Multiport Synchronous-Asynchronous Client for Digital Radio Content Scheduling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional digital radio broadcasting systems face inefficiencies in scheduling and delivering content from multiple sources, leading to redundancy and misallocation of bandwidth due to uncoordinated transmission of synchronous and asynchronous media, which becomes more pronounced with numerous media applications.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method and system for scheduling and delivering content in digital radio broadcast transmission, where requests for synchronous and asynchronous media content are managed to ensure synchronized rendering, utilizing a multiport synchronous-asynchronous client that coordinates the delivery of media content based on requested render times and bandwidth allocation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If multiple media applications transmit content independently without coordination, then each application can deliver its content, but bandwidth is misallocated and redundancy occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple independent media applications into a unified system where a central controller coordinates content delivery from multiple sources. This merging eliminates redundant transmissions and optimizes bandwidth allocation by managing all media content delivery through a single coordinated mechanism rather than independent parallel transmissions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a central controller as an intermediary between multiple media applications and the broadcast channel. This mediator receives content requests, determines optimal transmission timing, and coordinates delivery to avoid redundancy and misallocation, acting as the decision-making hub that resolves conflicts between competing content delivery needs.
2Adaptability or versatility
If synchronous and asynchronous media are transmitted without coordination, then both types of content can be delivered, but scheduling inefficiency and redundancy increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic scheduling that adapts to different media types (synchronous and asynchronous) and their specific timing requirements. The system adjusts transmission strategies in real-time based on content characteristics, delivering synchronous content at precisely coordinated times while managing asynchronous content flexibly, thereby improving both scheduling efficiency and adaptability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If numerous media applications operate independently, then system complexity increases, but coordination overhead and redundancy also increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal coordination mechanism that handles diverse media applications through a single multi-functional controller. This central controller manages scheduling, bandwidth allocation, and content delivery for all media types uniformly, reducing the need for separate coordination mechanisms for each application and thereby reducing overall system complexity despite supporting numerous applications.
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AI summary
Systems, methods, and processor readable media are disclosed for scheduling and delivering content for digital radio broadcast transmission. To overcome the inefficiencies of conventional scheduling and delivery techniques, the present disclosure describes a novel multiport synchronous-asynchronous client for receiving content from multiple sources and then scheduling and delivering that content to an importer.