18233399. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, RECEPTION APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, RECEPTION APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Toru Suneya of Kanagawa (JP)

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, RECEPTION APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18233399 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, RECEPTION APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an information processing apparatus that generates a playlist with network addresses for acquiring and reproducing media data, along with transition effect information for smooth switching between media data.

  • Generation unit creates playlist with network addresses for first and second media data, along with transition effect information.
  • Transmission unit sends playlist to reception apparatus for playback.

Potential Applications

This technology could be used in:

  • Streaming services for seamless transitions between media content.
  • Digital signage systems for smooth switching between advertisements or information displays.

Problems Solved

  • Eliminates interruptions or delays when switching between media content.
  • Enhances user experience by providing a seamless transition between different media data.

Benefits

  • Improved user experience with smooth transitions between media content.
  • Efficient delivery of media data with network addresses provided in the playlist.
  • Simplified management of media playback with transition effect information included in the playlist.


Original Abstract Submitted

There is provided with an information processing apparatus. A generation unit generates a playlist including a network address to be referenced in order to acquire first media data and second media data to be reproduced subsequently to the first media data and transition effect information indicating a first transition effect to be applied to a display or audio when switching reproduction of the first media data and the second media data. A transmission unit transmits the playlist to the reception apparatus.