Multifunctional OTT set top box
By integrating multiple signal input interfaces and local storage functions into a multi-functional OTT set-top box, the problems of poor compatibility and inability to be used offline in OTT set-top boxes are solved, achieving wider applicability and a better user experience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHENZHEN TONGJIU ELECTRONICS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-10
AI Technical Summary
Existing OTT set-top boxes have poor compatibility and cannot be used without a network connection, resulting in a poor user experience.
Design a multi-functional OTT set-top box that integrates an LNB_IN interface, an ANT_IN interface, a USB interface, an audio signal output interface, a power interface, and a network cable interface. It supports input of satellite signals, radio frequency signals, and Internet signals, and expands storage devices through the USB interface to achieve local video playback.
It improves the compatibility of set-top boxes, enabling the playback of locally stored videos without a network connection, thus enhancing the user experience.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The embodiment of the utility model relates to set top box technical field, especially a kind of multifunctional OTT set top box. BACKGROUND
[0002] OTT (over the Top) is a kind of content providing mode, refers to the general Internet as data transmission mode such as video content, its typical application is based on Internet video live broadcast, video on demand service etc., OTT set top box is a kind of application of OTT technology, display device and OTT set top box are connected, and OTT set top box accesses general Internet and obtains video content from it, and OTT set top box transmits the audio and video signals of the video content selected by user to display device for playing.
[0003] The existing OTT set top box makes television only in the case of network can be used, however in some infrastructure imperfect country and region, many areas do not have stable network to use, and its television signal still relies on traditional cable / satellite / terrestrial broadcast signal, and the compatibility of existing OTT set top box is not enough and cannot adapt to the situation of multiple signal inputs, so that the merchant needs to provide multiple different types of set top box to adapt to the needs of different users, and the memory of the current OTT set top box is not enough for users to watch video in the case of network disconnection, which brings inconvenience to users. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT
[0004] The embodiment of the utility model provides a kind of multifunctional OTT set top box, to solve the technical problem that the compatibility of current OTT set top box is poor and cannot be used offline.
[0005] To achieve the above object, the utility model embodiment provides a kind of multifunctional OTT set top box, including shell and the circuit board being set in the shell, video signal output interface, LNB_IN interface, ANT_IN interface, USB interface, audio signal output interface, power interface and network cable interface are equipped on the circuit board and with the main control module electric connection, LNB_IN interface, ANT_IN interface and network cable interface connect external signal source, input main control module with external signal, the main control module is handled after external signal and is exported to television set through the video signal output interface and the audio signal output interface, the power interface is used to connect power supply, and the USB interface is used to store equipment extension.
[0006] Preferably, the main control module includes main control chip and peripheral circuit, and the main control chip is specifically a crystal morning S905Y4 chip.
[0007] Preferably, the S905Y4 chip comprises a signal demodulation unit, a video input unit, an audio input unit, a signal processing unit, a video output unit and an audio output unit, the signal demodulation unit is used for splitting an input signal into a video signal and an audio signal, the video input unit and the audio input unit are used for inputting the video signal and the audio signal into the signal processing unit respectively, the signal processing unit transmits the video signal and the audio signal to the video output unit and the audio output unit after processing, the video output unit outputs the video signal to a television through a video signal output interface, and the audio output unit outputs the audio signal to the television through an audio signal output interface.
[0008] Preferably, the circuit board further comprises a TF interface electrically connected with the master control module, and the TF interface is used for realizing local storage when a TF card is inserted.
[0009] Preferably, the video signal output interface, the LNB_IN interface, the USB interface, the audio signal output interface, the power supply interface and the network cable interface are exposed on the outer surface of the shell.
[0010] Preferably, the S905Y4 chip further comprises a storage interface, and the USB interface and the TF interface are electrically connected with the storage interface.
[0011] Preferably, the master control module further comprises a wireless connection module used for realizing wireless connection, and the wireless connection module comprises a WIFI connection module and a Bluetooth connection module.
[0012] Preferably, the network cable interface is an RJ45 connector.
[0013] Preferably, the video signal output interface is an HDMI interface, and the audio signal output interface is an AV interface.
[0014] The multifunctional OTT set-top box has the following beneficial effects: the external signal source of the embodiment can be a satellite signal received through the LNB_IN interface and a satellite signal receiving device, or a radio frequency signal received through the ANT_IN interface, or a network signal received through the network cable interface and the Internet, so that the set-top box can simultaneously support satellite signal input, radio frequency signal input and Internet signal input, the set-top box has wider applicability and better user experience, and the user experience can be further enhanced by externally connecting a storage device through the USB interface and directly playing a video stored in the storage device when no external signal is connected.
[0015] In addition to the purposes, features and advantages described above, the embodiments of the present application have other purposes, features and advantages. The embodiments of the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0016] The accompanying drawings, which form a part of this application, are included to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of the application and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this application. The embodiments of the application, and their
[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the multifunctional OTT set-top box of the present application;
[0018] Figure 2 is a projection view of the multifunctional OTT set-top box of the present application from a first perspective;
[0019] Figure 3 is a projection view of the multifunctional OTT set-top box of the present application from a second perspective;
[0020] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the main control chip of the multifunctional OTT set-top box of the present application.
[0021] In the drawings, the reference signs are as follows: 100, circuit board; 110, main control module; 111, signal demodulation unit; 112, video input unit; 113, audio input unit; 114, signal processing unit; 115, video output unit; 116, audio output unit; 117, storage interface; 120, video signal output interface; 130, LNB_IN interface; 140, ANT_IN interface; 150, USB interface; 160, audio signal output interface; 170, power supply interface; 180, network cable interface; 190, TF interface; 200, shell. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model embodiments are further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific examples. Furthermore, unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this application description should have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains. Terms indicating orientation, such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "center," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," used in this application description are only used to indicate relative directions or positional relationships, and do not imply that the device or component must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. When the absolute position of the described object changes, its relative positional relationship may also change accordingly, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this application. Terms such as "first," "second," "third," and similar terms used in this application description are only used for descriptive purposes to distinguish different components, and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Terms such as "a," "one," or "the," used in this application description, should not be construed as an absolute limitation on quantity, but should be understood as indicating the existence of at least one. The use of terms such as "including" or "comprising" in the description of this application means that the element or object preceding the word covers the element or object listed after the word and its equivalents, without excluding other elements or objects.
[0023] It should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms such as “installation,” “connection,” and “linkage” used in the description of this application should be interpreted broadly. For example, a connection can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can also refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand its specific meaning in this application according to the specific circumstances.
[0024] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the multi-functional OTT set-top box of this embodiment includes a housing 200 and a circuit board 100 disposed within the housing 200. The circuit board 100 is provided with a main control module 110 and video signal output interface 120, LNB_IN interface 130, ANT_IN interface 140, USB interface 150, audio signal output interface 160, power interface 170, and network cable interface 180, which are electrically connected to the main control module 110. The LNB_IN interface 130, ANT_IN interface 140, and network cable interface 180 are connected to external signal sources to input external signals into the main control module 110. The main control module 110 processes the external signals and outputs them to the television through the video signal output interface 120 and the audio signal output interface 160. The power interface 170 is used to connect to a power source, and the USB interface 150 is used for storage device expansion.
[0025] The network cable interface 180 is an RJ45 connector, the video signal output interface 120 is an HDMI interface, and the audio signal output interface 160 is an AV interface; one end of the LNB_IN interface 130 is connected to the main control module 110, and the other end is connected to a satellite signal receiving device; after the satellite signal receiving device receives a television satellite signal, the television satellite signal is transmitted to the main control module 110 through the LNB_IN interface 130, so that the multifunctional OTT set-top box of the embodiment can receive a satellite television signal; one end of the ANT_IN interface 140 is connected to the main control module 110, and the other end is connected to a radio frequency signal receiver; a cable television signal or a terrestrial digital signal is received through the radio frequency signal receiver, and the cable television signal or the terrestrial digital signal is transmitted to the main control module 110 through the ANT_IN interface 140, so that the multifunctional OTT set-top box of the embodiment can receive a cable television signal or a terrestrial digital signal; one end of the network cable interface 180 is connected to the main control module 110, and the other end is connected to the Internet through a network cable; for example, in a home network, the two ends of the network cable are respectively inserted into the network interface of the optical modem and the network cable interface 180 of the OTT set-top box, so that the multifunctional OTT set-top box of the embodiment can receive a network video signal; the above signal access mode expands the compatibility of the multifunctional OTT set-top box of the embodiment, so that it can adapt to various television signals, the set-top box has wider applicability, and the user experience is better.
[0026] In the embodiment, the multifunctional OTT set-top box is connected to a household power supply through the power supply interface 170, so as to supply power to the multifunctional OTT set-top box through the household power supply; the circuit board 100 of the multifunctional OTT set-top box is further provided with a power supply module, which converts 220V mains power of the household power supply into voltages required by various components on the circuit board 100; the multifunctional OTT set-top box can also be externally connected to a storage device through the USB interface; when connected to a network, video can be cached, and when disconnected from the network or without external signals, the video stored in the storage device can be directly played, so as to realize video playing without external signal access and enhance the user experience.
[0027] The multifunctional OTT set-top box of the embodiment connects external signal sources through the LNB_IN interface 130, the ANT_IN interface 140 and the network cable interface 180, and inputs the external signals into the main control module 110; the main control module 110 processes the external signals and outputs them to a television set through the video signal output interface 120 and the audio signal output interface 160; the power supply interface 170 is used to connect a power supply to supply power to the set-top box; and the USB interface 150 is used for storage device expansion; the multifunctional OTT set-top box of the embodiment can simultaneously support satellite signal input, radio frequency signal input and Internet signal input, so that the set-top box has wider applicability and better user experience; meanwhile, the set-top box can be externally connected to a storage device through the USB interface 150, and when there is no external signal, the video stored in the storage device can be directly played, so as to enhance the user experience.
[0028] In some embodiments, the main control module 110 includes a main control chip and a peripheral circuit, and the main control chip is specifically a Sunplus S905Y4 chip.
[0029] The Sunplus S905Y4 chip is a main control chip, and is configured to process a received television signal. The peripheral circuit is configured to support normal operation of the Sunplus S905Y4 chip, and includes a crystal oscillator circuit, a voltage stabilizing circuit, a filter circuit and other auxiliary circuits for running the Sunplus S905Y4 chip.
[0030] Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, Figure 1 and Figure 4 the S905Y4 chip includes a signal demodulation unit 111, a video input unit 112, an audio input unit 113, a signal processing unit 114, a video output unit 115 and an audio output unit 116. The signal demodulation unit 111 is configured to split an input signal into a video signal and an audio signal. The video input unit 112 and the audio input unit 113 are configured to input the video signal and the audio signal to the signal processing unit 114, respectively. The signal processing unit 114 is configured to process the video signal and the audio signal and then transmit the processed video signal and audio signal to the video output unit 115 and the audio output unit 116. The video output unit 115 is configured to output the video signal to a television through a video signal output interface 120. The audio output unit 116 is configured to output the audio signal to the television through an audio signal output interface 160.
[0031] For example, in the case of inputting a network signal through a network interface 180, the signal demodulation unit 111 includes a built-in demodulator. After the television video signal enters the signal demodulation unit, the demodulator converts the input television video signal into a transport stream. The transport stream is split into a video data packet and an audio data packet through demultiplexing. The video data packet enters the signal processing unit 114 through the video signal input unit 112. The signal processing unit 114 decodes the video. In this embodiment, the decoding is performed by a four-core Cortex-A35 processor. The decoded video data packet becomes original image data, which is then rendered by a Mali-G31MP2 GPU. The GPU supports OpenGLES3.2 / 2.0 / 1.0, Vulkan1.1 and OpenCL2.0. The rendered image data is output to the television through the video signal output unit 115 and the video signal output interface 120 for playing. The audio data packet enters the signal processing unit 114 through the audio signal input unit 113. The signal processing unit 114 decodes the audio data packet and aligns the audio and video streams by time stamping. The signal processing unit 114 dynamically adjusts the buffer to prevent delay. The processed original audio data is output to the sound of the television or an independent sound through the audio output unit 116 and the audio signal output interface 160.
[0032] In some embodiments, the circuit board 100 further comprises a TF interface 190 electrically connected with the main control module 110, the TF interface 190 is used to realize local storage when the TF card is inserted.
[0033] Among them, the TF card can be used to realize the local storage of the video, compared with the external hard disk mode of the USB interface 150, the TF card is smaller in size and more convenient to carry, the TF card can store the video played after the set top box, and play the stored video when there is no external signal access.
[0034] In some embodiments, the video signal output interface 120, the LNB_IN interface 130, the USB interface 150, the audio signal output interface 160, the power supply interface 170 and the network cable interface 180 are exposed on the outer surface of the shell 200, so as to facilitate the connection of different devices through the above interfaces.
[0035] In some embodiments, the S905Y4 chip further comprises a storage interface 117, and the USB interface 150 and the TF interface 190 are electrically connected with the storage interface 117.
[0036] Specifically, when the USB interface 150 and the TF interface 190 perform local storage, it is necessary to control whether the storage behavior is performed through the set top box, when storing, the signal is accessed to the main control chip, and the main control chip directly backs up the video data to the storage device externally connected with the USB interface 150 or the TF card in the TF interface 190, when reading the stored video data, it is also directly read through the main control chip, therefore, the externally connected storage device and the TF card are directly connected with the S905Y4 chip, which can make the storage and reading of the video data more quickly.
[0037] In some embodiments, the main control module 110 further comprises a wireless connection module for realizing wireless connection, the wireless connection module comprises a WIFI connection module and a Bluetooth connection module.
[0038] Specifically, the WIFI connection module can replace the network interface 180 to connect the Internet, which is more convenient to connect the network, and the Bluetooth connection module can connect the mobile phone or other electronic devices, which can more conveniently read the video data in the mobile phone or other electronic devices.
[0039] The multifunctional OTT set top box provided by the above embodiments has at least the following characteristics:
[0040] 1、The multifunctional OTT set top box has multiple signal access modes such as satellite signal access, radio frequency signal access and network signal access, has stronger compatibility and wider application range;
[0041] 2. Through the USB interface external storage device or through the TF card, thereby realizing local storage of video data, and playing the locally stored video data when no external signal is accessed, and enhancing user experience.
[0042] The above merely describes preferred embodiments of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application can be variously changed and modified. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A multi-functional OTT set-top box comprising a housing (200) and a circuit board (100) disposed in the housing (200), characterized in that, The circuit board (100) is provided with a main control module (110) and a video signal output interface (120), an LNB_IN interface (130), an ANT_IN interface (140), a USB interface (150), an audio signal output interface (160), a power supply interface (170) and a network interface (180) electrically connected with the main control module (110), The LNB_IN interface (130), the ANT_IN interface (140) and the network interface (180) are connected with external signal sources, input external signals into the main control module (110), the main control module (110) outputs the external signals to a television through the video signal output interface (120) and the audio signal output interface (160) after processing, the power supply interface (170) is used for connecting a power supply, and the USB interface (150) is used for storage device expansion.
2. The multi-functional OTT set-top box according to claim 1, wherein, The main control module (110) comprises a main control chip and a peripheral circuit, and the main control chip is specifically a Sunplus S905Y4 chip.
3. The multi-functional OTT set-top box according to claim 2, wherein, The S905Y4 chip comprises a signal demodulation unit (111), a video input unit (112), an audio input unit (113), a signal processing unit (114), a video output unit (115) and an audio output unit (116), The signal demodulation unit (111) is used for splitting an input signal into a video signal and an audio signal, the video input unit (112) and the audio input unit (113) input the video signal and the audio signal into the signal processing unit (114) respectively, the signal processing unit (114) transmits the video signal and the audio signal to the video output unit (115) and the audio output unit (116) after processing, the video output unit (115) outputs the video signal to a television through the video signal output interface (120), and the audio output unit (116) outputs the audio signal to the television through the audio signal output interface (160).
4. The multi-functional OTT set-top box according to claim 3, wherein, The circuit board (100) further comprises a TF interface (190) electrically connected with the main control module (110), and the TF interface (190) is used for realizing local storage when a TF card is inserted.
5. The multi-functional OTT set-top box according to claim 4, wherein, The video signal output interface (120), the LNB_IN interface (130), the USB interface (150), the audio signal output interface (160), the power supply interface (170) and the network interface (180) are exposed on the outer surface of the shell (200).
6. The multi-functional OTT set-top box according to claim 4, wherein, The S905Y4 chip further comprises a storage interface (117), and the USB interface (150) and the TF interface (190) are electrically connected with the storage interface (117).
7. The multi-functional OTT set-top box according to claim 1, wherein, The main control module (110) further comprises a wireless connection module for realizing wireless connection, and the wireless connection module comprises a WIFI connection module and a Bluetooth connection module.
8. The multi-functional OTT set-top box according to claim 1, wherein, The network interface (180) is an RJ45 connector.
9. The multi-functional OTT set-top box according to claim 1, wherein, The video signal output interface (120) is an HDMI interface, and the audio signal output interface (160) is an AV interface.