IPTV EPG Version Segmentation for Batch Upgrades
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing IPTV system upgrades in batches often result in service disruptions and operational challenges due to the inability to process multiple Electronic Program Guide (EPG) versions simultaneously, leading to unfavorable user experiences and increased operational losses for telecom operators.
Innovation Solution
A method and device that acquire multiple EPG versions and classify them into corresponding view types, allowing for the processing of request messages without service interruptions by determining and processing these messages based on interface types such as FTP, TCP, JSON, HTTP, and XML, ensuring compatibility and efficient data handling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If IPTV system upgrade is carried out in batches, then service interruption is avoided and user experience is maintained, but multiple EPG versions cannot be processed normally leading to service processing failures
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the EPG version management by introducing view types that categorize different EPG versions. The control point identifies and processes request messages based on their corresponding EPG versions and view types, allowing simultaneous handling of multiple versions without conflict. This segmentation enables batch upgrade while maintaining service processing capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces view types as an intermediary layer between the control point and multiple EPG versions. This intermediary mechanism allows the control point to identify and route requests appropriately based on the EPG version and view type correspondence, enabling seamless processing during batch upgrades without service interruption.
2Stability of the object's composition
If whole IPTV system upgrade is performed, then system consistency is achieved, but thousands of edge devices require upgrading causing time-consuming process and service interruption
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables segmentation of the upgrade process by allowing multiple EPG versions to coexist with different view types. Edge devices can be upgraded in batches while the control point handles requests for both old and new versions simultaneously, eliminating the need for complete system shutdown and reducing upgrade time from thousands of devices to a manageable batch process.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary action by establishing the view type correspondence mechanism before the batch upgrade begins. The control point is pre-configured to identify and process requests based on EPG versions and view types, enabling seamless handling of mixed-version environments during the upgrade process without service interruption.
3Stability of the object's composition
If whole IPTV system upgrade is performed, then system consistency is achieved, but service interruption occurs causing unfavorable user experience and operational losses
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the upgrade impact by allowing different EPG versions to operate simultaneously under different view types. This enables batch upgrading of edge devices without forcing complete system shutdown, maintaining service continuity and operational efficiency while still achieving eventual system consistency through controlled version transitions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic version handling where the control point can adaptively process requests based on the current EPG version and corresponding view type. This dynamic mechanism allows the system to transition from old to new versions gradually across different edge devices without service interruption, maintaining both consistency and productivity.
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AI summary
Provided are a method and device for processing messages of IPTV. The method includes: acquiring multiple EPG versions which simultaneously exist; acquiring one or more corresponding view types according to the multiple EPG versions, wherein a group of EPG versions to be processed in a same manner are set to collectively correspond to one view type; and processing request messages of the multiple EPG versions according to the one or more view types. By means of the solution, the problem in the relevant art that services cannot be processed normally due to the service upgrade in batches of the IPTV is solved, thereby providing a technical basis for achieving the service upgrade of an IPTV system in batches, so that the losses of benefits and operation of an operator caused by the upgrade can be decreased and reduced to the maximum extent, and a favorable service experiences are ensured for users.