Resource Manager for Media Workflow Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing demand for media delivery across various platforms and devices poses challenges in efficiently processing and managing media content orders, including estimating resources and scheduling for timely and cost-effective distribution.
Innovation Solution
A digital data clearinghouse infrastructure that breaks down media content orders into workflows, estimates resources needed, schedules resource allocation, and manages network elements and user groups to streamline the processing and distribution of media content.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the number of communication channels and devices for media delivery is increased to meet consumer demand, then media distribution coverage and accessibility are improved, but resource estimation and scheduling complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the media processing workflow into distinct stages (transcoding, packaging, distribution) and assigns specific resource types to each stage. This segmentation allows the system to estimate and schedule resources more effectively by breaking down the complex media delivery process into manageable components, thereby reducing overall system complexity while maintaining broad distribution coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces standardized parameters for resource estimation including processing time, resource consumption, and priority levels. By changing the approach to using quantifiable parameters rather than complex heuristic methods, the system achieves more accurate resource scheduling and allocation across multiple communication channels and devices without increasing operational complexity.
2Measurement precision
If resource estimation accuracy is improved to enable cost-effective media processing, then processing efficiency and cost control are improved, but estimation system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary resource estimation during the workflow definition phase, where resource requirements are pre-calculated based on standardized parameters and historical data. This preliminary action allows for accurate cost and time estimation before media processing begins, improving measurement precision while keeping the estimation system relatively simple by using pre-established calculation frameworks rather than complex real-time analysis.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where actual resource consumption data is collected and used to refine future estimations. This feedback loop improves estimation accuracy over time by learning from actual performance data, allowing the system to maintain high measurement precision while avoiding the complexity of sophisticated predictive algorithms by using iterative refinement instead.
3Productivity
If workflow decomposition into tasks is implemented to manage media processing, then processing efficiency and resource allocation are improved, but workflow management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the media processing workflow into discrete, manageable tasks with defined resource requirements and dependencies. This segmentation enables the system to process media efficiently by executing tasks in parallel and optimizing resource allocation across multiple channels, while keeping workflow management relatively simple through standardized task templates and automated task assignment based on predefined criteria.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic workflow adjustment capabilities where task priorities and resource allocations can be modified in real-time based on changing conditions such as resource availability and media urgency. This dynamic approach improves processing efficiency by adapting to current system state without requiring complex manual workflow reconfiguration, as the system automatically adjusts based on predefined rules and priorities.
Data Source
AI summary
A method may include receiving an order associated with processing a media file and generating a workflow associated with fulfilling the order. The method may also include identifying tasks associated with the workflow and generating an estimate associated with executing the tasks. The method may further include allocating resources associated with executing the tasks and scheduling execution of the order.