Multi-mode Image Data Streaming Distribution System

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current image distribution systems lack the ability to efficiently stream content image data in various distribution modes, limiting their availability and value.

Innovation Solution

An information processing apparatus with an execution unit generating image data, an acceptance unit for designating distribution forms, and a transmission processing unit that transmits image data to corresponding destinations, allowing for multiple distribution modes such as share play, remote play, and live relay.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If an information processing apparatus distributes content image data in multiple distribution modes simultaneously, then the system availability and versatility are improved, but the device complexity and processing load increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedistribution mode versatilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The information processing apparatus is designed to perform multiple distribution functions (share play, remote play, live relay) through a unified system architecture. The transmission processing unit can handle different distribution modes by receiving distribution form designations and routing image data accordingly, allowing one system to serve multiple purposes without requiring separate dedicated systems for each distribution type.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adapts its behavior based on the designated distribution form. The transmission processing unit adjusts its operation mode according to real-time requirements - switching between share play, remote play, and live relay modes as needed. This dynamic flexibility allows the system to optimize performance for each specific distribution scenario while maintaining a single versatile platform.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If an information processing apparatus streams image data to multiple distribution destinations simultaneously, then the system availability is improved, but the loss of energy and processing resources increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem availabilityVSAvoidprocessing energy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The system merges multiple distribution operations into a unified transmission processing framework. By consolidating the handling of share play, remote play, and live relay functions into a single transmission processing unit, the system avoids the overhead of maintaining separate processing chains for each distribution type, thereby reducing redundant energy consumption while still supporting simultaneous multi-destination streaming.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS10843071B2Information processing apparatus, image data distribution method and program
Publication Date: 2020.11.24 SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LLC
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AI summary

A technology by which content image data is streaming-distributed in various distribution modes is disclosed an information processing apparatus includes: an execution unit configured to generate image data of a content in response to operation information; an acceptance unit configured to accept a designation of a distribution form of the image data; and a transmission processing unit configured to transmit the image data to a distribution destination. When the acceptance unit accepts a designation of a first distribution form and a designation of a second distribution form, the transmission processing unit transmits first image data and second image data to respective corresponding distribution destinations.