Media Session Sharing Between Electronic Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for sharing media content between electronic devices are cumbersome, requiring manual steps such as locating devices, establishing connections, and transferring files, which can intimidate users and often result in a loss of the original media experience.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that automatically establish a communication link between electronic devices to transfer session data, including media playlists or content, allowing seamless sharing of media experiences while supporting digital rights management for both copyrighted and non-copyrighted content, using protocols like 802.11x and Bluetooth.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual file sharing methods are used between electronic devices, then users can transfer media content, but the process becomes cumbersome and intimidating requiring multiple manual steps
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically discovers available media content on the first device and transfers it to the second device without requiring manual user intervention. The electronic devices self-service the sharing process by automatically establishing connections, identifying compatible media content, and completing the transfer, thereby eliminating the cumbersome manual steps while maintaining ease of operation.
2Productivity
If high speed communication networks are used to share media content, then media content can be obtained anywhere with internet connection, but users must sift through large pools of content to find suitable media
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by pre-selecting and identifying suitable media content on the first device before the sharing process begins. The automatic identification mechanism pre-filters the large pool of available content based on compatibility and user preferences, so that when sharing is initiated, only relevant media content is transferred, eliminating the time users would otherwise spend searching through unrelated content.
3Extent of automation
If session data and media content are automatically transferred between devices, then sharing becomes seamless, but digital rights management compatibility must be maintained
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms to verify DRM compatibility during the automatic transfer process. The second device checks whether the transferred media content and session data are compatible with its DRM protections, and the first device receives feedback about the transfer status. This feedback loop ensures that automation proceeds only when DRM requirements are satisfied, maintaining reliability while achieving seamless sharing.
Data Source
AI summary
A method and apparatus for sharing media content between electronic equipment includes transferring session data from a first electronic equipment to a second electronic equipment, said session data including a queue of media content executing or executable on the first electronic equipment, and transferring media content identified in the session data to the second electronic equipment.