Method for making an electronic program guide for time-shifted network television

Abstract

The invention discloses a making method of an electronic program guide (EPG) for a time-shifting network television. An EPG information generation module, an EPG information management module, an EPG information search module and a timing task setting module are provided, wherein the EPG information generation module is used for obtaining EPG data from an appointed website and generating time-shifting channel EPG information with a fixed format according to the obtained EPG data; the EPG information management module is used for modifying the EPG information and automatically deleting overdue historical EPG information; the EPG information search module is used for providing functions of conveniently searching the EPG information and rapidly positioning the programs for a user; and the timing task setting module is used for setting weekly tasks and daily tasks. According to the invention, personalized acquisition and customization of the EPG can be realized.

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technical field [0001] The invention belongs to the field of network television, and in particular relates to a method for making an electronic program guide for a time-shift network television system. Background technique [0002] At present, with the development and popularization of Internet technology, Internet TV is developing at an astonishing speed. Internet TV based on streaming media technology has completely changed the traditional Internet communication mode dominated by text content. Electronic Program Guide (EPG for short) is like an electronic radio and television newspaper. The electronic program guide provided by the service provider is used to attract viewers to watch its programs. The information provided by the EPG includes the name of the program, the playing time and the playing length, etc. Through the EPG, the user can know the current time and the information about the program to be played. [0003] For Internet TV, time-shifting is a fairly new func...

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Problems solved by technology

[0004] At present, the Internet and various network TVs only retain the TV program information of the most recent period, but do not save historical data, and cannot provide users with rich TV program resources; when users browse EPG information, they cannot quickly view their favorite programs and cannot locate programs Corresponding TV channels; at the same time, the EPG device, as the program list management platform for network TV background management, needs to further enhance its interactivity and personalization

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