TWI482496B - Apparatus, system for scheduling and broadcasting media, automatic channel scheduling method and recording medium - Google Patents
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本揭露書提出一種媒體排程播送裝置、系統、頻道自動排程方法與其記錄媒體，特別是指提供頻道建立、數位內容擷取、排程與播送服務的媒體排程播送裝置、系統與其排程方法。The disclosure proposes a media scheduling device, a system, a channel automatic scheduling method and a recording medium thereof, in particular, a media scheduling device, a system and a scheduling thereof for providing channel establishment, digital content capture, scheduling and broadcast services method.
一般建立媒體頻道以及頻道播送的方式，不外乎是透過傳統電視台進行排程與播送，但費用昂貴，並非是一般人可以負擔。但隨著網際網路的盛行，加上終端連網的頻寬俱增，利用網路播送媒體的方式已經可以應用到一般使用者上。Generally, the establishment of media channels and channel broadcasts is nothing more than scheduling and broadcasting through traditional TV stations, but it is expensive, and it is not affordable for the average person. However, with the prevalence of the Internet and the increasing bandwidth of terminal networking, the way of using the network to broadcast media can be applied to general users.
一般來說，上述傳統媒體播放與利用網路作為媒介播送的對象多為電視或電腦的螢幕，然目前就播送到終端個人可攜裝置上的模式則已慢慢成型。Generally speaking, the above-mentioned traditional media playing and using the network as a medium for broadcasting are mostly television or computer screens, but the mode currently broadcasted to the terminal personal portable device has gradually taken shape.
就已公開的習知技術來看，已經有習知技術揭露了利用網路播放遠端數位內容的方式，可參考圖1顯示由數位機上盒(set top box)傳送數位影頻至無線裝置的示意圖。In view of the disclosed prior art, there have been known techniques for using a network to play remote digital content. Referring to FIG. 1, a digital video frame is transmitted from a set top box to a wireless device. Schematic diagram.
圖1揭露了利用網路傳遞視頻訊號至終端裝置的技術，其顯示為一用以散佈視頻訊號的系統100，其中有一視頻端裝置102，裝置102內具有一個媒體伺服器105與一遞送伺服器103。視頻端裝置102特別連線於有線系統、衛星系統或是網路電視系統(IPTV)，可由各端獲得視頻訊號。視頻端裝置102上的媒體伺服器105可透過一個視頻網路106連結有機上盒裝置104等數位訊號轉換裝置，遞送伺服器 103則透過無線網路110連接於無線裝置108。FIG. 1 discloses a technique for transmitting video signals to a terminal device by using a network, which is shown as a system 100 for distributing video signals, wherein there is a video terminal device 102 having a media server 105 and a delivery server therein. 103. The video end device 102 is specifically connected to a cable system, a satellite system, or an Internet Television System (IPTV), and video signals can be obtained from each end. The media server 105 on the video end device 102 can connect the digital signal conversion device such as the organic upper box device 104 through a video network 106 to deliver the server. 103 is coupled to wireless device 108 via wireless network 110.
此例中，視頻端裝置102透過不同網路系統、不同的頻道分別傳遞媒體訊號至機上盒裝置104，也可傳遞到無線裝置108。使用者可利用機上盒裝置104發出要求收看節目，之後由視頻端裝置102自各媒體系統取得內容，再經媒體伺服器105遞送所選擇的媒體內容。In this example, the video end device 102 transmits the media signal to the set-top box device 104 through different network systems and different channels, and can also be transmitted to the wireless device 108. The user can use the set-top box device 104 to request the viewing of the program, and then the video-side device 102 retrieves the content from the various media systems, and then delivers the selected media content via the media server 105.
同理，無線裝置108的使用者可利用裝置產生要求，遞送伺服器103先經連結視頻端裝置102的各端媒體提供的系統取得內容，接著利用頻道播送媒體內容。Similarly, the user of the wireless device 108 can utilize the device generation request, and the delivery server 103 first obtains the content via the system provided by the media connected to each end of the video end device 102, and then broadcasts the media content using the channel.
然而，習知技術多數已提出播送數位內容的技術，且主要僅針對特定終端裝置播送內容，但對於一般企業或組織而言，在可負擔的成本內，是不容易建置與管理企業對內、外的媒體與溝通平台或是電視頻道，且很難有效率地對企業內容做管理，甚至發佈到不同的終端裝置。However, most of the prior art techniques have been proposed to broadcast digital content, and mainly broadcast content only for a specific terminal device, but for a general enterprise or an organization, it is not easy to establish and manage the enterprise within an affordable cost. External media and communication platforms or TV channels, and it is difficult to manage enterprise content efficiently and even to different terminal devices.
為了播放數位內容，特別是透過特定頻道管理的手段，將數位內容播送於各種終端裝置，本揭露書提出一種媒體排程播送裝置、系統與頻道自動排程方法，係針對多媒體內容擷取、內容管理、頻道排程、播出版面配置，以及跨平台顯示播放的需求提出一個整合性的方案。In order to play digital content, especially by means of specific channel management, the digital content is broadcasted to various terminal devices. The disclosure discloses a media scheduling device, system and channel automatic scheduling method, which is for multimedia content retrieval and content. Management, channel scheduling, broadcast publishing configuration, and the need for cross-platform display playback propose an integrated approach.
其中媒體排程播送裝置特別能提供使用者進行頻道管理，透過網路對數位內容排程與播送數位內容，將內容播放於公播螢幕、個人電腦、行動裝置螢幕，並可建立多方溝通平台，以及記錄播出頻道內容，以便日後重播。Among them, the media scheduling device can provide users with channel management, schedule and broadcast digital content through the network, and play the content on the public screen, personal computer, mobile device screen, and establish a multi-party communication platform. And record the content of the broadcast channel for replay in the future.
根據實施例之一，揭露書所提出的媒體排程播送裝置 包括有擷取數位內容來源產生的數位內容的內容擷取模組；媒體排程播送裝置包括有提供搜尋與瀏覽透過內容擷取模組取得的數位內容的內容管理模組；媒體排程播送裝置包括有設定數位內容之播出頻道的頻道管理模組，與依據時間資訊執行排程的節目排程模組；媒體排程播送裝置更包括有用以配置終端播放裝置之顯示螢幕播出版面的版面配置模組、管理終端播放裝置之顯示螢幕與播放條件，並以自動調整數位內容之傳遞方式的播放終端管理模組。According to one of the embodiments, the media scheduling device proposed by the disclosure The device includes a content capture module that captures digital content generated by a digital content source; the media scheduling device includes a content management module that provides search and browsing of digital content obtained through the content capture module; and the media scheduling device The system includes a channel management module that sets a broadcast channel for digital content, and a program scheduling module that performs scheduling according to time information. The media scheduling device further includes a layout for configuring a display screen of the terminal playback device. A playback terminal management module that configures a module, manages display screens and playback conditions of the terminal playback device, and automatically adjusts the manner in which digital content is transmitted.
根據另一實施例，揭露書所提出的媒體排程播送裝置主要包括有擷取數位內容來源產生的數位內容的內容擷取模組、儲存數位內容的內容儲存單元、提供搜尋與瀏覽所儲存的數位內容的內容管理模組、設定數位內容之播出頻道的頻道管理模組、依據時間資訊執行排程的節目排程模組、自動將數位內容經編解碼轉換為適用的終端播放裝置播出格式的編解碼模組、用以配置終端播放裝置之顯示螢幕播出版面的版面配置模組、管理終端播放裝置之顯示螢幕與播放條件，並以自動調整數位內容之傳遞方式的播放終端管理模組。於播送時，系統透過串流播放模組根據所設定的播出頻道、播送對象與播送時間，以一串流形式播送數位內容至一或複數個終端播放裝置；包括一檔案派送模組，能根據所設定播出頻道、播送對象與播送時間，以一檔案形式播送數位內容至多媒體播放器。According to another embodiment, the media scheduling device proposed by the disclosure mainly includes a content capturing module that captures digital content generated by a digital content source, a content storage unit that stores digital content, and provides storage for searching and browsing. A content management module for digital content, a channel management module for setting a broadcast channel of digital content, a program scheduling module for performing scheduling according to time information, and automatically converting digital content to a suitable terminal playback device for broadcast a format codec module, a layout configuration module for configuring a display screen of a terminal playback device, a display screen and a playback condition for managing a terminal playback device, and a playback terminal management module for automatically adjusting the transfer mode of digital content. group. During the broadcast, the system broadcasts the digital content to one or more terminal playback devices in a stream according to the set broadcast channel, the broadcast target, and the broadcast time, including a file delivery module. According to the set broadcast channel, the broadcast object and the broadcast time, the digital content is broadcasted to the multimedia player in a file format.
以上述媒體排程播送裝置建置的系統包括上述的媒體排程播送裝置，更包括一數位內容來源，與裝置所連結的管理系統，以及一或複數個終端播放裝置，各式終端播放裝置包括有資訊看板、終端電腦或行動裝置。系統主要能 以串流、檔案或隨選視訊的形式執行播送。The system built by the media scheduling device includes the media scheduling device, and further includes a digital content source, a management system coupled to the device, and one or more terminal playback devices, and the various terminal playback devices include There are information boards, terminal computers or mobile devices. The system can mainly Broadcast in the form of streaming, archive or video on demand.
根據實施例，利用上述裝置與系統產生的頻道自動排程方法包括先產生一數位內容播送請求，可透過管理系統產生請求，或是透過擷取自郵件伺服器中信件的資訊產生播送請求。According to an embodiment, the automatic channel scheduling method generated by using the above device and system includes first generating a digital content broadcast request, generating a request through the management system, or generating a broadcast request by extracting information from a mail in the mail server.
接著，系統將取得數位內容之資訊，並將數位內容儲存起來，接著依照請求內容設定數位內容的一或複數個播出頻道、一或複數個播送對象、一或複數個播送形式，以及一或複數個播送時間，藉此，系統將依據所設定播出頻道、播送對象、播送形式與播送時間執行播送至各終端播放裝置。Then, the system will obtain the information of the digital content, and store the digital content, and then set one or more broadcast channels, one or a plurality of broadcast objects, one or a plurality of broadcast forms, and one or more of the digital content according to the requested content. A plurality of broadcast times, whereby the system performs broadcast to each terminal playback device according to the set broadcast channel, the broadcast target, the broadcast form, and the broadcast time.
針對數位內容播送的頻道建立、內容管理上的需求，本揭露書所描述的媒體排程播送裝置、系統與頻道自動排程方法，特別是針對媒體資產管理、節目排程、網路視訊與頻道建立的需求提出一個解決方案。其中特別是透過特定頻道管理的手段，將數位內容播送於各種終端裝置，並能執行多媒體內容擷取、內容管理、頻道排程、播出版面配置，以及跨平台顯示播放。For the channel establishment and content management requirements of digital content broadcasting, the media scheduling device, system and channel automatic scheduling method described in the disclosure, especially for media asset management, program scheduling, network video and channel The established requirements propose a solution. In particular, the digital content is broadcasted to various terminal devices through a specific channel management method, and can perform multimedia content capture, content management, channel scheduling, broadcast publishing surface configuration, and cross-platform display playback.
本揭露書提出一個平台，提供使用者或管理者建立、排程與播送數位內容，特別是透過頻道的建立，能夠方便管理各種播送內容，數位內容可以包括由傳統電視頻道節目轉換的內容、數位視頻訊號、語音訊號、圖案或是文字等，而終端播放的裝置包括個人手持式的行動裝置、電視、終端電腦，並包括公共場合的資訊看板等。The disclosure proposes a platform for providing users or administrators to establish, schedule and broadcast digital content, especially through the establishment of channels, which can conveniently manage various broadcast contents, and the digital content can include content converted by traditional television channel programs, digital Video signals, voice signals, patterns or texts, and devices for terminal playback include personal handheld mobile devices, televisions, terminal computers, and information boards for public use.
上述平台的應用可以參考圖2顯示的媒體排程播送系統架構。圖中顯示一個經由網路20建構的媒體排程播送系統，其中具有一個連接網路20的媒體排程播送裝置22，媒體排程播送裝置22透過其中的作業系統與安裝的軟體模組達成數位內容頻道管理、節目排程、內容管理、播放終端裝置的管理、版面配置設定、內容擷取、即時編解碼、影音串流播送、檔案派送、數位內容格式轉換、播放側錄與儲存等功能，各功能係透過對應的軟體程式或相關電路實現。For the application of the above platform, the media scheduling system architecture shown in FIG. 2 can be referred to. The figure shows a media scheduling system constructed via the network 20, which has a media scheduling device 22 connected to the network 20, and the media scheduling device 22 achieves a digital position through the operating system and the installed software module. Content channel management, program scheduling, content management, management of playback terminal devices, layout configuration settings, content capture, instant codec, video streaming, file delivery, digital content format conversion, playback side recording and storage, etc. Each function is implemented through a corresponding software program or related circuit.
此媒體排程播送裝置22之實現可以為單一設備，或是多個電腦系統形成的叢集(cluster)，甚至是一個雲端運算(cloud computing)的概念。The implementation of the media scheduling device 22 can be a single device, or a cluster formed by multiple computer systems, or even a cloud computing concept.
透過網路20，系統將連接於各終端播放裝置，終端播放裝置約可區分有幾個態樣，其一為電腦為基礎(PC-based)的平台、其二為行動裝置，其三為公播螢幕顯示的平台，依據內容的屬性或是各種不同播放裝置的功能，頻道形式約可分為即時直播、點播、互動頻道、線上會議頻道。比如有置放於公眾區域的資訊看板201,207，可以為個人電腦203,205，可以為手持式的行動裝置209與筆記型電腦211等，亦可能包括各種具有顯示螢幕的裝置，比如電視、電子書、數位相框等。Through the network 20, the system will be connected to each terminal playback device, and the terminal playback device can distinguish between several aspects, one of which is a PC-based platform, and the other is a mobile device, and the third is a public The platform on which the screen is displayed can be divided into live broadcast, on-demand, interactive channels, and online conference channels according to the attributes of the content or the functions of various playback devices. For example, there are information boards 201, 207 placed in the public area, which may be personal computers 203, 205, which may be handheld mobile devices 209 and notebook computers 211, etc., and may also include various devices having display screens, such as televisions, e-books, and digital devices. Photo frame, etc.
此例中，特別是透過一個郵件伺服器24達成數位內容節目排程。舉例來說，使用者透過一電腦系統撰寫一個電子郵件，當中附帶有一個影音檔案，並且利用電子郵件程式中排程的功能設定該影音檔案播放的時間，並設定欲播送的對象，播送對象即上述各種個人使用或是公共區域的 播放終端設備，經寄送出去後，此信件將佇列於郵件伺服器24中。In this example, digital content program scheduling is achieved, in particular, via a mail server 24. For example, a user writes an e-mail through a computer system, which is accompanied by an audio-visual file, and uses the scheduling function in the e-mail program to set the time for playing the audio-visual file and set the object to be broadcasted, and the broadcast object is Various personal uses mentioned above or in public areas The playback terminal device, after being sent out, will be listed in the mail server 24.
根據實施例，媒體排程播送裝置22可整合郵件伺服器，利用軟體程式週期性地存取此郵件伺服器24，比如自動截取郵件伺服器的附加檔案與行事曆，與其中節目排程的程式自動串接，以便能夠適時地得到播送要求，經解析上述寄出的郵件內容後，將根據郵件內設定的時間與欲播送的對象，經排程與格式轉換後，播送相關影音內容到各播送對象去。According to an embodiment, the media scheduling device 22 can integrate the mail server and periodically access the mail server 24 by using a software program, such as automatically capturing additional files and calendars of the mail server, and programs for program scheduling therein. Automatically concatenating, so that the broadcast request can be obtained in a timely manner. After parsing the content of the mail sent by the above, according to the time set in the mail and the object to be broadcast, after the schedule and format conversion, the related audio and video content is broadcasted to each broadcast. The object goes.
圖2即為本揭露書所描述的技術之實施概念，利用郵件方式可以產生影音訊息、語音、圖案或是文字訊息等數位內容，並且利用此系統達到播送到各端點的目的。數位內容仍可為儲存於特定位置的檔案。比如有一個資料庫(未顯示於此圖中)或檔案伺服器26儲存了多個媒體檔案，如教育訓練內容、宣導資料、公告資料、廣告等，使用者可以透過郵件記載相關檔案的連結，經寄送後，同樣可以透過媒體排程播送裝置22執行排程與播送。FIG. 2 is an implementation concept of the technology described in the disclosure, and can use the mail method to generate digital content such as video and audio messages, voices, patterns, or text messages, and use the system to achieve the purpose of broadcasting to each endpoint. Digital content can still be a file stored in a specific location. For example, there is a database (not shown in this figure) or the file server 26 stores a plurality of media files, such as educational training content, promotional materials, announcement materials, advertisements, etc., and the user can record the links of related files through emails. After being sent, scheduling and broadcasting can also be performed through the media scheduling device 22.
根據實施例，由媒體排程播送裝置播送的方式可利用一種訊息推拉技術(Push/Pull)，將數位內容主動推播於各種終端播放裝置上。另可利用即時串流(live Streaming)下載的技術，將影音資料播送於各種終端播放裝置上，利用此類技術播送的內容，一般來說為檔案較大、時間較長的影音內容，或是即時播出的內容，如電視頻道亦可透過此系統播送於各終端裝置上。另更有根據排程所訂的時間傳送的數位內容，或是由各端使用者隨選視訊或媒體(VOD或MOD)，經使用者選擇後才開始下載觀看。According to an embodiment, the manner of being broadcast by the media scheduling device may utilize a push/pull technology (Push/Pull) to actively push the digital content to various terminal playback devices. In addition, the live streaming downloading technology can be used to broadcast the audio and video materials to various terminal playing devices, and the content broadcast by such technologies is generally a large file and a long time video and audio content, or Instantly broadcast content, such as TV channels, can also be broadcast to each terminal device through this system. In addition, digital content transmitted according to the scheduled time, or video or media (VOD or MOD) on demand by each user, can be downloaded and viewed after the user selects.
支援多種格式並不限制於特定格式，且會考慮各端播放裝置的規格或是特性，提供適當的內容格式，包括Video/Audio,Graphic/Image,HTML Web Pages,RSS,Office Document(doc,ppt,xls,visio),Mail/MMS/SMS。Support for multiple formats is not limited to a specific format, and will consider the specifications or features of each end playback device, providing appropriate content formats, including Video/Audio, Graphic/Image, HTML Web Pages, RSS, Office Document (doc, ppt) , xls, visio), Mail/MMS/SMS.
若上述系統平台係建置於一企業或組織內部，可以提供整合內部數位內容資產，以低成本建構企業內頻道，能提高內部溝通與資訊散步的效率，降低企業內外的地域距離限制。其中技術特點在於整合內容管理與內容發布，能針對不同終端設備提供對應的檔案格式與播送方式，其中多以自動化處理以節省管理的成本。If the above system platform is built within a company or organization, it can provide integration of internal digital content assets, and build intra-enterprise channels at low cost, which can improve the efficiency of internal communication and information walking, and reduce the geographical distance restrictions inside and outside the enterprise. Among them, the technical feature is integrated content management and content publishing, which can provide corresponding file formats and broadcast modes for different terminal devices, and many of them are automated to save management costs.
媒體排程播送裝置22特別能提供使用者進行頻道管理，透過頻道的建立將各種數位內容分類，包括依據各式終端播放裝置的型態，如將內容區分為利用個人電腦播放的頻道、利用行動通訊裝置播放的頻道與利用公共區域看板播放的頻道；另有根據數位內容屬性區分為部門、區域來劃分播送的頻道，達到易於管理的目的。之後再透過網路對數位內容排程與播送數位內容，將內容播放於公播螢幕、個人電腦、行動裝置螢幕，並可建立多方溝通平台，以及記錄播出頻道內容，以便日後重播。The media scheduling device 22 can specifically provide users with channel management, and classify various digital content through channel establishment, including according to the type of various terminal playback devices, such as dividing the content into channels played by a personal computer, and utilizing actions. The channel played by the communication device and the channel played by the public area kanban; the channel is divided into departments and regions according to the digital content attribute, and the purpose of easy management is achieved. Then, the digital content is scheduled and broadcasted through the Internet, and the content is played on a public screen, a personal computer, a mobile device screen, and a multi-party communication platform can be established, and the content of the broadcast channel can be recorded for later replay.
本揭露書所提出的方案亦不限制於上例利用電子郵件的方式來傳達播送設定與內容，其他方式更可由管理者透過媒體排程播送裝置22所提供的網頁介面來設定，還可利用手機傳遞指令、遠端移控的方式。The solution proposed in the disclosure is not limited to the above example to use email to convey the broadcast settings and content. Other methods can be set by the administrator through the web interface provided by the media scheduling device 22, and the mobile phone can also be used. The way to pass instructions and remotely move controls.
就整體概念來看，如圖3所示之媒體排程播送系統發明概念示意圖。系統主要提供一個內容伺服器32，可由各種數位內容來源31擷取資料，包括來自上述郵件伺服器的 內容，或可由檔案伺服器或資料庫中獲得資料，來源可由特定內容提供者提供，或由各使用者上傳，或可即時擷取特定電視節目的內容，經轉換，由此系統播送出去。其他來源更如電視節目等的即時訊息，由其他使用者上傳分享的內容，或可利用一種RSS(Really Simple Syndication)資訊整合的方式獲取的內容，亦或可為同步社群網路(如Youtube®,Facebook®,Twitter®等)資訊的內容，這些內容將可被擷取由內容伺服器32播送。As far as the overall concept is concerned, a schematic diagram of the concept of the invention of the media scheduling system shown in FIG. The system mainly provides a content server 32, which can retrieve data from various digital content sources 31, including from the above mail server. Content, or may be obtained from a file server or database, the source may be provided by a specific content provider, or uploaded by each user, or the content of a particular television program may be retrieved immediately, converted, and transmitted by the system. Other sources are more like instant messages such as TV shows, content shared by other users, or content that can be obtained by means of RSS (Really Simple Syndication) information integration, or it can be a synchronous social network (such as Youtube). The content of the information of ®, Facebook®, Twitter®, etc., which can be retrieved and broadcast by the content server 32.
擷取的內容可以儲存在儲存媒體34中，進入內容伺服器32的數位內容可先經編輯器33編輯成在此系統可播送的檔案格式，或是依據各終端裝置36的規格與相容格式進行編輯。The captured content can be stored in the storage medium 34. The digital content entering the content server 32 can be edited by the editor 33 into a file format that can be broadcasted by the system, or according to the specifications and compatible formats of each terminal device 36. Edit it.
之後，經由系統所提出的各種軟體模組35進行排程、編輯、版面配置、播放頻道建立與搜尋等過程，最後播送至各終端裝置36，可參考圖2的描述，特別是可利用串流下載的方式播送於各裝置上。播放期間，此系統同時提供側錄的功能，可以將播送的內容重新複製，再由內容伺服器32擷取、儲存與播送。Then, through various software modules 35 proposed by the system, processes such as scheduling, editing, layout configuration, playing channel establishment and searching are finally broadcasted to each terminal device 36. Referring to the description of FIG. 2, in particular, streaming can be utilized. The download method is broadcast on each device. During playback, the system also provides a side recording function, which can re-copy the broadcasted content, and then retrieve, store and broadcast by the content server 32.
舉例來說，可參考圖4顯示的實際運作示意圖，其中表達幾種終端顯示的方式。媒體排程播送裝置22透過網路20播送各種不同的數位內容，且欲顯示在特定終端裝置時，將先由媒體排程播送裝置22依照需求進行頻道建立與分類。比如，設置於公共區域的資訊看板201所顯示的內容將會不同於顯示於個人行動裝置209的內容，亦應不同於顯示在固定位置的個人電腦203的內容。For example, reference may be made to the actual operation diagram shown in FIG. 4, in which several terminal display modes are expressed. The media scheduling device 22 broadcasts various digital content through the network 20, and when it is to be displayed on a specific terminal device, the media scheduling device 22 first performs channel establishment and classification according to requirements. For example, the content displayed on the information board 201 set in the public area will be different from the content displayed on the personal mobile device 209, and should also be different from the content of the personal computer 203 displayed in the fixed position.
資訊看板201通常為設置於公共區域，其中經過版面 配置，比如有圖示的顯示區塊1,2,3，分別顯示不同的資訊，而且是有關多數人的資訊，除了資訊內容的名稱外，可以包括動態影片、或靜態圖片或文字，或即時資訊等的各種消息，並可依據資訊看板201置放的位置來調整播送的內容，通常為特定部門、區域等的公共領域上的資訊。The information board 201 is usually set in a public area, where the layout is Configuration, such as the displayed display blocks 1, 2, 3, respectively, display different information, and is information about the majority, in addition to the name of the information content, may include dynamic movies, or static pictures or text, or instant Various messages such as information, and can adjust the content of the broadcast according to the location of the information billboard 201, usually in the public domain of a specific department, region, and the like.
行動裝置209亦可能包括有顯示區塊4,5，其中顯示為較為個人化的資訊，比如各人所屬部門的資訊、教育訓練課程、工作進度等。各種顯示資訊同樣可包括動態的影片、靜態圖案或文字，或即時資訊等。The mobile device 209 may also include display blocks 4, 5, which are displayed as more personalized information, such as information about the department of each person, educational training courses, work progress, and the like. Various display information can also include dynamic movies, static patterns or text, or instant information.
而顯示在個人電腦203的內容亦可區分在不同的顯示區塊6,7,8，其中資訊則可能涵蓋一些教育內容、部門訊息、開會資訊等。同樣可包括動態的影片、靜態圖案或文字，或即時資訊。The content displayed on the personal computer 203 can also be distinguished in different display blocks 6, 7, 8, wherein the information may cover some educational content, departmental information, meeting information, and the like. It can also include dynamic movies, static patterns or text, or instant news.
上述媒體排程播送裝置中的運作係透過一些軟體模組來實現，相關模組之實施例可參考圖5顯示的功能方塊。The operation in the media scheduling device is implemented by using a software module. For an embodiment of the related module, reference may be made to the function block shown in FIG. 5.
圖5顯示為一媒體排程播送裝置50，實現的方式包括為一單獨運作的電腦系統，或是多個電腦系統形成的叢集，或是一個雲端運算的概念設計，然就其中運作的功能來看，可區分為當中多種軟體模組或是相關電路單元。FIG. 5 shows a media scheduling device 50, which is implemented as a stand-alone computer system, or a cluster formed by multiple computer systems, or a cloud computing concept design, but the function of the operation is Look, can be divided into a variety of software modules or related circuit units.
媒體排程播送裝置50對外連接到數位內容來源520，由此來源520得到數位內容的訊號，來源520可以為上述的檔案伺服器、資料庫、郵件伺服器或是透過網路連接的數位內容提供者，亦可包括即時播放的電視內容，都可透過轉換成為裝置可接收的數位內容。媒體排程播送裝置50連接到管理系統530，管理系統530可透過遠端或是近端連線方式存取此媒體排程播送裝置50，比如透過網頁方式進 入此裝置50，透過網頁介面進行管理與設定。媒體排程播送裝置50更連接到多種態樣的終端播放裝置540，比如上述的資訊看板、個人行動裝置、電腦設備等。The media scheduling device 50 is externally connected to the digital content source 520, whereby the source 520 obtains the signal of the digital content, and the source 520 can be provided by the file server, the database, the mail server or the digital content connected through the network. It can also include instant broadcast TV content, which can be converted into digital content that can be received by the device. The media scheduling device 50 is connected to the management system 530. The management system 530 can access the media scheduling device 50 through a remote or near-end connection, such as through a webpage. Enter this device 50 to manage and set through the web interface. The media scheduling device 50 is further connected to a plurality of types of terminal playback devices 540, such as the above-mentioned information billboards, personal mobile devices, computer devices, and the like.
媒體排程播送裝置50與各端連接的系統形成一個媒體排程播送系統。藉此媒體排程播送裝置50達成數位內容擷取、管理與播送的目的。The system of the media scheduling device 50 connected to each end forms a media scheduling system. Thereby, the media scheduling device 50 achieves the purpose of digital content capture, management, and broadcast.
此例中，媒體排程播送裝置50包括一內容擷取模組501，可以透過有線或是無線手段擷取各樣數位內容來源所提供的數位內容。媒體排程播送裝置50包括有一內容管理模組502，藉此提供搜尋與瀏覽經內容擷取模組501所擷取的數位內容，包括提供擷取出數位內容之資訊，其中除了內容檔案之外，應包括預定播放的時間資訊、與數位內容之屬性。In this example, the media scheduling device 50 includes a content capture module 501 that can capture digital content provided by various digital content sources by wired or wireless means. The media scheduling device 50 includes a content management module 502, thereby providing search and browsing of the digital content captured by the content capture module 501, including providing information for extracting digital content, except for the content file. It should include the time information of the scheduled play, and the attributes of the digital content.
此媒體排程播送裝置50特別包括一頻道管理模組504，其連結內容管理模組502，功能是可以透過軟體或硬體的實現來設定播出頻道，也就是數位內容可同時或非同時由一或複數個頻道播送至各終端播放裝置。The media scheduling device 50 includes a channel management module 504, which is coupled to the content management module 502. The function is to set the broadcast channel through software or hardware implementation, that is, the digital content can be simultaneously or non-simultaneously One or more channels are broadcast to each terminal playback device.
媒體排程播送裝置50再包括一節目排程模組505，節目排程模組505同樣可以軟體或是硬體模組執行執行排程，設定數位內容應播送的時間，並排程至上述各頻道中。The media scheduling device 50 further includes a program scheduling module 505. The program scheduling module 505 can also perform execution scheduling by software or hardware modules, set the time at which the digital content should be broadcasted, and schedule the channels to the above channels. in.
媒體排程播送裝置501包括有用來配置播送版面的版面配置模組507，主要目的是配置播送的內容，使得各種終端播放裝置之顯示螢幕可以適當的方式播出。The media scheduling device 501 includes a layout configuration module 507 for configuring a broadcast layout. The main purpose is to configure the broadcasted content so that the display screens of various terminal playback devices can be broadcasted in an appropriate manner.
媒體排程播送裝置50再有一播放終端管理模組508，播放終端管理模組508是用以管理一或複數個終端播放裝置之顯示螢幕與播放條件，以自動調整數位內容之傳遞方 式。最後，並能夠根據所設定之播出頻道、應播送之對象與播送時間，設定出所播送之終端播放裝置。The media scheduling device 50 further has a playback terminal management module 508. The playback terminal management module 508 is configured to manage display screens and playback conditions of one or more terminal playback devices to automatically adjust the delivery of digital content. formula. Finally, the broadcasted terminal playback device can be set according to the set broadcast channel, the object to be broadcasted, and the broadcast time.
再一實施例如圖6所示，相對於圖5的基本功能模組，更提供了針對各種數位內容進行編解碼為適合各樣終端播放裝置的格式的編解碼模組；更提供了管理串流播送至各終端播放裝置的串流播放模組；與可利用檔案傳遞數位內容的檔案派送模組。裝置更包括可以儲存各種數位內容的內容儲存單元。Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, the basic function module of FIG. 5 further provides a codec module that encodes and decodes various digital content into a format suitable for various terminal playback devices; and further provides management streaming. A streaming play module that is broadcast to each terminal playback device; and an archive delivery module that can transfer digital content using the file. The device further includes a content storage unit that can store various digital contents.
實施例請參考圖中顯示為發明實施例之一的媒體排程播送裝置50，此圖的媒體排程播送裝置50同樣可為一單獨運作的電腦系統，或是多個電腦系統形成的叢集，或是一個雲端運算的概念設計，其中軟體模組或是相關電路單元描述如下。The media scheduling device 50 shown in the figure is one of the embodiments of the present invention. The media scheduling device 50 of the figure may also be a separately operated computer system or a cluster formed by multiple computer systems. Or a conceptual design of cloud computing, in which the software module or related circuit unit is described below.
根據此實施例，媒體排程播送裝置50之主要功能是能將內容節目化並輸出至多重終端顯示裝置，其中元件包括有內容擷取模組501、內容管理模組502、內容儲存單元503、頻道管理模組504、節目排程模組505、編解碼模組506、版面配置模組507、播放終端管理模組508與串流播放模組509等。According to this embodiment, the main function of the media scheduling device 50 is to program the content and output the content to the multi-terminal display device, wherein the component includes a content capturing module 501, a content management module 502, and a content storage unit 503. The channel management module 504, the program scheduling module 505, the codec module 506, the layout configuration module 507, the playback terminal management module 508, the streaming playback module 509, and the like.
其中，內容擷取模組501可為裝置50的一個輸出入系統，可透過有線或無線手段擷取自數位內容來源520產生的資料，來源包括各種伺服器(檔案伺服器、郵件伺服器)、資料庫、影音播放器，或是網路上的資訊，或是即時的電視節目等，而內容可包括文字檔案、文件檔案、影像檔案、音訊檔案、圖片檔案或各種直播訊號等。根據實施例，內容擷取模組501能自動監測並取得上述檔案伺服器內 容，亦能自動擷取郵件伺服器之郵件附加檔案與一行事曆排程，並與節目排程模組505之流程自動串接、提供檔案以供後續排程。另外，如即時電視播出的直播訊號與網路上的內容亦可由此內容擷取模組501擷取，並提供後續排程。The content capture module 501 can be an input/output system of the device 50, and can retrieve data generated by the digital content source 520 through wired or wireless means, and the source includes various servers (file server, mail server), A database, a video player, or information on the Internet, or an instant TV program, and the content may include a text file, a file file, an image file, an audio file, a picture file, or various live broadcast signals. According to the embodiment, the content capturing module 501 can automatically monitor and obtain the file server. It can also automatically retrieve the mail attachment file of the mail server and a line schedule, and automatically connect with the process of the program scheduling module 505 to provide files for subsequent scheduling. In addition, the live broadcast signal and the content on the network can be retrieved by the content capture module 501 and provide subsequent schedules.
擷取之內容隨後儲存或暫存於內容儲存單元503中，若應用於企業內部，內容可包括產業消息、各部門消息、訓練資訊、開會資訊與各式訊息，並可區分為公播資訊與個人化的資訊。The captured content is then stored or temporarily stored in the content storage unit 503. If applied to the enterprise, the content may include industry news, department news, training information, meeting information, and various types of messages, and may be classified into public information and Personalized information.
各種數位內容由內容管理模組502執行管理，主要是提供搜尋與瀏覽所儲存的數位內容，比如可供擷取各內容的檔案屬性、得知內容所屬的類別，與擷取其對應的時間資訊，時間資訊可包括播放時間與其時效性，並儲存在適當的位置。其中播出時間可為一個大略的時段，以便能夠適當地與其他內容相互調整適合的播出時間。The digital content is managed by the content management module 502, and mainly provides search and browsing of stored digital content, such as file attributes for capturing each content, knowing the category to which the content belongs, and capturing time information corresponding thereto. The time information can include the play time and its timeliness, and store it in the appropriate location. The play time can be a rough time period so that the appropriate broadcast time can be adjusted appropriately with other content.
接著，裝置內的頻道管理模組504連結上述的內容管理模組502，主要是用以設定數位內容之一或複數個播出頻道，特別可針對各數位內容的屬性進行分類，並根據所欲播送的對象建立所屬的頻道。根據實施例，管理者可透過管理系統530經網路連結到頻道管理模組504，透過特定操作介面管理、設定、建立媒體頻道，並管理頻道播放。Then, the channel management module 504 in the device is connected to the content management module 502, which is mainly used for setting one of the digital content or a plurality of broadcast channels, and particularly for classifying the attributes of each digital content, and according to the desired The broadcasted object establishes the channel to which it belongs. According to an embodiment, the administrator can connect to the channel management module 504 via the network through the management system 530, manage, set, and establish media channels through a specific operation interface, and manage channel playback.
其中，管理者透過管理系統530可由上述內容管理模組502搜尋與瀏覽需播出內容，透過節目排程模組505排定播出節目表及時間，特別是可依據擷取出數位內容的時間資訊排程至所設定的頻道中，其中除了管理者能依據需求安排各節目的排程，更可透過自動擷取特定伺服器的資 訊，從中獲得排程的需求。比如，由上述郵件伺服器中各郵件中的資訊取得時間資訊，節目排程模組505可據以排定播出內容與時間。The administrator can search and browse the content to be broadcasted by the content management module 502 through the management system 530, and schedule the broadcast of the program schedule and time through the program scheduling module 505, in particular, the time information according to the digital content can be extracted. Scheduled to the set channel, in addition to the manager can arrange the schedule of each program according to the needs, but also through the automatic capture of the specific server resources News, from which to get the scheduling requirements. For example, the time information is obtained from the information in each mail in the mail server, and the program scheduling module 505 can schedule the content and time according to the schedule.
編解碼模組506則是連結於內容儲存單元503與節目排程模組505，依據節目排程模組505中設定好的時間與播送內容，自動將其中數位內容的檔案經編解碼轉換為適用各種終端播放裝置540的格式，包括調整解析度、尺寸與格式，如可編碼為影音串流模組所需之格式，或是以檔案派送至終端播放裝置540。The codec module 506 is connected to the content storage unit 503 and the program scheduling module 505, and automatically converts and decodes the files of the digital content into the applicable content according to the time and the broadcast content set in the program scheduling module 505. The format of the various terminal playback devices 540 includes adjusting the resolution, size, and format, such as a format that can be encoded into a video stream module, or a file delivery to the terminal playback device 540.
播送之前需經版面配置模組507，版面配置模組507主要用以配置各終端播放裝置的播出版面，進行播放顯示的版面設定，以適當地安排顯示位置。版面配置模組507配合播放終端管理模組508所設定各種終端裝置的顯示方式進行配置，比如裝置可能是電腦為基礎的平台、行動裝置，或僅是一個顯示器，其中電腦系統可能是利用網頁顯示，行動裝置則可能是利用特殊介面或是軟體來播放，顯示器則可能搭配特定播放器來播放。Before the broadcast, the layout module 507 is used to configure the broadcast surface of each terminal playback device, and the layout setting of the playback display is performed to appropriately arrange the display position. The layout module 507 is configured according to the display manner of various terminal devices set by the playback terminal management module 508. For example, the device may be a computer-based platform, a mobile device, or only one display, wherein the computer system may use a webpage display. The mobile device may be played using a special interface or software, and the display may be played with a specific player.
此播放終端管理模組508主要用以管理一或複數個終端播放裝置之顯示螢幕與播放條件，能夠自動調整數位內容傳遞方式。比如，此軟體模組能夠根據數位內容、節目內容、網路狀態與播出優先順序與其必要性進行適應調整，系統將自動化地調整內容傳遞至各終端顯示裝置的方式，比如選擇性地利用串流技術播送影音內容；或選擇性地直接派送檔案，並應配合斷線自動續傳的功能。The play terminal management module 508 is mainly used to manage the display screen and playing conditions of one or more terminal playing devices, and can automatically adjust the digital content transfer mode. For example, the software module can adapt and adjust according to digital content, program content, network status and broadcast priority order, and the system will automatically adjust the content to be transmitted to each terminal display device, such as selectively using strings. Streaming technology broadcasts audio and video content; or selectively delivers files directly, and should cooperate with the function of automatic disconnection of disconnected lines.
串流播放模組509則是接收由編解碼模組506所編譯的串流格式播送影片至各種終端播放裝置540，此模式可以 節省各終端播放裝置需要配置大容量儲存器的必要，而以即時或是非即時串流下載的方式觀看。不同的用途亦可能因此建立不同的頻道，比如可利用串流技術即時直播(Live)，或是使用者可利用隨選視訊(VOD)的點播方式觀看，串流技術另可應用在互動頻道與線上會議頻道上。The streaming play module 509 receives the streaming format video compiled by the codec module 506 to various terminal playback devices 540. This mode can be It is necessary to save the need for a large-capacity storage device for each terminal playback device, and to watch it in an instant or non-instant streaming download mode. Different uses may also create different channels, such as streaming live streaming (Live), or users can use on-demand video (VOD) on-demand viewing, streaming technology can also be applied to interactive channels and On the online conference channel.
上述圖5與圖6顯示的軟體模組中，核心的部份至少有內容管理模組502、頻道管理模組504與播放終端管理模組508，之間的互動與描述可再參考圖7。In the software module shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 , the core part has at least the content management module 502, the channel management module 504 and the play terminal management module 508, and the interaction and description between them can be referred to FIG. 7 .
圖7中，內容管理模組502特別為管理檔案(如影片、圖案、文字)、即時訊號(如電視訊號、廣播內容)與由各式伺服器(如郵件伺服器、檔案伺服器)擷取的訊號等數位內容的軟體模組，之後內容轉給頻道管理模組504。In FIG. 7, the content management module 502 is specifically for managing files (such as movies, patterns, texts), instant signals (such as television signals, broadcast content), and various servers (such as mail servers, file servers). The software module of the digital content such as the signal, and then the content is transferred to the channel management module 504.
頻道管理模組504特別針對內容管理模組502提供的數位內容分類與建立頻道，並據以排程與傳送。頻道管理模組504可以將即時訊號列為即時頻道，將各種影音檔案列為隨選視訊的頻道(VOD channel)，並接著根據各種數位內容播送的需求進行排程，頻道資訊與節目排程表將透過通訊的功能轉給播放終端管理模組508。The channel management module 504 specifically classifies and establishes channels for the digital content provided by the content management module 502, and schedules and transmits them accordingly. The channel management module 504 can list the instant signals as real-time channels, list various audio and video files as VOD channels, and then schedule according to the requirements of various digital content broadcasts, channel information and program schedules. The function of transmitting the communication is transferred to the playback terminal management module 508.
播放終端管理模組508則根據頻道資訊與節目排程將各種數位內容透過不同頻道去播送，可利用圖中顯示的網路頻道管理手段將相關的內容透過網路播送到各終端播放裝置，特別是以電腦為基礎運作的電腦裝置，最後以網頁頻道71呈現為一種網頁型式的內容。The play terminal management module 508 broadcasts various digital content through different channels according to the channel information and the program schedule, and can use the network channel management means shown in the figure to broadcast related content to each terminal playback device through the network, in particular It is a computer-based computer device that is finally rendered as a web-based content by web channel 71.
若播送目標是以行動裝置為主，則以播放終端管理模組508中的行動通訊頻道管理手段將相關內容透過行動通訊網路播送到行動裝置，透過行動裝置頻道72播送到各終 端裝置。If the broadcast target is based on the mobile device, the mobile communication channel management means in the play terminal management module 508 broadcasts the relevant content to the mobile device via the mobile communication network, and transmits it to each terminal through the mobile device channel 72. End device.
另有以公眾或是多數人為目標的播送目標，播放終端管理模組508中的公眾頻道管理手段則將相關內容透過有線或無限的方式播送到各場合的播放器上，形成一公共頻道73播送至資訊看板，或是其他公共場合的顯示器上。In addition, the public channel or the majority of people aim at the broadcast target, and the public channel management means in the play terminal management module 508 broadcasts the relevant content to the player of each occasion through a wired or infinite manner to form a public channel 73 broadcast. To information boards, or other public displays.
以上圖5或圖6所描述的媒體排程播送裝置50則可依據需求補入其他軟體或是相關電路實現的功能模組，請參考圖8所示之另一實施例功能方塊圖。The media scheduling device 50 described in FIG. 5 or FIG. 6 can add other software or functional modules implemented by related circuits according to requirements. Please refer to the functional block diagram of another embodiment shown in FIG. 8.
圖中各軟體模組之運作如上述圖5或圖6，然此裝置具有可擴充性。比如有一內容格式轉換模組510連結於內容儲存單元503，特別可先根據內容儲存單元503內的數位內容進行格式轉換，以適用於各終端播放裝置之播放條件，比如轉換各種多媒體內容的位元率與解析度。特別是適用一個區域網路的環境中，對於各個終端裝置較易掌握，可以針對各裝置進行適當的內容格式轉換。The operation of each software module in the figure is as shown in Fig. 5 or Fig. 6 above, but the device has expandability. For example, a content format conversion module 510 is coupled to the content storage unit 503. In particular, the format conversion is performed according to the digital content in the content storage unit 503, so as to be suitable for playing conditions of each terminal playback device, such as converting bits of various multimedia content. Rate and resolution. In particular, in an environment where a local area network is applicable, it is easy to grasp for each terminal device, and an appropriate content format conversion can be performed for each device.
另可再設置一檔案派送模組511，特別連結於節目排程模組505、內容儲存單元503與播放終端管理模組508。媒體排程播送裝置50除了可以應用串流技術將數位內容播送於終端播放裝置540外，更可直接由內容儲存單元503擷取而以一檔案形式派送檔案至各端裝置。比如，若播放終端為一種多媒體播放器，檔案派送模組511即自動將數位內容依排定時程透過網路傳送到多媒體播放器供播出；比如有些非影音的內容，如圖案、文件等，則較適合以直接檔案派送的方式傳送給各終端裝置或是直接播放在顯示器上。In addition, a file delivery module 511 can be further provided, which is specifically connected to the program scheduling module 505, the content storage unit 503, and the playback terminal management module 508. The media scheduling device 50 can transmit the digital content to the terminal playback device 540 by using the streaming technology, and can also directly retrieve the file from the content storage unit 503 and send the file to each device in a file format. For example, if the playback terminal is a multimedia player, the file delivery module 511 automatically transmits the digital content to the multimedia player for broadcast according to the scheduled time; for example, some non-audio content, such as patterns, files, etc. It is more suitable for direct file delivery to each terminal device or directly to the display.
另可有一播放側錄剪輯模組512，此模組連結於內容儲 存單元503，特別是能自動側錄經媒體排程播送裝置50播送至各終端播放裝置540的內容或畫面，並依設定之時間與畫面剪輯成內容存放於內容儲存單元503中，供未來頻道內容排播再利用，所側錄的內容可包括播送的各種數位內容，包括直播或是選擇下載的內容。There may also be a playback side recording editing module 512, which is connected to the content storage. The storage unit 503, in particular, can automatically record the content or the screen broadcasted by the media scheduling device 50 to each terminal playback device 540, and store the content in the content storage unit 503 according to the set time and for the future channel. Content is re-used and the content recorded can include various digital content broadcasted, including live broadcast or selected download content.
經啟動側錄，系統將自動記錄各種經播放的多媒體內容，並能自動擷取與重製由終端裝置播出的影像，之後能更偵測並去除黑畫面、凍結畫面，記錄並自動依時間設定或畫面變換剪輯成片段，並轉換內容格式、位元率、解析度，儲存於內容儲存模組503。After the startup side recording, the system will automatically record various played multimedia content, and can automatically capture and reproduce the images broadcast by the terminal device, and then can detect and remove the black image, freeze the picture, record and automatically follow the time. The setting or screen change is clipped into segments, and the content format, bit rate, and resolution are converted and stored in the content storage module 503.
另有功能是可藉此可統計各種播送的狀態、瞭解各端反應，甚至藉此得到各終端播放裝置540的最佳播送方式，以為日後播送服務的參考。Another function can be used to count the status of various broadcasts, to understand the reaction of each end, and even to obtain the best broadcast mode of each terminal playback device 540, so as to be a reference for the future broadcast service.
應用在本揭露書提到的媒體排程播送系統的各式終端播放裝置中，若為電腦系統為基礎的裝置，可利用網頁或是特定播放軟體的模式播放，其中版面配置即可由系統管理者透過上述版面配置模組統合各資訊，執行版面配置設定；若終端裝置為一資訊看板，其本身並無具有如同電腦系統的處理能力，故可透過內嵌系統進行解碼與顯示，或是可透過資訊看板連接的播放器來轉換訊號，其中顯示內容同樣可透過上述版面配置模組進行設定：而如手機等行動通訊裝置為主的終端裝置，其顯示內容與版面亦可能是由管理者透過軟體設定，但亦有可能如圖9所示，具有互動與客製化的功能。In the various terminal playback devices of the media scheduling system mentioned in the disclosure, if the computer system-based device can be played by using a webpage or a specific playback software mode, the layout can be configured by the system administrator. Through the above-mentioned layout module, the information is integrated and the layout configuration is implemented. If the terminal device is a message board, it does not have the processing power of the computer system. Therefore, it can be decoded and displayed through the embedded system, or can be transmitted through The player connected to the information board converts the signal, and the display content can also be set through the above-mentioned layout configuration module: for a terminal device such as a mobile communication device, the display content and layout may also be managed by the administrator. Settings, but it is also possible to have interactive and customized features as shown in Figure 9.
圖9顯示為個人訂製所接收的數位內容的示意圖。Figure 9 shows a schematic diagram of the digital content received for personal subscription.
媒體排程播送系統所播送的數位內容包括即時播放的 內容，更包括一些隨選視訊、可以選擇性下載的各種數位資訊。各端使用者可透過行動通訊裝置接收自系統所提供的頻道選單，或可依據公定的內容，或可自行編輯、分類頻道選單。The digital content broadcast by the media scheduling system includes instant playback. Content, including some on-demand video, various digital information that can be selectively downloaded. Each end user can receive the channel menu provided by the system through the mobile communication device, or can edit and classify the channel menu according to the public content.
圖中顯示有個頻道列表，可依據屬性或個人喜好進行編輯，如有頻道一、頻道二、頻道三與頻道四等分類，各頻道中即列有節目選單，經過功能列表中的功能按鍵執行加入或刪除等的功能，分類於不同的頻道中。如圖示的頻道二有的節目選單包括節目一、節目二與節目三。The figure shows a list of channels that can be edited according to attributes or personal preferences. For example, there are channel 1, channel 2, channel 3 and channel 4, etc. Each channel has a program menu, which is executed through the function buttons in the function list. Functions such as adding or deleting are classified into different channels. The program list of channel 2 as shown in the figure includes program one, program two and program three.
這些內容可以為儲存在此終端裝置的記憶體中，經點選後即刻播放；或設定為串流播放的項目，經點選後即連結到上述媒體排程播送裝置中，利用串流技術來播放。The content may be stored in the memory of the terminal device, and played after being selected; or set as a streamed play item, which is connected to the media scheduling device after being selected, and uses streaming technology to Play.
特別的是，各種來源的播放內容長度可能無法與排程中設定的播放時間一致，因此系統將提供自動調整的機制，比如：In particular, the length of the playback content from various sources may not match the playback time set in the schedule, so the system will provide automatic adjustment mechanisms, such as:
準備播送時，系統將自動依節目長短調整內容播出時間；或是，排程時間過長，則可能連續重複地播放相同內容；或是提供一種剪輯手段，是一種節目製作與內容分離的方法，透過剪輯手段選取重要片段播出，但不會變動到原始內容，以維護內容的完整。When preparing for broadcast, the system will automatically adjust the content broadcast time according to the length of the program; or, if the schedule time is too long, the same content may be played repeatedly in succession; or provide a clipping means, which is a method of program production and content separation. , through the editing means to select important segments to broadcast, but will not change to the original content to maintain the integrity of the content.
圖10接著顯示應用上述媒體排程播送裝置與系統產生的自動排程流程。FIG. 10 then shows the automatic scheduling process generated by applying the above-described media scheduling device and system.
如步驟S901，產生數位內容播送請求，包括可從管理系統依據需求產生主動的內容播送請求，管理者可透過管理系統提供的設定介面進行操作，設定數位內容的播送資訊。另包括可由各式伺服器端產生的自動內容播送請求。 根據一實施例，媒體排程播送系統利用一個程式主動且週期性地存取郵件伺服器的郵件，針對郵件中設有排程的數位內容產生播送請求，並擷取其中播送資訊，如播送時間、數位內容屬性等。In step S901, a digital content broadcast request is generated, including an active content broadcast request that can be generated from the management system according to the requirement, and the administrator can operate through the setting interface provided by the management system to set the broadcast information of the digital content. Also included are automatic content broadcast requests that can be generated by various server terminals. According to an embodiment, the media scheduling system utilizes a program to actively and periodically access the mail of the mail server, generate a broadcast request for the digital content of the scheduled mail in the mail, and retrieve the broadcast information, such as the broadcast time. , digital content attributes, etc.
接著，如步驟S903，媒體排程播送系統於產生播送請求後，取得相關的數位內容資訊，資訊可包括內容來源、播送對象、播送時間、數位內容屬性(如內容大小、檔案格式、編解碼方法等)。並接著如步驟S905，將數位內容儲存於內容儲存單元中。其中，若欲播送的內容為即時影像或聲音，除了將內容透過媒體排程播送裝置擷取下來，更可佇列於其中儲存媒體，作為播送的暫存空間。Then, in step S903, after the media scheduling system generates the broadcast request, the related digital content information is obtained, and the information may include the content source, the broadcast object, the broadcast time, and the digital content attribute (such as the content size, the file format, and the encoding and decoding method). Wait). And then, as in step S905, the digital content is stored in the content storage unit. Wherein, if the content to be broadcasted is an instant image or sound, in addition to extracting the content through the media scheduling device, the storage medium may be listed as a temporary storage space for the broadcast.
接著如步驟S907，透過管理系統設定數位內容的播出頻道，包括依據上述內容來源、播送對象、播送時間與數位內容屬性設定所屬的頻道，可建立一新的頻道或搭載於已存在的頻道上，並且一個數位內容可不限於一個頻道播出，而同時透過複數個頻道播送。一個頻道可依據播送的對象而設定，或是依據內容屬性而定，或可依據播出時段而定。Then, in step S907, setting a broadcast channel of the digital content through the management system, including setting a channel according to the content source, the broadcast object, the broadcast time, and the digital content attribute, may establish a new channel or be mounted on the existing channel. And a digital content can be broadcasted not limited to one channel, but simultaneously broadcast through a plurality of channels. A channel can be set according to the object to be broadcast, depending on the content attribute, or depending on the broadcast time.
接著，透過擷取數位內容中的資訊與相關管理設定上述數位內容的一或複數個播送對象，如步驟S909，可利用管理系統91進行設定，播送的對象可以包括各式終端播放裝置，包括設置於公眾場合的資訊看板92或特定播放螢幕，另可包括利用網頁瀏覽器或是播放程式顯示的終端電腦93，並包括可隨時接收資訊的行動裝置94。Then, one or more broadcast objects of the digital content are set by capturing information in the digital content and related management. In step S909, the management system 91 can be used for setting, and the broadcasted object can include various terminal playback devices, including settings. The information board 92 or the specific playing screen in public can also include a terminal computer 93 displayed by a web browser or a player, and includes a mobile device 94 that can receive information at any time.
接著，如步驟S911，根據請求與播送內容的屬性設定播送形式，比如，若欲播送的內容為一個或多個文件或圖 案，可以檔案95的形式進行播送，由各終端播放裝置接收後顯示播出；若為影片，或是語音內容，或即時資訊，此類內容則適合以串流96方式播送，各端終端播放裝置通常具有記憶體，可用於此串流播送時的暫存記憶體(buffer)；各種數位內容儲存於媒體排程播送裝置內的儲存媒體中，可提供各使用者在任何時間操作隨選視訊97，提供任何時間的服務。此類內容除了由原內容來源提供外，更可由媒體排程播送系統中提供的側錄功能，在各數位內容播送時即側錄，作為日後重複播送之用。Then, in step S911, the broadcast form is set according to the attribute of the request and the broadcast content, for example, if the content to be broadcasted is one or more files or figures The case can be broadcasted in the form of file 95, which is displayed and broadcasted by each terminal playback device; if it is a movie, or a voice content, or instant information, such content is suitable for streaming by stream 96, and each terminal plays The device usually has a memory, which can be used for the buffer memory during the streaming broadcast; various digital contents are stored in the storage medium in the media scheduling device, and each user can operate the video on demand at any time. 97, providing services at any time. In addition to being provided by the original content source, such content can also be recorded by the side recording function provided in the media scheduling system, and is recorded as a separate broadcast for each digital content broadcast.
除上述檔案形式、串流形式與隨選視訊等播送形式外，本系統亦可支援即時直播、點播、互動頻道、線上會議頻道等頻道形式。In addition to the above-mentioned file formats, streaming formats and on-demand video formats, the system can also support live broadcast, on-demand, interactive channels, online conference channels and other channels.
於播送形式設定時，一個數位內容或可同時利用不同的播送形式，比如依據播送時間是否處於網路較擁擠的尖峰時間，可以選擇性地以檔案形式送出，或是串流形式播送；亦可以依據不同的終端播放裝置的樣式決定不同的播送形式，比如，若終端播放裝置為資訊看板，較不適合儲存大檔案，則可以串流形式播送，若終端播放裝置為一般終端電腦或行動裝置，則可選擇性地以一檔案形式送出數位內容，或以串流方式播送。亦可在不同形式播送時，同時製作作為隨選視訊的檔案。系統其他功能還可包括能自動依數位內容的長短調整內容播出時間、重播次數。When the broadcast form is set, a digital content may use different broadcast forms at the same time. For example, depending on whether the broadcast time is at a peak time when the network is crowded, it may be selectively sent in the form of a file or streamed in a stream; Different broadcast formats are determined according to the style of different terminal playback devices. For example, if the terminal playback device is an information billboard and is less suitable for storing large files, it can be broadcast in a streaming form. If the terminal playback device is a general terminal computer or a mobile device, then The digital content can be selectively sent as a file or streamed. It can also be used as a video for on-demand video when broadcasting in different formats. Other functions of the system may also include automatically adjusting the content broadcast time and the number of replays according to the length of the digital content.
經選取播送形式後，再如步驟S913，系統提供設定播送時間，包括由管理者經管理系統設定，或是由原始播送請求時所設定的時間進行播送。一個數位檔案可以同時設定多個播出時間。After the broadcast form is selected, in step S913, the system provides a set broadcast time, which is set by the administrator through the management system or by the time set by the original broadcast request. A digital file can set multiple broadcast times at the same time.
最後，如步驟S915，經設定完成播出頻道、播送對象、播送形式與時間後，系統即開始播送至各端裝置上。Finally, in step S915, after the broadcast channel, the broadcast object, the broadcast form and the time are completed, the system starts to broadcast to each end device.
本發明更有關於儲存執行上述圖10等步驟的電腦程式的記錄媒體。More particularly, the present invention relates to a recording medium storing a computer program that executes the steps of FIG. 10 described above.
根據上述揭露的裝置、系統與其自動排程播出的方法，本揭露書提供了單一的平台，供使用者建立、排程與播送多媒體頻道至不同的終端設備，可供組織整合內部內容資產，以極低成本建構企業頻道、提高溝通與資訊散佈效率，降低企業內外的地域距離限制。技術特點在於整合內容管理與內容發佈，並針對不同的終端設備提供不同格式的檔案來源，內容流程皆以自動化的方式處理According to the above disclosed apparatus, system and method for automatically scheduling the same, the disclosure provides a single platform for the user to establish, schedule and broadcast the multimedia channel to different terminal devices for the organization to integrate the internal content assets. Construct enterprise channels at a very low cost, improve communication and information dissemination efficiency, and reduce geographical distance restrictions within and outside the enterprise. The technical feature is to integrate content management and content publishing, and provide different formats of file sources for different terminal devices, and the content processes are processed in an automated manner.
根據上述揭露內容，本發明至少可以達成以下功效：1.在組織或企業中，可藉此系統傳遞特定資訊到特定群組，達成分群分流的目的；2.在組織或企業內建立強制性及有效率的內容傳遞頻道，藉以達到資訊公佈的效果；3.在可負擔的成本內建置對內對外之溝通平台；4.可統計各使用者觀看的行為，並評估效益；5.有效率地對企業內容作擷取與管理。According to the above disclosure, the present invention can at least achieve the following effects: 1. In an organization or an enterprise, the system can transmit specific information to a specific group to achieve the purpose of group diversion; 2. establish mandatory in the organization or enterprise; Efficient content delivery channels to achieve the effect of information disclosure; 3. Establish internal and external communication platforms within affordable costs; 4. Can count the behaviors observed by users and evaluate benefits; 5. Effectiveness The ground draws and manages corporate content.
綜上所述，本發明描述一種媒體排程播送裝置、系統、頻道自動排程方法與其記憶媒體，所提出的系統將多樣式的數位內容透過排程與頻道建立進行管理，並依照不同的終端顯示裝置自動輸出相對應的播出格式，製作節目與排程時皆由系統處理，特別可播送於多種樣式的終端播放裝置，例如公播電子顯示器、資訊看板、手持行動裝置、個人電腦。In summary, the present invention describes a media scheduling device, system, channel automatic scheduling method and its memory medium. The proposed system manages multi-format digital content through scheduling and channel establishment, and according to different terminals. The display device automatically outputs the corresponding broadcast format, and the system and the scheduling are all processed by the system, and can be broadcasted to various types of terminal playback devices, such as public electronic displays, information boards, handheld mobile devices, and personal computers.
惟以上所述僅為本發明之較佳可行實施例，非因此即侷限本發明之專利範圍，故舉凡運用本發明說明書及圖示內容所為之等效結構變化，均同理包含於本發明之範圍內，合予陳明。However, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Therefore, equivalent structural changes that are made by using the specification and the contents of the present invention are equally included in the present invention. Within the scope, it is combined with Chen Ming.
100‧‧‧系統100‧‧‧ system
102‧‧‧視頻端裝置102‧‧‧Video end device
103‧‧‧遞送伺服器103‧‧‧ delivery server
105‧‧‧媒體伺服器105‧‧‧Media Server
104‧‧‧機上盒裝置104‧‧‧Set-top box device
106‧‧‧視頻網路106‧‧‧Video Network
110‧‧‧無線網路110‧‧‧Wireless network
108‧‧‧無線裝置108‧‧‧Wireless devices
20‧‧‧網路20‧‧‧Network
22‧‧‧媒體排程播送裝置22‧‧‧Media scheduling device
201,207‧‧‧資訊看板201, 207‧‧‧Information board
203,205‧‧‧個人電腦203,205‧‧‧ PC
209‧‧‧行動裝置209‧‧‧Mobile devices
211‧‧‧筆記型電腦211‧‧‧Note Computer
24‧‧‧郵件伺服器24‧‧‧ mail server
26‧‧‧檔案伺服器26‧‧‧File Server
31‧‧‧數位內容來源31‧‧‧Digital content sources
32‧‧‧內容伺服器32‧‧‧Content Server
33‧‧‧編輯器33‧‧‧Editor
34‧‧‧儲存媒體34‧‧‧Storage media
35‧‧‧軟體模組35‧‧‧Software module
36‧‧‧終端裝置36‧‧‧ Terminal devices
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8‧‧‧顯示區塊1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8‧‧‧ display blocks
50‧‧‧媒體排程播送裝置50‧‧‧Media scheduling device
520‧‧‧數位內容來源520‧‧‧Digital content sources
530‧‧‧管理系統530‧‧‧Management System
540‧‧‧終端播放裝置540‧‧‧Terminal playback device
501‧‧‧內容擷取模組501‧‧‧Content capture module
502‧‧‧內容管理模組502‧‧‧Content Management Module
503‧‧‧內容儲存單元503‧‧‧Content storage unit
504‧‧‧頻道管理模組504‧‧‧Channel Management Module
505‧‧‧節目排程模組505‧‧‧Program Scheduling Module
506‧‧‧編解碼模組506‧‧‧ codec module
507‧‧‧版面配置模組507‧‧‧ layout module
508‧‧‧播放終端管理模組508‧‧‧Play terminal management module
509‧‧‧串流播放模組509‧‧‧Streaming play module
510‧‧‧內容格式轉換模組510‧‧‧Content format conversion module
511‧‧‧檔案派送模組511‧‧‧File delivery module
512‧‧‧播放側錄剪輯模組512‧‧‧Play side recording module
71‧‧‧網頁頻道71‧‧‧Web Channel
72‧‧‧行動裝置頻道72‧‧‧Mobile device channel
73‧‧‧公共頻道73‧‧‧ public channel
91‧‧‧管理系統91‧‧‧Management system
92‧‧‧資訊看板92‧‧‧Information board
93‧‧‧終端電腦93‧‧‧ Terminal computer
94‧‧‧行動裝置94‧‧‧Mobile devices
95‧‧‧檔案95‧‧‧Files
96‧‧‧串流96‧‧‧ Streaming
97‧‧‧隨選視訊97‧‧‧On-demand video
步驟S901~S915‧‧‧自動排程方法流程Step S901~S915‧‧‧Automatic scheduling method flow
圖1顯示為習知技術中播送數位視頻的系統示意圖；圖2顯示為本揭露書中媒體排程播送系統之架構示意圖；圖3顯示為本揭露書中媒體排程播送系統之發明概念示意圖；圖4顯示為本揭露書中媒體排程播送系統之實施例示意圖；圖5顯示為本揭露書中媒體排程播送裝置實施例之功能方塊圖之一；圖6顯示為本揭露書中媒體排程播送裝置實施例之功能方塊圖之二；圖7顯示為本揭露書中媒體排程播送裝置中軟體模組間的功能方塊圖；圖8顯示為本揭露書中媒體排程播送裝置之另一實施例功能方塊圖；圖9所示為個人訂製所接收的數位內容的示意圖；圖10顯示媒體排程播送之自動排程方法流程圖。1 is a schematic diagram of a system for broadcasting digital video in the prior art; FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the architecture of the media scheduling system in the disclosure; FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the concept of the media scheduling system in the disclosure; 4 is a schematic diagram showing an embodiment of a media scheduling system in the disclosure; FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of an embodiment of the media scheduling device in the disclosure; FIG. 6 is a block diagram of the media in the disclosure. FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram of a software module in a media scheduling device in the disclosure; FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a media scheduling device in the disclosure. A functional block diagram of an embodiment; FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of digital content received by an individual subscription; FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing an automatic scheduling method of media scheduled broadcast.
50‧‧‧媒體排程播送裝置50‧‧‧Media scheduling device
520‧‧‧數位內容來源520‧‧‧Digital content sources
530‧‧‧管理系統530‧‧‧Management System
540‧‧‧終端播放裝置540‧‧‧Terminal playback device
501‧‧‧內容擷取模組501‧‧‧Content capture module
502‧‧‧內容管理模組502‧‧‧Content Management Module
504‧‧‧頻道管理模組504‧‧‧Channel Management Module
505‧‧‧節目排程模組505‧‧‧Program Scheduling Module
507‧‧‧版面配置模組507‧‧‧ layout module
508‧‧‧播放終端管理模組508‧‧‧Play terminal management module
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