Summary of the invention
In order to address the above problem, the invention provides a kind of EPG request of user terminal such as IPTV set-top box STB and self adaptation is selected the IPTV of EPG template according to user type EPG server of receiving, so that described EPG server has the compatibility interface that receives the various kinds of programs information source, make the EPG content with the pertinent program information that receives the various kinds of programs information source, change the EPG indicating template according to the user type self adaptation of request EPG simultaneously, and switch in time advertising message on the EPG template, thereby improved the intelligent degree of EPG server.
According to an aspect of the present invention, provide the EPG server of a kind of IPTV, comprised the data importing interface, imported the program related data; The EPG editor module is edited the program related data that described data importing interface imports; Multiplex interface transmits the data-reusing behind the EPG editor module editor in transport stream TS stream by network; The electronic program list ATL has been stored a plurality of electronic program list templates corresponding with user property, is convenient to user terminal the electronic program list template that is presented on the screen is selected.
More specifically, the EPG server of described IPTV further comprises: the data importing interface, reception from company's site with document form import, from this locality with document form import, from the program related data that third party's independence EPG provider imports, described program-related information comprises programme, current playing program, program description, programme labeling information, program predetermination information and parental ratings control information; The EPG editor module, the connection data introducting interface is with the program receiving related data, the program related data that receives is classified and edit, described program related data is edited among network information table NIT, the BAT bouquet association table BAT or service information list SDT among the business information SI that is adapted at transmission in the transport stream TS stream; Multiplex interface, connect the EPG editor module, table NIT, BAT or SDT that editor is obtained send in the multiplexer, so that described multiplexer is multiplexed into TS stream with described table NIT, BAT or SDT and transmits by network, described multiplexer is outside described EPG server; The electronic program list ATL has been stored a plurality of electronic program list templates corresponding with user property, and each electronic program list template has the special column administration page, and described electronic program list template defines with extensible style language conversion XSLT; Receiver module receives authentication request that user terminal sends to described server by network obtaining the user property of described user terminal, and exports described user property; Electronic program list template parsing module, connect receiver module and electronic program list ATL, receive described user property and in the electronic program list ATL, search for the electronic program list template corresponding with described user property according to described user property, and the electronic program list template that searches is resolved to the data file of the HTML html format that user terminal can show; Electronic program list edit model module, connect described electronic program list ATL, be convenient to operator and login described server, selection enters the special column administration page of electronic program list template in the electronic program list ATL so that described special column administration page is managed operation, the project that the special column administration page of described electronic program list template relates to comprises recording program, program look back, the customized advertisement of operator, and operator can change or manually change recording program content, program look back content, the customized ad content of operator automatically; Advertisement is evoke module in advance, connect described electronic program list edit model module, for described electronic program list edit model module provides the customized in advance customized ad content of operator, be convenient to use when operator changes the customized ad content of operator automatically, wherein the customized customized ad content of operator is operator according to each advertiser's needs according to time sequencing successively customized ad content in advance in advance; Time block connects described electronic program list edit model module, automatically changes the customized ad content of operator by timing for described electronic program list edit model module a reference time is provided; Sending module connects described electronic program list template parsing module receiving the data file of described html format, and when user terminal sends the EPG request, by network connection the data file of described html format is sent to user terminal; Wherein, described programme comprises each programm name and the reproduction time according to time sequence play of each TV station; Described current playing program refers to programm name and the reproduction time that each TV station's current slot is just being play; Described program description is the specific descriptions data to respective program, and described specific descriptions data comprise user comment, related web site link; Described programme labeling information is the classification information that corresponding program is referred to respective classes; Described program predetermination information refers to the relevant information of the described hot programs of announcing in advance in order to make things convenient for the terminal use to look forward to the prospect the later hot programs of soon playing, and comprises programm name, reproduction time, focus content; Described parental ratings control information refers in order to control children to watching of programme content the class information of each program grade; Wherein, described program related data is edited among network information table NIT, BAT bouquet association table BAT among the business information SI that is adapted at transmission in the transport stream TS stream or the service information list SDT and comprises, described program related data is divided into a plurality of business description information, described business description information is placed among the descriptor Descriptor transmits, to transmit among the described descriptor section of the being placed on Section, described section be placed in the sublist transmit, sublist is placed among table NIT, BAT or the SDT transmits.
More specifically, the EPG server of described IPTV further comprises: described TS stream is comprised of packet header and load, described packet header comprises a sync byte SYNC1 and three other bytes, described three other bytes are used for traffic identification, scrambling and control information, and described load comprises the MPEG-2 data of 184 bytes.
More specifically, the EPG server of described IPTV further comprises: specifically being distributed as of three other bytes in described TS stream packet header, 1 transmission error code indication bit position, 1 net amount is according to initial indication bit position, unit, 1 is transmitted the priority bit position, 13 bag identifier PID bits, 2 are transmitted scrambling control bit position, control bit position, 2 self adaptation districts and 4 continuous counter bits.
More specifically, the EPG server of described IPTV further comprises: described user terminal is the set-top box STB of IPTV.
Embodiment
Below with reference to accompanying drawings the embodiment of the EPG server of IPTV of the present invention is elaborated.
Fig. 1 illustrates the block diagram of the EPG server of the IPTV that illustrates according to an embodiment of the present invention.Wherein receiving EPG request and the self adaptation of user terminal such as IPTV set-top box STB selects the EPG server of the IPTV of EPG template to comprise according to user type: data importing interface 1 imports the program related data; EPG editor module 2 is edited the program related data that described data importing 1 interface imports; Multiplex interface 3 transmits the data-reusing behind EPG editor module 2 editors in transport stream TS stream by network; Electronic program list ATL 4 has been stored a plurality of electronic program list templates corresponding with user property, is convenient to user terminal the electronic program list template that is presented on the screen is selected.Wherein, also have in the EPG server of described IPTV, data importing interface 1, reception from company's site with document form import, from this locality with document form import, from the program related data that third party's independence EPG provider imports, described program-related information comprises programme, current playing program, program description, programme labeling information, program predetermination information and parental ratings control information; EPG editor module 2, connection data introducting interface 1 is with the program receiving related data, the program related data that receives is classified and edit, described program related data is edited among network information table NIT, the BAT bouquet association table BAT or service information list SDT among the business information SI that is adapted at transmission in the transport stream TS stream; Multiplex interface 3, connect EPG editor module 2, table NIT, BAT or SDT that editor is obtained send in the multiplexer, so that described multiplexer is multiplexed into TS stream with described table NIT, BAT or SDT and transmits by network, described multiplexer is outside described EPG server; Electronic program list ATL 4 has been stored a plurality of electronic program list templates corresponding with user property, and each electronic program list template has the special column administration page, and described electronic program list template defines with extensible style language conversion XSLT; Receiver module 5 receives authentication request that user terminal sends to described server by network obtaining the user property of described user terminal, and exports described user property; Electronic program list template parsing module 6, connect receiver module 5 and electronic program list ATL 4, receive described user property and in electronic program list ATL 4, search for the electronic program list template corresponding with described user property according to described user property, and the electronic program list template that searches is resolved to the data file of the HTML html format that user terminal can show; Electronic program list edit model module 7, connect described electronic program list ATL 4, be convenient to operator and login described server, selection enters the special column administration page of electronic program list template in the electronic program list ATL 4 so that described special column administration page is managed operation, the project that the special column administration page of described electronic program list template 4 relates to comprises recording program, program look back, the customized advertisement of operator, and operator can change or manually change recording program content, program look back content, the customized ad content of operator automatically; Advertisement is evoke module 8 in advance, connect described electronic program list edit model module 7, for described electronic program list edit model module provides the customized in advance customized ad content of operator, be convenient to use when operator changes the customized ad content of operator automatically, wherein the customized customized ad content of operator is operator according to each advertiser's needs according to time sequencing successively customized ad content in advance in advance; Time block 9 connects described electronic program list edit model module 7, automatically changes the customized ad content of operator by timing for described electronic program list edit model module 7 reference time is provided; Sending module 10 connects described electronic program list template parsing module 6 receiving the data file of described html format, and when user terminal sends the EPG request, by network connection the data file of described html format is sent to user terminal; Wherein, described programme comprises each programm name and the reproduction time according to time sequence play of each TV station; Described current playing program refers to programm name and the reproduction time that each TV station's current slot is just being play; Described program description is the specific descriptions data to respective program, and described specific descriptions data comprise user comment, related web site link; Described programme labeling information is the classification information that corresponding program is referred to respective classes; Described program predetermination information refers to the relevant information of the described hot programs of announcing in advance in order to make things convenient for the terminal use to look forward to the prospect the later hot programs of soon playing, and comprises programm name, reproduction time, focus content; Described parental ratings control information refers in order to control children to watching of programme content the class information of each program grade; Wherein, described program related data is edited among network information table NIT, BAT bouquet association table BAT among the business information SI that is adapted at transmission in the transport stream TS stream or the service information list SDT and comprises, described program related data is divided into a plurality of business description information, described business description information is placed among the descriptor Descriptor transmits, to transmit among the described descriptor section of the being placed on Section, described section be placed in the sublist transmit, sublist is placed among table NIT, BAT or the SDT transmits.
Wherein, the Main Function of EPG is exactly the menu that the user utilizes EPG to provide, and can select the multicast channel of oneself liking; The video frequency program that program request oneself is liked; The online song of oneself liking of singing; Search the various information that IPTV provides, comprise life information, entertainment information, educational information, sport information etc.; The user also can order the program of oneself liking with the menu that EPG provides; Even can pay water rate, the electricity charge, carry out the transaction of ecommerce etc. by the menu that EPG provides; The user can also utilize the EPG menu to check the additional information of program, such as to introduction of programme content introduction, performer and director etc.; The parental control function by providing in the EPG menu simultaneously, the head of a family can be limited some program, to child open all watch authority.
In addition, the EPG server of described IPTV further comprises: described TS stream is comprised of packet header and load, described packet header comprises a sync byte SYNC1 and three other bytes, described three other bytes are used for traffic identification, scrambling and control information, and described load comprises the MPEG-2 data of 184 bytes.
In addition, the EPG server of described IPTV further comprises: specifically being distributed as of three other bytes in described TS stream packet header, 1 transmission error code indication bit position, 1 net amount is according to initial indication bit position, unit, 1 is transmitted the priority bit position, 13 bag identifier PID bits, 2 are transmitted scrambling control bit position, control bit position, 2 self adaptation districts and 4 continuous counter bits.
In addition, the EPG server of described IPTV further comprises: described user terminal is the set-top box STB of IPTV.The English name full name of STB is Set Top Box, and set-top box STB refers to strengthen or expand a kind of information equipment of functions of television set and since people usually it is placed on television set above, so be otherwise known as set-top box or top setting box.But receiving satellite broadcast and the program that passes over by cable, and Additional Services can be provided, such as the film of wanting in the Internet selection to see, enjoy the as required program request of VOD(of satellite) service, can also carry out the e-commerce transactions such as Home Banking.
Wherein, adopt http protocol mutual between STB and the IPTV EPG server EPG Server, EGP Server is as server end, and STB is as client, and the request msg of STB embodies in URL.Interface between IPTV EPG and the set-top box is mainly realized following functions: the rendition list obtain function, set-top box can be obtained the tabulation of all issue films above the EPG Server, program category and film name information by interface; Film data obtain function, set-top box can be obtained the specifying information of some concrete films by interface, such as specifying informations such as film introduction, performer and directors; The customer self-service function comprises program predetermination, the functions such as CDR inquiry; Set-top box sends authentication request and service request to the EPG server, and receives authentication response and service response from the EPG server.
Wherein, IPTV is IPTV, is a kind of broadband cabled television network that utilizes, and integrates the technology such as the Internet, multimedia, communication, and the brand-new technology of the multiple interactive services that comprises Digital Television is provided to the domestic consumer.The user is in can have dual mode to enjoy the IPTV service: (1) computer, (2) set-top box+general television set.He can adapt to the trend of current network develop rapidly well, fully effectively utilizes Internet resources.IPTV both had been different from traditional analog cable TV, also was different from classical Digital Television.Because, traditional and Digital Television classics all have frequency division system, regularly, the characteristics such as One-to-All Broadcast, although classical Digital Television has many technological innovations with respect to simulated television, the just change of signal form, the circulation way of not touching media content.IPTV is the infrastructure of utilizing broadband cabled television network, as main terminal appliance, provides the multiple digital media service that comprises TV programme with domestic television set by internet protocol.Characteristics show: 1) user can obtain high-quality (near the DVD level) digital media service; 2) user can have the video frequency program that each website provides on the very widely degree of freedom selection wideband IP network; 3) substantive interaction of realization media supplier and media consumer's.The playing platform that IPTV adopts will be the Typical Representative of family digital media termination of new generation, it can be according to the multiple multimedia service function of user's option and installment, comprise digital television program, visible IP phone, DVD/VCD plays, the Internet visit, Email, and multiple on-line information consultant, amusement, education and business function; 4) provide wide emerging market for network Development merchant and program provider.At present rapidly development of China's Telecommunication's cause, the user is more and more higher to the requirement of information service, particularly broadband video information.The state that can be right has possessed technical conditions and the market condition of greatly developing IPTV substantially.
Adopt the EPG server of IPTV of the present invention, greatly improved the internal structure of original inflexible EPG server, in the digital television signal transmission of carrying out IPTV and receiving, taken into full account compatible different programme signals source, can receive the pertinent program information from the unlike signal form in various programme signals source, and in the EPG server, pack so that carry out multiplexing and Internet Transmission, simultaneously, user type according to request EPG information, the EPG template for displaying interface of self adaptation change user preference, ad content in the EPG display interface in time can also automatically switch, improving compatible and intelligentized while, also satisfied program manufacturing side, IPTV operator and user three parts's demand.
Be understandable that, although the present invention with the preferred embodiment disclosure as above, yet above-described embodiment is not to limit the present invention.For any those of ordinary skill in the art, do not breaking away from the technical solution of the present invention scope situation, all can utilize the technology contents of above-mentioned announcement that technical solution of the present invention is made many possible changes and modification, or be revised as the equivalent embodiment of equivalent variations.Therefore, every content that does not break away from technical solution of the present invention according to any simple modification, equivalent variations and the modification that technical spirit of the present invention is done above embodiment, all still belongs in the scope of technical solution of the present invention protection.