Media Content Information Synchronization via Server Identification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional media content reproduction devices lack the ability to provide synchronized media content-related information, requiring users to search the internet for relevant information, which is often limited and not easily accessible.
Innovation Solution
A method and system where a device generates identification information of currently reproduced media content, transmits it to a server, and receives key information and media content-related information, allowing for real-time synchronization and provision of relevant information to the user.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If users search the Internet for media content-related information using existing Internet access devices, then they can obtain some information, but the information is not synchronized with the currently reproduced media content and the search process is time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The server pre-processes media content by extracting key information and generating identification information (such as digital fingerprints) from closed caption information, video frames, or audio data before users request information. This preliminary action enables the server to quickly match and retrieve relevant information without requiring users to perform time-consuming manual searches, thus reducing information loss time while maintaining comprehensive information availability
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces a server as an intermediary between the media content reproduction device and the information source. The server receives identification information from the reproduction device, matches it with pre-stored media content databases, and retrieves synchronized information. This intermediary approach eliminates the need for users to manually search the Internet, providing both comprehensive information availability and rapid retrieval by handling the search process automatically in the background
2Ease of operation
If conventional media content reproduction devices are used, then media content can be reproduced, but the devices cannot provide media content-related information
Solution Approach 1:
The invention enhances conventional media content reproduction devices by integrating additional functionality through network communication capabilities. The reproduction device not only plays media content but also generates identification information, transmits it to the server, and receives related information. This multi-functional approach maintains the core media reproduction capability while adding information provision functionality, thus improving ease of operation without sacrificing adaptability
Solution Approach 2:
The server acts as an intermediary that bridges the gap between conventional media reproduction devices and information provision capabilities. The server receives identification information from the reproduction device, performs matching operations against its database, and returns relevant information. This intermediary architecture allows conventional devices to gain enhanced functionality without requiring complex modifications to the devices themselves, thereby improving ease of operation while maintaining adaptability
3Loss of information
If Internet search is conducted based on user-known information, then some information can be found, but exact media content-related information is difficult to obtain and requires individual analysis
Solution Approach 1:
The server performs preliminary actions by pre-processing media content to extract key information and generate identification information before user requests. Closed caption information is parsed, video frames are analyzed for distinctive features, or audio data is processed to create searchable identifiers. This pre-processing ensures that when users request information, complete and accurate data is already prepared and synchronized with the media content, eliminating the need for users to perform complex individual analysis while maintaining information completeness
Solution Approach 2:
The server serves as an intermediary that handles the complexity of information processing between the media content and the user. Instead of requiring users to conduct complex Internet searches and analyze individual results, the server automatically performs identification matching, information retrieval, and result compilation. This intermediary approach reduces the complexity of information processing for users while ensuring they receive complete and accurate media content-related information
Data Source
AI summary
A method for providing media content-related information by using a device capable of accessing a server via a network is provided, the method comprising: generating identification information of media content being reproduced by the device; transmitting the identification information from the device to the server; receiving at least one of key information and media content-related information, from the server, in response to the identification information; and providing a user of the device with the media content-related information about the media content based on the at least one of the key information and the media content-related information received from the server.