WO2016127888A1

WO2016127888A1 - Method and device for downloading multimedia file

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Publication number: WO2016127888A1
Application number: PCT/CN2016/073280
Authority: WO
Inventors: 崔怀舟; 王俊煜; 左向宇; 吴啸樾; 张强; 杨凯
Original assignee: 卓易畅想（北京）科技有限公司
Priority date: 2015-02-12
Filing date: 2016-02-03
Publication date: 2016-08-18
Also published as: CN104735130A; CN104735130B

Abstract

The present invention aims at providing a method and device for downloading a multimedia file. The present invention transmits to a multimedia file provider a file download request for a multimedia file, where the file download request emulates a file playback request and is used for acquiring integrated playback information of the multimedia file from the provider, and, the present invention receives from the provider and saves the integrated playback information of the multimedia file. The present invention not only acquires the multimedia file but also acquires the integrated playback information of the multimedia file, comprising at least the multimedia file and relevant information of a playback page to which the multimedia file belongs. Under the premise that user demand for downloading the multimedia file is satisfied, the present invention takes into account rights and interests of the copyright holder and the provider of the multimedia file, and further allows sustainable development of overall multimedia industry environment; this in turn allows users to continue to enjoy more multimedia content services.

Description

Method and device for downloading multimedia files

Cross-reference to related applications

The present application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 20151007418, filed on Feb. 12, 2015, the content of which is hereby incorporated by reference.

Technical field

The present invention relates to the field of Internet technologies, and in particular, to a multimedia file downloading technology.

Background technique

Currently, there are many multimedia files such as video and audio on the Internet. Compared with playing multimedia files online, the advantages of downloading multimedia files are mainly: first, after downloading multimedia files, users can play them at any time, and do not have to be connected to the network; and users who use mobile terminals such as mobile phones can choose to download multimedia in wifi environment. The file can save the user's communication fee; further, the downloaded multimedia file can be saved for a long time and played freely.

However, the downloading scheme in the prior art usually only downloads multimedia files. The problem with such a downloading scheme is that on the one hand, it usually damages the rights of the multimedia file provider and the copyright party, and thus is usually not allowed by the multimedia file provider. On the other hand, during the process of playing the multimedia file online, the play record of the multimedia file is fed back to the multimedia file provider for optimizing the user experience, and the prior art download scheme cannot provide feedback.

Summary of the invention

It is an object of the present invention to provide a method and apparatus for downloading multimedia files.

According to an aspect of the present invention, a method for downloading a multimedia file is provided, wherein The method includes:

a transmitting a file download request for the multimedia file to the provider of the multimedia file, the file download requesting a simulated file play request for obtaining integrated play information of the multimedia file from the provider;

b receiving and storing integrated play information of the multimedia file from the provider, the integrated play information including at least the related information of the multimedia file and a play page to which it belongs.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a device for downloading a multimedia file is further provided, wherein the device comprises:

a download request sending device, configured to send a file download request for the multimedia file to the provider of the multimedia file, where the file download request simulates a file play request for obtaining integrated play information of the multimedia file from the provider;

And an integrated information receiving device, configured to receive and store integrated play information of the multimedia file from the provider, where the integrated play information includes at least information about the multimedia file and a play page to which the multimedia file belongs.

Compared with the prior art, the present invention sends a file download request for a multimedia file to a provider of a multimedia file, the file download request simulating a file play request for obtaining integrated play information of the multimedia file from the provider, and the present invention The integrated playback information of the multimedia file is received and stored from the provider. Different from the downloading scheme in the prior art, the present invention not only obtains a multimedia file, but obtains integrated playback information of the multimedia file, which at least includes the multimedia file and related information of a play page to which the multimedia file belongs. Under the premise of satisfying the user's demand for downloading multimedia files, the present invention takes into consideration the rights of the copyright party of the multimedia file and the provider of the multimedia file, and further enables the overall multimedia industry ecological environment to be developed continuously, which also enables the user to also You can continue to enjoy more multimedia content services.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, after downloading the integrated play information of the multimedia file, the present invention can further load the integrated play information of the multimedia file, so that the multimedia file can be played offline, and the offline loading process can completely follow the multimedia file provider. The process of providing a multimedia file service for online playback is restored. Therefore, the present invention can perfectly maintain the rights of the provider under the premise of satisfying the user's downloading requirements.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the present invention can also feed back related play log information of the multimedia file to the provider under the premise that the user needs to download the multimedia file. On the one hand, the play log information can be used by the provider to optimize the user experience, such as further personalized recommendation by the provider; on the other hand, the play log information can also be used by the provider for statistical purposes, which further maintains the multimedia file. Provider's rights.

DRAWINGS

Other features, objects, and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the Detailed Description of Description

1 shows a flow chart of a method for downloading a multimedia file according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a diagram showing an effect of loading integrated playback information of a multimedia file according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a device for downloading a multimedia file according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The same or similar reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar components.

detailed description

Before discussing the exemplary embodiments in more detail, it should be noted that some exemplary embodiments are described as a process or method depicted as a flowchart. Although the flowcharts describe various operations as a sequential process, many of the operations can be implemented in parallel, concurrently or concurrently. In addition, the order of operations can be rearranged. The process may be terminated when its operation is completed, but may also have additional steps not included in the figures. The processing may correspond to methods, functions, procedures, subroutines, subroutines, and the like.

By "computer device", also referred to as "computer" in the context, is meant an intelligent electronic device that can perform predetermined processing, such as numerical calculations and/or logical calculations, by running a predetermined program or instruction, which can include a processor and The memory is executed by the processor to execute a predetermined processing procedure pre-stored in the memory, or is executed by hardware such as an ASIC, an FPGA, a DSP, or the like, or a combination of the two. Computer equipment includes but not Limited to servers, personal computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, etc.

The computer device includes, for example, a mobile terminal and a network device. The mobile terminal includes, but is not limited to, a smart phone, a PDA, etc.; the network device includes, but is not limited to, a single network server, a server group composed of multiple network servers, or a cloud computing-based computer or network. A cloud composed of servers, in which cloud computing is a type of distributed computing, a super virtual computer composed of a group of loosely coupled computers. Wherein, the computer device can be operated separately to implement the present invention, and can also access the network and implement the present invention by interacting with other computer devices in the network. The network in which the computer device is located includes, but is not limited to, the Internet, a wide area network, a metropolitan area network, a local area network, a VPN network, and the like.

It should be noted that the mobile terminal, the network device, the network, and the like are merely examples, and other existing or future possible computer devices or networks, such as those applicable to the present invention, are also included in the scope of the present invention. It is included here by reference.

The methods discussed later herein, some of which are illustrated by flowcharts, can be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, middleware, microcode, hardware description languages, or any combination thereof. When implemented in software, firmware, middleware or microcode, the program code or code segments to carry out the necessary tasks can be stored in a machine or computer readable medium, such as a storage medium. The processor(s) can perform the necessary tasks.

The specific structural and functional details disclosed are merely representative and are for the purpose of describing exemplary embodiments of the invention. The present invention may, however, be embodied in many alternative forms and should not be construed as being limited only to the embodiments set forth herein.

It should be understood that although the terms "first," "second," etc. may be used herein to describe the various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one unit from another. For example, a first unit could be termed a second unit, and similarly a second unit could be termed a first unit, without departing from the scope of the exemplary embodiments. The term "and/or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

It will be understood that when a unit is referred to as "connected" or "coupled" to another unit, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other unit, or an intermediate unit can be present. In contrast, when a unit is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly coupled" to another unit, there is no intermediate unit. Other words used to describe the relationship between the units should be interpreted in a similar manner (eg "between" and "directly between" and "adjacent to" Than "directly adjacent to", etc.).

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing the particular embodiments, The singular forms "a", "an", It is also to be understood that the terms "comprising" and """ Other features, integers, steps, operations, units, components, and/or combinations thereof.

It should also be noted that, in some alternative implementations, the functions/acts noted may occur in a different order than that illustrated in the drawings. For example, two figures shown in succession may in fact be executed substantially concurrently or sometimes in the reverse order, depending on the function/acts involved.

The invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The invention can be implemented by a mobile terminal. Specifically, the mobile terminal sends a file download request for the multimedia file to the provider of the multimedia file, where the file download request simulates a file play request for obtaining integrated play information of the multimedia file from the provider; and then, the mobile terminal The provider receives and stores the integrated play information of the multimedia file, and the integrated play information includes at least the related information of the multimedia file and the broadcast page to which the multimedia file belongs.

Preferably, the solution of the present invention can be implemented by an APP installed and running in a mobile terminal. Further, the solution of the present invention can be integrated as a function module in an APP of the mobile terminal.

Here, the mobile terminal in the present invention includes, but is not limited to, any smart operating system-based handheld electronic product, which can perform human-machine with a user through an input device such as a keyboard, a virtual keyboard, a touch panel, a touch screen, and a voice control device. Interactions, such as smartphones, tablets, and more. Among them, the smart operating system includes, but is not limited to, any operating system that enriches device functions by providing various mobile applications to mobile devices, such as Android, IOS, Windows Phone, and the like.

1 shows a method flow diagram in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, which specifically illustrates a process of downloading a multimedia file. In step S1, the mobile terminal sends a file download request for the multimedia file to the provider of the multimedia file, the file download request simulating the file play request for obtaining the integrated play information of the multimedia file from the provider; in step S2 The mobile terminal receives and stores the integrated play information of the multimedia file from the provider, and the integrated play information includes at least the related information of the multimedia file and the broadcast page to which the multimedia file belongs.

Specifically, in step S1, the mobile terminal sends a file download request for the multimedia file to the provider of the multimedia file, where the file download request simulates a file play request for obtaining integrated play information of the multimedia file from the provider; Correspondingly, the provider of the multimedia file receives the file download request of the simulated file play request sent by the mobile terminal.

Here, the multimedia files include, but are not limited to, various playable files constructed based on data of media properties such as sounds, images, and the like. Multimedia files are specifically like video files, music files, and so on.

The provider of the multimedia file includes at least a source website such as a multimedia file. The provider of the multimedia file is specifically a video or music website such as Sohu video, iQiyi, Baidu music, and shrimp music.

Currently, in order to maintain the copyright of the multimedia file and the provider's own rights, the provider of the multimedia file usually provides the user with a service for playing the multimedia file online. For example, a provider of a multimedia file can provide an online play service for a user using a browser. For example, the provider of the multimedia file generally has a corresponding APP, such as the Sohu video app of Sohu Video Network, and the iQiyi APP of Aiqiyi. The provider of the multimedia file can also provide an online play service for the corresponding APP user.

A request by a user to request a multimedia file service to be played online may be referred to as a file play request. In response to the received file play request, the provider typically provides at least the user with the multimedia file and the play page to which the multimedia file belongs. The play page includes a play interface of the multimedia file for playing the multimedia file.

In the present invention, the file download request sent by the mobile terminal to the provider of the multimedia file simulates the aforementioned file play request. The file download request is not only used to obtain multimedia files, but is used to obtain integrated playback information of multimedia files from the provider.

Here, the integrated playback information of the multimedia file means that the multimedia file provider provides A collection of all the information related to playing a multimedia file. Under the premise of satisfying the user's need for downloading multimedia files, the integrated playback information of the multimedia file proposed by the present invention can maintain the copyright of the multimedia file and the rights of the multimedia file provider itself.

The integrated playback information of the multimedia file includes at least information about the multimedia file and the playback page to which the multimedia file belongs.

The related information of the play page to which the multimedia file belongs is specifically the page code of the play page to which the multimedia file belongs. In the subsequent step, the page code of the play page to which the multimedia file belongs may be parsed by the mobile terminal to present the play page. The play page also typically includes feedback information such as copyright information of the multimedia file and comments of other users.

Preferably, the integrated playback information of the multimedia file may further include other playable files corresponding to the multimedia file.

In this specification, other playable files corresponding to the multimedia file should be understood in a broad sense, that is, it may include not only a playable file, but also information such as a network address pointing to the playable file.

Here, other playable files corresponding to the multimedia file include, but are not limited to, advertisement information corresponding to the multimedia file.

When the user is provided with the online play multimedia file service, the provider of the multimedia file generally also presents the advertisement information corresponding to the multimedia file to the user. This step of presenting advertising information should not be simply understood as a business activity, but rather to protect the rights of all parties in the entire industry ecosystem. Therefore, the integrated playback information of the multimedia file in the present invention may also include such advertisement information corresponding to the multimedia file. This is also a further benefit to the provider of multimedia files.

In step S2, in response to the file download request of the simulated file play request sent by the mobile terminal, the providing of the multimedia file transmits the integrated play information of the multimedia file to the mobile terminal; accordingly, the mobile terminal receives and stores the multimedia from the provider The integrated playback of the file.

Here, the integrated play information of the multimedia file received and stored by the mobile terminal includes at least information about the multimedia file and the play page to which the multimedia file belongs. Preferably, the integrated play information of the multimedia file may further include other playable texts corresponding to the multimedia file. Pieces, such as advertising information corresponding to multimedia files.

The multimedia file sent by the provider received by the mobile terminal may be a complete multimedia file, or may include multiple segments.

Here, the segment included in the multimedia file means a part of the multimedia file. The multimedia file can be divided into a plurality of segments in various ways, such as segmentation by time, or segmentation according to data size.

In the prior art, when a user uses a browser or a corresponding APP to play a multimedia file online, the mobile terminal may only cache part of the multimedia file segment but cannot save the complete multimedia file. Multimedia files.

Preferably, in the present invention, the mobile terminal allocates a storage space for a multimedia file including a plurality of segments to store a plurality of segments; then, the mobile terminal splices the plurality of segments into a complete multimedia file.

Here, the mobile terminal allocates a storage space sufficient for storing a plurality of segments for the multimedia file, such as a dedicated download folder or a dedicated storage area. Moreover, the mobile terminal can splicing the plurality of segments stored in the storage space into a complete multimedia file.

Different from the download scheme in the prior art, the present invention can download the integrated play information of the multimedia file instead of downloading only the multimedia file. The invention takes into account the rights of the multimedia file provider and further enables the overall multimedia industry ecological environment to be developed continuously, which also enables the user to continuously enjoy more multimedia content services.

Preferably, the mobile terminal can also load the integrated play information of the multimedia file to play the multimedia file offline.

Here, since the integrated playback information stored by the mobile terminal includes all the resources for playing the multimedia file, the mobile terminal can play the multimedia file offline. Also, "offline" should be understood broadly, and it does not mean merely not networking, but should also include not using network resources, even if it is networked at this time.

The information related to the play page of the multimedia file in the integrated play information of the multimedia file may be used to present the play page to which the multimedia file belongs. The multimedia files in the integrated playback information of the multimedia file can be used for playback. Preferably, the other playable files corresponding to the multimedia file in the integrated play information of the multimedia file, such as the multimedia file Advertising information can also be used for display.

Here, the timing at which the mobile terminal loads the integrated playback information of the multimedia file may include multiple types. For example, the mobile terminal can automatically load the integrated play information after receiving and storing the complete play information. For another example, the mobile terminal may also respond to the user's selection operation of the integrated broadcast effect information of the multimedia file, and load the integrated play information when the user selects the play.

Specifically, the manner in which the mobile terminal loads the integrated play information of the multimedia file includes but is not limited to the following two types:

1) The mobile terminal can directly play multimedia files in full screen.

Here, the mobile terminal can display the play interface of the multimedia file in the play page in full screen, and play the multimedia file in full screen. At this point, other areas in the play page can be invisible to the user.

2) Preferably, the mobile terminal can load and present a play page, including a play interface of the multimedia file.

Referring to FIG. 2( a ), the mobile terminal may first load and present a play page based on related information of the play page to which the multimedia file belongs, and the play page includes a play interface of the multimedia file. Moreover, the play page further includes copyright information of the multimedia file, a link of other multimedia files related to the multimedia file, a download link of the corresponding APP of the multimedia file provider, and a recommendation link of the hot content of the provider. Referring to FIG. 2(b), when the user selects to play the multimedia file in the play page, the mobile terminal plays the multimedia file in full screen. Preferably, when playing the multimedia file in full screen, the mobile terminal may further provide a download link of the corresponding APP of the multimedia file provider. In addition, the mobile terminal can also display the advertisement information according to the corresponding advertisement information delivery strategy of the multimedia file provider.

The mobile terminal can load the integrated play information of each multimedia file based on the unified player to play the downloaded multimedia files offline, thereby providing a better viewing experience for the user.

Here, the process in which the mobile terminal loads the integrated play information of the multimedia file to play the multimedia file offline may be completely restored according to the process in which the multimedia file provider provides the online play multimedia file service. Therefore, the present invention can perfectly maintain the rights of the provider.

Preferably, the mobile terminal can also feed back related play log information of the multimedia file to The corresponding provider.

The related play log information of the multimedia file includes, but is not limited to, a play record of the multimedia file, a play record of other playable files corresponding to the multimedia file, and a behavior record of the user. Among them, the play record is specifically such as the play time, the number of play, and the like. The user's behavior record is specifically as the user will play the full screen of the play interface, the user browses and feedbacks the comment information in the play page.

The mobile terminal can report the related play log information of the multimedia file to the provider indicated by the play page by parsing the play page and calling a function related to the play log information (such as a JS function) in the play page according to the parsing result.

Here, the network device of the provider receiving the play log information indicated by the play page may be the same as or different from the network device of the provider receiving the file download request sent by the mobile terminal.

The relevant play log information fed back by the mobile terminal to the multimedia file provider may be used by the provider to optimize the user experience, such as further personalized recommendation by the provider for the user; on the other hand, the provider may also be used for statistical purposes by the provider. This further safeguards the rights of the multimedia file provider.

FIG. 3 shows a schematic diagram of an apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention, which specifically shows an apparatus for downloading a multimedia file, that is, a file downloading apparatus 10. The file downloading device 10 is installed in the mobile terminal, and the file downloading device 10 includes a download request transmitting device 11 and an integrated information receiving device 12.

As shown in FIG. 3, the download request transmitting means 11 of the mobile terminal transmits a file download request for the multimedia file to the provider of the multimedia file, and the file download request simulates a file play request for obtaining the multimedia file from the provider. The integrated information receiving device 12 receives and stores the integrated playing information of the multimedia file from the provider, and the integrated playing information includes at least the related information of the multimedia file and the associated playing page.

Specifically, the download request transmitting device 11 of the mobile terminal sends a file download request for the multimedia file to the provider of the multimedia file, and the file download request simulates file playback. And obtaining, for obtaining the integrated playback information of the multimedia file from the provider; correspondingly, the provider of the multimedia file receives the file download request of the simulated file playback request sent by the mobile terminal.

In the present invention, the download request transmitting means 11 simulates the file play request by transmitting a file download request to the provider of the multimedia file. The file download request is not only used to obtain multimedia files, but is used to obtain integrated playback information of multimedia files from the provider.

Here, the integrated playback information of the multimedia file means a collection of all the information related to playing the multimedia file provided by the multimedia file provider. Under the premise of satisfying the user's need for downloading multimedia files, the integrated playback information of the multimedia file proposed by the present invention can maintain the copyright of the multimedia file and the rights of the multimedia file provider itself.

The related information of the play page to which the multimedia file belongs is specifically the page code of the play page to which the multimedia file belongs. In the subsequent steps, the page of the playback page to which the multimedia file belongs The code can be parsed by a particular device in the mobile terminal or mobile terminal to present the play page. The play page also typically includes feedback information such as copyright information of the multimedia file and comments of other users.

When the user is provided with the online play multimedia file service, the provider of the multimedia file generally also presents the advertisement information corresponding to the multimedia file to the user. Presenting advertising information to users should not be simply understood as a business activity, but to protect the rights of all parties in the industry's ecological environment. Therefore, the integrated playback information of the multimedia file in the present invention may also include such advertisement information corresponding to the multimedia file. This is also a further benefit to the provider of multimedia files.

Then, in response to the file download request of the simulated file play request sent by the mobile terminal, the providing of the multimedia file transmits the integrated play information of the multimedia file to the mobile terminal; accordingly, the integrated information receiving device 12 of the mobile terminal receives from the provider and The integrated playback information of the multimedia file is stored.

Here, the integrated playback information of the multimedia file received and stored by the integrated information receiving device 12 includes at least the related information of the multimedia file and the playback page to which the multimedia file belongs. Preferably, the integrated play information of the multimedia file may further include other playable files corresponding to the multimedia file, such as advertisement information corresponding to the multimedia file.

The multimedia file sent by the provider received by the integrated information receiving device 12 may be a complete multimedia file, or may include multiple segments.

Preferably, the integrated information receiving device 12 of the mobile terminal in the present invention allocates a storage space for a multimedia file including a plurality of segments to store a plurality of segments; then, the integrated information receiving device 12 splices the plurality of segments into a complete multimedia. file.

Here, the integrated information receiving apparatus 12 allocates a storage space sufficient for storing a plurality of segments, such as a dedicated download folder or a dedicated storage area, for the multimedia file. And, the integrated information receiving device 12 can splicing a plurality of segments stored in the storage space into a complete multimedia file.

Preferably, the mobile terminal further includes an integrated information loading device (not shown in FIG. 3), and the integrated information loading device can load the integrated playback information of the multimedia file to play the multimedia file offline.

Here, since the integrated playback information stored by the mobile terminal includes all the resources for playing the multimedia file, the integrated information loading device can play the multimedia file offline. Also, "offline" should be understood broadly, and it does not mean merely not networking, but should also include not using network resources, even if it is networked at this time.

The information related to the play page of the multimedia file in the integrated play information of the multimedia file may be used to present the play page to which the multimedia file belongs. The multimedia files in the integrated playback information of the multimedia file can be used for playback. Preferably, other playable files corresponding to the multimedia file in the integrated play information of the multimedia file, such as advertisement information corresponding to the multimedia file, may also be used for display.

Here, the timing at which the integrated information loading device loads the integrated playback information of the multimedia file may include a plurality of types. For example, after the integrated information receiving device 12 receives and stores the complete playback information, the integrated information loading device can automatically load the integrated playback information. Another example is integration The information loading device may also load the integrated playback information when the user selects to play in response to the user's selection operation of the integrated playback information of the multimedia file.

Specifically, the manner in which the integrated information loading device loads the integrated playback information of the multimedia file includes but is not limited to the following two types:

1) The integrated information loading device can directly play multimedia files in full screen.

Here, the integrated information loading device can display the playing interface of the multimedia file in the playing page in full screen to play the multimedia file in full screen. At this point, other areas in the play page can be invisible to the user.

2) Preferably, the integrated information loading device can load and present a play page, including a play interface of the multimedia file.

Referring to FIG. 2( a ), the integrated information loading device may first load and present a play page based on related information of a play page to which the multimedia file belongs, and the play page includes a play interface of the multimedia file. Moreover, the play page further includes copyright information of the multimedia file, a link of other multimedia files related to the multimedia file, a download link of the corresponding APP of the multimedia file provider, and a recommendation link of the hot content of the provider. Referring to FIG. 2(b), when the user selects to play the multimedia file in the play page, the integrated information loading device plays the multimedia file in full screen. Preferably, when the multimedia file is played in full screen, the integrated information loading device may further provide a download link of the corresponding APP of the multimedia file provider. In addition, the integrated information loading device may also display the advertisement information according to the corresponding advertisement information delivery strategy of the multimedia file provider.

The integrated information loading device can load the integrated playing information of each multimedia file based on the unified player to play the downloaded multimedia files offline, thereby providing a better viewing experience for the user.

Here, the operation of the integrated information loading device loading the integrated playback information of the multimedia file to play the multimedia file offline may be completely restored according to the process in which the multimedia file provider provides the online multimedia file service. Therefore, the present invention can perfectly maintain the rights of the provider.

Preferably, the integrated information loading device can be integrated with the integrated information receiving device 12.

Preferably, the mobile terminal further includes a log information feedback device (not shown in FIG. 3), and the log information feedback device can feed back related play log information of the multimedia file to the corresponding provider.

The log information feedback device may parse the play page, and call a function related to the play log information (such as a JS function) in the play page according to the parsing result, to feed back the related play log information of the multimedia file to the provided by the play page. square.

Here, the network device of the provider receiving the play log information indicated by the play page may be the same as or different from the network device of the provider of the file download request transmitted by the download request transmitting device 11 of the receiving mobile terminal.

The related play log information fed back by the log information feedback device to the multimedia file provider may be used by the provider to optimize the user experience, such as further personalized recommendation by the provider for the user; on the other hand, it may also be used by the provider. For statistical purposes, this further safeguards the rights of the multimedia file provider.

It should be noted that the present invention can be implemented in software and/or a combination of software and hardware. For example, the various devices of the present invention can be implemented using an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or any other similar hardware device. In one embodiment, the software program of the present invention may be executed by a processor to implement the steps or functions described above. Likewise, the software program (including related data structures) of the present invention can be stored in a computer readable recording medium such as a RAM memory, a magnetic or optical drive or a floppy disk and the like. Additionally, some of the steps or functions of the present invention may be implemented in hardware, for example, as a circuit that cooperates with a processor to perform various steps or functions.

It is apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the above-described exemplary embodiments, and other embodiments can be used without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the invention. The invention is embodied in a specific form. Therefore, the present embodiments are to be considered as illustrative and not restrictive, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims instead All changes in the meaning and scope of equivalent elements are included in the present invention. Any reference signs in the claims should not be construed as limiting the claim. In addition, it is to be understood that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps. A plurality of units or devices recited in the system claims can also be implemented by a unit or device by software or hardware. The first, second, etc. words are used to denote names and do not denote any particular order.

While the invention has been shown and described with reference to the embodiments of the embodiments of the invention The protection sought herein is set forth in the appended claims. These and other aspects of various embodiments are set forth in the following numbering clauses:

A method for downloading a multimedia file, wherein the method comprises:

2. The method of clause 1, wherein the multimedia file comprises a plurality of segments;

The step of storing the integrated play information of the multimedia file further includes:

- allocating storage space for the multimedia file to store the plurality of segments;

- splicing the plurality of segments into a complete multimedia file.

3. The method of

clause

1 or 2, wherein the method further comprises:

c loading the integrated playback information of the multimedia file to play the multimedia file offline.

4. The method of clause 3, wherein the step of loading the integrated play information is One step includes:

- loading and presenting the play page, including the play interface of the multimedia file.

The method of any of clauses 1 to 4, wherein the integrated play information further comprises other playable files corresponding to the multimedia file.

The method of any of clauses 1 to 5, wherein the method further comprises:

- feeding back relevant play log information of the multimedia file to the provider.

7. A device for downloading a multimedia file, wherein the device comprises:

8. The device of clause 7, wherein the multimedia file comprises a plurality of segments;

The operation of storing the integrated play information of the multimedia file further includes:

- splicing the plurality of segments into a complete multimedia file.

9. The device of

clause

7 or 8, wherein the device further comprises:

The integrated information loading device is configured to load the integrated play information of the multimedia file to play the multimedia file offline.

10. The device of clause 9, wherein the loading the integrated play information further comprises:

The apparatus of any of clauses 7 to 10, wherein the integrated play information further comprises other playable files corresponding to the multimedia file.

The device of any of clauses 7 to 11, wherein the device further comprises:

And a log information feedback device, configured to feed back related play log information of the multimedia file to the provider.

13. A computer readable storage medium comprising computer instructions, the method of any one of clauses 1 to 6 being performed when the computer instructions are executed.

A computer program product, when the computer program product is executed, the method of any one of clauses 1 to 6 being performed.

15. A computer device comprising a memory and a processor, the memory storing computer instructions, the processor being configured to perform the computer instructions to perform any of clauses 1 to 6 Said method.

Claims

A method for downloading a multimedia file, wherein the method comprises:

a transmitting a file download request for the multimedia file to the provider of the multimedia file, the file download requesting a simulated file play request for obtaining integrated play information of the multimedia file from the provider;

b receiving and storing integrated play information of the multimedia file from the provider, the integrated play information including at least the related information of the multimedia file and a play page to which it belongs.
The method of claim 1 wherein said multimedia file comprises a plurality of segments;

The step of storing the integrated play information of the multimedia file further includes:

- allocating storage space for the multimedia file to store the plurality of segments;

- splicing the plurality of segments into a complete multimedia file.
The method of claim 1 or 2, wherein the method further comprises:

c loading the integrated playback information of the multimedia file to play the multimedia file offline.
The method of claim 3, wherein the step of loading the integrated play information further comprises:

- loading and presenting the play page, including the play interface of the multimedia file.
The method of any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the integrated play information further comprises other playable files corresponding to the multimedia file.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the method further comprises:

- feeding back relevant play log information of the multimedia file to the provider.
A multimedia file downloading device, wherein the device comprises:

a download request transmitting device for transmitting a multimedia file to a provider of the multimedia file a file download request, the file download request simulating a file play request for obtaining integrated play information of the multimedia file from the provider;

And an integrated information receiving device, configured to receive and store integrated play information of the multimedia file from the provider, where the integrated play information includes at least information about the multimedia file and a play page to which the multimedia file belongs.
The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the multimedia file comprises a plurality of segments;

The operation of storing the integrated play information of the multimedia file further includes:

- allocating storage space for the multimedia file to store the plurality of segments;

- splicing the plurality of segments into a complete multimedia file.
The device according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the device further comprises:

The integrated information loading device is configured to load the integrated play information of the multimedia file to play the multimedia file offline.
The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the loading the integrated play information further comprises:

- loading and presenting the play page, including the play interface of the multimedia file.
The apparatus of any one of claims 7 to 10, wherein the integrated play information further comprises other playable files corresponding to the multimedia file.
The device according to any one of claims 7 to 11, wherein the device further comprises:

And a log information feedback device, configured to feed back related play log information of the multimedia file to the provider.
A computer readable storage medium comprising computer instructions, the method of any one of claims 1 to 6 being performed when the computer instructions are executed.
A computer program product, when the computer program product is executed, the method of any one of claims 1 to 6 being performed.
A computer device comprising a memory and a processor, the memory storing computer instructions, the processor being configured to perform the computer instructions to perform any of claims 1 to 6 The method described.