Automated Media Content Scheduling via Recommendation Intermediary
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users, especially those who are not technically knowledgeable, face difficulties in viewing recommended media content items as they need to manually schedule recordings or downloads, which can be cumbersome and error-prone.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that allows users to access an electronic program guide (EPG) to identify and send information about recommended media content items to recipients, enabling automatic scheduling of recordings or downloads based on user selections, thereby simplifying the process and making media content available without manual intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users manually schedule recordings or downloads of media content items, then they can obtain recommended media content, but the process becomes cumbersome and error-prone especially for non-technical users
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs automatic scheduling of recordings and downloads without requiring user intervention. The media content item is automatically recorded or downloaded based on recommendations, eliminating the need for users to manually configure recording parameters or monitor download progress.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-configures recording and download schedules when generating recommendations. By preparing the scheduling information in advance and automatically executing it, the system eliminates the need for users to perform complex manual scheduling operations at the time of viewing.
2Extent of automation
If the system automates scheduling and download processes, then user effort is reduced, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The recommendation system integrates multiple functions including media content analysis, recommendation generation, automatic scheduling, and download management into a single unified system. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate manual operations while managing complexity through integration.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces an automated intermediary layer between the user and the media content delivery system. This intermediary automatically handles scheduling and download tasks, shielding users from system complexity while maintaining effective automation.
3Productivity
If users review and manually select each recommended media content item, then they can control what they view, but the process requires significant time and effort
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-processes and pre-presents recommended media content items to users in an organized format. By preparing the recommendation list in advance with relevant information, the system enables users to quickly review and select content without performing time-consuming manual searches or analysis.
Data Source
AI summary
A method includes receiving information identifying at least one recommended media content item at a computing device. The information is received from a sender device. The at least one recommended media content item is selected from an electronic program guide and an address associated with the computing device is selected via a graphical user interface at the sender device. The method includes receiving a user selection of at least one item of media content from the at least one recommended media content item. The method includes automatically scheduling recording of the at least one item of media content at a media recorder device when the at least one item of media content is a scheduled program. The method also includes automatically placing the at least one item of media content in an on demand queue when the at least one item of media content includes on demand media content.