Video Distribution Center Bandwidth Reduction via Merged Delivery Paths
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current video distribution systems require high bandwidth and resources to deliver the same content as both broadcast and store-and-forward programming, becoming expensive and less scalable with the advent of HDTV and additional store-and-forward content.
Innovation Solution
Sending video programs and ancillary data to a video distribution center, where the ancillary data includes business rules allowing the center to record and distribute selected programs as store-and-forward programming, reducing the need for multiple delivery paths and conserving resources.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the video distribution center receives the same content as both broadcast programming and store-and-forward programming over two separate distribution paths, then both services can be provided, but the bandwidth and resource requirements increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the broadcast programming path and the store-and-forward programming path into a single integrated distribution path. The video distribution center receives content once and can distribute it through multiple service types (broadcast and store-and-forward) from that single reception, eliminating redundant bandwidth consumption while maintaining full service capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The distribution center is designed with multi-functionality to handle both broadcast and store-and-forward services from a single content reception. The system can dynamically allocate received content to different service types based on demand, making the reception infrastructure universal rather than requiring dedicated paths for each service type.
2Reliability
If the catcher's mitt is provisioned with enough bandwidth and memory to handle video programs being pitched, then store-and-forward programming can be received, but the system becomes more expensive and less scalable
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by establishing a single reception path capability in advance that can serve multiple future service needs. Rather than provisioning separate high-capacity paths for each service type, the system is designed once with the ability to handle both broadcast and store-and-forward content through the same infrastructure, reducing complexity while maintaining reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses parameter changes to dynamically adjust how received content is distributed and stored based on service type requirements. Rather than requiring fixed high-bandwidth paths for each service, the system can change operational parameters (storage allocation, distribution timing, service type assignment) to optimize resource usage for different service scenarios.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention are systems and methods for delivering video programs to a video distribution center. An embodiment of the invention is a method for delivering video programming to a distribution center that provides broadcast programming and store-and-forward programming, such as video on demand based on video programming recorded at the distribution center. The method comprises sending a plurality of video programs to the distribution center. Wherein, the plurality of video programs is to be provided as broadcast programming by the distribution center. The method also comprises sending ancillary data to the distribution center. The ancillary data includes business rules that include permission for the distribution center to record one or more selected video programs of the plurality of video programs.