Manifest Timing Attributes for Broadcast Update Synchronization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current manifest systems in interactive networks do not support updates in broadcast involved networks, requiring clients to continuously monitor for updated manifest information, which is inefficient and power-intensive.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for receiving manifest information in a broadcast involved system, where timing information is used to access and acquire manifest updates, including adding attributes like NextManifestOfftime to indicate when the next updated manifest is available, allowing clients to efficiently receive updates without continuous monitoring.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If clients continuously monitor for updated manifest information in broadcast involved networks, then manifest updates can be received, but power consumption increases and system efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The manifest includes pre-configured timing information that indicates when the next updated manifest will be available. This allows clients to perform monitoring actions at predetermined intervals rather than continuously, reducing power consumption while ensuring timely receipt of updates.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements periodic manifest updates with explicit timing information embedded in the manifest data. Clients can synchronize their monitoring to these periodic intervals, transitioning from continuous monitoring to periodic checks, thereby reducing energy usage while maintaining reliable update reception.
2Reliability
If clients continuously monitor for updated manifest information, then manifest updates can be received, but system efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
Timing information is pre-calculated and embedded in the manifest, allowing clients to advance-plan their monitoring schedule rather than continuously checking. This preliminary configuration improves system efficiency by eliminating redundant monitoring operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The manifest itself provides the timing information needed for its own update synchronization. Clients can autonomously determine when to check for updates based on information contained within the manifest data, reducing system overhead and improving overall efficiency.
3Use of energy by moving object
If timing information is added to manifest to enable efficient updates in broadcast networks, then power consumption is reduced, but manifest complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The timing information is integrated into the existing manifest structure, allowing the manifest to serve dual purposes: providing both content metadata and update scheduling information. This multi-functionality approach adds capability without requiring a completely separate update mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The manifest structure is extended by adding timing parameters that indicate when updates will be available. These parameter additions modify the manifest format to include temporal information, enabling efficient update synchronization while maintaining compatibility with existing manifest processing logic.
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AI summary
A method and an apparatus for receiving manifest information by a client from a broadcast involved system are provided. The method includes accessing the broadcast involved system, receiving timing information comprising a specific entry point to check the manifest information, and acquiring the manifest information from a broadcasting channel using the timing information.