WO2018065194A1 - System and method for synchronized operation of image display devices on the same local area network - Google Patents
System and method for synchronized operation of image display devices on the same local area network Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- WO2018065194A1 WO2018065194A1 PCT/EP2017/073432 EP2017073432W WO2018065194A1 WO 2018065194 A1 WO2018065194 A1 WO 2018065194A1 EP 2017073432 W EP2017073432 W EP 2017073432W WO 2018065194 A1 WO2018065194 A1 WO 2018065194A1
- Authority
- WO
- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- image display
- display device
- channels
- active
- settings
- Prior art date
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
- H04N21/00—Selective content distribution, e.g. interactive television or video on demand [VOD]
- H04N21/60—Network structure or processes for video distribution between server and client or between remote clients; Control signalling between clients, server and network components; Transmission of management data between server and client, e.g. sending from server to client commands for recording incoming content stream; Communication details between server and client
- H04N21/63—Control signaling related to video distribution between client, server and network components; Network processes for video distribution between server and clients or between remote clients, e.g. transmitting basic layer and enhancement layers over different transmission paths, setting up a peer-to-peer communication via Internet between remote STB's; Communication protocols; Addressing
Definitions
- the present invention relates to an image display device with a secure information and settings data transfer system for synchronized operation of image display devices on the same local area network.
- configuration of a plurality of image display devices to receive device-specific settings and additional informational may offer a less troublesome viewing experience without having to manually set any setting or attempt to obtain device-specific information.
- the present invention therefore solves the technical problem of automatically enabling a temporary user to set certain settings of an image display device such that he will not need to manually fiddle with the setting of the image display device.
- determining available channels and generating preferred channel order is one of the cumbersome and time-consuming tasks of the TV set-up process. It is necessary to repeat this process separately for DVB-S, DVB-T and DVB-C broadcasts. This is especially difficult for users who are unfamiliar with new digital TV interfaces and cannot complete the setup or preferred channel order generation processes. It is unavoidable to perform these tasks for the first TV in a user’s space, such as home, office, hotel, hospital or any other similar setup. However, it would be advantageous to be able to use settings from the first TV that are already available, on any subsequent TV in the same space.
- the present invention therefore provides an image display device with a secure information and settings data transfer system, as provided by the characterizing features defined in Claim 1.
- Fig. 1 demonstrates a schematic diagram with a plurality of image display devices according to the present invention.
- Fig. 2 demonstrates a simplified flow diagram of the synchronization operation according to the present invention.
- the image display device is connected to wired or wireless local area network (LAN).
- LAN local area network
- the image display device queries whether there are any other image display devices connected to the LAN.
- the querying image display device sends Wake-on-LAN signal to other image display devices connected to LAN in case the other image display devices are in standby mode. If there is no response in a preset amount of time that is set to be sufficiently long for other TVs to be awakened, the user is directed to the manual setup menu. If a response is received, the user is prompted to approve whether device-specific setting peculiar to a first image display device are to be applied to a second image display device.
- the system as conceptually presented above does not need internet connection to operate. If the network comprising the fist and the second image display devices comprises two TVs only, TVs can be in direct communication without need for a modem. However, for general use, TVs will be connected to LAN via the Wi-Fi connection.
- changes in channel order in one TV can be transmitted to another TV during set-up.
- changes in channel order in one TV can be transmitted to another TV during set-up.
- it is not necessary to update each TV individually and functions such as erasing and moving a channel and adding a channel to favorites (therefore any change in the active settings) will become convenient in case of use of a plurality of image display devices.
- a preferred channel order in use in the first image display device is transferrable to all TVs connected to the local area network; this saves a lot of time when configuring a second image display device because finding a channel in different TVs will not be a problem.
- the invention eliminated the need for use of an external data storage unit to transmit channel order from one TV to another. Basically, synchronization with TVs connected to the local area network is made possible using the existing infrastructure.
- the present invention proposes a network system comprising at least a first image display device and at least a second image display device, said first and second image display devices being capable of communicating with each other so as to send and receive digital data.
- said first image display device is configured to send Wake-on-LAN signal to said second image display device.
- said second image display device is configured to receive and automatically replace actively used settings in the form of channel listings, channel order, added channels removed channels, favorite channels or locked channels with active settings of said first image display device.
- said at least first image display device and at least second image display devices communicate with each over a local area network.
- said second image display device applies active settings of the first image display device upon approval.
- a change in the active setting of the first image display device is automatically applied to active settings of the second image display device.
- a change in the active setting of the first image display device automatically generates a Wake-on-LAN signal if said second image display device is in standby mode and said change in the active setting of the first image display device is subsequently applied to active settings of the second image display device.
- said first image display device periodically queries whether a second image display device whose MAC number is previously known to said first image display is in standby mode and a change in the active setting of the first image display device is automatically applied to active settings of the second image display device any time when said second image display device is awaken in response to a periodical Wake-on-LAN signal by said first image display device.
- a signal can be sent whenever the first image display device is run, on daily or hourly basis from the moment where a change in the active settings occurs.
- the present invention is therefore devised under the recognition that a method and system for transmitting channel information between TVs is needed to provide an alternative to going through the same process for each new TV.
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Multimedia (AREA)
- Signal Processing (AREA)
- Controls And Circuits For Display Device (AREA)
- Two-Way Televisions, Distribution Of Moving Picture Or The Like (AREA)
Abstract
The present invention relates to an image display device with a secure information and settings data transfer system for synchronized operation of image display devices on the same local area network. The present invention relates more particularly relates to a network system comprising at least a first image display device and at least a second image display device, said first and second image display devices being capable of communicating with each other so as to send and receive digital data.
Description
The present invention relates to an image display device with a secure information and settings data transfer system for synchronized operation of image display devices on the same local area network.
Digital and interactive TV systems provide a comprehensive amount of TV channels and programs leading to the general outcome that conventional methods for configuring the operation of the image display device from among a plurality of setting parameters may become inefficient to the extent that it is unperformable in a time-saving manner.
Device-specific usage parameters in an image display device can generally be set during the initial set-up and left at the selected setting for a prolonged period of time. An image display device can be used for many different purposes including educational purposes in schools and installable in other setups including offices, meeting rooms, hotels and so on where a plurality of users may interact with the device.
To this end, it is not always possible for a temporary user, for instance in a hotel room, to set a certain setting by way of selecting a respective menu in the interface environment, which is not easily directly accessible in all cases. In general, a temporary guest in a hotel is less likely to dive into the interface menu and look for the exact location of the respective setting. In many cases this is not preferred and the user tries to content himself with what is available to him. It is additionally not possible to establish a simple communication interface for a large number of devices in a multiple TV setup.
Accordingly, configuration of a plurality of image display devices to receive device-specific settings and additional informational may offer a less troublesome viewing experience without having to manually set any setting or attempt to obtain device-specific information. The present invention therefore solves the technical problem of automatically enabling a temporary user to set certain settings of an image display device such that he will not need to manually fiddle with the setting of the image display device.
As is generally known, determining available channels and generating preferred channel order is one of the cumbersome and time-consuming tasks of the TV set-up process. It is necessary to repeat this process separately for DVB-S, DVB-T and DVB-C broadcasts. This is especially difficult for users who are unfamiliar with new digital TV interfaces and cannot complete the setup or preferred channel order generation processes. It is unavoidable to perform these tasks for the first TV in a user’s space, such as home, office, hotel, hospital or any other similar setup. However, it would be advantageous to be able to use settings from the first TV that are already available, on any subsequent TV in the same space.
In the state of the art, TV manufacturers have made it possible to save the preferred channel order of the user to an external memory and retrieve this data from said external memory to be used in subsequent TVs to expedite this process. This operation allows the user to generate preferred channel order via an interface. This method, however, still requires the user to be familiar with TV menus and interfaces and does not ensure that the two TVs are continuously in synch. A change made in one TV cannot be transmitted to another TV.
Among others, a prior art publication in the technical field of the invention may be referred to as US7027460B2, which discloses a method and system for compiling a global schedule from individual user schedules by a central controller in a network of peer-to-peer communication devices. Desired content may be recorded, replayed and transmitted by any peer-to-peer communication device to others in the network. Other examples include US20050028208A1, US20100251318A1, WO2001045396A1, US8863173B2, US20030182663A1 and US20040117788A1.
The present invention provides a system and method to synchronize channel listings, channel order, added/removed channels, favorite channels and locked channels among two or more TVs. In addition, it is not necessary to utilize an internet connection or a master/slave relationship. TVs can be connected and give authorization to each other via a smart algorithm generated by changes and additions to Smart TV software.
The present invention therefore provides an image display device with a secure information and settings data transfer system, as provided by the characterizing features defined in Claim 1.
Primary object of the present invention is to provide a system and method to synchronize channel listings, channel order, added/removed channels, favorite channels and locked channels among two or more TVs.
The present invention proposes a network system comprising at least a first image display device and at least a second image display device. The first image display device sends Wake-on-LAN signal to said second image display device by which active settings in the form of channel listings, channel order, added channels, removed channels, favorite channels or locked channels can be subsequently received by said second image display device to replace any actively used settings therein.
Accordingly, any change in the active setting of the first image display device is automatically applied to active settings of the second image display device, the latter being awaken by a Wake-on-LAN signal if in standby mode or in response to periodical queries by the first image display device, when it can be awaken from standby mode in response to periodical Wake-on-LAN signals.
Accompanying drawings are given solely for the purpose of exemplifying an image display device, whose advantages over prior art were outlined above and will be explained in brief hereinafter.
The drawings are not meant to delimit the scope of protection as identified in the Claims, nor should they be referred to alone in an effort to interpret the scope identified in said Claims without recourse to the technical disclosure in the description of the present invention.
Fig. 1 demonstrates a schematic diagram with a plurality of image display devices according to the present invention.
Fig. 2 demonstrates a simplified flow diagram of the synchronization operation according to the present invention.
According to the present invention, during the set-up process of an image display device (irrespective of whether the setup procedure is carried out for the first time when the device is run or at a later time), said image display device is connected to wired or wireless local area network (LAN). In accordance with the present invention, after being connected to LAN, the image display device queries whether there are any other image display devices connected to the LAN. The querying image display device sends Wake-on-LAN signal to other image display devices connected to LAN in case the other image display devices are in standby mode. If there is no response in a preset amount of time that is set to be sufficiently long for other TVs to be awakened, the user is directed to the manual setup menu. If a response is received, the user is prompted to approve whether device-specific setting peculiar to a first image display device are to be applied to a second image display device.
According to a variation of the present invention, the system as conceptually presented above does not need internet connection to operate. If the network comprising the fist and the second image display devices comprises two TVs only, TVs can be in direct communication without need for a modem. However, for general use, TVs will be connected to LAN via the Wi-Fi connection.
According to the present invention, in addition to transmitting channel order, changes in channel order in one TV can be transmitted to another TV during set-up. In this manner, it is not necessary to update each TV individually and functions such as erasing and moving a channel and adding a channel to favorites (therefore any change in the active settings) will become convenient in case of use of a plurality of image display devices.
More specifically, determining available channels and generating preferred channel order during the set-up process will not be necessary for a subsequent TV connected to the network. As familiarity with TV menus and interfaces is not necessary, TVs are more easily synchronized upon approval of the authorized user.
It is to be noted that a preferred channel order in use in the first image display device is transferrable to all TVs connected to the local area network; this saves a lot of time when configuring a second image display device because finding a channel in different TVs will not be a problem.
Further, in the event that a given authorized user wishes to make a change in the channel order in any of the first or other image display devices, it will be transmitted to all TVs connected to the local area network so that all TVs can remain up-to-date and synchronized. It is also to be noted the invention eliminated the need for use of an external data storage unit to transmit channel order from one TV to another. Basically, synchronization with TVs connected to the local area network is made possible using the existing infrastructure.
In a nutshell, the present invention proposes a network system comprising at least a first image display device and at least a second image display device, said first and second image display devices being capable of communicating with each other so as to send and receive digital data.
In one embodiment of the present invention, said first image display device is configured to send Wake-on-LAN signal to said second image display device.
In a further embodiment of the present invention, said first image display device is configured to transmit active settings in the form of channel listings, channel order, added channels removed channels, favorite channels or locked channels to said second image display device.
In a further embodiment of the present invention, said second image display device is configured to receive and automatically replace actively used settings in the form of channel listings, channel order, added channels removed channels, favorite channels or locked channels with active settings of said first image display device.
In a further embodiment of the present invention, said at least first image display device and at least second image display devices communicate with each over a local area network.
In a further embodiment of the present invention, said second image display device applies active settings of the first image display device upon approval.
In a further embodiment of the present invention, a change in the active setting of the first image display device is automatically applied to active settings of the second image display device.
In a further embodiment of the present invention, a change in the active setting of the first image display device automatically generates a Wake-on-LAN signal if said second image display device is in standby mode and said change in the active setting of the first image display device is subsequently applied to active settings of the second image display device.
In a further embodiment of the present invention, said first image display device periodically queries whether a second image display device whose MAC number is previously known to said first image display is in standby mode and a change in the active setting of the first image display device is automatically applied to active settings of the second image display device any time when said second image display device is awaken in response to a periodical Wake-on-LAN signal by said first image display device. Such a signal can be sent whenever the first image display device is run, on daily or hourly basis from the moment where a change in the active settings occurs.
It is determined that channel setup process is time consuming and cumbersome for users not familiar with TV menu usage. The present invention is therefore devised under the recognition that a method and system for transmitting channel information between TVs is needed to provide an alternative to going through the same process for each new TV.
Claims (6)
- A network system comprising at least a first image display device and at least a second image display device, said first and second image display devices being capable of communicating with each other so as to send and receive digital data characterized in that;said first image display device is configured to send Wake-on-LAN signal to said second image display device,said first image display device is configured to transmit active settings in the form of channel listings, channel order, added channels removed channels, favorite channels or locked channels to said second image display device and,said second image display device is configured to receive and automatically replace actively used settings in the form of channel listings, channel order, added channels removed channels, favorite channels or locked channels with active settings of said first image display device.
- A network system as in Claim 1, characterized in that said at least first image display device and at least second image display devices communicate with each over a local area network.
- A network system as in Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said second image display device applies active settings of the first image display device upon approval.
- A network system as in Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a change in the active setting of the first image display device is automatically applied to active settings of the second image display device.
- A network system as in Claim 4, characterized in that a change in the active setting of the first image display device automatically generates a Wake-on-LAN signal if said second image display device is in standby mode and said change in the active setting of the first image display device is subsequently applied to active settings of the second image display device.
- A network system as in Claim 4 or 5, characterized in that said first image display device periodically queries whether a second image display device whose MAC number is previously known to said first image display is in standby mode and a change in the active setting of the first image display device is automatically applied to active settings of the second image display device any time when said second image display device is awaken in response to a periodical Wake-on-LAN signal by said first image display device.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRA2016/14095 | 2016-10-07 | ||
| TR2016/14095A TR201614095A1 (en) | 2016-10-07 | 2016-10-07 | System and method for synchronized operation of image display devices on the same local area network |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| WO2018065194A1 true WO2018065194A1 (en) | 2018-04-12 |
Family
ID=59966723
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCT/EP2017/073432 WO2018065194A1 (en) | 2016-10-07 | 2017-09-18 | System and method for synchronized operation of image display devices on the same local area network |
Country Status (2)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| TR (1) | TR201614095A1 (en) |
| WO (1) | WO2018065194A1 (en) |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN113329380A (en) * | 2020-02-13 | 2021-08-31 | 精工爱普生株式会社 | Control method for setting device, recording medium, and image display system |
Citations (9)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2001045396A1 (en) | 1999-12-14 | 2001-06-21 | Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. | In-house tv to tv channel forwarding |
| US20030182663A1 (en) | 2002-03-25 | 2003-09-25 | Sony Corporation | System and method for sharing user comments on TV screens |
| US20040117788A1 (en) | 2002-12-11 | 2004-06-17 | Jeyhan Karaoguz | Method and system for TV interface for coordinating media exchange with a media peripheral |
| US20050028208A1 (en) | 1998-07-17 | 2005-02-03 | United Video Properties, Inc. | Interactive television program guide with remote access |
| US20060036678A1 (en) * | 2004-08-13 | 2006-02-16 | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | Method for remote controlling and watching of displaying apparatus and system employing the same |
| US7027460B2 (en) | 2001-12-21 | 2006-04-11 | Intel Corporation | Method and system for customized television viewing using a peer-to-peer network |
| US20100251318A1 (en) | 2009-03-31 | 2010-09-30 | Sony United Kingdom Limited | Method of providing television program information |
| EP2312455A1 (en) * | 2003-10-01 | 2011-04-20 | Sandisk Corporation | Audio visual player apparatus and system and method of content distribution using the same |
| US8863173B2 (en) | 2008-12-11 | 2014-10-14 | Sony Corporation | Social networking and peer to peer for TVs |
-
2016
- 2016-10-07 TR TR2016/14095A patent/TR201614095A1/en unknown
-
2017
- 2017-09-18 WO PCT/EP2017/073432 patent/WO2018065194A1/en active Application Filing
Patent Citations (9)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US20050028208A1 (en) | 1998-07-17 | 2005-02-03 | United Video Properties, Inc. | Interactive television program guide with remote access |
| WO2001045396A1 (en) | 1999-12-14 | 2001-06-21 | Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. | In-house tv to tv channel forwarding |
| US7027460B2 (en) | 2001-12-21 | 2006-04-11 | Intel Corporation | Method and system for customized television viewing using a peer-to-peer network |
| US20030182663A1 (en) | 2002-03-25 | 2003-09-25 | Sony Corporation | System and method for sharing user comments on TV screens |
| US20040117788A1 (en) | 2002-12-11 | 2004-06-17 | Jeyhan Karaoguz | Method and system for TV interface for coordinating media exchange with a media peripheral |
| EP2312455A1 (en) * | 2003-10-01 | 2011-04-20 | Sandisk Corporation | Audio visual player apparatus and system and method of content distribution using the same |
| US20060036678A1 (en) * | 2004-08-13 | 2006-02-16 | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | Method for remote controlling and watching of displaying apparatus and system employing the same |
| US8863173B2 (en) | 2008-12-11 | 2014-10-14 | Sony Corporation | Social networking and peer to peer for TVs |
| US20100251318A1 (en) | 2009-03-31 | 2010-09-30 | Sony United Kingdom Limited | Method of providing television program information |
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN113329380A (en) * | 2020-02-13 | 2021-08-31 | 精工爱普生株式会社 | Control method for setting device, recording medium, and image display system |
| CN113329380B (en) * | 2020-02-13 | 2024-01-19 | 精工爱普生株式会社 | Control method for setting device, recording medium, and image display system |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| TR201614095A1 (en) | 2018-04-24 |
Similar Documents
| Publication | Publication Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| EP3169086B1 (en) | Connection method for multimedia playing device, master device, control terminal, and system | |
| US11166049B2 (en) | Set-top box with interactive portal and system and method for use of same | |
| US20160366481A1 (en) | Method and apparatus for service oriented input and output | |
| JP2006236347A (en) | Multiple home device control method using single controller and control device | |
| US10848814B2 (en) | Set-top box with enhanced content and system and method for use of same | |
| US11805282B2 (en) | Television with interactive portal and system and method for use of same | |
| WO2018065194A1 (en) | System and method for synchronized operation of image display devices on the same local area network | |
| JP2013178604A (en) | Electronic apparatus, method for managing power supply, and program | |
| US11240537B2 (en) | Set-top box with enhanced features and system and method for use of same | |
| US11259168B2 (en) | Method and device for controlling target device of host and client | |
| CN104469481A (en) | Method for television control over applications on intelligent peripheral | |
| CN101472128A (en) | Playback controlling apparatus and image processing apparatus | |
| US20190102129A1 (en) | Output device for controlling operation of double-sided display | |
| EP2302907A2 (en) | Television and control method thereof | |
| US11943495B2 (en) | Set-top box with interactive portal and system and method for use of same | |
| US11653049B2 (en) | Set-top box with enhanced content and system and method for use of same | |
| US20240064339A1 (en) | Television with interactive portal and system and method for use of same | |
| KR20110131764A (en) | Apparatus and method for providing content in a remote user interface system | |
| KR101870560B1 (en) | Apparatus for identifying network information | |
| JP6398275B2 (en) | Device control apparatus, device control method, and device control system | |
| KR20110028781A (en) | Apparatus and method for establishing identification number | |
| CN105766026A (en) | Method and device for controlling target device of host and client | |
| CN117978567A (en) | Display device and control method for non-Matter device |
Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application |
Ref document number: 17772354 Country of ref document: EP Kind code of ref document: A1 |
|
| NENP | Non-entry into the national phase |
Ref country code: DE |
|
| 122 | Ep: pct application non-entry in european phase |
Ref document number: 17772354 Country of ref document: EP Kind code of ref document: A1 |