Generation of media control information in a system of interactive media content
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602007061974
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2006-04-12
- Filing Date
- 2007-04-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2027-04-11
AI Technical Summary
In one-way media networks, users lack a convenient method for real-time or near real-time interaction with media content providers to order programs or services, and existing systems face challenges due to differing communication protocols and formats among distribution facilities.
A user equipment device communicates with a media content provider via a backchannel network, utilizing a clearinghouse server to convert and relay media control messages across various distribution facilities, enabling interactive two-way media programming.
This solution allows users to interactively control media content delivery in real-time or near real-time, overcoming protocol and format differences among distribution facilities, and facilitating features like VOD and PPV without the need for traditional telephone connections.