Hybrid Broadcast Application File Transmission via ROUTE Protocol

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current digital broadcast systems face challenges in data transmission efficiency, robustness, and network flexibility, particularly in supporting high-definition content and mobile reception, due to the large amounts of video/audio data and additional services they need to handle.

Innovation Solution

A system that utilizes the ROUTE protocol for transmitting application files, allowing for customized file transmission based on user characteristics, and integrates terrestrial broadcast networks with the Internet for hybrid broadcasting, using protocols like MMTP and DASH for efficient data delivery across various networks.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If digital broadcast systems transmit large amounts of video/audio data and additional services, then service functionality is improved, but data transmission efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice functionalityVSAvoiddata transmission efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The application file is segmented into multiple packets for transmission over the broadcast network. Each packet contains a portion of the application file data along with necessary routing information, allowing efficient transmission of large data volumes without overwhelming the network bandwidth.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an application file delivery mechanism that acts as an intermediary between the broadcast content delivery and the receiver's application execution. This intermediary layer manages file transmission, storage, and retrieval, optimizing the flow of data between network and application layers.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Manufacturing precision

If digital broadcast systems provide HD images, multichannel audio and additional services, then service quality is improved, but network robustness deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice qualityVSAvoidnetwork robustness
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements error correction coding and redundancy mechanisms in advance of potential transmission failures. Application files are protected with forward error correction codes, and the system can recover from packet losses without requiring retransmission, cushioning against network robustness issues.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

3Quantity of substance

If digital broadcast systems handle large amounts of data, then content richness is improved, but transmission efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata volumeVSAvoidtransmission efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a nested structure where application file packets are embedded within the broadcast data stream. The application file transmission is nested within the existing broadcast framework, utilizing available bandwidth without requiring separate dedicated channels, thus maintaining transmission efficiency while handling large data volumes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

4Ease of operation

If the system transmits customized application files based on user characteristics, then user experience is improved, but system complexity deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser experienceVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies local quality by customizing application file transmission based on specific user characteristics and receiver capabilities. Different users receive different application files or different versions of the same application, optimized for their specific devices and preferences, without requiring complete system reconfiguration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS10756835B2Method and device for transmitting and receiving broadcast signal for application file filtering in hybrid broadcast system
Publication Date: 2020.08.25 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

The present invention proposes a method of transmitting a broadcast signal. The method of transmitting a broadcast signal according to the present invention provides a system capable of supporting next-generation broadcast services in an environment supporting next-generation hybrid broadcast using terrestrial broadcast networks and the Internet. In addition, an efficient signaling method for covering terrestrial broadcast networks and the Internet in an environment supporting next-generation hybrid broadcast is proposed.