CN107070855A - A kind of UPnP network issues the dynamic characteristic of resource - Google Patents

Abstract

A kind of system of the present invention and computer program product allow renderer to make the renderer of common interconnection network content in the ability of network, and do not imply that and be presented on raw data format and content file type.All devices on system queries local network, by the specific remote server of internet checking, from remote data source retrieval data feed.The form and file type of inquiry and retrieval data cannot be rendered device and render to be loaded into a template, become acceptable form and the renderer of file type.Inquire about and retrieval data are organized in a customized form in appropriate form and file type and available renderer is rendered.The equipment trusteeship service of the metadata of the interior perhaps content of system transport capacity on the home network is on the internet.In addition, the content that second local network has the ability to access is stored in first local network.

Description

A kind of UPnP network issues the dynamic characteristic of resource

Technical field

It is distributed and accesses by the network media the present invention relates to one kind, particularly media is using limited distribution and access this A kind of dynamic characteristic that resource is issued in UPnP network of ground network access protocol.

Background technology

UPnP (UPnp) is one group of local network protocol, it is allowed to which different types of consumer electronics are seamless Connection, distance and small business networks.Allow the different types of compatible equipment of network connection, such as computer, media player with And wireless device is connected to a single common local network.The network zero configuration that equipment can be dynamically added locality passes through An IP address is obtained, its name is announced, it is what to express the other equipment in its function and learning network.Framework of operating is sharp With TCP/IP and internet, make the data transmission network between control and equipment.Network architecture allows any two equipment Under the order for exchanging data, a benefit of the control device on any network is that it may operate in any network technology, such as With wi-fi.Telephone wire and electric wire.Another benefit of technology is that it is an independent platform, it is allowed to which supplier uses any The operating system of type and the product of programming language structuring capacity.

The content of the invention

Although present identical resource is a lot, the equipment on network is only limitted to the content that they can be presented.More Specifically, one typical " rendering apparatus, such as media player enable the access of predefined type and play media file (such as：Mp3) media server provided is located at consolidated network.At its best, media server may access it is predetermined and Remote server accesses these files.For example, media server can access a predetermined server in internet The upper media file (such as mp3) with same type is for playing back as renderer.Therefore, traditional renderer devices, such as DPF, enable display image (e.g.JPEGs) and movie file (e.g.WMV) can not show the web page of standard by HTML, Javascript etc., also without data source, such as RSS or ATOM.Set because conventional media server is a slave Standby, it is can not to be provided with content by design except the renderer renderer of media is rendered.The spy that display device can only be presented Determine that the content file of type is equally design and media server is limited to access these certain types of content.

Therefore, in traditional network media renderer and media server.Renderer can not access internet content, such as page Face and data.Further, since being that for local network design, the first secondary home network can not be shared with second local network Its content can not first local network transmit its content to a remote server be not first local network.

Embodiment：

System and computer program product provide the content storage apparatus that can be rendered rendering apparatus on telecommunication network and are coupled to one Individual local network.The content of dynamic characteristic, content is periodically changed or updated (such as：Security price, transport information).The system includes Control point communication module is configured to control device on the home network in order to which renderer renders dynamic content.Setting on local network The standby communication being limited in by the first communication protocol of control between local network management equipment.First communication protocol is further Limitation, because it does not allow the content of transport.The communication protocol that second system is used is transport and the content sum in network According to.

The dynamic content that network connecting module is configured to periodically or continuously is retrieved summary storage device on telecommunication network and led to Cross the second communication protocol.Intersection coding module is configured as intergenerational digital content and receives a file type by network connecting module The rendering apparatus that can be rendered with data format is in local network, for example, the Data Format Transforms of a RSS feeds is presented into JPEG Image.Cross coding module intersects code content by the way that content template and template are processed into a kind of data format and files classes The rendering apparatus that type can be rendered.It is the coding module of cross-reference according to the different types of template of content.This characteristic allows User accesses dynamic content using rendering apparatus, otherwise will be unable to be sent to media module by equipment and is configured as propagating contents Passed through the communication protocol of Internet connection module second by the rendering apparatus of UPnP.Streaming media module transmission is general i.e. File type and data format that the presentation content equipment iu of plug-and-play can be rendered.

These features and advantage of the present invention will propose detailed description and corresponding data in further detail below, this A little data illustrate the principle of invention to be one that senior " basic framework block diagram illustrates the incarnation of invention by example.

Embodiment is that " equipment is connected to the basis of a network to a high level block diagram explanation；

A high level block diagram specification module a renderer according to；

It is basis of the high level block diagram specification module at a control point；

It is basis of the high level block diagram specification module in a media server.

Sequence chart is that explanation is enumerated according to a content embodied：

It is that the procedure declaration of sequence chart accesses and presented non-dynamic content renderer according to an embodiment；

The procedure declaration of sequence chart accesses and presented the renderer of dynamic content according to an embodiment；

It is that content is transferred to media server and content passes through internet by the process of sequence chart demonstration from the client of a upload Be transferred to host services according to；

To be a high level block diagram specification module upload at one client according to；

The process of sequence chart demonstration is that " local network content that is shared and exchanging is stored in first " local network and second " local network is according to an embodiment.

Purpose of the various embodiments present invention of data description only for demonstration.One skilled art will be joyfully recognized from following Discuss that the structures and methods for substituting incarnation illustrate that the principle for not leaving the invention may be employed here.

Brief description of the drawings

Fig. 1, be a senior basic framework block diagram illustrate invention incarnation.Fig. 1 demonstrates 102 matchmakers at a control point The media server of body renderer 104 and 106.The media services of operation media renderer 104 and 106 that the control of 102 control points is performed Device generally passes through user interface (button on such as remote control).104 framework media renderers and media server 106 can not be direct Control other side.Communicated by a control point of communication protocol 108 and 102 with media server 104 and 106 media renderers.106 Media server includes or accessed content and is stored in local or is connected to media server 106 in external equipment.Use content bag Include all types of data files, such as still image (such as：JPEG, BMP, GIF) etc. video (such as ..MPEG, DiVX, Flash, WMV etc.) and audio is (such as：MP3, WAV, mpeg-4 etc.).Content and the wash with watercolours of communications media that media server106 is able to access that Contaminate device 104 and arrive 104non-UPnP communication protocols.In a communication protocol transmission control protocol of incarnation non-UPnP 110/internet Agreement (TCP/IP).For the media server of content media renderer 104 and 106 success of exchange, content must be a biography Defeated agreement and data format 106 and 104 media renderer 104 media renderer compatible with media server are from media server Obtain content 106 and arrive 106non-UPnP communication protocols.As long as the content data that 104 media renderers can be received send appropriate Agreement and data format.Media renderer 104 is that limited content can be supported and rendered.For example, a media renderer 104 may only support audio file.And another type of media renderer 104 can support various contents, such as regard Frequently, picture and audio.

Generally, control point 102 is limited in local network management communication initialization and configuration media hype using communication protocol The swapping data of the media server of device 104 and 106.First limitation transport communication protocol does not provide content in itself.Control Point 102 supports single communication protocol, and single-protocol is agreement in some cases.As a result 102 control points can not with it is any Equipment, if be located at " not supported protocol " in Local or Remote.

First different communication protocols are 108 communication protocols.However, control point 102 is the actual transmissions being not engaged in Content, because it occurs in 110non-UPNP communication protocols.To be 106 and 104 when being exchanged between particular content media server The control point of media renderer 102 ensures the media of media presentation 104 and 104 that the host-host protocol and data format of content exchange are supported Server.Once control point 102 determines that the control point of content 102 of host-host protocol and data format notifies media server 106 A specific host-host protocol and data format are will appear in the content exchanged of the input/output of 106 media renderers.One The exchange of denier content begins through the control point of non-UPnP communication protocols 110 and 102 and is no longer participate in content transfer process.

Although Fig. 1 shows that control point 102 and 104 years media renderers, and media server 106 are used as independent equipment It must be understood that an equipment can have the function point of a control, media renderer and/or media server.This kind equipment One example is personal computer, can be monitored with presentation content.Local content can be accessed to be stored on the hard disk of computer, and Other equipment can be controlled by a user interface.

Fig. 2 is that " equipment is connected to a network according to an embodiment to a high level block diagram explanation.Fig. 2 illustrates 102 controls Point, the destructive renderer of media sender 106 and 104, and a upload client 230 pass through a network connection 220. Media server 106 in 102 control point renderers and Fig. 2 has identical function in Fig. 1.The main purpose at 102 control points is Can control all equipment be connected to network 220 to 220 " purpose of 106 years media servers of communication protocol is to provide control System point 102 accesses the content 220 that all devices are connected in network.The purpose of renderer 104 is that any content is presented from media Server is transferred to the other equipment on 106 or 220 networks.It is an equipment and store function to upload client 230.Other set It is standby there may be with communication capacity on network 220.

Network 220 represents the communication approach between 102 control points, and the renderer 104,220 of media server 106 is in an individual Existing, network uses agreement comprising a local network, passes through gateway or other network interface coupled communications and internet.220 Special or personal communication's network linking can be utilized, a part for internet is not necessarily.220 use the network service of standard Technology or agreement.Automatic network uses standard communication techniques and/or agreement, and network 220 can be including the use of technology, such as ether network chain Connect 802.11, ISDN (ISDI) Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) etc..Equally, net operation The network of agreement 220 can be soft including the use of transmission control protocol Internet protocol (TCP/IP), HTTP (HTTP) Soft Mail Transfer protocol (SMTP).FTP (FTP) etc..220 can use technology by the data of network exchange Represent and/or form includes HTML (HTML).Extensible markup language (XML) etc..In addition, all or part of Link can use the encryption technology of conventional encryption, such as security socket layer (SSL), secure HTTP and/or VPN (vpn).In another incarnation, entity can use the self-defined and/or exclusive data communication technology to replace.Or except institute above Description.

It must be understood that it is in description of the invention, and 230 Hes occur in control point 102 or the communication uploaded between client 106renderer104 or media server pass through first communication protocol of limitation, such as 108 communication protocols.108 communication protocols It is limited in local network device managing communication.It must be noted that the content renderer 104 transmitted between 106 media servers, Upload client 230 and occur the communication protocols of non-UPnP 110 (such as：TCP/IP).In addition between 106mediaserver exchange and The generation that the content of propagation and the server of local network or equipment are not coupled passes through the communication protocols of non-UPnP 110

Fig. 3 be a high level block diagram specification module in a renderer 104 according to an incarnation.These artistries are recognized Different and/or other modules can be had than described herein by knowing other incarnation, and the function between module can be distributed in not Same mode.

As shown in figure 3, renderer 104 includes 310 processing renderer renderer communication modules and other equipment communication network On 220 years.In an incarnation, renderer communication module passes through 310 and the communication protocol 108 of control point 102.310 at another Incarnation, the transmission of renderer communication module and reception data pass through from the media server of control point 102 and 106 and/or other equipment Non-UPnP110 such as TCP/IP communication agreements.

Appropriate file type and the data of form is presented in rendering module 312.In an embodiment, module 312 is presented and presents Data, it receives 310 other equipment from the network of media server 106 or 220 by renderer communication module.Data are presented, Rendering module 312 uses appropriate decoding software --- the JPEG decodings of such as jpeg image, the MP3 audio files of MP3 decoding. As mentioned above, but 104 can only the rendering module 312 of the renderer file that renders these types include corresponding decoding Device.Therefore, if rendering module 312 does not have decoder H.264 videos.Then renderer 104 will be unable to present.Equally, if Rendering module 312 does not include html resolvers and java script engine, and then renderer 104 will be unable to the Web page of reading standard Face.Therefore, the functional module 312 rendered limits the playback function of final renderer 104.The limited property of some display devices 104 various embodiments invention overcomes.One embodiment, control point 102 can be indicated how by renderer communication module 310 be in Module 312 is presented in existing data.According to available one group appropriate decode logic decoding parametric (such as., audio bit rate, video point Resolution) and display device physical attribute (such as., volume, brightness).

Fig. 4 be a high level block diagram specification module at a control point 102 according to an incarnation.These artistries are recognized Different and/or other modules can be had than described herein by knowing other incarnation, and the function between module can be distributed in not Same mode.

104 Hes between the thing renderer occurred in control point interface module410allowstheuser control networks 104 media servers.Specific file can be presented by control point interface module 410 to an order control point 102 in user From media server 106 in a specific renderer 104.Controlled when user gives order 102 by subscriber interface module Point and the equipment on network, to meet the request of user.

All communication renderers 104 and 412 of control point communication module processing, 106,220 web medium servers.Work as control Point 102 receives order and a file is presented from subscriber interface module 410 by control point, and control point communication module 412 will be to Media send com-wand server 106 and are ready for sending file in specific an agreement and data format.Control point communicates Module 412 and 104 notifies renderer to prepare to receive file in specific an agreement and data format.412fin-fishes is controlled System point communication module sends order, it is allowed to which 106 and renderer 104 occur for the data transfer between media server.Control communication The new equipment of module 412 and 220 adds network.

Fig. 5 is that a high-level block diagram specification module embodies in a media server according to one.These artistic skills Skilful to recognize that other incarnation have different and/or other modules than described herein, the function between module can divide Cloth is in different modes.

One media server communication module 510 and control point 102 and 104 and 220 net render devices.510 media services Device communication module receives the communication protocol of control point 102 to 108 of order.510 media server communication modules and other modules 106 Media server completes the control point 102 that request is sent.In an incarnation, the exchange data wash with watercolours of media server communication module 510 The other equipment that dye device 510 is uploaded on the network of client 230 and 220 passes through non-UPnP 110 such as TCP/IP communication agreement.

The storage capacity of the continuous network of query facility 220 of media management module 512 and media and data from internet Set up a contents directory.If the media management module that other media servers are present on network inquires about these.Media management Module can be with application programming interfaces, and such as GOOGT E are from GOOGT desktops, the E transition committee., California, USA mountain scene The query facility in city is on network.In an incarnation.Media management module query facility.

Specific file or data format (such as JPEG MP3, W1VIt) on network.512 media management modules can also The specific data or the catalogue of file of integrated or equipment software and software.A this integrated example is and image/video Self-organising software PICASA from mountain scene city Google (GOOGLE inc.), the media management module of California 512 and equipment it is integrated local PICASA softwares and the metadata catalog and all files that all special editions can be obtained.

Media management module 512 is to adapt to inquiry remote server information on the internet and ordered from remote data source Read data feed.Media management module 512 receives data feed subject image local news, world news, body from news aggregators Educate news, financial and economic news, traffic news.Further adapted to from a video sharing web sites Deng media manage-went modules 512 YOUTUBE etc. retrieves video from mountain scene city Google (GOOGLE inc.), and California is browsed by search, or retrieval video or lifting Video.In addition, in an incarnation, login and encrypted message of the media management module 512 using user retrieve data in user most The video liked is on video sharing website.One identifier module 514 distributes a unique identity in media management module Demonstrate,prove each media file of number 514 and data query manage-went modules 512.Unique identification number my related in age URL (URL), wherein the position that the file or data that include are present.Browse/search result table identifier is created Module 514 store associated url and recognize the different file of Digital Media or data query management module 512.

512 media management module content constructions and unique identification number and metadata catalog file.The highest water of content Flat directort " is an extensive topic list.The second-level directory of such as video, 9lbums news contents may be specific The list of the link of content.The content of catalogue is transferred to when control point 102 is presented and specified by user.In addition, once user checks Contents directory, user can select some contents to be presented on contents directory.Media management module 512 is often looked on the internet Ask equipment and remote server more new content and new content and the no longer available content of directory delete.

Tracking module 516 follows the trail of the renderer of presentation history 104 of user, and it is for helping to build and group that history, which is presented, in tracking Contents directory is knitted, user will be more likely to enjoy facility.Whenever a file is presented in a network of renderer 104,220 in user Tracking module is built, and includes the metadata of the file used in the theme access Track Table of file.In an incarnation, Track Table peace Row and most popular (such as hierarchical structure.Frequently access) the most unwelcome themes of the top and bottom of topic tracking table Track Table.Further.In an incarnation, Track Table updates theme and presented from internet.The 516 of Track Table tracking module establishment It is that media management module 512 is used for building and organising content catalogue.

One network connecting module 518 specifically services data from a network, and server or website are for media pipe Reason module 512 sets up the content of catalogue.In an embodiment, 518 network connecting modules obtain data summary from GOOGLE news etc. News aggregators are from mountain scene city Google (GOOGLE inc.), and California is in RSS or ATOM forms.In addition, 518 network connecting modules It is able to access that the html pages and/or any content of file are available on the internet.In an embodiment, network connecting module 518 are used to upload content by internet remote server or only transferring content metadata to remote server.

Navigation module 520 comes guide data feed subscription and remote server on the internet with network connecting module 518 Inquiry.Set and passed through by user by internet checking in an incarnation, the data feed of navigation module 520 subscription or server Control point Inter Milan-face module 410.Example is exactly that user sets navigation module to designated speculative stock 520 to obtain stock information, one The Weather information of specific region, user is favorite with YOUTUBE videos.Deng.In an embodiment, the 520 of navigation module offer Login and encrypted message of the user by the user of control point interface module 410.520 navigation modules are connected using log-on message with network Connection module 518 needs to subscribe to and accesses data only allow to access whether provide log-on message.

104 can be rendered by the data format intersected in code by renderer by intersecting coding module 522.Cross coding module It will determine render by the data format network 220 of 102 control point renderers 104.Traditional transcoding changes given type The form of media file, for example, changing the video file of a H W1VIV form.264 video formats, or change MP3 audios text Part AAC files, or change the jpeg image of GIF images, while safeguard media of a primitive type, such as one video file, sound Frequency file, or image.By contrast, the categorical data of coding change is intersected：By text document (or mark) picture, by picture Video, text (or convert documents mark) are converted into video.Data format and the file institute that cross coding module 522 is used The wash with watercolours that the network connecting module of data code 518 and file format type of the horizontal drawing in the control point of type information 102 of offer can be presented Contaminate device 104.

One example of 518 Internet connection modules is to retrieve the news aggregators RSS format of data on the internet News article, renderer 104 is only able to display still image form, and (such as jpeg and the maximum of China 800x600 show size.At this In individual example, RSS data is loaded into Page Template and adapts to the display size of 104 renderers by cross coding module 522, and is located Page Template is managed into appropriately sized jpeg image.There is the different content of different template datas, such as news, stock, weather, Traffic, online forum, html pages, etc..If the article of RSS data form includes multiple page cabinet frame coding modules 522 It will be recognized that multiple pages, and by each page (or JPEG rendering apparatus sizes of partial article.

Furtherly, in an incarnation, refer to for a URL is created and preserved on each JPEG media server and is created The position of fixed JPEG storages.It is related that the cross identifier coding module of data 514 afterwards distributes a unique ID card No. The specific URL of connection JPEG.514 will store URL identifier modules and related ID card No. in browse/search result table. ID card No. used in media management module is 512 to include JPEG article content catalogue, it is allowed to user can present Article, and still image can be only presented in renderer 104 before schoolgirl is not as.

In an embodiment, if the network of any renderer 104 and 220 can hand over video file (such as U ' MV formatted files) Fork coding module 522 can recognize it, multiple jpeg multiple page news articles, generally with html format, into a video File.Process in an embodiment, multiple JPEG of news article are converted into video and include intersecting coding module 522 to specify one Pixel coverage is in each JPEG (frame of video that whole image or a part are presented：If image is more than frame of video, it can be with Down-sampled is to appropriate sine.Then the encoded video file of frame of video, is presented using a suitable coded format Equipment can decode that.Video file distributes in the associated specific URL of a unique ID card No. and includes video file Position and contents directory.In an incarnation, user can ask that the video of video file renderer 104 is presented by control point 102 The mode for rendering function seems user's rolling news article.It is it must be understood that the invention is not limited in retrieval news article.One Individual new age article is used for the present invention and should be readily appreciated that.Cross coding module 522 can cross over any data format and text The renderer that part type code 104 receives is rendered.

In an embodiment, if media server 106 is regarded comprising a video file (such as WMV formatted files) or reception 220 on frequency feed, but the network of renderer 104 are unable to render video file, and still image can only be presented.Cross coding module It will recognize and video file to one or more still images (such as jpeg).In an embodiment, the process code of cross Video file is put into a page to one or more still images by still selecting one or more frame video files, and by them The display size renderer 104 that face die plate is adapted to, then renders the still image of Page Template.The static map that this process is produced Seem the position for the still image that one unique identification number correlation of each independent distribution is linked to a specific URL and each figure The contents directory included as in.

In an embodiment after renderer, 220 network inquiry, network connecting module retrieves specific data, in internet Upper retrieval and data format and file type, renderer can be presented, and contents directory is complete, can be presented to user. 524 translation modules, a media server of incarnation 106 is by the contents directory of reading and converts it to a kind of markup language (such as XML).Contents directory of serving as interpreter is user's renderer, and the mode of translation contents directory is presented, and user can be easily clear Look at translation contents directory.

The flowable state content of streaming media module 526 receives a request of the renderer 104 from user on the internet.Dynamic Content is content, periodically and often changes or updates, such as security price, transport information and traffic image, online forum model, day Gas information etc., than static content (such as .. such as document, an article, an image, a video file, audio file).When with Family selection checks that dynamic content flow module 526 will ensure that network connecting module 518 constantly retrieves corresponding data dynamic content, ten Data format and file type that the Thomas of cabinet frame coding module 522 is retrieved, can be received the file of 104 establishments by renderer Contents directory, catalogue and translation content are put into, if desired user can be propagated.In an incarnation, dynamic content retrieval Data from an equipment on the home network.

If renderer 104 can with render video file and user selection check dynamic content flow module 526 will ensure that because Special net link block 518 retrieves data dynamic content, corresponding to be encoded across the data conversion that 522 Thomas are retrieved into jpeg Module, and jpeg are rendered to frame of video.

The frame of video renderer of 104 streams is rendered no user and is constantly needed to request data by streaming media module 526.At one Embody, if user selects that the contents directory of a video file is presented, will appreciate that by URL flow modules if video file Position be by internet remote server.If video file is located at remote server.Network connecting module 518 will be regarded The media server 106 and 526 that frequency is downloaded to, which downloads streaming media module, will flow render-mg4 video renderers 104 and 528 matchmakers Volume data is stored, and storage content, which is intersected, is encoded to a new file type and form by intersection coding module 522.528 media numbers The content (for example storing music file from MP3 player media server 106) transmitted according to the network storage of storage device.Media Data storage 528 is exactly Track Table and the storage of browse/search result table.The User logs in and encrypted message of various websites and/or Data storage stores 528 navigation modules to access them in media data.Contents directory storage in media data storage The content creating and renewal media management module 512 of 530 and 528 shops's catalogues.

One uploading module 532 upload in perhaps content metadata from uploading client 230 or 106 media server Remote servo host (such as video or file sharing website) is on the internet.Upload modules 532 and Internet connection mould Block 518 asks one to upload URL from host web site and propagating contents or the metadata of host services.In 518 and network connection mould Ensure that perhaps metadata is transferred to host services in notified when block, uploading module 532.Uploading module 532 is applied to lead Model plane block 520 determines which host services or remote server ask a upload URL.106 1 embodiment media servers Content 230 is received from client is uploaded, while the host services of the interior perhaps metadata of uploading module transmission.

Sequence chart is that explanation is enumerated according to a content embodied.Other changes for recognizing fig of these artistries The step of body can be performed.Fig. 6 a and Fig. 6 b are in different orders.In addition, other incarnation can include it is different and/or extra Step is than described herein.

Fig. 6 a and Fig. 6 b illustrate 104 and 102 control points that step is performed by renderer, media server 106 present browse/ The form content catalogue of search result renderer 104.Initially in Fig. 6 a and Fig. 6 b, renderer 104 adds 602 networks 220.Wash with watercolours It is that control point 102 provides a URL to contaminate device 104.102 retrieve the function that 606 control point renderers 104 are described using URL, such as Data format and file type, renderer 104 can be rendered.The media that user is asked by the local browse/search in control point 102 Server 106.User, which may browse through, asks all 220 networks, by the specific remote server of internet checking, passes through interconnection The specific data summary of net retrieval.User can be with all the elements on requesting query network 220 and specific remote server All it is a specific file and/or data on the internet.Preferably, history is presented in the Query Result tissue based on user 104 renderers.

Media server 106 receives 608 requests and indicates to prepare the browse/search knot at transmission control point from control angle 102 Really 102.In addition, request includes the network data format of details renderer 104 and 220 from control point 102.File type and agreement, Renderer 104 receives.If request does not include details can ask media server on the renderer 104,106 on network The reception of the browse/search request of control point 102 of details renderer 104, media server 106 inquires about the connection of 608 and 220 equipment Onto network.If there are 220 inquiries on network in other media servers.The content of Query Result list has in network 220 The details (such as file size, file format, the position of file, etc.) held inside the Pass.Media server inquires about the text of specific format One specific software of the file in part and/or catalogue.Each file in 610 Query Results distributes a unique mark Number.Unique identification number connects same URL, wherein the position included, related content all in browse/search result table, It is stored in the meta data file of media server 106.

106 media servers are retrieved 612 data summaries and/or file from remote server or serviced on the internet.It is logical Often, set media server 106 to subscribe to specific data summary before user or inquire about specific remote server.For example, inspection Rope to data be news aggregators that newest news is specified from user, video is from video trusteeship service, a cross etc. Media server code data 614 retrieves data format on the internet and file type receives and turns into the wash with watercolours on network Contaminate device 104 and 220.In an incarnation, the data retrieved on the internet are in RS or ATOM forms.If on some networks Renderer 104220 combination of still images and other renderer render videos and picture is presented, media server will intersect Code data is converted into still image, will also use still image a video file is presented.

The form for retrieving all data on the internet is that each 616 are respectively allocated one after the completion of correct intersection is encoded Individual unique identification number.Positions of unique same URL of identification number comprising content is all located in browse/search knot Fruit table and be stored in 106 media servers, and content metadata.Once all contents are examined by network on the internet Rope 220 years and an identifier is have received, media server content construction catalogue uses ID card No. and member within 106 years Found in content-browsing/search result table of data.The content of catalogue is stored in media server 106.Contents directory is by matchmaker Body server 106, the content that user is most interested in facilitates contents directory.In an embodiment, the media clothes that contents directory 106 is held Business device always tracks the content that 104 renderers are presented in user.In an incarnation.Media server stores tracking information Track Table, The subject user of the information content wherein included is most often presented.

Contents directory is that to build the top of hierarchical structure in be extensive title, such as news, picture albums video, stream Amount, etc..In an embodiment, each extensive two grades of titles can be with the top news of the particular contents such as identification number.Another Individual incarnation, the name of the extensive title content catalogue of the second level be probably specific video trusteeship service and third level such as Fruit selects some video trusteeship service, can recognize the specified video of highest of digital video trusteeship service or user is favorite regards Frequently.Rebuild after an embodiment, contents directory or refresh a specific time to control newest content to be supplied to user.

Fig. 6 a require media content inventory from 102 control points, and media sender marks the Content Transformation of 622 catalogues to be a kind of Remember the net that language and procotol (such as DLNA, Intel NMPR, windows media connection) control point 102 and equipment are supported Network.In an incarnation, markup language content catalogue translates into XML.The translation contents directory 102 of the transmission of media server 106 624 is controlled Point processed.Control point receives the content of 626 catalogues.This is the user of browse/search result requirement.User may browse through catalogue husky Control interface module 410.

The contents directory that for example user can navigate accesses news article description below using control point 102.Again, it is Emphasize, the invention is not restricted to access news article.News article understands the interior of the homing capability of user for alleviating as an example Hold catalogue to access content.In an embodiment, contents directory is initially to be presented to user's highest level and folder title, is such as regarded Frequently, picture, news, finance, etc..If user's selection news file folder, the news file folder of the second level is shown to user.The The newest top title of the possible sub-folder list of two levels.If user selects a specific file, various The scaled sample image of various kinds can be presented to user, and each sample image represents the page of article.Scaled Personal image is to be presented on full-scale selection.In an embodiment, this article is presented as downscaled images are a kind of selections It is used as a video.In an embodiment, the video of presentation is optional, if the user video of renderer 104 of selection renders energy Power.

Fig. 7 is that a sequence chart illustrates to access and the non-dynamic renderer of process content 104 is presented according to an incarnation.This A little artistries recognize step Fig. 7 that other incarnation can perform in different orders.In addition, other incarnation can include Different and/or extra steps are than described herein.

Non-dynamic wash with watercolours is being presented in 104,102 control points that step shown in Fig. 7 is performed by renderer, and media server 106 Contaminate device 104.Non-dynamic content is the content of the context periodically change without it.Such as document, an article, a figure Picture, a video file, an audio file.Initially, user's navigation content catalogue and select 700 non-dynamic content is presented to exist One specific renderer 104.The content that renderer 104 receives 702 ID card No. is chosen.Request is presented what is selected with user Content and requirement prepare to exchange data with 106 media servers.106 media servers are ready for 704 to 104 and exchanged with renderer Requirement 102 and 104 of the data based on control point is ready for transmitting any renderer request.

104 renderers 104 transmit the contents directory that the content of 706 ID card No. is selected by user.106 media servers Receive 708 ID card No..The ID card No. 104 that associated URL carrys out renderer offer is 710 to 106 media servers Search for browse/search result table.Media server is located at 712 positions for using URL contents.Media server transmission 714 is non-dynamic The content of state is from the renderer of media server 106 to 106.Renderer 104 receives 716 non-dynamic contents and presentation.If base In URL, media server 106 determines that content is to be located at another equipment or media server 220,106 media on network The equipment or media server that server transmits the request to control point 102 propagate its renderer comprising non-dynamic content 104。

If realizing that non-dynamic content is located at remote server on the internet according to the URL of 106 media servers, matchmaker Body server is by the renderer 104 of transferring content before downloading content from remote server.If in addition, content is a video File.Stream video renderer is rendered as the media server 106,104 of the downloading video files of media server 106.

Fig. 8 a and Fig. 8 b are to access and present the renderer of dynamic content 104 during sequence chart is demonstrated according to an individual It is existing.These artistries recognize other the step of can perform.Fig. 8 a and Fig. 8 b are in different orders.In addition, other Different or extra steps can be included.

Fig. 8 a and Fig. 8 b illustrate step by renderer 104.Dynamic content wash with watercolours is presented in 102 control points, and media server 106 Contaminate the Video Rendering function of device 104.As described above, dynamic content is the content periodically and frequently changed or updated.And will therefore Otherwise the content of more than 104 refresh page of renderer is needed.Initially in Fig. 8 a and Fig. 8 b, user's navigation content catalogue is simultaneously selected 800 contents presented are dynamic.Renderer 104 receives content and the requirement preparation and 106 that 802 request presentations are selected with user Media server exchanges data.106 media servers prepare 804 to 104 and requirement of the data based on control point are exchanged with renderer 102 and prepare the renderer 104 of any requirement of transmission, renderer 104 transmits the identification number of the content selected by 806 users, 106 from Media content directory services device.Identification number is to have received 808 by media server.Associated URL identification numbers are 810 to arrive 106 media servers search for browse/search result table.In an incarnation.The matchmaker of browse/search result table 106 based on metadata The content that body server is realized is dynamic, the renderer 104 of the continuous flow data of meeting.106 are located at the position of 812 media servers The URL that content media server in the what be new catalogue put is used.The media server that 814 newest dynamic contents are propagated The video file of renderer 104.Renderer 104 receives 816 and the video file presented.

The media server of latest data summary retrieval 818 to 106 of dynamic content on the internet, lattice is encoded through 820 The renderer 104 that formula and file type receive.In an incarnation, the cross coded data of media server 106 be converted into jpeg (or Other still image forms, such as GIF PNG.Or similar).In an incarnation, in the media services of dynamic content summary retrieval 106 The equipment of device on the home network.Continue in Fig. 8 b.ID card No. is that 822 and 106 media servers distribute to each file Coded data.Identification data is associated with the position of a URL and file, is all stored in browse/search result table.106 years Set up or update 824 media server contents directories and the content of 826 catalogues of translation.Frame of video is by 828 to 106 media services Device encodes file using cross.The renderer 104 of 830 video frame transmissions.Renderer 104 is received and frame of display video.Step 818-824 is repeated, until user selects the presentation of dynamic content.

In an embodiment, if 104 display still image media servers 106 of renderer constantly will not be combined and transmitted The renderer 104 of frame of video.Rather than check that newest still image media server 106 is created in user's navigation content catalogue Contents directory.In an incarnation, mode of the still image comprising a timestamp and organising content catalogue for user easily Navigate to the dynamic content of newest still image.

Fig. 9 is that the process of sequence chart demonstration leads to content from a upload media server of client 230 and 106 and content The Internet transmission is crossed to host services according to an embodiment.These artistries recognize the step of other incarnation can be performed Fig. 9 is in different orders.In addition, other incarnation can include different and/or extra steps than described herein.

Fig. 9 illustrate step upload client executing 230 and 106 media senders 230 from upload client transmissions Content is stored and the other content of media server 106 passes through the Internet transmission to host services.Initially, user's selection 900- 230 upload client storage files also have file to be transferred to host services on the internet comprising 106 and media server.Media Server prepares 902 and receives file, based on request from 102 control points, and file uploads client and propagates 904,230,106 media clothes Business device receives 106 and storage file.If file does not include a unique identification number, one is that 908 distribution are associated with one Individual URL includes the position of 106 media server files.Unique identification number and network address is all located in browse/search result Table, connects the same related URL that uploads and includes the position of the file of upload.Upload URL and create and be sent to 106 media servers Trusteeship service (such as video or picture sharing website).

910 media servers, which update contents directory, includes the new file of ID card No., if not in catalogue. It is 912 to 106 media servers to translate contents directory.If trusteeship service needs the file of specific format, file type, media Server 106 receives trusteeship service by the file format of code 914 is intersected.The file of media server transmits 916 to 106 main frames clothes Business.918 confirmations, which are received, in the media server 106 for completing transmission successfully uploads host services.

The transmission of media server 106 920 confirms and contents directory uploads client 230.Upload client 230 and receive 922 And be presented to user confirm and by uploading client-side interface contents directory.It is present that the content of catalogue is presented to the file that user sees Contents directory.In an incarnation, the file transmitting to customer end 230-106 media servers of upload, while file is transferred to main frame. Upload client 230 can transmit file and be stored in the use media server transferring content of media server 106 from 230 upload visitors Family end main frame service, rather than file is stored in media server 106.

User sends an example hosts service (such as YOUTUBE) for a video file in order to make it easy to understand, below Explain the present invention.It is to emphasize that the invention is not limited in only transmit the specific host services of video file.In an embodiment, one Individual upload client 230 (for example, video recording apparatus) connection local network.The video file of upload is stored in by user's request Client 230-106 media servers (in this example, PC) and host services are transmitted files in addition.The video of upload File transmitting to customer end 230-106 media servers.After being transmitted, 106 media server uploaded videos files to main frame take Business, by host services disclosed in an API, FTP, or it is similar.Present video file is stored in main frame clothes The remote server of business is available for anyone to access on the internet.In an incarnation, user can access video file limitation choosing The user selected is the content shared with second local network in the purpose of transferring content to remote service.The content shared is logical The local network of a media server second inquiry host services are crossed, the content of an ID card No. inquiry response is distributed, will URL and content position identification digital content response inquiry, and including internal content catalogue in second local network. If a user is presented specific content in second local network selection and is stored in host services, second local network please The particular content for the media server asked is propagated from host services.Come from once the media server on the second local network is received A renderer is presented in the particular content of host services, content in second local network.This function, which overcomes, is limited in biography The agreement of system does not allow equipment to exchange or access the content on second I1PnP local network in the first secondary home network in itself.

Figure 10 is that a high level block diagram specification module uploads client 230 at one according to an embodiment.These artistic skills Skilful to recognize that other incarnation have different and/or other modules than described herein, the function between module can divide Cloth is in different modes.

One uploads client communication module 1010 and handles all communications and other neutral net networks of media server 106 Equipment 220.1010Tn emhndiment and upload client communication module and communicated with media server 106 to 106 communication protocols View.1010, in another incarnation, upload the media server 106 of client communication module transfer content.Upload content communication mould Block 1010 and 1065 indicate media server carry out storage content and upload in addition in perhaps content metadata to remote server Trusteeship service is on the internet.

Upload client data storage 1012 and upload client 230 comprising specific data.In an incarnation, client is uploaded (such as DPF stores the image on memory card or hard to upload client 230 of the data storage 1012 comprising data storage function Disk；Digital audio-frequency player is by audio files storage in internal memory).In an incarnation, upload client communication module and send from matchmaker The shops's data of body server 106 or 1010 upload client data storage from the other equipment 220 and 1012 on network, upload visitor Family end data storage is stored in data transmission 1012 and uploaded on client data storage media servers in 1012 and 106 or network Other equipment 220.

One uploads Client Interface module 1014 and allows the content of user's control to be stored in upload client data storage 1012 and allow user's control content propagate from 230 to media server 106 upload other on client and/or network set It is standby.User can store transferring content by uploading Client Interface module 1014 to 106 media servers of order, in addition The transferring content metadata of transferring content remote server on the internet by internet remote server and/or only.

Figure 11, the process of sequence chart demonstration is that 1102 local networks content that is shared and exchanging is stored in first LAN Network the second secondary home network 1106 in 1102 is according to an incarnation.These artistries recognize what other incarnation can be performed 11 different orders of block diagram.In addition, other incarnation can include different and/or extra steps than described herein.

Figure 11 illustrates that step goes to 1,102 first local networks, host services 1104, second 1106 local network The upper local network of presentation content renderer 1104 and 1,106 second, content is stored in an equipment in 1,106 first LANs Network.Initially, user selects 1108 sharing contents in first and second local network LAN in 1,102 first local networks Network.The user of first local network can select sharing contents and specific local network, specific user and/or any company It is connected to internet.First local network media server 1106 and 1102 transmits the host server of the metadata of 1110 contents 1104.1104 receive 1112 host services and store metadata in a specific position.

1114 yuan of second local network device of contents directory is set up or rebuild during 1106 second local networks The particular content of data or whole 1106 requests metadata are stored in the host services 1104 of an ad-hoc location.1104 transmission The local network of content metadata 1,106 second of 1116 host services.First number of 1106 second local network media servers 1106 The content for including metadata according to content structure 1118 or the contents directory rebuild.

1120 users are stored in host services 1104 in the content metadata that second local network selection is presented.1106 Then two local networks ask the 1122-1104 contents related to metadata from host services.1104 host services are from 1,106 Two local networks receive request, determine the content requirement that first local network is included, and request 1124 is related to metadata Content is from 1,102 first local networks.106 contents positioned in 1,102 first local network media servers and transmission The content of 1128-1104 host services.Before propagating contents, it is one specific that media server 1106, which intersects code content, If file type and the local network of media server second of form requirement.1104 determine second local network host services The content of 1,130 second local networks of content and transmission of request.The content received is 1132 by 1,106 second local networks and is in A present renderer 1104-1106 second local networks.

The a shared example special edition still image file of first local network, second local network is that explained later is Readily appreciate the present invention.It is to emphasize, the invention is not restricted to exchange there was only still image photograph album between two local networks. One embodiment a, user determines to share second local network of special edition (such as in first local network.Share the birthday with household Photo another country).The metadata of this special edition is transferred to host services (such as Google in PICASA WEB mountain scenes city (GOOGLE inc) second local network retrieval metadata is stored in host services.Special edition is added to the metadata catalog of content Second local network.A static state is presented from this special edition in second local network navigation content chief inspector and selection in user Image is stored in first local network.Second local network asks associated still image metadata from host services. Host services transmission first local network of request.The still image of first local network retrieval request, is sent to main frame clothes Business, the still image that host services transmit second local network is presented.This function, which is further overcomed, is limited in traditional association View does not allow equipment to exchange or access the content on second I1PnP local network in the first secondary home network in itself.

The present invention is described in particular detail with to various possible incarnation, and the invention of these artistries may appreciate Other incarnation.First, the specific name of component, the term of capitalization, attribute data structures, or any other programming are not strong Property processed or important configuration aspects.And mechanism, realize that invention or its characteristic there may be different titles.Form, or agreement. Further, system can realize the combination by hardware and software, the complete hardware element, so between various system components Specific function allocation described in be only model, rather than enforceable, function may be by by a single system component Multiple components and function may be by single components by multiple components.

The characteristics of part described above is presented, algorithm of the invention and the symbol of operation information are represented.These algorithms are retouched State with characterization method that those skilled art most effectively pass on the essence of their work skilled to others using data processing Art.These operations, representation function or logic, understanding is realized by computer program.In addition, it is also confirmed conveniently, quote These business modules arranged or function title, without loss of generality.

Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, in from the discussion above, appreciate, description, discuss using term such as " processing " or " calculating " or " calculating " or " it is determined that " it is or " display " or similar, refer to operation and the flow of computer system, or similar electronics Computing device, manipulation and change data are expressed as physics (electronics) quantity and remembered or register or other are such in computer system Information storage, transmission and display device.

Certain aspects of the invention include process step and a kind of algorithm of the instruction type.It should be noted that this The process step and explanation of invention can be embodied in software, firmware or hardware, be embodied in software, can download to and reside in operation The real-time network operating system used from different platforms.

Operation is performed the invention further relates to a kind of device.This device is probably the purpose exclusively for required structure, or Its computer program that may selectively be activated or reconfigured by comprising a general computer of person can access storage In the computer of a computer-readable medium.Such a computer program can be stored in one it is tangible computer-readable Storage medium, such as, but not limited to, which any kind of disk includes floppy disk, CD, CD, sxemiquantitative disk, a reading memory (rom), random access memory (public affairs), eprom, eepm, magnetical or optical card.Specific to the integrated circuit of application program (asic), or any kind of media are adapted to storage e-command, and it is each coupled to a computer system bus.In addition, Specification is mentioned in computer to potentially include a uniprocessor or multiprocessor architecture may be used to design to improve calculating energy Power.

The algorithm provided in text and operation be in itself not with any certain computer or other equipment.Various general systems Program can also be used according to religious doctrine, or conveniently may construct more special equipment to perform required method and step.To be various Structure needed for these systems of various kinds can obvious technical ability, and equivalence changes.In addition, the present invention is without reference to any specific volume Cheng Yuyan is described.Appreciate, a variety of programming languages can be used to realize teaching of the present invention, and any reference language-specific There is provided the preferred embodiment of the present invention of information announcing.

Embodiment：

The present invention is adapted to various computer network systems in numerous topologys.In this field, the configuration and management of catenet It is that the different computers that couple from beginning to end and storage device pass through network, such as internet including storage device and computer.

Computer program product, including computer-readable recording medium have computer program instructions and data upper body now to adapt to Content server, local network provides dynamic content and is coupled to local network, server in telecommunication network media renderer from source The content communicated with renderer, is limited in the communication between local network management equipment by a communication protocol first, and interior Hold server and further adapt to exchange using transport content and data communication protocol and network in second, adapt to computer program The operation that instruction and data content server is performed：

The content server of reception, by the first communication protocol, dynamic content renderer is presented from control angle in request；Receive fixed The dynamic content summary source of the content server of phase is on telecommunication network, by the second communication protocol, in the summary of dynamic content It is file type and data format, is not by renderer rendering capability；Intersect encoded content server dynamic content to file Type and data format are by renderer rendering capability；And the content renderer of coding is transmitted from cross content server.Pass through Second communication protocol computer program product the, wherein " framework of local network and " the first communication protocol is communication protocol.

Computer program product, wherein dynamic content include the data summary of text data, coding and the content bag intersected Include：Text data is periodically organized into a template text data to the data of at least one page；With processing template files classes Type and form render-able renderers.

Computer program product, wherein intersecting the content of coding includes：It is interior in template, template by dynamic content Appearance is processed into a file type and form render-able renderers.

Content in computer program product, wherein processing template includes：Respond renderer can render video file, turn Change the content and template of a video file into.

Computer program product, wherein content and template are included：Present and intersect content to a coding video frames；And volume The diversification of code frame of video enters video file.

Computer program product, wherein content server constantly adapt to transmit frame of video renderer, pass through the second communication Agreement.

Computer program product, wherein dynamic content include video feed, and coding and the content intersected include：Selection frame is regarded Frequency summary is as single image, and the frame that processing is chosen is as single image file render-able renderers.

Computer program product, wherein content server are the summary sources for adapting to reception dynamic content in local network.

Computer execution system, is coupled to local network, adapts to provide dynamic content from source in telecommunication network media renderer Coupled home network.The communication for communicating and being limited between local network management equipment by the first communication protocol and system is rendered, And system further adapts to carry out the content and data in communication transport and whole network, system using second communication protocol Including：One control point communication module is used for the control point asked, and by the first communication protocol, there is provided dynamic content renderer； One network connecting module adapts to periodically or continuously receive the summary source of dynamic content on telecommunication network, passes through the second communication protocols View；One cross coding module adapts to intersect code dynamic content to the renderer of file type and data format in summary Render-able dynamic contents file type and data format are not render-able renderers；From cross and Streaming Media Module adaptive transmission coding.

In " the architecture of local network and " the first communication protocol is communication protocol.

Wherein dynamic content includes the data summary of text data, and cross coding module is further adapted to：Periodically by number According to be supplied to a template disposal data give at least one page data；With flow template file type and form render- Able renderers.

Wherein cross-adaptation intersects the dynamic content of code coding module by dynamic content template, the content processing in template Into a file type and form render-able renderers.

Cross coding module is further adapted to：Response renderer can render video file present intersect research content arrive One frame of video, with the coding video frames of diversification into a video file.

Further adapt to constantly transmit frame of video renderer in streaming media module, pass through the second communication protocol.

Wherein dynamic content includes video feed, and cross coding module is further adapted to：The frame of selection video is used as list Only image；It is used as single image file and process selecting frame render-able renderers.

Claims (10)

1. computer program product, including computer-readable recording medium has in computer program instructions and data upper body now adapt to Hold server, local network provide dynamic content from source telecommunication network media renderer be coupled to local network, server and The content of renderer communication；

The communication between local network management equipment is limited in by a communication protocol first, and content server is further fitted It should exchange using content and data communication protocol and network is transported in second, adapt to computer program instructions and data content clothes The operation that business device is performed；

The content server of reception, by the first communication protocol, dynamic content renderer is presented from control angle in request；Receive fixed The dynamic content summary source of the content server of phase is on telecommunication network, by the second communication protocol, in the summary of dynamic content It is file type and data format, is not by renderer rendering capability；Intersect encoded content server dynamic content to file Type and data format are by renderer rendering capability；And the content renderer of coding is transmitted from cross content server.

2. the framework of computer program product according to claim 1, wherein local network and the first communication protocol are logical Believe agreement.

3. computer program product according to claim 1, wherein dynamic content include the data summary of text data, compile Code and the content intersected include：It is that content in template, template is processed into a file type and form by dynamic content Render-able renderers, are periodically organized into a template text data to the data of at least one page by text data；With Processing template file type and form render-able renderers.

4. the content in computer program product according to claim 3, wherein processing template includes：Respond renderer energy Enough render video files, are converted into the content and template of a video file.

5. computer program product according to claim 3, wherein content and template include：Present and intersect content to one Coding video frames；Diversification with encoded video frame enters video file.

6. computer program product according to claim 1, wherein content server constantly adapt to transmit frame of video Renderer, passes through the second communication protocol.

7. computer program product according to claim 1, wherein content server are to adapt to receive carrying for dynamic content Want source in local network, computer execution system is coupled to local network, adapts to provide dynamic content from source in telecommunication network media Renderer coupled home network.

8. the communication for communicating and being limited between local network management equipment by the first communication protocol and system is rendered, and system Further adapt to carry out the content and data in communication transport and whole network using second communication protocol, system includes：One Individual control point communication module is used for the control point asked, and by the first communication protocol, there is provided dynamic content renderer；One network Link block adapts to periodically or continuously receive the summary source of dynamic content on telecommunication network, passes through the second communication protocol；One Cross coding module adapts to intersect code dynamic content to the renderer of file type and data format in summary render- Able dynamic contents file type and data format are not render-able renderers；Fitted from cross with streaming media module Coding should be transmitted.

9. wherein dynamic content according to claim 8 includes the data summary of text data, cross coding module enters One step is adapted to：Respond renderer can render video file present and intersect research content to a frame of video and the video of diversification Frame is encoded into a video file, periodically serves data to the data that a template arranges at least one page；By in template Content be processed into flow template file type and form render-able renderers.

10. according to claim 8 further adapt to constantly transmit frame of video renderer in streaming media module, pass through second Communication protocol.