CN103841448A - Set-top box middleware device, multimedia playing system and multimedia playing method - Google Patents
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The invention provides a set-top box middleware device, a multimedia playing system and a multimedia playing method. The set-top box middleware device comprises a video transmission module used for transmitting television video data sent from a set-top box or service video data generated by a tuning demodulation module to a television set, a tuning demodulation module used for receiving and modulating a value-added service signal and generating service video data in accord with a communication protocol between a predetermined set-top box and the television set, and a central processor used for controlling switching between the television video data and the service video data for displaying on the television set. A nationally uniform value-added service can be carried out based on the middleware device, normal viewing of an original digital television is not affected, no change is required to an original set-top box, and the set-top box middleware device has a simple structure and high versatility.
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Technical field
The present invention relates to digital television techniques, relate in particular to a kind of middleware of set top box device, multimedia play system and player method.
Background technology
Watch Digital Television all to need external Set Top Box on TV, due to the consideration for commercial interest, the Set Top Box standard of each provinces and cities is different, under this situation, if want to develop new value-added service, need to develop for different Set Top Box and standard, or original Set Top Box is done to some improvement, also there are at present some middleware of set top boxes, can realize the value-added service of unified standard, but need the data of Set Top Box output to do the conversion of some complexity simultaneously, therefore all more complicated of middleware of set top box structure of this class, development difficulty is large, versatility is not high.
Summary of the invention
For current middleware of set top box complex structure, the problem that versatility is not high, the invention provides a kind of middleware of set top box device, multimedia play system and player method, and simple in structure, versatility is high.
A kind of middleware of set top box device, comprising:
Video transmission module, the services video data that generate for video data that Set Top Box is spread out of or tuning demodulation module send to television set;
Tuning demodulation module, for receiving the value-added service signal of head end server transmission and described value-added service signal being modulated, generates the services video data that meet communication protocol between predetermined Set Top Box and television set;
Central processing unit, for receiving outside control signal, sends video data or services video data according to control signal instruction video transport module to television set, to show corresponding transmission data on television set.
The present invention also provides a kind of multimedia play system, comprise above-mentioned middleware of set top box device, also comprise Set Top Box and television set, Set Top Box is all connected with video transmission module with television set, and the services video data that the video data that Set Top Box spreads out of or middleware of set top box device spread out of send to television set by video transmission module.
The present invention also provides a kind of multi-medium play method, comprising:
Set Top Box generates video data;
Tuning demodulation module receives the value-added service signal of head end server transmission and value-added service signal is modulated, and generates the services video data that meet communication protocol between predetermined Set Top Box and television set;
Central processing unit receives outside control signal, sends video data or services video data, to show corresponding transmission data on television set according to control signal instruction video transport module to television set.
A kind of middleware of set top box device provided by the invention, multimedia play system and player method, by tuning demodulation module, value-added service signal is modulated and generated services video data, video transmission module is on the one hand for giving television set by the video data transmitting of Set Top Box transmission, on the other hand also for services video data are sent to television set, central processing unit can be controlled to switch video data and serve video data and show on television set, can carry out the unified value-added service in the whole nation based on this middleware device, do not affect normally watching of original Digital Television simultaneously yet, do not need original Set Top Box to do any change, simple in structure, versatility is higher.
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Fig. 1 is the structural representation of a kind of embodiment of middleware of set top box device provided by the invention.
Fig. 2 is the structural representation of a kind of embodiment of multimedia play system provided by the invention.
Fig. 3 is the flow chart of a kind of embodiment of multi-medium play method provided by the invention.
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Embodiments of the invention are described with reference to the accompanying drawings.The element of describing in an accompanying drawing of the present invention or a kind of execution mode and feature can combine with element and feature shown in one or more other accompanying drawings or execution mode.It should be noted that in order to know object, in accompanying drawing and explanation, omitted expression and the description of unrelated to the invention, parts known to persons of ordinary skill in the art and processing.
Middleware of set top box device embodiment:
As shown in Figure 1, a kind of middleware of set top box device, comprising:
Video transmission module, the services video data that generate for video data that Set Top Box is spread out of or tuning demodulation module send to television set;
Tuning demodulation module 101, for receiving the value-added service signal of head end server transmission and described value-added service signal being modulated, generates the services video data that meet communication protocol between predetermined Set Top Box and television set;
Particularly, video transmission module comprises multimedia input interface module 103 and multimedia output interface module 104, the video data that multimedia input interface module 103 spreads out of for receiving set up box, multimedia output interface module 104 for by video data and service structured video data transmitting to television set.
Wherein, video data is original digital television program, and services video data are value-added service program.
Multimedia input interface module 103 is preferably HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) (HDMI), also can be for to export other suitable video interfaces with Set Top Box, multimedia output interface module 104 is preferably HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) (HDMI), also can be to input other suitable video interfaces with television set, the present invention limit this.
Multimedia input interface module 103 is connected with Set Top Box, multimedia output interface module 104 is connected with television set, the video data that Set Top Box spreads out of is inputted by multimedia input interface module 103, and send to television set to show by multimedia output interface module 104, under this pattern, middleware of set top box device is transparent with respect to Set Top Box and television set, does not therefore need Set Top Box and television set to make any amendment, does not affect the use of Digital Television.
Head end server is the server of operator's control end, operator can send to tuning demodulation module 101 by head end server by the value-added service signal of unified standard, tuning demodulation module 101 is modulated value-added service signal to generate services video data, and send to television set to show by the multimedia output module 104 in video transmission module, therefore without developing for the different Set Top Box of each provinces and cities, only need develop for this middleware.
In addition, this middleware device also comprises Network Interface Module 105, Network Interface Module 105 is connected with central processing unit 102, Network Interface Module 105 can be connected with head end server, for internet video data are sent to multimedia output interface module 104, multimedia output interface module 104 is also for sending to television set by internet video data.
This middleware device also comprises remote controller interface module 106, the control signal sending for receiving remote controller, this control signal be user as required, selection watches digital television program still to watch the content of value-added service, or internet video, central processing unit 102 switches video data, services video data or internet video data according to control signal control and shows on TV.
The middleware of set top box device that the present embodiment provides, by tuning demodulation module, value-added service signal is modulated and generated services video data, video transmission module is on the one hand for sending to television set by the video data of Set Top Box transmission, on the other hand also for increasing services video data are sent to television set, can also connect host computer and watch the Internet program, central processing unit can be controlled Switch Video data, services video data and internet video data show on television set, can carry out the unified value-added service in the whole nation based on this middleware device, do not affect normally watching of original Digital Television simultaneously yet, can also watch the Internet program, do not need original Set Top Box to do any change, simple in structure, versatility is higher.
Multimedia play system embodiment:
As shown in Figure 2, multimedia play system, comprise middleware of set top box device 201, also comprise Set Top Box 202 and television set 203, middleware device comprises video transmission module 204, tuning demodulation module 205 and central processing unit 206, Set Top Box 202 is all connected with video transmission module 204 with television set 203, and the services video data that the video data that Set Top Box 202 spreads out of or middleware of set top box device spread out of send to television set 203 by video transmission module 204.
Particularly, video transmission module 204 comprises multimedia input interface module 207 and multimedia output interface module 208, multimedia input interface module 207 is connected with Set Top Box 202, multimedia output interface module 208 is connected with television set 203, the video data that Set Top Box 202 is sent is received by multimedia input interface module 207, and export by multimedia output interface module 208, multimedia output interface module 208 is for sending to video data television set 203.
In addition, the multimedia play system that the present embodiment provides also comprises head end server 209, head end server 209 signal that provides value added service on the one hand, internet information is provided on the other hand, middleware of set top box device also comprises Network Interface Module 210, head end server 209 is connected with Network Interface Module 210 by netting twine, internet video data are inputted by Network Interface Module 210, export by multimedia output interface module 208, multimedia output interface module 208 is for sending to television set 203 by internet video data.
Middleware of set top box device also comprises remote controller interface module 211, multimedia play system also comprises remote controller 212, remote controller interface module 211 is connected by infrared mode with remote controller 212, remote controller interface module 211 receives the control signal that remote controller 212 sends, this control signal be user as required, selection watches digital television program still to watch the content of value-added service, or internet video, central processing unit 206 switches video data according to control signal control, services video data or internet video data show on TV.
The multimedia play system that the present embodiment provides, on the one hand for the video data of Set Top Box transmission is sent to television set, on the other hand also for services video data are sent to television set, can also connect host computer and watch the Internet program, user can select to control Switch Video data as required, services video data and internet video data show on television set, do not interfere with each other mutually, can carry out the unified value-added service in the whole nation based on this middleware device, do not affect normally watching of original Digital Television simultaneously yet, can also watch the Internet program, do not need original Set Top Box to do any change, simple in structure, versatility is higher.
Multi-medium play method embodiment:
As shown in Figure 3, a kind of multi-medium play method, comprising:
Step S301, Set Top Box is obtained video data;
Step S302, tuning demodulation module receives the value-added service signal of head end server transmission and value-added service signal is modulated, and generates the services video data that meet communication protocol between predetermined Set Top Box and television set;
Step S303, central processing unit receives outside control signal, sends video data or services video data, to show corresponding transmission data on television set according to control signal instruction video transport module to television set.
The multi-medium play method that the present embodiment provides specifically, with reference to the description in middleware of set top box device embodiment and multimedia play system embodiment, does not repeat them here.
Although described the present invention and advantage thereof in detail, be to be understood that in the case of not exceeding the spirit and scope of the present invention that limited by appended claim and can carry out various changes, alternative and conversion.And the application's scope is not limited only to the specific embodiment of the described process of specification, equipment, means, method and step.One of ordinary skilled in the art will readily appreciate that from disclosure of the present invention, can use carry out with the essentially identical function of corresponding embodiment described herein or obtain process, equipment, means, method or step result essentially identical with it, that existing and will be developed future according to the present invention.Therefore, appended claim is intended to comprise such process, equipment, means, method or step in their scope.
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1. a middleware of set top box device, is characterized in that, comprising:
Video transmission module, the services video data that generate for video data that Set Top Box is spread out of or tuning demodulation module send to television set;
Tuning demodulation module, for receiving the value-added service signal of head end server transmission and described value-added service signal being modulated, generates the services video data that meet communication protocol between predetermined Set Top Box and television set;
Central processing unit, for receiving outside control signal, indicates described video transmission module to send described video data or described services video data to television set according to described control signal, to show corresponding transmission data on described television set.
2. middleware of set top box device according to claim 1, it is characterized in that, described video transmission module comprises multimedia input interface module and multimedia output interface module, the video data that described multimedia input interface module spreads out of for receiving set up box, described multimedia output interface module is for sending to television set by described video data or described services video data.
3. middleware of set top box device according to claim 2, it is characterized in that, described middleware of set top box device also comprises Network Interface Module, described Network Interface Module is connected with described central processing unit, for internet video data are sent to described multimedia output interface module, described multimedia output interface module is also for sending to television set by described internet video data.
4. middleware of set top box device according to claim 3, it is characterized in that, also comprise remote controller interface module, for receiving the control signal of remote controller transmission and sending to central processing unit, described central processing unit indicates described video transmission module to send described video data, described internet video data or described services video data to described television set according to described control signal, to show corresponding transmission data on described television set.
5. middleware of set top box device according to claim 2, is characterized in that, described multimedia input module is HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface), and described multimedia output module is HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface).
6. a multimedia play system, comprise the middleware of set top box device as described in as arbitrary in claim 1-5, it is characterized in that, also comprise Set Top Box and television set, described Set Top Box is all connected with described video transmission module with described television set, and the services video data that the video data that described Set Top Box spreads out of or middleware of set top box device spread out of send to television set by described video transmission module.
7. multimedia play system according to claim 6, it is characterized in that, also comprise remote controller, send the control signal of described video data or described services video data to described television set for inputting the described video transmission module of instruction, and send to described central processing unit.
8. multimedia play system according to claim 6, it is characterized in that, also comprise head end server, described head end server is connected with Network Interface Module by netting twine, and internet video data send to television set by described Network Interface Module and described video transmission module.
9. a multi-medium play method, is characterized in that, utilizes the arbitrary described multimedia play system of claim 6-8 to play, and comprising:
Set Top Box is obtained video data;
Tuning demodulation module receives the value-added service signal of head end server transmission and described value-added service signal is modulated, and generates the services video data that meet communication protocol between predetermined Set Top Box and television set;
Central processing unit receives outside control signal, sends video data or described services video data, to show corresponding transmission data on described television set according to described control signal instruction video transport module to television set.
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