Multimedia Data Rerouting Apparatus for Playback Quality
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current mobile communication devices have limited multimedia capabilities compared to other devices, and existing rerouting systems do not consider multimedia content type or playback quality when redirecting communications, offering users limited control over rerouting and inferior playback experiences.
Innovation Solution
A data rerouting apparatus and method that includes an announcer device for indicating availability, a scout device for finding compatible devices, a media transformer for adapting content to device requirements, and a user interface for selecting target devices, allowing for media cloning and rerouting through local or external networks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multimedia data is played on the receiving mobile device, then the communication can be handled immediately, but the playback quality is limited due to inferior device capabilities
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a rerouting system that acts as an intermediary between the receiving device and potential playback devices. When multimedia data is received, the system automatically or manually reroutes the data stream to a more capable device (such as a home entertainment system, computer, or other media player) that can provide superior playback quality. This mediator approach resolves the contradiction by enabling high-quality playback without requiring the receiving mobile device itself to have advanced capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extends the playback dimension from a single device to multiple potential destinations. Instead of being constrained to play multimedia only on the receiving device, the system opens up additional dimensions by allowing rerouting to various other devices in the network. This dimensional expansion enables users to access high-quality playback resources elsewhere in the system, thereby resolving the quality limitation without complicating the core receiving device.
2Ease of operation
If existing rerouting systems redirect calls based on device availability, then communication continuity is maintained, but user control over rerouting is limited and playback quality is not considered
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms that provide users with information about available playback devices and their capabilities. The system presents options to users regarding where multimedia data can be routed, along with quality indicators or device characteristics. This feedback loop enables users to make informed decisions about rerouting, thereby improving ease of operation while ensuring that playback quality requirements are met through selective routing to appropriate devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The rerouting system is designed to be dynamic, allowing users to adjust rerouting preferences and choices in real-time based on their needs and the available devices. Rather than fixed rerouting rules, the system adapts to user preferences and can change routing destinations dynamically. This dynamic approach enhances user control while maintaining the ability to route to devices that satisfy playback quality requirements.
3Reliability
If multimedia capabilities are enhanced on mobile devices, then playback quality improves, but device cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the high-capability playback function from the mobile receiving device and places it on separate dedicated playback devices. Instead of requiring the mobile device to have advanced multimedia capabilities, the system separates the reception function (basic data receiving) from the playback function (high-quality rendering). This extraction resolves the contradiction by maintaining simple, low-cost mobile devices while still achieving high playback quality through external devices that are optimized for that specific function.
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AI summary
Rerouting apparatus for rerouting data including multimedia data. The apparatus is for association with electronic equipment and allows for routing the data to a device regarded as the most convenient for playing the media. The apparatus comprises an announcer device for indicating to surrounding equipment that associated equipment is available for rerouting, thereby to enable receipt of rerouted communications therefrom, and a scout device for scanning surroundings of the associated equipment to find out about compatible equipment in the vicinity, thereby to reroute communications thereto. The apparatus may be attached to any device having data processing capability, to enable rerouting of data and communications therebetween.