Amagi Corporation (20240348853). INTERACTIVE HLS STREAM simplified abstract
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INTERACTIVE HLS STREAM
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Inventor(s)
Baskar Subramanian of Bangalore (IN)
Siva Natarajan of La Cañada Flintridge CA (US)
INTERACTIVE HLS STREAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240348853 titled 'INTERACTIVE HLS STREAM
The abstract describes a system and method for enabling viewer interaction in HLS streaming, allowing viewers to execute commands and provide feedback directly from the video player via the HLS stream.
- Platform and platform backend
- Video on demand (VOD) service
- HLS tag generator
- HLS processor
- EPG service for channel-level program information
- Playout service
- Meta store for content and channel information
Potential Applications: - Enhanced viewer engagement in streaming services - Interactive advertising campaigns - Personalized content recommendations based on viewer feedback
Problems Solved: - Lack of viewer engagement in traditional streaming services - Limited feedback mechanisms for content providers - Difficulty in measuring viewer interactions in real-time
Benefits: - Improved viewer satisfaction and retention - Enhanced data collection for content optimization - Increased revenue opportunities through targeted advertising
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhancing Viewer Interaction in HLS Streaming for Improved Engagement" This technology can be utilized by streaming platforms, content providers, and advertisers to create more interactive and engaging experiences for viewers, leading to increased user retention and revenue generation.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this system improve viewer engagement in HLS streaming? - This system allows viewers to interact with the content in real-time, providing a more personalized and engaging experience. 2. What are the potential benefits for content providers using this technology? - Content providers can gather valuable feedback from viewers, optimize their content based on this data, and increase viewer satisfaction and retention.
Original Abstract Submitted
a system and method to enable viewer interaction in hls streaming comprising (a) a platform (b) a platform backend, (c) a video on demand (vod) service (d) a hls tag generator (e) a hls processor (f) an epg service that stores and provides channel level program information, (g) a playout service and (h) a meta store which is a library of all the content and channel level information. a system and method to enable viewer interaction in hls streaming wherein viewers commands can be executed and feedback recorded from the video player itself via the hls stream.
