TWI621354B - Multi-network video uninterrupted set-top box system and method - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses a multi-network video uninterrupted set-top box system and method, and a data collecting manner, which enables other network interfaces to be timely activated when the network connection of the set-top box is abnormal, and connects to other video platforms to continue playing the video. Streaming, so that the user's viewing will not be interrupted. At present, the set-top box can be connected to the IPTV platform through the intranet line to watch the video content, or watch the OTT video through the Internet line. At the same time, the set-top box can be set up via Ethernet or dial-up via PPPoE, or it can be connected to the Internet via the WiFi interface. Through the implementation of the network connection and control module proposed in this patent, the set-top box can help the user to dynamically switch to the viewable interface and the channel to continue watching the video content when the video is abnormal.

Description

Multi-network video uninterrupted set-top box system and method

The invention belongs to a multi-network video uninterrupted set-top box system and method, and provides an implementation of a network connection and a control module to help a user dynamically switch to a viewable interface and continue the channel when the video is abnormal. Watch the video content.

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

In view of the shortcomings derived from the above-mentioned conventional methods, the inventor of the present invention has improved and innovated, and after years of painstaking research, he finally succeeded in researching and developing the on-board system and method of this multi-network video.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a system and method for a multi-network video uninterrupted set-top box, which can solve the problem that a movie program cannot be caused by an abnormal network or a streaming server when the set-top box is playing a movie program. Play, automatically help users to launch other network interfaces, and search for the same movie and TV programs on other platforms, so that users can continue to watch without being affected.

When the set-top box only has an Ethernet interface, it can be transparent. A point-to-point protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) dial-up connection is used to initiate a point-to-point virtual network interface. When the set-top box has both Ethernet and WiFi interfaces, in addition to launching the virtual interface through the PPPoE dial-up connection, the WiFi interface can be dynamically enabled to be connected via a Wireless Access Point (Wireless Access Point). Through the network connection and video control to help dynamically control the relevant network interface, each line can support each other when there is a connection abnormality.

In addition to assisting in dynamic switching when the network is abnormal, the network connection and video control module will also help search the electronic program table of the video platform to check whether the same movie and television programs can be viewed, and also search for the same on the Internet. Movies and TV shows can be played.

Dynamically detect whether the video playback is abnormal through the network connection and video control module, and search for the same movie and TV programs on other network channels when the video playback is abnormal. When the same movie program is found, it will assist Enable the network interface, and help update the relevant network and routing settings, and finally assist in connecting to the corresponding streaming server to continue playing the video program that the user originally watched, so that the device can still dynamically switch when the device is playing abnormally. Continue to play the same film and television programs.

A multi-network video uninterrupted set-top box system, comprising an on-board box, having an Ethernet network interface card and a WiFi network interface card, and playing streaming through a wired or wireless network The virtual network interface is a virtual connection interface based on the Ethernet network interface card on the set-top box, and includes a virtual network interface (eth0, ppp0, and wiFi0); the video streaming platform is Video streaming server for IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) or OTT (Internet Service).

The above system will immediately detect the abnormality of the movie on the set-top box. It can also help to search for the same movie and TV programs on other platforms, and activate the corresponding network interface and the guide box to connect to the corresponding streaming server, so that the set-top box can continue to play the original video stream. It includes: IP set-top box, a digital set-top box for streaming over wired or wireless networks.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A multi-network video uninterrupted set-top box method includes: initializing network connection information, allowing a user to input network connection related information, network connection information including PPPoE and WiFi connection account password; selecting network The connection method allows the user to select the mode in which the set-top box is connected to the streaming server according to the connection environment; Update the routing rules, update the network routing rules of the set-top box, so that the set-top box can be connected according to the set network interface; play the movie program, let the set-top box play the streaming program according to the network interface selected by the user; When the video is abnormally played, the network connection and the video control are used to detect that the set-top box is currently playing an abnormal stream; automatically searching for programs on other lines, automatically searching for the program list on other lines; starting other line network interfaces, when When the same program content is searched, the corresponding network interface is activated; the routing rule is updated, and when the set-top box completes the corresponding network interface, the routing rule is updated through the network connection and the video control to make the set-top box. The network connection can work normally; the same movie and TV programs will continue to be played from other lines, and the on-board box will be connected to the corresponding streaming server to continue playing the original video stream, so that the original video stream of the set-top box can continue to play. .

Among them, the abnormality of the video playback is detected, and the process of changing the network connection includes: playing a movie program; whether the video playback is abnormal; whether there are the same movie programs on other line lines; notifying the user that the program cannot be viewed; whether the interface with the same program is enabled; The line is connected to the network; whether the routing rules need to be updated; the routing rules are updated; Connect to other lines to continue playing the same movie and TV content.

The invention provides a multi-network video and television uninterrupted on-box system and method, and has the following advantages when compared with other conventional technologies:

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

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

110‧‧‧Machine box

111‧‧‧WiFi network interface card

112‧‧‧Ethernet network interface card

120‧‧‧Virtual Network Interface

121‧‧‧eth0

122‧‧‧ppp0

123‧‧‧wiFi0

130‧‧‧Video Streaming Platform

S210~S290‧‧‧ Process

S310~S370‧‧‧Detected abnormal process of video playback

The detailed description of the present invention and the accompanying drawings will be further understood, and the technical contents of the present invention and the functions thereof can be further understood. FIG. 1 is a multi-network video uninterrupted set-top box system and method. FIG. 2 is a flow chart of a system and method for a multi-network video uninterrupted set-top box according to the present invention; FIG. 3 is a flow chart of detecting a video play abnormality in a multi-network video uninterrupted set-top box system and method according to the present invention; .

The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It is understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

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

The above system will immediately detect the abnormality of the movie on the set-top box, and can also assist in searching for the same movie and television programs on other platforms, and activate the corresponding network interface and the guide box to connect to the corresponding streaming servo. In order to allow the set-top box to continue playing the original video stream, including: IP set-top box, a digital set-top box for streaming through wired or wireless networks.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please refer to FIG. 2, which is a flowchart of a system and method for a multi-network video uninterrupted set-top box, which includes: S210 network connection information initialization, allowing users to input network connection related information, network connection The line information includes the password of the PPPoE and WiFi connection; the S220 selects the network connection mode, allowing the user to select the mode in which the set-top box is connected to the streaming server according to the connection environment; S230 updates the routing rule and updates the set-top box. The network routing rules enable the set-top box to be connected according to the set network interface; the S240 plays the movie program, allowing the set-top box to play the streaming program according to the network interface selected by the user; the S250 detects that the video play is abnormal, and utilizes The network connection and the video control detected that the set-top box is currently playing an abnormal stream; the S260 automatically searches for programs on other lines, and automatically searches for the program list on other lines; the S270 starts other line network interfaces, when there is a search for the same When the program content is activated, the corresponding network interface is activated; S280 updates the routing rule, and when the set-top box completes the corresponding network interface, the routing rule is updated through the network connection and the video control. The network connection of the set-top box can work normally; the S290 continues to play the same movie and TV program from other lines, and the set-top box is connected to the corresponding streaming server to continue playing the original video stream, so that the original box of the set-top box can be played. The stream can continue to play.

It can be seen from the above that the network connection initialization step is that when the set-top box has not recorded the network connection information, the user is allowed to input the network interface related connection information, including the PPPoE connection account password information and the WiFi connection account password information. The step of selecting the network connection method is to let the user select the way the set-top box is connected to the streaming server according to the connection environment. The step of updating the network routing rule of the set-top box is to change the routing rule of the set-top box according to the network connection mode selected by the user, so that the set-top box can be connected according to the set network interface. The step of playing the movie program is to play the streaming video program through the network interface selected by the user for the set-top box. The step of detecting the abnormality of the video playback is detected by the network connection and the video control module through the stream packet detection to confirm whether the video playback is abnormal. If an abnormality is detected, the subsequent steps are performed. Searching for programs on other lines is for the Internet connection and video control module to search for other online electronic program listings or Internet streaming video information, and compare the content of the same film and television programs. Start the other line network interface step for the network connection and video control module to activate the corresponding network interface for network connection, such as automatic PPPoE dial-up connection or automatic connection through the WiFi interface. The step of updating the routing rules is to update the routing rules of the set-top box for the network connection and the video control module so that the set-top box can be connected according to the newly started network interface. The steps of continuing to play the same movie program from other lines are provided for the network connection and the video control module to drive the set-top box to continue playing the previously played streaming video program according to the newly launched network interface and the corresponding streaming server.

Please refer to FIG. 3, which is a flow chart for detecting an abnormality of a video play in a system and method for a multi-network video uninterrupted set-top box, which includes: S310 playing a movie program; S320 video playback is abnormal; S330 other line online Whether there is the same film and television program; S331 informs the user that it cannot be viewed; S340 has the same program interface enabled; S341 enables the line for network connection; S350 needs to update the routing rules; S360 updates the routing rules; S370 connects to other lines to continue playing the same movie and television program content.

It can be seen from the above that when the user turns on the set-top box and completes the relevant network setting, the related stream video can be played through the set-top box. When the network connection and the control module detect that there is an abnormality in the video playback, it searches for the same streaming video on other lines. If the same streaming video is found, the corresponding network interface is activated and the routing rules of the set-top box are updated. The related network settings are completed. The network connection and the video control module drive the set-top box to connect to the corresponding streaming server through the newly enabled network interface, so that the user can continue to watch the originally viewed movie and television programs.

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.

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 has fully complied with the statutory invention patent requirements of novelty and progressiveness, and applied for it according to law. Approved this invention patent application, in order to invent invention, to the sense of virtue.

Claims (5)

A multi-network video uninterrupted set-top box system, comprising: a set-top box, having an Ethernet network interface card and a WiFi network interface card, and streaming through a wired or wireless network Playback; virtual network interface, which is a virtual connection interface based on the Ethernet network interface card on the set-top box, and includes eth0 and ppp0; video streaming platform, which is a video stream of IPTV or OTT The server and the video control module are used to detect the state of the video playback, and assist in connecting to the video streaming server corresponding to the same movie when the video is abnormal. For example, the multi-network video uninterrupted set-top box system described in claim 1 of the patent scope, wherein the virtual network interface has a virtual connection interface wifi0 based on a WiFi network interface card. A multi-network video uninterrupted set-top box method, comprising: initializing network connection information; selecting a network connection mode; updating a routing rule; playing a movie program; detecting an abnormality of the video playback; automatically searching for programs on other lines ; start other line network interface; update routing rules; continue to play the same movie and TV programs from other lines. For example, the multi-network video uninterrupted set-top box method described in claim 3, wherein the network connection information is initialized, and the user inputs the network interface. Related connection information, including PPPoE connection account password information and WiFi connection account password information. For example, the multi-network video uninterrupted set-top box method described in claim 3, wherein the detecting the abnormality of the video play, the process of changing the network connection includes: playing a movie program; determining whether the video play is abnormal; If it is abnormal, it is judged whether there are the same film and television programs on other line lines; if other lines do not have the same film and television, the user is notified that the film cannot be viewed; if other lines have the same film and television, it is judged whether the interface with the same program is enabled; Connect; determine whether the routing rules need to be updated; if you need to update, update the routing rules; connect to other lines to continue playing the same movie and TV program content.