WO2017181595A1

WO2017181595A1 - Method and device for video display

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Publication number: WO2017181595A1
Application number: PCT/CN2016/100348
Authority: WO
Inventors: 王炅
Original assignee: 乐视控股（北京）有限公司; 乐视网信息技术（北京）股份有限公司
Priority date: 2016-04-19
Filing date: 2016-09-27
Publication date: 2017-10-26
Also published as: CN105916000A

Abstract

Provided in embodiments of the present invention are a method and device for video display. The method comprises: receiving an open instruction of a user; displaying a preset interface on the basis of the open instruction, the preset interface comprising child windows of a preset number, and the preset number of child windows being arranged according to a preset layout; acquiring videos of the preset number; and in the preset number of child windows, simultaneously starting to play back the preset number of videos in a way that each child window plays back one of the videos. In the embodiments of the present invention, multiple (such as nine) video programs can be presented at the same time to the user via multiple child windows in one interface, not only is enhanced visual impact provided and viewing effects improved, but viewing is made convenient for the user in that the user can follow multiple programs at the same time, moreover, program selection is further simplified so that a preferred program can be selected for viewing, thus greatly increasing viewing efficiency.

Description

Video display method and device

The present application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. PCT Application No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. .

Technical field

The present invention relates to video technologies, and in particular, to a video display method and apparatus.

Background technique

Watching videos through terminal devices such as TVs and mobile phones has become an indispensable part of people's lives. For example, users can watch various TV channels from the TV, or watch live or on-demand movies and TV shows from mobile phones, tablets, PCs and even large screens.

However, in the process of implementing the present invention, the inventor has found that the existing terminal devices such as televisions and mobile phones can only play the current one video on the screen, and the user can only see other programs by browsing the program list and performing the switching operation. not convenient.

Summary of the invention

The invention provides a video display method and device to improve the efficiency of a user when watching a video.

According to a first aspect of the embodiments of the present invention, a video display method is provided, the method comprising:

Receiving a user's open command;

And displaying, according to the opening instruction, a preset interface, where the preset interface includes a preset number of sub-windows, and the preset number of sub-windows are arranged according to a preset layout;

Obtaining the preset number of videos;

And in the preset number of sub-windows, the preset number of videos are simultaneously played in a manner that each of the sub-windows plays one of the videos.

Optionally, the preset number is nine, and the preset layout is a three by three layout.

Optionally, the acquiring the preset number of videos includes:

Obtaining the preset number of videos specified manually;

or,

Obtaining the preset number of videos according to the viewing habits of the user.

Optionally, the method further includes:

Receiving a user's viewing instruction for one of the child windows;

And according to the viewing instruction, enter an independent play interface of the video corresponding to the sub-window.

Optionally, the method further includes:

Receiving a refresh command of the user;

Obtaining another batch of the preset number of videos according to the refresh instruction;

The another batch of videos is simultaneously played in the preset number of sub-windows.

Optionally, the video is a live program, or a carousel program, or a program synchronized with a television station.

According to a second aspect of the embodiments of the present invention, a video display apparatus is provided, the apparatus comprising:

a first instruction receiving unit, configured to receive a user's open command;

a first interface display unit, configured to display a preset interface according to the opening instruction, where the preset interface includes a preset number of sub-windows, and the preset number of sub-windows are arranged according to a preset layout;

a video acquiring unit, configured to acquire the preset number of videos;

And a video playing unit, configured to simultaneously play the preset number of videos in a manner that each of the sub-windows plays one of the videos in the preset number of sub-windows.

Optionally, the video obtaining unit is configured to:

Obtaining the preset number of videos specified manually; or

Optionally, the device further includes:

a second instruction receiving unit, configured to receive a viewing instruction of the user for one of the sub-windows;

The second interface display unit is configured to enter an independent play interface of the video corresponding to the sub-window according to the viewing instruction.

Optionally, the device further includes:

a third instruction receiving unit, configured to receive a refresh instruction of the user;

The video obtaining unit is further configured to: acquire another batch of the preset number of videos according to the refresh instruction;

The video playing unit is further configured to: simultaneously play the another batch of videos in the preset number of sub-windows.

The embodiment of the present invention further provides a non-transitory computer readable storage medium, wherein the non-transitory computer readable storage medium stores computer executable instructions for executing any of the above videos. Display method.

An embodiment of the present invention further provides an electronic device, including: one or more processors; and a memory; wherein the memory stores instructions executable by the one or more processors, the instructions being Set to perform any of the above video display methods.

Embodiments of the present invention also provide a computer program product comprising a computer program stored on a non-transitory computer readable storage medium, the computer program comprising program instructions, when the program instructions are executed by a computer The computer is caused to perform any of the above video display methods.

The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present invention may include the following beneficial effects:

In the embodiment of the present invention, multiple (for example, nine) video programs can be simultaneously displayed to the user through a plurality of sub-windows in one interface, which not only has a strong visual impact, but also enhances the viewing effect, and is convenient for the user to watch, so that Users can pay attention to multiple programs at the same time, and it is also easier to select programs and select favorite programs for viewing, thereby greatly improving viewing efficiency.

The above general description and the following detailed description are intended to be illustrative and not restrictive.

DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in the specification of FIG

FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a video display method according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a schematic diagram of an interface according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of an interface according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention; FIG.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of an interface according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention; FIG.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a video display method according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a video display method according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing an interface and an operation according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing an interface and an operation according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing an interface and an operation according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an interface and an operation according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram of an interface according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram of an interface according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention; FIG.

FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram of a video display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention; FIG.

FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram of a video display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention; FIG.

FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram of a video display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention; FIG.

FIG. 16 is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

detailed description

Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The following description refers to the same or similar elements in the different figures unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present invention. Instead, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with aspects of the invention as detailed in the appended claims.

FIG. 1 is a flow chart showing a video display method according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The method can be used, for example, for terminal devices such as mobile phones, tablets, televisions, projectors, and large screens.

Referring to FIG. 1, the method may include the following steps:

Step S101, receiving an opening instruction of the user.

Step S102: Display a preset interface according to the opening instruction, where the preset interface includes a preset number of sub-windows, and the preset number of sub-windows are arranged according to a preset layout.

In this embodiment, the preset interface may be referred to as a Livewall. For example, when the terminal device is a mobile phone, when the user wants to enable the Livewall, he can click a function button on the screen to issue an open command.

There is no limitation on the number of preset embodiments, and the layout form of these sub-windows is not limited. Those skilled in the art can design according to different needs or different scenarios, and can be used here. None of these designs depart from the spirit and scope of the invention.

As an example, the preset number may be nine, and the preset layout may be a three by three layout.

The layout of the device is shown in FIG. 2. In FIG. 2, the terminal device is the mobile phone 201. The Livewall interface of the mobile phone 201 has a total of nine sub-windows of 3×3, and one of the sub-windows is 202.

In another scenario, as shown in FIG. 3, there may also be twelve sub-windows in the Livewall interface, presenting a 3×4 layout, and so on.

The terminal device may be a television or the like in addition to the mobile phone. As an example, as shown in FIG. 4, there are a total of nine sub-windows of 3×3 in the Livewall interface of the TV in FIG. 4 .

For convenience of description, the following describes the nine sub-windows in the Livewall interface as an example.

Step S103: Acquire the preset number of videos.

The number of acquired videos is also a preset number, that is, the number is the same as the number of child windows. If there are nine child windows, then nine videos are also acquired so that one of the acquired videos is played in each child window.

The step of acquiring the preset number of videos may be performed after the preset interface is displayed, or may be performed while the preset interface is displayed, or may be executed before the preset interface is displayed, or even receiving a user's opening instruction. Executed before, this embodiment is not limited.

The source of the obtained video is not limited in this embodiment, for example, the video may be a live program, or a carousel program, or a program synchronized with a television station, and the like. Among them, the carousel program refers to a program that is played in turn according to certain rules, for example, a TV drama can be played in turn, and the like.

The manner in which the video is obtained is also not limited in this embodiment. For example, nine videos can be randomly acquired.

As an example, the acquiring the preset number of videos may include:

Obtaining the preset number of videos specified manually;

or,

For example, the operator can pre-set what programs are played in the nine sub-windows. When the user opens the Livewall function, the user can start the broadcast according to the preset settings.

For example, the system can pre-count the viewing habits of the user in the background. For example, if the user likes to watch a series, after the user opens the Livewall function, the nine sub-windows can simultaneously play the series, and each sub-window plays. For example, if it is found through statistics that the user likes to watch a football game, or likes to watch a movie of a director, when the user turns on the Livewall function, the nine child windows can be simultaneously broadcasted correspondingly. For example, each window plays a football match, or each window plays a movie of the director.

In step S104, in the preset number of sub-windows, the preset number of videos are simultaneously broadcasted in a manner that each of the sub-windows plays one of the videos.

As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment or some other embodiments of the present invention, the method may further include:

Step S501, receiving a viewing instruction of the user for one of the sub-windows.

Step S502, according to the viewing instruction, enter an independent play interface of the video corresponding to the sub-window.

For example, the user can click on one of the child windows to issue a viewing instruction, and the interface leaves the Livewall to enter the independent playing interface of the video corresponding to the child window clicked by the user, so that the user starts to view the video normally.

Referring to FIG. 6, in this embodiment or some other embodiments of the present invention, the method may further include:

Step S601, receiving a refresh instruction of the user.

Step S602, acquiring another batch of the preset number of videos according to the refresh instruction.

The embodiment is not limited to the specific manner of obtaining, for example, may be acquired in the same manner as step S103, such as acquiring another batch of programs set by the operator, or acquiring another batch according to user habits. Video, and more.

Step S603, simultaneously broadcasting the another batch of videos in the preset number of sub-windows.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7, in the Livewall interface, the user can click the refresh button in the upper right corner to issue a refresh command, and replace the video 1 to video 9 played in the original sub-window with the video 10 to the video 18.

In this embodiment, multiple (for example, nine) video programs can be simultaneously displayed to the user through a plurality of sub-windows in one interface, which not only has a strong visual impact, but also enhances the viewing effect, and is convenient for the user to watch and make the user It is possible to pay attention to a plurality of programs at the same time, and it is also easier to select a program and select a favorite program for viewing, thereby greatly improving the viewing efficiency.

In addition, in this embodiment or some other embodiments of the present invention, the method may further include:

When the first preset operation of the user is detected, the first specified information of the played video is displayed while playing the corresponding video in each of the sub-windows.

The specific content of the first preset operation is not limited in this embodiment, and those skilled in the art may design according to different needs or different scenarios, and the designs that can be used herein do not depart from the spirit and protection scope of the present invention. .

For example, referring to FIG. 8, the first preset operation may be a sliding operation from top to bottom on the left edge of the screen.

The specific content of the first designated information is also not limited in this embodiment, and may be, for example, profile information of a video being played in a sub-window, and the like.

In this embodiment or some other embodiments of the present invention, the method may further include:

Outputs the sound of the video played by the specified sub-window.

As an example, the specified child window may be the first child window in the order from left to right and top to bottom, that is, the child window in the upper left corner.

In other embodiments, the sound of any sub-window video may not be played, such as being set to mute, or playing other sounds (such as background music), etc., and the embodiment is not limited thereto.

In this embodiment or some other embodiments of the present invention, when the first preset operation of the user is detected, the method may further include:

Display a sound switching button in each sub-window;

When the user clicks the sound switching button of one of the sub-windows, the sound of the video corresponding to the clicked sound switching button is output.

As an example, as shown in FIG. 9, after the user performs a sliding operation from top to bottom on the left edge of the screen, a sound switching button (shown as 901 in FIG. 9) appears in each sub-window as shown in FIG. 9 and The first specified information (as indicated by the dotted line in 902 of FIG. 9). In Figure 9, the sound of the video of the first sub-window in the upper left corner is currently being output, and the sound switching buttons in the other sub-windows are all in a silent style, and the user can click on one of the silent style sound switching buttons, thereby outputting the terminal device. The sound switches to the sound of the video of the sub-window.

In this embodiment or some other embodiments of the present invention, the method further includes:

If no operation is detected within the preset duration, the first designation information and the sound switching button are cancelled.

For example, after the sound switching button and the first designation information shown in FIG. 9 are present, if no operation of the user is detected within 10 seconds, the interface shown in FIG. 2 may be restored, that is, the first designation information and the Sound switch button.

When the second preset operation of the user is detected, all the sub-windows are stopped to play the video, and the second specified information of the played video is displayed in each sub-window instead.

The specific content of the second preset operation and the second specified information is not limited in this embodiment, and those skilled in the art may design according to different needs or different scenarios, and the designs that can be used herein do not deviate from the present design. The spirit of the invention and the scope of protection.

As an example, the second specified information may be poster information, and the second preset operation may be an operation of long pressing the screen.

Referring to FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, in FIG. 10, the user long presses the screen, and in the pop-up dialog box, clicks the OK button, then the nine sub-windows stop playing the video, and each sub-window is changed to display the original playing video poster. , as shown in Figure 11.

When the second specified information is displayed, if the third preset operation of the user is detected, then The third specified information of the played video is displayed in the sub-window.

As an example, the third preset operation may also be an operation of long pressing the screen, and the third designated information may be the details of the video.

Referring to FIG. 12, when the user presses the screen again on the interface of FIG. 11, the content shown in FIG. 12 can be displayed, that is, the detailed information of the original played video is displayed in each sub-window, for example, the video name, What is the current episode, the next episode is the first episode, and so on.

In addition, in the present invention, when the video in each sub-window needs to be played, the video in each window is simultaneously broadcasted, instead of having a fast start and a slow start. As an example, simultaneous broadcast can be achieved by:

Requesting the preset number of videos simultaneously to the server;

Receiving data packets of each of the videos sent by the server respectively;

When the preset condition is met, one of the video frames is played in each of the preset number of sub-windows, and the preset number of videos are simultaneously broadcasted according to the received data packet.

As an example, the preset conditions may include:

The number of received data packets of each of the videos reaches a preset threshold.

For a video, since the volume of the video is generally large, when transmitting over the network, the server can first divide the video to obtain one data packet (in the present invention, a data packet can also be called a video. The video is sent to the terminal device one by one, and after the terminal device receives the data packet, when a certain condition is met, for example, the number of received data packets has reached a preset threshold, the video can be broadcasted, thereby achieving the receiving side. The effect of playback.

In this embodiment, since the effect of simultaneously starting the nine sub-windows is to be achieved, it is necessary to wait until the number of data packets of each sub-window video reaches a preset threshold, and instead of a sub-window reaching the threshold, the sub-window is broadcasted. window.

In this embodiment or some other embodiments of the present invention, there may be multiple implementation manners for how to start the preset number of videos according to the received data packet, which is not limited in this embodiment. For example, it can be as follows:

The method 1) the simultaneously broadcasting the preset number of videos according to the received data packet may include:

Cache the received data packets of each of the videos before starting the broadcast at the same time;

When the preset condition is met, the preset number of videos are simultaneously broadcasted from the first data packet of each video.

The advantage of this method is that it starts playing from the beginning of each video (that is, the first packet of each video) at the same time, so that the user can see the video completely.

The method 2) the simultaneously starting the preset number of videos according to the received data packet may include:

Play the received data packet in the background before starting the broadcast at the same time;

When the preset condition is met, the preset number of videos are simultaneously broadcasted from the data packet currently received by each video.

The advantage of this method is that it can be broadcasted from the current latest video of the video at the same time. For the live broadcast, the sub-window is synchronized with the live broadcast when the broadcast is started, to avoid lag.

The following is an embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention, which can be used to carry out the method embodiments of the present invention. For details not disclosed in the embodiment of the device of the present invention, please refer to the method embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram of a video display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.

Referring to Figure 13, the apparatus can include:

The first instruction receiving unit 1301 is configured to receive an open instruction of the user;

The first interface display unit 1302 is configured to display a preset interface according to the opening instruction, where the preset interface includes a preset number of sub-windows, and the preset number of sub-windows are arranged according to a preset layout. ;

The video obtaining unit 1303 is configured to acquire the preset number of videos.

The video playing unit 1304 is configured to simultaneously play the preset number of videos in a manner that each of the sub-windows plays one of the videos in the preset number of sub-windows.

In this embodiment or some other embodiments of the present invention, the preset number is nine, and the preset layout is a three by three layout.

In this embodiment or some other embodiments of the present invention, the video obtaining unit is configured to:

Obtaining the preset number of videos specified manually; or

Referring to FIG. 14, in the embodiment or some other embodiments of the present invention, the device further includes:

a second instruction receiving unit 1401, configured to receive a viewing instruction of the user for one of the sub-windows;

The second interface display unit 1402 is configured to enter an independent play interface of the video corresponding to the sub-window according to the viewing instruction.

Referring to FIG. 15, in this embodiment or some other embodiments of the present invention, the apparatus further includes:

The third instruction receiving unit 1501 is configured to receive a refresh instruction of the user;

With regard to the apparatus in the above embodiment, the specific manner in which each unit\module performs an operation has been described in detail in the embodiment relating to the method, and will not be explained in detail herein.

The embodiment of the present application further provides a non-transitory computer readable storage medium, where the non-transitory computer readable storage medium stores computer executable instructions, which can execute the video in any of the foregoing method embodiments. Display method.

FIG. 16 is a schematic structural diagram of hardware of an electronic device for performing a video display method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 16, the device includes:

One or more processors 810 and memory 820, one processor 810 is taken as an example in FIG.

The apparatus that performs the video display method may further include: an input device 830 and an output device 840.

The processor 810, the memory 820, the input device 830, and the output device 840 may be connected by a bus or other means, as exemplified by a bus connection in FIG.

The memory 820 is used as a non-transitory computer readable storage medium, and can be used to store a non-transitory software program, a non-transitory computer executable program, and a module, such as a program instruction/module corresponding to the video display method in the embodiment of the present application ( For example, the first instruction receiving unit 1301, the first interface display unit 1302, the video obtaining unit 1303, and the video playing unit 1304) shown in FIG. The processor 810 executes various functional applications and data processing of the electronic device by running non-transitory software programs, instructions, and modules stored in the memory 820, that is, implementing the video display method of the above method embodiment.

The memory 820 may include a storage program area and a storage data area, wherein the storage program area may store an operating system, an application required for at least one function; the storage data area may store data created according to use of the video display device, and the like. Moreover, memory 820 can include high speed random access memory, and can also include non-transitory memory, such as at least one magnetic disk storage device, flash memory device, or other non-transitory solid state storage device. In some embodiments, memory 820 can optionally include memory remotely located relative to processor 810, which can be connected to the video display device over a network. Examples of such networks include, but are not limited to, the Internet, intranets, local area networks, mobile communication networks, and combinations thereof.

Input device 830 can receive input numeric or character information and generate key signal inputs related to user settings and function control of the video display device. The output device 840 can include a display device such as a display screen.

The one or more modules are stored in the memory 820, and when executed by the one or more processors 810, perform the video display method in any of the above method embodiments.

The above products can perform the methods provided by the embodiments of the present application, and have the corresponding functional modules and beneficial effects of the execution method. For technical details that are not described in detail in this embodiment, reference may be made to the method provided by the embodiments of the present application.

The electronic device of the embodiment of the invention exists in various forms, including but not limited to:

(1) Mobile communication devices: These devices are characterized by mobile communication functions and provide voice, Data communication is the main goal. Such terminals include: smart phones (such as iPhone), multimedia phones, functional phones, and low-end phones.

(2) Ultra-mobile personal computer equipment: This type of equipment belongs to the category of personal computers, has computing and processing functions, and generally has mobile Internet access. Such terminals include: PDAs, MIDs, and UMPC devices, such as the iPad.

(3) Portable entertainment devices: These devices can display and play multimedia content. Such devices include: audio and video displays (such as iPods), handheld game consoles, e-books, and smart toys and portable car navigation devices.

(4) Server: A device that provides computing services. The server consists of a processor, a hard disk, a memory, a system bus, etc. The server is similar to a general-purpose computer architecture, but because of the need to provide highly reliable services, processing power and stability High reliability in terms of reliability, security, scalability, and manageability.

(5) Other electronic devices with data interaction functions.

Finally, it should be understood that those skilled in the art can understand that all or part of the process of implementing the above embodiments can be completed by a computer program to instruct related hardware, and the program can be stored in a non-transitory computer. In a readable storage medium, the program, when executed, may include the flow of an embodiment of the methods as described above. The storage medium may be a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a read only memory (ROM), or a random access memory (RAM).

Other embodiments of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the <RTIgt; The present application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present invention, which are in accordance with the general principles of the present invention and include common general knowledge or conventional technical means in the art that are not disclosed in the present invention. . The specification and examples are to be regarded as illustrative only,

It is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the details of the details of The scope of the invention is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

A video display method is applied to a terminal device, and the method includes:

Receiving a user's open command;

And displaying, according to the opening instruction, a preset interface, where the preset interface includes a preset number of sub-windows, and the preset number of sub-windows are arranged according to a preset layout;

Obtaining the preset number of videos;

And in the preset number of sub-windows, the preset number of videos are simultaneously played in a manner that each of the sub-windows plays one of the videos.
The method according to claim 1, wherein the preset number is nine, and the preset layout is a three by three layout.
The method according to claim 1, wherein the acquiring the preset number of videos comprises:

Obtaining the preset number of videos specified manually;

or,

Obtaining the preset number of videos according to the viewing habits of the user.
The method of claim 1 further comprising:

Receiving a user's viewing instruction for one of the child windows;

And according to the viewing instruction, enter an independent play interface of the video corresponding to the sub-window.
The method of claim 1 further comprising:

Receiving a refresh command of the user;

Obtaining another batch of the preset number of videos according to the refresh instruction;

The another batch of videos is simultaneously played in the preset number of sub-windows.
The method of claim 1 wherein the video is a live program, or a carousel program, or a program that is synchronized with a television station.
A video display device, characterized in that the device comprises:

a first instruction receiving unit, configured to receive a user's open command;

a first interface display unit, configured to display a preset interface according to the opening instruction, where the preset interface includes a preset number of sub-windows, and the preset number of sub-windows are arranged according to a preset layout;

a video acquiring unit, configured to acquire the preset number of videos;

And a video playing unit, configured to simultaneously play the preset number of videos in a manner that each of the sub-windows plays one of the videos in the preset number of sub-windows.
The device according to claim 7, wherein the preset number is nine, and the preset layout is a three by three layout.
The device according to claim 7, wherein the video acquisition unit is configured to:

Obtaining the preset number of videos specified manually; or

Obtaining the preset number of videos according to the viewing habits of the user.
The device according to claim 7, wherein the device further comprises:

a second instruction receiving unit, configured to receive a viewing instruction of the user for one of the sub-windows;

The second interface display unit is configured to enter an independent play interface of the video corresponding to the sub-window according to the viewing instruction.
The device according to claim 7, wherein the device further comprises:

a third instruction receiving unit, configured to receive a refresh instruction of the user;

The video obtaining unit is further configured to: acquire another batch of the preset number of videos according to the refresh instruction;

The video playing unit is further configured to: simultaneously play the another batch of videos in the preset number of sub-windows.
The apparatus according to claim 7, wherein said video is a live program, or a carousel program, or a program synchronized with a television station.
A non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing computer executable instructions, the computer executable instructions being set to:

Receiving a user's open command;

And displaying, according to the opening instruction, a preset interface, where the preset interface includes a preset number of sub-windows, and the preset number of sub-windows are arranged according to a preset layout;

Obtaining the preset number of videos;

And in the preset number of sub-windows, the preset number of videos are simultaneously played in a manner that each of the sub-windows plays one of the videos.
An electronic device comprising:

At least one processor; and,

a memory communicatively coupled to the at least one processor; wherein

The memory stores instructions executable by the one processor, the instructions being executed by the at least one processor to enable the at least one processor to:

Receiving a user's open command;

And displaying, according to the opening instruction, a preset interface, where the preset interface includes a preset number of sub-windows, and the preset number of sub-windows are arranged according to a preset layout;

Obtaining the preset number of videos;

And in the preset number of sub-windows, the preset number of videos are simultaneously played in a manner that each of the sub-windows plays one of the videos.
The electronic device according to claim 14, wherein the preset number is nine, and the preset layout is a three by three layout.
The electronic device according to claim 14, wherein the acquiring the preset number of videos comprises:

Obtaining the preset number of videos specified manually;

or,

Obtaining the preset number of videos according to the viewing habits of the user.
The electronic device of claim 14, wherein the instructions are further configured to:

Receiving a user's viewing instruction for one of the child windows;

And according to the viewing instruction, enter an independent play interface of the video corresponding to the sub-window.
The electronic device of claim 14, wherein the instructions are further configured to:

Receiving a refresh command of the user;

Obtaining another batch of the preset number of videos according to the refresh instruction;

The another batch of videos is simultaneously played in the preset number of sub-windows.
The electronic device according to claim 14, wherein the video is a live program, or a carousel program, or a program synchronized with a television station.
A computer program product comprising a computer program stored on a non-transitory computer readable storage medium, the computer program comprising program instructions that, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to execute The method of any one of claims 1 to 6.