TW201822538A - Multi-network video uninterrupted set-top box system and method thereof capable of assisting users to dynamically switch to the viewable interface and channel to continue watching the video content when the video playing is abnormal - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention discloses a multi-network video uninterrupted set-top box system and a method thereof. In data collection, other network interfaces are activated immediately when the network connection of the set-top box is abnormal, and the set-top box is connected to other video platforms to continue playing the video streaming, so as not to interrupt video playing for the users. At present, the set-top box can be connected to the IPTV platform through the Intranet network for users to watch the video content, or users may watch the OTT video through the Internetnetwork. The set-top box can also be configured with an IP connection through Ethernet, can perform a dial-up connection through PPPoE, or can be connected to the Internet through the WiFi interface. With the implementation of the network connection and the management and control module provided by the present invention, the set-top box can assist users to dynamically switch to the viewable interface and channel to continue watching the video content when the video playing is abnormal.

Description

   System and method for uninterrupted set-top box of multi-network film and television   

The invention belongs to a set-top box system and method for uninterrupted multi-network film and television, and provides an implementation of a network connection and a management and control module to help users dynamically switch to a watchable interface and channel when the movie and television viewing is abnormal. Watch movie content.

The current video stream playback is through a network connection as a transmission medium. When the network connection is abnormal or there is a problem with the connected streaming server, the set-top box cannot continue to play the video stream.

In view of the various shortcomings derived from the above-mentioned conventional methods, the inventor of this case has been eager to improve and innovate. After years of painstaking and meticulous research, he finally successfully developed an uninterrupted set-top box system and method for the multi-network film and television.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention proposes to provide a system and method for an uninterrupted set-top box of multi-network film and television, so as to solve the inability of the film and television program due to abnormal network or streaming server when the set-top box is playing the film and television program. Play, automatically help users activate other network interfaces, and search for the same film and television programs on other platforms, so that users can continue to watch without being affected.

When the set-top box has only an Ethernet interface, the point-to-point virtual network interface can be activated through a point-to-point protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) dial-up connection . When the set-top box has both Ethernet and WiFi interfaces, in addition to activating the virtual interface through a PPPoE dial-up connection, you can also dynamically enable the WiFi interface to connect through a Wireless AP (Wireless Access Point, wireless access point). Through network connection and film and television management and control, it helps to dynamically control related network interfaces, so that when there is an abnormal connection between the interfaces, they can support each other for conversion.

In addition to assisting dynamic switching when the network is abnormal, the network connection and film management module will also help to search the electronic program table of the film and television platform to check whether there are the same film and television programs to watch, and also to search for the same on the Internet. Movies and TV shows can be played.

Through network connection and the film and television management and control module to dynamically detect whether the film and television playback is abnormal, and search for other film and television channels on the other network interface if the same film and television program is found when the film and television playback is abnormal. Enable the network interface, and help update related network and routing settings, and finally connect to the corresponding streaming server to continue to play the movie and television programs that the user originally watched, so that when the movie playback on the set-top box is abnormal, it can still dynamically switch and The effect of continuing to play the same film and television program.

An uninterrupted set-top box system for multi-network film and television, which includes a set-top box, which has an Ethernet network interface card and a WiFi network interface card, and performs streaming playback through a wired or wireless network ; Virtual network interface is a virtual connection interface based on Ethernet network interface card on the set-top box, and includes virtual network interfaces (eth0, ppp0, and wiFi0); film and television streaming platform is for IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) or OTT (Internet Service) video streaming server.

The above system will detect the abnormality of the video playback on the set-top box in real time, and it can also help to search for the same video programs on other platforms, and start the corresponding network interface and guide the set-top box to connect to the corresponding streaming server. Device, so that the set-top box can continue to play the original video streaming, including: IP set-top box, is a digital set-top box for streaming playback through wired or wireless networks.

Ethernet network interface card is an Ethernet interface card on the set-top box.

The WiFi network interface card is a WiFi network interface card on the set-top box.

The eth0 virtual network interface is a virtual connection interface based on the Ethernet network interface card on the set-top box.

The ppp0 virtual network interface is a virtual connection interface generated on the set-top box based on an Ethernet network interface card through a PPPoE dial-up connection.

The wifi0 virtual network interface is a virtual connection interface based on the WiFi network interface card on the set-top box.

IPTV video streaming platform is an IPTV-based video streaming server.

OTT video streaming platform is an OTT-based video streaming server.

Internet video streaming platform is an Internet-based video streaming server.

A set-top box method for uninterrupted multi-network film and television, including: initialization of network connection information, allowing a user to input information about network connection, the network connection information includes account passwords of PPPoE and WiFi connections; selecting a network Connection method, allowing users to choose the way the set-top box connects to the streaming server according to their connection environment; update routing rules, update the set-top box network routing rules, so that the set-top box can be performed according to the set network interface Connect; play video programs, let the set-top box play streaming programs according to the network interface selected by the user; detect abnormal playback of the video, and use the network connection and video control to detect the current abnormal playback of the set-top box; Automatically search for programs on other lines, and automatically search for program listings on other lines; start the other line network interface, and when the same program content is found, start the corresponding network interface; update routing rules, and set the box After starting the corresponding network interface, update the routing rules through the network connection and film management to make the set-top box network connection work normally; continue to play the same film from other lines For the program, the set-top box is connected to the corresponding streaming server to continue to play the original video stream, so that the original video stream played by the set-top box can continue to play.

The abnormality of movie and television playback is detected, and the process of changing the network connection includes: playing movie and television programs; whether the movie and television playback is abnormal; whether there are identical movie and television programs on other lines; notifying users that they cannot watch; whether the interface with the same program is enabled; Line for network connection; whether to update routing rules; update routing rules; connect to other lines to continue playing the same movie program content.

Compared with other conventional technologies, the set-top box system and method for multi-network film and television provided by the present invention have the following advantages:

1. The present invention proposes a system and method for multi-network connection management and control for a set-top box, so that the network interfaces of the set-top boxes can serve as a backup for each other.

2. The present invention proposes a network connection and management control module. Through the control method of this module, the set-top box network can automatically switch to other platforms on other network interfaces when the connection is abnormal or there is a problem with movie playback. Continue to play the original video content, so that the user's viewing will not be terminated due to problems with the line or video platform.

110‧‧‧ Set-top box

111‧‧‧WiFi Network Interface Card

112‧‧‧Ethernet Network Interface Card

120‧‧‧Virtual Network Interface

121‧‧‧eth0

122‧‧‧ppp0

123‧‧‧wiFi0

130‧‧‧Video streaming platform

S210 ~ S290‧‧‧Process

S310 ~ S370‧‧‧Detected abnormal video playback process

Please refer to the detailed description of the present invention and the accompanying drawings for further understanding of the technical content of the present invention and its purpose and effectiveness. The related drawings are as follows: FIG. 1 is a set-top box system and method for multi-network film and television without interruption according to the present invention Architecture diagram; FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a set-top box system and method of multi-network non-stop video in accordance with the present invention; FIG. 3 is a flowchart of detecting an abnormal screen-play of a multi-network film and TV uninterrupted set-top box system and method of the present invention .

In order to make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention clearer, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention, but not intended to limit the present invention.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Please refer to FIG. 1, which is a structural diagram of a set-top box system and method for uninterrupted multi-network film and television according to the present invention, which includes a set-top box 110 and an Ethernet ( Ethernet) network interface card 112 and a WiFi network interface card 111 for streaming playback through a wired or wireless network; the virtual network interface 120 is an Ethernet-based network interface card on a set-top box 125 virtual connection interface, including eth0 212 and ppp0 122 network interface, and another virtual connection interface of WiFi network interface card, including wifi0 123 network interface; film and television streaming platform 130, is for IPTV Or OTT video streaming server.

The above-mentioned system will detect the abnormality of the video playback on the set-top box in real time, and can also help to find whether there are the same video programs on other platforms, and start the corresponding network interface and guide the set-top box to connect to the corresponding streaming server. Device, so that the set-top box can continue to play the original video streaming, including: IP set-top box, is a digital set-top box for streaming playback through wired or wireless networks.

Ethernet network interface card is an Ethernet interface card on the set-top box.

The WiFi network interface card is a WiFi network interface card on the set-top box.

The eth0 virtual network interface is a virtual connection interface based on the Ethernet network interface card on the set-top box.

The ppp0 virtual network interface is a virtual connection interface generated on the set-top box based on an Ethernet network interface card through a PPPoE dial-up connection.

The wifi0 virtual network interface is a virtual connection interface based on the WiFi network interface card on the set-top box.

IPTV video streaming platform is an IPTV-based video streaming server.

OTT video streaming platform is an OTT-based video streaming server.

Internet video streaming platform is an Internet-based video streaming server.

Please refer to FIG. 2, which is a flowchart of a set-top box system and method for uninterrupted multi-network film and television according to the present invention, which includes: S210 initialization of network connection information, allowing users to input information about network connection, The line information includes the account password of PPPoE and WiFi connection; S220 selects the network connection method, allowing users to choose the method for connecting the set-top box to the streaming server according to their connection environment; S230 updates the routing rules and updates the set-top box The network routing rules enable the set-top box to connect according to the set network interface; S240 plays video programs and allows the set-top box to play streaming programs according to the network interface selected by the user; S250 detects that the video playback is abnormal and uses The network connection and the film and television control have detected that the current stream of the set-top box is abnormal; S260 automatically searches for programs on other lines and automatically searches for program listings on other lines; S270 starts the network interface of other lines when the same is found. When the program content is displayed, the corresponding network interface is activated; S280 updates the routing rules. After the set-top box finishes activating the corresponding network interface, it updates the routing rules through the network connection and film and television control. The set-top box network connection can work normally; S290 continues to play the same video program from other lines, and the set-top box connects to the corresponding streaming server to continue playing the original video stream, so that the original video stream played by the set-top box The stream can continue to play.

As can be seen from the above, the network connection initialization step is to allow the user to enter the connection information related to the network interface, including PPPoE connection account password information and WiFi connection account password information, when the set-top box has not recorded the network connection information. The step of selecting the network connection method is to let the user select the method for connecting the set-top box to the streaming server according to the connection environment. The step of updating the network routing rules of the set-top box is to change the routing rules of the set-top box according to the network connection method selected by the aforementioned user, so that the set-top box can be connected according to the set network interface. The step of playing the video program is that the set-top box plays the streaming video program through the network interface selected by the user. Steps for detecting abnormal video playback are the network connection and the video control module through stream packet detection to confirm whether there is an abnormal video playback. If an abnormality is detected, the next steps will be performed. The steps of searching for programs on other lines are the network connection and the video control module to search other online electronic program tables or Internet streaming video playback information to compare whether there is the same video program content. The steps for activating other line network interfaces are to enable the network connection and the film and television management and control module to start the corresponding network interface for network connection in time, such as automatic PPPoE dial-up connection or automatic connection via WiFi interface. The step of updating the routing rules is to update the routing rules of the set-top box in real time by the network connection and the film and television control module so that the set-top box can connect according to the newly started network interface. The steps to continue playing the same video program from other lines are the network connection and the video control module to help drive the set-top box to continue playing the previously played video program with the newly started network interface and the corresponding streaming server.

Please refer to FIG. 3, which is a flowchart of abnormal video playback detected by the set-top box system and method of multi-network video uninterrupted according to the present invention, which includes: S310 video playback program; S320 video playback is abnormal; S330 other lines online Whether there are the same film and television programs; S331 informs the user that they cannot watch; whether S340 has the same program interface enabled; S341 enables the line for network connection; whether S350 needs to update routing rules; S360 updates the routing rules; S370 connects to other lines to continue Play the same movie program content.

It can be known from the above that when the user opens the set-top box and completes the related network settings, the related streaming video can be played through the set-top box. When the network connection and control module detects that the movie is playing abnormally, it searches for the same streaming movie on other lines. If the same streaming movie is found, the corresponding network interface is activated and it helps to update the routing rules of the set-top box. After the relevant network settings are completed, the network connection and the video management module will drive the set-top box to connect to the corresponding streaming server through the newly enabled network interface, so that the user can continue to watch the original video program.

The above detailed description is a specific description of a feasible embodiment of the present invention, but this embodiment is not intended to limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent implementation or change that does not depart from the technical spirit of the present invention should be included in Within the scope of the patent in this case.

To sum up, this case is not only innovative in terms of technical ideas, but also has many of the above-mentioned effects that are not used by traditional methods. It has fully met the requirements of statutory invention patents that are novel and progressive. To approve this invention patent application, to encourage invention, to the utmost convenience.

Claims (5)

    A multi-network non-stop set-top box system includes: a set-top box, which has an Ethernet network interface card and a WiFi network interface card, and performs streaming through a wired or wireless network Playback; virtual network interface, which is a virtual connection interface based on Ethernet network interface card on the set-top box, and includes eth0 and ppp0; video streaming platform, which is IPTV or OTT video streaming server.         According to the multi-network film and television uninterrupted set-top box system described in the first patent application scope, the virtual network interface is a virtual connection interface wifi0 based on a WiFi network interface card.         A set-top box method for uninterrupted multi-network film and television, including: initializing network connection information; selecting a network connection method; updating routing rules; playing video programs; detecting abnormal video playback; automatically searching for programs on other lines ; Start the other line network interface; update routing rules; continue to play the same movie program from other lines.         The multi-network non-stop set-top box method as described in the third patent application scope, wherein the network connection information is initialized by the user entering the connection information related to the network interface, which includes PPPoE connection account password information And WiFi connection account password information.         The multi-network non-stop set-top box method as described in the scope of the patent application, wherein the abnormality of the video playback is detected, and the process of changing the network connection includes: playing the video program; whether the video playback is abnormal; other lines Whether there are the same video programs online; notify users that they cannot watch; whether the interface with the same program is enabled; enable the line for network connection; whether routing rules need to be updated; update routing rules; connect to other lines to continue playing the same video programs content.