TWI572162B - Information broadcasting system and method thereof - Google Patents

Description

Message broadcasting system and method thereof

The present invention relates to a message broadcasting system and method thereof, and more particularly to a system and method capable of playing a message offline to a user's APP and actively pairing with the handheld device to receive data collected by the APP software. .

In recent years, the rapid development of communication technology has enabled users to access various information on the Internet through mobile communication devices anytime, anywhere. In order to further provide real-time information to the user, the operator can use different communication protocols, and when the mobile communication device with the application enters the coverage of the base station signal of the micro positioning technology, each base station can transmit according to the location of the user. Specific data to mobile communication devices.

Taking iBeacon, published by Apple, as an example, iBeacon technology means that by using Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth 4.0 or Bluetooth Smart), the iBeacon base station can automatically create a signal area when the device enters the device. In the area, the corresponding app will prompt the user if they need to access the signal network. With small wireless sensors and Bluetooth low energy technology that can be placed in any object, users can use smart devices to transfer data.

In general, each IE packet of iBeacon mainly stores a broadcast indication message (UUID). The most common application is to push various information and provide services through the interaction of iBeacon technology and mobile communication devices, for example, when installing The receiving device of the iBeacon application receives the broadcast indication message broadcasted by each iBeacon, and the iBeacon application obtains the information corresponding to the content to be broadcasted by the iBeacon via the network connection server, thereby knowing that the iBeacon technology can be applied to the retailer, The banking, catering, transportation and other industries will promote local marketing information, product information, event information, promotional information, and payment information to users who have reached the physical storefront to update their marketing strategies and service methods.

However, the application of the above iBeacon can be found that after the user's mobile phone receives the UUID, the main body code and the secondary identity code pushed by the iBeacon, the mobile phone must be able to connect to the server to connect to the server to obtain the content to be broadcasted by the iBeacon. The information, but if the mobile phone can not be connected to the Internet, it can not achieve the purpose of pushing; in addition, if the store wants to use iBeacon technology in the store, you must connect the iBeacon device with the computer device or multimedia server. In order to provide the power required for the iBeacon device, but in addition, the connection between the iBeacon device and the computer device or the multimedia server has no other functions. Therefore, the application of the iBeacon technology is still very limited.

It can be seen from the above that if the system and method for offlinely playing the message to the user's APP and actively pairing with the handheld device to receive the data collected by the APP software can be designed, the iBeacon device can be enabled. In addition, the iBeacon device can return the information about the operation status of the device itself and the information collected by the iBeacon application to increase the functionality and applicability of the iBeacon device, so the present invention should For an optimal solution.

The present invention relates to a message broadcasting system and a method thereof, which are capable of playing a message offline to a user's APP software and actively pairing with the handheld device to receive data collected by the APP software.

A message broadcasting system comprising: at least one signal buoy device for transmitting a broadcast indication message in a signal area, wherein one or more handheld devices located in the signal area receive the broadcast indication message, The handheld device can activate the APP software corresponding to the broadcast indication message, and play a message on the APP software according to the content of the broadcast indication message, and the signal buoy device can actively perform pairing or pairing disconnection with the handheld device. A server platform includes a broadcast message management module for establishing and setting the content and transmission frequency of the message to be broadcasted; a broadcast message update module is electrically connected by the broadcast message management module. The new broadcast message set by the broadcast message management module is used to update the information to be broadcasted by the signal buoy device; a signal buoy device control module is used to control the processing state and operation mode of the signal buoy device; a multimedia terminal machine connected to the server platform, and the signal buoy device is connected to the multimedia device The terminal station is electrically connected, and the multimedia terminal machine includes a device driving module for driving and controlling the operation of the signal buoy device, and the device driving module can be configured according to the signal buoy device set by the server platform. Different operation modes are used to drive the signal buoy device to perform different operations; a data transmission module is configured to transmit data between the server platform and the signal buoy device.

More specifically, after the signal buoy device is paired with the handheld device, the device can receive the data returned by the APP software, and the signal buoy device can transmit the data returned by the APP software to the multimedia. The terminal station is returned to the server platform by the multimedia terminal machine.

More specifically, the server platform further includes a feedback data management module for controlling the data returned by the signal buoy device.

More specifically, after receiving the data returned by the APP software, the signal buoy device can actively perform pairing disconnection with the handheld device.

More specifically, if the APP software can be set to be paired within a certain period of time, the pairing is no longer performed.

More specifically, the server platform is capable of setting data to be returned by the APP software.

More specifically, the APP soft system has a message playing control module, and the message playing control module can be connected to the server platform, and can update and store the content and sending time of the message to be broadcasted. After receiving the content of the broadcast indication message, if the APP software has stored the message indicated by the content of the broadcast indication message, the message playback control module plays the saved message.

More specifically, if the message indicated by the content of the broadcast indication message is not stored, the message playback control module is connected to the server platform to play a message online or update the message online.

More specifically, the APP soft system has a re-information management module. After receiving the content of the broadcast indication message, it is determined that if other APP software in the handheld device receives the same message, the APP does not repeat playback. message.

More specifically, the signal buoy device is capable of returning the processing status to the multimedia terminal station for transmission back from the multimedia terminal station to the signal buoy device management module of the server platform.

More specifically, the signal buoy device management module of the server platform is capable of transmitting commands to the multimedia terminal station and enabling the signal buoy device to be reset.

More specifically, the content of each of the broadcast messages corresponds to at least one code and one transmission time, and the broadcast message update module can transmit the code and the transmission time corresponding to the set new broadcast message to The code number and the sending time of the message to be broadcasted by the signal buoy device are updated, and the content of the broadcast instruction message includes at least the code and the sending time.

A message broadcasting method is as follows: (1) transmitting a broadcast indication message in a signal area accessible by a signal buoy device electrically connected to a multimedia terminal station, and one or After receiving the broadcast indication message, the plurality of handheld devices can activate the APP software corresponding to the broadcast indication message; (2) the APP software can determine whether the broadcast indication message has been stored according to the content of the broadcast indication message. The message indicated by the content, if any, plays the stored message offline; and (3) the signal buoy device is more capable of actively pairing with the handheld device, and after receiving the connection, receiving The information returned by the APP software, and the data returned by the APP software can be transmitted back to a server platform through the multimedia terminal.

More specifically, if the APP software does not store the message indicated by the content of the broadcast indication message, it connects to the server platform to play a message online or update the message online.

More specifically, after receiving the data returned by the APP software, the signal buoy device can actively perform pairing disconnection with the handheld device.

More specifically, if the APP software can be set to be paired within a certain period of time, the pairing is no longer performed.

More specifically, the server platform is capable of setting data to be returned by the APP software.

More specifically, the server platform is used to establish and set the content and transmission frequency of the message to be broadcasted, and each message to be broadcast corresponds to at least one code and one transmission time, and the broadcast indication of the signal buoy device The content of the message includes at least one code and one transmission time. In order to be able to broadcast a new message, the signal buoy device must periodically update the code and the time of transmission in the content of the transmitted broadcast indication message.

More specifically, the signal buoy device is capable of returning the processing status to the multimedia terminal station, and the server platform is more capable of transmitting commands to the multimedia terminal station to enable the signal buoy device to be reset.

More specifically, the multimedia terminal station is configured to drive and control the operation of the signal buoy device, and provide power required for the signal buoy device to operate, and the multimedia terminal device can be further used for the server platform and Data is transferred between the signal buoy devices.

More specifically, the APP software can be connected to the server platform to update and store the content and transmission time of the message to be broadcast.

More specifically, after receiving the message indicated by the content of the broadcast indication message, the APP software can determine whether other APP software in the handheld device also receives the same message, and if not, does not repeat the playback. message.

Other details, features, and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following description of the preferred embodiments.

Please refer to Figures 1, 2 and 3, which are schematic diagrams showing the overall architecture of the message broadcasting system and method thereof, the architecture diagram of the multimedia terminal station, and the architecture of the server platform. As can be seen from the figure, the message broadcasting system includes At least one signal buoy device 1, a multimedia terminal station 2, and a server platform 3, wherein the multimedia terminal station 2 can be plugged with at least one signal buoy device 1, and the server platform 3 is connected to more than one The multimedia terminal station 2 is connected, and the signal buoy device 1 is a USB device and has a circuit board therein for transmitting a broadcast indication message in a signal area by using low-power Bluetooth technology. The one or more handheld devices 4 in the signal area receive the broadcast indication message, and the handheld device 4 can activate the APP software 41 corresponding to the broadcast indication message, and according to the content of the broadcast indication message to the APP software. Play the message on 41.

The format of the broadcast indication message (identification information) is four fields of UUID, Major, Minor and TX Power, wherein the UUID is a 32-code string used to identify the information usage as the APP software 41, and the Major and Minor can be used to place and define pre-sent messages. The APP software 41 can perform different actions according to the information in the Major and Minor, and the content of the TX Power is within a certain distance (for example, one meter). The signal strength value that can be detected.

In addition, the multimedia terminal station 2 includes a device driving module 21 and a data transmission module 22, wherein the device driving module 21 is used to drive and control the operation of the signal buoy device 1 (similar to the Driver software), In addition to supplying power to the signal buoy device 1, the multimedia terminal station 2 needs to have other functions on the signal buoy device 1. Therefore, the driver software must be installed on the multimedia terminal station 2 to drive and control the signal buoy device 1. The data transmission module 22 of the multimedia terminal station 2 can be used to transfer data between the server platform 3 and the signal buoy device 1. Therefore, the device driver module 21 can be configured according to the server platform 3. The different operating modes of the signal buoy device 1 drive the signal buoy device 1 to perform different operations, and the signal buoy device 1 can actively perform pairing or pairing disconnection with the handheld device 4 due to the installation of the Driver software. After the pairing connection is successful, the data collected by the APP software 41 and its operating status are transmitted back to the multimedia terminal. 2, after the disconnection is automatically paired with the handheld device 4;

In addition to the above functions, the signal buoy device 1 is capable of returning data to the multimedia terminal station 2 and receiving data from the APP software 41, so that the returned data includes the signal buoy. The current operating state of the device 1 and the data received by the APP software 41, and the current operational state of the signal buoy device 1 is as shown in Figs. 8A and 8B, and the signal buoy device 1 can return the code back to allow The server platform 3 is able to know the operational state of the signal buoy device 1.

The server platform 3 includes a broadcast message management module 31, a broadcast message update module 32, a signal buoy device control module 33, and a feedback data management module 34, and the broadcast message management module 31 To establish and set the content and transmission frequency of the message to be broadcast, as shown in FIG. 4, each broadcast message has a code, a content, a transmission time, and a startup option, so that the operator operating the server platform 3 is operated. The content, the sending time, and the booting option must be set. As shown in FIG. 5, the operator can set the sending time of the broadcast message of the code 1~8, and when the setting is completed, the broadcast message updating module 32 can Transmitting the code corresponding to the set new broadcast message and the sending time to update the code and the sending time of the message to be broadcasted by the signal buoy device 1, and the content of the broadcast indicating message includes at least the updated code. And sending time;

The signal buoy device control module 33 is used to control the processing state and operation mode of the signal buoy device 1. As shown in FIG. 6, the signal buoy device 1 returns the processing state and transmits back through the multimedia terminal device 2 Passed to the signal buoy device control module 33, as shown in the figure, the eight signal buoy devices 1 are located in the same store (shop id is 123456), and the store name is Qware, code buoy device 1 with codes 1~6 The processing state is online, and the processing state of the signal buoy device 1 of codes 7 to 8 is offline. Since the signal buoy device 1 of the codes 1 to 6 is online, the operator can press the code 1~ a reset within 6 to remotely transmit a reset command to the multimedia terminal station 2 to perform reset processing on the signal buoy device 1 by the multimedia terminal station 2, so that when the signal buoy device 1 can Returning the code back, let the server platform 3 know the operation state of the signal buoy device 1, and then determine which type of error code the code belongs to, in order to select the remote reset;

As can be seen from FIG. 7, the operator can set the transmission distance (Distance), the receiving system (Os), the transmission range (District), the transmission frequency (Frequency), and the pairing time of any of the signal buoy devices 1 of codes 1 to 8. (Pair unlink)...etc.

The feedback data management module 34 is configured to control the data returned by the signal buoy device 1. The server platform 3 is connected to the APP software 41, and the server platform 3 is more capable of setting. The information to be returned by the APP software 41, and when the server platform 3 is connected to the APP software 41, the setting of the data to be returned by the APP software 41 is updated, as shown in FIG. It is the result of statistics on the information that should be returned by the APP software 41. As can be seen from the figure, the data that should be returned by the APP software 41 shows that the user who received the message has a total of 100000000, and the users currently in the store have a total of 5000, and the data returned by the signal buoy device 1 further includes the processing status of the signal buoy device 1 itself. As shown in FIG. 10, the result of counting the processing status of the signal buoy device 1 itself is As can be seen from the figure, there are 5,000 signal buoy devices 1 in the line, and there are 0 signal buoy devices 1 in the offline.

The APP software 41 has a message playback control module 411 and a re-message control module 412. The message play control module 411 is connected to the server platform 3 and can store pre-stored messages to be broadcast. After the content of the broadcast instruction message is received by the APP software 41, if the message indicated by the content of the broadcast indication message has been stored, the message playback control module 411 will play and save. a message, but if the APP software 41 does not store the message indicated by the content of the broadcast indication message, the message playback control module 411 is connected to the server platform 3 to play the message online or Update the information online;

After receiving the content of the broadcast indication message, the repeated message management module 412 determines that if the other APP software (the same SDK, but the APP software name is different) receives the same message in the handheld device 4, then Repeat the message;

In addition, in the APP software 411, if the pairing has been performed within a certain period of time, the pairing is not performed. For example, if the APP software 411 has been paired once, the collected data is transmitted to the signal buoy device. 1, and store the time of this pairing, and within the set time, the pairing will not be performed again. In addition, the id of the signal buoy device 1 can also be stored, and the pair can be paired within a certain period of time. The signal buoy device 1 is not paired, but can be paired with the signal buoy device 1 that has not been paired;

In addition, when there are one or more handheld devices 4 between the signal buoy devices 1 on the multimedia terminal stations 2 in different positions, and the broadcasted messages are the same, the APP software of the handheld device 4 is first determined. The 411 is located near the multimedia terminal station 2 or has a stronger signal, and is broadcasted by the APP software 411 which is closer to the multimedia terminal station 2 or has a stronger signal.

The schematic diagram of the message broadcast process of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 11, is as follows: (1) A broadcast can be performed in a signal area that is reachable by a signal buoy device that is electrically connected to a multimedia terminal station. Instructing the message, and the one or more handheld devices located in the signal area can activate the APP software 1101 corresponding to the broadcast indication message after receiving the broadcast indication message; (2) the APP software can according to the broadcast indication message And determining whether the message indicated by the content of the broadcast indication message has been stored, and if so, playing the stored message 1102 offline; and (3) the signal buoy device is more capable of actively contacting the handheld device The paired connection is performed, and after the pairing is connected, the data returned by the APP software is received, and the data returned by the APP software can be transmitted back to the server platform 1103 through the multimedia terminal.

The information broadcast system and the method thereof provided by the present invention have the following advantages when compared with other conventional technologies: (1) The present invention can play a message offline to the user's APP and can actively pair with the handheld device. Receiving the data collected by the APP software enables the iBeacon device to allow the user to receive the message offline. (2) The present invention is capable of transmitting back information about the operational state of the signal buoy device itself and the data collected by the APP software to increase the functionality and applicability of the signal buoy device.

The present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any of those skilled in the art can understand the foregoing technical features and embodiments of the present invention without departing from the invention. In the spirit and scope, the scope of patent protection of the present invention is subject to the definition of the claims attached to the present specification.

1‧‧‧Signal buoy device
2‧‧‧Multimedia terminal machine
21‧‧‧Device Drive Module
22‧‧‧Data Transfer Module
3‧‧‧Server platform
31‧‧‧Broadcast Control Module
32‧‧‧Broadcast Update Module
33‧‧‧Signal buoy device control module
34‧‧‧Feedback data management module
4‧‧‧Handheld devices
41‧‧‧APP software
411‧‧‧Message Play Control Module
412‧‧‧Repeat message management module

[Fig. 1] is a schematic diagram showing the overall structure of a message broadcasting system and method thereof according to the present invention. [Fig. 2] is a schematic structural view of a multimedia terminal station of the message broadcasting system and method of the present invention. [Fig. 3] is a schematic structural view of a server platform of the message broadcasting system and method of the present invention. [Fig. 4] is a schematic diagram showing the setting of a broadcast message to be broadcasted by the message broadcasting system and method of the present invention. [Fig. 5] is a schematic diagram showing the setting of a broadcast message to be broadcasted by the message broadcasting system and method of the present invention. [Fig. 6] Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram showing the operational state of the signal buoy device of the message broadcasting system and method of the present invention. [Fig. 7] Fig. 7 is a schematic diagram showing the setting of a signal buoy device of the message broadcasting system and method of the present invention. [Fig. 8A] Fig. 8 is a schematic diagram showing the device error code of the message broadcasting system and method of the present invention. [Fig. 8B] is a schematic diagram of the device error code of the message broadcasting system and method of the present invention. [Fig. 9] is a schematic diagram of the backhaul data of the handheld device of the message broadcasting system and method of the present invention. [Fig. 10] is a schematic diagram of the backhaul data of the signal buoy device of the message broadcasting system and method of the present invention. [Fig. 11] is a schematic diagram of a message broadcasting process of the message broadcasting system and method of the present invention.

1‧‧‧Signal buoy device

2‧‧‧Multimedia terminal machine

3‧‧‧Server platform

4‧‧‧Handheld devices

41‧‧‧APP software

411‧‧‧Message Play Control Module

412‧‧‧Repeat message management module

Claims (19)

A message broadcasting system comprising: at least one signal buoy device for transmitting a broadcast indication message in a signal area, wherein one or more handheld devices located in the signal area receive the broadcast indication message, The handheld device can activate the APP software corresponding to the broadcast indication message, and play a message on the APP software according to the content of the broadcast indication message, and the signal buoy device can actively perform Bluetooth pairing connection or blue with the handheld device. The bud pairing is disconnected, wherein the APP soft system has a message playing control module, and the message playing control module can be connected to the server platform, and can update and store the content and sending time of the message to be broadcasted, and the After receiving the content of the broadcast indication message, if the APP has stored the message indicated by the content of the broadcast indication message, the message playback control module plays the saved message, wherein the APP software does not have the storage information. Broadcasting the message indicated by the content of the message, the message playing control module is The server platform is connected to play online messages or update messages online; a server platform includes: a broadcast message management module for establishing and setting the content and transmission frequency of the message to be broadcast; The message update module is electrically connected by the broadcast message management module for updating the new broadcast message set by the broadcast message management module to update the information to be broadcasted by the signal buoy device; a signal buoy device control module The group is used to control the processing state and operation mode of the signal buoy device; a multimedia terminal station is connected to the server platform, and the signal buoy device is electrically connected to the multimedia terminal device, and the multimedia The terminal machine comprises: a device driving module for driving and controlling the operation of the signal buoy device, and the device driving mode The group can drive the signal buoy device to perform different operations according to different operation modes of the signal buoy device set by the server platform; a data transmission module is used between the server platform and the signal buoy device Transfer data. The message broadcasting system of claim 1, wherein the signal buoy device is capable of receiving the data returned by the APP software after being paired with the handheld device, and the signal buoy device can transmit the APP software back. The data is transmitted to the multimedia terminal machine and transmitted back to the server platform by the multimedia terminal machine. The message broadcasting system of claim 2, wherein the server platform further comprises a feedback data management module for controlling the data returned by the signal buoy device. The message broadcasting system of claim 2, wherein the signal buoy device is capable of actively disconnecting the paired device after receiving the data returned by the APP software. The message broadcast system of claim 2, wherein the APP software can be set to be paired after a certain period of time, and the pairing is no longer performed. The message broadcast system of claim 2, wherein the server platform is capable of setting data to be returned by the APP software. The message broadcasting system of claim 1, wherein the APP soft system has a re-information management module, and after receiving the content of the broadcast indication message, determining that the other APP software receives the same message in the handheld device. , the message is not repeated. The message broadcasting system of claim 1, wherein the signal buoy device is capable of returning the processing status to the multimedia terminal station for returning from the multimedia terminal station to the signal buoy device management module of the server platform. The message broadcasting system of claim 1, wherein the signal platform of the server platform is loaded The control module is capable of transmitting commands to the multimedia terminal station and enabling the signal buoy device to be reset. The message broadcast system of claim 1, wherein the content of each broadcast message corresponds to at least one code and one transmission time, and the broadcast message update module can send the code corresponding to the set new broadcast message and send The time is transmitted to update the code and the transmission time of the message to be broadcasted by the signal buoy device, and the content of the broadcast indication message includes at least the code and the transmission time. A message broadcasting method is capable of transmitting a broadcast indication message in a signal area accessible by a signal buoy device electrically connected to a multimedia terminal station, and one or more handheld devices located in the signal area Receiving the broadcast indication message, the device can activate the APP software corresponding to the broadcast indication message; and the APP software can determine, according to the content of the broadcast indication message, whether to store the content indicated by the content of the broadcast indication message. The message, if any, plays the stored message offline. Otherwise, if the APP software does not store the message indicated by the content of the broadcast indication message, it is connected to the server platform to play the message online or Is an online update message; and the signal buoy device is more capable of actively pairing with the handheld device, and after receiving the connection, receiving the data returned by the APP software, and the information returned by the APP software It can be transmitted back to a server platform through the multimedia terminal. The message broadcast method of claim 11, wherein the signal buoy device can actively disconnect the pair with the handheld device after receiving the data returned by the APP software. The message broadcasting method according to claim 11, wherein the APP software can be set to be paired after a certain period of time, and the pairing is no longer performed. The message broadcasting method according to claim 11, wherein the server platform is capable of setting data to be returned by the APP software. The message broadcast method of claim 11, wherein the server platform is configured to establish and set a content and a transmission frequency of the message to be broadcasted, and each of the messages to be broadcast has at least a code and a transmission time, and the signal The content of the broadcast indication message of the buoy device includes at least one code and one transmission time. In order to be able to broadcast a new message, the signal buoy device must periodically update the code and the transmission time in the content of the transmitted broadcast indication message. The message broadcasting method of claim 11, wherein the signal buoy device is capable of returning the processing status to the multimedia terminal station, and the server platform is further capable of transmitting an instruction to the multimedia terminal station to enable the signal buoy device to Make a reset. The message broadcasting method according to claim 11, wherein the multimedia terminal station is configured to drive and control the operation of the signal buoy device, and provide power required for the signal buoy device to operate, and the multimedia terminal device can be further used for The server platform and the signal buoy device transfer data. The message broadcasting method according to claim 11, wherein the APP software is capable of being connected to the server platform to update and store the content and the transmission time of the message to be broadcast. The message broadcast system of claim 11, wherein after receiving the message indicated by the content of the broadcast indication message, the APP software can determine whether other APP software in the handheld device receives the same message, if any , the message is not repeated.