Embedded Light Control in Streaming Media for Synchronized Remote Effects
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Solution Overview
Problem
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a reduction in group gatherings and cancellations of events like concerts and promotional activities, limiting the experience of light and audio effects typically enjoyed in person, necessitating a solution for remote audience engagement using audio-video and light-emitting devices.
Innovation Solution
An on-line streaming light control system and method that embeds light signal control files into audio-video files, allowing light-emitting devices to synchronize with the audio-video content, enabling remote audiences to experience light and stage effects as if they were present at the venue.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If light control files are embedded into audio-video files for online streaming, then remote audiences can experience synchronized light effects, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The light control file is embedded within the audio-video file structure, creating a nested configuration where control data is contained inside the media file. This allows the light control signals to be transmitted along with the audio-video content through existing streaming infrastructure, enabling remote synchronization without requiring separate control channels or complex additional systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The audio-video file serves multiple functions: it acts as both the entertainment content and the carrier for light control signals. By embedding the light control file within the audio-video structure, the system uses a single unified medium for both visual entertainment and light effect control, reducing the need for separate specialized transmission systems.
2Ease of manufacture
If light control signals are transmitted through existing audio-video streaming platforms, then infrastructure costs are reduced, but control precision may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The light control file is embedded at specific locations within the audio-video file structure where it can be extracted and processed independently. This localized embedding allows the control signals to be separated and executed with precision while utilizing the existing streaming infrastructure, maintaining both ease of implementation and control accuracy.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to an on-line streaming light control system and method. The on-line streaming light control system includes a first unit, a second unit and a light unit. The first unit includes a file conversion module and an embedding module. The file conversion module converts a light control file into a light signal control file. The embedding module embeds the light signal control file into an audio-video file. The second unit includes an application program, and the application program includes a playing module and a first communication module. The playing module plays the audio-video file. The light unit includes a second communication module, a control module and a light-emitting module. The second communication module receives the light signal control file from the first communication module. The control module controls the light-emitting module to emit light according to the light signal control file.