High-definition interactive fusion set-top box

Abstract

The utility model discloses a high definition interactive fusion type set top box, it includes PON module, DVB module, optical communication module, first interface module, network state indicating lamp, first memory, second interface module, power indicating lamp and second memory, PON module and DVB module pass through internal PHY communication circuit communication, integration in a equipment, optical communication module, first interface module, network state indicating lamp and first memory all are connected to PON module, and second interface module, power indicating lamp and second memory all are connected to DVB module, PON module adopts the chip of RTL9603C type and realizes, DVB module adopts the chip of MC2416 type and realizes, the high definition interactive fusion type set top box of the utility model, through with PON module and DVB module integration in a equipment, and together through internal PHY layer connection, has improved operating speed, has improved user experience and reduced user cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a high-definition interactive converged set-top box, and more particularly to a device that integrates a PON (Passive Optical Network) device and a DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) set-top box into one unit. Background Technology

[0002] With the widespread adoption of high-definition televisions, many homes, hotels, and public places have installed them. The traditional method for high-definition television signal transmission and control uses a separate external ONU (Optical Network Unit) + DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) set-top box. The ONU device is located on the user's side, connected to the user's computer, mobile phone, or other smart terminal via twisted-pair cable or Wi-Fi; the DVB set-top box is responsible for decoding the signal and transmitting it to the television for playback. However, this separate setup has several drawbacks: the connection between the DVB set-top box and the ONU device requires cables or additional external connection devices, which takes up considerable space and can be inconvenient for users during installation. After the remote control commands are parsed by the DVB set-top box, it connects to the network and exchanges data through the ONU device in the PON (Passive Optical Network) fiber optic system to obtain television data; the entire process is quite cumbersome. Utility Model Content

[0003] A brief overview of embodiments of the present invention is provided below to provide a basic understanding of certain aspects of the invention. It should be understood that this overview is not an exhaustive summary of the invention. It is not intended to identify key or essential parts of the invention, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the invention. Its purpose is merely to present certain concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that follows.

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a high-definition interactive converged set-top box that integrates the ONU device and the DVB set-top box into one unit, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A high-definition interactive converged set-top box includes a PON module, a DVB module, an optical communication module, a first interface module, a network status indicator, a first memory, a second interface module, a power indicator, and a second memory. The PON module and the DVB module are connected to each other through an internal PHY communication circuit and are integrated into one device. The optical communication module, the first interface module, the network status indicator, and the first memory are all connected to the PON module, and the second interface module, the power indicator, and the second memory are all connected to the DVB module.

[0007] Furthermore, the PON module is implemented using a chip of model RTL9603C (Realtek), and the DVB module is implemented using a chip of model MC2416 (Lanqi).

[0008] Furthermore, the optical communication module is implemented using a transceiver chip of model GN25L95.

[0009] Furthermore, the PON module and DVB module achieve communication connection through an internal PHY communication circuit, which includes a network transformer matching unit, a capacitor matching unit, and a signal matching unit. The network transformer is model H1102T, and the capacitor matching unit includes capacitors C981, C982, C983, and C194. The internal PHY communication circuit can use either a network transformer matching unit or a capacitor matching unit.

[0010] The signal matching unit has reserved pull-up and pull-down resistors to ensure drive capability, including resistors R3677, R3678, R3679, R3680, R3681, R3682, and capacitors C984, C986, C987, and C989. The first terminal of capacitor C981 is connected in series with a resistor and then to the EPHY_TXP pin of the MC2416 chip in the DVB module. The second terminal of capacitor C981 is connected to the FE_MDIAP1 pin of the RTL9603 PON chip. Another path is connected to the power supply voltage to enhance the driving capability; one end of capacitor C982 is connected in series with a resistor and then to the EPHY_TXN pin of the MC2416 chip in the DVB module, and the second end of capacitor C982 is connected to the FE_MDIAN1 pin of the PON chip RTL9603. The other path of the first end of capacitor C982 is connected to the power supply voltage; one end of capacitor C983 is connected in series with a resistor and then to the EPHY_RXP pin of the MC2416 chip in the DVB module, and the second end of capacitor C983 is connected to the PON chip RTL9603. For the FE_MDIBP1 pin, one end of capacitor C983 is connected to the power supply voltage; one end of capacitor C194 is connected in series with a resistor and then to the EPHY_RXN pin of the MC2416 chip in the DVB module, and the other end of capacitor C194 is connected to the FE_MDIBN1 pin of the PON chip RTL9603, with the other end of capacitor C194 connected to the power supply voltage; one end of resistor R3682 is connected in series with the CTD pin of the Ethernet PHY chip, then in series with capacitor C989 and grounded, and then in series with capacitor C986 and grounded, with the other end of resistor R3682 connected to the power supply voltage; one end of resistor R3681 is connected in series with the CRD pin of the Ethernet PHY chip, then in series with capacitor C987 and grounded, and then in series with capacitor C984 and grounded, with the other end of resistor R3681 connected to the power supply voltage.

[0011] Furthermore, the set-top box also includes a network connection module connected to the PON module for connecting to the Internet to achieve data exchange and transmission.

[0012] Furthermore, the set-top box also includes a remote control receiver module connected to the DVB module, used to receive commands issued by the remote control and transmit the commands to the DVB module for parsing and processing.

[0013] Furthermore, the set-top box also includes an audio and video output module connected to the DVB module, used to convert the cable coaxial cable signal into an audio and video signal for output to the television.

[0014] Furthermore, the set-top box also includes a reset button connected to the PON module for resetting the PON module.

[0015] Furthermore, the first interface module includes a first USB data interface and a GE network interface.

[0016] Furthermore, the second interface module includes a second USB data interface, an HDMI interface, an AV audio / video interface, an IR infrared interface, a DC power interface, a UART transmitter, and a TUNER tuner.

[0017] Based on the circuit design described above, this set-top box is an HGU gateway type, supporting GPON / EPON dual-mode. It can simultaneously register and go online normally under various GPON and EPON OLTs of broadcasting companies, and use broadband services normally. The built-in ONU can be upgraded in batches via OTA in the large network. The built-in ONU and the set-top box have service interoperability, and the broadband Internet access part of the built-in ONU can be configured in the set-top box menu to enable normal use of broadband services.

[0018] This utility model discloses a high-definition interactive converged set-top box that integrates the PON module and DVB module into one device through an internal PHY communication circuit and connects them together through an internal PHY layer. This improves the operating speed, enhances the user experience, and reduces user costs. Users can also control the TV controlled by the DVB set-top box through network-connected smart devices, including on-demand 4K high-definition video services, without needing to configure a separate TV set or allow the TV to connect to the Internet independently. Attached Figure Description

[0019] This invention can be better understood by referring to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which the same or similar reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to denote the same or similar parts. These drawings, together with the following detailed description, are incorporated in and form part of this specification, and are used to further illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention and explain the principles and advantages of the invention. In the drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the principle of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the set-top box according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the set-top box principle according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 The circuit diagram of the PON module according to an embodiment of this utility model is as follows:

[0024] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the internal PHY communication circuit between the PON module and the DVB module in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a circuit diagram of the DVB module according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0026] Embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Elements and features described in one drawing or embodiment of the present invention may be combined with elements and features shown in one or more other drawings or embodiments. It should be noted that, for clarity, representations and descriptions of components and processes unrelated to the present invention and known to those skilled in the art have been omitted from the drawings and description.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Furthermore, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly; for example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0028] The existing separate design of ONU (Optical Network Unit) + DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) high-definition set-top boxes has the following drawbacks: large space occupation, requiring users to install additional wiring or use external connection devices; high equipment complexity, increasing the difficulty of use for users; and low data transmission efficiency, affecting user experience. Therefore, this utility model provides a high-definition interactive converged set-top box that integrates the ONU device and the DVB set-top box into one unit to solve the problems mentioned in the background.

[0029] For details, see Figure 1 The high-definition interactive converged set-top box of this utility model includes a PON module, a DVB module, an optical communication module, a first interface module, a network status indicator, a first memory, a second interface module, a power indicator, and a second memory. The PON module and the DVB module communicate through an internal PHY communication circuit and are integrated into one device. The optical communication module, the first interface module, the network status indicator, and the first memory are all connected to the PON module, and the second interface module, the power indicator, and the second memory are all connected to the DVB module.

[0030] As a specific example, see Figure 2The high-definition interactive converged set-top box in this embodiment includes a PON module, a DVB module, an optical communication module, a first USB data interface, a GE network interface, a network status indicator, a first memory, a second USB data interface, an HDMI interface, an AV audio / video interface, an IR infrared interface, a DC power interface, a UART transmitter, a tuner, a power indicator, and a second memory. The first USB data interface and the GE network interface serve as the first interface module and are connected to the PON module. The second USB data interface, HDMI interface, AV audio / video interface, IR infrared interface, DC power interface, UART transmitter, and tuner serve as the second interface module and are connected to the DVB module.

[0031] For the specific implementation circuit of this embodiment, please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 3-6 The PON module uses the Realtek RTL9603C chip as the main PON chip, and the optical communication module is an ONU (Optical Network Unit) module with a built-in HGU gateway, implemented using a GN25L95 transceiver chip. The DVB module uses the Lanqi MC2416 chip as the main chip for the set-top box, with a maximum frequency of 1.2GHz, supporting integration with mainstream domestic and international CA systems, and supporting remote program upgrades for convenient system maintenance by operators. The optical communication module supports GPON / EPON dual-mode, can be registered and launched normally under various OLT devices in the cable network, and also supports OTA batch upgrades. The device achieves communication between the PON module and the DVB module through the internal PHY layer, without the need for external connection cables.

[0032] In this embodiment, see Figure 5 The PON module and DVB module are connected through an internal PHY communication circuit, which includes a network transformer matching unit, a capacitor matching unit, and a signal matching unit. The network transformer is model H1102T, and the capacitor matching unit includes capacitors C981, C982, C983, and C194. The internal PHY communication circuit can use either a network transformer matching unit or a capacitor matching unit.

[0033] The signal matching unit has reserved pull-up and pull-down resistors to ensure drive capability, including resistors R3677, R3678, R3679, R3680, R3681, R3682, and capacitors C984, C986, C987, and C989. The first terminal of capacitor C981 is connected in series with a resistor and then to the EPHY_TXP pin of the MC2416 chip in the DVB module. The second terminal of capacitor C981 is connected to the FE_MDIAP1 pin of the RTL9603 PON chip. Another path is connected to the power supply voltage to enhance the driving capability; one end of capacitor C982 is connected in series with a resistor and then to the EPHY_TXN pin of the MC2416 chip in the DVB module, and the second end of capacitor C982 is connected to the FE_MDIAN1 pin of the PON chip RTL9603. The other path of the first end of capacitor C982 is connected to the power supply voltage; one end of capacitor C983 is connected in series with a resistor and then to the EPHY_RXP pin of the MC2416 chip in the DVB module, and the second end of capacitor C983 is connected to the PON chip RTL9603. For the FE_MDIBP1 pin, one end of capacitor C983 is connected to the power supply voltage; one end of capacitor C194 is connected in series with a resistor and then to the EPHY_RXN pin of the MC2416 chip in the DVB module, and the other end of capacitor C194 is connected to the FE_MDIBN1 pin of the PON chip RTL9603, with the other end of capacitor C194 connected to the power supply voltage; one end of resistor R3682 is connected in series with the CTD pin of the Ethernet PHY chip, then in series with capacitor C989 and grounded, and then in series with capacitor C986 and grounded, with the other end of resistor R3682 connected to the power supply voltage; one end of resistor R3681 is connected in series with the CRD pin of the Ethernet PHY chip, then in series with capacitor C987 and grounded, and then in series with capacitor C984 and grounded, with the other end of resistor R3681 connected to the power supply voltage. In the diagram, resistors R3677, R3678, R3679, R3680, R3681, and R3682 are used for signal matching to ensure signal integrity and stability during transmission. They are connected between the differential signal pairs (such as TXD+ / TXD- and RXD+ / RXD-) and ground. Capacitors C981, C982, C983, C984, C985, C986, C987, C988, and C989 are used for signal filtering to reduce high-frequency noise and signal reflection. The entire signal matching unit is used to ensure signal integrity and stability during transmission, and to reduce signal reflection and loss.

[0034] The PON and DVB modules are connected via an internal PHY communication circuit, enabling high-speed data transmission between the two modules and between the modules and external devices, while ensuring signal integrity and stability. This design allows the set-top box not only to receive and process television signals but also to provide broadband network access, thus achieving the design goal of a high-definition interactive converged set-top box.

[0035] In this embodiment, the set-top box further includes a network connection module connected to the PON module, a reset button connected to the PON module, and a remote control receiver module and an audio / video output module connected to the DVB module. The network connection module is connected to the PON module via a GE network interface for connecting to the Internet and enabling data exchange and transmission. The reset button is used to reset the PON module. The remote control receiver module is connected to the DVB module via an IR infrared interface for receiving commands from the remote control and transmitting them to the DVB module for parsing and processing. The audio / video output module is connected to the DVB module via an AV audio / video interface for converting the coaxial cable signal into audio / video signals for output to the television.

[0036] In this embodiment, the first memory includes FLASH memory, and the second memory includes DDR3 memory and FLASH storage.

[0037] Traditionally, high-definition televisions require an external DVB set-top box to connect to the internet, while the ONU device connects to user computers, mobile phones, and other smart terminals via twisted-pair cables or Wi-Fi. This configuration not only occupies space but can also cause inconvenience to users during installation. This new high-definition interactive converged set-top box integrates the PON module and DVB module into a single device, connected together via a PHY connection circuit (internal PHY layer), improving operating speed, enhancing user experience, and significantly reducing user costs. Simultaneously, users can control the television controlled by the DVB set-top box via network-connected smart devices, including streaming 4K high-definition video services, eliminating the need for a separate television connection.

[0038] Although the present invention has been disclosed above through the description of specific embodiments, it should be understood that all the embodiments and examples described above are exemplary and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can design various modifications, improvements, or equivalents to the present invention within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. These modifications, improvements, or equivalents should also be considered to be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A high-definition interactive converged set-top box, characterized in that: The device includes a PON module, a DVB module, an optical communication module, a first interface module, a network status indicator, a first memory, a second interface module, a power indicator, and a second memory. The PON module and DVB module communicate through an internal PHY communication circuit and are integrated into one device. The optical communication module, the first interface module, the network status indicator, and the first memory are all connected to the PON module, and the second interface module, the power indicator, and the second memory are all connected to the DVB module. The PON module is implemented using an RTL9603C chip, and the DVB module is implemented using an MC2416 chip.

2. The high-definition interactive converged set-top box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The internal PHY communication circuit includes a network transformer matching unit, a capacitor matching unit, and a signal matching unit. The network transformer is an H1102T model. The capacitor matching unit includes capacitors C981, C982, C983, and C194. The signal matching unit has reserved pull-up and pull-down resistors to ensure drive capability, including resistors R3677, R3678, R3679, R3680, R3681, R3682, capacitors C984, C986, C987, and C989. The first terminal of capacitor C981 is connected in series with a resistor and then connected to the EPHY_TXP pin of the MC2416 chip of the DVB module. The first two ends of capacitor C981 are connected to the FE_MDIAP1 pin of the PON chip RTL9603. The other end of the first end of capacitor C981 is connected to the power supply voltage to enhance the drive capability. The first end of capacitor C982 is connected to the EPHY_TXN pin of the MC2416 chip of the DVB module after being connected in series with a resistor. The second end of capacitor C982 is connected to the FE_MDIAN1 pin of the PON chip RTL9603. The other end of the first end of capacitor C982 is connected to the power supply voltage. The first end of capacitor C983 is connected to the EPHY_RXP pin of the MC2416 chip of the DVB module after being connected in series with a resistor. The second end of capacitor C983 is connected to the PON chip RTL9603. For the FE_MDIBP1 pin, one end of capacitor C983 is connected to the power supply voltage; one end of capacitor C194 is connected in series with a resistor and then to the EPHY_RXN pin of the MC2416 chip in the DVB module, and the other end of capacitor C194 is connected to the FE_MDIBN1 pin of the PON chip RTL9603, with the other end of capacitor C194 connected to the power supply voltage; one end of resistor R3682 is connected in one direction to the CTD pin of the Ethernet PHY chip, in another direction to ground via capacitor C989, and then in another direction to ground via capacitor C986, with the other end of resistor R3682 connected to the power supply voltage; one end of resistor R3681 is connected in one direction to the CRD pin of the Ethernet PHY chip, in another direction to ground via capacitor C987, and then in another direction to ground via capacitor C984, with the other end of resistor R3681 connected to the power supply voltage.

3. The high-definition interactive converged set-top box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The optical communication module is implemented using a transceiver chip of model GN25L95.

4. The high-definition interactive converged set-top box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The set-top box also includes a network connection module connected to the PON module.

5. The high-definition interactive converged set-top box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The set-top box also includes a remote control receiver module that connects to the DVB module.

6. The high-definition interactive converged set-top box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The set-top box also includes an audio and video output module connected to the DVB module.

7. The high-definition interactive converged set-top box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The set-top box also includes a reset button connected to the PON module.

8. The high-definition interactive converged set-top box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first interface module includes a first USB data interface and a GE network interface.

9. The high-definition interactive converged set-top box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second interface module includes a second USB data interface, an HDMI interface, an AV audio / video interface, an IR infrared interface, a DC power interface, a UART transmitter, and a TUNER tuner.

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