TWI467990B - Application of network protocol television service design channel method - Google Patents
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本發明係關於一種網路協議電視(INTERNET PROTOCOL TELEVISION,IPTV)服務,特別是運行於機上盒(Set-Top Box),將IPTV各種常見服務如資訊服務、隨選視訊、連續劇等,融合於最基本常用的電視頻道服務中,即用戶在切換頻道的同時,可切到已頻道化的IPTV服務,並直接進行該頻道化之服務相關功能,如影片內容瀏覽、預覽、訂閱、播放。The invention relates to an internet protocol television (INTERNET PROTOCOL TELEVISION, IPTV) service, in particular to a set-top box, which integrates various common IPTV services such as information service, video on demand, serial drama, etc. In the most common TV channel service, the user can switch to the channelized IPTV service while switching channels, and directly perform the channel-related service related functions, such as video content browsing, preview, subscription, and playback.
IPTV跟傳統電視的最大差異,就是提供了各式新穎的功能、具備創造新的服務類型與新的消費模式。但目前IPTV系統大多使用文字選單方式,在強調提供多樣新穎服務功能的理念下,列出了琳瑯滿目的各種功能,甚至包含多層次的子服務選單瀏覽,如此勢必造成用戶尋找服務的困難度。無形中大大降低了用戶使用IPTV的意願。The biggest difference between IPTV and traditional TV is that it provides a variety of novel features, creating new service types and new consumption models. However, most of the current IPTV systems use the text menu method. Under the concept of providing various novel service functions, the list of various functions and even multiple levels of sub-service menu browsing, which will inevitably lead to the difficulty of users looking for services. Invisibly greatly reduces the user's willingness to use IPTV.
圖二是習用IPTV電視頻道播放與功能選單的架構圖,傳統上電視頻道模組下包括頻道播放模組410提供電視節目播放;功能選單模組500則提供選單操作,各自獨立運作,用戶需要以遙控器在各項功能之間繁複點選操作。Figure 2 is a block diagram of the conventional IPTV TV channel playing and function menu. Traditionally, the TV channel module includes a channel playing module 410 to provide television program playback; the function menu module 500 provides menu operations, each operating independently, and the user needs to The remote control is complicated to select between functions.
圖三為習用IPTV之服務階層式選單設計,一項服務可能包含多項子服務,而子選單可能再包含子選單,如同樹狀結構一般,根節點下有多個子節點,子節點可能還有多個孫子節點,而樹葉節點就是選單最後的內容項目。如圖中粗體線路徑,使用者需以遙控器多次點選操作,才可以使用服務C-3-3-1;不同服務之間切換更造成使用者困擾,如服務A-1-2至服務C-3-3-1。Figure 3 shows the service-level menu design of IPTV. One service may contain multiple sub-services, and the sub-menu may contain sub-menus. As in the tree structure, there are multiple sub-nodes under the root node, and there may be more sub-nodes. The grandchild node, and the leaf node is the last content item of the menu. As shown in the figure below, the user needs to use the remote control to click the operation multiple times before the service C-3-3-1 can be used; the switching between different services causes user confusion, such as service A-1-2. To service C-3-3-1.
由此可見,上述之使用方式仍有諸多缺失,實非一良善之設計,而亟待加以改良。本案發明人鑑於上述方式所衍生的各項缺點,乃亟思加以改良創新,並經苦心孤詣潛心研究後,終於成功研發完成本件IPTV服務頻道化。It can be seen that there are still many shortcomings in the above-mentioned methods of use, which is not a good design, and needs to be improved. In view of the shortcomings derived from the above-mentioned methods, the inventor of the present invention has improved and innovated, and after painstaking research, finally successfully developed and completed the IPTV service channelization.
本發明應用於網路協議電視之服務設計頻道方法之目的,為改善IPTV服務使用方式,增進服務使用率。藉由頻道與服務的關連設定,使用戶在觀賞電視頻道時,即可利用切換頻道方式進入熱門主題服務,方便用戶使用。The invention is applied to the service design channel method of the network protocol television, in order to improve the usage mode of the IPTV service and improve the service utilization rate. Through the connection setting of the channel and the service, the user can use the switching channel mode to enter the popular theme service when viewing the television channel, which is convenient for the user to use.
服務頻道化除了提升服務的使用方式外,更一併改善服務選單畫面,採用圖形化介面呈現,取代傳統文字為主軸,且必須頻繁地在服務選單和頻道間切換,造成繁瑣且不易尋找使用的缺點。In addition to improving the use of services, service channelization also improves the service menu screen, adopts graphical interface presentation, replaces traditional text as the main axis, and must frequently switch between service menus and channels, resulting in cumbersome and difficult to find. Disadvantages.
服務頻道化將熱門服務套入圖形化介面,在電視頻道功能中呈現,可達到更接近直覺、簡單易懂地操作特性。使用者在常用熟悉的電視觀賞功能中,利用切換頻道就可瀏覽使用IPTV所提供的各式服務,免除繁複選單按鍵點選,降低介面複雜度以提供用戶愉悅的使用環境,進而提高服務使用率。Service channelization puts popular services into the graphical interface and presents them in the TV channel function, which can achieve more intuitive and easy-to-understand operation characteristics. In the commonly used familiar TV viewing function, users can browse various services provided by IPTV by switching channels, eliminating the need for complicated menu button selection, reducing interface complexity to provide users with a pleasant use environment, thereby improving service utilization. .
服務頻道化是一種創新的設計理念,改善使用者進入服務功能的方式,直接於電視頻道觀賞的同時,利用遙控器切換頻道即可瀏覽使用各種IPTV服務功能。此外,服務頻道化改良原本層層文字選單的操作模式,以圖形化介面取代之。Service channelization is an innovative design concept that improves the way users enter the service function. While viewing the TV channel directly, the remote control can be used to switch channels to browse various IPTV service functions. In addition, the service channelization improves the operation mode of the original layered text menu and replaces it with a graphical interface.
達成上述發明應用於網路協議電視之服務設計頻道方法係利用頻道之屬性與服務進行關連設定,通常以新增一頻道並加入該頻道於頻道表中,唯該頻道播放內容是已頻道化之服務。The method for designing a channel for the above-mentioned invention applied to the network protocol television uses the attributes of the channel to be related to the service, and usually adds a channel and joins the channel in the channel list, but the content of the channel is channelized. service.
藉設定一頻道相關屬性值,SCFlag作為是否為服務頻道化之識別,若該屬性值代表為服務頻道化,啟動服務頻道相關模組進行;另一屬性值serviceType代表對應之服務內容,包括該服務下所有的子服務或所屬影片內容。此種頻道屬性與服務設定關連的方式可確保不影響原電視頻道播放,且頻道可自由設定對應的服務為何,提供彈性的關聯設定機制。By setting a channel-related attribute value, SCFlag is used as the identification of the service channelization. If the attribute value represents service channelization, the service channel related module is started; another attribute value serviceType represents the corresponding service content, including the service. All sub-services or movie content. The way in which such channel attributes are related to service settings ensures that the original TV channel is not played, and the channel is free to set the corresponding service, providing a flexible association setting mechanism.
服務頻道化設計方法還包括以圖形取代文字選單,改善文字讀取理解較慢,介面呈現複雜不夠直觀的缺點。圖示設計理念如同交通號誌設計原理一般,使用者看到圖示即可快速理解反應,藉此創造友善的IPTV使用環境,提高各項服務使用率。The service channel design method also includes replacing the text menu with graphics, improving the slower understanding of text reading, and the disadvantage of the interface being complex and not intuitive. The graphic design concept is just like the traffic sign design principle. Users can quickly understand the reaction by seeing the icon, thereby creating a friendly IPTV usage environment and improving the service utilization rate.
圖形化介面組成主要包括如圖四所示:(一)頻道號碼與服務名稱610。顯示頻道號碼與服務名稱便於用戶辨識,記憶常用,喜愛的功能服務。兩者皆顯示於畫面左上角;(二)服務圖示620,不論是子服務或所屬影片內容,利用簡潔易懂圖示取代文字介面;(三)目前選取項目提示630,依不同版面設計,以醒目的顏色提示用戶目前選取項目為何;(四)遙控器按鍵提示640,顯示於畫面下方導引用戶可進行的操作功能為何;(五)目前頁數提示與總頁數提示圖650,顯示於畫面右下方。如圖五,針對隨選視訊之圖形化介面,改以內容劇照取代服務內容圖示,並包括下列說明資訊(六)分級圖示660,標示內容影片之分級為何;(七)內容名稱670,顯示該選項完整名稱;(八)訂閱圖示680,方便用戶辨識是否已訂閱與(九)價格租期說明690,說明該品項價格與租期,若該用戶已訂閱則顯示租期到期日與剩餘可觀賞時間。The graphical interface consists mainly of the following figure: (1) Channel number and service name 610. Display channel number and service name for user identification, memory common, favorite function service. Both are displayed in the upper left corner of the screen; (2) Service icon 620, whether it is a sub-service or a video content, replace the text interface with a simple and easy-to-understand icon; (3) Currently select project prompt 630, according to different layout design, The user is prompted with the eye-catching color to select the current item; (4) The remote control button prompt 640 is displayed at the bottom of the screen to guide the user's operation function; (5) The current page number prompt and the total number of pages prompt 650, display At the bottom right of the screen. Figure 5, for the graphical interface of the video on demand, replace the service content icon with the content still, and include the following description information (6) rating icon 660, indicating the classification of the content film; (7) content name 670, The full name of the option is displayed; (8) the subscription icon 680 is convenient for the user to identify whether the subscription has been subscribed to and (9) the price lease description 690, indicating the price and rental period of the item, and if the user has subscribed, the rental period is expired. Day and time to watch.
服務頻道化除上述創新外,還搭配元件化動態存取資料並只重繪資料更新區域的顯示技術,以實現操控簡易、快速之IPTV服務頻道化設計方法。In addition to the above innovations, the service channel is also equipped with componentized dynamic access data and only redraws the display technology of the data update area to realize a simple and fast IPTV service channel design method.
服務頻道化利用整合融和於電視頻道功能中,減低用戶在各功能選單之間頻繁使用遙控器切換,造成服務使用不易。相反地,服務頻道化提供更簡易,直接有效率地服務使用方式,並包含其子功能項目,配合圖形化介面提供更友善的使用環境,滿足廣泛電視使用年齡層。服務頻道化讓頻道播放不再只是單向的節目觀賞,進而擴充為雙向的多元化互動。The service channelization utilizes integration and integration into the TV channel function, which reduces the frequent use of remote control switching between users in each function menu, resulting in difficulty in service usage. Conversely, service channelization provides easier, direct and efficient service usage, and includes its sub-features, with a graphical interface to provide a more user-friendly environment for a wide range of TV ages. Service channelization makes channel playback no longer just a one-way program viewing, but expands into a two-way diversified interaction.
本發明所提供之IPTV服務頻道化設計,與其他習用技術相互比較時,更具備下列優點:The channel design of the IPTV service provided by the present invention has the following advantages when compared with other conventional technologies:
1.頻道播放為用戶最熟悉最常用的功能,而IPTV特色在於可提供各式新穎服務。本發明整合融合各項服務於用戶最常用、最熟悉使用的頻道播放中,免除繁複按鍵操作,用戶利用遙控器以上下左右按鍵即可快速方便地享受IPTV所提供的各式服務。1. Channel playback is the most familiar function for users, and IPTV is characterized by a variety of novel services. The invention integrates and integrates various services to the most commonly used and most familiar channel playing of the user, and eliminates the complicated button operation, and the user can quickly and conveniently enjoy various services provided by the IPTV by using the remote control above and below the left and right buttons.
2.傳統選單以樹狀架構為主,複雜的橫向與直向選單內容,用戶使用服務需要點選進入層層子選單;不同服務的選單切換更需要多次按鍵操作,對用戶使用造成困擾,減低使用意願。本服務頻道化設計包括一服務下所有子服務功能,服務抽取模組420進行查詢取得其下所屬內容,使服務功能跳脫層層選單造成的不便,提供直接方便的操作環境。2. The traditional menu is mainly based on tree structure, complex horizontal and direct menu contents, users need to click to enter the layer sub-menu; the menu switching of different services requires multiple button operations, which is troublesome for users. Reduce the willingness to use. The service channel design includes all sub-service functions under a service, and the service extraction module 420 performs the query to obtain the content of the sub-service, so that the service function is free from the inconvenience caused by the layer selection menu, and provides a direct and convenient operation environment.
3.傳統選單使用文字方式顯示,畫面較複雜不易閱讀。本發明設計圖形方式取代文字選單,強調直覺化設計理念,快速辨識各項功能。3. The traditional menu is displayed in text mode, and the picture is more complicated and difficult to read. The design graphic mode of the invention replaces the text menu, emphasizes the intuitive design concept, and quickly recognizes various functions.
4.對應不同服務類型,提供兩種圖形介面,畫面包括(一)頻道號碼與服務名稱(二)服務圖示(三)目前選取項目提示(四)遙控器按鍵提示(五)目前頁數與總頁數提示圖(六)分級圖示(七)內容名稱(八)訂閱圖示(九)價格租期說明等功能。藉以提供用戶友善的操作環境,提升服務使用率。4. Corresponding to different service types, provide two kinds of graphic interfaces, including: (1) channel number and service name (2) service icon (3) current selection item prompt (4) remote control button prompt (5) current page number and Total page number hint map (6) Graded icon (7) Content name (8) Subscription icon (9) Price lease description and other functions. In order to provide a user-friendly operating environment and improve service utilization.
5.服務頻道化可應用於加強特定服務的宣傳與推廣,將重點服務置放於電視頻道功能中,無疑大幅提高該服務曝光率,可提供業者靈活行銷,增進用戶使用意願,創造雙贏。5. Service channelization can be applied to enhance the promotion and promotion of specific services, and put key services in the function of TV channels, which will undoubtedly greatly increase the exposure of the service, provide flexible marketing for operators, enhance users' willingness to use, and create a win-win situation.
上列詳細說明乃針對本發明之一可行實施例進行具體說明,惟該實施例並非用以限制本發明之專利範圍,凡未脫離本發明技藝精神所為之等效實施或變更,均應包含於本案之專利範圍中。The detailed description of the present invention is intended to be illustrative of a preferred embodiment of the invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The patent scope of this case.
綜上所述,本案不僅於技術思想上確屬創新,並具備習用之傳統方法所不及之上述多項功效,應已充分符合新穎性及進步性之法定發明專利要件,爰依法提出申請,懇請貴局核准本件發明專利申請案,以勵發明,至感德便。To sum up, this case is not only innovative in terms of technical thinking, but also has many of the above-mentioned functions that are not in the traditional methods of the past. It should be fully in line with the statutory invention patent requirements of novelty and progressiveness. The bureau approved the application for the invention patent, in order to invent the invention, to the sense of virtue.
本發明係利用頻道之屬性與服務進行關連設定。新增一頻道並設定該頻道SCFlag、serviceType與displayType屬性值。當電視頻道模組播放此頻道時,藉由屬性SCFlag值SC判斷此頻道為服務頻道化,啟動服務頻道相關模組進行;由serviceType屬性值找到對應的服務內容,包括該服務下所有的子服務內容,若該服務為隨選視訊,則包含該服務下所有影片;並透過設定頻道的displayType屬性值,判斷套用合適的圖形化介面。The present invention uses the attributes of the channel to make settings related to the service. Add a channel and set the SCFlag, serviceType and displayType attribute values of the channel. When the TV channel module plays the channel, the channel is determined to be the service channelization by the attribute SCFlag value SC, and the service channel related module is started; the corresponding service content is found by the serviceType attribute value, including all the sub-services under the service. Content, if the service is on-demand video, all videos under the service are included; and the appropriate graphical interface is determined by setting the displayType attribute value of the channel.
如圖六所示,頻道X為原有之一般電視頻道。頻道Y其SCFlag屬性值為SC,表示為服務頻道化,依照serviceType屬性值提供交通資訊服務入口,並根據displayType屬性值,使用服務頻道化圖形介面。頻道Z之SCFlag屬性值SC,表示該頻道同樣為服務頻道化,依照serviceType屬性值提供隨選電影服務,判斷displayType屬性值使用隨選視訊圖形介面。As shown in Figure 6, channel X is the original general TV channel. Channel Y has an SCFlag attribute value of SC, which is represented as service channelization. The traffic information service entry is provided according to the serviceType attribute value, and the service channelized graphical interface is used according to the displayType attribute value. The SCFlag attribute value SC of the channel Z indicates that the channel is also service channelized, and the on-demand movie service is provided according to the serviceType attribute value, and the displayType attribute value is used to use the on-demand video graphic interface.
本發明除了頻道播放的使用觀念創新外,尚包含電視播放模組400技術提升,並新發明選單模組與圖形化介面模組。如圖七所示服務頻道化模組係包括:電視100,機上盒200,遙控器300,電視頻道模組400,功能選單模組500,圖形化介面模組600與資料庫700。In addition to the use of channel play, the invention also includes the technical enhancement of the TV play module 400, and newly invented the menu module and the graphical interface module. The service channelization module shown in FIG. 7 includes: a television 100, a set-top box 200, a remote controller 300, a television channel module 400, a function menu module 500, a graphical interface module 600, and a database 700.
其中電視頻道模組400包括頻道播放模組410,服務抽取模組420與整合模組430。頻道播放模組410播放一般電視頻道,提供用戶電視觀賞需求;服務抽取模組420用於查詢取得該頻道設定的服務內容,進行查詢取得該服務下所包含的子服務或所屬影片內容資料,得到樹狀結構中,任一節點和其所有孫子節點資料,意即任何服務和其子功能選項都能呈現於電視頻道播放;整合模組430將查詢得到的內容統計彙整,與選單模組整併。此外,當用戶操作選單時,本發明以圖形化介面模組600進行畫面重繪,動態配合資料更新選單頁面,即時反應更新資料。The TV channel module 400 includes a channel play module 410, a service extraction module 420 and an integration module 430. The channel playing module 410 plays a general television channel to provide a user's television viewing demand. The service extracting module 420 is configured to query the service content set by the channel, and obtain a sub-service or a content of the video content included in the service. In the tree structure, any node and all its grandchild nodes data, that is, any service and its sub-function options can be presented on the TV channel to play; the integration module 430 statistically summarizes the content obtained by the query, and integrates with the menu module. . In addition, when the user operates the menu, the present invention performs the screen redrawing with the graphical interface module 600, dynamically matches the data update menu page, and instantly responds to the updated data.
本發明流程如圖一所示,包括:The flow of the invention is shown in Figure 1, and includes:
A. 當使用者進入服務頻道化頁面時,電視頻道模組400依頻道SCFlag屬性判斷該頻道設定為一般電視頻道或者是服務頻道化。若為一般電視頻道則進行播放。若為服務頻道化則呼叫服務抽取模組420。A. When the user enters the service channelization page, the TV channel module 400 determines that the channel is set to a normal TV channel or a service channel according to the channel SCFlag attribute. Play as a normal TV channel. If the service is channelized, the service extraction module 420 is called.
B. 服務抽取模組420依照頻道serviceType屬性值查詢該服務選單內容,並檢查該服務是否還有子選單功能,若有則重複進行查詢,直到該服務下所有子服務功能都被查詢,使選單下的子服務內容皆能於服務頻道化呈現。B. The service extraction module 420 queries the service menu content according to the channel serviceType attribute value, and checks whether the service has a sub-menu function, and if so, repeats the query until all sub-service functions of the service are queried, so that the menu is The sub-service content under the service can be presented in the service channel.
C. 接著整合模組彙整查詢得到的服務資料,並計算相關所需資料,如頁數等。C. Then integrate the module to obtain the service data obtained by the query, and calculate the relevant required information, such as the number of pages.
D. 選單模組利用頻道displayType屬性值套入對應的圖形化介面,並帶入上一流程彙整的資料呈現服務頻道化。D. The menu module uses the channel displayType attribute value to nest into the corresponding graphical interface, and brings the data presentation service channelization of the previous process.
E. 若使用者進行選單操作,以圖形化介面模組呼叫整合模組彙整之內容,進行頁面重繪,即時更新選單資料。E. If the user performs a menu operation, the graphical interface module calls the integrated module to summarize the content, redo the page, and update the menu data in real time.
F. 使用者點選使用服務頻道化功能,或切換頻道離開該頻道服務。完成服務頻道化。F. The user clicks on the service channelization function or switches the channel to leave the channel service. Complete service channelization.
服務頻道化是藉以上所述,將其關聯於某一個頻道號碼,對應一項或多種服務的方式,除了提供用戶可用過往操作切換頻道方式,並提供圖示方式接觸與使用各種IPTV服務,靈活應用至IPTV服務的推廣與行銷活動。Service channelization is a method of associating one or more services with a channel number as described above, in addition to providing users with the ability to switch channels in the past, and providing graphical means to access and use various IPTV services, flexible Application to promotion and marketing activities of IPTV services.
本發明除了將服務設計於頻道播放外,尚可進一步包含設計一功能選單模組500,提供用戶簡潔易辨識的操作環境。如圖八為一般IPTV功能選單,通常以文字為主,又有層層子選單的狀況,使得介面呈現複雜,辨識不易。本發明設計圖形化介面,各項服務直接在頻道播放畫面提供,以簡潔的圖示提供使用者快速辨識各項功能,相較於文字選單,可大幅減少使用者進行學習與記憶使用方式。In addition to designing the service for channel playback, the present invention may further include designing a function menu module 500 to provide an easy-to-recognize operating environment for the user. Figure 8 shows the general IPTV function menu, which is usually based on text and has a layer-by-layer menu. This makes the interface complex and difficult to identify. The invention designs a graphical interface, and each service is directly provided on the channel playing screen, and provides a user with a simple icon to quickly identify various functions. Compared with the text menu, the user can greatly reduce the learning and memory usage mode.
服務頻道化作法係將此特定服務,編定新增一個額外頻道號碼,並將此頻道化服務視同一個頻道,納入傳統電視頻道表中,其屬性與操作方式與傳統電視頻道一樣,讓使用者以過往相同操作頻道經驗,即可接觸頻道化之服務,當切換或直接按其頻道號碼,就可看到此特定服務頻道化內容。The service channelization method adds a new channel number to this specific service, and treats the channelization service as a channel, which is included in the traditional TV channel table. Its attributes and operation methods are the same as those of traditional TV channels. With the experience of the same operating channel in the past, you can access the channelized service. When you switch or directly press its channel number, you can see the channelized content of this particular service.
服務頻道化與傳統電視頻道的差異,只在所呈現內容為其服務內容本身而不在頻道內容,因此設計成服務內容在前景呈現,至於在背景呈現頻道內容可有可無,或是只有音訊而沒有視訊。The difference between service channelization and traditional TV channels is that the content presented is only the service content itself and not the channel content, so the service content is designed to be presented in the foreground. As for the channel content in the background, it is optional or only audio. No video.
圖九為一服務頻道化範例,新增一額外頻道播放背景音訊內容,將此頻道加入頻道表中,提供用戶切換頻道就能瀏覽使用。畫面呈現已頻道化之服務(以圖八中服務二為例),包含該服務下的子服務內容。其中頻道號碼與服務名稱顯示於畫面左上角,方便用戶辨識記憶;畫面中各項服務使用圖示取代傳統文字選單,並配合選取提示目前選取項目以方便辨識;畫面最下方提供遙控器按鍵功能提示,另畫面右下角顯示目前頁數與總頁數提示圖。Figure 9 shows a service channelization example. An additional channel is added to play the background audio content. This channel is added to the channel list to provide users with the ability to switch channels. The screen presents the channelized service (taking Service 2 in Figure 8 as an example), including the sub-service content under the service. The channel number and service name are displayed in the upper left corner of the screen, which is convenient for the user to recognize the memory; the various services in the screen use the icon to replace the traditional text menu, and the selection prompt is currently selected to facilitate identification; the remote control button function prompt is provided at the bottom of the screen. In the lower right corner of the screen, the current page number and total number of pages are displayed.
服務頻道化將各項服務整合於電視頻道功能中,包括隨選視訊的內容瀏覽顯示、預覽、訂閱與播放。如圖十所示,服務頻道化應用至隨選電影為例,用戶以遙控器選取進入該頻道即可使用隨選電影功能,電影選擇以旋轉木馬方式提供一個循環選取架構。使用者以右鍵循環選取,選取項目從1,2,3…N再回覆至1項目。若使用左鍵選取,則選取項目從1,N,N-1…1。畫面顯示頻道號碼與服務名稱,電影劇照圖,選取項目提示,遙控器按鍵提示,目前頁數與總頁數項目資訊外,針對隨選電影,更包括選取影片的分級圖示,內容名稱,加入我的最愛,新片提示與租期價格等相關說明資訊。用戶以確認鍵即可進行預覽與訂閱影片,如圖十一,用戶進入預覽訂閱功能畫面,可獲得影片片長、演員、影迷評鑑、劇情簡介等相關資訊,並利用左右按鍵選擇進行預覽或訂閱影片。如圖十二,若該用戶已購買訂閱該影片,且在時效之內,則詳列租期到期日期與剩餘時間,方便提示用戶。並可利用觀賞按鍵直接進行影片觀賞。Service channelization integrates services into TV channel functions, including on-demand video content display, preview, subscription and playback. As shown in FIG. 10, the service channelization application is applied to the on-demand movie as an example. The user selects the channel by using the remote controller to use the on-demand movie function, and the movie selection provides a loop selection architecture in a carousel manner. The user selects the right button and selects the item from 1, 2, 3...N to reply to the 1 item. If you use the left button to select, select items from 1, N, N-1...1. The screen displays the channel number and service name, the movie still picture, the selected item prompt, the remote control button prompt, the current page number and the total page number item information, and the selected movie, including the selected movie's hierarchical icon, content name, and join. My favorite, new film tips and rental price and other related information. Users can preview and subscribe to the video with the confirmation button. As shown in Figure 11, the user enters the preview subscription function screen to get relevant information such as movie length, actor, fan evaluation, story introduction, etc., and use the left and right button to select to preview or subscribe. film. As shown in Figure 12, if the user has purchased the subscription video and is within the time limit, the lease expiration date and remaining time are detailed to prompt the user. You can use the watch button to directly watch the movie.
100...電視100. . . TV
200...機上盒200. . . Set-top box
300...遙控器300. . . remote control
400...電視頻道模組400. . . TV channel module
410...頻道播放模組410. . . Channel play module
420...服務抽取模組420. . . Service extraction module
430...整合模組430. . . Integration module
500...功能選單模組500. . . Function menu module
600...圖形化介面模組600. . . Graphical interface module
610...頻道號碼與服務名稱610. . . Channel number and service name
620...服務圖示620. . . Service icon
630...目前選取項目提示630. . . Currently select project prompts
640...遙控器按鍵提示640. . . Remote button prompt
650‧‧‧目前頁數與總頁數提示圖650‧‧‧ Current page number and total number of pages
660‧‧‧分級圖示660‧‧‧Grade
670‧‧‧內容名稱670‧‧‧Content name
680‧‧‧訂閱圖示680‧‧‧Subscription icon
690‧‧‧價格租期說明690‧‧‧Price lease description
700‧‧‧資料庫700‧‧‧Database
請參閱有關本發明之詳細說明及其附圖,將可進一步瞭解本發明之技術內容及其目的功效;有關附圖與附表為:Please refer to the detailed description of the present invention and its accompanying drawings, and the technical contents of the present invention and its effects can be further understood; the related drawings and the attached tables are:
圖一為IPTV服務頻道化運作流程圖。Figure 1 is a flow chart of the IPTV service channelization operation.
圖二為習用IPTV系統架構圖。Figure 2 shows the architecture of the conventional IPTV system.
圖三為習用IPTV選單結構圖。Figure 3 is a structural diagram of the conventional IPTV menu.
圖四為IPTV服務頻道化設計圖。Figure 4 shows the channel design of the IPTV service.
圖五為IPTV服務頻道化應用於隨選視訊設計圖。Figure 5 shows the IPTV service channelization applied to the on-demand video design.
圖六為頻道屬性與服務關連設定案例表。Figure 6 shows the case table for channel attribute and service association setting.
圖七為IPTV服務頻道化系統架構圖。Figure 7 shows the architecture of the IPTV service channelization system.
圖八為習用IPTV文字選單圖。Figure 8 is a diagram of the conventional IPTV text menu.
圖九為IPTV服務頻道化應用例圖。Figure 9 is a diagram showing an example of IPTV service channelization application.
圖十為IPTV隨選視訊服務頻道化應用例圖(未訂閱)。Figure 10 is an example of the IPTV on-demand video service channelization application (not subscribed).
圖十一為IPTV隨選視訊服務頻道化預覽訂閱例圖。Figure 11 is an example of a channelized preview subscription for IPTV on-demand video services.
圖十二為IPTV隨選視訊服務頻道化應用例圖(已訂閱)。Figure 12 is an example of the application of IPTV on-demand video service channelization (subscribed).
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