Networked Video Recorder Schedule Exchange via Server Mediation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems fail to facilitate the exchange of picture-recording schedule information between terminals, limiting the ability to share and manage recording schedules across different video recording devices connected to a network.
Innovation Solution
An information processing system that allows picture-recording schedule information to be exchanged between terminals by sending destination and program information through a network, enabling registration and sharing of recording schedules between connected devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If picture-recording schedule information is acquired from a server or via email, then the information can be obtained for scheduling, but the information cannot be exchanged between terminals
Solution Approach 1:
The server acts as an intermediary that receives picture-recording schedule information from one terminal and distributes it to other terminals. The server mediates the information exchange process, allowing terminals to share scheduling information without direct terminal-to-terminal communication capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The server provides multiple functions: storing picture-recording schedule information, receiving information from various terminals, distributing information to multiple terminals, and enabling information exchange across the network. This multi-functional approach resolves the limitation of terminal-specific information silos.
2Ease of operation
If picture-recording schedule information is stored on a server, then centralized management is achieved, but direct terminal exchange capability is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The server serves as a central intermediary that manages picture-recording schedule information while enabling efficient distribution to multiple terminals. Terminals can quickly retrieve and exchange information through the server without manual intervention, maintaining both centralized management and exchange efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The server pre-stores picture-recording schedule information in a centralized location, so when terminals need to exchange information, it is already available and can be rapidly distributed without real-time manual preparation or complex coordination.
3Reliability
If manual preparation of recording schedules is required, then information accuracy is maintained, but user burden increases and efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
Terminals automatically acquire and exchange picture-recording schedule information through the server without requiring manual user intervention. The system performs self-service operations including information retrieval, storage, and distribution, eliminating manual preparation while maintaining accuracy through automated processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The server pre-acquires and stores picture-recording schedule information in advance, so terminals can immediately retrieve and use accurate scheduling data without users needing to manually prepare or verify information, reducing burden while maintaining reliability.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to an information processing system, information processing apparatus and method, recording medium and program, adapted to exchange picture-recording schedule information between the terminals. A user apparatus 3-2 registers generated picture-recording schedule information to a server 2-1 through a network 1, together with the information representative of a providing destination. The server 2-1, when registering the picture-recording schedule information, makes a notification to a user apparatus 3-1 as a providing destination thereof. The video recording/reproducing apparatus 11 of the user apparatus 3-1 accesses the server 2-1 through the network 1, and designates a picture-recording schedule program desired for scheduling of picture-recording of among the programs registered in the picture-recording schedule information. The server 2-1 sends the schedule information on a designated program to the video recording/reproducing apparatus 11 through the network 1. The video recording/reproducing apparatus 11 receives this and makes a scheduling of picture-recording on the basis of the picture-recording schedule information. The invention is applicable to the hard-disk video recorder.