Virtual Channel Management for Network-Based Multimedia Reproduction Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current network-based multimedia reproduction systems, such as smart TVs, are cumbersome and inflexible for users, requiring manual channel switching and lacking personalization, making it difficult for users to find and view content relevant to their interests, especially for those unfamiliar with computer operations.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for virtual channel management that allows users to create and select personalized channels by searching for content using keywords, combining local and external data to generate a program list, and associating it with a channel identity code, enabling easy switching and updating of content related to specific topics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users manually switch channels to find content of interest, then they can access diverse programs, but the operation becomes serious and complicated, increasing device complexity and ease of operation issues
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically creates and manages virtual channels based on user interests without requiring manual channel switching. The system self-organizes content selection and presentation, eliminating the need for users to manually navigate through multiple channels to find content of interest.
Solution Approach 2:
The system segments the broad spectrum of available content into organized virtual channels based on user interests. Instead of presenting all channels at once, it creates manageable segments (virtual channels) that are relevant to the user, simplifying the viewing experience while maintaining content diversity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If users manually switch channels to find relevant programs, then they can access different topics, but the process is inflexible and inconvenient, reducing adaptability
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically creates and updates virtual channels based on real-time user interests and program content. Virtual channels can be created, modified, or deleted as user preferences change, providing flexible adaptation to different viewing needs without increasing system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces virtual channels as intermediary structures between the user and the extensive available content. These virtual channels act as mediators that organize and filter content based on user interests, simplifying the interface while maintaining access to diverse topics.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the system provides diversified contents and types, then it satisfies various user needs, but the user interface becomes serious and complicated, increasing ease of operation difficulty
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies local quality by creating personalized virtual channels tailored to individual user interests. Instead of a uniform interface presenting all content types, each user receives a customized interface that highlights relevant content, making the system both diverse in content and simple in operation.
Data Source
AI summary
Method for virtual channel management, in an embodiment, includes the following steps. A command including a keyword is detected. Searching local program data for any program satisfying a first search criterion which includes the keyword is made to obtain a local search result, and searching for any external network video content satisfying the first search criterion is made to obtain an external search result. A program list is generated with a combination of the local and external search results. The program list is presented. If a selection indicating virtual channel addition is detected during the presenting of the program list, the program list is set to be a virtual channel associated with a channel identity code, and program content of the virtual channel is played. While the network-based multimedia reproduction system operates, if the channel identity code is detected to be selected, the program content thereof is played.