Media Processor Provisioning Backup via Remote Controller
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Solution Overview
Problem
Complex media processors, such as integrated set-top boxes, digital video recorders, and media players, require expert installation and programming, and managing substantial and complex provisioning information and media content can be challenging for users, often leading to issues with data loss or corruption.
Innovation Solution
A remote controller with wireless communication capabilities that manages operations of media processors by requesting, recording, and restoring provisioning information and media content, serving as a backup solution to mitigate data loss or corruption, and utilizing a portable memory for data transfer and restoration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If complex media processors are integrated with multiple functionalities (STB, DVR, media player), then the device versatility is improved, but the device complexity increases and requires expert installation and programming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a simplified copy of the media processor's provisioning information and media content stored in a remote controller. This backup copy allows the system to restore functionality without requiring expert reconfiguration, effectively managing the complexity of integrated devices while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The remote controller acts as an intermediary between the user and the complex media processor. It stores provisioning information and media content, enabling users to backup and restore data without needing to directly manage the complex integrated device's configuration.
2Adaptability or versatility
If substantial and complex provisioning information and media content are stored in the media processor, then the functionality is improved, but the risk of data loss or corruption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs beforehand cushioning by continuously backing up provisioning information and media content to the remote controller. This preparatory measure cushions against potential data loss or corruption, allowing restoration without loss of functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements copying by creating duplicate copies of all provisioning information and media content in the remote controller. These copies serve as backup copies that can restore the media processor's functionality if the original data is lost or corrupted.
3Manufacturing precision
If expert installation and programming are required for complex media processors, then the initial setup quality is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates for end users
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service by allowing users to backup and restore provisioning information and media content through the remote controller without requiring expert intervention. Users can independently maintain their media processor's configuration and data.
Solution Approach 2:
The remote controller stores copy of provisioning information and media content that can be restored to the media processor. This copying mechanism allows users to maintain their data without needing expert programming knowledge, significantly improving ease of operation while preserving installation quality.
Data Source
AI summary
A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a media processor communicatively coupled to a remote controller by way of a wireless interface. The media processor can have a controller to wirelessly transmit to the remote controller provisioning information stored in the media processor for restoring at least a portion of the provisioning information stored in the media processor. Other embodiments are disclosed.