20240022771. METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DYNAMIC ROUTING OF CONTENT USING A STATIC PLAYLIST MANIFEST simplified abstract (Pluto Inc.)

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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DYNAMIC ROUTING OF CONTENT USING A STATIC PLAYLIST MANIFEST

Organization Name

Pluto Inc.

Inventor(s)

Chan V. Hou of Long Beach CA (US)

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DYNAMIC ROUTING OF CONTENT USING A STATIC PLAYLIST MANIFEST - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240022771 titled 'METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DYNAMIC ROUTING OF CONTENT USING A STATIC PLAYLIST MANIFEST

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a system and method for reducing startup times for video on demand playback. It involves the use of a redirect database and static manifest file to optimize the delivery of primary video content and interstitial media to a device.

  • The system populates a redirect database with redirect locators.
  • When a device requests a primary video content item, a static manifest file is generated with locators for the requested item and redirect database entries for default interstitial media.
  • The static manifest file is transmitted to the device.
  • Potential interstitial media items are identified from various sources.
  • A first interstitial media item is selected.
  • The redirect locator in the redirect database is replaced with a locator corresponding to the selected interstitial media.
  • The device sends a request to the redirect database location storing the selected interstitial media locator.
  • The selected interstitial media is streamed to the device.

Potential Applications:

  • Video on demand platforms
  • Streaming services
  • Online video content providers

Problems Solved:

  • Long startup times for video playback
  • Inefficient delivery of interstitial media

Benefits:

  • Reduced startup times for video playback
  • Improved user experience
  • Efficient delivery of interstitial media


Original Abstract Submitted

systems and methods enable video on demand playback startup times to be reduced. a redirect database is populated with redirect locators. a request from a device for an item of primary video content is received. a static manifest file is generated including locators corresponding to the requested item of primary video content and redirect database entries storing redirect locators to default interstitial media. the static manifest file is transmitted to the device. potential items of interstitial media are identified by sources of interstitial media, and a first item of interstitial media is selected. a redirect locator in the redirect database is replaced with a redirect locator corresponding to the selected interstitial media. a request is received from the device directed to the redirect database location storing the redirect locator corresponding to the selected interstitial media. the selected interstitial media is streamed to the device.

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