Multi-Interface Handler for Adaptive Multimedia Reception
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current electronic devices can only access and receive multimedia services over a single radio access network, which may not meet the required quality of service (QoS) for high-quality content, leading to interrupted downloads and slow speeds when using a single interface for large files or high-quality video streaming.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device equipped with multiple network interfaces and a multi-interface handler that allows simultaneous access to multiple radio access networks, dividing content requests across these interfaces to ensure stable and adaptive data reception, optimizing download speed and load balance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single radio access network is used for multimedia service reception, then device complexity is reduced, but download speed and service quality deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the multimedia service data reception process by dividing content into multiple parts and receiving them through different radio access networks simultaneously. The multi-interface handler separates data streams from different networks, manages their integration, and coordinates reception across multiple interfaces, thereby increasing download speed without requiring complex manual configuration by the user.
2Productivity
If multiple radio access networks are used simultaneously, then download speed and service stability are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a multi-interface handler as an intermediary component that manages multiple radio access networks. This handler abstracts the complexity of multi-network coordination, automatically selecting appropriate networks, managing data streams, and handling error recovery without requiring direct user intervention or complex device configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically changes operational parameters such as network selection, data stream allocation, and interface activation based on real-time network conditions. The multi-interface handler monitors and adjusts these parameters automatically, allowing the device to adapt to changing network environments without manual reconfiguration.
3Ease of operation
If a single network interface is used for content reception, then ease of operation is maintained, but service reliability and stability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple radio access networks into a unified reception system managed by the multi-interface handler. This combination allows the system to maintain ease of operation (single point of control) while achieving improved reliability through redundant network paths and automatic failover capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The system prepares for potential network failures by establishing multiple reception paths in advance. The multi-interface handler is pre-configured to manage alternative networks and can automatically switch to backup networks if the primary network fails, providing service continuity without requiring user action.
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AI summary
An electronic device and a method for simultaneously receiving a multimedia service over multiple radio access networks are provided. The electronic device includes a plurality of network interfaces for accessing a multimedia service provider, and a multi-interface handler for controlling to receive a multimedia service content divided, from the service provider via the network interfaces respectively, if part of the content is completely received via one of the network interfaces, to receive the remaining content re-divided via the network interfaces.