Late Binding Real-Time Media Transmission via Email Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current communication systems, such as email and telephone, are limited by 'store and forward' methodologies, preventing real-time transmission and review of time-based media, as they require complete message composition and delivery before media can be accessed by recipients.
Innovation Solution
A late binding communication system and method that uses existing email infrastructure and DNS for routing, enabling real-time communication of time-based media by transmitting media as soon as a partial delivery route is discovered, allowing progressive transmission and simultaneous review by recipients.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If complete message composition and delivery is required before media can be accessed (store and forward methodology), then message delivery reliability is improved, but real-time transmission capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the message delivery process into two independent parts: (1) header delivery via email infrastructure that provides reliable routing and addressing, and (2) media stream transmission via real-time protocols that enable immediate access. This segmentation allows the header to be delivered reliably through traditional email while the media content is transmitted in real-time through protocols like SIP and RTP, resolving the contradiction between reliability and speed.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism that bridges the email infrastructure and real-time communication protocols. The system uses email headers to establish the communication session and route the media stream, while the actual media transmission occurs through real-time protocols. This intermediary approach allows the system to leverage the reliability of email delivery while achieving real-time transmission capabilities.
2Stability of the object's composition
If complete message composition is required before transmission, then message integrity is improved, but transmission time delay increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the message into a header component and a media component. The header, containing essential routing and identification information, is transmitted immediately through email infrastructure to establish the session. The media content follows through real-time protocols without requiring complete composition beforehand. This segmentation eliminates the time delay associated with waiting for complete message composition while maintaining integrity through the structured header-media separation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary actions by sending the message header and session establishment information before the complete media content is ready. The email header is transmitted first to set up the communication session, and the media stream begins transmission immediately afterward through real-time protocols. This preliminary action approach reduces transmission delay while ensuring message integrity through the pre-established session framework.
3Stability of the object's composition
If circuit connections are established before communication (early binding), then connection stability is improved, but system complexity and setup time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the traditional early binding approach by implementing late binding through email headers. Instead of establishing circuit connections before communication, the system uses email address resolution and header delivery to establish the session first, then sets up the media stream connection afterward. This inversion reduces setup complexity and time while maintaining connection stability through the reliable email infrastructure for session management.
4Reliability
If traditional email store and forward methodology is used, then delivery reliability is improved, but real-time media review capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the delivery system into a reliable email header delivery component and a real-time media stream component. The header delivery through email infrastructure ensures reliable routing and addressing, while the media stream transmitted through real-time protocols enables immediate review by recipients. This segmentation resolves the contradiction by allowing recipients to review media in real-time while maintaining the delivery reliability of the email system for session management.
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AI summary
A system and method for the late-binding of time-based media in real-time. With late binding, the sender may create time-based media before or at the same time an active delivery route to the recipient is discovered. As soon as the route becomes available, the media is transmitted. The existing DNS and email infrastructure is possibly used for route discovery, while any real-time transmission protocol may be used for the actual delivery of the media. “Progressive” emails may also be used for the real-time delivery of time-based media.