TW201501522A - Method for displaying information on smart television - Google Patents

Abstract

A method for displaying information on a smart television is provided. The method may use a camera and a microphone of the smart television to obtain information about image and sound features of a user to perform recognition and comparison, or use a near field communication (NFC) module of the smart television to directly obtain authentication information of the user, and then determine whether the user is an authenticated user or not. If it confirms that the user is an authenticated user, the user may automatically log in the smart television so that the invention provides the user a more convenient identification authentication mechanism. In addition, after it confirms the authentication information of the login user, it may automatically display a corresponding personalized user interface, and automatically decrypt, according to authority information of the login user, encrypted, rated programs which the user has authority to watch so that the invention provide a mechanism for more smoothly watching the encrypted, rated programs.

Description

Information display method for smart TV

The present invention relates to an information display method, and more particularly to an information display method for smart television.

Smart TV is a set-top box with an open platform and an operating system that allows users to install and uninstall various applications and connect to the Internet via a wired or wireless network. product. Moreover, smart TVs usually provide a personalized user interface that allows users to make different settings or display different information according to their personal preferences and needs, such as screen brightness and contrast, volume, favorite channels, and menu icons ( Icon) etc., or display the application store (such as APK store), YouTube, Facebook, Tweeter and other icons on the main menu screen to display the information most needed by the user on the screen. Since smart TVs need to provide their own personalized user interfaces for different users, an authentication mechanism for user identity is required.

However, the existing user authentication mechanism of the smart TV is usually the authentication information of the account and password using the remote controller or voice input. If the password is too easy, there is a risk of being stolen. If the password is complicated, it is not only difficult to enter, but also easy to forget, which may cause trouble in the future. Moreover, although the user has entered the correct account and password authentication information, if switching to a program with a hierarchical lock code restriction during viewing, it is usually required to input the account and password again to view, resulting in user inconvenience.

The object of the present invention is to provide an information display method for a smart TV, to provide a more convenient identity authentication mechanism for the user, and to more smoothly view the mechanism with the hierarchical lock code restriction program.

In order to achieve the above object or other objects, the present invention provides an information display method for a smart television, comprising the following steps: (A) setting user authentication information and authority information; (B) user logging in using the set authentication information; and (C) After confirming the authentication information of the logged-in user, the corresponding personalized user interface is automatically displayed, and the program with the hierarchical lock code restriction that can be viewed is automatically unlocked according to the privileged information of the logged-in user.

In an embodiment, the step (A) comprises the following steps: (A1) automatically setting a super user with the highest authority after initialization; (A2) establishing authentication information and permission information of other users by the super user; and (A3) When there are other users, the high-privileged user can establish or modify the authentication information and permission information for the low-privileged users.

In an embodiment, the step (C) comprises the following steps: (C1) automatically confirming the authentication information of the logged-in user, automatically turning on the camera to capture the image; (C2) determining whether there are other users according to the captured image; (C3) When there are other users, judge the existing authentication information and authority information of other users according to the captured image; (C4) determine whether there is a user without authentication information; (C5) when there is no user without authentication information, judge (C6) When the privilege of the logged-in user is greater than that of other users, the user performs program selection; (C7) determines whether other users can view according to the hierarchical lock code restriction of the selected program; (C8) When the selected program is not viewable by other users, the user is prompted to have the right to view the selected program; (C9) determining whether the logged-in user has open permission to other users; and (C10) when the logged-in user opens the privilege to other users. When the selected program is played.

In an embodiment, step (C) further comprises the following steps: (C11) automatically displaying the personalized user interface corresponding to the logged-in user when it is determined in step (C2) that no other user exists, and according to the logged-in user The permission information automatically unlocks programs that have a hierarchical lock code limit that it can watch.

In an embodiment, step (C) further comprises the step of returning to step (C11) when it is determined in step (C5) that the privileged user has less authority than the other users.

In an embodiment, the step (C) further comprises the following steps: (C12) when it is determined in the step (C4) that there is a user who does not have the authentication information, prompting the user who does not have the authentication information to establish the authentication information and the authority information; C13) determining whether the logged-in user has established the authentication information and the privilege information for the user who does not have the authentication information; and when determining in step (C13) that the logged-in user has established the authentication information and the privilege information for the user who does not have the authentication information, Return to step (C5).

In an embodiment, the step (C) further comprises the following steps: (C14) when it is determined in the step (C13) that the logged-in user does not establish the authentication information and the privilege information for the user who does not have the authentication information, the automatic authentication is not performed. The user of the information establishes an unregistered user with the lowest authority and returns to step (C6).

In an embodiment, step (C) further comprises the step of: (C15) returning to the program selection interface or the previously viewed program when it is determined in step (C9) that the logged-in user has not opened the authority to other users.

The smart TV of the present invention can identify and compare the information of the user image and sound characteristics captured by the camera and the microphone, or directly capture the user's authentication information through the NFC module to determine whether the user has the authentication information. The user can log in to the smart TV, so it provides a more convenient identity authentication mechanism for the user. Unlike the existing smart TV user identity authentication mechanism, it is necessary to use the remote controller or voice input account and password authentication information. The risk of misappropriation, difficulty entering, and easy to forget the trouble of not being able to log in in the future. In addition, after confirming the authentication information of the logged-in user, the smart TV of the present invention automatically displays the corresponding personalized user interface, and automatically unlocks the program with the hierarchical lock code restriction that can be viewed according to the privileged information of the logged-in user. Therefore, it provides a smoother mechanism for viewing programs with hierarchical lock codes. Unlike existing smart TVs, although the user has entered the correct account and password authentication information, if switching to a program with a hierarchical lock code restriction during viewing, It is usually required to enter the account number and password again to view it and cause inconvenience.

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1‧‧‧Smart TV 11‧‧‧Camera 12‧‧‧Microphone 13‧‧‧NFC Module 14‧‧‧Screen 15‧‧‧ Speaker 16‧‧‧Control Module 17‧‧‧ Storage Module 18‧ ‧‧IR module A‧‧‧Set user authentication information and permission information B‧‧‧Users use the set authentication information to log in C‧‧‧When confirming the authentication information of the logged-in user, the corresponding personalized user interface is automatically displayed And automatically unlock the program with the hierarchical lock code restriction that can be viewed according to the privilege information of the logged-in user. A1‧‧‧ After the initialization, automatically set a super user with the highest privilege A2‧‧‧ Create other users by the super user Certification information and permission information A3‧‧‧After other users exist, high-privileged users can create or modify their authentication information and permission information for low-privileged users. C1‧‧‧Automatically open after confirming the authentication information of the logged-in user The camera captures the image C2‧‧‧According to the captured image, it is judged whether there are other users C3‧‧‧ Judging the authentication information of other users based on the captured image and C4‧‧‧Is there a user who does not have authentication information? C5‧‧‧Users who log in have higher authority than other users C6‧‧‧Users choose program C7‧‧‧The program's hierarchical lock code limit is other users Watching C8‧‧‧ indicates that there is a user's permission to view the selected program. C9‧‧‧Users who are logged in are open. C10‧‧‧The selected program C11‧‧‧ automatically displays the corresponding personalized user interface and is based on the login User's permission information automatically unlocks programs that can be viewed with hierarchical lock code restrictions. C12‧‧‧Prompt to establish authentication information and permission information for users who do not have authentication information C13‧‧ Have you established authentication for users who do not have authentication information? Information and Permissions Information C14‧‧‧ Create a user with the lowest authority for non-certified users C15‧‧‧ Return to the program selection interface or the previous watched program

1 is a system block diagram of an embodiment of a smart television of the present invention.
2 is a flow chart of an embodiment of an information display method for a smart television of the present invention.
3 is a flow chart showing an embodiment of step A of the information display method of the smart television shown in FIG. 2.
4 is a flow chart showing an embodiment of step C of the information display method of the smart television shown in FIG. 2.

1 is a system block diagram of an embodiment of a smart television of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1 , the smart television 1 of the present invention includes an information output component such as a camera 11 , a microphone 12 , a near field communication (NFC) module 13 , an information capture component, a screen 14 and a speaker 15 , and a control module. Group 16, storage module 17 and infrared (IR) module 18. The camera 11 and the microphone 12 are respectively used for capturing image and sound information within a range close to the smart TV 1. The user can set the authentication information of the image and sound features in the smart TV 1 through the camera 11 and the microphone 12. The smart TV 1 can identify the user image and sound information captured by the camera 11 and the microphone 12, and compare the identification result with the authentication information of the user image and sound features stored in the smart TV 1. Then, it is determined whether the user can authenticate and log in and use the smart TV 1.

The NFC module 13 is configured to capture an NFC signal transmitted by an electronic device capable of transmitting an NFC signal (such as a mobile phone, etc.) within a range of the smart TV 1. The user can set the user's authentication information in the smart TV 1 by bringing the electronic device that has the user authentication information and the NFC signal can be transmitted close to the NFC module 13. The smart TV 1 can obtain the user authentication information built in the electronic device through the NFC module 13, and directly compare with the user authentication information stored in the smart TV 1, thereby determining whether the user can log in through identity authentication. And use smart TV 1. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the smart television 1 may further include components for capturing fingerprints, rainbowts, and the like, so that the user can set features such as fingerprints and rainbow trouts in the smart television 1 through these components. The authentication information, while the smart TV 1 can identify the user fingerprints and rainbow trouts captured by these components, and authenticate the identification results with the user fingerprints and rainbow trouts stored in the smart TV 1. The information is compared to determine whether the user can pass the authentication to use the smart TV 1.

The screen 14 and the speaker 15 are respectively used for displaying images and playing sounds, and providing information to the user through images and sounds, for example, providing television or movie programs for users to view, providing a web browsing interface for users to access the Internet, providing a setting interface to guide users to set authentication information. And its permission information and so on. The control module 16 is used to control the operation of various components inside the smart TV 1. The storage module 17 is configured to store user authentication information and authority information, and an operating system and an application executed by the storage control module 16. The IR module 18 is configured to receive an external command input by the IR remote controller. For example, the user can generate an external command for switching the program channel by pressing a button on the IR remote controller when watching a television or movie program, and the control module 16 is based on the IR. The external command received by the module 18 performs switching of the program channel, or the user can generate an external command of the character by pressing a button on the IR remote controller in the setting interface, and the control module 16 receives an external command according to the IR module 18. Perform settings such as user name. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the smart TV 1 may further include a radio frequency (RF) module such as Bluetooth to receive external commands input by an RF remote controller such as Bluetooth, and may also utilize The NFC module 13 receives an external command input by the NFC remote controller.

2 is a flow chart of an embodiment of an information display method for a smart television of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 2 , taking the smart TV 1 shown in FIG. 1 as an example, first, in step A, the user can set the image and sound of the smart TV 1 through the camera 11 and the microphone 12 under the guidance of the setting interface. The authentication information of the feature can also be set in the smart TV 1 by setting the electronic device with the user authentication information and the NFC signal capable of transmitting the NFC signal to the NFC module 13 and pressing the button on the IR remote controller. To input information such as the user name and set the user's permission information. This permission information records, for example, which programs the user has to watch, which programs are restricted by the hierarchical lock code, which programs can be watched, and the time limit for watching the TV. .

Next, in step B, the user can log in to the smart TV 1 using the set authentication information. At this time, the smart TV 1 can identify the user image and sound information captured by the camera 11 and the microphone 12, and compare the identification result with the authentication information of the user image and sound features stored in the smart TV 1. Yes, and then determine whether the user can authenticate to log in to the smart TV 1. Alternatively, if the user installs the electronic device that has the user authentication information and can transmit the NFC signal to the NFC module 13, the smart TV 1 can also obtain the user authentication information built into the electronic device through the NFC module 13, directly The user authentication information stored in the smart TV 1 is compared, thereby determining whether the user can log in to the smart TV 1 by identity authentication.

Finally, in step C, when the smart TV 1 confirms the authentication information of the logged-in user, the corresponding personalized user interface is automatically displayed, and the program with the hierarchical lock code restriction can be automatically unlocked according to the privileged information of the logged-in user. . Since the smart TV 1 of the present invention can identify and compare the information of the user image and the sound feature captured by the camera 11 and the microphone 12, or directly capture the user's authentication information through the NFC module 13, the user is judged. Whether it is a user with authentication information, if it is, you can log in to the smart TV 1, so it provides a more convenient identity authentication mechanism for the user. Unlike the existing smart TV user identity authentication mechanism, you need to use the remote control or voice input account and password. The certification information has the risk of being stolen, the difficulty of input and the easy to forget that it will not be able to log in in the future. In addition, since the smart TV 1 of the present invention automatically displays the corresponding personalized user interface after confirming the authentication information of the logged-in user, and automatically unlocks the gradable lock code limit that can be viewed according to the privileged information of the logged-in user. The program, therefore, provides a smoother mechanism for viewing programs with hierarchical lock codes. Unlike existing smart TVs, although the user has entered the correct account and password authentication information, if switching to a hierarchical lock code limit during viewing, When you program, you will usually be asked to enter your account number and password again to view it and cause inconvenience.

3 is a flow chart showing an embodiment of step A of the information display method of the smart television shown in FIG. 2. Referring to FIG. 3, taking the smart TV 1 shown in FIG. 1 as an example, first, in step A1, after the smart TV 1 is powered on and initialized for the first time, the smart TV 1 automatically sets a super-privileged super. The user and the user are required to set the authentication information of the image and sound features in the smart TV 1 through the camera 11 and the microphone 12 under the guidance of the setting interface, or by transmitting the user authentication information and transmitting the NFC signal. The electronic device is located close to the NFC module 13 to set the user's authentication information in the smart TV 1, and input information such as the user name by pressing a button on the IR remote controller. Because the super user has the highest authority, the permission information records the rights information that has programs that view all the hierarchical lock code restrictions, programs that watch all time periods, and does not limit the length of time for watching TV. Next, in step A2, the super user creates authentication information and permission information of other users in the smart TV 1. Finally, in step A3, when there are other users, the high-privileged user can establish or modify the authentication information and the authority information for the low-privileged user in the smart TV 1.

4 is a flow chart showing an embodiment of step C of the information display method of the smart television shown in FIG. 2. Referring to FIG. 4, the smart TV 1 shown in FIG. 1 is taken as an example. First, in step C1, after the smart TV 1 confirms the authentication information of the logged-in user, whether or not the camera 11 is already turned on (if only When the microphone 12 performs authentication login, the camera 11 is not turned on, and the camera 11 is automatically turned on to capture images. Next, in step C2, the smart television 1 determines whether there are other users based on the image captured by the camera 11. When it is determined in step C2 that there are no other users, it means that there is only one user and the user has logged into the smart TV 1 by identity authentication, so then, to step C11, the smart TV 1 automatically displays the corresponding personalized user interface, and according to The logged in user's permission information automatically unlocks the programs that they can watch with a hierarchical lock code limit.

When it is determined in step C2 that there are other users, it means that there is another user besides a user who has logged in to the smart TV 1 by identity authentication, and then, in step C3, the smart TV 1 according to the other captured by the camera 11 The user image information is identified, and the identification result is compared with the authentication information of the user image feature stored in the smart TV 1, thereby determining the authentication information and the authority information of other users. Next, in step C4, the smart TV 1 judges whether or not there is a user who does not have authentication information among other users. When it is determined in step C4 that there is no user who does not have the authentication information, it means that the other users are also users with the authentication information, so proceeding to step C5, it is next determined whether the registered user's authority is greater than other users. When it is determined in step C5 that the privilege of the logged-in user is smaller than other users, the privilege indicating that the logged-in user can view the grading lock code-limited program, the program time period that can be watched, and the time length limit of the television that can be watched are all Within the scope of the rights of other users, without restricting the permissions of other users, then proceeding to step C11, the smart TV 1 automatically displays the personalized user interface corresponding to the logged-in user, and according to the logged-in user Permission information automatically unlocks programs that have a hierarchical lock code limit that it can watch.

When it is determined in step C4 that there is a user who does not have the authentication information, it means that there is a user who does not have the authentication information among the other users, and then, in step C12, the smart TV 1 prompts the user who logs in through the screen 14 and the speaker 15 to pass the setting interface. Establish certification information and permission information for users who do not have certification information. Next, in step C13, the smart TV 1 determines whether the logged-in user has established its authentication information and authority information for the user who does not have the authentication information. When it is determined in step C13 that the logged-in user has established its authentication information and authority information for the user who does not have the authentication information, the process returns to step C5. When it is determined in step C13 that the logged-in user does not establish the authentication information and the privilege information for the user who does not have the authentication information, then the process proceeds to step C14, and the smart TV 1 automatically creates the visitor with the lowest privilege for the user who does not have the authentication information. user.

When it is determined in step C5 that the privilege of the logged-in user is greater than other users, the authority indicating the program of the grading lock code that can be viewed by the logged-in user, the program time period that can be watched, the time limit of the television that can be watched, and the like are inevitable. Some of them exceed the permission range of other users. Therefore, in step C6, no matter which user performs program selection, it is necessary to go to step C7, and the smart TV 1 will judge whether other users can watch according to the hierarchical lock code restriction of the selected program. . Similarly, after step C14, the privilege of the logged-in user must exceed the privilege range of the guest user having the lowest privilege. Therefore, in step C6, regardless of which user performs the program selection, it is necessary to go to step C7, the smart TV 1 Whether or not other users can view it will be judged based on the hierarchical lock code restriction of the selected program.

When it is judged in step C7 that the other users can view according to the hierarchical lock code restriction of the selected program, then in step C10, the smart television 1 directly plays the selected program. When it is determined in step C7 that the user of the other users is not authorized to view according to the hierarchical lock code restriction of the selected program, then to step C8, the smart TV 1 prompts the user through the screen 14 and the speaker 15 that the user does not have the viewing selection. The permissions of the program and prompts the logged in user whether to open permissions to other users. Next, in step C9, the smart TV 1 judges whether the logged-in user has opened the authority to other users. When it is judged in step C9 that the registered user has selected the open authority to other users, then in step C10, the smart television 1 will play the selected program. When it is determined in step C9 that the logged-in user has selected the non-opening authority to other users, then in step C15, the smart TV 1 will not play the selected program, so as not to be seen by the user who does not have permission to view, instead, Smart TV 1 will return to the program selection interface or the previous watch.

While the present invention has been described in its preferred embodiments, the present invention is not intended to limit the invention, and the present invention may be modified and modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The scope of protection is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application.

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A‧‧‧Set user authentication information and permission information

B‧‧‧Users log in with the set authentication information

C‧‧‧When confirming the authentication information of the logged-in user, the corresponding personalized user interface is automatically displayed, and the program with the hierarchical lock code restriction can be automatically unlocked according to the privileged information of the logged-in user.

Claims (8)

A method for displaying information of a smart television, comprising the following steps:
(A) setting the user's authentication information and permission information;
(B) the user logs in using the set authentication information; and (C) automatically displays the corresponding personalized user interface after confirming the authentication information of the logged-in user, and automatically unlocks the viewable grading according to the privileged information of the logged-in user. A program that is limited by a lock code. The information display method of the smart television according to claim 1, wherein the step (A) comprises the following steps:
(A1) After initializing, automatically set a superuser with the highest authority;
(A2) The super user establishes authentication information and permission information of other users; and (A3) When other users exist, the high-privileged user can establish or modify the authentication information and the permission information for the low-privileged user. The information display method of the smart television according to claim 1, wherein the step (C) comprises the following steps:
(C1) After confirming the authentication information of the logged-in user, the camera is automatically turned on to capture the image;
(C2) judging whether there are other users according to the captured image;
(C3) when there are other users, judging the existing authentication information and authority information of other users according to the captured image;
(C4) determining whether there is a user who does not have authentication information;
(C5) When there is no user without authentication information, it is judged whether the privilege of the logged-in user is greater than other users;
(C6) when the logged-in user has greater authority than other users, the user performs program selection;
(C7) determining whether other users can view according to the hierarchical lock code restriction of the selected program;
(C8) when the selected program is not viewable by other users, the user is prompted to have the right to view the selected program;
(C9) determining whether the logged-in user has open authority to other users; and (C10) playing the selected program when the logged-in user opens the privilege to other users. The information display method of the smart television according to claim 3, wherein the step (C) further comprises the following steps: (C11) when it is determined in the step (C2) that there are no other users, The personalized user interface corresponding to the logged-in user is automatically displayed, and the program with the hierarchical lock code restriction that can be viewed is automatically unlocked according to the privileged information of the logged-in user. The information display method of the smart television according to claim 4, wherein when it is determined in the step (C5) that the authority of the logged-in user is smaller than other users, the step (C11) is returned. The information display method of the smart television according to claim 3, wherein the step (C) further comprises the following steps:
(C12) when it is determined in the step (C4) that there is a user who does not have the authentication information, the user is prompted to establish the authentication information and the authority information for the user who does not have the authentication information;
(C13) determining whether the logged-in user has established the authentication information and the privilege information for the user who does not have the authentication information; and when determining in the step (C13) that the logged-in user has established the authentication information and the privilege for the user who does not have the authentication information When the information is returned, the step (C5) is returned. The information display method of the smart television according to claim 6, wherein the step (C) further comprises the following steps: (C14) when the user who is logged in in the step (C13) is not When a user who does not have authentication information establishes its authentication information and permission information, it automatically creates an unregistered user with the lowest authority for the user who does not have the authentication information, and returns to the step (C6). The information display method of the smart television according to claim 3, wherein the step (C) further comprises the following steps: (C15) when it is determined in the step (C9) that the logged-in user does not have the privilege When giving other users, return to the program selection interface or the previous watched program.