Fault detection and correction for single and multiple media players connected to electronic displays, and related devices, methods and systems

摘要

Systems, devices, software, hardware and networks adapted and arranged for monitoring and correcting faults in networked media player systems that include electronic displays are provided. After detection or notification of a fault in at least one networked media player in a network of at least two, or N, media players operationally connected to electronic displays, the invention provides an alternate source of signal to the affected display. In some preferred embodiments, the invention utilizes at least one additional, or N+1, media player as a backup to substitute for the failed media player. Reconfiguration of the faulted media player by means of the N+1 backup networked media player advantageously increases the reliability and efficiency of ongoing maintenance of digital visual systems operating in commercial and other environments.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
at least one processor; and at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one processor, the at least one memory, and the computer program code configured to cause the apparatus to at least:
monitor a plurality of media players connected in a network, each of the plurality of media players being connected to output a digital signal to at least one of a plurality of electronic displays, each of the plurality of electronic displays having at least two alternately selectable inputs to receive the digital signal;detect a fault associated with one of the plurality of media players that affects a corresponding electronic display; andswitch the at least two alternately selectable inputs of the corresponding electronic display to one of the plurality of media players connected in the network that is not associated with the fault.