Live Media Broadcast Rejoin Point Determination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional techniques for rejoining live media broadcasts after interruptions become complex with regional or time zone considerations, especially in distributed media environments, and lack mechanisms for intelligent and elegant reconnection.
Innovation Solution
A system configured to determine the optimal rejoin point in a live media broadcast using user input, machine-learning, and attribute values related to primary, interstitial, and subsequent content, which includes servers, media sources, playback devices, and client computing platforms to dynamically select a rejoin type such as join-in-progress, playback, or cue-point based on weighted attribute values.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional manual techniques are used to rejoin live broadcasts after interruptions, then regional and time zone specificities can be handled, but the system complexity and operational difficulty increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically determines the optimal rejoin point and type by analyzing broadcast attributes, interruption characteristics, and regional preferences without requiring manual intervention. The processor autonomously selects from join-in-progress, playback, or cue-point rejoin types based on weighted attribute evaluation, eliminating the need for operators to manually manage complex regional rejoin scenarios
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts rejoin parameters (rejoin point timing, rejoin type selection) based on changing conditions such as interruption duration, broadcast content attributes, and regional preferences. By treating rejoin configuration as dynamic parameters rather than fixed manual settings, the system adapts to different regional and time zone requirements without increasing operational complexity
2Adaptability or versatility
If complex manual books and guidelines are used to manage distributed media rejoin scenarios, then comprehensive coverage of rejoin situations is achieved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically evaluates multiple rejoin scenarios and selects the optimal approach without requiring operators to consult complex books or guidelines. The processor autonomously determines the best rejoin strategy by weighing various attributes and conditions, making comprehensive scenario coverage accessible through simple automated decision-making rather than manual reference to operational manuals
3Reliability
If recording of interrupted live events is implemented, then rejoin capability is improved, but the ability to intelligently select rejoin timing and type is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses feedback from analyzing broadcast attributes, interruption characteristics, and regional preferences to dynamically determine the optimal rejoin point and type. Rather than simply recording and replaying, the system continuously evaluates conditions and adjusts rejoin timing and methodology based on real-time analysis of broadcast state and viewer context
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary analysis of broadcast attributes and interruption characteristics before selecting the rejoin strategy. By pre-evaluating content importance, viewer engagement metrics, and regional preferences before the interruption ends, the system is prepared to intelligently select the optimal rejoin type (join-in-progress, playback, or cue-point) immediately when resuming, rather than making ad-hoc decisions
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods to determine when to rejoin a live media broadcast after an interruption are presented herein. Weighting information including individual weights conveying importance of attribute values for a set of broadcast attributes of the live media broadcast may be obtained. One or more of the weighting information, the attribute values, and/or other information may facilitate making a determination of a rejoin point in time in the live media broadcast for rejoining the live media broadcast upon a completion of an interruption.