WO2016192431A1

WO2016192431A1 - Film source pushing method, set-top box and video server

Info

Publication number: WO2016192431A1
Application number: PCT/CN2016/076078
Authority: WO
Inventors: 施军
Original assignee: 中兴通讯股份有限公司
Priority date: 2015-06-02
Filing date: 2016-03-10
Publication date: 2016-12-08
Also published as: CN106303611B; CN106303611A

Abstract

A film source pushing method and system. The method comprises: acquiring, by a set-top box, a first network bandwidth and a resolution supported by the set-top box, and transmitting the same to a video server, wherein the first network bandwidth and the resolution supported by the set-top box are used by the video server to push a film source. The method in an embodiment of the present invention pushes the film source via the acquired first network bandwidth, the resolution supported by the set-top box and a film source code rate of an initially selected film source, and enables the selection of the film source to be more reasonable, thus avoiding affecting the normal playback of the film source due to an unreasonable selection of the film source, and ensuring a user to have good video experience during the video playback.

Description

Method for realizing source push, set top box and video server

Technical field

This document refers to, but is not limited to, video playback technology, especially a method for implementing source push, a set top box, and a video server.

Background technique

At present, cloud storage technology is developing faster and faster. The source (video content) of different source code rates stored in the cloud video server is also increasing. The user selects the subjective source of the primary selection through external commands, and the video server selects according to the user. The source transmits the source to the set-top box for video playback. Due to the difference in resolution between the resolution supported by the set-top box and the network bandwidth of the connected network, if the source code rate of the user's primary source is unreasonable relative to the resolution and/or network bandwidth supported by the set-top box, the normality of the source will be affected. Play, or not fully combined with the resolution and / or network bandwidth supported by the set-top box for a good video experience.

In summary, the method of playing the source of the source by the user's primary selection source, due to the difference between the resolution supported by the set top box and the network bandwidth of the connected network, the user selected source has an unreasonable situation, affecting the normal playback of the source or Affect users to get a good video experience.

Summary of the invention

The following is an overview of the topics detailed in this document. This Summary is not intended to limit the scope of the claims.

Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and system for implementing a source push, which can push a reasonable source and improve user experience.

The embodiment of the present invention provides a method for implementing source sending, including:

The set top box acquires the first network bandwidth and the set top box support resolution and sends the resolution to the video server, and the first network bandwidth and the set top box support resolution are used for the video server to perform the source push.

Optionally, obtaining the first network bandwidth and the set top box support resolution includes:

The set top box interacts with a bandwidth server or a video server to obtain the first network bandwidth;

The set top box passes a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) or a composite video broadcast signal The (CVBS) mode interacts with the television connected to the set top box or obtains the resolution of the set top box directly from the set top box.

Optionally, the acquiring the first network bandwidth specifically includes:

The network bandwidth obtained when the set top box is powered on is used as the first network bandwidth;

Each time the initial source selection is re-executed, the difference between the real-time acquired network bandwidth and the current first network bandwidth is calculated, and the difference is multiplied by a preset weight to obtain a bandwidth adjustment value; A network bandwidth plus the obtained bandwidth adjustment value obtains the updated first network bandwidth.

Optionally, sending the acquired first network bandwidth and the set top box support resolution to the video server includes:

The set top box directly transmits the first network bandwidth and the set top box support resolution by using a Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) or a Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP); or

The obtained first network bandwidth and the set top box support resolution are included in a uniform resource locator (URL) request of the primary source.

Optionally, the method further includes:

The set top box determines whether to accept the source of the video server push according to an external command.

Optionally, the set top box directly transmits the information of the source that determines whether to accept the push to the video server by using HTTP or RTSP; or

The set top box carries the information determining whether to accept the pushed source of the source in the response URL of the URL request of the primary selected source to be sent to the video server.

On the other hand, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a method for implementing a source push, including:

The video server receives the first network bandwidth from the set top box and the resolution of the set top box support;

The video server performs the source push according to the source code rate of the primary source, the received first network bandwidth, and the resolution supported by the set top box.

Optionally, performing source feed includes:

The video server directly pushes the source by HTTP or RTSP; or,

The source of the push is carried in the URL request of the primary source of the set-top box to perform the source push.

Optionally, the source code rate is a code rate of the slice source transmission after the compression coding; Send includes:

When the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is greater than or equal to the source code rate of the primary source, and the resolution supported by the set top box is greater than or equal to the source code rate of the primary source. And comparing a code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth to a code rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box, where a code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is greater than or equal to a code corresponding to a resolution supported by the set top box. Rate, selecting a source of the chip source rate of the same code rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box to perform the source push; when the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is smaller than the code corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box Rate, from the source of the chip whose source code rate is smaller than the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth, select the chip source with the largest source code rate for the source of the film;

When the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is greater than or equal to the chip source code rate of the primary selection source, and the resolution corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box is lower than the source code rate of the primary selection source, select The source of the same source code rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box is subjected to the source of the source;

When the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is smaller than the chip source rate of the primary source, and the resolution supported by the set top box is greater than or equal to the source code rate of the primary source, The chip source with the highest source code rate is selected from the slice source whose chip source rate is smaller than the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth;

When the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is less than the chip source rate of the primary source, and the resolution supported by the set top box is smaller than the source code rate of the primary source, compare the a code rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box, where the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is smaller than a code rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box, and the source code rate is less than The source of the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is selected, and the source of the chip with the highest source code rate is selected to perform the source transmission; when the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is greater than or equal to the resolution supported by the set top box, The code rate is selected from the source of the chip source rate of the same code rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box.

Optionally, the method further includes: when performing the source push,

The video server feeds back to the set-top box the source code rate of the source and the reason for selecting the source of the push; the set-top box outputs the source code rate of the push source and the reason for selecting the push source to the display device;

Display includes: via dialog, scroll bar, status bar, hover text or floating image display.

Optionally, the method further includes:

The method further includes:

Receiving, by the video server, a slice source from the set top box that determines whether to accept the selected push;

When the set top box selects to accept the pushed source, the video server transmits the video of the push source; when the set top box selects not to accept the pushed source, the video server transmits the video of the primary source.

On the other hand, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a set top box that implements a source push, and the set top box includes an acquisition and sending unit.

The obtaining sending unit is configured to obtain the first network bandwidth and the set top box support resolution and send the resolution to the video server, and the first network bandwidth and the set top box support resolution are used by the video server for the source sending.

Optionally, the obtaining sending unit is set to,

Each time the initial source selection is re-executed, the difference between the real-time acquired network bandwidth and the current first network bandwidth is calculated, and the difference is multiplied by a preset weight to obtain a bandwidth adjustment value; a network bandwidth plus the obtained bandwidth adjustment value to obtain the updated first network bandwidth;

The set-top box supports the resolution by interacting with the TV connected to the set-top box by HDMI or CVBS, or directly from the set-top box.

Optionally, the obtaining sending unit is configured to obtain the first network bandwidth and the set top box support resolution;

Send the first network bandwidth and the set-top box support resolution directly by HTTP or RTSP; or

The acquired first network bandwidth and the set top box support resolution are included in the URL request of the primary source.

Optionally, the set top box further includes a display output unit.

The display output unit is configured to output a slice source rate of the push chip source and select a reason for the push chip source to display the display device;

The display includes: displaying through a dialog box, a scroll bar, a status bar, a floating text, or a floating picture.

Optionally, the set top box further includes a selection unit,

The selecting unit is configured to determine, according to an external command, whether to accept the selected source of the push, and directly transmit to the video server by using HTTP or RTSP; or

Whether to accept the selected source of the push according to the external command, and carrying the information determining whether to accept the selected source of the push is carried in the response URL of the URL request of the primary source to be sent to the video server.

On the other hand, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a video server that implements a source push, where the video server includes a push unit.

The push unit is configured to perform the source push according to the slice source rate of the primary source, the received first network bandwidth, and the resolution supported by the set top box.

Optionally, the pushing unit is configured to set the first network bandwidth and the resolution supported by the set top box according to the source code rate of the primary selected source.

Direct source transfer via HTTP or RTSP; or,

Optionally, the push unit is set to,

The source code rate is the code rate of the slice source transmission calculated after compression coding.

Optionally, the video server further includes a feedback unit, where the feedback unit is configured to feed back, to the set-top box, the source code rate of the push-slice source and the reason for selecting the push-slice source when performing the source-source push;

Optionally, the video server further includes a transmission unit, configured to: when the set top box selects to accept the pushed source, transmit the video of the push source; when the set top box selects not to accept the pushed source, transmit the primary selected source Video.

Compared with the related art, the technical solution provided by the embodiment of the present invention includes: the set top box acquires the first network bandwidth and the resolution of the set top box and sends the resolution to the video server; and the video server receives the first source code according to the source code rate of the primary source. The source bandwidth is supported by a network bandwidth and resolution supported by the set top box. The method of the invention performs the source-pushing by the obtained first network bandwidth and the resolution of the set-top box and the source code rate of the primary source, so that the determined source of the source is more reasonable, and the irrational influence of the selection of the source is avoided. The normal playback of the source ensures a good video experience when the user plays video.

Other aspects will be apparent upon reading and understanding the drawings and detailed description.

BRIEF abstract

1 is a flowchart of a method for implementing a source push according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a flowchart of a method for implementing a source push according to another embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a structural diagram of a set top box for implementing source source push according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

4 is a structural diagram of a video server for implementing a source push according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a method according to a first application example of the present invention.

Embodiments of the invention

Embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, in the case of no conflict, the features in the embodiments and the embodiments in the present application may be arbitrarily combined with each other.

FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a method for implementing a source push according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the method includes:

Step 100: The set top box acquires the first network bandwidth and the resolution of the set top box and sends the resolution to the video server.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the first network bandwidth and the set top box support resolution are used for the video server to perform the source push.

Optionally, this step also includes,

The set top box interacts with the bandwidth server or the video server to obtain the first network bandwidth;

The set-top box interacts with the display device connected to the set-top box via High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) or Composite Video Broadcast Signal (CVBS), or obtains the set-top box support resolution directly from the set-top box. Here, the display device is generally a display.

Optionally, obtaining, by the embodiment of the present invention, the first network bandwidth includes:

Each time the source selection is re-executed, the difference between the real-time acquired network bandwidth and the current first network bandwidth is calculated, and the difference is multiplied by a preset weight to obtain a bandwidth adjustment value; the current first network bandwidth is added. The obtained bandwidth adjustment value obtains the updated first network bandwidth.

Optionally, re-provisioning the source selection includes receiving an external command for each source selection;

Optionally, the set top box directly sends the first network bandwidth and the set top box support resolution by using a Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) or a Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP); or

The first network bandwidth acquired in the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) request of the primary source And the set top box supports resolution.

Optionally, the method of the embodiment of the present invention further includes step 101:

Step 101: The set top box determines, according to an external command, whether to accept the source of the video server push.

Optionally, the set top box determines whether the information of the pushed source is directly transmitted to the video server by HTTP or RTSP; or

The set top box will determine whether to accept the information of the pushed source of the source in the response URL of the URL request of the primary source to be sent to the video server.

It should be noted that, in the method of the embodiment of the present invention, obtaining the first network bandwidth and the resolution of the set top box, determining whether to accept the video source pushed by the video server according to an external command, etc. may be implemented by the central processing unit of the set top box, and the external command may be adopted. The input signal of the button or the touch screen device is determined, and the first network bandwidth and the transmission of the resolution supported by the set top box, the transmission of the information of the source that accepts the push, and the like can be implemented by the transceiver of the set top box.

The method of the embodiment of the present invention performs the source-pushing by using the obtained first network bandwidth, the resolution of the set-top box, and the source code rate of the primary source, so that the determined source of the source is more reasonable, and the irrational selection of the source is avoided. Affect the normal playback of the source, ensuring a good video experience when the user plays video.

2 is a flowchart of a method for implementing a source push according to another embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the method includes:

Step 200: The video server receives the first network bandwidth from the set top box and the set top box support resolution; where the first network bandwidth and the set top box support resolution are obtained by the set top box;

Step 201: The video server performs the source push according to the source code rate of the primary selected source, the received first network bandwidth, and the resolution supported by the set top box. Here, the source code rate of the primary selection source includes the code rate of the slice source transmission after compression coding;

Optionally, performing source source pushing in this step includes:

When the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is greater than or equal to the source code rate of the primary selected source, and the resolution corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box is greater than or equal to the source code rate of the primary selected source, the first network bandwidth is compared. The code rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box, when the first network bandwidth corresponds The code rate is greater than or equal to the code rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set-top box, and the chip source with the same code rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set-top box is selected for source-source push; when the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is smaller than the set-top box The code rate corresponding to the supported resolution is selected from the source of the code rate corresponding to the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth, and the source with the largest source code rate is selected for the source transmission;

When the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is greater than or equal to the source code rate of the primary source, and the resolution supported by the set top box is lower than the source code rate of the primary source, select the resolution supported by the set top box. The corresponding source code rate of the same source code rate source source for film source push;

When the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is less than the source code rate of the primary source, and the resolution corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box is greater than or equal to the source code rate of the primary source, the source code rate is smaller than the first network. Among the slice sources of the bit rate corresponding to the bandwidth, the chip source with the largest source code rate is selected for the source push;

When the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is smaller than the source code rate of the primary selected source, and the resolution corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box is smaller than the source code rate of the primary selected source, the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is compared with the set top box. The code rate corresponding to the supported resolution, when the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is smaller than the code rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box, and the source code is selected from the source of the code rate corresponding to the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth. The source with the highest rate is the source of the source; when the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is greater than or equal to the code rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set-top box, the slice with the same code rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set-top box is selected. The source is sourced.

It should be noted that the chip source code rate includes the code rate of the slice source transmission calculated after compression coding, including: after the film source is compression-encoded according to the existing compression coding algorithm, the source code rate of the slice before compression coding is different than that according to the compression. The efficiency of the compression coding algorithm for the compression-encoded slice source rate will be correspondingly reduced, and the compression-coded slice source rate includes the standard code rate required in the actual transmission process. Common compression coding formats are: H.263, MEPG-4 (MPEG-4 standard is an ultra-low-rate moving image and language compression standard for real-time image transmission with a transmission rate lower than 64kbps), H.264, H. 265, the compression efficiency is from low to high, and the higher the compression efficiency, the lower the source transmission rate. (H.263, H.264, and H.265 are low bit rate video coding standards for video conferencing developed by ITU-T). The conversion between the network bandwidth, the resolution supported by the set top box, and the code rate is a common knowledge of those skilled in the art, and even if not converted to the same unit, those skilled in the art can perform size comparison based on the conversion correspondence.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the source source push can be pushed in the following manner:

The video server directly pushes the source by HTTP or RTSP; or,

It should be noted that, in the method of the embodiment of the present invention, the source of the push is the same as the video content of the primary source, and the source of the source is the same or different.

The method of the embodiment of the invention further includes: when performing the source push,

The display here includes: display through dialog box, scroll bar, status bar, floating text or floating picture.

It should be noted that the reason for selecting the push source is to determine the relationship between the first network bandwidth, the source code rate of the primary source, and the resolution supported by the set top box when the source is pushed.

Optionally, the method of the embodiment of the present invention further includes:

The video server receives the source of the chip from the set top box to determine whether to accept the push;

It should be noted that, in the method of the embodiment of the present invention, the source of the source of the primary selected source, the received first network bandwidth, and the resolution supported by the set top box may be used for the source of the source and the reason for selecting the source of the source. The central processing unit realizes that the first network bandwidth and the reception of the resolution supported by the set top box, the reception of the information of the source that accepts the push, the push of the source, and the like can be implemented by the transceiver.

FIG. 3 is a structural block diagram of a set top box for implementing a source push according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the set top box of the embodiment of the present invention includes an acquisition and sending unit.

The obtaining sending unit is configured to obtain the first network bandwidth and the set top box support resolution and send the resolution to the video server, and the first network bandwidth and the set top box support resolution are used for the video server to perform the source push.

The obtaining sending unit is configured to set the network bandwidth acquired when the set top box is powered on as the first network bandwidth;

Each time the initial source selection is re-executed, the difference between the real-time acquired network bandwidth and the current first network bandwidth is calculated, and the difference is multiplied by a preset weight to obtain a bandwidth adjustment value; the current first network bandwidth is added. The obtained bandwidth adjustment value obtains the updated first network bandwidth;

The set-top box supports resolution by interacting with the TV connected to the set-top box via High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) or Composite Video Broadcast Signal (CVBS).

The obtaining sending unit is configured to obtain the first network bandwidth and the set top box support resolution;

Send the first network bandwidth and set-top box support resolution directly via Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) or Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP); or,

The first network bandwidth and the set top box supported resolution are included in the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) request of the primary source.

Optionally, the set top box of the embodiment of the present invention further includes a display output unit.

The display output unit is set to output the source code rate of the push source and the reason for selecting the push source to the display device display; here, the display includes: displaying through a dialog box, a scroll bar, a status bar, a floating text or a floating picture.

Optionally, the set top box of the embodiment of the present invention further includes a selecting unit,

The selection unit is configured to determine whether to accept the selected source of the push according to an external command, and directly transmit to the video server through HTTP or RTSP; or

FIG. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a video server for implementing a source push according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4, a video server according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a push unit.

The push unit is set to, according to the source code rate of the primary source, the obtained first network bandwidth, and The resolution supported by the set top box,

Direct source transfer via HTTP or RTSP; or,

Optionally, in the embodiment of the present invention, the pushing unit is configured to

When the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is greater than or equal to the source code rate of the primary selected source, and the resolution corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box is greater than or equal to the source code rate of the primary selected source, the first network bandwidth is compared. The code rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box, when the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is greater than or equal to the code rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box, select the same code rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box. The source of the source code rate is pushed by the source; when the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is smaller than the code rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box, the slice is selected from the source of the code rate corresponding to the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth. The source with the highest source code rate is sourced by the source;

When the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is smaller than the source code rate of the primary source, and the resolution supported by the set top box is smaller than the source code rate of the primary source, the first network bandwidth and the resolution supported by the set top box are compared. Corresponding code rate, when the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is smaller than the code rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box, and the slice source whose source code rate is smaller than the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth, select the slice with the largest source code rate. The source performs the source-pushing; when the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is greater than or equal to the code rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set-top box, the chip source with the same code rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set-top box is selected for the source. Push.

The source code rate is the code rate of the source transmission that is calculated after compression coding.

Optionally, the video server of the embodiment of the present invention further includes a feedback unit, where the feedback unit is configured to: when the set-top box is fed back to the source of the source, push the source code rate of the source and select the reason for pushing the source;

Optionally, the video server of the embodiment of the present invention further includes a transmission unit, where the transmission unit is configured to When the set top box selects to accept the pushed source, the video of the push source is transmitted; when the set top box selects not to accept the pushed source, the video of the primary source is transmitted.

The network architecture of the embodiment of the present invention is described in detail below by using specific application examples. The application examples are only used to describe the embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

Application example 1

The system of this application example includes a video server, a set top box (or a device similar in function to the set top box), and the video server stores a source of different code rates of the same program. The set-top box and the video server interact through a standard communication protocol, and the video server stores a multi-rate source of the same video. The set-top box sends the first network bandwidth and the resolution supported by the set-top box when the URL request of the primary source is sent. After the video server obtains the resolution of the first network bandwidth and the set-top box, the source selection is performed, and the set-top box is pushed. source. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a method according to a first application example of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5, the method includes:

Step 500: When the set top box is powered on, obtain information about the first network bandwidth and the resolution supported by the set top box.

In this step, the set top box interacts with the bandwidth server or the video server to obtain the first network bandwidth.

The HDMI or CVBS mode interacts with the display device connected to the set-top box, or the set-top box supports the resolution directly from the set-top box.

Step 501: The set top box sends the URL of the primary selection source to the video server to request information about the resolution of the first network bandwidth and the resolution supported by the set top box. Here, the set top box can also directly send the first network bandwidth and the set top box support resolution by HTTP or RTSP.

Step 502: The video server performs the source sending according to the first network bandwidth sent by the set top box and the resolution supported by the set top box, and the source code rate of the primary selected source source; optionally,

When the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is greater than or equal to the source code rate of the primary selected source, and the resolution corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box is greater than or equal to the source code rate of the initial source, the code corresponding to the first network bandwidth is compared. Rate rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box. When the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is greater than or equal to the code rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box, select the same source code rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box. The source of the chip is pushed by the source; when the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is smaller than the code rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set-top box, the source code rate of the slice is smaller than the first network bandwidth. Among the source of the code rate, the source with the largest source code rate is selected for the source push;

In this step, the video server directly performs the source push by HTTP or RTSP; or

Step 503: The video server pushes the selected set source to the set top box, and includes the source code rate of the source and the reason for selecting the source of the push in the push protocol message, so as to display the source code rate of the source and select the push slice to the user. Source reason information. Here, the display manner includes: displaying through a dialog box, a scroll bar, a status bar, a floating text, or a floating picture.

Step 504: Determine, according to an external command, whether to accept the selected source of the slice; if accepting the selected source of the push, output the video of the push source; and when the selected source is not accepted, play the primary source.

In this step, the set top box determines whether to accept the information of the selected source of the push to be directly transmitted to the video server through HTTP or RTSP; or

It is carried to the video server in the response URL of the URL request of the primary source.

Step 505: The video server transmits a corresponding slice source to the set top box terminal according to the determined whether to accept the selected slice source, and the set top box outputs the played video to the display device.

One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that all or a portion of the above steps may be performed by a program to instruct related hardware, such as a processor, which may be stored in a computer readable storage medium, such as a read only memory, disk or optical disk. Wait. Alternatively, all or part of the steps of the above embodiments may also be implemented using one or more integrated circuits. Correspondingly, each module/unit in the foregoing embodiment may be implemented in the form of hardware, for example, by implementing an integrated circuit to implement its corresponding function, or may be implemented in the form of a software function module, for example, being executed by a processor and stored in a memory. Programs/instructions to implement their respective functions. The invention is not limited to any specific form of combination of hardware and software. ”

The embodiments disclosed in the present application are as described above, but the descriptions are only for the purpose of understanding the present application, and are not intended to limit the present application, such as the specific implementation method in the embodiments of the present invention. Any modifications and changes in the form and details of the embodiments may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. The scope defined by the appended claims shall prevail.

Industrial applicability

The above technical solution avoids the unreasonable influence of the source selection of the film source, and ensures a good video experience when the user plays video.

Claims

A method for implementing source push, comprising:

The set top box acquires the first network bandwidth and the set top box support resolution and sends the resolution to the video server, and the first network bandwidth and the set top box support resolution are used for the video server to perform the source push.
The method of claim 1, wherein the obtaining the first network bandwidth and the set top box support resolution comprises:

The set top box interacts with a bandwidth server or a video server to obtain the first network bandwidth;

The set top box interacts with a television set connected to the set top box through a high definition multimedia interface HDMI or a composite video broadcast signal CVBS manner, or obtains the resolution of the set top box directly from the set top box.
The method of claim 1, wherein the obtaining the first network bandwidth comprises:

Obtaining the network bandwidth when the set top box is powered on as the first network bandwidth;

Each time the initial source selection is re-executed, the difference between the real-time acquired network bandwidth and the current first network bandwidth is calculated, and the difference is multiplied by a preset weight to obtain a bandwidth adjustment value; A network bandwidth plus the obtained bandwidth adjustment value obtains the updated first network bandwidth.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the transmitting the acquired first network bandwidth and the set top box supporting the resolution to the video server comprises:

The set top box directly sends the first network bandwidth and the set top box support resolution by using a hypertext transfer protocol HTTP or a real-time streaming protocol RTSP; or

The set top box carries the acquired first network bandwidth and the set top box support resolution in the uniform resource locator URL request of the primary selection source.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising:

The set top box determines whether to accept the source of the video server push according to an external command.
The method according to claim 5, further comprising: said set top box transmitting said information determining whether to accept the pushed source of the source to said video server directly by HTTP or RTSP; or

The set top box carries the information determining whether to accept the pushed source of the source in the response URL of the URL request of the primary selected source to be sent to the video server.
A method for implementing source push, comprising:

The video server receives the first network bandwidth from the set top box and the resolution of the set top box support;

The video server performs the source push according to the source code rate of the primary source, the received first network bandwidth, and the resolution supported by the set top box.
The method of claim 7 wherein said performing source source push comprises:

The video server directly pushes the source through the hypertext transfer protocol HTTP or the real-time streaming protocol RTSP; or

The source of the push is carried in the Uniform Resource Locator URL request of the primary source of the set-top box to perform the source push.
The method according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the slice source code rate is a code rate of the slice source transmission obtained after compression coding; and the performing the source source push comprises:

When the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is greater than or equal to the source code rate of the primary source, and the resolution supported by the set top box is greater than or equal to the source code rate of the primary source. And comparing a code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth to a code rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box, where a code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is greater than or equal to a code corresponding to a resolution supported by the set top box. Rate, selecting a source of the chip source rate of the same code rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box to perform the source push; when the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is smaller than the code corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box Rate, from the source of the chip whose source code rate is smaller than the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth, select the chip source with the largest source code rate for the source of the film;

When the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is greater than or equal to the chip source code rate of the primary selection source, and the resolution corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box is lower than the source code rate of the primary selection source, select The source of the same source code rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box is subjected to the source of the source;

When the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is smaller than the chip source rate of the primary source, and the resolution supported by the set top box is greater than or equal to the source code rate of the primary source, The chip source with the highest source code rate is selected from the slice source whose chip source rate is smaller than the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth;

When the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is less than the chip source rate of the primary source, and the resolution supported by the set top box is smaller than the source code rate of the primary source, compare the a code rate corresponding to a resolution supported by the set top box, where a code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is smaller than a code rate corresponding to a resolution supported by the set top box, and a source code rate is smaller than the first In the slice source of the code rate corresponding to the network bandwidth, the chip source with the highest source code rate is selected to perform the source push; when the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is greater than or equal to the code rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box, The source of the chip source rate having the same code rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box is selected for source source push.
The method of claim 9 further comprising:

When performing source feed,

The video server feeds back to the set top box the source code rate of the push source and the reason for selecting the push source;

The display includes: displaying through a dialog box, a scroll bar, a status bar, a floating text, or a floating picture.
The method of claim 10, further comprising:

Receiving, by the video server, a slice source from the set top box that determines whether to accept the selected push;

When the set top box selects to accept the pushed source, the video server transmits the video of the push source; when the set top box selects not to accept the pushed source, the video server transmits the video of the primary source.
A set top box for realizing source push, the set top box comprising: an acquisition sending unit,

The obtaining sending unit is configured to obtain the first network bandwidth and the set top box support resolution and send the resolution to the video server, and the first network bandwidth and the set top box support resolution are used by the video server for the source sending.
The set top box according to claim 12, wherein the acquisition and transmission unit is configured to set a network bandwidth acquired when the set top box is powered on as the first network bandwidth;

Each time the initial source selection is re-executed, the difference between the real-time acquired network bandwidth and the current first network bandwidth is calculated, and the difference is multiplied by a preset weight to obtain a bandwidth adjustment value; a network bandwidth plus the obtained bandwidth adjustment value to obtain the updated first network bandwidth;

Interact with a TV connected to the set-top box via HDMI or CVBS, or directly from the top of the set The set top box supports the resolution in the box.
The set top box according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the acquisition and transmission unit is configured to acquire a first network bandwidth and a set top box support resolution;

Sending the first network bandwidth and the set top box support resolution directly by using HTTP or RTSP; or

The acquired first network bandwidth and the set top box support resolution are included in the URL request of the primary source.
A set top box according to claim 14, said set top box further comprising a display output unit

The display output unit is configured to output a slice source rate of the push chip source and select a reason for the push chip source to display the display device;

The display includes: displaying through a dialog box, a scroll bar, a status bar, a floating text, or a floating picture.
A set top box according to claim 15, said set top box further comprising a selection unit,

The selecting unit is configured to determine, according to an external command, whether to accept the selected source of the push, and directly transmit to the video server by using HTTP or RTSP; or

Determining whether to accept the selected source of the push according to the external command, and carrying information in the response URL of the URL request of the primary selected source to determine whether to accept the selected source of the push for transmission to the video server.
A video server that implements a source push, the video server including a push unit,

The push unit is configured to perform the source push according to the slice source rate of the primary source, the received first network bandwidth, and the resolution supported by the set top box.
The video server according to claim 17, wherein the pushing unit is configured to set the first network bandwidth and the resolution supported by the set top box according to the source code rate of the primary selected source.

Direct source transfer via HTTP or RTSP; or,

The source of the push is carried in the URL request of the primary source of the set-top box to perform the source push.
A video server according to claim 17 or 18, wherein said push unit is Set as,

When the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is greater than or equal to the source code rate of the primary source, and the resolution supported by the set top box is greater than or equal to the source code rate of the primary source, Comparing a code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth to a code rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box, where a code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is greater than or equal to a code rate corresponding to a resolution supported by the set top box, Selecting a source of the chip source rate of the same code rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box to perform the source transmission; when the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is smaller than the code rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box, The chip source with the highest source code rate is selected from the slice source whose chip source rate is smaller than the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth;

When the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is greater than or equal to the chip source code rate of the primary selection source, and the resolution corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box is lower than the source code rate of the primary selection source, select The source of the same source code rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box is subjected to the source of the source;

When the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is smaller than the chip source rate of the primary source, and the resolution supported by the set top box is greater than or equal to the source code rate of the primary source, The chip source with the highest source code rate is selected from the slice source whose chip source rate is smaller than the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth;

When the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is less than the chip source rate of the primary source, and the resolution supported by the set top box is smaller than the source code rate of the primary source, compare the a code rate corresponding to a resolution supported by the set top box, where a code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is smaller than a code rate corresponding to a resolution supported by the set top box, and a source code rate is smaller than the first In the slice source of the code rate corresponding to the network bandwidth, the chip source with the highest source code rate is selected to perform the source push; when the code rate corresponding to the first network bandwidth is greater than or equal to the code rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box, Selecting a chip source with the same chip rate corresponding to the resolution supported by the set top box to perform source feed;

The source code rate is the code rate of the slice source transmission calculated after compression coding.
A video server according to claim 19, said video server further comprising a feedback unit,

The feedback unit is configured to feed back the slice of the push source to the set top box when the source is pushed The source code rate and the reason for selecting the source of the push.
A video server according to claim 19, said video server further comprising a transmission unit,

The transmission unit is configured to transmit the video of the push source when the set top box selects to accept the pushed source; when the set top box selects not to accept the pushed source, the video of the primary source is transmitted.
A computer storage medium having stored therein computer executable instructions for performing the method of any one of claims 1 to 6.
A computer storage medium having stored therein computer executable instructions for performing the method of any one of claims 7-11.