TW201342887A - Multimedia transmission server, multimedia transmission method, and relevant computer program product - Google Patents

Abstract

A multimedia transmission server is disclosed, having a communication device, an access link generating device, a play control device, and an information display control device. The communication device receives a multimedia content, a corresponding message, a play time code, and a receiver identification number. The access link generating device generates the access link of the multimedia content and transmits the access link to a receiver. The play control device receives a play command corresponding to the multimedia content and transmits the multimedia content to a multimedia playback device. The information display control device configures a message transmission server to transmit the corresponding message to a portable information display device according to the play time code and the receiver identification number. Thus, the portable information display device displays the corresponding message when the multimedia playback device displays the predetermined image frames of the multimedia content.

Description

Multimedia content distribution server, multimedia content distribution method and related computer program product

The invention relates to a multimedia content distribution server, in particular to a multimedia content propagation server capable of timely transmitting multimedia audio and video content and related multimedia information.

With the rapid development of image capture devices and communication technologies, many people like to edit and share multimedia audio and video content such as photos and videos, and many audio-visual sharing websites and network audio and video services have also flourished. For example, entertainers often use these online audio and video services to provide a variety of performance content and event information, warm greetings from friends and family, blessings and sweet messages between lovers, so that participants can have more through these online audio and video services. A profound experience.

In addition, with the popularity of portable communication devices, many users have become accustomed to spending more time on multimedia devices such as smart phones, tablets or notebooks for multimedia content viewing or multimedia information. Reception. Portable communication devices have not only played an increasingly important role in interpersonal interaction, but have also changed many people's living habits. For example, many users have become accustomed to using a tablet or a mobile phone while watching TV or watching a movie. It is often seen that many people spend a lot of time focusing on portable communication devices when they meet face to face.

When these network audio and video services are performed in the traditional way of playing, although the sound and light effect can be better, if the user just leaves the scene or does not concentrate on viewing, it is easy to miss the brilliant fragments and detract from the desired effect. For example, when a male protagonist conducts a marriage proposal through these online audio and video services, if the heroine misses the proposed marriage, the result of the activity will be greatly reduced.

On the other hand, if these network audio and video services are played by the portable communication device, although the user will pay more attention to the viewing, but the size of the screen and the hardware device of the portable communication device are usually not available. Achieve a better viewing experience. Therefore, when a user wants to use an existing network video service to convey a specific meaning to a specific audience, the desired effect is often not achieved.

In view of this, how to reduce or eliminate the integration of multimedia audio and video content and multimedia information in the above related fields, and to enhance the viewing experience of users, is a problem to be solved in the industry.

The present specification provides an embodiment of a multimedia content distribution server, comprising: a communication device configured to receive a multimedia audio and video content, a multimedia message, a play time code, and an identifier of a recipient; an access method Generating means for generating an access mode of the multimedia video content, and transmitting the access mode to the recipient; a playback control device configured to receive a play instruction corresponding to the multimedia video content, and corresponding to the Playing the command, and transmitting the multimedia video content to a video playback device, so that the video playback device displays a preset image frame of the multimedia video content at a time corresponding to the play time code; an information display control device is configured to Setting a multimedia information transmission server to transmit the multimedia information to a portable information display device according to the play time code and the identification number of the recipient, so that the video playback device displays the preview of the multimedia video content When the image frame is set, the portable information display device can simultaneously display the multimedia Information, wherein the multimedia information corresponds to an object of the preset image frame, the object includes at least one of a person, an item, a sound, a scene, a situation, and a time appearing in the preset image frame; the multimedia information includes At least one of text, sound, image, vibration, and scent; the identification number of the recipient corresponds to the portable information display device.

The present specification further provides an embodiment of a computer program product stored in a non-transitory storage device of a multimedia content distribution server, wherein a signal processing circuit of the multimedia content propagation server executes the computer program product And causing the multimedia content distribution server to perform a multimedia playback operation, the multimedia playback operation comprising: receiving a multimedia audio and video content, a multimedia message, a play time code, and an identifier of a recipient; generating the multimedia video and audio An access mode of the content, and transmitting the access mode to the recipient; receiving a play instruction corresponding to the multimedia video content, and corresponding to the play instruction, transmitting the multimedia video content to a video play The device is configured to display a preset image frame of the multimedia video content at a time corresponding to the play time code; and set a multimedia information transmission servo according to the play time code and the identifier of the recipient Transmitting the multimedia information to a portable information When the video playback device displays the preset image frame of the multimedia video content, the portable information display device can simultaneously display the multimedia information; wherein the multimedia information corresponds to an object of the preset image frame. The object includes at least one of a person, an item, a sound, a scene, a situation, and a time appearing in the preset image frame; the multimedia information includes at least one of a text, a sound, an image, a vibration, and an odor; The identification number of the recipient corresponds to the portable information display device.

One of the advantages of the above embodiments is that the recipient can not only obtain the information to be conveyed by the sender in an instant and accurately, but also ensure the viewing quality when viewing the multimedia audio and video content.

Another advantage of the above embodiment is that the multimedia video content and the multimedia information can be more closely combined, and the viewing experience of the recipient can be further enhanced.

Another advantage of the above embodiment is that it is easy to integrate with the existing architecture, and can combine services such as information flow and gold flow to provide multimedia audio and video services that are more in line with user needs.

Other advantages of the invention will be explained in more detail by the following description and drawings.

100. . . Multimedia system

110. . . Video player

111. . . Display device

113. . . Communication device

115. . . Human-machine interface device

130. . . Portable information display device

131. . . Display device

133. . . Communication device

150. . . Multimedia content propagation server

151. . . Communication device

153. . . Access mode generating device

155. . . Playback control device

157. . . Information display control device

170. . . Multimedia information transmission device

210~240. . . Process

FIG. 1 is a simplified functional block diagram of a multimedia system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a simplified flow chart of an embodiment of the multimedia system of FIG. 1 in operation.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in conjunction with the associated drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to refer to the same or similar elements or process steps.

1 is a simplified functional block diagram of a multimedia system 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The multimedia system 100 includes a video playback device 110, a portable information display device 130, a multimedia content distribution server 150, and a multimedia information delivery server 170. In order to make the drawings simple and easy to explain, other components of the multimedia system 100 and related connection relationships are not shown in FIG.

The video playback device 110 includes a display device 111, a communication device 113, and a human interface device 115. For example, the video playback device 110 can be implemented using a computer, a mobile phone, a tablet, a smart TV, and other suitable audio and video playback devices. The display device 111 can be implemented by using a liquid crystal display device and a projection device. The communication device 113 can be implemented by using various suitable wired and/or wireless communication devices, and the human interface device 115 can include a keyboard, a mouse, and a touch device. Image capture device, etc.

The portable information display device 130 includes a display device 131 and a communication device 133. For example, the portable information display device 130 can be implemented by a portable device such as a mobile phone and a tablet computer. The display device 131 can be implemented by a liquid crystal display device and a projection device, and the communication device 133 can be implemented by using various suitable wireless network devices.

The multimedia content distribution server 150 includes a communication device 151, an access mode generating device 153, a playback control device 155, and an information display control device 157. In FIG. 1, the multimedia content propagation server 150 is represented by only a single functional block 150, but the multimedia content propagation server 150 can be implemented in a manner of one or more servers.

In FIG. 1, although the multimedia messaging server 170 is represented by only a single functional block 170, the multimedia content propagation server 170 can be implemented in a manner that employs one or more servers.

2 is a simplified flow diagram of an embodiment of a method of operation of the multimedia system 100. The operation of the multimedia system 100 will be further described below with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

In the process 210, the multimedia content distribution server 150 receives the multimedia video content, the play time code, the multimedia information, and the recipient's identification number transmitted by the sender through the communication device 151.

The multimedia audio and video content may include a moving image, a still image, and/or a sound, and the multimedia video content includes one or more image frames. The image frame contains one or more objects, and the object includes at least one of a person, an item, a sound, a scene, a situation, and a time appearing in the image frame.

The play time code corresponds to one or more preset image frames of the multimedia video content, and the play time code may be set to represent a preset image frame to be displayed when the multimedia video content is in absolute time or relative time. For example, the play time code may correspond to the image frame of the multimedia video content to be displayed at 8:00 am on January 1, 2013, and the play time code may also correspond to the 5th to 30th to 7th and 10th second of the multimedia video content. The image frame, or play time code, can also be taken after 1 minute after the recipient clicks.

The multimedia information can be used to convey the sender's idea of the recipient and the expression, and corresponds to one or more objects of the preset image frame, and the multimedia information can include at least one of text, sound, image, vibration, and scent. one. For example, the multimedia information may be transmitted by means of a short message service (SMS) or a multimedia message service (MMS) of the mobile phone, or may be transmitted by means of an instant messaging software service.

The recipient's identification number corresponds to the portable information display device 130, enabling the multimedia content propagation server 150 to transmit the multimedia information to the portable information display device 130 in accordance with the recipient's identification number. In an embodiment, when the portable information display device 130 is implemented by a mobile phone, the recipient's identification number may be the phone number of the mobile phone. In another embodiment, the recipient's identification number can also be implemented by using the identification number of the instant messaging software service and the user code.

In the process 220, the access mode generating means 153 of the multimedia content distribution server 150 generates a corresponding access mode for the multimedia video content, and transmits the access mode of the multimedia video content to the recipient. For example, the access method generating means 153 generates an access method such as a hyperlink, a uniform resource locator (URL), and a quick response code, and transmits the same to the receiving device by the communication device 151. The recipient can enable the multimedia content to be played by the access method.

In the process 230, the playback control device 155 receives the playback command corresponding to the multimedia audio and video content, and transmits the multimedia audio and video content to the video playback device 110, so that the video playback device 100 displays the time corresponding to the playback time code. 111 displays a preset image frame corresponding to the play time code in the multimedia video content. For example, the recipient clicks on the access mode transmitted by the multimedia content distribution server 150 by the human interface device 115 of the video playback device 110, and correspondingly generates a playback command of the multimedia audio and video content, and transmits the playback command to the multimedia audio and video content through the communication device 113. The multimedia content distribution server 150. The multimedia content distribution server 150 receives the playback command by the communication device 151, and the playback control device 155 transmits the corresponding multimedia audio and video content to the video playback device 110 via the communication device 151.

In the process 240, the information display control device 157 sets the multimedia information transmission server 170 to transmit the multimedia information to the portable information display device 130 according to the play time code and the identifier of the recipient, so that the video playback device 110 When the display device 111 displays the preset image frame at the time corresponding to the play time code, the portable information display device 130 simultaneously displays the multimedia information on the display device 131.

In the above embodiments, the operations of the respective processes can be appropriately adjusted, and the same or similar functions can be achieved. For example, in the above-described embodiments, the operation of the process 240 may also be set to be earlier than the operation of the process 220, the operation of the process 230, the simultaneous execution of the process 220, and/or the simultaneous execution of the process 230. Implementation. In an embodiment, the information display control device 157 transmits the multimedia information and the play time code to the multimedia information transfer server 170, so that the multimedia information transfer server 170 can transmit the multimedia information to the portable device according to the play time code. When the display device 111 of the video playback device 110 displays the preset video frame, the display device 131 of the portable information display device 130 can simultaneously display the corresponding multimedia information. In another embodiment, the information display control device 157 transmits the multimedia information to the multimedia information delivery server 170 for storage prior to the first time point, and transmits the control command at a second time point later than the time. The multimedia information transmission server 170 is configured to transmit the stored multimedia information to the portable information display device 130, so that when the display device 111 of the video playback device 110 displays the preset image frame, the portable information display device 130 The display device 131 can simultaneously display corresponding multimedia information. The second time point is set to be later than the first time point, and is earlier than a preset time before the video playback device 110 displays the preset image frame (for example, the video playback device 110 displays the preset image frame 3 minutes before).

In the process 210 of the above embodiment, the multimedia content distribution server 150 receives the multimedia video content, the multimedia information, the play time code, and the identifier of the recipient transmitted by the multimedia sender by the communication device 151. In other embodiments, the multimedia content distribution server 150 may also include a memory reading device and a human interface device (not shown in FIG. 1), and receive multimedia audio and video content and multimedia transmitted by the sender. Information, play time code, and recipient's identification number. For example, the multimedia content distribution server 150 can read the multimedia audio and video content provided by the sender by using the memory reading device, and receive the multimedia information, the playing time code, and the receiving code input by the sender through the human interface device. The identification number of the person. In other embodiments, the multimedia content distribution server 150 includes a storage device (not shown in FIG. 1) for storing multimedia audio and video content, multimedia information, and playing time code, and the sender can use the human-machine interface. The device performs selection or editing, etc., to deliver multimedia audio and video content and multimedia information to the sender.

In the process 210 of the above embodiment, the multimedia content distribution server 150 receives the multimedia video content transmitted by the multimedia sender by the communication device 151. In other embodiments, the multimedia audio and video content may also be stored in other servers or storage devices, and the sender transmits the access mode of the multimedia audio and video content files stored in other servers or storage devices to the multimedia content distribution server 150. In the process 220, the access mode generating means 153 transmits the access mode of the multimedia video content file to the recipient.

The communication device 151, the access method generating device 153, the playback control device 155, and the information display control device 157 of the multimedia content distribution server 150 can be implemented by software, hardware, or firmware, respectively. In one embodiment, the communication device 151, the access mode generating device 153, the playback control device 155, and the information display control device 157 are all implemented by means of integrated circuit components and/or discrete circuit components. In another embodiment, the communication device 151 is implemented by using various suitable wired and/or wireless communication devices, and the access mode generating device 153, the playback control device 155, and the information display control device 157 are implemented in a software manner, and the multimedia is implemented. The content propagation server 150 executes the above software using a microcontroller, a signal processor, a central processing unit, etc., to achieve the above functions of the multimedia content propagation server 150.

In the above embodiment, the multimedia content distribution server 150 can not only transmit the multimedia audio and video content to the video playback device 110, but also enable the recipient to view the multimedia audio and video content, and the multimedia content distribution server 150 sets the multimedia information transmission server. The multimedia information is transmitted to the portable information display device 130 in a timely manner. Therefore, when the video playback device 110 plays the multimedia audio and video content to the preset image frame, the portable information display device 130 can display the related multimedia information correspondingly, so that the recipient can obtain the sender and the receiver accurately and accurately. Information and the ability to ensure viewing quality.

In the above embodiment, the recipient can receive the multimedia audio and video content through the video playback device 110, and enjoy a better sound and light effect, and can receive the multimedia information through the portable information display device 130 in time. Don't miss the wonderful moments.

In addition, in the above embodiments, the multimedia information such as greetings, apologies, confession, and congratulations between friends, relatives, and friends can be timely presented in accordance with the scenes, plots, characters, or objects of the multimedia audio-visual content, and can be more timely. Improve the viewer's viewing experience.

In the above embodiments, the existing computer network architecture and the telecommunication network architecture can be integrated, so that the multimedia video service provider and the telecommunication industry can easily combine services such as information flow and gold flow to provide multimedia audio and video required by the user. Integration of content and multimedia information.

Certain terms are used throughout the description and claims to refer to particular elements. However, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that the same elements may be referred to by different nouns. The specification and the scope of patent application do not use the difference in name as the way to distinguish the components, but the difference in function of the components as the basis for differentiation. The term "including" as used in the specification and the scope of the patent application is an open term and should be interpreted as "including but not limited to". In addition, "coupled" includes any direct and indirect means of attachment herein. Therefore, if the first element is described as being coupled to the second element, the first element can be directly connected to the second element by electrical connection or wireless transmission, optical transmission or the like, or by other elements or connections. The means is indirectly electrically or signally connected to the second component.

The description of "and/or" as used herein includes any combination of one or more of the listed items. In addition, the terms of any singular are intended to include the meaning of the plural, unless otherwise specified in the specification.

The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and all changes and modifications made to the claims of the present invention are intended to be within the scope of the present invention.

100. . . Multimedia system

110. . . Video player

111. . . Display device

113. . . Communication device

115. . . Human-machine interface device

130. . . Portable information display device

131. . . Display device

133. . . Communication device

150. . . Multimedia content propagation server

151. . . Communication device

153. . . Access mode generating device

155. . . Playback control device

157. . . Information display control device

170. . . Multimedia messaging server

Claims (10)

A multimedia content distribution server comprising:
a communication device configured to receive a multimedia audio and video content, a multimedia message, a play time code, and an identification number of a recipient;
An access mode generating device that generates an access mode of the multimedia video content and transmits the access mode to the recipient;
a play control device configured to receive a play command corresponding to the multimedia video content, and corresponding to the play command, to transmit the multimedia video content to a video playback device, so that the video playback device is in the play time code Corresponding time display a preset image frame of the multimedia video content;
An information display control device is configured to set a multimedia information transmission server to transmit the multimedia information to a portable information display device according to the play time code and the identification number of the recipient, so that the video playback device When the preset image frame of the multimedia video content is displayed, the portable information display device can simultaneously display the multimedia information;
The multimedia information corresponds to an object of the preset image frame, where the object includes at least one of a person, an item, a sound, a scene, a situation, and a time appearing in the preset image frame; the multimedia information includes text, At least one of sound, image, vibration, and scent; the identification number of the recipient corresponds to the portable information display device. The multimedia content distribution server according to claim 1, wherein the information display control device transmits the multimedia information and a play time code to the multimedia information delivery server, so that the multimedia information delivery server is configured according to the play time code. When the multimedia information is transmitted to the portable information display device, so that the video playback device displays the preset image frame, the portable information display device can simultaneously display the multimedia information. The multimedia content distribution server according to claim 1, wherein the information display control device transmits the multimedia information to the multimedia information transmission server for storage at a first time point; the information display control device is in a second At a time point, the multimedia information transmission server is configured to transmit the multimedia information to the portable information display device, so that the portable information display device can display the multimedia image simultaneously when the video playback device displays the preset image frame. And the second time point is a preset time before the video playback device displays the preset image frame, and the second time point is later than the first time point. The multimedia content distribution server of claim 1, wherein the multimedia information delivery server transmits the multimedia information to the portable information display through at least one of a short message service and a multimedia short message service Device. The multimedia content distribution server of claim 1, wherein the multimedia information delivery server transmits the multimedia information to the portable information display device via an instant messaging software service. A computer program product stored in a non-transitory storage device of a multimedia content distribution server, when a signal processing circuit of the multimedia content propagation server executes the computer program product, causing the multimedia content propagation server to perform A multimedia playback operation, the multimedia playback operation includes:
Receiving a multimedia audio and video content, a multimedia message, a play time code, and an identification number of a recipient;
Generating an access mode of the multimedia video content, and transmitting the access mode to the recipient;
Receiving a play instruction corresponding to the multimedia video content, and corresponding to the play instruction, transmitting the multimedia video content to a video playback device, so that the video playback device displays the multimedia video at a time corresponding to the play time code a predetermined image frame of the content;
Setting a multimedia information transmission server to transmit the multimedia information to a portable information display device according to the play time code and the identification number of the recipient, so that the video playback device displays the preview of the multimedia video content When the image frame is set, the portable information display device can display the multimedia information at the same time;
The multimedia information corresponds to an object of the preset image frame, where the object includes at least one of a person, an item, a sound, a scene, a situation, and a time appearing in the preset image frame; the multimedia information includes text, At least one of sound, image, vibration, and scent; the identification number of the recipient corresponds to the portable information display device. The computer program product of claim 6, wherein the multimedia playback operation further comprises:
Transmitting the multimedia information and a play time code to the multimedia information delivery server, so that the multimedia information delivery server transmits the multimedia information to the portable information display device according to the play time code, so that the audio and video When the playback device displays the preset image frame, the portable information display device can simultaneously display the multimedia information. The computer program product of claim 6, wherein the multimedia playback operation further comprises:
Transmitting the multimedia information to the multimedia information delivery server for storage at a first time point;
And at a second time point, the multimedia information transmission server is configured to transmit the multimedia information to the portable information display device, so that the video playback device displays the preset image frame, the portable information display device The multimedia information can be displayed at the same time;
The second time point is a preset time before the video playback device displays the preset image frame, and the second time point is later than the first time point. The computer program product of claim 6, wherein the multimedia playback operation further comprises:
The multimedia information delivery server is configured to transmit the multimedia information to the portable information display device through at least one of a short message service and a multimedia short message service. The computer program product of claim 6, wherein the multimedia playback operation further comprises:
The multimedia information delivery server is arranged to transmit the multimedia information to the portable information display device through an instant messaging software service.