Broadcast Receiving Terminal Trailer Reservation System

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing broadcast receiving systems cannot show trailers to users at desired timings and often result in missed broadcast programs, as they rely on predetermined broadcast schedules and lack user-controlled trailer access.

Innovation Solution

A broadcast receiving terminal and server system that allows users to receive and display trailer content at desired times, enabling users to reserve broadcast program receptions based on trailer content information, with a display terminal providing instructions for reservation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If trailers are broadcast at predetermined times determined by the broadcasting station, then the broadcasting schedule is maintained, but users cannot view trailers at their desired times

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveUser convenience in viewing trailersVSAvoidSystem control structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary action by transmitting trailer content to the receiving terminal before the actual broadcast time. Users can then view the trailer at their convenience using the stored content, while the system automatically handles the reservation functionality to maintain broadcast scheduling integrity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If users rely on memorizing channel and broadcast time information, then no additional system features are needed, but users may miss broadcast programs of interest

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveProgram reception assuranceVSAvoidReservation system requirements

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements self-service by automatically receiving trailer content and generating reservation functionality without requiring users to manually note down broadcast information. The terminal autonomously handles the reservation process based on user selection, ensuring reliable program reception while simplifying user interaction.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Use of energy by moving object

If trailers are transmitted only during scheduled broadcast times, then network bandwidth is conserved, but user access flexibility is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveNetwork bandwidth utilizationVSAvoidUser access timing flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Use of energy by moving objectVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system transmits trailer content to the receiving terminal in advance before the scheduled broadcast time. This preliminary transmission allows users to access trailers flexibly at their convenience, while the actual broadcast transmission remains efficient by only transmitting the full program content at scheduled times.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS9510052B2Broadcast receiving terminal, control method, display terminal, and recording medium

Publication Date: 2016.11.29 SHARP KK

AI summary

There is provided a broadcast receiving terminal that includes a reception unit, a display unit, and a reservation unit. The reception unit receives, over a network, content information, the content information including trailer information and reception reservation information. The display unit displays trailer content. The reservation unit reserves reception of the broadcast program.