Location-Triggered Media Recording Scheduling on Handheld Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mobile devices lack the ability to efficiently schedule media recording based on location-dependent invitational messages, such as those received from local wireless networks, without relying on centralized servers.
Innovation Solution
A mobile device is configured to receive location-dependent invitational messages, which may include QR codes, and directly or indirectly schedule media recording with a multimedia device, either through a content transfer scheduling server or independently, allowing for actions like downloading or recording media content based on user input.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a centralized server is used to schedule media recording, then scheduling reliability is improved, but system complexity and user control are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the scheduling function by providing both server-based scheduling and device-based scheduling capabilities. The mobile device can independently schedule media recording using its own processor and memory, while also being able to receive scheduling instructions from a server. This segmentation allows the system to maintain reliability through multiple pathways while reducing dependency on centralized server infrastructure.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile device is equipped with autonomous scheduling capabilities, allowing it to independently process location information, determine media content availability, and schedule recording without requiring constant server intervention. The device's processor can execute scheduling algorithms locally, and the device can store and retrieve scheduling information from its own memory, enabling self-service scheduling that reduces system complexity.
2Measurement precision
If location-dependent invitational messages are processed centrally, then scheduling accuracy is improved, but response time and user interaction are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile device continuously monitors its location and pre-processes location-dependent information received from wireless networks. The device maintains a local database of media content availability and scheduling opportunities, so when the device is at a favorable location, scheduling can occur immediately without waiting for server processing. This preliminary action ensures both accuracy (by having pre-validated scheduling information) and fast response time (by eliminating server communication delays).
3Reliability
If server-mediated scheduling is used, then scheduling coordination is improved, but ease of operation and user control are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically switches between server-mediated scheduling and device-independent scheduling based on user preferences and operational context. The user interface allows users to select their preferred scheduling mode, and the system adapts its behavior accordingly. This dynamic approach maintains the coordination benefits of server-mediated scheduling when needed while providing direct user control through device-independent scheduling, thereby improving ease of operation.
4Ease of operation
If mobile devices independently schedule media recording, then user control and responsiveness are improved, but scheduling reliability and coordination are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile device acts as an intermediary between the user and the media recording system. It receives user input through its interface, processes scheduling decisions locally, and then executes recording commands. The device's processor coordinates with both the user interface and the recording system, maintaining reliable coordination while preserving user control. The device can also serve as an intermediary between multiple devices, relaying scheduling information to maintain system-wide coordination.
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AI summary
Techniques for scheduling content recordings at a multimedia device are described. A mobile device receives an invitational message from a local wireless network. In response to receiving the invitational message, the mobile device sends a scheduling request/instruction to a server or to the multimedia device directly. The scheduling request or instruction causes a recording of the specific media content at a multimedia device to be scheduled.