Hybrid Broadcasting Reception Apparatus for Linked Application Execution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current technologies lack viable methods for offering application programs in linkage with AV content in hybrid broadcasting, which requires internet connectivity and provides sophisticated functions, unlike data broadcasting that does not.
Innovation Solution
A reception apparatus and method that includes a reception block for AV content, a definition information acquisition block to define the life cycle of application programs, an application acquisition block to retrieve these programs over a network, and a control block to manage their execution based on received definition information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If hybrid broadcasting is implemented with internet connection to provide sophisticated functions, then the functionality and user experience are improved, but the system complexity and requirement for internet connectivity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the application program delivery system into distinct components: a reception apparatus that receives definition information from broadcast waves, and a separate network connection for acquiring actual application programs. This segmentation allows the broadcast infrastructure to remain simple while enabling sophisticated functions through optional network integration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces definition information as an intermediary element that bridges broadcast waves and network-based application programs. The definition information acts as a mediator that describes the life cycle and characteristics of application programs, allowing the reception apparatus to manage network resources efficiently without direct complexity from the broadcast side.
2Adaptability or versatility
If application programs are acquired and executed in linkage with AV content, then the user experience and functionality are enhanced, but the control complexity and management overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service through automatic execution control based on definition information. When the reception apparatus receives definition information describing application program life cycles, it automatically acquires and executes the appropriate programs without requiring manual user intervention or complex control logic from the user perspective.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent manages application program execution by changing control parameters based on definition information. The reception apparatus adjusts execution timing, program acquisition, and termination based on parameters defined in the received definition information, simplifying control complexity through parameter-driven automation.
3Productivity
If definition information is transmitted along with AV content, then the integration and timing control are improved, but the data transmission load and processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the essential definition information needed for application program management from the broadcast stream. By taking out only the necessary control parameters and life cycle definitions rather than transmitting complete application programs or extensive metadata, the system achieves efficient integration with minimal data transmission overhead.
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AI summary
Disclosed herein is a reception apparatus including: a reception block configured to receive AV content; a definition information acquisition block configured to acquire definition information defining the life cycle of an application program to be executed in linkage with the AV content; an application acquisition block configured to acquire the application program distributed over a network in accordance with the acquired definition information; and a control block configured to control the performance of the acquired application program.