Remote Multimedia Playback Control via Module Enablement
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Solution Overview
Problem
In home networks, multimedia files cannot be played remotely without first enabling the multimedia playing module on the destination device, limiting user freedom and convenience.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that enables the multimedia playing module on a destination device through a control command, allowing streaming of multimedia files, and includes an inquiry mechanism for user consent before enabling playback, along with automatic adjustment of the playing frame.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the multimedia playing module is enabled in advance to receive play requests, then the play request can be received and processed, but the user freedom of random play is lost and the user has to approach the device to perform settings
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by enabling the multimedia playing module in advance before receiving play requests. The control apparatus enables the playing module on the destination apparatus prior to playback, allowing the system to be ready for immediate playback without requiring user intervention at the time of playback initiation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism through the control apparatus that communicates with the destination apparatus. The control apparatus sends control commands to enable the playing module remotely, acting as a mediator between the user and the playback device, eliminating the need for the user to physically approach the device for settings.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the multimedia playing module is enabled through control command from remote apparatus, then remote playback is enabled, but user privacy and freedom may be compromised without user consent
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback by requiring the destination apparatus to send a response message back to the control apparatus after enabling the multimedia playing module. This feedback mechanism ensures that the playing module is actually enabled and ready before playback begins, providing confirmation and control to the user.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by enabling the playing module before playback occurs. The control apparatus sends the enable command in advance, and only after receiving confirmation that the module is enabled does the system proceed with transmitting the multimedia file for playback.
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AI summary
A method and a system for playing a multimedia file and a computer readable medium using the method are provided. In the present invention, a control apparatus sends a control command to a destination apparatus. A multimedia playing module in the destination apparatus is enabled according to the control command. And a response message is sent to the control apparatus by the destination apparatus after receiving the controlling command. Afterwards, the control apparatus transmits the multimedia file to the destination apparatus in a streaming mode for playing the multimedia file through the multimedia playing module.