Dynamic Media Rating Version Substitution System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current media content rating systems restrict a large portion of content from being accessible to children due to more restrictive ratings, despite much of the content being suitable, as only a small segment often determines the rating, leading to limited viewing options for children.
Innovation Solution
A system that allows users to dynamically select and change the rating version of media content in real-time by using a substitution cache and processor to execute substitution instructions, modifying the content stream to adjust ratings based on user preference.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a restrictive rating is applied to media content, then content safety for children is improved, but content accessibility to children deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments media content into multiple rating versions by identifying and separating problematic segments from the overall content. Each version contains substituted or removed segments appropriate for different rating levels, allowing children to access content that is safe for their age group while maintaining the integrity of the original content structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by making specific portions of content (problematic segments) different from the rest. Instead of applying a uniform restrictive rating to entire programs, only specific segments that cause rating restrictions are modified or removed, allowing the majority of suitable content to remain accessible to children.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple channels are created for various ratings, then content accessibility for different age groups is improved, but system complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes a single media content delivery system universal by enabling it to provide multiple rating versions of the same content through substitution segments. Instead of requiring separate channels for different ratings, the system can dynamically serve different rated versions of content through a unified infrastructure, reducing the need for additional channels and associated complexity.
3Productivity
If programming is shown at one rating version, then channel capacity is maintained, but content adaptability to user preferences deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces dynamics by allowing the rating version of content to change based on user selection and preferences. The system can dynamically substitute segments to transform content from one rating version to another, enabling flexible adaptation to different user needs while maintaining efficient use of channel capacity through a single content delivery infrastructure.
Data Source
AI summary
Multiple rating versions of content are provided and selectable by a viewer. A user can select one of the rating versions of the content for viewing. The user selection is dynamic such that the user can change the rating version selected while watching the content. Substitution instructions and substitution segments are downloaded and stored in a substitution cache. When a substitution descriptor is encountered in the content, a processor obtains at least one substitution instruction that corresponds to a substitution instruction identification code stored in the substitution descriptor. The processor executes the instruction to effect the rating change.