TWI413413B - Network video conference equipment and its method of proceeding network video conference - Google Patents

Abstract

A network video conference equipment and its method of proceeding network video conference, the method implemented on a first end network machine of a network video conference system includes steps as follows. Directly connecting to a second end network machine of the network video conference system without instructions when the second end network machine requests to connect to the first end network machine. Receiving and displaying a second end meeting video and audio provided from the second end network machine, and sending a predetermined message picture to the second end network machine but a first end meeting video and audio provided from the first end network machine. Providing a human machine interface for receiving an instruction to start the network video conference or cancel it.

Description

Network video conferencing device and method for performing network video conferencing

The present invention relates to a method for network information exchange, and more particularly to a network video conferencing device and a method for performing a network video conference.

Due to the rapid development of the economy, a single base has been unable to meet the business needs of the company. Therefore, decentralized operation or transnational operation has become an ordinary mode of operation adopted by the general company, and the communication methods of each business base have become the needs of the company. The subject of the right. However, thanks to the innovation and progress of the Internet, computer and electronic technology, communication between the two places is no longer a problem. That is to say, the communication between the two places is not restricted by time and space through the network video conferencing system.

When the local network video conferencing device (referred to as the local device) detects that a remote network video conferencing device (referred to as a remote device) is making a call to the local device, the participant at the local end can By controlling the local device, it is decided whether to connect or reject the call connection with the remote device. When the local device is connected to the remote device and communicates with the remote device, the local device and the remote device provide each other with the video signal captured at the conference site. In this way, the participants of the two parties can mutually identify the person who actually participated in the meeting through the audio and video signals at the conference site; otherwise, when the local device is refused to connect with the remote device, the local device and the remote device cannot Provide each other with video and audio signals from their conference site.

However, it is a problem for the participants at the local end that before the local device and the remote device are connected to each other, the participant at the local end can only know the IP address of the remote device by the local device and The User Name is not recognized by the person who actually participated in the meeting. The participant at the local end must wait until the local device and the remote device are connected to each other, and then the audio and video signals of the conference site provided by the remote device can be used to know the person who actually participates in the conference at the remote end. The attendees also exposed the remote live video conferencing signals to the far end by the local device.

Therefore, how to propose a solution that can effectively improve the above-mentioned shortcomings and inconveniences is an important issue that the relevant industry is currently unable to delay.

An object of the present invention is to provide a network video conferencing device and a method for performing a network video conference, so that the participant at the local end can know the actual far-end before deciding whether to further continue the network video conference. Participate in the meeting to take appropriate action as soon as possible.

An object of the present invention is to provide a network video conferencing device and a method for performing a network video conference, so that the participant at the local end can effectively ensure the remote end before deciding whether to further continue the network video conference. The person participating in the meeting cannot know the person who actually participates in the meeting at the local end, so as to ensure the confidentiality of the participants at the local end.

One aspect of the present invention provides a method for performing a network video conference, which is applicable to a first-end network device of a network video conferencing system. The method includes the following steps. When the second-end network device of the network video conferencing system requires connection with the first-end network device, the command is directly connected to the second-end network device. Receiving and playing the second end live video and audio transmitted by the second end network device, and transmitting a first preset message picture to the second end network device, and not transmitting the first end live video and audio. Providing a human-machine interface to the first-end network device, wherein the human-machine interface is configured to receive an instruction to continue the network video conference or to reject the network video conference.

An embodiment of the present invention further includes the step of: when receiving the instruction to continue the network video conference, the first end network device starts to transmit the first end live video to the second network device to replace the first Preset message screen.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the method further includes the step of, when receiving the instruction to reject the network video conference, the first network device terminates the connection with the second network device. In addition, before the first-end network device terminates the connection with the second-end network device, the first-end network device sends a second preset message screen to the second-end network device to replace the first pre-network. Set the message screen.

In still another embodiment of the present invention, the preset message screen includes a static picture. For example, a text message, a pattern message, or a combination thereof.

In still another embodiment of the present invention, the preset message screen includes a dynamic picture. For example, a progress animation, a repeated motion animation, or a combination thereof.

Another aspect of the present invention provides a network video conferencing device, including a network video conferencing device, a network camera device, a sound source receiving device, and a video playback device. The network video conferencing device is used to connect to a remote network device through a network. The network video conferencing device includes a first preset message screen and a human-machine interface for receiving an instruction to continue the network video conference or an instruction to reject the network video conference. The network camera device is electrically connected to the network video conferencing device for capturing a live video signal. The sound source receiving device is electrically connected to the network video conferencing device for capturing a live sound signal. The video playback device is electrically connected to the network video conferencing device for playing a remote live video signal and a remote live audio signal transmitted by the remote network device.

When the remote network device requests to connect with the network video conferencing device, the network video conferencing device does not wait to directly connect with the remote network device, and the network video conferencing device receives the remote live video signal and the remote site. The sound signal is played by the video playback device to play the remote live video signal and the remote live audio signal, and the network video conferencing device transmits the first preset message picture to the remote network device without transmitting the field image signal and the live sound. The signal, and the network video conferencing device waits for an instruction to continue the network video conference or reject the network video conference command from the display unit.

In an embodiment of the invention, the network video conferencing device further includes a second preset message screen. When the network video conferencing device receives the command to reject the network video conference, the network video conferencing device transmits a second preset message screen to the remote network device to replace the first preset message screen.

In another embodiment of the invention, the human machine interface is a virtual operation interface. The virtual operation interface is an option displayed on the video playback device.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the human machine interface is a physical operation interface. The physical operation interface is a button, a button or a push button.

In this way, the first-end participants can obtain the information of the actual participants of the second-party at an early stage before deciding whether to further continue the network video conference, so as to take appropriate actions as soon as possible to ensure the first end. The confidentiality of the participants.

Referring to FIG. 1, FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a network video conferencing device of the present invention in a network video conferencing system. In one embodiment of the present invention, a network video conferencing system 100 includes multi-terminal devices in the network 400 that can be interconnected with each other, such as a first-end network device 210 and a second-end network device 310. The first end network device 210 is located at a local end, such as a receiving end, and will hereinafter be referred to as a first end 200. The second end network device 310 is located at a remote end, such as a call end, and is hereinafter referred to as a second end 300.

In this embodiment, the first end network device 210 is, for example, a network video conferencing device. The second end network device 310 is, for example, a network video conferencing device, but the first end network device 210 and the second end network device 310 are not limited thereto.

The first end network device 210 includes at least a first network video conferencing device 211, a first network camera device 212, a first sound source receiving device 213, and a first video playback device 214. The second end network device 310 includes at least a second network video conferencing device 311, a second network camera device 312, a second audio source receiving device 313, and a second video playback device 314. The second network video conferencing device 311 is, for example, a remote network device, a network video conferencing device having the same function as the first-end network video conferencing device 211, or other conventional network video conferencing devices.

The first network video conferencing device 211 and the second network video conferencing device 311 can be connected to each other through a network 400. The first network camera device 212 can capture the first end live video signal of the first end conference site, and the first sound source receiving device 213 (for example, a microphone) can capture the first end live sound signal of the first end conference site, where The first end live video signal and the first end live audio signal are collectively referred to as the first end live video. The second network camera 312 can capture the second end live video signal of the second end conference site, and the second sound source receiving device 313 (for example, a microphone) can capture the second end live sound signal of the second end conference site, wherein The second end live video signal and the second end live audio signal are collectively referred to as the second end live video. In addition, the first video playback device 214 of the first end network device 210 can play the second end live video. The second video playback device 314 of the second end network device 310 can play the first end live video.

In addition, the first network video conferencing device 211 further includes a memory 215 and a human machine interface 218. The memory 215 is electrically connected to the first network video conferencing device 211, wherein at least one first preset message screen 216 and at least one second preset message screen 217 are pre-stored. The types and uses of the first preset message screen 216 and the second preset message screen 217 will be disclosed in detail later. The human machine interface 218 is configured to receive an instruction to continue the network video conference or a command to reject the network video conference on behalf of the first network video conferencing device 211. The types and functions of the human machine interface 218 will be disclosed in detail later.

Please refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 . FIG. 2 is a flow chart showing a method for performing a network video conference according to the present invention.

The present invention provides a method for performing a network video conference, which is applicable to the above-described network video conferencing system 100. When the second-end network device 310 requests to be connected to the first-end network device 210, the first-end network device 210 performs the method according to the method:

Step (401) is directly connected to the second end network device 310 without command.

Step (402): receiving and playing the second end live video and audio transmitted by the second end network device 310, and transmitting a first preset message screen 216 to the second end network device 310, but not transmitting The first end live video to the second end network device 310.

The action of "receiving and playing the second end live video and audio transmitted by the second end network device 310" and "transmitting the first preset message screen 216 to the second end network device 310 are not transmitted temporarily. The actions of the first end live video to the second end network device 310" can be performed simultaneously. Alternatively, the action of "transmitting the first preset message screen 216 to the second end network device 310 without temporarily transmitting the first end live video to the second end network device 310" may be "receiving and playing the second end" The second end of the live broadcast of the network device 310 is carried out.

Step (403) provides the above-mentioned human-machine interface 218 to the first-end network device 210. The participant at the first end 200 can input a command to "continue to perform a network video conference" or a "reject" from the human-machine interface 218. Instructions for web video conferencing."

In this way, the participant at the first end 200 can obtain the personnel information of the second terminal 300 actually participating in the conference earlier before deciding whether to further continue the network video conference, so as to take corresponding actions as soon as possible, for example, prepare correspondingly. The information, leave the meeting site or choose to refuse the network video connection to ensure the privacy of the first-end 200 participants.

Please refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 3 . FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing the method for performing a network video conference according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In an embodiment of the present invention, when the first end 200 passively waits for a call of the second end 300 and is also regarded as a call end in the network video conferencing system 100, the first end network device The detailed steps of the first network video conferencing device 211 of 210 are as follows:

Step (501): determining whether the second network video conferencing device 311 of the second end network device 310 is detecting a call to the first network video conferencing device 211 of the first end network device 210, if Going to step (502), otherwise returning to step (501);

Step (502): the first network video conferencing device 211 automatically notifies the second network video conferencing device 311 of the second end network device 310 that the call is to be connected, so that the first network video conferencing device 211 directly The second network video conferencing device 311 of the second end network device 310 is connected.

The first network video conferencing device 211 can first obtain the IP address and the user name of the second network video conferencing device 311.

Step (503): After the first network video conferencing device 211 is connected to the second network video conferencing device 311, the first network video conferencing device 211 begins to continuously receive the second network video conferencing device 311. The second end of the live video is transmitted, and the first video playback device 214 continues to play the second end live video.

Step (504): while playing the second end live video, the first network video conferencing device 211 does not transmit the first end live video provided by the first network camera 212 and the first source receiving device 213. Instead, a first preset message screen 216 is transmitted to the second network video conferencing device 311.

In this embodiment, the first preset message screen 216 can be a static picture, a dynamic picture, or a combination of a static picture and a dynamic picture. The static picture may be a text message (for example, "Processing, please wait" or "Connecting"), a graphic message (such as a logo pattern or a pattern suggesting a message such as "Processing") or text. A combination of message and pattern message. The dynamic picture may be a process progress animation (such as increasing/decreasing the percentage number/incrementing of the light bar, increasing/decreasing the animation of the light bar progress), a repeating action animation (such as an hourglass repeatedly inverting the animation, etc.) or processing the progress animation and the repeated action. A combination of animations.

Step (505): providing the human-machine interface 218 to the first network video conferencing device 211 or the first video playback device 214 of the first-end network device 210. The human machine interface 218 can be controlled by a participant at the first end 200 to output a "continue to perform a network video conference" command or a "reject a network video conference" command.

In one variation of this embodiment, the human machine interface 218 is not limited to a virtual operation interface or a physical operation interface. The virtual operation interface is, for example, an option displayed on the first video playback device 214. Specifically, the first video playback device 214 can display a dialog screen and provide an option of "continue to perform a network video conference". When the participant at the first end 200 selects an option "Yes" with the mouse, the first A network video conferencing device 211 obtains a command to "continue to perform a network video conference". Otherwise, when the participant at the first terminal 200 selects an option "No" with the mouse, the first network video conferencing device 211 I received an order to "reject a videoconferencing conference."

Alternatively, in another variation of this embodiment, the human machine interface 218 can be a physical operation interface on the first network video conferencing device 211 that can directly accept operations. Specifically, the physical operation interface is, for example, a button, a button or a push button. When the participant at the first end 200 operates the physical operation interface and selects “Yes”, the first network video conferencing device 211 obtains a “continue”. The instruction of the network video conference is performed. Otherwise, the first network video conference device 211 obtains a command to "reject the network video conference".

Step (506): determining whether to continue the network video conference, that is, the first network video conferencing device 211 determines whether the instruction to "continue to perform the network video conference" is received from the human-machine interface 218, and if yes, proceed to step (507). ), otherwise proceed to step (508).

Step (507): when receiving the instruction to "continue the network video conference", the first network video conferencing device 211 starts to transmit the first network camera 212 and the first source receiver 213. The first end live video to the second network video conferencing device 311 to replace the first preset message screen 216 previously transmitted to the second network video conferencing device 311.

In other words, the first preset message screen 216 previously transmitted by the first network video conferencing device 211 to the second network video conferencing device 311 is switched to be provided by the first network camera device 212 and the first source device 213. The first end of the live video.

In this way, the participant at the first end 200 can actually perform a network video conference with the participant at the second end 300 through the contact of the video and audio.

Step (508): when receiving the instruction of "rejecting the network video conference", the first network video conference device 211 additionally transmits a second preset message screen 217 instead of transmitting to the second network. The first preset message screen 216 of the video conferencing device 311.

In this embodiment, the second preset message screen 217 can be a static picture, a dynamic picture, or a combination of a static picture and a dynamic picture. The static picture may be a text message (such as "connection failure", "the other party does not respond" or "reject connection"), a graphic message (such as a trademark pattern or implied "connection failure" or "rejection" A combination of text messages and pattern messages. The dynamic picture may be an animation suggesting a message such as "connection failure" or "reject connection". After the second preset message screen 217 of the step (508) is displayed for a few seconds, the step (509) is performed.

Step (509): The first network video conferencing device 211 automatically notifies the second network video conferencing device 311 of the second end network device 310 to disconnect the call.

Step (510): The first network video conferencing device 211 is disconnected from the second network video conferencing device 311 of the second end network device 310.

In addition, after the first network video conferencing device 211 and the second network video conferencing device 311 of the step (510) are disconnected from the connection, the first network video conferencing device 211 can still provide a "broken" message. Up to the first video playback device 214.

In this way, the participant at the first end 200 can wait for a far-end call again.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 4, FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing the method for performing a network video conference according to the embodiment of the present invention.

In this embodiment, when the second end 300 is ready to make a call to the first network video conferencing device 211 of the first end 200, and is also regarded as a call end in the network video conferencing system 100, the second The detailed steps of the second network video conferencing device 311 of the end network device 310 are as follows:

Step (601): The second network video conferencing device 311 makes a call to the first network video conferencing device 211 of the first end 200, and transmits a network address (IP address) to which the second network video conferencing device 311 belongs. And identifying the name (User name) to the first network video conferencing device 211.

In this embodiment, the second network video conferencing device 311 makes a call to the first network video conferencing device 211 of the first terminal 200 by using a dialing method. In other embodiments, the second network video conferencing device 311 can also make a call to the first network video conferencing device 211 of the first terminal 200 by means of a call network address (eg, MSN, SKYPE).

Step (602): After the second network video conferencing device 311 receives the message that the first network video conferencing device 211 is to be connected to the call, the second network video conferencing device 311 and the first network video conference The device 211 is directly connected.

Step (603): after the second network video conferencing device 311 is connected to the first network video conferencing device 211 of the first-end network device 210, the second network video conferencing device 311 begins to continuously transmit The second end of the network device 312 and the second end source receiving device 313 provide the second end live video to the first network video conferencing device 211 of the first end network device 210.

Step (604): transmitting the second end live video and audio, the second network video conferencing device 311 receives the first preset message screen 216 sent by the first network video conferencing device 211, not receiving the first The first end live video provided by the network camera 212 and the first source receiving device 213 is displayed on the second video playback device 314 of the second network video conferencing device 311.

In this embodiment, the change of the first preset message screen 216 is as described above, and therefore will not be described again.

Thus, due to the prompt of the first preset message screen 216, the participant of the second terminal 300 will assume that the second end network device 310 still attempts to make a call to the first end network device 210, and at this time, the second The participant at terminal 300 can only wait for the connection between the first end network device 210 and the second end network device 310. At this time, the participant at the second end 300 still cannot know the identity of the first-person 200 attendant, so as to ensure the privacy of the first-end 200 participants.

Thus, when the first end network device 210 agrees to connect with the second end network device 310, step (605) may be performed, otherwise, step (606) is performed.

Step (605): when the first end network device 210 agrees to connect with the second end network device 310, the second network video conferencing device 311 starts to receive the video conferencing device 211 from the first network video conferencing device 211. The first end live video is transmitted to replace the first preset message screen 216 displayed by the previous second video playback device 314.

In this way, the participant at the second end 300 can actually perform a network video conference with the participant at the first end 200 through the contact of the video and audio.

Step (606): when the first end network device 210 does not agree to connect with the second end network device 310, the second network video conferencing device 311 receives a first video conferencing device 211 from the first network video conferencing device 211. The second preset message screen 217 is displayed on the second video playback device 414 instead of the first preset message screen 216 previously displayed on the second video playback device 414.

In this embodiment, when the change of the second preset message screen 217 is, for example, a prompt of "connection failure", the participant of the second terminal 300 is considered to be the second because of the prompt of the second preset message screen. The end network device 310 is unable to make a call with the first end network device 210, and is unaware of having been disconnected.

Alternatively, when the change of the second preset message screen 217 is, for example, a prompt of "reject connection", due to the prompt of the second preset message screen 217, the participant of the second terminal 300 is regarded as the first end network. The device 210 refuses to connect with the second-end network device 310 for some reason, and is not informed that the first-end 200 participant has identified the identity before being denied connection.

Step (607): After the second preset message screen 217 has been displayed for a few seconds, the second network video conferencing device 311 obtains the message that the first network video conferencing device 211 wants to cut off the call.

Step (608): The second network video conferencing device 311 is disconnected from the first network video conferencing device 211 of the first-end network device 210.

In this way, the participant at the second end 300 can make a call to the other end of the network video conferencing device again.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the steps are substantially similar to the steps of the foregoing embodiment, and only the first-end network device 210 can receive and play only the second network when performing the foregoing step (503). The second end live video and audio transmitted by the video conferencing device 311, or even only one static picture of the second end live video is received and played, so that the actual second end 300 participants can be identified in the static picture. The identity can be. This can reduce the occupation of network resources and shorten the waiting time of the second-end 300 participants.

In the above, the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, and is not intended to limit the present invention, and various modifications and refinements can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

100. . . Network video conferencing system

200. . . First end

210. . . First-end network equipment

211. . . First network video conferencing device

212. . . First network camera

213. . . First sound source receiving device

214. . . First video playback device

215. . . Memory

216. . . First preset message screen

217. . . Second preset message screen

218. . . HMI

300. . . Second end

310. . . Second-end network device

311. . . Second network video conferencing device

312. . . Second network camera

313. . . Second sound source receiving device

314. . . Second video playback device

400. . . network

401-403. . . step

501-510. . . step

601-608. . . step

The above and other objects, features, advantages and embodiments of the present invention will become more apparent and understood.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a network video conferencing device of the present invention in a network video conferencing system.

2 is a flow chart showing a method for performing a network video conference according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing a method for performing a network video conference according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing a method for performing a network video conference according to the present invention according to the embodiment.

401-403. . . step

Claims (10)

A method for performing a network video conference, which is applicable to a first-end network device of a network video conferencing system, the method comprising: when the network device of the second-party video conferencing system requires the first network device and the first When the network device is connected, the terminal network device is directly connected to the second end network device; the second end live video and audio transmitted by the second network device is received and played, and a first pre-transmission is transmitted. Setting a message screen to the second end network device, and not transmitting the first end live video and audio; providing a human machine interface to the first end network device, wherein the human machine interface is configured to receive a resume network a command of the video conference or an instruction to reject the network video conference; when the human machine interface receives the instruction to reject the network video conference, a second preset message screen is transmitted to the second network device And replacing the first preset message screen; and the first end network device terminates the connection with the second end network device. The method for performing a network video conference as described in claim 1 further includes: when receiving the instruction to continue the network video conference, the first end network device starts to transmit the first end Live video to the second end network device to replace the first preset message picture. The method for performing a network video conference as described in claim 1, wherein the first preset message screen includes a static picture or a motion State picture. The method for performing a network video conference as described in claim 1, wherein the first preset message screen provides a "processing" message. The method for performing a network video conference as described in claim 1, wherein the second preset message screen provides a message of "connection failure", "other party not responding" or "reject connection". A network video conferencing device includes: a network video conferencing device for connecting to a remote network device through a network, wherein the network video conferencing device includes a first preset message screen, and a a second preset message screen and a human-machine interface for receiving an instruction to continue the network video conference or an instruction to reject the network video conference; a network camera device electrically connecting the network a video conferencing device for capturing a live video signal; a sound source receiving device electrically connected to the network video conferencing device for capturing a live sound signal; and a video playback device electrically connected to the network video device a conference device for playing a remote live video signal and a remote live audio signal transmitted by the remote network device, wherein the remote network device requires connection with the network video conference device When the network video conferencing device is directly connected to the remote network device, the network video conferencing device receives the remote live video message. And the remote live sound signal is played by the video playback device, and the network video conferencing device transmits the first preset message screen to the remote network device without transmitting the live video signal and the scene An audio signal, and the network video conferencing device waits for the instruction to continue the network video conference or the instruction to reject the network video conference from the human machine interface, when the network video conferencing device receives the rejection In the command of the network video conference, the network video conferencing device transmits a second preset message screen to the remote network device to replace the first preset message screen. The network video conferencing device of claim 6, wherein the human machine interface is a virtual operation interface or a physical operation interface. The network video conferencing device of claim 7, wherein the virtual operation interface is an option displayed on the video playback device. The network video conferencing device of claim 7, wherein the physical operation interface is a button, a button or a push button. The device for performing a network video conference as described in claim 6, wherein the first preset message screen provides a "processing" message, and the second preset message screen provides "connection failure" and "the other party" No response or "reject connection" message.