Multi-media file distribution system and method
First Claim
1. multicast asset data system, comprising:
- a single multicast file, wherein the single multicast file is for distribution to two or more recipient sites, wherein a first recipient site has first parameter requirements for processing the multicast file, and a second recipient site has second parameter requirements for processing the multicast file that are different from the first parameter requirements;
a first set of parameters included in the multicast file that meets the first parameter requirements; and
a second set of parameters included in the multicast file that meets the second parameter requirements;
wherein the first set of parameters are for use during distribution to the first recipient site, and the second set of parameters are for use during distribution to the second recipient site.
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Abstract
There is disclosed a media file distribution system and method. An asset management and delivery system and method for the distribution of digital files and data is provided. There are two major functions, with sub-functions within each. The system first serves as a fully automated management system for a company involved in video/file distribution, such as in video on demand (VOD) or other digital file industries. The system can ingest, prepare, schedule, transmit, track and report on any aspect of the business chain. Secondly, it also serves as a product for both content providers and recipients to be able to view, manage and run their entire content offering remotely from anywhere through the Internet.
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20 Claims
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1. multicast asset data system, comprising:
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a single multicast file, wherein the single multicast file is for distribution to two or more recipient sites, wherein a first recipient site has first parameter requirements for processing the multicast file, and a second recipient site has second parameter requirements for processing the multicast file that are different from the first parameter requirements;
a first set of parameters included in the multicast file that meets the first parameter requirements; and
a second set of parameters included in the multicast file that meets the second parameter requirements;
wherein the first set of parameters are for use during distribution to the first recipient site, and the second set of parameters are for use during distribution to the second recipient site. - View Dependent Claims (5)
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2. A method for automated processing of a media file for distribution, comprising:
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receiving a media file for distribution, the media file having an asset type;
validating the media file according to one or more requirements according to the asset type, the step of validating producing one or more errors;
correcting the errors by applying a rules application to the media file; and
distributing the media file.
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3. A method for automated processing of a media file for distribution to a recipient site, comprising:
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receiving a media file for distribution;
processing the media file to produce data parameters for distribution;
checking a receiving status of the recipient site;
changing one or more of the data parameters according to the receiving status of the recipient site; and
distributing the media file to the recipient site according to the data parameters. - View Dependent Claims (4)
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6. A method for optimizing distribution of a media file to a plurality of recipient sites, comprising:
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checking the receive status of a first recipient site, thereby producing a first status check result;
checking the receive status of a second recipient site, thereby producing a second status check result; and
based on the first check result and the second check result, applying a rules engine to determine a priority for distribution to the first recipient site respective of the second recipient site;
distributing the media file to the first recipient site and the second recipient site according to the determined priority.
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7. A system for providing connectivity in a media file distribution system, comprising:
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a data store;
a portion of the data store for storing a media file received from a content provider;
a database in the data store for storing editable parameters for distribution of the media file to a recipient site;
an interface to the database allowing the content provider to edit the parameters, the interface further allowing the recipient site to edit the parameters; and
a distribution sub system configured for distributing the media file according to the parameters.
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8. An system for providing an interactive program guide entry for a media file, comprising;
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a distribution hub for storing a media file received from a content provider for distribution to a recipient site;
an interface to the distribution hub allowing editing of program guide data for the media file, the interface further for storing the program guide data to the media file; and
the interface further allowing the content provider to view the program guide data for the media file. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10)
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11. A system providing a multi-port catcher, comprising:
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a computer;
a data store;
a network connection for connecting the computer to a network;
a partition application that partitions the computer into multiple partitions; and
a catcher application, each partition executing a copy of the catcher application for receiving a separate media file over the network connection for storing in the data store. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for administrating a contract for distribution of a media file, comprising:
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receiving a media file from a content provider;
entering contract parameter data into the media file according to a contract between the content provider and a recipient site;
calculating metadata for the media file based on the contract parameter data; and
distributing the media file to the recipient site. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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