System and method for utilizing broadcast time
A system for utilizing broadcast time is implemented on a receiving end of a digital broadcast system which is used to receive a digital broadcast signal including a broadcast content and a broadcast time. The system for utilizing broadcast time includes a receiving apparatus for receiving the digital broadcast signals; a broadcast time capturing apparatus for capturing the broadcast time from the digital broadcast signal based on a single action from a user; and an outputting apparatus for receiving the broadcast time and outputting it to the use for recognition. A method for utilizing broadcast time is also disclosed in the invention.
1 . A system for utilizing broadcast time, which is implemented on a receiving end of a digital broadcast system wherein the receiving end is for receiving a digital broadcast signal, the system comprising:
a receiving apparatus for receiving the digital broadcast signal, wherein the digital broadcast signal comprises a broadcast content and a broadcast time;
a broadcast time capturing apparatus signally connected to the receiving apparatus for receiving a single action from a user to capture the broadcast time from the digital broadcast signal; and
an output apparatus signally connected to the broadcast time capturing apparatus for receiving the broadcast time to output it to the user for recognition.
2 . The system for utilizing broadcast time as described in claim 1 , further comprising:
a broadcast time processor signally connected between the broadcast time capturing apparatus and the output apparatus for determining if the broadcast time is a reliable time information; if the broadcast time being an unreliable time information, outputting the system time of the receiving end.
3 . The system for utilizing broadcast time as described in claim 2 , wherein the broadcast time processor is used to change the time format of the broadcast time.
4 . The system for utilizing broadcast time as described in claim 2 , wherein the broadcast time processor uses the broadcast time to synchronize the system time of the receiving end.
5 . The system for utilizing broadcast time as described in claim 1 , further comprising:
a multiplexer signally connected between the broadcast time capturing apparatus and the output apparatus for selectively outputting the broadcast content, the broadcast time, or a combination of both to the output apparatus.
6 . The system for utilizing broadcast time as described in claim 1 , further comprising:
a button, wherein the button is a single button or a combination of buttons, and the single action refers to the user's pushing the button.
7 . The system for utilizing broadcast time as described in claim 6 , wherein the button is a physical button or a virtual button.
8 . The system for utilizing broadcast time as described in claim 1 , wherein the output apparatus is a video device, a recording medium, an audio device, or combinations of the above.
9 . The system for utilizing broadcast time as described in claim 8 , wherein the video device is a seven-segment displayer, a television, a monitor, or combinations of the above.
10 . The system for utilizing broadcast time as described in claim 8 , wherein the recording medium is a hard disk, an optical disc, a magnetic strip, a non-volatile memory, or combinations of the above.
11 . The system for utilizing broadcast time as described in claim 8 , wherein the audio device is a horn or a speaker.
12 . A method for utilizing broadcast time, which is implemented on a receiving end of a digital broadcast system wherein the receiving end receives a digital broadcast signal, the method for utilizing broadcast time comprising:
receiving the digital broadcast signal, wherein the broadcast signals comprise a broadcast content and a broadcast time;
receiving a single action from a user and capturing the broadcast time from the broadcast signal; and
outputting the broadcast time to the user for recognition.
13 . The method for utilizing broadcast time as described in claim 12 , further comprising:
determining if the broadcast time is a reliable time information before outputting the broadcast time; if the broadcast time being an unreliable time information, outputting the system time of the receiving end.
14 . The method for utilizing broadcast time as described in claim 12 , further comprising:
changing the time format of the broadcast time before outputting the broadcast time.
15 . The method for utilizing broadcast time as described in claim 12 , further comprising:
using the broadcast time to synchronize the system time of the receiving end.
16 . The method for utilizing broadcast time as described in claim 12 , wherein the outputting step is performed to selectively output the broadcast content, the broadcast time, or a combination of both.
17 . The method for utilizing broadcast time as described in claim 12 , wherein the single action refers to the user's pushing a button, and the button is a single button or a combination of buttons.
18 . The method for utilizing broadcast time as described in claim 17 , wherein the button is a physical button or a virtual button.
19 . The method for utilizing broadcast time as described in claim 12 , wherein the outputting step is performed to output via a video device, a recording medium, an audio device, or combinations of the above.
20 . The method for utilizing broadcast time as described in claim 19 , wherein the video device is a seven-segment displayer, a television, a monitor, or combinations of the above.
21 . The method for utilizing broadcast time as described in claim 19 , wherein the recording medium is a hard disk, an optical disc, a magnetic strip, a non-volatile memory, or combinations of the above.
22 . The method for utilizing broadcast time as described in claim 19 , wherein the audio device is a horn or a speaker.