Web-Based DVR Programming via Instant Message Protocol
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current digital video recorders (DVRs) lack a seamless method for shared programming and synchronization across devices, particularly through web-based interfaces, which limits user convenience and functionality in managing and accessing recorded content.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a system that enables shared DVR programming via a web page using a secure client-server instant message protocol, such as XMPP, for synchronization and data transfer between DVRs and service providers, allowing users to access and manage recorded content across devices through a web interface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If DVR programming is accessed through traditional remote control interfaces only, then device control is simplified, but user accessibility and convenience across multiple devices are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a web-based interface that allows DVR programming and content management through multiple devices (computers, smartphones, tablets) in addition to the traditional remote control. This universal access capability enables users to manage their DVR system from any web-enabled device, significantly improving accessibility while maintaining the原有 remote control functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a web server as an intermediary between the DVR system and users. This web server provides a standardized interface that can be accessed from various devices, acting as a mediator that translates different device input methods into DVR control commands, thereby enabling cross-device accessibility without complicating the core DVR control architecture.
2Adaptability or versatility
If DVR content management is limited to a single device, then system complexity is reduced, but real-time access and synchronization across multiple devices cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements real-time synchronization mechanisms where the web interface and multiple client devices receive immediate updates when DVR content changes occur. The system continuously monitors and propagates content changes across all connected devices, ensuring that users see real-time updates regardless of which device they are using, thereby achieving cross-device accessibility with minimal perceived complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent pre-establishes web server infrastructure and communication protocols before users need to access the DVR from multiple devices. By setting up the web interface and synchronization mechanisms in advance, the system enables seamless cross-device access without requiring complex real-time configuration or setup when users first attempt to use multiple devices.
3Ease of operation
If web-based interface is added to DVR system, then user convenience and accessibility are improved, but data security and privacy protection become more challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements secure communication protocols and encryption mechanisms that create a protected environment for data transmission between the web interface and DVR system. By establishing secure channels and protecting data in transit, the system enables web-based accessibility while maintaining data security comparable to traditional closed systems.
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AI summary
Techniques for shared DVR programming via a web page enable using a DVR widget in a web page and DVR environment on a network to view DVR content from a publisher's DVR usage data and based on the viewed DVR content from the publisher's DVR, record or schedule to record particular content on the viewer's DVR.