JP6957898B2 - Information equipment - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an information device, and more particularly to an information device including a communication unit.

Conventionally, an information device including a communication unit is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Patent Document 1 discloses an information device including a communication unit that communicates with a content distribution server that distributes data such as stream content. This information device is configured to download data such as stream content from a content distribution server.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2003-288290

However, in an information device as described in Patent Document 1, when video data of a TV broadcast wave stream (transport stream format) is downloaded via a communication unit, the playback software of the information device is a transformer. There is a problem that the video data cannot be played unless the video data in the port stream format is converted into a predetermined format such as the mp4 format.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and one object of the present invention is to reproduce video data downloaded in the transport stream format without converting it into another format. It is to provide possible information equipment.

In order to achieve the above object, the information device according to the first aspect of the present invention controls a communication unit capable of communicating with an external device and downloading video data from the external device via the communication unit, and also controls the video data. A control unit that controls the execution of an application that creates distribution data in the same format as the video data and playback list data for reproducing the distribution data and controls the reproduction of the distribution data. is in the application, configure the local server sending the distribution data and the playlist data to the reproducing unit, the playlist data is updated on the basis of the distribution data, the updated play list data and the new distribution data but until it is sent to the local server, it performs the transmission system that continues to wait your the playlist data to the playback unit from the local server.

In the information device according to the first aspect of the present invention, as described above, the control is performed to download the moving image data from the external device via the communication unit capable of communicating with the external device, and the downloaded moving image data is combined with the moving image data. A control unit that controls execution of an application that creates distribution data in the same format (transport stream format, etc.) is provided, and the control unit configures a local server that sends distribution data to the playback unit within the application. .. As a result, the same format distribution data is created from the transport stream format video data downloaded by the communication unit, so that the video is transmitted (streamed) in a pseudo manner from the local server on the application. Video data downloaded in the transport stream format can be streamed and played back in an information device without being converted to another format. Further, since the conversion of the moving image data is not required, the user can save the trouble of performing the operation of converting the moving image data. Further, when the video data is downloaded and the video is played back at the same time, the video data is not converted, so that it is not necessary to convert the video data and play the video at the same time. As a result, the load on the control unit can be reduced. Also, by executing the application, the video data in the transport stream format can be played back in the same format, so simply install the application on the information device that can download the video data in the transport stream format. Then, you will be able to play video data in transport stream format. As a result, the moving image data downloaded in the transport stream format can be easily reproduced by various information devices.

In addition, the control unit should execute an application that controls the playback of the distribution data by creating the distribution data in the same format as the video data and the playback list data for reproducing the distribution data from the downloaded video data. The local server is configured to send the playback list data to the playback unit, and the control unit controls the playback list data from the local server to the playback unit until the playback list data is updated based on the distribution data. It is configured to control to wait (stop) the transmission of. As a result, the playlist of the information device stops playing the video based on the fact that the playlist data is not updated and the information that the playlist data is not updated is transmitted from the local server to the playlist multiple times. Even if it is configured to (even if the playlist is configured to stop playing the video based on the continuation of the predetermined state in which the playlist data is not updated), the playlist data is updated. By waiting (stopping) (not transmitting) the transmission of the playlist data from the local server on the application side to the playback unit in this state, it is possible to prevent the playback of the moving image from ending. In addition, the control unit controls to update the playlist data by adding playback continuation video data different from the distribution data to the playlist data until the playlist data is updated based on the distribution data. It is configured as follows. As a result, even if the playlist data is not updated based on the distribution data due to unstable communication conditions, the list data is updated based on the playback continuation video data and the playback of another video is continued. can do. Therefore, since the reproduction of the moving image in the same format (reproduction format based on the list data) is continued, it is possible to prevent the reproduction of the moving image from ending (the state in which the reproduction cannot be continued from the same place).

In the information device according to the first aspect, preferably, the list request signal requesting the transmission of the reproduction list data is configured to be repeatedly transmitted from the reproduction unit to the local server at the first time interval, and is controlled. The unit controls to wait (stop) transmission of the playback list data from the local server to the playback unit even if the local server receives the list request signal from the playback unit. With this configuration, even if a list request signal is received, the playlist data that has not been updated is not transmitted from the local server to the playback unit, so it is possible to more reliably prevent the playback of the video from ending. Can be done.

In this case, preferably, when the download of the moving image data is stopped and the local server receives the list request signal from the playback unit, the control unit waits for the transmission of the playlist data from the local server to the playback unit ( Control to stop). With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the user from suspending the playback of the moving image or ending the playback of the moving image even when the communication state is temporarily poor.

In the configuration in which the control unit waits (stops) the transmission of the playlist data from the local server even if the list request signal is received, the control unit preferably releases the playlist data after the stop of downloading the video data is released. Based on the update, control is performed to send the playlist data from the local server to the playback unit to the playback unit. With this configuration, the playlist data whose playback unit has been updated when the user has paused the playback of the video or when the communication status is temporarily released and normal download is resumed. Can be reliably received.

In a configuration in which the control unit transmits playlist data based on the updated playlist data, preferably, when the playlist receives the updated playlist data, the updated playlist data is used. Based on this, the distribution request signal requesting the transmission of distribution data is configured to be transmitted from the playback unit to the local server, and when the control unit receives the distribution request signal, the control unit reproduces the distribution request signal from the local server. Controls the transmission of distribution data to the unit. With this configuration, after the playback unit receives the updated playlist data, the distribution request signal is transmitted from the playback unit to the local server, so that the distribution data is transmitted from the local server to the playback unit (pseudo). Since it is distributed), it is possible to resume the playback of the video without ending the playback of the video.

In the information device according to the first aspect, preferably, the control unit is configured to periodically create distribution data and update playlist data at a second time interval. With this configuration, distribution data is created and playlist data is updated periodically, so the load on the control unit when creating distribution data and updating playlist data is distributed. be able to.

In this case, preferably, the distribution data is divided into a plurality of parts so as to correspond to a predetermined reproduction time in the application, and the second time interval is the same time interval as the reproduction time.

In the information device according to the first aspect, preferably, the application divides the downloaded video data into a plurality of video data in the application with the first local server that transmits the distribution data and the playback list data to the playback unit. It has a division unit that generates distribution data, and a second local server that transmits moving image data to the division unit. With this configuration, two local servers are configured in the application, so the load is distributed to the two local servers and the load on the local servers is reduced compared to the case where one local server is configured. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the application from stopping and the playback of the moving image from stopping due to the load on the local server.

In this case, preferably, the application has a third local server that transmits distribution data and playlist data to the playback unit, in addition to the local server. With this configuration, when viewing a plurality of videos at the same time, data is transmitted to the playback unit as compared with the case where distribution data and playlist data are transmitted (pseudo distribution) to the playback unit by one local server. It is possible to reduce the load on the local server that performs the above. Therefore, it is possible to further suppress the application from stopping and the playback of the moving image from stopping due to the load on the local server. Further, even if the playback of one of the moving images is stopped, the playback of the other moving image can be continued.

In the information device according to the first aspect, preferably, the control unit is configured to create a thumbnail image based on the distribution data while reproducing the moving image in the reproduction unit. With this configuration, thumbnail images can be created in parallel with video playback, so thumbnail images can be easily created.

In this case, preferably, the application has a fourth local server for creating thumbnail images, in addition to the local server. With this configuration, a fourth local server dedicated to creating thumbnail images is configured separately from the local server, so that thumbnail images can be created in the background of video playback. Therefore, even if the moving image being played is stopped, the creation of the thumbnail image can be continued.

The information device according to the second aspect of the present invention controls a communication unit capable of communicating with an external device and downloading video data from the external device via the communication unit, and distributes the video data in the same format as the video data. A control unit that creates playback list data for playing back data for distribution and data for distribution and controls execution of an application that controls playback of data for distribution is provided, and the control unit is provided in the application for distribution. A local server that sends data and playback list data to the playback unit is configured, and when the local server receives a stop signal to stop playback of the distribution data, it is distributed until the playback list data is updated based on the distribution data. Control is performed to update the playback list data by adding video data for continuous playback, which is different from the data for playback. Further, in the information device according to the second aspect, preferably, when the local server receives the stop signal for stopping the reproduction of the distribution data, the control unit updates the playlist data based on the playback continuous moving image data. Then, control is performed to start playback of the video data for continuation of playback. With this configuration, even if the user performs a playback stop operation (PAUSE operation), playback of the video in the same format (playback format based on list data) is continued based on the stop signal. It is possible to prevent the playback from ending.

In this case, preferably, when the local server receives the start signal for starting the reproduction of the distribution data during the reproduction of the reproduction continuation video data, the control unit updates the playlist data based on the distribution data. , Controls the playback of distribution data. With this configuration, even if the video is played again after the video playback is paused, the video in the same format has not ended, so the distribution data can be played quickly. .. Further, even if the playback continuous moving image data is being played back, the playback of the distribution data can be restarted based on the start signal.

In a configuration in which the control unit controls to start playback of the video data for continuation of playback when the local server receives the stop signal, the control unit preferably receives the stop signal when the local server receives the data for distribution. Controls the creation of video data for continuous playback based on. With this configuration, even if the playback of the distribution data is stopped, the video based on the distribution data (including the video whose image does not change visually) is played, so the distribution data and Can make the user feel that a normal stop operation is being performed on the distribution data even when another playback continuous video data is being played.

In a configuration in which the control unit controls to start playback of the playback continuation video data when the local server receives the stop signal, it is preferable that the control unit further includes a storage unit capable of storing the playback continuation video data. Controls to reproduce the playback continuation moving image data stored in advance in the storage unit when the local server receives the stop signal. With this configuration, the playback continuous moving image data stored in the storage unit in advance is reproduced, so that the load on the control unit can be suppressed. As a result, it is possible to smoothly shift from the reproduction of the distribution data to the reproduction of the reproduction continuous moving image data.

According to the present invention, as described above, it is possible to provide an information device capable of reproducing moving image data downloaded in the transport stream format without converting it into another format.

It is a block diagram which showed the whole structure of the communication network system including the information device by 1st and 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the division of moving image data by the HLS method. It is a figure for demonstrating deletion and download of moving image data by the control part of the information device according to 1st Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 5 is a sequence diagram for explaining a moving image reproduction process by a control unit of an information device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a sequence diagram for demonstrating the process of creating the divided data by the control part of the information apparatus according to 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process of creating the divided data by the control part of the information apparatus according to 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which showed the structure of the information device by 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which showed the structure of the information device by 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which showed the structure of the information device by 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which showed the state which the thumbnail image is displayed on the display part of the information device according to 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which showed the whole structure of the communication network system including the information device by 6th Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 5 is a sequence diagram for explaining a moving image reproduction process by a control unit of an information device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which simplified and showed the structure of the information device by the modification of 4th Embodiment of this invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[First Embodiment]
(Communication network system configuration)
First, the configuration of the communication network system T including the information device 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4.

As shown in FIG. 1, the information device 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention functions as an element of the communication network system T. The communication network system T includes an access point A, an external device G, and an information device 100. Further, the communication network system T is configured so that the moving image data D1 recorded on the external device G can be reproduced by the information device 100 by distributing (transmitting) the moving image data D1 via the access point A. ..

In the communication network system T, for example, communication can be performed between the external device G and the information device 100 based on the technology of DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) (registered trademark).

The access point A is configured to be able to communicate with the external device G and the information device 100 by wire or wirelessly (wirelessly). That is, the access point A relays the communication between the external device G and the information device 100 in the communication network system T.

The external device G is configured to be capable of storing (recording) digital broadcasting as moving image data D1 in the MPEG2-TS (transport stream) format. Further, when the external device G receives the distribution request from the information device 100, the external device G distributes the stored (recorded) MPEG2-TS format video data D1 to the information device 100 via the access point A. It is configured in. An example of the external device G is a Blu-ray disc recorder or the like.

(Configuration of information equipment)
As shown in FIG. 1, the information device 100 includes a communication unit 1, a storage unit 2, and a control unit 3. In addition, an OS (Operating System) including a download means 4 and a playback means 5 and an application 6 including a division means 61 and a local server 62 are installed in the information device 100. The application 6 is executed by the control unit 3. An example of the information device 100 includes a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a notebook computer, and the like. Further, examples of the OS include iOS (“iOS” is a registered trademark) and Android (registered trademark). Further, the regenerating means 5 is an example of a "regenerating unit" within the scope of claims. Further, the dividing means 61 is an example of a "dividing portion" in the claims.

Here, in the general HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) method, as shown in FIG. 2, the divided data D2 (segment) obtained by dividing the moving image data D1 into units of several seconds is a Web server (not shown) outside the playback device. ) Is placed on top. Then, in the HLS method, the playback device (not shown) continuously acquires the divided data D2 from the Web server by referring to the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) indicating the location of the divided data D2, and the moving image is played back. Will be done. At that time, the URL indicating the arrangement of the divided data D2 is described in the playlist data D3 (playlist) for reproducing the divided data D2. The playback device first acquires the playlist data D3 from the Web server, and then makes a distribution request (acquisition request) for the divided data D2 to the Web server based on the playlist data D3. The divided data D2 is an example of "distribution data" in the claims.

Specifically, in the playback of a moving image by the general HLS method, the Web server side divides the moving image data D1 to create the divided data D2, and the playlist in which the divided data D2 is created is described. Create data D3. Then, after downloading the playlist data D3, the playback device reproduces the moving image by sequentially downloading the divided data D2 by referring to the URL of the Web server based on the playlist data D3. In the playlist data D3, information such as the reproduction order of the divided data D2, the time interval required for the reproduction of one divided data D2 (hereinafter referred to as the reproduction time), and the location (URL) of each divided data D2 is described. Has been done. The playlist data D3 is a text file.

On the other hand, in the first embodiment, unlike the general HLS method, the divided data D2 is arranged on the local server 62 inside the information device 100 as shown in FIG. Therefore, by executing the application 6, the information device 100 pseudo-distributes the moving image data D1 from the local server 62 to the playing means 5 in the information device 100 by the HLS method, and the playing means 5 delivers the moving image. It is possible to reproduce.

Hereinafter, the configuration on the upstream side inside the information device 100 will be described in order (in the order in which the moving image data D1 or the divided data D2 is sent), and finally the configuration of the control unit 3 will be described.

The communication unit 1 is configured to be able to communicate with the external device G that distributes the moving image data D1 in the MPEG2-TS format. Specifically, when the communication unit 1 specifies a predetermined URL including the IP (Internet Protocol) address of the external device G in the communication network system T and receives a video playback request (distribution request), information is provided. It is configured to receive the moving image data D1 from the external device G under the control of the control unit 3 of the device 100.

The download means 4 is configured to download the moving image data D1 from the external device G via the communication unit 1 and transmit (transfer) the downloaded moving image data D1 to the dividing means 61 of the application 6.

The dividing means 61 is configured in the application 6 by the control unit 3, and is executed under the control of the control unit 3. Further, the dividing means 61 is configured to divide the moving image data D1 in the MPEG2-TS format to create the divided data D2, and to create or update the playlist data D3 for reproducing the divided data D2. .. For example, the dividing means 61 is configured to sequentially create the divided data D2 corresponding to a predetermined reproduction time (for example, 2 seconds) in the number corresponding to the downloaded data capacity. The created divided data D2 is stored in the storage unit 2. Further, the created playlist data D3 is transmitted (transferred) to the local server 62.

As a specific example, the dividing means 61 first creates playlist data D3 in which the divided data D2 is not described and the reproduction time (for example, 2 seconds) is described. After that, when the dividing means 61 acquires a block of moving image data D1 of 10Mbyte, it creates Stream01 (first moving image data D1 to be reproduced) to Stream10 by dividing and updates the playlist data D3. That is, the playback order of Stream01 to Stream10 and the like are additionally described in the playlist data D3. After that, when the dividing means 61 acquires the moving image data D1 of a block of 3Mbyte, the dividing means 61 creates the Streams 11 to 13 by dividing and updates the playlist data D3. That is, the playback order of Stream 11 to Stream 13 and the like are additionally described in the playlist data D3. The control unit 3 is configured to create the divided data D2 and update the playlist data D3 substantially at the same time.

The storage unit 2 is configured to be able to continuously store the created divided data D2. Further, the storage unit 2 has a function of storing the divided data D2 created in advance while playing back the moving image in the reproduction means 5 under the control of the control unit 3. The divided data D2 created in advance is data from the reproduction position of the moving image to the first time t1 (for example, 60 seconds) (see FIG. 3). As a specific example, when the reproduction time of the divided data D2 is 2 seconds, when the divided data D2 of the Stream 01 is reproduced, the storage unit 2 stores 30 divided data D2 of the Stream 01 to 30. ing.

Under the control of the control unit 3, the storage unit 2 reproduces the moving image in the reproduction means 5, and divides the data before the second time t2 (for example, 10 seconds) (see FIG. 3) from the reproduction position of the moving image. It has a function to delete D2. As a specific example, when the reproduction time of the divided data D2 is 2 seconds, the divided data D2 of the Stream 19 is deleted from the storage unit 2 at the time when the divided data D2 of the Stream 25 is being reproduced.

The local server 62 is configured in the application 6 by the control unit 3, and is executed under the control of the control unit 3. The local server 62 is configured to transmit (pseudo-deliver) the divided data D2 and the playlist data D3 to the reproduction means 5. Further, the local server 62 acquires playlist data D3 from the dividing means 61. Further, the local server 62 acquires the divided data D2 from the storage unit 2. Further, the local server 62 is configured to transmit (pseudo-deliver) the playlist data D3 to the reproduction means 5 when the list request signal E1 transmitted from the reproduction means 5 is received. Further, the local server 62 is configured to transmit (pseudo-deliver) the divided data D2 to the reproduction means 5 when the distribution request signal E2 transmitted from the reproduction means 5 is received. The playlist data D3 includes update data transmitted from the local server 62 to the playback means 5 in order to update the playlist data D3.

The reproduction means 5 is configured to acquire playlist data D3 from the local server 62. Further, the reproduction means 5 is configured to receive a pseudo distribution of the divided data D2 from the local server 62 by referring to a predetermined URL based on the playlist data D3, and reproduce the moving image. ..

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the reproduction means 5 is configured to transmit the list request signal E1 to the local server 62 based on the playlist data D3. The list request signal E1 is repeatedly transmitted from the reproduction means 5 to the local server 62 at the first time interval t0 (for example, every 2 seconds) (see FIG. 4). For example, when the playlists 01 to 33 are described in the playlist data D3 as the playback order, the list request signal E1 requesting the playlist data D3 for the split data D2 to be played next to the stream 33 is transmitted to the local server 62. do.

Then, the local server 62 that has received the list request signal E1 is configured to transmit (pseudo-deliver) the playlist data D3 (updated data) to the playback means 5 under the control of the control unit 3.

Then, the reproduction means 5 updates the playlist data D3 that has already been acquired based on the playlist data D3 (update data) transmitted from the local server 62. For example, when the playlists 01 to 35 are described in the playlist data D3 as the reproduction order, the Stream 36 is additionally described as the divided data D2 to be reproduced next to the Stream 35. As described above, the Stream 36 is the divided data D2 at the first time t1 (for example, 60 seconds) (see FIG. 3) from the moving image reproduction position (Stream 06).

Further, when the playback means 5 receives the playlist data D3 (updated data) (when the playlist data D3 is updated), the playback means 5 distributes new divided data D2 (Stream 36) based on the playlist data D3. The delivery request signal E2 is configured to be transmitted to the local server 62.

Then, the local server 62 that has received the distribution request signal E2 is configured to transmit (pseudo-distribute) the divided data D2 (Stream 36) to the reproduction means 5 under the control of the control unit 3.

The control unit 3 is configured to control the communication unit 1 and the storage unit 2 and execute the application 6.

The control unit 3 controls to download the moving image data D1 from the external device G via the communication unit 1. Further, the control unit 3 controls the dividing means 61 to create the divided data D2 in the same format as the moving image data D1 and the playlist data D3 for reproducing the divided data D2 from the downloaded moving image data D1. .. Further, the control unit 3 configures a local server 62 in the application 6 for transmitting (pseudo-delivering) the divided data D2 and the playlist data D3 to the reproduction means 5. Further, the control unit controls the reproduction of the divided data D2 while updating the playlist data D3.

Here, in the first embodiment, the control unit 3 controls not to transmit (pseudo-deliver) the divided data D2 and the playlist data D3 from the local server 62 to the playlist 5 until the playlist data D3 is updated. ..

The playlist data D3 includes data indicating whether or not the playlist data D3 was newly updated from the playlist data D3 transmitted to the playlist 5 last time.

Specifically, when the download of the moving image data D1 by the download means 4 is stopped and the playback list data D3 is not updated, the control unit 3 receives the list request signal E1 from the playback means 5 by the local server 62. However, control is performed to wait (stop) (do not transmit) the transmission of the reproduction list data D3 from the local server 62 to the reproduction means 5. The case where the download is stopped means that, for example, the playback of the moving image in the playback means 5 is stopped (PAUSE) by the user operation, or the communication cannot be performed due to a problem in the communication state in the communication network system T (communication is not possible). For example, when communication is difficult).

The control unit 3 controls to transmit the playlist data D3 to the playback means 5 based on the update of the playlist data D3 after the download means 4 releases the stop of downloading the video data D1. Specifically, the control unit 3 downloads the moving image data D1 by the downloading means 4, creates the playback list data D3 (updated data), and the playback list data D3 (updated data) and the divided data D2 are local. When it is transmitted to the server 62, the control is performed to immediately transmit the created reproduction list data D3 (updated data) to the reproduction means 5.

(Video playback process)
Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the moving image reproduction process of the information device 100 will be described based on the sequence diagram. In the moving image playback process, the operation of the application 6 is executed by the control unit 3. Here, as an example, the reproduction time of one divided data D2 will be described as 2 seconds.

In step S1, playlist data D3 is created by the dividing means 61 and transmitted to the local server 62. At this point, the created playlist data D3 does not describe the playback order of the divided data D2. Further, the division means 61 creates division data D2 Streams 01 to 30, and transmits the division data D2 to the local server 62.

Then, in step S2, the list request signal E1 is transmitted from the reproduction means 5 to the local server 62. When the local server 62 receives the list request signal E1, the playlist data D3 is transmitted (pseudo-delivered) to the playback means 5. The list request signal E1 is repeatedly transmitted from the reproduction means 5 to the local server 62 at the same 2-second interval as the reproduction time (first time interval t0 (see FIG. 4)).

Then, in step S3, which is the reproduction position 2 seconds ahead of step S1, the division means 61 creates the division data D2 Stream 31 and transmits the division data D2 to the local server 62.

Then, in step S4, which is two seconds after step S2, the list request signal E1 is transmitted from the reproduction means 5 to the local server 62. When the local server 62 receives the list request signal E1, the playlist data D3 (updated data) is transmitted (pseudo-delivered) to the playback means 5. Then, in the reproduction means 5, Stream 01, which is the divided data D2, is additionally described in the reproduction list data D3 (playlist). Further, the reproduction request signal E2 is transmitted from the reproduction means 5 to the local server 62. When the local server 62 receives the distribution request signal E2, the divided data D2 (Stream01) is transmitted (pseudo-distributed) to the reproduction means 5. Further, the same processing is performed for Streams 02 to 31. As a result, the reproduction means 5 starts the reproduction of Stream01.

Then, in step S5, which is the reproduction position 2 seconds ahead of step S3, the division means 61 creates the division data D2 Stream 32 and transmits the division data D2 to the local server 62. At the same time, the reproduction of the moving image in the reproduction means 5 is stopped (PAUSE) based on the user operation. That is, the creation of the divided data D2 after the Stream 33 is stopped, and the update of the playlist data D3 is stopped. When the playback is stopped, unlike the case where the playback is finished, the data up to the divided data D2 (first time t1 (see FIG. 3)) stored in the storage unit 2 by buffering, and , The data up to the second time t2 (see FIG. 3) is not erased.

Then, in step S6, which is two seconds ahead of step S4, the divided data D2 (Stream 32) is transmitted (pseudo-delivered) from the local server 62 to the reproduction means 5 in the same manner as in step S4.

Then, in step S7, which is two seconds after step S6, the list request signal E1 is transmitted from the reproduction means 5 to the local server 62. On the other hand, the playlist data D3 is not transmitted (pseudo-delivered) from the local server 62 to the reproduction means 5. This is because the divided data D2 (Stream 33) to be transmitted (pseudo-delivered) next has not been created yet, and the playlist data D3 has not been updated.

Then, PAUSE is released, and in step S8, which is the reproduction position 2 seconds ahead of step S5, the division means 61 creates the division data D2 Stream 33 and transmits the division data D2 to the local server 62. Since the list request signal E1 for Stream 33 has already been transmitted from the reproduction means 5 to the local server 62 at this point (in the previous step S7), as soon as the Stream 33 is created, the local server 62 sends the playlist request signal E1 to the reproduction means 5. Playlist data D3 (updated data) for Stream 33 is transmitted (pseudo-delivery). Then, in the reproduction means 5, Stream 33, which is the divided data D2, is additionally described in the reproduction list data D3 (playlist). Further, the reproduction request signal E2 is transmitted from the reproduction means 5 to the local server 62. When the local server 62 receives the distribution request signal E2, the divided data D2 (Stream 33) is transmitted (pseudo-distributed) to the reproduction means 5.

Then, in step S9 immediately after the divided data D2 (Stream 33) is transmitted (pseudo-delivered) to the reproduction means 5, the reproduction means 5 transmits the list request signal E1 for the Stream 34 to the local server 62. At this point, 2 seconds have not passed from the reproduction position (0:06) in step S8, so the divided data D2 (Stream 34) has not been created. That is, at this point, the playlist data D3 is not transmitted (pseudo-delivered) from the local server 62 to the playback means 5 in response to the list request signal E1 for Stream 34.

Then, in step S10, the same processing as in step S8 is performed. After that, the processes of step S9 and step S8 are repeated.

(Effect of the first embodiment)
In the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

In the first embodiment, as described above, control is performed to download the moving image data D1 from the external device G via the communication unit 1 capable of communicating with the external device G, and the downloaded moving image data D1 to the moving image data D1. A control unit 3 that controls execution of the application 6 that creates the divided data D2 of the same format (transport stream format, etc.) is provided, and the control unit 3 transmits the divided data D2 to the reproduction means 5 in the application 6. Configure the local server 62. As a result, the divided data D2 of the same format is created from the video data D1 of the transport stream format downloaded by the communication unit 1, so that the video can be transmitted (streamed) in a pseudo manner from the local server 62 on the application 6. Therefore, the moving image data D1 downloaded in the transport stream format in the information device 100 can be streamed and played back without being converted into another format. Further, since the conversion of the moving image data D1 is unnecessary, the user can save the trouble of performing the operation of converting the moving image data D1. Further, when the video data D1 is downloaded from the external device G and the video is played back at the same time, the video data D1 is not converted, so that it is not necessary to convert the video data D1 and play the video at the same time. .. As a result, the load applied to the control unit 3 can be reduced. Further, by executing the application 6, the video data D1 in the transport stream format can be played back in the same format, so that the application can be applied to the information device 100 capable of downloading the video data D1 in the transport stream format. Just by installing 6, you will be able to play the video data D1 in transport stream format. As a result, the moving image data D1 downloaded in the transport stream format can be easily reproduced by various information devices 100.

Further, the control unit 3 is an application that controls the reproduction of the divided data D2 by creating the reproduction list data D3 for reproducing the divided data D2 and the divided data D2 in the same format as the moving image data D1 from the downloaded moving image data D1. 6 is configured to execute, the local server 62 is configured to transmit the playback list data D3 to the playback means 5, and the control unit 3 is configured to play the playback means from the local server 62 until the playback list data D3 is updated. It is configured to control to wait (stop) (do not transmit) the transmission of the reproduction list data D3 to 5. As a result, the playback means 5 of the information device 100 transmits information that the playlist data D3 has not been updated from the local server 62 to the playback means 5 a plurality of times in a state where the playlist data D3 is not updated. Even if the playback of the moving image is stopped (assuming that the playback means 5 is configured to stop the playback of the moving image based on the continuation of the predetermined state in which the playlist data D3 is not updated). Also), in a state where the playlist data D3 is not updated, the local server 62 on the application 6 side waits (stops) (does not transmit) the transmission of the playlist data D3 to the playback means 5. It is possible to prevent the playback of the data from ending.

Further, in the first embodiment, as described above, the list request signal E1 requesting the transmission of the reproduction list data D3 is repeatedly transmitted from the reproduction means 5 to the local server 62 at the first time interval t0, and the control unit 3 Even if the local server 62 receives the list request signal E1 from the reproduction means 5, the local server 62 controls to wait (stop) (do not transmit) the transmission of the reproduction list data D3 to the reproduction means 5. Constitute. As a result, even if the list request signal E1 is received, the playlist data D3 that has not been updated is not transmitted from the local server 62 to the playback means 5, so that it is possible to more reliably prevent the playback of the moving image from ending. Can be done.

Further, in the first embodiment, as described above, even if the local server 62 receives the list request signal E1 from the playback means 5 when the download of the moving image data D1 is stopped, the local server It is configured to control to wait (stop) (do not transmit) the transmission of the playlist data D3 from 62 to the reproduction means 5. As a result, it is possible to prevent the user from suspending the playback of the moving image or ending the playback of the moving image even when the communication state is temporarily poor.

Further, in the first embodiment, as described above, the control unit 3 is transferred from the local server 62 to the playback means 5 based on the playlist data D3 being updated after the stop of downloading the video data D1 is released. It is configured to control the transmission of the playlist data D3 to the reproduction means 5. As a result, when the user pauses the playback of the moving image or the state in which the communication state is temporarily bad is canceled and the normal download is resumed, the playback means 5 ensures the updated playlist data D3. Can be received by.

Further, in the first embodiment, as described above, when the reproduction means 5 receives the updated playlist data D3, the transmission of the divided data D2 is requested based on the updated playlist data D3. The distribution request signal E2 is configured to be transmitted from the reproduction means 5 to the local server 62, and when the control unit 3 receives the distribution request signal E2, the divided data D2 is transmitted from the local server 62 to the reproduction means 5. It is configured to control transmission. As a result, after the playback means 5 receives the updated playlist data D3, the distribution request signal E2 is transmitted from the playback means 5 to the local server 62, so that the divided data D2 is transferred from the local server 62 to the playback means 5. Since it is transmitted (pseudo-delivered), the playback of the moving image can be resumed without ending the playback of the moving image.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 5 and 6. In this second embodiment, in addition to the configuration of the first embodiment, an example in which the divided data D2 is created and the playlist data D3 is updated periodically will be described.

(Configuration of information equipment)
As shown in FIG. 1, the information device 200 according to the second embodiment includes a control unit 203. The control unit 203 creates the divided data D2 and creates the divided data D2 after the creation of the divided data D2 from the playback position (the beginning of the moving image) to the first time t1 (see FIG. 3) is completed. The playlist data D3 is configured to be updated periodically at a second time interval t (for example, 2 seconds) (see FIG. 5). Further, the divided data D2 is divided by the dividing means 61 of the application 6 so as to correspond to a predetermined reproduction time (time interval required for reproducing one divided data D2). The second time interval t is the same time interval as the reproduction time. For example, the second time interval t and the reproduction time are both time intervals of 2 seconds. The dividing means 61 is an example of a "dividing portion" in the claims.

The control unit 203 creates and plays back the divided data D2 even when the moving image data D1 (a block of moving image data D1) divided into the plurality of divided data D2 is downloaded from the external device G at once. The data D3 is updated periodically at the second time interval t.

As in the first embodiment, the control unit 203 of the second embodiment transmits the divided data D2 and the playlist data D3 from the local server 62 to the playlist 5 until the playlist data D3 is updated (pseudo). Control not to deliver).

(Creation process of divided data)
Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the process of creating the divided data D2 of the information device 200 will be described with reference to the sequence diagram. In the moving image reproduction process, the operation of the application 6 is executed by the control unit 203. In the following, as an example, the second time interval t and the reproduction time will be described as 2 seconds.

In step S1a, the division means 61 requests the download means 4 to download.

Then, in step S2a, the first transfer of the 8Mbyte moving image data D1 from the downloading means 4 to the dividing means 61 is performed. When the transfer is performed, the division means 61 creates the division data D2 Streams 01 to 08, and the playlist data D3 is updated. When the creation of Stream 01 to 08 is completed, Stream 01 to 08 (divided data D2) is transmitted to the local server 62. Further, when the creation of Streams 01 to 08 is completed, the completion notification of the creation process is transmitted from the dividing means 61 to the downloading means 4. The completion notification of the creation process triggers the next transfer of the moving image data D1. In steps S3a to S5a, the same processing as in step S2a is performed.

Then, in step S6a, the fifth transfer of the 3Mbyte moving image data D1 from the downloading means 4 to the dividing means 61 is performed. The moving image data D1 of 3Mbyte corresponds to Stream 31 to 33 which is the divided data D2. Further, it is assumed that the reproduction position is about 3 seconds (before 4 seconds) at the time of step S6a. Therefore, at the time of step S6a, the divided data at the first time t1 (for example, 60 seconds) (see FIG. 3) ahead of the reproduction position can be stored in the storage unit 2 in advance. At this point, it is possible to create up to Stream 31, and it is not possible to create Streams 32 and 33.

Then, in step S7a where the reproduction position is 0:04, the reproduction means 5 starts the reproduction of the next divided data D2, so that the Stream 32 can be created. Therefore, the Stream 32 is immediately created in the dividing means 61.

Then, in step S8a in which the reproduction position after the second time interval t has elapsed from step S7a is 0:06, the reproduction means 5 starts the reproduction of the next divided data D2, so that the Stream 33 can be created. It becomes. Therefore, the Stream 33 is immediately created in the dividing means 61. Further, when the creation of Stream 31 to 33 is completed, the completion notification of the creation process is transmitted from the dividing means 61 to the downloading means 4.

Then, after step S9a, the same processing as in steps S6a to S8a is repeated.

(Creation process of divided data)
With reference to FIGS. 5 and 6, a process of creating a plurality of divided data D2 based on the moving image data D1 (a block of moving image data D1) downloaded at one time will be described based on a flowchart. In the process of creating the divided data D2, the operation of the application 6 is executed by the control unit 203. In the following, the moving image data D1 of 3Mbyte (a block) transferred for the fifth time shown in FIG. 5 will be described. Further, the moving image data D1 of 3Mbyte (lump) corresponds to the divided data D2, Stream 031 to 033.

As shown in FIG. 6, in step S1b, the 3Mbyte moving image data D1 is transferred from the downloading means 4 to the dividing means 61.

Then, in step S2b, it is determined whether or not the next divided data D2 can be created. That is, it is determined whether or not it is possible to create the Stream 31. In short, it is determined whether or not the reproduction position 0:02 at which the Stream 31 can be created has passed. In FIG. 5, since the reproduction position 0:02 has already passed, the process proceeds to step S3b.

Then, in step S3b, one divided data D2 is created from the transferred 3Mbte moving image data D1. That is, Stream 31 is created.

Then, in step S4b, it is determined whether or not the remaining moving image data D1 capable of creating the divided data D2 is in the divided means 61. As described above, the moving image data D1 of 3Mbyte (lump) corresponds to the divided data D2, Stream 031 to 033. Therefore, at the time when the Stream 31 is created, the remaining moving image data D1 for creating the Stream 032 and 033 is in the dividing means 61. Therefore, the process returns to step S2b.

Again, in step S2b, it is determined whether or not the Stream 32 can be created. In short, whether or not the reproduction position 0:04 (the reproduction position where the second time interval t (2 seconds) (see FIG. 5) has elapsed from the reproduction position 0:02) at which the Stream 32 can be created has passed. Judged. Immediately after the Stream 31 is created, the reproduction position 0:04 has not passed, so the process proceeds to step S5b.

Then, in step S5b, the sleep process (process of waiting for the passage of time) is performed for 100 ms, and the process returns to step S2b. In this way, step S2b and step S5b are repeated until the reproduction position 0:04 has passed. Then, when the reproduction position 0:04 has passed, the process proceeds to step S3b. Then, the process returns from step S4b to step S2b, and Stream 33 is created in the same manner as Stream 32. Then, if the divided data D2 is created from all of the moving image data D1 of the 3 Mbyte (lump), the process proceeds from step S4b to step S6b, and the completion notification of the creation process of the divided data D2 (Stream 31 to 33) is sent from the dividing means 61. It is transmitted to the download means 4.

The other configurations of the second embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment.

(Effect of the second embodiment)
In the second embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

In the second embodiment, as described above, the control unit 203 is configured to periodically create the divided data D2 and update the playlist data D3 at the second time interval t. As a result, the divided data D2 is created and the playlist data D3 is updated periodically. Therefore, the load applied to the control unit 203 when the divided data D2 is created and the playlist data D3 is updated is distributed. Can be done.

The other effects of the second embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7. In this third embodiment, unlike the first embodiment in which one local server 62 is configured, an example in which two local servers (first local server 62a and second local server 62b) are configured will be described. ..

(Configuration of information equipment)
As shown in FIG. 7, the information device 300 according to the third embodiment includes a control unit 303. The control unit 303 constitutes a first local server 62a and a second local server 62b in the application 306. The first local server 62a and the second local server 62b are always configured in the application 306. In the third embodiment, a case where all of the moving image data D1 is downloaded by the downloading means 4 and the downloaded moving image data D1 is stored in the storage unit 2 will be described. The storage unit 2 transmits the moving image data D1 to the dividing means 61 via the second local server 62b.

The first local server 62a has a function of transmitting (pseudo-delivering) the divided data D2 and the playlist data D3 to the reproduction means 5. Further, the second local server 62b has a function of transmitting the moving image data D1 to the dividing means 61 in order to divide the moving image data D1 into the divided data D2 in the application 306. The moving image data D1 is transmitted from the storage unit 2 to the second local server 62b.

The other configurations of the third embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment.

(Effect of Third Embodiment)
In the third embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

In the third embodiment, as described above, the application 306 is provided with the first local server 62a for transmitting the divided data D2 and the playlist data D3 to the reproduction means 5, and the downloaded moving image data D1 in the application 306. A dividing means 61 for dividing the D1 into a plurality of parts and a second local server 62b for transmitting the moving image data D1 to the dividing means 61 are provided. As a result, the first local server 62a and the second local server 62b are configured in the application 306, so that two local servers (first local server 62a and second local) are configured as compared with the case where one local server is configured. The load can be distributed to the server 62b) to reduce the load on the local server. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the application 306 from stopping due to the load on the local server and stopping the playback of the moving image.

The other effects of the third embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. In the fourth embodiment, in addition to the configuration of the third embodiment, the third local server 62a and the second local server 62b separately transmit the divided data D2 and the playlist data D3 to the reproduction means 5. An example of configuring the local server 63 will be described.

(Configuration of information equipment)
As shown in FIG. 7, the information device 400 according to the fourth embodiment includes a control unit 403. The control unit 403 configures the third local server 63 separately from the first local server 62a and the second local server 62b in the application 406 shown in FIG.

The regenerating means 5 includes a first regenerating means 5a and a second regenerating means 5b. The first reproduction means 5a and the second reproduction means 5b can simultaneously reproduce different moving images. That is, the reproduction means 5 can arrange two moving images in the foreground and reproduce them for viewing.

The first local server 62a has a function of transmitting the divided data D2 and the playlist data D3 to the first reproduction means 5a. Further, the third local server 63 has a function of transmitting the divided data D2 and the playlist data D3 to the second reproduction means 5b.

The control unit 403 configures two division means 61 for creating and transmitting the division data and the playlist data to the first local server 62a and the third local server 63 in the application 406. Further, moving image data D1 different from each other is transmitted from the storage unit 2 to the two dividing means 61 via the second local server 62b.

The other configurations of the fourth embodiment are the same as those of the third embodiment.

(Effect of Fourth Embodiment)
In the fourth embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

In the fourth embodiment, as described above, the control unit 403 informs the application 406 of the reproduction means 5 (first reproduction means 5a and second reproduction means 5b) separately from the first local server 62a and the second local server 62b. ) Is provided with a third local server 63 for transmitting the divided data D2 and the playlist data D3. As a result, when a plurality of moving images are viewed at the same time, the divided data D2 and the playlist data D3 are transmitted (pseudo-delivered) to the reproduction means 5 (first reproduction means 5a and second reproduction means 5b) by one local server. Compared with the case, it is possible to reduce the load on the local server that transmits data to the reproduction means 5 (first reproduction means 5a and second reproduction means 5b). Therefore, it is possible to further suppress the application 406 from stopping due to the load on the local server and the playback of the moving image from stopping. Further, even if the playback of one of the moving images is stopped, the playback of the other moving image can be continued.

The other effects of the fourth embodiment are the same as those of the third embodiment.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Next, the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 7, 9 and 10. In this fifth embodiment, unlike the fourth embodiment in which two moving images are reproduced for viewing, one of the two moving images is reproduced for viewing and the other is reproduced for capture. An example will be described.

(Configuration of information equipment)
As shown in FIG. 7, the information device 500 according to the fifth embodiment includes a control unit 503. The control unit 503 configures a fourth local server 64 for creating a thumbnail image P in addition to the first local server 62a and the second local server 62b in the application 506 shown in FIG. The control unit 503 is configured to reproduce the moving image in the foreground for viewing in the first reproduction means 5a. Further, the control unit 503 is configured in the second reproduction means 5b to capture and reproduce the moving image in the background in order to create the thumbnail image P. Further, the created thumbnail image P is stored in the storage unit 2.

As shown in FIG. 10, the control unit 503 controls the display of the created thumbnail image P together with the seek bar B on the display unit 9 of the information device 500.

The other configurations of the fifth embodiment are the same as those of the fourth embodiment.

(Effect of the fifth embodiment)
In the fifth embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

In the fifth embodiment, as described above, the control unit 503 is configured to create the thumbnail image P based on the divided data D2 while reproducing the moving image in the reproduction means 5 (second reproduction means 5b). As a result, the thumbnail image P can be created in parallel with the reproduction of the moving image, so that the thumbnail image P can be easily created.

Further, in the fifth embodiment, as described above, the application 506 is provided with the fourth local server 64 for creating the thumbnail image P in addition to the first local server 62a and the second local server 62b. As a result, apart from the first local server 62a and the second local server 62b, a dedicated fourth local server 64 for creating the thumbnail image P is configured. Can be done on the ground. Therefore, even if the moving image being played is stopped, the creation of the thumbnail image P can be continued.

The other effects of the fifth embodiment are the same as those of the fourth embodiment.

[Sixth Embodiment]
Next, the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. In the sixth embodiment, the control unit 3 controls to wait for the playlist data D3 to be transmitted from the local server to the playback means 5 until the playlist data D3 is updated. However, an example in which the control unit 603 controls to update the playlist data D3 based on the playback continuation moving image data D4 different from the divided data D2 will be described.

(Configuration of information equipment)
As shown in FIG. 11, the information device 600 according to the sixth embodiment includes a control unit 603.

When the local server 62 receives the stop signal F1 for stopping the reproduction of the divided data D2 as shown in FIG. 12, the control unit 603 (see FIG. 11) generates the playlist data D3 based on the playback continuous moving image data D4. It is updated to control the start of playback (pseudo stop) of the playback continuous moving image data D4. Further, when the local server 62 receives the stop signal F1, the control unit 603 controls to create the playback continuation moving image data D4 based on the divided data D2.

As a specific example, the control unit 603 (see FIG. 11) receives a stop signal F1 from the playback means 5 based on the user performing a stop operation in the operation unit (not shown) during playback of the movie as the divided data D2. When the local server 62 receives Since this continuously displayed image is an image at the time (instantaneous) when the stop operation is performed, it is recognized as a still image by the user. Then, the control unit 603 updates the playlist data D3 based on the created playback continuation video data D4, and starts playback (pseudo stop) of the playback continuation video data D4. The created moving image data D4 for continuous playback is stored in the storage unit 2.

Further, when the local server 62 receives the start signal F2 for starting the reproduction of the divided data D2 during the reproduction of the reproduction continuous moving image data D4, the control unit 603 updates the playlist data D3 based on the divided data D2. Then, the division data D2 is controlled to be reproduced.

That is, the control unit 603 controls the stop signal F1 to stop the reproduction based on the divided data D2 and to start the pseudo reproduction based on the reproduction continuation moving image data D4, and then the start signal F2 reproduces the reproduction. Control is performed to stop the reproduction based on the continuous moving image data D4 and start the reproduction based on the divided data D2.

The other configurations of the sixth embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment.

(Effect of the sixth embodiment)
In the sixth embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

In the sixth embodiment, as described above, control is performed to download the moving image data D1 from the external device G via the communication unit 1 capable of communicating with the external device G, and the downloaded moving image data D1 to the moving image data D1. A control unit 603 that controls execution of the application 6 that creates the divided data D2 of the same format (transport stream format, etc.) is provided, and the control unit 603 transmits the divided data D2 to the reproduction means 5 in the application 6. Configure the local server 62. As a result, the divided data D2 of the same format is created from the video data D1 of the transport stream format downloaded by the communication unit 1, so that the video can be transmitted (streamed) in a pseudo manner from the local server 62 on the application 6. Therefore, the moving image data D1 downloaded in the transport stream format in the information device 600 can be streamed and played back without being converted into another format.

Further, the control unit 603 updates the playlist data D3 by adding the playback continuation video data different from the split data D2 to the playlist data D3 until the playlist data D3 is updated based on the split data D2. It is configured to control the playlist. As a result, even if the playlist data D3 is not updated by the divided data D2 due to an unstable communication state or the like, the list data is updated based on the video data for continuation of playback, and the playback of another video is continued. be able to. Therefore, since the reproduction of the moving image in the same format (reproduction format based on the list data) is continued, it is possible to prevent the reproduction of the moving image from ending (the state in which the reproduction cannot be continued from the same place).

Further, in the sixth embodiment, when the local server 62 receives the stop signal F1 for stopping the reproduction of the divided data D2 by the control unit 603 as described above, the playlist data is based on the playback continuous moving image data D4. D3 is updated to control the start of playback of the playback continuous moving image data D4. As a result, even if the user performs a playback stop operation (PAUSE operation), the video playback in the same format (playback format based on list data) is continued based on the stop signal F1, so that the video playback ends. Can be prevented.

Further, in the sixth embodiment, as described above, when the local server 62 receives the start signal F2 for starting the reproduction of the divided data D2 during the reproduction of the playback continuous moving image data D4, the divided data The playlist data D3 is updated based on D2 to control the reproduction of the divided data D2. As a result, even when the moving image is played again after the playback of the moving image is paused, the moving image of the same format is not finished, so that the divided data D2 can be quickly played back. Further, even if the reproduction continuous moving image data D4 is being reproduced, the reproduction of the divided data D2 can be restarted based on the start signal F2.

Further, in the sixth embodiment, as described above, when the local server 62 receives the stop signal F1, the control unit 603 controls to create the playback continuation moving image data D4 based on the divided data D2. Configure to. As a result, even when the reproduction of the divided data D2 is stopped, the moving image based on the divided data D2 (including the moving image whose image does not change visually) is reproduced, so that the reproduction is different from the divided data D2. Even when the continuous moving image data D4 is being played back, the user can feel that a normal stop operation is being performed on the divided data D2.

The other effects of the sixth embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment.

[Modification example]
It should be noted that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and are not considered to be restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the description of the above-described embodiment, and further includes all modifications (modifications) within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

For example, although the first to fifth embodiments have shown various aspects of the present invention, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments of each embodiment. The present invention also includes an embodiment in which one or more configurations of each embodiment and configurations of other embodiments are appropriately combined.

Further, in the second embodiment, for convenience of explanation, the processing operations of the control unit have been described using a flow-driven flowchart in which the processing operations of the control unit are sequentially processed along the processing flow, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, the processing operation of the control unit may be performed by event-driven (event-driven) processing that executes processing in event units. In this case, it may be completely event-driven, or it may be a combination of event-driven and flow-driven.

Further, in the third embodiment, an example in which two local servers are always configured in the application is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, one local server may be configured in the application, and two local servers may be configured in the application only in a predetermined case such as when the playback of the moving image is stopped.

Further, in the fourth embodiment, in order to view two moving images, an example is shown in which the moving image data is branched and transmitted from one second local server to two local servers. Is not limited to this. In the present invention, as in the modified example shown in FIG. 13, in order to view the two moving images, the configuration as described in the third embodiment may be provided in parallel.

Further, in the sixth embodiment, an example is shown in which the playback continuation moving image data of the present invention is created at the time of the playback stop operation (PAUSE operation) by the user, and the created playback continuation moving image data is reproduced. The present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, the reproduction continuation moving image data of the present invention is created in advance and stored in the storage unit, and the reproduction continuation moving image data stored in the storage unit at the time of the playback stop operation (PAUSE operation) by the user. May be regenerated.

In this case, the moving image data for continuous playback may be, for example, monochromatic (black or the like) moving image data, or a promotional moving image (CM) acquired via the Internet or the like.

1 Communication unit 3, 203, 303, 403, 503, 603 Control unit 4 Download means 5 Playback means (playback unit)
6, 306, 406, 506 Application 61 Dividing means (dividing part)
62 Local server 62a 1st local server 62b 2nd local server 63 3rd local server 64 4th local server 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600 Information equipment D1 Video data D2 Divided data (data for distribution)
D3 Playback list data D4 Video data for continuation of playback E1 List request signal E2 Distribution request signal F1 Stop signal F2 Start signal G External device t Second time interval t0 First time interval P Thumbnail image

Claims (16)

A communication unit that can communicate with external devices,
Control is performed to download moving image data from the external device via the communication unit, and distribution data in the same format as the moving image data and playlist data for reproducing the distribution data are created from the moving image data. A control unit that controls execution of an application that controls playback of the distribution data is provided.
The control unit constitutes a local server that transmits the distribution data and the playlist data to the playback unit in the application, and the playlist data is updated based on the distribution data, and the updated playlist is described. the playlist data and new the distribution data until they are sent to the local server, performs said control that continues to wait for the transmission of playlist data from the local server to the reproduction unit, information devices. The list request signal requesting the transmission of the playlist data is configured to be repeatedly transmitted from the playback unit to the local server at the first time interval.
The first aspect of claim 1, wherein the control unit controls to wait for transmission of the playlist data from the local server to the reproduction unit even if the local server receives the list request signal from the reproduction unit. Information equipment. When the download of the moving image data is stopped, the control unit transmits the playback list data from the local server to the playback unit when the local server receives the list request signal from the playback unit. The information device according to claim 2, which controls standby. The control unit controls to transmit the playlist data from the local server to the playback unit based on the update of the playlist data after the stop of downloading the moving image data is released. The information device according to 3. When the playback unit receives the updated playlist data, a distribution request signal requesting transmission of the distribution data is sent from the playback unit to the local server based on the updated playlist data. Is configured to be sent to
The information device according to claim 4, wherein the control unit controls to transmit the distribution data from the local server to the reproduction unit when the distribution request signal is received. The control unit is configured to periodically create the distribution data and update the playlist data at a second time interval, according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The listed information device. The distribution data is divided into a plurality of pieces so as to correspond to a predetermined playback time in the application.
The information device according to claim 6, wherein the second time interval is the same time interval as the reproduction time. The application is a first local server that transmits the distribution data and the playlist data to the playback unit, and the distribution data by dividing the downloaded video data into a plurality of the video data in the application. The information device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a division unit for generating the above and a second local server for transmitting the moving image data to the division unit. The information device according to claim 8, wherein the application has a third local server that transmits the distribution data and the playlist data to the playback unit in addition to the local server. The information device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the control unit is configured to create a thumbnail image based on the distribution data while playing a moving image in the playback unit. The information device according to claim 10, wherein the application has a fourth local server for creating thumbnail images in addition to the local server. A communication unit that can communicate with external devices,
Performs control for downloading the moving image data from the external device via the front Symbol communication unit, create a playlist data for reproducing the distribution data and the distribution data of the moving image data the same form from the video data A control unit that controls execution of an application that controls playback of the distribution data is provided.
Before SL control unit, in the application, configure the local server to send the distribution data and the playlist data to the reproducing unit, and the stop signal for stopping the reproduction of the distribution data received the local server In this case, an information device that controls to update the playback list data by adding playback continuation video data different from the distribution data until the playback list data is updated based on the distribution data. When the local server receives a stop signal for stopping the reproduction of the distribution data, the control unit updates the playlist data based on the reproduction continuation video data to obtain the reproduction continuation video data. The information device according to claim 12, which controls the start of reproduction. When the local server receives a start signal for starting the reproduction of the distribution data during the reproduction of the reproduction continuation video data, the control unit updates the playlist data based on the distribution data. The information device according to claim 13, wherein the information device controls the reproduction of the distribution data. The information device according to claim 13 or 14, wherein the control unit controls to create the playback continuation moving image data based on the distribution data when the local server receives the stop signal. Further provided with a storage unit capable of storing the above-mentioned moving image data for continuous playback,
The information device according to claim 13 or 14, wherein the control unit controls to reproduce the playback continuation moving image data stored in advance in the storage unit when the local server receives the stop signal.

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