TW200415465A - Multi-functional integrated multimedia broadcasting device - Google Patents

Abstract

A multi-functional integrated multimedia broadcasting device can provide multiple multimedia functions including at least a digital picture browsing function, a video broadcasting function, an audio broadcasting function, a video/audio recording function, a navigation function and a TV receiving function, allowing user to browse digital picture, broadcast video program, broadcast music and voice program, record video/audio program, acquire geographical location information and receive cable TV and wireless TV. Further provide all sorts of connection interfaces to connect externally to one or multiple external media processing devices, such as CD/DVD-RW device, remote communication device, printer, storage device, digital camera, navigation system, TV tuner, PC platform and so forth. By means of this, further expand the media processing functions for the multi-functional integrated media broadcasting device of the invention.

Description

200415465 V. Description of the invention (1) I [Technical field to which the invention belongs] The present invention relates to a multimedia technology, and more particularly to a multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device, which can provide multiple multimedia functions, including at least one digital photo A browsing function, a video playback function, an audio playback function, a video / audio recording function, a navigation function, and a TV receiving function, so that users can browse digital photos, play video programs, play music and voice programs, Record video / audio programs, obtain geographic location information, and receive wired and wireless TV; and then provide a variety of connection interfaces to connect to a variety of external media processing devices, such as CD / DVD-RW devices , Mobile phones, printers, storage devices, digital cameras, navigation systems, TV tuners, personal computer platforms, etc., thereby further expanding the media processing functions of the multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device of the present invention. [Previous Technology] At present, there are many different media recording and playback devices in the consumer electronics market, such as digital photo browsing devices, MP3 audio playback devices, VCD / DVD video playback devices, digital cameras, etc. It can be used by users to browse digital photos, listen to music, watch video programs, and record video programs. However, one of the disadvantages of the above various media recording and playback devices is that a single device can only provide one media recording and playback function; that is, a digital photo browsing device can only be used to browse digital photos, and an MP3 audio playback device can only be used to play music, VCD / DVD video playback device can only be used to play video programs, while digital cameras can only be used to record video programs; therefore, it cannot be full

17016.ptd page 5 200415465 ‘fifth, the description of the invention (2) sufficient’ consumers ’demand for multimedia recording and playback. In addition, if consumers require all the media recording and playback functions mentioned above, they will need to purchase multiple individual devices, which is not economical. [Summary of the Invention] In view of the disadvantages of the conventional technology described above, the main purpose of the present invention is to provide a multifunctional multimedia playback device that can provide multiple multimedia recording and playback functions on the same device, including at least a digital photo browsing function. , Video playback function, audio playback function, video / audio recording function, navigation function, and TV receiving function to meet consumer demand for ¥ multimedia recording and playback. Another object of the present invention is to provide a multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device that allows users to connect it to various media processing devices, thereby further expanding the multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device of the present invention. Media processing capabilities. The multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device of the present invention is characterized by integrating a variety of multimedia functions, including digital photo browsing functions, video playback functions, audio playback functions, video / audio recording functions, navigation functions, and television receiving functions, into a single body In this way, users can purchase and use a single body to browse digital photos, play video programs, play P and voice programs, record video / audio programs, obtain geographic information, and receive cable and wireless TV. In addition, the multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device of the present invention further provides various connection interfaces for external connection to one or more external property processing devices, such as CD / DVD-RW devices, remote Communication equipment

17016. ptd page 6 200415465 V. Description of the invention (3) Device, printer, storage device, digital camera, navigation system, TV tuner, personal computer platform, etc., to further expand the invention Function Media processing function of integrated multimedia playback device. [Embodiment] The following is a detailed description of an embodiment of the multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device of the present invention in conjunction with the first and second figures of the attached drawings; wherein FIG. 1 shows the multifunctional integrated type of the present invention The internal basic architecture of the multimedia playback device (such as the part enclosed by the dashed box indicated by the reference numeral 100), and FIG. 2 shows the application architecture of the multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device 100 of the present invention. The multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device 100 of the present invention can provide users with a variety of multimedia functions, including digital photo browsing functions, video playback functions, audio playback functions, video / audio recording functions, navigation functions, and television receiving functions. Allows users to browse digital photos, play movie and TV programs, play music and voice programs, record video / audio programs, get geographic location information, and receive cable and wireless TV. As shown in FIG. 1, the multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device 100 of the present invention includes at least a digital photo display module 110, a video playback module 1 2 0, an audio playback module 1 3 0, a Video / audio recording module 1 4 0, a navigation module 1 50, a TV receiving module 1 60, a data conversion module 1 7 0, a main control unit 2 1 0, a display module 2 2 0, an audio output module 2 3 0, an internal storage module 2 4 0, a wireless interface 3 1 0, a video output I input interface 3 2 0, and a data communication interface 3 3 0; and can be further selected It includes an external storage interface 340 and a remote control interface 350.

17016.ptd Page 7 200415465 V. Description of the invention (4) 'Digital photo display module 11 0 is controlled by the main control unit 2 1 0, which is used to display the internal storage module 2 through the screen display module 11 0 The digital photos pre-stored in 0 are, for example, digital photos in the JPEG format, thereby allowing users to browse digital photos through the multimedia playback device 100 of the present invention. 'The video playback module 1 2 0 is, for example, an MPEG compatible video playback module, which is controlled by the main control unit 2 1 0 to display the internal storage module 2 4 through the display module 2 2 0 Digital video files of various video programs pre-stored in 0, such as digital video files in MPEG format, so that users can watch the video I audio playback mode through the multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device 100 of the present invention. Group 1 3 0 is, for example, a MP 3 compatible audio playback module, which is controlled by the main control unit 2 1 0 to play the internal storage module 2 4 0 through the audio output module 2 3 0 The pre-stored digital audio files of various music or voices, such as digital audio files in MP3 format, allow users to listen to music or voice programs through the multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device 100 of the present invention. The video / audio recording module 1 4 0 is controlled by the main control unit 2 1 0, and it can be connected to an external video / audio generating device 21 through the video input / output interface 3 2 0 (shown in Figure 2). , Such as a VCD / DVD player, a TV camera, etc., for receiving and recording the video / audio signals generated by the video / audio generating device 21 and storing the recorded video / audio data to Internal storage module 2 4 0. Thereafter, the user can play these pre-recorded video / audio programs on the display module 2 2 0 through the video playback module 1 2 Q.

17016. ptd page 8 200415465 V. Description of the invention (5) — ~-~-The i50 group i50 is used to provide a navigation function to allow the user to locate the geographic location of the user's location. In this operating mode, the navigation system is controlled by the main control unit 210 and connected to a geographic information system via a wireless interface 310, such as GPS (Global, Imperial System) satellites (shown in (Figure 2) to owe the second owed. S Jin Shengsheng 1 1 to inform the user of the current geographical location of the current location. 3 The geographic location information returned by the HS satellite U will then be received by wireless 150 and transmitted to the navigation module 15. The navigation module learns Α 目 i 0, so that the user can pay by browsing this geographical location information, and the geographical location of the location of the objective. The TV receiving module 160 is controlled by the main control unit 210, and is used to wirelessly receive a remote wireless TV station 12 broadcast, 11 hotline pen-view program signals, or transparently through the benefit of ::. Enter the interface 3 2 0 to receive the cable TV program signals played by a cable TV station (not shown in the figure) in a spring mode, and display the received TV program signals in the display module 2 2 0 In this way, users are allowed to watch cable or wireless TV programs through the multimedia playback device 100 of the present invention. The data conversion module 170 is controlled by the main control unit 2 10, which is used to convert the data format of the slot file to be transmitted, including JP £ G, MP3, or mpeg data format, into a specific remote communication data The format is, for example, the XML (Extensible Markup Language) data format used by WAp (Wireless Application Protocol) mobile phone communication, and a remote communication device 33 (for example, one of the remote communication devices 33 connected through the data communication interface 33 0)

17016. ptd page 9 200415465 V. Description of the invention (6) for > mobile phone) and transmitted to a remote device (not shown in the figure); and used to receive the remote communication device 3 3 And the transmitted data is converted into the default data format (ie, JPEG, MP3, or MPEG) of the multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device 100 of the invention. '' The main control unit 2 1 0 is used to control the above-mentioned digital photo display module 110, video playback module 1 2 0, audio playback module 1 3 0, video / audio recording module 1 4 0, navigation module 1 50, and TV receiving module 16 0, so as to perform the required digital photo browsing function, video playback function, audio playback function, video / audio recording function, navigation function, and TV receiving function ^ and also used for Control these function modules 1 1 0, 1 2 0, 1 3 0, 1 4 0, 1 5 3, 1 6 0 and display module 2 2 0, audio output module 2 3 0, internal storage module 2 Data exchange between 4 0 and various interfaces 3 1 0, 3 2 0, 3 3 0, 3 4 0, 3 5 0. The display module 2 2 0 is, for example, a color thin film transistor liquid crystal display module (Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Display, TFT LCD), which is used to display a digital photo display module 1 1 0, a video playback module 1 Digital photos or digital video images processed by 20, navigation module 150, and TV receiving module 160. The audio output module 230 includes a built-in speaker function, and can further include an external speaker function; the built-in speaker function can directly convert the electronic audio signal received by the audio output module 230 It plays natural sound and plays to the surrounding environment, while the external speaker function allows users to listen to the audio signals output by the audio output module 230 through external headphones or large speakers (not shown in the figure).

17016. ptd page 10, description of the invention (7) Internal storage module 2 4 0 includes, for example, hard, and is used to store the multifunctional input of the present invention "Wu, and, or flash memory model operation System and various multimedia tanks;; type = media player device 100 j video broadcast, digital video coffin, * including digital photos, in order to advance a cattle lecture exhibition Γ audio files, etc. Multi-functional Shanghai Mosquito Γ Steps to expand the multimedia processing capabilities. This is the King 5 type multimedia playback device. The interface of the present invention includes-wireless interface 310,-once the t3 has a variety of external communication interface 3 3 0, = Wheel in and out interface 3 2 0, a resource! The storage interface of the beneficial ticks eight outer shells 34..!… ,, 7, 7; 3 3 0 can be accessed through the main control unit 2 丨 n ^ 7 4 module 15 or TV The receiving module 16 is controlled and connected to the navigation mode to receive the signal, or the television receiving module 16. The wireless television program message 1 broadcasted by the wireless hotline television station 12 The 9-input / output interface 320 is, for example, a PAL / NTSC-compatible video input / output interface, which can be connected to an external The audio / audio generating device 21 (for example, a VCD / DVD player, a television, a video camera) or an external call k 2 2 (for example, a television, a large display screen, or a projector) ' The audio generating device 21 is used to input video / audio signals, or output video / audio signals to an external display device 2 2. The data communication interface 3 3 0 is, for example, a u S b (U niversa 1 Serial B us) type data communication Interface, which can be externally connected to one or more external media processing devices, such as a CD / DVD-RW device, a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) device 32, and a remote communication device 33 (for example, a mobile phone) ), A printer 3 4, a storage device 3 5, a digital photo

17016.ptd Page 11 200415465 V. Description of the invention (8) Camera 3 6, a navigation system 3 7, a TV tuner 38, a personal computer platform 39, etc., thereby further expanding the present invention. Function Media processing function of integrated multimedia player device 100. The external storage interface 3 4 0 is, for example, a flash memory module interface, such as a four-in-one flash memory module adapter, for connecting various different flash memory devices. It includes SD (Secure Digital), MS (MemoryStick), MMC (MultimediaCard), and SM (Smart Media) for inputting or outputting various multimedia file data to the multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device 100 of the present invention. The remote control interface 3 50 is, for example, an infrared (Infrared, IR) remote control Λ surface, which is inwardly connected to the main control unit 210, so that a user can use an infrared remote control 50 to control the present invention. Various operation functions of the multimedia player device 100 are remotely controlled. In practical applications, the multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device 100 of the present invention can provide users with a variety of multimedia functions, including digital photo browsing function, video playback function, audio playback function, video / audio recording function, navigation function, and The TV receiving function allows users to browse digital photos, play video programs, play music and voice programs, record video / audio programs, obtain geographic information, and receive wired and wireless video. In the operation mode of the digital photo browsing function, the user can store multiple digital photos in the internal storage module 2 40 in advance, that is, from the external CD / DVD-RW device 31 through the US Β interface 3 3 0 CCD device 32, remote communication device 3 3, storage device 3 5, digital camera 36, or personal computer platform

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17016 · ptd page 13 200415465 V. Music or voice program of invention description (ίο). In the operation mode of the video / audio recording function, the user can connect the multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device 1 0 of the present invention to an external video / audio generating device 21 through the video output interface 3 2 0, For example, 1 CD / DVD player, TV, or video camera, and then activate the video / audio recording module 1 40 to record the video / audio signal output by the video / audio generating device 21 and record the The received video / audio signals are stored digitally to the internal storage module 2 4 0. Thereafter, users can play these pre-recorded video / audio programs through the video playback module 120. ^ In the operation mode of the navigation function, the navigation module 150 will wirelessly connect to a geographic information system through a wireless interface & 3 1 0, such as a GPS satellite 11 to use the connected GPS The satellite 11 is used to inform the user of the geographic location of the current location. The geographic location information returned by this GPS # i star 1 1 will be received by the wireless interface 3 1 0 and transmitted to the navigation module 1 50, and then the received geographical location will be received by the navigation module 1 50 The map and related data in the information are displayed on the display module 2 2 0, so that the user can browse the geographic location information to know the geographic location of the current location. In the operating mode of the TV receiving function, the TV receiving module 160 can wirelessly receive the television program signal played by a remote wireless TV station 1 through the wireless interface 3 1 0, or through the audio / video output interface 3 2 0 To receive a cable television program signal in a wired manner, and display the received television program signal on the display module 220, thereby allowing a user to watch wireless or wired through the multimedia playback device 100 of the present invention. TV show. In addition, users can also use the multifunctional integrated multimedia broadcast of the present invention.

17016. ptd Page 14 200415465 V. Description of the invention (11)-_ 'Play various multimedia files processed by device 100, such as JPEG digital photo files, and remote communication devices connected via USB interface 3 3 0 For example, a mobile phone) to a remote information platform (not shown in the figure), such as an Internet phone device (v〇ice 〇ver Internet)

Pr0co1, VoIP). In this operation mode, the file data format that the user wants to send is first converted to a specific remote communication data format by the data conversion module 丨 70, for example, WAp (Wi re 丨 ess Application Pro toco 1) XML UxtenS1ble Markup Language (XML) data format used for mobile phone communication, by which the remote communication device 33, such as a mobile phone, connected via the USB interface 3 3 0 = sent to a remote information platform (Not shown in the diagram); and can convert a digital wireless network server (not shown in the diagram) through the remote communication device 3 3 to the digital data converted into the invention's multifunctional integration The built-in data format of the multimedia playback device 100 (ie, jpEG, MP3, or MPEG). Again and again, 'as shown in FIG. 2, the USB interface 3 in the multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device 100 of the present invention 3 3 0 allows users to connect it to various media processing devices, such as CD / DVD-RW devices 3 1. CCD devices 3 2. Remote communication devices 3 3. Printers 3 4. Storage devices 3 5, number Camera 36, the navigation system 37, television tuner 38, the personal computer platform 39, and the like, and thereby further extend the media processing function according to the present invention multifunctional integrated multimedia player apparatus 100 of the enemy. For example, a user can use an external CD / DVD-RW device 31 to read or burn files; use an external CCD device 32 to integrate the multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device 1 of the present invention.

200415465 V. Description of the invention (12) To form a digital camera with browsing and storage functions; use an external remote communication device 33 to send digital photos, video files, and audio files to remote friends and relatives. Mobile phone or personal digital assistant device; use external printer 34 to print digital photos; etc. In addition, there are many other external options. _ In addition, the multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device 100 of the present invention allows the user to selectively use an infrared remote controller 50 to remotely control the aforementioned various operation functions. The infrared remote control signal emitted by this infrared remote controller 50 will be received by the remote control interface 3 500, and then demodulated and then transmitted to the master control unit f 2 1 0, so that the master control unit 2 1 0 can control and Perform required operation functions. To sum up, the present invention provides a novel multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device, which is characterized by incorporating a variety of multimedia functions, including digital photo browsing function, video playback function, audio playback function, video / audio recording function, and navigation function. , And TV receiving functions, integrated on a single body, so that users can use a single body to browse digital photos, play movies and TV programs, play music and voice programs, record video / audio festivals, and get geographical location , And receive cable and wireless TV. In addition, the multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device of the present invention further provides connection interfaces for connecting to one or more external media processing devices, such as a CD / DVD-RW device and remote communication. Devices, printers, storage devices, digital cameras, navigation systems, television tuners, personal computer platforms, etc., thereby further expanding the media processing functions of the multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device of the present invention. The invention is therefore more familiar

17016. ptd page 16 200415465 V. Description of invention (13) Known technology has better progress and practicality. The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the essential technical content of the present invention. The essential technical content of the present invention is broadly defined in the scope of the following patent applications. Any technical entity or method completed by another person that is completely the same as defined in the scope of patent application below, or an equivalent change, will be considered to be covered by this patent.

17016.ptd Page 17 200415465 Brief description of drawings [Simplified description of ii] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a system architecture, which shows the internal basic structure of the multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device of the present invention; Figure 2 is an application architecture Schematic diagram showing the external application architecture of the multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device of the present invention < 0 11 GPS satellite 12 wireless TV station 21 external video / audio generating device 22 external display device 31 CD / DVD-] device 3 2 CCD Device 33 'remote communication tfl device (mobile phone) 34 printer 35 storage device 36 digital camera 37 navigation system 38 television tuner 39 personal computer platform 40 external memory module 50 infrared remote control 100 multifunction of the present invention Integrated multimedia player 110 digital photo display module 120 video player module 130 audio player module 140 video / audio recording module 150 navigation module 160 TV receiver module 17 Conversion module group 210 Main control early element 22 0 Display module 230 Audio output module group 240 Internal storage module group 310 Wireless interface 320 Audio and video input interface 330 Data communication interface 340 External storage interface 350 Remote control interface

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200415465 i Sixth, the scope of patent application 1. A multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device, which at least includes:!! A digital photo display module, which can provide a digital photo browsing I-function; a video playback module, which can Provide a video playback function; an audio playback module that can provide an audio playback function; I a video / audio recording module that can provide a video / audio recording function; a navigation module that can provide a navigation function ; A TV receiving module, which can provide a TV receiving function; a main control unit, which can control the digital photo display module, the video playback module, the audio playback module, the video / audio recording module I group , The navigation module, and the TV receiving module 'to perform the required | digital photo browsing function, video playback function, audio playback function! Function, video / audio recording function' navigation function, or TV receiving function I »II. | ^! An internal storage module is used to store the digital photo files processed by the digital photo display module II group, the video broadcast The number I processed by the module; video files, digital audio files processed by the audio playback module, and! And digital video / audio files recorded by the video / audio recording module; a display module, which is available To display the digital photo display module, the video playback module, the navigation module, and the television receiving module | digital photos or digital video images processed; | an audio output module that can be used to output the video Playback module, audio playback module, and audio processed by the television receiving module 17016. ptd page 19 200415465 VI. Patent application scope signal; a wireless interface, which steals inward to the navigation module and the TV receiving module, to wirelessly connect the navigation module to a global Positioning system, or let the TV receiving module wirelessly receive wireless TV program signals played by a wireless TV station; a video / audio input / output interface, which can be connected to an external video / audio generating device or an external A display device for inputting video / audio signals from the external video / audio generating device or outputting video / audio signals to the external display device; and a data communication interface which is controlled by the main control unit, For externally connecting to one or more external media processing devices, thereby expanding the media processing function of this multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device; and a data conversion module, which is connected to the data communication Interface for converting the data to be transmitted into a specific remote communication data format, through which through the data communication interface The communication device connected to one of the far transmission information is transmitted to the platform of a remote; and the information transmitted to the remote communication device to come into a default data format of the multifunctional integrated multimedia playback apparatus. 2. The multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, further comprising: an external storage interface controlled by the main control unit for connecting to an external data storage Device. 3. Multifunctional integrated multimedia playback as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application 17016. ptd page 20 200415465 i 6. The scope of patent application j I device, which further includes: | a remote control interface, which is connected to the main control unit inward and outward; it can be wirelessly connected to an external The remote controller is used to allow a user to remotely control various operation functions of the multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device through the remote controller. 4. The multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the video playback module is an MPEG-compatible video playback module | | group. I j 5. The multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the audio playback module is a MP 3 compatible audio playback module. 16. The multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device according to item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the display module is a color thin film transistor liquid crystal display module. 7. The multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the video input / output interface is a PAL / NTSC compatible video input / output interface. 8. The multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device described in item 1 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the data communication interface is a USB data communication interface. 9. The multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the external storage interface includes a four-in-one flash memory module adapter. 10. The multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the remote control interface is an infrared remote control interface. 17016.ptd Page 21 200415465 VI. Patent application scope Γι. The multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device described in item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the data format of the remote communication is the XML data format of WAP-type mobile phone communication . 1 2. —Multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device, which includes at least: a digital photo display module, which can provide a digital photo browsing function, an MPEG compatible video playback module, which can provide a video playback function ; An MP3 compatible audio playback module, which can provide an audio playback function; a video / audio recording module, which can provide a video / audio recording function; a navigation module, which can provide a navigation function; TV receiving module, which can provide a TV receiving function; a main control unit, which can control the digital photo display module, the video playback module, the audio playback module, the video / audio recording module, the navigation Module, and the TV receiving module 'to perform the required digital photo browsing function, video playback function, audio playback function, video / audio recording function, navigation function, or TV receiving function ^: an internal storage Module, which stores digital photo files processed by the digital photo display module, digital video files processed by the video playback module, digital audio files processed by the audio playback module, and the video / audio recording Digital video / audio files recorded by the module; 17016.ptd Page 22 200415465 Patent application scope a display module, which can be used to display the digital photos or digital images processed by the digital photo display module, the video playback module, the navigation module, and the television receiver module Video image; an audio output module, which can output audio signals processed by the film and television playback module, the audio playback module, and the television receiving module; a wireless interface, which is inwardly connected to the navigation A module and the television receiving module, which are used to wirelessly connect the navigation module to a global positioning system or allow the television receiving module to wirelessly receive a wireless television signal from a wireless television station; A video / audio input / output interface, which can be connected to an external video / audio generating device or an external display device, so as to input video / audio signals or output video / audio signals from the external video / audio generating device To the external display device; a USB data communication interface controlled by the main control unit for external connection to one or more An external media processing device, thereby expanding the media processing function of the multifunctional integrated multimedia playback device; an external storage interface, which is controlled by the main control unit, and is used to connect to an external data storage device; A data conversion module, which is connected to the data communication interface, and is used to convert the data to be transmitted into a specific remote communication data format, thereby a remote communication device connected through the data communication interface. And transmitted to a remote information platform; I 17016.ptd p. 23 200415465 17016.ptd Page 24