Live broadcast method, apparatus and device, and storage medium

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention relates to a live broadcast interaction method and device, equipment and a storage medium. The method comprises the steps that a preview interface is presented in response to a first operation of a live broadcast party, the preview interface comprises a first group of functional components, the first group of functional components have functions corresponding to a second group of functional components in a live broadcast interface, and the first group of functional components correspond to a first component layout in the preview interface, the second group of functional components corresponds to a second component layout in the live broadcast interface, and the first component layout is related to the second group layout; determining at least one live broadcast configuration item through the preview interface; and in response to a second operation received in the preview interface, switching the preview interface to a live broadcast interface of the live broadcast party, the at least one live broadcast configuration item being applied to the live broadcast interface. In this way, the live broadcast efficiency can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Example embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to the field of computers, and in particular, to methods, apparatuses, devices, and computer-readable storage media for live streaming. Background Art

[0002] With the development of computer technology, Internet live streaming has become a popular interactive platform for users, and users can interact with the host through the live streaming room. For live streamers (e.g., host users), some live streamers may not understand the functions in the live streaming interface before the live stream, thus affecting the live streaming experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In a first aspect of the present disclosure, a method for live streaming is provided. The method includes: presenting a preview interface in response to a first operation of a live streamer, the preview interface including a first set of function components, the first set of function components having functions corresponding to a second set of function components in the live streaming interface, the first set of function components corresponding to a first component layout in the preview interface, the second set of function components corresponding to a second component layout in the live streaming interface, and the first component layout being related to the second layout; determining at least one live streaming configuration item via the preview interface; and switching the preview interface to the live streaming interface of the live streamer in response to a second operation received in the preview interface, wherein at least one live streaming configuration item is applied to the live streaming interface.

[0004] In a second aspect of the present disclosure, an apparatus for live streaming is provided. The apparatus includes: a presenting module configured to present a preview interface in response to a first operation of a live streamer, the preview interface including a first set of function components, the first set of function components having functions corresponding to a second set of function components in the live streaming interface, the first set of function components corresponding to a first component layout in the preview interface, the second set of function components corresponding to a second component layout in the live streaming interface, and the first component layout being related to the second layout; a determining module configured to determine at least one live streaming configuration item via the preview interface; and a switching module configured to switch the preview interface to the live streaming interface of the live streamer in response to a second operation received in the preview interface, wherein at least one live streaming configuration item is applied to the live streaming interface.

[0005] In a third aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic device is provided. The device includes at least one processing unit; and at least one memory coupled to the at least one processing unit and storing instructions for execution by the at least one processing unit. The instructions, when executed by the at least one processing unit, cause the device to perform the method of the first aspect.

[0006] In a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is provided. A computer program is stored on the computer-readable storage medium and can be executed by a processor to implement the method of the first aspect.

[0007] It should be understood that the content described in this part is not intended to define the key features or important features of the embodiments of the present disclosure, nor is it used to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Other features of the present disclosure will become easily understandable through the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] In combination with the accompanying drawings and with reference to the following detailed description, the above and other features, advantages, and aspects of the embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent. In the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements, where:

[0009] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing an example environment in which embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented is shown;

[0010] Figures 2A to 2F An example interface according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown;

[0011] Figures 3A to 3E An example interface according to some other embodiments of the present disclosure is shown;

[0012] Figure 4 A flowchart showing an example process for live streaming according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown;

[0013] Figure 5 A schematic structural block diagram showing an example device for live streaming according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown; and

[0014] Figure 6 A block diagram of an electronic device capable of implementing multiple embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0015] Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although some embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided to more thoroughly and completely understand the present disclosure. It should be understood that the drawings and embodiments of the present disclosure are only for exemplary purposes and are not used to limit the protection scope of the present disclosure.

[0016] Note that the titles of any sections / subsections provided in this document are not restrictive. Various embodiments are described throughout this document, and any type of embodiment can be included under any section / subsection. Additionally, the embodiments described in any section / subsection can be combined with any other embodiments described in the same section / subsection and / or different section / subsections in any manner.

[0017] In the description of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the term "including" and its like shall be understood as an open inclusion, that is, "including but not limited to". The term "based on" shall be understood as "at least partially based on". The term "an embodiment" or "the embodiment" shall be understood as "at least one embodiment". The term "some embodiments" shall be understood as "at least some embodiments". There may be other explicit and implicit definitions hereinafter. The terms "first", "second", etc. may refer to different or the same objects. There may be other explicit and implicit definitions hereinafter.

[0018] The embodiments of the present disclosure may involve the user's data, data acquisition and / or use, etc. These aspects all comply with the corresponding laws, regulations and related provisions. In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the collection, acquisition, processing, processing, forwarding, use, etc. of all data are carried out on the premise that the user is aware and confirms. Accordingly, when implementing the embodiments of the present disclosure, the types, usage scopes, usage scenarios, etc. of the data or information that may be involved shall be informed to the user and the user's authorization shall be obtained through appropriate means in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations. The specific informing and / or authorization methods may vary according to the actual situation and application scenarios, and the scope of the present disclosure is not limited in this regard.

[0019] In the solutions of this specification and embodiments, if personal information processing is involved, it will be processed on the premise of having a legal basis (such as obtaining the consent of the personal information subject, or being necessary for performing a contract, etc.), and will only be processed within the specified or agreed scope. If the user refuses to process personal information other than the necessary information required for the basic functions, it will not affect the user's use of the basic functions.

[0020] According to the traditional solution, the host can only understand the layout and various functions of the live broadcast interface after starting the live broadcast, which may cause some hosts to be unfamiliar with the functions of the live broadcast interface, thus affecting the user's live broadcast experience.

[0021] Embodiments of the present disclosure propose a solution for live streaming. The solution includes: in response to a first operation of a live streamer, presenting a preview interface, the preview interface including a first set of functional components, the first set of functional components having functions corresponding to a second set of functional components in the live stream interface, the first set of functional components corresponding to a first component layout in the preview interface, the second set of functional components corresponding to a second component layout in the live stream interface, and the first component layout being related to the second layout; via the preview interface, determining at least one live stream configuration item; and in response to a second operation received in the preview interface, switching the preview interface to the live stream interface of the live streamer, where at least one live stream configuration item is applied to the live stream interface.

[0022] In this way, embodiments of the present disclosure can support the ability of a live streamer to familiarize themselves with the various functional components in the live stream interface through the preview interface before starting a live stream, and can configure various settings in the live stream interface through the preview interface. In this way, embodiments of the present disclosure can reduce the learning cost of users and improve the live stream experience of the live streamer.

[0023] Various example implementations of the solution are further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0024] Example environment

[0025] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an example environment 100 in which embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented is shown. As Figure 1 shown, the example environment 100 may include an electronic device 110.

[0026] In this example environment 100, the electronic device 110 may run an application 120 that supports live streaming. The application 120 may be any suitable type of application for live streaming, examples of which may include, but are not limited to: a live streaming application or other suitable applications for live streaming. The user 140 may interact with the application 120 via the electronic device 110 and / or its attached devices.

[0027] In Figure 1 the environment 100, if the application 120 is in an active state, the electronic device 110 may present an interface 150 for supporting live streaming through the application 120.

[0028] In some embodiments, the electronic device 110 communicates with the server 130 to implement the provision of services for the application 120. The electronic device 110 can be any type of mobile terminal, fixed terminal, or portable terminal, including mobile phones, desktop computers, laptop computers, notebook computers, netbook computers, tablet computers, media computers, multimedia tablets, handheld computers, portable game terminals, VR / AR devices, Personal Communication System (PCS) devices, personal navigation devices, Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), audio / video players, digital cameras / video cameras, positioning devices, television receivers, radio broadcast receivers, e-book devices, game devices, or any combination of the foregoing, including accessories and peripherals of these devices or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the electronic device 110 can also support any type of user interface (such as a "wearable" circuit, etc.).

[0029] The server 130 can be an independent physical server, or a server cluster or distributed system composed of multiple physical servers, or a cloud server that provides basic cloud computing services such as cloud services, cloud databases, cloud computing, cloud functions, cloud storage, network services, cloud communications, middleware services, domain name services, security services, content delivery networks, and big data and artificial intelligence platforms. The server 130 can include, for example, a computing system / server, such as a mainframe, an edge computing node, a computing device in a cloud environment, and so on. The server 130 can provide backend services for the application 120 supported in the electronic device 110 for live streaming.

[0030] A communication connection can be established between the server 130 and the electronic device 110. The communication connection can be established by wired or wireless means. The communication connection can include, but is not limited to, a Bluetooth connection, a mobile network connection, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection, a Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) connection, etc., and the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited in this regard. In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the server 130 and the electronic device 110 can implement signaling interaction through the communication connection therebetween.

[0031] It should be understood that the structures and functions of the various elements in the environment 100 are described only for exemplary purposes and do not imply any limitation on the scope of the present disclosure.

[0032] Some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below with continued reference to the drawings.

[0033] Example interaction

[0034] Example 1

[0035] Figures 2A to 2F Illustrate example interfaces 200A to 200F according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Interfaces 200A to 200F can be provided by, for example, Figure 1 the electronic device 110 shown.

[0036] In some embodiments, as Figure 2A shown, the electronic device 110 can present a live broadcast start interface 200A in response to receiving a selection of a first live broadcast start entry by the live broadcaster. As an example, the first live broadcast start entry can include, for example, the "Start Live Broadcast" label in the navigation bar of the application. The live broadcast user can access the live broadcast start interface as Figure 2A shown by clicking on the "Start Live Broadcast" label.

[0037] As Figure 2A shown, the live broadcast start interface 200A can display a live preview screen 205 of the live broadcaster. As an example, the live preview screen 205 can include a real-time video captured by the camera.

[0038] As Figure 2A shown, the live broadcast start interface 200A can display one or more function entries 210 for setting live broadcast configuration items. As an example, the live broadcast start interface 200A can include a setting interaction entry. The setting interaction entry can be used to set interaction events between the live broadcaster and other hosts or audiences. The interaction events can be, for example, the live broadcaster having a joint live broadcast with other hosts, or the live broadcaster inviting the audience to go on stage.

[0039] As another example, the live broadcast start interface 200A can include a setting screen entry. The setting screen entry can be used to set filters, special effects, etc. of the live broadcast interface.

[0040] As yet another example, the live broadcast start interface 200A can include a setting product entry. The setting product entry can be used to set product information in the live broadcast interface.

[0041] As yet another example, the live broadcast start interface 200A can include a setting task entry. The setting task entry can be used to set one or more tasks in the live broadcast interface. The one or more tasks can include, for example, mini programs, games, etc.

[0042] As yet another example, the live broadcast start interface 200A can include a more settings entry. The more settings entry can be used to set functions such as the clarity of the live broadcast interface, live broadcast preview, live broadcast room introduction, and highlight recording.

[0043] As Figure 2AAs shown, one or more function entries 210 in the live broadcast start interface 200A may only include function entries corresponding to the basic functions of setting the live broadcast interface, thereby simplifying the settings in the live broadcast start interface 200A to improve the efficiency of the user obtaining information in the live broadcast start interface 200A.

[0044] In some embodiments, the live broadcast start interface 200A may include a start live broadcast component 215. The live broadcaster may select the start live broadcast component 215 to cause the electronic device 110 to present a live broadcast interface for officially starting the live broadcast.

[0045] In some embodiments, as Figure 2B shown, the electronic device 110 may present guiding information 220 in response to a swipe operation in the live broadcast start interface 200B. As an example, the swipe operation may be a left swipe, and the guiding information is "Swipe left to preview the live broadcast room effect".

[0046] Additionally or alternatively, as an example, when the live broadcaster performs a left swipe operation in the live broadcast start interface 200B at a first moment, the electronic device 110 presents the guiding information 220. At a second moment, the live broadcaster continues to perform the left swipe operation indicated by the guiding information 220 to cause the electronic device 110 to present a preview of the live broadcast room effect. As another example, at the second moment, the live broadcaster may stop touching the live broadcast start interface 200B or stop performing the left swipe operation indicated by the guiding information to cause the electronic device 110 to stop presenting the guiding information 220.

[0047] In some embodiments, as Figure 2C shown, the electronic device 110 may receive a swipe operation (e.g., a left swipe, also referred to as a first operation) in the live broadcast start interface 200B and may correspondingly present a preview interface 200C as Figure 2C shown.

[0048] Different from officially starting the live broadcast, the preview interface 200C may provide an interface layout similar to the live broadcast interface and may provide function components corresponding to the live broadcast interface to facilitate the live broadcaster to understand the interface layout in the live broadcast interface without starting the live broadcast and to preview the functions corresponding to the function components.

[0049] Specifically, a first set of function components provided in the preview interface 200C may correspond to a first component layout in the preview interface 200C. Additionally, a second set of function components corresponding to the first set of function components may correspond to a second component layout in the live broadcast interface. As will be described below, the first component layout is related to the second set of layouts.

[0050] In some embodiments, the component layout may indicate information such as the position, style, and size of functional components in the corresponding interface. The correlation between the first component layout and the second component layout may indicate that the information such as the position, style, and size of the first set of functional components in the preview interface is related to the information such as the position, style, and size of the second set of functional components in the live interface. The first set of functional components may have the same style and size as the second set of functional components, and the first set of functional components and the second set of functional components may be respectively displayed at corresponding positions in the preview interface and the live interface, for example, both in the bottom area of the interface.

[0051] For ease of description, the following will compare Figure 2C and Figure 2D to describe the relationship between the preview interface 200C and the live interface 200D.

[0052] As an example, the first set of functional components provided by the preview interface 200C may include a message component 225. Correspondingly, the message component 225 may correspond to the message component 230 provided in the live interface 200D.

[0053] As Figure 2C and Figure 2D shown, the position of the message component 225 in the preview interface 200C may be the same as the position of the message component 230 in the live interface 200D. For example, similar to the message component 230, the message component 225 may be superimposed and displayed above the live preview screen 235 in the preview interface 200C.

[0054] In some examples, the message component 225 and the message component 230 may correspond to the same component code so that they have the same component functions and component styles.

[0055] Additionally, the message component 225 in the preview interface 200C may be configured to display a set of preset live interaction messages 240. As an example, such live interaction messages 240 may include preset audience comment messages, audience entry messages, gift messages, etc.

[0056] In some embodiments, a set of preset live interaction messages 240 may include multiple messages. Specifically, only a part of the messages in a set of preset live interaction messages 240 is included in the preview interface 200C.

[0057] Thus, the live broadcaster can perceive the function of the message component 230 in the live state through the message component 225. For example, as Figure 2D shown, the message component 230 may display real-time live interaction messages in the live interface 200D.

[0058] In addition, in the preview interface 200C, the user can also perform interactions similar to those of the message component 230 in the live broadcast interface 200D on the message component 225. For example, the user can slide the message component 225 to view more live interaction messages. Alternatively, the user can also click on a live interaction message in the message component 225 and can perform operations such as replying to, deleting, or pinning the live interaction message. It should be understood that such operations correspond to the operations supported by the message component 230 in the live broadcast interface 200D.

[0059] In some embodiments, the message component 225 displays the message styles of a set of preset live interaction messages 240 in the preview interface 200C, which are different from the message styles of the real-time live interaction messages displayed by the message component 230 in the live broadcast interface 200D.

[0060] As an example, the gift message can indicate the user avatar, username, gift special effects, and the number of gifts. The message style of the gift message in the preview interface 200C is different from the message style of the gift message in the live broadcast interface 200D. For example, the gift message in the preview interface 200C can display the gift special effects with a darker brightness. In contrast, the gift message in the live broadcast interface 200D can display the gift special effects with a brighter brightness.

[0061] As another example, the message style of the audience entry message in the preview interface 200C is different from the message style of the audience entry message in the live broadcast interface 200D. For example, the audience entry message in the preview interface 200C can be displayed in a smaller font size. In contrast, the audience entry message in the live broadcast interface 200D can be displayed in a larger font size.

[0062] As yet another example, the audience comment message can indicate the audience name and the comment content. The message style of the audience comment message in the preview interface 200C is different from the message style of the audience comment message in the live broadcast interface 200D. For example, the audience comment message in the preview interface 200C can be displayed in a color with relatively weak contrast (e.g., gray). In contrast, the audience comment message in the live broadcast interface 200D can be displayed in a color with relatively strong contrast (e.g., black).

[0063] In this way, the embodiments of the present disclosure can distinguish the first message style of the preset live interaction messages from the second message style of the real-time live interaction messages to help the user perceive whether they are in the live preview state or the live broadcast state.

[0064] In some embodiments, the live broadcaster may set at least one live configuration item of the live interface 200D via the preview interface 200C. As an example, at least one live configuration item in the live interface 200D may also be set by the live broadcaster in the live start interface 200A according to one or more function entries 210.

[0065] In some embodiments, the preview interface 200C may include a setting entry 245. As Figure 2E shown, the electronic device 110 may present a setting panel 250 in the preview interface 200D in response to a selection of the setting entry 245. As an example, the setting panel 250 may include setting the live format of the live interface, and the live format may be, for example, video, voice, mobile game, and computer. The setting panel 250 may also include content settings for the live interface, and the content settings may be, for example, life live broadcast, talent live broadcast, etc. The setting panel 250 may also include screen settings for the live interface, and the screen settings may be, for example, starting a live broadcast in a landscape screen, whether to open a chat room, etc.

[0066] In this way, the user of the embodiments of the present disclosure can quickly select the setting entry in the preview interface and enter the setting panel to complete the setting of the live configuration item, reducing the operation steps and time and improving the operation efficiency.

[0067] In some embodiments, referring again to Figure 2D , the live broadcaster may click on the live start component 215 in the live start interface 200A to cause the electronic device 110 to switch the preview interface 200C to the live interface 200D. Specifically, the live interface 200D indicates the live state. The electronic device 110 no longer displays the setting entry 245 in the live interface 200D. Alternatively, the live broadcaster may adjust the configuration items of the live interface 200D in the live interface 200D.

[0068] In this way, the embodiments of the present disclosure stop presenting the setting entry after switching to the live interface, which can reduce the interference elements on the interface and enable the user to focus on the live content itself, thereby enhancing the simplicity and focus of the live interface.

[0069] In some examples, the live configuration items of the live interface 200D may be the video live format, talent live content, vertical screen live screen, and not opening a chat room determined in the setting panel 250.

[0070] In some embodiments, the first set of functional components may include an interaction component 255. As an example, the interaction component 255 may include a confrontation component and a connection component. Further, the live broadcaster may click on the confrontation component or the connection component to know the interaction methods of confrontation or connection during the live broadcast. Accordingly, the interaction component 255 may correspond to the interaction component 260 provided in the live broadcast interface 200D.

[0071] As Figure 2C and Figure 2D shown, the position of the interaction component 255 in the preview interface 200C may be close to the position of the interaction component 260 in the live broadcast interface 200D. For example, similar to the interaction component 260, the interaction component 255 may be displayed at the lower left of the preview interface 200C.

[0072] In some examples, the interaction component 255 and the interaction component 260 may correspond to the same component code, so that they have the same component functions and component styles.

[0073] In some embodiments, as Figure 2F shown, when the live broadcaster selects the confrontation component in the interaction component 255 in the preview interface 200C, the media content 265 of the host confrontation is presented in the preview interface 200F. The media content 265 of the host confrontation may be pre-generated by the electronic device 110 or the server 130 to indicate the interaction method of the live broadcaster's confrontation in the live broadcast interface 200E.

[0074] In this way, the preview interface in the embodiments of the present disclosure is not only used to display the live broadcast content, but also can present preset interface content through the interaction component, so that the user can preview and test the interaction function in advance before the live broadcast, thereby better planning the live broadcast process and interaction strategy.

[0075] In some embodiments, the live broadcast interaction functions indicated by the interaction component 255 at least include interaction functions associated with other live broadcasters. As an example, the interaction functions associated with other live broadcasters may include the host confrontation between the live broadcaster and other hosts, the host connection, etc.

[0076] In some embodiments, the live broadcast interaction functions indicated by the interaction component 255 at least include interaction functions associated with the audience. As an example, the interaction functions associated with the audience may be that the live broadcaster invites the audience to go on the air, invites the audience to turn on the camera, etc.

[0077] In this way, the embodiments of the present disclosure can support the ability of the live broadcaster to familiarize himself with the various functional components in the live broadcast interface through the preview interface before starting the live broadcast, and can configure the various settings in the live broadcast interface through the preview interface. In this way, the embodiments of the present disclosure can reduce the learning cost of the user and improve the live broadcast experience of the live broadcaster.

[0078] Example 2

[0079] Figures 3A to 3E Illustrate example interfaces 300A to 300E according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The interfaces 300A to 300E can be provided, for example, by Figure 1 the electronic device 110 shown.

[0080] In some embodiments, as Figure 3A shown, the live broadcaster can click on the "Go Live" label in the navigation bar of the application in the shooting interface 300A to obtain a preview interface. As an example, the "Go Live" label in the navigation bar of the application in the shooting interface 300A is, for example, the second live start entry 305.

[0081] In other examples, the second live start entry can be, for example, a component of other interfaces, such as the "Go Live" component on the personal homepage of the live broadcaster.

[0082] As Figure 3B shown, the live broadcaster can click on the second live start entry 305 (corresponding to the first operation of the live broadcaster) in the shooting interface 300A to cause the electronic device 110 to present the preview interface 300B.

[0083] Different from the official start of the live broadcast, the preview interface 300B can provide an interface layout similar to the live broadcast interface and can provide function components corresponding to the live broadcast interface to facilitate the live broadcaster to understand the interface layout in the live broadcast interface without starting the live broadcast and can preview the functions corresponding to each function component.

[0084] For ease of description, the relationship between the preview interface 300B and the live broadcast interface 300C will be described below by comparing Figure 3B and Figure 3C .

[0085] As an example, the first set of function components provided by the preview interface 300B can include a message component 310. Correspondingly, the message component 310 can correspond to the message component 315 provided in the live broadcast interface 300C.

[0086] As Figure 3B and Figure 3C shown, the position of the message component 310 in the preview interface 300B can be the same as the position of the message component 315 in the live broadcast interface 300C. For example, similar to the message component 315, the message component 310 can be superimposed and displayed above the live broadcast preview screen 320 in the preview interface 300B.

[0087] In some examples, the message component 310 and the message component 315 may correspond to the same component code, so that they have the same component functions and component styles.

[0088] Additionally, the message component 310 in the preview interface 300B may be configured to display a set of preset live interaction messages 325. As an example, such live interaction messages 325 may include preset audience comment messages, audience entry messages, gift messages, etc.

[0089] In some embodiments, a set of preset live interaction messages 325 may include multiple messages. Specifically, only a part of the messages in a set of preset live interaction messages 325 are included in the preview interface 300B.

[0090] Thus, the live broadcaster can perceive the functions of the message component 315 in the live state through the message component 310. For example, as Figure 3C shown, the message component 315 may display real-time live interaction messages in the live interface 300C.

[0091] Furthermore, in the preview interface 300B, the user can also perform interactions similar to those of the message component 315 in the live interface 300C on the message component 310. For example, the user can slide the message component 310 to view more live interaction messages. Or, the user can also click on the live interaction message in the message component 310 and can perform operations such as reply, delete, and top pin on the live interaction message. It should be understood that such operations correspond to the operations supported by the message component 315 in the live interface 300C.

[0092] In some embodiments, the message style of the set of preset live interaction messages 325 displayed by the message component 310 in the preview interface 300B is different from the message style of the real-time live interaction messages displayed by the message component 315 in the live interface 300C.

[0093] As an example, the gift message may indicate the user avatar, username, gift special effects, and the number of gifts. The message style of the gift message in the preview interface 300B is different from the message style of the gift message in the live interface 300C. For example, the gift message in the preview interface 300B may display the gift special effects with a darker brightness. In contrast, the gift message in the live interface 300C may display the gift special effects with a brighter brightness.

[0094] As another example, the message style of the audience entry message in the preview interface 300B is different from the message style of the audience entry message in the live broadcast interface 300C. For example, the audience entry message in the preview interface 300B can be displayed in a relatively small font size. In contrast, the audience entry message in the live broadcast interface 300C can be displayed in a relatively large font size.

[0095] As yet another example, the audience comment message can indicate the audience name and the comment content. The message style of the audience comment message in the preview interface 300B is different from the message style of the audience comment message in the live broadcast interface 300C. For example, the audience comment message in the preview interface 300B can be displayed in a color with relatively weak contrast (e.g., gray). In contrast, the audience comment message in the live broadcast interface 300C can be displayed in a color with relatively strong contrast (e.g., black).

[0096] In this way, the embodiments of the present disclosure can distinguish the first message style of the preset live interaction message from the second message style of the real-time live interaction message to help the user perceive whether they are in the live preview state or the live broadcast state.

[0097] In some embodiments, the preview interface 300B further includes a return component 330. The electronic device 110 can switch the preview interface 300B to the shooting interface 300A in response to the live broadcaster selecting the return component 330.

[0098] In some embodiments, the preview interface 300B may further include a start live broadcast component 335. The electronic device 110 can switch the preview interface 300B to the live broadcast interface 300C in response to the live broadcaster selecting the start live broadcast component 335 in the preview interface 300B. As an example, the live broadcaster's selection of the start live broadcast component 335 can be a click operation on the start live broadcast component 335.

[0099] In some embodiments, the live broadcaster can set at least one live broadcast configuration item of the live broadcast interface 300C via the preview interface 300B.

[0100] In some embodiments, the preview interface 300B may include a settings entry 340. As Figure 3D shown, the electronic device 110 can present a settings panel 345 in the preview interface 300C in response to the selection of the settings entry 340. As an example, the settings panel 345 can include setting the live broadcast form of the live broadcast interface, and the live broadcast form can be, for example, video, voice, mobile game, and computer. The settings panel 345 can also include content settings of the live broadcast interface, and the content settings can be, for example, live life broadcast, talent live broadcast, etc. The settings panel 345 can also include screen settings of the live broadcast interface, and the screen settings can be, for example, starting a live broadcast in a landscape screen, whether to open a chat room, etc.

[0101] In this way, the user of the embodiment of the present disclosure can quickly select the setting entry in the preview interface and enter the setting panel to complete the setting of the live broadcast configuration items, reducing the operation steps and time and improving the operation efficiency.

[0102] In some embodiments, after the electronic device 110 switches the preview interface 300B to the live broadcast interface 300C, the start live broadcast component 335 and the setting entry 340 are no longer displayed in the live broadcast interface 300C. Alternatively, the live broadcaster can adjust the configuration items of the live broadcast interface 300C in the live broadcast interface 300C.

[0103] In this way, the embodiment of the present disclosure stops presenting the setting entry after switching to the live broadcast interface, which can reduce the interference elements on the interface and enable the user to focus on the live broadcast content itself, thereby improving the simplicity and focus of the live broadcast interface.

[0104] In some examples, the live broadcast configuration items of the live broadcast interface 300C can be the video live broadcast form, the talent live broadcast content, the vertical screen live broadcast picture, and not opening the chat room determined in the setting panel 345.

[0105] In some embodiments, the first group of function components may include the interaction component 350. As an example, the interaction component 350 may include an adversarial component and a connection component. Further, the live broadcaster can click on the adversarial component or the connection component to know the interaction method of the live broadcaster for confrontation or connection during the live broadcast. Correspondingly, the interaction component 350 can correspond to the interaction component 355 provided in the live broadcast interface 300C.

[0106] As Figure 3B and Figure 3C shown, the position of the interaction component 350 in the preview interface 300B can be close to the position of the interaction component 355 in the live broadcast interface 300C. For example, similar to the interaction component 355, the interaction component 350 can be displayed at the lower left of the preview interface 300B.

[0107] In some examples, the interaction component 350 and the interaction component 355 can correspond to the same component code so that they have the same component function and component style.

[0108] In some embodiments, as Figure 3E shown, when the live broadcaster selects the adversarial component in the interaction component 350 in the preview interface 300B, the media content 360 of the host confrontation is presented in the preview interface 300E. The media content 360 of the host confrontation can be pre-generated by the electronic device 110 or the server 130 to indicate the interaction method of the live broadcaster for confrontation in the live broadcast interface 300D.

[0109] In this way, the preview interface in the embodiments of the present disclosure is not only used to display the live content, but also can present preset interface content through the interactive component, so that the user can preview and test the interactive function in advance before the live broadcast, thereby better planning the live broadcast process and interactive strategy.

[0110] In some embodiments, the live interactive functions indicated by the interactive component 350 at least include interactive functions associated with other live broadcasters. As an example, the interactive functions associated with other live broadcasters may include the live broadcaster competing with other hosts, the host connecting to other hosts, etc.

[0111] In some embodiments, the live interactive functions indicated by the interactive component 350 at least include interactive functions associated with the audience. As an example, the interactive functions associated with the audience may be that the live broadcaster invites the audience to go on the air, invites the audience to turn on the camera, etc.

[0112] In this way, the embodiments of the present disclosure can support the live broadcaster to familiarize themselves with the capabilities of each functional component in the live broadcast interface through the preview interface before starting the live broadcast, and can configure various settings in the live broadcast interface through the preview interface. In this way, the embodiments of the present disclosure can reduce the learning cost of users and improve the live broadcast experience of the live broadcaster.

[0113] Example process

[0114] Figure 4 The flowchart of an example process 400 for live broadcast according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. Process 400 may be implemented at the electronic device 110. The following references Figure 1 to describe process 400.

[0115] As Figure 4 shown, at block 410, the electronic device 110 presents a preview interface in response to a first operation of the live broadcaster. The preview interface includes a first set of functional components. The first set of functional components has functions corresponding to a second set of functional components in the live broadcast interface. The first set of functional components corresponds to a first component layout in the preview interface, the second set of functional components corresponds to a second component layout in the live broadcast interface, and the first component layout is related to the second layout.

[0116] At block 420, the electronic device 110 determines at least one live broadcast configuration item via the preview interface.

[0117] At block 430, the electronic device 110 switches the preview interface to the live broadcast interface of the live broadcaster in response to a second operation received in the preview interface, where at least one live broadcast configuration item is applied to the live broadcast interface.

[0118] In some embodiments, the first set of functional components includes a message component, and process 400 further includes: presenting preset live interaction messages in the preview interface by using the message component.

[0119] In this way, the embodiments of the present disclosure can present preset live interaction messages in the preview interface by using the message component, so that users can view the interaction messages before the live broadcast starts, thereby enhancing the user's interaction experience.

[0120] In some embodiments, the first message style of the preset live interaction messages is different from the second message style of the real-time live interaction messages in the live broadcast interface.

[0121] In this way, the embodiments of the present disclosure can help users perceive whether they are in the live preview state or the live broadcast has started.

[0122] In some embodiments, the first set of functional components includes an interaction component, and process 400 further includes: in response to the triggering of the interaction component, presenting preset interface content in the preview interface, where the preset interface content is used to represent the live interaction function corresponding to the interaction component.

[0123] In this way, the preview interface in the embodiments of the present disclosure is not only used to display the live broadcast content, but also can present preset interface content through the interaction component, so that users can preview and test the interaction functions in advance before the live broadcast, thereby better planning the live broadcast process and interaction strategy.

[0124] In some embodiments, the live interaction functions include at least one of the following: a first interaction function associated with other live broadcasters; a second interaction function associated with the audience side.

[0125] In this way, the embodiments of the present disclosure support the live broadcaster to preview the interaction functions with other live broadcasters or audience users in advance, thereby improving the live broadcast efficiency of the live broadcaster.

[0126] In some embodiments, before presenting the preview interface, the method includes: in response to receiving the selection of the first live broadcast entry by the live broadcaster, presenting a live broadcast start interface; and receiving a sliding operation in a preset direction in the live broadcast start interface as the first operation.

[0127] In this way, the embodiments of the present disclosure use the sliding operation in a preset direction in the live broadcast start interface as the first operation, providing an intuitive and natural interaction method, and users can easily complete the settings or confirmations before the live broadcast starts, enhancing the intuitiveness of the operation and the user experience.

[0128] In some embodiments, process 400 further includes: presenting guiding information associated with the sliding operation in the live broadcast start interface.

[0129] In this way, embodiments of the present disclosure present guiding information associated with a sliding operation in the live broadcast interface, enabling users to more clearly understand the specific functions and usage methods of the sliding operation, thereby reducing the likelihood of incorrect operations and improving the accuracy of operations.

[0130] In some embodiments, presenting a preview interface in response to a first operation of the live broadcaster includes: receiving the live broadcaster's selection of a second live broadcast entry as the first operation.

[0131] In this way, embodiments of the present disclosure use the live broadcaster's selection of the second live broadcast entry as the first operation, allowing users to quickly enter the preview interface, avoiding complex intermediate steps, thus simplifying the live broadcast process and improving operation efficiency.

[0132] In some embodiments, the preview interface includes a settings entry, and determining at least one live broadcast configuration item via the preview interface includes: presenting a settings panel in the preview interface in response to a selection of the settings entry; and determining at least one live broadcast configuration item via the settings panel.

[0133] In this way, users of embodiments of the present disclosure can quickly select the settings entry in the preview interface and enter the settings panel to complete the setting of live broadcast configuration items, reducing operation steps and time, and improving operation efficiency.

[0134] In some embodiments, process 400 further includes: stopping the presentation of the settings entry in response to switching the preview interface to a live broadcast interface.

[0135] In this way, embodiments of the present disclosure stop presenting the settings entry after switching to the live broadcast interface, which can reduce interfering elements on the interface, enabling users to focus on the live broadcast content itself, thereby enhancing the simplicity and focus of the live broadcast interface.

[0136] Example devices and equipment

[0137] Embodiments of the present disclosure also provide corresponding apparatuses for implementing the above methods or processes. Figure 5 A schematic structural block diagram of an example apparatus 500 for live broadcast according to certain embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. Apparatus 500 can be implemented as or included in an electronic device 110. Each module / component in apparatus 500 can be implemented by hardware, software, firmware, or any combination thereof.

[0138] As Figure 5As shown, device 500 includes: a presentation module 510 configured to present a preview interface in response to a first operation of the live broadcaster. The preview interface includes a first set of function components, and the first set of function components has functions corresponding to a second set of function components in the live interface. The first set of function components corresponds to a first component layout in the preview interface, the second set of function components corresponds to a second component layout in the live interface, and the first component layout is related to the second layout; a determination module 520 configured to determine at least one live configuration item via the preview interface; and a switching module 530 configured to switch the preview interface to the live interface of the live broadcaster in response to a second operation received in the preview interface, where at least one live configuration item is applied to the live interface.

[0139] In some embodiments, the first set of function components includes a message component, and device 500 further includes a module for presenting live interaction messages, configured to present preset live interaction messages in the preview interface using the message component.

[0140] In some embodiments, the first message style of the preset live interaction messages is different from the second message style of the real-time live interaction messages in the live interface.

[0141] In some embodiments, the first set of function components includes an interaction component, and device 500 further includes a module for presenting interface content, configured to present preset interface content in the preview interface in response to a trigger on the interaction component. The preset interface content is used to represent the live interaction function corresponding to the interaction component.

[0142] In some embodiments, the live interaction function includes at least one of the following: a first interaction function associated with other live broadcasters; a second interaction function associated with the audience side.

[0143] In some embodiments, before presenting the preview interface, the method includes: presenting a live start interface in response to receiving a selection of the first live start entry by the live broadcaster; and receiving a sliding operation in a preset direction in the live start interface as the first operation.

[0144] In some embodiments, device 500 further includes a module for presenting guiding information, configured to present guiding information associated with the sliding operation in the live start interface.

[0145] In some embodiments, presenting the preview interface in response to the first operation of the live broadcaster includes: receiving a selection of the second live start entry by the live broadcaster as the first operation.

[0146] In some embodiments, the preview interface includes a setting entry, and determining at least one live configuration item via the preview interface includes: presenting a setting panel in the preview interface in response to a selection of the setting entry; and determining at least one live configuration item via the setting panel.

[0147] In some embodiments, the device 500 further includes a stop presenting module configured to stop presenting the setting entry in response to switching the preview interface to the live broadcast interface.

[0148] As Figure 6 shown, the electronic device 600 is in the form of a general-purpose electronic device. The components of the electronic device 600 may include, but are not limited to, one or more processors or processing units 610, a memory 620, a storage device 630, one or more communication units 640, one or more input devices 650, and one or more output devices 660. The processing unit 610 may be an actual or virtual processor and be capable of performing various processes according to the programs stored in the memory 620. In a multi-processor system, multiple processing units execute computer-executable instructions in parallel to improve the parallel processing ability of the electronic device 600.

[0149] The electronic device 600 generally includes multiple computer storage media. Such media may be any accessible media that can be obtained by the electronic device 600, including but not limited to volatile and non-volatile media, removable and non-removable media. The memory 620 may be volatile memory (such as registers, caches, random access memory (RAM)), non-volatile memory (such as read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory), or some combination thereof. The storage device 630 may be removable or non-removable media and may include machine-readable media, such as a flash drive, a magnetic disk, or any other media that can be used to store information and / or data and can be accessed within the electronic device 600.

[0150] The electronic device 600 may further include additional removable / non-removable, volatile / non-volatile storage media. Although not shown in Figure 6 it, a disk drive for reading from or writing to a removable, non-volatile magnetic disk (such as a "floppy disk") and an optical disk drive for reading from or writing to a removable, non-volatile optical disk may be provided. In these cases, each drive may be connected to a bus (not shown) by one or more data media interfaces. The memory 620 may include a computer program product 625 having one or more program modules configured to execute various methods or actions of the various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0151] The communication unit 640 enables communication with other electronic devices via a communication medium. Additionally, the functions of the components of the electronic device 600 may be implemented with a single computing cluster or multiple computing machines that are capable of communicating via a communication link. Accordingly, the electronic device 600 may operate in a networked environment using a logical connection to one or more other servers, network personal computers (PCs), or another network node.

[0152] The input device 650 may be one or more input devices such as a mouse, keyboard, trackball, etc. The output device 660 may be one or more output devices such as a display, speaker, printer, etc. The electronic device 600 may also communicate, as needed, with one or more external devices (not shown) via the communication unit 640, such as a storage device, a display device, etc., communicate with one or more devices that enable a user to interact with the electronic device 600, or communicate with any device that enables the electronic device 600 to communicate with one or more other electronic devices (e.g., a network card, a modem, etc.). Such communication may be performed via an input / output (I / O) interface (not shown).

[0153] According to an exemplary implementation of the present disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, on which computer-executable instructions are stored, where the computer-executable instructions are executed by a processor to implement the method described above. According to an exemplary implementation of the present disclosure, a computer program product is also provided, the computer program product being tangibly stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium and including computer-executable instructions, and the computer-executable instructions being executed by a processor to implement the method described above.

[0154] Aspects of the present disclosure are described herein with reference to the flowcharts and / or block diagrams of methods, apparatuses, devices, and computer program products according to the present disclosure. It should be understood that each block of the flowcharts and / or block diagrams, and the combinations of blocks in the flowcharts and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer-readable program instructions.

[0155] These computer-readable program instructions may be provided to a processing unit of a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions, when executed by the processing unit of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, create a means for implementing the functions / acts specified in one or more blocks of the flowchart and / or block diagram. These computer-readable program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium that causes a computer, a programmable data processing apparatus, and / or other devices to operate in a particular manner, so that the computer-readable medium storing the instructions comprises a manufacture, which includes instructions for implementing various aspects of the functions / acts specified in one or more blocks of the flowchart and / or block diagram.

[0156] Computer-readable program instructions may be loaded onto a computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other devices, causing a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other devices to generate a computer-implemented process, so that the instructions executed on the computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other devices implement the functions / actions specified in one or more blocks of the flowchart and / or block diagram.

[0157] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the figures illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to various implementations of the present disclosure. In this regard, each block in the flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, a segment of a program, or a portion of an instruction, which contains one or more executable instructions for implementing the specified logical function. In some alternative implementations, the functions noted in the blocks may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two consecutive blocks may in fact be executed substantially in parallel, or they may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality involved. It should also be noted that each block of the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, can be implemented by a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified functions or actions, or by a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

[0158] The various implementations of the present disclosure have been described above. The above description is exemplary, not exhaustive, and is not limited to the disclosed implementations. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in the field of the present technology without departing from the scope and spirit of the described implementations. The choice of terms used herein is intended to best explain the principles of the implementations, the practical application, or the improvement of the technology in the market, or to enable other ordinary skilled artisans in the field of the present technology to understand the various implementations disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A method for live broadcasting, comprising: In response to a first operation of the live broadcast party, a preview interface is presented, wherein the preview interface includes a first group of functional components, the first group of functional components has functions corresponding to a second group of functional components in the live broadcast interface, the first group of functional components corresponds to a first component layout in the preview interface, the second group of functional components corresponds to a second component layout in the live broadcast interface, and the first component layout is related to the second group layout; Determining at least one live broadcast configuration item via the preview interface; and In response to a second operation received in the preview interface, the preview interface is switched to a live broadcast interface of the live broadcast party, wherein the at least one live broadcast configuration item is applied to the live broadcast interface.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the first set of functional components comprises a message component, the method further comprising: In the preview interface, the message component is used to present a preset live interactive message.

3. The method according to claim 2, wherein the first message style of the preset live interactive message is different from the second message style of the real-time live interactive message in the live interface.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein the first set of functional components comprises interactive components, the method further comprising: In response to triggering the interactive component, preset interface content is presented in the preview interface, and the preset interface content is used to represent the live interactive function corresponding to the interactive component.

5. The method according to claim 4, wherein the live interactive function includes at least one of the following: A first interactive function associated with other live broadcast parties; A second interactive function associated with the audience party.

6. The method according to claim 1, wherein before presenting the preview interface, the method comprises: In response to receiving the live broadcast party's selection of the first live broadcast entry, presenting a live broadcast interface; as well as A sliding operation in a preset direction is received in the broadcast start interface as the first operation.

7. The method according to claim 6, further comprising: In the broadcast start interface, guidance information associated with the sliding operation is presented.

8. The method according to claim 1, wherein in response to the first operation of the live broadcast party, presenting the preview interface comprises: A selection of a second live broadcast entrance by the live broadcast party is received as the first operation.

9. The method according to claim 1, wherein the preview interface includes a setting entry, and determining at least one live broadcast configuration item via the preview interface includes: In response to selection of the setting entry, presenting a setting panel in the preview interface; as well as The at least one live broadcast configuration item is determined via the setting panel.

10. The method according to claim 9, further comprising: In response to switching the preview interface to the live broadcast interface, the setting entrance is stopped from being presented.

11. A device for live broadcasting, comprising: A presentation module, configured to present a preview interface in response to a first operation of the live broadcast party, wherein the preview interface includes a first group of functional components, and the first group of functional components has functions corresponding to the second group of functional components in the live broadcast interface; A determination module, configured to determine at least one live broadcast configuration item via the preview interface; as well as The switching module is configured to switch the preview interface to the live broadcast interface of the live broadcast party in response to a second operation received in the preview interface, wherein the at least one live broadcast configuration item is applied to the live broadcast interface.

12. An electronic device comprising: at least one processing unit; as well as At least one memory, the at least one memory being coupled to the at least one processing unit and storing instructions for execution by the at least one processing unit, the instructions causing the electronic device to perform the method according to any one of claims 1 to 10 when executed by the at least one processing unit.

13. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, wherein the computer program can be executed by a processor to implement the method according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

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