WO2017101360A1

WO2017101360A1 - Set-top box apparatus with integrated loudspeaker box

Info

Publication number: WO2017101360A1
Application number: PCT/CN2016/088787
Authority: WO
Inventors: 阚伟生
Original assignee: 乐视控股（北京）有限公司; 乐视致新电子科技（天津）有限公司
Priority date: 2015-12-15
Filing date: 2016-07-06
Publication date: 2017-06-22
Also published as: CN205356609U

Abstract

A set-top box apparatus with an integrated loudspeaker box, comprising: a traditional set-top box interface for receiving a television signal, an intelligent audio and video processor, at least one HDMI output interface, a storage module and a power supply module, wherein the traditional set-top box interface is connected to the intelligent audio and video processor; the intelligent audio and video processor is connected to the at least one HDMI output interface; the storage module and the power supply module are respectively connected to the intelligent audio and video processor, an audio processing module and a speaker; the intelligent audio and video processor is connected to the audio processing module; and the audio processing module is connected to the speaker for playing processed audio data via the speaker. The set-top box apparatus can provide the functions of a set-top box and a loudspeaker box simultaneously, and is compatible with various display apparatuses, so that the quantity of home network devices is reduced, it is convenient to use, operation is easy, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Set top box device with integrated speaker

The present application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 201521043259.0, filed on Dec. 15, 2015, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. .

Technical field

The present application relates to the field of network device technologies, and in particular, to a set top box device with integrated speakers.

Background technique

A set-top box (STB, Set-Top-Box) is a device that connects a TV to an external source. It converts compressed digital signals into TV content and displays them on the TV. Signals can come from cable, satellite antennas, broadband networks, and terrestrial broadcasts. The content received by the set top box is in addition to the images and sounds that the analog TV can provide, and is capable of receiving digital content, including electronic program guides, Internet web pages, subtitles, and the like. Enables users to watch digital TV shows on existing TV sets and interactive digital entertainment, education and commercialization activities over the network.

The speaker is the terminal of the entire sound system, its function is to convert the audio energy into the corresponding sound energy, and radiate it into the space. With the development of technology, smart speakers are more and more popular because of their certain audio data processing capabilities. However, the display of the smart speaker usually requires a custom interface cable, and can not be connected to other TV products, the compatibility is very poor.

In the process of implementing the present application, the inventors found that at least the following problems exist in the prior art: the set top box and the speaker are independent products, and there is also a problem of poor compatibility between the speaker and the display device. As a result, the existing home network equipment is redundant and the user experience is poor.

Therefore, how to provide reusable home network equipment has become a technical problem that needs to be solved in the prior art.

Summary of the invention

In view of this, one of the technical problems solved by the embodiments of the present application is to provide a set top box device with integrated speakers, which can simultaneously provide functions of a set top box and a speaker, and is compatible with various display devices, thereby reducing the number of home network devices and using Convenient and easy to operate, improving the user experience.

The embodiment of the present application provides a set top box device for integrating a speaker, comprising a traditional set top box interface for receiving a television signal, a smart audio and video processor, at least one HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) output interface, a storage module, and a power module, and the traditional set top box The interface is connected to a smart audio and video processor, and the smart audio and video processor is connected to at least one HDMI output interface, where the The storage module and the power module are respectively connected to the intelligent audio and video processor, and further includes:

The audio processing module and the speaker, the smart audio and video processor is connected to the audio processing module, and the audio processing module is connected to the speaker, and the processed audio data is played by the speaker.

It can be seen from the above technical solution that the audio processing module and the speaker are added to the traditional set top box, and the intelligent audio and video processor is connected to the audio processing module, and the audio processing module is connected to the speaker. The processed audio data is played through the speaker. Therefore, the application can simultaneously provide the functions of the set top box and the speaker, reduce the number of home network devices, is convenient to use, simple in operation, and improves the user experience. Moreover, the present application performs audio processing by the intelligent audio and video processor of the set top box, and the audio processing is completed by the processor of the display device without connecting the display device, so there is no compatibility problem between the present application and the display device.

DRAWINGS

In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings to be used in the embodiments or the prior art description will be briefly described below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only These are some of the embodiments described in this application, and other figures can be obtained from those of ordinary skill in the art in view of these drawings.

1 is a schematic structural view of a conventional set top box device of the present application;

2 is a schematic structural diagram of a set top box device with an integrated speaker according to an embodiment of the present application;

3 is a schematic structural diagram of an intelligent audio and video processor of a set top box device integrated with a speaker according to an embodiment of the present application;

4 is a schematic diagram of an application scenario of a set top box device with integrated speakers according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of an application of a set top box device with integrated speakers according to an embodiment of the present application.

detailed description

The application adds an audio processing module and a speaker on the basis of the traditional set top box. The intelligent audio and video processor is connected to the audio processing module, and the audio processing module is connected to the speaker, and the processed audio data is transmitted through the speaker. Play. Therefore, the embodiments of the present application can simultaneously provide the functions of the set top box and the speaker, reduce the number of home network devices, are convenient to use, simple in operation, and improve the user experience. Moreover, the audio processing of the intelligent audio and video processor of the set-top box in the embodiment of the present application does not need to be connected to the display device, and the audio processing is performed by the processor of the display device. Therefore, there is no compatibility problem between the embodiment of the present application and the display device.

Of course, any technical solution implementing the embodiments of the present application necessarily does not necessarily need to achieve the above. All the advantages.

For a better understanding of the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described in the following with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. The embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in the present application should fall within the scope of the present application.

The specific implementation of the present application is further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present application.

Referring to FIG. 1, a conventional set top box includes a conventional set top box interface 11 for receiving a television signal, a smart audio and video processor 12, at least one HDMI output interface 13, a storage module 14, and a power module 15. The conventional set top box interface 11 is connected to the intelligent audio and video processor 12. The smart audio and video processor 12 is connected to at least one HDMI output interface 13, and the storage module 14 and the power module 15 are respectively connected to the smart audio and video processor 12.

However, with the development of digitalization, traditional set-top boxes can no longer meet people's requirements for audio and video quality, and network set-top boxes that can connect to the Internet gradually enter people's lives.

Smart speakers can provide better audio, but there are compatibility issues between smart speakers and display devices, and smart speakers and set-top boxes are two different devices, making home network devices cumbersome.

Referring to FIG. 2, a specific embodiment of the present application provides a speaker device integrated with a set top box, including a traditional set top box interface 21 for receiving a television signal, a smart audio and video processor 22, at least one HDMI output interface 23, a storage module 24, and a power module 25. The traditional set top box interface 21 is connected to the smart audio and video processor 22, and the smart audio and video processor 22 is connected to at least one HDMI output interface 23. The storage module 24 and the power module 25 are respectively connected to the smart audio and video processor 22. .

In addition, the speaker device of the integrated set top box in the embodiment of the present application further includes:

The audio processing module 26 and the speaker 27 are connected to the audio processing module 26, and the audio processing module 26 is connected to the speaker 27 to play the processed audio data through the speaker 27.

In addition to the functions of the set top box, the embodiment of the present application further includes an audio processing module 26 and a speaker 27, combined with the intelligent audio and video processor 22 of the set top box, thereby realizing the function of the smart speaker.

Therefore, the embodiment of the present application can simultaneously provide the functions of the set top box and the smart speaker, reducing the home The number of network devices in the court is convenient to use and simple to operate, improving the user experience.

Moreover, the embodiment of the present application performs audio processing by the intelligent audio and video processor 22 of the set top box, and the audio processing is performed by the processor of the display device without connecting the display device. Therefore, there is no compatibility problem between the embodiment of the present application and the display device.

In a specific implementation of the embodiment of the present application, in order to implement the function of the network set top box on the basis of the traditional set top box, the embodiment of the present application further includes a network interface module 28, and the network interface module 28 is connected to the smart audio and video processor. twenty two.

Specifically, since the network signal is received by the network interface module 28, it is sent to the smart audio and video processor 22 after receiving, and the network interface module 28 is further configured to select a channel, perform demodulation and channel decoding processing, and output. The MPEG-2 (Moving Picture Experts Group-2) multi-program transport stream data is sent to the smart audio and video processor 22.

Since the processing of the audio data and the video data is different, referring to FIG. 3, the smart audio and video processor 22 includes a demultiplexer 221 that transmits from the MPEG-2 multi-program. The packaged audio-visual elementary stream (PES) data of a program is extracted from the stream data, and the audio-video elementary stream (PES) data includes a set-top box video elementary stream (PES), an audio elementary stream (PES), and an auxiliary. Data Elementary Stream (PES).

The demultiplexer 221 includes a descrambling engine that descrambles the scrambled audio and video data at the transport stream layer and the elementary stream layer. Thereby, the quality of audio data and video data can also be guaranteed.

Referring to FIG. 3, the intelligent audio and video processor 22 further includes a video decoder 222, an analog encoder 223, and a video output circuit 224. The video elementary stream is sent to the video decoder 222 to extract MPEG-2 video data. After being decoded, it is output to the analog encoder 223, encoded into an analog video signal, and then output to the HDMI output interface 23 or the conventional set top box interface 21 via the video output circuit 224.

Specifically, the HDMI output interface 23 or the conventional set top box interface 21 of the embodiment of the present application is connected to the display device to play a video signal.

Referring to FIG. 3, the intelligent audio and video processor 22 further includes an audio decoder 225, an audio D/A converter 226, and an audio output circuit 227, and the audio elementary stream is sent to the audio decoder 225 to extract MPEG- 2 audio data and decoding thereof, output PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) audio data to the audio D/A converter 226, the audio D/A converter 226 outputs analog stereo The audio signal is output to the audio processing module 26 via the audio output circuit 227.

Therefore, by adding the audio processing module 26 and the speaker 27, the embodiment of the present application can simultaneously implement the functions of a network set top box, a traditional set top box, and a smart speaker, and provides a network device that can be reused, reducing the number of home network devices, and using Convenient and easy to operate, improving the user experience.

Moreover, the embodiment of the present application uses the intelligent audio and video processor 22 in the set top box to perform audio processing, and then directly sends the audio data to the audio processing module 26 and the speaker 27 for output and playback, without connecting the display device, thereby avoiding the smart speaker and the display device. Compatibility issues.

In another specific implementation of the embodiment of the present application, in order to implement information transmission by WIFI (Wireless Fidelity), the apparatus in the embodiment of the present application further includes a WIFI part 29 connected to an antenna, and the smart audio and video processor 22 will process The subsequent network signal is sent to the WIFI section 29.

In another specific implementation of the embodiment of the present application, the device in the embodiment of the present application further includes at least one USB interface 30, and the smart audio and video processor 22 sends the processed television signal and/or network signal to the at least A USB interface 30. Therefore, the embodiment of the present application can implement information transmission through USB.

Specifically, the at least one USB interface is a USB 3.0 interface.

In another implementation of the embodiment of the present application, in order to receive the HDMI input signal, the apparatus in the embodiment of the present application further includes at least one HDMI input interface 31, and the smart audio and video processor 22 is connected to the HDMI input interface 31.

The implementation of the embodiment of the present application is further illustrated by a specific application scenario.

Referring to FIG. 4, the embodiment of the present application connects a television to implement the functions of the set top box and the smart speaker.

Referring to FIG. 5, when the embodiment of the present application is used as a speaker, the smart audio and video processor 52 processes the received audio data, and sends the processed audio data to the audio processing module 56. The audio processing module 56 The speaker 57 is connected, and the processed audio data is played through the speaker 57.

When the embodiment of the present application is used as a traditional set top box, the traditional set top box interface 51 that receives the television signal sends the received television signal to the intelligent audio and video processor 52. After the intelligent audio and video processor 52 processes the television signal, The video signal is output to the television through an HDMI output interface 53 or a conventional set top box interface 51.

When the embodiment of the present application is used as a network set top box, the network interface module 58 will receive the network. The signal is sent to the intelligent audio and video processor 52, and the intelligent audio and video processor 52 outputs the video signal in the network signal to the television through an HDMI output interface.

Specifically, since the network signal is received through the network interface module 58, the network interface module 58 is further configured to select a channel, perform demodulation and channel decoding processing, and output MPEG-2 multi-program transport stream data, and send the data to the Intelligent audio and video processor 52.

Since the processing of the audio data and the video data is different, the intelligent audio and video processor 52 includes a demultiplexer 521 that extracts from the MPEG-2 multi-program transport stream data. Packetized audiovisual elementary stream (PES) data for a program, the audiovisual elementary stream (PES) data including a set top box video elementary stream (PES), an audio elementary stream (PES), and an auxiliary data elementary stream (PES).

The demultiplexer 521 includes a descrambling engine that descrambles the scrambled audio and video data at the transport stream layer and the elementary stream layer. Thereby, the quality of audio data and video data can also be guaranteed.

The intelligent audio and video processor 52 further includes a video decoder 522, an analog encoder 523, and a video output circuit 524. The video elementary stream is sent to the video decoder 522, and the MPEG-2 video data is taken out and decoded. Then, it is output to the analog encoder 523, encoded into an analog video signal, and then output to the HDMI output interface 53 via the video output circuit 524.

Specifically, the HDMI output interface 23 of the embodiment of the present application is connected to a television broadcast video signal.

The intelligent audio and video processor 52 further includes an audio decoder 525, an audio D/A converter 526, and an audio output circuit 527, the audio elementary stream being sent to the audio decoder 525 to extract MPEG-2 audio data and Decoding, outputting PCM audio data to the audio D/A converter 526, the audio D/A converter 526 outputting an analog stereo audio signal, outputted to the audio processing module 56 via the audio output circuit 527, And playing through the speaker 57.

Therefore, by adding the audio processing module 56 and the speaker 57, the embodiment of the present application can simultaneously implement the functions of the network set top box, the traditional set top box, and the smart speaker, and provides a network device that can be reused, reducing the number of home network devices, and using Convenient and easy to operate, improving the user experience.

Moreover, the embodiment of the present application uses the intelligent audio and video processor 52 in the set top box to perform audio processing, and then directly sends the audio data to the audio processing module 56 and the speaker 57 for output playback, without connecting the display device, thereby avoiding the intelligent speaker and the display device. Compatibility issues.

Those skilled in the art should understand that embodiments of the present application can be provided as a method, a device (device), Or a computer program product. Therefore, the embodiments of the present application may take the form of an entirely hardware embodiment, an entirely software embodiment, or an embodiment combining software and hardware. Moreover, embodiments of the present application can take the form of a computer program product embodied on one or more computer-usable storage media (including but not limited to disk storage, CD-ROM, optical storage, etc.) including computer usable program code.

The present application is described with reference to flowchart illustrations and/or block diagrams of a method, apparatus, and computer program product according to embodiments of the present application. It will be understood that each flow and/or block of the flowchart illustrations and/or FIG. These computer program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, embedded processor, or other programmable data processing device to produce a machine for the execution of instructions for execution by a processor of a computer or other programmable data processing device. Means for implementing the functions specified in one or more of the flow or in a block or blocks of the flow chart.

The computer program instructions can also be stored in a computer readable memory that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing device to operate in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer readable memory produce an article of manufacture comprising the instruction device. The apparatus implements the functions specified in one or more blocks of a flow or a flow and/or block diagram of the flowchart.

These computer program instructions can also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing device such that a series of operational steps are performed on a computer or other programmable device to produce computer-implemented processing for execution on a computer or other programmable device. The instructions provide steps that are set to implement the functions specified in one or more of the flow or in a block or blocks of the flowchart.

Although specific embodiments of the present application have been described, those skilled in the art can make additional changes and modifications to the embodiments once they are aware of the basic inventive concept. Therefore, it is intended that the appended claims be interpreted as It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and changes can be made in the present application without departing from the spirit and scope of the application. Thus, it is intended that the present invention cover the modifications and variations of the present invention.

Claims

A set top box device with integrated speakers, comprising a traditional set top box interface for receiving television signals, a smart audio and video processor, at least one HDMI output interface, a storage module and a power module, wherein the traditional set top box interface is connected to a smart audio and video processor, the smart The audio and video processor is connected to the at least one HDMI output interface, and the storage module and the power module are respectively connected to the smart audio and video processor, and the method further includes:

The audio processing module and the speaker, the smart audio and video processor is connected to the audio processing module, and the audio processing module is connected to the speaker, and the processed audio data is played by the speaker.
The device according to claim 1, further comprising a network interface module, said network interface module being coupled to said intelligent audio and video processor.
The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein said intelligent audio and video processor comprises: a demultiplexer connected to said network interface module, said view to be received from said network interface module The audio elementary stream data is demultiplexed into a video elementary stream, an audio elementary stream, and an auxiliary data elementary stream.
The apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the demultiplexer includes a descrambling engine that descrambles the scrambled audio and video data at the transport stream layer and the elementary stream layer.
The device according to claim 4, wherein the intelligent audio and video processor further comprises: a video decoder, an analog encoder, and a video output circuit, wherein the video elementary stream is sent to the video decoder to extract MPEG. After the video data is decoded and output to the analog encoder, it is encoded into an analog video signal, and then output to the HDMI output interface or the conventional set top box interface via the video output circuit.
The apparatus according to claim 5, wherein said intelligent audio and video processor further comprises: an audio decoder, an audio D/A converter, and an audio output circuit, said audio elementary stream being fed to said audio decoder Extracting and decoding MPEG-2 audio data, outputting PCM audio data to the audio D/A converter, the audio D/A converter outputting an analog stereo audio signal, outputted to the Audio processing module.
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a WIFI portion, said smart audio and video processor coupled to said WIFI portion.
The device according to claim 1, further comprising at least one USB interface, The smart audio and video processor is connected to the at least one USB interface.
The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising at least one HDMI input interface, said smart audio and video processor being coupled to said HDMI input interface.
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said HDMI output interface is coupled to the display device for playing a video signal.