An entertainment device control method, apparatus, television set, and storage medium.

Abstract

This invention discloses a method, device, television set, and storage medium for controlling entertainment equipment. The method includes: receiving a first signal; switching to a first input signal based on the first signal, wherein the first input signal is a signal output by a target entertainment device; and displaying content based on the first input signal; after receiving a second signal, detecting a third signal; and when the third signal is detected, generating settlement information based on the reception time of the first signal, wherein the third signal is a signal generated when the placement of the operating device of the target entertainment device meets preset conditions; receiving a fourth signal; and sending an initialization signal to the target entertainment device based on the fourth signal to cause the target entertainment device to perform an initialization operation, wherein the fourth signal is a signal generated when the transaction corresponding to the settlement information is successfully settled. This invention enables unmanned operation of game experience services.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of television technology, and in particular to an entertainment device control method, apparatus, television set, and storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, to avoid purchasing expensive game consoles and games, users can opt for game experience services, allowing them to try different games for a lower cost. However, these game experience services currently require human supervision and cannot be operated unattended.

[0003] Therefore, existing technologies still need to be improved and enhanced. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides a method, device, television set, and storage medium for controlling entertainment equipment, aiming to solve the problem that existing game experience services cannot achieve unmanned operation.

[0005] A first aspect of the present invention provides a method for controlling an entertainment device, comprising:

[0006] Receive a first signal, switch to a first input signal according to the first signal, the first input signal being a signal output by the target entertainment device, and display content according to the first input signal;

[0007] After receiving the second signal, a third signal is detected. When the third signal is detected, settlement information is generated based on the time of receiving the first signal. The third signal is a signal generated when the placement of the operating device of the target entertainment device meets preset conditions.

[0008] A fourth signal is received, and an initialization signal is sent to the target entertainment device according to the fourth signal, so that the target entertainment device performs an initialization operation. The fourth signal is the signal generated when the transaction corresponding to the settlement information is successfully settled.

[0009] The aforementioned entertainment device control method, wherein after detecting the third signal, the method further includes:

[0010] If the third signal is not detected within the first preset time period, the settlement information is generated based on the reception time of the first signal and the preset fee information.

[0011] The aforementioned entertainment device control method, wherein after detecting the third signal, the method further includes:

[0012] If the third signal is not detected within the second preset time period, a first prompt message is sent to the preset terminal.

[0013] The aforementioned entertainment equipment control method, wherein after generating settlement information, the method further includes:

[0014] The settlement information is sent to the terminal that issued the first signal.

[0015] The aforementioned entertainment device control method, wherein after receiving the first signal, the method further includes:

[0016] When the duration during which no human body is present within the preset range exceeds the third preset duration, or when the duration during which the second signal is not received exceeds the third preset duration, a second prompt message is sent to the terminal that issued the first signal.

[0017] The aforementioned entertainment device control method, wherein after receiving the fourth signal, the method further includes:

[0018] The system switches to the second input signal based on the fourth signal, and displays content based on the second input signal.

[0019] The entertainment device control method, wherein sending an initialization signal to the target entertainment device according to the fourth signal includes:

[0020] Upon receiving the fourth signal, the initialization signal is sent to the target entertainment device via a preset wireless transmission module.

[0021] A second aspect of the present invention provides an entertainment equipment control device, comprising:

[0022] A signal source switching module is used to receive a first signal, switch to a first input signal according to the first signal, the first input signal being a signal output by the target entertainment device, and display content according to the first input signal;

[0023] The settlement module is used to detect a third signal after receiving a second signal. When the third signal is detected, settlement information is generated according to the receiving time of the first signal. The third signal is a signal generated when the placement position of the operating device of the target entertainment device meets preset conditions.

[0024] An initialization module is configured to receive a fourth signal and send an initialization signal to the target entertainment device based on the fourth signal, so that the target entertainment device performs an initialization operation. The fourth signal is a signal generated when the transaction corresponding to the settlement information is successfully settled.

[0025] A third aspect of the present invention provides a television set, comprising: a processor, a storage medium communicatively connected to the processor, the storage medium being adapted to store a plurality of signals, and the processor being adapted to invoke the signals in the storage medium to execute the steps of the entertainment device control method described in any of the preceding claims.

[0026] In a fourth aspect, the present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium, wherein the computer storage medium stores one or more programs that can be executed by one or more processors to implement the steps of the entertainment device control method described in any of the preceding claims.

[0027] Beneficial effects: Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides an entertainment equipment control method, device, terminal and storage medium. In the entertainment equipment control method provided by the present invention, after receiving a first signal, the signal of the target entertainment equipment is automatically switched as the input signal. When the placement position of the operating device of the target entertainment equipment meets the preset conditions, and a third signal is generated, settlement information is generated according to the receiving time of the first signal. After the settlement information is settled, the target entertainment equipment is initially operated. This can ensure that the user can place the operating device of the target entertainment equipment in a specific position after the experience is completed, without the need for manual tidying or manual initialization of the target entertainment equipment, thus realizing unmanned operation. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 A flowchart illustrating an embodiment of the entertainment device control method provided by the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 An embodiment of the entertainment device control method provided by the present invention includes a diagram of a game system device architecture consisting of a television set and a game console.

[0030] Figure 3 A flowchart of the game system device action in an embodiment of the entertainment device control method provided by the present invention;

[0031] Figure 4 A flowchart of the game system initialization process in an embodiment of the entertainment device control method provided by the present invention;

[0032] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the entertainment equipment control device provided by the present invention;

[0033] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the television provided by the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and effects of this invention clearer and more explicit, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

[0035] Example 1

[0036] The entertainment device control method provided in this embodiment can be executed by a television set, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the entertainment device control method provided in this embodiment includes the following steps:

[0037] S100: Receive a first signal, switch to a first input signal according to the first signal, the first input signal being a signal output by the target entertainment device, and display content according to the first input signal.

[0038] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, in the method provided in this embodiment, the television executing the method is an Android television, the target entertainment device is a console gaming device, and the television is connected to the target entertainment device. Specifically, the television system can use the Hisilicon Hi3751ARFCV9000M00 main chip as the main controller, utilizing its HDMI 2.1 standard interface, which can support 4K 120Hz high-resolution input, and simultaneously support VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) and ALLM (Auto Low-Latency Mode), and support HDMI 2.1 output, enabling it to interface with the target entertainment device and obtain the signal output by the target entertainment device through the HDMI interface. The television set has an embedded application for a backend system. The backend system is mainly responsible for operation and billing control functions. The television set will transmit relevant information to the program of the backend system, and then send the information to the backend operation server through the network. The server will process and verify the information, package the data, and send it to the backend application installed in the television set through the network. The television set will then perform the corresponding operations.

[0039] The television set can display QR codes, such as... Figure 3As shown, a user can scan the QR code with a mobile terminal to send the first signal. Specifically, after scanning the QR code, the user can access a preset link and send an experience request to the server. After receiving the experience request, the server sends the first signal to the TV corresponding to the QR code. After receiving the first signal, the TV switches to the first input signal, which is the signal output by the target entertainment device. In this way, the display content of the target entertainment device can be displayed on the TV, and the user can experience a high-resolution game interface on a large screen.

[0040] S200. After receiving the second signal, a third signal is detected. When the third signal is detected, settlement information is generated according to the receiving time of the first signal. The third signal is a signal generated when the placement position of the operating device of the target entertainment device meets preset conditions.

[0041] The operating device of the target entertainment device can be a game controller. Specifically, it can be pre-equipped with a sensor device to detect whether the operating device is placed in a preset position. When the operating device is placed in the preset position, the sensor device sends the third signal to the television. After the user places the operating device of the target entertainment device in the preset position, they can send a second signal to request the end of the experience via a mobile terminal. After receiving the second signal, the television detects whether the sensor device sends the third signal. If the television receives the third signal, the experience can be ended normally. The television generates settlement information based on the time of receiving the first signal, that is, based on the user's experience duration.

[0042] Furthermore, since different games have different prices, in addition to generating settlement information based solely on the duration of gameplay, the method provided in this embodiment can also generate settlement information based on the specific game. Specifically, when a user is playing a game, the television can take a screenshot of the game screen and compare it with screenshots of various preset games to determine which game is currently being played. This screenshot comparison process can be performed on the television or on a backend server. The settlement information is generated based on the pre-stored costs and corresponding durations of different games.

[0043] If the third signal is not received, it may be due to damage to the operating device or the user not placing the operating device in the preset position, in which case the user needs to be reminded. After detecting the third signal, the method further includes:

[0044] If the third signal is not detected within the first preset time period, the settlement information is generated based on the reception time of the first signal and the preset fee information.

[0045] The preset fee information is a penalty. To achieve unmanned operation, it is necessary to ensure that users correctly return the operating devices to the designated positions. Therefore, in this embodiment, if the third signal is not received after a certain period of time (the first preset duration) after the user requests to end the experience, in addition to the normal experience fee, settlement information is generated based on the preset fee information. Thus, when the user receives the settlement information, they will know that they have not returned the operating devices to the preset positions. Furthermore, a third prompt message can be sent to the terminal that issued the first signal or displayed on the television screen. Specifically, the terminal that issued the first signal is the user's mobile terminal. The third prompt message is used to indicate the name and image of the operating devices not placed in the preset positions, as well as a diagram showing the correct placement of the operating devices. Sending the third prompt message to the terminal that issued the first signal or displaying the third prompt message on the television screen can remind the user which operating devices are not properly placed.

[0046] Further, after detecting the third signal, the process includes:

[0047] If the third signal is not detected within the second preset time period, a first prompt message is sent to the preset terminal.

[0048] The preset terminal can be a terminal controlled by staff. The second preset duration is longer than the first preset duration. Specifically, after the settlement information is generated, the user can know that the operating device is not placed in the designated position and can reposition the operating device. If the third signal is not detected within the second preset duration, it may be due to equipment damage or other reasons. At this time, the first prompt information is sent to the preset terminal to notify relevant personnel to go to the site for maintenance in time.

[0049] After generating the settlement information, the method further includes:

[0050] The settlement information is sent to the terminal that issued the first signal.

[0051] After generating the settlement information, the settlement information is sent to the terminal that issued the first signal, so that the user can confirm the specific charge and then proceed with the settlement. Specifically, the settlement information may be sent to a backend server, which in turn sends the settlement information to the terminal that issued the first signal.

[0052] In another possible scenario, to prevent the use of another person's terminal to send the first signal to start the game experience service, but the owner of the terminal that sent the first signal is unaware, resulting in the game experience service duration continuously increasing and the accumulated costs causing losses to the owner of the terminal that sent the first signal, the method provided in this embodiment after receiving the first signal further includes the following steps:

[0053] When the duration during which no human body is present within the preset range exceeds the second preset duration, or when the duration during which the second signal is not received exceeds the third preset duration, a second prompt message is sent to the terminal that issued the first signal.

[0054] To prevent unauthorized users from using the first signal-emitting terminal for gaming without the user's knowledge, resulting in accumulated costs, this embodiment provides a method that, when no second signal (i.e., a signal to end the gaming experience) is received for an extended period, sends a second notification to the first signal-emitting terminal, indicating that the terminal has authorized the gaming service. Furthermore, the television may be equipped with a camera, or the television may be connected to a camera. The camera captures images within a preset range, which is a certain area in front of the television. When no human is visible within this preset range for an extended period, indicating that no one is currently playing the game, the second notification is also sent to the first signal-emitting terminal to prevent unnecessary waste, allowing the user to promptly end the service.

[0055] Please refer to it again. Figure 1 The method provided in this embodiment further includes the following steps:

[0056] S300. Receive a fourth signal and send an initialization signal to the target entertainment device according to the fourth signal, so that the target entertainment device performs an initialization operation. The fourth signal is a signal generated when the transaction corresponding to the settlement information is successfully settled.

[0057] After the settlement information is sent to the terminal that issued the first signal, the user can perform settlement. When the transaction corresponding to the settlement information is successfully settled, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the backend server can send the fourth signal to the television. After receiving the fourth signal, the television sends an initialization signal to the target entertainment device, which then exits the current game, restarts the console, and restores to the initial interface. This prevents subsequent users from needing to exit the game previously played and re-initialize before they can experience it normally. Specifically, sending the initialization signal to the target entertainment device based on the fourth signal includes:

[0058] Upon receiving the fourth signal, the initialization signal is sent to the target entertainment device via a preset wireless transmission module.

[0059] The television can use an external, specific wireless transmission module to simulate the button commands of the target entertainment device's operating device and send the initialization signal to the target entertainment device, so that the target preset device can perform an initialization operation.

[0060] After settlement, the television can either go black or switch to another input signal source, such as switching to pre-stored advertising image data as the signal source to display the advertising content. That is, after receiving the fourth signal, the method further includes:

[0061] The system switches to the second input signal based on the fourth signal, and displays content based on the second input signal.

[0062] In summary, this embodiment provides an entertainment device control method. Upon receiving a first signal, it automatically switches to the signal of the target entertainment device as the input signal. When the placement of the operating device of the target entertainment device meets preset conditions, and a third signal is generated, settlement information is generated based on the reception time of the first signal. After the settlement information is settled, the target entertainment device is initially operated. This ensures that after the user finishes the experience, the operating device of the target entertainment device can be placed in a specific position without manual tidying or initialization, thus achieving unmanned operation.

[0063] It should be understood that although the steps in the flowcharts shown in the accompanying drawings are displayed sequentially according to the arrows, these steps are not necessarily executed in the order indicated by the arrows. Unless explicitly stated herein, there is no strict order restriction on the execution of the steps in this invention, and these steps can be executed in other orders. Moreover, at least a portion of the steps in this invention may include multiple sub-steps or multiple stages. These sub-steps or stages are not necessarily completed at the same time, but can be executed at different times. The execution order of these sub-steps or stages is not necessarily sequential, but can be performed alternately or in turn with other steps or at least a portion of the sub-steps or stages of other steps.

[0064] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the processes in the methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by a computer program in conjunction with related hardware. The computer program can be stored in a non-volatile computer-readable storage medium, and when executed, it can include the processes of the embodiments of the above methods. Any references to memory, storage, databases, or other media used in the embodiments provided by this invention can include non-volatile and / or volatile memory. Non-volatile memory can include read-only memory (ROM), programmable ROM (PROM), electrically programmable ROM (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), or flash memory. Volatile memory can include random access memory (RAM) or external cache memory. By way of illustration and not limitation, RAM is available in various forms, such as static RAM (SRAM), dynamic RAM (DRAM), synchronous DRAM (SDRAM), dual data rate SDRAM (DDRSDRAM), enhanced SDRAM (ESDRAM), synchronous link DRAM (SLDRAM), RAMbus direct RAM (RDRAM), direct memory bus dynamic RAM (DRDRAM), and RAMbus dynamic RAM (RDRAM), etc.

[0065] Example 2

[0066] Based on the above embodiments, the present invention also provides an entertainment equipment control device, the functional module schematic diagram of which is shown below. Figure 5 As shown, the entertainment equipment control device includes:

[0067] A signal source switching module is used to receive a first signal, switch to a first input signal according to the first signal, the first input signal being a signal output by the target entertainment device, and display content according to the first input signal, as specifically described in Embodiment 1.

[0068] The settlement module is used to detect a third signal after receiving a second signal. When the third signal is detected, settlement information is generated according to the receiving time of the first signal. The third signal is a signal generated when the placement position of the operating device of the target entertainment device meets preset conditions, as described in Embodiment 1.

[0069] An initialization module is used to receive a fourth signal and send an initialization signal to the target entertainment device according to the fourth signal, so that the target entertainment device performs an initialization operation. The fourth signal is a signal generated when the transaction corresponding to the settlement information is successfully settled, as specifically described in Embodiment 1.

[0070] Example 3

[0071] Based on the above embodiments, the present invention also provides a television set, the principle block diagram of which can be as follows: Figure 6 As shown. The television set includes a processor 10 and a memory 20, the memory 20 storing a computer program. When the processor 10 executes the computer program, it can perform at least the following steps:

[0072] Receive a first signal, switch to a first input signal according to the first signal, the first input signal being a signal output by the target entertainment device, and display content according to the first input signal;

[0073] After receiving the second signal, a third signal is detected. When the third signal is detected, settlement information is generated based on the time of receiving the first signal. The third signal is a signal generated when the placement of the operating device of the target entertainment device meets preset conditions.

[0074] A fourth signal is received, and an initialization signal is sent to the target entertainment device according to the fourth signal, so that the target entertainment device performs an initialization operation. The fourth signal is the signal generated when the transaction corresponding to the settlement information is successfully settled.

[0075] After detecting the third signal, the method further includes:

[0076] If the third signal is not detected within the first preset time period, the settlement information is generated based on the reception time of the first signal and the preset fee information.

[0077] After detecting the third signal, the method further includes:

[0078] If the third signal is not detected within the second preset time period, a first prompt message is sent to the preset terminal.

[0079] After generating the settlement information, the process further includes:

[0080] The settlement information is sent to the terminal that issued the first signal.

[0081] After receiving the first signal, the method further includes:

[0082] When the duration during which no human body is present within the preset range exceeds the third preset duration, or when the duration during which the second signal is not received exceeds the third preset duration, a second prompt message is sent to the terminal that issued the first signal.

[0083] After receiving the fourth signal, the process further includes:

[0084] The system switches to the second input signal based on the fourth signal, and displays content based on the second input signal.

[0085] The step of sending an initialization signal to the target entertainment device according to the fourth signal includes:

[0086] Upon receiving the fourth signal, the initialization signal is sent to the target entertainment device via a preset wireless transmission module.

[0087] Example 4

[0088] The present invention also provides a computer-readable storage medium having stored thereon one or more programs that can be executed by one or more processors to implement the steps of the entertainment device control method described in the above embodiments.

[0089] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. An entertainment apparatus control method characterized by comprising: The method comprises the following steps: receiving a first signal, switching to a first input signal according to the first signal, the first input signal being a signal output by a target entertainment device, and displaying content according to the first input signal; after receiving a second signal, detecting a third signal, when the third signal is detected, generating settlement information according to the time when the first signal is received, the third signal being a signal generated by a sensing device when the placement position of an operating device of the target entertainment device meets a preset condition; if the third signal is not detected within a first preset time period, generating the settlement information according to the time when the first signal is received and preset fee information, and sending third prompt information to a terminal that sends the first signal, wherein the third prompt information is used to prompt the name and image of the operating device whose placement position does not meet the preset condition and a schematic diagram of the operating device whose placement position meets the preset condition, and the second signal is a signal generated by the terminal that sends the first signal to apply for ending the experience; receiving a fourth signal, sending an initialization signal to the target entertainment device through a preset wireless transmission module according to the fourth signal, so that the target entertainment device performs an initialization operation, and the fourth signal is a signal generated when a transaction corresponding to the settlement information is successfully settled; after the first signal is received, the method further comprises: when the time period in which no human body exists in the preset range exceeds a third preset time period or the time period in which the second signal is not received exceeds a third preset time period, sending second prompt information to the terminal that sends the first signal; after the third signal is detected, the method further comprises: if the third signal is not detected within a second preset time period, sending first prompt information to a preset terminal, wherein the preset terminal is a terminal controlled by a staff.

2. The entertainment apparatus control method according to claim 1, characterized by, after the settlement information is generated, the method further comprises: sending the settlement information to the terminal that sends the first signal.

3. The entertainment device control method according to claim 1, characterized by, after the fourth signal is received, the method further comprises: switching to a second input signal according to the fourth signal, and displaying content according to the second input signal.

4. An entertainment apparatus control device characterized by comprising: The entertainment device control device is applied to the entertainment device control method in any one of claims 1-3, and the device comprises: a signal source switching module, which is used to receive a first signal, switch to a first input signal according to the first signal, the first input signal being a signal output by a target entertainment device, and display content according to the first input signal; a settlement module, which is used to, after receiving a second signal, detect a third signal, when the third signal is detected, generate settlement information according to the time when the first signal is received, and the third signal being a signal generated when the placement position of an operating device of the target entertainment device meets a preset condition; An initialization module is configured to receive a fourth signal, and send an initialization signal to the target entertainment device according to the fourth signal, so that the target entertainment device performs an initialization operation. The fourth signal is a signal generated when the transaction corresponding to the settlement information is successfully settled.

5. A television set, characterized in that The television set comprises a processor and a storage medium connected to the processor in communication. The storage medium is adapted to store a plurality of signals. The processor is adapted to call the signals in the storage medium to execute the steps of the entertainment device control method according to any one of claims 1-3.

6. A computer readable storage medium characterized by, The computer readable storage medium stores one or more programs, which can be executed by one or more processors to implement the steps of the entertainment device control method according to any one of claims 1-3.

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