Set-Top Box Integrating Recording, Editing, and Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communications and entertainment systems have not kept pace with the rapid growth in the communications industry, particularly in managing and sharing video content, as users expect more intuitive and integrated services.
Innovation Solution
A system and method utilizing a set-top box to receive user input for recording video content, determining digital rights management parameters, editing content based on user selections, and distributing it according to user preferences, allowing seamless management and sharing of video content across multiple platforms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If video content is recorded and distributed through multiple devices, then distribution capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines recording, editing, and distribution functions into a single set-top box device. The set-top box integrates DRM parameter determination, video content recording, editing capabilities, and distribution to multiple addresses, eliminating the need for users to access multiple separate devices while maintaining full distribution capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The set-top box is designed as a universal device that performs multiple functions: it determines DRM parameters, records video content, edits the recorded content based on user selections, and distributes the edited content to multiple addresses. This multi-functional approach improves distribution capability while avoiding the complexity of coordinating multiple specialized devices.
2Reliability
If DRM parameters are enforced for video content, then content protection is improved, but operational flexibility deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The set-top box automatically determines DRM parameters associated with the video content without requiring manual user input. The system self-manages the compliance checking and parameter application, ensuring content protection is enforced while maintaining ease of operation. Users simply interact with the editing interface, and the DRM constraints are handled automatically by the system.
3Adaptability or versatility
If video content is distributed to multiple addresses, then distribution reach is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system determines distribution preferences and configurations in advance before actually distributing the video content. The set-top box is pre-configured with the ability to distribute to multiple addresses, and DRM parameters are determined beforehand, simplifying the actual distribution process and reducing system complexity during execution.
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AI summary
The disclosed embodiments include a system, computer readable medium, and method for recording and distributing video content based on DRM parameters. For example, in one embodiment, a set-top box is disclosed that includes a processor for executing a set of instructions. The set-top box also includes memory in communication with the processor. The processor is configured to execute the set of instructions to receive user input to record a video content; determine DRM parameters associated with the video content, wherein the DRM parameters are established by at least of a content owner and a communications service provider, the DRM parameters indicating designated portions of the video content that is recordable; and record the video content based on the DRM parameters.