Multimedia Data Segmentation for Selective Transmission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current multimedia data transmission and reception methods are inefficient, as users often waste time and resources searching for specific videos among numerous options and must download entire files to access a single part, due to lack of selective transmission and reception capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for segmenting multimedia data into multiple segments, allowing selective or whole transmission and reception based on user requests, using an electronic device with a controller to manage data segmentation and communication, enabling efficient data management and reduced waste.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multimedia data is transmitted as a complete file, then the data integrity is ensured, but the transmission time and data communication cost increase unnecessarily when only a part is needed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides multimedia data into multiple segments, allowing selective transmission and reception of only the required portions. This segmentation enables users to receive specific segments rather than entire files, significantly reducing transmission time and data communication costs while maintaining the integrity of received segments through proper segmentation markers and metadata.
2Quantity of substance
If the entire multimedia file is downloaded, then complete content is available, but data communication cost and time are wasted when only a selective part is needed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and transmits only the specific segments of multimedia data that users need, rather than transmitting the entire file. This extraction capability allows users to obtain complete content for their specific needs while minimizing data communication costs by excluding unnecessary portions from transmission.
3Ease of operation
If preview images are provided for all videos, then content selection is improved, but the complexity of data management increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent generates and provides preview images for multimedia segments before users make selection decisions. This preliminary action allows users to evaluate content and make informed choices about which segments to download, improving ease of operation. The system manages this complexity automatically through automated preview generation and segment organization, rather than requiring manual intervention.
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AI summary
A method and apparatus for transmitting/receiving multimedia data in the form of divided data segments. The data transmission method of the present disclosure includes detecting a multimedia data transmission request, segmenting multimedia data into data segments according to a predetermined condition in response to the multimedia data transmission request, and transmitting the data segments selectively or as a whole. By detecting of a gesture on or above a preview image, a plurality of segments can be displayed. In the case of hovering (proximity input) as the detected signal strength changes quantity with a distance of the proximity input, the quantity of preview images displayed may increase or decrease. In an embodiment, the gesture to view more segments may be a pinch-to-zoom gesture. The electronic device is constructed for operation of the methods disclosed herein.