Future Enhancement and Conclusion xviii – xxi

6.1 Future Enhancements

6.2 Conclusion

Chapter 7: References xxii

7.1 References

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 INTRODUCTION

1.1 PURPOSE

ConstVidSearch is developed to provide users with a fast and intelligent video search
solution. Traditional keyword-based methods can be slow and inaccurate with large
video datasets. ConstVidSearch addresses this with vector-based indexing, enabling
constant-time retrieval.
AI-powered transformer models convert video metadata into vector embeddings, stored
in Pinecone Vector Database for rapid similarity searches.
AWS S3 and DynamoDB are used for scalable video storage and metadata handling.
The app also features a user-friendly interface for non-technical users.

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1.2 OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE
Objectives:

• Provide constant-time video retrieval using AI-based vector embeddings.

• Employ scalable architecture with AWS S3 and DynamoDB.

• Enable fast and efficient vector-based searches via Pinecone.

• Deliver a user-friendly Android interface.

• Support future improvements like advanced filters, multilingual search, and

recommendations.

Scope:

Intended for creators, educators, and media professionals needing efficient search
solutions.
Key features include:

• Uploading videos with metadata.

• Vector transformation for AI-based retrieval.

• Cloud-based secure storage.

• Instant nearest-neighbor-based search.

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 WORKING APPROACH FOR PROJECT

2.1 TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY USED

• Mobile App Development: Android (Java/XML)

• AI/ML: Microsoft Multilingual Transformers, Nearest-Neighbor Search

• Indexing/Search: Pinecone Vector Database

• Cloud Storage & DB: AWS S3, AWS DynamoDB

• Backend & APIs: REST APIs, AWS Lambda (optional)

2.2 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

Hardware:

• Android 8.0 or above

• Processor: Intel i3 or higher

• RAM: 3GB (recommended 4GB)

• Storage: Minimum 500MB

• Internet: Required for cloud integration

Backend Requirements:

• AWS Cloud Services

• Scalable storage for large datasets

• High-speed network

Software:

• OS: Windows/macOS/Linux

• IDE: Android Studio

• Dependencies: TensorFlow/PyTorch, Transformer API, Pinecone SDK

• Cloud Platform: AWS

• Database: DynamoDB

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 DATA FLOW DIAGRAM

3.1 0-LEVEL DFD

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 IMPLEMENTATION AND MODIFICATION

4.1 IMPLEMENTATION AND MODIFICATION

IMPLEMENTATION

The implementation of ConstVidSearch is structured around a modular, scalable

architecture that supports real-time video search using advanced AI models and cloud
services. The core components of the implementation include video uploading,
metadata handling, vector embedding generation, vector indexing, and a user-friendly
interface for seamless interaction.

1. Video Upload and Metadata Storage

Users can upload videos directly through the Android mobile application. During the
upload process, users are required to enter metadata such as:

• Video Title

• Description

• Upload Date

• Thumbnail

Once the user submits the form:

• Videos and thumbnails are securely stored in Amazon S3 cloud storage.

• Metadata including the title, description, video URL, and upload timestamp is
stored in AWS DynamoDB, a highly scalable NoSQL database optimized for
fast and reliable retrieval.

This setup ensures that both the video content and its descriptive information are safely
stored and accessible for search and retrieval.

2. Embedding Generation and Indexing

After successful upload, the next step involves converting video metadata into a
machine-readable vector format. This is achieved using:

• Microsoft Multilingual Transformer Models (or any suitable pre-trained

transformer model)

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These models analyze the textual metadata (title and description) and generate vector
embeddings—numerical representations of the semantic meaning of the content.

The generated embeddings are:

• Stored in Pinecone Vector Database, a powerful vector indexing engine that

supports nearest-neighbor search in constant time (O(1)), enabling fast and
accurate retrieval of relevant videos based on similarity.

3. Video Search Process

The search functionality is one of the most critical components of ConstVidSearch. It

follows these steps:

• The user inputs a search query (e.g., keywords or a video title).

• The system uses the same transformer model to convert the query into a vector
embedding.

• The query vector is then passed to Pinecone, which performs a nearest-

neighbor similarity search against the pre-stored video embeddings.

• The most relevant video embeddings are returned as results.

• For each result, the associated metadata (e.g., title, description, URL) is fetched
from DynamoDB.

• The results, including thumbnails and descriptions, are then presented to the
user in a clean and intuitive format.

This approach ensures that users get highly relevant and fast search results, even with
large-scale video datasets.

4. User Interface and Experience

The ConstVidSearch Android app has been developed to provide a clean, intuitive,
and smooth user experience. Key features of the user interface include:

• Home Screen: Navigation menu with options to upload videos or search

existing ones.

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 • Upload Screen: A simple form to add metadata and upload videos to the
system.

• Search Screen: Input box for entering search queries with real-time results.

• Results Display: Clean layout showing thumbnails, titles, and descriptions of

matched videos.

• Error Handling: Proper feedback is provided for failed uploads, missing fields,
or connection issues.

The mobile app is built using Java and XML in Android Studio, and integrates
seamlessly with cloud services using REST APIs.

MODIFICATION

As the system is designed to be scalable and future-ready, several enhancements have

been identified for future implementation. These modifications aim to improve the
system's flexibility, usability, and intelligence.

Planned Enhancements:

1. Tag-Based and Category Filters:

o Enable users to filter search results based on tags (e.g., tutorial, news,
interview) or custom categories.

o Add support for timestamps or scene-based segmentation.

2. Multilingual Search Support:

o Extend transformer models to handle searches and metadata in multiple

languages.

o Useful for global users with diverse language preferences.

3. Personalized Recommendations:

o Implement AI-driven recommendation systems that suggest videos

based on user search history and behavior patterns.

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 o Include features such as trending videos or watch history-based
recommendations.

4. Improved UI/UX:

o Enhance the app interface for smoother navigation, animations, and

responsive layouts.

o Support features like dark mode, in-app video previews, and voice
search.

5. Security and Access Control:

o Include user authentication for uploading and managing personal video

libraries.

o Implement role-based access controls for content moderation and

management.

6. Performance Optimization:

o Use AWS Lambda for serverless computing to reduce latency during

metadata processing.

o Optimize API responses for faster load times in low-bandwidth

environments.

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 SCREENSHOT

5.1 SCREENSHOT

1. Home Screen

o Video upload/search options

2. Upload Screen

o Title, description, date input

o Upload confirmation

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3. Search Screen

o AI-based search input

o Results display

4. Results Screen

o Video metadata shown

o Option for playback (if implemented)

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5. System Architecture

o Diagram showing AWS, Pinecone, and AI model integration

Preprocessing

Searching

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 FUTURE ENHANCEMENT AND CONCLUSION

6.1 FUTURE ENHANCEMENTS

As a forward-looking platform, ConstVidSearch has been designed with scalability

and extensibility in mind. While the current system offers robust video search
capabilities, several enhancements are envisioned to enrich user experience, boost
performance, and widen accessibility. The following future upgrades are planned:

1. Search Filters by Tags and Timestamps

To increase the precision of search results, future iterations will introduce advanced
filtering mechanisms:

• Tag-Based Filtering: Users will be able to assign and search by custom tags
such as “interview,” “lecture,” “vlog,” or “tutorial.” Tags will help cluster
similar types of content and simplify content discovery.

• Timestamp-Based Filtering: This enhancement will allow users to search for

content within specific segments of a video or by time ranges, such as locating
a specific topic discussed between minutes 3:00 to 5:00 in a lecture.

These filters will offer a more refined and targeted search experience, significantly
improving content discoverability.

2. Date-Based Search

Adding support for date-based queries will enable users to find content uploaded within
specific timeframes, such as:

• "Videos uploaded in March 2024"

• "Content from last year"

This is particularly useful for time-sensitive content such as news, updates, and event
coverage. The system will utilize the upload timestamps stored in the metadata (from
DynamoDB) to filter results.

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3. Multilingual Search and Transliteration

To reach a global audience, ConstVidSearch plans to integrate multilingual

capabilities:

• Users will be able to search in multiple languages (e.g., English, Hindi,

Spanish, Arabic).

• Transformer models supporting cross-lingual embeddings will be incorporated

to ensure consistent semantic search across languages.

• Transliteration support will allow input in one script (e.g., Romanized Hindi)
to be matched with metadata in native scripts.

This feature will significantly broaden the platform's accessibility, making it inclusive
for non-English-speaking users.

4. Personalized Video Suggestions

Inspired by recommendation systems in major platforms, ConstVidSearch will

implement personalized content suggestions:

• Based on users' search history, frequently viewed tags, and interaction behavior.

• Machine learning algorithms will predict and recommend relevant videos,

enhancing user engagement.

• Recommendations will be displayed on the home screen or after each search,

offering a dynamic and intelligent browsing experience.

5. In-App Preview and Lightweight Video Player

Currently, the app retrieves video metadata and links. Future versions will include:

• Embedded video preview directly in the search results to allow users to quickly
assess the relevance of videos.

• A lightweight, built-in video player for seamless playback without leaving the
app.

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 • Preview thumbnails or short video snippets (auto-generated) may also be
included to improve usability.

This upgrade will eliminate the need to open external players or platforms, resulting in
a streamlined user flow.

6. Improved UI with Dark Mode

To enhance visual comfort and modernize the appearance, the user interface will
undergo a series of design upgrades:

• Introduction of a dark mode, which is not only aesthetically pleasing but also
reduces eye strain in low-light conditions.

• Incorporation of material design principles, responsive layouts, and

animated transitions for better user interaction.

• Improved accessibility settings for users with visual impairments.

The goal is to make the UI both elegant and efficient, catering to diverse user
preferences.

7. Cloud Cost Optimization

As the platform scales, operational costs related to cloud services (AWS, Pinecone) can
become significant. The following strategies are proposed for cost optimization:

• Video compression and optimization before upload to reduce S3 storage

usage.

• Periodic deletion of unused vector embeddings in Pinecone.

• Use of AWS Lambda and Step Functions for serverless, event-driven

architecture to minimize compute costs.

• Tiered data storage to move infrequently accessed videos to cheaper storage

classes like S3 Glacier.

These changes will ensure sustainable growth and budget-friendly scaling.

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6.2 CONCLUSION

ConstVidSearch represents a powerful integration of artificial intelligence, cloud

computing, and mobile development. It offers a highly effective solution for intelligent
video retrieval by combining:

• Transformer-based vector embedding models for semantic understanding of

video content.

• Pinecone vector indexing for ultra-fast, similarity-based search queries.

• AWS S3 and DynamoDB for secure and scalable storage of videos and
metadata.

• A clean and intuitive Android application that allows users to upload, search,
and retrieve content with minimal effort.

This system addresses the modern demand for real-time, intelligent content retrieval
in an age of overwhelming data and media consumption. It not only simplifies the
search process but also demonstrates the potential of AI-driven search technology in
transforming how multimedia content is accessed.

With the planned enhancements such as tag filters, multilingual support,

personalized recommendations, and a lightweight playback interface, the platform
is poised to evolve into a cutting-edge video discovery tool. These features will cater
to a broader audience, improve the overall user experience, and showcase the ongoing
advancements in natural language processing, cloud engineering, and mobile
development.

In conclusion, ConstVidSearch stands as a scalable, intelligent, and user-centric

solution with immense potential for real-world deployment and future innovation.

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 REFERENCES

7.1 REFERENCES

1. Microsoft Multilingual Transformers – Microsoft AI Documentation

2. Pinecone Vector Database – Pinecone Docs

3. AWS Services (S3, DynamoDB, Lambda) – AWS Docs

4. Nearest-Neighbor Algorithms – Academic Research

5. Android Development (Java) – Android Developer Guide

6. GitHub Repository – Source Code

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