Network-Enabled Media Recording Device Live Stream Delivery
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for distributing personal media require multiple steps and often necessitate a personal computer for access, storage, and transmission, which can be cumbersome and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A network-enabled media recording device with a processor and media management application that allows for the capture, management, and real-time delivery of media streams over a network, including user identification and authorization, enabling direct transmission and access to media files via a network interface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If current methods for distributing personal media are used, then media can be captured and stored, but the distribution process requires multiple steps and a personal computer for access and transmission
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the media management functionality from the personal computer and relocates it directly to the media recording device. The media recording device now includes integrated network interface and media management capabilities, allowing it to independently receive network addresses, assign user IDs, and transmit media streams without requiring a personal computer as an intermediary.
Solution Approach 2:
The media recording device is enhanced with multi-functionality, combining media capture, storage, network communication, and media distribution capabilities in a single device. This eliminates the need for separate personal computer systems and enables the device to perform multiple functions including receiving network addresses, managing user identifications, and delivering media streams directly over the network.
2Productivity
If media is transferred to a personal computer for distribution, then access and transmission are enabled, but intermediate storage and computer-based handling are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by equipping the media recording device with integrated network interface and media management capabilities before the distribution process begins. The device can independently receive network addresses, assign user identifications, and prepare media streams for transmission without requiring subsequent transfer to a personal computer, thereby eliminating intermediate processing steps and time delays.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a personal computer is used for media access and transmission, then media distribution is enabled, but the process becomes cumbersome and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by enabling the media recording device to independently perform all media distribution functions without requiring a personal computer. The device autonomously receives network addresses, manages user identifications, and transmits media streams directly over the network, making the system self-sufficient and eliminating the need for external computer-based handling.
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AI summary
Method, devices, systems, and computer program products for managing and delivering a live media stream associated with a network-enabled media recording device are provided. A method includes receiving a network address for transmitting the live media stream captured by the network-enabled media recording device. The method also includes assigning a user identification to the live media stream. The user identification is associated with the network-enabled media recording device. The method further includes transmitting the live media stream and user identification via the network-enabled media recording device over a network.