Media Disc Menu Navigation Mode for Immediate Playback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional physical media discs delay user access to media content due to the automatic presentation of informational content such as trailers and warnings, requiring active user selection before playback can commence, which can be frustrating and time-consuming.
Innovation Solution
The method involves reordering the presentation sequence of physical media discs to present informational content only upon initial use and allowing immediate playback options, with the ability to bypass such content on subsequent uses, reducing load time and user interaction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If informational content (trailers, warnings) is automatically presented before playback, then users receive comprehensive information about the media content, but user access to actual media content is delayed and requires active selection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the user experience into two distinct modes: a first play mode that automatically presents all informational content (trailers, warnings, menus) in sequence, and a subsequent play mode that provides immediate access to media content. This segmentation allows the system to deliver comprehensive information when needed while enabling quick access on subsequent uses.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary action by automatically presenting all informational content during the first play through the first play application. Once this preliminary information delivery is complete, the system stores indication data confirming that informational content has been delivered, allowing subsequent plays to skip this step and go directly to media content.
2Adaptability or versatility
If menu navigation options are presented to users, then users can select specific features and content, but the interface complexity and time required to access content increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic behavior by switching between two applications based on detected play status: the first play application provides comprehensive menu navigation and informational content presentation, while the second play application provides streamlined immediate access to media content. This dynamic adaptation reduces interface complexity on subsequent uses while maintaining full functionality on first plays.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates a simplified copy of the playback experience for subsequent uses. Instead of replicating the full menu navigation and informational content delivery sequence, the system uses indication data to determine that a simplified path is sufficient, copying only the essential media content access functionality while omitting redundant menu elements.
3Ease of operation
If the system presents multiple informational screens and menus, then users can access detailed information and options, but load time and user interaction requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically tracking whether informational content has been delivered through indication data stored in memory. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for users to manually navigate through informational content on subsequent plays, as the system autonomously determines that immediate media content access is appropriate, thereby increasing productivity without sacrificing ease of operation.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the system requires active user selection before playback, then users can make informed choices about content, but time to commence playback is extended
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs the user choice capability as a preliminary action during the first play, where all informational content and menu options are presented. After this preliminary action is complete and indication data is stored, subsequent plays can commence immediately without requiring repeated user selections, thus resolving the time delay while preserving the adaptability benefit during initial use.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods are provided for reordering and/or bypassing certain informational content or menus that are conventionally presented prior to playback of media content stored on physical media discs. Upon initial use of a physical media disc, certain information content or menus may be presented to a user or viewer, for example, piracy warnings, language selection menus, etc. However, upon subsequent use of the physical media disc, such informational content or menus may be bypassed. The user or viewer is given an option to immediately begin consuming the media content stored on the physical media disc. Conventional content, such as trailers are not played prior to playback of the media content.