Digital Media Receiver Reader for Bidirectional Content Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing digital media receivers require physically transporting media and content between a computer system and the receiver, with limited bidirectional transfer capabilities, making it inconvenient to manage audio-visual content across different rooms in a home.
Innovation Solution
A digital media receiver with a reader that can transfer information from media to a connected computer system via a network connection, enabling bidirectional data transfer and storage functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If A/V content is transferred from computer system to digital media receiver, then content can be viewed on television, but content cannot be transferred back from receiver to computer system
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies inversion by enabling the digital media receiver to not only receive content from the computer system but also to read and transfer content back to the computer system. The receiver's reader component reads from inserted media and transfers content bidirectionally through the network connection, reversing the traditional unidirectional architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The digital media receiver is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as a content playback device for television and as a content storage/transfer device for the computer system. The reader and network interface enable the receiver to perform multiple functions including receiving content, playing back content, storing content locally, and transferring content back to the computer system.
2Ease of operation
If media is physically transported between computer system and digital media receiver, then content can be loaded, but user must travel between rooms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical system of physical media transport with an electronic/digital transfer system. The reader reads content from inserted media and transfers it electronically through the network connection between the digital media receiver and computer system, eliminating the need for physical transportation of media between locations.
Solution Approach 2:
The network connection serves as an intermediary between the digital media receiver and computer system, enabling content transfer without physical media transport. The reader acts as an intermediary component that reads from media and facilitates electronic transfer through the network interface.
3Adaptability or versatility
If A/V content is stored on media, then content can be viewed on television, but content cannot be accessed at computer system location
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adds a new dimension to content accessibility by enabling content to be accessed from multiple locations and devices. Content inserted in the reader can be transferred to both the television for viewing and the computer system for storage and access, creating multi-dimensional accessibility across different devices and locations.
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AI summary
A digital media receiver, method, and computer readable medium bearing instructions for transferring information from media to a connected computer system are described. The receiver includes a memory for storing instructions for execution, a first interface coupled with a processor for transmitting a signal representative of media information to a media presenting device, a reader coupled with the processor for transferring media information to the receiver, a second interface coupled with the processor and adapted to transfer information read by reader from media to a connected computer system, and the processor connected to the memory for executing the instructions enabling the processor to transfer information transferred by the reader to the connected computer system using the second interface. A method aspect includes responsive to input, reading information from media in a reader of a digital media receiver and transferring the read information from the media to a connection interface.