Blu-ray Content Package with Embedded App for Remote Device Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for distributing digital content, such as Blu-ray discs, are limited by compatibility issues between devices, preventing playback on non-compliant devices and restricting the distribution of additional content that is not included in the initial package.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that allows a first device to connect to a server via a network, enabling the transfer of second content to a second device, which cannot play the first content, by using a controller, network interface, and software to direct the second content to the second device, even if it is not included in the initial content package.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If digital content is distributed as a package formatted for a specific standard (e.g., Blu-ray), then the content can be played on compliant media players, but it cannot be played on non-compliant devices (e.g., cell phones, PDAs)
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the digital content into two distinct segments: (1) first digital content formatted according to a first standard for playback on compliant media players, and (2) second digital content formatted according to a second standard for playback on non-compliant portable devices. This segmentation allows each content type to be optimized for its target device while both coexist in the same distribution package.
Solution Approach 2:
The distribution package is designed with multi-functionality to serve multiple device types simultaneously. The package includes both first content for Blu-ray players and second content for portable devices like cell phones and PDAs, enabling a single package to fulfill multiple playback functions across different device platforms.
2Ease of operation
If additional content is distributed separately from the main content package, then device compatibility can be maintained, but user convenience and promotional opportunities are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the distribution of main content and additional content into a single integrated package. The first and second digital content are both included in the same distribution unit, allowing users to access both content types simultaneously without needing separate distribution channels or complex content management processes.
3Reliability
If content is encoded in a specific audio-video codec to meet standard requirements, then playback reliability is ensured, but adaptability to different device formats is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies different audio-video codec characteristics to different content segments within the same package. The first content uses codecs optimized for Blu-ray playback reliability, while the second content uses codecs optimized for portable device compatibility. Each segment has the specific quality characteristics needed for its target platform.
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AI summary
A media (e.g., Blu-Ray) first content package includes a link to an application for sending second content to a remote device, especially a mobile telephone. The application is included in the first content. The second content is not included in the first content. The application presents a list of second content choices, selectable by a user. The application receives a destination address for the second content from user input and sends the destination address to a second content server. The second content server contacts the remote device having the indicated destination address, and confirms that receipt of second content will be accepted. Upon receiving confirmation, the second content server transmits the second content to the remote device. The technology may be used to provide content to mobile devices, such as mobile phones, in association with distributed media such as Blu-Ray discs configured for being played by a media player.