EchoStar has been granted a patent for a method that allows server devices to pause content playback without creating a bookmark. The system generates a pause instruction and, after a timeout, converts it to a stop instruction. It also detects user interactions to facilitate resuming playback from specified positions. GlobalData’s report on EchoStar gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Content playback control with automatic pause and resume features
The patent US12075111B2 outlines a method and system for controlling the playback of content on a server device, such as a digital video recorder (DVR). The method begins with the server device outputting content for display on a connected monitor. Upon receiving a request to pause the content, the system generates a pause instruction and offers multiple options for resuming playback, including the ability to resume from a user-specified position. The system detects user interactions, such as shutting down the server or switching to another application, before a timeout interval expires. If a request to resume playback is received from a different user device, the server generates a resume instruction that includes a forward playback point, which is at or beyond the user-specified position, and sends the content along with this instruction to the user device.
Additionally, the patent describes features such as displaying a slider for users to specify their desired playback position and saving logical information related to the pause instruction at a designated storage location, which may be a remote cloud server or a local database. The logical information can include various metrics, such as the last-encountered video frame or the percentage of content completed. The method also encompasses managing online sessions with content providers, allowing for the suspension and resumption of sessions based on user interactions. Overall, the patent presents a comprehensive approach to enhancing user control over content playback across multiple devices, ensuring a seamless viewing experience.
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