Browser Extension for Set-Top Box Remote Access via Ad Metadata
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face inconvenience in scheduling recordings of television shows or movies while browsing web pages, as they need to manually set their digital video recorders or navigate through remote access web applications, lacking an integrated solution for seamless media manipulation.
Innovation Solution
A web browser plug-in is introduced that scans web pages for entertainment content references, allowing users to access and control set-top box devices for recording or downloading media directly from the browser, using a remote set-top box access website and embedding functionality to perform media manipulation actions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users manually set their digital video recorder or navigate to remote access web application, then they can schedule recordings, but the process is inconvenient and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
A web browser extension acts as an intermediary between the user and the set-top box. The extension detects entertainment content references in web pages and automatically generates media manipulation actions (such as scheduling recordings) without requiring users to manually navigate to remote access applications. This intermediary automates the scheduling process, reducing both the effort and time required from the user's perspective.
2Adaptability or versatility
If users navigate to remote access web application, then they can control set-top box, but the integration with web browsing is broken
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges web browsing functionality with set-top box control by embedding the browser extension directly into the web browser. The extension scans web pages for entertainment content references and automatically generates appropriate media manipulation actions, combining the activities of browsing and media control into a single integrated experience. This eliminates the need to switch between separate applications.
3Extent of automation
If manual setting of DVR is required, then system complexity is low, but user experience is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The browser extension performs self-service by automatically detecting entertainment content references in web pages and generating appropriate media manipulation actions without requiring user intervention. The extension autonomously scans web pages, identifies relevant content, and initiates recording scheduling processes, reducing the burden on users while introducing automation to the previously manual process.
Data Source
AI summary
A method and a system for providing remote set-top box access functions in an Internet browser extension based on advertisement metadata is disclosed. A meta-data tag associated with an advertisement embedded on a currently viewed web page is scanned. It is determined that the meta-data tag is related to entertainment content. A media manipulation action for the entertainment content is determined. A notification that the media manipulation action is available for the entertainment content is displayed. Controls to store the media manipulation action on a user account are provided, and the manipulation action is stored to the user account.