TWI419496B - Method and system for utilizing a broadcast service in a communication network - Google Patents

Description

Method and system for using broadcast service in communication network

The present invention relates generally to communication networks and, more particularly, to a method and system for using a broadcast service in a communication network.

A broadcast service provider relays a broadcast service over a communication network. Examples of the broadcast service include a music program broadcasted by a stream of sound, a football game broadcasted by a combination of a stream of images and a stream of sounds, and the like. These broadcast services can be accessed by electronic devices in the communication network. Examples of electronic devices include mobile phones, set-top boxes, computers, laptops, satellite phones, and the like. Examples of communication networks include code division multiple access (CDMA) networks, global mobile communication system (GSM) networks, the Internet, regional networks (LANs), and wide area networks (WANs). When a user of an electronic device wants to access a desired broadcast service, the user may have to browse through many broadcast services to find the desired broadcast service. When there are a large number of broadcast services, searching for the desired broadcast service is a rather time consuming and cumbersome procedure for the user. Furthermore, users may not be able to successfully find the desired broadcast service in a large number of broadcast services.

There are many different ways to search for a broadcast service in a communication network. One method includes connecting an electronic device to the Internet and utilizing various search engines available on the Internet to search for a desired service. The electronic device can be connected to the Internet by using technologies such as Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), Integrated Packet Radio Service (GPRS). In another method, a broadcast service provider rebroadcast is optional. Selected broadcast service. Thereafter, a list of such broadcast services is transmitted to an electronic device via the Integrated Packet Radio Service (GPRS). A user can select any broadcast service from the list and access the broadcast service.

However, these methods have one or more of the following limitations. First, when the electronic device is connected to the Internet, the methods can search for a desired broadcast service. If the electronic device cannot connect to the Internet, then these methods cannot find the desired broadcast service. The electronic device should have the capability to connect to the internet. This will increase the cost of the electronic device. Second, when the broadcast service is broadcast on one of the communication networks outside the Internet, then these methods cannot find the desired broadcast service. In this case, the information related to the desired broadcast service cannot be obtained on the Internet. Third, the methods can only provide access to a limited number of broadcast services that are included in the list transmitted to the electronic device. Fourth, the methods are unable to search for a broadcast service on an electronic device based on information being forwarded by another electronic device.

Before describing in detail a particular method and system for using a broadcast service in a communication network in accordance with the present invention, it should be noted that the present invention is primarily directed to a method and system for sharing broadcast service information in a communication network. The combination of method steps and device components. Therefore, the particulars of the present invention are to be construed as being in the The people can easily confuse the details after reading this manual.

A method and system for using a broadcast service in a communication network is disclosed. The method includes retrieving an index identifier from a metadata file transmitted by a first electronic device via a first electronic device in a communication network. Moreover, the at least one broadcast service is found based on the index identifier and an action is performed in the second electronic device.

Referring now to Figure 1, there is shown an exemplary environment in which a plurality of electronic devices (including an electronic device 102, an electronic device 104, an electronic device 106, an electronic device 108) and a broadcast service are illustrated in accordance with the present invention. Communication between suppliers 110. A communication network 112 activates an electronic device, such as the electronic device 104, to receive a metadata file from another electronic device, such as the electronic device 106. Examples of a communication network include code division multiple access (CDMA), global mobile communication system (GSM), internet, regional network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), and a small satellite ground station (VSAT). ), but not limited to this. The unary data file contains an index identifier for a broadcast service. These index identifiers include information about the broadcast service and preferences parameters of the user of the electronic device 106. The user's preference parameters include the duration of the broadcast service, the channel of the broadcast service, the language, the generic type associated with the broadcast service, and an action field detailing the action to be performed by the electronic device 104, But it is not limited to this. One type of genre includes a football game, a movie, a music program, and a card, but is not limited to this. An action field can include an instruction to record the broadcast service. An example of a user's preference parameters may include a movie that is broadcast in French between 09:00 and 9:00 AM. Based on metadata The index identifier in the file, the electronic device 104 may find at least one of the one or more broadcast services relayed by the broadcast service provider 110 to comply with the description.

Referring now to Figure 2, there is shown an exemplary flow diagram illustrating a method of using a broadcast service in a communication network 112 in accordance with the present invention. After the program is started in step 202, a metadata file transmitted by a first electronic device is received by the second electronic device of one of the plurality of electronic devices in step 204. In step 206, one or more index identifiers for the broadcast service are retrieved from the metadata file. In step 208, at least one broadcast service is found based on the one or more index identifiers. Further, in step 210, an action is performed by the second electronic device based on a preference parameter of one of the first electronic devices. An example of an action includes, but is not limited to, transmitting a message to the first electronic device, accessing the at least one broadcast service, and scheduling a time to access the at least one corresponding to finding the at least one broadcast service Broadcasting the service and recording a program corresponding to the at least one broadcast service in at least one file. The at least one file is stored in a first format. In an embodiment of the invention, the at least one file is converted from the first format to a second format. For example, an image file having a first format can be converted from an MPEG 4 format to an H264 format, that is, a second format. Thereafter, the program ends at step 212.

Referring now to Figure 3, there is shown an exemplary flow diagram illustrating another method of using a broadcast service in a communication network 112 in accordance with the present invention. After the program is started in step 302, a first electronic device is mounted. The transmitted metadata file is received by a second electronic device in step 304. The metadata file is transmitted by the first electronic device of one of the plurality of electronic devices. In step 306, one or more index identifiers are retrieved from the metadata file. In step 308, at least one broadcast service is found based on the one or more index identifiers. In an embodiment of the present invention, if the broadcast service provider does not rebroadcast the at least one broadcast service associated with the one or more index identifiers, the broadcast service provider includes a pointer to another broadcast service provider Identification Rights Record (RAR). The RAR is used to find a broadcast service provider. After that, the other broadcast service provider is found. If a broadcast service is relayed, it contains Internet Media Guide (IMG) announcement information. The IMG announcement information is a platform that supports metadata in a variety of different formats associated with a service and its identification. The IMG announcement information indicates the location of the full time television (TVA) metadata associated with the at least one broadcast service. The TVA meta-data contains information about the content, quality, status, and location of the corresponding broadcast service. The at least one broadcast service can be found based on the TVA metadata.

The found broadcast service conforms to the preference parameters of the user of the first electronic device that is listed in the one or more index identifiers. In an embodiment of the invention, the at least one broadcast service is located based on a search algorithm. The discovered broadcast service is compatible with at least one of the first electronic device and the second electronic device.

In step 310, a broadcast service is selected from the at least one broadcast service found by the second electronic device. In an embodiment of the present invention, a list of the at least one broadcast service meeting a preference parameter of a user Displayed to the user of the first electronic device. The user can then select a broadcast service from the list. In step 312, an action is performed on the selected broadcast service in the second electronic device. Further, in step 314, the metadata file is transmitted to at least one of the plurality of electronic devices via the communication network 112 via Bluetooth, infrared, or the like. The metadata file can be transmitted in a multimedia message service (MMS) in an attached manner. In an embodiment of the invention, a program corresponding to the at least one broadcast service is transmitted to at least one of the plurality of electronic devices. Thereafter, the program ends at step 316.

Referring now to Figure 4, there is shown an exemplary block diagram illustrating a system for using a broadcast service in a communication network 112 in accordance with the present invention. The system includes a retrieval module 402 and a service management module 404. In an embodiment of the invention, the system is included in a second electronic device. The unary data file is sent by a first electronic device to a second electronic device. The retrieval module 402 retrieves one or more index identifiers for a broadcast service from the metadata file. The one or more index identifiers include preference parameters of a user of the first electronic device. The service management module 404 finds at least one broadcast service based on the one or more index identifiers including the preference parameters of the user of the first electronic device.

The system also includes a message module 406 that sends a message to at least one of the plurality of electronic devices. The message can be sent in the form of Short Message Service (SMS), MMS, and the like. The message includes a list and description of the at least one broadcast service found by the service management module 404. For example, a message may include a title of the at least one broadcast service, and rebroadcast the at least one broadcast service The channel, the time of the broadcast, and the name of the artist associated with it. The list is displayed to the user of the first electronic device. The user can then select a broadcast service from the list.

The system also includes a service consumer module 408 that accesses the at least one broadcast service. The at least one broadcast service is accessed based on a preference parameter of a user of the first electronic device, wherein the preference parameter is included in the index identifiers retrieved from the metadata file. The at least one broadcast service can be accessed when one of the preference parameters includes an instruction to access the at least one broadcast service.

Further, the system includes a memory 410 that records a program corresponding to the at least one broadcast service. When the action field contains an instruction to record the at least one broadcast service, the program can be recorded. In one embodiment of the invention, the program is recorded in at least one file, the file being stored in a first format. For example, a set-top box can find a football game that can be obtained in an animation expert group (MPEG 4) format. The memory 410 in a set-top box can record the football game in the MPEG-4 format.

In addition, the system also includes a converter 412. The recorded program can be converted from the first format to a second format using the converter 412. For example, the converter 412 can convert the program from the MPEG 4 format to an H264 format.

The system also includes a reservation module 414 that schedules an action to be performed on the at least one broadcast service for a particular time. In an embodiment of the present invention, the reservation module 414 reserves a time for the service consumption module 408 to access the at least one broadcast service. For example, the appointment module 414 can be early The service subscription module 408 is reserved at 10:00 to receive a music program selected by the user from a list transmitted to the user. In another embodiment of the present invention, the reservation module 414 can reserve the memory 410 to record the at least one broadcast service. For example, the reservation module 414 can reserve the memory 410 to record a speech selected by the user from a list sent to the user at 11:00 PM. The action field can be reserved when the action field in the preference parameter contains an instruction to reserve a particular action at a particular time.

Moreover, the system also includes a transmission module 416 that transmits at least one broadcast service recorded by the memory 410 to at least one of the plurality of electronic devices. For example, the transmission module 416 in a mobile phone can transmit the image folder of the stored movie to another mobile phone via Bluetooth or infrared.

Referring now to Figure 5, an electronic device 104 in accordance with the present invention is shown. The electronic device 104 includes a processor 502 and a comparison finding module 504. The processor 502 is a microprocessor chip that manages and controls the functions of all components and modules of the electronic device 104. The alignment seek module 504 is operatively coupled to the processor 502. The comparison finding module 504 finds at least one broadcast service based on one or more index identifiers retrieved from a metadata file transmitted by another electronic device.

The electronic device 104 also includes a decoder 506 that decompresses the at least one broadcast service found by the comparison finding module 504 to enable the electronic device 104 to access the at least one broadcast service.

Moreover, the electronic device 104 includes a temporary register 508 that temporarily stores the at least one broadcast service. The temporary storage balances the at least one broadcast service The rate decompressed by the decoder 506 and the rate at which the at least one broadcast service is viewed on the electronic device 104.

In addition, the electronic device 104 also includes a synchronization module 510 that synchronizes one or more data streams corresponding to at least one broadcast service. For example, a stream of sound and a stream of images may correspond to a dance program. The two streams should be synchronized so that the dance program can be properly viewed on an electronic device.

Furthermore, the electronic device 104 also includes a memory 512 for recording the at least one broadcast service.

The present invention provides a method and system for using a broadcast service in a communication network. The method and system can cause a first electronic device to find the broadcast service in the communication network based on a preference parameter detailed in a metadata file transmitted thereto by a second electronic device.

In this document, terms such as first and second, etc. are used to distinguish one entity or action from another entity or action, and do not require or imply any actual between such entities or actions. Etc. Relationship or order. The terms "comprises", "comprising", "includes", "including" or any other variations thereof are used to encompass a non-exclusive inclusion such that Programs, methods, articles, systems, or devices that comprise a list of elements are not intended to include such elements, but other elements not listed or inherent in the text may be included in such procedures, methods, articles or devices. The appearance of "comprises" or "comprising" is not limited to the presence of an additional element in the program, method, article, system or device that comprises the element.

It should be appreciated that the modules described herein may be comprised of one or more conventional processors and uniquely stored program instructions that control the one or more processors to be implemented in conjunction with certain non-processor circuits. Some, most, or all of the functionality of the modules described herein. The non-processor circuit can include, but is not limited to, a radio receiver, a radio transmitter, a signal driver, a timing circuit, a power circuit, and a user input device. Therefore, these functions can be interpreted as a step of a method for sharing broadcast service information in a communication network. Alternatively, some or all of the functionality may be implemented by a designated machine that does not have any stored program instructions, or implemented in one or more specific functional integrated circuits (ASICs), each of which Some of these combinations of functions are implemented in custom logic. Of course, a combination of the two measures can also be used. Therefore, the methods and components of these functions have been described herein.

The invention and its advantages and advantages have been described with reference to specific embodiments in the foregoing description. However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various modifications and changes can be made to the embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims. Accordingly, the description and drawings are to be construed as illustrative and not restrict Benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and features or components that may cause any benefit, advantage, or solution to occur or become more prominent are not important, needed, or necessary elements that are constructed to constitute any or all of the claims. The present invention is only intended to be included in the appended claims, including any modifications made during the review of the present application, and all equivalents of those claims.

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The present invention is exemplified in the drawings without any limitation, wherein the same reference numerals are given to the same elements, and wherein: FIG. 1 is an exemplary environment in which a plurality of electronic devices and one are illustrated in accordance with the present invention. Communication between broadcast service providers.

2 is a flow chart illustrating a method of using a broadcast service in a communication network in accordance with the present invention.

Figure 3 is a flow diagram illustrating another method of using a broadcast service in a communication network in accordance with the present invention.

4 is a block diagram of a system for use of a broadcast service in a communication network in accordance with the present invention.

Figure 5 is a block diagram of an electronic device in accordance with the present invention.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the elements in the drawings are illustrated in a simple and clear manner and are not necessarily drawn For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the drawings are exaggerated in the context of other elements to help improve the understanding of the embodiments of the invention.

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Claims (19)

A method of using a broadcast service in a communication network, the communication network comprising a plurality of electronic devices, the method comprising: receiving a metadata file sent by a first electronic device to a second electronic device; Retrieving one or more index identifiers for the broadcast service in the metadata file; finding at least one broadcast service based on the one or more index identifiers, the found broadcast service conforming to the one or more One of the broadcast services associated with the index identifier; performing an action detailed in the metadata file by the second electronic device based on the user preference parameter of the first electronic device, wherein performing an action includes A program corresponding to the at least one broadcast service is recorded in at least one file; and the at least one file is converted from a first format to a second format. The method of claim 1, wherein the finding that the at least one broadcast service comprises a format for finding the at least one broadcast service compatible with at least one of the first electronic device and the second electronic device, and the searching system This is done by a search algorithm. The method of claim 1, further comprising selecting the broadcast service from at least one of the broadcast services identified by the second electronic device, the selection being performed at a user interface of the first electronic device. The method of claim 1, wherein performing an action comprises transmitting a message to the first electronic device corresponding to finding the at least one broadcast service. The method of claim 1, wherein performing an action comprises accessing the at least one broadcast service. The method of claim 1, wherein performing an action comprises scheduling a time to access the at least one broadcast service. The method of claim 1, further comprising transmitting the program to at least one of the plurality of electronic devices. The method of claim 1, further comprising transmitting the metadata file to at least one of the plurality of electronic devices. A system for using a broadcast service in a communication network, the communication network comprising a plurality of electronic devices, the system comprising: a retrieval module that can retrieve one or more indexes for the broadcast service An identifier, and the one or more index identifiers are retrieved from the unary data file; a service management module that can be located based on the one or more index identifiers retrieved by the search module Out of at least one broadcast service, the found broadcast service conforms to one of the broadcast services associated with the one or more index identifiers; a reservation module that can reserve an action, the action being intended to be at least Executed on a broadcast service; and a converter that can convert the at least one broadcast service from a first format to a second format. The system of claim 9, further comprising a message module, wherein the message module can send a message to at least one of the plurality of electronic devices. The system of claim 9, further comprising a service consumption module, The service consumption module can access the at least one broadcast service. The system of claim 9, wherein the reservation module can reserve an action at a specific time. The system of claim 9, further comprising a memory that can record a program corresponding to the at least one broadcast service. The system of claim 9, further comprising a transmission module, wherein the transmission module can transmit the at least one broadcast service to at least one of the plurality of electronic devices. An electronic device using a broadcast service in a communication network, comprising: a processor; a comparison finding module operatively coupled to the processor, the comparison seeking module based on one or more Finding at least one broadcast service by the index identifier, the found broadcast service conforming to one of the broadcast services associated with the one or more index identifiers, wherein the one or more index identifiers are from a single element The data file is retrieved, and the metadata file is sent by another electronic device; a reservation module can reserve an action, the action is to be executed on the at least one broadcast service; and a converter, It can convert the at least one broadcast service from a first format to a second format. The electronic device of claim 15, further comprising a decoder that can decompress the at least one broadcast service. The electronic device of claim 15 further comprising a temporary storage A temporary register of the at least one broadcast service is stored. The electronic device of claim 15, further comprising a synchronization module, wherein the synchronization module can synchronize one or more data streams corresponding to the at least one broadcast service. The electronic device of claim 15, further comprising a memory that can record the at least one broadcast service.