DE102008015507A1 - Message i.e. short message service message, generating method for subscribing e.g. sports program of TV program provider, involves generating operating menu, and generating message for subscribing program by application based on inputs - Google Patents

Abstract

The method involves providing an application i.e. subscriber identity module-tool kit application, for subscribing a program of a TV- and/or radio program provider to a subscriber identification card (4) in a mobile radio unit (1). An operating menu for a user for inputting the subscription into a display unit (3) of the mobile radio unit is generated by the application. A message to be transmitted to a mobile communications network (7) is generated for subscribing the program by the application based on inputs of the user in the operating menu. An independent claim is also included for a system for subscribing a program of a TV and/or radio program provider.

Description

The The invention relates to a method for generating an over a mobile network to be transmitted message to order at least one program of a television and / or radio program provider. Furthermore, the invention relates to a corresponding subscriber identification card to carry out the method and a method and a System for automatically ordering a program of a television and / or radio program provider over a mobile network.

TV or radio program providers today hire their customers Variety of different programs of different divisions ready. In particular, there are now a variety of so-called. Pay TV providers who pay their customers certain subscriptions to corresponding channels or programs to offer. Often there is a wish of the customer that he programs or programs outside of the subscription. Can receive broadcasts. For example, the case may occur that the customer wants to watch an important football match, that via a sports channel of the television program provider is offered, but the customer has not subscribed. There are From the prior art solutions in this regard known, which allow the customer, a so-called. Short-term subscription for appropriate shipments (sometimes as a day ticket purchase), so that the customer has certain programs desired by him can receive. To conclude such short-term subscriptions can the customer, for example, at a hotline of the television program provider call or he can with the help of a computer over the Internet or via his mobile device a WAP portal the appropriate programs at the television broadcaster to order.

From the publication CN 1665296 A a method and a system is known, with which a user can order via SMS a program of a TV provider, whereupon the transmission of the program by the TV provider is prompted.

The document GB 2 272 823 A discloses a pay TV system in which a user may request a program to be paid over a telephone line at a toll center, whereupon an activation code is transmitted to a corresponding receiving unit so that the user can receive the ordered program via the receiving unit.

In the document US Pat. No. 6,976,171 B1 a SIM card for the subscriber of a GSM mobile network is described, wherein on the SIM card in addition to the subscriber identification for the mobile network other identification parameters, such as the identification parameters for a pay TV system, are stored. The additional identification parameters can be downloaded or modified by a SIM server. Preferably, the identification parameters are transmitted via SMS between the SIM server and the SIM card.

at all known systems for ordering programs in one Television and / or radio program providers are a majority of the individual steps to be carried out for the order required by the program. In particular, the customer must, for example call a special hotline, or he must through elaborate inputs in his mobile device a message to order from certain programs.

task The invention is therefore to provide a simplified method, with a customer at a television and / or radio program provider can order certain programs.

These Task is by the independent claims solved. Further developments of the invention are in the dependent Claims defined.

According to the invention, a method for generating a message to be transmitted via a mobile radio network for ordering at least one program of a television and / or radio program provider is provided, wherein the program provider can be any provider who subscribes free of charge or preferably for a fee for its customers. The programs can be, for example, certain television or radio channels, but also to dedicated broadcasts on a channel, such. As sports programs or movies and the like, act. The inventive method is characterized in that an application for ordering at least one program of the television and / or radio program provider is provided on a subscriber identification card in a mobile device, wherein the application is an operating menu for a user to enter the order generated on a display unit of the mobile device. The term "mobile device" is to be understood broadly and includes any mobile device with which a connection to a mobile network can be established, in particular cell phones, laptops, PDAs (PDA = Personal Digital Assistant) and the like. Based on the user's input into the operating menu, a message to be transmitted via the mobile radio network for ordering the corresponding program requested by the user is automatically generated via this application. In a preferred variant of the invention, the generated message is a so-called SMS message (SMS = Short Message Service).

The inventive method allows in a simple way with an application on the subscriber identification card the automatic generation of a message to order a Program via inputs of a user into a control menu, whereby the interactions to be performed by the user to order the desired program minimized become. In particular, a user on his mobile device does not have any elaborate keyboard shortcuts to compose a corresponding Enter message, but the message will be automatically with the interposition of a corresponding operating menu generated. Through the operating menu is a simple and intuitive user interface created for ordering programs, making the ordering process essential to a user is simplified.

In a preferred variant of the invention, the generated message is intended for transmission in a GSM network in which a SIM card is used as the subscriber identification card (SIM = Subscriber Identity Module). In this case, the application on the card preferably represents a SIM toolkit application, which is generated according to the GSM standard GSM 11.14. This standard is also referred to as a SIM application toolkit and allows the SIM card direct access to features of the mobile device such. As the control of the display, the query of the keyboard, the sending of messages and the like. For this purpose, a corresponding SIM card commands are specified in the GSM standard GSM 11.14. For a more detailed explanation of the SIM application toolkit is in particular W. Rankl, W. Effing, Handbuch der Chipkarten, 4th edition 2002, pages 779 to 784 , referenced. Nevertheless, the method according to the invention can also be used in other than GSM networks, such. As in UMTS networks, are used. There are already standards for providing applications on subscriber identity cards of other networks, such as: For example, the USIM Application Toolkit or the UIM Application Toolkit. In addition, there is a generic standard for all Application Toolkits called CAT (card application toolkit).

In a preferred embodiment of the invention Procedure is performed by the application on the subscriber identification card also sending the message to the mobile network, either automatically or after confirmation by the User, prompted. As a result, the ordering process for further simplifies the user.

In a further embodiment of the invention Method includes that provided via the application Operating menu an input menu, via the the user customer data of the television and / or radio program provider on the subscriber identification card or in a memory of Mobile device can deposit. This makes it possible that the customer does not come across every time you order a program his mobile device has to reenter the user data, Rather, the already stored customer data can be accessed become. The stored customer data z. B. at least partially integrated into the message to be transmitted. Likewise the message with the help of the customer data or if necessary with one or more keys associated with the customer data be encrypted. This will be a suitable one Mechanism for verifying authenticity the message generated by the program provider.

In a further embodiment of the invention Procedure becomes the user via the operating menu Variety of orderable programs offered, and the user can one or more programs from the variety of programs select, whereupon automatically a message to order the selected programs is generated. This will in a particularly simple way by means of an intuitive operating menu ensures the order of a program for the user.

In Another variant of the invention, the operating menu and / or the programs that can be ordered via the operating menu at intervals by a request of the user by means of an input in the operating menu and / or automatically updated. This will ensure that the user always the current program offer and the latest version of the operating menu be available. This update is preferably done such that updated information from an OTA server (OTA = Over the Air) over the mobile network to the mobile device be sent.

The inventive method is suitable for any type of television and radio reception systems. Especially can programs for satellite and / or DVB-T (DVB-T = Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial) and / or cable TV and / or DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcasting Handheld DVB-H) via ordered the message generated according to the invention become.

In addition to the method described above, the invention also includes a corresponding subscriber identification card, in particular a chip card, with an application stored thereon for Generating a message to be transmitted over a mobile network for ordering at least one program of a television and / or radio program provider, wherein the method described above can be carried out with the application on the card. The application is preferably a SIM toolkit application.

Next generating a message to order a program the invention also the implementation of the entire Ordering process. In this order process, the first Message for ordering at least one program with the one described above Procedure generated. The message is then over the mobile device sent out in the mobile network. After all the message is passed through a processing system (eg a server) of the television and / or radio program provider which then verify the authenticity of the message. Upon successful verification, a customer of the television and / or radio program provider associated with the message. In order to the message also from the processing system of the program provider is received in the message, in particular a corresponding one Recipient address, for example in the form of a telephone number, deposited, whereby the corresponding processing system is identified. Eventually, if the verification is successful, that will at least an ordered program through the processing system of the television and / or radio program provider for the message assigned customer unlocked. This happens, for example, over an unlock code sent to the receiving unit at which the ordered program is to be received, is transmitted.

In A preferred variant involves the verification of authenticity the message a check of a message transmitted with the message Mobile number and / or transmitted with the message Customer data.

Next the method of ordering described above further comprises the invention a corresponding ordering system. This ordering system includes a Mobile device with a subscriber identification card and one stored on the subscriber identification card Application for generating a message for ordering at least of a program, generating the message with the above proceeds according to the inventive method described and wherein the mobile device generated in operation such Message via the mobile network. About that In addition, the system includes a processing system, for example a server, the television and / or radio program provider, with receive the message sent by the mobile device and the authenticity of the message Verified, with successful verification, a customer of the TV and / or radio program provider associated with the message can be. The processing system is designed in this way, that, if the verification is successful, it will order at least one Unlock program for the customer assigned to the message.

embodiments The invention will be described below with reference to the attached Figure described.

1 shows a schematic representation of the sequence of an embodiment of the method according to the invention.

In relation to 1 an embodiment of the inventive method for ordering programs of a so-called. Pay TV program provider is described. Such program providers make TV programs or individual programs, such. B. feature films, at predetermined times or "on demand" for a user against payment. The user is a customer of the pay-TV program provider and usually has a subscription for certain programs, such. As movies, sports programs or the like. Depending on the program provider, the programs can be provided to the customer via different transmission paths, such as: B. via satellite, DVB-T, cable TV, Internet TV or via TV for portable devices, which is also referred to as a mobile TV and can be received via the standard DVB-H.

In the embodiment described below, a customer of a pay-TV program provider is offered the opportunity, in addition to his already subscribed programs, for a short time, for example on a daily basis, to have other programs released for a corresponding fee. For example, a customer may, for a fee, unlock and watch certain videos and movies on demand. As described below, the ability to be enabled for a short time programs, provided via a mobile device in the form of a mobile phone, which in 1 with the reference number 1 is designated. In the embodiment described here, the mobile phone communicates with other subscribers via the GSM mobile radio network; however, it is also conceivable that the inventive method is implemented alternatively or additionally also in other mobile radio networks.

The cell phone 1 includes a control panel 2 in the form of a keyboard as well as a display 3 via which a user communicates with the mobile phone and sets up and carries out data connections or telephone calls. The user is a participant in the mobile network, with its subscriber data in a SIM card 4 stored in the mobile device 1 is used and over which the subscriber authenticates in the mobile network. The participant is also a customer of a pay-TV provider who has a corresponding background system, which according to 1 through a server 5 is indicated. The subscriber can use the GSM mobile network with the server 5 communicate. In 1 this communication is schematically indicated by arrows P1 and P2, wherein the mobile network used for communication is schematized by a plurality of base stations 6 is reproduced and with reference numerals 7 is designated.

In order to easily allow the customer of the pay-TV provider to order programs via his mobile phone, contains the SIM card 4 a so-called SIM toolkit application according to the GSM standard GSM 11.14. This standard, also referred to as "SIM Application Toolkit" allows the SIM card direct access to functions of the mobile device. In the embodiment described here, an application of this standard is stored on the SIM card, this application allows in a simple way with little user interaction, the order of a program by the user at the program provider. This is achieved by the fact that the SIM Toolkit application provides a special operating menu on the display of the mobile phone, through which the customer once his customer data with the pay-TV provider, such. B. customer number and PIN, can enter, in particular a separate menu item "Personal Data" is provided. The customer data is securely managed on the SIM card, and the customer does not have to enter this data each time he wants to order a new program from the pay-TV broadcaster. Rather, in this case, the once stored customer data is accessed.

The operating menu provided via the SIM toolkit application also includes further menu items in which the additionally ordered programs are listed. The customer can then navigate within the menu via ent speaking keys on his mobile device through the offered programs and select one or more of him desired programs. After selection by the customer, the SIM toolkit application automatically assembles a suitable order SMS, in which case suitable encryption mechanisms in particular can be used in order to avoid misuse of the order of programs. For this purpose, for example, a corresponding key is deposited on the SIM card, this key also at the server 5 the pay-TV provider is known.

The order SMS is then sent via the mobile network 7 transferred to the background system of the pay-TV provider. The background system then verifies the SMS for authenticity, ie it is checked whether the SMS comes from a customer of the pay-TV provider. This can be done, for example, by transmitting customer data with the SMS or by using encryption mechanisms to decrypt the SMS. Upon successful verification of authenticity, the ordered programs contained in the SMS will then be activated by the pay-TV provider.

Depending on which type of programs is provided, the activation takes place on different transmission paths. For example, the user on his mobile device 1 Once the program to be displayed has been ordered, a corresponding activation code can again be sent via the mobile radio network 7 be forwarded to the mobile phone. Should the program be provided, for example, via satellite, the activation code is transmitted to the corresponding satellite receiver, for example via a corresponding telephone line or via other transmission paths, such. For example, the Internet. With the help of the activation code, the corresponding program can then be received by the user.

at the provision of the operating menu via the SIM toolkit application In a variant of the invention, for example, there is the possibility that the pay-TV provider together with the mobile network operator the selectable menu items dynamically updated, d. H. both the menu structure and those to be subscribed Programs can be scheduled on a regular basis Intervals are updated. This can be over, for example a so-called OTA server (OTA = Over the Air), which is sent to the mobile device the customer sends each information about which Programs are currently available for retrieval at the pay-TV provider. The Variant of the automatic updating of the operating menu has the advantage that z. B. so-called premium customers every time an updated Program offer in their operating menu and find the pay-TV provider also targeted advertising for certain programs, for example in the form of a special reference to the possibility of to watch an important football game during a World Cup.

Alternatively or additionally, the possibility can also be created by the SIM toolkit application that the customer updates information himself by means of a corresponding menu item, such as a menu item. B. "Update Program" even with the pay-TV provider by sending an SMS request. The SMS is in turn automatically generated by the SIM Toolkit application, and the user only has to enter the operating menu that he wishes to update the program information. The advantage of this variant is that the SMS traffic between the mobile network operator and the customer is reduced because there is no permanent updating of the operating menu. Rather, the customer gets himself the updates from the pay-TV provider.

The in the foregoing described embodiment of the invention Method has a number of advantages. An important advantage is that the handling of the program order by a customer over his mobile device strong is simplified. In particular, the customer will have a comfortable, menu-driven application using the SIM application toolkit provided by the SIM card through which he placed the order can carry out programs without being a complicated one Must type in SMS or a call center or a corresponding Internet portal must contact.

Of the Pay TV provider has by submitting the automatically SMS generated in the customer's mobile device included possible encryption techniques the security that the customer is also the participant registered with him is (so-called "Sender Validation"). Furthermore The pay-TV provider also has the option of customer-focused Advertising via SMS, for example as a separate text SMS or as SMS to update the operating menu. hereby The pay-TV provider can use special programs or broadcasts to draw attention.

About that In addition, the mobile network operator participates in the implementation of the ordering process, as the operator uses the SIM toolkit application on the SIM card provides, so he has appropriate license payments from the pay-TV provider asking for this deployment can. Furthermore, the ordering process via the Mobile network to increased SMS volume, which increase the revenue of the mobile network operator, as this is usually for sending SMS Charges requested by the mobile subscriber.

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Cited patent literature

• - CN 1665296A [0003]
• GB 2272823 A [0004]
• - US 6976171 B1 [0005]

Cited non-patent literature

• W. Rankl, W. Effing, Handbuch der Chipkarten, 4th edition 2002, pages 779 to 784 [0011]

Claims (14)

Method for generating a via a mobile network ( 7 ) to be transmitted for ordering at least one program of a television and / or radio program provider, characterized by the following steps: - providing an application for ordering at least one program of a television and / or radio program provider on a subscriber identification card ( 4 ) in a mobile device ( 1 ), wherein the application has an operating menu for a user to enter the order on a display unit ( 3 ) of the mobile device ( 1 generated); - generating one over a mobile network ( 7 ) to be transmitted message for ordering the at least one program, wherein the message is generated via the application based on the inputs of the user in the operating menu. A method according to claim 1, characterized in that the message is intended for transmission in a GSM network and the application on the subscriber identification card ( 4 ) is a SIM toolkit application. Method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized that the message is an SMS message. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the application, the transmission of the generated message via the mobile network ( 7 ). Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the operating menu comprises an input menu, via which the user customer data of the television and / or radio program provider on the subscriber identification card ( 4 ) and / or in a memory of the mobile device ( 1 ) can deposit. Method according to claim 5, characterized in that that the stored customer data at least partially in the transferred Message can be integrated and / or the message using the customer data and / or one or more keys associated with the customer data is encrypted. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the user via the operating menu a Variety of orderable programs is offered and the user select one or more programs from the plurality of programs can, whereupon automatically a message to order the selected Programs is generated. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the operating menu and / or the over the operating menu can be ordered at intervals by a request of the user by means of an input to the Operating menu and / or automatically updated. A method according to claim 8, characterized in that the updating is such that updated information from an OTA server via the mobile network ( 7 ) to the mobile device ( 1 ). Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the method messages to order programs for transmission by satellite and / or DVB-T and / or cable TV and / or DVB-H and / or Intetnet TV gernerierbar are. Affiliate ID Card ( 4 ), in particular chip card, with an application stored thereon for generating a via a mobile radio network ( 7 ) to be transmitted message for ordering at least one program of a television and / or radio program provider, wherein the application, a method according to one of the preceding claims is feasible. Method for ordering at least one program of a television and / or radio program provider via a mobile radio network ( 7 ), characterized by the following steps: generating a message for ordering at least one program with a method according to one of claims 1 to 10; - Sending the message via the mobile device ( 1 ) in the mobile network ( 7 ); Receiving the message by a processing system ( 5 ) of the television and / or radio program provider and verifying the authenticity of the message, upon successful verification, a customer of the television and / or radio program provider of the message can be assigned; Activating the at least one ordered program for the customer assigned to the message by the processing system ( 5 ) of the television and / or radio program provider in case of a successful verification. Method according to claim 12, characterized in that verifying the authenticity of the message is a verification a mobile number transmitted with the message and / or includes customer data transmitted with the message. System for ordering at least one program of a television and / or radio program provider via a mobile network ( 7 ), comprising: - a mobile radio device ( 1 ) with a subscriber identification card ( 4 ) and one on the subscriber identification card ( 4 ) stored application for generating a message for ordering at least one program with a method according to one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the mobile device ( 1 ) in operation a generated message over the mobile network ( 7 ); A processing system ( 5 ) of the television and / or radio program provider for receiving the from the mobile device ( 1 ) and verifying the authenticity of the message, wherein upon successful verification, a customer of the television and / or radio program provider can be associated with the message; - wherein the processing system ( 5 ) is configured such that, upon successful verification, it releases the at least one ordered program for the customer assigned to the message.