Customizable TV Mosaic Generation via Dynamic Screen Definition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of TV receivers face the tedious task of navigating through multiple mosaics to find their favorite channels, as the composition of mosaics is determined by providers and does not align with user preferences, leading to a complex and inefficient viewing experience.
Innovation Solution
A method that allows users to dynamically create and customize their mosaic screens by selecting and rearranging content identifiers, enabling them to define the content and layout of their mosaic directly on the screen, using a command interface to add, move, or remove mosaic elements, thereby personalizing their viewing experience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the TV channel package provider determines the mosaic composition beforehand, then the mosaic can be broadcast to multiple receivers efficiently, but the composition does not align with user preferences and requires users to navigate multiple mosaics
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the mosaic configuration into two parts: a base mosaic defined by the provider for efficient broadcasting, and user-specific customizations that allow individual receivers to personalize their mosaic views by selecting favorite channels and adjusting layouts without affecting other users
Solution Approach 2:
The provider performs preliminary action by creating a base mosaic structure with available channels, which is then distributed to all receivers. Users subsequently perform preliminary customization by selecting their favorite channels, which are then integrated into the base mosaic structure for personalized display
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple mosaics are broadcast to cover all available channels, then all channels can be accessed, but users must navigate through multiple screens which is tedious
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges multiple channel selections into a single customized mosaic by allowing users to select their favorite channels from different providers, which are then integrated into one unified mosaic view, eliminating the need to navigate through multiple separate mosaics
3Illumination intensity
If the mosaic element size is kept large for better viewability, then each channel can be clearly seen, but fewer channels can be displayed on a single mosaic screen
Solution Approach 1:
The mosaic layout becomes dynamic and adaptable to user preferences. Users can adjust the number and size of mosaic elements displayed, allowing the system to optimize between display clarity and channel quantity based on individual viewing needs and screen real estate availability
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AI summary
The invention relates to a method for generating at least one mosaic of content-conveying streams, wherein said method comprises the following steps after displaying a screen including at least a first area (Z1) for displaying a mosaic and a second area (Z2) including a content identifier list: a) detecting a control for selecting an identifier in a list from a user control interface; b) modifying the screen definition (E2) by adding a mosaic member (Em1) showing the stream representing the content identified by the selected identifier in the first area (Z1); c) transmitting screen definition data to the display device for displaying the modified screen.