DE102016103414A1 - Method, receiving device, use of a receiving device and arrangement for configuring a receiving device - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to the configuration of a receiving device. The receiving device (1) is set up for carrying out a method, wherein the receiving device (1) has settings (17) and the receiving device (1) is designed to execute a first function (21) and a second function (22), wherein the first function (21) is set up, first configuration data (6) containing settings (16) of a first receiving device (2), (33) to transmit the first configuration data (6) by means of a peripheral (4) and in one of The second function (22) is set up to select at least one predetermined second storage location (12) of the periphery (4) and determine it by means of a first test method whether in the second storage location (12) of the periphery (4) second configuration data (6) or a subset of the second configuration data (6), for a second rec The second function (22) is further configured to transmit the second configuration data (6) to the second receiving device (3) by means of the periphery (4) and by means of a second test method (3). 24) determines whether the second receiving device (3) is to be configured with the second configuration data (6), and the second function (22) is further configured to configure (34) the receiving device (1, 3) the second configuration data (6 ) in such a way that the settings (17) of the second receiving device (3) are changed and / or replaced with the settings (16) contained in the second configuration data.

Description

The invention relates to a method, a receiving device, a use of a receiving device and an arrangement, configured for configuring a receiving device. The solution is suitable for use in the field of television technology.

The receiving device can be, for example, a TV set or an external device connected to a flat screen (so-called STB "set-top-box"), which is used for broadcast reception and for the output / reproduction of a picture (incl Sound) is designed so that a designated signal (eg HDMI) can be provided by the device.

Furthermore, the receiving device is set up to use a (computer) network.

Modern devices have more and more options in terms of configuration, as their scope of technical functions is becoming more diverse. Consequently, it may happen that not every person with a reasonable amount of time in a position to make the settings on the receiving device. Furthermore, there may be situations where there is a technical problem and therefore help is needed. In addition, it may happen that several receiving devices are to be reconfigured at short intervals.

So far solutions are known which fall under the concept of remote maintenance. For computers, there are now a wide range of options for remote maintenance. Remote maintenance programs for computers are known which can communicate, for example, via an ISDN connection. Current solutions regularly use Internet connections because of the availability and popularity of the Internet. Remote maintenance on a computer or so-called online presentations ("webinars") are no longer a rarity today. The reasons for the distribution of such software are due to the problems mentioned (complex processes, local distances). On a computer, it is less problematic to install and operate such applications / programs for remote maintenance because a computer has the necessary resources. This refers primarily to memory and computing capacity.

Said reception facilities are equipped differently in this regard. Their storage and computing capacity is regularly designed to optimize their needs. Thus, and for the purposes of preventing manipulation of the device software eliminates the need for the operator to integrate additional software there. In general, it is not readily possible to integrate new functions or functionalities in receiving devices. Such requires development services.

It may be considered as a solution to provide one or more options for configuring a receiving device using another receiving device. The receiving devices can be distributed worldwide or located at least in different buildings or rooms.

A method according to claim 1, a receiving device according to claim 7 and a use of a receiving device according to claim 9 are proposed. It is further proposed according to claim 11 to use an arrangement for configuring a receiving device. In the dependent claims embodiments of the illustrated embodiments are shown.

According to a first embodiment, a method is provided for configuring at least one receiving device, wherein a target system is the at least one receiving device, wherein a source system is a receiving device and wherein a peripheral is provided for transmitting and storing different data. The data used in the method is configuration data for configuring a receiving device. A receiving device has settings. The configuration data contains settings. The periphery has uniquely addressable memory locations for storing data. The method includes that the source system performs a first function configured to provide (in copy) configuration data of the source system, transmit the configuration data via the peripheral, and store it in a first location of the peripheral specified by the source system. Furthermore, the method has the target system (possibly several times) executing a second function which is set up to select at least one predetermined first storage location and determine by means of a first check method whether in the first storage location of the periphery the configuration data or a subset of the configuration data provided, stored or stored for the target system. The second function is further configured to transmit the configuration data by means of the periphery in the target system and to determine by means of a second test method, whether the target system is to be configured with the configuration data. The second function is further configured to use the configuration data when configuring the target system in such a way that the settings of the target system are changed and / or replaced with the settings contained in the configuration data.

According to an embodiment of the method, it is provided that the periphery is at least one network of a group of networks, wherein the network is operated with an Internet transmission protocol and wherein the group of networks comprises a LAN and a WAN.

According to one embodiment of the method, it is provided that the first storage location is one of a group of storage locations. The set of locations includes a network drive directory, an e-mail inbox, and a discussion and / or storage space in an Internet portal.

According to one embodiment of the method, it is provided that the configuration data have a subset with integration data, the integration data containing the settings and the integration data being machine-readable.

According to one embodiment of the method, provision is made for the configuration data to have a subset with accompanying data, wherein the accompanying data contain a content-related description of the integration data, and wherein the accompanying data are human-readable and / or machine-readable.

According to one embodiment of the method, it is provided that the accompanying data of the configuration data are stored in the first storage location and the integration data of the configuration data are stored in an additional first storage location. The companion data includes the address of the additional first storage location for transferring the integration data of the configuration data by means of the peripheral to the target system.

According to a further embodiment, a receiving device is designed for carrying out the indicated method, wherein the receiving device has settings and the receiving device is set up to perform a first function and a second function. The first function is set up to provide first configuration data containing settings of the receiving device, to transmit the first configuration data by means of a peripheral and to store the configuration data in a first memory location of the periphery specified by the receiving device. The second function is set up to select at least one predetermined second memory location of the periphery and to determine by means of a first test method whether second configuration data or a subset of the second configuration data provided for the receiving device has been stored or stored in the second memory location of the periphery. The second function is further configured to transmit the second configuration data by means of the periphery to the receiving device and to determine by means of a second checking method whether the receiving device is to be configured with the second configuration data. The second function is further configured to use the second configuration data when configuring the receiving device such that the settings of the receiving device are changed or replaced with the settings contained in the second configuration data.

According to an embodiment of the receiving device, it is provided that the settings are created in groups of settings, wherein the groups of settings for functions of the receiving device are created. The functions include: a program selection with child and youth protection as well as a temporal control of the receiving device and in particular a temporal control of records. The settings are set up for the assignments of program slots and for the content of lists with Internet addresses.

According to a further embodiment, a use of a shown receiving device as well as the one shown method for configuring a receiving device is formed, wherein a second receiving device is operated in a rental object (or is), which hires a landlord to a tenant. The renter rents the rental property for one or more nights up to one month (ie hotel, apartment, etc.). The landlord operates a first receiving device, wherein the first receiving device provides the configuration data that uses the second receiving device.

According to one embodiment of the use of a receiving device, it is provided that the first receiving device is coupled to a booking system for renting, the booking system providing information on the desired and / or permitted volume of TV, radio and Internet usage booked by the renter where the first receiving device - the source system - provides the configuration data for the second receiving device of the rental object - the target system -.

According to a further embodiment, an arrangement is configured for configuring at least one receiving device, wherein the arrangement has a first receiving device, a second receiving device, a peripheral for transmitting different data and a switching device. The switching device has a coupling device. The switching device is set up in the periphery to mediate a first connection and a second connection and by means of the coupling device in such a way in that the first connection is (directly) connected to the second connection at the switch. The first receiving device and the second receiving device each have a data converter. Both data converters, the first receiving device and the second receiving device, are connected by means of the first connection and the second connection after the switching and coupling. The data converter is configured to transmit operating data and image data to a receiving device in such a way that the second receiving device transmits image data which the first receiving device receives and outputs, while the first receiving device transmits operating data, the second receiving device receives and uses, so that the second Receiving device is operated simultaneously. The operator of the first receiving device operates the second receiving device by means of the operating part of the first receiving device, and the image output on the second receiving device is (identically) also output on the first receiving device.

According to one embodiment of the arrangement, the switching device is set up to assign an identifier to the data converter and / or to the connection of the data converter.

According to one embodiment of the arrangement, the switching device is set up to couple the first connection to the second connection, wherein a receiving device enters an identifier for a connection and thus the switching device is provided the identifier of the first connection and the identifier of the second connection for coupling by means of the coupling device.

According to one embodiment of the arrangement, the data converter provides data transmission over the connection, which is arranged to transmit image data in one direction of the data transmission and image data in the opposite direction of the data transmission.

According to one embodiment of the arrangement, the receiving device may comprise the data converter.

According to one embodiment of the arrangement, the data converter is coupled to the receiving device in such a way that the data converter can exchange operating data and image data with the receiving device.

In other words, solutions to the above-mentioned remote maintenance are shown, wherein the remote-maintenance device and the remote-controlled device are similar or preferably identical types of a receiving device (for example TV set). For communicating and / or exchanging data between the two devices, a peripheral such as a computer network (LAN / WAN such as the Internet) can be used.

An advantage can be seen in the fact that the remote-controlled device can be configured without an operator who is directly at the remote-controlled device or with an operator (directly at the remote-controlled device) who is directly or indirectly supported by another operator. The indirect support may be that the configuration data are stored, for example, on the Internet or in a comparable network. The remote-maintained device is designed so that it can find and use the configuration data. Such can be done automatically or with the intervention of the operator. Alternatively, in the case of direct support, the active intervention of the other operator is required, who uses the remote-controlled device to operate the remote-controlled device as if he were directly at the remote-controlled device.

In effect, there are a number of technical advantages that add to the need to reduce manual and time overhead for configuring receiving devices (on the remote-maintained device).

The invention will be explained with reference to embodiments and accompanying drawings. Show:

1 Arrangement / procedure for configuration - source / target system, storage location

2 Arrangement / Method for Configuring - Multiple Source / Target Systems

3 Arrangement / method for configuring - structure of data processing

4 Method for configuring - structure

5 Receiving device - structure of data processing

6 Arrangement for configuration - distribute target systems in one location

7 Arrangement to configure - distribute target systems in multiple locations

8th Arrangement for configuration - any target systems

9 Arrangement for configuration - by means of switching equipment

In the 1 an arrangement is shown, which is designed for carrying out the method. There are two reception facilities 1 intended. A first receiving device 2 can as a source system 2 be viewed because of this first receiving device 2 , the configuration data 6 should be provided. A second receiving device 3 can as a target system 3 be viewed because at this second receiving device 3 , the configuration data 6 should be used. A receiving device is in the broadest sense a TV receiver (eg compact TV set with screen or STB / box with an interface for a screen (eg HDMI)). A computer should basically not be meant. A receiving device can also be a computer program with and for a TV receiver (eg TV card, TV USB stick). A TV receiver is also set up for radio reception.

The reception facilities 2 and 3 are with a periphery 4 connectable. The periphery 4 has means for data transmission and means for data storage. Such is commonly found on a LAN ("local area network") and a WAN ("wide area network"). The means for data transmission can be electrical lines or wireless links (eg Ethernet, WLAN / WiFi). Consequently, a receiving device may include an Ethernet connection or a WLAN component, such means also being retrofittable or attachable (WLAN stick). A periphery 4 can be from multiple networks 15 be formed.

The means for data storage are usually designed as storage devices with some multiple hard drives (NAS English "network area storage"). Such storage devices operate autonomously in a network and are over the network for storing different data 5 (Read / write) accessible. Storage devices can be reached via at least one network address in the network. Usually, structures (eg directories) are created on the storage device to a storage location 9 to be able to address clearly. That means that a unique address 13 may consist of a number of technical addresses (IP address and directory), an identifier or may consist of a construct of identifiers (eg URL "uniform resource locator"; URI = "uniform resource identifier").

Regarding the configuration data 6 is shown that this by means of the periphery 4 to a first location 10 transferred and there (in the first location 10 ) get saved. The first location 10 has a first address 13 on. Shown here is an example in which the configuration data 6 in integration data 7 and in accompanying data 8th are split, with the integration data 7 and the accompanying data 8th in different locations 9 are stored. The integration data 7 are located at an additional first location 11 and the accompanying data 8th at the first storage location 10 , The accompanying data 8th contain a reference 28 with the address 14 the additional first storage location 11 , Thus, based on the accompanying data 8th the integration data 7 find. This can be useful, provided the integration data 7 are so general that there is a high degree of reuse of the integration data 7 signs off, and it may make sense, provided the integration data 7 authorized and possibly encrypted.

Alternatively, the configuration data 6 with the integration data 7 and the accompanying data 8th in a location 9 be stored or saved. The division into integration data 7 and accompanying data 8th can be useful when it comes to integration data 7 is machine-readable information, in particular, no statements about the use of a receiving equipment 1 contain. Machine-readable is understood to mean everything that is intended for reading through and using at a data processing device (eg XML). The accompanying data 8th are intended to be an operator (for manual configuration) or receiving equipment 1 (for (semi /) automatic configuration) Information about using the integration data 7 can win.

The accompanying data 8th can also be seen so that the configuration data 6 For example, stored as a file on a network drive, the file name is the accompanying data 8th forms and for example in a hotel the room number of the TV device describes, by means of the configuration data 6 should be configured. The said file may include the integration data 7 , In the accompanying data 8th but can also contain extensive descriptions and installation instructions. In such a case, it is not mandatory that in the configuration data 6 the integration data 7 are included. The accompanying data 8th In addition to the text of the description also images (screenshots, English "screenshot") and movies / videos for guidance purposes.

In contrast to the already known solutions, namely to find things to configure on the Internet, download them, etc., it is provided that the receiving equipment 1 at least semi-automatic said things, namely configuration data 6 from one or more locations 9 to the reception facilities 1 invites. These are the addresses 13 of locations 9 in the reception facilities 1 deposited, with addresses 13 both the source system 2 as well as that target system 3 are known. Thus, in the two (source / destination) at least one address 13 a first storage location 10 deposited and possibly a second address of a second storage location 12 ,

The possibilities for storage locations 9 are manifold and so are the variants for their addresses (in terms of formats). An already mentioned first option is the path or directory specification for a network drive. In that case, the target system finds 3 a file with the configuration data 6 according to the path and / or file name. A second option can be an e-mail inbox. The address would be in this case an e-mail address in the known notation. The reception facilities 1 could have an e-mail client. From the source system 2 will send an e-mail to the mailbox (address) of the target system 3 Posted. The e-mail can be sent to the target system 3 be received and accompanying data 8th (readable text, human readable) as well as integration data 7 (Appendix, binary, machine-readable). As storage location 9 the mailbox can be considered on an e-mail server that is set up, for example, on the Internet.

There is also the possibility that relevant discussion groups such as forums of an Internet portal can be used. In addition to the other everyday things are discussed in forums, among other things, special problems and also those that are technical in nature. A relevant discussion round should be understood as one in which a category of reception facilities is publicly discussed (eg specific manufacturer, device, generation of devices). It can also be a discussion round that is explicit for a target system 3 is set up. The scope of the discussion round could only be used for distribution, with the circle of panelists being closed (not public), ie it might also be necessary to register for the roundtable.

As an address or as an identification for the purpose of addressing, a telephone number can also be used. This is useful if the storage location is an account of a mobile device (for example, a smartphone).

The following example is intended to illustrate how a discussion panel can be used. Well-known discussions on the Internet are e.g. "Facebook", "twitter", "google +". It is envisaged that any participants meet a so-called discussion room, discuss with each other. The discussion room can be open to the public. Alternatively, access to the discussion room may be restricted. Such a discussion space usually has a label that either states what is being discussed in the discussion room, or one that is known at least to the participants.

The identification of the discussion room provides an address 13 in the sense of this technical solution. The deposit of the address 13 at a reception facility 1 can be seen that at least one receiving facilities 1 that the target system 3 is acting as participants. As a prerequisite for this comes into consideration that of a receiving device 1 that the source system 2 is, a "discussion post" is set, which the target system 3 in the figurative sense "understands". This can be the intervention of the operator's target system 3 to be wanted or not.

Posting a "discussion post" from the source system 2 can be understood as "SHARE" according to the usage of language in the environment shown. Ie that the operator at the source system 2 its information to the device (receiving device) in a figurative sense with the participants in the discussion space "shares". The circle of participants can 1 . 2 or multiple receiving devices 1 include.

Instead of the subscriber exchanging information and "sharing" in a figurative sense, the receiving device now accepts the previously "shared" information. In the context of the Engl. Term "cloud" (German "cloud") used, which expresses that the boundaries between such systems or portals are disappearing and the operator / subscriber is a variety of systems / portals under one term, namely "cloud". Coming back to the term "sharing", the solution shown can be understood in the figurative sense as "sharing in the cloud".

In another application, a first person (eg, grandson) of a second person (eg grandmother) can assist in setting / configuring the TV set of the second person, if at least one discussion room is set up. The first person represents by means of a TV set in the discussion room (storage location 9 ) the configuration data 6 available to the second person's TV set from the discussion room. The second person may remove the accompanying data 8th Instructions / Information. By means of the configuration data 6 Is the second person configuring your TV set or does the TV set have to be configured (eg "... accept settings (y / n)?").

In the 2 an arrangement is shown, which is designed for carrying out the method. There are several reception facilities 1 as well as several storage locations 9 intended. The arrangement has two source systems 2 on and a plurality of target systems 3 , The reception facilities 1 are with the periphery 4 coupled or connected. Each of the reception facilities 1 can be stored in at least one location 9 accessing to read or write data. There may be an authorization in the location for this 9 necessary (eg with user name and password). It is shown that, for example, a first storage location 10 and a second storage location 12 can be set up. Both storage locations 9 can (see dashed arrows) configuration data 6 from different source systems 2 contain. It is also shown that a target system 3 configuration data 6 from two different locations 9 can refer, namely from the first location 10 and / or from the second storage location 12 , The configuration data 6 may be different in that they can cause different configurations. It can be provided that only parts of the configuration are influenced (eg change only station list, only order).

Based on 3 the structure of the data processing of the arrangement will be explained in more detail. There are two reception facilities 1 intended. A first receiving device 2 can as a source system 2 from which, by means of the periphery 4 the configuration data 6 stored (provisioned, saved, stored) in the storage location. A second receiving device 3 can as a target system 3 from which, by means of the periphery 4 the configuration data 6 be read from the storage location.

It is shown that the configuration data 6 accompanying data 8th and integration data 7 exhibit. In the accompanying data 8th is readable text (human readable) indicated. By human readable is meant a readability that should be understood as the opposite of machine-readable. Something human-readable is meant to allow a person to read and understand. The integration data 7 can be machine-readable. In that case, the data is designed so that a machine can understand it. By machine is meant in such cases a means for data processing (at least one CPU (English: "central processing unit") / having a computing processor). In the integration data 7 are the settings 16 contain. The first receiving device 2 and the second receiving device 3 each have a data processing unit for this purpose 29 on.

In the data processing unit 29 is an execution unit 30 and a memory unit having a first memory 31 and a second memory 32 set up. By means of the execution unit 30 programmatic processes should be implemented (program logic, software, algorithm). In the first store 31 are the settings 17 contain a receiving device 1 immanent. The second memory 32 is at both reception facilities 1 set up to save the settings temporarily (in the sense of a cache).

The first receiving device 2 points in the execution unit 30 a first function 21 on. By means of this first function 21 become the settings 17 first in the second memory 32 provided 33 , That is, the settings 17 be from the first store 31 in the second memory 32 copied. Next provides the first function 21 for making the copied settings 17 from the second memory 32 (by means of the periphery 4 ) in the storage location 9 be transferred and stored there. The intermediate step (copying via the second memory 32 ) can be understood as an option. The result is the configuration data 6 that from the first receiving device 2 come in the location 9 and the execution of the first function 21 is finished. Also the second receiving device 3 has the first function 21 but she does not do it in the example shown.

The first receiving device 2 has as well as the second receiving device 3 a second function 22 on. The second function 22 is to configure 34 the second receiving device 3 set up. It has an initial test procedure 23 and a second test method. The task of the second function 22 can be understood that only settings 16 are actually used for the second receiving device 3 are provided and suitable. This is the case, for example, if the configuration data 6 or the settings 17 in the configuration data 6 newer than the already used settings 16 are. It may be that the operator is using the settings 16 possibly agree. Something like that can be in the configuration data 6 or in the second receiving device 3 be deposited, for example, to enforce or prevent automatic configurations.

The first test procedure 23 is set up for a first exam 23 based on the configuration data 6 at the location 9 make. If in the result of the first test procedure 23 the configuration data 6 for the second receiving device 3 are provided and suitable, the configuration data 6 by means of the second function 22 (and by means of the periphery 4 ) in the second memory 32 the second receiving device 3 transfer. It is conceivable that the second function 22 Changes in the location 9 performs (eg the configuration data 6 deletes). It may offer that the second function 22 is called time-cyclically (eg daily) and / or after switching on the receiving device 1 ,

The second test procedure 24 allows a number of possibilities for realization. A first possibility is that there are no questions to the operator and only a technical check of the settings 16 that is the second memory 32 are done before configuring 34 the second receiving device 3 is completed. The latter can be in a copy 34 the settings 16 from the second memory 32 in the first store 31 be seen, with the settings 17 in the first memory 31 changed or proportionately / completely overwritten. Unless the operator is involved, this can be considered as fully automatic configuration. Here are some examples that make sense for hotels and holiday homes / apartments. In other words, this is an automatic update of the settings 16 possible.

According to the solution shown, the configuration data 6 not necessarily in the second memory 32 be filed. It depends primarily on the settings 16 at. Furthermore, a setting 16 from several settings 16 from the integration data 7 the configuration data 6 in the location 9 selected and in the second memory 32 be transmitted. The accompanying data 8th do not have to complete and coincide with the settings 16 be transmitted. Unless in the accompanying data 8th If an Internet site is involved, the user can also view the contents of this page at a time from the location 9 refer to the settings 16 already in the second memory 32 are deposited. Accompanying dates were before that date 8th so that the operator transfers the accompanying data 8th at least the address (eg link, URL) of the Internet page can be found.

The operator can go to the second test procedure 24 be involved in such a way that he can, for example, on the basis of the accompanying data 8th the settings 16 used and further settings even at the second receiving device 3 confirmed. In the case of a semi-automatic configuration is the speech.

The idea also includes the form of manual configuration as follows. The operator can by means of the second function 22 (possibly in the course of the second test procedure 24 ) Configuration data 6 get displayed, if necessary, in the accompanying data 8th only information about configuration included. These notes / instructions tell the operator how to perform the manual / manual configuration. The hints may be text, image (s) or video (s) (eg "Please change in the SW version 1.xx the setting ... to ... Thank you. Your customer service" ). The configuration data 6 are trained to allow such variants.

As storage location 9 Various e-mail boxes are available, one of which is a target system 3 the configuration data 6 can relate. It is possible that an e-mail inbox is one for and / or with the serial number of the device or similar identification.

It is further provided that the configuration data 6 from a first location 10 in a second location 11 be copied. By that is meant that the configuration data 6 first on a mobile device with the first location 10 be transferred and from there to the second location 11 which may be, for example, a discussion group or an e-mail inbox. In the course of it should be possible, the configuration data 6 to change or supplement. For example, it may be considered that the configuration data 6 as a file from the source system 2 to be provided. The file can be a copy of a storage area (configuration, screen dump). This file is sent to the mobile device (first location 10 ) transfer. It can be called periphery 4 a wireless connection (eg Bluetooth) are used. From the perspective of the source system 2 the first storage location is addressable. For example, the operator of the mobile device uses said file to add information to it, and with a function, "SHARE," the configuration data 6 the one or more target systems 3 makes available by the configuration data 6 to the second location 11 get saved. Conveniently, the target system checks and transmits 3 the configuration data 6 so if necessary, these or parts thereof (settings only) from the location 11 on the target system 3 be transmitted.

With regard to the function "SHARE" it is provided that the receiving devices 1 such may be such that means for operating and triggering the function (eg menu) are set up, which are the first function 21 to carry out.

In the 4 the method of configuring is shown such that the relevant content of an execution unit 30 (see. 3 ) is shown separately. Furnished are the first function 21 and the second function 22 , where the second function 22 the first test procedure 23 and the second test method 24 having. Possible embodiments have already been explained. For the implementation of the method, hardware and software solutions and combinations of both can be used. One challenge could be seen in the configuration data 6 as well as storage locations 9 create for a variety of variants of equipment / reception equipment 1 are suitable.

It is possible that at least one of the receiving devices 1 a method for data conversion of the integration data 7 is set up. Such offers itself with different device types.

In the 5 is the reception facilities 1 with the data processing unit 29 illustrated, wherein the data processing unit 29 deposed is shown. On the basis of this representation is to be explained, how the attitudes 17 on functions of the reception equipment 1 can affect and what settings 17 or functions of the receiving devices 1 be considered. With reference to the 3 and 4 , Is the execution unit 30 shown with the first function 21 and the second function 22 , where the second function 22 the first test procedure 23 and the second test method 24 having.

Regarding the settings 17 is indicated / indicated (with an arrow) that the function "EPG" (English "electronic program guide") of the receiving devices 1 can be influenced. The function EPG is set up to contents of an (electronic) program guide on the receiving devices 1 display. The way of presentation can be manifold. Thus, there may be a variety of settings that affect, among other things, the appearance of the EPG (for example: time interval of the preview).

The contents of the configuration data 6 may include favorites lists (popular series, movies), station list (stations and their order on program slots), Internet list (Internet addresses), special programs such as "Watchme" lists, recordings (scheduled recordings), timed events ("timers") and children - / youth protection. You can also save voice and station search settings, network, antenna and / or system settings. It can be done using the integration data 6 at least all the settings transferred to the source system 2 stored persistently. This may include the software.

It can be provided that the source system 2 a backup of its own data in the location 9 stores. It may be later than the target system 3 refers again.

It is further contemplated that by means of the configuration data 6 the target system 3 there is regular information on the target system 3 viewed as text or image (may be heard as sound). This refers to daily, weekly or monthly "leaves" that may be in the sense of a (permanent) subscription from one storage location 9 can be obtained. These can be news, weather reports, menus, daily deals of any kind, advertising, and product information such as new TV sets. Among the options mentioned is, for example, a reference to so-called "eBooks" (electronic books).

In the 6 a use of the arrangement for configuring is shown, wherein a source system 2 for configuring multiple target systems 3 is set up. In the periphery 4 are several storage locations 9 set up, each storage location 9 configuration data 6 has the / a receiving device 1 that as a target system 3 acts, is assigned / are. The target systems 3 For example, you can have TV sets in a hotel 19 be. The source system 2 could in this case be a TV set either in the hotel (eg reception) or outside (eg maintenance company, TV service provider). Peripheral is the in-house network (LAN) with a network drive (NAS) into consideration.

Another possibility of use is seen in rental properties such as holiday homes / flats. As a source device 2 comes possibly the TV set of the landlord in question. The target devices 3 are for example in the apartments. At a manageable number, the landlord can have one e-mail inbox per target device 3 (or house / apartment).

If the tenants are children / adolescents (eg youth hostel / holiday home), it may be intended that a TV set (target system 3 ) exclusively from a source system 2 is configurable.

In the 7 the use is shown such that rental properties 19 (Hotels, apartments) by means of a single receiving facility 1 in a central office 25 stands, are configurable. It is envisaged that the receiving device 1 an interface for coupling with a booking system 26 , It is possible, for example, that when booking / renting the hotel, information can be provided on which channels should be available on the TV set. For hotel guests with constantly changing nationality, the use shown seems expedient in that at least the (eg via SAT) receivable national channels / programs for the hotel guest are preset or channels / programs in a language that the hotel guest understands. To the radio towers 18 should be explained that in the different regions of a country / continent and / or on a continent itself different reception conditions may exist because the broadcast signals from different stations / radio towers 18 be obtained. That is, the transmitter settings to the same transmitter at least per hotel 19 may vary (frequency, signal / picture format, SAT position) depending on the radio tower 18 , The same does not only apply to radio towers 18 but also the satellites (SAT). Depending on the distribution of hotels 19 in the cities or on the globe and depending on the occupancy of hotel guests of changing nations, the solution shown can offer.

To compile configuration data 6 To simplify, it may be appropriate to form so-called profiles with regular use of the method. This configuration data are created and possibly summarized in such a way that it can cover a multiple use (eg according to age, gender, etc.). It's about the target device 3 to match the potential interests and needs of the potential tenant / operator and that of a small amount of information available to the tenant / operator.

In the 8th the arrangement is shown as it is with source system 2 and target systems 3 for example, could be used in the private sector. The reception facilities 1 are eg TV sets or STB, which are in residential buildings 20 stand. Every house 20 has a network such that the receiving device 1 with the Internet 4 can be connected. The operator of the source system 2 May possibly have a location 9 on which also the target systems 3 can access. From the source system 2 were configuration data 6 in the location 9 provided. Any target systems 3 can, provided the location 9 known and available, the configuration data 6 (quasi from the source system 2 ) to configure the target system 3 use.

The scope of the target systems in question 3 depends on the possibilities of access of the target systems 3 to the location 9 (eg open or protected). These possibilities can basically be influenced when "sharing", because if necessary the access possibilities at the storage location 9 are bound. In the course of the "share" function, it is planned to set access options according to the most important factors (eg public or group, visible yes / no). It is envisaged to provide a centralized system, essentially the storage locations 9 (including access rights) managed and the receiving facilities 1 is known. In this case, an interface is provided, for which the receiving devices 1 are set up. That is, the reception facilities 1 for saving / exchanging configuration data 6 in the periphery 4 primarily using the central system.

In the 9 another form of arrangement is shown for configuration. The arrangement has at least one receiving device 51 on, namely a first receiving device 52 and a second receiving device 53 , It is at least a periphery 54 provided over which a first connection 56 and a second connection 57 is made. In the periphery 54 is a switch 58 set up. The same has an address 55 and a coupling device 59 on. In the coupling device 59 is a location 9 to see the high frequency (multiply per second) to exchange configuration data 6 is used, with the first connection 56 and the second connection 57 for reasons of efficiency is not permanently built up and dismantled but over a period of time (minutes, hours) persist. By means of the coupling device 59 are the first connection 56 and the second connection 57 coupled together. The coupling device 59 can serve as a buffer of data (eg recording in connection with video, image compression). For example, a TCP / IP router module can be integrated with NAT ("network address translation").

The switching device 58 comes the function that is provided with their a unique address of a storage location, with which the first receiving device 51 connects as well as the second receiving device 52 , Further, the switch is 58 set up such that in the switching center 58 An internal addressing causes, in the case of a plurality of connections to be coupled, the first connection in each case 56 and second connection 57 be coupled. It is possible that the switching device 58 Assigns the identification number (or unique name) for the connections to be paired. Behind the identification number therefore hides a receiving device 51 , One of the two reception facilities 51 in the case of coupling, the identification number of the other receiving devices is requested 51 specify.

A receiving device 51 has a data converter 64 on. The data converter 64 is with the periphery 54 connected. In the course of coupling, a connection is created such that by means of the first connection 56 and the second connection 57 the two data converters 64 namely, the first receiving device 52 and the second receiving device 53 , are connected for the bidirectional exchange of data. Provided that it is provided that the first receiving device 52 (Service) the remote control of the second receiving device 53 (Customer) takes over, sends the first receiving device 52 operating data 62 to the second receiving device 53 , Furthermore, the second receiving device transmits in the opposite direction 53 image data 63 (including sound) to the first receiving device 52 , The image data 63 contain that on the second receiving device 53 displayed image 61 (eg "A"). Changes to the picture 61 become the first receiving device 52 transmitted and by means of the data converter 64 converted into a transferable or from a transferable data format. The first receiving device 52 thus shows the picture simultaneously 61 the second receiving device 53 , To this mode at the first receiving device 52 (possibly also at the second receiving device 53 ), it may be that the picture 61 at the respective receiving device 51 marked with a line-shaped colored border (eg red, green or blue). Thus, the operator recognizes that a remote maintenance 65 is active.

It can be provided that in addition to the image data 63 with sound and such Aus / reproductions to the second receiving device 53 be transmitted to the first receiving device 52 can generate. For example, mobile devices may include means for outputting vibrations. Similar is meant by the Aus / Rendaben.

The service data 62 are those with which operator actions on the control panel 60 (eg remote control). Between the control panel 60 and receiving device 51 usually there is a wireless connection 67 to a receiver 66 , It can be provided that the receiver 66 the data converter 64 the service data 62 provides and vice versa. Another aspect is the use of the control panel 60 at the first receiving device 52 and at the second receiving device 53 , In the course of a maintenance 65 It should also be possible for the operator at the second receiving device 53 (Customer) carries out operator actions. This allows the operator at the first receiving device 52 (Support) can be made aware of a problem by showing or demonstrating the problematic operation.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

receiver

2

Source system; first receiving device

3

Target system; second receiving device

4

periphery

5

different data

6

configuration data

7

 Integration data (subset of configuration data)

8th

 Accompanying data (subset of configuration data)

9

location

10

first location

11

additional first storage location

12

second storage location

13

 Address (of the first storage location)

14

address

15

 Network (LAN)

16

 Settings (in the configuration data)

17

 Settings (in the receiving device)

18

Radio tower / transmitter

19

Rental property / hotel

20

residential building

21

first function

22

second function

23

first test procedure

24

second test method

25

headquarters

26

booking system

27

image

28

reference

29

Data processing unit

30

execution unit

31

 first memory (for settings)

32

 second memory (for data transmission)

33

Provide

34

Configure

51

receiver

52

first receiving device; service

53

second receiving device; customer

54

periphery

55

address

56

first connection

57

second connection

58

switch

59

coupling device

60

control panel

61

image

62

operating data

63

 Image data (may contain image and sound)

64

Data converter / protocol converter

65

maintenance

66

receiver

67

 Wireless connection (infrared)

Claims (11)

Method for configuring at least one receiving device ( 1 ), whereby a target system ( 3 ) the at least one receiving device ( 1 ), where a source system ( 2 ) a receiving device ( 1 ) and where a periphery ( 4 ) is provided for transmitting and storing different data ( 5 ), the data used in the method being configuration data ( 6 ) for configuring a receiving device ( 1 ), wherein a receiving device ( 1 ) Settings ( 17 ) and the configuration data ( 6 ) Settings ( 16 ), whereby the periphery ( 4 ) uniquely addressable ( 13 . 14 ) Storage locations ( 10 . 11 ) for storing data, the method comprising - that the source system ( 2 ) a first function ( 21 ), which is set up configuration data ( 6 ) of the source system ( 2 ) ( 33 ), the configuration data ( 6 ) by means of the periphery ( 4 ) and in one of the source system ( 2 ) predetermined first storage location ( 10 ) of the periphery ( 4 ) - that the target system ( 3 ) a second function ( 22 ), which is set up, at least one predetermined first storage location ( 10 ) and by means of an initial test procedure ( 23 ) determine whether in the first storage location ( 10 ) of the periphery ( 4 ) the configuration data ( 6 ) or a subset of the configuration data ( 7 . 8th ) required for the target system ( 3 ), stored or stored, the second function ( 22 ), the configuration data ( 6 ) by means of the periphery ( 4 ) into the target system ( 3 ) and by means of a second test procedure ( 24 ) determine whether the target system ( 3 ) with the configuration data ( 6 ) and the second function ( 22 ) is further configured when configuring ( 34 ) of the target system ( 3 ) the configuration data ( 6 ) such that with the in the configuration data ( 6 ) ( 16 ) the settings ( 17 ) of the target system ( 3 ) be changed or / or replaced. Method according to claim 1, wherein the periphery ( 4 ) at least one network ( 15 ) is from a group of networks, the network ( 15 ) is operated with an Internet transmission protocol and wherein the group of networks is a LAN ( 15 ) and a WAN. Method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first storage location ( 10 ) is one of a group of storage locations, the group of storage locations, a network drive directory, an e-mail inbox, and a discussion and / or storage space in an Internet portal. Method according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the configuration data ( 6 ) a subset with integration data ( 7 ), the integration data ( 7 ) the settings ( 16 ), the integration data ( 7 ) are machine readable. Method according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the configuration data ( 6 ) a subset with accompanying data ( 8th ), the accompanying data ( 8th ) a content description of the integration data ( 7 ), the accompanying data ( 8th ) are human readable and / or machine readable. Method according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein in the first storage location ( 10 ) the accompanying data ( 8th ) the configuration data ( 6 ) and in an additional first storage location ( 11 ) the integration data ( 7 ) the configuration data ( 6 ), the accompanying data ( 8th ) the address ( 14 ) of the additional first storage location ( 11 ) contain ( 28 ) for transmitting the integration data ( 7 ) the configuration data ( 6 ) by means of the periphery ( 4 ) into the target system ( 3 ). Receiving device ( 1 ) arranged for carrying out a method according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the receiving device ( 1 ) Settings ( 17 ) and the receiving device ( 1 ), a first function ( 21 ) and a second function ( 22 ), the first function ( 21 ), initial configuration data ( 6 ), the settings ( 16 ) of the receiving device ( 1 . 2 ), to provide ( 33 ), the first configuration data ( 6 ) by means of a periphery ( 4 ) and in one of the receiving device ( 1 . 2 ) predetermined first storage location ( 10 ) of the periphery ( 4 ), the second function ( 22 ) is set up, at least one predetermined second storage location ( 12 ) of the periphery ( 4 ) and determine by means of a first test procedure whether in the second storage location ( 12 ) of the periphery ( 4 ) second configuration data ( 6 ) or a subset of the second configuration data ( 6 ) required for the receiving device ( 1 . 3 ), stored or stored, the second function ( 22 ), the second configuration data ( 6 ) by means of the periphery ( 4 ) in the receiving device ( 1 . 3 ) and by means of a second test procedure ( 24 ) determine whether the receiving device ( 1 . 3 ) with the second configuration data ( 6 ) and the second function ( 22 ) is further configured when configuring ( 34 ) of the receiving device ( 1 . 3 ) the second configuration data ( 6 ) such that with the settings contained in the second configuration data ( 16 ) the settings ( 17 ) of the receiving device ( 1 . 3 ) and / or replaced. Receiving device according to claim 7, wherein the settings ( 16 . 17 ) are arranged in groups of settings, the groups of settings for functions of the receiving device ( 1 ) are created, the functions include a program selection with child and youth protection as well as a temporal control of the receiving device ( 1 ) and in particular timing of recordings, the settings ( 17 ) are set up for the allocation of program slots and for the contents of lists with Internet addresses. Use of a receiving device ( 1 ) according to claim 7 or 8 and a method according to one of claims 1 to 6 for configuring a receiving device ( 1 ), wherein a second receiving device ( 3 ) in a rental property ( 19 ), which rents a landlord to a tenant, the tenant renting the property ( 19 ) for one or more nights up to one month and the landlord has a first reception 2 ), wherein the first receiving device ( 2 ) the configuration data ( 6 ), the second receiving device ( 3 ) used. Use of a receiving device according to claim 9, wherein the first receiving device ( 2 ) with a booking system ( 26 ) is coupled for rental, the booking system ( 26 ) Provides information on the desired and / or permitted volume of TV, radio and Internet usage booked by the Lessee, to which the first receiving device ( 2 ), the source system ( 2 ), the configuration data ( 6 ) for the second receiving device ( 3 ) of the rental property ( 19 ), the target system ( 3 ). Arrangement for configuring at least one receiving device ( 51 ), the arrangement having a first receiving device ( 52 ), a second receiving device ( 53 ), a periphery ( 54 ) for transmitting different data and a switching device ( 58 ), wherein the switching device ( 58 ) a coupling device ( 59 ) and the switching device ( 58 ) in the periphery ( 54 ), a first connection ( 56 ) and a second compound ( 57 ) and by means of the coupling device ( 59 ) in such a way that the first connection ( 56 ) with the second compound ( 57 ) at the exchange ( 58 ), the first receiving device ( 52 ) and the second receiving device ( 53 ) each have a data converter ( 64 ) and the data converter ( 64 ) of the first receiving device ( 52 ) with the data converter ( 64 ) the second receiving device ( 53 ) by means of the first compound ( 56 ) and the second compound ( 57 ) after switching and coupling, the data converter ( 64 ), operator data ( 62 ) and image data ( 63 ) a receiving device ( 51 . 52 . 53 ) such that the second receiving device ( 53 ) Image data ( 63 ) transmitting the first receiving device ( 52 ) and outputs while the first receiving device ( 52 ) Operator data ( 62 ), the second receiving device ( 53 ) receives and uses, so that by means of the first receiving device ( 52 ) the second receiving device ( 53 ) is operated simultaneously, wherein the operator of the first receiving device ( 52 ) by means of the control panel ( 60 ) of the first receiving device ( 52 ) the second receiving device ( 53 ) and that on the second receiving device ( 53 ) output image ( 61 ) also on the first receiving device ( 52 ) is output.

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