WO2020259632A1

WO2020259632A1 - Control method for set top box, system, and related device

Info

Publication number: WO2020259632A1
Application number: PCT/CN2020/098280
Authority: WO
Inventors: 胡建荣; 黎亮齐; 沈晓东
Original assignee: 华为技术有限公司
Priority date: 2019-06-27
Filing date: 2020-06-24
Publication date: 2020-12-30
Also published as: CN112423058A; CN112423058B; CN110248231A; CN110248231B

Abstract

The present application discloses a control method for a set top box. Said method comprises: first, a remote controller sending, in response to a selection operation of a user for a first channel, a first control instruction to a television; then, after receiving the first control instruction, the television sending to an infrared control device a first infrared code corresponding to the first channel; next, after receiving the first infrared code, the infrared control device sending the first infrared code to the set top box by means of infrared rays; thereafter, the set top box acquiring, after receiving the first infrared code, video data of the first channel, and sending the video data of the first channel to the television; and finally, the television playing back the video data of the first channel. In this way, a user controls a television and a set top box simultaneously simply by means of a television remote controller, reducing the user's operation steps.

Description

Control method, system and related device of set-top box

This application claims the priority of a Chinese patent application filed with the Chinese Patent Office on June 27, 2019, the application number is 201910570554.8, and the application name is "a control method, system and related device for a set-top box", the entire content of which is incorporated by reference In this application.

Technical field

This application relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to a control method, system and related devices of a set-top box.

Background technique

With the continuous popularization of cable digital TV, users have configured a set top box (STB) on the TV to receive, analyze, and play broadcast and TV live programs. Currently, certain video applications are also installed on the TV, and users can watch some on-demand video resources on the Internet through the video application that comes with the TV.

At present, when a user needs to watch a live program of a set-top box, he needs to use the TV remote control to enter the signal source selection interface of the TV and select the corresponding set-top box device. After selecting the set-top box device as the signal source, the user needs to use the set-top box remote control to control the set-top box to complete operations such as channel switching of live programs through infrared remote control signals. In this way, the television and the set-top box are respectively controlled by two remote controllers, and the operation process is complicated.

Summary of the invention

The present application provides a control method, system and related device for a set-top box, which can realize that the user can control the TV and the set-top box at the same time only through the TV remote control, thereby reducing the operation steps of the user.

In a first aspect, the present application provides a method for controlling a set-top box, including: first, the remote controller sends a first control instruction to the television in response to a user's selection operation on the first channel. Then, after receiving the first control instruction, the television sends the first infrared code corresponding to the first channel to the infrared control device. Then, after receiving the first infrared code, the infrared control device sends the first infrared code to the set-top box via infrared. Then, after receiving the first infrared code, the set-top box obtains the video data of the first channel, and sends the video data of the first channel to the television. Finally, the TV plays the video data of the first channel.

Through the set-top box control method provided by this application, when the television receives an operation instruction input by the user for the set-top box through the remote control, the television can send the infrared code corresponding to the operation instruction to the infrared control device, and the infrared control device is receiving After reaching the infrared code, the infrared control signal corresponding to the operation instruction can be sent to the set-top box. After receiving the infrared control signal, the set-top box can execute the operation instruction. In this way, it can be realized that the user only needs to input operation instructions on a single remote control to complete the control of the set-top box and the TV. Moreover, even if the set-top box and the TV are in different directions relative to the remote control, there is no need for the user to deliberately point the remote control in a certain direction when inputting operating instructions, so that the remote control can be in any direction. Control the TV and set-top box. Simplifies the user's operation process and improves the user experience.

In a possible implementation manner, before the remote controller sends the first control instruction to the television in response to the user's selection operation of the first channel, the method further includes: when the television and the set-top box are in standby at the same time, the remote control In response to the user's power-on operation of the TV, the device sends a second control instruction to the TV to instruct the TV and the set-top box to switch to the power-on state. Then, after the television receives the second control instruction, it switches to the power-on state and sends the second infrared code corresponding to the second control instruction to the infrared control device. Then, after receiving the second infrared code, the infrared control device sends the second infrared code to the set-top box via infrared. Finally, after receiving the second infrared code, the set-top box switches to the power-on state. In this way, the user can remotely control the TV and the set-top box to turn on at the same time with only one remote control, which simplifies the user's operation.

In a possible implementation manner, the method further includes: first, when the TV and the set-top box are in the on state at the same time, the remote control sends a third control instruction to the TV in response to the user's standby operation on the TV. Instruct the TV and set-top box to switch to standby. Then, after the television receives the third control instruction, it switches to the standby state and sends the third infrared code corresponding to the third control instruction to the infrared control device. Next, after receiving the third infrared code, the infrared control device sends the third infrared code to the set-top box via infrared. Finally, after receiving the third infrared code, the set-top box switches to the standby state. In this way, the user only needs to use one remote control to control the TV and the set-top box in standby at the same time, which simplifies the user's operation.

In a possible implementation manner, the method further includes: firstly, when the TV is playing the video data of the first channel, the remote control sends a fourth control instruction to the TV in response to the user's operation of switching to the second channel . Then, after receiving the fourth control instruction, the television determines the fourth infrared code corresponding to the channel number of the second channel, and sends the fourth infrared code to the infrared control device. Then, after receiving the fourth infrared code, the infrared control device sends the fourth infrared code to the set-top box via infrared. Then, after receiving the fourth infrared code, the set-top box obtains the video data of the second channel, and sends the video data of the second channel to the television. Finally, the TV plays the video data of the second channel. In this way, the user can remotely control the set-top box through the remote control connected with the TV to cut the station, realize that a remote control can control the TV and the set-top box at the same time, simplifying the user's operation.

In a possible implementation manner, the method further includes: firstly, when the TV is playing the video data of the first channel, the remote control sends a fourth control instruction to the TV in response to the user's operation of switching to the second channel . Then, after receiving the fourth control instruction, the television sends the fifth infrared code corresponding to the fourth control instruction to the infrared control device. Then, after receiving the fifth infrared code, the infrared control device sends the fifth infrared code to the set-top box via infrared. Then, after receiving the fifth infrared code, the set-top box determines the channel number of the second channel according to the fifth infrared code and the channel number of the first channel. Then, the set-top box obtains the video data of the second channel according to the channel number of the second channel, and sends the video data of the second channel to the TV. Finally, the TV plays the video data of the second channel. In this way, the user can remotely control the set-top box through the remote control connected with the TV to cut the station, realize that a remote control can control the TV and the set-top box at the same time, simplifying the user's operation.

In a second aspect, the present application provides another set-top box control method, including: first, the remote controller sends a first control instruction to the television in response to a user's selection operation of the first channel. Then, after receiving the first control instruction, the television sends the first infrared code corresponding to the first channel to the infrared control device. Then, after receiving the first infrared code, the infrared control device sends the first infrared code to the set-top box via infrared. Wherein, the first infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to obtain the video data of the first channel, and send the video data of the first channel to the television. Finally, the television plays the video data of the first channel.

In a possible implementation manner, before the remote controller sends the first control instruction to the TV in response to the user's selection operation of the first channel, the method further includes: first, when the TV and the set-top box are in a standby state at the same time , The remote control sends a second control instruction to the television in response to the user's power-on operation of the television, for instructing the television and the set-top box to switch to the on state. Then, after the television receives the second control instruction, it switches to the power-on state and sends the second infrared code corresponding to the second control instruction to the infrared control device. Then, after receiving the second infrared code, the infrared control device sends the second infrared code to the set-top box via infrared. Among them, the second infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to turn on. In this way, the user can remotely control the TV and the set-top box to turn on at the same time with only one remote control, which simplifies the user's operation.

In a possible implementation manner, the method further includes: first, when the TV and the set-top box are in the on state at the same time, the remote control sends a third control instruction to the TV in response to the user's standby operation on the TV. Instruct the TV and set-top box to switch to standby. Then, after the television receives the third control instruction, it switches to the standby state and sends the third infrared code corresponding to the third control instruction to the infrared control device. Next, after receiving the third infrared code, the infrared control device sends the third infrared code to the set-top box via infrared. Among them, the third infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to switch to the standby state. In this way, the user only needs to use one remote control to control the TV and the set-top box in standby at the same time, which simplifies the user's operation.

In a possible implementation manner, the method further includes: firstly, when the television is playing the video data of the first channel, the remote control sends a fourth control to the television in response to the user's operation of switching to the second channel. instruction. Then, after receiving the fourth control instruction, the television determines the fourth infrared code corresponding to the channel number of the second channel, and sends the fourth infrared code to the infrared control device through the second transmission mode. Then, after receiving the fourth infrared code, the infrared control device sends the fourth infrared code to the set-top box via infrared. Among them, the fourth infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to obtain the video data of the second channel and send the video data of the second channel to the TV. Finally, the TV plays the video data of the second channel. In this way, the user can remotely control the set-top box through the remote control connected with the TV to cut the station, realize that a remote control can control the TV and the set-top box at the same time, simplifying the user's operation.

In a possible implementation manner, the method further includes: firstly, when the television is playing the video data of the first channel, the remote control sends a fourth control to the television in response to the user's operation of switching to the second channel. instruction. Then, after receiving the fourth control instruction, the television sends the fifth infrared code corresponding to the fourth control instruction to the infrared control device. Then, after receiving the fifth infrared code, the infrared control device sends the fifth infrared code to the set-top box via infrared. Wherein, the fifth infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to determine the channel number of the second channel according to the fifth infrared code and the channel number of the first channel, and obtain the video data of the second channel according to the channel number of the second channel , And send it to the TV. Finally, the TV plays the video data of the second channel. In this way, the user can remotely control the set-top box through the remote control connected with the TV to cut the station, realize that a remote control can control the TV and the set-top box at the same time, simplifying the user's operation.

In a third aspect, the present application provides a method for controlling a set-top box, including: first, the television receives a first control instruction sent by a remote controller in response to a selection operation for a first channel. Then, the TV sends the first infrared code corresponding to the first channel to the infrared control device. Then, after receiving the first infrared code, the infrared control device sends the first infrared code to the set-top box via infrared. The first infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to obtain the video data of the first channel and send the video data of the first channel to the TV for playing.

In a possible implementation manner, before the television receives the first control instruction sent by the remote controller in response to the selection operation of the first channel, the method further includes: first, when the television and the set-top box are in a standby state at the same time When the TV receives the second control instruction sent by the remote controller in response to the power-on operation of the TV, the second control instruction is used to instruct the TV and the set-top box to switch to the power-on state. Then, the television is turned on and sends the second infrared code corresponding to the second control instruction to the infrared control device. Then, after receiving the second infrared code, the infrared control device sends the second infrared code to the set-top box via infrared. Among them, the first infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to turn on. In this way, the user can remotely control the TV and the set-top box to turn on at the same time with only one remote control, which simplifies the user's operation.

In a possible implementation, the method further includes: first, when the television and the set-top box are both in the on state, the television receives the third control instruction sent by the remote controller in response to the standby operation of the television for Instruct the TV and set-top box to switch to standby. Then, the television is switched to the standby state and sends the third infrared code corresponding to the third control instruction to the infrared control device. Finally, after receiving the third infrared code, the infrared control device sends the third infrared code to the set-top box via infrared. Among them, the third infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to switch to the standby state. In this way, the user only needs to use one remote control to control the TV and the set-top box in standby at the same time, which simplifies the user's operation.

In a possible implementation manner, the method further includes: first, when the television plays the video data of the first channel, the television receives a fourth control instruction sent by the remote controller in response to the operation of switching to the second channel . Then, the television determines the fourth infrared code corresponding to the channel number of the second channel, and sends the fourth infrared code to the infrared control device. Then, after receiving the fourth infrared code, the infrared control device sends the fourth infrared code to the set-top box via infrared. Among them, the fourth infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to obtain the video data of the second channel, and send the video data of the second channel to the TV for playing. In this way, the user can remotely control the set-top box through the remote control connected with the TV to cut the station, realize that a remote control can control the TV and the set-top box at the same time, simplifying the user's operation.

In a possible implementation manner, the method further includes: first, when the television plays the video data of the first channel, the television receives a fourth control instruction sent by the remote controller in response to the operation of switching to the second channel . Then, after receiving the fourth control instruction, the television sends the fifth infrared code corresponding to the fourth control instruction to the infrared control device. Then, after receiving the fifth infrared code, the infrared control device sends the fifth infrared code to the set-top box via infrared. Among them, the fifth infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to determine the channel number of the second channel according to the fifth infrared code and the channel number of the first channel, and obtain the video data of the second channel according to the channel number of the second channel, and Send it to the TV for playback. In this way, the user can remotely control the set-top box through the remote control connected to the TV to cut the station, realize that a remote control can control the TV and the set-top box at the same time, which simplifies the user's operation.

In a fourth aspect, this application provides a system, which includes: a remote control, a television, an infrared control device, and a set-top box. Wherein: the remote control is used to send a first control instruction to the television in response to the user's selection operation on the first channel. The television is used for sending the first infrared code corresponding to the first channel to the infrared control device after receiving the first control instruction. The infrared control device is used to send the first infrared code to the set-top box via infrared after receiving the first infrared code. The set-top box is used to obtain the video data of the first channel after receiving the first infrared code, and send the video data of the first channel to the TV. The TV set is used to play the video data of the first channel.

Through the system provided by this application, when the TV receives an operation instruction input by the user for the set-top box through the remote control, the TV can send the infrared code corresponding to the operation instruction to the infrared control device, and the infrared control device receives the infrared After the code, the infrared control signal corresponding to the operation instruction can be sent to the set-top box. After receiving the infrared control signal, the set-top box can execute the operation instruction. In this way, it can be realized that the user only needs to input operation instructions on a single remote control to complete the control of the set-top box and the TV. Moreover, even if the set-top box and the TV are in different directions relative to the remote control, there is no need for the user to deliberately point the remote control in a certain direction when inputting operating instructions, so that the remote control can be in any direction. Control the TV and set-top box. Simplifies the user's operation process and improves the user experience.

In a possible implementation, before the remote control sends the first control instruction to the TV in response to the user's selection operation of the first channel, when the TV and the set-top box are in standby at the same time: the remote control is also used for In response to the user's power-on operation of the TV, a second control instruction is sent to the TV. Wherein, the second control instruction is used to instruct the television and the set-top box to switch to the on state. The television is also used to switch to the on state after receiving the second control instruction and send the second infrared code corresponding to the second control instruction to the infrared control device. The infrared control device is also used to send the second infrared code to the set-top box via infrared after receiving the second infrared code. The set-top box is also used to switch to the power-on state after receiving the second infrared code. In this way, the user can remotely control the TV and the set-top box to turn on at the same time with only one remote control, which simplifies the user's operation.

In a possible implementation, when the TV and the set-top box are in the on state at the same time: the remote control is also used to send a third control instruction to the TV in response to the user's standby operation on the TV, for instructing the TV And the set-top box switches to standby. The television is also used to switch to the standby state after receiving the third control instruction and send the third infrared code corresponding to the third control instruction to the infrared control device. The infrared control device is also used to send the third infrared code to the set-top box via infrared after receiving the third infrared code. The set-top box is also used to switch to the standby state after receiving the third infrared code. In this way, the user only needs to use one remote control to control the TV and the set-top box in standby at the same time, which simplifies the user's operation.

In a possible implementation manner, when the TV plays the video data of the first channel, the remote control is also used to send a fourth control instruction to the TV in response to the user's operation of switching to the second channel. The television is also used to determine the fourth infrared code corresponding to the channel number of the second channel after receiving the fourth control instruction, and send the fourth infrared code to the infrared control device. The infrared control device is also used to send the fourth infrared code to the set-top box via infrared after receiving the fourth infrared code. The set-top box is also used to obtain the video data of the second channel after receiving the fourth infrared code, and send the video data of the second channel to the TV. The TV is also used to play the video data of the second channel. In this way, the user can remotely control the set-top box through the remote control connected to the TV to cut the station, realize that a remote control can control the TV and the set-top box at the same time, which simplifies the user's operation.

In a possible implementation, the method further includes: when the TV is playing the video data of the first channel, the remote control is also used to send the fourth channel to the TV in response to the user's operation of switching to the second channel. Control instruction. The television is also used to send the fifth infrared code corresponding to the fourth control instruction to the infrared control device after receiving the fourth control instruction. The infrared control device is also used to send the fifth infrared code to the set-top box via infrared after receiving the fifth infrared code. The set-top box is further configured to determine the channel number of the second channel according to the fifth infrared code and the channel number of the first channel after receiving the fifth infrared code. The set-top box is also used to obtain the video data of the second channel according to the channel number of the second channel, and send the video data of the second channel to the TV. The TV is also used to play the video data of the second channel. In this way, the user can remotely control the set-top box through the remote control connected with the TV to cut the station, realize that a remote control can control the TV and the set-top box at the same time, simplifying the user's operation.

In a fifth aspect, the present application provides a system, which includes a remote control, a television, and an infrared control device. Wherein: the remote control is used to send a first control instruction to the television in response to the user's selection operation on the first channel. The television is used for sending the first infrared code corresponding to the first channel to the infrared control device after receiving the first control instruction. The infrared control device is used to send the first infrared code to the set-top box via infrared after receiving the first infrared code. Wherein, the first infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to obtain the video data of the first channel, and send the video data of the first channel to the television. The TV set is used to play the video data of the first channel.

In a possible implementation, before the remote control sends the first control instruction to the TV in response to the user's selection operation of the first channel, when the TV and the set-top box are in standby at the same time: the remote control is also used for In response to the user's power-on operation of the TV, a second control instruction is sent to the TV. Wherein, the second control instruction is used to instruct the television and the set-top box to switch to the on state. The television is also used to switch to the on state after receiving the second control instruction and send the second infrared code corresponding to the second control instruction to the infrared control device. The infrared control device is also used to send the second infrared code to the set-top box via infrared after receiving the second infrared code. Wherein, the second infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to switch to the on state. In this way, the user can remotely control the TV and the set-top box to turn on at the same time with only one remote control, which simplifies the user's operation.

In a possible implementation, when the TV and the set-top box are in the on state at the same time: the remote control is also used to send a third control instruction to the TV in response to the user's standby operation on the TV, for instructing the TV And the set-top box switches to standby. The television is also used to switch to the standby state after receiving the third control instruction and send the third infrared code corresponding to the third control instruction to the infrared control device. The infrared control device is also used to send the third infrared code to the set-top box via infrared after receiving the third infrared code. Among them, the third infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to switch to the standby state. In this way, the user only needs to use one remote control to control the TV and the set-top box in standby at the same time, which simplifies the user's operation.

In a possible implementation manner, when the TV plays the video data of the first channel, the remote control is also used to send a fourth control instruction to the TV in response to the user's operation of switching to the second channel. The television is also used to determine the fourth infrared code corresponding to the channel number of the second channel after receiving the fourth control instruction, and send the fourth infrared code to the infrared control device. The infrared control device is also used to send the fourth infrared code to the set-top box via infrared after receiving the fourth infrared code. Among them, the fourth infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to obtain the video data of the second channel and send the video data of the second channel to the TV. The TV is also used to play the video data of the second channel. In this way, the user can remotely control the set-top box through the remote control connected with the TV to cut the station, realize that a remote control can control the TV and the set-top box at the same time, simplifying the user's operation.

In a possible implementation, the method further includes: when the TV is playing the video data of the first channel, the remote control is also used to send the fourth channel to the TV in response to the user's operation of switching to the second channel. Control instruction. The television is also used to send the fifth infrared code corresponding to the fourth control instruction to the infrared control device after receiving the fourth control instruction. The infrared control device is also used to send the fifth infrared code to the set-top box via infrared after receiving the fifth infrared code. The fifth infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to determine the channel number of the second channel based on the fifth infrared code and the channel number of the first channel, and then obtain the video data of the second channel according to the channel number of the second channel , And send the video data of the second channel to the TV. The TV is also used to play the video data of the second channel. In this way, the user can remotely control the set-top box through the remote control connected with the TV to cut the station, realize that a remote control can control the TV and the set-top box at the same time, simplifying the user's operation.

In a sixth aspect, the present application provides a system, which includes a TV set and infrared control equipment. Wherein: the television is used to receive the first control instruction sent by the remote controller in response to the selection operation for the first channel. The television is also used to send the first infrared code corresponding to the first channel to the infrared control device. The infrared control device is used to send the first infrared code to the set-top box via infrared after receiving the first infrared code. Wherein, the first infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to obtain the video data of the first channel, and send the video data of the first channel to the TV for playing.

In a possible implementation manner, before the television receives the first control instruction, when the television and the set-top box are in the standby state at the same time: the television is also used to receive the remote controller in response to the user's power-on operation of the television The second control command sent. Wherein, the second control instruction is used to instruct the television and the set-top box to switch to the on state. The television is also used to switch to the on state after receiving the second control instruction and send the second infrared code corresponding to the second control instruction to the infrared control device. The infrared control device is also used to send the second infrared code to the set-top box via the infrared line after receiving the second infrared code. Wherein, the second infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to switch to the on state. In this way, the user can remotely control the TV and the set-top box to turn on at the same time with only one remote control, which simplifies the user's operation.

In a possible implementation manner, when the TV set and the set-top box are in the on-state at the same time: the TV set is also used for receiving the remote controller to send a third control instruction to the TV set in response to the user's standby operation of the TV set. Among them, the third control instruction is used to instruct the television and the set-top box to switch to the standby state. The television is also used to switch to the standby state after receiving the third control instruction and send the third infrared code corresponding to the third control instruction to the infrared control device. The infrared control device is also used to send the third infrared code to the set-top box via infrared after receiving the third infrared code. Among them, the third infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to switch to the standby state. In this way, the user only needs to use one remote control to control the TV and the set-top box in standby at the same time, which simplifies the user's operation.

In a possible implementation manner, when the television plays the video data of the first channel, the television is also used to receive a fourth control instruction sent by the remote controller in response to the user's operation of switching to the second channel. The television is also used to determine the fourth infrared code corresponding to the channel number of the second channel after receiving the fourth control instruction, and send the fourth infrared code to the infrared control device. The infrared control device is also used to send the fourth infrared code to the set-top box via infrared after receiving the fourth infrared code. Among them, the fourth infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to obtain the video data of the second channel and send the video data of the second channel to the TV for playing. The TV is also used to play the video data of the second channel. In this way, the user can remotely control the set-top box through the remote control connected with the TV to cut the station, realize that a remote control can control the TV and the set-top box at the same time, simplifying the user's operation.

In a possible implementation manner, the method further includes: when the television is playing the video data of the first channel, the television is further configured to receive the remote control sent in response to the user's operation of switching to the second channel. The fourth control instruction. The television is also used to send the fifth infrared code corresponding to the fourth control instruction to the infrared control device after receiving the fourth control instruction. The infrared control device is also used to send the fifth infrared code to the set-top box via infrared after receiving the fifth infrared code. The fifth infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to determine the channel number of the second channel based on the fifth infrared code and the channel number of the first channel, and then obtain the video data of the second channel according to the channel number of the second channel , And send the video data of the second channel to the TV to play. The TV is also used to play the video data of the second channel. In this way, the user can remotely control the set-top box through the remote control connected with the TV to cut the station, realize that a remote control can control the TV and the set-top box at the same time, simplifying the user's operation.

In this application, the television and the remote control can communicate through Bluetooth low energy or Wi-Fi direct connection, and the television and the infrared control device can communicate through Bluetooth low energy or Wi-Fi direct connection.

In a seventh aspect, the present application provides a method for controlling a set-top box, including: a television receiving a first control instruction for a user to select a first channel. The television sends the first infrared code corresponding to the first channel; where the first infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to obtain the video data of the first channel; the television obtains the video data of the first channel from the set-top box, and Playing the video data of the first channel.

In a possible implementation manner, before the television receives the first control instruction for the user to select the first channel, the method includes: when the television and the set-top box are in a standby state at the same time, the television receives the second control instruction, and The second control instruction is used to instruct the TV and the set-top box to switch to the on state. In response to the second control instruction, the television is switched to the on state, and the second infrared code corresponding to the second control instruction is sent. The second infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to switch to the power-on state.

In a possible implementation manner, the method further includes: when the television and the set-top box are in the on state at the same time, the television receives a third control instruction, and the third control instruction is used to instruct the television and the set-top box to switch to the standby state;

In response to the third control instruction, the television set switches to a standby state and sends a third infrared code corresponding to the third control instruction. The third infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to switch to the standby state.

In a possible implementation manner, the method further includes: when the television plays the video data of the first channel, the television receives the fourth control instruction. The fourth control instruction is used to instruct the TV to switch to the second channel. In response to the fourth control instruction, the television determines the fourth infrared code corresponding to the channel number of the second channel, and sends the fourth infrared code. Among them, the fourth infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to obtain the video data of the second channel. The television obtains the video data of the second channel from the set-top box and plays the video data of the second channel.

In a possible implementation manner, the method further includes: when the television plays the video data of the first channel, the television receives the fourth control instruction. The fourth control instruction is used to instruct the television to switch to the second channel. In response to the fourth control instruction, the television sends a fifth infrared code corresponding to the fourth control instruction. Wherein, the fifth infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to determine the channel number of the second channel according to the fifth infrared code and the channel number of the first channel, and obtain the video data of the second channel according to the channel number of the second channel. The television obtains the video data of the second channel from the set-top box and plays the video data of the second channel.

In an eighth aspect, the present application provides a television, including: a display screen, a communication module, one or more processors, and one or more memories; the one or more memories are coupled with one or more processors, and one Or multiple memories are used to store computer program codes, the computer program codes including computer instructions, when one or more processors execute the computer instructions, make the television execute any one of the possible implementations of any of the above aspects The control method of the set-top box in.

In a ninth aspect, this application provides a computer storage medium, including computer instructions, which when the computer instructions run on a television, cause the television to execute the set-top box control method in any one of the possible implementations of any of the foregoing aspects.

In a tenth aspect, this application provides a computer program product, which when the computer program product runs on a television, causes the television to execute the control method of the set-top box in any one of the possible implementations of any of the foregoing aspects.

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FIG. 1A is a schematic diagram of a system architecture provided by an embodiment of this application;

FIG. 1B is a schematic diagram of another system architecture provided by an embodiment of this application;

2A is a schematic structural diagram of a TV set provided by an embodiment of the application;

2B is a schematic structural diagram of an infrared control device provided by an embodiment of this application;

FIG. 3 is a schematic flowchart of a method for controlling a set-top box according to an embodiment of the application;

4A-4B are schematic diagrams of a set of interfaces provided by an embodiment of the application;

5A-5B are schematic diagrams of another set of interfaces provided by an embodiment of this application;

6A-6D are schematic diagrams of another set of interfaces provided by an embodiment of the application;

7A-7B are schematic diagrams of another set of interfaces provided by an embodiment of the application;

8A-8B are schematic diagrams of another set of interfaces provided by an embodiment of this application;

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of another system architecture provided by an embodiment of the application;

10A-10B are schematic diagrams of another set of interfaces provided by an embodiment of the application.

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The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be cleared and described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings. Among them, in the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise specified, "/" means or, for example, A/B can mean A or B; the "and/or" in the text is only a description of related objects The association relationship of indicates that there can be three relationships, for example, A and/or B, which can indicate: A alone exists, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. In addition, in the description of the embodiments of this application , "Multiple" means two or more than two.

Hereinafter, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as implying or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined with “first” and “second” may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of these features. In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise specified, “multiple” The meaning is two or more.

At present, most set-top box remote controllers use infrared control signals to remotely control the set-top box. The TV can support infrared remote control and/or low energy Bluetooth (bluetooth low energy, BLE) remote control. In order to realize the use of a remote control to control the set-top box and the TV at the same time, some set-top box manufacturers have produced a set-top box remote control that can learn the infrared code of the TV.

For example, when the user needs to learn a key function on the TV remote control through the set-top box remote control, the infrared code sent by the TV remote control can be learned through the following steps: 1. The user can press and hold the " Set the button and hold it for a period of time (for example, 2 seconds). When the prompt light on the remote control of the set-top box turns from dark to bright, the remote control of the set-top box enters the learning state. 2. The user can press the key 1 that the set-top box remote control wants to learn, and align the infrared transmitter of the set-top box remote control and the infrared transmitter of the TV remote control, and at a position about 1 to 3 cm in a straight line, Then press the "Power" button on the TV remote control, hold it for a period of time (for example, 1 second) and then release it. 3. The set-top box remote control saves the infrared code emitted by the TV remote control when the "power" button on the TV remote control is pressed, and binds the infrared code to button 1 on the set-top box. 4. After the remote control of the set-top box receives the user's pressing of button 1, the remote control of the set-top box can send the infrared code bound to button 1.

When users need to learn other keys on the TV remote control through the remote control of the set-top box, they must repeat the above infrared code learning process. In this way, the operation steps are more complicated. Moreover, when the TV remote control is controlled by the low-power Bluetooth remote control, the set-top box remote control cannot learn the control instructions corresponding to the buttons of the TV remote control or can only perform simple control of the TV, such as the TV Perform simple operations such as power on and off and volume control.

Due to the limitation of infrared rays, the infrared rays emitted by the set-top box remote control cannot pass through obstacles for remote control, and can only remotely control the set-top box or the TV set at a small direction angle. After the set-top box remote control learns the infrared code on the TV remote control, when the user uses the set-top box remote control to control the TV, the user needs to point the infrared transmitter of the set-top box remote control at the infrared receiver on the TV. When the user's set-top box remote control controls the set-top box remote control, the user needs to aim at the infrared receiver on the set-top box. If the set-top box is far away from the TV, when the user uses the set-top box remote control to control the set-top box and the TV, it is necessary to switch the alignment direction of the infrared transmitter on the set-top box remote control back and forth, which will affect the user experience.

Therefore, the embodiments of the present application provide a set-top box control method, system, and related devices. An infrared control device can be placed near the set-top box, wherein the infrared control signal transmitter of the infrared control device is aligned with the infrared control signal on the set-top box Receiver, the infrared control device communicates with the TV through Bluetooth or WiFi. When the TV receives the operation instruction input by the user for the set-top box through the remote control, the TV can send the infrared code corresponding to the operation instruction to the infrared control device, and the infrared control device can send the corresponding operation instruction after receiving the infrared code. The infrared control signal to the set-top box. After receiving the infrared control signal, the set-top box can execute the operation instruction. In this way, it can be realized that the user only needs to input operation instructions on a single remote control to complete the control of the set-top box and the TV. Moreover, even if the set-top box and the TV are in different directions relative to the remote control, there is no need for the user to deliberately point the remote control in a certain direction when inputting operating instructions, so that the remote control can be in any direction. Control the TV and set-top box. Simplifies the user's operation process and improves the user experience.

The following describes a system provided by an embodiment of the present application.

Please refer to FIG. 1A, which is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a system 10 according to an embodiment of the application. As shown in FIG. 1A, the system 10 may include: a TV 110, an infrared control device 120, a remote control 130, a set-top box 140, an electronic program guide (EPG) server 150, and a channel identification server 160.

Wherein, the link connection 101 between the TV 110 and the infrared control device 120 may be a Bluetooth low energy (Bluetooth Low Energy, BLE) connection or a WiFi direct connection. The link connection 102 between the TV 110 and the remote control 130 may be a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connection or a WiFi direct connection. The communication method 103 between the infrared control device 120 and the set-top box 140 may be infrared communication. The link connection 104 between the television 110 and the set-top box 140 may be a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) cable/audio and video (AV) cable connection. The link connection 105 between the television 110, the infrared code library and the EPG server 150 may be a connection established by the Internet. The link connection 106 between the television 110 and the channel identification server 160 may be a connection established through the Internet.

There may be multiple buttons on the remote control 130, for example, "up" button, "down" button, "left" button, "right" button, "confirm" button, on/off button, voice input button, and "return" button , "Home" button, "Menu" button, "Volume +" button, "Volume -" button, etc. The remote control 130 can receive user input operations through these multiple keys to control the TV 110 and the set-top box 140. Wherein, the remote control 130 is not limited to the remote control matched with the television 110, and may also be a terminal such as a mobile phone or a tablet equipped with a remote control application. When a remote control application is installed on a terminal such as a mobile phone or tablet, the terminal such as a mobile phone or tablet can open the remote control application to display a remote control interface. The remote control interface may include the above-mentioned multiple virtual keys. The keys receive user input operations to control the television 110 and the set-top box 140.

The set-top box 140 may be a digital television set-top box or a network television set-top box. Among them, the digital TV set-top box may include a digital set-top box that receives cable TV, a digital set-top box that receives satellite TV, and a digital set-top box that receives terrestrial broadcast TV. The set-top box 140 may send the received live video data to the television 110 through the HDMI line or the AV line.

The infrared code library and EPG server 150 may store the infrared code library and EPG information of the set-top box of each operator in each region. After the television 110 is bound and connected to the set-top box 140, the television 110 can download the infrared code library and EPG information corresponding to the set-top box 140 from the infrared code library and the EPG server through the Internet. The infrared code library and the EPG server 150 can collect the change information of live TV channels and program information, and synchronize them to the TV 110.

The channel recognition server 160 can analyze the image including the channel identifier uploaded by the television 110 through image recognition technology, and determine the channel corresponding to the image, such as "CCTV-1", "Hunan Satellite TV" and so on.

The embodiments of the present application can also be applied to the system architecture 11 shown in FIG. 1B. As shown in FIG. 1B, the system architecture 11 may include a TV 110, an infrared control device 120, a remote control 130, a set-top box 140, an electronic program guide (EPG) server 150, a channel identification server 160, and a TV box 190.

Wherein, the link connection 1101 between the TV box 190 and the infrared control device 120 may be a Bluetooth low energy (bluetooth low energy, BLE) connection or a WiFi direct connection. The link connection 1102 between the TV box 190 and the remote control 130 may be a Bluetooth low energy (bluetooth low energy, BLE) connection or a WiFi direct connection. The communication method 1103 between the infrared control device 120 and the set-top box 140 may be infrared communication. The link connection 1104 between the TV box 190 and the set-top box 140 may be a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) cable/audio and video (AV) cable connection. The link connection 1105 between the TV box 190 and the infrared code library and the EPG server 150 may be a connection established by the Internet (Internet). The link connection 1106 between the TV box 190 and the channel identification server 160 may be a connection established through the Internet. The link connection 1107 between the TV box 190 and the TV 110 may be a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) cable/audio and video (AV) cable connection.

The TV box 190 is used to output display content to the TV 110, and the TV 110 is used to display the output display content of the TV box 190.

Among them, the television 110, the infrared control device 120, the remote control 130, the set-top box 140, the electronic program guide (EPG) server 150, and the channel identification server 160 can refer to other illustrated embodiments of this application, which will not be omitted here. Repeat.

FIG. 2A exemplarily shows a schematic structural diagram of a television 110 provided in an embodiment of the present application.

As shown in FIG. 2A, the television 110 may include: a processor 111, a memory 112, a wireless communication processing module 113, a power switch 114, a wired LAN communication processing module 115, an HDMI communication processing module 116, a USB communication processing module 117, and a display screen 118, audio module 119, speaker 119A, etc. among them:

The processor 111 can be used to read and execute computer-readable instructions. In specific implementation, the processor 111 may mainly include a controller, an arithmetic unit, and a register. Among them, the controller is mainly responsible for instruction decoding, and sends out control signals for the operation corresponding to the instruction. The arithmetic unit is mainly responsible for saving the register operands and intermediate operation results temporarily stored during the execution of instructions. In specific implementation, the hardware architecture of the processor 111 may be an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) architecture, MIPS architecture, ARM architecture, or NP architecture, etc.

In some embodiments, the processor 111 may be used to parse the signals received by the wireless communication processing module 113 and/or the wired LAN communication processing module 115, such as a data request sent by the infrared control device 120, a control request sent by the remote control 130, and infrared The code base and infrared code base and EPG information sent by the EPG server 150, and the channel identification result returned by the channel identification server 160. The processor 111 can be used to perform corresponding processing operations according to the analysis result, such as responding to a data request, or controlling the display of the display screen 118 and/or controlling the output of the audio module 119 according to the control request, and so on.

In some embodiments, the processor 111 may also be used to generate signals sent by the wireless communication processing module 113 and/or the wired LAN communication processing module 115, such as Bluetooth broadcast signals, beacon signals, and for example, sending signals to the infrared control device 120 including Infrared code signal, etc.

The memory 112 is coupled with the processor 111, and is used to store various software programs and/or multiple sets of instructions. In a specific implementation, the memory 112 may include a high-speed random access memory, and may also include a non-volatile memory, such as one or more magnetic disk storage devices, flash memory devices, or other non-volatile solid-state storage devices. The memory 112 may store an operating system, such as embedded operating systems such as uCOS, VxWorks, and RTLinux. The memory 112 may also store a communication program, which may be used to communicate with the infrared control device 120, one or more servers (including the infrared code library and the EPG server 150, the channel recognition server 160), the remote control 130, and the set-top box 140.

The wireless communication processing module 113 may include a Bluetooth (BT) communication processing module 113A and a WLAN communication processing module 113B.

In some embodiments, one or more of the Bluetooth (BT) communication processing module 113A and the WLAN communication processing module 113B can monitor signals emitted by other devices (such as the infrared control device 120 and the remote control 130), such as detection requests. , Scanning signals, etc., and can send response signals, such as detection response, scanning response, etc., so that other devices (such as infrared control device 120, remote control 130) can discover the TV 110 and communicate with other devices (such as infrared control device 120). , The remote control 130) establishes a wireless communication connection, and communicates with other devices (such as the infrared control device 120 and the remote control 130) through one or more wireless communication technologies in Bluetooth or WLAN. Among them, the Bluetooth (BT) communication processing module 113A can provide solutions including one or more of Bluetooth communication in classic Bluetooth (Bluetooth 2.1) or Bluetooth low energy (Bluetooth low energy, BLE). The WLAN communication processing module 113B may include one or more WLAN communication solutions among Wi-Fi direct, Wi-Fi LAN, or Wi-Fi soft AP.

In other embodiments, one or more of the Bluetooth (BT) communication processing module 113A and the WLAN communication processing module 113B can also transmit signals, such as broadcast Bluetooth signals, beacon signals, so that other devices (such as infrared control devices) 120. The remote control 130) can discover the TV 110, and establish a wireless communication connection with other devices (such as the infrared control device 120, the remote control 130), and communicate with other devices through one or more wireless communication technologies in Bluetooth or WLAN ( For example, the infrared control device 120, the remote controller 130) communicate.

In some embodiments, the TV 110 can be connected to the Internet through WLAN wireless communication technology to establish a communication connection with servers on the Internet (for example, infrared code library and EPG server 150, channel identification server 160, on-demand resource server, etc.) .

The wireless communication processing module 113 may also include an infrared communication processing module (not shown). The infrared communication processing module can communicate with other devices (such as a remote control) through infrared remote control technology.

The power switch 114 can be used to control the power supply to the display 118.

The wired LAN communication processing module 115 can be used to communicate with other devices in the same LAN via a wired LAN, and can also be used to connect to a WAN via a wired LAN, and can communicate with devices in the WAN.

The HDMI communication processing module 116 may be used to communicate with devices such as the set-top box 140 through an HDMI interface (not shown). For example, the HDMI communication processing module 116 may receive live video data sent by the set-top box 140 through an HDMI interface (not shown), and so on.

The USB communication processing module 117 can be used to communicate with other devices through a USB interface (not shown).

The display screen 118 can be used to display images, videos, etc. The display screen 118 may adopt a liquid crystal display (LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display, or an active-matrix organic light emitting diode (AMOLED). Display screen, flexible light-emitting diode (FLED) display screen, quantum dot emitting diode (QLED) display screen, etc.

The audio module 119 can be used to convert digital audio signals into analog audio signals for output, and can also be used to convert analog audio inputs into digital audio signals. The audio module 119 can also be used to encode and decode audio signals. In some embodiments, the audio module 119 may be installed in the processor 111, or some functional modules of the audio module 119 may be installed in the processor 111. The audio module 119 can transmit audio signals to the wireless communication module 113 through a bus interface (such as a UART interface, etc.), so as to realize the function of playing audio signals through a Bluetooth speaker.

The speaker 119A may be used to convert the audio signal sent by the audio module 119 into a sound signal.

In some embodiments, the television 110 may further include a microphone 119B, also called a "microphone" or a "microphone" for converting sound signals into electrical signals. When sending a voice control instruction, the user can make a voice through the human mouth and input the voice signal into the microphone 119B.

FIG. 2B exemplarily shows a schematic structural diagram of an infrared control device 120 provided in an embodiment of the present application.

As shown in FIG. 2B, the infrared control device 120 may include: a processor 121, a memory 122, a wireless communication processing module 113, an infrared transmitter 124, a power supply module 125, and so on. among them:

The processor 121 may be used to read and execute computer-readable instructions. In specific implementation, the processor 121 may mainly include a controller, an arithmetic unit, and a register. Among them, the controller is mainly responsible for instruction decoding, and sends out control signals for the operation corresponding to the instruction. The arithmetic unit is mainly responsible for saving the register operands and intermediate operation results temporarily stored during the execution of instructions. In a specific implementation, the hardware architecture of the processor 121 may be an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) architecture, MIPS architecture, ARM architecture, NP architecture, or the like.

In some embodiments, the processor 121 may be used to parse the signal received by the wireless communication processing module 113, such as a signal including an infrared code sent by the television 110, and so on.

In some embodiments, the processor 121 may also be used to generate signals sent from the wireless communication processing module 113, such as Bluetooth broadcast signals, beacon signals, and infrared control signals sent according to received infrared codes, and so on.

The memory 122 is coupled with the processor 121, and is used to store various software programs and/or multiple sets of instructions. In a specific implementation, the memory 122 may include a high-speed random access device, and may also include a non-volatile memory, such as one or more flash memory devices or other non-volatile solid-state storage devices. The memory 122 may store a communication program, and the communication program may be used to communicate with the television 110 and the set-top box 140.

The wireless communication processing module 123 may include one or more of a Bluetooth (BT) communication processing module 123A, a WLAN communication processing module 123B, and an infrared communication processing module 123C.

Among them, one or more of the Bluetooth (BT) communication processing module 123A and the WLAN communication processing module 123B can monitor signals emitted by other devices (such as the TV 110), such as detection requests, scanning signals, etc., and can send The response signal, such as detection response, scan response, etc., enables other devices (such as the TV 110) to discover the infrared control device 120 and establish a wireless communication connection with other devices (such as the TV 110). Among them, the Bluetooth (BT) communication processing module 113A can provide solutions that include one or more of Bluetooth communication in classic Bluetooth (Bluetooth 2.1) or Bluetooth low energy (Bluetooth low energy, BLE). The WLAN communication processing module 113B may include one or more WLAN communication solutions among Wi-Fi direct, Wi-Fi LAN, or Wi-Fi soft AP. The infrared communication processing module 123C can modulate the infrared control signal according to the infrared code, and send the infrared control signal through the infrared transmitter 124.

Among them, the infrared transmitter 124 may be an infrared light-emitting diode, which is used to radiate an infrared control signal to the outside.

The infrared control device 120 may further include an infrared receiver (not shown), which may be connected to the infrared communication processing module 123C for receiving infrared signals.

In some embodiments, since the infrared transmitter 124 sends infrared control signals with directivity, the infrared control device 120 may include multiple infrared transmitters 124 for increasing the radiation angle of the infrared control signal. For example, by arranging multiple infrared emitters 124 around the infrared control device 120, the infrared control signal coverage of the infrared control device 120 can be increased. When the infrared control device 120 includes a plurality of infrared transmitters 124, the infrared control device 120 can control any one or more of the plurality of infrared transmitters 124 to individually emit infrared control signals.

The power management module 125 can be used to connect a battery (not shown), a charging management module (not shown) and the processor 121. The power management module 125 receives input from a battery (not shown) and/or a charging management module (not shown), and supplies power to the processor 121, the memory 122, the wireless communication processing module 123, the infrared transmitter 124, and the like. The power management module 125 can also be used to monitor parameters such as battery capacity, battery cycle times, and battery health status (leakage, impedance).

In some embodiments, the infrared control device 120 may be integrated with other devices (for example, a Bluetooth speaker or the above-mentioned television 110, etc.), and the infrared control device 120 may include more components. For example, when the infrared control device 120 is a Bluetooth speaker with an infrared remote control function, the infrared control device 120 may also include an audio module (not shown), a speaker (not shown), and a microphone (not shown). ,and many more. The audio module can be used to convert digital audio signals into analog audio signals for output, and can also be used to convert analog audio inputs into digital audio signals. The audio module can also be used to encode and decode audio signals. In some embodiments, the audio module (not shown) may be installed in the processor 121, or part of the functional modules of the audio module (not shown) may be installed in the processor 121.

For another example, when the infrared control device 120 is integrated with the TV 110, the TV 110 can send a message to the TV 110 after receiving a control command input by the user (such as a power-on command, a channel selection command, a channel cut command, a standby command, etc.) Send the infrared code corresponding to the control command. After receiving the infrared code corresponding to the control instruction, the set-top box 140 may perform operations corresponding to the control instruction (for example, power on, select a designated channel, switch channels, standby, etc.). For specific content, please refer to the subsequent embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

The following exemplarily introduces a set-top box control method provided in an embodiment of the present application based on the system 10 shown in FIG. 1A.

In some application scenarios, when the TV 110 and the set-top box 140 are both in standby, the TV 110 may receive the user's power-on operation through the remote control 130 to light up the display screen. At the same time, the television 110 can send an infrared control signal to the set-top box 140 through the infrared control device 120, so that the set-top box 140 is turned on synchronously. In this way, the time for the user to wait for the television 110 and the set-top box 140 to be turned on can be saved. After the television 110 and the set-top box 140 are both turned on, the television 110 may display a home page interface, which may include multiple live channel options on the organic top box 140. After the user selects a certain live channel option (for example, Hunan Satellite TV option) through the remote control, the television 110 can send an infrared control signal through the infrared control device 120 to control the set-top box 140 to output the video data of the live channel to the television 110. In this way, the live channel options and on-demand resource information are displayed on the homepage of the TV 110, so that the TV 110 can quickly switch between the live source and the on-demand source.

Fig. 3 exemplarily shows a flow chart of a method for controlling a set-top box provided by an embodiment of the present application. As shown in FIG. 3, the TV 110 can establish a wireless connection with the remote control 130 (such as a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connection), and the TV 110 can establish a wireless connection with the infrared control device 120 (such as a BLE connection or Wi-Fi direct). Connection), the TV 110 and the set-top box 140 can establish a wired connection through an HDMI cable/AV cable, and the infrared control device 120 can send a control command to the set-top box through infrared rays.

As shown in FIG. 3, a method for controlling a set-top box provided by an embodiment of the present application may include:

S301. The television 110 acquires the infrared code library and EPG data.

After the TV 110 and the set-top box 140 are connected, the TV 110 may first obtain the model of the set-top box 140. Then, the television 110 obtains the infrared code library and electronic program guide (EPG) data corresponding to the set top box 140 from the infrared code library and the EPG server 150 according to the model of the set top box 140. Among them, the infrared code library includes the correspondence between the control instructions of the set-top box 140 and the infrared code (also referred to as infrared waveform coded data), and the correspondence between the live channel (indicated by the channel number) and the infrared code. Among them, different infrared codes can be used to modulate different infrared control signals.

The EPG data includes the correspondence between the channel number and the TV station, and the program data of each TV station. For example, the channel number "023" corresponds to "Hunan Satellite TV", the channel number "024" corresponds to "Zhejiang Satellite TV", "029" corresponds to "China Central Television 1 (CCTV-1)", and so on. The program data of each TV station may include program information within a certain period of time, such as "Hunan Satellite TV, 19:00-19:30 News Broadcast", "Zhejiang Satellite TV, 21:00-23:00 China Good Voice", and so on.

Since the infrared code libraries provided by different operators in different regions may be different, in order to ensure that the infrared code library downloaded by the television 110 matches the set-top box 140. In the embodiments of the present application, the following possible implementations can be used to ensure that the television 110 downloads to the infrared code library that matches the set-top box 140 correctly:

Implementation method 1: The television 110 can download a set-top box model list from a network server. After the television and the set-top box 140 are connected, the television 110 can display multiple set-top box model options for the user to choose according to the set-top box model list. The television 110 may receive a user's selection input for the first model option among the multiple set-top box model options, and in response to the selection input for the first model option, the television 110 may determine the first model selected by the user as the set-top box 140 (for example, "HC2600") model. After the model of the set-top box 140 is determined, the television 110 can download the infrared code library and EPG data corresponding to the model of the set-top box 140 from the infrared code library and the EPG server 150.

Implementation 2: The TV 110 can sequentially send infrared test codes corresponding to different set-top box models (for example, the infrared codes corresponding to the on/off instructions) to the infrared control device 120, and the infrared control device 120 can modulate the infrared test signals according to the infrared test codes , And launch the infrared test signal outward. If the set-top box 140 sends a response signal to the TV 110 through the HDMI or AV cable after receiving the infrared test signal, the TV 110 can determine that the model corresponding to the infrared test code is the set-top box 140 after receiving the response signal Model.

Exemplarily, the infrared test signals corresponding to different set-top box models can be shown in Table 1 below:

Table 1

机顶盒型号Set-top box model	红外测试码Infrared test code
WH1000WH1000	0x010x01
GT2400GT2400	1x011x01

HC2600HC2600	2x012x01
AR2300AR2300	3x013x01
NP2130NP2130	4x014x01

It can be seen from Table 1 that the infrared test code corresponding to the STB model "WH1000" is "0x01", the infrared test code corresponding to the STB model "GT2400" is "1x01", and the infrared test code corresponding to the STB model "HC2600" is " 2x01". The infrared test code corresponding to the set-top box model "AR2300" is "3x01". The infrared test code corresponding to the set-top box model "NP2130" is "4x01". The television 110 may send infrared test codes "0x01", "2x01", "3x01", "4x01", and the like outwards in sequence through the infrared control device 120. If the television 110 receives the response signal sent by the set-top box 140 via the HDMI or AV cable after sending the infrared test code "2x01" through the infrared control device 120, the television 110 can determine that "HC2600" is the model of the set-top box 140. The above examples are only used to explain the application and should not constitute a limitation.

Implementation mode 3: The TV 110 can intercept the TV station identified by the station logo of the TV station from the broadcast screen of the switched channel and whether the TV station corresponding to the channel number expected to be switched to in the EPG data is the same to verify the obtained infrared code Whether the library matches the set-top box 140. If it matches, the television 110 can use the infrared code library to remotely control the set-top box 140 through the infrared control device 120. If it does not match, the TV 110 can re-download another set of infrared code libraries and verify whether it matches with the set-top box 140 until it finds an infrared code library that matches the set-top box 140.

Exemplarily, the TV 110 is currently playing the program of Central Station 1, and the channel number is 1. The TV 110 encapsulates the infrared code corresponding to the "UP" key in the current infrared code library into a data packet, and uses BLE or Wi -Fi direct connection and send to infrared control device 120. The infrared control device 120 transmits the infrared control signal corresponding to the infrared code through the infrared code to remotely control the set-top box 140 to switch to the next channel. The television 110 may intercept the logo of the television station in the playback screen of the switched channel, and upload the logo to the channel identification server 160. The channel identification server 160 can identify the channel number corresponding to the station logo, and return the channel number to the television 110. In addition, the TV 110 can determine from the EPG data that the channel to be switched to is the central 2 channel, and the number is 2. If the channel identification server 160 recognizes that the switched channel number is 2 and is consistent with the expected channel number to be switched to, the infrared code library currently used by the television 110 is correct. If the channel identification server 160 recognizes that the switched channel number is 10, which is inconsistent with the channel number expected to be switched to, the TV 110 can download another infrared code library from the infrared code library and the EPG server 150 again. Or select another set of infrared control signal libraries from the multiple sets of infrared control signal libraries that have been downloaded by the television 110 for verification. The above examples are only used to explain the application and should not constitute a limitation.

S302. When the TV 110 is in a standby state, the remote control 130 may receive a user's power-on operation of the TV.

S303. In response to the power-on operation, the remote control 130 sends a TV power-on instruction to the TV 110.

The remote control 130 may include one or more physical buttons, such as on/off button, "up" button, "down" button, "left" button, "right" button, "OK" button, "home" button, " Menu" button, etc. The power-on operation for the television 110 may be that the user presses the on/off button on the remote control 130. After the remote control 130 receives the user's pressing operation on the on/off button, it can send a power on instruction to the television 110.

In a possible implementation, the remote control 130 may receive the user's voice input, and the remote control 130 may send the voice input by the user (for example, "Xiaoyi Xiaoyi, turn on the TV") to the TV 110, the TV 110 The boot command can be parsed from the voice.

In the embodiments of the present application, the boot instruction may be referred to as the second control instruction, and the infrared code corresponding to the boot instruction may be referred to as the second infrared code, which is also applicable in other embodiments.

S304. The TV 110 responds to the received power-on instruction to turn on.

S305. After the television 110 is turned on, the infrared code corresponding to the set-top box boot instruction is matched from the infrared code library corresponding to the set-top box 140.

S306. The television 110 sends the infrared code corresponding to the boot instruction of the set-top box to the infrared control device 120.

S307. The infrared control device 120 sends a power-on infrared control signal to the outside according to the infrared code corresponding to the power-on instruction. S308. The set-top box 140 is turned on after receiving the power-on infrared control signal.

Exemplarily, the infrared code library corresponding to the set-top box 140 may be as shown in Table 2 below:

Table 2

控制指令Control instruction	红外码Infrared code
开/关机On/off	2x012x01
音量加Volume up	2x022x02
音量减Volume down	2x032x03
频道编号001Channel number 001	2x042x04
频道编号002Channel number 002	2x052x05
频道编号003Channel number 003	2x062x06
频道编号004Channel number 004	2x072x07
频道编号005Channel number 005	2x082x08
频道编号006Channel number 006	2x092x09
频道编号007Channel number 007	2x102x10
……...	……...

It can be seen from Table 2 above that the infrared code corresponding to the on/off command is "2x01", the infrared code corresponding to "volume up" is "2x02", the infrared code corresponding to "volume down" is "2x03", and the channel number is 001. The infrared code is "2x04", the infrared code corresponding to channel number 002 is "2x05", the infrared code corresponding to channel number 003 is "2x06", the infrared code corresponding to channel number 004 is "2x07", and the infrared code corresponding to channel number 005 is "2x07". Is "2x08", the infrared code corresponding to channel number 006 is "2x09", the infrared code corresponding to channel number 007 is "2x10", and so on. The examples shown in Table 2 above are only used to explain this application and should not constitute a limitation.

The television 110 can encapsulate the infrared code (for example, “2x01”) corresponding to the power-on instruction into a data packet through BLE or Wi-Fi direct connection technology, and send it to the infrared control device 120. After the infrared control device 120 receives the infrared code (such as "2x01") corresponding to the boot instruction, the infrared control device 120 can modulate the boot infrared control signal according to the infrared code (such as "2x01") corresponding to the boot instruction, and pass The infrared transmitter sends the power-on infrared control signal.

In a possible implementation, the TV 110 can send the infrared code library corresponding to the set-top box 140 to the infrared control device 120, and the TV 110 can encapsulate the boot command into data through BLE or Wi-Fi direct connection technology. The packet is sent to the infrared control device 120. After receiving the boot instruction, the infrared control device 120 can parse the boot instruction from the data packet, and determine the infrared code corresponding to the boot instruction (for example, "2x01"). Then, the infrared control device 120 can modulate the power-on infrared control signal, and send the power-on infrared control signal through the infrared transmitter.

S309. The television 110 may display the live channel information of the set-top box.

After the TV 110 and the set-top box 140 are turned on, the TV 110 can display the live channel information in the EPG data of the set-top box and the on-demand video information on the TV 110 together in the same application interface on the TV 110, and the user only needs to open An application on the TV 110 can watch live channels and on-demand videos, which makes the user's operation more convenient.

Exemplarily, as shown in FIG. 4A, after the television 100 is turned on, the homepage application interface 410 may be displayed. The home page application interface 410 may include a title option bar 411, including my channel option, home page option, live broadcast option 412, TV option, movie option, variety show option, children option, special area option, search option, and so on. Among them, the video resources under the option columns of TV series, movies, variety shows, children's area, etc., may be obtained by the TV 110 from the on-demand server through the Internet. After the user selects the live broadcast 412 option bar through the remote control 130, the television 110 may display one or more live broadcast channel options. Among them, the live broadcast channel option displays the current program poster and the program name of the live broadcast channel. Wherein, the television 110 can obtain the name of the program currently played on the live channel from the EPG data, and then obtain the program poster corresponding to the program name from the server on the network according to the program name.

Among them, the live broadcast channel can be classified into CCTV channels (for example, CCTV-1, CCTV-2, CCTV-3, CCTV-5, etc.), satellite TV channels (for example, Guangdong Satellite TV, Hunan Satellite TV, Zhejiang Satellite TV, Jiangsu Satellite TV, Etc.), local channels (for example, Jiangsu City, Jiangsu Variety Show, Jiangsu Film and Television, Jiangsu Finance).

S310. The remote controller 130 may receive a user's selection operation for the first channel. S311. In response to the selection operation for the first channel, the remote control 130 may send a selection instruction for the first channel to the television 110.

Exemplarily, as shown in FIG. 4A, the first channel may be Hunan Satellite TV, and the remote control 130 may use one or more buttons (such as "up" button, "down" button, "left" button, "right" button and The “OK” button) receives the user's selection operation. When the user presses a button on the remote control 130, the remote control 130 can send a button instruction to the television 110. The TV 110 moves the selection box to the first channel option according to the selection box movement instruction sent by the remote control 130. After the pointer box is moved to the first channel option, the remote control 130 can receive the user's input operation on the confirmation button, and send a confirmation instruction to the TV 110, and the TV 110 can determine the first channel selected by the user (for example, Hunan Satellite TV).

In a possible implementation, the remote control 130 can receive a user's voice input (for example, "Xiaoyi Xiaoyi, I want to watch Hunan Satellite TV"). The remote control 130 may send the voice data input by the user to the television 110. The television 110 can parse the user's selection instruction for the first channel (for example, Hunan Satellite TV) from the voice data.

Exemplarily, as shown in FIG. 4A, the remote control 130 may collect the user's voice data after the user presses the voice input button 132. When the user finishes saying "Xiaoyi Xiaoyi, I want to watch Hunan Satellite TV", and after releasing the voice input button 132, the remote control 130 can send the collected voice data to the television 110. The television 110 can extract the keyword "Hunan Satellite TV" from the voice data, and can determine that the first channel selected by the user is Hunan Satellite TV. The above examples are only used to explain the application and should not constitute a limitation.

In the embodiments of the present application, the selection instruction for the first channel may be referred to as the first control instruction, and other embodiments are also applicable.

S312. The television 110 can match the infrared code corresponding to the first channel from the infrared code library.

S313. The television 110 may send the infrared code corresponding to the first channel to the infrared control device 120.

S314. The infrared control device 120 may send out the infrared control signal corresponding to the first channel according to the infrared code corresponding to the first channel.

After the television 110 receives the selection instruction for the first channel, the television 110 can determine the channel number of the first channel from the channel list in the EPG data. Then, the television 110 can match the infrared code corresponding to the first channel from the infrared code library. The television 110 may send the infrared code corresponding to the first channel to the infrared control device 120 through BLE or WiFi direct connection. After receiving the infrared code, the infrared control device 120 may modulate the infrared control signal of the first channel according to the infrared code, and send the infrared control signal to the outside.

Exemplarily, the channel list in the EPG data may be as shown in Table 3 below:

table 3

频道名称Channel name	频道编号Channel number
……...	……...
湖南卫视 Hunan Satellite TV	023023
浙江卫视 Zhejiang Satellite TV	024024
广东卫视 Guangdong Satellite TV	025025
广西卫视Guangxi Satellite TV	026026
山东卫视Shandong Satellite TV	027027
山西卫视 Shanxi Satellite TV	028028
CCTV-1CCTV-1	029029
CCTV-2CCTV-2	030030
……...	……...

From Table 3 above, the channel number of "Hunan Satellite TV" is "023", the channel number of "Zhejiang Satellite TV" is "024", the channel number of "Guangdong Satellite TV" is "025", and the channel number of "Guangxi Satellite TV" is "026", the channel number of "Shandong Satellite TV" is "027", the channel number of "Shanxi Satellite TV" is "028", the channel number of "CCTV-1" is "029", and the channel number of "CCTV-2" is "030". The examples shown in Table 3 above are only used to explain this application and should not constitute a limitation.

Among them, the corresponding relationship between the channel number and the infrared code in the infrared code library can be referred to as shown in Table 2, which will not be repeated here.

In the embodiments of the present application, the infrared code corresponding to the first channel may be referred to as the first infrared code, and other embodiments are also applicable.

S315. After receiving the infrared control signal corresponding to the first channel, the set-top box 140 may obtain the video data of the first channel. S316. The set-top box 140 sends the video data of the first channel to the television 110.

among them,

1. When the set-top box 140 is a digital set-top box that receives cable television, the set-top box 140 can receive signals on multiple channels sent by a broadcast television network through a coaxial cable. After the set-top box 140 receives the infrared control signal corresponding to the first channel, the set-top box 140 can decode only the video data of the first channel, and send the video data of the first channel to the television 110 through the HDMI cable or the AV cable.

2. When the set-top box 140 is a digital set-top box of a television that receives satellite television, the set-top box 140 may store the satellite signal receiving frequency band corresponding to each television channel. After the set-top box 140 receives the infrared control signal corresponding to the first channel, the set-top box 140 can determine the satellite signal receiving frequency band corresponding to the first channel, and receive the satellite signal on the satellite signal receiving frequency band corresponding to the first channel, and then receive the satellite signal Decode the video data of the first channel. After decoding the video data of the first channel, the set-top box 140 may send the video data of the first channel to the television 110 via the HDMI cable or the AV cable.

3. When the set-top box 140 is a digital set-top box that receives terrestrial broadcast television, the set-top box 140 may store the broadcast signal receiving frequency band corresponding to each television channel. After the set-top box 140 receives the infrared control signal corresponding to the first channel, the set-top box 140 can determine the broadcasting signal receiving frequency band corresponding to the first channel, and receive the broadcasting signal on the broadcasting signal receiving frequency band corresponding to the first channel, and then from the broadcasting signal. The video data of the first channel is decoded from the signal. After decoding the video data of the first channel, the set-top box 140 may send the video data of the first channel to the television 110 via the HDMI cable or the AV cable.

4. When the set-top box 140 is a network TV set-top box, after the set-top box 140 receives the infrared control signal corresponding to the first channel, the set-top box 140 can download the live video data of the first channel from the Internet server, and set the first channel to be The live video data is sent to the television 110 through the HDMI cable or the AV cable.

S317. After receiving the video data of the first channel, the television 110 plays the video data of the first channel.

Exemplarily, as shown in FIG. 4B, the first channel may be "Hunan Satellite TV". After the television 110 receives the video data of "Hunan Satellite TV", it can play the video data of "Hunan Satellite TV". Wherein, the video screen played by the television 110 may include the logo of the first channel (for example, the logo of Hunan Satellite TV 421).

Among them, in the embodiment of the present application, when the television 110 and the set-top box 140 are turned on, if the television 110 receives a standby instruction, the television 110 can switch to the standby state and simultaneously send a control signal through the infrared control device 140 The infrared control signal of the set-top box 140 standby is sent to the set-top box 140 to control the set-top box 140 to be standby. In this way, the synchronous standby of the TV 110 can be realized through a remote control to realize the synchronous standby control of the TV and the set-top box, which facilitates the operation of the user.

In the embodiments of the present application, the standby instruction may also be referred to as the third control instruction, and the infrared code corresponding to the standby instruction may be referred to as the third infrared code, and other embodiments are also applicable.

In some application scenarios, when the TV 110 is playing the video data of the first channel (for example, Hunan Satellite TV) sent by the set-top box 140, it can receive the user's switch operation through the remote control 130, and send the infrared control signal through the infrared control device 120 Give the infrared set-top box 140 so that the set-top box 140 switches to the second channel. In this way, it can be realized that the user only needs to input operation instructions on a single remote control to complete the cutting control of the set-top box. Moreover, even if the set-top box and the TV are in different directions relative to the remote control, there is no need for the user to deliberately point the remote control in a certain direction when inputting operating instructions, so that the remote control can be in any direction. Complete the cutting control of the set top box. Simplifies the user's operation process and improves the user experience.

Exemplarily, as shown in FIG. 5A, the TV 110 may establish a wireless connection with the remote control 130 (for example, a Bluetooth low energy (BLE) connection), and the TV 110 may establish a wireless connection with the infrared control device 120 (for example, a BLE connection or Wi-Fi direct connection), the TV 110 and the set-top box 140 may establish a wired connection through an HDMI cable/AV cable, and the infrared control device 120 may send a control command to the set-top box 140 through infrared rays. Among them, the infrared code library and EPG data corresponding to the organic top box 140 are downloaded to the television 110.

As shown in FIG. 5A, the television 110 is currently playing a program video of Hunan Satellite TV. Wherein, the program video of Hunan Satellite TV is sent by the set-top box 140 to the television 110 through the HDMI cable or the AV cable. The television 110 displays a program video screen 510 of Hunan Satellite TV, and the program video screen 510 includes the station logo 511 of Hunan Satellite TV.

The remote control 130 can receive the user's input operation (for example, click) on the "up" (channel plus) button. In response to the input operation on the "up" (channel plus) button, the remote control 130 can press the "up" button. The corresponding control instruction is encapsulated into a data packet and sent to the television 110.

The television 110 can determine the channel number of the current live broadcast channel of the television 110 after receiving the control command corresponding to the "up" (channel plus) button. The TV 110 can determine the channel number of the current live channel in the following manner: the TV 110 intercepts the TV station logo from the broadcast screen of the current live channel, and uploads the logo to the channel identification server 160. The channel identification server 160 can identify the channel number corresponding to the logo, and return the channel number to the television 110.

After the TV 110 determines the channel number of the current live channel, it can determine the channel number of the live channel after the channel is cut according to the control command corresponding to the "up" button. For example, the current live broadcast channel is "Hunan Satellite TV" and the channel number is "023". The control command corresponding to the "up" (channel plus) button is to switch to the next live channel of the current live channel. From the channel list in the EPG data, the TV 110 finds that the next live channel of "Hunan Satellite TV" (channel number is "023") is "Zhejiang Satellite TV" (the channel number is "024"), which is the second channel It is "Zhejiang Satellite TV" and the channel number is "024".

The television 110 can query the infrared code corresponding to the second channel from the downloaded infrared code library, and send the infrared code to the infrared control device 120 through BLE or Wi-Fi direct connection.

Exemplarily, the corresponding relationship between the channel number and the infrared code in the infrared code library can be shown as follows:

Table 4

频道编号Channel number	红外码Infrared code
……...	……...
023023	2x27 2x27
024024	2x28 2x28
025025	2x292x29
026026	2x302x30
027027	2x31 2x31
028028	2x32 2x32
029029	2x33 2x33
030030	2x342x34
……...	……...

It can be seen from Table 4 above that the infrared code corresponding to channel number "023" is "2x27", the infrared code corresponding to channel number "024" is "2x28", and the infrared code corresponding to channel number "025" is "2x29". The infrared code corresponding to channel number "026" is "2x30", the infrared code corresponding to channel number "027" is "2x31", the infrared code corresponding to channel number "028" is "2x32", and the infrared code corresponding to channel number "029" The code is "2x33", and the infrared code corresponding to the channel number "030" is "2x34". For example, if the channel number of the second channel is "024", the infrared code corresponding to the second channel is "2x28". Among them, the above Table 4 only exemplarily shows a part of channel numbers and their corresponding infrared codes. In specific implementation, the infrared code library may include more channel numbers and their corresponding infrared codes, which is not limited here.

After the infrared control device 120 receives the infrared code (for example, "2x28") corresponding to the second channel (for example, "Zhejiang Satellite TV"), the infrared control device 120 can modulate according to the received infrared code (for example, "2x28") The infrared control signal corresponding to the second channel, and the infrared control signal of the second channel (such as "Zhejiang Satellite TV") is sent through an infrared transmitter.

After receiving the infrared control signal corresponding to the second channel, the set-top box 140 can obtain the video data of the second channel. among them:

1. When the set-top box 140 is a digital set-top box that receives cable television, the set-top box 140 can receive signals on multiple channels sent by a broadcast television network through a coaxial cable. After the set-top box 140 receives the infrared control signal corresponding to the second channel, the set-top box 140 may decode only the video data of the second channel, and send the video data of the second channel to the television 110 via the HDMI cable or the AV cable.

2. When the set-top box 140 is a digital set-top box of a television that receives satellite television, the set-top box 140 may store the satellite signal receiving frequency band corresponding to each television channel. After the set-top box 140 receives the infrared control signal corresponding to the second channel, the set-top box 140 can determine the satellite signal receiving frequency band corresponding to the second channel, and receive the satellite signal on the satellite signal receiving frequency band corresponding to the second channel, and then receive the satellite signal Decode the video data of the second channel. After decoding the video data of the second channel, the set-top box 140 may send the video data of the second channel to the television 110 via the HDMI cable or the AV cable.

3. When the set-top box 140 is a digital set-top box that receives terrestrial broadcast television, the set-top box 140 may store the broadcast signal receiving frequency band corresponding to each television channel. After the set-top box 140 receives the infrared control signal corresponding to the second channel, the set-top box 140 can determine the broadcasting signal receiving frequency band corresponding to the second channel, and receive the broadcasting signal on the broadcasting signal receiving frequency band corresponding to the second channel, and then from the broadcasting signal. The video data of the second channel is decoded from the signal. After decoding the video data of the second channel, the set-top box 140 may send the video data of the second channel to the television 110 via the HDMI cable or the AV cable.

4. When the set-top box 140 is a network TV set-top box, after the set-top box 140 receives the infrared control signal corresponding to the second channel, the set-top box 140 can download the live video data of the second channel from the Internet server, and set the second channel to The live video data is sent to the television 110 through the HDMI cable or the AV cable.

It is understandable that after the television 110 receives a channel cut instruction (such as channel addition, channel reduction) input by the user through the remote control 130, it can send the remote control code corresponding to the channel cut operation to the infrared control device 120. The infrared control device 120 can modulate the remote control code into an infrared control signal and radiate it outward. After the set-top box 140 receives the infrared control signal, it can parse out the channel cut command, and according to the channel cut command and the channel number of the first channel, determine the channel number expected to switch to the second channel, and receive the second channel. The video data of the channel.

In the embodiment of the present application, the channel cut instruction may be called the fourth control instruction, the infrared code corresponding to the second channel after the channel cut may be called the fourth infrared code, and the channel cut instruction (such as "channel plus" instruction/or "channel The infrared code corresponding to the “minus” instruction) may be referred to as the fifth infrared code, which is also applicable in other embodiments.

After the television 110 receives the video data of the second channel (for example, "Zhejiang Satellite TV"), it plays the video data of the second channel.

Exemplarily, as shown in FIG. 5B, the second channel may be "Zhejiang Satellite TV". After the television 110 receives the video data of "Zhejiang Satellite TV", it can play the video data of the "Zhejiang Satellite TV". The video screen 520 of the second channel (for example, "Zhejiang Satellite TV") may include the station logo of the second channel (for example, the "Zhejiang Satellite TV" logo 521).

In a possible implementation manner, when the TV 110 is currently playing the video data of the first channel, the TV 110 can receive the input operation of the user through the remote control 130 (for example, click the "menu" button on the remote control 130), Display the channel list. Among them, the channel list includes multiple channel options, and the channel name and channel number can be displayed on the channel options. The TV 110 can receive the user's selection input for the second channel option in the channel list through the remote control 130. In response to the selection input, the TV 110 can control the set-top box 140 to switch to the second channel through the infrared control device 120.

Exemplarily, as shown in FIG. 6A, the television 110 is currently playing a program video of Hunan Satellite TV. Wherein, the program video of Hunan Satellite TV is sent by the set-top box 140 to the television 110 through the HDMI cable or the AV cable. The television 110 displays a program video screen 510 of Hunan Satellite TV, and the program video screen 510 includes the station logo 511 of Hunan Satellite TV. Wherein, the program video screen 510 shown in FIG. 6A is the same as the program video screen 510 shown in FIG. 5A.

The remote control 130 can receive the user's input operation (for example, click) on the menu button 136. In response to the input operation on the menu button 136, the remote control 130 can encapsulate the control command corresponding to the menu button 136 into a data packet and send it to Television 110.

As shown in FIG. 6B, the television 110 may display the channel list 530 after receiving the control instruction corresponding to the menu button 136. Among them, the channel list includes one or more channel options (such as "Hunan Satellite TV" option, "Zhejiang Satellite TV" option, "Guangdong Satellite TV" option, "Guangxi Satellite TV" option, "Shandong Satellite TV" option, "Shanxi Satellite TV" option Option, "CCTV-1" option, "CCTV-2" option, etc.). Among them, the channel name and channel number can be displayed on the channel option. Since the television 110 is currently playing the video data of "Hunan Satellite TV", the starting position of the selection box 531 may be on the "Hunan Satellite TV" option.

Wherein, the television 110 may receive the user's input operation through the remote control 130 (for example, by pressing the "up" button or the "down" button on the remote control 130 one or more times), as shown in FIG. 6C, in response to the input operation , The television 110 can move the position of the selection frame 531 to the second channel option (for example, the "CCTV-1" option).

When the position of the selection box 531 is on the second channel option, after the remote control 130 receives the user's confirmation operation (for example, pressing the "ok" key) for the second channel option (for example, the "CCTV-1" option), the remote control 130 may send a confirmation instruction to the television 110.

After the television 110 receives the confirmation command, it can determine the infrared code corresponding to the second channel (such as "2x33") from the downloaded infrared code library according to the channel number of the second channel (such as "029"), and The infrared code is sent to the infrared control device 120 via BLE or Wi-Fi.

After the infrared control device 120 receives the infrared code (for example, "0x33") corresponding to the second channel (for example, "CCTV-1"), the infrared control device 120 can modulate according to the received infrared code (for example, "2x33") The infrared control signal corresponding to the second channel (for example, "CCTV-1") is output, and the infrared control signal of the second channel (for example, "CCTV-1") is sent through an infrared transmitter.

After receiving the infrared control signal corresponding to the second channel, the set-top box 140 can obtain the video data of the second channel. For specific content, reference may be made to the embodiments shown in FIG. 5A to FIG. 5B, which will not be repeated here.

After the television 110 receives the video data of the second channel (for example, "CCTV-1"), it plays the video data of the second channel.

Exemplarily, as shown in FIG. 6D, the second channel may be "CCTV-1". After the television 110 receives the video data of "CCTV-1", it can play the video data of "CCTV-1". Among them, the video screen 540 of the second channel (for example, "CCTV-1") may include The station logo of the second channel (for example, "CCTV-1" station logo 541).

It should be noted that, in the embodiment of the present application, the product form of the infrared control device 120 is not limited. The infrared control device 120 may be a device in the form of a product such as a Bluetooth speaker shown in FIG. 6A, or may be such as The control device shown in Fig. 6B has both Bluetooth/Wi-Fi communication and infrared communication functions. The infrared control device 120 can also be integrated with the TV 110, and so on.

In some application scenarios, the current set-top box 140 is sending the video data of the first channel to the television 110 for playing. The TV 110 can receive a control instruction input by the user (for example, the TV 110 can collect the user's voice signal and convert the voice signal into a control instruction), and through the infrared control device 120, control the set-top box 140 to switch the live channel (for example, switch to Channel 2) and other operations. Among them, the television 110 may have an audio collection device, which can collect the user's voice signal. In a possible implementation manner, the TV set 110 may also collect the user's voice signal through the remote control 110 with an audio collecting device.

Exemplarily, as shown in FIG. 7A, there is an audio collection device (for example, a microphone) on the remote control 130. When the remote control 130 receives an input operation (for example, pressing) for triggering the voice input button 132 by the user, the remote control 130 may The voice input by the user is collected (for example, "Xiaoyi Xiaoyi, I want to watch CCTV-1"), and the voice input by the user is converted into a voice signal and sent to the television 110.

After the television 110 receives the voice signal sent by the remote control 130, it can parse out the control instruction (for example, switch the live channel to "CCTV-1"). The TV 110 can determine the channel number (for example, "029") of the second channel (for example, "CCTV-1") after the channel cut from the channel list of the EPG data according to the control instruction. The television 110 can determine the infrared code (for example, "2x33") corresponding to the second channel from the infrared code library according to the channel number of the second channel, and send the infrared code to the infrared control device 120 via BLE or Wi-Fi. .

After the television 110 receives the video data of the second channel (for example, "CCTV-1"), it plays the video data of the second channel. Exemplarily, as shown in FIG. 7B, the second channel may be "CCTV-1". After the television 110 receives the video data of "CCTV-1", it can play the video data of "CCTV-1". Among them, the video screen 540 of the second channel (for example, "CCTV-1") may include The station logo of the second channel (for example, "CCTV-1" station logo 541).

In a possible implementation manner, the infrared control device 120 may support voice input. For example, the infrared control device 120 may be a device that supports voice input, such as a smart speaker. After the television 110 downloads the infrared code library and EPG data, it may send the infrared code library and EPG data to the infrared control device 120 for storage. The infrared control device 120 can collect the user's voice signal, convert the voice signal into control instructions, and send an infrared control signal to the set-top box 140 through an infrared transmitter to control the set-top box 140 to complete operations such as switching the live channel (for example, switching to the second channel) .

Exemplarily, as shown in FIG. 8A, the infrared control device 120 may collect the voice input by the user (for example, "Xiaoyi Xiaoyi, I want to watch CCTV-1"). The infrared control device 120 can parse the control instruction (for example, switch the live channel to "CCTV-1") from the voice input by the user. The infrared control device 120 can determine the channel number (for example, "029") of the second channel (for example, "CCTV-1") after switching from the channel list of the EPG data according to the control instruction. The infrared control device 120 can determine the infrared code corresponding to the second channel (for example, "2x33") from the infrared code library according to the channel number of the second channel, and modulate the second channel according to the infrared code (for example, "2x33") The infrared control signal corresponding to the channel, and the infrared control signal of the second channel is sent through the infrared transmitter.

After the television 110 receives the video data of the second channel (for example, "CCTV-1"), it plays the video data of the second channel. Exemplarily, as shown in Figure 8B above, the second channel may be "CCTV-1". After the television 110 receives the video data of "CCTV-1", it can play the video data of "CCTV-1". Among them, the video screen 540 of the second channel (for example, "CCTV-1") may include The station logo of the second channel (for example, "CCTV-1" station logo 541).

In a possible implementation manner, in order to save the power consumption of the device with voice function, the television 110 may enable the voice control function through a voice wake-up word, and the infrared control device 120 may also enable the voice control function through a voice wake-up word. When the voice wake-up word of the television 110 is the same as the voice wake-up word of the infrared control device 120, the television 110 may preferentially turn on the voice wake-up function, collect the user's voice signal, and execute the user's voice control instruction. In this way, the television 110 and the infrared control device 120 can be prevented from repeatedly executing the user's voice control instructions, and the power consumption of the infrared control device 120 can be saved.

Wherein, when the TV 110 and the infrared control device 120 establish a connection, the infrared control device 120 can obtain the voice wake-up words of the television 110. When the voice wake-up words of the infrared control device 120 are the same as the voice wake-up words of the television 110, the infrared control device 120 When the control device 120 collects the voice wake-up word input by the user, it can send a wake-up request to the TV 110. If the TV 110 does not collect the voice wake-up word, the TV 110 can return confirmation to the infrared control device 120. The infrared control device 120 can turn on the voice wake-up function, collect the user's voice, and execute the user's voice control instructions. When the TV 110 has collected the voice wake-up word, the TV 110 can turn on the voice wake-up function, collect the user's voice, and execute the voice control instruction.

In a possible implementation manner, when the TV 110 receives the user's voice input and simultaneously matches the video program of the live channel and when the video program is ordered, the TV 110 may preferentially return to the program of the live channel. For example, the voice content input by the user may be "Xiaoyi Xiaoyi, I want to watch running man". After the TV 110 parses out the keyword "running man", it can search the live channel currently playing the "running man" program from the EPG data, and at the same time, can search the on-demand video of the "running man" program from the network server. If there is currently a live channel that is playing the "running man" program, the television 110 can control the set-top box 140 through the infrared control device 120 to switch to the live channel of the "running man" program. If there is no live channel currently playing the "Running Man" program, the television 110 may display a page that includes the on-demand video of the "Running Man" program. In this way, when the user searches for a program by voice, the television 110 preferentially returns matching live content to the user, which can improve the user's viewing experience.

In an application scenario, the infrared control device 120 may be equipped with multiple infrared transmitters, so that the infrared control device 120 can emit infrared control signals in all directions. In this way, the user does not need to deliberately place the position and direction of the infrared control device 120, and only needs to place the infrared control device 120 near the set-top box 140 and ensure that no obstacles are blocked, so as to realize the remote control of the set-top box 140.

Exemplarily, as shown in FIG. 9, the infrared control device 120 may include 8 infrared transmitters, such as infrared transmitter 124A, infrared transmitter 124B, infrared transmitter 124C, infrared transmitter 124D, and infrared transmitter 124E. Infrared transmitter 124F, infrared transmitter 124G, infrared transmitter 124H. When the infrared control device 120 receives the infrared code sent by the television 110, it can modulate an infrared control signal according to the infrared code, and send it to the outside simultaneously through the eight infrared transmitters. In this way, the set-top box 140 can receive the infrared control signal sent by the infrared control device 120 in any direction of the horizontal position of the infrared control device 120, which reduces the user's difficulty in placing the infrared control device 120 and the set-top box 140.

In a possible implementation manner, when the TV 110 is turned on, the infrared control device 120 may receive the power-on infrared code sent by the TV 110. The infrared control device 120 can modulate the start-up infrared control signal according to the start-up infrared code, and send the start-up infrared control signal through different infrared transmitters in turn, until the set-top box 140 stops when the set-top box 140 is started. The infrared control device 120 may determine the infrared transmitter used when the set-top box 140 is turned on as the main infrared transmitter. After the main infrared transmitter is determined, if the infrared control device 120 can only send infrared control signals through the main infrared transmitter, the set-top box 140 can be controlled and the power consumption of the infrared control device 120 can be saved.

Exemplarily, as shown in FIG. 9, the infrared control device 120 may include 8 infrared transmitters, such as infrared transmitter 124A, infrared transmitter 124B, infrared transmitter 124C, infrared transmitter 124D, and infrared transmitter 124E. Infrared transmitter 124F, infrared transmitter 124G, infrared transmitter 124H. When the infrared control device 120 receives the infrared code corresponding to the power-on instruction sent by the television 110, it can modulate the infrared control signal for power-on according to the infrared code corresponding to the power-on instruction. The infrared control device 120 may first send the infrared control signal for booting through the infrared transmitter 124A.

1. If the set-top box 140 is within the signal radiation range of the infrared transmitter 124A, the set-top box 140 can receive the infrared control signal for booting. In response to the infrared control signal for booting, the set-top box 140 is turned on, and sends and outputs a high-level signal to the television 110 through the HDMI line or the AV line. After the television 110 detects the high-level signal on the HDMI line or the AV line, it may return the control completion instruction to the infrared control device 120. After the infrared control device 120 receives the control completion instruction, it determines the infrared transmitter 124A as the master infrared transmitter.

2. If the set-top box 140 is not within the signal radiation range of the infrared transmitter 124A, the set-top box 140 cannot receive the infrared control signal for booting. The television 110 does not send a completion instruction to the infrared control device 120 when it does not detect a high-level signal on the HDMI line or the AV line. When the infrared control device 120 does not receive the completion instruction sent by the television 110 within a period of time (for example, within 1 second), it can change to an infrared transmitter (for example, infrared transmitter 124B) to send the above infrared control signal for booting again until The completion instruction sent by the television 110 is received, and the main infrared transmitter is determined.

After the infrared control device 120 determines the main infrared transmitter, the infrared control device 120 may send an infrared control signal through the main infrared transmitter to control the set-top box 140. In this way, the power consumption of the infrared control device 120 is saved.

Wherein, after the infrared control device 120 determines the main infrared transmitter, if the infrared control device 120 sends an infrared control signal and the set-top box 140 does not respond, the television 110 may feed back the instruction information that the set-top box 140 has not responded to the infrared control device 120. After the infrared control device 120 receives the indication that the set-top box 140 is not responding, it can re-determine the new main infrared transmitter in the manner described above.

In some application scenarios, there may be multiple devices supporting infrared remote control in the room (for example, a set-top box 140, an air conditioner 170, a washing machine 180, etc.). The user can simultaneously remotely control multiple devices (such as the set-top box 140, the air conditioner 170, the washing machine 180, etc.) on the television 110 through the remote control 130. The television 110 may store respective infrared code libraries corresponding to the multiple devices. The television 110 may receive a user's control instruction for a designated device (for example, the air conditioner 170) through the remote control 130, and determine the infrared code corresponding to the control instruction from the infrared code library corresponding to the designated device. Then, the television 110 may send the infrared code corresponding to the control instruction to the infrared control device 120. The infrared control device 120 modulates the corresponding infrared control signal through the infrared code and sends it out. After the designated device (for example, the air conditioner 170) receives the infrared control signal, it can perform the operation corresponding to the infrared control signal. In this way, the user can control multiple devices through a remote control on the television, which provides convenience to the user.

Exemplarily, as shown in FIG. 10A, the infrared control device 120 can remotely control multiple devices (such as a set-top box 140, an air conditioner 170, a washing machine 180, etc.) through infrared rays. The television 110 may display a device selection interface 1010. Wherein, the device selection interface 1010 includes multiple device options (for example, a set-top box option 1011, an air conditioner option 1012, a washing machine option 1013, etc.) and a selection box 1014.

Wherein, when the user selects the STB option 1011, the television 110 may display the homepage application interface 410 shown in FIG. 4A above. When the user selects the washing machine option 1013, the television 110 may display the washing machine control interface corresponding to the washing machine 180 for controlling the washing machine.

The TV 110 may receive the user's selection input for the air conditioning option 1012 through the remote control 130. In response to the selection input for the air conditioning option 1012, the TV 110 may display an air conditioning control interface 1020 as shown in FIG. 10B.

As shown in FIG. 10B, the air conditioning control interface 1020 may include a power switch 1021, a working mode 1022 (such as automatic mode, cooling mode, heating mode, ventilation mode and dehumidification mode, etc.), and a wind speed option 1023 (such as automatic wind speed). Options, high wind speed options, medium wind speed options, small wind speed options, etc.), other options 1024 (for example, healthy options, strong options), setting temperature control 1025, sleep time input box 1026, and input box 1027, etc.

When the TV 110 receives the user's selection input for the automatic wind speed option through the remote control 130 (for example, the input box 1027 is moved to the automatic wind speed option through the direction keys on the remote control 130, and then the confirm key 133E is pressed), the TV 110 The infrared code corresponding to the automatic wind speed option may be sent to the infrared control device 120. After receiving the infrared code corresponding to the automatic wind speed option, the infrared control device 120 can modulate an infrared control signal according to the infrared code, and send the infrared control signal to the outside through an infrared transmitter. After receiving the infrared control signal, the air conditioner 170 can parse the infrared code corresponding to the automatic wind speed option from the infrared control signal, thereby executing the control command corresponding to the infrared code, that is, setting the wind speed to the automatic wind speed.

In the embodiment of the present application, the respective infrared code libraries corresponding to the devices that support infrared remote control can also be stored on the infrared control device 120, and the television 110 receives the user input for the specified device (for example, the air conditioner 170) through the remote control 130. After the control operation, the control instruction corresponding to the control operation can be sent to the infrared control device 120. Then, the infrared control device 120 can determine the infrared code corresponding to the control instruction from the infrared code library corresponding to the designated device according to the control instruction. Then, the infrared control device 120 can modulate an infrared control signal according to the infrared code and radiate it outward. The designated device (for example, the air conditioner 170), after receiving the infrared control signal, can parse out the control instruction and execute the control instruction.

As mentioned above, the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, not to limit them; although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, a person of ordinary skill in the art should understand that: The technical solutions recorded in the embodiments are modified, or some of the technical features are equivalently replaced; these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

A method for controlling a set-top box is characterized by comprising:

The remote controller sends a first control instruction to the television in response to the user's selection operation of the first channel;

After receiving the first control instruction, the television sends the first infrared code corresponding to the first channel to the infrared control device;

After receiving the first infrared code, the infrared control device sends the first infrared code to the set-top box via infrared;

After receiving the first infrared code, the set-top box acquires the video data of the first channel, and sends the video data of the first channel to the television;

The television plays the video data of the first channel.
The method according to claim 1, wherein before the remote control sends the first control instruction to the television in response to the user's selection operation of the first channel, the method further comprises:

When the television and the set-top box are in the standby state at the same time, the remote control sends a second control instruction to the television in response to the user's power-on operation of the television, for instructing the television and the The set-top box is switched to the on state;

After receiving the second control instruction, the television switches to a power-on state and sends a second infrared code corresponding to the second control instruction to the infrared control device;

After receiving the second infrared code, the infrared control device sends the second infrared code to the set-top box via infrared;

After receiving the second infrared code, the set-top box switches to a power-on state.
The method of claim 1, wherein the method further comprises:

When the television and the set-top box are in the on-state at the same time, the remote control sends a third control instruction to the television in response to the user's standby operation on the television, for instructing the television and the The set-top box switches to the standby state;

After receiving the third control instruction, the television switches to a standby state and sends a third infrared code corresponding to the third control instruction to the infrared control device;

After receiving the third infrared code, the infrared control device sends the third infrared code to the set-top box via infrared;

After receiving the third infrared code, the set-top box switches to a standby state.
The method of claim 1, wherein the method further comprises:

When the television plays the video data of the first channel, the remote controller sends the fourth control instruction to the television in response to the user's operation of switching to the second channel;

After receiving the fourth control instruction, the television determines the fourth infrared code corresponding to the channel number of the second channel, and sends the fourth infrared code to the infrared control device;

After receiving the fourth infrared code, the infrared control device sends the fourth infrared code to the set-top box via infrared;

After receiving the fourth infrared code, the set-top box obtains the video data of the second channel, and sends the video data of the second channel to the television;

The television plays the video data of the second channel.
The method of claim 1, wherein the method further comprises:

When the television plays the video data of the first channel, the remote controller sends the fourth control instruction to the television in response to the user's operation of switching to the second channel;

After receiving the fourth control instruction, the television sends a fifth infrared code corresponding to the fourth control instruction to the infrared control device;

After receiving the fifth infrared code, the infrared control device sends the fifth infrared code to the set-top box via infrared;

After receiving the fifth infrared code, the set-top box determines the channel number of the second channel according to the fifth infrared code and the channel number of the first channel;

The set-top box obtains the video data of the second channel according to the channel number of the second channel, and sends the video data of the second channel to the television;

The television plays the video data of the second channel.
A method for controlling a set-top box is characterized by comprising:

The remote controller sends a first control instruction to the television in response to the user's selection operation of the first channel;

After receiving the first control instruction, the television sends the first infrared code corresponding to the first channel to the infrared control device;

After receiving the first infrared code, the infrared control device sends the first infrared code to the set-top box via infrared; wherein, the first infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to obtain the video data of the first channel, And sending the video data of the first channel to the television;

The television plays the video data of the first channel.
The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, before the remote control sends the first control instruction to the television in response to the user's selection operation of the first channel, the method further comprises:

When the television and the set-top box are in the standby state at the same time, the remote controller sends a second control instruction to the television in response to the user's power-on operation of the television, for instructing the television and Switching the set-top box to a power-on state;

After receiving the second control instruction, the television switches to a power-on state and sends a second infrared code corresponding to the second control instruction to the infrared control device;

After receiving the second infrared code, the infrared control device sends the second infrared code to the set-top box via infrared; wherein the second infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to turn on.
The method according to claim 6, wherein the method further comprises:

When the television and the set-top box are in the power-on state at the same time, the remote control sends a third control instruction to the television in response to the user's standby operation on the television, for instructing the television and the The set-top box switches to the standby state;

After receiving the third control instruction, the television switches to a standby state and sends a third infrared code corresponding to the third control instruction to the infrared control device;

After receiving the third infrared code, the infrared control device sends the third infrared code to the set-top box via infrared; wherein the third infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to switch to a standby state.
The method according to claim 6, wherein the method further comprises:

When the TV is playing the video data of the first channel, the remote controller sends the fourth control instruction to the TV in response to the user's operation of switching to the second channel;

After receiving the fourth control instruction, the television determines the fourth infrared code corresponding to the channel number of the second channel, and sends the fourth infrared code to the infrared control device through the second transmission mode. Infrared code

After receiving the fourth infrared code, the infrared control device sends the fourth infrared code to the set-top box via infrared; wherein, the fourth infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to obtain the second channel Video data, and sending the video data of the second channel to the television;

The television plays the video data of the second channel.
The method according to claim 6, wherein the method further comprises:

When the TV is playing the video data of the first channel, the remote controller sends the fourth control instruction to the TV in response to the user's operation of switching to the second channel;

After receiving the fourth control instruction, the television sends a fifth infrared code corresponding to the fourth control instruction to the infrared control device;

After receiving the fifth infrared code, the infrared control device sends the fifth infrared code to the set-top box via infrared; wherein, the fifth infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box according to the fifth infrared code. The infrared code and the channel number of the first channel are used to determine the channel number of the second channel, and according to the channel number of the second channel, the video data of the second channel is obtained and sent to the TV machine;

The television plays the video data of the second channel.
A method for controlling a set-top box is characterized by comprising:

The television receives the first control instruction sent by the remote controller in response to the selection operation for the first channel;

Sending, by the television, the first infrared code corresponding to the first channel to an infrared control device;

After receiving the first infrared code, the infrared control device sends the first infrared code to the set-top box via infrared; wherein the first infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to obtain the video data of the first channel , And send the video data of the first channel to the TV for playing.
A system characterized by comprising: a remote control, a television, an infrared control device and a set-top box; wherein:

The remote controller is configured to send a first control instruction to the television in response to a user's selection operation on the first channel;

The television is configured to send the first infrared code corresponding to the first channel to the infrared control device after receiving the first control instruction;

The infrared control device is configured to, after receiving the first infrared code, send the first infrared code to the set-top box via infrared;

The set-top box is configured to obtain the video data of the first channel after receiving the first infrared code, and send the video data of the first channel to the television;

The television is used for playing video data of the first channel.
The system according to claim 12, wherein the remote control is further configured to send to the TV in response to the user's power-on operation of the TV when the TV and the set-top box are in a standby state at the same time A second control instruction; wherein, the second control instruction is used to instruct the television and the set-top box to switch to the on state;

The television is further configured to switch to a power-on state after receiving the second control instruction and send a second infrared code corresponding to the second control instruction to the infrared control device;

The infrared control device is further configured to send the second infrared code to the set-top box via infrared after receiving the second infrared code;

The set-top box is also used to switch to a power-on state after receiving the second infrared code.
The system according to claim 12, wherein the remote control is further used for when the television and the set-top box are in the on state at the same time, in response to the user's standby operation on the television, give the television a The computer sends a third control instruction; wherein the third control instruction is used to instruct the television and the set-top box to switch to a standby state;

The television is further configured to switch to a standby state after receiving the third control instruction and send the third infrared code of the third control instruction to the infrared control device;

The infrared control device is further configured to send the third infrared code to the set-top box via infrared after receiving the third infrared code;

The set-top box is also used to switch to a standby state after receiving the third infrared code.
A system, characterized in that it comprises: a remote control, a television and an infrared control device; wherein:

The remote controller is configured to send a first control instruction to the television in response to a user's selection operation on the first channel;

The television is configured to send the first infrared code corresponding to the first channel to the infrared control device after receiving the first control instruction;

The infrared control device is configured to send the first infrared code to a set-top box via infrared after receiving the first infrared code; the first infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to obtain the first channel And send the video data of the first channel to the television;

The television is used for playing video data of the first channel.
The system according to claim 15, wherein the remote control is further configured to send to the TV in response to the user's power-on operation of the TV when the TV and the set-top box are in a standby state at the same time A second control instruction; wherein, the second control instruction is used to instruct the television and the set-top box to switch to the on state;

The television is further configured to switch to a power-on state after receiving the second control instruction and send a second infrared code corresponding to the second control instruction to the infrared control device;

The infrared control device is further configured to send the second infrared code to the set-top box via infrared after receiving the second infrared code; wherein, the second infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to switch To the standby state.
The system according to claim 15, wherein the remote control is further used for when the TV and the set-top box are in the on state at the same time, in response to the user’s standby operation on the TV, The computer sends a third control instruction; wherein the third control instruction is used to instruct the television and the set-top box to switch to a standby state;

The television is further configured to switch to a standby state after receiving the third control instruction and send the third infrared code of the third control instruction to the infrared control device;

The infrared control device is further configured to, after receiving the third infrared code, send the third infrared code to the set-top box via infrared; wherein the third infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to switch To the standby state.
A method for controlling a set-top box is characterized by comprising:

The television receives the first control instruction for the user to select the first channel;

In response to the first control instruction, the television sends a first infrared code corresponding to the first channel; wherein the first infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to obtain video data of the first channel;

The television obtains the video data of the first channel from the set-top box, and plays the video data of the first channel.
The method according to claim 18, wherein before the television receives the first control instruction for the user to select the first channel, the method comprises:

When the television and the set-top box are in a standby state at the same time, the television receives a second control instruction; the second control instruction is used to instruct the television and the set-top box to switch to a power-on state;

In response to the second control instruction, the television is switched to the on state and sends a second infrared code corresponding to the second control instruction; the second infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to switch to the on state.
The method of claim 18, wherein the method further comprises:

When the television and the set-top box are in a power-on state at the same time, the television receives a third control instruction; the third control instruction is used to instruct the television and the set-top box to switch to a standby state;

In response to the third control instruction, the television set switches to a standby state and sends a third infrared code corresponding to the third control instruction; the third infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box to switch to the standby state.
The method of claim 18, wherein the method further comprises:

When the television plays the video data of the first channel, the television receives a fourth control instruction; the fourth control instruction is used to instruct the television to switch to the second channel;

In response to the fourth control instruction, the television determines the fourth infrared code corresponding to the channel number of the second channel, and sends a fourth infrared code; wherein, the fourth infrared code is used to indicate the The set-top box obtains the video data of the second channel;

The television obtains the video data of the second channel from the set-top box, and plays the video data of the second channel.
The method of claim 18, wherein the method further comprises:

When the television plays the video data of the first channel, the television receives a fourth control instruction; the fourth control instruction is used to instruct the television to switch to the second channel;

In response to the fourth control instruction, the television sends a fifth infrared code corresponding to the fourth control instruction; wherein, the fifth infrared code is used to instruct the set-top box according to the fifth infrared code and the The channel number of the first channel, the channel number of the second channel is determined, and the video data of the second channel is obtained according to the channel number of the second channel;

The television obtains the video data of the second channel from the set-top box, and plays the video data of the second channel.
A television, characterized by comprising: a display screen, a communication module, one or more processors and one or more memories; one or more memories are coupled with one or more processors, and one or more memories are used for In storing computer program code, the computer program code includes computer instructions, which when one or more processors execute the computer instructions, cause the television to execute the method according to any one of claims 18-22.
A computer storage medium, characterized by comprising computer instructions, which when the computer instructions run on a television, causes the television to execute the method according to any one of claims 18-22.