Content Distribution Selection Device for Context-Aware Insertion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing content distribution methods fail to effectively select and insert second multimedia content into first content based on contextual information, particularly in scenarios where user interaction is not possible or when terminal capabilities are insufficient, leading to unsuitable content delivery.
Innovation Solution
A method that utilizes metadata from communication networks to identify suitable client entities for second content insertion, considering factors like terminal capabilities, user context, and quality of experience, ensuring that only relevant and interactive content is delivered to appropriate recipients.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If second content is inserted into first content based on contextual information, then content relevance is improved, but content suitability for terminal conditions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by making the content insertion decision dependent on the specific conditions of each terminal entity. The selection device evaluates metadata specific to each terminal (mobility status, interaction capabilities, display characteristics) and selectively inserts second content only for terminals that meet the suitability criteria, rather than applying a uniform insertion approach to all terminals.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameters used for content selection from purely contextual information to a combination of contextual information and terminal condition metadata. The selection device uses multiple parameters including mobility status, interaction capability, and display characteristics to determine whether second content should be inserted, thereby adapting the insertion decision to match terminal capabilities.
2Ease of operation
If second content requiring interaction is distributed, then user engagement is improved, but compatibility with non-interactive terminals deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the traditional approach by not assuming all terminals can interact with second content. Instead of distributing interactive content to all terminals and hoping for compatibility, the system inverts the logic by first checking terminal capabilities through metadata and only then deciding to distribute interactive content. This reverse approach ensures compatibility while maintaining engagement for suitable terminals.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies this principle by creating different versions or selections of second content based on terminal capabilities. For non-interactive terminals, the system effectively provides a simplified or alternative version of the content experience, while for interactive terminals, the full interactive version is provided. This allows the system to serve multiple terminal types without requiring expensive universal compatibility solutions.
3Productivity
If content distribution is optimized for specific terminals, then distribution efficiency is improved, but system complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by having terminal entities automatically provide their own metadata information (mobility status, interaction capabilities, display characteristics) to the selection device. This eliminates the need for complex manual profiling systems, as terminals self-report their capabilities, allowing the selection device to make efficient distribution decisions based on readily available self-provided information.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary action by having terminal entities pre-generate and maintain metadata describing their capabilities and conditions before content distribution occurs. This preliminary preparation of terminal profile information allows the selection device to quickly assess compatibility and make efficient distribution decisions without performing complex real-time analysis during the actual content delivery process.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a method for preparing a distribution of a first content (C1,C2), during which an insertion of at least a second content (P1,P2) is planned for at least one client entity (SN1,SN2,SN3) among candidate client entities in a communication network, said preparation method comprising the following steps implemented by a selection device (S3): - a step of obtaining an insertion scenario in the first content (C1,C2), said insertion scenario comprising for at least one temporal information relating to the first content (C1,C2), a proposal of second contents (P1,P2) likely to be inserted into the first content (C1,C2);- a step (G3) of selecting at least one client entity (SN1, SN2, SN3) from among said candidate client entities, adapted to receive at least one second piece of content from among the second pieces of content (P1, P2) proposed for said at least one temporal information, according to metadata relating to the subnets in which the candidate client entities are located. The first piece of content (C1, C2) is then distributed to the client entity with insertion of the second piece of content (P1, P2).