Second Display Device for IPTV Content Sharing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) systems do not allow easy sharing of content across different platforms, such as Blu-ray disc players and digital TVs, due to software uniformity and synchronization issues, limiting users' ability to share internet content and URLs with others without requiring them to search for the content within the IPTV service.
Innovation Solution
A system that enables users to share internet content and URLs via a second display device, allowing recipients to preview the content on their device before sending it to their IPTV, using a server to map recipients and notify them of available content, and utilizing a second device to browse, select, and manage content independently of the primary IPTV device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If IPTV systems allow uncontrolled Internet access, then users can freely browse content, but quality screening and content appropriateness cannot be ensured
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a server as an intermediary between the IPTV system and Internet content. The server receives content URLs from the IPTV, screens them for quality and appropriateness, and then distributes approved content to multiple IPTV devices. This mediator approach allows free Internet browsing while ensuring content quality control through centralized screening.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If IPTV systems implement centralized content control, then content quality can be ensured, but users cannot easily share content across different platforms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal content sharing system where the server acts as a platform-independent intermediary. Different IPTV devices and platforms can all connect to the server through standardized protocols, allowing content to be shared across diverse platforms while maintaining centralized quality control. The server handles platform compatibility issues, enabling universal content distribution.
3Ease of operation
If users browse content on the primary IPTV device, then content can be selected, but the browsing process disturbs the primary device's current operation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the content browsing function from the primary IPTV device and relocates it to a separate server. The primary IPTV device maintains its stable operation for content playback, while the server handles all browsing, searching, and content selection activities. This segmentation allows users to browse content on the server without disturbing the primary device's current playback or operation state.
Data Source
AI summary
A user can share Internet assets or content URLs via a second display device with other Internet content service users. Thus, the other users will be able to view the same content on their own internet protocol televisions (IPTV), as first display devices, without the need to search for the content in the content providing service. When the shared content is URLs, the recipient can even preview the content from the URL on the second display device before sending it to the recipient's internet protocol television (IPTV).