TH66870A - Methods and systems for signaling slowing down user access to information services on request. - Google Patents

Abstract

DC60 (17/10/45) The process and system for reducing idle time in the scheduling matrix of a data file that has been reduced to data blocks involves creating a scheduling matrix and filling the idle time with consecutive data blocks, maintaining the original data block order. The entire process involves creating a new scheduling matrix that reduces the idle time. The overloading process can be configured from the newly created scheduling matrix. A special set-top box can receive the data blocks as described above. Furthermore, this new invention's set-top box can continuously broadcast data and preload an appropriate amount of data to reduce bandwidth requirements. The process and system for reducing idle time in the scheduling matrix of a data file that has been reduced from... The data becomes a data block. A schedulinmg matrix table is created and the idle time is populated with the adjacent data blocks in the table, maintaining the order of the data blocks.

Claims (1)

1. The computer used in the broadcasting process consists of a process for preparing a delivery matrix to determine the optimal data transmission for broadcasting. For a large number of clients, it can provide unlimited on-demand data services regardless of client processes. While on-demand data transmission of a data file will consist of a first data stream containing the first subset of the data file, and a second data stream containing the second subset of the data transmission sequence. 2. In the computer used in point 1, the first and second subsets of the data will not have the same data block. 3. In the computer used in point 2, it is claimed that the first subset will contain the optimal number of data blocks, while the data... The second will consist of the remaining data from the data sequence. The appropriate number of data blocks will depend on the frequency of data block occurrence. 4. The computer used in the process in reference 1 states the following: The first data stream also includes a prefetch data stream indication signal. 5. The computer used in the process in reference 4 states the following: The prefetch data stream indication signal tells the set-top box to pre-load the data into the set-top box's memory. 6. The computer used in the process in reference 4 states the following: The set-top box loads the first data stream while the set-top box is in an idle state. 7. The computer used in the process in reference 1 states the following: The first data subset will contain the minimum number of data blocks that can start the program, while the minimum number of data blocks depends on... 8. The computer used in the process in claim 1 states the following: The optimal data allocation rate between the first and second subsets depends on the available bandwidth. 9. The broadcasting process in claim 1 states the following: On-demand data transmission requires a certain amount of bandwidth, and this bandwidth is independent of... With 10 clients, the computer used in the process in reference 9(a) states that the creation of the delivery matrix involves the following processes: preparing the first schedule matrix for the first data delivery; the first data file is represented by the first number of data blocks; the first schedule matrix arranges the first data sequence, and the first data file from the first schedule matrix may only be able to begin using the first data file within the first time slot. 11. The computer used in the process in reference 10 states that the first schedule matrix is a fixed-bandwidth schedule matrix. 12. The computer used in the process in reference 10 states that the first schedule matrix is a variable-bandwidth schedule matrix. 13. The computer used in the process in reference 11 states that a fixed amount of data from a large number of data blocks is arranged in the schedule matrix for delivery. 14. During bandwidth allocation, the computer used in the process mentioned in point 13 claims that signal transmission control during bandwidth allocation can be managed with low-performance equipment. 15. The computer used in the process mentioned in point 13 claims that signal transmission control during bandwidth allocation can be managed with low-performance equipment. 16. The computer used in the process creates a fixed-size bandwidth, reduces idle time, and includes prefetching commands sent to the user. 17. The computer used in the process mentioned in point 15 claims that a group of prefetch commands includes pre-selection of programs by the user. 18. The computer in the process creates a fixed-size bandwidth, reduces idle time, and creates a schedule matrix suitable for on-demand data transmission regardless of the client's request format. This entire process consists of the following steps: Create a suitable schedule matrix for sending the first data file. The first data file will consist of many initial data blocks. Therefore, the first schedule matrix arranges the data in a specific order, meaning it consists of many data blocks arranged sequentially according to each time slot. Thus, a client receiving the first data file as specified in the first scheduling matrix may access the data file in the order defined in the first scheduling matrix. Considering the appropriate bandwidth allocation for dividing the data block into smaller data streams will depend on the fixed bandwidth size used. 19. The set-top box device will do the following: - Switch to an idle state. - Access preloaded data streams occasionally while in the idle state. - Store the preloaded data blocks in a readable computer device. - Display a portion of the data block when switching from the idle to the active state and begin sending signals from the client. And it begins displaying parts of the stored program when the data stream is pre-loaded - automatically adjusting to the correct data stream, so there will be no stuttering between the first part of the program and the rest of the program. 19. The above is the process of bringing data to the user immediately without having to access the data that is currently being broadcast. 20. The set-top box device referred to in point 19 states the following: a process of periodically updating data while in an idle state. 21. The set-top box device referred to in point 20 states the following: a process of periodically updating data while in an idle state. 22. The set-top box device referred to in point 20 states the following: a process of periodically updating data while in an idle state. 23. The set-top box device referred to in point 20 states the following: a process of periodically updating data while in an idle state. 24. The set-top box device referred to in point 19 states the following: a process of periodically updating data while in an idle state. While in idle state 25. The set-top box device as referred to in point 24 states the following: The process of periodically updating data while in idle state 26. The computer that processes the data emitted via signals and stored in the set-top box device consists of the following processes: Switching the STB device to idle state; Automatically tuning the STB device to the first selected channel; Data stream and includes pre-fetch data streams. After switching to active state, at least one of the following processes is performed: Decoding the signal from the received data block; Expanding the compressed data; Rearranging the data as necessary; Storing the data in the STB's local memory; Outputting the first data file through the user's output device of the STB device. 27. The computer in the process referred to in point 26. 28. The output device is a television. 29. The computer in the process in reference 26 states that the output device is a display monitor. 30. The computer in the process in reference 26 states that the output device is a cassette recorder. 31. The computer in the process in reference 26 states that the output device is a computer system. 32. The computer in the process in reference 18 states that bandwidth allocation depends on the available bandwidth. 33. The delivery matrix table consists of a data file divided into data blocks. The number of data blocks is arranged in the following steps: - Divide the data file into data clocks. - Clear the reference array. - Compare the first variable with the number of data blocks. - If the variable value is less than the number of data blocks, set the variable value to... 1. The computer used in the broadcasting process consists of a process for preparing a delivery matrix to determine the appropriate data transmission schedule for broadcasting. For a large number of clients, it can provide unlimited on-demand data regardless of client processes. While on-demand transmission of a data file will consist of a first data stream containing the first subset of the data file, and a second data stream containing the second subset of the data transmission sequence. 2. In the computer used in point 1, the first and second subsets will not have the same data block. 3. In the computer used in point 2, the first subset will consist of a number of data blocks. The optimal number of data blocks depends on the frequency of data block occurrence. The first data stream also includes a prefetch signal. The computer used in the process described in paragraph 1 states that the prefetch signal tells the set-top box to preload the data into its memory. The set-top box loads the first data stream while it is in an idle state. The computer used in the process described in paragraph 4 states that the set-top box loads the first data stream while it is in an idle state. The computer used in the process described in paragraph 1 states that the first subset contains the minimum number of data blocks required to start the program, while the minimum number of blocks depends on... 8. The computer used in the process in claim 1 states the following: The optimal data allocation rate between the first and second subsets depends on the available bandwidth. 9. The broadcasting process in claim 1 states the following: On-demand data transmission requires a certain amount of bandwidth, and this bandwidth is independent of... With 10 clients, the computer used in the process in reference 9(a) states that the creation of the delivery matrix involves the following processes: preparing the first schedule matrix for the first data delivery; the first data file is represented by the first number of data blocks; the first schedule matrix arranges the first data sequence, and the first data file from the first schedule matrix may only be able to begin using the first data file within the first time slot. 11. The computer used in the process in reference 10 states that the first schedule matrix is a fixed-bandwidth schedule matrix. 12. The computer used in the process in reference 10 states that the first schedule matrix is a variable-bandwidth schedule matrix. 13. The computer used in the process in reference 11 states that a fixed amount of data from a large number of data blocks is arranged in the schedule matrix for delivery. 14. During bandwidth allocation, the computer used in the process mentioned in point 13 claims that signal transmission control during bandwidth allocation can be managed with low-performance equipment. 15. The computer used in the process mentioned in point 13 claims that signal transmission control during bandwidth allocation can be managed with low-performance equipment. 16. The computer used in the process creates a fixed-size bandwidth, reduces idle time, and includes prefetching commands sent to the user. 17. The computer used in the process mentioned in point 15 claims that a group of prefetch commands includes pre-selection of programs by the user. 18. The computer in the process creates a fixed-size bandwidth, reduces idle time, and creates a schedule matrix suitable for on-demand data transmission regardless of the client's request format. This entire process consists of the following steps: Create a suitable schedule matrix for sending the first data file. The first data file will consist of many initial data blocks. Therefore, the first schedule matrix arranges the data in a specific order, meaning it consists of many data blocks arranged sequentially according to each time slot. Thus, a client receiving the first data file as specified in the first scheduling matrix may access the data file in the order defined in the first scheduling matrix. Considering the appropriate bandwidth allocation for dividing the data block into smaller data streams will depend on the fixed bandwidth size used. 19. The set-top box device will do the following: - Switch to an idle state. - Access preloaded data streams occasionally while in the idle state. - Store the preloaded data blocks in a readable computer device. - Display a portion of the data block when switching from the idle to the active state and begin sending signals from the client. And it begins displaying parts of the stored program when the data stream is pre-loaded - automatically adjusting to the correct data stream, so there will be no stuttering between the first part of the program and the rest of the program. 19. The above is the process of bringing data to the user immediately without having to access the data that is currently being broadcast. 20. The set-top box device referred to in point 19 states the following: a process of periodically updating data while in an idle state. 21. The set-top box device referred to in point 20 states the following: a process of periodically updating data while in an idle state. 22. The set-top box device referred to in point 20 states the following: a process of periodically updating data while in an idle state. 23. The set-top box device referred to in point 20 states the following: a process of periodically updating data while in an idle state. 24. The set-top box device referred to in point 19 states the following: a process of periodically updating data while in an idle state. While in idle state 25. The set-top box device as referred to in point 24 states the following: The process of periodically updating data while in idle state 26. The computer that processes the data emitted via signals and stored in the set-top box device consists of the following processes: Switching the STB device to idle state; Automatically tuning the STB device to the first selected channel; Data stream and includes pre-fetch data streams. After switching to active state, at least one of the following processes is performed: Decoding the signal from the received data block; Expanding the compressed data; Rearranging the data as necessary; Storing the data in the STB's local memory; Outputting the first data file through the user's output device of the STB device. 27. The computer in the process referred to in point 26. 28. The output device is a television. 29. The computer in the process in reference 26 states that the output device is a display monitor. 30. The computer in the process in reference 26 states that the output device is a cassette recorder. 31. The computer in the process in reference 26 states that the output device is a computer system. 32. The computer in the process in reference 18 states that bandwidth allocation depends on the available bandwidth. 33. The delivery matrix table consists of a data file divided into data blocks. The number of data blocks is arranged in the following steps: - Divide the data file into data clocks. - Clear the reference array. - Compare the first variable with the number of data blocks. - If the variable value is less than the number of data blocks, set the variable value to... 1. The computer used in the broadcasting process consists of a process for preparing a delivery matrix to determine the appropriate data transmission schedule for broadcasting. For a large number of clients, it can provide unlimited on-demand data regardless of client processes. While on-demand transmission of a data file will consist of a first data stream containing the first subset of the data file, and a second data stream containing the second subset of the data transmission sequence. 2. In the computer used in point 1, the first and second subsets will not have the same data block. 3. In the computer used in point 2, the first subset will consist of a number of data blocks. The optimal number of data blocks depends on the frequency of data block occurrence. The first data stream also includes a prefetch signal. The computer used in the process described in paragraph 1 states that the prefetch signal tells the set-top box to preload the data into its memory. The set-top box loads the first data stream while it is in an idle state. The computer used in the process described in paragraph 4 states that the set-top box loads the first data stream while it is in an idle state. The computer used in the process described in paragraph 1 states that the first subset contains the minimum number of data blocks required to start the program, while the minimum number of blocks depends on... 8. The computer used in the process in claim 1 states the following: The optimal data allocation rate between the first and second subsets depends on the available bandwidth. 9. The broadcasting process in claim 1 states the following: On-demand data transmission requires a certain amount of bandwidth, and this bandwidth is independent of... With 10 clients, the computer used in the process in reference 9(a) states that the creation of the delivery matrix involves the following processes: preparing the first schedule matrix for the first data delivery; the first data file is represented by the first number of data blocks; the first schedule matrix arranges the first data sequence, and the first data file from the first schedule matrix may only be able to begin using the first data file within the first time slot. 11. The computer used in the process in reference 10 states that the first schedule matrix is a fixed-bandwidth schedule matrix. 12. The computer used in the process in reference 10 states that the first schedule matrix is a variable-bandwidth schedule matrix. 13. The computer used in the process in reference 11 states that a fixed amount of data from a large number of data blocks is arranged in the schedule matrix for delivery. 14. During bandwidth allocation, the computer used in the process mentioned in point 13 claims that signal transmission control during bandwidth allocation can be managed with low-performance equipment. 15. The computer used in the process mentioned in point 13 claims that signal transmission control during bandwidth allocation can be managed with low-performance equipment. 16. The computer used in the process creates a fixed-size bandwidth, reduces idle time, and includes prefetching commands sent to the user. 17. The computer used in the process mentioned in point 15 claims that a group of prefetch commands includes pre-selection of programs by the user. 18. The computer in the process creates a fixed-size bandwidth, reduces idle time, and creates a schedule matrix suitable for on-demand data transmission regardless of the client's request format. This entire process consists of the following steps: Create a suitable schedule matrix for sending the first data file. The first data file will consist of many initial data blocks. Therefore, the first schedule matrix arranges the data in a specific order, meaning it consists of many data blocks arranged sequentially according to each time slot. Thus, a client receiving the first data file as specified in the first scheduling matrix may access the data file in the order defined in the first scheduling matrix. Considering the appropriate bandwidth allocation for dividing the data block into smaller data streams will depend on the fixed bandwidth size used. 19. The set-top box device will do the following: - Switch to an idle state. - Access preloaded data streams occasionally while in the idle state. - Store the preloaded data blocks in a readable computer device. - Display a portion of the data block when switching from the idle to the active state and begin sending signals from the client. And it begins displaying parts of the stored program when the data stream is pre-loaded - automatically adjusting to the correct data stream, so that there is no stuttering between displaying the first part of the program and the rest of the program. 19. The above is the process of bringing data to the user immediately without having to access the data that is being broadcast. 20. The set-top box device referred to in point 19 states the following: The process of periodically updating data while in an idle state. 77. The set-top box device referred to in point 20 states the following: The process of periodically updating data while in an idle state. 78. The set-top box device referred to in point 20 states the following: The process of periodically updating data while in an idle state. 79. The set-top box device referred to in point 20 states the following: The process of periodically updating data while in an idle state. 80. The set-top box device referred to in point 19 states the following: The process of periodically updating data while in an idle state. While in idle state 81. The set-top box device as referred to in point 24 states the following: The process of periodically updating data while in idle state 82. The computer that processes the data emitted via signals and stored in the set-top box device consists of the following processes: Switching the STB device to idle state; Automatically tuning the STB device to the first selected channel; Data stream and includes pre-fetch data streams. After switching to active state, at least one of the following processes is performed: Decoding the signal from the received data block; Expanding the compressed data; Rearranging the data as necessary; Storing the data in the STB's local memory; Outputting the first data file through the user's output device of the STB device 83. The computer in the process referred to in point 26 states the following: The output device is a television. 84. The computer in the process in reference 26 states that the output device is a display monitor. 85. The computer in the process in reference 26 states that the output device is a cassette recorder. 86. The computer in the process in reference 26 states that the output device is a computer system. 87. The computer in the process in reference 18 states that the appropriate bandwidth allocation depends on the available bandwidth. 89. The delivery matrix table consists of a data file divided into data blocks. The number of data blocks is arranged in the following steps: - Divide the data file into data clocks. - Clear the data in the reference array. - Compare the first variable with the number of data blocks. - If the variable value is less than the number of data blocks, set the variable value to . If the second variable is equal to zero, compare the value of the second variable to the number of data blocks. If the value of the second variable is less than the number of data blocks, write the data from the data block stored in the scheuling matrix to the reference array at the position i. 90. The STB device as described in claim 89, the STB control processor adjusts the STB to receive data via the channel selected by the user, considers the characteristics of the selected data, decodes the selected data, distributes the selected compressed data, rearranges the data, stores the data in memory, and displays the data correctly at the output device. (Clause 90, 12 pages, 0 figures)