Media Service Acquisition Control via Scheduled and Non-Scheduled Commands
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current digital content systems lack the ability to seamlessly manage and control the acquisition of multiple media services from different providers based on user commands, scheduled acquisition commands, and non-scheduled commands, leading to inefficiencies in media service switching and playback.
Innovation Solution
A method and device that allow a user receiver to acquire multiple media services by combining user-dependent control with scheduled and non-scheduled acquisition commands, enabling flexible switching between media services based on command expiration times, prioritizing optimal playback positioning through tagging significant content points.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If a receiver changes to a designated media service in response to a forced channel tune command, then the media service acquisition is controlled by the service provider, but the receiver remains on the designated media service indefinitely and user control is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts control between user and service provider based on command type. Scheduled commands allow automatic switching at specified times while non-scheduled commands require user initiation, creating a flexible control mechanism that adapts to different operational contexts
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments acquisition commands into two distinct types: scheduled commands (with expiration times) and non-scheduled commands (without expiration). This segmentation allows the system to handle different control scenarios separately, resolving the contradiction by providing appropriate control levels for each command type
2Adaptability or versatility
If a receiver acquires multiple media services from different providers, then the service variety increases, but the complexity of managing and controlling acquisitions increases
Solution Approach 1:
The receiver implements a universal command processing mechanism that handles both scheduled and non-scheduled acquisition commands from multiple service providers through a single integrated system. This multi-functional approach manages diverse media services while maintaining consistent control logic
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary classification of acquisition commands into scheduled and non-scheduled types, establishing control rules in advance. This preliminary action simplifies subsequent management by pre-defining how each command type will be handled, reducing the complexity of managing multiple media services
3Productivity
If scheduled acquisition commands with expiration times are implemented, then temporary media service switching is enabled, but the system complexity increases due to command expiration management
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements periodic monitoring of scheduled command expiration times, automatically triggering service switching actions when expiration conditions are met. This periodic action enables temporary media service switching while managing complexity through a standardized time-based control mechanism
Data Source
AI summary
A first media service is acquired in response to a scheduled acquisition command, where the acquiring operation is performed by a user receiver. The time the acquiring operation takes place depends on information in the command, which indicates when the acquiring operation is supposed to take place and when operation terminates. The receipt of a non-scheduled command by the user receiver causes the acquisition of a second media service, where upon the expiration of the non-scheduled command, the first media service is re-acquired. Upon the expiration of the scheduled command, a third media service is automatically acquired, where the third media service was previously selected by a user.