17953053. PROGRAM PLAYING METHOD AND APPARATUS simplified abstract (Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.)
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PROGRAM PLAYING METHOD AND APPARATUS
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PROGRAM PLAYING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17953053 titled 'PROGRAM PLAYING METHOD AND APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method and apparatus for playing programs on an internet protocol television (IPTV) service. The goal is to address the high costs associated with IPTV operators and subscriptions for users.
- A communications device receives a program playing request message using a first transmission protocol.
- The device determines the target program channel based on a media file identifier in the request message.
- A data stream request message is sent to an IPTV platform using a second transmission protocol.
- The received data stream is sent to a playing device for playback using the first transmission protocol.
Potential applications of this technology:
- IPTV operators can use this method to reduce costs associated with providing IPTV services.
- Users can benefit from lower subscription and maintenance costs for IPTV services.
Problems solved by this technology:
- High costs for IPTV operators can be reduced by optimizing the program playing process.
- Users can enjoy IPTV services without the burden of expensive subscriptions and maintenance fees.
Benefits of this technology:
- Lower costs for IPTV operators can lead to more affordable IPTV services for users.
- Simplified program playing method allows for efficient and seamless playback of IPTV programs.
Original Abstract Submitted
In the field of communications technologies, disclosed are a program playing method and apparatus, to resolve problems of relatively high costs of an internet protocol television (IPTV) operator and relatively high costs for subscribing to and maintaining an IPTV service by a user. In the method, a communications device receives a program playing request message sent by using a first transmission protocol. The communications device determines a corresponding target program channel based on a media file identifier included in the program playing request message, and may send a data stream request message to an IPTV platform by using a second transmission protocol. The communications device may send, by using the first transmission protocol, a received data stream to a playing device for play.
