Television Set-Top Box Video Capture via Remote Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing video capture software cannot be applied to televisions, preventing users from capturing and sharing interesting television program clips.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that allows users to capture and share television videos using a remote control device, where a capture instruction is received and transmitted to a background server to enter a video capture mode, generating a captured video that can be shared on social platforms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If video capture software is operated on computers or mobile terminals, then video capture functionality is available, but it cannot be applied to televisions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the television set-top box universal by enabling it to perform both video playback and video capture functions. The system allows the same device (television/set-top box) to serve multiple purposes: receiving and displaying television content while also capturing video clips when a capture instruction is received from a remote control device, eliminating the need for separate capture devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a background server as an intermediary to handle the complex video capture processing. When the set-top box receives a capture instruction, it communicates with the background server which processes the video capture request, manages the capture state, and handles the captured video content. This mediator approach allows the television system to gain capture functionality without requiring complex local processing hardware.
2Ease of operation
If users want to capture television program clips, then they can save or share interesting content, but existing capture software cannot be applied to televisions
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service video capture by allowing users to directly control the television set-top box using a remote control device. The set-top box itself performs the capture operation when it receives a capture instruction, without requiring external capture devices or complex setup. The background server also handles processing automatically, making the entire capture process seamless for the user.
3Adaptability or versatility
If video capture is implemented on television devices, then users can capture content while watching television, but the system requires integration with background servers and remote control devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the video capture system into distinct functional components: the television set-top box handles user interaction and basic capture triggering, the remote control device provides user input interface, and the background server handles complex processing and content management. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function while maintaining overall system simplicity through clear division of responsibilities.
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AI summary
A method and system are provided. The method includes obtaining a television video from a background server and displaying the television video. A capture instruction for the television video is received from a remote control device. In response to receiving the capture instruction, the capture instruction is transmitted to the background server, and a video capture mode is entered.