Synchronized Multimedia Communication Manager
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies lack efficient methods for establishing synchronized interactive multimedia communication among multiple users or devices in a computer network, requiring manual coordination and involving various standalone equipment or applications.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for generating and transmitting information associated with multimedia content selected by a user, allowing synchronized interactive multimedia communication among multiple users through a social computer network, with key authentication and synchronized multimedia session management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual coordination methods (phone calls, SMS, email) are used to arrange multimedia viewing among friends, then communication can be established, but the process becomes complicated and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically generating invitation messages with embedded multimedia session information before users need to coordinate. When a user selects multimedia content, the system pre-prevents the need for manual coordination by having invitation-ready messages ready to send to social network contacts, eliminating the time-consuming back-and-forth coordination process
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary system (multimedia communication manager) that mediates between users and social network contacts. This intermediary automatically handles the coordination process by generating invitations, managing session synchronization, and coordinating multimedia playback across multiple devices, replacing manual phone calls and messages with automated intermediary management
2Adaptability or versatility
If standalone equipment or applications are used for each communication function, then specific functions can be achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements universality by creating a multimedia communication manager that can perform multiple functions through a single integrated system. This manager can generate invitations, establish multimedia sessions, synchronize content playback, and manage communication across different devices and platforms, eliminating the need for separate standalone applications for each function
Solution Approach 2:
The system merges multiple communication functions (messaging, invitation management, session coordination, multimedia synchronization) into a single integrated platform that operates through social network infrastructure. This combining of functions reduces device complexity while maintaining adaptability across different communication scenarios
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AI summary
Embodiments of the invention provide a method and apparatus for establishing a synchronized interactive multimedia communication among a plurality of users. The method includes generating, at a first device, first information associated with a multimedia content selected by a first user. The first information is generated based on parameters. The method includes transmitting the first information to a second user. The first and second user is associated with a social computer network. Further, the method includes, at second devices, receiving the first information from the social network. The method includes processing the first information to establish a synchronized multimedia interactive communication between the second and the first user. The presentation of the multimedia content in the synchronized interactive multimedia communication is synchronized among the first device and the second device(s). The synchronized interactive multimedia communication is performed along with the presentation of the multimedia content.