CN104735130B - A kind of method and apparatus that multimedia file is downloaded - Google Patents

Abstract

The object of the present invention is to provide a method and device for downloading multimedia files. Wherein, the present invention sends a file download request for the multimedia file to the provider of the multimedia file, and the file download request simulates a file play request for obtaining integrated play information of the multimedia file from the provider, and the present invention receives from the provider And store the integrated playing information of the multimedia file. The present invention does not only obtain the multimedia file, but obtains the integrated playing information of the multimedia file, which at least includes the relevant information of the multimedia file and the playing page to which the multimedia file belongs. On the premise of satisfying the user's demand for downloading multimedia files, the present invention takes into account the rights and interests of the copyright party of the multimedia file and the provider of the multimedia file, and further enables the sustainable development of the overall multimedia industry ecological environment, which also enables users to More multimedia content services can be continuously enjoyed.

Description

Method and device for downloading multimedia files

technical field

The invention relates to the technical field of the Internet, in particular to a multimedia file downloading technology.

Background technique

Currently, there are many multimedia files such as videos and audios on the Internet. Compared with playing multimedia files online, the advantages of downloading multimedia files are as follows: First, after users download multimedia files, they can play them at any time without being connected to the Internet; files, thereby saving the user's communication costs; furthermore, the downloaded multimedia files can be stored for a long time by the user and played at will.

However, the downloading solutions in the prior art usually only download multimedia files. The problem with this downloading solution is: on the one hand, it usually damages the rights and interests of the multimedia file provider and the copyright owner, and is therefore usually not allowed by the multimedia file provider. On the other hand, in the process of playing multimedia files online, the playback record of the multimedia files will be fed back to the multimedia file provider for optimizing user experience, but the downloading solution in the prior art cannot provide feedback.

Contents of the invention

The object of the present invention is to provide a method and device for downloading multimedia files.

According to one aspect of the present invention, a method for downloading a multimedia file is provided, wherein the method includes:

a. Sending a file download request for the multimedia file to the provider of the multimedia file, the file download request simulating a file playback request, so as to obtain integrated playback information of the multimedia file from the provider;

b. Receive and store integrated playback information of the multimedia file from the provider, where the integrated playback information at least includes information about the multimedia file and its associated playback page.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a device for downloading multimedia files is also provided, wherein the device includes:

The download request sending device is used to send a file download request for the multimedia file to the provider of the multimedia file, and the file download request simulates a file playback request, so as to obtain integrated playback information of the multimedia file from the provider;

The integrated information receiving device is used for receiving and storing the integrated playing information of the multimedia file from the provider, and the integrated playing information includes at least the related information of the multimedia file and the playing page to which it belongs.

Compared with the prior art, the present invention sends a file download request to the multimedia file to the provider of the multimedia file, and the file download request simulates a file play request for obtaining integrated play information of the multimedia file from the provider, and the present invention The integrated playing information of the multimedia file is received and stored from the provider. Different from the download solution in the prior art, the present invention does not only obtain the multimedia file, but obtains the integrated playing information of the multimedia file, which at least includes the relevant information of the multimedia file and the playing page to which the multimedia file belongs. On the premise of satisfying the user's demand for downloading multimedia files, the present invention takes into account the rights and interests of the copyright party of the multimedia file and the provider of the multimedia file, and further enables the sustainable development of the overall multimedia industry ecological environment, which also enables users to More multimedia content services can be enjoyed continuously.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, after downloading the integrated playback information of the multimedia file, the present invention can further load the integrated playback information of the multimedia file, so that the multimedia file can be played offline. The process of providing the online playback multimedia file service is restored. Therefore, the present invention can perfectly protect the rights and interests of the provider on the premise of meeting the user's download requirements.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the present invention can also feed back relevant playing log information of multimedia files to the provider on the premise of satisfying the user's demand for downloading the multimedia files. On the one hand, the playback log information can be used by the provider to optimize user experience, such as further personalized recommendations for users by the provider; on the other hand, the playback log information can also be used by the provider for statistical purposes, which further maintains multimedia files Provider's Interests.

Description of drawings

Other characteristics, objects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent by reading the detailed description of non-limiting embodiments made with reference to the following drawings:

Fig. 1 shows a flow chart of a method for downloading a multimedia file according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 shows an effect diagram of loading integrated playback information of multimedia files according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 3 shows a schematic diagram of an apparatus for downloading multimedia files according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The same or similar reference numerals in the drawings represent the same or similar components.

Detailed ways

Before discussing the exemplary embodiments in more detail, it should be mentioned that some exemplary embodiments are described as processes or methods depicted as flowcharts. Although the flowcharts describe operations as sequential processing, many of the operations may be performed in parallel, concurrently, or simultaneously. In addition, the order of operations can be rearranged. The process may be terminated when its operations are complete, but may also have additional steps not included in the figure. The processing may correspond to a method, function, procedure, subroutine, subroutine, or the like.

The term "computer equipment" in this context, also referred to as "computer", refers to an intelligent electronic device that can perform predetermined processing procedures such as numerical calculations and/or logic calculations by running predetermined programs or instructions, which may include a processor and The memory is realized by the processor executing the program instructions pre-stored in the memory to execute the predetermined processing process, or by hardware such as ASIC, FPGA, and DSP to execute the predetermined processing process, or by a combination of the above two. Computer equipment includes, but is not limited to, servers, personal computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, etc.

The computer equipment includes, for example, mobile terminals and network equipment. Wherein, the mobile terminal includes but is not limited to smart phones, PDAs, etc.; the network device includes but is not limited to a single web server, a server group composed of a plurality of web servers, or a large number of computers or network based on cloud computing (Cloud Computing). A cloud composed of servers, among them, cloud computing is a kind of distributed computing, a super virtual computer composed of a group of loosely coupled computer sets. Wherein, the computer device can operate independently to realize the present invention, and can also be connected to a network and realize the present invention by interacting with other computer devices in the network. Wherein, the network where the computer device is located includes, but is not limited to, the Internet, a wide area network, a metropolitan area network, a local area network, a VPN network, and the like.

It should be noted that the mobile terminal, network equipment and network are only examples, and other existing or future computer equipment or networks that are applicable to the present invention should also be included in the protection scope of the present invention, and Included herein by reference.

The methods discussed later herein, some of which are illustrated by flowcharts, can be implemented by hardware, software, firmware, middleware, microcode, hardware description languages, or any combination thereof. When implemented in software, firmware, middleware or microcode, the program code or code segments to perform the necessary tasks may be stored in a machine or computer readable medium such as a storage medium. The processor(s) can perform the necessary tasks.

Specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are representative only and for purposes of describing example embodiments of the present invention. This invention may, however, be embodied in many alternative forms and should not be construed as limited to only the embodiments set forth herein.

It will be understood that although the terms "first", "second", etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first element could be termed a second element, and, similarly, a second element could be termed a first element, without departing from the scope of example embodiments. As used herein, the term "and/or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

It will be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "coupled" to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element or intervening elements may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly coupled" to another element, there are no intervening elements present. Other words used to describe the relationship between elements should be interpreted in a similar fashion (e.g., "between" as opposed to "directly between", "adjacent to" as opposed to than "directly adjacent to" etc.).

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "an" are intended to include the plural unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. It should also be understood that the terms "comprising" and/or "comprising" as used herein specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, units and/or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more Other features, integers, steps, operations, units, components and/or combinations thereof.

It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions/acts noted may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two figures shown in succession may, in fact, be executed substantially concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved.

The present invention will be described in further detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

The present invention can be implemented by a mobile terminal. Specifically, the mobile terminal sends a file download request for the multimedia file to the provider of the multimedia file, and the file download request simulates a file play request for obtaining integrated play information of the multimedia file from the provider; then, the mobile terminal automatically The provider receives and stores the integrated playing information of the multimedia file, and the integrated playing information at least includes the relevant information of the multimedia file and the playing page to which it belongs.

Preferably, the solution of the present invention can be realized by an APP installed and running in the mobile terminal. Furthermore, the solution of the present invention can be integrated in an APP of the mobile terminal as a functional module.

Here, the mobile terminal in the present invention includes but is not limited to any handheld electronic product based on an intelligent operating system, which can interact with users through input devices such as keyboards, virtual keyboards, touch pads, touch screens, and voice control devices. Interaction, such as smartphones, tablets, etc. Wherein, the smart operating system includes, but is not limited to, any operating system that enriches device functions by providing various mobile applications to the mobile device, such as Android, IOS, WindowsPhone, and the like.

Fig. 1 shows a flow chart of a method according to an embodiment of the present invention, which specifically shows a process of downloading a multimedia file. In step S1, the mobile terminal sends a file download request to the multimedia file to the provider of the multimedia file, and the file download request simulates a file playback request, so as to obtain integrated playback information of the multimedia file from the provider; in step S2 In this method, the mobile terminal receives and stores the integrated playing information of the multimedia file from the provider, and the integrated playing information at least includes the relevant information of the multimedia file and the playing page to which it belongs.

Specifically, in step S1, the mobile terminal sends a file download request for the multimedia file to the provider of the multimedia file, and the file download request simulates a file playback request, so as to obtain integrated playback information of the multimedia file from the provider; Correspondingly, the provider of the multimedia file receives the file download request sent by the mobile terminal to simulate a file play request.

Here, the multimedia files include, but are not limited to, various playable files constructed based on data of media properties such as sounds and images. The multimedia files specifically include video files, music files, and the like.

The provider of the multimedia file at least includes, for example, a source website that provides the multimedia file. The providers of multimedia files specifically include video or music websites such as Sohu Video, iQiyi, Baidu Music, and Xiami Music.

At present, in order to protect the copyright of the multimedia file and the rights and interests of the provider itself, the provider of the multimedia file usually provides the service of playing the multimedia file online for the user. For example, a provider of multimedia files may provide online playback services for users using browsers. In another example, the provider of the multimedia file generally has a corresponding APP, such as the Sohu Video APP of the Sohu Video Network, the iQiyi APP of the iQiyi Network, and the like. The provider of the multimedia file may also provide online playback service for users using the corresponding APP.

A user's request for online playback of a multimedia file service may be referred to as a file playback request. In response to the received file playback request, the provider usually at least provides the user with the multimedia file and the playback page to which the multimedia file belongs. The playing page includes a playing interface of the multimedia file for playing the multimedia file.

In the present invention, the file download request sent by the mobile terminal to the provider of the multimedia file simulates the aforementioned file play request. The file download request is not only used to obtain the multimedia file, but is used to obtain integrated playback information of the multimedia file from the provider.

Here, the integrated playing information of the multimedia file refers to a collection of all information related to playing the multimedia file provided by the multimedia file provider. On the premise of meeting the user's demand for downloading multimedia files, the integrated playback information of the multimedia files proposed by the present invention can maintain the copyright of the multimedia files and the rights and interests of the multimedia file provider itself.

The integrated playing information of the multimedia file at least includes the relevant information of the multimedia file and the playing page to which the multimedia file belongs.

Wherein, the related information of the play page to which the multimedia file belongs is specifically the page code of the play page to which the multimedia file belongs. In subsequent steps, the page code of the playing page to which the multimedia file belongs can be parsed by the mobile terminal to present the playing page. The playback page usually also includes feedback information such as copyright information of the multimedia file and comments from other users.

Preferably, the integrated playing information of the multimedia file may also include other playable files corresponding to the multimedia file.

In this specification, other playable files corresponding to multimedia files should be understood in a broad sense, that is, they may not only contain a playable file, but also contain information such as a network address pointing to the playable file.

Here, other playable files corresponding to the multimedia file include but not limited to advertisement information corresponding to the multimedia file.

When providing a service for playing multimedia files online for users, the provider of the multimedia files generally also presents advertisement information corresponding to the multimedia files to the user. This step of presenting advertising information should not be simply understood as a commercial activity, but to protect the rights and interests of all parties in the entire industry ecological environment. Therefore, the integrated playing information of the multimedia file in the present invention may also include such advertisement information corresponding to the multimedia file. This is also to further protect the rights and interests of the multimedia file provider.

In step S2, in response to the file download request sent by the mobile terminal simulating the file play request, the provider of the multimedia file sends the integrated play information of the multimedia file to the mobile terminal; correspondingly, the mobile terminal receives and stores the multimedia file from the provider. The consolidated playback information of the file.

Here, the integrated playing information of the multimedia file received and stored by the mobile terminal includes at least related information about the multimedia file and the playing page to which the multimedia file belongs. Preferably, the integrated playing information of the multimedia file may also include other playable files corresponding to the multimedia file, such as advertisement information corresponding to the multimedia file.

Wherein, the multimedia file sent by the provider received by the mobile terminal may be a complete multimedia file, or may include multiple segments.

Here, the segment included in the multimedia file means a part of the multimedia file. A multimedia file can be divided into multiple segments in various ways, for example, according to time or according to data size.

In the prior art, when a user uses a browser or the APP corresponding to the provider to play multimedia files online, due to the limitation of the cache management strategy of the web page or APP, the mobile terminal may only be able to cache some segments of the multimedia file, but cannot save the entire segment. multimedia files.

Preferably, in the present invention, the mobile terminal allocates storage space for a multimedia file including multiple segments to store the multiple segments; then, the mobile terminal splices the multiple segments into a complete multimedia file.

Here, the mobile terminal allocates sufficient storage space for storing multiple segments for the multimedia file, such as a dedicated download folder or a dedicated storage area. Moreover, the mobile terminal can splice multiple segments stored in the storage space into a complete multimedia file.

Different from the downloading solutions in the prior art, the present invention can download integrated playing information of multimedia files instead of only downloading multimedia files. The present invention takes into account the rights and interests of multimedia file providers, and further enables the sustainable development of the overall multimedia industry ecological environment, which also enables users to continuously enjoy more multimedia content services.

Preferably, the mobile terminal can also load the integrated playing information of the multimedia file to play the multimedia file offline.

Here, since the integrated playing information stored in the mobile terminal includes all resources for playing the multimedia file, the mobile terminal can play the multimedia file offline. Moreover, "offline" should be understood in a broad sense, and it does not only refer to not being connected to the Internet, but also includes not using network resources, even if it is connected to the Internet at this time.

Wherein, the relevant information of the playing page to which the multimedia file belongs in the integrated playing information of the multimedia file may be used to present the playing page to which the multimedia file belongs. The multimedia file in the integrated playing information of the multimedia file can be used for playing. Preferably, other playable files corresponding to the multimedia file in the integrated playing information of the multimedia file, such as advertisement information corresponding to the multimedia file, can also be used for display.

Here, there may be various opportunities for the mobile terminal to load the integrated play information of the multimedia file. For example, the mobile terminal may automatically load the integrated playback information after receiving and storing the integrated playback information. For another example, the mobile terminal may also respond to the user's selection operation on the integrated playback information of the multimedia file, and load the integrated playback information when the user selects to play.

Specifically, the ways in which the mobile terminal loads the integrated playback information of the multimedia file include but are not limited to the following two types:

1) The mobile terminal can directly play multimedia files in full screen.

Here, the mobile terminal can present the playing interface of the multimedia file in the playing page in full screen, so as to play the multimedia file in full screen. At this time, other areas in the playback page may not be visible to the user.

2) Preferably, the mobile terminal can load and present a playback page, which includes a playback interface for multimedia files.

With reference to FIG. 2( a ), the mobile terminal may first load and present the playing page based on the relevant information of the playing page to which the multimedia file belongs, and the playing page includes a playing interface of the multimedia file. Moreover, the playing page also includes information such as copyright information of the multimedia file, links to other multimedia files related to the multimedia file, a download link of the corresponding APP of the provider of the multimedia file, and links to recommended hot content of the provider. Referring to FIG. 2( b ), when the user chooses to play the multimedia file on the playback page, the mobile terminal will play the multimedia file in full screen. Preferably, when the multimedia file is played in full screen, the mobile terminal can further provide a download link of the corresponding APP of the multimedia file provider. In addition, the mobile terminal can also display advertisement information according to the corresponding advertisement information delivery strategy of the multimedia file provider.

The mobile terminal can load the integrated playback information of each multimedia file based on a unified player, so as to play the downloaded multimedia files offline, so as to provide users with a better viewing experience.

Here, the process that the mobile terminal loads the integrated playback information of the multimedia file to play the multimedia file offline can be completely restored according to the process that the multimedia file provider provides the online playback service of the multimedia file. Therefore, the present invention can perfectly protect the rights and interests of the provider.

Preferably, the mobile terminal can also feed back relevant play log information of the multimedia file to the corresponding provider.

Wherein, the related play log information of the multimedia file includes but not limited to the play record of the multimedia file, the play record of other playable files corresponding to the multimedia file, and the user's behavior record. Wherein, the playing record specifically includes playing time, playing times, and the like. The user's behavior records are specifically such as the user plays the playback interface in full screen, the user browses and gives feedback to the comment information on the playback page, and the like.

The mobile terminal can analyze the playback page, and call a function (such as a JS function) related to the playback log information in the playback page according to the analysis result, so as to feed back the relevant playback log information of the multimedia file to the provider indicated by the playback page.

Here, the network device of the provider receiving the play log information indicated on the play page may be the same as or different from the network device of the provider receiving the file download request sent by the mobile terminal.

On the one hand, the relevant playback log information fed back by the mobile terminal to the multimedia file provider can be used by the provider to optimize user experience, such as further personalized recommendations for users by the provider; on the other hand, it can also be used by the provider for statistical purposes , which further protects the rights and interests of the multimedia file provider.

FIG. 3 shows a schematic diagram of a device according to another embodiment of the present invention, which specifically shows a device for downloading multimedia files, that is, a file downloading device 10 . The file downloading device 10 is installed in a mobile terminal, and the file downloading device 10 includes a download request sending device 11 and an integrated information receiving device 12 .

As shown in Figure 3, the download request sending device 11 of mobile terminal sends the file download request of this multimedia file to the provider of multimedia file, and this file download request simulates file play request, for obtaining the information of this multimedia file from provider Integrated playing information; then, the integrated information receiving device 12 of the mobile terminal receives and stores the integrated playing information of the multimedia file from the provider, and the integrated playing information includes at least the relevant information of the multimedia file and its playing page.

Specifically, the download request sending device 11 of the mobile terminal sends a file download request for the multimedia file to the provider of the multimedia file, and the file download request simulates a file playback request, so as to obtain integrated playback information of the multimedia file from the provider. ; Correspondingly, the provider of the multimedia file receives the file download request sent by the mobile terminal to simulate the file play request.

Here, the multimedia files include, but are not limited to, various playable files constructed based on data of media properties such as sounds and images. The multimedia files specifically include video files, music files, and the like.

The provider of the multimedia file at least includes, for example, a source website that provides the multimedia file. The providers of multimedia files specifically include video or music websites such as Sohu Video, iQiyi, Baidu Music, and Xiami Music.

At present, in order to protect the copyright of the multimedia file and the rights and interests of the provider itself, the provider of the multimedia file usually provides the service of playing the multimedia file online for the user. For example, a provider of multimedia files may provide online playback services for users using browsers. In another example, the provider of the multimedia file generally has a corresponding APP, such as the Sohu Video APP of the Sohu Video Network, the iQiyi APP of the iQiyi Network, and the like. The provider of the multimedia file may also provide online playback service for users using the corresponding APP.

A user's request for online playback of a multimedia file service may be referred to as a file playback request. In response to the received file playback request, the provider usually at least provides the user with the multimedia file and the playback page to which the multimedia file belongs. The playing page includes a playing interface of the multimedia file for playing the multimedia file.

In the present invention, the file download request sent by the download request sending device 11 to the provider of the multimedia file simulates the aforementioned file play request. The file download request is not only used to obtain the multimedia file, but is used to obtain integrated playback information of the multimedia file from the provider.

Here, the integrated playing information of the multimedia file refers to a collection of all information related to playing the multimedia file provided by the multimedia file provider. On the premise of meeting the user's demand for downloading multimedia files, the integrated playback information of the multimedia files proposed by the present invention can maintain the copyright of the multimedia files and the rights and interests of the multimedia file provider itself.

The integrated playing information of the multimedia file at least includes the relevant information of the multimedia file and the playing page to which the multimedia file belongs.

Wherein, the related information of the play page to which the multimedia file belongs is specifically the page code of the play page to which the multimedia file belongs. In subsequent steps, the page code of the playing page to which the multimedia file belongs can be parsed by the mobile terminal or a specific device in the mobile terminal to present the playing page. The playback page usually also includes feedback information such as copyright information of the multimedia file and comments from other users.

Preferably, the integrated playing information of the multimedia file may also include other playable files corresponding to the multimedia file.

In this specification, other playable files corresponding to multimedia files should be understood in a broad sense, that is, they may not only contain a playable file, but also contain information such as a network address pointing to the playable file.

Here, other playable files corresponding to the multimedia file include but not limited to advertisement information corresponding to the multimedia file.

When providing a service for playing multimedia files online for users, the provider of the multimedia files generally also presents advertisement information corresponding to the multimedia files to the user. Presenting advertising information to users should not be simply understood as a commercial activity, but to protect the rights and interests of all parties in the entire industry ecosystem. Therefore, the integrated playing information of the multimedia file in the present invention may also include such advertisement information corresponding to the multimedia file. This is also to further protect the rights and interests of the multimedia file provider.

Subsequently, in response to the file download request of the simulated file play request sent by the mobile terminal, the provider of the multimedia file sends the integrated playback information of the multimedia file to the mobile terminal; correspondingly, the integrated information receiving device 12 of the mobile terminal receives and The integrated playing information of the multimedia file is stored.

Here, the integrated playing information of the multimedia file received and stored by the integrated information receiving device 12 includes at least related information about the multimedia file and the playing page to which the multimedia file belongs. Preferably, the integrated playing information of the multimedia file may also include other playable files corresponding to the multimedia file, such as advertisement information corresponding to the multimedia file.

Wherein, the multimedia file sent by the provider received by the integrated information receiving device 12 may be a complete multimedia file, or may include multiple segments.

Here, the segment included in the multimedia file means a part of the multimedia file. A multimedia file can be divided into multiple segments in various ways, for example, according to time or according to data size.

In the prior art, when a user uses a browser or the APP corresponding to the provider to play multimedia files online, due to the limitation of the cache management strategy of the web page or APP, the mobile terminal may only be able to cache some segments of the multimedia file, but cannot save the entire segment. multimedia files.

Preferably, the integrated information receiving device 12 of the mobile terminal in the present invention allocates storage space for a multimedia file including multiple segments to store the multiple segments; then, the integrated information receiving device 12 splices the multiple segments into a complete multimedia file document.

Here, the integrated information receiving device 12 allocates sufficient storage space for storing multiple segments for the multimedia file, such as a dedicated download folder or a dedicated storage area. Moreover, the integrated information receiving device 12 may splice multiple segments stored in the storage space into a complete multimedia file.

Different from the downloading solutions in the prior art, the present invention can download integrated playing information of multimedia files instead of only downloading multimedia files. The present invention takes into account the rights and interests of multimedia file providers, and further enables the sustainable development of the overall multimedia industry ecological environment, which also enables users to continuously enjoy more multimedia content services.

Preferably, the mobile terminal further includes an integrated information loading device (not shown in FIG. 3 ), which can load the integrated playing information of the multimedia file to play the multimedia file offline.

Here, since the integrated playing information stored in the mobile terminal includes all resources for playing the multimedia file, the integrated information loading device can play the multimedia file offline. Moreover, "offline" should be understood in a broad sense, and it does not only refer to not being connected to the Internet, but also includes not using network resources, even if it is connected to the Internet at this time.

Wherein, the relevant information of the playing page to which the multimedia file belongs in the integrated playing information of the multimedia file may be used to present the playing page to which the multimedia file belongs. The multimedia file in the integrated playing information of the multimedia file can be used for playing. Preferably, other playable files corresponding to the multimedia file in the integrated playing information of the multimedia file, such as advertisement information corresponding to the multimedia file, can also be used for display.

Here, the timing for the integrated information loading device to load the integrated playback information of the multimedia file may include various types. For example, after the integrated information receiving means 12 receives and stores the integrated playing information, the integrated information loading means may automatically load the integrated playing information. For another example, the integrated information loading device may also respond to the user's selection operation on the integrated playback information of the multimedia file, and load the integrated playback information when the user selects to play.

Specifically, the ways in which the integrated information loading device loads the integrated playback information of multimedia files include but are not limited to the following two types:

1) The integrated information loading device can directly play multimedia files in full screen.

Here, the integrated information loading device can present the playing interface of the multimedia file in the playing page in full screen, so as to play the multimedia file in full screen. At this time, other areas in the playback page may not be visible to the user.

2) Preferably, the integrated information loading device can load and present a playing page, which includes a playing interface of a multimedia file.

With reference to FIG. 2( a ), the integrated information loading device can first load and present the playing page based on the relevant information of the playing page to which the multimedia file belongs, and the playing page includes a playing interface of the multimedia file. Moreover, the playing page also includes information such as copyright information of the multimedia file, links to other multimedia files related to the multimedia file, a download link of the corresponding APP of the provider of the multimedia file, and links to recommended hot content of the provider. Referring to FIG. 2( b ), when the user chooses to play the multimedia file on the playing page, the integrated information loading device plays the multimedia file in full screen. Preferably, when the multimedia file is played in full screen, the integrated information loading device can further provide a download link of the corresponding APP of the multimedia file provider. In addition, the integrated information loading device can also display advertisement information according to the corresponding advertisement information delivery strategy of the multimedia file provider.

The integrated information loading device can load the integrated playback information of each multimedia file based on a unified player, so as to play the downloaded multimedia files offline, so as to provide users with a better viewing experience.

Here, the operation of loading the integrated playing information of the multimedia file by the integrated information loading device to play the multimedia file offline can be completely restored according to the process of the online playing multimedia file service provided by the multimedia file provider. Therefore, the present invention can perfectly protect the rights and interests of the provider.

Preferably, the integrated information loading device can be integrated with the integrated information receiving device 12 .

Preferably, the mobile terminal further includes a log information feedback device (not shown in FIG. 3 ), and the log information feedback device can feed back relevant playback log information of the multimedia file to the corresponding provider.

Wherein, the related play log information of the multimedia file includes but not limited to the play record of the multimedia file, the play record of other playable files corresponding to the multimedia file, and the user's behavior record. Wherein, the playing record specifically includes playing time, playing times, and the like. The user's behavior records are specifically such as the user plays the playback interface in full screen, the user browses and gives feedback to the comment information on the playback page, and the like.

The log information feedback device can analyze the play page, and call the function (such as the JS function) relevant to the play log information in the play page according to the analysis result, to feed back the relevant play log information of the multimedia file to the provided provided indicated by the play page. square.

Here, the network device of the provider receiving the play log information indicated on the play page may be the same as or different from the network device of the provider receiving the file download request sent by the download request sending device 11 of the mobile terminal.

The relevant playback log information fed back by the log information feedback device to the multimedia file provider can be used by the provider to optimize the user experience on the one hand, such as further providing personalized recommendations for the user by the provider; on the other hand, it can also be used by the provider to For statistical purposes, this further safeguards the rights and interests of the multimedia file provider.

It should be noted that the present invention can be implemented in software and/or a combination of software and hardware. For example, each device of the present invention can be implemented by using an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or any other similar hardware devices. In one embodiment, the software program of the present invention can be executed by a processor to realize the steps or functions described above. Likewise, the software program (including associated data structures) of the present invention can be stored in a computer-readable recording medium such as RAM memory, magnetic or optical drive or floppy disk and the like. In addition, some steps or functions of the present invention may be implemented by hardware, for example, as a circuit that cooperates with a processor to execute each step or function.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the invention is not limited to the details of the above-described exemplary embodiments, but that the invention can be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the invention. Accordingly, the embodiments should be regarded in all points of view as exemplary and not restrictive, the scope of the invention being defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and it is therefore intended that the scope of the invention be defined by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description. All changes within the meaning and range of equivalents of the elements are embraced in the present invention. Any reference sign in a claim should not be construed as limiting the claim concerned. In addition, it is obvious that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the singular does not exclude the plural. A plurality of units or devices stated in the system claims may also be realized by one unit or device through software or hardware. The words first, second, etc. are used to denote names without implying any particular order.

While exemplary embodiments have been particularly shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that changes may be made in form and detail without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims. The protection sought herein is set forth in the appended claims. These and other aspects of various embodiments are set forth in the following numbered clauses:

1. A method for downloading a multimedia file, wherein the method comprises:

a. Sending a file download request for the multimedia file to the provider of the multimedia file, the file download request simulating a file playback request, so as to obtain integrated playback information of the multimedia file from the provider;

b. Receive and store integrated playback information of the multimedia file from the provider, where the integrated playback information at least includes information about the multimedia file and its associated playback page.

2. The method of clause 1, wherein the multimedia file comprises a plurality of segments;

Wherein, the step of storing the integrated playback information of the multimedia file further includes:

- allocating storage space for the multimedia file to store the plurality of segments;

- splicing the multiple segments into a complete multimedia file.

3. The method described in clause 1 or 2, wherein the method further comprises:

c. loading the integrated playing information of the multimedia file to play the multimedia file offline.

4. The method described in clause 3, wherein the step of loading the integrated playback information further comprises:

- loading and presenting the playing page, which includes a playing interface of the multimedia file.

5. The method according to any one of clauses 1 to 4, wherein the integrated playback information further includes other playable files corresponding to the multimedia file.

6. The method of any one of clauses 1 to 5, wherein the method further comprises:

- Feedback the relevant playing log information of the multimedia file to the provider.

7. A downloading device for multimedia files, wherein the device comprises:

The download request sending device is used to send a file download request for the multimedia file to the provider of the multimedia file, and the file download request simulates a file playback request, so as to obtain integrated playback information of the multimedia file from the provider;

The integrated information receiving device is used for receiving and storing the integrated playing information of the multimedia file from the provider, and the integrated playing information includes at least the related information of the multimedia file and the playing page to which it belongs.

8. The apparatus of clause 7, wherein the multimedia file comprises a plurality of segments;

Wherein, the operation of storing the integrated playback information of the multimedia file further includes:

- allocating storage space for the multimedia file to store the plurality of segments;

- splicing the multiple segments into a complete multimedia file.

9. The device of clause 7 or 8, wherein the device further comprises:

The integrated information loading device is used for loading the integrated playing information of the multimedia file to play the multimedia file offline.

10. The device described in clause 9, wherein the operation of loading the integrated playback information further comprises:

- loading and presenting the playing page, which includes a playing interface of the multimedia file.

11. The device according to any one of clauses 7 to 10, wherein the integrated playback information further includes other playable files corresponding to the multimedia file.

12. The device of any one of clauses 7 to 11, wherein the device further comprises:

The log information feedback device is used to feed back the relevant playback log information of the multimedia file to the provider.

Claims (12)

1. a kind of method for down loading of multimedia file, wherein this method includes：A is sent to the provider of multimedia file to more The file download request of media file, the file download request simulation files playing request, for being obtained from the provider Obtain the integration broadcast information of the multimedia file；The integration that b receives and stores the multimedia file from the provider is broadcast Information is put, the broadcast information of integrating includes at least the multimedia file and its affiliated relevant information for playing the page, described The relevant information for playing the page includes the copyright information of the multimedia file.

2. according to the method described in claim 1, wherein, the multimedia file includes multiple segmentations；Wherein, the storage institute The step of integration broadcast information for stating multimedia file, further comprises：Memory space is distributed for the multimedia file, to deposit Store up the multiple segmentation；It is the complete multimedia file by the multiple sectionally smooth join.

3. method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein this method further includes：C loads the integration of the multimedia file Broadcast information, to play the multimedia file offline.

4. according to the method described in claim 3, wherein, the step of load integration broadcast information, further comprises：- It loads and the broadcasting page is presented, including the broadcast interface of the multimedia file.

5. according to the method described in claim 1, wherein, the integration broadcast information further includes opposite with the multimedia file Other answered can play file.

6. according to the method described in claim 1, wherein, this method further includes：Related by the multimedia file plays day Will information feeds back to the provider.

7. a kind of download apparatus of multimedia file, wherein the device includes：Send-request unit is downloaded, is used for multimedia The provider of file sends the file download request to multimedia file, the file download request simulation files playing request, For obtaining the integration broadcast information of the multimedia file from the provider；Information receiver is integrated, is used for from institute The integration broadcast information that provider receives and stores the multimedia file is stated, the integration broadcast information includes at least described more Media file and its affiliated relevant information for playing the page, the relevant information for playing the page includes the multimedia file Copyright information.

8. device according to claim 7, wherein the multimedia file includes multiple segmentations；Wherein, the storage institute The operation for stating the integration broadcast information of multimedia file further comprises：Memory space is distributed for the multimedia file, to deposit Store up the multiple segmentation；It is the complete multimedia file by the multiple sectionally smooth join.

9. device according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the device further includes：Information loading device is integrated, for loading The integration broadcast information of the multimedia file, to play the multimedia file offline.

10. device according to claim 9, wherein the load operation for integrating broadcast information is further wrapped It includes：It loads and the broadcasting page is presented, including the broadcast interface of the multimedia file.

11. device according to claim 7, wherein the integration broadcast information further includes and the multimedia file phase Corresponding other can play file.

12. device according to claim 7, wherein the device further includes：Log information feedback device, being used for will be described The related log information that plays of multimedia file feeds back to the provider.