Media Sharing System for Synchronized Viewing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing media sharing and communication systems fail to effectively allow individuals to interact and share television programming and events in real-time, especially across long distances, despite advancements in networking and communication technologies.

Innovation Solution

A media sharing and communication system that enables users to record and share portions of media, send friend requests based on similar interests, and transmit messages with media content, using user interfaces and software to manage authorization and search for media and products, allowing for synchronized viewing experiences across different locations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional networking systems are used to maintain long distance relationships, then communication between individuals is enabled, but the ability to interact during television programming events and share viewing experiences is lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to interact during programming eventsVSAvoidloss of shared viewing experience

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges traditional communication capabilities with media sharing functionality into a unified system. Users can simultaneously exchange messages and share media content (television programming, movies, events) through the same networking platform, combining social interaction with synchronized viewing experiences regardless of geographic location

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The system introduces a media sharing server as an intermediary that facilitates synchronized media distribution between users. The server receives media content from one user, manages authorization, and distributes it to authorized friends, enabling shared viewing experiences without requiring direct peer-to-peer connection

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If media sharing between unauthorized users is allowed, then accessibility to media content is improved, but security and authorization control are compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccessibility to media contentVSAvoidauthorization control

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary authorization checks before allowing media sharing. Friends must be approved through a friend request mechanism, and the system verifies that both the sender and recipient are authorized to share and receive the specific media content before transmission occurs

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback mechanisms where users receive notifications about friend requests, media sharing status, and authorization states. The system continuously monitors and communicates authorization status to users, allowing them to control who can access their shared media content

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

3Loss of information

If full media episodes are shared, then complete content is transmitted, but data transmission time and network bandwidth consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecompleteness of media contentVSAvoiddata transmission time

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of informationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments media content into manageable portions that can be efficiently transmitted and shared. Instead of requiring full episode transmission, users can share specific clips, scenes, or portions of media content, reducing transmission time and bandwidth consumption while maintaining content relevance

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

4Adaptability or versatility

If friend suggestions based on similar interests are implemented, then user connectivity and social interaction are enhanced, but system complexity and processing requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser connectivityVSAvoidsystem processing requirements

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically generates friend suggestions by analyzing user profiles, interests, and viewing preferences without requiring manual user input. The system self-services the friend-finding function by comparing user data and presenting relevant suggestions, reducing the need for complex manual matching algorithms

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS11483432B2Media sharing and communication system

Publication Date: 2022.10.25 TAYLOR DAVID A

AI summary

A media sharing and communication system, including a recording mechanism that records a desired portion of media upon activation by a first individual user, a first user transmitter/receiver that transmits the portion of media and a message generated by the first individual user regarding the portion of media to a second individual user and is capable of transmitting a message to a second individual user, a confirmation mechanism that confirms that the second individual user is authorized to view the portion of media, a notification mechanism that notifies the first individual user if the second individual user is not authorized to receive the portion of media, a second user transmitter/receiver that receives the portion of media and voice message upon authorization of the second individual user, and a search mechanism for searching for media and products used in media. A method of sharing portions of media.