Multimedia Communication Synchronization via Media Transport System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current multimedia communication systems lack the ability to seamlessly synchronize and display content, such as digital books, photo albums, and movies, during multimedia communications between devices, leading to a suboptimal user experience.
Innovation Solution
A system that uses a media transport system to receive user inputs, determine content based on user preferences and profiles, and synchronously send video content, including live video streams and graphical elements, to multiple devices for simultaneous display, allowing users to interact with the content in real-time.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If content is displayed during multimedia communication, then user engagement is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The media transport system is enhanced to perform multiple functions: it not only transmits audio and video streams but also delivers interactive content (digital books, photo albums, movies) and graphical elements during the communication. This multi-functionality allows a single system to provide both traditional multimedia communication and enriched content consumption, improving user engagement without requiring separate dedicated systems for each function.
2Ease of operation
If synchronized content display is implemented, then user experience is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs feedback mechanisms to maintain synchronization during content display. The media transport system receives feedback about display status and timing information from participating devices, and adjusts the delivery of content and graphical elements accordingly. This feedback loop enables the system to compensate for variations in device performance and network conditions, achieving synchronized display without requiring extremely tight manufacturing precision tolerances.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple content types are integrated, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments different content types (audio streams, video streams, digital books, photo albums, movies, graphical elements) into distinct data streams that are transmitted separately through the media transport system. Each content type is processed and delivered independently, allowing the system to handle diverse content formats without requiring a single monolithic processing architecture. This segmentation enables improved adaptability while managing processing complexity through modular handling of each content type.
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AI summary
Techniques for performing multimedia communications including audio and video (including still-frame video) are described. During a multimedia communication involving two devices, one of the devices may receive a user input to display digital book covers. In response, each device may display live video (captured by each device of the multimedia communication) and still-frame video corresponding to digital book covers. Thereafter, in response to a further user input, each device may display the live video and still-frame video corresponding to a specific page of one of the digital books. Each device may receive a user input for controlling the still-frame video displayed.