Multi-purpose television viewer system, apparatus and method

Abstract

The application discloses a multi-purpose TV screen display system, device and method, which is applied to a network TV set-top box or a smart TV, and the method comprises the following steps: uploading an account and a password to a server for verification; downloading a play schedule, play script content and play layout parameters of second-purpose information from the server; connecting with a quotation server and downloading first-purpose information; generating a first view according to the first-purpose information; generating a second view according to the play script content and the play layout parameters; and displaying the first view on a screen by default, when a start time of the play schedule is triggered, displaying the second view on the screen to present the first-purpose information and the second-purpose information, and when an end time of the play schedule is triggered, displaying the first view on the screen to present the first-purpose information, so that the first-purpose information and the second-purpose information can be presented simultaneously.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a method for displaying financial product quotes on television, and more particularly to a multi-purpose television viewing system, apparatus, and method capable of displaying welcoming information, important company announcements, or advertisements. Background Technology

[0002] Prior art 1, Taiwan Patent Publication No. I713360, discloses an apparatus and method for a TV-based stock quote video playback frame. The method includes: establishing a connection with a server; downloading corresponding quote information from the server based on a financial product included in a watchlist; generating a watchlist quote view including multiple quote frames and a video playback frame and displaying it on a screen, wherein each quote frame is used to present the quote information of the financial product, one quote frame corresponds to one financial product, and the quote frame and the video playback frame have the same original size; downloading a video or an audio and playing it in the video playback frame; receiving a zoom command to zoom in on the video playback frame and display it on the screen; and automatically adjusting the display position of the quote information to match the zoom of the video playback frame, so that the video playback frame is fixedly displayed in the same position in the watchlist quote view, and allowing the quote frames to automatically move and fill blank spaces in the watchlist quote view. According to the prior art, there is a device and method for a TV self-selected stock quote audio-visual playback frame, which allows users to watch videos or listen to audio through a specific audio-visual playback frame while viewing the stock quote in the self-selected quote view.

[0003] Prior art two, Taiwan Patent Publication No. M320148, discloses an intelligent welcome display and communication system. This system includes a computer server with built-in special writing software, an input and monitor for the computer server, one or more Ethernet networks, an external telecommunication line, and one or more LED / LCD display modules. The system, comprised of these devices, allows for the transmission of messages between two individuals or groups. It can also transmit specific messages via the external telecommunication line (e.g., ADSL broadband line) connected to the computer server to a mobile device (e.g., a mobile phone) or a display screen at a specific location. Prior art two allows two parties meeting in public places such as airports, ports, and train stations to communicate with each other even when they are not face-to-face and neither party has a mobile communication device.

[0004] Since both Existing Technology 1 and Existing Technology 2 are single-purpose independent devices—Existing Technology 1 is designed to provide stock market quote information, while Existing Technology 2 is designed to display welcome information—if there are special occasions (such as a securities firm's lobby) requiring both to be combined into one device, the image outputs of both devices could be connected to the same screen. However, the two devices cannot operate simultaneously and display images on the same screen; the screen display can only choose one signal source. When a VIP arrives, the screen's signal source must be switched to display the welcome message, at which point the screen cannot display stock market quote information, and vice versa. Manually switching the screen's signal source carries the risk of human error, such as improper timing (too early or too late) or forgetting to switch. In other words, Existing Technology 1 and Existing Technology 2 cannot be combined into a multi-purpose television stock viewing and welcome device. When the same requirement exists in the aforementioned special occasions, the existing technologies can only operate as two separate devices to provide their respective information. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the existing technology and propose a multi-purpose TV viewing technology that utilizes hardware and software resources to achieve synergistic operation. This would allow the TV viewing device to be used for multiple purposes, displaying not only welcoming information when VIPs arrive but also stock market quotes simultaneously. Furthermore, by pre-scheduling or real-time controlling the display of information in the backend, the existing technology can avoid manually switching the screen signal source, thereby reducing the probability of human error. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, the purpose of this invention is to provide a multi-purpose TV viewing system, device and method, which can be used in network TV set-top boxes or smart TVs. It connects to the backend through an application installed on the network TV set-top box or smart TV, and after logging in, controls the playback content with an account, so as to display specified information in a specified area of ​​the screen.

[0006] This invention proposes a multi-purpose TV viewing system, comprising: a server, the server including: a login verification module for verifying the account and password uploaded by the multi-purpose TV viewing device; and a backend management module providing a graphical user interface for an administrator with a certain authority to input or edit a playback schedule, a script content, and playback layout parameters for a second purpose; and multiple multi-purpose TV viewing devices, each of the multi-purpose TV viewing devices including: a network module for establishing an Internet network connection; a login module for uploading an account and a password to the server for verification; a pricing module for connecting to a pricing server and downloading first purpose information; a backend connection module for connecting to the server and downloading the playback schedule, script content, and playback layout parameters of the second purpose information; and a layout management module for processing the first purpose information. The system comprises: a first view and a second view based on the playout content and the playback layout parameters; an information display module that, by default, presents the first purpose information in the first view and displays it on a screen; when the start time of the playback schedule is triggered, it displays the second view on the screen to simultaneously present the first purpose information and the second purpose information; when the end time of the playback schedule is triggered, it displays the first view on the screen to present the first purpose information; a memory that installs an operating system and stores an application, the first purpose information, the first view, the second view, the playback schedule, the playout content, and the playback layout parameters, wherein the application includes a login module, a pricing module, a backend connection module, a layout management module, and an information display module; a screen for displaying the graphical user interface of the application; and one or more processors connected to the memory and the screen to execute the application and the playback schedule.

[0007] Optionally, the server further includes a real-time control module, allowing the administrator to manually and remotely control the device in real time to switch the first view or the second view displayed on the screen.

[0008] Optionally, the back-end management module and / or the real-time control module can arbitrarily designate a brokerage branch's device to switch the first view or the second view displayed on the screen.

[0009] Optionally, the secondary use information may be selected from: an internal announcement, a welcome message, or an advertising message.

[0010] Optionally, the graphical user interface further provides a designated account interface, allowing the administrator to designate at least one account corresponding to the plurality of multi-purpose TV viewing devices to receive the secondary purpose information. The server's backend management module will be configured by the designated at least one account. When the at least one multi-purpose TV viewing device corresponding to the designated at least one account logs into the server, it will download the playback schedule, playback content, and playback layout parameters of the secondary purpose information.

[0011] This invention proposes a multi-purpose television disc viewing device, comprising: a network module for establishing an Internet connection; a login module for uploading an account and password to a server for verification; a pricing module for connecting to a pricing server and downloading first-purpose information; a backend connection module for connecting to the server and downloading a playback schedule, a playlist, and playback layout parameters for a second-purpose information; a layout management module for generating a first view based on the first-purpose information and a second view based on the playlist and playback layout parameters; and an information display module for displaying the first-purpose information on a screen by default in the first view, and when the playback schedule is available... When the initial time is triggered, the second view is displayed on the screen to simultaneously present the first purpose information and the second purpose information. When an end time of the playback schedule is triggered, the first view is displayed on the screen to present the first purpose information. A memory is used to install an operating system and store an application, the first purpose information, the first view, the second view, the playback schedule, the playback content, and the playback layout parameters. The application includes a login module, a pricing module, a backend connection module, a layout management module, and an information display module. The screen is used to display the graphical user interface of the application. One or more processors are connected to the memory and the screen and execute the application and the playback schedule.

[0012] Optionally, the server includes: a login verification module for verifying the account and password uploaded by the device; and a backend management module for providing a graphical user interface for an administrator with a certain permission to input or edit the playback schedule, the playback content, and the playback layout parameters.

[0013] Optionally, the server further includes a real-time control module, allowing the administrator to manually and remotely control the device in real time to switch the first view or the second view displayed on the screen.

[0014] Optionally, the back-end management module and / or the real-time control module can arbitrarily designate a brokerage branch's device to switch the first view or the second view displayed on the screen.

[0015] Optionally, the secondary use information may be selected from: an internal announcement, a welcome message, or an advertising message.

[0016] This invention also proposes a multi-purpose TV viewing method, applied to a network TV set-top box or a smart TV. The method includes: having the network TV set-top box or the smart TV upload an account and a password to a server for verification; having the network TV set-top box or the smart TV download a playback schedule, a script, and playback layout parameters for a second purpose from the server; having the network TV set-top box or the smart TV connect to a pricing server and download first purpose information; having the network TV set-top box or the smart TV generate a first view based on the first purpose information; having the network TV set-top box or the smart TV generate a second view based on the script and playback layout parameters; and, by default, displaying the first purpose information on a screen using the first view; when the start time of the playback schedule is triggered, displaying both the first purpose information and the second purpose information on the screen using the second view; and when the end time of the playback schedule is triggered, displaying the first purpose information on the screen using the first view.

[0017] Optionally, the method further includes: an administrator with a certain permission inputting or editing the playback schedule, the playback content, and the playback layout parameters through a graphical user interface provided by the server, and specifying that the playback be performed by the network TV set-top box or the smart TV corresponding to the account.

[0018] Optionally, the method further includes: the administrator manually remotely controlling the network TV set-top box or the smart TV in real time on the server side to switch the first view or the second view displayed on the screen.

[0019] Optionally, the administrator can arbitrarily designate a brokerage branch's network TV set-top box or smart TV on the server side to switch the first view or the second view displayed on the screen using the playback schedule or real-time remote control.

[0020] Optionally, the secondary use information may be selected from: an internal announcement, a welcome message, or an advertising message.

[0021] The following detailed description of the features and advantages of the present invention in the embodiments is sufficient to enable any person skilled in the art to understand the technical content of the present invention and implement it accordingly. Based on the disclosure of this specification, the scope of protection of the claims, and the drawings, any person skilled in the art can easily understand the related objects and advantages of the present invention. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1This is a system functional block diagram of the device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a system functional block diagram of the device in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a system functional block diagram of an application program and server according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a first view according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the first state of a second view according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the second state of a second view according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the third state of a second view according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the fourth state of a second view according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 9 This is an operation flowchart of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Explanation of symbols in the attached diagram:

[0032] 10: Apparatus;

[0033] 12a, 12b, 12c: Processors;

[0034] 14a, 14b: Memory;

[0035] 16: Application;

[0036] 18a, 18b: Operating system;

[0037] 20a, 20b: Network modules;

[0038] 22: Television;

[0039] 24a, 24b: Screen;

[0040] 26: Apparatus;

[0041] 28: Login module;

[0042] 30: Quotation module;

[0043] 32: Backend connection module;

[0044] 34: Page Layout Management Module;

[0045] 36: Information display module;

[0046] 38: Server;

[0047] 40: Login verification module;

[0048] 42: Backend Management Module;

[0049] 44: Real-time control module;

[0050] 46: First view;

[0051] 48: Second view;

[0052] 50: Secondary use information block. Detailed Implementation

[0053] This invention is applicable to IPTV set-top boxes (also known as Set-Top Boxes or Set-Top Units), smart TVs, or Chromecast TV adapters. The application program (i.e., stock quote software) is installed on these IPTV set-top boxes, smart TVs, or Chromecast TV adapters. The primary use of this invention is for watching stock market data on television, specifically for viewing price quotes for financial products.

[0054] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 The system functional block diagrams of the multi-purpose TV viewing device of Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 2 of the present invention are shown. The legend only lists the core modules related to the embodiments of the present invention, and the other modules are omitted and not depicted. Figure 1This is a system functional block diagram of Embodiment 1. The multi-purpose TV viewing device 10 in this embodiment is a network TV set-top box or TV stick. The application program 16 in this embodiment runs on the multi-purpose TV viewing device 10 (network TV set-top box or TV stick). In Embodiment 1 of the present invention, the multi-purpose TV viewing device 10 includes: one or more processors 12a, memory 14a, application program 16, operating system 18a, and network module 20a. The memory 14a is equipped with an operating system 18a and stores an application program 16 (i.e., stock quote software). The processor 12a executes the operating system 18a to manage the hardware and software resources of the device 10, and executes multiple program instructions contained in the application program 16 to implement the following modules in a hardware and software collaborative manner: login module 28, quote module 30, background connection module 32, layout management module 34, and information display module 36. The operating system 18a is, for example, Android TV, tvOS, Tizen, webOS, Opera TV, etc. The network module 20a is used to establish an Internet network connection, such as wired broadband, WLAN (Wi-Fi, etc.), mobile communication networks (such as 3G, 4G, 5G, etc.). Since the network TV set-top box or TV stick itself does not have a display screen, the multi-purpose TV viewing device 10 in this embodiment must be connected to an external TV 22 (which includes a processor 12b, a screen 24a, and a speaker, such as...). Figure 1 As shown), the graphical user interface (GUI) of application 16 is displayed using screen 24a.

[0055] Figure 2 This is a system functional block diagram of Embodiment 2. The multi-purpose TV viewing device 26 in this embodiment is a smart TV. The slight difference from Embodiment 1 is that the device 26 in this embodiment has a built-in operating system 18b and a screen 24b. Therefore, the graphical user interface of the application program 16 is directly displayed on the screen 24b built into the device 26.

[0056] Continue reading Figure 3 This invention provides a system functional block diagram of an application program 16 and a server 38 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The application program 16 includes: a login module 28, a quotation module 30, a backend connection module 32, a layout management module 34, and an information display module 36. The illustration only lists the core modules related to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; other modules are omitted and not depicted.

[0057] The login module 28 receives the username and password entered by the user from the input interfaces of devices 10 and 26, and uploads them to the server 38 for verification. In another embodiment of the present invention, the username and password can be temporarily stored in the memory 14a and 14b of devices 10 and 26, and repeated logins within a certain period of time (e.g., one day or one week) can be completed automatically without manual input of the username and password. In some embodiments, devices 10 and 26 located in specific locations log in with specific usernames / passwords to facilitate the detailed location of information (including quotation information and secondary use information) displayed. For example, an account is registered at a branch of a securities firm (i.e., the "TV at the entrance of the first-floor business hall" of the branch) (i.e., floor, indoor location, and device location). Therefore, after the account logs in, the server 38 can know what information is currently displayed on a certain device at a certain location in the securities firm branch.

[0058] Quotation module 30 establishes a connection with a remote quotation server via network modules 20a and 20b to download quotation information for financial products. This quotation module 30 is a general term for various financial quotation modules, providing a wide range of quotation information for various financial products, including international indices, stock quotations, securities, funds, futures, warrants, options, etc. For example, the watchlist quotation module (one of quotation modules 30, not depicted) establishes a connection with the remote quotation server via network modules 20a and 20b and downloads the quotation information for the corresponding financial products on the watchlist. In some embodiments, the quotation server and the login server 38 are the same server (or the same cluster); in some embodiments, the quotation server and the login server 38 are two independent servers (or two different clusters).

[0059] The backend connection module 32 connects to the server 38 via network modules 20a and 20b and downloads the playback schedule, playback script content, and playback layout parameters for the secondary purpose information. The so-called secondary purpose information refers to information for purposes other than "price information," that is, information for purposes other than "price information for TV viewing" in the "multi-purpose TV viewing" of this invention, such as: internal announcements (for company internal bulletin boards), welcome information (for welcoming VIPs), or advertising information (for advertising purposes). The playback schedule records the playback device for the secondary purpose information (which can specify the device's geographical location, indoor relative position, etc., information noted in the account), playback date, playback start time, playback end time, rotation rules (when multiple secondary purpose information needs to be played in turn), etc. The playback schedule is triggered by the playback start time and terminated by the playback end time. The playback script content is the playback script of the secondary purpose information, which may include attachments in formats such as text, images, audio files, and video. Playback layout parameters are used to control the position, size, number, border style, etc. of the secondary information blocks 50 displayed in the screen layout.

[0060] The layout management module 34 generates a first view 46 based on the quotation information (first-purpose information) and a second view 48 based on the playback script content and playback layout parameters based on the second-purpose information. The first view 46 is specifically used to display the quotation information, which can be distributed across multiple different blocks, such as... Figure 4 As shown. The second view 48 is used to simultaneously display quotation information and secondary use information. Secondary use information can only be displayed in the secondary use information block 50 (defined by the playback layout parameters), as shown. Figure 5 As shown. The blocks in the illustration (the block containing the quotation information and the secondary use information block 50) are only to illustrate their relationship with the information (including the quotation information and the secondary use information). This invention does not limit the design of the layout configuration related to the position, size, quantity, arrangement, frame style, etc. of the quotation information block and the secondary use information block 50 in the first view 46 or the second view 48; it is only one embodiment of the playback layout parameters.

[0061] The information display module 36, by default, presents the quotation information in the first view 46 and displays it on screens 24a and 24b. When the start time of the playback schedule for the second purpose information is triggered, the second view 48 is displayed on screens 24a and 24b to simultaneously present the quotation information and the playback content of the second purpose information. When the end time of the playback schedule is triggered, the first view 46 is displayed on screens 24a and 24b to present the quotation information alone. The above describes the execution of the playback schedule in a time-triggered manner (i.e., the switching between the first view 46 and the second view 48 is controlled by the playback schedule). In some embodiments of the present invention, the switching between the first view 46 and the second view 48 can also be manually controlled remotely in real time by the server 38 (see the description of the real-time control module 44 for details). In other words, the present invention allows the information display module 36 (executing the playback schedule) to play a second view containing both the second purpose information and the quotation information through the "playback schedule of the second purpose information"; and when the display purpose of the second purpose information ends, it returns to the normal first view, that is, simply displays only the quotation information.

[0062] The modules on server 38 include: login verification module 40 and backend management module 42. Login verification module 40 verifies the username and password uploaded by devices 10 and 26 via a network connection, and then verifies the username and password against the username and password stored in a database (located on server 38, not shown). In some embodiments, login verification module 40 and backend management module 42 are located on different servers 38 or different server clusters; in some embodiments, login verification module 40 and backend management module 42 are located on the same server 38 or the same server cluster.

[0063] The backend management module 42 provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for authorized administrators to input or edit the playback schedule, playback content, and playback layout parameters of secondary-purpose information. The backend management module 42 is a content management system (CMS) used to manage / edit the uploaded secondary-purpose information. In some embodiments, the playback schedule records not only the playback date, start time, and end time of the secondary-purpose information, but also specifies the geographical location (brokerage branch) or even the relative indoor location (e.g., near the main entrance of the business hall, or a video wall). As described above, in some embodiments, devices 10 and 26 located at specific locations log in with specific accounts / passwords to facilitate the management of the detailed location displayed for information (including quotation information and secondary-purpose information). This function requires special notation of the geographical location / relative indoor location corresponding to the account when opening the account. Therefore, when an authorized administrator uploads content through the backend management module 42, they can specify devices 10 and 26 at a specific location (such as the business hall) of a specific brokerage branch (such as the Taipei Zhongxiao branch) in the playback schedule to play specific secondary-purpose information on a specific page block (set by the playback page parameters) at a specific time on a specific date. In some embodiments, the playback schedule can also be set to a larger specific administrative region. For example, when the secondary-purpose information is an internal announcement or an advertisement, the administrator can select all brokerage branches in a specific county / city / district when specifying the playback location.

[0064] In some embodiments, the module on the server 38 of the present invention further includes a real-time control module 44, which allows authorized administrators to manually remotely control devices 10 and 26 in real time to switch between the first view 46 and the second view 48 displayed on screens 24a and 24b. That is, the administrator can manually remotely control devices 10 and 26 at specific locations of specific brokerage branches in real time to play specific secondary-purpose information in specific page blocks defined in the second view. In some embodiments, the administrator can specify any brokerage branch and switch the display of the specified secondary-purpose information in an "interrupted" manner (i.e., interrupting the information that is currently being played). The foregoing embodiments illustrate that the playback schedule of the secondary-purpose information of the present invention can be automatically played using a pre-stored playback schedule, playback content, and playback page parameters, or the playback schedule can be temporarily adjusted, and the playback content and playback page can be changed or adjusted, etc. In other words, the present invention provides a mechanism that allows administrators to flexibly display important secondary-purpose information in specific page blocks of the second view according to a schedule, or at any time, without affecting the playback of the original price information.

[0065] Continue reading Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of a first view 46 according to an embodiment of the present invention, which is displayed on screen 24a or screen 24b. The illustration shows that the first view 46 is specifically used to display price quotes, which can be distributed across multiple different blocks. In normal use (i.e., when there is no playback schedule for any secondary purpose information), the present invention presents the price quotes of financial products using the default first view 46. The illustration is not intended to limit the financial products or trading markets for the price quotes provided by the present invention (the illustration uses Taipei Stock Exchange price quotes as an example), nor is it intended to limit the layout of the price quotes.

[0066] See Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the first state of the second view 48 according to an embodiment of the present invention, which is displayed on screen 24a or screen 24b. The illustration shows that the second view 48 can simultaneously display price information for financial products and secondary use information (the illustration is a "notice item in the bulletin board," and the text in the figure is the content of the playback script). The secondary use information is presented in a secondary use information block 50, and the position, size, quantity, arrangement, and border style of the secondary use information block 50 are determined by the playback layout parameters. An important technical feature of the present invention is that when the secondary use information block 50 displays the secondary use information, the primary use information (i.e., price information for financial products) is not only simultaneously displayed on screen 24a or screen 24b, but also continuously receives updated data to update the screen display. In other words, a major objective of the present invention is that even when the secondary use information is presented through the second view, the primary use information remains the main focus of the display.

[0067] See Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the second state of a second view 48 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The illustration shows that although the second-purpose information block 50 of the second view 48 occupies most of the layout, it still retains the upper block to simultaneously display the market index quotation information. The second-purpose information in the illustration is welcoming information; the text in the figure is the playback script.

[0068] See Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the third state of the second view 48 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The illustration shows that the second-purpose information block 50 of the second view 48 occupies only a small portion of the layout, with the remaining blocks used to display price information for financial products. The second-purpose information in the illustration is advertising information.

[0069] See Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the fourth state of the second view 48 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The diagram illustrates that the second-purpose information block 50 of the second view 48 occupies most of the central layout, with only the upper and lower blocks displaying price quotes for financial products. The second-purpose information in the diagram is advertising information.

[0070] Figures 5 to 8 The four second-view embodiments illustrate that the playback layout parameters can be arbitrarily adjusted to the form that the administrator wants to present; and it is edited by the administrator through the graphical user interface provided by server 38.

[0071] In some embodiments, the second purpose information block 50 of the second view 48 of the present invention displays multiple different second purpose information in a carousel manner, for example: Figure 7 and Figure 8 The advertisements in the video are played in a carousel. The playback rules (how long to display before the next advertisement or switching back to the first view 46) and related parameters are set in the playback schedule.

[0072] See Figure 9 The operation flowchart of this embodiment describes the operation process of an administrator with permissions setting up a device 10 for a specific brokerage branch on server 38 to automatically display secondary purpose information after logging in. Please also refer to the following: Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 This process includes:

[0073] Step S101: Authorized administrators input or edit the playback schedule, playout content, and playback layout parameters of the secondary purpose information through the graphical user interface provided by server 38. The backend management module 42 of server 38 provides a graphical user interface (e.g., web interface, server native application, mobile app) for administrators to input or edit the secondary purpose information. The playback schedule sets the playback device for the secondary purpose information, specifying information such as the device's geographical location, indoor relative location, etc., which is recorded in the account. For example, the device 10 near the entrance of a brokerage branch's business hall, the playback date, playback start time, playback end time, and rotation rules. The playout content sets the playback data for the secondary purpose information, and the playback layout parameters set the position, size, quantity, frame style, etc., of the secondary purpose information blocks 50. In some embodiments, the playback schedule, playout content, and playback layout parameters input by the administrator are stored in a database (not shown), which is accessed by server 38. This step is one of the main technical features of this invention: a graphical user interface allows administrators to input data such as the playback schedule, script content, and layout parameters for the secondary purpose information, enabling them to arrange how the secondary purpose information is displayed in a second view. This allows administrators to arrange the display of the secondary purpose information without going through complicated procedures, and eliminates the need to stop the playback of the primary purpose information or manually switch between the first view and other views containing the secondary purpose information (e.g., playing the secondary purpose information through a Microsoft PowerPoint slide, which differs from the second view of this invention). This offers multiple advantages.

[0074] In addition, the graphical user interface also provides a designated account interface, allowing administrators to set up designated accounts so that the multi-purpose TV viewing devices 10 (network TV set-top boxes or TV sticks) or multi-purpose TV viewing devices 26 (smart TVs) with the designated accounts can download the playback schedule, playback content and playback layout parameters of the secondary use information edited by the administrator.

[0075] Step S102: Execute the application program 16 of the present invention on device 10. The user executes the application program 16 (stock quote software) of the present invention on the multi-purpose TV viewing device 10 (network TV set-top box or TV stick) or the multi-purpose TV viewing device 26 (smart TV). Since the present invention is particularly suitable for devices 10 located in business halls, entrances, counters, video walls, display windows, etc., that is, devices 10 that provide price quotes and secondary use information to the public, rather than devices 10 for individual use only, the term "user" here refers to personnel who assist in powering on the device and performing the login steps (e.g., on-duty personnel).

[0076] Step S103: Perform login verification. After the processors 12a and 12c of device 10 execute application 16, the user enters their username and password (processed by login module 28) and uploads them to server 38 for login verification. Network connection and login verification are existing technologies, therefore, they will not be described in detail.

[0077] Step S104: The designated device 10 downloads the playback schedule, script content, and playback layout parameters of the secondary purpose information from the server 38. In steps S102 and S103, "device 10" refers to all viewing terminal devices in various locations, while in this step, "designated device 10" specifically refers to "the device corresponding to the account designated in step S101." In other words, in this step, only the account set by the server 38 (the designated device 10) will download the playback schedule, script content, and playback layout parameters of the secondary purpose information. Furthermore, the downloaded playback schedule, script content, and playback layout parameters only include the portion associated with its own account, not the complete data originally set by the administrator on the server 38. For example, in step S101, the administrator sets up 50 devices 10 (corresponding to 50 accounts) to play secondary purpose information. After all the trading terminals at each brokerage branch execute steps S102 to S103, only the 50 devices corresponding to the designated 50 accounts will download the playback schedule, script content, and layout parameters of the secondary purpose information in step S104. Moreover, each account only downloads the playback schedule, script content, and layout parameters assigned to its own account, and the downloaded data is temporarily stored in memory 14a and 14b. In other words, the playback schedule, script content, and layout parameters downloaded by the 50 devices corresponding to these 50 accounts for the secondary purpose information assigned to their own accounts may be the same or different. This step is another technical feature of the present invention, which interacts with step S101, allowing the administrator to designate different devices (accounts), edit different secondary purpose information, and allow different devices (accounts) to download different playback schedules, script content, and layout parameters related to the secondary purpose information.

[0078] Step S105: Connect to the quotation server and download quotation information. The designated device 10 connects to the quotation server through the network established by network modules 20a and 20b, and downloads quotation information of financial products. The downloaded quotation information is temporarily stored in memory 14a and 14b.

[0079] Step S106: Generate the first view 46 based on the quotation information. The layout management module 34 generates the first view 46 based on the quotation information downloaded in the previous step. The generated first view 46 is temporarily stored in memory 14a and 14b.

[0080] Step S107: Generate a second view 48 based on the content of the playback script and the playback layout parameters. The layout management module 34 generates the second view 48 based on the content of the playback script and the playback layout parameters downloaded in step S104. The generated second view 48 is temporarily stored in memory 14a and 14b.

[0081] Step S108: The information display module 36 presents the quotation information in the first view 46 by default and displays it on the screens 24a and 24b of the designated device 10 (e.g., ...). Figure 4 As shown), when the start time of the playback schedule is triggered, the second view 48 is displayed on screens 24a and 24b, simultaneously presenting the quotation information and secondary purpose information (i.e., the playback script content, such as...). Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 or Figure 8 As shown), when the end time of the playback schedule is triggered, the price information is displayed on screens 24a and 24b in the first view 46 to present the price information (such as...). Figure 4 (As shown). The playback schedule is executed by the information display module 36, and the second view generated in step S107 is played at the start time of the playback schedule. This step and step S107 are two interactive steps, and they are also related to step S104 (the relationship between them), which is one of the main technical features of this invention. Based on the playback schedule, playback content, and playback layout parameters related to the second-purpose information edited by the administrator in step S101, the information display module 36 in the designated device (account) completes the second view in step S107 according to the designated playback content and playback layout parameters related to the second-purpose information. Then, according to the playback schedule, the second view is played and playback ends, before returning to the playback of the first view.

[0082] As can be understood from the various embodiments of the present invention, program instructions executed by the calculator can perform the individual blocks in the flowchart, combinations of blocks in the flowchart, and steps in the various embodiments. Providing these program instructions to a processor to operate generates a machine or resources for hardware and software to work together, thereby, when these instructions are executed on the processor, will produce components for performing the actions or technical effects specified in the flowchart blocks. Different sets of program instructions can also cause at least some of the operation steps shown in the flowchart blocks to be performed in parallel, and the technical content expressed by the various program instructions of an application may differ depending on the embodiment. Furthermore, some of these steps can be performed on more than one processor, for example, in the case of the microprocessor and peripheral interface processor working together in the device of the present invention. In addition, without departing from the scope or spirit of the present invention, one or more blocks or combinations of blocks in the flowchart can be performed simultaneously with other blocks or combinations of blocks, or even in a different order than shown. For example, step S107 does not necessarily need to be performed after step S106; it can be performed immediately after step S104.

[0083] Therefore, the blocks of the flowchart of the present invention support combinations of components for performing specified actions or technical effects, combinations of steps for performing specified actions or technical effects, and program instruction components for performing specified actions or technical effects. It is also understood that these specified actions or technical effects are implemented by special purpose hardware systems or special purpose hardware working in conjunction with program instructions to execute the various blocks of the flowchart of the present invention and combinations of flowchart blocks.

[0084] In summary, this invention proposes a multi-purpose television viewing technology that solves the problem of existing technologies requiring manual switching of the screen's signal source to alternately display price information and welcome information on the same television screen. This invention avoids the possibility of human error that may occur when manually switching the screen's signal source. In addition, this invention allows the same television screen to display price information and secondary information simultaneously, rather than switching between the two types of information, thus overcoming the shortcomings of existing technologies.

[0085] Although the technical content of the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications and refinements made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention should be included within the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the scope of protection of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A multi-purpose television viewer system, characterized by, Comprising: a server comprising: a login verification module for verifying an account and a password uploaded by a multi-purpose TV kiosk device; and a background management module for providing a graphical user interface for an administrator with a permission to input or edit a play schedule, a play script content and a play layout parameter of a second purpose information; and a plurality of multi-purpose TV kiosk devices, each of the multi-purpose TV kiosk devices comprising: a network module for establishing an Internet network connection; a login module for uploading an account and a password to the server for verification; a quotation module connected with a quotation server and downloading quotation information of financial products; a background connection module connected with the server and downloading the play schedule, the play script content and the play layout parameter of the second purpose information; a layout management module for generating a first view according to the quotation information of the financial products, the first view including a plurality of different blocks for displaying the quotation information of the financial products, and generating a second view according to the play script content and the play layout parameter, the second view being formed by setting part of the plurality of different blocks of the first view as second purpose information blocks according to the play layout parameter control, the second purpose information blocks being used for displaying the play script content; an information display module for defaulting to separately present the quotation information of the financial products with the first view and displaying on a screen, displaying with the second view on the screen to simultaneously present the quotation information of the financial products and the play script content when a start time of the play schedule triggers, displaying with the first view on the screen to separately present the quotation information of the financial products when an end time of the play schedule triggers, and keeping the quotation information of the financial products receiving updated data for updating the screen display when the first view or the second view is displayed on the screen; a memory for installing an operating system and storing an application program, the quotation information of the financial products, the first view, the second view, the play schedule, the play script content and the play layout parameter, the application program comprising the login module, the quotation module, the background connection module, the layout management module and the information display module; the screen for displaying the graphical user interface of the application program; and one or more processors connected with the memory and the screen and executing the application program and the play schedule.

2. The multi-purpose TV viewer system according to claim 1, wherein, The server further comprises: a real-time control module for the administrator to manually remotely control the device to switch the first view or the second view displayed on the screen.

3. The multi-purpose TV viewer system according to claim 2, wherein, The background management module and / or the real-time control module can arbitrarily specify a broker sub-point device to switch the first view or the second view displayed on the screen.

4. The multi-purpose TV viewer system according to claim 1, wherein, The second purpose information is selected from: an internal announcement item, a welcome information or an advertisement information.

5. The multi-purpose TV viewer system according to claim 1, wherein, The graphical user interface further provides a designated account interface for providing the second usage information to at least one account corresponding to the plurality of multi-purpose TV display devices designated by the administrator, and the background management module of the server sets the at least one designated account; when the at least one multi-purpose TV display device corresponding to the at least one designated account logs in the server, the play schedule, the play script content and the play layout parameters of the second usage information are downloaded.

6. A multipurpose television viewer, characterized by, The device comprises: a network module for establishing an Internet network connection; a login module for uploading an account and a password to a server for verification; a quotation module connected with a quotation server and downloading quotation information of financial products; a background connection module connected with the server and downloading a play schedule, a play script content and a play layout parameter of a second usage information; a layout management module for generating a first view according to the quotation information of the financial products, the first view including a plurality of different blocks for displaying the quotation information of the financial products, and generating a second view according to the play script content and the play layout parameter, the second view being formed by setting part of the plurality of different blocks of the first view as second usage information blocks according to the play layout parameter control, the second usage information blocks being used for displaying the play script content; an information display module for defaulting to separately present the quotation information of the financial products with the first view and displaying on a screen, displaying the second view on the screen to simultaneously present the quotation information of the financial products and the play script content when the play schedule triggers at a start time, displaying the first view on the screen to separately present the quotation information of the financial products when an end time of the play schedule triggers, and keeping the quotation information of the financial products receiving updated data for updating the screen display when the first view or the second view is displayed on the screen; a memory for installing an operating system and storing an application program, the quotation information of the financial products, the first view, the second view, the play schedule, the play script content and the play layout parameter, the application program comprising the login module, the quotation module, the background connection module, the layout management module and the information display module; the screen for displaying the graphical user interface of the application program; and one or more processors connected with the memory and the screen and executing the application program and the play schedule.

7. The multi-purpose television viewer device of claim 6, wherein, The second usage information is selected from an internal announcement item, a welcome information or an advertisement information.

8. A method for one machine multi-purpose TV watching, applied to a network TV set-top box or a smart TV and a server, characterized in that, The method comprises: uploading an account and a password to the server by the network TV set-top box or the smart TV for verification; downloading a play schedule, a play script content and a play layout parameter of a second usage information from the server by the network TV set-top box or the smart TV; connecting with a quotation server and downloading quotation information of financial products by the network TV set-top box or the smart TV; The network TV set-top box or the smart TV generates a first view according to the financial product quotation information, the first view including a plurality of different blocks to display the financial product quotation information; The network TV set-top box or the smart TV generates a second view according to the play script content and the play layout parameters, the second view being formed by controlling the first view according to the play layout parameters to set part of the blocks in the first view as second-purpose information blocks for displaying the play script content; And, The first view is displayed on a screen by default to present the financial product quotation information alone, when a start time of the play schedule triggers, the second view is displayed on the screen to present the financial product quotation information and the play script content simultaneously, when an end time of the play schedule triggers, the first view is displayed on the screen to present the financial product quotation information alone, and the financial product quotation information keeps receiving update data to update the screen display when the first view or the second view is displayed on the screen.

9. The method of claim 8, wherein, The method further comprises: An administrator with an authority inputs or edits the play schedule, the play script content and the play layout parameters through a graphical user interface provided by the server, and specifies the network TV set-top box or the smart TV corresponding to the account to play.

10. The method of claim 9, wherein, The method further comprises: The administrator remotely controls the network TV set-top box or the smart TV in real time on the server side to switch the first view or the second view to be displayed on the screen manually.

11. The method of claim 10, wherein, The administrator can arbitrarily specify the network TV set-top box or the smart TV of a broker branch point on the server side to play the play schedule or remotely control the first view or the second view to be displayed on the screen in real time.

12. The method of claim 8, wherein the television schedule is displayed on a plurality of devices. The second-purpose information is selected from an internal announcement, a welcome information or an advertisement information.

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