Gateway Device for Cross-Network Program Information Consistency

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing data processing systems for multimedia services across different network solutions, such as IPTV and mobile television, face inconsistencies in program information, leading to potential errors and the need for operator intervention.

Innovation Solution

A method and system that automatically generate and provide consistent program information across multiple systems and terminals by determining second program information based on first program information, reducing the need for operator actions and ensuring near-instantaneous availability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If program information is manually provided and maintained across multiple network solutions, then consistency can be achieved, but operator intervention is required which increases complexity and reduces productivity

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconsistency of program informationVSAvoidoperator intervention requirements

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically generates and adapts program information for different network solutions without requiring operator intervention. The gateway device performs self-service by receiving program information from a first network solution and automatically providing adapted program information to second network solutions, eliminating the need for manual consistency management while maintaining reliability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The gateway device serves multiple functions: it receives program information from various network solutions, adapts the information format, and distributes it to different terminal types. This multi-functional approach consolidates what would otherwise require separate manual operations for each network solution, reducing complexity while maintaining consistency

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Manufacturing precision

If program information is manually updated across different network solutions, then accuracy can be maintained, but the process is time-consuming and reduces productivity

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccuracy of program informationVSAvoidspeed of program information provision

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary adaptation of program information at the gateway device before distribution to different network solutions. By pre-processing and formatting the program information according to various network requirements in advance, the system ensures accuracy is maintained while enabling rapid deployment across multiple platforms without time-consuming manual updates

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The manual mechanical process of updating program information across multiple systems is replaced with an automated electronic system. The gateway device automatically receives, adapts, and distributes program information digitally, substituting the slow manual update process with a fast automated electronic workflow that maintains accuracy through systematic processing

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Adaptability or versatility

If separate program information systems are used for different network solutions, then system independence is maintained, but consistency across systems deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesystem independenceVSAvoidconsistency of program information

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The gateway device acts as an intermediary between different network solutions and their respective terminals. It receives program information from a first network solution, adapts it according to the requirements of second network solutions, and provides the adapted information accordingly. This intermediary role maintains system independence while ensuring consistency through centralized adaptation logic

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system segments the program information distribution function into distinct components: reception from first network solutions, adaptation processing at the gateway, and distribution to second network solutions. This segmentation allows each component to operate independently while maintaining overall consistency through the structured adaptation process at the gateway

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS9628743B2Method and device for data processing, and system comprising the device

Publication Date: 2017.04.18 NOKIA SOLUTIONS & NETWORKS OY

AI summary

A data processing method has a first system provide first program information and the first program information is also provided for at least one first terminal. Second program information is determined on the basis of the first program information, the second program information is provided for a second system. The second system has at least one function for providing the second program information for at least one second terminal. Furthermore, a device is provided for performing the method and a system with such a device.