Pre-pitched VOD Transcoding with Distribution Indicator
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Solution Overview
Problem
Media content providers face challenges in quickly distributing time-shifted media content across various platforms, leading to revenue losses due to delayed turnaround times and inefficiencies in preparing and delivering video on demand (VOD) content.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for pre-distributing transcoded media content with a distribution indicator, allowing for early preparation and distribution of VOD files ahead of scheduled transmission, followed by removal of the indicator upon confirmation of content accuracy, enabling timely delivery to remote devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If media content providers wait until after broadcast to prepare and distribute VOD content, then content accuracy is ensured, but distribution time is delayed causing revenue loss
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs transcoding and prepares VOD content in advance before the actual broadcast occurs. Pre-broadcast content is transcoded to the required format and stored ready for distribution, eliminating the post-broadcast processing delay. This preliminary preparation allows the content to be immediately available for distribution once the broadcast completes, significantly reducing turnaround time while maintaining content accuracy through verification processes.
2Productivity
If pre-broadcast content is prepared and distributed early, then distribution time is reduced, but content may not match the actual broadcast causing errors
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements a verification mechanism where the pre-broadcast content is compared against the actual broadcast content after transmission. A comparison module verifies that the pre-broadcast content matches the actual broadcast by comparing key parameters such as content identifiers, timestamps, and metadata. This feedback loop ensures content accuracy while maintaining the efficiency benefits of pre-preparation, allowing the system to correct any discrepancies before final distribution.
Solution Approach 2:
The system replaces manual content verification processes with automated digital comparison mechanisms. Instead of manually checking if pre-broadcast content matches the actual broadcast, the system uses automated algorithms to compare content parameters, identifiers, and metadata. This substitution enables rapid, accurate verification that maintains high productivity while ensuring content matching precision.
3Adaptability or versatility
If content is transcoded and prepared in advance for multiple platforms, then scalability is enhanced, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the content preparation process into distinct modular components: transcoding module, verification module, and distribution module. Each module handles a specific aspect of content preparation for different platforms, allowing independent optimization and maintenance. This segmentation enables the system to handle multiple platform requirements simultaneously while keeping each component manageable, thus enhancing scalability without proportionally increasing overall system complexity.
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AI summary
A network apparatus and a content distribution apparatus are described. The network apparatus is configured to transcode and transmit pre-broadcast content into transcoded content according to a format associated with a content distribution apparatus. The transcoded content includes a distribution indicator to restrict distribution of the transcoded content to one or more remote apparatus. Network apparatus is configured to transmit a "delta file" to content distribution apparatus with transcoded content and instructions to signal modifying the pre-broadcast content. Content distribution apparatus is configured to receive transcoded pre-broadcast content and "delta file" with instructions from network apparatus. Content distribution apparatus removes the distribution indicator from the transcoded pre-broadcast content once the signaling instructions indicates that the broadcast content corresponds with pre-broadcast content. Content distribution apparatus may use the "delta file" to modify the transcoded pre- broadcast content such that the modified pre-broadcast content corresponds with broadcast content with a tolerance.