TW201310980A - Method for processing digital television program - Google Patents

Abstract

A method processing a digital television program arranges a viewing schedule for the user. The method receives a digital television program list that includes a digital television program information and memorizes a digital television program shown on the digital television list selected by the user. The method also receives the calendar information including schedule events, compares as well as determines whether time period of the digital television program selected by the user conflicts with the time period of the schedule events. If the time periods conflict, the method generates an alert message to remind the user to record the digital television program in advance or to change the schedule event.

Description

Electronic program processing method

The present invention relates to an electronic program processing method, and more particularly to an electronic program processing method for reminding a user to make a reservation.

In general, television programs can be sent sequentially through a television channel that will be played at a predetermined time. If the viewer is unable to watch the TV show during the broadcast time, they will miss the TV show. Analog TV does not judge the beginning and end of a program when it plays a TV show. If you need to know the schedule of a TV show, you need to check the newspaper, magazine, or web page to know. Moreover, it is not convenient to remember the start time of a particular program manually, and it is easy to forget.

On the other hand, digital TV program websites usually provide electronic program forms for users to inquire. Users can add the TV programs they want to watch to the web page calendar. When the user adds the program to the calendar, once the program is When the content in the personal calendar conflicts, and the user may not be able to watch the program, the personal calendar cannot remind the user to perform pre-processing. In addition, if the time of the program is changed, the new viewing time may also conflict with the original conflicts in the calendar, causing the user to miss the program they want to watch or ignore the scheduled video.

There is therefore a need for a new method that instantly alerts the messenger to the television program that he or she wants to watch.

Therefore, an aspect of the present invention provides an electronic program processing method for determining whether a program period and a calendar information conflict, and actively sending a message to remind the user to make a reservation recording.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, an electronic program processing method arranges a viewing schedule for a user, the electronic program processing method receiving an electronic program form, wherein the electronic program form includes information of at least one electronic program; and recording the user in the electronic program The electronic program selected in the form; the electronic program processing method and receiving a line of calendar data, wherein the calendar data includes information of at least one itinerary event. Then, the electronic program processing method compares whether the time period occupied by the electronic program selected by the user conflicts with the time period occupied by the travel event, and when the occupied time period conflicts, a prompt message is generated to remind the use. Make a scheduled recording or change the itinerary.

Another aspect of the present invention is to provide an electronic program processing method for monitoring changes in a trip event to alert a user to an electronic program that conflicts with a trip event.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, an electronic program processing method arranges a viewing schedule for a user. The electronic program processing method extracts an electronic program from a tracking list; and determines whether a new one-time event is occupied by an electronic program. A conflict occurs; when the new itinerary conflicts with the time period occupied by the electronic program, the electronic program is placed in a reserved video list to remind the user to make an appointment recording.

Still another aspect of the present invention is to provide an electronic program processing method for monitoring changes in a trip event to alert a user to an electronic program that conflicts with a trip event.

According to still another embodiment of the present invention, an electronic program processing method extracts an electronic program from a reserved video list; determines whether a deleted one of the travel events conflicts with a time period occupied by the electronic program; and when the deleted travel event and the electronic program are When the time period of the occupation occurs, the user is reminded to cancel the scheduled recording.

Still another aspect of the present invention is to provide an electronic program processing method capable of checking whether an electronic program form is updated, and reminding a user to perform pre-processing according to an updated electronic program playing period.

According to still another embodiment of the present invention, an electronic program processing method arranges a viewing schedule for a user. The electronic program processing method first receives an electronic program form and a line of calendar information, and obtains a tracking list by using the self-recording data; Tracking whether the playing period of one of the electronic programs in the list is updated, and then comparing whether the updated playing period and one of the calendar events in the calendar conflict.

The electronic program processing method of the above embodiment can automatically detect whether a playback period of the electronic program is changed, and when the program time period conflicts with the travel event in the calendar, prompt the user to suggest a method for the user to resolve the conflict, for example, Remind users to add scheduled recordings or cancel scheduled recordings to make viewing electronic programs more efficient.

The electronic program processing method of the following embodiments can automatically import the calendar and simultaneously present the contents of the electronic program form and the calendar. When the user selects the electronic program to be viewed, the processing method automatically compares the time occupied by the electronic program. Whether it conflicts with the time period of a certain item in the personal calendar, and reminds the user to resolve the conflict. For example, you can make an appointment to record, avoid missing the program you want to watch, and make viewing the electronic program more efficient.

Please refer to FIG. 1 , which is a schematic diagram of an electronic program form according to an embodiment of the present invention. The electronic program form 101 provides user television channel information, such as the program broadcast time and the content of the program, so that the user can grasp the program dynamic information and plan the viewing schedule of the electronic program in advance. The electronic program form 101 can also provide a link of a web page calendar, such as a link between Google and Yahoo web calendars, and the user can click on the first web page calendar on the electronic program form 101 or the image of the second web page calendar ( Icon), you can link the calendar of the web page and add the time of the electronic program to the calendar to facilitate the user to check the playing time of the electronic program and remind the user to watch the electronic program on time.

Please refer to FIG. 2, which is a flow chart showing an electronic program processing method according to an embodiment of the present invention. The electronic program processing method arranges the viewing schedule for the user. The electronic program processing method first receives an electronic program form (step 201). In detail, the electronic program form can be received through the network or the digital broadcast signal. The information including the electronic program, such as the playing time of the electronic program and the content summary, is followed by the electronic program processing method to record the electronic program selected by the user in the electronic program form (step 203).

The electronic program processing method also receives the calendar information (step 205), and the calendar information includes information of the itinerary event, such as the meeting the user needs to attend and the time of the meeting, and the user's vacation time. Then, the electronic program processing method compares whether the time period occupied by the electronic program selected by the user conflicts with the time period occupied by the travel event (step 207), for example, the time occupied by the electronic program is the same as the time of the meeting. Or partially overlapping, so that users can't watch electronic programs on time. When the occupied time period conflicts, the electronic program processing method generates a prompt message (step 209) to remind the user to make a scheduled recording or change the itinerary event.

Please refer to FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B simultaneously. FIG. 3A is a flow chart showing an electronic program processing method according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3B is a schematic diagram of a user interface according to an embodiment of the present invention. The electronic program processing method arranges the viewing schedule for the user. Like the embodiment of FIG. 2, the electronic program processing method receives an electronic program form (step 301), and records the electronic program selected by the user in the electronic program form ( Step 303), the calendar data is simultaneously received (step 305). Further, the electronic program processing method of the embodiment displays the electronic program and the calendar information together in the user interface (step 307), so that the user can simultaneously view the information of the electronic program and the calendar information. It differs from the electronic program processing method of Fig. 2.

As shown in FIG. 3B, the user interface 315 simultaneously displays the data of the electronic program and the calendar information, and the electronic program A, the electronic program B, and the electronic program overlap with the event period A and the event period B in the calendar. C. Electronic program D, electronic program F, electronic program H, and electronic program I will be indicated in a specific color, for example, in gray. When a user browses an electronic program form, if an electronic program with conflicting time periods, such as electronic program B, is selected, a prompt signal will appear in the prompt column to remind the user that the scheduled recording should be made and the recording time is provided for the user's reference. For example, you can record the entire program, or only record the time period that conflicts with the itinerary, or customize the video time.

After step 307 of FIG. 3A, the electronic program processing method may then compare whether the time period occupied by the electronic program selected by the user conflicts with the time period occupied by the travel event (step 309), when the occupied time period occurs. In the event of a conflict, the electronic program processing method will indicate the conflicting television program in the user interface (step 311), and then generate a prompt message (step 313) to remind the user to make a scheduled video or change the trip event.

Please refer to FIG. 4, which is a flowchart of an electronic program processing method according to another embodiment of the present invention. The electronic program processing method arranges the viewing schedule for the user. The electronic program processing method first extracts an electronic program from a tracking list (step 401), and then determines whether the newly added travel event conflicts with the time period occupied by the electronic program (step 403). When the new itinerary event conflicts with the time period occupied by the electronic program, the electronic program is placed in a reserved video list (step 405) to remind the user to make a scheduled video recording. Next, the electronic program processing method checks whether there is no program to be compared in the tracking list (step 407), and if there is no program to be compared, the flow ends, otherwise returning to step 401 and repeating the following steps.

It should be particularly noted that the electronic program processing method of this embodiment allows the user to add the program that he wants to watch to the personal calendar; when the electronic program processing method receives the calendar information through the network, the electronic program processing method detects the action. Whether the electronic data program is included in the calendar data, and the electronic program is added to the program tracking list, and then the new addition of the personal calendar item is monitored, and the tracking list is compared to remind the user to make an appointment recording.

Please refer to FIG. 5, which is a flowchart of a method for processing an electronic program according to still another embodiment of the present invention. The electronic program processing method arranges a viewing schedule for a user. The electronic program processing method extracts an electronic program from the reserved video list (step 501), and then determines whether one of the deleted event events conflicts with the time period occupied by the electronic program ( Step 503), when the deleted trip event conflicts with the period occupied by the electronic program, the user is reminded to cancel the reserved video recording (step 505). Next, the electronic program processing method checks whether there is no program to be compared in the tracking list (step 507), and if there is no program to be compared, the flow ends, otherwise returning to step 501 and repeating the following steps.

Please refer to FIG. 6, which is a flowchart of a method for processing an electronic program according to still another embodiment of the present invention. The electronic program processing method of this embodiment first receives an electronic program form and a line of calendar information (step 601), and then obtains a tracking list by the self-calendar data (step 603); and then determines the playback of one of the electronic programs in the tracking list. Whether the time period is updated (step 605), and more specifically, an electronic program form is checked to determine whether the corresponding electronic program time period is updated.

When the playing period of the electronic program is updated, it is compared whether the updated playing period and one of the calendar events in the calendar conflict (step 607). If the playing period after the update conflicts with the period occupied by the trip event, the user is reminded to make a scheduled recording (step 609); on the other hand, if the updated playing period does not conflict with the period occupied by the trip event, A prompt message is generated (step 611) to remind the user of the updated play period.

The electronic program processing method of the above embodiment can automatically import the calendar and simultaneously present the electronic program form and the calendar content. When the user selects the electronic program to be viewed, the processing method automatically compares the time period occupied by the electronic program. Whether there is a conflict with the time of a certain event in the calendar, and remind the user to resolve the conflict. For example, you can make an appointment to record and avoid missing the program you want to watch.

In addition, the user can also add the program to be watched to the tracking list, and monitor the change of the calendar. When the user adds or deletes the itinerary event in the calendar, the event will be added or deleted. The time period is compared with the program tracking list. If the conflict overlaps, the user is reminded to make a scheduled recording or remind the user to cancel the scheduled recording. On the other hand, when the electronic program form is updated, if the program time period that the user wants to watch changes, the invention will further compare whether the new playing time and the calendar event event have a new conflict, thereby reminding the user to proceed. Schedule a video or change your itinerary.

The present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains may make various changes without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. And the scope of the present invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

101. . . Electronic program form

201~209. . . step

301~313. . . step

315. . . user interface

401~407. . . step

501~507. . . step

601~611. . . step

A~K. . . Electronic program

A, B. . . Itinerary event

The above and other objects, features, advantages and embodiments of the present invention will become more apparent and understood.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an electronic program form according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a flow chart showing an electronic program processing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3A is a flow chart showing an electronic program processing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3B is a schematic diagram of a user interface according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a flow chart showing an electronic program processing method according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing a method of processing an electronic program according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a flow chart showing an electronic program processing method according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

201~209. . . step

Claims (10)

An electronic program processing method for scheduling a viewing schedule for a user, the electronic program processing method comprising: receiving an electronic program form, wherein the electronic program form includes information of at least one electronic program; and recording the user in the electronic program form The electronic program selected in the system; receiving a calendar of information, wherein the calendar data includes information of at least one itinerary; and comparing whether the time period occupied by the electronic program selected by the user is occupied by the event A conflict occurs during the time period; and when a conflict occurs in the occupied time period, a prompt message is generated to remind the user to make a scheduled recording or change the trip event. The electronic program processing method of claim 1, further comprising displaying the electronic program together with the calendar information in a user interface, so that the user simultaneously views the information of the electronic program and the calendar. data. The electronic program processing method of claim 2, further comprising: when the time period occupied by the electronic program conflicts with the time period occupied by the travel event, the conflicting television program is marked among the user interfaces. The electronic program processing method of claim 1, wherein the electronic program form is received via a network or a digital broadcast signal. An electronic program processing method for scheduling a viewing schedule for a user, the electronic program processing method comprising: extracting an electronic program from a tracking list; determining whether a newly added one-time event conflicts with a time period occupied by the electronic program; And when the added event of the trip conflicts with the period occupied by the electronic program, the electronic program is placed in a reserved video list to remind the user to make a scheduled video. The electronic program processing method of claim 5, further comprising: receiving a line of calendar data through the network; detecting whether the electronic program is included in the calendar information; and adding the electronic program to the tracking list. An electronic program processing method for scheduling a viewing schedule for a user, the electronic program processing method comprising: extracting an electronic program from a reserved video list; and determining whether a deleted one of the travel events conflicts with a time period occupied by the electronic program; And when the deleted trip event conflicts with the period occupied by the electronic program, the user is reminded to cancel the reserved video recording. An electronic program processing method for arranging a viewing schedule for a user, the electronic program processing method comprising: receiving an electronic program form and a line of calendar data; obtaining a tracking list from the calendar data; determining the tracking list Whether the playing period of an electronic program is updated; and when the playing period of the electronic program is updated, whether the updated playing period and one of the calendar events in the calendar data conflict. The electronic program processing method of claim 8, further comprising prompting the user to make a scheduled recording when the playing period after the update conflicts with the period occupied by the trip event. The electronic program processing method of claim 8, further comprising: when the updated play period does not conflict with the period occupied by the trip event, generating a prompt message to remind the user to pay attention to the updated play period .