WO2016008308A1

WO2016008308A1 - Mobile terminal and set-top box pairing method and mobile terminal

Info

Publication number: WO2016008308A1
Application number: PCT/CN2015/073772
Authority: WO
Inventors: 郑帅丽; 王晓晖
Original assignee: 深圳创维数字技术有限公司; 深圳市创维软件有限公司
Priority date: 2014-07-16
Filing date: 2015-03-06
Publication date: 2016-01-21
Also published as: CN104133794A; CN104133794B

Abstract

The embodiment of the present invention provides a mobile terminal and set-top box pairing method, wherein the method comprising: the Universally Unique Identifiers (UUIDs) of all set-top boxes in a local area network are obtained; whether there exists a set-top box paired with the mobile terminal is determined according to all of the UUIDs; when it is determined that the set-top box paired with the mobile terminal does not exist, display instructions carrying recognition identifiers are sent to each set-top box, wherein the recognition identifiers carried by each display instruction are different, and the display instruction is used for enabling the set-top box to display the recognition identifier on the display device thereof; a pairing command of a user is received, the pairing command carrying the recognition identifier selected by the user; and the pairing with the set-top box corresponding to the recognition identifier selected by the user is carried out. By the embodiment of the present invention, the pairing between the mobile terminal and the set-top box can be quickly and accurately built, the time of the user is saved, the efficiency of the pairing between the mobile terminal and the set-top box is enhanced, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Pairing method of mobile terminal and set top box and mobile terminal

This application claims the priority of the Chinese Patent Application No. 201410337756.5, filed on July 16, 2014, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference. Combined in this application.

Technical field

The present invention relates to the field of communications, and in particular, to a method for pairing a mobile terminal with a set top box and a mobile terminal.

Background technique

With the advancement of technology, the functions of mobile terminals are increasingly enhanced, and the resources of smart set-top boxes are diversified. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) technology realizes high-frequency applications between mobile terminals and set-top boxes. The paired connection between the mobile terminal and the set top box enables the mobile terminal to control the set top box as a remote controller, and can also perform data interaction and resource sharing with the set top box.

In the prior art, when the mobile terminal is paired with the specified set top box in the local area network through the DLNA technology, firstly, all the set top boxes in the local area network are searched, and then the designated set top box is selected and paired with the set top box list for displaying all the set top boxes.

The same name may appear in the list of set-top boxes displayed on the mobile terminal. The user cannot know which name in the set-top box list represents the specified set-top box, and may select multiple times before selecting the designated set-top box and pairing it with the mobile terminal. The prior art causes the user to select the operation of the specified set top box to cause interference, and reduces the pairing efficiency of the mobile terminal and the set top box, and the user experience is poor.

Summary of the invention

The embodiment of the invention provides a mobile terminal and a set top box and a mobile terminal, which can quickly and accurately establish a pairing between the mobile terminal and the set top box, save user time, improve the pairing efficiency of the mobile terminal and the set top box, and improve the user experience.

An embodiment of the present invention provides a method for pairing a mobile terminal and a set top box, which may include:

Obtain a unique universal identification code UUID of all set top boxes in the local area network;

Determining, according to the all UUIDs, whether there is a set top box paired with the mobile terminal;

When it is determined that the set top box that is paired with the mobile terminal does not exist, the display instruction carrying the identification identifier is sent to each set top box, wherein the identification identifiers carried by the respective display instructions are different, and the display instruction is used to make The set top box displays the identification identifier on its display device;

Receiving a pairing command of the user, where the pairing command carries an identification identifier selected by the user;

Pairing with the set top box corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user.

Preferably, sending the display instruction carrying the identification identifier to each set top box comprises:

Configuring the identification identifier for the UUID;

Generating the display instruction carrying the identification identifier;

Sending the display instruction to the set top box corresponding to the UUID.

Preferably, the set top box pairing corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user comprises:

Finding a UUID corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user;

Pairing with the set top box corresponding to the found UUID, and setting the set top box corresponding to the found UUID as the current connection object.

Preferably, after pairing with the set top box corresponding to the identifier selected by the user, the method further includes:

The UUID corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user is saved.

Preferably, after determining, according to the all UUIDs, whether there is a set top box paired with the mobile terminal, the method further includes:

When it is determined that the set top box paired with the mobile terminal exists, establishing a connection with the set top box paired with the mobile terminal, and setting the set top box paired by the mobile terminal as the current connection object.

Preferably, determining, according to the all UUIDs, whether there is a set top box paired with the mobile terminal comprises:

And all the UUIDs acquired based on the UUIDs stored in the mobile terminal;

When comparing the UUIDs stored in the mobile terminal to all the UUIDs, confirm that there is a set top box paired with the mobile terminal; or

When the UUID stored in the mobile terminal is not included in all the UUIDs, it is confirmed that there is no set top box paired with the mobile terminal.

Preferably, before the pairing command of the user is received, before the pairing with the set-top box corresponding to the identifier selected by the user, the method further includes:

Receiving device parameters of the set top box corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user;

Displaying the device parameters to the user for reference;

Receiving, by the user, a confirmation command for pairing the set top box corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user;

It is confirmed that the set top box corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user is paired.

Preferably, the identification mark includes at least one of a character, a graphic, and an image.

Correspondingly, the embodiment of the present invention further provides a mobile terminal, which may include:

The obtaining module is configured to obtain a unique universal identification code UUID of all set top boxes in the local area network;

a judging module, configured to determine, according to the all UUIDs, whether there is a set top box that is paired with the mobile terminal, and is further configured to: when it is determined that the set top box that is paired with the mobile terminal does not exist, send a display prompt message to the sending module;

a sending module, configured to send the display instruction carrying the identification identifier to each set-top box after receiving the display prompt message sent by the determining module, where the identification identifiers carried by the display instructions are different, Displaying instructions for causing the set top box to display the identification identifier on its display device;

a receiving module, configured to receive a pairing command of the user, where the pairing command carries an identification identifier selected by the user;

The pairing module is configured to pair with the set top box corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user.

Preferably, the sending module includes:

a configuration unit, configured to configure the identification identifier for the UUID;

a generating unit, configured to generate the display instruction that carries the identification identifier;

And a sending unit, configured to send the display instruction to the set top box corresponding to the UUID.

Preferably, the pairing module comprises:

a searching unit, configured to search for a UUID corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user;

a pairing unit, configured to pair with the set top box corresponding to the found UUID;

The setting unit is configured to set the set top box corresponding to the found UUID as the current connection object.

Preferably, the method further includes:

And a saving module, configured to save a UUID corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user.

Preferably, the method further includes:

The determining module is further configured to: when it is determined that the set top box that is paired with the mobile terminal exists, send a connection prompt message to the connection module;

The connection module is configured to establish a connection with the set top box that is paired with the mobile terminal after receiving the connection prompt message sent by the determining module, and set the set top box that the mobile terminal has paired as the current connection object.

Preferably, the determining module is further configured to: use, according to the UUID stored in the mobile terminal, all the UUIDs obtained by comparing the UUIDs; When the UUID of the mobile terminal is described, it is confirmed that there is a set top box that is paired with the mobile terminal; and is further configured to: when the UUIDs stored in the mobile terminal are not included in the UUID, confirm that the non-existence and the A set-top box that the mobile terminal has paired.

Preferably, the receiving module is further configured to receive a device parameter of the set top box corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user;

Also includes:

a display module, configured to display the device parameter to a user reference;

The receiving module is further configured to receive a confirmation command that the user confirms pairing with a set top box corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user;

The confirmation module is configured to confirm pairing with the set top box corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user.

Correspondingly, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a pairing system, which may include a mobile terminal and at least one set top box, where the mobile terminal and the at least one set top box are in the same local area network.

The mobile terminal is the foregoing mobile terminal;

The at least one set top box is configured to receive a display instruction sent by the mobile terminal, and is further configured to display the identification identifier carried by the display instruction.

The embodiment of the invention can quickly and accurately establish the pairing between the mobile terminal and the set top box, save user time, improve the pairing efficiency of the mobile terminal and the set top box, and improve the user experience.

DRAWINGS

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly described below. It is obvious that the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the embodiments of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can also obtain other drawings based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

1 is a schematic flow chart of an embodiment of a method for pairing a mobile terminal and a set top box according to the present invention;

2a is a schematic structural diagram of a first embodiment of a mobile terminal according to the present invention;

2b is a schematic structural diagram of a second embodiment of a mobile terminal according to the present invention;

2c is a schematic structural diagram of a third embodiment of a mobile terminal according to the present invention;

2d is a schematic structural diagram of a fourth embodiment of a mobile terminal according to the present invention;

2e is a schematic structural diagram of a fifth embodiment of a mobile terminal according to the present invention;

2f is a schematic structural diagram of a sixth embodiment of a mobile terminal according to the present invention;

3 is a schematic structural view of an embodiment of a pairing system according to the present invention;

4 is a schematic flow chart of an embodiment of a pairing system of the present invention.

detailed description

The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention are clearly and completely described in the following with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. It is obvious that the described embodiments are a part of the embodiments of the present invention, but not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts are within the scope of the present invention.

The embodiment of the invention supports the mobile terminal to establish a connection with the set top box selected by the user in a visual manner, thereby realizing resource interaction between the mobile terminal and the set top box.

An embodiment of the present invention provides a method for pairing a mobile terminal and a set top box, which may include: acquiring a unique universal identification code UUID of all set top boxes in the local area network; determining, according to the all UUIDs, whether there is a set top box paired with the mobile terminal; When the set-top box is paired with the mobile terminal, the display instruction carrying the identification identifier is sent to each set-top box, wherein the identification identifiers carried by the respective display instructions are different, and the display instruction is used to make the set-top box Displaying the identification identifier on the display device; receiving a pairing command of the user, the pairing command carrying the identification identifier selected by the user; pairing with the set top box corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user. The embodiment of the invention can quickly and accurately establish the pairing between the mobile terminal and the set top box, save user time, and improve the mobile terminal. Pairing efficiency with the set-top box to improve the user experience.

The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

As shown in FIG. 1 , an embodiment of a method for pairing a mobile terminal and a set top box provided by the present invention may include the following steps:

Step S110, acquiring a unique universal identification code UUID of all set top boxes in the local area network;

Step S111, determining, according to all UUIDs, whether there is a set top box paired with the mobile terminal;

Step S112, when it is determined that there is no set top box paired with the mobile terminal, sending a display instruction carrying the identification identifier to each set top box, wherein the identification identifiers carried by the respective display instructions are different, and the display instruction is used to make the set top box in the display device thereof. Displaying an identification mark on the top;

Step S113, receiving a pairing command of the user, where the pairing command carries the identification identifier selected by the user;

Step S114, pairing with the set top box corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user.

There are multiple set-top boxes in the local area network. When the user wants to realize the pairing and connection between the mobile terminal and the specified set-top box, the mobile terminal first searches all the set-top boxes in the local area network, obtains the UUID of all the set-top boxes, and the name of the set-top box used to represent the set-top box, and then A list of all set-top box names is displayed to the user for selection by the user. In a specific implementation, the name of the set-top box can be mutually repeated. Therefore, the list that the user sees on the mobile terminal may include multiple set-top boxes of the same name. Then, the user cannot know which set-top box on the list is intended for the current user. The mobile terminal establishes a connected set top box. At this time, the judgment or connection can be made based on the acquired UUID.

In a specific implementation, after the mobile terminal establishes a paired connection with the set-top box, the related information of the set-top box, such as the parameters of the set-top box, can be saved. The embodiment of the invention supports the mobile terminal to directly establish a connection with the last set-top box. The set top box parameters may include a set top box UUID, a set top box IP address, an identification number, and the like.

Further, optionally, determining whether the mobile terminal establishes a connection with the set top box in the local area network, and determining, according to the obtained UUID, determining whether the set top box that is paired with the mobile terminal according to all the UUIDs may include: saving the content on the mobile terminal UUID compares all UUIDs obtained; compares all UUIDs containing the UUID stored in the mobile terminal, confirms that there is a set top box paired with the mobile terminal; or compares all UUIDs without including the UUID stored in the mobile terminal When it is confirmed, there is no set top box that has been paired with the mobile terminal.

Further optionally, when the mobile terminal determines that there is a set top box paired with the mobile terminal, the set top box paired with the mobile terminal establishes a connection, and sets the set top box paired by the mobile terminal as the current connection object.

Further, optionally, when the mobile terminal determines that there is no set top box paired with the mobile terminal, a set top box in the list may be selected to establish a connection with the mobile terminal, and a visual selection manner is provided in the embodiment of the present invention, as described above. After determining that there is no set top box paired with the mobile terminal, sending a display instruction carrying the identification identifier to each set top box may be implemented according to the following steps: configuring an identification identifier for the UUID; generating a display instruction carrying the identification identifier; and transmitting a display instruction Give the set-top box corresponding to the UUID. The identification identifiers configured for each UUID are different to achieve the purpose of distinguishing the location of the set top box.

Further optionally, after the set top box receives the display instruction and displays the identification identifier, the user wants to implement an identification icon on the specified set top box paired with the mobile terminal, and the user inputs the identification identifier on the mobile terminal to specify In the paired designated set-top box, the operation of the user inputting the identification identifier is recognized by the mobile terminal as a pairing command carrying the identification identifier, and the pairing command is executed to be paired with the specified set-top box. The specific implementation may include: searching for the identifier corresponding to the identifier selected by the user. The UUID is paired with the set top box corresponding to the found UUID, and the set top box corresponding to the found UUID is set as the current connection object.

Further, the identification identifier may also be used to obtain device parameters of the set top box, such as a set top box IP address, set top box configuration data, etc., the user inputs an identification identifier on the mobile terminal, and may also be recognized by the mobile terminal as a viewing set top box. After the mobile terminal detects that the user inputs an identification identifier, the mobile terminal can execute the viewing command, and display the set-top box device parameters obtained by the identification identifier to the user, for the user to refer to whether the mobile terminal and the set-top box are needed. Pairing, when the user refers to the set-top box device parameter and decides to use the set-top box, it can be confirmed on the mobile terminal, so that the mobile terminal is paired with the set-top box: receiving the device parameter of the set-top box corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user; displaying the device parameter to the user reference Receiving a confirmation command that the user confirms pairing with the set top box corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user; and confirms that the set top box corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user is paired.

The identification identifier mentioned in the embodiment of the present invention may be a character, a graphic, an image, or the like, and the characters may be numbers, letters, and symbols. The identification identifier adopted by the embodiment of the present invention is used for a display device through a set top box To distinguish the set top box, as long as it is an identifier that can be used for this purpose, it can be an identification mark of the embodiment of the present invention.

Further, the embodiment of the present invention may also send display instructions to all set top boxes in the local area network at different times, and may also select a partial UUID or a set top box corresponding to a UUID, and send a display instruction to a part or a set top box, so as to avoid the set top box. Interference: receiving selection information of some or all set top boxes in the selected local area network; configuring identification identifiers for selected UUIDs of some or all set top boxes; generating display instructions carrying identification marks; sending display instructions to set top boxes corresponding to UUIDs .

The embodiment of the present invention improves the purpose of accurately and efficiently pairing the mobile terminal with the set top box by sending a display command to the set top box in the local area network. The embodiment of the present invention can quickly and accurately establish the pairing between the mobile terminal and the set top box, thereby saving user time. Improve the pairing efficiency of mobile terminals and set-top boxes, and improve the user experience.

Correspondingly, the embodiment of the present invention further provides a mobile terminal for pairing with a set top box, which may include: an obtaining module, configured to acquire a unique universal identification code UUID of all set top boxes in the local area network; and a determining module, configured to use, according to the all UUIDs Determining whether there is a set top box paired with the mobile terminal; and when determining that the set top box paired with the mobile terminal does not exist, sending a display prompt message to the sending module; and sending a module, configured to receive the sending by the determining module After the prompt message is displayed, the display instruction carrying the identification identifier is sent to each set top box, wherein the identification identifiers carried by the respective display instructions are different, and the display instruction is used to make the set top box on its display device The receiving module is configured to receive a pairing command of the user, where the pairing command carries the identification identifier selected by the user, and the pairing module is configured to pair with the set top box corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user. The mobile terminal provided by the embodiment of the invention can quickly and accurately pair with the set top box and establish a connection, save user time, improve the pairing efficiency of the mobile terminal and the set top box, and improve the user experience.

The technical solutions of the device in the embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

As shown in FIG. 2a, a mobile terminal provided by an embodiment of the present invention may include: an obtaining module 21, a determining module 22, a sending module 23, a receiving module 24, and a pairing module 25, which may be referred to together. The mobile terminal of the embodiment of the present invention may further include a saving module 26, a connection module 27, a display module 28, and a confirmation module 29, wherein the sending module 23 may further include a configuration unit 231, and generate The unit 232 and the transmitting unit 233, the pairing module 25 may further include a searching unit 251, a pairing unit 252, and a setting unit 253, wherein:

The obtaining module 21 is configured to obtain a unique universal identification code UUID of all the set top boxes in the local area network;

The determining module 22 is configured to determine, according to all the UUIDs, whether there is a set top box that has been paired with the mobile terminal; and when it is determined that there is no set top box paired with the mobile terminal, send a display prompt message to the sending module 23;

The sending module 23 is configured to: after receiving the display prompt message sent by the determining module 22, send a display instruction carrying the identification identifier to each set top box, where the identification identifiers carried by the respective display instructions are different, and the display instruction is used to make the set top box in the Displaying an identification mark on the display device;

The receiving module 24 is configured to receive a pairing command of the user, where the pairing command carries the identification identifier selected by the user;

The pairing module 25 is configured to pair with the set top box corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user.

Further, optionally, the determining module 22 of the embodiment of the present invention is further configured to use, according to the UUID stored in the UUID of the mobile terminal, to compare all the UUIDs, and to compare all the UUIDs included in the UUID stored in the mobile terminal. Confirming that there is a set top box paired with the mobile terminal; and also for comparing that all UUIDs do not include the UUID stored in the mobile terminal, confirming that there is no pairing with the mobile terminal The set-top box.

Further, optionally, referring to FIG. 2b, when the mobile terminal determines that there is no set top box paired with the mobile terminal, the sending module 23 in the embodiment of the present invention may be configured by the configuration unit 231, the generating unit 232, and the sending unit 233. Implement the sending operation of the display instruction:

The configuration unit 231 is configured to configure an identification identifier for the UUID, where the identification identifiers configured for each UUID are different, so as to achieve the purpose of distinguishing the location of the set top box;

a generating unit 232, configured to generate a display instruction carrying the identification identifier;

The sending unit 233 is configured to send a display instruction to the set top box corresponding to the UUID.

Further, optionally, referring to FIG. 2c, when the set top box receives the display instruction and displays the identification identifier, the user wants to implement an identification icon on the designated set top box paired with the mobile terminal, and the user inputs the identifier on the mobile terminal. The identification identifier is used to specify a specified set top box for pairing. The operation of the user inputting the identification identifier will be recognized by the mobile terminal as a pairing command carrying the identification identifier. The pairing module 25 may perform the pairing command.

The searching unit 251 is configured to search for a UUID corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user;

The pairing unit 252 is configured to pair with the set top box corresponding to the found UUID;

The setting unit 253 is configured to set the set top box corresponding to the found UUID as the current connection object.

Further, optionally, the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention may further include a saving module 26, configured to save a UUID corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user, that is, save the device parameter of the currently connected set top box, When the mobile terminal searches for the set top box in the local area network again, it can confirm that there is a set top box paired with the mobile terminal according to the saved UUID, and the mobile terminal can directly connect with the set top box.

Further, optionally, referring to FIG. 2e, when the determining module 22 determines that there is a set top box paired with the mobile terminal, establishing a connection with the set top box paired with the mobile terminal, and setting the set top box paired by the mobile terminal as the current connection object :

The determining module 22 is further configured to: when it is determined that there is a set top box paired with the mobile terminal, send a connection prompt message to the connection module 27;

The connection module 27 is configured to establish a connection with the set top box paired with the mobile terminal after receiving the connection prompt message sent by the determining module 22, and set the set top box paired by the mobile terminal as the current connection object.

Further, optionally, referring to FIG. 2f, the identification identifier may also be used to obtain device parameters of the set top box, such as a set top box IP address, set top box configuration data, etc., and the user inputs an identification identifier on the mobile terminal, and may also be moved. The terminal is identified as a viewing command for viewing the parameters of the set-top box. After the mobile terminal detects that the user inputs an identification identifier, the mobile terminal can execute the viewing command, and display the parameters of the set-top box device acquired by the identification identifier to the user for reference by the user. The mobile terminal needs to be paired with the set top box. When the user refers to the set top box device parameter and decides to use the set top box, the user can confirm on the mobile terminal to pair the mobile terminal with the set top box:

The receiving module 24 is further configured to receive device parameters of the set top box corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user;

a display module 28, configured to display device parameters to a user reference;

The receiving module 24 is further configured to receive a confirmation command that the user confirms pairing with the set top box corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user;

The confirmation module 29 is configured to confirm that the set top box corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user is paired.

The identification identifier mentioned in the embodiment of the present invention may be a character, a graphic, an image, or the like, and the characters may be numbers, letters, and symbols. The identification identifier used in the embodiment of the present invention is used to distinguish the set-top box by the display device of the set-top box, and any identifier that can be used for the purpose can be the identification identifier of the embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a pairing system, which may include a mobile terminal 31 and at least one set top box 32. The mobile terminal 31 and the at least one set top box 32 are in the same local area network, and the mobile terminal 31 may be The mobile terminal shown in any one of FIG. 2a, FIG. 2b, FIG. 2c, FIG. 2d and FIG. 2e, the set top box 32 is configured to receive a display instruction sent by the mobile terminal 31, and is further configured to display an identification identifier carried by the display instruction.

Referring to the flowchart shown in FIG. 4, the flowchart shows a specific implementation process of pairing between the mobile terminal and the set top box in the pairing system according to the embodiment of the present invention:

Step S410, the mobile terminal searches for a set top box device under the same local area network;

Step S411, the mobile terminal determines whether the data in the database matches the set top box in the local area network; wherein, when the mobile terminal determines that the data in the database matches the set top box in the local area network, step S416 is continued; when the mobile terminal determines the data in the database and the local area network If the set top boxes in the system do not match, proceed to step S412;

Step S412, the mobile terminal generates a pairing number;

Step S413, the mobile terminal sends the pairing number to the set top box;

Step S414, the set top box displays the pairing number

Step S415, the mobile terminal receives the pairing number input by the user;

In step S416, the mobile terminal is set as the current connection object.

Further, the embodiment of the present invention may select some or all of the set top boxes in the local area network to send display instructions according to the user's selection, so as to avoid interference to the set top box: receiving selection information of some or all of the set top boxes in the local area network selected by the user; The UUID corresponding to some or all of the selected set top boxes respectively configure an identification identifier; generate a display instruction carrying the identification identifier; and send a display instruction to the set top box corresponding to the UUID.

The embodiment of the present invention improves the purpose of accurately and efficiently pairing the mobile terminal with the set top box by sending a display command to the set top box in the local area network. The embodiment of the present invention can quickly and accurately establish the pairing between the mobile terminal and the set top box, thereby saving user time. Improve the efficiency of pairing mobile terminals and set-top boxes, High user experience.

The steps in the method of the embodiment of the present invention may be sequentially adjusted, merged, and deleted according to actual needs.

Modules or units in the apparatus of the embodiments of the present invention may be combined, divided, and deleted according to actual needs.

The module or unit in the embodiment of the present invention may be implemented by a general-purpose integrated circuit, such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit).

One of ordinary skill in the art can understand that all or part of the process of implementing the foregoing embodiments can be completed by a computer program to instruct related hardware, and the program can be stored in a computer readable storage medium. When executed, the flow of an embodiment of the methods as described above may be included. The storage medium may be a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a read-only memory (ROM), or a random access memory (RAM).

The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto, and those skilled in the art can understand all or part of the process of implementing the above embodiments, and according to the claims of the present invention. The equivalent change is still within the scope of the invention.

Claims

A method for pairing a mobile terminal and a set top box, comprising:

Obtain a unique universal identification code UUID of all set top boxes in the local area network;

Determining, according to the all UUIDs, whether there is a set top box paired with the mobile terminal;

When it is determined that the set top box that is paired with the mobile terminal does not exist, the display instruction carrying the identification identifier is sent to each set top box, wherein the identification identifiers carried by the respective display instructions are different, and the display instruction is used to make The set top box displays the identification identifier on its display device;

Receiving a pairing command of the user, where the pairing command carries an identification identifier selected by the user;

Pairing with the set top box corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user.
The method of claim 1, wherein the transmitting the display instruction carrying the identification identifier to each set top box comprises:

Configuring the identification identifier for the UUID;

Generating the display instruction carrying the identification identifier;

Sending the display instruction to the set top box corresponding to the UUID.
The method of claim 1, wherein the set-top box pairing corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user comprises:

Finding a UUID corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user;

Pairing with the set top box corresponding to the found UUID, and setting the set top box corresponding to the found UUID as the current connection object.
The method of claim 1, further comprising: after pairing with the set top box corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user,

The UUID corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user is saved.
The method of claim 4, after determining whether there is a set top box paired with the mobile terminal according to the all UUIDs, further comprising:

When it is determined that the set top box paired with the mobile terminal exists, establishing a connection with the set top box paired with the mobile terminal, and setting the set top box paired by the mobile terminal as the current connection object.
The method according to claim 4, wherein determining whether there is a set top box paired with the mobile terminal according to the all UUIDs comprises:

And all the UUIDs acquired based on the UUIDs stored in the mobile terminal;

When comparing the UUIDs stored in the mobile terminal to all the UUIDs, confirm that there is a set top box paired with the mobile terminal; or

When the UUID stored in the mobile terminal is not included in all the UUIDs, it is confirmed that there is no set top box paired with the mobile terminal.
The method of claim 1, further comprising: after receiving the pairing command of the user, before pairing with the set top box corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user,

Receiving device parameters of the set top box corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user;

Displaying the device parameters to the user for reference;

Receiving, by the user, a confirmation command for pairing the set top box corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user;

It is confirmed that the set top box corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user is paired.
The method of claim 1 wherein said identification identifier comprises at least one of a character, a graphic, and an image.
A mobile terminal, comprising:

The obtaining module is configured to obtain a unique universal identification code UUID of all set top boxes in the local area network;

a judging module, configured to determine, according to the all UUIDs, whether there is a set top box that is paired with the mobile terminal, and is further configured to: when it is determined that the set top box that is paired with the mobile terminal does not exist, send a display prompt message to the sending module;

a sending module, configured to send the display instruction carrying the identification identifier to each set top box after receiving the display prompt message sent by the determining module, where the information carried by each of the display instructions is The display instructions are used to cause the set top box to display the identification identifier on its display device;

a receiving module, configured to receive a pairing command of the user, where the pairing command carries an identification identifier selected by the user;

The pairing module is configured to pair with the set top box corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user.
The mobile terminal of claim 9, wherein the sending module comprises:

a configuration unit, configured to configure the identification identifier for the UUID;

a generating unit, configured to generate the display instruction that carries the identification identifier;

And a sending unit, configured to send the display instruction to the set top box corresponding to the UUID.
The mobile terminal of claim 9, wherein the pairing module comprises:

a searching unit, configured to search for a UUID corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user;

a pairing unit, configured to pair with the set top box corresponding to the found UUID;

The setting unit is configured to set the set top box corresponding to the found UUID as the current connection object.
The mobile terminal of claim 9, further comprising:

And a saving module, configured to save a UUID corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user.
The mobile terminal of claim 12, further comprising:

The determining module is further configured to: when it is determined that the set top box that is paired with the mobile terminal exists, send a connection prompt message to the connection module;

The connection module is configured to establish a connection with the set top box that is paired with the mobile terminal after receiving the connection prompt message sent by the determining module, and set the set top box that the mobile terminal has paired as the current connection object.
The mobile terminal of claim 9, wherein

The determining module is further configured to obtain, according to the UUID comparison saved in the mobile terminal, And all the UUIDs are further configured to: when the UUIDs stored in the mobile terminal are included in the UUID, confirm that there is a set top box that is paired with the mobile terminal; When the UUID stored in the mobile terminal is not included in all UUIDs, it is confirmed that there is no set top box paired with the mobile terminal.
The mobile terminal of claim 9, wherein

The receiving module is further configured to receive a device parameter of the set top box corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user;

Also includes:

a display module, configured to display the device parameter to a user reference;

The receiving module is further configured to receive a confirmation command that the user confirms pairing with a set top box corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user;

The confirmation module is configured to confirm pairing with the set top box corresponding to the identification identifier selected by the user.
The mobile terminal of claim 9, wherein the identification identifier comprises at least one of a character, a graphic, and an image.
A pairing system, comprising: a mobile terminal and at least one set top box, wherein the mobile terminal and the at least one set top box are in the same local area network,

The mobile terminal is the mobile terminal according to any one of claims 9-16;

The at least one set top box is configured to receive a display instruction sent by the mobile terminal, and is further configured to display the identification identifier carried by the display instruction.