Supplemental Content Retrieval System for Dynamic Video Playback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Video content products are 'frozen in time' upon release, making it difficult to quickly capitalize on popularity and provide supplemental content, which takes time to develop, and cannot be updated once sold, limiting the ability to enhance the viewing experience.
Innovation Solution
A supplemental content retrieval system using a secondary device to access a database and transmit supplemental content to a video player, allowing for dynamic retrieval and playback of additional content without modifying the primary video content media.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If supplemental content is delivered on the primary video content media (DVD/Blu-Ray), then the content is self-contained and portable, but the content cannot be updated once released and takes time to develop
Solution Approach 1:
The system separates supplemental content from the primary video media by storing it in external databases accessible via network. The video player has a content reader for primary content and a content receiver for supplemental content, dividing the content delivery system into independent components that can be updated separately.
Solution Approach 2:
A secondary device acts as an intermediary between the database and video player, receiving supplemental content from the database and transmitting it to the video player. This mediator enables dynamic content updates without modifying the primary video media.
2Adaptability or versatility
If supplemental content is included on the primary video media, then no additional devices are needed, but the viewing experience cannot be enhanced after release
Solution Approach 1:
The video player is designed with multiple functions: a content reader for primary video content and a content receiver for supplemental content. This multi-functionality allows the same device to handle both types of content without requiring separate dedicated devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-establishes the infrastructure for supplemental content delivery by equipping the video player with a content receiver and the secondary device with transmission capability. This preliminary setup enables future content updates without requiring system changes when new supplemental content is needed.
3Productivity
If video content products are frozen in time upon release, then the media is stable and complete, but it cannot quickly capitalize on popularity or provide additional content
Solution Approach 1:
The supplemental content system transforms the static video media into a dynamic system where content can be updated. The video player receives supplemental content through a content receiver that can be updated via network connection, allowing the system to adapt to changing viewer interests while maintaining the stability of the primary video content.
Data Source
AI summary
A supplemental content retrieval system is disclosed for playing supplemental video content on a video player. The system comprises a video player for playing video content, a secondary device for receiving supplemental video content, and a remote database for providing supplemental video content, wherein the video player is configured to play the supplemental video content received by the secondary device. A method for using said system is also disclosed.