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WO1998020677A1
WO1998020677A1 PCT/EP1997/006032 EP9706032W WO9820677A1 WO 1998020677 A1 WO1998020677 A1 WO 1998020677A1 EP 9706032 W EP9706032 W EP 9706032W WO 9820677 A1 WO9820677 A1 WO 9820677A1
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Gerhard Eitz
Andreas Weiss
Joachim Bareiss
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04NPICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N21/00Selective content distribution, e.g. interactive television or video on demand [VOD]
    • H04N21/80Generation or processing of content or additional data by content creator independently of the distribution process; Content per se
    • H04N21/83Generation or processing of protective or descriptive data associated with content; Content structuring
    • H04N21/84Generation or processing of descriptive data, e.g. content descriptors
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04NPICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N21/00Selective content distribution, e.g. interactive television or video on demand [VOD]
    • H04N21/40Client devices specifically adapted for the reception of or interaction with content, e.g. set-top-box [STB]; Operations thereof
    • H04N21/45Management operations performed by the client for facilitating the reception of or the interaction with the content or administrating data related to the end-user or to the client device itself, e.g. learning user preferences for recommending movies, resolving scheduling conflicts
    • H04N21/4508Management of client data or end-user data
    • H04N21/4532Management of client data or end-user data involving end-user characteristics, e.g. viewer profile, preferences
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04NPICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N21/00Selective content distribution, e.g. interactive television or video on demand [VOD]
    • H04N21/40Client devices specifically adapted for the reception of or interaction with content, e.g. set-top-box [STB]; Operations thereof
    • H04N21/47End-user applications
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04NPICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N21/00Selective content distribution, e.g. interactive television or video on demand [VOD]
    • H04N21/40Client devices specifically adapted for the reception of or interaction with content, e.g. set-top-box [STB]; Operations thereof
    • H04N21/47End-user applications
    • H04N21/482End-user interface for program selection
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04NPICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N5/00Details of television systems
    • H04N5/44Receiver circuitry for the reception of television signals according to analogue transmission standards
    • H04N5/50Tuning indicators; Automatic tuning control
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04NPICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N7/00Television systems
    • H04N7/08Systems for the simultaneous or sequential transmission of more than one television signal, e.g. additional information signals, the signals occupying wholly or partially the same frequency band, e.g. by time division
    • H04N7/087Systems for the simultaneous or sequential transmission of more than one television signal, e.g. additional information signals, the signals occupying wholly or partially the same frequency band, e.g. by time division with signal insertion during the vertical blanking interval only
    • H04N7/088Systems for the simultaneous or sequential transmission of more than one television signal, e.g. additional information signals, the signals occupying wholly or partially the same frequency band, e.g. by time division with signal insertion during the vertical blanking interval only the inserted signal being digital
    • H04N7/0887Systems for the simultaneous or sequential transmission of more than one television signal, e.g. additional information signals, the signals occupying wholly or partially the same frequency band, e.g. by time division with signal insertion during the vertical blanking interval only the inserted signal being digital for the transmission of programme or channel identifying signals
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04NPICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N21/00Selective content distribution, e.g. interactive television or video on demand [VOD]
    • H04N21/40Client devices specifically adapted for the reception of or interaction with content, e.g. set-top-box [STB]; Operations thereof
    • H04N21/41Structure of client; Structure of client peripherals
    • H04N21/426Internal components of the client ; Characteristics thereof

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  • the invention relates to a radio program signal according to the preamble of the independent claims 1, 2 and 6 and to methods for processing these radio program signals.
  • EPG electronic program guides
  • program bouquet data channel of the radio program signal for one or more programs
  • EPGs are already standardized for analog radio program signals (prETS 300 707).
  • set-top boxes digital attachments and control devices for conventional television receivers and video recorders
  • program contributions included in it can be cataloged according to various criteria, e.g. according to content (e.g.
  • the object of the invention is to offer the viewer a convenient opportunity to put together his “desired program” according to his individual wishes and preferences.
  • the invention is based on the basic idea that, within the data channel of a radio program signal, as additional information, either a preview of the continuation of the content of the current contribution in another channel (and possibly the title of the subsequent contribution in the same channel) or subject keywords relating to the content of the current contribution.
  • the television viewer can electronically select the related content electronically via his remote control in order to remain within an individual "specialty channel” (eg "sports").
  • the television viewer can electronically select one or more Thematic keywords set individual bookmarks that document which program contributions the viewer is particularly interested in. The bookmark or bookmarks set can then be evaluated in different ways in the set-top box.
  • bookmarks that have been set can be compared with the subject keywords of the program programs currently being broadcast, in order to signal the start of a “desired program” in another channel to the viewer.
  • the viewer can switch to this other channel by pressing a confirmation button on his remote control.
  • Set bookmarks can also be compared with the keyword catalog of an EPG to put together a personal program guide.
  • This "personal program guide" contains, in chronological order, a compilation of all program contributions for a broadcasting period (day, week), the topics of which match the bookmarks set. In this way too, an individual "specialty channel" of a large number of full programs can be put together without having to send specialty channels. It is also possible to transmit a preview of program items selected by the broadcaster in the data channel which are related in content to the item currently being broadcast.
  • FIG. 1 shows time diagrams of the signal occupancy of the program channel and the data channel of a radio program signal designed according to the invention, dynamic additional information and quasi-static additional information being contained in the data channel.
  • Fig. 2 is a schematic flow diagram illustrating various ways to bookmarks from transmitted additional information set, save and evaluate;
  • Fig. 3 is a schematic view for the screen display and further processing of first additional information, which in plain text a preview of the content of the ongoing program contribution "Wimbledon-Live") in another channel and the title ("free time") of the subsequent contribution in the same channel include;
  • FIG. 4 shows a schematic view for the screen display and further processing of second additional information, which contain, in plain text, subject headwords "News”, “France”, “Paris”, “Eiffel Tower”) relating to the content of the current contribution ("Paris nightlife”);
  • Fig. 5 is a schematic view for the screen display and further processing of third additional information, which in plain text a preview of the title and broadcast times of content related to the current program ("Paris nightlife") program contributions ("20: 15: 100 years Eiffel Tower (MUX ) "and” 22:00: Paris at night - In the Lido (1 +) ”) in the same channel and / or in other channels;
  • FIG. 6 shows a schematic view for the screen display of bookmarks which the viewer has set by selecting the subject keywords reproduced according to FIG. 4;
  • FIG. 7 shows a schematic view for the screen display of one of the bookmarks ("gymnastics") according to FIG. 6 and the title of a program contribution ("artistic gymnastics from Poing") which corresponds to the bookmarks set in another channel (1 +);
  • Fig. 8 is a block diagram of a set-top box for connecting a television, video recorder or radio to a digital radio program signal including decoding of additional signals according to the invention.
  • the information necessary for the bookmark is sent as additional information in a time-correlated manner to the associated television program in the data channel.
  • 1 shows an example of a program channel and the associated data channel with dynamic and quasi-static additional information.
  • the keywords 'News' and 'Journal' and during the following 'Art Gymnastics from Poing' program are repeatedly transmitted as additional quasi-static information for cataloging the individual programs.
  • dynamic additional information is sent for subject headings on the content of the current entry, for example for the post 'Paris nightlife' within the 'Foreign Journal' the subject headings 'News', 'France', 'Paris' and 'Eiffel Tower'.
  • the dynamic additional information during the 'Chechnya' article contains information about the content of the ongoing article "20:15 Live from Chechnya (MUX channel)" and, for example, an announcement for another program contribution selected by the broadcaster "20:00 Frschau (ARD ) ".
  • bookmarks can be subject keywords 'News, Classical Music, Cooking, Pedagogy, Tennis' as well as information for program contributions '17: 00 Advice (ARD) 'or addresses for' Online 'and other radio data services, for example for an' Info - Guide 'or for the' Tennis ATP ranking '(see Fig. 2 middle).
  • the viewer can also select bookmarks regardless of the program currently running and save them in the set-top box.
  • an extended EPG which, in addition to the normal information such as program name, broadcasting time and title, also contains quasi-static additional information for cataloging the associated program contributions and selects from a list of all quasi-static bookmarks (...., 'Schlager', ' Switzerland ',' Series', 'Show', 'Sport', 'Talk', .7) select the keywords that interest him and save them as bookmarks.
  • information for desired program contributions or addresses for 'online' and other data services can also be transferred to the bookmark memory (see FIG. 2 top right).
  • bookmarks to compile a personal EPG.
  • a list with program suggestions is automatically compiled from the EPG, which is expanded with quasi-static additional information, according to the key words collected.
  • the viewer selects his desired program from these contributions and passes it on to a timer.
  • the set-top box automatically switches to the selected entries (see Fig. 2 bottom right).
  • the dynamic additional information also contains identifiers which are evaluated on the reception side.
  • the identifier 'Forced bookmarks' indicates whether the transmitted plain text information is displayed directly on the screen.
  • the identifier 'logo' signals whether a logo (see in Fig. 3-7, for example, 'LZ') should first signal the viewer of the presence of current additional information and the associated plain text information is only displayed after a specific button on the remote control has been pressed.
  • an individual division program can be signaled from the sending side. This is achieved in that dynamic additional information of the first type with one or more Program suggestions in plain text and other information are transmitted, which enable easy switching to associated channels. It is thus easy for the viewer to be informed of the continuation of the content of a contribution or of a selected program color on another channel.
  • a television broadcast from Congress in the MUX channel is continued in the 'ARD' channel because the 'Leisure time' contribution is provided at 16:00 in the ARD channel.
  • Additional information with the identifier "compulsory bookmark" is now sent in the ARD channel, preferably at the end of the transmission from Wimbledon.
  • the recipient evaluates the information and displays it on the screen in plain text "Next post 4:00 pm, Leisure time (ARD) or Congress Live (MUX), switching: 'OK'".
  • the viewer can accept the program proposal at the touch of a button change the new channel MUX and stay in the selected program color sports tennis.
  • Fig. 4 shows an example of dynamic additional information of the second type.
  • the 'LZ' logo signals to the viewer that bookmark information is available. If he is interested in further information on the currently selected program, he presses a button on his remote control and the above-mentioned key words are shown in plain text. The viewer can select one or more subject keywords that are of interest to him and add them to the bookmark memory as set bookmarks.
  • the dynamic additional data contains a preview of the titles and broadcast times of content related to the current program ("Paris nightlife") ("8:15 pm: 100 years Eiffel Tower (MUX)” and "10:00 pm: Paris at night - in the Lido” (1 +) "). Similar to Fig. 4, the logo 'LZ' signals that bookmark information is available.
  • the above preview is displayed at the touch of a button. The viewer can mark one or both contributions and transfer them to the timer.
  • the addresses for 'online' and other radio data services can be transmitted as dynamic additional information, called up by the viewer if interested, selected and possibly collected in the bookmark memory.
  • FIG. 6 shows an example of a compilation of set bookmarks "news, classical music, cooking, education, Paris, gymnastics", which the viewer receives from a bookmark offer from dynamic additional information according to FIG. 4 or from quasi-static additional information, as in FIG 2 shown at the top right.
  • the subject keywords can be changed or deleted or a personal EPG can be called up, as already described in Fig. 2 below right.
  • FIG. 7 shows the automatic retrieval of bookmarks that have been set, as already indicated at the bottom left in FIG. 2.
  • the viewer selected a children's program 'Pumuckl' on the ARD channel.
  • the receiver carries out a continuous comparison in the background between the bookmark information set by the viewer and the received quasi-static additional information of the program programs just broadcast.
  • a match is found in the bookmark information "gymnastics" and one corresponding message is generated, for example a flashing logo 'LZ'.
  • the corresponding program contribution is announced in plain text: "Set bookmark gymnastics: gymnastics from Poing in channel '1 +', switch: OK".
  • the viewer now has the option of switching directly to the announced contribution. If no key is pressed or the 'Cancel' key is pressed, the message disappears and the normal program sequence with the entry 'SchauXmal' is adhered to.
  • FIG. 8 shows a block diagram of a set-top box for connecting a television set, video recorder or radio set to a digital radio program signal, including the decoding of additional signals according to the invention.
  • the received RF signal is routed and demodulated on a satellite or cable tuner 1.
  • the signal is broken down into video, audio and data components and, if necessary, decrypted.
  • the video components are fed to an MPEG video decoder 3, the audio components to an MPEG audio decoder 4 and the data components to processor 5.
  • the decoded video and audio signals can, for example, be displayed or listened to on a television set using a SCART cable.
  • the processor 5 is assigned a ROM 6, a RAM 7 and an interface 8, via which, for example, the remote control is queried.
  • the data portions are decoded by processor 5 and processed differently depending on the decoding result. If the processor 5 detects additional dynamic information for the currently selected program, the logo 'LZ' or the plain text information is output via the MPEG video decoder 3 on the in accordance with the transmitted identifier Screen. If the viewer confirms the information displayed, then either a switch is made directly to a new program by the 'demux descrambler' receiving appropriate control commands, or the corresponding plain text information, together with further type information, is stored in RAM 7 as a set bookmark. RAM 7 is expediently designed such that information stored therein can be stored for a long time without loss of data.
  • a comparison is made of the quasi-static additional information arriving in the data channel with the bookmark information stored in RAM 7. It is useful to not only transmit the quasi-static additional information of the programs in the own multiplex signal in the data channel of a multiplex signal, but also the corresponding information for programs of other multiplex signals. If a match is found, a corresponding message appears on the screen. If the viewer confirms, the associated channel information is evaluated and corresponding control commands are passed to the 'Demux Descrambler' 2.
  • processor 5 it appears expedient to allow processor 5 to carry out a check before displaying bookmark information for other program channels as to whether a program channel is even available for the set-top box and can be selected.

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L'invention concerne un signal de programmes de radio-diffusion contenant non seulement une chaîne analogique ou numérique mais aussi un canal de données pour des informations supplémentaires. Le canal de données contient une première série d'informations dynamiques supplémentaires qui donnent un aperçu du contenu de la suite de l'émission actuellement diffusée sur la chaîne et au moins le titre et la chaîne de l'émission suivante diffusée sur la même chaîne (Fig. 2). Selon une variante, le canal de données contient une troisième série d'informations dynamiques supplémentaires contenant un aperçu au moins des titres et chaînes concernant les émissions choisies côté émetteur et dont le contenu est apparenté à celui de l'émission actuellement diffusée sur la chaîne (Fig. 4). Selon une troisième possibilité, le canal de données contient une seconde série d'informations dynamiques représentant des mots-clés thématiques relatifs au contenu de l'émission actuellement reçue (Fig. 3).
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