Introductory Content Presentation for DRM Protected Media
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Solution Overview
Problem
Delays in presenting DRM-protected content, such as eBooks and movies, due to encryption and buffering processes can lead to an unfavorable user experience, as users expect immediate access.
Innovation Solution
Providing introductory content, like slideshows or trivia, alongside primary content during setup or preparation, which can engage users and reduce perceived delays by presenting secondary content on the main screen until the primary content is ready, allowing users to skip to the point of interest automatically based on user input.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If DRM protection and buffering processes are implemented to protect content, then content security and reliability are improved, but presentation delay increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs DRM configuration, encryption setup, and content buffering in advance before the user initiates content playback. This preliminary preparation ensures that when the user requests content, the security measures are already in place and content is ready or nearly ready for immediate presentation, thereby reducing perceived delay while maintaining security.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary content presentation layer that bridges the gap between DRM protection mechanisms and content delivery. This intermediary system manages the timing and sequencing of security checks, buffering operations, and content presentation to minimize delays while ensuring DRM compliance.
2Stability of the object's composition
If content buffering and configuration time is extended to ensure smooth playback, then playback stability is improved, but user waiting time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-configures playback settings, pre-buffers content segments, and pre-establishes DRM sessions before the user actually starts consuming content. This advance preparation ensures stable playback without requiring the user to wait during the actual content delivery phase.
Solution Approach 2:
The buffering and configuration processes are made dynamic and adaptive, adjusting the amount of pre-buffering based on network conditions, content type, and device capabilities. This dynamic approach ensures sufficient buffering for stable playback while minimizing unnecessary waiting time.
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AI summary
Described herein are systems and methods for providing introductory content before presentation of primary content. The introductory content engages the user's attention while the primary content is prepared for presentation and may improve the user experience. User input responsive to the introductory content may be used to indicate a point of interest within the primary content. Subsequent presentation of the primary content may begin at the point of interest or a point based at least in part on the point of interest.