Digital TV(Television) program popularization method and system based on set-top box

Abstract

The invention discloses a digital TV(Television) program popularization method and a system based on a set-top box. The method comprises the following steps: A, the system is started, a program packet information table stored in a flash memory is loaded in advance to a system memory; B, version information of a program packet in the table is searched according to a program packet identifier in the table,a comparison is made between the version information of the program packet and the version information stored in the table, in case of consistency in comparison, the step C is carried out; C, whether programs switched by users currently are authorized or not is judged, if not, the program packet identifier is obtained according to a program identifier; D, whether the program packet identifier already exists in the program packet information table or not is judged, if yes, program packet information is obtained from the table and transmitted to a TV set. The method and the system disclosed by the invention can provide clear and timely program information for users and a way to order programs for the users, and avoid the defects of the traditional digital television programs such as single information hints and insufficient information. Furthermore, the program information is fast displayed and updated and the user experience degree is enhanced through the method.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to the technical field of digital television, in particular to a digital television program promotion method and system based on a set-top box. Background technique [0002] In the current digital TV system, because many digital TV programs provided by operators are encrypted programs, they need to be authorized before they can be viewed normally. However, most of the existing set-top boxes are processed by only popping up a prompt box when the user switches to an encrypted unauthorized channel. The information in the prompt box is very simple. It only shows that the channel is an encrypted program, not authorized or purchased. The information is too single, not specific and rich enough. The user can't clearly know which programs are charged, how much to charge, and if they want to open, what phone calls need to be made to order, etc. Cause a lot of users not to know how to take to watch these programs. At the same time, they...

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[0004] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art above, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a digital TV program promotion system based on a set-top box, aiming at solving the problem of unreasonable prompts of digital TV program information at present

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