Video Stream Selection via Control Messages
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional video transmission systems are inflexible, allowing viewers to only focus on a limited number of video streams simultaneously, with curated compilations of events being static and unable to adapt to individual viewer preferences.
Innovation Solution
A method for transmitting video information that enables selective switching between multiple video streams using video stream control messages, allowing viewers to choose specific streams with customizable playback times, enhancing flexibility and personalization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If multiple video information streams are transmitted simultaneously, then the quantity of video content available increases, but the device complexity for managing and selecting streams increases
Solution Approach 1:
A server acts as an intermediary between the video streaming system and the user device. The server receives control messages containing user preferences and automatically generates appropriate video stream selections, mediating the complexity between multiple available streams and the user's selection capability
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by allowing users to send control messages with their preferences, and the server automatically processes these messages to select and transmit appropriate video streams without requiring complex user interface interactions or manual stream management
2Ease of operation
If curated compilations of video events are provided, then the ease of operation improves, but the adaptability to individual viewer preferences deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from static curated compilations to dynamic stream selection. Control messages allow users to dynamically express their preferences, and the server dynamically adjusts stream selections based on these preferences, making the system adaptable while maintaining ease of operation through automated processing
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes parameters by accepting control messages that contain user preference data. By processing these messages and adjusting stream selections based on the contained parameters (user preferences), the system achieves both ease of operation and adaptability simultaneously
3Adaptability or versatility
If real-time switching between video streams is enabled, then the adaptability to events of interest improves, but the loss of time for stream switching increases
Solution Approach 1:
The server performs preliminary actions by maintaining readiness to process control messages and switch streams. By having the infrastructure prepared in advance and using automated message processing, the system can switch streams quickly when events of interest occur, minimizing switching time while maintaining high adaptability
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AI summary
A method for transmitting video information to a telecommunications device via a telecommunications network is described, wherein the telecommunications device comprises a display device or is associated with a display device, wherein the video information comprises a plurality of video information streams, wherein the plurality of video information streams comprises at least a first video information stream and a second video information stream, wherein the telecommunications device is configured to selectively determine or select a specific video information stream from the plurality of video information streams for the purpose of display by means of the display device, wherein the telecommunications network comprises or is connected to a content delivery network, and wherein the telecommunications network and the content delivery network are configured.to transmit the specific or selected video information stream from the plurality of video information streams to the telecommunications equipment, wherein the telecommunications network further comprises or is connected to a content-related background server facility, wherein the content-related background server facility and the telecommunications equipment are configured to transmit at least one content-related video stream control message from the content-related background server facility to the telecommunications equipment, wherein the method comprises the following steps: -- in a first step, the first video information stream is displayed by means of the display device, for this purpose a corresponding data stream is transmitted from the content delivery network to the telecommunications equipment, -- in a second step following the first step,At least one initial content-related video stream control message is transmitted from the content-related background server facility to the telecommunications equipment, wherein the initial content-related video stream control message references the second video information stream and includes initial time information, the initial time information referencing the first playback time of the second video information stream relative to the second video information stream. In a third step following the second step, the second video information stream, starting with the first playback time of the second video information stream, is displayed by means of the display device, for which purpose a corresponding data stream is transmitted from the content delivery network to the telecommunications equipment.