WO2004030381A1 - System and method for multiplexing media information over a network using reduced communications resources and prior knowledge/experience of a called or calling party - Google Patents
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- This invention generally relates to managing network communications, and more particularly to a system and method for controlling the communication of media information over an integrated services network.
- next- generation communications systems must provide a variety of multimedia services including real-time streaming video and video-clip swapping, while simultaneously conserving or reducing transmission bandwidth requirements and other network resources.
- Present communications systems do note adequately provide these services, and the services they do provide are implemented in an efficient manner. A need therefore exists for a system and method for providing enhanced multimedia services to the public which at the same time conserves or reduces network resources.
- An object of the invention is to solve at least the above problems and/or disadvantages and to provide at least the advantages described hereinafter.
- network resources are not used every time one terminal desired another
- multimedia information based on an identity of a party at another terminal.
- the foregoing and other objects of the invention are achieved by providing, in one respect, a highly compressed pseudo-video system which manages the transmission and display of media information in an integrated services network using fewer network resources than conventional systems.
- the network may be a wireless network or the Internet, and the media information may include real-time video streams, short-time video scripts, images (e.g., snapshots), live animations, and still animations.
- the invention reduces transmission bandwidth by having animation, image, and/or short-time video script information pre-stored in memories located within or attached to the communicating terminals. Instead of transmitting this media information over the network, the receiving terminal may therefore automatically retrieve and display the pre-stored media information in response to receiving a call from another user or other events that may transpire during a call.
- the invention reduces transmission bandwidth by combining and transmitting high-bandwidth media such as streaming video and short-time video scripts to a receiving terminal, and then coordinating the display of that high-bandwidth media with lower- bandwidth media. Since the lower-bandwidth media is pre-stored in the receiving terminal, no transmission bandwidth is expended in order to be display the lower-bandwidth media on the receiving terminal.
- the present invention also allows for a shifting in the telecommunication paradigm. In conventional systems, every communication link relies on the following assumption: communications links are established is independently from prior knowledge and experience of the communicating parties. Conventional systems, thus, strictly allocate network resources based on communication protocols. The abstractions, imaginations, and emotions of callers are never taken into consideration.
- the present invention takes the abstractions, imaginations, and emotions of the callers as well as their past knowledge and experience with one another into consideration when managing the communication and display of media information on user terminals. For example, using prior knowledge and experience, the communicating parties can control the amount of information they want to transmit based on how much they are willing to pay for various communication services. Additional advantages, objects, and features of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows and in part will become apparent to those having ordinary skill in the art upon examination of the following or may be learned from practice of the invention. The objects and advantages of the invention may be realized and attained as particularly pointed out in the appended claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
- Fig. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a communications system in which the present invention may be implemented.
- Fig. 2 is a diagram showing a mobile terminal which may be configured to operate in accordance with the present invention.
- Fig. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a control circuit which may
- Fig. 4 is a flow diagram showing steps included in a method for controlling communication of media information in accordance with a first
- Fig. 5 is a timing diagram showing an example of how the
- combined/multiplexed media information may be transmitted in accordance with the present invention.
- Fig. 6 is a flow diagram showing steps included in a method of the
- present invention for controlling the manner in which media information is
- FIG. 7 is timing diagram showing how an optional step of the method of
- FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a table entry which may be stored in a memory of a receiving terminal for controlling the display of media information in accordance with the present invention.
- Fig. 9 is a diagram showing how the display of media information may be controlled on two terminals that communicate in accordance with the present invention.
- the present invention is a system and method for controlling communication of media information between two terminals in a network.
- the invention controls the manner in which different types of media information are multiplexed and transmitted between the terminals.
- the invention controls the manner in which media information is displayed or otherwise output on the terminals. This control may be performed based on past experience/knowledge one user may have about the other, or based on a service option selected by one or both of the users.
- the invention thus may be customized to meet the specific desires of each user.
- the invention may also be implemented to reduce network resources (including the transmission bandwidth) that conventional methods would require in order to send media information between terminals.
- Fig. 1 shows an example of a communications system in which the present invention may be implemented.
- the communications system includes a network 1 for receiving and transmitting calls within a predetermined geographic area.
- the network may be a wired or wireless network operating in accordance with any one of a variety of communications standards.
- a wired-version of the network may be implemented as a wide-area such as the Internet.
- the network is integrated to include a plurality of access points or gateways 2 for connecting terminals through different networks.
- These terminals include mobile terminals 3 such as mobile telephones, so-called web phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), and pocket computers to name a few.
- the network may also connect desktop or notebook personal computers 4 either to each other or to the mobile terminals.
- Wireless content providers 5 and/or network content providers 6 may be included as desired.
- Fig. 2 shows a mobile terminal 10 which may be configured to operate in accordance with the present invention.
- This terminal includes a speaker 11 , a microphone 12, a keypad 13, and a display 14 for displaying media information which has either been pre-stored in a memory of the terminal or transmitted to the terminal through antenna 15, or both.
- the mobile terminal also includes as an optional feature a camera 16 which has the ability of capturing still images and/or acquiring real-time streaming video in a manner similar to a video phone or video-conferencing terminal.
- An external data port 17 such as a USB port may also be included for receiving and/or downloading information including media information from another system 18 such as a personal computer. While the mobile terminal shown in Fig.
- FIG. 3 shows an example of a control circuit which may be used to display media information on a wireless terminal configured in accordance with the present invention.
- This control circuit includes a processor 20 connected to the antenna (not shown), an optional caller ID unit 21 , a memory 22, a keyboard 23, a camera 24, and a data port 25.
- the caller ID unit extracts identification information from a call indicating an identity of a caller. This information may include the caller's telephone number, name, address, etc.
- the memory may include an area for storing media information which may either be displayed on the terminal itself or transmitted for display on another terminal.
- the media information may be pre-stored in the terminal memory or received from another terminal for display.
- the memory may include an on-board personal information management (PIM) database.
- PIM personal information management
- This database may operate based on information derived from the caller ID unit, control information input by a user, information downloaded to the terminal from an external computing system, or any combination thereof.
- the PIM database may be located in a personal computer or other external computing device which interfaces to the terminal through the data port.
- the data port may also be used to load media information into the memory of the terminal for subsequent transmission or display.
- the processor of the terminal may also be used to combine, or multiplex, media data for transmission through its antenna.
- This media information may be stored in the on-board memory, imported from the external computing system, or both.
- a user may set the parameters of operating software 26 in the processor for controlling, inter alia, the manner media information is to be displayed on the terminal.
- the user may also designate one or more media service options he or she would like to receive. These options may control the type of media information to be received in order to reduce service charges or, if cost is not an issue, enhance terminal operation to receive and display broadband media.
- Service options may be negotiated with the carrier directly or set by inputting information using the keyboard terminal.
- the processor When a call connection is established, the processor displays media information based, for example, on the control parameters and/or service options designated by the user. This media information may be stored in memory 22, received from a transmitting terminal on display 28, or both. The manner in which media information is communicated between terminals for display will now be discussed.
- Fig. 4 is a flow diagram showing steps included in a method for controlling communication of media information in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention.
- This embodiment combines, or multiplexes, different types of media information in one terminal for transmission to a receiving terminal within a same transmission period.
- the method begins when the transmitting terminal initiates a call with the receiving terminal. (Block 30).
- the call may be initiated through a wireless network, the Internet, or any other type of wired network.
- the transmitting terminal combines, or multiplexes, first media information and second media information in an output transmission stream.
- This media information may be selected by a user, for example, through operation of a terminal keypad in conjunction with a displayed menu.
- the media information may take any one of a variety of forms, including the following:
- streaming video either pre-stored or real-time
- short-time video script e.g., a MPEG file
- live animation e.g., a moving GIF
- Fig. 5 is a timing diagram showing an example of
- Fig. 5 shows that transmission of media information may take place in
- a video stream is transmitted with animation information known as an avatar.
- the video stream is transmitted for the first 20 seconds of the
- Media information transmitted from the receiving terminal may
- period only 20 seconds of streaming video may be transmitted. The remainder of the period may then be left idle.
- a user of the receiving terminal may select a service option instructing a wireless carrier to limit or expand the media services that can be received. For example, receiving high-bandwidth transmissions such as streaming video and short-time video scripts may be very costly in terms of a user's subscription fee. To limit costs, the user of the receiving terminal may enter into an agreement with the wireless carrier to ensure that only lower- bandwidth media is displayed on the receiving terminal. This may be performed, for example, by controller at a switching station which blocks or otherwise filters out higher-bandwidth media before it is arrives at the receiving terminal.
- the operating software of the receiving terminal may be configured to block display of higher-bandwidth media, even though it may have been sent by the transmitting terminal. If cost is not a consideration, the receiving terminal may be configured to receive the higher-bandwidth information or only a certain type of media information.
- the present invention thus, advantageously allows users to customize their terminals for purposes of displaying multimedia information.
- the operating software of the receiving terminal may be programmed to replace received media information with alternative media information stored in a terminal memory.
- an avatar received by the receiving terminal may not be displayed. Instead, this avatar may be replaced with another avatar stored in the terminal memory.
- This feature of the invention is particularly desirable for purposes of customizing operation of the terminal to each specific user.
- terminal may also be interfaced to an external memory which stores and retrieves media information in accordance with the present invention.
- the method of the present invention controls the manner in which media information is displayed based on the person who sent the information.
- this method begins by receiving a call in a first terminal. (Block 40). Once a call connection has been established, a second step of the method includes extracting and processing caller identification information in the receiving terminal to determine the identity of the transmitting terminal and therefore of a user who likely placed the call. (Block 41).
- the extracted information may include any one or more of the telephone number of the second terminal, the name of the owner of the terminal, his or her address, etc. If the terminal is connected to the internet, this caller ID information may be comparable information such as a website address.
- a third step includes comparing the caller ID information (e.g., caller's telephone number) with information stored in a memory of the first terminal.
- the stored information may include media information which has been pre-stored in association with the telephone number of the transmitting terminal.
- the media information may be any of the types previously mentioned, and may even correspond to a characteristic of a user of the transmitting terminal.
- the media information may be transmitted to the receiving terminal and stored in memory in association with the transmitting terminal's caller ID information for later retrieval.
- the pre-stored media information may be an avatar which is related to a characteristic of the user of the transmitting terminal.
- an avatar is understood to be an animated icon, symbol, or character which may be used, for example, to represent some characteristic or trait of a person.
- This characteristic may be a physical attribute of the person or may relate to some non-physical feature. Examples of non-physical features include a relationship one user may have with another and a user's occupation.
- the avatar may also be based on one user's opinion of the other formulated, for example, based on prior knowledge and experience.
- a fourth step of the method includes outputting the stored media information on the receiving terminal based on the identity of the transmitting terminal. (Block 43). This involves retrieving the stored media information and the displaying it for a predetermined period of time. If the media information is a video script, for example, the script may be played until its conclusion. Alternatively, if the media information is an avatar, it may be displayed intermittently or even constantly throughout the call.
- an avatar representing a characteristic of the user of the transmitting terminal is displayed before the call is answered by a user of the receiving terminal. This may be accomplished as follows.
- an audible tone may sound to inform a user of the receiving terminal of the incoming call.
- the call may include information which identifies the transmitting party or his terminal, for example, based on a telephone number or website address.
- a processor of the first terminal may search a memory to locate an avatar which corresponds to the telephone number. This avatar may then be automatically displayed (in lieu of, for example, the transmitting terminal's telephone number).
- the receiving terminal user may then instantly recognize who the calling party is. For example, if the wife of a receiving terminal user is calling, an avatar in the shape of a heart with her image may be displayed. In another case, if an avatar indicative of an undesirable person is displayed, the receiving terminal user has the option of not answering the call.
- Another optional step is to allow the user to answer the call, but then continue to display the avatar identifying the transmitting terminal user either intermittently or continuously throughout the call. For example, if the only media information to be displayed during the call is a heart-shaped avatar with her image, then this avatar may be displayed until conclusion of the call. On the other hand, if streaming video or image information is to be displayed, then the avatar may be replaced by this additional media information. If desired, the avatar may then be redisplayed after the additional media information concludes to provide continuous visual communication effects.
- Fig. 7 is a timing diagram showing how this optional step of the invention may be performed.
- the receiving terminal receives 20 seconds of video streaming data. After this data concludes, an avatar representing a characteristic of the transmitting terminal user may be displayed. As previously discussed, this avatar may be pre-stored in a memory of the receiving terminal, or it may have been transmitted from the transmitting terminal and then stored in the receiving terminal memory for subsequent display. Whenever the receiving terminal displays the stored avatar image, it is not necessary to allocate communication resources.
- Fig. 8 shows an example of a table entry which may be stored in a memory of the receiving terminal for controlling the display of media information in accordance with the present invention.
- This table entry may be a data structure derived from a personal information management (PIM) database located within or interfaced to the receiving terminal.
- the data structure preferably includes a user identification field 50 and media information identification field 60.
- the user identification field may include information identifying a user (and/or his terminal) who either has called or may be expected to call the receiving terminal.
- the information includes the name of a transmitting terminal user, his or her telephone number, and the type of terminal (e.g., mobile phone, home phone, or office phone) corresponding to the telephone number. If the user has an internet phone, the phone number field may be replaced by a website address, otherwise known as a Universal Resource Locator (URL).
- URL Universal Resource Locator
- the media information identification field is stored in association with the user identification information and may include, for example, an address in either the same or an external memory in which the media information is stored. This situation may arise, for example, when the media information is an image file or video clip.
- the media information identification field may contain information defining one or more attributes of an avatar which corresponds to the transmitting terminal user. If the avatar resembles a physical likeness of this user, the following sub-fields may be included: hair style, face model, eye glasses, body, jacket, pants, shoes, accessories, etc.
- a processor of the receiving terminal may use graphics generation software to generate the avatar for display based on the information in these fields.
- the media information identification field may also include an animator indicator sub-field (AIF) which includes a plurality of bits describing the avatar. For example, a two-bit AIF field may indicate the following:
- Non-composite avatar which can be accessed by the special address field.
- the receiving terminal processor may access the AIF field and generate the avatar accordingly.
- the media information identification field may also include a code for instructing the receiving terminal processor to activate audio (e.g., a bell) or other visual effects.
- a code for instructing the receiving terminal processor to activate audio e.g., a bell
- audio e.g., a bell
- Currently existing mobile terminals typically have more than 1 megabits of memory space which can be used to store this code along with a plurality of table entries for controlling the display of media information on the receiving terminal.
- the table entries of the present invention may be updated, modified, or otherwise maintained by connecting the receiving terminal to an external computing system (e.g., a personal computer) via a data port, which, for example, may be a universal serial bus (USB) port.
- an external computing system e.g., a personal computer
- a data port which, for example, may be a universal serial bus (USB) port.
- This external system may be loaded with software which allows it to generate custom-designed avatars for each transmitting terminal user identified in the table.
- the avatars may be two- or three-dimensional representations of these users, if desired.
- the memory storing the table entries of the present invention may also store a plurality of default or factory-preset avatars which may be selected to correspond to different users.
- the operating software of the receiving terminal may be written to allow these avatars to be switched, modified, or deleted either automatically or in response to a receiving terminal user's command.
- Avatars may be switched for display based on the telephone number from which the transmitting terminal user is calling. For example, as shown in Fig. 8, one user may have multiple telephone numbers. In this case, a different avatar may be displayed based on the telephone number from which the user is calling.
- Fig. 9 shows one way in which communications may take place between two mobile terminals 70 and 80 in accordance with the present invention.
- terminal 70 initiated a call to terminal 80 through a wireless network 90.
- the terminal 80 receives the call, its processor determines the identity of caller and then displays an avatar 85 in the shape of a man which bears the likeness of caller who's name is Christopher.
- This avatar may have been transmitted to terminal 80 through the network or may have been created by the receiving terminal user based on his/her experience and knowledge about the caller and pre-stored in a memory of this terminal.
- Terminal 70 also displays an avatar 75, representing his/her own desired avatar image.
- This avatar may be created by the transmitter terminal user to portray him/herself. It may display in his/her terminal as a default image when the terminal is on or may be transmitted over the network to the receiver terminal as one of optional visual communication.
- the avatar 85 corresponding to caller Christopher may not be the same avatar 75 of the caller display. If desired, avatars 75 and 85 may be displayed throughout the call session.
- one terminal transmits a control signal to the other terminal during the call to change an attribute of an avatar, or to replace the avatar displayed on the receiving terminal with one either transmitted from the transmitting terminal or pre-stored in the receiving terminal.
- a control signal of this type may, for example, cause the avatar on the receiving terminal to display an emotion (crying, laughing, etc.) to coincide with a mood or feeling of the transmitting terminal user.
- This may be implemented, for example, by including a mood sub-field in the table entry of Fig. 8.
- This sub-field may be a two-bit field for controlling the emotion on the face of the avatar. Updating this field will cause the processor to automatically change the avatar in a corresponding manner.
- the table in a terminal memory may include multiple entries for the same user. This may occur, for example, when the user has multiple phone numbers. In this case, the same avatar may be displayed for all phone numbers corresponding to that user or different avatars may be displayed, for example, depending on the number where the user is calling from.
- the receiving terminal may be equipped with image- capture software that will allow a single frame (or image) from a received video stream to be stored and subsequently displayed.
- the present invention outperforms conventional media communications management systems in terms of performance and convenience to the user. For example, the invention controls the communication of media information between terminals using fewer network resources than are conventionally required. These resources (which include transmission bandwidth) are reduced by allowing a memory of the receiving terminal to store media information that conventional systems must necessarily transmit over the network. This memory may be located within the receiver or externally connected to it.
- the present invention allows users to control the types of media services that they would like to receive, thereby allowing the users to control costs and the extent of media services to be received.
- the present invention also allows users to combine, or multiplex, different types of media information having different transmission bandwidth requirements within a single transmission period, thereby enhancing the content of conversations between users for both personal and business applications.
- the present invention may be used to implement at least the following communications scenarios.
- a user of the transmitting terminal may negotiate options for a video stream service with the network. This negotiation process may be performed using an intended visual message transmitter. An appropriate service may then be selected from various service options. Exemplary service options include: a) full-bandwidth streaming video service (e.g., MPEG format) b) short-time streaming video service (e.g., MPEG format) c) Images d) Still animation e) Live Animation
- the transmitting terminal may transmit continuous video output from the camera unit in the terminal. This may continue until for the duration of the call or until the user switches this function off.
- the transmitting terminal may transmit a short-time streaming video script for a predetermined time period (e.g., 20 seconds) over a network.
- the receiving terminal may capture and then display the video, and in the meantime may store the script in an internal memory or external memory.
- a user of the receiving terminal may display this script repeatedly from an internal memory without requiring any additional allocation of network resources.
- the video script may be refreshed periodically during the call, for example, every 2 minutes. If the user selects the option for receiving images, images may be transmitted to the receiving terminal once every predetermined time period (e.g., every two minutes).
- animated information such as, for example, an icon may be transmitted to the receiving terminal, for example, in the manner shown in the timing diagrams of Figs. 5 or 7.
- this icon may be an avatar created, for example, by the transmitting party in the form of a character, symbol, or other graphical representation of him or herself.
- the avatar may be created by software stored inside the transmitting terminal, or may be downloaded from external software tools allowing the user to create his own avatar.
- a physical resemblance is not necessary, as the avatar may correspond to any desired graphic of the transmitting user's choosing.
- a system capable of generating an avatar of this type is disclosed in U.S. Patent 6,384,829, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- the animated information transmitted in accordance with the present invention may be live animation or a moving avatar, one type of which is known as an animated GIF.
- the avatar When the avatar resembles a character of some sort, its movement may cause the avatar to appear to be speaking, moving forward and backward, laughing, crying, eyes closing and opening, hand pointing, and etc.
- the transmitting party is identified as creating and transmitting the avatar to the receiving party, those skilled in the art can appreciate that the avatar may be stored in and subsequently displayed on the receiving terminal.
- the avatar may be automatically displayed based on recognition of caller ID information by the receiving terminal, displayed in response to a control signal transmitted from the transmitting terminal to the receiving terminal, displayed based on control information input by the receiving party himself, or at any other time during the call session.
- the control signal may cause different avatars to be displayed on the receiving terminal, for example, to commemorate an event (e.g., a happy birthday GIF) or to resemble an emotion or mood the transmitting party is feeling (e.g., a GIF resembling the transmitting part with a happy face).
- an event e.g., a happy birthday GIF
- an emotion or mood the transmitting party e.g., a GIF resembling the transmitting part with a happy face.
- the avatar sent by the transmitting user may be ignored and replaced with an avatar of the receiving user's choosing.
- the receiving terminal may, based on previously stored settings, cause an avatar of a dog to be displayed in response to the detection of caller ID information. If desired, this avatar may be displayed even when the transmitting party transmits no avatar to the receiving terminal.
- no media information may be displayed. In this case, no extra bandwidth is allocated for visual communications between the transmitting and receiving terminals. All these options include a simultaneous and continuous two-way voice conversation.
- a default avatar stored in the receiving terminal or a avatar which corresponds to the caller id may be displayed.
- the transmitting terminal user may select one of the aforementioned service options or any combination of these options to control the display of media information during a call session. This selection may be based on his or her desire and willingness to pay for the service desired. Generally speaking, the higher the bandwidth requirement, the more expensive the service option. Thus, live streaming video may be expected to be the most expensive and still animation the least expensive.
- Fig. 7 shows an exemplary scenario.
- the call initiator sends a 20-second short-time stream video every 2 minutes.
- the call initiator sends his avatar just one time if the receiving party indicates that he want to receive the call initiator's avatar or if the transmitting party is not sure whether the receiving terminal user has the call initiator's avatar stored in a memory of the receiving terminal.
- the receiving terminal may store the avatar in a receiver-accessible memory, which may be internal or external memory.
- the receiving terminal can then subsequently display the avatar at the user's discretion.
- the call initiator does not transmit any media information.
- the receiving terminal user may display an avatar created and/or selected by this user to represent the caller. This avatar may be stored in the receiving terminal's memory and re-called as previously discussed. Because the avatar was pre-stored in the receiver terminal, no extra bandwidth allocation is required to display this avatar and thus network resources are conserved.
- the network may indicate that there is a particular service option request from the call initiator.
- the service options at the receiver side can be same as for the transmitter side.
- one of the terminals may have a different service option setting than the other, to reflect that user's preference for either cost savings or enhanced media services.
- the service options are the same as in the first example.
- the service option request sent from the transmitting terminal is checked against the receiver's parameter settings. These settings may indicate the current software and hardware versions of the receiving terminal, and the willingness of a receiving terminal user to share the cost of communicating or receiving media services indicated in the service option request. If the requested services are acceptable to the receiving terminal user, the transmitting terminal user (or call initiator) transmits the media information to the receiving terminal in accordance with the service options mentioned in the request.
- the receiving terminal does not need to receive any information from the call initiator if the avatar of the call initiator has already been generated and stored in the receiver terminal's memory or PIM
- the receiving terminal fetches and then displays the
- This feature of the invention is advantageous because it allows media information to be displayed on the
- the system and method of the present invention may include a
- the invention may communicate
- media information with voice communications e.g., video teleconferencing,
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