WO2016129407A1 - 送信装置、送信方法、受信装置、及び、受信方法 - Google Patents
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- the present technology relates to a transmitting device, a transmitting method, a receiving device, and a receiving method, and in particular, a transmitting device, a transmitting method, a receiving device, and a receiving device capable of transmitting control information according to an operation mode. On the way.
- this type of control information includes, according to the contents, information to be acquired immediately on the receiving device side, and information that does not need to be acquired in particular in a hurry. There was a request to be able to make transmissions.
- each service provider can manage independently and control information according to each operation form There was a request to transmit.
- the present technology has been made in view of such a situation, and enables transmission of control information according to an operation mode.
- the transmission device generates first data including control information including information required when tuning a service, and transmission sequence information indicating a sequence in which the control information is transmitted. It is a transmitter provided with a generating unit and a transmitting unit for transmitting the first data in a transmission sequence according to the transmission sequence information, together with second data including data of components constituting the service.
- the transmission device of the first aspect of the present technology may be an independent device or an internal block that constitutes one device.
- the transmission method according to the first aspect of the present technology is a transmission method corresponding to the transmission apparatus according to the first aspect of the present technology described above.
- control information including information required at the time of channel selection of service, and transmission sequence information indicating a sequence in which the control information is transmitted
- transmission sequence information indicating a sequence in which the control information is transmitted
- a receiving device is first data including control information including information required when tuning a service, and transmission sequence information indicating a sequence in which the control information is transmitted.
- a receiver configured to receive the first data transmitted in a transmission sequence according to the transmission sequence information; and a component configuring the service based on the control information acquired according to the transmission sequence information.
- a control unit configured to control processing on second data including the data.
- the receiving device of the second aspect of the present technology may be an independent device or an internal block that constitutes one device.
- the receiving method according to the second aspect of the present technology is a receiving method corresponding to the receiving device according to the second aspect of the present technology described above.
- a control information including information required at the time of channel selection of a service, and a transmission sequence information indicating a sequence in which the control information is transmitted
- the first data transmitted in a transmission sequence corresponding to the transmission sequence information, and the service is received based on the control information acquired according to the transmission sequence information. Processing on the second data including data of the component to be configured is controlled.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an embodiment of a transmission system to which the present technology is applied. It is a figure explaining an L1 frame transmission system. It is a figure explaining the example of derivation of L1 frame transmission system.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining an L2 packet transmission method 1;
- FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a derivative example of the L2 packet transmission method 1;
- FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an L2 packet transmission method 2;
- FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining a derivative example of the L2 packet transmission method 2; It is a figure explaining the example 1 of operation which used L1 frame transmission method. It is a figure explaining the example 2 of operation which used L2 packet transmission method.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining transmission processing when a plurality of service providers jointly use one transmission band. It is a figure explaining the relationship between FIT and the service component in case one service provider shares a single transmission zone
- a transmission system 1 is a system for providing a digital television broadcast (digital broadcast) service.
- the transmission system 1 includes a transmitter 10, a receiver 20, and a server 30. Further, in FIG. 1, the receiving device 20 and the server 30 are connected to each other via the Internet 90.
- the transmission device 10 is a transmitter corresponding to a predetermined standard of digital broadcasting, and is provided by a broadcaster (service provider).
- a broadcaster service provider
- a standard such as Advanced Television Systems Committee standards (ATSC) can be adopted as a standard for digital broadcasting.
- ATSC Advanced Television Systems Committee standards
- the transmission apparatus 10 transmits a stream of components such as video, audio, and subtitles that constitute a service, together with signaling data, by a broadcast wave of digital broadcasting via the transmission path 80.
- the service is, for example, an organization of a program (TV program) produced by a broadcaster (service provider).
- the signaling data is control information required to view a service.
- the receiving device 20 is a receiver corresponding to a predetermined standard of digital broadcasting such as ATSC, for example, and is a fixed receiver such as a television receiver or a set top box, or a smartphone, a portable telephone, a tablet computer, a notebook type Mobile receivers such as personal computers and terminals used in automobiles.
- a predetermined standard of digital broadcasting such as ATSC, for example
- a fixed receiver such as a television receiver or a set top box, or a smartphone, a portable telephone, a tablet computer, a notebook type Mobile receivers such as personal computers and terminals used in automobiles.
- the receiving device 20 receives the broadcast wave of the digital broadcast transmitted from the transmitting device 10 through the transmission path 80, and acquires the signaling data transmitted by the broadcast wave of the digital broadcast.
- the receiving device 20 connects to a stream of (components constituting) a service transmitted by the broadcast wave of the digital broadcast transmitted from the transmitting device 10 based on the signaling data, and obtains video and audio obtained from the stream. Play (output).
- the server 30 In response to a request from the receiving device 20, the server 30 distributes a stream of components such as video, audio, and subtitles constituting the service via the Internet 90.
- the server 30 also distributes signaling data via the Internet 90 in response to a request from the receiving device 20.
- the server 30 may provide not only signaling data (SLS signaling data to be described later) but also NRT (Non Real Time) content such as ESG (Electronic Service Guide) metadata and applications.
- the receiving device 20 has a communication function, and can access the server 30 via the Internet 90.
- the receiving device 20 is connected to a stream of (components constituting) a stream distributed from the server 30 via the Internet 90 based on the signaling data from the transmitting device 10 or the server 30, and is obtained from the stream Play (output) video and audio.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a configuration in which the broadcast wave of digital broadcasting from the transmitting device 10 is directly received by the receiving device 20, digital broadcasting via one or more relay stations (not shown) is illustrated. Broadcast waves may be transmitted.
- the receiving device 20 is a mobile receiver, it is connected to the Internet 90 via an access point of a public wireless LAN (Local Area Network), or a mobile network (such as Long Term Evolution (LTE) (not Connection to the server 30.
- LTE Long Term Evolution
- the receiving device 20 may not have the communication function, or may have the communication function but the communication function may be disabled. In that case, the receiving device 20 can not access the server 30.
- FIG. 1 illustrates the case where the server 30 distributes both a stream of components such as video and audio and signaling data for simplification of the description. However, the stream of components and the signaling data are illustrated. May be distributed from another server.
- the signaling data includes service-independent low layer signaling (LLS) signaling data and service layer signaling (SLS) signaling data.
- LLS service-independent low layer signaling
- SLS service layer signaling
- LLS signaling data is in a layer lower than an IP layer (layer) in a protocol stack of the IP transmission method. It is transmitted, and SLS signaling data is transmitted in a layer higher than the IP layer.
- LLS signaling data may be packetized and transmitted by an IP layer (layer) in order to share SLS signaling data and data transmission.
- ATSC 3.0 which is the next generation broadcast standard of the United States currently under development, is expected to adopt digital broadcast using the IP transmission method.
- LLS signaling data may include FIT (Fast Information Table) in addition to metadata such as EAD (Emergency Alerting Description), RRD (Region Rating Description), DCD (Default Component Description), and the like. That is, FIT may be transmitted in layer 1 (physical layer) other than being transmitted as LLS signaling data.
- FIT Flust Information Table
- the FIT includes, for example, information indicating the configuration of streams and services in a broadcast network by an ID system corresponding to the MPEG2-TS (Moving Picture Experts Group phase 2-Transport Stream) system. Also, in FIT, service status descriptor, service name descriptor, capability descriptor, service bootstrap descriptor, signaling template descriptor, or signaling over Internet descriptor etc. are arranged as service level descriptors. .
- the service status descriptor describes the status of the service.
- the service name descriptor describes the name of the service.
- the capability descriptor describes the capabilities of the receiving device 20.
- the service bootstrap descriptor describes bootstrap information for acquiring SLS signaling data.
- the signaling template descriptor describes a template of signaling data.
- the signaling over internet descriptor describes information on SLS signaling data distributed by the server 30.
- Classes (series) are defined in FIT.
- the class (sequence) is used when transmitting FIT with a plurality of different cycles.
- the class (series) is used when transmitting the FIT by a plurality of different service providers.
- the class is configured of a delivery class ID (delivery_group_id) and an operator ID (provider_id).
- the plurality of different cycles are identified by the distribution class ID, and the plurality of different service providers are identified by the provider ID.
- a class (sequence) is identified by a class ID. That is, it is identified by the distribution class ID and the provider ID.
- the version of FIT of each class (series) is managed by version information.
- the class ID and the number of classes indicating the number of classes are collectively referred to as "class information”.
- class information and version information are collectively referred to as "transmission sequence information”.
- the SLS signaling data includes USBD (User Service Bundle Description), USD (User Service Description), SDP (Session Description Protocol), MPD (Media Presentation Description), IS (Initialization Segment), LSID (LCT Session Instance Description), and SPD Metadata such as Service Parameter Description) is included.
- USBD User Service Bundle Description
- USD User Service Description
- SDP Session Description Protocol
- MPD Media Presentation Description
- IS Initialization Segment
- LSID LCT Session Instance Description
- SPD Metadata such as Service Parameter Description
- ROUTE Real-time Object Delivery over Unidirectional Transport
- FLUTE File Delivery over Unidirectional Transport
- FLUTE + FLUTE plus
- FLUTE enhancement streams of components such as video, audio, and subtitles that constitute a service can also be transmitted in the ROUTE session.
- LLS signaling data and SLS signaling data are simply referred to as “signaling data” when it is not necessary to distinguish them.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining transmission of transmission sequence information using a header portion of an L1 frame as an L1 frame transmission method.
- the L1 frame is a frame of layer 1 (physical layer), and includes a header portion and a payload portion.
- a plurality of L2 packets (layer 2 packets) are arranged and encapsulated in the payload portion of the L1 frame.
- FIT_delivery_flag 1-bit FIT transmission flag
- FIT_version 15-bit FIT version information
- the FIT transmission flag is a flag indicating whether FIT is being transmitted. For example, if the FIT transmission flag is "TRUE”, it indicates that the FIT is being transmitted, and if the FIT transmission flag is "FALSE", it indicates that the FIT is not being transmitted.
- the FIT version information is composed of a 3-bit class number (num_of_class), a 4-bit class ID (class_id), and an 8-bit version information (version).
- the FIT version information includes transmission sequence information.
- the number of classes indicates the number of classes (sequences) of FIT being transmitted.
- the class ID is an ID for identifying a class (sequence) of FIT.
- the version information indicates the version of each FIT class (series).
- the FIT transmission flag and the FIT version information are arranged in the header portion of the L1 frame. Therefore, when the L1 frame is obtained, the receiving apparatus 20 determines whether the FIT is transmitted according to the FIT transmission flag, and if the FIT is transmitted, the class information and the version information (transmission sequence information) Thus, it is possible to recognize the class (series) to which the FIT belongs and its version. By this, the receiving device 20 can refer to the transmission sequence information in the header portion of the L1 frame, and can determine whether to acquire (extract) the FIT placed in the header portion and to perform processing. .
- FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a derivative example of the L1 frame transmission method.
- the FIT version information is composed of the number of classes, class ID, and version information as in the configuration of FIG. It is.
- the class ID is configured of a provider ID (provider_id) and a delivery class ID (delivery_group_id).
- the provider ID is an ID for identifying a plurality of different service providers.
- the distribution class ID is an ID for identifying a different transmission sequence in the time series of FIT. That is, the class ID is configured of information that identifies a plurality of service providers and a plurality of time series different transmission sequences. Thus, the class provides an ID for identifying a service provider that is a provider of the FIT, and information for identifying a transmission cycle of the FIT.
- one service provider and one transmission sequence different in transmission sequence may be configured.
- the class ID is an ID for identifying a plurality of service providers and different transmission sequences in a plurality of time series, but depending on the operation, indicates the performance of the receiving apparatus 20 necessary for receiving a service.
- Other transmission sequences such as an ID for The size (the number of bits) of each element is an example of operation, and the actual size is determined according to the operation.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining transmission of transmission sequence information using an extension header of a header portion of an L2 packet as the L2 packet transmission method 1.
- the L2 packet is a layer 2 packet, and includes a header and a payload.
- IP transmission method for example, when the IP transmission method is adopted as a standard of digital broadcasting, one or a plurality of IP packets are arranged and encapsulated in the payload of the L2 packet.
- data of the IP packet for example, in addition to video and audio data, signaling data and the like are arranged.
- 8-bit type information (type)
- 16-bit extension type information (type extension)
- 8-bit data version information (data version)
- the type information indicates the type of signaling data transmitted in the L2 packet.
- FIT is placed in the payload part of the L2 packet, a bit string indicating “FIT” is set in the type information.
- the extension type information includes a 3-bit class number (num_of_class) and a 4-bit class ID (class_id).
- the number of classes indicates the number of classes (sequences) of FIT being transmitted.
- the class ID is an ID for identifying a class (sequence) of FIT.
- a 9-bit reserved area (reserved) is provided.
- Data version information is version information indicating a version of each FIT class (series).
- type information, class information, and data version information are arranged in the extension header of the header portion of the L2 packet. Therefore, at the stage of acquiring the L2 packet, the receiving apparatus 20 determines whether FIT is being transmitted according to type information, and if FIT is being transmitted, class information and version information (transmission sequence information) are used. , And the class (series) to which the FIT belongs and its version can be recognized. Thereby, the receiving device 20 can determine whether to acquire (extract) FIT to be disposed and process it by referring to the transmission sequence information of the extension header of the header portion of the L2 packet. It becomes.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a derivative example of the L2 packet transmission method 1.
- the extension header is disposed in the header portion of the L2 packet, and the extension header includes the type information, the extension type information, and the data version information as in the configuration of FIG. However, the number of groups (num_of_group) and the group ID (group_id) are arranged in the extension type information of FIG. 5. Moreover, group ID is comprised from provider ID (provider_id) and delivery class ID (delivery_group_id).
- the provider ID is an ID for identifying a plurality of different service providers.
- the distribution class ID is an ID for identifying a different transmission sequence in the time series of FIT. That is, the class ID is configured of information that identifies a plurality of service providers and a plurality of time series different transmission sequences. Thus, the class provides an ID for identifying a service provider that is a provider of the FIT, and information for identifying a transmission cycle of the FIT.
- one service provider and one transmission sequence different in transmission sequence may be configured.
- the class ID is an ID for identifying a plurality of service providers and different transmission sequences in a plurality of time series, but depending on the operation, indicates the performance of the receiving apparatus 20 necessary for receiving a service.
- Other transmission sequences such as an ID for The size (the number of bits) of each element is an example of operation, and the actual size is determined according to the operation.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining transmission of transmission sequence information using the payload header of the payload portion of the L2 packet as the L2 packet transmission method 2.
- the L2 packet is composed of a header and a payload.
- 8-bit type information (type)
- 16-bit extension type information (type extension)
- 8-bit data version information (data version)
- the type information indicates the type of signaling data transmitted in the payload of the L2 packet.
- FIT is placed in the payload part of the L2 packet, a bit string indicating “FIT” is set in the type information.
- the extended type information includes a 3-bit class number (num_of_class) and a 4-bit class ID (class_id).
- the number of classes indicates the number of classes (sequences) of FIT being transmitted.
- the class ID is an ID for identifying a class (sequence) of FIT.
- a 9-bit reserved area (reserved) is provided.
- Data version information is version information indicating a version of each FIT class (series).
- type information, class information, and data version information are arranged in the payload header of the payload portion of the L2 packet. Therefore, at the stage of acquiring the L2 packet, the receiving apparatus 20 determines whether FIT is being transmitted according to type information, and if FIT is being transmitted, class information and version information (transmission sequence information) are used. , And the class (series) to which the FIT belongs and its version can be recognized. Thereby, the receiving apparatus 20 can determine whether to acquire (extract) the FIT placed in the payload section and process it by referring to the transmission sequence information of the payload header of the payload section of the L2 packet. It becomes.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a derivative example of the L2 packet transmission method 2.
- the payload header is disposed in the payload section of the L2 packet, and the payload header is composed of type information, extension type information, and data version information, as in the configuration of FIG.
- the number of groups (num_of_group) and the group ID (group_id) are arranged in the extension type information of FIG. 7.
- group ID is comprised from provider ID (provider_id) and delivery class ID (delivery_group_id).
- the provider ID is an ID for identifying a plurality of different service providers.
- the distribution class ID is an ID for identifying a different transmission sequence in the time series of FIT. That is, the class ID is configured of information that identifies a plurality of service providers and a plurality of time series different transmission sequences. Thus, the class provides an ID for identifying a service provider that is a provider of the FIT, and information for identifying a transmission cycle of the FIT.
- one service provider and one transmission sequence different in transmission sequence may be configured.
- the class ID is an ID for identifying a plurality of service providers and different transmission sequences in a plurality of time series, but depending on the operation, indicates the performance of the receiving apparatus 20 necessary for receiving a service.
- Other transmission sequences such as an ID for The size (the number of bits) of each element is an example of operation, and the actual size is determined according to the operation.
- FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining an operation example 1 using the L1 frame transmission method.
- a square in which “L”, “M”, and “S” are described as the layer 1 indicates the L1 frame.
- the FIT is arranged in the header portion of the L1 frame, but the square in which “L (long)” is described is acquired (updated) in a relatively long cycle, such as a 10-second cycle, on the receiving apparatus 20 side.
- a square in which “S (short)” is written is a FIT to be acquired (updated) in a relatively short cycle, such as a 100 millisecond cycle, on the receiving apparatus 20 side (hereinafter, “short cycle FIT S ” also refers to an L1 frame in which is placed.
- a square in which "M (middle)" is written is, for example, a FIT to be acquired (updated) in a cycle between the cycle of "L” and the cycle of "S”, such as a one-second cycle It means an L1 frame in which a cycle of FIT M is placed.
- L1 frame L L1 frame L
- L1 frame M L1 frame M
- L1 frame S L1 frame S
- L1 frame L is transmitted. Thereafter, although not all illustrated, transmission of L1 frame L is repeated after repeating transmission of L1 frame S twice and transmission of L1 frame M three times.
- the transmission cycle of L1 frame S is the shortest cycle
- the transmission cycle of L1 frame M is the second shortest cycle
- the transmission period of the L1 frame L is the longest.
- the target L1 frame is referred to with reference to the FIT transmission flag (FIT_delivery_flag) disposed in the header portion of the target L1 frame to be processed (hereinafter also referred to as “target L1 frame”).
- FIT_delivery_flag the FIT transmission flag disposed in the header portion of the target L1 frame to be processed
- FIT version information (FIT_version) arranged in the header portion includes class information and version information
- the receiving apparatus 20 includes the class (series) to which the FIT transmitted in the target L1 frame belongs. The version can be recognized.
- “3” is set as the number of classes (num_of_class). Therefore, in FIG. 8, “3” is set as the number of classes in the FIT version information of the header portion of all L1 frames (not shown). Also, as the class ID (class_id), "01" is set in FIT S of short cycle, "00” is set in FIT M of intermediate cycle, and "10” in FIT L of long cycle. Is set. Further, in the version information, for example, a value incremented by one is set every time the contents of the FIT are updated for each class.
- the FIT version information of the header portion thereof is "01".
- a certain class ID and version information "001" are set.
- the receiving apparatus 20 refers to the class information and the version information, and determines whether or not the short cycle FIT S transmitted in the first L1 frame S should be recorded (updated).
- FIT S with a short cycle is already obtained and "001" is set as its version information
- FIT S placed in the header portion of the first L1 frame S is ignored. .
- the receiving device 20 is the head.
- the FIT S placed in the header portion of the L1 frame S is acquired and recorded (updated).
- the class ID "01" and the version information "001" are set in the FIT version information of the header portion thereof. There is.
- the receiving apparatus 20 recognizes that the same version of the FIT S has already been acquired by referring to the class information and the version information, so the FIT placed in the header portion of the second L1 frame S Ignore S.
- the receiving apparatus 20 sets the class information and the version information set in the FIT version information of the header portion thereof. by referring, since it is recognized the same version of the FIT S is acquired, ignoring FIT S disposed in the header portion of the target L1 frame.
- the eighth L1 frame S from the top is the target L1 frame
- version information “002” is set in the FIT version information of the header section, and FIT S is placed one before.
- the version information "001" in the seventh L1 frame S which has been read is incremented.
- the receiving device 20 recognizes that the versions of FIT S are different, and acquires FIT S placed in the header portion of the eighth L1 frame S and records (updates).
- the receiving apparatus 20 determines the class information and the version set in the FIT version information of the header portion. by referring to the information, if it the same version of the FIT S is acquired it is recognized, ignoring the FIT S disposed in the header portion of the target L1 frame. On the other hand, the receiving apparatus 20 refers to the class information and the version information set in the FIT version information in the header section, and when it is recognized that different versions of the FIT S have not been acquired, the header of the target L1 frame The FIT S placed in the department will be acquired and recorded (updated).
- the receiving apparatus 20 since the short-period FIT S is transmitted at a short period such as a 100 millisecond period, for example, as compared with the intermediate-period FIT M and the long-period FIT L , the receiving apparatus 20 immediately acquires (updates) It can be used for the purpose of transmitting information to be transmitted (information limited in time). For example, information (dynamic parameter) to be dynamically updated according to the status of the selected service corresponds to such time-limited information.
- time-limited information can be placed as a service level descriptor such as A_descriptor ().
- A_descriptor For example, when the service status descriptor (service status descriptor) is arranged in FIT S , the receiving apparatus 20 changes the version of FIT S transmitted in a short cycle at the time of service tuning. Quickly obtain (update) FIT S and check the status of the service.
- the FIT version information of the header portion thereof is “00
- the class ID "is” and the version information "001" is set.
- FIT M placed in the header portion of the third L1 frame M is ignored Do.
- the receiving apparatus 20 refers to the class information and the version information set in the FIT version information of the header section to obtain the same version. Since it is recognized that the FIT M of has already been acquired, the FIT M placed in the header portion of the sixth L1 frame M is ignored.
- the ninth L1 frame M from the top is the target L1 frame
- version information “002” is set in the FIT version information of the header section, and the FIT M is arranged one before.
- the version information "001" in the sixth L1 frame M which has been read is incremented.
- the receiving device 20 recognizes that the versions of the FIT M are different, and acquires and records (updates) the FIT M disposed in the header portion of the ninth L1 frame M.
- the receiving device 20 refers to the class information and the version information set in the FIT version information of the header portion. , if it the same version of the FIT M is acquired is recognized, ignoring the FIT M disposed in the header portion of the target L1 frame. On the other hand, the receiving apparatus 20 refers to the class information and the version information set in the FIT version information in the header section, and when it is recognized that different versions of the FIT M have not been acquired, the header of the target L1 frame The FIT M placed in the department will be acquired and recorded (updated).
- the intermediate period FIT M is transmitted in a period between the short period FIT S and the long period FIT L such as, for example, 1 second, it is necessary for the receiving device 20 to obtain (update) it immediately Although it is not, it can be used for the purpose of transmitting information (information of which time restriction is permitted to some extent) which would be disadvantageous if it takes too long to acquire.
- information to be acquired at the time of initial scan processing (initial scan parameter) or the like corresponds to the information in which such temporal restriction is permitted to some extent.
- the intermediate cycle FIT M can arrange information in which temporal restriction is permitted to some extent as a service level descriptor such as B_descriptor (), C_descriptor (), D_descriptor (). For example, a service name descriptor (service name descriptor), a capability descriptor (capability descriptor), a service bootstrap descriptor (service bootstrap descriptor) and the like are arranged.
- the receiving device 20 acquires FIT M of the intermediate cycle at the time of initial scan processing, and selects information (initial scan parameters) described in the service name descriptor, capability descriptor, and service bootstrap descriptor. It can be recorded as information.
- the FIT version information of the header portion thereof is “10”.
- the class ID "is” and the version information "002" is set.
- the receiving apparatus 20 when the version information in the L1 frame L in which the FIT L was arranged one before is “001”, the value of the version is incremented. In this case, the receiving device 20 recognizes that the versions of FIT L are different, and acquires and records (updates) FIT L placed in the header portion of the tenth L1 frame L.
- the receiving apparatus 20 refers to the class information and the version information set in the FIT version information of the header part, thereby the FIT L of the same version. Is recognized, the FIT L placed in the header portion of the target L1 frame is ignored. On the other hand, the receiving apparatus 20 refers to the class information and the version information set in the FIT version information in the header section, and when it is recognized that different versions of the FIT L are not acquired, the header of the target L1 frame The FIT L placed in the department will be acquired and recorded (updated).
- the receiving apparatus 20 acquires in particular Can be used for the purpose of transmitting information that does not need to be
- information (static parameter) to be statically updated corresponds to such information that is not limited in time.
- the long-period FIT L can arrange information having no time limitation as a service level descriptor such as E_descriptor (), F_descriptor () and the like.
- a service level descriptor such as E_descriptor (), F_descriptor () and the like.
- a signaling template descriptor (signaling template), a signaling over internet descriptor (signaling over internet), etc. are arranged.
- the receiving device 20 can acquire long period FIT L transmitted with a long period at arbitrary timing and record information described in the signaling template descriptor or the signaling over Internet descriptor.
- transmission sequence information (class information) is set in the FIT version information arranged in the header portion of the L1 frame, and a plurality of FITs are set for each class.
- a plurality of transmissions such as short-period FIT S (for example, 100 millisecond period), long-period FIT L (for example, 10 second period), intermediate-period FIT M (for example, 1 second period)
- the FIT can be transmitted on a periodic basis.
- information with a time limit or information without a time limit is appropriate according to the application. It can transmit at the timing.
- the service level descriptors described in the FIT can be classified (set) for each class (series), and can be transmitted in different transmission cycles, so FIT transmission according to the operation mode It can be performed. As a result, it is possible to flexibly cope with the operation mode. Further, since the FIT is transmitted in a plurality of transmission cycles for each class, it is possible to realize the reduction of the transmission band of the FIT.
- FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an operation example 2 using the L2 packet transmission method.
- the L2 packet transmission method 2 will be described as a representative.
- L2 packets in which “L”, “M”, and “S” are written as layer 2 represent L2 packets, but the meaning is the same as in the case of the L1 frame in FIG.
- L2 packets in which “L”, “M”, and “S” are written are described as “L2 packet L”, “L2 packet M”, and “L2 packet S”, respectively. That is, in L2 packet L, FIT L having a long cycle of, for example, 10 seconds is arranged, in L2 packet M, FIT M of an intermediate cycle such as, for example, 1 second is arranged, and in L2 packet S, For example, a short cycle FIT S having a cycle of 100 milliseconds is arranged.
- L2 packet L is transmitted. Thereafter, although not all illustrated, transmission of the L2 packet L is repeated after the transmission of the L2 packet S and the transmission of the L2 packet M are repeated three times.
- the target is referred to with reference to the type information (type) arranged in the payload header of the payload portion of the L2 packet to be processed (hereinafter also referred to as "target L2 packet"). It is determined whether FIT is transmitted in L2 packet. In the operation example 2 of FIG. 9, since FIT is transmitted in all L2 packets, a bit string indicating “FIT” is set in the type information.
- the receiving apparatus 20 since the extension type information placed in the payload header includes class information and the data version information includes version information, the receiving apparatus 20 has the FIT transmitted in the target L2 packet. It can recognize the class (series) and version to which it belongs.
- the number of classes (num_of_class) in the payload header of the payload portion of all L2 packets is “3”. Is set (illustration is omitted). Further, in FIG. 9, “01” is set as the class ID (class_id) of FIT S in the short cycle, and “00” is set in the middle cycle FIT M as the class ID (class_id) in FIG. "10” is set in the long-period FIT L. Further, in the version information, for example, a value incremented by one is set every time the contents of the FIT are updated for each class.
- the L2 packet S at the head focusing on the L2 packet S, the L2 packet S at the head, and the second, fourth, fifth, and seventh L2 packets S from the head are
- a class ID "01" and version information "001" are set in the payload header of the payload portion.
- the receiving apparatus 20 recognizes that the same version of the FIT S has already been acquired by referring to the class information and the version information set in the payload header, and therefore, is arranged in the payload portion of the target L2 packet. Ignore the FIT S.
- the eighth L2 packet S from the top is the target L2 packet
- version information “002” is set in the payload header of the payload section, and FIT S is placed one before.
- the version information "001" in the seventh L2 packet S which has been read is incremented.
- the receiving apparatus 20 recognizes that the versions of FIT S are different, and acquires FIT S placed in the payload portion of the eighth L2 packet S and records (updates).
- the receiving apparatus 20 class information and version information set in the payload header of the payload section by referring to a case where it same version of FIT S is acquired it is recognized, ignoring the FIT S placed in the payload section of the L2 packet.
- the receiving apparatus 20 when it is recognized that different versions of FIT S have not been acquired by referring to the class information and version information of the payload header of the payload section, they are placed in the payload section of the target L2 packet. It was to obtain the FIT S, will record (updated).
- the receiving apparatus 20 since the short-period FIT S is transmitted at a short period such as a 100 millisecond period, for example, as compared with the intermediate-period FIT M and the long-period FIT L , the receiving apparatus 20 immediately acquires (updates) It can be used for the purpose of transmitting information to be transmitted (information limited in time). For example, information (dynamic parameter) to be dynamically updated according to the status of the selected service corresponds to such time-limited information.
- time-limited information can be placed as a service level descriptor such as A_descriptor (), F_descriptor () and the like.
- A_descriptor A_descriptor
- F_descriptor F_descriptor
- the receiving apparatus 20 recognizes that the same version of the FIT M has already been acquired by referring to the class information and the version information set in the payload header, and therefore, is arranged in the payload portion of the target L2 packet. Ignore FIT M
- the ninth L2 packet M from the top is the target L2 packet
- version information “002” is set in the payload header of the payload section, and FIT M is placed one before.
- the version information "001" in the sixth L2 packet M which has been read is incremented.
- the receiving device 20 recognizes that the versions of the FIT M are different, and acquires and records (updates) FIT M placed in the payload portion of the ninth L2 packet M.
- the receiving device 20 refers to the class information and the version information set in the payload header of the payload section, If the same version of the FIT M that has been recognized already been acquired, ignoring FIT M disposed in the payload portion of the target L2 packet.
- the payload of the target L2 packet M when it is recognized that the different version of the FIT M is not acquired by referring to the class information and the version information set in the payload header of the payload section.
- the FIT M placed in the department will be acquired and recorded (updated).
- the intermediate period FIT M is transmitted in a period between the short period FIT S and the long period FIT L such as, for example, 1 second, it is necessary for the receiving device 20 to obtain (update) it immediately Although it is not, it can be used for the purpose of transmitting information (information of which time restriction is permitted to some extent) which would be disadvantageous if it takes too long to acquire.
- information to be acquired at the time of initial scan processing (initial scan parameter) or the like corresponds to the information in which such temporal restriction is permitted to some extent.
- the intermediate cycle FIT M can arrange information in which temporal restriction is permitted to some extent as a service level descriptor such as A_descriptor (), B_descriptor (), C_descriptor (), D_descriptor (), F_descriptor (), etc. .
- a service name descriptor service name descriptor
- a capability descriptor capability descriptor
- a service bootstrap descriptor service bootstrap descriptor and the like are arranged.
- the receiving device 20 acquires FIT M of the intermediate cycle at the time of initial scan processing, and selects information (initial scan parameters) described in the service name descriptor, capability descriptor, and service bootstrap descriptor. It can be recorded as information.
- the receiving device 20 can perform initial scan processing efficiently and quickly.
- the payload header of the payload section thereof is "10".
- the class ID which is and the version information which is "002" are set.
- the version value is incremented.
- the receiving device 20 recognizes that the versions of FIT L are different, and acquires and records (updates) FIT L placed in the payload portion of the tenth L2 packet L.
- the receiving apparatus 20 refers to the class information and the version information set in the payload header arranged in the payload section to obtain the same version. If it is recognized that the FIT L has been acquired, the FIT L placed in the payload portion of the target L2 packet is ignored. On the other hand, in the receiving apparatus 20, when it is recognized that different versions of FIT L have not been acquired by referring to the class information and the version information set in the payload header of the payload section, the payload section of the target L2 packet Get the FIT L placed in and record (update) it.
- the receiving apparatus 20 acquires in particular Can be used for the purpose of transmitting information that does not need to be
- information (static parameter) to be statically updated corresponds to such information that is not limited in time.
- a long-period FIT L can arrange information without time limitations as a service level descriptor such as E_descriptor (). For example, a signaling template descriptor (signaling template descriptor) and the like are arranged.
- the receiving apparatus 20 can acquire long period FIT L transmitted with a long period at arbitrary timing and record the information described in the signaling template descriptor.
- A_descriptor () is allocated to only FIT S with a short period
- F_descriptor () is allocated to only FIT L with a long period, and so on.
- Multiple service level descriptors were associated.
- A_descriptor () and F_descriptor () are arranged in FITs of both the short-period FIT S and the intermediate-period FIT M , and one or more service level descriptors , Are linked across multiple classes (series).
- FIT L of the long cycle of the class ID “10” has the highest priority
- the short cycle of the class ID is “01”.
- the priority becomes lower in the order of FIT S of ⁇ , and FIT M of the intermediate cycle of the class ID being “00”. Accordingly, in the operation example 2 of FIG.
- the A_descriptor () F_descriptor () has been arranged on both FIT M of FIT S and the middle period of the short period, the priority than the intermediate period FIT M
- A_descriptor () or F_descriptor () placed in high short cycle FIT S A_descriptor () or F_descriptor () placed in FIT M in the middle cycle can be updated (overwritten).
- priority is given to each class (series) by, for example, setting the priority to be higher as the value of the class ID is larger, and unnecessary overwriting can be performed by performing the overwriting process according to the priority. It is possible to reduce repetition of processing.
- transmission sequence information (class information) is set in the payload header of the payload portion of the L2 packet, and the FIT is classified into a plurality of sequences for each class.
- short-period FIT S e.g. 100 ms period
- FIT L e.g. 10-second cycle
- FIT M for example, 1 second cycle
- the intermediate period such as, FIT a plurality of transmission cycles Can be transmitted.
- service level descriptor placed in the FIT for example, information with a time limit or information without a time limit is appropriate according to the application. It can transmit at the timing.
- the service level descriptors described in the FIT can be classified (set) for each class (series), and can be transmitted in different transmission cycles, so FIT transmission according to the operation mode It can be performed. As a result, it is possible to flexibly cope with the operation mode. Further, since the FIT is transmitted in a plurality of transmission cycles for each class, it is possible to realize the reduction of the transmission band of the FIT.
- operation example 2 describes the case where transmission sequence information (class information and version information) is placed in the payload header as L2 packet transmission method 2, transmission sequence information is placed in the extension header of the header section. The same applies to the case of using the L2 packet transmission method 1 except for the following point.
- the class ID is represented by a 2-bit bit string
- the version information is represented by a 3-bit bit string.
- FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing a transmission mode in the case where only one service provider uses one transmission band.
- the frequency band allocated to the broadcast service is divided into predetermined frequency bands (for example, 6 MHz band), and an authority for managing radio wave frequencies or the like is managed by allocating physical channel numbers.
- physical channel 1 is assigned in the form of broadcast station A (Broadcaster A)
- physical channel 2 is assigned in the form of broadcast station B (Broadcaster B).
- the broadcasting station A provides a service by assigning 10.1 to the channel.
- the broadcasting station B provides a service by giving 11.1 and 11.2 to the channel.
- 10 and 11 indicate major channel numbers assigned to each service provider, and the numbers following the major channel number and the decimal point indicate minor channel numbers.
- the major channel number is a number for identifying a service provider in the service area
- the minor channel number is a number for identifying a channel for each service provider.
- the service provider can provide one or more channels.
- the broadcast station A broadcasts one channel (10.1)
- the broadcast station B broadcasts two channels (11.1 and 11.2).
- the FIT transmitted by the transmission band is configuration information of the service provided by one service provider. Should be described. That is, it is sufficient that the service provider independently creates (generates), manages, and operates the FIT.
- FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically showing a transmission mode in the case where a plurality of service providers use one transmission band.
- FIG. 11 shows a case where a plurality of service providers jointly use one transmission band (for example, a 6 MHz band).
- a transmission band for example, a 6 MHz band.
- the frequency band allocated to the broadcast service is divided and managed and used every 6 MHz as in the transmission mode of FIG. 10, but the transmission technology of the physical layer, audio, and video data are compressed today. Improvements in technology and the like have an effect that it is expected that many services will be able to be transmitted in the same transmission band as in the past due to the increase in frequency utilization efficiency.
- the authorities for managing radio frequency efficiently use radio waves, and in future broadcasting services, it is required that a plurality of service providers share one transmission band.
- FIG. 11 illustrates an example in which the broadcast station A (Broadcaster A) and the broadcast station B (Broadcaster B) jointly use the physical channel 1.
- the mode in which the broadcasting station A gives 10.1 to the channel and the broadcasting station B gives 11.1 and 11.2 to the channel to provide a service is the same as the transmission form in FIG.
- the FIT transmitted by the transmission band includes configuration information of services provided by the plurality of service providers. It must be described.
- the transmission form of the broadcast service of FIG. 11 when the service to be broadcast by the transmission band is described by one FIT as in the transmission form of FIG. Needs to manage and operate the service across people.
- FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining transmission processing (transmission processing) in the case where a plurality of service providers jointly use one transmission band.
- FIG. 12 shows an example in which a broadcast station (BC1: Broadcaster 1) broadcasts channels 10.1 and 10.2 and a broadcast station (BC2: Broadcaster 2) broadcasts channel 11.1 in one transmission band.
- BC1 Broadcaster 1
- BC2 Broadcaster 2
- the broadcast station (BC1) and the broadcast station (BC2) generate and deliver the FIT in which the configuration information of the service is described, in parallel with superimposing the components constituting each service and delivering them to the broadcast transmission facility. Do. That is, in the stream of LLS signaling data that transmits FIT, FIT in which the service configuration information of the broadcast station (BC1) is described and FIT in which the service configuration information of the broadcast station (BC2) is described are transmitted.
- the broadcast station (BC1) and the broadcast station (BC2) generate FITs based on the respective service configurations, and the broadcast transmitter (transmission device 10) generates a service component (transmission device).
- Component), service metadata (metadata), and FIT are sent out. That is, each service provider independently operates the service.
- the provider ID (provider_id) is described in the common parameter of the LLS packet header and the FIT as information indicating which service provider provides the FIT. For details, refer to FIG. Explain.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between FIT and service components (components) when a plurality of service providers jointly use one transmission band.
- one transmission band is represented by a broadcast stream (Broadcaster Stream), and one or more ROUTE sessions are transmitted by PLP (Physical Layer Pipe). The components of each service are transmitted by the ROUTE session.
- Each service is assigned a service ID for identifying a service, and a provider ID (provider_id) is further assigned to each service provider.
- LLS signaling data is transmitted by PLP in L2 packets (layer 2 packets).
- LLS signaling data may be packetized and transmitted as an L1 frame (frame of layer 1), or an IP packet, a UDP packet, or a ROUTE packet.
- the FIT transmitted by the stream of LLS signaling data is transmitted by the packet to which the LLS header is added.
- the FIT and the service provider are associated with the LLS header by the provider ID (provider_id) of the group ID (group_id) shown in FIG. 5 or FIG. Further, since the provider ID (provider_id) can be described also in the FIT shown in FIG. 14 or FIG. 21, the FIT and the service provider are associated.
- the receiving device 20 provides that the type transmitted by the packet by the LLS header is signaling (LLS signaling data) and is FIT, and further that FIT is provided when the signaling is FIT. Since the service provider and the transmission cycle sequence can be recognized, filtering can be performed efficiently. That is, the receiving device 20 can easily acquire only the desired FIT.
- a provider ID (provider_id) is disposed in the common parameter section. This is to associate with the stream. Further, in the FIT of FIG. 13, although a provider loop for each provider is not defined, a provider loop may be arranged in the common parameter section instead of the provider ID.
- FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of the syntax of FIT in binary format.
- Protocol version information is specified in the 8-bit FIT_protocol_version.
- a broadcast stream ID is specified in 16-bit Broadcast_stream_id.
- the number of services is specified in 8-bit num_services.
- the service loop is repeated according to the number of services.
- a class ID is specified in 4-bit class_id.
- the 8-bit version specifies the FIT version. The following contents are placed in the service loop.
- the service ID of the target service is specified in the 16-bit service_id.
- a provider ID is specified in the 16-bit provider_id.
- the category of the target service is specified. For example, as a category, NRT (Non Real Time) service, ESG (Electronic Service Guide) service, etc. are designated.
- NRT Non Real Time
- ESG Electronic Service Guide
- 1-bit sp_indicator encryption information indicating protection of the target service is specified.
- the 1-bit SLS_simpleservice indicates whether the target service is a basic service or rich service. For example, as SLS_simpleservice, "TRUE” is specified in the case of a basic service, and "FALSE” is specified in the case of a rich service.
- the basic service is a service in which a stream of components constituting the service can be individually identified by the MIME type.
- the target service is a basic service
- the rich service is a service other than the basic service. If the target service is a rich service, all SLS signaling data are required to connect to the stream of components.
- num_srv_level_descriptor the number of service level descriptors is specified.
- the service level descriptor loop is repeated according to the number of service level descriptors.
- a service level descriptor (srv_level_descriptor ()) is placed in the service level descriptor loop.
- this service level descriptor for example, a service status descriptor, a service name descriptor, a capability descriptor, a service bootstrap descriptor, a signaling template descriptor, a signaling over Internet descriptor, etc. are arranged.
- the detailed structure of the service level descriptor will be described later with reference to the syntax of FIGS. 15 to 20.
- num_FIT_level_descriptor the number of descriptors of FIT level is specified. Depending on the number of FIT level descriptors, the FIT level descriptor loop is repeated. The FIT level descriptor (FIT_level_descriptor ()) is placed in the FIT level descriptor loop.
- a 1-bit reserved area (reserved) is provided after SLS_simpleservice. Also, a 4-bit reserved area (reserved) is provided next to the service level descriptor loop and the FIT level descriptor loop.
- FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of the syntax of a service status descriptor (service_status_descriptor) in binary format.
- 8-bit descriptor_tag a descriptor tag for identifying each descriptor is specified.
- the descriptor tag of the service status descriptor is specified.
- 8-bit descriptor_length a descriptor length is specified in which the number of data bytes following this field is to be written.
- the descriptor length of the service status descriptor is specified.
- Version information of SLS signaling data is specified in the 8-bit SLS_data_version.
- the 3-bit service_status specifies the status of the target service. For example, as the status, an active state (active) indicating that the target service is being provided, an inactive state (inactive) indicating that the target service is suspended, etc. are designated.
- a 5-bit reserved area (reserved) is provided next to the service_status.
- FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a syntax of a service name descriptor (service_name_descriptor) in binary format.
- the descriptor tag of the service name descriptor and the descriptor length are specified in the 8-bit descriptor_tag and the 8-bit descriptor_length.
- a 5-bit reserved area (reserved) is provided next to short_service_name_length.
- FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of the syntax of the capability descriptor (capability_descriptor) in binary format.
- the descriptor tag of the capability descriptor and the descriptor length are specified in the 8-bit descriptor_tag and the 8-bit descriptor_length.
- capability code for providing one service to a plurality of different targets is specified. For example, “2K” or “4K” is specified as the capability code.
- the same service for example, a program
- video and audio of 2K resolution (resolution of about 2000 horizontal ⁇ 1000 vertical pixels) with high robustness, while receiving
- 2K resolution resolution of about 2000 horizontal ⁇ 1000 vertical pixels
- images are delivered with 4K resolution (resolution around 4000 ⁇ 2000 pixels high resolution) and high-quality audio.
- FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of the syntax of a service bootstrap descriptor (service_bootstrap_descriptor) in a binary format.
- the descriptor tag of the service bootstrap descriptor and the descriptor length are specified in the 8-bit descriptor_tag and the 8-bit descriptor_length.
- IP_version_flag a flag indicating the version of the IP packet is specified.
- SLS_src_IP_addr_flag a flag indicating the IP address of the transmission source (source) of the IP packet is specified.
- SLS_dst_IP_addr the IP address of the transmission source (source) is specified as the SLS_dst_IP_addr of 32 bits or 128 bits.
- the IP address of the destination (destination) is specified in the 32-bit or 128-bit SLS_dst_IP_addr.
- a port number is specified in the 16-bit SLS_dst_port_num.
- TSI Transport Session Identifier
- SLS_PLP_id an ID for identifying a PLP (Physical Layer Pipe) to which SLS signaling data is transmitted is specified.
- SLS bootstrap information is formed by the IP address, port number, TSI, and PLP ID for acquiring these SLS signaling data.
- FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of syntax of a signaling template descriptor (signaling_template_descriptor) in a binary format.
- 8-bit descriptor_tag and 8-bit descriptor_length a descriptor tag of the signaling template descriptor and a descriptor length are specified.
- Type information of encoding is specified in 4-bit encoding_type.
- the signaling template length is specified as an area to which the number of data bytes following this field is to be written.
- a signaling template is placed in the 8 * N-bit template.
- the signaling template is provided as a template that is continuously available on the platform. Information on the difference from the signaling data that is actually available will be provided as difference information.
- the text format is converted to the binary format and then arranged in accordance with a predetermined conversion method.
- FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a syntax of a signaling over internet descriptor (signaling_over_internet_descriptor) in a binary format.
- the descriptor tag of the signaling over Internet descriptor and the descriptor length are specified in the 8-bit descriptor_tag and the 8-bit descriptor_length.
- a URI Uniform Resource Identifier
- a URI for acquiring SLS signaling data via communication is arranged.
- a URI for acquiring SLS signaling data distributed by the server 30 via the Internet 90 is specified in SLS_uri.
- the text format is converted to a binary format and arranged according to a predetermined conversion method.
- FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating another example of the syntax of FIT.
- the syntax of FIT in FIG. 21 is different from that in FIT in FIG. 14 in that 4-bit num_total_class and 4-bit reserved are added.
- num_total_class the total number of classes specified in FIT is specified.
- FIGS. 14 to 21 illustrate the case where the FIT and the service level descriptor are described in binary format
- the FIT and the service level descriptor may be described in, for example, a markup language such as XML format.
- a structure in which class_id and version are not arranged may be employed.
- FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the transmission device 10 of FIG.
- the transmission apparatus 10 includes a component acquisition unit 111, an encoder 112, a signaling generation unit 113, a signaling processing unit 114, a packet generation unit 115, a frame generation unit 116, and a transmission unit 117.
- the component acquisition unit 111 acquires component data such as video, audio, and subtitles from an external server, a built-in storage, a video camera, a microphone, or the like, and supplies the data to the encoder 112.
- the encoder 112 encodes data such as video, audio, and subtitles supplied from the component acquisition unit 111 according to an encoding method such as Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG), and supplies the data to the packet generation unit 115.
- MPEG Moving Picture Experts Group
- the signaling generation unit 113 acquires raw data for generating signaling data from an external server, a built-in storage, or the like.
- the signaling generation unit 113 generates signaling data using the raw data of the signaling data, and supplies the signaling data to the signaling processing unit 114.
- LLS signaling data and SLS signaling data are generated as signaling data.
- the signaling processing unit 114 processes the signaling data supplied from the signaling generation unit 113 and supplies the processing to the packet generation unit 115 or the frame generation unit 116.
- the signaling processing unit 114 supplies FIT of the LLS signaling data to the frame generation unit 116, and generates LLS signaling data other than FIT and SLS signaling data as packets. It supplies to the part 115. Also, when the L2 packet transmission scheme is used, the signaling processing unit 114 supplies LLS signaling data and SLS signaling data to the packet generation unit 115.
- the packet generation unit 115 generates an IP packet using the data of the component supplied from the encoder 112 and the signaling data supplied from the signaling processing unit 114. In addition, the packet generation unit 115 generates an L2 packet by encapsulating one or more IP packets, and supplies the L2 packet to the frame generation unit 116.
- the packet generation unit 115 arranges the type information, the class information, and the data version information in the extension header of the header portion of the L2 packet.
- the packet generation unit 115 arranges the type information, the class information, and the data version information in the payload header of the payload portion of the L2 packet.
- packet generation section 115 sets a bit string indicating “FIT” in type information and transmits class information and data when transmitting FIT.
- Version information (version information) is set so that L2 packets are transmitted in a transmission sequence corresponding to the transmission sequence information. In this case, the FIT is placed in the payload of the L2 packet.
- the frame generation unit 116 generates a L1 frame by encapsulating the plurality of L2 packets supplied from the packet generation unit 115, and supplies the L1 frame to the transmission unit 117.
- the frame generation unit 116 arranges the FIT transmission flag, the class information, and the version information in the header portion of the L1 frame.
- the frame generation unit 116 sets “TRUE” in the FIT transmission flag, sets class information and version information, and transmits them when transmitting FIT.
- the L1 frame is transmitted in the transmission sequence corresponding to the sequence information. In this case, the FIT is placed in the header portion of the L1 frame.
- the transmission unit 117 performs, for example, coding, digital modulation such as orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM), upconversion to a radio frequency (RF) band, or power amplification for the L1 frame supplied from the frame generation unit 116. And the like, and transmits as a digital broadcast signal through the antenna 118.
- digital modulation such as orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM)
- RF radio frequency
- FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the receiving device 20 of FIG.
- the receiving apparatus 20 includes a tuner 212, a demultiplexer 213, a control unit 214, an NVRAM 215, an input unit 216, a communication unit 217, a decoder 218, and an output unit 219.
- the tuner 212 tunes a component of a predetermined frequency channel from the digital broadcast signal received by the antenna 211 under the control of the control unit 214. Further, the tuner 212 demodulates the tuned digital broadcast signal according to the control from the control unit 214. In this demodulation processing, demodulation processing is performed on the L1 frame received as a digital broadcast signal, and a stream obtained as a result of demodulation is supplied to the demultiplexer 213.
- the demultiplexer 213 separates the stream supplied from the tuner 212 into data of components such as video, audio, subtitles, and signaling data according to control from the control unit 214.
- the demultiplexer 213 supplies component data to the decoder 218 and supplies signaling data to the control unit 214.
- the control unit 214 controls the operation of each unit of the receiving device 20. Further, the control unit 214 controls the demultiplexer 213 based on the signaling data supplied from the demultiplexer 213 so that data of components such as video, audio and subtitles is supplied to the decoder 218. Also, the control unit 214 controls the communication unit 217 based on the signaling data supplied from the demultiplexer 213.
- the control unit 214 performs the FIT transmission.
- the FIT arranged in the header part is acquired according to the transmission sequence information.
- the control unit 214 arranges type information, class information, and data version information in the extension header of the header portion of the L2 packet processed by the demultiplexer 213. Therefore, when the bit string indicating "FIT" is set in the type information, the FIT arranged in the payload part is acquired according to the transmission sequence information.
- the control unit 214 arranges type information, class information, and data version information in the payload header of the payload portion of the L2 packet processed by the demultiplexer 213. Therefore, when the bit string indicating "FIT" is set in the type information, the FIT arranged in the payload part is acquired according to the transmission sequence information.
- the control unit 214 records the FIT acquired from the L1 frame or the L2 packet in the NVRAM 215.
- the NVRAM 215 is a non-volatile memory, and records various data (for example, FIT) according to the control from the control unit 214.
- the input unit 216 supplies an operation signal to the control unit 214 according to the user's operation.
- the communication unit 217 accesses the server 30 via the Internet 90 according to control from the control unit 214, and requests distribution of SLS signaling data.
- the communication unit 217 receives the SLS signaling data distributed from the server 30 via the Internet 90, and supplies the SLS signaling data to the control unit 214.
- the control unit 214 controls the demultiplexer 213 or the communication unit 217 based on the SLS signaling data supplied from the communication unit 217.
- the communication unit 217 accesses the server 30 via the Internet 90 according to control from the control unit 214, and requests distribution of component data such as video, audio, and subtitles.
- the communication unit 217 receives data of components such as video, audio, and subtitles distributed from the server 30 and supplies the data to the decoder 218.
- Data of components such as video, audio, and subtitles are supplied to the decoder 218 from the demultiplexer 213 or the communication unit 217.
- the decoder 218 decodes data of components such as video, audio and subtitles in accordance with a decoding method such as MPEG according to control from the control unit 214, and supplies the decoded data to the output unit 219.
- the output unit 219 supplies video and subtitle data supplied from the decoder 218 to a display (not shown). Further, the output unit 219 outputs the audio data supplied from the decoder 218 to a speaker (not shown). As a result, an image of the selected service is displayed on the display, and an audio corresponding to the image is output from the speaker.
- the receiving device 20 when the receiving device 20 is a television receiver or the like, a display and a speaker can be incorporated. Further, the receiving device 20 can be configured not to have the communication function of the communication unit 217 or the like.
- step S111 the component acquisition unit 111 acquires component data such as video, audio, and subtitles from an external server or the like.
- the encoder 112 encodes data such as video, audio, and subtitles from the component acquisition unit 111 according to an encoding method such as MPEG.
- step S112 the signaling generation unit 113 generates LLS signaling data or SLS signaling data using raw data of signaling data acquired from an external server or the like.
- the signaling processing unit 114 processes LLS signaling data or SLS signaling data.
- the packet generation unit 115 generates an L2 packet based on the component data from the encoder 112 and the signaling data from the signaling processing unit 114. For example, when the L2 packet transmission method 1 is used, the packet generation unit 115 sets type information, class information, and data version information in the extension header of the header portion of the L2 packet, and arranges FIT in the payload portion. Then, the L2 packet is transmitted in the transmission sequence corresponding to the transmission sequence information.
- the FIT may be generated by each service provider, and control information necessary to select a service may be collectively arranged and transmitted as one FIT, or each service provider may respectively transmit
- the FIT may be generated, arranged, and transmitted, which describes control information required to select a service.
- one value may be designated as the provider ID (provider_id).
- the provider ID (provider_id) designates a different value for each of a plurality of providers so that the receiver 20 can identify the series of FITs provided for each service provider. Need to transmit.
- step S114 the frame generation unit 116 generates an L1 frame based on the L2 packet from the packet generation unit 115.
- the frame generation unit 116 sets the FIT transmission flag, the class information, and the version information in the header portion of the L1 frame, places the FIT in the header portion, and transmits The L1 frame is transmitted in the transmission sequence corresponding to the sequence information.
- step S115 the transmission unit 117 performs processing such as OFDM digital modulation on the L1 frame from the frame generation unit 116, and transmits it as a digital broadcast signal via the antenna 118.
- step S211 the control unit 214 monitors an operation signal or the like from the input unit 216.
- an initial scan process start event occurs, the initial scan process is started, and the process proceeds to step S212.
- step S212 the tuner 212 performs frequency scan processing according to the control from the control unit 214.
- step S213 it is determined by the frequency scan process of step S212 whether or not the frequency scan is successful.
- step S213 If it is determined in step S213 that the frequency scan has failed, the process returns to the process of step S212, and frequency scan processing is performed again. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S213 that the frequency scan has succeeded, the process proceeds to step S214.
- step S214 FIT acquisition processing is performed.
- the FIT acquisition process when the FIT for the initial scan is transmitted in the L1 frame when the L1 frame transmission method is used, the FIT is acquired and recorded. Further, in the case of using the L2 packet transmission method, when the FIT for the initial scan is transmitted by the L2 packet, the FIT is acquired and recorded. The detailed contents of the FIT acquisition process will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
- step S215 it is determined whether the scan of all frequency bands is completed.
- step S215 when it is determined that the scan of all frequency bands is not completed, the process returns to step S212, and the processes after step S212 are repeated. Thereby, frequency scan processing in each frequency band is performed, and the FIT for the initial scan is acquired and recorded. Then, in step S215, when it is determined that the scan of all the frequency bands is completed, the frequency scan process of FIG. 25 is ended.
- the FIT acquisition process in the case of using the L1 frame transmission method will first be described, and then the L2 frame transmission method will be described.
- the FIT acquisition processing in the case of using the packet transmission method will be described.
- L2 packet transmission method 1 will be described as a representative.
- step S231 the tuner 212 demodulates the digital broadcast signal to acquire an L1 frame (target L1 frame).
- the information of the header portion of the target L1 frame is supplied to the control unit 214.
- step S232 the control unit 214 determines whether the FIT transmission flag (FIT_delivery_flag) in the header portion of the target L1 frame is “TRUE”, that is, it indicates that the FIT is being transmitted.
- FIT_delivery_flag the FIT transmission flag
- step S232 If it is determined in step S232 that FIT is being transmitted, the process proceeds to step S233.
- step S233 the control unit 214 determines whether the class ID (class_id) included in the FIT version information (FIT_version) of the header portion of the target L1 frame indicates a sequence of FIT for initial scanning.
- step S233 If it is determined in step S233 that the class ID indicates a series of FITs for initial scanning, the process proceeds to step S234.
- step S234 the control unit 214 acquires the FIT placed in the header portion of the target L1 frame, and records the FIT in the NVRAM 215 as tuning information.
- a service name descriptor for example, FIT M of the intermediate cycle of the class ID which is "00"
- a capability descriptor for example, FIT M of the intermediate cycle of the class ID which is "00”
- a service bootstrap as service level descriptors. Since descriptors are arranged, the contents described in those descriptors are recorded.
- the FIT is transmitted by a plurality of service providers indicated by the provider ID (provider_id)
- the receiving device 20 is acquired for each service provider by the processing of steps S231 to S234 (FIT acquisition processing). Will record the information needed when tuning the service.
- step S234 ends, the process returns to step S214 of FIG. 25, and the subsequent processes are repeated. If it is determined in step S232 that FIT is not transmitted, or if it is determined in step S233 that the class ID does not indicate the sequence of FIT for the initial scan, the process of step S233 or S234. Is skipped, and the process returns to the process of step S214 of FIG.
- step S231 the demultiplexer 213 acquires an L2 packet (target L2 packet).
- the information of the header part and the payload header of the target L2 packet is supplied to the control unit 214.
- step S232 the control unit 214 determines whether a bit string indicating "FIT" is set in the type information (type) of the extension header of the header portion of the target L2 packet, that is, whether FIT is transmitted. .
- step S232 If it is determined in step S232 that FIT is being transmitted, the process proceeds to step S233.
- step S233 the control unit 214 determines whether the class ID (class_id) included in the extension type information arranged in the extension header of the header portion of the target L2 packet indicates a sequence of FIT for initial scanning. .
- step S233 If it is determined in step S233 that the class ID indicates a series of FITs for initial scanning, the process proceeds to step S234.
- step S234 the control unit 214 acquires the FIT placed in the payload portion of the target L2 packet, and records it in the NVRAM 215 as tuning information.
- a service name descriptor for example, FIT M of the intermediate cycle of the class ID which is "00"
- a capability descriptor for example, FIT M of the intermediate cycle of the class ID which is "00”
- a service bootstrap as service level descriptors. Since descriptors are arranged, the contents described in those descriptors are recorded.
- the FIT is transmitted by a plurality of service providers indicated by the provider ID (provider_id)
- the receiving device 20 is acquired for each service provider by the processing of steps S231 to S234 (FIT acquisition processing). Will record the information needed when tuning the service.
- step S234 ends, the process returns to step S214 of FIG. 25, and the subsequent processes are repeated. If it is determined in step S232 that FIT is not transmitted, or if it is determined in step S233 that the class ID does not indicate the sequence of FIT for the initial scan, the process of step S233 or S234. Is skipped, and the process returns to the process of step S214 of FIG.
- the type information (type) is used in the payload header of the target L2 packet. Be placed. Also, the class ID is included in the extension type information of the payload header of the payload portion of the target L2 packet.
- the receiving apparatus 20 only needs to acquire (extract) only the FIT (FIT M of the intermediate cycle) of the class ID of “00”, so that the process can be performed efficiently.
- initial scan processing can be completed quickly by ignoring FIT (FIT L with a long period) of class ID that is “10”.
- step S251 the control unit 214 monitors an operation signal and the like from the input unit 216, and waits until a service tuning event occurs. Then, when it is determined in step S252 that a service tuning event has occurred, the process proceeds to step S253.
- step S253 the control unit 214 acquires a service ID (channel number) corresponding to the selected service.
- step S254 the control unit 214 refers to the NVRAM 215 to determine whether or not tuning information (FIT) is recorded and acquired.
- FIT tuning information
- step S254 If it is determined in step S254 that channel selection information has been acquired, the process proceeds to step S255.
- step S255 the control unit 214 reads out and acquires tuning information (FIT) recorded in the NVRAM 215.
- FIT tuning information
- step S254 when it is determined in step S254 that channel selection information has not been acquired, the process proceeds to step S256.
- step S256 FIT acquisition processing is performed.
- the FIT acquisition process when the L1 frame transmission method is used, the FIT for the initial scan transmitted in the L1 frame is acquired and recorded.
- the L2 packet transmission method when the L2 packet transmission method is used, the FIT for the initial scan transmitted in the L2 packet is acquired and recorded.
- the detailed contents of the FIT acquisition processing are as described above in the description of the flowchart in FIG.
- step S257 the tuner 212, the demultiplexer 213, the control unit 214, and the like perform a channel selection process based on the channel selection information (FIT) acquired in the process of step S255.
- FIT channel selection information
- the receiving device 20 as a result of this tuning process, video and audio of the selected service are output.
- the FIT acquisition process during channel selection when the L1 frame transmission method is used will be described first.
- the FIT acquisition process during channel selection when the L2 packet transmission method is used will be described.
- L2 packet transmission method 1 will be described as a representative.
- step S 271 the tuner 212 demodulates the digital broadcast signal to acquire an L 1 frame (target L 1 frame).
- the information of the header portion of the target L1 frame is supplied to the control unit 214.
- step S272 the control unit 214 determines whether the FIT transmission flag (FIT_delivery_flag) in the header portion of the target L1 frame is "TRUE", that is, it indicates that the FIT is being transmitted.
- FIT_delivery_flag the FIT transmission flag
- step S272 If it is determined in step S272 that the FIT transmission flag is "FALSE" and it is determined that the FIT is not transmitted, the process returns to step S271 and the subsequent processes are repeated. Then, the process of steps S 271 to S 272 is repeated, and when the L1 frame in which the FIT transmission flag is “TRUE” is acquired, the process proceeds to step S 273.
- step S273 the control unit 214 acquires the class ID (class_id) and the version information (version) included in the FIT version information (FIT_version) of the header portion of the target L1 frame.
- step S274 the control unit 214 determines whether the FIT has been updated, based on the class ID and version information acquired in the process of step S273.
- the class ID can be composed of a provider ID (provider_id) and a delivery class ID (delivery_group_id). That is, if the service provider providing the FIT is different, the class ID is different. Here, it is determined whether the FIT is updated for each service provider.
- step S274 If it is determined in step S274 that the FIT is updated, the process proceeds to step S275.
- step S275 the control unit 214 determines whether the FIT of the sequence for transmitting the dynamic parameter has been updated.
- step S275 If it is determined in step S275 that the FIT of the sequence for transmitting the dynamic parameter is updated, the process proceeds to step S276.
- step S 276 the control unit 214 causes the content of the FIT including the dynamic parameter to be reflected in the state of the service being viewed.
- a service status descriptor is described as a service level descriptor in FIT of a sequence for transmitting a dynamic parameter (for example, FIT S of short cycle of class ID which is "00"). If the inactive state is designated as the status of the target service, the service being viewed is ended.
- step S275 When it is determined in step S275 that the FIT of the sequence for transmitting the dynamic parameter is not updated, the process proceeds to step S277.
- step S277 the control unit 214 determines whether the FIT of the series transmitting the static parameter has been updated.
- step S277 If it is determined in step S277 that the FIT for transmitting static parameters has been updated, the process proceeds to step S278.
- FIT for example, long-period FIT L of class ID that is “10”
- a signaling template, and a URI for acquiring SLS signaling data will be updated.
- step S278 ends, the currently-selected FIT acquisition process ends.
- step S277 determines that the FIT of the series for transmitting static parameters is not updated.
- step S278 is skipped. If it is determined in step S274 that the FIT is not updated, the processing in steps S275 to S278 is skipped.
- step S271 the demultiplexer 213 acquires an L2 packet (target L2 packet).
- the information of the header part and the payload header of the target L2 packet is supplied to the control unit 214.
- step S272 the control unit 214 determines whether a bit string indicating "FIT" is set in the type information (type) of the extension header of the header portion of the target L2 packet, that is, whether FIT is transmitted. . If it is determined in step S272 that FIT is being transmitted, the process proceeds to step S273.
- step S273 the control unit 214 acquires the class ID (class_id) included in the extension type information disposed in the extension header of the header portion of the target L2 packet, and the data version information (data version) disposed in the extension header. Do.
- step S274 the control unit 214 determines whether the FIT is updated based on the class ID and data version information acquired in the process of step S273.
- the class ID can be composed of a provider ID (provider_id) and a delivery class ID (delivery_group_id). That is, if the service provider providing the FIT is different, the class ID is different. Here, it is determined whether the FIT is updated for each service provider.
- steps S275 to S278 are the same as the FIT acquisition process during channel selection when the above-described L1 frame transmission method is used, and the description thereof will be repeated. However, when the L2 packet transmission method 1 is used, the FIT is disposed in the payload portion of the target L2 packet.
- the type information (type) is used in the payload header of the target L2 packet. Be placed. Also, the class ID is included in the extension type information of the payload header of the payload portion of the target L2 packet.
- transmission sequence information (class information and version information) is set in the header part of the L1 frame header or the header part of the L2 packet, whereby a plurality of FITs are provided for each class.
- a plurality of transmission cycles such as a short cycle FIT S (eg, 100 millisecond cycle), a long cycle FIT L (eg, 10 second cycle), and an intermediate cycle FIT M (eg, 1 second cycle) FIT is transmitted. Therefore, by making the service level descriptor placed in the FIT different for each transmission cycle, for example, in the receiving device 20, information with time restrictions or information without time restrictions, etc. is used It can be acquired at an appropriate timing depending on the situation.
- the provider ID (provider_id) for identifying the service provider providing the FIT is set as the transmission sequence information
- the FIT can be classified for each service provider.
- broadcast station A broadcasting channels 10.1 and 10.2 broadcasting station B broadcasting channel 11.1 and FIT provided by ESG service provider C distributing ESG metadata of channels 10.1, 10.2 and 11.1 are separately provided.
- ESG service provider C distributing ESG metadata of channels 10.1, 10.2 and 11.1 are separately provided.
- the dynamic parameters of the service can be acquired by monitoring the FIT of the broadcasting station A. Therefore, only the FIT suitable for the viewing condition of the service can be obtained. It can be filtered and acquired.
- ATSC 3.0 which is the next generation broadcast standard in the United States, is currently considered to adopt digital broadcast using the IP transmission method, it is expected that the digital broadcast standard will be the United States, etc.
- ATSC which is the system adopted in the above, was illustrated, it is applied to ISDB (Integrated Services Digital Broadcasting), which is a system adopted by Japan etc.
- DVB Digital Video Broadcasting
- satellite digital broadcasting and digital cable television broadcasting may be adopted.
- D which is an abbreviation of Description
- T which is an abbreviation of Table
- SPD Service Parameter Description
- SPT Service Parameter Table
- signaling data is described in binary format, but its components are described, but the names of those components are an example, and other names are adopted. It is also good.
- “broadcast stream ID (Broadcast_stream_id)” defined in FIT is referred to as “network ID (Network ID)”, “RF allocation ID (RF Alloc ID)”, “RF channel ID (RF Channel ID)” or the like. You may do so.
- the difference between these names is a formal difference, and the substantial contents of those components are not different.
- the class ID is composed of the provider ID (provider_id) and the delivery class ID (delivery_group_id), but depending on the actual service operation mode, another class of transmission sequence information is used for the class ID. It may be used for For example, in the case where the service provider configures a channel in accordance with the decoding / output capability (for example, H.264 / AVC or HEVC, 4K or 2K, etc.) of the receiving device 20, the receiving device 20 required for receiving the service It may indicate the ability. Also, if the service provider wants to limit the broadcast channel to a specific area, the class ID may be partially associated with the area code (for example, one or more zip codes or latitude / longitude information). Good.
- the area code for example, one or more zip codes or latitude / longitude information
- the FIT when the FIT describes a plurality of services by a service loop, it may be transmitted by a plurality of transmission sequences for each service description. That is, the class ID is not limited to the example described above, and can be used as an identifier indicating a plurality of transmission sequences.
- class ID is used as the name of ID for identifying a transmission sequence, but another name may be used.
- group ID “transmission group ID”, “segment ID”, “transmission segment ID”, “part number”, “total part number”, “part ID” May be employed.
- provider ID (provider_id)” may be referred to as “provider tag (provider_tag)” or the like. The difference between these names is a formal difference, and the substantive content of those components is not different.
- FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of a computer that executes the series of processes described above according to a program.
- a central processing unit (CPU) 901, a read only memory (ROM) 902, and a random access memory (RAM) 903 are mutually connected by a bus 904. Further, an input / output interface 905 is connected to the bus 904. An input unit 906, an output unit 907, a recording unit 908, a communication unit 909, and a drive 910 are connected to the input / output interface 905.
- the input unit 906 includes a keyboard, a mouse, a microphone, and the like.
- the output unit 907 includes a display, a speaker, and the like.
- the recording unit 908 includes a hard disk, a non-volatile memory, and the like.
- the communication unit 909 is formed of a network interface or the like.
- the drive 910 drives removable media 911 such as a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, or a semiconductor memory.
- the CPU 901 loads the program stored in the ROM 902 or the recording unit 908 into the RAM 903 via the input / output interface 905 and the bus 904 and executes the program. A series of processing is performed.
- the program executed by the computer 900 can be provided by being recorded on, for example, a removable medium 911 as a package medium or the like. Also, the program can be provided via a wired or wireless transmission medium such as a local area network, the Internet, or digital satellite broadcasting.
- the program can be installed in the recording unit 908 via the input / output interface 905 by attaching the removable media 911 to the drive 910.
- the program can be received by the communication unit 909 via a wired or wireless transmission medium and installed in the recording unit 908.
- the program can be installed in advance in the ROM 902 or the recording unit 908.
- the processing performed by the computer according to the program does not necessarily have to be performed chronologically in the order described as the flowchart. That is, the processing performed by the computer according to the program includes processing executed in parallel or separately (for example, parallel processing or processing by an object). Further, the program may be processed by one computer (processor) or may be distributed and processed by a plurality of computers.
- the present technology can have the following configurations.
- a generation unit configured to generate first data including control information including information required when tuning a service and transmission sequence information indicating a sequence in which the control information is transmitted;
- a transmitter comprising: a transmitter configured to transmit the first data in a transmission sequence corresponding to the transmission sequence information together with second data including data of components constituting the service.
- the transmission sequence information is Class information including the number of classes indicating the number of sequences of the control information, and a class ID for identifying the sequences of the control information;
- the transmission device including: version information indicating a version for each sequence of control information.
- the class ID identifies the control information as a different transmission sequence for each transmission cycle, The transmitter according to (2), wherein the transmitter transmits the first data so that the control information is transmitted at a transmission cycle corresponding to a transmission sequence.
- the class ID identifies the control information to be dynamically updated in the receiver performing channel selection for the service and the control information to be statically updated in the receiver as different transmission sequences.
- the transmitting unit transmits the first data so that the transmission period of the control information to be updated dynamically is shorter than the transmission period of the control information to be updated statically (3)
- the control information includes one or more descriptors for providing various functions for each service.
- the transmission device according to any one of (2) to (4), wherein the one or more descriptors are associated with each sequence of the control information.
- the control information includes one or more descriptors for providing various functions for each service. The one or more descriptors are associated across the series of control information, The transmission device according to any one of (2) to (4), wherein a priority of update according to the class ID is assigned to the series of control information.
- the first data is a layer 1 L1 frame
- the transmission sequence information is arranged in a header portion of the L1 frame
- the transmission apparatus according to any one of (2) to (6), wherein the control information is arranged in a header portion of the L1 frame.
- the first data is a layer 2 L2 packet, The transmission sequence information is arranged in an extension header of a header portion of the L2 packet, The transmission apparatus according to any one of (2) to (6), wherein the control information is arranged in a payload section of the L2 packet.
- the first data is a layer 2 L2 packet, The transmission sequence information is disposed in the payload header of the payload portion of the L2 packet, The transmission apparatus according to any one of (2) to (6), wherein the control information is arranged in a payload of a payload section of the L2 packet.
- the transmitting device Generating first data including control information including information required when tuning a service, and transmission sequence information indicating a sequence in which the control information is transmitted; Transmitting the first data in a transmission sequence according to the transmission sequence information, together with second data including data of components constituting the service.
- Transmission data according to the transmission sequence information which is first data including control information including information necessary for tuning a service and transmission sequence information indicating a sequence in which the control information is transmitted
- a receiving unit for receiving the first data being received;
- a control unit configured to control processing on second data including data of a component configuring the service based on the control information acquired according to the transmission sequence information.
- the transmission sequence information is Class information including the number of classes indicating the number of sequences of the control information, and a class ID for identifying the sequences of the control information;
- the class ID identifies the control information as a different transmission sequence for each transmission cycle,
- the class ID identifies the control information to be dynamically updated in the receiver performing channel selection for the service and the control information to be statically updated in the receiver as different transmission sequences.
- the receiving unit receives the first data transmitted so that the transmission period of the control information to be dynamically updated is shorter than the transmission period of the control information to be statically updated.
- the receiver according to (14).
- the control information includes one or more descriptors for providing various functions for each service.
- the control information includes one or more descriptors for providing various functions for each service.
- the one or more descriptors are associated across the series of control information,
- the receiving device according to any one of (13) to (15), wherein the control information sequence is assigned an update priority according to the class ID.
- the first data is a layer 1 L1 frame, The transmission sequence information is arranged in a header portion of the L1 frame, The receiver according to any one of (13) to (17), wherein the control information is arranged in a header portion of the L1 frame.
- the first data is a layer 2 L2 packet, The transmission sequence information is arranged in an extension header of a header portion of the L2 packet, The receiving apparatus according to any one of (13) to (17), wherein the control information is arranged in a payload portion of the L2 packet.
- the first data is a layer 2 L2 packet
- the transmission sequence information is disposed in the payload header of the payload portion of the L2 packet
- the receiving apparatus according to any one of (13) to (17), wherein the control information is arranged in a payload of a payload section of the L2 packet.
- the receiving device Transmission data according to the transmission sequence information, which is first data including control information including information necessary for tuning a service and transmission sequence information indicating a sequence in which the control information is transmitted Receive the first data being received, Controlling the process on second data including data of a component constituting the service based on the control information acquired according to the transmission sequence information.
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Description
2.クラス情報とバージョン情報の伝送方式
3.運用例
(1)運用例1:L1フレーム伝送方式
(2)運用例2:L2パケット伝送方式
(3)運用例3:事業者IDを用いたFITの伝送
4.シンタックスの例
5.各装置の構成
6.各装置で実行される処理の流れ
7.変形例
8.コンピュータの構成
図1において、伝送システム1は、デジタルテレビ放送(デジタル放送)のサービスを提供するためのシステムである。伝送システム1は、送信装置10、受信装置20、及び、サーバ30から構成される。また、図1において、受信装置20とサーバ30は、インターネット90を介して相互に接続されている。
図2は、L1フレーム伝送方式として、L1フレームのヘッダ部を用いた伝送系列情報の伝送を説明する図である。
図3は、L1フレーム伝送方式の派生例を説明する図である。
図4は、L2パケット伝送方式1として、L2パケットのヘッダ部の拡張ヘッダを用いた伝送系列情報の伝送を説明する図である。
図5は、L2パケット伝送方式1の派生例を示す図である。
図6は、L2パケット伝送方式2として、L2パケットのペイロード部のペイロードヘッダを用いた伝送系列情報の伝送を説明する図である。
図7は、L2パケット伝送方式2の派生例を示す図である。
図8は、L1フレーム伝送方式を用いた運用例1を説明する図である。
図9は、L2パケット伝送方式を用いた運用例2を説明する図である。なお、運用例2では、L2パケット伝送方式2を代表して説明するものとする。
図10は、1つの伝送帯域を1つのサービス事業者のみが利用する場合の伝送形態を模式的に示した図である。
図11は、1つの伝送帯域を複数のサービス事業者が利用する場合の伝送形態を模式的に示した図である。
図12は、1つの伝送帯域を複数のサービス事業者が共同で利用する場合の送出処理(送信処理)を説明する図である。
図13は、1つの伝送帯域を複数のサービス事業者が共同で利用する場合のFITとサービスコンポーネント(コンポーネント)の関係を説明する図である。
図14は、バイナリ形式のFITのシンタックスの例を示す図である。
図15は、バイナリ形式のサービスステータス記述子(service_status_descriptor)のシンタックスの例を示す図である。
図16は、バイナリ形式のサービス名称記述子(service_name_descriptor)のシンタックスの例を示す図である。
図17は、バイナリ形式のケイパビリティ記述子(capability_descriptor)のシンタックスの例を示す図である。
図18は、バイナリ形式のサービスブートストラップ記述子(service_bootstrap_descriptor)のシンタックスの例を示す図である。
図19は、バイナリ形式のシグナリングテンプレート記述子(signaling_template_descriptor)のシンタックスの例を示す図である。
図20は、バイナリ形式のシグナリングオーバーインターネット記述子(signaling_over_internet_descriptor)のシンタックスの例を示す図である。
図21は、FITのシンタックスの他の例を示す図である。
図22は、図1の送信装置10の構成例を示す図である。
図23は、図1の受信装置20の構成例を示す図である。
まず、図24のフローチャートを参照して、図1の送信装置10により実行される送信処理の流れを説明する。
次に、図25のフローチャートを参照して、図1の受信装置20により実行される初期スキャン処理の流れを説明する。
次に、図26のフローチャートを参照して、図25のステップS214の処理に対応するFIT取得処理の詳細について説明する。
ステップS231において、チューナ212は、デジタル放送信号の復調処理を行い、L1フレーム(対象L1フレーム)を取得する。なお、この対象L1フレームのヘッダ部の情報は、制御部214に供給される。
ステップS231において、デマルチプレクサ213は、L2パケット(対象L2パケット)を取得する。なお、この対象L2パケットのヘッダ部やペイロードヘッダの情報は、制御部214に供給される。
次に、図27のフローチャートを参照して、図1の受信装置20により実行される選局処理の流れを説明する。
最後に、図28のフローチャートを参照して、図1の受信装置20により実行される選局中のFIT取得処理の流れを説明する。ただし、図28のフローチャートの処理が実行される前提として、図27の選局処理が実行され、選局されたサービスが視聴されているものとする。
ステップS271において、チューナ212は、デジタル放送信号の復調処理を行い、L1フレーム(対象L1フレーム)を取得する。なお、この対象L1フレームのヘッダ部の情報は、制御部214に供給される。
ステップS271において、デマルチプレクサ213は、L2パケット(対象L2パケット)を取得する。なお、この対象L2パケットのヘッダ部やペイロードヘッダの情報は、制御部214に供給される。
サービスの選局時に必要となる情報を含む制御情報と、前記制御情報が伝送される系列を示す伝送系列情報とを含む第1のデータを生成する生成部と、
前記サービスを構成するコンポーネントのデータを含む第2のデータとともに、前記伝送系列情報に応じた伝送系列で前記第1のデータを送信する送信部と
を備える送信装置。
(2)
前記伝送系列情報は、
前記制御情報の系列の数を示すクラス数と、前記制御情報の系列を識別するためのクラスIDとを含むクラス情報と、
前記制御情報の系列ごとのバージョンを示すバージョン情報と
を含む
(1)に記載の送信装置。
(3)
前記クラスIDは、伝送周期ごとに、異なる伝送系列として前記制御情報を識別し、
前記送信部は、伝送系列に応じた伝送周期で前記制御情報が伝送されるように、前記第1のデータを送信する
(2)に記載の送信装置。
(4)
前記クラスIDは、前記サービスの選局を行う受信装置において動的に更新すべき前記制御情報と、前記受信装置において静的に更新すべき前記制御情報とを異なる伝送系列であると識別し、
前記送信部は、動的に更新すべき前記制御情報の伝送周期が、静的に更新すべき前記制御情報の伝送周期よりも短くなるように、前記第1のデータを送信する
(3)に記載の送信装置。
(5)
前記制御情報は、前記サービスごとに、各種の機能を提供するための1又は複数の記述子を含み、
前記1又は複数の記述子は、前記制御情報の系列ごとに関連付けられている
(2)乃至(4)のいずれかに記載の送信装置。
(6)
前記制御情報は、前記サービスごとに、各種の機能を提供するための1又は複数の記述子を含み、
前記1又は複数の記述子は、前記制御情報の系列にまたがって関連付けられており、
前記制御情報の系列には、前記クラスIDに応じた更新の優先度が割り当てられている
(2)乃至(4)のいずれかに記載の送信装置。
(7)
前記第1のデータは、レイヤ1のL1フレームであり、
前記伝送系列情報は、前記L1フレームのヘッダ部に配置され、
前記制御情報は、前記L1フレームのヘッダ部に配置される
(2)乃至(6)のいずれかに記載の送信装置。
(8)
前記第1のデータは、レイヤ2のL2パケットであり、
前記伝送系列情報は、前記L2パケットのヘッダ部の拡張ヘッダに配置され、
前記制御情報は、前記L2パケットのペイロード部に配置される
(2)乃至(6)のいずれかに記載の送信装置。
(9)
前記第1のデータは、レイヤ2のL2パケットであり、
前記伝送系列情報は、前記L2パケットのペイロード部のペイロードヘッダに配置され、
前記制御情報は、前記L2パケットのペイロード部のペイロードに配置される
(2)乃至(6)のいずれかに記載の送信装置。
(10)
前記伝送系列情報は、サービスを提供するサービス事業者を識別する情報を含む
(1)に記載の送信装置。
(11)
送信装置の送信方法において、
前記送信装置が、
サービスの選局時に必要となる情報を含む制御情報と、前記制御情報が伝送される系列を示す伝送系列情報とを含む第1のデータを生成し、
前記サービスを構成するコンポーネントのデータを含む第2のデータとともに、前記伝送系列情報に応じた伝送系列で前記第1のデータを送信する
ステップを含む送信方法。
(12)
サービスの選局時に必要となる情報を含む制御情報と、前記制御情報が伝送される系列を示す伝送系列情報とを含む第1のデータであって、前記伝送系列情報に応じた伝送系列で送信されてくる前記第1のデータを受信する受信部と、
前記伝送系列情報に応じて取得される前記制御情報に基づいて、前記サービスを構成するコンポーネントのデータを含む第2のデータに対する処理を制御する制御部と
を備える受信装置。
(13)
前記伝送系列情報は、
前記制御情報の系列の数を示すクラス数と、前記制御情報の系列を識別するためのクラスIDとを含むクラス情報と、
前記制御情報の系列ごとのバージョンを示すバージョン情報と
を含む
(12)に記載の受信装置。
(14)
前記クラスIDは、伝送周期ごとに、異なる伝送系列として前記制御情報を識別し、
前記受信部は、伝送系列に応じた伝送周期で前記制御情報が伝送されるように送信されてくる、前記第1のデータを受信する
(13)に記載の受信装置。
(15)
前記クラスIDは、前記サービスの選局を行う受信装置において動的に更新すべき前記制御情報と、前記受信装置において静的に更新すべき前記制御情報とを異なる伝送系列であると識別し、
前記受信部は、動的に更新すべき前記制御情報の伝送周期が、静的に更新すべき前記制御情報の伝送周期よりも短くなるように送信されてくる、前記第1のデータを受信する
(14)に記載の受信装置。
(16)
前記制御情報は、前記サービスごとに、各種の機能を提供するための1又は複数の記述子を含み、
前記1又は複数の記述子は、前記制御情報の系列ごとに関連付けられている
(13)乃至(15)に記載の受信装置。
(17)
前記制御情報は、前記サービスごとに、各種の機能を提供するための1又は複数の記述子を含み、
前記1又は複数の記述子は、前記制御情報の系列にまたがって関連付けられており、
前記制御情報の系列には、前記クラスIDに応じた更新の優先度が割り当てられている
(13)乃至(15)に記載の受信装置。
(18)
前記第1のデータは、レイヤ1のL1フレームであり、
前記伝送系列情報は、前記L1フレームのヘッダ部に配置され、
前記制御情報は、前記L1フレームのヘッダ部に配置される
(13)乃至(17)に記載の受信装置。
(19)
前記第1のデータは、レイヤ2のL2パケットであり、
前記伝送系列情報は、前記L2パケットのヘッダ部の拡張ヘッダに配置され、
前記制御情報は、前記L2パケットのペイロード部に配置される
(13)乃至(17)に記載の受信装置。
(20)
前記第1のデータは、レイヤ2のL2パケットであり、
前記伝送系列情報は、前記L2パケットのペイロード部のペイロードヘッダに配置され、
前記制御情報は、前記L2パケットのペイロード部のペイロードに配置される
(13)乃至(17)に記載の受信装置。
(21)
前記伝送系列情報は、サービスを提供するサービス事業者を識別する情報を含む
(12)に記載の受信装置。
(22)
受信装置の受信方法において、
前記受信装置が、
サービスの選局時に必要となる情報を含む制御情報と、前記制御情報が伝送される系列を示す伝送系列情報とを含む第1のデータであって、前記伝送系列情報に応じた伝送系列で送信されてくる前記第1のデータを受信し、
前記伝送系列情報に応じて取得される前記制御情報に基づいて、前記サービスを構成するコンポーネントのデータを含む第2のデータに対する処理を制御する
ステップを含む受信方法。
Claims (22)
- サービスの選局時に必要となる情報を含む制御情報と、前記制御情報が伝送される系列を示す伝送系列情報とを含む第1のデータを生成する生成部と、
前記サービスを構成するコンポーネントのデータを含む第2のデータとともに、前記伝送系列情報に応じた伝送系列で前記第1のデータを送信する送信部と
を備える送信装置。 - 前記伝送系列情報は、
前記制御情報の系列の数を示すクラス数と、前記制御情報の系列を識別するためのクラスIDとを含むクラス情報と、
前記制御情報の系列ごとのバージョンを示すバージョン情報と
を含む
請求項1に記載の送信装置。 - 前記クラスIDは、伝送周期ごとに、異なる伝送系列として前記制御情報を識別し、
前記送信部は、伝送系列に応じた伝送周期で前記制御情報が伝送されるように、前記第1のデータを送信する
請求項2に記載の送信装置。 - 前記クラスIDは、前記サービスの選局を行う受信装置において動的に更新すべき前記制御情報と、前記受信装置において静的に更新すべき前記制御情報とを異なる伝送系列であると識別し、
前記送信部は、動的に更新すべき前記制御情報の伝送周期が、静的に更新すべき前記制御情報の伝送周期よりも短くなるように、前記第1のデータを送信する
請求項3に記載の送信装置。 - 前記制御情報は、前記サービスごとに、各種の機能を提供するための1又は複数の記述子を含み、
前記1又は複数の記述子は、前記制御情報の系列ごとに関連付けられている
請求項2に記載の送信装置。 - 前記制御情報は、前記サービスごとに、各種の機能を提供するための1又は複数の記述子を含み、
前記1又は複数の記述子は、前記制御情報の系列にまたがって関連付けられており、
前記制御情報の系列には、前記クラスIDに応じた更新の優先度が割り当てられている
請求項2に記載の送信装置。 - 前記第1のデータは、レイヤ1のL1フレームであり、
前記伝送系列情報は、前記L1フレームのヘッダ部に配置され、
前記制御情報は、前記L1フレームのヘッダ部に配置される
請求項2に記載の送信装置。 - 前記第1のデータは、レイヤ2のL2パケットであり、
前記伝送系列情報は、前記L2パケットのヘッダ部の拡張ヘッダに配置され、
前記制御情報は、前記L2パケットのペイロード部に配置される
請求項2に記載の送信装置。 - 前記第1のデータは、レイヤ2のL2パケットであり、
前記伝送系列情報は、前記L2パケットのペイロード部のペイロードヘッダに配置され、
前記制御情報は、前記L2パケットのペイロード部のペイロードに配置される
請求項2に記載の送信装置。 - 前記伝送系列情報は、サービスを提供するサービス事業者を識別する情報を含む
請求項1に記載の送信装置。 - 送信装置の送信方法において、
前記送信装置が、
サービスの選局時に必要となる情報を含む制御情報と、前記制御情報が伝送される系列を示す伝送系列情報とを含む第1のデータを生成し、
前記サービスを構成するコンポーネントのデータを含む第2のデータとともに、前記伝送系列情報に応じた伝送系列で前記第1のデータを送信する
ステップを含む送信方法。 - サービスの選局時に必要となる情報を含む制御情報と、前記制御情報が伝送される系列を示す伝送系列情報とを含む第1のデータであって、前記伝送系列情報に応じた伝送系列で送信されてくる前記第1のデータを受信する受信部と、
前記伝送系列情報に応じて取得される前記制御情報に基づいて、前記サービスを構成するコンポーネントのデータを含む第2のデータに対する処理を制御する制御部と
を備える受信装置。 - 前記伝送系列情報は、
前記制御情報の系列の数を示すクラス数と、前記制御情報の系列を識別するためのクラスIDとを含むクラス情報と、
前記制御情報の系列ごとのバージョンを示すバージョン情報と
を含む
請求項12に記載の受信装置。 - 前記クラスIDは、伝送周期ごとに、異なる伝送系列として前記制御情報を識別し、
前記受信部は、伝送系列に応じた伝送周期で前記制御情報が伝送されるように送信されてくる、前記第1のデータを受信する
請求項13に記載の受信装置。 - 前記クラスIDは、前記サービスの選局を行う受信装置において動的に更新すべき前記制御情報と、前記受信装置において静的に更新すべき前記制御情報とを異なる伝送系列であると識別し、
前記受信部は、動的に更新すべき前記制御情報の伝送周期が、静的に更新すべき前記制御情報の伝送周期よりも短くなるように送信されてくる、前記第1のデータを受信する
請求項14に記載の受信装置。 - 前記制御情報は、前記サービスごとに、各種の機能を提供するための1又は複数の記述子を含み、
前記1又は複数の記述子は、前記制御情報の系列ごとに関連付けられている
請求項13に記載の受信装置。 - 前記制御情報は、前記サービスごとに、各種の機能を提供するための1又は複数の記述子を含み、
前記1又は複数の記述子は、前記制御情報の系列にまたがって関連付けられており、
前記制御情報の系列には、前記クラスIDに応じた更新の優先度が割り当てられている
請求項13に記載の受信装置。 - 前記第1のデータは、レイヤ1のL1フレームであり、
前記伝送系列情報は、前記L1フレームのヘッダ部に配置され、
前記制御情報は、前記L1フレームのヘッダ部に配置される
請求項13に記載の受信装置。 - 前記第1のデータは、レイヤ2のL2パケットであり、
前記伝送系列情報は、前記L2パケットのヘッダ部の拡張ヘッダに配置され、
前記制御情報は、前記L2パケットのペイロード部に配置される
請求項13に記載の受信装置。 - 前記第1のデータは、レイヤ2のL2パケットであり、
前記伝送系列情報は、前記L2パケットのペイロード部のペイロードヘッダに配置され、
前記制御情報は、前記L2パケットのペイロード部のペイロードに配置される
請求項13に記載の受信装置。 - 前記伝送系列情報は、サービスを提供するサービス事業者を識別する情報を含む
請求項12に記載の受信装置。 - 受信装置の受信方法において、
前記受信装置が、
サービスの選局時に必要となる情報を含む制御情報と、前記制御情報が伝送される系列を示す伝送系列情報とを含む第1のデータであって、前記伝送系列情報に応じた伝送系列で送信されてくる前記第1のデータを受信し、
前記伝送系列情報に応じて取得される前記制御情報に基づいて、前記サービスを構成するコンポーネントのデータを含む第2のデータに対する処理を制御する
ステップを含む受信方法。
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