Video information indication method and set-top box

[0020] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0021] figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of Embodiment 1 of the set-top box of the present invention, as figure 1 As shown, the set-top box includes a video display redirection module 11 and a video display panel 12, wherein the video display redirection module 11 is used for receiving video information, and according to the stored control focus position information, through the output corresponding to the control focus position information The port is used to send the video information to the video display panel of the set-top box and/or the TV for display; the video display panel 12 is used to receive and display the video information sent by the video display redirection module.

[0022] Specifically, after receiving the video information requested by the user, the video display redirection module 11 displays the video information in the display area specified by the user, and the user specifies the display area by controlling the focus position, and the video display redirection module 11 will record the control focus position information, and send the received video information to the display device corresponding to the control focus position information, that is, when the display device corresponding to the control focus position information is the video display panel 12 of the set-top box, the video display redirection module 11 will video The information is sent to the video display panel 12 for display. The set-top box provided in this embodiment also includes other functional modules for realizing the necessary functions of the existing set-top box, such as a central processing unit, a storage module, and input and output ports, which are not shown in the figure. The video display redirection module 11 completes sending video images from the background system such as video previews of on-demand programs, text messages, etc., or video images locally generated by the set-top box, such as the startup screen stored in the set-top box, to the video output port and The video display panel 12 on the set-top box, the video output port may be a VGA port, a composite video port, a component port, etc., and these ports are generally used to connect external display devices such as televisions. The video signal sent to the video output port can be the same as or different from the video signal sent to the video display panel 12 on the set-top box. For example, while watching a TV program through a TV set, the program list or user bill can be browsed through the video display panel 12. Graphic information; in addition, it also completes the switching between the user's control focus on the TV and the video display panel, including three situations where the control focus is only on the video display panel, only on the TV, and both on the video display panel and on the TV. . The video display panel 12 displays video signals from the video display redirection module 11 . The background system is uniformly managed by the operator.

[0023] The set-top box provided by this embodiment, by setting the video display redirection module and the video display panel, can display the video information requested by the user or pre-stored locally in the set-top box sent by the background system on the display panel on the set-top box according to the needs of the user , the user can use the set-top box of the present invention to preview various video contents without turning on the TV set. The video contents can be program navigation interface, live program preview, on-demand program preview, video weather forecast, and video-based graphics and text Messages, etc., improve the practicability of the set-top box.

[0024] figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the set-top box of the present invention, as figure 2 As shown, the set-top box includes a video display redirection module 11 and a video display panel 12, further, the video display redirection module 11 includes a receiving submodule 111 and a redirection submodule 112, wherein the receiving submodule 111 is used to receive the video information and switching instruction information; the redirection submodule 112 is used to send the video information to the video display panel and/or TV of the set-top box through the output port corresponding to the control focus position information according to the stored control focus position information machine to display.

[0025] Specifically, after the receiving sub-module 111 receives the video information, the redirecting sub-module 112 sends the video information through an output port, and the selected output port should correspond to the control focus position information stored in the redirecting sub-module 112, that is, if When the control focus position information identification control focus is on the video display panel of the set-top box, the redirection submodule 112 sends the video information to the video display panel 12 through the internal interface of the set-top box; if the control focus position information identification control focus is on the On the display screen of the TV set, the redirection submodule 112 sends the video information to the TV set through the video output port between the TV set; When the video display panel and the display screen of the TV set are on, the redirection submodule 112 sends the video information to the TV set through the video output port between the TV set, and at the same time sends the video information through the inside of the set-top box. The interface is sent to the video display panel 12. The video display panel 12 on the set-top box displays the video information after receiving the video information.

[0026] The set-top box provided in this embodiment may also include a generation submodule 14 for generating and storing the control focus position information according to the switching instruction information, that is to say, the redirection submodule 112 redirects the video information During the process, the control focus position used is generated by the generating sub-module 14 according to the switching instruction information received by the receiving sub-module 111 and sent by the user through the remote control or the control panel.

[0027] The set-top box provided by this embodiment can send various video contents requested by the user or pre-stored locally in the set-top box sent by the background system according to the needs of the user without turning on the TV set. The video content can be a program navigation interface, Live program previews, on-demand program previews, video weather forecasts, and video-based graphic messages are previewed and displayed on the display panel of the set-top box, which improves the practicability of the set-top box.

[0028] image 3 It is a flow chart of Embodiment 1 of the video information display method of the present invention, as image 3 As stated, the method includes:

[0029] Step 300, the video display redirection module receives the video information requested by the user;

[0030] In digital TV business services, due to the advantages of intuitive display and rich content of video information, more and more programs such as program navigation interface, live program preview, on-demand program preview, video weather forecast, and video-based graphic messages have become operational An important way for vendors to provide services to users. When a user wants to watch video information such as a video introduction of a certain program, firstly, the control focus is switched between the video display panel of the set-top box and the display screen of the TV through the control button, and which display device the control focus is finally located on, the set-top box then On which display device will the received video information be displayed. The control focus can be located on the video display panel of the set-top box alone, can be located on the display screen of the TV set alone, and can also be located on the video display panel of the set-top box and the display screen of the TV set at the same time. The specific position of the control focus is set by the user according to actual needs. Certainly. After setting the control focus position, the user sends the video request information of video information through the remote control or the control panel of the set-top box. After the set-top box receives the video request information, it interacts with the background system, and the background system returns the video information requested by the user. After returning, the video display redirection module of the set-top box receives the video information and redirects the video information.

[0031] Step 301, the video display redirection module sends the video information to the video display panel of the set-top box and/or the TV for display through the output port corresponding to the control focus position information according to the stored control focus position information .

[0032] When the user switches the position of the control focus, the video display redirection module will generate the position information of the control focus according to the switch request information, and store it for the redirection of video information. After the video display redirection module receives the video information returned by the background system, it can send the video information to the video display panel of the set-top box and/or the TV through the corresponding output port according to the control focus, and the corresponding display device performs video information show.

[0033] The redirection of video information by the video display redirection module according to the stored control focus position information will be described respectively in three cases.

[0034] In the first case, the user finally stays on the control focus on the video display panel of the set-top box, and the instruction receiving function module of the set-top box sends switching instruction information for controlling the focus position to the video display redirection module, and the switching instruction information is used to identify the control focus It is located on the video display panel of the set-top box; after receiving the switching instruction information, the video display redirection module generates and stores control focus position information, and the control focus position information is used to identify the control focus is located on the video display panel of the set-top box superior. After the video display redirection module receives the video information requested by the user, the video information is sent to the video display panel of the set-top box through the internal port with the video display panel of the set-top box, and the video display panel performs the video information according to the Set the playback format to play. At the same time, due to the reason of controlling the focus position, the video display redirection module does not send the video information to the TV set. At this time, the video display redirection module continues to send the video information belonging to the same video service as the video program being played by the TV set through The video output port between the TV and the TV is sent to the TV, and the TV continues to play the original video program without being affected. Through this method, the user can watch the requested video information independently on the video display panel of the set-top box without changing the broadcast content of the television set, so as to meet the actual needs of the user.

[0035] In the second case, the user will finally control the focus on the display screen of the TV, and the instruction receiving function module of the set-top box sends switching instruction information to control the focus position to the video display redirection module, and the switching instruction information is used to identify the control focus located on the display screen of the television; after receiving the switching instruction information, the video display redirection module generates and stores control focus position information, and the control focus position information is used to identify that the control focus is located on the display screen of the television superior. After the video display redirection module receives the video information requested by the user, it sends the video information to the TV through the video output port between the TV and the TV, and the video display panel plays the video information according to the settings. format to play. At the same time, due to the reason of controlling the focus position, the video display redirection module does not send the video information to the video display panel of the set-top box. The video information is sent to the video display panel through the internal port, and the video display panel of the set-top box continues to play the original video program without being affected. Through this method, the user can independently watch the requested video information on the TV without changing the content played by the video display panel of the set-top box, so as to meet the actual needs of the user.

[0036] In the third case, the user will control the focus to finally stay on the display screen of the TV and the video display panel of the set-top box, and the instruction receiving function module of the set-top box sends switching instruction information for controlling the focus position to the video display redirection module, and the switching instruction The information is used to identify that the control focus is located on the video display panel of the set-top box and the display screen of the TV set at the same time; after the video display redirection module receives the switching instruction information, it generates and stores the control focus position information, and the control focus The position information is used to identify that the control focus is located on the video display panel of the set-top box and the display screen of the television at the same time. After the video display redirection module receives the video information requested by the user, it sends the video information to the The video display panel of the set-top box and the TV set, the video display panel and the TV set play the video information according to the set playback format. Through this method, the user can simultaneously watch the requested video information on the video display panels of the TV set and the set-top box, thereby meeting the actual needs of the user.

[0037] The video information display method provided by this embodiment, by setting the video display redirection module and the video display panel, can display on the set-top box the video information requested by the user sent by the background system or stored locally in the set-top box according to the needs of the user The panel is displayed, and the user applies this method to preview various video content through the video display panel of the set-top box without turning on the TV. The video content can be program navigation interface, live program preview, on-demand program preview, video weather forecast , and video-based graphic messages, etc., which meet the various video preview needs of users and improve the practicability of the set-top box.

[0038] Figure 4 It is a signaling flow chart of Embodiment 2 of the video information display method of the present invention. This embodiment provides a method for displaying video through a video display panel without turning on the TV. In this embodiment, the video display redirection module The video signal sent to the video output port is exactly the same as the video signal sent to the video display panel, such as Figure 4 As shown, the method includes:

[0039] Step 1a, the user turns on the set-top box;

[0040] Step 2a, other functional modules of the set-top box send the initial boot screen information to the video display redirection module;

[0041] Other functional modules of the set-top box include, for example, a central processing unit, a codec module, a storage module, input and output ports, and the like.

[0042] Step 3a, the video display redirection module simultaneously sends the boot screen information to the video output port and the video display panel;

[0043] The video display redirection module sends the boot screen information to the set-top box at the same time according to the initial state information of the control focus position information, the initial state information is used to identify that the control focus is located on the video display panel of the set-top box and the display screen of the TV set at the same time Display on the video display panel and TV.

[0044] Step 4a, the user can see the start-up screen information of the set-top box on the video display panel;

[0045] Since the TV is not turned on at this time, the startup screen information cannot be seen from the TV.

[0046] Step 5a, the prompt information of the authentication interaction process between the set-top box and the background system will also be sent to the video output port and the video display panel by the video display redirection module at the same time;

[0047] Step 5a includes step 5a1, the set-top box and the background system perform authentication interaction; step 5a2, other functional modules send the authentication process picture to the video display redirection module; step 5a3, the video display redirection module sends video output port and video display panel Send the authentication process screen.

[0048] Step 6a, after the user authentication is completed, the background system sends the initial service video data to other functional modules of the set-top box;

[0049] Step 7a, other functional modules of the set-top box generate initial video service picture information according to the data, and send it to the video display redirection module;

[0050] Step 8a, the video display redirection module simultaneously sends the initial video service picture information to the video output port and the video display panel according to the initial state information of the control focus position information;

[0051] In step 9a, the user can see the video information of the initial initial video service screen on the video display panel; for example, the first page of the program menu or the default program content of the live TV channel.

[0052] Step 10a, the user inputs a control command through the remote control or the control button on the panel of the set-top box;

[0053] Step 11a, other functional modules of the set-top box interact with the background system according to the received command, obtain the data content specified by the user, such as graphic information, graphic program list, video weather forecast, preview TV program, etc., and form video screen information Send to the video display redirection module;

[0054] Step 11a includes step 11a1, the set-top box interacts with the background system; step 11a2, the background system returns the requested video service data; step 11a3, the set-top box generates the requested video service picture.

[0055] Step 12a, the video display redirection module simultaneously sends the video image information to the video output port and the video display panel;

[0056] In step 13a, the user can see the requested video image information on the video display panel, such as graphic information, graphic program list, video weather forecast, preview of TV programs and other video images.

[0057] The method provided in this embodiment can display video information such as startup screen and initial video service screen through the video display panel on the set-top box without turning on the TV, so as to meet different needs of users and enhance the practicability of the set-top box.

[0058] Figure 5 It is a signaling flow chart of Embodiment 3 of the video information display method of the present invention. This embodiment provides a video signal sent to the video output port by the video display redirection module and a video signal sent to the video display panel after the user turns on the TV. different situations such as Figure 5 As shown, the method includes:

[0059] Step 1b, the user turns on the set-top box;

[0060] Step 2b, other functional modules of the set-top box send the initial boot screen information to the video display redirection module;

[0061] Other functional modules of the set-top box include, for example, a central processing unit, a codec module, a storage module, input and output ports, and the like.

[0062] Step 3b, the video display redirection module simultaneously sends the boot screen information to the video output port and the video display panel;

[0063] The video display redirection module sends the boot screen information to the set-top box at the same time according to the initial state information of the control focus position information, the initial state information is used to identify that the control focus is located on the video display panel of the set-top box and the display screen of the TV set at the same time Display on the video display panel and TV.

[0064] Step 4b, the user can see the start-up screen information of the set-top box on the video display panel;

[0065] Step 5b, the prompt information of the authentication interaction process between the set-top box and the background system will also be sent to the video output port and the video display panel by the video display redirection module at the same time;

[0066] Step 5b includes step 5b1, the set-top box and the background system perform authentication interaction; step 5b2, other functional modules send the authentication process picture to the video display redirection module; step 5b3, the video display redirection module sends the video output port and the video display panel Send the authentication process screen.

[0067] Step 6b, after the user authentication is completed, the background system sends the initial service video data to other functional modules of the set-top box;

[0068]Step 7b, other functional modules of the set-top box generate initial video service picture information according to the data, and send it to the video display redirection module;

[0069] Step 8b, the video display redirection module simultaneously sends the initial video service picture information to the video output port and the video display panel according to the initial state information of the control focus position information;

[0070] Step 9b, the user can see the video information of the initial initial video service picture on the video display panel, such as the first page of the program menu or the program content of the default live TV channel;

[0071] Step 10b, when the user wants to browse other information while watching TV, he can use the remote control or the control button on the panel of the set-top box to switch the control focus;

[0072] The user (via the remote control or the keyboard on the set-top box panel) inputs an instruction to switch the control focus to the video display panel;

[0073] Step 11b, after receiving the control command, other functional modules of the set-top box interact with the video display redirection module to complete the switching action;

[0074] Step 12b, the user interacts with the set-top box through the remote control or the keyboard on the panel of the set-top box, and performs operations such as moving and controlling the focus position or switching programs;

[0075] Step 13b, other functional modules of the set-top box interact with the background system;

[0076] If the operation is done locally on the set-top box, such as: viewing the configuration information of the set-top box, etc., there is no need to interact with the background system to complete the operation requested by the user;

[0077] Step 14b, the background system (or the set-top box itself) returns the requested video data;

[0078] Step 15b, other functional modules of the set-top box generate the requested video picture on the one hand, and keep outputting the previous video service picture on the other hand;

[0079] In step 16b, the video display redirection module sends the newly generated requested video picture to the video display panel, while keeping outputting the previous video service picture to the video output port.

[0080] Step 16b includes step 16b1, the video display redirection module sends the newly generated requested video picture to the video display panel; also includes step 16b2, keeps outputting the previous video service picture to the video output port; step 16b2 includes step 16b21, The video display redirection module keeps outputting the previous video service picture to the video output port; step 16b22, the video output port keeps outputting the previous video service picture to the TV; step 16b23, the TV keeps displaying the previous video service picture.

[0081] At this time, continue to watch the program before switching the control focus on the TV, without being affected by the user's operation, and what you see on the video display panel is the newly generated video picture according to the user's request, that is, the interaction between the user and the set-top box after the switching is completed. Appears only on the video display panel.

[0082] Image 6 It is a signaling flow chart of Embodiment 4 of the video information display method of the present invention. This embodiment provides a video signal sent to the video output port by the video display redirection module and a video signal sent to the video display panel after the user turns on the TV. different situations such as Image 6 As shown, the method includes:

[0083] Step 1c, the user turns on the set-top box;

[0084] Step 2c, other functional modules of the set-top box send the initial boot screen information to the video display redirection module;

[0085] Other functional modules of the set-top box include, for example, a central processing unit, a codec module, a storage module, input and output ports, and the like.

[0086] Step 3c, the video display redirection module simultaneously sends the boot screen information to the video output port and the video display panel;

[0087] The video display redirection module sends the boot screen information to the set-top box at the same time according to the initial state information of the control focus position information, the initial state information is used to identify that the control focus is located on the video display panel of the set-top box and the display screen of the TV set at the same time Display on the video display panel and TV.

[0088] Step 4c, the user can see the start-up screen information of the set-top box on the video display panel;

[0089] Step 5c, the prompt information of the authentication interaction process between the set-top box and the background system will also be sent to the video output port and the video display panel by the video display redirection module at the same time;

[0090] Step 5c includes step 5c1, the set-top box and the background system perform authentication interaction; step 5c2, other functional modules send the authentication process picture to the video display redirection module; step 5c3, the video display redirection module sends the video output port and the video display panel Send the authentication process screen.

[0091] Step 6c, after the user authentication is completed, the background system sends the initial service video data to other functional modules of the set-top box;

[0092] Step 7c, other functional modules of the set-top box generate initial video service picture information according to the data, and send it to the video display redirection module;

[0093] Step 8c, the video display redirection module simultaneously sends the initial video service picture information to the video output port and the video display panel according to the initial state information of the control focus position information;

[0094] Step 9c, the user can see the video information of the initial initial video service picture on the video display panel, such as the first page of the program menu or the program content of the default live TV channel;

[0095] Step 10c, the user switches the control focus to the TV set by inputting an instruction through the remote controller or the keyboard on the panel of the set-top box;

[0096] Step 11c, after receiving the control command, other functional modules of the set-top box interact with the video display redirection module to complete the switching action;

[0097] Step 12c, the user interacts with the set-top box through the remote control or the keyboard on the panel of the set-top box, and performs operations such as moving and controlling the focus position or switching programs;

[0098] Step 13c, after receiving the control instruction, other functional modules of the set-top box interact with the background system;

[0099] (If the operation is done locally on the set-top box, such as viewing the configuration information of the set-top box, etc., there is no need to interact with the background system) to complete the operation requested by the user;

[0100] Step 14c, the background system (or the set-top box itself) returns the requested video data;

[0101] Step 15c, other modules of the set-top box generate the requested video picture on the one hand, and keep outputting the previous video service picture on the other hand;

[0102] In step 16c, the video display redirection module sends the newly generated requested video picture to the video output port, while keeping outputting the previous video service picture to the video display panel.

[0103] Step 16c includes step 16c1, the video display redirection module keeps outputting the previous video service picture to the video display panel; also includes step 16c2, the video display redirection module sends the newly generated requested video picture to the video output port by the current Time is displayed; step 16c2 includes step 16c21, output the requested video service picture to the video output port; step 16c22, output the requested video service picture to the TV set; step 16c23, the TV set displays the requested video service picture.

[0104] At this time, the video display panel continues to watch the program before switching the control focus without being affected by the user's operation, and what is seen on the TV is a newly generated video picture according to the user's request. That is, after the switching is completed, the interaction between the user and the set-top box is only reflected on the television display screen.

[0105] Figure 7 It is a signaling flow chart of Embodiment 5 of the video information display method of the present invention. This embodiment provides a video signal sent to the video output port by the video display redirection module and a video signal sent to the video display panel after the user turns on the TV. same situation as Figure 7 As shown, the method includes:

[0106] Step 1d, the user turns on the set-top box;

[0107] Step 2d, other functional modules of the set-top box send the initial boot screen information to the video display redirection module;

[0108] Other functional modules of the set-top box include, for example, a central processing unit, a codec module, a storage module, input and output ports, and the like.

[0109] Step 3d, the video display redirection module simultaneously sends the boot screen information to the video output port and the video display panel;

[0110] The video display redirection module sends the boot screen information to the set-top box at the same time according to the initial state information of the control focus position information, the initial state information is used to identify that the control focus is located on the video display panel of the set-top box and the display screen of the TV set at the same time Display on the video display panel and TV.

[0111] Step 4d, the user can see the start-up screen information of the set-top box on the video display panel;

[0112] Step 5d, the prompt information of the authentication interaction process between the set-top box and the background system will also be sent to the video output port and the video display panel by the video display redirection module at the same time;

[0113] Step 5d includes step 5d1, the set-top box and the background system perform authentication interaction; step 5d2, other functional modules send the authentication process picture to the video display redirection module; step 5d3, the video display redirection module sends the video output port and the video display panel Send the authentication process screen.

[0114] Step 6d, after the user authentication is completed, the background system sends the initial service video data to other functional modules of the set-top box;

[0115] Step 7d, other functional modules of the set-top box generate initial video service picture information according to the data, and send it to the video display redirection module;

[0116] Step 8d, the video display redirection module simultaneously sends the initial video service picture information to the video output port and the video display panel according to the initial state information of the control focus position information;

[0117] Step 9d, the user can see the video information of the initial initial video service picture on the video display panel, such as the first page of the program menu or the program content of the default live TV channel;

[0118] Step 10d, the user inputs an instruction through the remote controller or the keyboard on the panel of the set-top box to restore the control focus to appear on the TV and the video display panel at the same time;

[0119] Step 11d, after receiving the control command, other functions of the set-top box interact with the video display redirection module to complete the switching action;

[0120] Step 12d, the user interacts with the set-top box through the remote control or the keyboard on the panel of the set-top box, and performs operations such as moving and controlling the focus position or switching programs;

[0121]Step 13d, other functional modules of the set-top box interact with the background system after receiving the control instruction;

[0122] If the operation is done locally on the set-top box, such as viewing the configuration information of the set-top box, etc., there is no need to interact with the background system to complete the operation requested by the user.

[0123] Step 14d, the background system (or the set-top box itself) returns the requested video data;

[0124] Step 15d, other functional modules of the set-top box generate the requested video image;

[0125] In step 16d, the video display redirection module simultaneously sends the newly generated requested video image to the video display panel and the video output port.

[0126] Step 16d includes step 16d1, the video display redirection module sends the newly generated requested video picture to the video display panel; also includes step 16d2, the video display redirection module sends the newly generated requested video picture to the video output port Display by the TV set; step 16d2 includes step 16d21, the video display redirection module sends the newly generated requested video picture to the video output port; step 16d22, outputs the requested video service picture to the TV set; step 16d23, the TV set The requested video service screen is displayed. At this time, the newly generated video picture according to the user's request can be seen on the television and the video display panel simultaneously.

[0127] The video information display method provided in this embodiment can display the video information requested by the user sent by the background system or stored locally in the set-top box on the display panel on the set-top box according to the needs of the user, and the user can use the set-top box of the present invention. Various video contents can be previewed without turning on the TV, which improves the practicability of the set-top box.

[0128] Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that all or part of the steps for realizing the above-mentioned method embodiments can be completed by hardware related to program instructions, and the aforementioned program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. When the program is executed, the execution includes: The steps of the above-mentioned method embodiments; and the aforementioned storage medium includes: ROM, RAM, magnetic disk or optical disk and other various media that can store program codes.

[0129] Finally, it should be noted that: the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that: it can still be Modifications are made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent replacements are made to some of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention.