IPTV Set-Top Box Game Control via Network Intermediary
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current IPTV systems lack gaming functionality, and existing game controllers are not well-suited for network-based multi-player games over IPTV connections, limiting interactive and flexible gaming experiences for users.
Innovation Solution
A network-based game system comprising a communications device, a game controller with control buttons, a processor, and memory, which interacts with the communications device to receive and manipulate game content, enabling interactive control and supporting multiple players through a set-top box and network communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If traditional PC-based and console gaming is used, then high-realism and quick response gaming is achieved, but special game controllers, high-speed graphics cards, high-resolution displays, and fast processors are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a set-top box as an intermediary device that handles the complex processing requirements for network-based games. The set-top box communicates with game controllers and provides gaming functionality over the IPTV network, eliminating the need for each player to have complex PC or console hardware while maintaining game performance through centralized processing.
2Adaptability or versatility
If network-based multi-player games are implemented over IPTV, then flexible and interactive gaming experiences are provided, but a suitable playing device for each player is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the set-top box a universal gaming device that can serve multiple players simultaneously. The set-top box functions as both a traditional IPTV device and a game controller host, allowing any player to use their own game controller to interact with games running on the network through the set-top box, eliminating the need for specialized gaming hardware for each player.
3Adaptability or versatility
If IPTV set-top boxes are designed with additional functions such as Internet content access and local video content access, then more flexible services are provided, but device functionality remains limited compared to dedicated gaming systems
Solution Approach 1:
The patent dynamically configures the set-top box to switch between traditional IPTV functions and gaming host functions. The set-top box can adapt its behavior based on whether it is processing television signals or managing network-based games, allowing it to provide both flexible IPTV services and full gaming functionality without requiring separate dedicated systems.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods for IPTV network game control. Exemplary embodiments include a game system, including a communications device, a game controller functionally coupled to the communications device and a process for establishing communication between the communications device and the game controller for manipulating game content, the process including instructions to receive game content from a network, the content being displayed on the communications device and interactively controlled by the game controller via communication with the communications device.