TW201347518A - Method and system for integrating digital television service and social network service - Google Patents

Abstract

Method for incorporating digital television services and social network services is provided. A digital television service is initiated. Log-in information for a social network is received and used for signing in a user account in the corresponding social network. A command for television services is received and is executed to start a corresponding television service. Dynamic information corresponding to the user account in the social network is accessed according to the television service started in response to the command.

Description

Method and electronic device for integrating digital television service and social network

The present invention relates to a digital television technology, and more particularly to a method of integrating a digital television service and a social network and an electronic device using the same.

The current integrated digital TV or set-top box offers a wide range of services, such as interactive TV services. The interactive TV service provides two-way communication between the viewer and the playback platform. However, current interactive TV services can only allow viewers to interact with the machine, or to interact with limited information provided by the machine. For example: electronic program schedule, MHP (Multimedia Home Platform Software Technology), or direct purchase behavior on TV...etc.

These interactive services lack the ability to interact with others. If you are watching TV shows or operating related functions and want to interact with other people, you may need to contact the other party by computer or phone, which is quite inconvenient.

There is a need for a way to integrate digital TV services with a social network that makes it easy for users to use social networking services and TV services to interact with others while watching TV shows.

In view of the above, one of the objects of the present invention is to provide a method for integrating a digital television service and a social network, so that a user can conveniently use the social network service and the television service, and can perform with other people while watching the television program. interactive.

The invention provides a method for integrating a digital television service and a social network, comprising: starting a digital television service; receiving a social network login information, and logging in to a user account of the social network; receiving one a television control command for performing a television service; and accessing a dynamic message of the user account of the social network for the content of the television service command.

According to an embodiment of the invention, the content of the television service command is to set a good and bad mark on a television program, and the fact that the television program is set with the likes and bads is added to the dynamic message. The fact that the television program is set to the awesome mark may be disclosed in a manner published on the social network webpage; or the fact that the television program is set with the likes and dislikes is transmitted by the friend contact information set for the user account The way it is open. And an online conference or a video conference may be initiated for the friend recorded in the user account of the social network for the TV program that is set with the likes and dislikes.

According to an embodiment of the invention, the content of the television service instruction is to start watching a television program, and the fact that the television program is being watched is added to the dynamic message. The fact that the television program is being watched may be disclosed in a manner posted on the social networking webpage; or the fact that the television program is being viewed may be disclosed in the form of a friend contact information set for the user account. And an online conference or video conference can be initiated for the friends recorded in the user account of the social network for the television program being watched.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the social network friend information is recorded in the user account of the social network, and the group network friend information includes a television service dynamic message and a television service record, and the method further: from the plural In the pen friend profile, filter and display the relevant TV The friend's profile corresponding to the content of the service instruction.

The content of the television service instruction may be a good or bad mark for a television program, and the method is further selected from the plurality of friend information, and displayed in the television service dynamic message or the television service record includes the flag set. The friend's profile of the TV show.

The content of the television service instruction may also be to start watching a television program, and the method is further selected from the plurality of friend information, and displayed in the television service dynamic message or the television service record includes the television program being watched. The friend's profile.

The present invention provides an electronic device including: an input/output unit that receives a digital television service activation command, receives a social network login information, and then receives a television control command; and a control unit according to the community The web login information is used to log in to a user account of the social network, and then execute a television service according to the television control command, and access the social network for the content of the television service instruction. A dynamic message for the account.

The above method of the present invention can exist in a coded manner. When the code is loaded and executed by the machine, the machine becomes the means for practicing the invention.

1 is a block diagram showing a system for integrating a digital television service and a social network in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes at least a first client 11, a second client 13, a television service server 15, and a community service server 17. Among them, the first client 11, the second client 13, the television service server 15, and the community service server 17 They can be connected to each other by the network 19.

The first client 11 and the second client 13 may be, for example, digital televisions, personal computers, and portable electronic devices (such as handheld electronic devices such as smart phones).

The first client 11 and the second client 13 use the digital television service provided by the television service server 15. Further, the first client 11 and the second client 13 use the social network service provided by the community service server 17, wherein the user accounts corresponding to the first client 11 and the second client 13 are in the community. The login is "friend" in the web service. Therefore, after the users of the first client 11 and the second client 13 log in to the social network service, they can track each other's dynamic messages.

The operation and interconnection of the above-described elements and other functional elements of system 10 can be implemented in accordance with known or future developed techniques.

2 is a flow chart showing a method of integrating a digital television service and a social network according to an embodiment of the present invention. The method according to an embodiment of the present invention can be applied to the system as shown in Fig. 1.

In step S201, the first client 11 starts the digital television service.

In step S202, the first client 11 transmits the social network login account information to the television service server 15.

In step S251, the television service server 15 transmits the received social network login account information to the social service server 17 to log in to one of the community service servers 17 according to the social network login account information. account number.

In step S252, the community service server 17 completes the login process and returns the login success message to the television service server 15.

In step S253, after receiving the login success message, the television service server 15 requests the community service server 17 to provide a message such as a friend list of the user account (for example, a friend list and a corresponding friend dynamic message may be included).

In step S254, the television service server 15 receives a message such as a friend list transmitted from the community service server 17.

After completing steps S251 to S254, the television service server 15 executes step S203 to return a completion login message to the user (first client 11).

In step S204, the first client 11 generates or updates settings related to integration of the digital television service and the social network.

For example, in Figure 3A, the user can tick in the confirmation box 301 to set whether the friends in the social network are to know which programs are marked as interested in the television program; or in the confirmation grid Check 303 to set whether you want to receive notifications to know which TV programs are marked as interested TV programs by friends on the social network; or check in checkbox 305 to set whether to automatically Participate in TV interactive chat invitations and more. The content and method of the above settings are not limited to this, and can be designed according to actual needs.

In step S207, the television service server 15 completes the above setting and returns a setting success message to the first client 11.

In step S209, the first client 11 and the television service server 15 establish a continuous connection.

In step S210, the user issues a television control command through the first client 11, and causes the television service server 15 to perform a television service.

In step S255, the television service server 15 accesses the dynamic message of the user account of the community service server 17, for example, a friend list or the like, for the content of the television service command.

And in step S211, a social network service corresponding to the television service is executed.

In steps S210, S255, and S211, the executed television service and the social network service corresponding to the television service are variously changed depending on the content of the television service and the setting of the user in step S205.

In this embodiment, if the user sets a friend in the social network to know which programs are marked as interested in the television program, and receives a notification to know which television programs are being used by the community. Friends on the network are marked as interested TV shows; and they are automatically involved in TV interactive chat invitations. The following examples are given as examples, and the invention is not limited thereto.

Referring to Figure 3B, a program listing display screen in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention is shown. When the television service performed by the user is "display a specific channel program list" (for example, the program list of channel 65), the television service server 15 provides the program list of the channel 65 in chronological order. Moreover, according to the information such as the friend list provided by the community service server 17, the number of friends and the list of friends whose each program in the program list is marked as "like it" can be further displayed; and the program list is displayed. Each show is labeled as the number of friends in my bookmarks and a list of friends. For example, according to a friend list provided by the community service server 17, 10 friends tagged the spider man movie broadcasted at 10:00 AM as interested; and 5 friends tagged the sisterhood movie broadcasted at 4:00PM. For my favorite.

Referring to FIG. 3C, showing the viewing dynamics of friends according to an embodiment of the present invention. Display the screen. When the television service performed by the user is "switch to a specific channel" (for example, switching to channel 65), the television service server 15 plays the program content of the channel 65. At this time, if the full screen mode is selected, the program content occupies the entire screen; if the non-full screen mode is selected, the program content can be played on a part of the screen as in the 3C picture, in another part. "Current online friend activity" is available on the screen. Based on the information such as the friend list provided by the social service server 17, the dynamics of the current viewing of the program by the friends in the social network can be further displayed. For example, based on a message such as a friend list provided by the community service server 17, a channel, a program name, and the like that are currently viewed by friends who are watching the program are displayed.

Referring to Figure 3D, an online chat room display screen in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention is shown. When the television service performed by the user is "switch to a specific channel" (for example, switching to channel 65), the television service server 15 plays the program content of the channel 65. At this time, if the full screen mode is selected, the program content occupies the entire screen; if the non-full screen mode is selected, the program content can be played on a part of the screen as in the 3D picture, in another part. An online chat room is available on the screen. According to the information such as the friend list provided by the community service server 17, the user can accept the chat request of other friends who are currently watching the same one, and can also send a chat request to other friends who are currently watching the same one. After completing the chat request and accepting the settings of the chat request, the chat can be performed online. At this time, the content of the speaker who is currently watching the same program and having joined the chat is displayed on the screen, and a field is displayed for inputting the chat content. use.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the invention, and any one skilled in the art can In the context of God and the scope, the scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

Any modifications and refinements may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, and the scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

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1 is a block diagram showing a system for integrating a digital television service and a social network in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a flow chart showing a method of integrating a digital television service and a social network according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3A-3D are schematic diagrams of display screens according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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Claims (13)

A method of integrating a digital television service and a social network, comprising: initiating a digital television service; receiving a social network login information, and logging into a user account of the social network; receiving a television control command And executing a television service; and accessing a dynamic message of the user account of the social network for the content of the television service instruction. The method for integrating a digital television service and a social network as described in claim 1, wherein the content of the television service instruction is a fact that a bad mark is set for a television program, and the television program is set with the likes and dislikes. Join this newsletter. The method for integrating a digital television service and a social network as described in claim 2, the fact that the television program is set with the likes and dislikes is disclosed or published on the social network webpage. The fact that the likes and dislikes are set is disclosed in the form of a friend contact information set for the user account. The method for integrating a digital television service and a social network as described in claim 2, further comprising a friend recorded in the user account of the social network for the television program set with the likes and dislikes , initiate an online meeting or a video meeting. The method for integrating a digital television service and a social network as described in claim 1, wherein the content of the television service instruction is to start watching a television program, and add the fact that the television program is being watched to the dynamic message. The fact that the TV show is being watched is published in the The way the social network page is public or publicly available by means of a friend contact information set for the user account. The method for integrating a digital television service and a social network according to claim 1, wherein the user account of the social network records community network friend information, and the group network friend information includes a television The service dynamic message and the television service record, the method further: screening and displaying the friend information corresponding to the content related to the television service instruction from the plurality of friend information. An electronic device comprising: an input/output unit that receives a digital television service activation command, receives a social network login information, and then receives a television control command; and a control unit that logs in according to the social network The information is used to log in to a user account of the social network, and then execute a television service according to the television control command, and access the user account of the social network for the content of the television service instruction. A dynamic message. The electronic device of claim 7, wherein the content of the television service command received by the input/output unit is a fact that a bad mark is set for a television program, and the control unit sets the television program with the likes and dislikes. Join this newsletter. The electronic device of claim 8, wherein the control unit discloses the fact that the television program is set to the social evil mark by way of posting on the social network webpage or by contacting a friend set for the user account. The way information is transmitted is made public. An electronic device according to claim 8, wherein the electronic device The input/output unit further receives an online conference initiation command, and the control unit initiates an online conference or a video conference for the friend recorded in the user account of the social network for the television program that is set with the abomination mark. The electronic device of claim 7, wherein the content of the television service command received by the input/output unit is to start watching a television program, and the control unit adds the fact that the television program is being watched to the dynamic message. The fact that the television program is being viewed is disclosed in a manner published on the social networking webpage or transmitted by a friend contact information set for the user account. The electronic device of claim 11, wherein the input/output unit receives an online conference initiation command, and the control unit records the friend recorded in the user account of the social network for the television program being watched. , initiate an online meeting or a video meeting. The electronic device of claim 7, wherein the user account of the social network records the social network friend information, and the social network friend information includes the television service dynamic message and the television service record; The control unit filters and displays the friend information corresponding to the content related to the television service instruction from the plurality of friends data.