IPTV Ring Tone Media Stream Playback
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Solution Overview
Problem
IPTV systems currently only support basic call functions such as displaying the calling number and receiving short messages, failing to meet the diversified requirements of users for richer multimedia experiences during calls.
Innovation Solution
A method and device for playing media streams of ring tone services on IPTV systems, which involve obtaining and sending identity information of media streams to IPTV service terminals, allowing for the playback of multimedia ring back tones, ringing tones, and background tones, enabling users to customize their call experiences by selecting and redirecting media streams to various IPTV service terminals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If IPTV systems implement basic call functions only, then system complexity is low, but user experience and service diversity are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies multi-functionality by enabling the IPTV service terminal to handle both traditional video services and call services through a unified interface. The terminal can display calling numbers, play multimedia ringback tones, and show user identities across different service types without requiring separate dedicated devices, thus increasing service diversity while managing system complexity through consolidation
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a call service processing logical unit as an intermediary component within the IPTV system. This logical unit acts as a mediator that handles call service requests, processes signaling messages, and coordinates between the network and the service terminal, thereby enabling enhanced service diversity through a structured intermediate layer that manages the added complexity
2Adaptability or versatility
If IPTV systems support only basic call functions, then ease of operation is maintained, but user customization and multimedia experience are poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring multiple ringback tone options and user identity display formats in the system. Users can select their preferred multimedia content and display styles in advance, and the system automatically applies these preferences during call operations, thereby providing customization without requiring complex real-time adjustments during calls
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses copying by transmitting user identity information and ringback tone selections as data copies between the network, service terminal, and user device. The terminal receives and displays copied versions of user identities and plays copied ringback tone content, enabling customization features while maintaining simple operation through automated data replication and application
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method and device for displaying information, and apply to the field of communication technologies. The method for displaying information in the embodiments of the present invention includes: during a call service based on an IPTV system, when a first user terminal calls a second user terminal, obtaining, by a person-to-person communication enabler in the IPTV system, identity information of media streams of a ring tone service corresponding to the first user terminal and/or the second user terminal, and sending the obtained identity information of the media streams of the ring tone service to an Internet Protocol Television service terminal corresponding to a first user and/or a second user, for playing corresponding media streams of the ring tone service. In this way, during a call based on the IPTV system, the media streams of the ring back tone service associated with a calling party and a called party can be played on the IPTV service terminal, which enriches the content of the call and meets the diversified requirements of users.