Media Asset Synchronization via Automatic Initiation and Segmented Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing media synchronization methods between host devices and media devices are tedious, time-consuming, and inefficient, particularly due to manual initiation and slow data transfer over limited links, and lack consideration for multiple device types and data types.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for managing data between a host device and a media device that includes a data management application to synchronize and backup media assets, prioritizing data transfer based on importance and storage capacity, with graphical user interfaces for setting preferences and automatic initiation of synchronization upon device connection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual drag and drop operation is used for file transfer, then user control over individual media assets is achieved, but synchronization becomes tedious and time consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automatic synchronization by detecting device connections and initiating data transfer without requiring manual user intervention. The media player automatically communicates with the host computer to synchronize media files, eliminating the need for users to manually drag and drop files while maintaining synchronization control.
2Extent of automation
If automatic synchronization is initiated upon device connection, then user effort is reduced, but synchronization speed remains limited by slow data link
Solution Approach 1:
The synchronization process is divided into multiple segments or phases. The system first identifies and prioritizes media files that need synchronization, then transfers data in organized batches rather than attempting to transfer all files simultaneously, optimizing the use of the limited bandwidth available on the connection.
3Productivity
If conventional synchronization methods are used, then file transfer between devices is achieved, but multiple device types and data types are not adequately considered
Solution Approach 1:
The system is designed to handle multiple types of media files (music, videos, photos, etc.) and work with different device configurations through a unified synchronization framework. The host computer automatically detects the media player type and adjusts the synchronization process accordingly, supporting various protocols and file formats through a single application interface.
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AI summary
Improved techniques and apparatus for managing data between a host device (e.g., host computer) and a media device are disclosed. The data being managed can, for example, pertain to media data for media assets. The managing of the media data thus can involve transfer of media assets between the host device and the media device. The transfer of media assets can, for example, take into consideration of potentially more important or time sensitive tasks that the media device is performing. In one embodiment, the transfer of media assets between a host device and a media device can be referred to as synchronization.