Dynamic Content Insertion in Mobile TV Applications
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for inserting content into mobile TV applications are inefficient, particularly in delivering advertising and other content over wireless networks, where large video files consume network resources and fail to effectively monetize mobile TV broadcasting.
Innovation Solution
A system for dynamically inserting content information into mobile TV applications based on user history and preferences, using a mobile communication device with a processor, TV tuner, and databases for configurable content objects and presentation criteria, allowing for real-time updating and display of relevant content when users change channels or perform actions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If large video files are transferred over wireless network for mobile TV content delivery, then content quality is improved, but network efficiency deteriorates and network resources are consumed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent pre-loads and stores content information (metadata, indices, thumbnails) locally in the mobile device before the user actually requests or views the content. This preliminary action allows the device to quickly access and display content information without requiring real-time transfer of large video files over the wireless network, thereby maintaining content quality while conserving network resources.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts and separates essential content information (metadata, indices, thumbnails) from the complete video content. By taking out only the necessary information elements and storing them locally, the system enables efficient content delivery without requiring the transfer of entire large video files, thus improving network efficiency while preserving content quality.
2Ease of manufacture
If conventional content insertion methods are used in mobile TV applications, then implementation simplicity is maintained, but revenue generation capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic content insertion that adapts to user behavior, preferences, and viewing history. The system dynamically selects and inserts relevant content (such as targeted advertisements) based on real-time user interactions and channel changes, transforming static content delivery into a dynamic, personalized experience that enhances revenue generation while maintaining implementation feasibility through programmatic approaches.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms that track user viewing history, preferences, and interactions with content. This feedback is used to continuously optimize content selection and insertion strategies, enabling the system to learn from user behavior and improve revenue generation over time while maintaining a relatively simple implementation through iterative optimization.
3Loss of energy
If content is delivered without user-specific customization, then network bandwidth is conserved, but user interaction and engagement deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by customizing content delivery according to individual user characteristics, viewing history, and preferences. Instead of uniform content delivery to all users, the system tailors content selection and insertion to match each user's specific interests and behavior patterns, thereby enhancing user interaction and engagement while managing network bandwidth efficiently through targeted content delivery.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes key parameters of content delivery based on user-specific data, including content selection criteria, timing of content insertion, and types of content prioritized for local storage. By dynamically adjusting these parameters according to user profiles and behavior, the system achieves personalized content delivery that improves user interaction without requiring excessive network bandwidth consumption.
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AI summary
A method operates a mobile communication device configured for outputting a television application and displaying selected content within a television environment of the mobile communication device. The method includes initiating a TV application using a user interface coupled to the mobile communication device. The method also includes capturing a television signal using a tuning device provided in the mobile communication device. The television signal is one of a plurality of television signals from respective television channels. The method further includes outputting a TV program associated with the television signal for the captured television channel on a display of the mobile communication device. Additionally, the method includes retrieving a configurable content object from a database provided within the mobile communication device. The configurable content object is one of a plurality of configurable content objects numbered from 1 through N, where N is an integer greater than 1.