Cloud Media Production Control for Bandwidth-Adaptive Streaming
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies face challenges in efficiently and stably transferring large-capacity media over wide-area networks with varying network conditions, requiring flexible and scalable management of device connections and bandwidth utilization in cloud-IP-based media production systems.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus and method for controlling cloud media production that utilizes a Registration and Discovery System (RDS) to check available network bandwidth, adjust transmission parameters based on resource registration information, and manage connections between media senders and receivers, allowing for efficient and stable media streaming.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple devices simultaneously attempt registration and connection in a wide-area cloud network, then device connectivity and system scalability are improved, but network bandwidth utilization and connection stability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by checking network bandwidth availability and device resource states before allowing registration and connection. The controller预先 assesses whether the network can handle additional devices and prepares appropriate transmission parameters in advance, preventing bandwidth overload and connection failures
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts transmission parameters based on real-time network conditions and device capabilities. Connection methods and transmission protocols are adaptively selected according to current bandwidth availability, device resource states, and network situations, enabling the system to maintain stability while supporting multiple simultaneous connections
2Manufacturing precision
If large-capacity media transmission is performed through remote node connections, then media quality is improved, but bandwidth consumption and network load increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system changes transmission parameters dynamically based on network conditions. Transmission protocols, compression settings, and bitrate parameters are adjusted according to available bandwidth and media requirements, enabling high-quality transmission when bandwidth is abundant while reducing bandwidth consumption when resources are limited
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary bandwidth checks and capability assessments before initiating large-capacity media transmission. By evaluating network conditions and device capabilities in advance, the system can select appropriate transmission modes that balance media quality with bandwidth consumption
3Productivity
If transmission protocols are selected based on network conditions, then transmission efficiency is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service through automatic protocol selection and parameter adjustment. The controller autonomously evaluates network conditions, device capabilities, and media requirements to select appropriate transmission protocols without manual intervention, improving transmission efficiency while keeping the user interface simple
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses feedback mechanisms to continuously monitor transmission performance and network conditions. Based on this feedback, the controller automatically adjusts protocol selection and transmission parameters, enabling efficient adaptation to changing conditions without increasing operational complexity
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AI summary
Disclosed herein are an apparatus and method for controlling cloud media production. The apparatus for controlling cloud media production may be configured to check an available network bandwidth for data transmission based on resource registration information obtained from a Registration and Discovery System (RDS), receive a transport file from a media sender and obtain parameter information related to transmission by the media sender, adjust a transmission parameter of the transport file based on the resource registration information and the parameter information, transmit the transport file, the transmission parameter of which is adjusted, to the media sender and the media receiver, and start media streaming in consideration of a response to the transport file, the transmission parameter of which is adjusted, from the media sender and the media receiver.