Client Application Plug-in for Media File Presentation

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative Solutions
Generate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing media file presentation methods on intelligent terminals fail to engage users after initial presentation, leading to reduced resource usage and poor user experience, as users cannot interact with or access further content of media files like advertisements or promotional videos.

Innovation Solution

A method involving a client application and plug-in that sends requests to a server to obtain first and second brief information of a media file, presenting the first brief information initially and allowing user interaction to trigger the presentation of the second brief information, which, upon further user action, retrieves and displays the complete media file, enhancing user engagement and resource utilization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If only brief information is presented to users, then resource usage is reduced and presentation speed is improved, but user engagement and access to complete content deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepresentation speedVSAvoiduser engagement
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments media information into two distinct types: first brief information (initial presentation) and second brief information (interactive presentation). This segmentation allows the system to quickly present initial content while providing a pathway for users to access more complete content through interaction, thus resolving the contradiction between fast presentation and user engagement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements preliminary action by first presenting brief information to users before they can access complete media files. This initial presentation prepares users with basic content while maintaining the option to retrieve full content through subsequent interaction, balancing quick information delivery with comprehensive content access.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Ease of operation

If complete media files are presented immediately, then user engagement is improved, but resource consumption and loading time increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser engagementVSAvoidresource consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies partial action by initially presenting only brief information rather than complete media files. This partial presentation consumes fewer resources while still providing users with meaningful content. Users can then choose to access complete files through interaction, allowing the system to optimize resource usage based on actual user needs rather than always loading full content.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

3Adaptability or versatility

If a plug-in architecture is introduced to manage media information, then adaptability and content management improve, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontent management flexibilityVSAvoidsystem structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a plug-in as an intermediary component between the client application and media content. This plug-in architecture provides flexible content management and adaptability while maintaining a clear separation of concerns. The plug-in serves as a mediator that handles complex media information retrieval and presentation logic, keeping the main application structure relatively simple while gaining enhanced functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS10754668B2Media file presentation method, client application, and plug-in
Publication Date: 2020.08.25 TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
  • US10754668B2 patent drawing
  • US10754668B2 patent drawing
  • US10754668B2 patent drawing

AI summary

This application discloses a media file presentation method, a client application, and a plug-in. The method includes: sending a media information obtaining request to a plug-in installed in the client application, so that the plug-in obtains first brief information and second brief information of a media file from a server based on the media information obtaining request; and receiving a notification message for the media file from the plug-in; and presenting the first brief information at a first presentation position according to the notification message, and then presenting the second brief information at a second presentation position, the media file being obtained and presented when an operation performed by a user on the second brief information is received.