JP2006314073A - Multimedia content distribution method for displaying interactive multimedia interface screen - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a distribution method of multimedia contents for displaying an interface screen whereby a plurality of users can interact with each other as to multimedia contents and the display screen of contents can be adjusted in matching with types of the contents. <P>SOLUTION: The distribution method of multimedia contents is provided, which displays to each of user terminals the interface screen including: a channel guide; a file transmission unit sharing data and files with each other among users; an application program share window for sharing application programs among the users; a synchronizing Internet browser; a bidding area to which the users make a bid; a shared white board on which the users carry out writing or the like; a chat room wherein the users make communication with each other; a recorder for recording contents of conferences; a page tab interface for switching page tabs of the conferences; and a commercial area for providing commercial item information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to display in a multimedia content distribution method, and more particularly to display in a multimedia content distribution method including display of an interactive multimedia interface screen that provides interactive communication.

  Conventional television broadcasting includes terrestrial broadcasting, sanitary broadcasting, or wired broadcasting that transmits a television signal to a television of a terminal by a cable. However, in any broadcasting method, the broadcast time of the program is determined in advance, and most of the content is recorded in advance.

The fixed program broadcast time seen in the above-mentioned conventional television broadcast and the method of broadcasting a program based on this are suitable for the broadcast method by the conventional television broadcast station, but it is said that it lacks flexibility. In other words, the conventional fixed system that only provides contents to viewers based on a program table created by a TV station limits the range of program selection for viewers, even if broadcasting technology advances to digital broadcasting. Attempts to do so will result in a lower viewer response than expected.

In addition, the conventional television broadcast is merely passive, that is, the viewer only appreciates the broadcast content. That is, it lacks interactive communication. The lack of interactive communication also reduces viewer satisfaction.

The present invention provides a flexible interactive system in which a plurality of users can interactively communicate with multimedia content, and an interface screen that can adjust the content display screen according to the content type is displayed. It is an object to provide a multimedia content distribution method.

Therefore, the inventors of the present invention, as a result of intensive research in view of the drawbacks found in the prior art, are multimedia content distribution methods for displaying an interface screen on a user terminal, the interface screen being displayed by a user. A channel guide for reference when selecting the multimedia content, a file transmitter for sharing files and data among users, an application program sharing window for sharing application programs between users, Synchronized Internet browsers for users to subscribe to Internet homepages at the same time, voting areas where users can vote, shared whiteboards where users can paint, enter text, and paste pictures, among users communication A chat room area for the user, a recorder for the user to record the content of the conference, a page tab interface for the user to switch the page tab of the conference, and a commercial area for providing product information to the user The present invention has been completed on the basis of this knowledge, focusing on the point that the problems can be solved by the multimedia content distribution method characterized in that it is included.

The present invention will be specifically described below.
The multimedia content distribution method according to claim 1 is a multimedia content distribution method for displaying an interface screen on a user terminal, and the interface screen is a reference when the user selects the multimedia content. A channel guide to
A file transmitter for sharing files and data between users;
An application program sharing window for sharing application programs between users;
A synchronous internet browser for users to subscribe to the internet homepage at the same time,
A voting area where users vote,
A shared whiteboard where users can paint, enter text, paste pictures,
A chat room area for communication between users,
A recorder for users to record the content of the meeting;
A page tab interface for the user to switch between page tabs of the conference;
And a commercial area that provides product information to users.

According to a second aspect of the multimedia content delivery method of the present invention, the multimedia content according to the first aspect is a movie, video, sound, music, game, game, performance, or a combination thereof.

The multimedia content distribution method according to claim 3 is a data stream in which the multimedia content in claim 1 is real time or near real time.

The multimedia content distribution method according to claim 4 includes a plurality of multimedia contents, and data streams of the plurality of multimedia contents flow on the same channel.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the user of the first aspect of the present invention receives or rejects the transmission of the file or data to be shared.

In the multimedia content delivery method according to the sixth aspect, the result of the voting performed using the voting area according to the first aspect is automatically statistics, and the voting result is selectively shared with a plurality of users.

The multimedia content distribution method according to claim 7 is an area in which the chat room area according to claim 1 performs communication by inputting a text message.

The multimedia content delivery method according to claim 8 gives the user of claim 1 the right to selectively use or reject the whiteboard, chat room, or vote.

The multimedia content delivery method according to claim 9 is a multimedia content delivery method for displaying an interface screen on a user terminal, wherein the interface screen shares an application program among users. A shared window,
A synchronous internet browser for users to subscribe to the internet homepage at the same time,
A file transmitter for transmitting or exchanging objects, multimedia content, data or files between users;
A voting area where users vote,
A shared whiteboard where users can paint, enter text, paste pictures,
A message area where users personally communicate with other users,
A recorder for users to record the content of the meeting;
A channel guide that displays an interactive guide when the user displays an interactive guide and selects multimedia content;
And a data area for displaying data to be provided to the user.

In the multimedia content delivery method according to claim 10, the interface screen according to claim 9 includes a commercial area for displaying a commercial,
A timetable for users to arrange time,
A digital light management module to protect multimedia content;
A purchasing area for users to purchase multimedia content or goods,
A posting area for displaying notifications sent from the host end to the user;
It further includes various settings and a toolbar that provides the application to the user.

  The multimedia content distribution method according to the present invention can distribute multimedia content to users who use various tables for selection by the user, can adjust the screen for displaying the content, and can be distributed. The ability to take interactive communication about has the advantage of giving change and wide application to multimedia distribution methods.

  The present invention provides a multimedia content distribution method, which includes displaying a flexible and adjustable interface screen on a user terminal. The interface can be flexibly adjusted according to the type of content, and can be adjusted to the Internet, satellite broadcasting, cable TV, a television with a setup box, a telegraph network, a wireless network, a mobile phone, a local area network, or Other multimedia contents are provided to a plurality of users who use different tables such as other types of networks linked from electronic equipment, and interactive communication can be performed.

The present invention can provide a user with multiple multimedia content data streams over a single channel. For example, 8 video signals and 8 audio signals are transmitted on the same channel. Accordingly, it is possible to display the multimedia content in a single display device or window and to obtain an interactive function. In the present invention, the multimedia content data stream is transmitted in real time or in a format close to real time.
A specific example of the multimedia content distribution method will be described below with reference to the drawings, in order to explain the features in detail.

  FIG. 1 discloses the basic structure of a system in a multimedia content distribution method according to the present invention. According to the drawings, the multimedia content distribution system 110 includes a core server 120, a plurality of streaming servers 141, 142, 143, 144, encoders 151, 152, and a firewall 130. including.

  With the above structure, the multimedia content is distributed to the user 161 and the like via the streaming server 141 and the like after being encoded by the encoder 151 and the like.

  Although the encoders 151 and 152 are disclosed in the drawings, the number of encoders is not limited to two, and at least one encoder is provided. In addition, the encoder encodes the multimedia content, and the streaming servers 141, 142, 143, 144, etc. perform the streaming in real time, and in order to achieve various bit transmission rates and resolutions, the encoded multimedia The contents are provided to the streaming servers 141, 142, 143, 144 and the like.

The core server 120 includes a plurality of servers such as an authentication server 121, a master server 122, and a web server 123, and a database 124. These are integrated into a core server, or functions of these servers and the database are combined. A single server or a plurality of servers such as the authentication server 121, the master server 122, and the web server 123 may be connected as independent servers.

  The authentication server 121 is used to check the authenticity of the user ID. Thus, the user can link to the streaming server for the first time after passing the check.

  The master server 122 is used to guide the user to a specific streaming server. That is, based on the policy set in the master server 122, it is determined to which streaming server the user is guided. Factors considered in the policy include IP ranges, user data, user accounts, company names, channels, and the like. For example, when a policy is set so as to assign a user position based on the user's IP, an appropriate streaming server near the user is selected.

  The web server 123 provides program information, for example, similar to TV program information. Therefore, the user can select a channel or a television program. The program information includes program theme, provider, brief introduction, time, date, trend information about the program, or other information.

  The database 124 is used to store user data including accounts, policies, website information, or other data.

  The firewall 130 is provided to partition the core server 120 and the streaming servers 141, 142, 143, 144, etc., and protect the core server 120. Therefore, for example, the safety when the core server 120 is attacked by a hacker can be improved.

  The streaming server is composed of a plurality of streaming servers such as streaming servers 141, 142, 143, and 144, for example, and transmits multimedia streams to and from users such as users 161, 162, 163, and 164, for example.

The system of the present invention can be expanded to meet the demands of users by increasing the number of streaming servers. Therefore, the network burden can be distributed and balanced by these servers on average, and the use efficiency of the servers can be increased by having a large number of streaming servers.

  In order to determine which streaming server is available or linked among the streaming servers 141, 142, 143, 144, etc., the main server 122 sends the heartbeat signal to the streaming servers 141, 142, 143 which are the respective streaming servers. , Etc. periodically. The heartbeat signal is a TCP packet, for example, and is output to check whether the streaming servers 141, 142, 143, 144, etc. are operating normally. With this method, the main server 122 can maintain a menu of valid servers. Therefore, when the streaming server fails or when maintenance is performed with the link interrupted, the master server 122 guides the user to other available streaming servers based on the set policy.

  In order to save bandwidth, a multimedia content data stream is transmitted using a multicast protocol in a single channel or a plurality of channels.

  Depending on network capabilities, or environment, the channel may be dialed at a relatively low 56 Kbps, 1.5 Mbps, or higher broadband speeds. Similarly, the resolution can be selected from 160 × 120, 176 × 144, 320 × 240, 352 × 288, 640 × 480, or higher resolution. The frame rate is adjusted based on the frequency band to be used. As the frame rate increases, a wider frequency band is required. For example, the re-lowering value of the frame rate may be adjusted to 1 screen per second, or may be further increased to 30 screens per second.

  Encoders 151 and 152 are the most preferred compression encoding / decoders, generating multimedia streams in real time or near real time, eliminating the need for buffering. For this reason, the user or the television station can generate interactive functions on multimedia content in real time or near real time.

  TCP is for ensuring that packets are transmitted and received in a predetermined order when the core server 120 and the streaming servers 141, 142, 143, and 144 are linked.

  In the present invention, IP packets are transmitted between the encoders 151 and 152, the streaming servers 141, 142, 143, and 144 and the user using UDP (User Datagram Protocol).

  Also, the present invention transmits contents to a selected group or a plurality of users using multicasting. For example, an ISP (Internet Service Provider) 3 (see FIG. 1) having streaming servers 143 and 144 may link the streaming servers 143 and 144 to transmit multimedia content to the users 163 and 164 by multicasting. it can.

  The multimedia content distribution method according to the present invention will be described in detail below with examples.

  A content producer has produced multimedia content to be broadcast by the multimedia distribution system according to the present invention. The content is pre-recorded or real-time live broadcast.

Also, the provider newly constructed the multimedia distribution system of the present invention. However, you may comprise combining the existing structure etc.

The multimedia content creator and provider described above are the same entity or different entities.

When the multimedia content creator and the provider are different entities, the multimedia provider also prepares program information related to the multimedia content and provides it to the user. This is for reference when the user selects a channel or participates in a program.

The system was built and the user registered. For example, the service can be received by, for example, concluding a use contract online. The user data including the account was then stored in the database in advance.

Under the circumstances described above, the authenticity of the ID is authenticated when the user links to the multimedia provider and enters authentication data. The user can then obtain program information or a program guide for selecting a channel. When the user selects the desired channel, the appropriate streaming server is selected and the multimedia content data is streamed to the user.

Multimedia content streams data in a format that is real-time or close to real-time, allowing users to communicate interactively about the multimedia content. In addition, users can interact in multiple ways. For example, when linked to the Internet, a user can enter text into a chat room on an interface screen displayed on the user terminal. In this case, based on various channels, providers, policies, or producer data, a plurality of screens appear directly or selectively appear depending on text input by the user. In addition, browsing of opinions of other users is allowed. Such a scheme allows all users on the channel to communicate with each other in real time or with the producer in real time. The content creator can change the content of the program based on feedback of the user's response or the content of the discussion between the users.

For example, if the multimedia content to be distributed is a movie, the movie can be broadcast and at the same time an opinion can be announced or discussed about the content of the movie. If the content is an educational program, the user becomes a student and can participate in the educational program by asking a question or answering the question.

In the present invention, a user can transmit video and audio using a microphone or a network camera in addition to text. By using such a method, the user can become a partial producer of content.

In the educational program described above, the video of the instructor appears in a partial area of the screen, and the video of the individual student is displayed in the other area. That is, a multi-session frame including videos of a plurality of students and instructors can be displayed on the screen for a conference. Thus, by transmitting the voices of different users, it is possible to hear the voices of other students in addition to the voices of the instructors. In other words, a virtual environment is constructed on the channel, and realism as if it is in the field is achieved.

  Users can get similar results with a television with a setup box. The user can also communicate interactively with a third-generation mobile phone, for example. That is, the form of interactive communication can be determined according to the function of the equipment possessed by the user. This includes a short message service (SMS), a multimedia message service (MMS), a still image, a moving image, audio, and the like. In addition, the user can communicate interactively by listening to the audio portion of the multimedia content using a conventional telephone.

  A smart type interactive multimedia content distribution system that achieves the multimedia content distribution method according to the present invention directs a stream of video signals and audio signals to be transmitted simultaneously on a single channel. Furthermore, it uses powerful compression technology to achieve real-time or near real-time data streaming over the network, and provides various interactive methods and multimedia content to users from content creators or providers.

  FIG. 2 discloses an example of an interface screen for multimedia content displayed in the method of the present invention. According to the drawing, the interface screen 200 includes an Internet browser window 210 with an address bar 215, two multimedia windows 220, 225, a user multimedia window 230, a message window 240, a member. It includes a list window 250 and a control area 260.

The Internet browser window 210 is for a user to log in and subscribe to Internet contents and web pages. A web address may be entered into the address bar 215 or a web page hyperlink may be used.

The multimedia windows 220 and 225 are for displaying subscribing multimedia content provided by the host end, content creator, or other users. Further, the user can display the uploaded multimedia content or the multimedia content captured by the network camera in the multimedia window 230.

The message window 240 provides the user with the transmission of messages such as text messages, multimedia message service (MMS), short message service (SMS), or other messages. The recipients of these messages can be selected from a TO box 241. The recipient can be all users, members, specific members, or multiple members. The text is entered into the text input box 242. A system message can be sent by selecting the system message box 243.

The member list window 250 displays all users and current events, and the member name 252 displays the current status by the current status picture 253. For example, when the member is online, offline, busy, or the like, the corresponding picture is displayed by the status picture 253.

The control area 260 is an area that provides various control selection items and different interactive or program tool selections, and executes appropriate functions or tools by selecting a click button.

The size, orientation, position, and screen layout of the interface screen can be reset by the multimedia content provider or adjusted by individual members. For example, a member can select only a single multimedia window or close another person's personal window to display more multimedia windows.

  3A to 3F disclose another aspect of the interface screen in the method of the present invention. According to the drawing, the interface screen 300 includes a multimedia window 310, a toolbar 320, a data window 330, a chat room area 340, and a voting area 350.

  The interface screen 300 has an interactive function, and FIG. 3A is an example of a baseball broadcast. The multimedia window 310 broadcasts a baseball game. Baseball broadcasts are live or recorded. Also, the multimedia window 310 can be enlarged to a full screen display as disclosed in FIG. 3B.

The data window 330 provides statistical data, other data, etc., as disclosed in FIG. 3C. These data include the score of the game, data related to the team's competition results, or individual player data. In addition, a select button 331 is displayed so that information required by the user can be easily obtained. When an object is selected on the screen displaying these data, the screen is scrolled and an operation such as clicking with the mouse is performed.

As disclosed in FIG. 3D, chat room area 340 is an area for members to communicate with each other via text messages. The member inputs a message to be transmitted to the text input box 341 and clicks the send button 342 to transmit the text message. The transmitted text message is displayed in the message window 344 in the chat room area 340. The message displayed on the message window 344 is browsed by operating the scroll bar 343.

The voting area 350 is used when a content provider or producer makes a question or a questionnaire to a member and answers it. For example, as disclosed in FIG. 3E, a question is displayed in the question area 351 of the voting area 350, and a questionnaire result is displayed in the result announcement area 352.

As disclosed in FIG. 3F, the tool bar 320 includes various tool buttons, and the tool buttons are selected and clicked as necessary. In one example disclosed in the drawings, the toolbar 320 includes an interaction button 321, a service button 322, a microphone button 323, a speaker button 324, and a setting button 325.

The dialogue button 321 is a button that is clicked when a member uses a microphone to perform a voice dialogue with another member. The microphone and speaker of the member are set by the microphone button 323 and the speaker button 324.

The service button 322 is a button that is clicked when a member requests support from a provider or when other provider services are required. When the service button 322 is clicked, the member is directly contacted from the host end.

The setting button 325 is a button for setting other selection items.

  The multimedia content distribution method according to the present invention is not limited to the application examples described above, but can be applied to a wide variety of different types of content by changing the mode flexibly as necessary. For example, in the present invention, various tool buttons are displayed on the screen to provide setting and control functions. These tool buttons can select a tool that can be applied to the multimedia content distributed by the provider and determine which tool buttons to display. 3A is an example of baseball broadcasting, and the interface screen 300 includes a multimedia window 310, a toolbar 320, a data window 330, a chat room area 340, and a voting area 350. . However, if the multimedia content is something other than a baseball broadcast, the window included in the interface screen can be modified as appropriate.

The multimedia content distribution method according to the present invention includes a plurality of contents, application programs, tools, and various interactive windows. The windows include windows for messages, application program sharing, Internet synchronous browsing, file transmission and sharing, elections and voting, meeting records, shared whiteboards and chat rooms.

The present invention displays an application program sharing window so that a plurality of users can share an application program. That is, a program for displaying a window can be shared between the host end and the user. In this case, when the host end uses the application program to execute the operation written in the application program, the users who share the application program can obtain the action, progress, and result. The host end can hold a briefing session or a training course to conduct training and training for multiple users. This is quite efficient and users don't have to go to a specific place.

Also, the host end can give other users the right to control the application program. This gives the user the ability to seamlessly communicate and allows real-time information exchange to be achieved. For example, the technology at the host end is explained, the right to control is given to users, students, and trainees, and their actions and results are emphasized. Furthermore, there is no need to install an application program on the user's device or computer, and the user can use the program. This is quite effective for potential buyers and can be used before purchasing the product to be described.

The present invention provides a synchronous internet browser. This makes it possible to synchronously control the Internet or a network browser. The host end distributes a tool for linking. Therefore, users who oxidize to all channels or network meetings can browse synchronously via a home page or a website.

For example, when a sales agent introduces various products to a future customer on the company's home page, the agent and the user are synchronized so that the products can be viewed at the same time. In addition, since the user can interact, the user can ask a question by text or voice, and the agent can answer by text or voice.

  In addition, synchronization control can be given to the user so that all users can view the selected home page. In this case, it can play the role of a browsing guide in the synchronous browser. That is, the user is actually guided on the website or the Internet so that the users can interact with each other.

The present invention also provides a file transmitter. The file transmitter is for the host end and the user to exchange transmissions, objects, multimedia data, and other data and files on the same channel or by Internet conference participants. Each user has the right to receive transmissions, exchanges or refuse to receive. This system simulates a peer-to-peer network and allows a user to provide files or data. Users can also communicate and interact with other users to introduce or discuss files or data.

The present invention provides an election or voting area. Therefore, an election is performed by the host end or the user, and the participants vote for this. Such voting is performed by manually or automatically displaying the filed questionnaire. When voting begins, the system provides the results of the voting only to the host end or displays it to each participant. The election results may be updated as needed and displayed in real time during the election period, or may be displayed after the election is over.

The voting area may be a kind of question and answer system. That is, in the education channel, the host end or the instructor raises a problem, and the student or the general user answers this. Answers will be made by alternatives, criticism, or filling in. In addition, it is possible to select to display the total number of returned answers to the question that has been raised, or the correct answer rate of the total number before answering or after answering. If necessary, you can choose to publish the correct participant's username.

Also, voting or answer history can be held by individual participants. For example, when the instructor submits a series of examination questions and conducts the test, the participant who responds can hold the examination result by himself / herself. Similarly, when voting is performed, the history or action can be recorded and used as a basis for future operation or consideration.

The present invention provides a shared whiteboard. A shared whiteboard is one in which the user and the host end paint, enter text, and paste a picture. Multiple users can interact simultaneously on the shared whiteboard. The host end also has the right to accept or reject the user's use of the shared whiteboard.

Also, by using the shared whiteboard, users can quickly interact and exchange opinions or consider in groups. For example, it looks at a concept of many employees in the company, and each employee makes corrections and rewrites so that all participants can see it in real time.

The chat room area is provided for a user to communicate with other users who are online using the chat room. This chat room area is displayed on a separate tabbed page or on the same homepage, and is used as another interactive tool. Divide the chat room area into different areas on the channel, or arrange them into a single area. For example, on the engineer's education channel, the chat room area is all about engineering, or the department is divided into a plurality of chat areas such as machines, electronics, and civil engineering. In addition, as with other interactive tools, the right to use the chat area is selectively given to or rejected from individual users or groups of users. For example, when a specific user performs an act of ruining a chat room, the right to use the chat area is canceled for a while, is suspended for an indefinite period of time, or is permanently canceled.

In the message area, a user can communicate directly with another user, but another user cannot know the contents of the communication. For example, when the user A and the user B send a text message to each other, a right is given to prevent another user from noticing the interaction between the user A and the user B. If necessary, the host end may have message monitoring capabilities. It should be noted that the chat room area and the message area may be the same area or separate areas.

The present invention also provides a recorder, and when the host end gives the user privileges, the user can record the progress of the channel or conference. In addition to recording video, you can also record data exchanged in the chat area, information, voting, synchronized browser, or whiteboard content. The host end has the ability to record all the actions of the dialogue, or select and partially record from the content of the meeting. After recording, the user or host end will have the ability to replay all interactive actions at a later date. This is especially useful for dialogue activities such as conferences, debates, classes and training.

A commercial area or commercial window is provided to the producer or provider of business commercial content. This allows business commercial content producers or providers to broadcast commercials, announcements, etc. periodically or in the long term. The notification revenue obtained by this can be offset by expenses related to the operation of the multimedia content distribution system.

Alternatively, the voting area and the commercial area may be combined into one area, and the user may vote for the commercial product, or the commercial may be selected based on the voting result. For example, a questionnaire survey is conducted to investigate user preferences and hobbies. If the user answers sports, a commercial related to sports is broadcast.

The present invention also provides a scheduler. The scheduler is for not forgetting the number of times the user has recorded the content distributed on the spot, the time, or the distribution time of the content scheduled to be recorded. In addition, a timetable for inputting data such as network conferences and events that the user will participate in the future can be constructed in the scheduler. For example, if a concert is decided to be broadcast live on time and date, when the user inputs data related to the concert into the timetable, the concert is recorded even if the user is not at that time. .

The scheduler can be used as a timer or an alarm. In other words, the scheduler notifies the user when it is time to start the network conference. For example, when a network conference is held on a certain fixed date, the scheduler periodically notifies the user. Therefore, the user is convenient when preparing for a network conference. The scheduler history is recorded and collected and analyzed.

The digital rights management module is intended to protect multimedia content, and if the content producer requests that the content be protected from being copied or recorded, the content is managed by the digital light management module. Can be edited with a password or protected. Thus, the user can view the video in a single time or in real time, but does not record a stream of multimedia data. Digital copyrights also prevent unauthorized users from viewing content. The user also pays a fee to acquire the right to view and save the content.

Further, by providing a shopping area, the user can easily purchase multimedia contents and other products existing on the channel. For example, when a user views a content of a movie or a music meeting, or after watching the content, the user can purchase a video of the content. Similarly, users can easily purchase by displaying, introducing, and advertising products on the channel. If necessary, it is possible to obtain a purchase history or an action when the user is an individual or a group. The user has the feature or has lost it. Such a function is advantageous in that the user can receive recommendations from like-minded users. The recommendation is made based on the purchase history of the user or the purchase style. For example, when user A purchases a CD of entertainer B's jazz, recommending entertainer C similar to entertainer B to user A using the purchase history of the user who purchased entertainer B's CD .

The interface of the present invention displays a selection of other interface screens such as interactive tools, conferences, channels, or function select lists. The interface can be displayed on a single page or it can display a page tab interface for multiple pages. The screen on the interface can be easily switched to a desired tab page, and a new page screen such as an unused whiteboard can be created. The page tab interface can be displayed or closed at the same time for the convenience of the user to view the same page screen, and the setting or display of the page screen can be done by the host end controlling other users, Or it is controlled by individual users themselves.

The version of the interface screen can be created by the content provider or producer, or by the user himself. The content creators are typical, have unique features, and create useful plates. A plate design with implicit value is considered a standard interface screen.

The present invention also provides a channel guide. The channel guide guides a program or channel, and is intended to facilitate the user's channel selection, acquisition of channel information, and creation of a timetable. The channel guide may operate in synchronism with the timetable. As a result, the user can easily organize records, notify scheduled events, and the like. The channel guide uses a multimedia format to display content, area, location, hobby, fashion, date and time on the channel in groups. Therefore, the user can easily search for an area of interest and a scheduled event.

The present invention also provides a posting window to notify the user about the distribution of content from the host end. Such notification is performed by a text message or the like, and distribution, update, notification or the like is transmitted from the host end to all users or selected users by horizontal scrolling, vertical scrolling, fixed scrolling, or other methods. For example, in the sports channel, the display of the score of the game is continuously updated.

FIG. 4 shows an example in which the content to be distributed is a live concert as an example of the multimedia content distribution method of the present invention. According to the drawing, the interface screen 400 includes a first multimedia window 410, a second multimedia window 460, a toolbar 420, a third multimedia window 430, a data window 440, and a chat room area. 450.

In the application disclosed in the drawings, live concert video is displayed in the second multimedia window 460, and the latest music-related video of the performer is displayed in the first multimedia window 410. The third multimedia window 430 displays the video of the host end or other members. 0 in the data window 44 displays data related to the performer. During the concert, members can chat in the chat room area 450 by sending text messages to other members and the host end. The toolbar 420 provides different control tools and select buttons for making selections.

FIG. 5 discloses an application example where the content to be distributed is a news program as another embodiment of the interface screen in the present invention. According to the drawing, the interface screen 500 includes a first multimedia window 510, a toolbar 520, a second multimedia window 530, a program guide 540, a data window 550, and a chat area 560.

Conventional television news is displayed in the first multimedia window 510 and data such as weather information is displayed in the data window 550. The second multimedia window 530 displays the host end, other member videos, or other multimedia contents. For example, a moderator associated with the content displayed in the first multimedia window 510 or a related image is displayed in the second multimedia window 530. In addition, the member can use the chat area 560 to discuss related topics or multimedia contents in real time.

The toolbar 520 includes a field relay button 521, a video on demand (VOD) button 522, and a program button 523.

The program guide 540 displays information on each program and a timetable. When any one of the on-site relay button 521, video on demand button 522, or program button 523 is selected and clicked, the program guide 540 displays appropriate relevant information and a timetable.

Other special information is displayed in the posting area 570 and transmitted to all members.

In summary, the interface screen according to the present invention can be flexibly changed according to the type of program and widely applied. Moreover, the display of a screen can be simplified as needed.

FIG. 6 discloses another embodiment of the interface screen in the present invention. According to the drawing, the interface screen 600 includes a multimedia window 610, a data area 620, and a chat room area 630. In this way, the content producer may provide the member with a simplified configuration of the interface screen 600.

In addition, when more interaction is required with a member or a user, an interface screen as disclosed in FIG. 7 can be provided. According to the drawing, the interface screen 700 is suitable for discussion by a group. The interface screen 700 includes a plurality of multimedia windows 710, a shared whiteboard 720, a chat room area 730, a toolbar 740, and a member list 750. Each member's image is displayed in the multimedia window 710. All members can use the shared whiteboard 720 to participate in discussions and exchange opinions. The member communicates using an audio signal or communicates using a chat room area 730.

The interface screen 800 disclosed in FIG. 8 includes a plurality of multimedia windows 810, a chat room area 830, and a commercial area 820. When a data stream of multimedia content is displayed in the multimedia window 810, an appropriate commercial can be displayed in the commercial area 820.

As is clear from the above, the interface screen according to the present invention can be widely applied according to the total number of contents to be distributed. That is, the content, screen layout, window size, user quantity, provider, content activation position, and the like can be changed according to actual use.

The above are preferred embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention. Therefore, any modifications or changes that can be made by those skilled in the art, which are made within the spirit of the present invention and have an equivalent effect on the present invention, shall belong to the scope of the claims of the present invention. To do.

It is explanatory drawing which showed the basic structure of the system which performs the multimedia content delivery method of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the interface screen in this invention. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the interface screen in this invention. FIG. 3B is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a part of the window of the interface screen disclosed in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which showed the example which displayed data in the interface screen disclosed in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which showed the chat room area in the interface screen disclosed in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which showed the voting area in the interface screen disclosed in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which showed the toolbar in the interface screen disclosed in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which showed the other aspect of the interface screen in this invention. It is explanatory drawing which showed the other aspect of the interface screen in this invention. It is explanatory drawing which showed another aspect of the interface screen in this invention. It is explanatory drawing which showed another aspect of the interface screen in this invention. It is explanatory drawing which showed the aspect from which the interface screen in this invention differs.

Explanation of symbols

110 Multimedia Content Distribution System 120 Core Server 121 Authentication Server 122 Master Server 123 Web Server 124 Database 130 Firewall 141 Streaming Server 142 Streaming Server 143 Streaming Server 144 Streaming Server 151 Encoder 152 Encoder 161 User 162 User 163 User 164 User 200 Interface Screen 210 Internet browser window 215 Address bar 220 Multimedia window 225 Multimedia window 230 User multimedia window 240 Message window 241 TO box 242 Text input box 243 System message box 250 Member list Window 252 member name 253 status picture 260 control area 300 multimedia interface 10 multimedia window 320 toolbar 321 interactive button 322 service button 323 my 331 select button 340 chat room area 341 text input box 342 send button 343 scroll bar 344 message Window 350 Voting area 351 Question area 352 Result presentation area 400 Interactive multimedia interface 410 First multimedia window 420 Toolbar 430 Third multimedia window 440 Data window 450 Chat room area 460 Second multimedia window 500 Interactive multimedia interface 510 1 multimedia window 520 tool bar 521 on-site relay button 522 video on demand button 523 program button 530 second multimedia window 540 program guide 550 data window 560 chat area 570 posting area 600 interface screen 610 multimedia window 620 data area 630 Chat room area 700 Interface screen 710 Multimedia window 720 Shared whiteboard 730 Chat room area 740 Toolbar 750 Member list 800 Interface screen 810 Multimedia window 820 Commercial area 830 Chat room area

Claims (10)

A multimedia content distribution method for displaying an interface screen on a user terminal, wherein the interface screen is a channel guide for reference when a user selects the multimedia content;
A file transmitter for sharing files and data between users;
An application program sharing window for sharing application programs between users;
A synchronous internet browser for users to subscribe to the internet homepage at the same time,
A voting area where users vote,
A shared whiteboard where users can paint, enter text, paste pictures,
A chat room area for communication between users,
A recorder for users to record the content of the meeting;
A page tab interface for the user to switch between page tabs of the conference;
A multimedia content distribution method comprising: a commercial area that provides product information to a user.   The multimedia content distribution method according to claim 1, wherein the multimedia content is a movie, a movie, a sound, a music, a game, a game, a production, or a combination thereof.   The multimedia content distribution method according to claim 1, wherein the multimedia content is a data stream in real time or near real time.   A multimedia content distribution method comprising: a plurality of multimedia contents; and a data stream of the plurality of multimedia contents flowing on the same channel.   The method according to claim 1, wherein the user receives or rejects transmission of a file or data to be shared.   2. The method of distributing multimedia contents according to claim 1, wherein the result of voting performed using the voting area is automatically statistics, and the voting result is selectively shared with a plurality of users.   2. The multimedia content distribution method according to claim 1, wherein the chat room area is an area for performing communication by inputting a text message.   The multimedia content distribution method according to claim 1, wherein the user is given a right to selectively use or reject the whiteboard, chat room, or vote. A multimedia content distribution method for displaying an interface screen on a user terminal, the interface screen being an application program sharing window for sharing an application program between users;
A synchronous internet browser for users to subscribe to the internet homepage at the same time,
A file transmitter for transmitting or exchanging objects, multimedia content, data or files between users;
A voting area where users vote,
A shared whiteboard where users can paint, enter text, paste pictures,
A message area where users personally communicate with other users,
A recorder for users to record the content of the meeting;
A channel guide that displays an interactive guide when the user displays an interactive guide and selects multimedia content;
And a data area for displaying data to be provided to the user. The interface screen is a commercial area for displaying commercials, and
A timetable for users to arrange time,
A digital light management module to protect multimedia content;
A purchasing area for users to purchase multimedia content or goods,
A posting area for displaying notifications sent from the host end to the user;
The multimedia content distribution method according to claim 9, further comprising various settings and a tool bar for providing the application to the user.