System and method for an interactive live streaming media platform to limited subscribers
AssigneeBitlume Inc.
InventorLakshmi Shankar
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
[1] In an online streaming service embodying the invention, the service would allow a content owner to retain their property rights in the video produced and uploaded by the channel owner. [2] In accordance with the invention, the streaming service would allow a content owner to monetize live events by charging different fees to viewers based on the amount of time they want access, the type of content, and various other factors. [3] In a method embodying the invention, the channel owners can gauge usage based on pre subscription and viewer interest by tracking click rates and subscription confirmation.
Claims18
A method performed by a computing system for operating an interactive live streaming media platform to limited subscribers, the computing system including a processor and storage area, the method comprising:
- a channel owner registering on a live and on-demand streaming platform;
- a channel owner creating a channel on the live and on-demand streaming platform;
- a channel owner setting up channel branding, tiered subscription and payment on the channel;
- a channel owner setting up schedules for single or multiple concurrent live streams;
- a channel owner either inviting or assigning a videographer to film the live stream;
- a channel owner inviting an ad sponsor to play ads during the breaks in the live stream;
- a channel owner inviting a subscriber or subscribers to join the channel;
- a channel owner either accepting or rejecting a request to join a channel from a subscriber;
- a channel owner deciding to make the live stream available as on-demand video for subscribers;
- a channel owner deciding to restrict the live stream or recording to be only viewed by subscribers to the channel.
A system for operating an interactive live streaming media platform to limited subscribers, the system comprising:
- a processor;
- a storage component;
- a live stream of the event being filmed;
- a recording of the live stream, which is available to view on-demand;
- a channel configured to broadcast a live stream, and make it available as a recording for on-demand viewing;
- a channel owner who creates a channel, invites subscribers and invites or assigns a videographer to film the event being broadcast;
- at least one subscriber who subscribes to the live stream or channel and watch the live stream or recording on the channel;
- an advertisement sponsor who submits an advertisement video to the channel owner for approval to broadcast during a live stream and recording;
- an advertisement video created by the advertisement sponsor to broadcast during a live stream or recording;
- a videographer who films the event with at least one camera, from which the videographer receives multiple streams into a broadcasting tool, with which he can switch from one stream to the next to create a continuous live stream;
- a moderator who makes sure the videographer is qualified to film live events.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.