TWI407809B - A multimedia broadcast system and a multimedia broadcast device - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention provides a multimedia broadcast system and a multimedia broadcast device, the system comprising multiple sets of multimedia units having data of varied types; a broadcast device for broadcasting a corresponding type of multimedia data according to the received operational command; an operation unit for controlling the broadcasting of respective types of multimedia data according to the received operational commands; and a marking unit for marking the broadcasting data to constitute groups of data of marked types. The multimedia broadcast device is connected to the multimedia broadcast system so that corresponding functions of the foregoing units may be performed, thereby allowing users to linearly broadcast the desired data by logging into the system via a data processing device or a multimedia broadcast device.

Description

Multimedia playback system and multimedia player

The present invention relates to a multimedia playback system and a multimedia playback device, and more particularly to a multimedia playback system for classifying multimedia and a multimedia playback device coupled to the multimedia playback system.

After the broadcast is made for the radio station, the audio program is transmitted by the transmitting station, and then the radio receives the broadcast signal and then converts it into an audio signal for the user to listen to. The broadcasting system transmits audio signals by radio waves, and can be classified into amplitude modulation (AM) and frequency modulation (FM) according to different technologies used. Different radio broadcasts usually use different frequency ranges.

Traditional broadcasting is often limited by radio strength, antenna reception range, radio channel, sound quality, etc., and is not widely used by the public. With the increasing popularity of Internet technology and the dramatic increase in Internet broadband, more and more people use the Internet to listen to the radio, thereby achieving the versatility of using only one computer to access the Internet, listen to music, receive radio or TV.

In general, webcasts can be played by collecting applications with multiple webcast websites. To facilitate users to select the webcast content they want to listen to, these apps will use multiple webcast channels. The news report, music on demand, personal interview, opera appreciation, sports narration, advertising time and other attributes are classified. After clicking the webcast website, the user can receive the voice message provided by the broadcast website through the network.

Although the development of webcast has solved some of the shortcomings of traditional broadcasting and improved convenience, the current radio broadcasting technology can only be broadcast live. If you hear the music you like, you can't repeat it. If you don't like the music, you can't skip the switch. Go to the next one, and once you interrupt the listening, you can't continue listening from where you left off. The listener passively listens to the list of music arranged by the radio broadcast and cannot make his own favorite music channel.

On the other hand, some existing multimedia search/download softwares may also provide users with a list of personal music, but they cannot share their own music list with friends, and then operate their own channels, and must be arranged after the music is obtained. In your own playlist.

Therefore, how to propose a multimedia playing system and a multimedia playing device connected to the system, can repeatedly listen to or skip specific music, and can arrange his own playlist while listening to music, so as to provide the user to freely select the music type or music. The wind mechanism is a major development for the current multimedia playback technology.

In view of the above problems of the prior art, the present invention provides a multimedia playing system and a multimedia playing device, which can arrange its own multimedia list when playing music, or can switch the playing music at will.

The multimedia playback system of the present invention is applied to a network system, the multimedia playback system includes: a multimedia unit, configured to provide a plurality of multimedia materials, and the multimedia data is divided into a complex array category; the playback unit is configured to Playing a pair of multimedia materials of a predetermined group type that should be operated by the operation command received by the network system; and operating unit for playing the multimedia data of the group of categories according to the operation command by the playing unit, according to the network The operation command transmitted by the road system performs a playback operation between the multimedia data of the group of categories; and the marking unit is configured to transmit the multimedia data of the group category according to the operation command according to the operation command, according to the transmission through the network system The tagging command marks the multimedia material, wherein the tagging unit marks the multimedia material such that the tagged multimedia material constitutes a set of tag categories.

In addition, the multimedia playback system of the present invention further includes a classification unit and an update unit, wherein the classification unit is configured to divide the multimedia data in the multimedia unit into a complex array category according to its type, and the update unit periodically updates the multimedia unit. The multimedia material is classified by the classification unit.

The multimedia playback device of the present invention is coupled to the multimedia playback system, and the multimedia playback device includes: a network module for logging in to the multimedia playback system through the network system, so that the multimedia playback device plays the multimedia a multimedia data provided by the playback system; and a control module for transmitting an operation command to the multimedia playback system, so that the playback unit, the operation unit, and/or the marking unit perform a corresponding playback function, an operation function, and/or Or markup function.

Compared with the prior art, the present invention solves the shortcomings of traditional broadcast or online broadcast only live broadcast listening, allowing the user to freely select the linearization operation of the multimedia type and multimedia play, and mark the played multimedia to establish a group of users. A unique tag category that achieves the ability to repeatedly listen to or skip specific music, and then organize your favorite music tags into your own playlist.

Other advantages and effects of the present invention will be readily apparent from the teachings of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 1A, the multimedia playing system 20 of the present invention is applicable to the network system 10. The multimedia playing system 20 includes a multimedia unit 21, a playing unit 22, an operating unit 23, and a marking unit 24.

Multimedia can refer to any two or more groups of text, pictures, photos, sounds, animations, and films, which are described first. The following description uses sound data as an example. The file format of the sound data may be MP3, WMA, WAV, OGG, APE, MPC, CUE, AAC, MP4, FLAC, ALAC, and the like.

The multimedia unit 21 is configured to provide a plurality of multimedia materials, and the multimedia materials are classified into complex array categories. In an embodiment, the multimedia material in the multimedia unit 21 can be classified into a complex array type according to the content type or style of the multimedia material according to the classification unit (not shown), such as jazz, lyrics, rock, hip hop, country, Musical categories such as classical and/or popular. In Fig. 1A, only the categories of multimedia categories are indicated by 21a, 21b and 21c. In addition, in another embodiment, the multimedia playback system 20 may further include an update unit (not shown) to periodically update the multimedia material in the multimedia unit 21 for classification by the classification unit. Furthermore, the multimedia material source of the multimedia unit 21 can be an authorized multimedia material provided by a legitimate source. Therefore, the user can access the multimedia playback system 20 to obtain the update information of the multimedia material, and can know whether there is new multimedia material in the favorite category without searching separately.

The playing unit 22 is configured to play a pair of multimedia materials of a predetermined group type that should operate the command according to the operation command received through the network system 10. In detail, the user uses a network-enabled data processing device 30 such as a notebook computer, desktop computer, mobile phone or PDA to log into the multimedia playback system 20 through the network system 10 for a plurality of multimedia categories 21a, 21b. And selecting a group of the categories to be played and transmitting the operation commands to the multimedia playing system 20 through the network system, and the playing unit 21 of the multimedia playing system 20 plays the group selected by the user according to the received operation command. Category of multimedia material. For example, the multimedia playback system 20 receives the operation command of the multimedia category 21a (for example, a jazz channel), and then plays the multimedia material stored in the multimedia category 21a, that is, jazz music.

The operation unit 23 is configured to perform a playback operation between the multimedia materials of the group according to an operation command transmitted by the network system 10 when the playback unit 22 plays the multimedia data of the group according to the operation command. Specifically, when the user uses the data processing device 30 to transmit an operation command to start listening and/or viewing the selected multimedia of the group of categories, if a music or movie that is not like is encountered, the operation unit 23 can be used to switch to Another piece of music or film; if a favorite piece of music or film is encountered, the operation unit 23 can be used to replay the piece of music or film; if there is a need to interrupt the listening or viewing, the operation unit 23 can be used to pause the piece or the film. The playback is performed, and then the operation unit 23 is used to continue playback at the interruption of the music or movie. The provision of such linear operation functions is one of the functions that cannot be achieved by conventional broadcasting or online broadcasting.

The marking unit 24 is configured to mark the multimedia material according to the marking command transmitted by the network system 10 when the playing unit 22 plays the multimedia material of the group category according to the operation command. When the user uses the data processing device 30 to listen to and/or watch the multimedia playback system 20 playing the multimedia material through the playback unit 22, if the favorite music or movie is encountered, the data processing device 30 can be used to issue a marking command to cause the marking unit 24 to be used. The music or movie is marked, and by the marking process, the marking unit 24 can mark at least one multimedia material to form a set of marking categories. Specifically, when the user uses the data processing device 30 to log in to the multimedia playback system 20 and transmit a play or operation command to listen to and/or view a multimedia material, the multimedia data can be marked as "my favorite", ie, This multimedia material is added to my favorite channel.

As shown in FIG. 1B, when the playback unit 22 plays the multimedia material of one of the categories 21a, 21b, and 21c in the multimedia unit 21, the marking unit 24 can mark the multimedia material and the marked multimedia materials can form a group of tags. The category 21d is also present in the multimedia unit 21, which is the aforementioned "my favorite channel". In addition, as shown in FIG. 1B, the multimedia playback system 20 of the present invention may further include an identity verification unit 25 for verifying the account and/or password of the user logging in to the multimedia playback system 20 by the network system. The authenticated user marks the at least one multimedia material with the markable unit 24 to form a mark category 21d corresponding to the user. In other words, the user can mark the song to be included in my favorite channel while listening to music. Therefore, the user can have a personal playlist, and the multimedia playback system 20 only recognizes which device the user uses to connect to the multimedia playback system 20. Account number and / or password to provide a playlist corresponding to the user. In addition, the user can also selectively publish this personal playlist for sharing with other users.

In addition, in FIG. 1B, the multimedia playing system 20 of the present invention further opens an exclusive category 21e, which can be operated by professional musicians, celebrities, enterprises or the general public to share their favorite music, speech, teaching, Marketing information, or independently operate this exclusive channel, such as exclusive channels for speeches, exclusive channels for religion, exclusive channels for consumer information, etc. The multimedia playing system 20 can define certain channels to open the user to upload legal or self-created multimedia materials, so that the exclusive category 21e becomes a multimedia player 21a, 21b, 21c, and can be listened to and/or viewed by professional musicians. Exclusive channel operated by celebrities, businesses or the general public.

As further shown in FIG. 1B, the multimedia playback system 20 of the present invention may further include an advertising unit 26 and an advertisement playing unit 27.

The advertisement playing unit 27 is configured to play the advertisement material stored in the advertisement unit 26. In an embodiment, the advertisement playing unit 27 plays the corresponding advertisement data according to the multimedia material played by the playing unit 22. For example, if the playing unit 22 is playing a song of the lyric category, the advertisement playing unit 27 can play the related information of the music or the advertisement information of other music in the lyric category, such as the latest album of the musician; if the playing unit 22 is playing a movie, then the advertisement playing unit 27 can play the surrounding product advertisement of the movie.

It can be seen from the different embodiments shown in FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B that the multimedia playing system of the present invention sorts the multimedia materials and periodically updates them, so that the user can use various network-enabled data processing devices to log in to the system to select the desired multimedia category. Or listen to and/or watch in the exclusive category. If you can switch the music you are listening to, skip to the next music, return or repeat listening to a piece of music, and then play a piece of music after interrupting the play, and pass the identity. After verification, edit the personal playlist while listening to the music to continue using the list the next time you log in to the system. Secondly, the multimedia playing system of the present invention can play the advertising material when playing the multimedia material, so that the user can receive the advertising message through the multimedia playing system 20 of the present invention in addition to listening to the song. Again, the multimedia playback system of the present invention also provides for the creation of user-specific categories to create their own multimedia playback channels.

Referring to FIG. 2, the present invention further provides a multimedia playback device 40. The difference from the foregoing embodiment is that the network module 41 and the control module 42 are further included in the embodiment.

The network module 41 is configured to log in to the multimedia playback system 20 through the network system 10. The control module 42 is configured to transmit an operation command to the multimedia playback system 20 to cause the playback unit 22, the operation unit 23, and/or the tag unit 24 to perform a corresponding play function, an operation function, and/or a mark function.

The multimedia playback device 40 further includes a display 43 and a speaker 44 for playing the multimedia material provided by the multimedia playback system 20. The user can also use the multimedia playback device 40 to send an operation command such as playing, operating, or marking. In general, the multimedia playback device 40 of the present invention can be used to access the multimedia system to listen to and/or view multimedia materials without requiring a large-capacity storage area. Therefore, the multimedia playback device 40 can be used. As a portable music player that can be connected to the multimedia playing system 20.

For details, please refer to FIG. 3, which is a screen for the user to log in to the multimedia system of the present invention by using the data processing device. As shown in the figure, the multimedia playback window 50 and the multimedia graphic 51 are displayed on the display screen 5. The user needs to first connect to the server providing the multimedia system to download the relevant execution software. After installing the related execution software, the multimedia graphic 51 appears in the lower right corner of the display screen 5, and the multimedia graphic 51 is not opened when the multimedia playback window 50 is not turned on. The advertisement display window 52 may be jumped out of time or irregularly, such as the latest track or offer. In the multimedia play window 50, there are a plurality of multimedia 505s such as pop, lyric, rock and folk, which are selected by the user. Pressing the play 501 can start playing multimedia materials in the play screen 500, and if the music is not like, the user can press the music. Skip 502 to skip to the next one; if you encounter your favorite music, you can press to join my favorite 503 to include it in your playlist, and the multimedia system will have the user's playlist, user After logging in to the multimedia system of the present invention and passing the authentication, the playlist 504 can be pressed to browse to join my favorite list.

Therefore, users do not need to download multimedia materials and do not need to store personal playlists. They only need to click on join my favorites 503 to edit their own playlists when they access the multimedia system to listen to and/or view multimedia materials, or open the personal playlist 504. Listen and/or watch your favorite multimedia materials.

Certainly, the related execution software is already stored in the multimedia playback device of the present invention, so that the user can directly use the multimedia playback device to connect to the multimedia playback system to listen to and/or view multimedia materials.

In summary, with the implementation of the multimedia playback system of the present invention and the multimedia playback device connected to the system, the user can linearly operate the multimedia playback system and the multimedia playback device connected to the system, such as repeatedly listening or skipping specific Music, free to choose the type of music or style, and can arrange your own playlist while listening to music, which is the current traditional broadcast or online broadcast can not be reached. In addition, the multimedia system of the present invention also opens up users to share their own playlists or establish independent operating channels, and provides an advertisement playing mechanism to increase advertising revenue and benefits.

The above-described embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles, features, and effects of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can recite the above without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The embodiment is modified and changed. Any equivalent changes and modifications made by the disclosure of the present invention should still be covered by the scope of the following claims. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be as set forth in the scope of the claims described below.

10. . . Network system

20. . . Multimedia playback system

twenty one. . . Multimedia unit

21a, 21b, 21c. . . Multimedia category

21d. . . Tag category

21e. . . Exclusive category

twenty two. . . Play unit

twenty three. . . Operating unit

twenty four. . . Marking unit

25. . . Identity verification unit

26. . . Ad unit

27. . . Advertising player unit

30. . . Data processing device

40. . . Multimedia player

41. . . Network module

42. . . Control module

43. . . monitor

44. . . speaker

5. . . Display screen

50. . . Multimedia playback window

500. . . Playback screen

501. . . Play

502. . . Skip

503. . . Join my favorite

504. . . Playlist

505. . . multimedia

51. . . Multimedia graphics

52. . . Advertising display window

Figure 1A is an application architecture diagram of the multimedia system of the present invention;

1B is an architectural diagram of an embodiment of a multimedia system of the present invention;

2 is an application architecture diagram of the multimedia device of the present invention;

Fig. 3 is a diagram showing the use environment of the multimedia system of the present invention.

10. . . Network system

20. . . Multimedia playback system

twenty one. . . Multimedia unit

21a, 21b, 21c. . . Multimedia category

twenty two. . . Play unit

twenty three. . . Operating unit

twenty four. . . Marking unit

30. . . Data processing device

Claims (13)

A multimedia playback system is applied to a network system, the multimedia playback system includes: a multimedia unit, configured to provide a plurality of multimedia materials, and the multimedia data is divided into a complex array category; the playback unit is configured to pass the network The operation command received by the road system plays a pair of multimedia materials of a predetermined group type that should operate the command; the operation unit is configured to: when the playback unit plays the multimedia data of the group category according to the playback operation command, according to the network system The transmitted operation command performs a playback operation between the multimedia data of the group of categories; and a marking unit is configured to: when the playback unit plays the multimedia data of the group category according to the operation command, according to the mark transmitted through the network system The multimedia data is instructed by the marking unit, wherein the marking unit marks the multimedia material to make the marked multimedia material form a group of marking categories. The multimedia playback system of claim 1, further comprising a classification unit, configured to divide the multimedia data in the multimedia unit into a complex array category according to its type. The multimedia playback system of claim 2, wherein the category is jazz, lyric, rock, hip hop, country, classical, and/or popular. The multimedia playback system of claim 2, further comprising an update unit for periodically or irregularly updating the multimedia material in the multimedia unit for classification by the classification unit. The multimedia playback system of claim 1, further comprising an identity verification unit for verifying the account and/or password of the user logging in to the multimedia playback system by the network system. The multimedia playing system of claim 5, wherein the authenticated user uses the marking unit to mark at least one multimedia material to form a tag category corresponding to the user. The multimedia playing system of claim 1, further comprising an advertising unit and an advertising playing unit, wherein the advertising playing unit is configured to play the advertising material stored in the advertising unit. The multimedia playing system of claim 7, wherein the advertising playing unit plays the corresponding advertising material according to the multimedia material played by the playing unit. The multimedia playing system of claim 1, wherein the complex array category includes a dedicated category, and the multimedia material in the exclusive category is a predetermined group of multimedia materials. The multimedia playing system of claim 9, wherein the predetermined group is a lecture, a teaching, a religion, and/or a business group. The multimedia playback system of claim 1, wherein the playback, operation or marking command transmitted by the network system is sent by the user through the network system through a network-enabled data processing device. . A multimedia playback device is coupled to a multimedia playback system as described in claims 1 to 10, the multimedia playback device comprising: a network module for logging in to the multimedia playback system through the network system to enable The multimedia playing device plays the multimedia material provided by the multimedia playing system; and the control module is configured to transmit an operation command to the multimedia playing system, so that the playing unit, the operating unit and/or the marking unit perform corresponding Playback, operation, and/or markup. The multimedia playback device of claim 12, wherein the multimedia playback device uses the network module to log into the multimedia playback system through the network system through an asymmetric user digital circuit or cable.