Reception Apparatus Trigger Information Control for AV Application Compatibility

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current technologies lack the ability to make application programs executed in coordination with AV content compatible with various operation modes, limiting their adaptability and functionality in digital broadcasting and internet-based services.

Innovation Solution

A reception apparatus and method that includes a reception block to receive AV content, a trigger information capture block to control application program operations, and a control block to manage these operations based on specified modes, ensuring compatibility with different operation modes by using trigger information and control schemes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If application programs are executed in coordination with AV content, then functionality and adaptability are improved, but compatibility with various operation modes cannot be ensured

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability of application programsVSAvoidcompatibility with operation modes
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a universal operation mode specification mechanism that enables application programs to function across multiple operation modes (first operation mode for standardized apps, second operation mode for non-standardized apps). The operation mode specification unit and trigger information work together to provide multi-functional compatibility, allowing the same application framework to operate reliably in different modes without requiring mode-specific program versions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If standardized application programs are used, then compatibility is improved, but operational flexibility is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompatibility of application programsVSAvoidoperational flexibility of application programs
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic operation mode switching capability where the system can adaptively select between first operation mode (for standardized applications requiring high compatibility) and second operation mode (for non-standardized applications requiring flexibility). The operation mode specification unit dynamically determines which mode to use based on the application type and execution context, allowing the system to optimize between compatibility and flexibility in real-time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Ease of operation

If trigger information is captured and processed, then application program control is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol of application programsVSAvoidsystem structure for processing trigger information
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an operation mode specification unit as an intermediary component that sits between the trigger information capture block and the application program execution. This intermediary parses and interprets operation mode specifications from trigger information, translating them into executable control commands. This mediator layer simplifies the overall system architecture by centralizing the complex processing logic in a dedicated component rather than distributing it throughout the entire system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS11206457B2Reception apparatus, reception method, transmission apparatus, and transmission method
Publication Date: 2021.12.21 SATURN LICENSING LLC
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AI summary

A reception apparatus, including circuitry configured to receive a content including at least one of audio content or video content, extract fingerprint information from data of the content, and provide the fingerprint information to a first server via a communication network. The circuitry is further configured to receive control information in response to providing the fingerprint information to the first server.