Resource Delivery Information Segmentation for Application Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

The delivery life cycle control of applications associated with content is complex and requires simplification, particularly in managing the delivery of resource files, which current technologies struggle to execute efficiently.

Innovation Solution

A reception apparatus and data processing method that acquire and process resource delivery information for resource files associated with content, allowing for the execution of processes based on this information, and a transmission apparatus that generates and transmits this information alongside the content, facilitating streamlined delivery and management of resource files.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If application control information (AIT) is used for delivery life cycle control, then the receiver can control operation of starting and ending the application, but the delivery life cycle control becomes complex and cannot efficiently execute processes according to resource file delivery

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedelivery life cycle controlVSAvoidcontrol mechanism
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the application delivery control into two distinct parts: (1) application control information (AIT) for controlling application operation, and (2) resource delivery information for controlling resource file delivery. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function independently, simplifying the overall control mechanism while enabling efficient execution of processes based on resource file delivery status

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces resource delivery information as an intermediary element that mediates between the content delivery system and the application execution system. This intermediary carries specific resource delivery status indicators that trigger appropriate processing actions, simplifying the control flow by providing clear, structured signals without requiring complex interpretation logic

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If resource files are delivered as part of application associated with content, then the application functionality is enhanced, but the timing and reliability of resource file acquisition becomes uncertain

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveapplication functionalityVSAvoidresource file acquisition
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where resource delivery information is transmitted back to the reception apparatus, providing real-time status information about resource file delivery. This feedback includes indicators such as whether resource files have been successfully delivered, which allows the reception apparatus to reliably determine acquisition status and trigger appropriate processing actions based on actual delivery conditions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transmits resource delivery information along with the content and application data in advance, before the actual resource files are fully delivered or before processing needs to occur. This preliminary provision of delivery status information allows the reception apparatus to prepare appropriate processing actions and ensures reliable coordination between resource file delivery and application execution

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS11336957B2Reception apparatus, transmission apparatus, and data processing method
Publication Date: 2022.05.17 SATURN LICENSING LLC
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AI summary

The present technique relates to a reception apparatus, a transmission apparatus, and a data processing method that enable to execute a process according to delivery of resource files of an application associated with content. The reception apparatus receives content, acquires resource delivery information regarding delivery of one or a plurality of resource files that are part of an application associated with the content, the resource delivery information transmitted along with the content, and executes a process according to the delivery of the resource files on a basis of the acquired resource delivery information. The present technique can be applied to, for example, a television receiver that can receive digital broadcasting.