TW201345258A - Video communication system and video communication switching method thereof - Google Patents

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TW201345258A
TW201345258A TW101113493A TW101113493A TW201345258A TW 201345258 A TW201345258 A TW 201345258A TW 101113493 A TW101113493 A TW 101113493A TW 101113493 A TW101113493 A TW 101113493A TW 201345258 A TW201345258 A TW 201345258A
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A video communication system and a video communication switching method thereof are provided. The video communication system comprises a first communication apparatus, at least one second communication apparatus and a network server. In the method, the first communication apparatus logins the network sever by using an account and establishes a video communication with an external apparatus through the network server. Next, the first communication apparatus transmits an apparatus list request to the network server, so as to request the network server to provide an apparatus list of the second communication apparatuses that can be connected under the account. Then, the first communication apparatus displays the device list, generates a switching request according to a selecting operation of a user on one of the second communication apparatuses in the apparatus list, and transmits the switching request to the network server. Finally, the network server switches the video communication to the selected second communication apparatus according to the switching request.

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視訊通話系統及其視訊通話切換方法Video call system and video call switching method thereof

本發明是有關於一種通話系統及方法,且特別是有關於一種可動態切換視訊通話的系統及方法。The present invention relates to a call system and method, and more particularly to a system and method for dynamically switching video calls.

隨著智慧型手機的盛行以及行動網路的普及,過去一些無法實現或是不夠便利的應用,都有了改善空間。除了3.5G行動網路在各大都市皆已建置完成外,更快的4G行動網路也已經在建置當中。其中,3.5G行動網路的下載速度理論值可以到達14.4百萬位元(MB),因此可滿足需要大量雙向資料傳輸的視訊應用以及絕大多數的其他應用。With the prevalence of smart phones and the popularity of mobile networks, there have been room for improvement in some applications that were not possible or convenient in the past. In addition to the 3.5G mobile network has been completed in major cities, the faster 4G mobile network is already under construction. Among them, the 3.5G mobile network download speed theoretical value can reach 14.4 million bits (MB), so it can meet the video applications that require a large amount of two-way data transmission and most other applications.

視訊通話(video conference call)屬於上述視訊應用的一種,其利用傳輸控制協定/網路通訊協定(transmission control protocol/internet protocol,TCP/IP)的網路或是電信供應商提供的2G/3G行動網路來進行資料連線並傳輸語音/影像等資料封包,從而使得通話的雙方可以聽到或看到對方聲音及影像。A video conference call is a type of video application that utilizes a transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP) network or a 2G/3G operation provided by a telecommunications provider. The network connects data and transmits data packets such as voice/images, so that both parties can hear or see each other's voices and images.

然而,目前的視訊通話軟體在同一時間下僅可提供單一裝置使用同一帳號進行視訊通話,而不支援不同裝置之間的視訊通話切換。因此,當使用者欲將智慧型手機上的視訊通話轉移到電腦或其他裝置上時,也只能關閉原先的視訊通話,並重新開啟另一通視訊通話,相當不便。However, the current video calling software can only provide a single device to use the same account for video calls at the same time, and does not support video call switching between different devices. Therefore, when the user wants to transfer the video call on the smart phone to the computer or other device, the user can only close the original video call and re-open another video call, which is quite inconvenient.

有鑑於此,本發明提出一種視訊通話系統及其視訊通話切換方法,可提供不同裝置之間的視訊通話切換。In view of this, the present invention provides a video call system and a video call switching method thereof, which can provide video call switching between different devices.

本發明提供一種視訊通話切換方法,其適用於包括第一通訊裝置、至少一個第二通訊裝置與網路伺服器的視訊通話系統。此方法是由第一通訊裝置使用一帳號登入網路伺服器,並透過網路伺服器與外部裝置建立視訊通話。接著,由第一通訊裝置傳送裝置清單請求至網路伺服器,而由網路伺服器提供所述帳號下可供連結之至少一個第二通訊裝置的裝置清單至第一通訊裝置。然後,由第一通訊裝置顯示裝置清單,並根據使用者對於此裝置清單中其中一個第二通訊裝置的選擇操作,產生切換請求並傳送至網路伺服器。最後,由網路伺服器根據切換請求,將視訊通話切換至所選擇之第二通訊裝置。The present invention provides a video call switching method, which is applicable to a video call system including a first communication device, at least one second communication device, and a network server. In this method, the first communication device uses an account to log in to the web server, and establishes a video call with the external device through the web server. Then, the first communication device transmits the device list request to the network server, and the network server provides the device list of the at least one second communication device that can be connected under the account to the first communication device. Then, the device list is displayed by the first communication device, and a switching request is generated and transmitted to the network server according to the user's selection operation of one of the second communication devices in the device list. Finally, the web server switches the video call to the selected second communication device according to the switching request.

在本發明的一實施例中,上述網路伺服器提供所述帳號下可供連結之第二通訊裝置的裝置清單至第一通訊裝置的步驟包括偵測使用所述帳號登入網路伺服器之所有通訊裝置的連線狀態,並集合連線狀態為線上狀態的通訊裝置以建立裝置清單,並提供至第一通訊裝置。In an embodiment of the present invention, the step of the network server providing the device list of the second communication device that can be connected to the account to the first communication device includes detecting the login to the network server by using the account. The communication status of all communication devices, and the communication devices whose connection status is the online state are set up to establish a device list and provided to the first communication device.

在本發明的一實施例中,上述第一通訊裝置顯示裝置清單,並根據使用者對於裝置清單中其中一個第二通訊裝置的選擇操作,產生切換請求並傳送至網路伺服器的步驟更包括顯示多個選項以供使用者選擇維持通話或切斷通話,並根據使用者對於裝置清單中至少一第二通訊裝置之一的選擇操作以及對於這些選項的選擇操作,產生切換請求。In an embodiment of the invention, the first communication device displays the device list, and according to the user's selection operation of one of the second communication devices in the device list, the step of generating a switching request and transmitting to the network server further includes A plurality of options are displayed for the user to select to maintain the call or to disconnect the call, and to generate a handover request based on the user's selection operation of one of the at least one second communication device in the device list and the selection operation for these options.

在本發明的一實施例中,上述網路伺服器根據切換請求,切換視訊通話至所選擇之第二通訊裝置的步驟更包括根據切換請求,維持或切斷第一通訊裝置上的視訊通話。In an embodiment of the invention, the step of switching, by the network server, the video call to the selected second communication device according to the handover request further comprises maintaining or cutting the video call on the first communication device according to the handover request.

在本發明的一實施例中,在上述網路伺服器根據切換請求,切換視訊通話至所選擇之第二通訊裝置的步驟之前,所述方法更包括由網路伺服器傳送一則確認請求至第二通訊裝置,以在第二通訊裝置上顯示接聽訊息,以及由第二通訊裝置接收對於視訊通話的接聽操作,據以傳送確認訊息至網路伺服器,以接通視訊通話。In an embodiment of the invention, before the step of the network server switching the video call to the selected second communication device according to the handover request, the method further comprises: transmitting, by the network server, a confirmation request to the The communication device displays the answering message on the second communication device, and receives the answering operation for the video call by the second communication device, and transmits a confirmation message to the network server to connect the video call.

本發明提供一種視訊通話系統,其包括網路伺服器、第一通訊裝置及至少一個第二通訊裝置。其中,所述第二通訊裝置係使用一帳號登入網路伺服器。第一通訊裝置係使用所述帳號登入網路伺服器,並透過網路伺服器與外部裝置建立視訊通話,其中第一通訊裝置係傳送一個裝置清單請求至網路伺服器,以請求網路伺服器提供所述帳號下可供連結之第二通訊裝置的裝置清單,並顯示裝置清單,然後根據使用者對於此裝置清單中其中一個第二通訊裝置的選擇操作,產生切換請求並傳送至網路伺服器,而由網路伺服器將視訊通話切換至所選擇之第二通訊裝置。The present invention provides a video call system including a network server, a first communication device, and at least one second communication device. The second communication device uses an account to log in to the web server. The first communication device uses the account to log in to the web server, and establishes a video call with the external device through the network server, wherein the first communication device transmits a device list request to the network server to request the network servo. Providing a list of devices of the second communication device that can be connected under the account, and displaying the device list, and then generating a switching request and transmitting to the network according to the user's selection operation of one of the second communication devices in the device list The server, and the web server switches the video call to the selected second communication device.

在本發明的一實施例中,上述之網路伺服器係偵測使用帳號登入網路伺服器之所有通訊裝置的連線狀態,集合連線狀態為線上狀態的通訊裝置以建立裝置清單,並提供至第一通訊裝置。In an embodiment of the present invention, the network server detects a connection state of all communication devices that use an account to log in to the network server, and collects a communication device whose connection state is an online state to establish a device list, and Provided to the first communication device.

在本發明的一實施例中,上述之第一通訊裝置更顯示多個選項以供使用者選擇維持通話或切斷通話,並根據使用者對於裝置清單中第二通訊裝置的選擇操作以及對於這些選項的選擇操作,產生所述的切換請求。In an embodiment of the invention, the first communication device further displays a plurality of options for the user to select to maintain the call or disconnect the call, and according to the user's selection operation of the second communication device in the device list and for these The selection operation of the option generates the switching request.

在本發明的一實施例中,上述之網路伺服器更根據切換請求,維持或切斷第一通訊裝置上的視訊通話。In an embodiment of the invention, the network server further maintains or cuts off the video call on the first communication device according to the handover request.

在本發明的一實施例中,上述之網路伺服器更傳送一則確認請求至第二通訊裝置,以在第二通訊裝置上顯示接聽訊息,而第二通訊裝置則接收使用者對於視訊通話的接聽操作,據以傳送確認訊息至網路伺服器,以接通視訊通話。In an embodiment of the invention, the network server further transmits a confirmation request to the second communication device to display the answer message on the second communication device, and the second communication device receives the user's video call. The answering operation is based on sending a confirmation message to the web server to connect to the video call.

基於上述,本發明之視訊通話系統及其視訊通話切換方法,藉由網路伺服器取得同一帳號下已登入或可供連接的通訊裝置清單,以便將此裝置清單提供給正在進行視訊通話的通訊裝置,並根據通訊裝置的請求,將視訊通話直接切換所選擇的另一個視訊裝置,從而達到不同裝置之間的視訊通話切換。Based on the above, the video call system of the present invention and the video call switching method thereof obtain a list of the communication devices that are logged in or available for connection in the same account by the network server, so as to provide the device list to the communication that is being used for the video call. The device, according to the request of the communication device, directly switches the video call to another selected video device, thereby achieving video call switching between different devices.

為讓本發明之上述特徵和優點能更明顯易懂,下文特舉實施例,並配合所附圖式作詳細說明如下。The above described features and advantages of the present invention will be more apparent from the following description.

隨著智慧型手機、平板電腦等通訊裝置的普及,一般使用者可能同時擁有多個通訊裝置,而為了保持這些裝置中資料的一致性,使用者可利用雲端服務進行資料同步。其中,雲端服務是使用同一個帳號來管理多個不同的通訊裝置,並藉由網路伺服器偵測各個通訊裝置的狀態,以便執行資料同步。本發明即利用網路伺服器可得知同一個帳號下各個通訊裝置的狀態,且視訊通話也是經由網路伺服器連線至外部裝置,因此可提供此帳號下的任一通訊裝置提出請求,以將目前進行中的視訊通話切換到指定的另一個通訊裝置,從而實現視訊通話的動態切換。With the popularity of communication devices such as smart phones and tablet computers, a general user may have multiple communication devices at the same time, and in order to maintain the consistency of the data in these devices, the user can use the cloud service to synchronize data. The cloud service uses the same account to manage a plurality of different communication devices, and the network server detects the status of each communication device to perform data synchronization. The invention can use the network server to know the status of each communication device under the same account, and the video call is also connected to the external device via the network server, so that any communication device under the account can be provided to make a request. The dynamic switching of the video call is realized by switching the currently active video call to another designated communication device.

圖1是依照本發明一實施例所繪示之視訊通話系統的示意圖。請參照圖1,本實施例的視訊通話系統是由網路電視11、平板電腦12、智慧型手機13、筆記型電腦14利用網路與位於雲端的網路伺服器12連結。其中,網路電視11、平板電腦12、智慧型手機13、筆記型電腦14例如是使用相同的帳號登入網路伺服器15,以便使用網路伺服器15提供的雲端服務。FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a video call system according to an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 1, the video communication system of the present embodiment is connected to the network server 12 located in the cloud by the network television 11, the tablet computer 12, the smart phone 13, and the notebook computer 14 by using a network. The Internet TV 11, the tablet 12, the smart phone 13, and the notebook computer 14 log into the web server 15 using the same account, for example, to use the cloud service provided by the web server 15.

網路伺服器15則根據前述帳號下的裝置資訊,分別與網路電視11、平板電腦12、智慧型手機13、筆記型電腦14進行資料同步。意即,只要網路電視11、平板電腦12、智慧型手機13、筆記型電腦14中的任一個裝置的資料有變動,網路伺服器15即可經由資料同步的方式得知,而後同樣再利用資料同步的方式,將變動資料同步至其他裝置,最終達成不同裝置間的資料同步。The network server 15 synchronizes data with the network television 11, the tablet 12, the smart phone 13, and the notebook computer 14 according to the device information under the foregoing account. That is, as long as the data of any one of the network television 11, the tablet 12, the smart phone 13, and the notebook computer 14 is changed, the network server 15 can be known by means of data synchronization, and then again. Synchronize the changed data to other devices by means of data synchronization, and finally achieve data synchronization between different devices.

需說明的是,網路伺服器15還可提供網路視訊通話的服務,使用者只要使用安裝在裝置(例如智慧型手機13)中的視訊通話軟體或應用程式,即可透過網路伺服器15撥打或接聽網路電話,從而與外部裝置16建立視訊通話。其中,由於網路伺服器15同時兼具相同帳號下多個裝置的管理角色,以及視訊通話服務的提供者角色,因此還可提供使用者在不同的裝置之間切換已建立的視訊通話,從而達到便利使用者轉移視訊通話的功效。It should be noted that the network server 15 can also provide a network video call service, and the user can use the video call software or application installed in the device (for example, the smart phone 13) to access the network server. 15 Making or receiving an internet call to establish a video call with the external device 16. In addition, since the network server 15 has the management roles of multiple devices in the same account and the role of the provider of the video call service, the user can also switch the established video call between different devices, thereby Achieve the convenience of users to transfer video calls.

詳言之,圖2是依照本發明一實施例所繪示之視訊通話系統的方塊圖。請參照圖1,本實施例的視訊通話系統20包括網路伺服器22、第一通訊裝置24以及至少一個第二通訊裝置26,其功能分述如下:網路伺服器22例如是配置在通訊業者端的伺服器,或是使用者架設在家中的伺服器,而可透過網路提供多個通訊裝置連結,以進行資料同步。In more detail, FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a video call system according to an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 1, the video call system 20 of the present embodiment includes a network server 22, a first communication device 24, and at least one second communication device 26. The functions of the video server 22 are as follows: The network server 22 is configured, for example, in communication. The server of the provider side, or the user sets up the server in the home, and can provide multiple communication device links through the network for data synchronization.

第一通訊裝置24及第二通訊裝置26例如是智慧型手機、平板電腦、電子閱讀器、筆記型電腦等具有網路連結功能的裝置,其係透過網路使用相同帳號登入網路伺服器22,以便使用網路伺服器22提供的雲端服務。其中,當使用者利用第一通訊裝置24撥打或接聽視訊電話時,可請求網路伺服器22提供其相同帳號下可供連結或使用的第二通訊裝置26,並選擇其中一個第二通訊裝置26,以便透過網路伺服器22將視訊通話切換至所選擇的第二通訊裝置26。The first communication device 24 and the second communication device 26 are, for example, smart phone, tablet computer, e-reader, notebook computer and the like having a network connection function, and the same account is used to log in to the network server 22 through the network. In order to use the cloud service provided by the web server 22. When the user uses the first communication device 24 to make or receive a video call, the network server 22 can be requested to provide the second communication device 26 that can be connected or used under the same account, and select one of the second communication devices. 26, in order to switch the video call to the selected second communication device 26 via the network server 22.

圖3是依照本發明一實施例所繪示之視訊通話切換方法的流程圖。請同時參照圖2及圖3,本實施例的方法適用於圖2的視訊通話系統20,以下即搭配圖2中的各項元件,說明本實施例之方法的詳細流程:首先,第一通訊裝置24例如是使用一個使用者預設的帳號登入網路伺服器22,並根據使用者的撥打或接聽操作,透過網路伺服器22與外部裝置建立視訊通話(步驟S302)。FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a video call switching method according to an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 simultaneously, the method in this embodiment is applicable to the video communication system 20 of FIG. 2, and the following describes the detailed process of the method in this embodiment. First, the first communication is performed. The device 24 logs into the web server 22 using, for example, a user-preset account, and establishes a video call with the external device via the web server 22 according to the user's dialing or answering operation (step S302).

在視訊通話的過程中,第一通訊裝置24例如會偵測使用者的操作,以傳送一個裝置清單請求至網路伺服器22(步驟S304),從而請求網路伺服器22提供前述帳號下可供連結之第二通訊裝置26的裝置清單。During the video call, the first communication device 24 detects, for example, the user's operation to transmit a device list request to the network server 22 (step S304), thereby requesting the network server 22 to provide the aforementioned account number. A list of devices for the second communication device 26 to be connected.

接著,網路伺服器22即將前述帳號下可供連結之第二通訊裝置26的裝置清單提供給第一通訊裝置24(步驟S306)。其中,網路伺服器22例如會偵測使用前述帳號登入之所有通訊裝置的連線狀態,然後將連線狀態為線上狀態的通訊裝置集合起來以建立裝置清單,最後再將此裝置清單提供給第一通訊裝置24。Next, the network server 22 supplies the device list of the second communication device 26 available for connection under the aforementioned account to the first communication device 24 (step S306). The network server 22 detects, for example, the connection status of all communication devices that use the aforementioned account login, and then aggregates the communication devices whose connection status is online to establish a device list, and finally provides the device list to The first communication device 24.

第一通訊裝置24在接收到裝置清單後隨即在其螢幕上顯示此裝置清單,並根據使用者對於此裝置清單中其中一個第二通訊裝置26的選擇操作,產生一個切換請求並傳送至網路伺服器22(步驟S308)。The first communication device 24 displays the device list on its screen after receiving the device list, and generates a switching request and transmits it to the network according to the user's selection operation of one of the second communication devices 26 in the device list. The server 22 (step S308).

最後,網路伺服器22即可根據第一通訊裝置24傳送而來的切換請求,將先前建立的視訊通話切換至使用者選擇的第二通訊裝置26(步驟S310)。其中,由於上述的視訊通話是由網路伺服器22所建立,因此網路伺服器22只要能夠識別出相同帳號下的其他裝置,且該裝置也處於線上狀態,就能夠透過硬體切換或軟體切換的方式,將視訊通話轉移到另一個通訊裝置上,從而達到視訊通話的動態切換。Finally, the network server 22 can switch the previously established video call to the second communication device 26 selected by the user according to the handover request transmitted by the first communication device 24 (step S310). Wherein, since the above video call is established by the network server 22, the network server 22 can be switched through hardware or software as long as it can identify other devices under the same account and the device is also in an online state. Switching mode, the video call is transferred to another communication device, thereby achieving dynamic switching of the video call.

舉例來說,使用者可利用智慧型手機上的視訊通話軟體,例如美國谷歌(Goole)公司的Gtalk,登入谷歌的雲端伺服器,而透過視訊通話軟體撥打電話至另一支手機。其中,由於雲端伺服器中已記載相同帳號下使用者已登錄的所有裝置,因此可隨時根據使用者的要求提供這些裝置的清單,並根據使用者的選擇,將視訊通話切換到所選擇的裝置上,而無需切斷視訊通話或是進行其他設定。For example, the user can use the video calling software on the smart phone, such as Gtalk of Goole, to log in to Google's cloud server, and make a call to another mobile phone through the video calling software. In the cloud server, all the devices that the user has logged in under the same account are recorded, so that the list of the devices can be provided at any time according to the user's request, and the video call is switched to the selected device according to the user's selection. Up without having to cut off the video call or make other settings.

需說明的是,在網路伺服器22將視訊通話切換至第二通訊裝置26之前,例如會先發送一則確認請求到第二通訊裝置26,而由第二通訊裝置26顯示是否接聽視訊通話的接聽訊息,而當第二通訊裝置26接收使用者對於視訊通話的接聽操作,即會傳送一則確認訊息至網路伺服器22,而由網路伺服器22接通此視訊通話。It should be noted that before the network server 22 switches the video call to the second communication device 26, for example, a confirmation request is sent to the second communication device 26, and the second communication device 26 displays whether to answer the video call. The message is received, and when the second communication device 26 receives the user's answering operation for the video call, a confirmation message is transmitted to the network server 22, and the network server 22 turns on the video call.

藉由上述系統及方法,即可在視訊通話的過程中提供使用者自由地將視訊通話切換至其他適合的裝置上進行。舉例來說,當使用者手持電話進行視訊通話並步入家中客廳時,若欲改用客廳的電視來進行視訊通話,則可透過簡單的操作,在網路伺服器提供的裝置清單中選擇該電視,視訊通話即會自動切換到電視上,其中無需經過繁複的操作,從而提供使用者進行視訊通話的便利性。With the above system and method, the user can freely switch the video call to another suitable device during the video call. For example, when a user conducts a video call and walks into the living room at home, if the user wants to use the TV in the living room to make a video call, the simple operation can select the device list provided by the network server. TV, video call will automatically switch to the TV, which does not require complicated operations, thus providing users with the convenience of video calls.

需說明的是,在上述的實施中,當網路伺服器將視訊通話切換至另一個通訊裝置後,會立刻或在經過一段時間後將原先通訊裝置上的視訊通話切斷,而維持只有單一通訊裝置與外部裝置進行視訊通話。然而,在另一實施例中,網路伺服器也可讓使用者選擇是否切斷原先通訊裝置上的視訊通話,以便進行三方通話。以下則再舉一實施例詳細說明。It should be noted that, in the above implementation, when the network server switches the video call to another communication device, the video call on the original communication device is cut off immediately or after a period of time, and only a single one is maintained. The communication device and the external device make a video call. However, in another embodiment, the web server may also allow the user to select whether to disconnect the video call on the original communication device for a three-way call. The following is a detailed description of an embodiment.

圖4是依照本發明一實施例所繪示之視訊通話切換方法的流程圖。請同時參照圖2及圖4,本實施例的方法適用於圖2的視訊通話系統20,以下即搭配圖2中的各項元件,說明本實施例之方法的詳細流程:首先,第一通訊裝置24例如是使用一個使用者預設的帳號登入網路伺服器22,並根據使用者的撥打或接聽操作,透過網路伺服器22與外部裝置建立視訊通話(步驟S402)。FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a video call switching method according to an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 4 simultaneously, the method in this embodiment is applicable to the video communication system 20 of FIG. 2, and the following is a detailed description of the detailed process of the method in this embodiment. First, the first communication The device 24 logs into the web server 22 using, for example, a user-preset account, and establishes a video call with the external device via the web server 22 according to the user's dialing or answering operation (step S402).

在視訊通話的過程中,第一通訊裝置24例如會偵測使用者的操作,以傳送一個裝置清單請求至網路伺服器22(步驟S404),而由網路伺服器22將前述帳號下可供連結之第二通訊裝置26的裝置清單提供給第一通訊裝置24(步驟S406)。上述步驟S402~S406的實施方式與前述實施例的步驟S302~S306相同或相似,故其詳細內容在此不再贅述。During the video call, the first communication device 24 detects, for example, the user's operation to transmit a device list request to the network server 22 (step S404), and the network server 22 can provide the aforementioned account number. The list of devices for the connected second communication device 26 is supplied to the first communication device 24 (step S406). The implementations of the foregoing steps S402 to S406 are the same as or similar to the steps S302 to S306 of the foregoing embodiment, and thus the details thereof are not described herein again.

然而,與前述實施例不同的是,在本實施例中,第一通訊裝置24在接收到裝置清單後,除了顯示裝置清單之外,還會顯示多個選項以供使用者選擇維持通話或切斷通話(步驟S408),之後則可根據使用者對於此裝置清單中其中一個第二通訊裝置26的選擇操作,以及使用者對於這些選項的選擇操作,產生一個切換請求並傳送至網路伺服器22(步驟S410)。However, unlike the foregoing embodiment, in the present embodiment, after receiving the device list, the first communication device 24 displays a plurality of options for the user to select to maintain the call or cut in addition to the display device list. Breaking the call (step S408), after which the user can generate a switching request and transmit to the network server according to the user's selection operation of one of the second communication devices 26 in the device list and the user's selection operation of these options. 22 (step S410).

最後,網路伺服器22即可根據第一通訊裝置24傳送而來的切換請求,將先前建立的視訊通話切換至使用者選擇的第二通訊裝置26,並維持或切斷第一通訊裝置24上的視訊通話(步驟S412)。Finally, the network server 22 can switch the previously established video call to the second communication device 26 selected by the user according to the switching request transmitted by the first communication device 24, and maintain or cut off the first communication device 24. The video call on (step S412).

綜上所述,本發明的視訊通話系統及其視訊通話切換方法藉由網路伺服器提供多個通訊裝置使用相同帳號登入並進行資料同步,並將這些裝置的清單提供給任一個裝置,而可根據裝置的選擇,將目前進行中的視訊通話切換到另一個裝置上繼續進行,並將在原先裝置上進行的視訊通話切斷或維持,從而達到視訊通話的動態切換,提供使用者使用視訊通話功能的便利性。In summary, the video call system and the video call switching method thereof of the present invention provide a plurality of communication devices by using a web server to log in and synchronize data, and provide a list of these devices to any device. According to the selection of the device, the currently in-progress video call can be switched to another device to continue, and the video call performed on the original device is cut off or maintained, thereby dynamically switching the video call and providing the user with the video. The convenience of the call function.

雖然本發明已以實施例揭露如上,然其並非用以限定本發明,任何所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者,在不脫離本發明之精神和範圍內,當可作些許之更動與潤飾,故本發明之保護範圍當視後附之申請專利範圍所界定者為準。Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the invention, and any one of ordinary skill in the art can make some modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

11...網路電視11. . . Internet TV

12...平板電腦12. . . tablet

13、16...智慧型手機13,16. . . Smart phone

14...筆記型電腦14. . . Notebook computer

15、22...網路伺服器15, 22. . . Web server

16...外部裝置16. . . External device

20...視訊通話系統20. . . Video call system

24...第一通訊裝置twenty four. . . First communication device

26...第二通訊裝置26. . . Second communication device

S302~S310...本發明一實施例之視訊通話切換方法的步驟S302~S310. . . Steps of video call switching method according to an embodiment of the invention

S402~S410...本發明一實施例之視訊通話切換方法的步驟S402~S410. . . Steps of video call switching method according to an embodiment of the invention

圖1是依照本發明一實施例所繪示之視訊通話系統的示意圖。FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a video call system according to an embodiment of the invention.

圖2是依照本發明一實施例所繪示之視訊通話系統的方塊圖。2 is a block diagram of a video call system in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

圖3是依照本發明一實施例所繪示之視訊通話切換方法的流程圖。FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a video call switching method according to an embodiment of the invention.

圖4是依照本發明一實施例所繪示之視訊通話切換方法的流程圖。FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a video call switching method according to an embodiment of the invention.

S302~S310...本發明一實施例之視訊通話切換方法的步驟S302~S310. . . Steps of video call switching method according to an embodiment of the invention

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一種視訊通話切換方法,適用於包括一第一通訊裝置、至少一第二通訊裝置與一網路伺服器的一視訊通話系統,該方法包括下列步驟:該第一通訊裝置使用一帳號登入該網路伺服器,並透過該網路伺服器與一外部裝置建立一視訊通話;該第一通訊裝置傳送一裝置清單請求至該網路伺服器;該網路伺服器提供該帳號下可供連結之至少一第二通訊裝置的一裝置清單至該第一通訊裝置;該第一通訊裝置顯示該裝置清單,並根據一使用者對於該裝置清單中該至少一第二通訊裝置之一的一選擇操作,產生一切換請求並傳送至該網路伺服器;以及該網路伺服器根據該切換請求,切換該視訊通話至所選擇之該第二通訊裝置。A video call switching method is applicable to a video call system including a first communication device, at least a second communication device, and a network server, the method comprising the following steps: the first communication device uses an account to log in to the network a server, and establishing a video call with an external device through the network server; the first communication device transmits a device list request to the network server; the network server provides the account to be connected At least one device list of the second communication device to the first communication device; the first communication device displays the device list and according to a user's selection operation for one of the at least one second communication device in the device list Generating a handover request and transmitting to the network server; and the network server switches the video call to the selected second communication device according to the handover request. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之視訊通話切換方法,其中該網路伺服器提供該帳號下可供連結之該至少一第二通訊裝置的該裝置清單至該第一通訊裝置的步驟包括:偵測使用該帳號登入該網路伺服器之所有通訊裝置的一連線狀態;以及集合該連線狀態為一線上狀態的通訊裝置以建立該裝置清單,並提供至該第一通訊裝置。The video call switching method of claim 1, wherein the step of the network server providing the device list of the at least one second communication device that can be connected to the account to the first communication device comprises: Detecting a connection state of all communication devices that use the account to log in to the network server; and collecting communication devices whose connection status is on an online state to establish a list of devices and provide the device to the first communication device. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之視訊通話切換方法,其中該第一通訊裝置顯示該裝置清單,並根據該使用者對於該裝置清單中該至少一第二通訊裝置之一的該選擇操作,產生該切換請求並傳送至該網路伺服器的步驟更包括:顯示多個選項以供該使用者選擇維持通話或切斷通話,並根據該使用者對於該裝置清單中該至少一第二通訊裝置之一的選擇操作以及對於該些選項的選擇操作,產生該切換請求。The video call switching method of claim 1, wherein the first communication device displays the device list, and according to the user's selection operation for one of the at least one second communication device in the device list, The step of generating the handover request and transmitting to the network server further includes: displaying a plurality of options for the user to select to maintain the call or disconnect the call, and according to the at least one second communication in the device list by the user The selection operation of one of the devices and the selection operation for the options generate the switching request. 如申請專利範圍第3項所述之視訊通話切換方法,其中該網路伺服器根據該切換請求,切換該視訊通話至所選擇之該第二通訊裝置的步驟更包括:根據該切換請求,維持或切斷該第一通訊裝置上的該視訊通話。The video call switching method of claim 3, wherein the step of the network server switching the video call to the selected second communication device according to the switching request further comprises: maintaining, according to the switching request, Or cutting off the video call on the first communication device. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之視訊通話切換方法,其中在該網路伺服器根據該切換請求,切換該視訊通話至所選擇之該第二通訊裝置的步驟之前,更包括:該網路伺服器傳送一確認請求至該第二通訊裝置,以在該第二通訊裝置上顯示一接聽訊息;以及該第二通訊裝置接收對於該視訊通話的一接聽操作,據以傳送一確認訊息至該網路伺服器,以接通該視訊通話。The video call switching method of claim 1, wherein before the step of switching the video call to the selected second communication device according to the switching request, the network server further comprises: the network The server transmits a confirmation request to the second communication device to display an answer message on the second communication device; and the second communication device receives an answering operation for the video call, thereby transmitting a confirmation message to the A web server to connect to the video call. 一種視訊通話系統,包括:一網路伺服器;至少一第二通訊裝置,使用一帳號登入該網路伺服器;一第一通訊裝置,使用該帳號登入該網路伺服器,並透過該網路伺服器與一外部裝置建立一視訊通話,其中該第一通訊裝置傳送一裝置清單請求至該網路伺服器,以請求該網路伺服器提供該帳號下可供連結之該至少一第二通訊裝置的一裝置清單,顯示該裝置清單,並根據一使用者對於該裝置清單中該至少一第二通訊裝置之一的一選擇操作,產生一切換請求並傳送至該網路伺服器,而由該網路伺服器切換該視訊通話至所選擇之該第二通訊裝置。A video calling system includes: a network server; at least one second communication device, using an account to log in to the network server; a first communication device, using the account to log in to the network server, and through the network The path server establishes a video call with an external device, wherein the first communication device transmits a device list request to the network server to request the network server to provide the at least one second available for connection under the account a device list of the communication device, displaying the device list, and generating a switching request and transmitting to the network server according to a user's selection operation of one of the at least one second communication device in the device list, and The video call is switched by the network server to the selected second communication device. 如申請專利範圍第6項所述之視訊通話系統,其中該網路伺服器包括偵測使用該帳號登入該網路伺服器之所有通訊裝置的一連線狀態,集合該連線狀態為一線上狀態的通訊裝置以建立該裝置清單,並提供至該第一通訊裝置。The video call system of claim 6, wherein the network server comprises a connection state for detecting all communication devices that use the account to log in to the network server, and the connection state is a line. A state communication device to establish a list of devices and provide to the first communication device. 如申請專利範圍第6項所述之視訊通話系統,其中該第一通訊裝置更顯示多個選項以供該使用者選擇維持通話或切斷通話,並根據該使用者對於該裝置清單中該至少一第二通訊裝置之一的選擇操作以及該些選項的選擇操作,產生該切換請求。The video communication system of claim 6, wherein the first communication device further displays a plurality of options for the user to select to maintain a call or disconnect the call, and according to the user, the at least the list of the device The selection operation of one of the second communication devices and the selection operation of the options generate the switching request. 如申請專利範圍第8項所述之視訊通話系統,其中該網路伺服器更根據該切換請求,維持或切斷該第一通訊裝置上的該視訊通話。The video call system of claim 8, wherein the network server further maintains or cuts the video call on the first communication device according to the switching request. 如申請專利範圍第6項所述之視訊通話系統,其中該網路伺服器包括傳送一確認請求至該第二通訊裝置,以在該第二通訊裝置上顯示一接聽訊息,而該第二通訊裝置包括接收對於該視訊通話的一接聽操作,以傳送一確認訊息至該網路伺服器,以接通該視訊通話。The video call system of claim 6, wherein the network server comprises transmitting a confirmation request to the second communication device to display an answer message on the second communication device, and the second communication The device includes receiving an answering operation for the video call to transmit a confirmation message to the network server to connect the video call.
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