Broadcasting Application Selector for Diverse Receivers

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current data broadcasting systems lack applications suitable for broadcasting receiving apparatuses of different forms, particularly small mobile devices, as existing applications are primarily designed for larger displays.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for generating and transmitting multiple applications that provide a common broadcasting service, including information on each application's compatibility with various broadcasting receiving apparatuses, allowing for selection and execution of the appropriate application based on the receiving apparatus's specifications.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple applications are transmitted to support various broadcasting receiving apparatuses, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The application is segmented into multiple versions tailored for different broadcasting receiving apparatus types (e.g., mobile devices, set-top boxes, personal computers). Each version is optimized for its target platform's specific capabilities, allowing the system to provide adapted applications without requiring a single complex application to support all devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements a universal application distribution mechanism that handles multiple application versions through a single transmission interface. The broadcasting receiving apparatus automatically selects and executes the appropriate version based on its device type, achieving multi-functionality at the system level without requiring each individual application to be universally compatible.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If all applications are stored on the broadcasting receiving apparatus, then reliability is improved, but memory consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovereliabilityVSAvoidmemory consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary action by pre-processing application compatibility information and device type identification before application execution. The broadcasting receiving apparatus determines its device type in advance and automatically selects the appropriate application version, eliminating the need to store and manage multiple application versions locally while ensuring reliable execution of the correct version.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS8973080B2Method and apparatus for generating plurality of applications, and method and apparatus for processing application suitable for broadcasting receiving apparatus
Publication Date: 2015.03.03 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

A method and apparatus for processing and selecting an application easily processed by a broadcasting receiving apparatus among the plurality of applications and executing the selected application are provided. The application processing method includes: analyzing information on each of a plurality of applications providing a common broadcasting service; selecting an application suitable for a broadcasting receiving apparatus among the plurality of applications based on the analysis; and executing the selected application. When a plurality of applications is transmitted to a broadcasting receiving apparatus, the broadcasting receiving apparatus can select an easily executable application.