System and method for initialization of media asset modules for improved execution sequence on a playback environment

Abstract

There is provided a system and method for initialization of media asset modules for an improved execution sequence on a playback environment. The system includes a player application configured to segment media assets associated with a primary media content into a plurality of asset modules, assemble the plurality of asset modules into a media file, identify a first subset of asset modules from the plurality of asset modules for loading in a first loading process, determine a loading sequence for the first subset of asset modules, and load the first subset of asset modules according to the loading sequence before beginning playback of the primary media content. The player application may be further configured to identify, determine another loading sequence for, and load additional asset modules after playback of the primary media content has begun.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to the presentation of media content on a playback environment. More particularly, the present invention relates to the initialization of media assets on a playback environment.[0003]2. Background Art[0004]Initial loading of media assets from an optical storage medium, such as Blu-ray Disc™ optical discs, for example, into a playback environment, such as a Blu-ray Disc player, is well known in the art. Blu-ray Disk is a trademark owned by the Blu-ray Disk Association (BDA) in the United States and other jurisdictions. For example, a Blu-ray Disc player may be configured to load all media assets from an inserted media disc before giving the user the ability to playback the primary media content stored on the media disc, e.g. a feature film or other movie content. By loading all of the media assets from the media disc into the disc player memory, the disc player ensures that the use...

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Benefits of technology

This approach significantly reduces the initial playback wait time by loading essential assets beforehand and optimizing memory usage, enhancing the user experience by minimizing interruptions during media consumption.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, loading all assets from a high density Blu-ray Disc or other high-definition (HD) optical disc, for example, into a disc player memory at initialization may result in a significant waiting period before the user can begin to enjoy the primary media content.

That delay, over which the user has no control, may be a substantial source of frustration for the user, thereby reducing user enjoyment.

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