Streaming Media Service via Master-Slave Terminal Inversion
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing streaming media service model is inflexible and heavily dependent on content providers, limiting user choice and the development of streaming media services, especially with the advancement of 3G and next-generation networks.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that allows a master mobile terminal to initiate a connection request in a wireless communication network, establishing a temporary user subgroup, and enabling streaming media data flow, which can be joined by slave mobile terminals, promoting a more flexible and convenient service model.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional Client-Server mode is used for streaming media service, then the content provider can provide resources and users can obtain content on demand, but the service flexibility is limited and the serviceable range is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the traditional Client-Server role assignment. Instead of the server providing content to clients, a mobile terminal (acting as server) provides streaming media data to other mobile terminals (acting as clients). This role reversal enables users to become content providers, significantly enhancing service flexibility and adaptability while maintaining relatively simple implementation through existing communication protocols
2Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional Client-Server mode is used for streaming media service, then content can be delivered reliably, but the serviceable range and development potential are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables mobile terminals to perform multiple functions - they can act as both clients (consuming content) and servers (providing content). This multi-functionality expands the serviceable range significantly, allowing any user to become a content source. The service model becomes universal, applicable to various scenarios such as live broadcasting, peer-to-peer streaming, and user-generated content sharing, while maintaining reliability through established communication protocols
3Productivity
If mobile phone hardware is upgraded to support higher requirements, then streaming media quality can be improved, but the dependency on content providers increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent empowers mobile terminals with the capability to serve themselves and other users as content sources. Instead of relying exclusively on external content providers, users can upload and stream their own media content directly from their devices. This self-service approach enhances user autonomy while utilizing the processing and storage capabilities of modern mobile hardware to deliver high-quality streaming media
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AI summary
The disclosure discloses a method, a system and an apparatus for providing streaming media service. The system includes: a master mobile terminal configured to establish a connection with a streaming media server, and perform acquisition, encoding and transmission of local audio and video data; a slave mobile terminal configured to establish a connection with the streaming media server, receive the audio and video data transmitted from the master mobile terminal, decode the audio and video data received, and play the audio and video data decoded with a local streaming media player; and the streaming media server configured to manage a connection between the master mobile terminal and the slave mobile terminal, establish a temporary user packet, and forward a streaming media data flow transmitted by the master mobile terminal. The disclosure provides a more flexible and convenient streaming media service mode, which can promote the Average Revenue Per User (APRU) and satisfaction of the value added service of operators under the present 3-Generation (3G) or next-generation network, and is an effective supplement to the current streaming media service.