Audio Playback With Dynamic Visual Media Without Stream Interruptions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing media streaming technologies limit user experience by associating audio content with static media content, such as pre-defined image content, which is inflexible and may cause interruptions during playback.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for streaming audio content with non-static media content, such as dynamic visual content, by using separate storage for audio and media content, allowing simultaneous and flexible presentation without interruptions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If static media content is associated with audio content items, then the media presentation is simple and stable, but the user experience is limited and may cause interruptions during playback
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the media content into separate audio content items and associated media content items, allowing them to be managed independently. This enables the audio content to be streamed and played back while the associated media content can be updated separately without causing interruptions, thus improving user experience flexibility while maintaining manageable system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic media content that can change during playback without requiring interruption of the audio stream. The system allows media content items to be updated, modified, or replaced while the audio content continues to play, creating a dynamic user experience while maintaining stable audio playback
2Reliability
If complete media files are transmitted before consumption, then the media quality is ensured, but the transmission time and user waiting are increased
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary actions by preparing and caching metadata and media content items on the server side before they are needed. The system pre-processes and organizes the media content so that when playback is requested, the audio can be streamed immediately while the associated media content is already prepared for quick delivery, ensuring quality without significant user waiting time
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables continuous playback of audio content while simultaneously delivering and updating associated media content items. The system maintains continuous useful action by allowing the audio stream to continue uninterrupted while media content is transmitted and updated in the background, ensuring both quality assurance and time efficiency
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AI summary
A method performed by device includes transmitting, to a server system, a request message that includes an instruction requesting the server system to return an audio item selected via the device. The method includes receiving, from the server system: the audio item and a located non-static media content item that is located, by the server system, in a second storage. The non-static media content item is associated with the first audio content item. The method includes playing back the audio item and presenting the non-static media content item.