EP1559037A2 - Procede et systeme de transmission electronique de donnees d'informations - Google Patents

Procede et systeme de transmission electronique de donnees d'informations

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EP1559037A2
EP1559037A2 EP03785499A EP03785499A EP1559037A2 EP 1559037 A2 EP1559037 A2 EP 1559037A2 EP 03785499 A EP03785499 A EP 03785499A EP 03785499 A EP03785499 A EP 03785499A EP 1559037 A2 EP1559037 A2 EP 1559037A2
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data
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information data
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Christian Rauch
Jochen Hertle
Robert Spadinger
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Vodafone Holding GmbH
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F16/00—Information retrieval; Database structures therefor; File system structures therefor
    • G06F16/90—Details of database functions independent of the retrieved data types
    • G06F16/95—Retrieval from the web

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  • the present invention initially relates to a method for the electronic transmission of information data, in particular information data in the form of print media content according to the preamble of claims 1 and 3. Furthermore, the invention relates to a system for the electronic transmission of information data, in particular information data in the form of print media content according to the Preamble of claims 29 and 30.
  • Hybrid transmission networks are already known per se and generally consist of a digital broadband forward channel, also called a “broadcast channel”, and a data channel, for example a bidirectional data channel, via the For example, interactions can take place (interaction channel) .
  • a hybrid transmission network is created by combining at least one forward channel with at least one data channel.
  • a corresponding terminal device is then required on the user side (customer side) of the transmission network.
  • a system designed for such a hybrid transmission network generally has at least one central computer unit, for example a server device, at least one data source, at least one terminal, at least one independent forward channel and at least one independent interaction channel, the central computer unit and the terminal each providing interfaces the forward channel and the interaction channel.
  • a central computer unit for example a server device, at least one data source, at least one terminal, at least one independent forward channel and at least one independent interaction channel, the central computer unit and the terminal each providing interfaces the forward channel and the interaction channel.
  • Hybrid transmission networks of the type mentioned can be used for a wide variety of applications. For example, it is known
  • Transmission networks in connection with the transmission of information data, in particular to use information data in the form of print media content are, for example, in the publication "Hybrid mobile interactive services combining DVB-T and GPRS", published in “Proceedings EMPCC 2001 (fourth European personal mobile Communications Conference)", Vienna February 19-22, 2001 by C. Rauch et al. described.
  • This publication describes a method and a system for the electronic transmission of information data in the form of print media content via a hybrid transmission network, the at least one forward channel (DVB-T), at least one interaction channel (GPRS), at least one central computer unit, which at least temporarily has a data source cooperates, and has at least one terminal (electronic newspaper) assigned to a user of the system.
  • the digital print media content is transmitted via the at least one forward channel from the central computer unit to the at least one terminal. It is further provided that the at least one terminal can interact with the central computer unit at least temporarily via the at least one interaction channel.
  • the present invention is based on the object of providing an improved method and an improved system for the electronic transmission of information data, with which information data, in particular information data in the form of print media content, is simple, secure and in one for a user of the system can be transferred in an attractive manner to a terminal assigned to it.
  • a method for the electronic transmission of information data, in particular information data in the form of print media content, via a hybrid transmission network, the at least one forward channel, at least one interaction channel, at least one central computer unit, which at least temporarily has at least one data source cooperates, and has at least one terminal assigned to a user of the system, the information data being transmitted via the at least one forward channel from the central computer unit to the at least one terminal, and the at least one terminal interacting with the central computer unit at least temporarily via the at least one interaction channel ,
  • the method according to the invention is characterized in that the information data are divided into two or more data blocks and that the data blocks are transmitted cyclically via the forward channel.
  • the data blocks are preferably divided in the area of influence of the central computer unit. This can mean that the information data in its entirety is transferred from the data source to the central computer unit and is divided there into the individual data blocks. It can also be provided that the individual data blocks are already generated in the data source and then transferred as existing data blocks to the central computer unit and passed on from there.
  • the cyclical transmission of the various data blocks makes it possible in a simple manner to update the information data over time and to supply the users with the desired information data at any time. How this can be done in detail will be explained in more detail in the further course of the description with the aid of non-exclusive examples. Furthermore, by dividing the information data into a number of data blocks, which in turn are transmitted cyclically, that is to say repeatedly, a reliable data transmission can be realized. The repeated transmission of the individual data blocks ensures that a terminal can always receive complete data contents of a data block over time. Should a data block not be transferred to an end device or only incompletely, the missing data from this data block can be received by the end device at the latest in the next cycle when the relevant data block is retransmitted. Furthermore, by dividing information data into data blocks, it is possible to split large and complex amounts of data and to transfer them successively. Examples of this are explained in more detail below.
  • the information data can advantageously be transmitted at least partially encrypted via the forward channel, with encrypted information data being at least partially decrypted within the at least one terminal.
  • a method for the electronic transmission of information data, in particular information data in the form of print media content, the transmission taking place via a hybrid transmission network, the at least one forward channel, at least one interaction channel, and at least one central computer unit interacts at least temporarily with at least one data source and has at least one terminal device assigned to a user of the system, the information data being transmitted via the at least one forward channel from the central computer unit to the at least one terminal device, and the at least one terminal device being at least via the at least one interaction channel interacts temporarily with the central computer unit.
  • this method is characterized in that the information data is transmitted at least partially encrypted over the forward channel and that encrypted information data is at least partially decrypted within the at least one terminal.
  • An encrypted transmission of information data via the forward channel has the advantage that only those users of a corresponding system can use the information data who have appropriate decryption means. In this way, the information data can be transmitted in a particularly simple manner without the risk that unauthorized users can use this information. Furthermore, a whole series of new ways of obtaining information data can be realized in this way. Depending on the design variant of the method, individual components or the entire information data can be transmitted in encrypted form. Examples of this are explained in more detail in the further course of the description.
  • the information data can advantageously be divided into two or more data blocks, the data blocks being transmitted cyclically via the forward channel.
  • Both aspects of the invention have in common that the actual contents, namely the information data, are transmitted in the form of bring contents from the central computer unit to the end devices of the users. This ensures an efficient distribution of the information data.
  • a user Via the at least one interaction channel, a user can interact with the central computer unit via his terminal. In particular, those process steps that occur irregularly or rarely can be processed via the interaction channel. It is also conceivable that only very special procedural steps are carried out via the interaction channel. Examples of this are explained in more detail in the further course of the description. For this reason, the method according to the invention has the further advantage that the necessary use of the interaction channel can be minimized, which among other things leads to cost savings for the user, since connection fees generally have to be paid for the use of the interaction channel.
  • the method according to the invention represents a possibility for an efficient use of a hybrid transmission network, a partial area of this hybrid transmission network being realized by the at least one forward channel and the other partial area of the transmission network by the at least one interaction channel. Examples of the design of the individual channels are explained in more detail in connection with the system according to the invention.
  • the at least one central computer unit and the at least one terminal are connected to the at least one forward channel and the at least one interaction channel via suitable interfaces.
  • the central computer unit can be designed in a wide variety of ways. That's the way it is For example, it is conceivable that the central computer unit is designed in the form of a central server device.
  • the central computer unit can be a network of two or more individual computer units, which in their entirety then form the central computer unit.
  • Suitable program means that support the process sequences can preferably be provided in the central computer unit and / or in the terminal.
  • the invention is not restricted to a specific number of forward channels and / or interaction channels.
  • the central computer unit interacts at least temporarily with a data source.
  • the data source is part of the central computer unit. It is also conceivable that the central computer unit and the data source are kept separate from one another, in which case the central computer unit interacts at least temporarily with the external data source.
  • the invention is not limited to certain types of information data to be transmitted. It can be advantageous for the transferring
  • the present invention can be used for information data that can be transmitted via at least one forward channel.
  • the information data can preferably be divided into data blocks of different priority, the data blocks in such a case advantageously being transmitted nested according to priorities via the forward channel. If the method for transferring print media content is used, this can mean, for example, that content that does not change or changes only very rarely is also rarely transferred.
  • Other types of information data such as current news or the like, which are characterized by a short expiration time, can have a higher priority, for example, and are therefore transmitted much more frequently.
  • the cyclical transmission of the data blocks takes place dynamically.
  • this can mean, for example, that the information data in its entirety are first transmitted at a certain point in time, for example early in the morning. This information data is then available on the user's device. In the further course of time, it may then be appropriate, for example, for only updates of this information data to be transmitted.
  • the information data transmitted to the terminal can be automatically checked for completeness there. If individual components of the transmitted information data are missing, they can be requested automatically by the terminal via the interaction channel. The missing information data can then, for example, be automatically transmitted to the terminal via the interaction channel and / or the forward channel after the request. It is also conceivable that, in the absence of individual components of the transmitted information data, these are automatically integrated into the information data already transmitted by the terminal the next time the corresponding information data is cyclically transmitted. In such a case, the terminal registers that a certain data block has not been transmitted or has only been transmitted incompletely. If the same data block is retransmitted via the forward channel in the next cycle, the terminal can integrate the missing information data into the information data that has already been transmitted or replace the incomplete data block with the complete data block.
  • a user does not electronically generate interaction data on the device assigned to him, the generated interaction data being transmitted to the central computer unit via the interaction channel.
  • interaction data it is of course also conceivable for interaction data to be generated in the central computer unit and then to be transmitted to the end device of the user via the interaction channel.
  • the interaction data is basically data that has a content that is related to the information data transmitted over the forward channel.
  • the invention is not restricted to certain types of interaction data.
  • the user electronically generates interaction data on at least parts of the transmitted information data on the terminal device assigned to him and that the generated interaction data are transmitted to the central computer unit via the interaction channel.
  • the transmitted information data is, for example, print media content of an electronic newspaper
  • the user in this way to generate letters to the editor, comments, inquiries or the like in the form of interaction data for individual articles or contents of the electronic newspaper and then for further data Processing to transfer to the central processing unit.
  • the user can also do general in this way Direct inquiries to the producer / sender of the information data, participate in surveys or surveys initiated by the producer / sender and the like.
  • Interaction data transmitted from the central computer unit to the end device of a user can be used when using the method in connection with an electronic newspaper, for example in the form of time-based information. It is conceivable that information can be transmitted in the form of event notices, which are then automatically entered in an electronic calendar on the user's device.
  • the calendar can advantageously be equipped with a reminder function which reminds the user of an event at a predetermined time interval.
  • interaction data are automatically generated electronically in the terminal and that the generated interaction data are transmitted to the central computer unit via the interaction channel.
  • the central computer unit automatically generates queries and transmits them to the individual terminal devices, which should provide information about user behavior or the like. These requests, which are then also interaction data, are automatically transmitted to the end devices. There, interaction data can be generated automatically on the basis of the request, which are then transmitted to the central computer unit via the interaction channel. The interaction data is then processed there.
  • the interaction data are integrated in the central computer unit in the information data to be transmitted and are transmitted together with them via the forward channel.
  • the information data to be transmitted is an electronic newspaper, for example, interaction data in the form of letters to the editor can be in each case corresponding data blocks of the information data to be transmitted are integrated. If a corresponding data block is then retransmitted via the forward channel in the course of a later cycle, this integrated data can be transmitted with it and made available to other users.
  • the position of the at least one terminal can be determined using a location determination method, the determined position data being transmitted to the central computer unit.
  • Local information data associated with the position of the terminal can then be transmitted from the central computer unit in addition to the information data. In this way it becomes possible to transmit locally limited information data to a terminal.
  • the information data to be transmitted is the content of an electronic newspaper, it may be desirable, for example, to provide locally limited information. This can result, for example, in the case of local news from advertisements and the like. For example, it is conceivable that a retail chain that has various geographically distributed sales outlets first integrates a general advertisement for its products in the electronic newspaper.
  • the position of the end device can be determined and transmitted to the central computer unit.
  • the location data of the individual sales outlets are stored there, for example. If there is a correspondence or at least a similarity between the determined position of the terminal and the location of the point of sale, the central computer unit provides corresponding local information data, which is, for example, the exact address of the point of sale, the respective prices of the products or the same can act, transferred to the terminal.
  • the local information data can be transmitted from the central computer unit to the terminal via the forward channel and / or the interaction channel.
  • the local information data is transmitted over the forward channel , for example, two or more forward channels can also be provided.
  • the actual information data are transmitted via a certain forward channel, while the local information data are transmitted via another, possibly local forward channel.
  • the local information data assigned to the position data by the central computer unit is integrated into the information data to be transmitted and that this information data is subsequently transmitted to the terminal.
  • the invention is not restricted to specific location determination methods.
  • the selection of the appropriate location determination method depends on the design of the hybrid transmission network used or the sub-transmission networks formed therein. For example, it is possible to determine the position data of the end devices using a satellite-based location-determining method (such as GPS). If one of the subnets of the hybrid transmission network is a mobile radio network, the position data can also be determined, for example, using a GSM-based location determination method.
  • DE 198 03 960 the disclosure content of which is included in the description of the present invention, describes a method and system for using modern location systems in mobile radio systems.
  • the location of a mobile phone can, for example, also according to the so-called
  • EOTD procedure enhanced observed time difference. Differences in the transit time of signals from a mobile phone to several transmitters are measured. The determined values can then be used using appropriate Algorithms automatically determine the location of the cell phone.
  • a method can be used advantageously in the context of the present invention, for example, if part of the transmission network is designed as a mobile radio network, and if the end devices contain corresponding mobile radio components, or if the end devices interact with corresponding mobile telephones. Non-exclusive examples of this are described in more detail in connection with the system according to the invention.
  • the transmitted information data can be, for example, text data and / or audio data and / or video data and / or image data.
  • At least parts of the information data transmitted via the forward channel can be transmitted from the central computer unit to the at least one terminal device, in particular in the form of text data and / or audio data and / or video data and / or image data.
  • Such transmission of additional detailed information data can take place, in particular, if these data are previously requested by means of interaction data which have been transmitted to the central computer unit via the interaction channel.
  • the detailed information data can advantageously be transmitted from the central computer unit via the forward channel and / or the interaction channel to the terminal.
  • the information data transmitted via the forward channel is transmitted at least partially in encrypted form.
  • the invention is not restricted to certain types of encryption and decryption.
  • all information data transmitted via the forward channel are first transmitted in encrypted form to the terminal.
  • the information data is then decrypted in the terminal.
  • the transmitted information data is, for example, print media content of an electronic newspaper, it can be achieved in this way that a user can decrypt and consequently also utilize only certain contents of the information data offer.
  • the operator of the system for example, to provide various offers of information.
  • the extent to which the encrypted information data is made available to the user can then be determined via the decryption means available to the user. This makes a variable subscription service possible, for example according to certain subject headings or the like.
  • the decrypted encrypted information data transmitted over the forward channel can be done in different ways. Two non-exclusive examples are described below.
  • At least temporarily at least one key for decrypting at least one component of the encrypted information data transmitted via the forward channel is stored in the at least one terminal, the information data in the terminal being decrypted using a decryption method.
  • the at least one key can be transmitted from the central computer unit via the interaction channel to the at least one terminal.
  • decryption information is transmitted from the central computer unit via the interaction channel to the terminal and that at least part of the encrypted information data transmitted via the forward channel is decrypted in the terminal by means of the decryption information.
  • the encrypted information data transmitted to the terminal can be decrypted dynamically depending on the reference model.
  • This procedure has the advantage that no local functions for decryption, such as smart cards or the like, that enable decryption of the encrypted information data have to be implemented in the terminal.
  • the operator of the system has the possibility of being able to change the decryption information very easily, so that a wide variety of information data can be made available to the user of the system in a simple manner.
  • the operator of the system can easily change, for example supplement or, an information subscription limited to certain contents at any time like.
  • the information data can be completely transmitted from the central computer unit - but in encrypted form - via the forward channel and received by the terminal.
  • only authorized information data can be decrypted and stored in the terminal by the decryption information.
  • Such authentication data can contain, for example, information in the form of a specific sender profile, a user authorization, a user identification and the like. If the user switches on his terminal, for example, the authentication data can first be transmitted from the terminal to the central computer unit via the interaction channel. There the authentication data are valid checked, for example by comparing them with corresponding reference data. As soon as the terminal is properly registered with the central computer unit, required decryption information can, for example, be transmitted from the central computer unit via the interaction channel to the terminal, so that the terminal can decrypt the information data transmitted encrypted via the forward channel.
  • Information for the purpose of cost accounting can preferably be transmitted between the central computer unit and the at least one terminal via the interaction channel.
  • a billing system for the purchase of information data.
  • a user obtains a certain basic amount of information data for which he pays a certain lump sum.
  • a user is provided with certain information content for a basic amount. This can be done, for example, with the aid of the encryption and decryption methods described above. If the user now wants to take advantage of additional offers, he can create appropriate interaction data via his terminal and transmit it to the central computer unit via the interaction channel.
  • suitable decryption information can be created for the use of the desired additional offers and then transmitted back to the end device of the user via the interaction channel.
  • the user now has the option of also decrypting this additional information via his end device.
  • the operator of the system has an easy way to bill for the provision of this additional information.
  • a user does not pay a lump sum for a basic supply of information data, but that he only pays for information that he actually wants to receive.
  • the operator of the system can, for example, provide his entire range of information data in encrypted form via the forward channel in the manner described above.
  • a user of the system can, for example, use his end device to contact the central computer unit via the interaction channel, where, for example, an overview of the contents of all the information data provided by the operator of the system can be seen. It is also conceivable that an overview of the contents is transmitted in unencrypted form over the forward channel. The user can now select the information data content that interests him from the content overview.
  • Corresponding decryption information is then generated by the central computer unit and transmitted to the end device of the user via the interaction channel.
  • the latter can now decrypt and further use the information data that he desires.
  • the operator of the system it is easily possible for the operator of the system to bill the information data requested by the user.
  • At least components of the information data can be transmitted from this terminal to at least one other terminal by means of a transmission method after the transmission to a terminal.
  • content can be easily and easily transferred from one terminal to another terminal.
  • the information for example by email, fax or the like.
  • the information data stored on a terminal is provided with a corresponding link and that only this link is transmitted to another terminal. The user of the other terminal can then activate the transmitted link and thus get the desired information data.
  • certain information data contents that may be transferred from one user to another user can first be defined in the central computer unit.
  • the information required for this can, for example, - together with the corresponding decryption information - be transmitted from the central computer unit to the terminal, so that only appropriately marked information data can actually be forwarded.
  • information data transmitted via the forward channel and / or interaction data transmitted via the interaction channel can be stored at least temporarily and at least partially in at least one memory device, the memory device interacting with the at least one terminal device at least temporarily.
  • the storage device can be an external storage device compared to the terminal.
  • the storage device can be designed, for example, as a (magnetic) tape, as a floppy disk, as a CD-Rom, as a decentralized database or the like. It is also conceivable that the storage device is part of the terminal. In this case, the storage device can be, for example, a hard disk or the like.
  • the data can be stored in the terminal and - at Approval as described above - can be transferred to other data carriers.
  • the stored data can also be printed out at a later time, for example if the terminal device is connected to a suitable printer device.
  • the use of a storage device also makes it possible to archive the received data, to select it and the like.
  • Profile data can advantageously be generated electronically by the user of a terminal, the profile data being stored at least temporarily in the central computer unit and the user being able to use the profile data to transmit individualized information data to the terminal via the forward channel.
  • the profile data By creating and storing the profile data, it is possible for the user, for example, to be provided only with personalized information data tailored to him.
  • the profile data contain information about the interests of the user, his age, his gender, his preferred whereabouts and the like. In this way it is possible, for example, that the user can be provided with certain local information data or information data tailored to his personal profile, such as gender-specific information data, personalized offers and the like. Advertising information tailored to the respective user could also be transmitted in this way.
  • the profile data is generated electronically by the user and transmitted to the central computer unit. It can of course also be provided that the profile data can be changed again at any time after it has been created by the user.
  • the profile data can be created and transmitted in different ways, two non-exclusive examples being described below.
  • the profile data is generated in the end device of the user and transmitted to the central computer unit.
  • the profile data is also conceivable for the profile data to be generated in an input device which is independent of the terminal and to be transmitted to the central computer unit.
  • Such an input device can be, for example, a computer or the like. It is conceivable that a user of the system first creates the profile data on his computer and then transmits it to the central computer unit.
  • the operator of the system provides a corresponding website that the user of the system can access via his input device. If the user has received access to the website provided for the configuration of the profile data, for example after entering a specific user identification and a specific password, the user can conveniently create or change the profile data on the website via his input device. The central computer unit can then access this generated profile data. This creates a particularly simple and convenient possibility for the user of the system to generate or change the profile data electronically. Of course, it is also possible that the user can access the operator's website via his end device and edit the profile data there.
  • profile data In addition to the examples of different types of profile data described above, it is also possible, for example, to also specify the manner in which the information data is to be transmitted by generating corresponding profile data. It can advantageously be provided that the user of a terminal device electronically generates profile data in the form of layout specifications for the information data to be transmitted and / or in the form of specifications for the transmission style of the information data to be transmitted.
  • the user is able to determine the appearance of the transmitted information data at his own discretion.
  • the user could also determine by generating corresponding profile data whether and when updates of the transmitted information data are desired and whether this should be done manually or automatically.
  • the user could also generate profile data relating to a specific advertising profile, so that only advertising information that corresponds to the defined profile is transmitted to him.
  • the profile data can of course also contain completely different data types, which are also related to the terminal device itself or to its periphery. For example, by creating suitable profile data, it would also be possible to define suitable storage options, printing options and the like in the terminal.
  • a system for the electronic transmission of information data in particular information data in the form of
  • Print media content comprising a hybrid transmission network with at least one forward channel, at least one interaction channel, at least one central computer unit, which at least temporarily with at least one
  • Interacts data source and at least one terminal assigned to a user of the system, the information data on the at least one
  • Forward channel are transmitted from the central computer unit to the at least one terminal and the at least one terminal interacts at least temporarily with the central computer unit via the at least one interaction channel.
  • the system according to the invention is characterized in that means are provided for dividing the information data into two or more data blocks and the means for cyclic transmission of the data blocks over the forward channel are provided.
  • Information data in the form of print media content comprising a hybrid transmission network, with at least one forward channel, at least one interaction channel, at least one central computer unit, which interacts at least temporarily with at least one data source, and at least one terminal assigned to a user of the system, the information data about the at least one forward channel from the central computer unit to the at least one terminal is transmitted and the at least one terminal interacts at least temporarily with the central computer unit via the at least one interaction channel.
  • the system according to this aspect is characterized according to the invention in that means are provided for at least partially encrypting the information data to be transmitted and in the at least one terminal means are provided for at least partially decrypting the transmitted, encrypted information data.
  • the means provided according to the invention can be, for example, mechanical and / or electronic components and components, circuits, circuit parts, suitable program means or software, and the like.
  • the means can be, in particular, those parts and components which have already been described in connection with the method aspects according to the invention, so that in this respect reference is made in full to the above statements and reference is hereby made.
  • the at least one forward channel can advantageously be designed as a broadcast channel, in particular as a channel for terrestrial broadcast.
  • the invention is not limited to specific embodiments for the forward channel.
  • the forward channel is advantageously such a channel with which a broadband transmission of content is possible. In this way, a cost-efficient distribution of information data over very large spatial Areas possible.
  • the forward channel can advantageously be a broadcast channel for digital broadcasting.
  • the digital broadcasting channel or the digital broadcasting network implemented therein takes over the efficient data distribution. Examples of advantageous types of forward channels include DVB-T / DAB channels, channels for terrestrial broadcasting, channels for terrestrial digital television and the like.
  • the at least one forward channel can preferably be designed as a unidirectional channel.
  • the forward channel is designed as a bidirectional channel.
  • the at least one interaction channel can be designed as a bidirectional channel.
  • the at least one interaction channel can preferably be designed as a telecommunications channel, in particular as a mobile radio channel.
  • the interaction channel, or the network implemented in it can be, for example, a GSM / GPRS / UMTS network and the like.
  • a GSM / GPRS / UMTS network and the like.
  • the interaction channel types mentioned make it possible to carry out a (personalized) exchange of interaction data in a particularly cost-effective manner.
  • the interaction channel can also be designed as a unidirectional channel.
  • the hybrid transmission network is formed from a forward channel for digital radio and at least one interaction channel, which is based on a telecommunications network - in particular on a mobile radio network.
  • the hybrid transmission network has omnipresent subnetworks, so that the system and the method according to the invention can be used or used without spatial restrictions.
  • These can be, for example, hybrid networks without a radio component, in which, for example, two bidirectional systems work together, for example mobile radio and wireless LAN or mobile radio and fixed network and the like.
  • the at least one terminal can preferably be designed as a mobile terminal.
  • the invention is not limited to specific embodiments of the mobile devices.
  • the mobile devices are designed as mobile computers, for example laptops, notebooks or the like, as PDAs (Personal Digital Assistant) and the like.
  • the terminal can also be a type of printer on which the transmitted information data can be printed out. It is also conceivable, for example, that the terminal device is installed in a vehicle, so that the desired information data can also be received there.
  • the terminal is advantageously designed in such a way that it comes as close as possible to the shape and manageability of a previously known paper-based newspaper. For this reason, it can advantageously be provided that the at least one terminal device at least partially has a flexible shape. In this way, it is possible that the terminal - similar to a newspaper - can be folded and handled easily.
  • the at least one terminal can advantageously have at least one display device for data, the display device being designed in particular as a touchscreen.
  • the display device being designed in particular as a touchscreen.
  • this is a purely exemplary embodiment variant for the display device, so that other embodiments are also conceivable.
  • the user Information data can be presented attractively in the terminal. This can be achieved, for example, by a sufficiently large color display.
  • Another advantageous feature for the terminal can be a voice output or "text-to-speech" functionality, which could be used by drivers who are read their newspaper on the way to work and the like.
  • the at least one terminal device can have at least one memory device for storing data, the at least one memory device being in particular detachably connected to the at least one terminal device.
  • the at least one terminal can preferably have means for transmitting information data to another terminal.
  • This can be, for example, a suitable communication interface, corresponding program means and the like.
  • the at least one terminal can have an input device for electronically generating data.
  • an input device for electronically generating data.
  • Such an input device can be used, for example, to generate the interaction data already explained in detail above.
  • the at least one terminal has means for selecting and / or activating certain functionalities.
  • This can be, for example, selection controls, such as selection buttons, selection wheels and the like.
  • the selection or activation means can be used, for example, to select and / or activate certain functionalities.
  • a search function can be activated and operated by means of which certain keywords can be searched for.
  • a zoom function can be operated, by means of which certain contents such as articles, pictures and the like can be enlarged or reduced.
  • a copy / backup function can be actuated by the means mentioned, by means of which certain contents of the transmitted information can be marked and stored.
  • the means can also be suitable for updating the so-called “text-to-speech” functionality, by means of which the information data contents are automatically read out to the user.
  • the means can also be designed to select certain information data components and then to to transfer another terminal.
  • the means for selecting and / or activating certain functionalities can also have global features.
  • the means can have a functionality by means of which e-mails can be generated via the terminal and transmitted to other terminals. It is also conceivable that the means can be used to connect the terminal to the Internet, so that surfing can also be carried out on the Internet via the terminal.
  • the terminal can advantageously have an internal communication device, the communication device interacting at least temporarily with the interaction channel.
  • the communication device can be designed to interact with the forward channel at least temporarily.
  • the terminal interacts at least temporarily with an external communication device, the
  • the Communication device interacts at least temporarily with the interaction channel. If the interaction channel is generated by means of a mobile radio network, the communication device can be, for example, a mobile telephone or the like, which is connected to the terminal via a suitable device Interface, for example an infrared interface, Bluetooth or the like, interacts.
  • a suitable device Interface for example an infrared interface, Bluetooth or the like
  • the present invention in particular when a unidirectional digital radio network and a bidirectional telecommunications network interact, make it possible to ensure efficient delivery of information data to the users. In addition to the actual content transfer, all functions for reliability and security required for commercial operation can be ensured.
  • the advantages are in particular the efficient transmission of broadband content of information data to users at all times. In particular, mobile users are also addressed by means of the present invention.
  • the present invention can first of all ensure that the most current information can be transmitted to the end device of a user at any time and anywhere.
  • Local messages can concern, for example, spatially limited areas, such as cities and the like.
  • Such local information data could include tips for leisure activities, for example in the form of a time-dependent offer.
  • Such offers can be designed with current web cam images of the affected location and combined with attractive interaction options. For example, the user can be shown in this way which outdoor pools are open, which weather is currently prevailing in a nearby ski area or which special events are taking place on this evening and what is being offered there. Queries, such as prices and the like, could then be answered by the user via an e-mail connection. It is also conceivable to send information about the current location of the user to the terminal on the interaction channel and / or a forward channel provided for this purpose and to take this into account when selecting the offers (so-called location-based services).
  • the transmitted information data could also contain unspecified information data. These could be games, mind games such as crossword puzzles, question-and-answer games and the like. These games could be transmitted to the end device via the forward channel and played there. Solutions found by the user could then be transmitted back via the interaction channel and evaluated in the central computer unit. In this way it would also be possible to organize price puzzles in the electronic newspaper - similar to printed newspapers.
  • Offers that are in the electronic newspaper and are transmitted via the forward channel to the end device of the user can be evaluated by the user on the end device immediately.
  • the user it is also possible for the user to contact the central computer unit or the provider directly via the interaction channel in order to obtain further information about the specific offer.
  • the user could send a request via the interaction channel or send an acceptance of an offer to the central computer unit, where the corresponding data are then processed further.
  • the method and the system according to the invention also make it possible to equip the electronic newspaper with so-called "news tickers".
  • This "news ticker” information can be transmitted to the end device of the user in different ways. For example, it is possible to transmit these via the interaction channel, which means great flexibility, but also associated with costs (connection costs). Alternatively, it is also possible to transmit the information via the forward channel. Since the information data is advantageously transmitted in data blocks, in particular with different priorities, “news ticker” information could advantageously be located in data blocks that are transmitted relatively frequently. This also ensures rapid updating.
  • the access possibility of the user to the range of information data transmitted via the forward channel can be precisely defined.
  • the procedures described above make it particularly easy to provide the user with only selected sub-areas of the overall range. In this way, the user can be given permission to use certain pieces of information data in a particularly simple manner, but can also be revoked, or a usage profile defined at an earlier point in time can be changed easily and easily.
  • the interaction channel also enables the user to research the archives of the electronic newspaper that are directly or indirectly accessible via the central computer unit. For example, research can be carried out directly via the interaction channel.
  • the user transmits his request via the interaction channel and also receives his results via this. This also allows the service to be billed very precisely.
  • the required decryption information could first be transmitted from the central computer unit via the interaction channel to the end device of the user.
  • the user of a terminal designed as an electronic newspaper can, with a corresponding design of the terminal, not only be able to not only store information data once received, but also to process it further.
  • the terminal includes functions that enable marking, annotating, highlighting and the like of information data.
  • the terminal can also advantageously contain functionalities by means of which the user can interactively process and use the information received.
  • FIG. 1 shows a schematic comparison view of a method for transmitting information in the previously known manner and a method for electronically transmitting information data according to the present invention
  • FIG. 2 shows a schematic representation of an embodiment of a system according to the invention for the electronic transmission of information data
  • FIG. 3 shows a possible transmission cycle of data blocks of the information data
  • Figure 4 shows a first embodiment of a terminal for receiving the transmitted information data
  • FIG. 5 shows a further embodiment of a terminal for receiving information data
  • Figure 6 shows yet another embodiment of a terminal for receiving information data.
  • FIGS. 1 to 6 A system and a method for the electronic transmission of information data in the form of print media contents are described in FIGS. 1 to 6, so that the exemplary embodiments shown relate to the transmission of information data in the form of an electronic newspaper.
  • a model 10 is initially shown in the lower area in FIG. 1, which illustrates the production and distribution of a classic paper-based newspaper 15.
  • the corresponding information is first created in a first step 11.
  • a subsequent step 12 the editorial revision and completion of the information to be published takes place.
  • the newspaper is then printed in a next step 13 before it is put on sale in a subsequent step 14.
  • newspaper 15 ends up with the customer.
  • a model for producing an electronic newspaper is shown in the upper part of FIG.
  • the system 20 initially has a central one
  • Computer unit 21 which interacts at least temporarily with a data source 26.
  • the data source 26 can be, for example, the editing of a
  • Information data can be used for the electronic newspaper.
  • the forward channel 24 is, for example, one Broadcast channel for broadband transmission of information data.
  • the interaction channel 25 is, for example, a channel based on a telecommunications network, in particular a mobile radio network.
  • the information data transmitted via the forward channel 24 can then be displayed in the user's terminal 23.
  • Each terminal 23 has the option of communicating and interacting with the central computer unit 21 via the interaction channel 25 assigned to it.
  • the system 20 can have any number of terminals 23.
  • a central component of the system 20 is the central computer unit 21.
  • the central computer unit 21 receives the information data 28 to be transmitted from the data source 26.
  • the information data 28 are then divided into a number of data blocks 29 to 33 in the central computer unit using suitable means 27 , These data blocks 29 to 33 are then transmitted via the forward channel 24, which in the present example is part of a digital broadcasting network 34, for example by means of DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting), to the end device 23 of the user.
  • DVB Digital Video Broadcasting
  • the information data 28 is encrypted before it is transmitted in the central computer unit 21, which provides the means 27 for generating information data.
  • the encrypted information data is then transmitted in the form of broadband content, so that it can be received by a terminal 23 of a user at any time and at any location.
  • the information data divided into the different data blocks 29 to 31 are transmitted cyclically via the forward channel 24.
  • the information data 28 are only divided into three different data blocks 29, 30, 31 for a better overview.
  • Each of the data blocks 29, 30, 31 should have a different priority, so that the data blocks 29, 30, 31 are transmitted within the cycle 40 over the forward channel 24, nested according to priorities. This will be explained using an example.
  • This total information data 28 is divided into the three data blocks “news flash” 29 (overview of all 100 messages with a brief overview text), “additional data” 30 (more detailed text and image for the messages) and video data 31.
  • the video data 31 are transmitted split per cycle 40.
  • the news flash 29 is repeated much more frequently, so that the user has at least very quickly the information overview available after activating his terminal 23.
  • the additional information 30 is also repeated less frequently than the newsflash information 29, so that it also takes longer to download this information than to download the newsflash information 29.
  • the central computer unit 21 of the system 20 also has means 36 for generating and / or processing interaction data.
  • These means 36 act via the interaction channel 25, which is a component of a telecommunications network 35, in particular a mobile radio network, with the terminal device 23.
  • the bidirectional, narrow-band interaction channel 25 in the exemplary embodiment transmits data in both directions between the central computer unit 21 and the user or his end device 23. This also includes requests or responses from the user to the central computer unit 21 on a reverse path.
  • the means 36 for generating and / or processing interaction data can initially comprise profile data 38 which comprise data which characterize the user more precisely.
  • this profile data 38 can obtain identification data, data about the interests of the user, data about the gender of the user and the like.
  • This profile data 38 is first generated by the user and transmitted to the central computer unit 21. There, the profile data 38 can be stored in a suitable storage device (not explicitly shown).
  • the information data 28 are transmitted in encrypted form via the forward channel 24, it is necessary for the user to first decrypt the transmitted information data 28 in his terminal 23 in order to be able to use them further. For this reason, it is necessary for the user to be provided with suitable decryption information 37.
  • unencrypted content data is also transmitted via the forward channel 24, which the user can read on his terminal 23 without any special decryption.
  • content data it is of course also conceivable for such content data to be transmitted via the interaction channel 25.
  • information data 39 for cost accounting can be generated automatically in the central computer unit 21.
  • the user of the system 20 may subscribe, for example, to a certain amount or to certain types of information data 28.
  • the information about such a subscription can be stored, for example, in the user's profile data 28.
  • the user is then able to decrypt the information data 38 he has subscribed to at any time.
  • corresponding decryption information 37 can be transmitted to the user by the central computer unit 21 via the interaction channel 25.
  • the user is able at any time during the term of his subscription to decrypt the encrypted information data 28 transmitted via the forward channel 24 in his terminal 23.
  • the interaction channel 25 it is also possible for the user to use his terminal 23 to generate interaction data relating to certain contents of the information data 28 transmitted. For example, it is possible for the user to write a reader's letter for a transmitted article via his terminal 23 and to transmit this to the central computer unit 21 via the interaction channel 25. This reader letter can be integrated in the corresponding information data 28 in the central computer unit 21, so that this information data 28 can be transmitted at a later point in time in the updated version via the forward channel 24.
  • terminals 23 are at least partially flexible in design and have a display device 41 on which the transmitted information data 28 can be displayed. In this way, the terminal 23 obtains a configuration at least similar to that of a conventional newspaper, so that the user still has the feeling of holding an actual newspaper in his hand.
  • the terminal 23 can furthermore have means 42 for selecting / activating certain functionalities, the means 42 in the exemplary embodiments according to FIGS. 4 to 6 being designed as a selection wheel.
  • this requires a suitable interface.
  • This can be, for example, a suitable communication device, by means of which the terminal 23 is at least temporarily connected to the interaction channel 25.
  • the communication device can be, for example, an internal communication device 48.
  • Such an embodiment has the advantage that the user only needs a single device.
  • the communication device as an external Communication device 49 is formed.
  • the communication device 49 must be connected to the terminal device 23 via a suitable communication connection 50.
  • the communication device 49 is designed as a mobile phone.
  • the communication link 50 can be implemented, for example, by means of an infrared interface, by means of Bluetooth or the like.
  • the user may use the means 42 to call up or activate various functionalities in his terminal 23. Examples of this are shown in connection with FIG. 5.
  • the user may wish to store the information data 28 transmitted to his terminal. In this case, he will activate the corresponding functional field "save" via the selection means 42. This enables him to save the information data 28 on a suitable memory device 43 assigned to the terminal device 23.
  • the memory device 43 is designed as a memory card that can be detached with the Terminal 23 is connected.
  • the terminal device 23 can also have an input device 44 by means of which the user can generate interaction data. An example of this is shown in FIG. 6.
  • the input device 44 can be activated, for example, by corresponding actuation of the selection / activation means 42.
  • the input device can be, for example, an input keyboard 45 and a
  • Input keyboard 45 take place. In this way, the user can on his
  • Terminal 23 create the interaction data 47 it desires. This
  • Interaction data 47 are then transmitted from the terminal device 23 via the interaction channel 25 to the central computer unit 21, where they processed further - for example integrated into the information data 28 to be transmitted via the forward channel 24 - can be.
  • the present invention has now made it possible in a manner which is appealing to the user of the system to be able to offer news in a multimedia form, similar to a newspaper structure, on an electronic terminal.

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L'invention concerne un procédé et un système (20) de transmission électronique de données d'informations (28), en particulier de données d'informations se présentant sous la forme de contenus de médias imprimés. Ce système (20) comprend un réseau de transmission hybride (22), qui comporte au moins un canal de transmission amont (24), au moins un canal d'interaction (25), au moins une unité de calcul centrale (21), qui coopère au moins temporairement avec au moins une source de données (26), et au moins un terminal (23) qui est affecté à un utilisateur du système (20). Les données d'informations (28) sont transmises, par l'intermédiaire du canal ou des canaux de transmission amont (24), de l'unité de calcul centrale (21) au terminal ou aux terminaux (23), lequel ou lesquels interagissent, par l'intermédiaire du canal ou des canaux d'interaction (25), au moins temporairement, avec l'unité de calcul centrale< >(21). Il est prévu, selon l'invention, que les données d'informations (28) soient divisées en au moins deux blocs de données (29-33) et que ces blocs de données (29-33) soient transmis de façon cyclique par l'intermédiaire du canal amont (24). On peut en outre prévoir que les données d'informations (28) soient transmises par l'intermédiaire du canal amont (24) en étant au moins partiellement codées et que les données d'informations codées soient, à l'intérieur du terminal ou des terminaux (23), au moins partiellement décodées.
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