FR3055160A1 - AUDIOVISUAL DATA DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - Google Patents

Abstract

An audiovisual data distribution system (1) comprising: a file server (2) comprising a database (6) comprising audiovisual data (12), said audiovisual data being classified according to a product reference (11); ), said file server (2) executing search software (10) for finding in the database (6) the audiovisual data (12) corresponding to a product reference (11), said product reference (11) being determined by reading a bar code (9) of a product (8); a network computer (3) for distributing audiovisual data (12) found by the search software (10). In this distribution system, it is provided that the network computer (3) comprises a communication interface (5) able to communicate with a mobile phone (4) of a user on the one hand and with the search software (10) secondly.

Description

(54) AUDIOVISUAL DATA DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.

FR 3 055 160 - A1 (5d) Distribution system (1) of audiovisual data comprising:

a file server (2) comprising a database (6) comprising audiovisual data (12), said audiovisual data being classified according to a product reference (11), said file server (2) executing a search software (10) for finding in the database (6) the audiovisual data (12) corresponding to a product reference (11), said product reference (11) being determined by reading a bar code (9 ) a product (8);

a network computer (3) for the distribution of audiovisual data (12) found by the research software (10).

In this distribution system, provision is made for the network computer (3) to comprise a communication interface (5) capable of communicating with a user's mobile telephone (4) on the one hand and with the search software. (10) on the other hand.

AUDIOVISUAL DATA DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to an audiovisual data distribution system and a corresponding distribution method. This audiovisual data makes it possible to identify products, for example in a commercial area.

TECHNOLOGICAL BACKGROUND

The bar code is a system for coding information in the form of bar for the first generation and in two dimensions for the latest generations which are easily read by an electronic system.

There are many barcode standards, among the best known, we can cite EAN 13 European Article Numbering according to an Anglo-Saxon term well known to those skilled in the art which includes 13 digits.

It is known from the international patent application PCT / US2000 / 026046 published on March 29, 2001 under the number WO / 2001/022327, a method and a system making it possible to inform a consumer about a particular commodity. The consumer reads a barcode associated with this merchandise on a scanner / delivery device. The barcode data is transmitted to a data processing device which makes it possible to extract, from the database, audio or visual information corresponding to the barcode explored and the goods, and to communicate it to the scanner / scanning device. delivery for presentation to the consumer. Several scanners / delivery devices can coexist on a common network, each with its own TCP / IP address.

This system is satisfactory, however it may be desirable to further improve it. In particular, it may be advantageous in the context of an application for commercial areas, to use these devices to interact with the consumer in a more personal and more direct manner. This cannot be possible with the system corresponding to patent application WO / 2001/022327 in which the information is displayed on a common screen from readers made available to the consumer.

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The object of the invention is to respond to this wish while remedying at least one of these aforementioned drawbacks.

According to the invention, an audiovisual data distribution system is proposed comprising:

a file server comprising a database comprising audiovisual data, said audiovisual data being classified according to a product reference, said file server executing search software to find in the database audiovisual data corresponding to a product reference, said product reference being determined by reading a barcode of a product;

-a network computer for the distribution of audiovisual data found by the research software;

According to a general characteristic, the network computer comprises a communication interface capable of communicating with a user's mobile telephone on the one hand and with the search software on the other hand. The communication interface allows direct communication with a user's mobile phone. This communication can for example be used to communicate additional information to the user with respect to the audiovisual data such as for example a link to make the purchase. The audiovisual data consist of an MPEG type video file well known to those skilled in the art for each of the product references. In addition, the audiovisual data classified in the database as corresponding to a product reference makes it possible to describe this product. For example, in the database, the reference of a product corresponds to an MPEG-type video file describing this product.

According to other characteristics taken individually or in combination:

-the mobile phone includes a bar code reader for determining the product reference from the bar code of a product and the communication interface is configured to receive the product reference sent by the mobile phone and direct it to the research software. Thus, it is possible with the camera with which almost all mobile phones are equipped today to scan the barcode to deduce a reference to communicate to the communication interface. The deduction of the reference is an operation comprising for example a first character recognition step then a second step of translating the character into a number or a letter which corresponds to the product reference.

the audiovisual data distribution system comprises a bar code module, said bar code module comprising a bar code reader configured to determine from the bar code of a product its product reference and a communication interface for transmitting this reference to the communication interface of the network computer and the communication interface of the network computer is configured to receive the product reference sent by the barcode module and to direct it to the search software. The barcode module, for example linked to the network computer, thus allows the consumer to scan the product reference quickly so that the distribution system can display audiovisual data.

the communication interface of the network computer is configured to transmit the audiovisual data found by the search software to the communication interface of the bar code module and the communication interface of the bar code module is configured to receive the audiovisual data, the barcode module further comprising a screen for displaying this audiovisual data. The consumer can thus consult the audiovisual data directly on the barcode module, we could then in this case provide that the communication interface allows the sending of additional information to the consumer's mobile phone, for example a link for an internet purchase from the product.

the network computer comprises a memory for storing the audiovisual data found in the database in the form of web pages comprising content of image or video type and the network computer executes HTML server software according to an English acronym -saxon well known to those skilled in the art. It is then a widespread and simple display standard for the display of audiovisual data. With HTML, videos corresponding to audiovisual data can be broadcast as and when it is not necessary for the entire audiovisual data file to be received.

the network computer includes a screen for displaying the audiovisual data found by the research software. The network computer thus makes it possible to display audiovisual data directly on a dedicated screen. This solution is advantageous because it allows rapid interaction.

-the network computer runs HTML navigation software to display audiovisual data on the screen in the form of web pages. In this case, the network computer runs in addition to the HTML server, an HTML browser which then allows the display of audiovisual data on the screen of the network computer.

the communication interface of the network computer is configured to transmit the audiovisual data to the mobile telephone and the portable telephone allows the display of these audiovisual data. This is then a transmission of audiovisual data to the mobile phone so that it can display them. For example, this data can be transmitted using the FTP protocol, or even MMS. Using the communication interface, it is thus possible to allow audiovisual data to be transferred to the user's mobile phone, which can be viewed directly and personally.

-the portable telephone running, to display the audiovisual data stored in the form of web pages, an HTML navigation software emitting HTML requests, the communication interface of the network computer is configured to transfer HTML requests from the portable telephone to the HTML server. So the user can watch the videos in a simple way in a way he already knows very well using a web browser.

- the network computer is configured to grant an IP address to the mobile phone. It is a simple embodiment to implement in which the network computer grants an IP address, for example private, to the mobile telephone to allow all exchanges, for example HTML, FTP or even MMS.

The subject of the invention is also a method of distributing audiovisual data, comprising the following steps:

-a reading of a barcode of a product to determine a product reference;

a sending of the product reference to a search software in a database comprising audiovisual data classified according to a product reference;

-a search by the search software in the audiovisual database corresponding to the product reference;

a step of distributing audiovisual data found in the database;

According to a general characteristic of this method, it comprises a step of communication with a portable telephone.

According to other characteristics taken individually or in combination:

the reading step is carried out by the user's mobile phone, and the sending step comprises the step of communicating with a mobile phone and a step of switching the reference from the mobile phone to the research software.

the reading step is carried out by a bar code module and the sending step comprises a step for switching the reference from the bar code module to the search software.

the distribution step further comprises a display of this audiovisual data by a screen. For example, the network computer screen. However, provision could be made for the barcode module to be displayed on the screen if necessary.

the distribution step comprises the communication step and during this communication step the network computer transmits the audiovisual data to the portable telephone and the distribution step further comprises a display of these audiovisual data by the cellphone.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

The invention will be better understood on reading the description which follows and on examining the figures which accompany it. These figures are given only by way of illustration but in no way limit the invention.

FIG. 1 represents an audiovisual data distribution system according to a first embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 2 represents a schematic view of the memory 15 for storing the audiovisual data found in the database in the form of web pages;

FIG. 3 represents an audiovisual data distribution system according to a second embodiment of the invention; and

Figures 4, 5 and 6 show a method of distributing audiovisual data according to embodiments of the invention.

Identical, similar, or analogous elements keep the same reference from one figure to another.

DESCRIPTION OF EXAMPLES OF EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

FIG. 1 illustrates a product 8 provided with a bar code 9, a mobile telephone 4 of a user and a distribution system 1 of audiovisual data.

This distribution system 1 includes:

a file server 2 for storing the audiovisual data;

a network computer 3 for the distribution of audiovisual data 12 found by the search software 10.

The file server 2 comprises a database 6 comprising audiovisual data 12. The audiovisual data 12 are classified according to a product reference 11. This product reference 11 is determined by reading the bar code 9 of the product 8.

The file server 2 executes search software 10 to find in the database 6 the audiovisual data 12 corresponding to a product reference 11. The search software 10 after finding the audiovisual data sends them to the communication interface 5 on network computer 3. For example, file server 2 is a computer.

The mobile phone 4 can include a bar code reader 20 for determining the product reference 11 from the bar code 9 of a product 8. This is for example the camera of the mobile phone and an application allowing the recognition of the characters and the translation of these characters in the product reference.

The mobile telephone 4 also conventionally comprises a screen, for example a touch screen 19 for displaying and interacting with the user, as well as a communication interface 18. This communication interface notably includes an IP module according to an English acronym. known to those skilled in the art, a Wifi module according to an English acronym well known to those skilled in the art and a 3G or 4G module for example according to English acronyms well known to those skilled in the art.

The network computer 3 may include a memory 15 for storing audiovisual data originating from the file server 2. The network computer 3 comprises a communication interface 5 capable of communicating with the mobile telephone 4 of a user of on the one hand and with the search software 10 on the other hand. More specifically, the communication interface 5 is able to communicate with the communication interface 18 of the portable telephone.

For this, provision can be made for the network computer 3, the communication interface 5 of which has an IP address, to be configured to grant an IP address to the mobile telephone 4. In this case, the network computer 3 uses for example a DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server according to an Anglo-Saxon term well known to those skilled in the art meaning protocol for dynamic configuration of hosts. Advantageously, provision can be made for the network computer to grant a private IP address. For example, the network computer includes a Wi-Fi wireless module in its communication interface and acts as a Wi-Fi terminal to which the user's mobile phone is connected.

Thus, via the IP addresses of the mobile phone and the communication interface 5, it is possible that the mobile phone 4 sends the product reference 11 to the communication interface 5, for example in IP frames. The communication interface then directs this reference to the search software 10.

Similarly, via the IP addresses of the portable telephone and the communication interface 5, it is possible for the communication interface 5 of the network computer to transmit in particular the audiovisual data to the portable telephone.

For this, after receiving the product reference, the search software finds the corresponding audiovisual data and sends them to the communication interface 5 which sends them to the mobile phone 4. The mobile phone 4 is able to receive them via its interface communication 18, these audiovisual data being transmitted for example in IP frames. The mobile telephone is also provided with the screen 19 for displaying this audiovisual data.

For example, in the case where more than one portable telephone is connected via the IP protocol to the communication interface 5, set up a transfer of the audiovisual data to all the portable telephones via the multicast type protocol according to a Anglo-Saxon term well known to those skilled in the art.

It is also possible to provide for the transmission to the mobile telephone 4 of information specific to the product whose bar code has been scanned, for example an internet link for the purchase of the product in addition to or instead of audiovisual data.

However, it can also be provided that the audiovisual data are broadcast directly on a screen 13 of the network computer after having been found by the search software 10. In this case, it can either be provided that the audiovisual data are not transmitted to cell phone 4 or they are still transmitted to cell phone 4 for dual display.

As illustrated in FIG. 2, the memory 15 of the network computer 3 is configured to store the audiovisual data found in the database in the form of web pages 21 having a close icon 25 and comprising image-like content. or video corresponding to the audiovisual data 12, the network computer 3 executing HTML server software 16.

For example, the network computer 3 can also include a screen 13 for displaying the audiovisual data found by the search software 10.

Provision may be made for the network computer 3 to execute HTML navigation software 17 in order to display on the screen 13 the audiovisual data 12 in the form of web pages 21.

Provision may also be made for the portable telephone to execute, in order to display the audiovisual data stored in the form of web pages 24, HTML navigation software which emits HTML requests. In this case, the communication interface 5 of the network computer is configured to transfer HTML requests from the mobile telephone 4 to the HTML server 16.

FIG. 3 differs from FIG. 1 in that the distribution system 1 comprises a barcode module 21.

This bar code module 21 includes a bar code reader 14. The bar code reader is configured to determine from the bar code 9 of a product 8 its product reference 11. The bar code module further comprises a communication interface 22 to transmit this reference to the communication interface 5 of the network computer.

For example, the communication interface 22 communicates with the communication interface 15 using the IP protocol as has been mentioned for the mobile telephone 4. However, in the case where the number of modules is low, a link can be provided wired point to point between each of the modules and the communication interface 15. For example, a USB connection can be provided between the barcode module and the network computer 3.

The communication interface 5 of the network computer is configured to receive the product reference 11 sent by the barcode module 21 and to direct it to the search software 10.

In addition, the barcode module 21 may include a screen 23 for displaying audiovisual data. In this case the communication interface 22 of the bar code module 21 is configured to receive the audiovisual data. The communication interface 5 of the network computer is then configured to transmit the audiovisual data found by the search software 10 to the communication interface 22 of the barcode module 21. These audiovisual data can then be displayed on the screen 23.

In the case where the distribution system has a barcode module. One can for example provide that the mobile phone does not include a barcode reader 20. One could also provide that the barcode module having scanned and sent the product reference, this will be displayed on the mobile phone 4.

FIG. 4 illustrates a distribution method 101 according to the invention comprising:

a reading 102 of a bar code of a product to determine a product reference;

a sending 103 of the product reference to a search software in a database comprising audiovisual data classified according to a product reference;

a search 104 by the audiovisual data search software in the database corresponding to the product reference;

a step 105 of distributing audiovisual data found in the database;

One can for example provide that the distribution step 105 comprises a display 108 of the audiovisual data by the screen 13 of the distribution system.

Provision may be made for the reading step 102 to be carried out by the user's mobile telephone, and that, as illustrated in FIG. 4, the sending step 103 comprises a communication step 106 with a portable telephone 4 and a referral step 107 of the reference from the mobile telephone to the search software.

FIG. 5 differs from FIG. 4 in that the distribution step 105 comprises the step of communication with the mobile telephone 106. During this communication step 106 the network computer transmits the audiovisual data to the mobile phone 4 and the distribution step 105 further comprises a display 109 of this audiovisual data by the mobile phone 4.

FIG. 6 differs from FIG. 5 in that the reading step 102 is performed by a barcode module. The sending step 103 then includes a step 107 for referral of the reference from the barcode module to the search software.

Claims (15)

1. Audiovisual data distribution system (1) comprising: a file server (2) comprising a database (6) comprising audiovisual data (12), said audiovisual data being classified according to a product reference (11), said file server (2) executing a search software (10) for finding in the database (6) the audiovisual data (12) corresponding to a product reference (11), said product reference (11) being determined by reading a bar code (9 ) a product (8); a network computer (3) for the distribution of audiovisual data (12) found by the search software (10); characterized in that the network computer (3) comprises a communication interface (5) capable of communicating with a user's mobile telephone (4) on the one hand and with the search software (10) on the other go. 2. Distribution system (1) of audiovisual data according to claim 1, characterized in that the mobile telephone (4) comprises a bar code reader (20) for determining the product reference (11) from the bar code ( 9) of a product (8) and in that the communication interface (5) is configured to receive the product reference (11) sent by the mobile telephone (4) and to direct it to the search software ( 10). 3. Distribution system (1) of audiovisual data according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a bar code module (21), said bar code module comprising a bar code reader (14) configured to determine from the bar code (9) of a product (8) its product reference (11) and a communication interface (22) to transmit this reference to the communication interface (5) of the network computer and in that the communication interface (5) of the network computer is configured to receive the product reference (11) sent by the barcode module (21) and to direct it to the search software (10). 4. Distribution system (1) of audiovisual data according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the communication interface (5) of the network computer is configured to transmit the audiovisual data found by the search software (10) to the communication interface (22) of the bar code module (21) and in that the communication interface (22) of the bar code module (21) is configured to receive audiovisual data, the bar code module further comprising a screen (23) for displaying these audiovisual data. 5. Distribution system (1) of audiovisual data according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the network computer (3) comprises a memory (15) for storing the audiovisual data found in the database under the in the form of web pages (21) comprising image or video content and in that the network computer (3) is running HTML server software (16). 6. Distribution system (1) of audiovisual data according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the network computer (3) comprises a screen (13) for the display of audiovisual data found by the search software (10). 7. Distribution system (1) of audiovisual data according to the preceding claim when dependent on claim 5, characterized in that the network computer (3) runs HTML navigation software (17) to display on the screen ( 13) audiovisual data in the form of web pages (21). 8. Distribution system (1) of audiovisual data according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the communication interface (5) of the network computer is configured to transmit the audiovisual data to the mobile telephone (4 ) and in that the mobile telephone (4) allows the display of these audiovisual data. 9. Distribution system (1) of audiovisual data according to the preceding claim when dependent on claim 5, characterized in that the mobile telephone running, to display the audiovisual data stored in the form of web pages (24), navigation software HTML emitting HTML requests, the communication interface (5) of the network computer is configured to transfer HTML requests from the mobile telephone (4) to the HTML server (16). 10. Distribution system (1) of audiovisual data according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the network computer (3) is configured to grant an IP address to the mobile telephone (4). 11. Method for distributing (101) audiovisual data comprising the following steps: a reading (102) of a bar code of a product to determine a product reference; a sending (103) of the product reference to a search software in a database comprising audiovisual data classified according to a product reference; a search (104) by the search software in the audiovisual data database corresponding to the product reference; a step of distributing (105) audiovisual data found in the database; characterized in that it comprises a step of communication (106) with a portable telephone (4). 12. Distribution method (101) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the reading step (102) is carried out by the user's mobile telephone, and in that the sending step (103) comprises the communication step (106) with a portable telephone (4) and a referral step (107) of the reference from the portable telephone to the search software. 13. A distribution method (101) according to claim 11, characterized in that the reading step (102) is carried out by a barcode module and in that the sending step (103) comprises a step of referral (106) of the reference from the barcode module to the search software. 14. A distribution method (101) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the distribution step (105) further comprises a 5 display (108) of this audiovisual data by a screen. 15. Distribution method (101) according to one of claims 11 to 14, characterized in that the distribution step (105) comprises the communication step (106) and during this communication step (106) the network computer transmits audiovisual data to the telephone 10 portable (4) and in that the distribution step further comprises a display (109) of this audiovisual data by the portable telephone. 3055: 1/6