WO2002100088A2

WO2002100088A2 - Interactive communication method and system for exchanging messages

Info

Publication number: WO2002100088A2
Application number: PCT/FR2002/001912
Authority: WO
Inventors: Philippe Tissot
Original assignee: Freever
Priority date: 2001-06-05
Filing date: 2002-06-05
Publication date: 2002-12-12
Also published as: EP1397908A2; FR2825558A1; FR2825558B1; WO2002100088A3; AU2002317901A1

Abstract

The invention concerns an interactive communication method enabling viewers (1) provided with receivers (2) in particular for television (3) or electronic projection screens (4), to exchange messages during the running of a show (6) broadcast by a broadcaster (7). The broadcaster (7) is provided with a broadcast server (8). The method comprises the following steps: for said viewers (1), in type-setting messages (5), by means of said mobile telephone (10), in transmitting said messages (5) to said broadcast server (8), via said mobile telephone (10); for said broadcaster (7), in displaying said messages on said receiver (2). The viewers (1) can also communicate interactively with other viewers (1) and/or with the broadcaster (7) of the show (6), by consulting and sending messages (5)

Description

INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATION METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EXCHANGING MESSAGES DURING THE PERFORMANCE OF A SHOW

The present invention relates to an interactive communication method and system allowing spectators to exchange messages during the performance of a show. Shows, including television shows and live shows, are communicated to spectators unilaterally, in a vertical downward fashion. The spectators who attend the shows wish to be able to communicate, during the shows, with the presenters of the shows in vertical rising mode and with the other spectators in horizontal mode. This is the problem posed by the present invention.

It is known in the prior art to send messages to the broadcaster of a show using a minitel, a telephone or even the Internet. However, these technical means do not allow spectators to read if not to send messages while continuing to follow the progress of the show.

The present invention solves the above problem by allowing spectators to exchange messages with other spectators during the performance of a show. The invention relates to a method of interactive communication allowing spectators, having receivers in particular of televisions or giant screens, to exchange messages during the progress of a show broadcast by a broadcaster. Messages are exchanged with the broadcaster and / or with other spectators. The broadcaster has a broadcast server. Spectators also have a mobile phone, connected to the broadcasting server. The method comprises the following stages: the stage, for the spectators, of composing messages, by means of the mobile telephone,

- the stage, for spectators, of transmitting the messages to the broadcasting server, via the mobile phone,

- the step for the broadcaster to display the messages on the receiver.

It results from the combination of technical features that the spectators can communicate interactively with the other spectators and / or with the broadcaster of the show, by consulting and sending messages. Spectators may receive messages on their receiver, from other spectators, whether or not related to the show they are attending.

Preferably, according to the invention the method is such that the step, for the spectators, of transmitting the messages to the broadcasting server comprises the step, for the spectators, of transmitting the messages via a server center, the server center routing messages to the broadcast server.

Preferably, according to the invention the method is such that the message, composed by means of the mobile telephone, comprises text and / or images and / or sounds and / or video.

Preferably, according to the invention the method is such that the message, transmitted by the spectator, is displayed, in real or almost real time, on the RECEIVER. Preferably, according to the invention, the method is such that the message is transmitted, by the spectator, in an ANONYMOUS manner.

Preferably, according to the invention, the method is such that the step of displaying the messages, transmitted by the spectators, on the receiver, further comprises the preliminary step, for the broadcaster and / or for the server center, of process messages.

Messages are processed by selecting and / or modifying and / or censoring all or part of the messages using predetermined criteria, in particular good character, pornography, violence,

It results from the combination of technical features that the broadcaster can, before they are displayed on the receivers, exercise moderating control over the messages and, if necessary, select, modify and censor a message whose content does not meet some of the predetermined criteria. .

Preferably, according to the invention, the show is a television program comprising images and sounds. The viewer has a television. The TV has at least one screen and one speaker.

The method is such that it includes the following steps:

the step, for the broadcasting server, of inserting the message into the television program, in particular by superimposition of the message in the lower part of the image of the television program and / or on an audio channel identical to the audio channel used for the broadcasting of the television program,

- the stage, for the broadcaster, of broadcasting the television program, towards the television set.

It results from the combination of technical features that the viewer can continue to watch the television program while receiving and sending messages.

Preferably, according to the invention, the viewer also has a decoder associated with the television. The spectator also has a remote control associated with the decoder. The television program is broadcast on the television via the decoder. The method is such that it comprises the following stages: the stage, for the broadcaster, of transmitting, to the decoder, the television program as well as the messages transmitted by the spectators,

- the stage, for the spectator to select options for displaying messages, by means of the remote control, - the stage, for the decoder, to insert the messages into the television program, according to the display options of messages selected by the spectator, in particular by superimposition of the messages in the lower part of the image of the television program and / or on an audio channel identical to the audio channel used for the broadcasting of the television program, and / or by superimposition, on the image of the television program, of one or more windows, containing the messages.

Preferably, according to the invention the method is such that it comprises the following steps: - the step, for the broadcaster and / or the server center, to periodically draw up the list of spectators sending messages, the step, to the broadcasting server, to periodically transmit the list to the decoder, - the step, for the decoder, to insert, at the viewer's request, in real or near real time, the list into the television program,

It results from the combination of technical features that the viewer knows, in real or near real time, who the other viewers are with whom he can communicate.

Preferably, according to the invention the method is such that it comprises the following steps:

- the stage, for the broadcaster and / or the host center, of periodically locating the spectators sending messages, the step, for the broadcasting server, of transmitting, to the decoders, a list of spectators located in geographic proximity,

- the step, for the decoder, of inserting, in real or quasi-real time, at the viewer's request, the list in the television program.

It results from the combination of technical features that the spectator can decide to meet another spectator who is nearby in order to continue with him an oral communication.

Preferably, according to the invention, the method is such that the step, for the spectator, of transmitting the message to the broadcasting server, via the mobile telephone, comprises the step, for the spectator, of selecting the spectator (s) recipients of the message.

It results from the combination of technical features that the spectator can decide to send a message to the particular attention of another spectator without this message being visible by the other spectators or by the broadcaster. Preferably, according to the invention, the method is such that the options for displaying messages allow the viewer to choose:

• to receive only messages sent by other spectators, and / or "to receive only messages sent by the broadcaster, or

• not to receive any message.

It results from the combination of technical features that the viewer can customize the parameters of interactive communication.

Preferably, according to the invention, the method is such that the spectator composes and transmits the message by means of the remote control.

Preferably, according to the invention, the show is a live show, represented in a space accessible to spectators, including a concert hall, a theater, an outdoor space. The space includes means of visualization, in particular giant screens, visible to the spectators. The method is such that it includes the step, for the broadcaster, of broadcasting the message on the display means, via the broadcasting server.

It results from the combination of technical features that the spectator can read and send messages while continuing to attend the live performance. Preferably, according to the invention, the method is such that the receiver is the mobile phone of the users,

It results from the combination of technical features that spectators can read and send messages while continuing to attend the show. The invention also relates to an interactive communication system allowing spectators, having receivers, in particular televisions or giant screens, to exchange messages during the course of a show broadcast by a broadcaster. Messages are exchanged with the broadcaster and / or with other spectators. The system includes:

- a broadcasting server, implemented by the broadcaster,

- a plurality of mobile phones, operated by spectators.

The mobile phones are connected to the broadcasting server, via a communication network. Each of the mobile telephones comprises: at least one control member, in particular a keyboard, used by the spectators to compose messages,

- first transmission means for transmitting the messages to the broadcasting server, via the communication network. The system further includes: display means for displaying the messages on the receivers,

It results from the combination of technical features that the spectators can communicate interactively with the other spectators and / or with the broadcaster of the show, by consulting and sending messages. Spectators can receive messages on their receivers from other spectators, whether or not related to the show they are attending. Preferably, according to the invention, the system is such that it further comprises a server center. The host center includes:

- reception means intended to receive the messages transmitted by the users by means of mobile telephones,

- routing means for routing the messages to the broadcasting server.

Preferably, according to the invention, the mobile telephones also comprise: - first insertion means, implemented by the users, for inserting into the message, text and / or images and / or sounds and / or video.

Preferably, according to the invention, the system is such that the display means also make it possible to display the message on the receivers, in real or near real time.

Preferably, according to the invention, the system is such that the first transmission means also allow the spectators to transmit the messages anonymously.

Preferably, according to the invention, the server center and / or the broadcasting server further comprises:

- processing means for processing the messages by selecting and / or modifying and / or censoring all or part of the messages according to predetermined criteria, in particular public decency, pornography, violence. It results from the combination of technical features that the broadcaster can, before they are displayed on the receivers, exercise moderating control over the messages and, if necessary, select, modify and censor a message whose content does not meet some of the predetermined criteria. . Preferably, according to the invention, the show is a television program comprising images and sounds. Spectators have a television. The TV has at least one screen and one speaker. The broadcasting server also comprises second insertion means for inserting the messages into the television program. The second insertion means make it possible in particular to superimpose the messages in the lower part of the image of the television program and / or to use the audio channel used for broadcasting the television program. The broadcasting server also includes:

- first broadcasting means for broadcasting the television program to the television.

It results from the combination of technical features that viewers can continue to watch the television program while receiving and sending messages.

Preferably, according to the invention, viewers also have a decoder associated with the television. Spectators also have a remote control associated with the decoder. The television program is broadcast on the television via the decoder. The broadcasting server also comprises transmission means for transmitting, to the decoder, the television program as well as the messages transmitted by the spectators. The remote control includes first selection means, actuated by the spectators, for selecting options for displaying messages. The decoder includes third insertion means for inserting the messages into the television program, according to the message display options selected by the viewers. The third means of insertion notably allowing to superimpose messages in the lower part of the image of the television program and / or of using the audio channel used for broadcasting the television program and / or of superimposing, on the image of the television program, one or more windows containing the messages. Preferably, according to the invention, the broadcasting server and / or the server center further comprises: first calculation means for periodically drawing up a first list of spectators transmitting messages, - second transmission means for periodically transmitting the first list to the decoder.

The decoder further comprises fourth insertion means for inserting, according to the display options selected, in real or near real time, the first list in the television program.

It results from the combination of technical features that the spectators know, in real or quasi-real time, who the other spectators are with whom they can communicate.

Preferably, according to the invention, the broadcasting server and / or the server center further comprises: second calculation means for periodically locating the spectators transmitting messages, third transmission means for transmitting, to the decoders, a second list of spectators in a geographic proximity.

The decoder further comprises fifth insertion means for inserting, according to the display options selected, in real or near real time, the second list in the television program. It results from the combination of technical features that the spectators can decide to meet another spectator who is nearby in order to continue with him an oral communication.

Preferably, according to the invention, the mobile telephones also comprise second selection means, activated by spectators, to select the spectator (s) to whom the message is addressed.

It results from the combination of technical features that the spectators can decide to send a message to the particular attention of another spectator without this message being visible by the other spectators or by the broadcaster.

Preferably, according to the invention, the first selection means allow spectators to choose one and / or the other of the following options:

• the option of receiving messages produced by other spectators, and / or

• the option of receiving messages produced by the broadcaster, or • the option of not receiving any messages.

It results from the combination of technical features that spectators can customize the parameters of interactive communication.

Preferably, according to the invention, the remote controls further comprise composition and transmission means, actuated by the spectators, to compose and transmit the messages.

Preferably, according to the invention, the show is a live performance, represented in a space accessible to spectators, in particular a concert hall, a theater, an open-air space. The receivers are made up of display means installed in space, in particular at least one giant screen visible to the spectators. The broadcasting server further comprises second broadcasting means for broadcasting the messages and displaying them on the viewing means.

It results from the combination of technical features that spectators can read and send messages while continuing to attend the live performance.

Preferably, according to the invention, the system is such that the receivers are the mobile phones of the users. It results from the combination of technical features that spectators can read and send messages while continuing to attend the show.

The invention also relates to a server allowing spectators, having receivers, in particular televisions or giant screens, to exchange messages during the progress of a show broadcast by a broadcaster. Messages are exchanged with the broadcaster and / or with other spectators. Spectators have mobile phones. Mobile telephones include at least one control member, in particular a keyboard, used by the spectators to compose the messages. The mobile phones are connected to the server, via a communication network. The server comprises: - reception means intended to receive the messages transmitted by the users by means of mobile telephones,

- routing means for routing messages to the broadcaster. The broadcaster has a broadcasting server to broadcast messages to the receivers and display them on the receivers. It results from the combination of technical features that the spectators can communicate interactively with the other spectators and / or with the broadcaster of the show, by consulting and sending messages. Spectators can receive messages on their receivers from other spectators, whether or not related to the show they are attending.

Preferably, according to the invention, the server further comprises processing means for processing the messages by selecting and / or by modifying and / or by censoring all or part of the messages according to predetermined criteria, in particular good character, pornography, violence.

It results from the combination of technical features that it is thus possible to exercise moderating control over messages, before they are displayed on the receivers and, where appropriate, to select, modify and censor a message whose content does not meet some of the predetermined criteria. Preferably, according to the invention, the server further comprises: first calculation means for periodically drawing up a first list of spectators transmitting messages, - first transmission means for periodically transmitting the first list to the receiver.

The receiver is associated with selection means actuated by the spectators to select options for displaying messages. The receiver is associated with insertion means for inserting, according to the display options selected, in real or near real time, the first list in the show broadcast by the broadcaster.

Preferably, according to the invention, the server further comprises: second calculation means for periodically locating the spectators transmitting messages, - second transmission means for transmitting, to the receiver a second list of spectators being in the vicinity geographical.

The receiver is associated with second selection means actuated by the spectators to select options for displaying messages. The receiver is associated with second insertion means for inserting, depending on the display options selected, in real or near real time, the second list in the show broadcast by the broadcaster.

It results from the combination of technical traits that spectators can decide to meet another spectator in the vicinity in order to continue with him an oral communication.

Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear on reading the description of an alternative embodiment of the invention given by way of indicative and non-limiting example, and from the

- Figure 1 which schematically represents an alternative embodiment in the case of a show broadcast on a television receiver or on a stage, - Figure 2 which schematically represents an alternative embodiment in the case a show broadcast on a television receiver,

FIG. 3 which represents, schematically, a particular variant embodiment in the case of a show on a stage, produced live,

- Figure 4 which shows, schematically, a particular embodiment in the case where the receivers are mobile phones.

First alternative embodiment The interactive communication system, described with reference to FIG. 1, allows spectators 1, having receivers 2, in particular televisions 3 or giant screens 4, to exchange messages 5 during the course a show 6 broadcast by a broadcaster 7. The messages 5 are exchanged with the broadcaster 7 and / or with other spectators 1. The system described with reference to FIG. 1 comprises:

- a broadcasting server 8, implemented by the broadcaster 7, - a plurality of mobile telephones 10, implemented by the spectators 1.

The mobile telephones 10 are connected to the broadcasting server 8, via a communication network 31. Each of the mobile telephones 10 comprises: at least one control member 32, in particular a keyboard, used by the spectators 1 to compose messages 5, first transmission means 33 for transmitting the messages 5 to the broadcasting server 8, via the communication network 31.

The system further comprises display means 34 for displaying the messages 5 on the receivers 2.

It results from the combination of technical features that the spectators 1 can communicate interactively with the other spectators 1 and / or with the broadcaster 7 of the show 6, by consulting and sending messages 5.

It results from the combination of the technical features that the spectators 1 can receive on their receivers 2 messages 5, coming from other spectators 1, in connection or not with the spectacle 6 which they attend.

In the case of the variant embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the system further comprises a server center 12. The server center 12 comprises: - reception means 35 intended to receive the messages 5 transmitted by the spectators 1 by means of the mobile phones 10,

routing means 36 for routing the messages 5 to the broadcasting server 8. The mobile telephones 10 also include first insertion means 37, implemented by the spectators 1, for inserting, into the message 5, text and / or images and / or sounds and / or video. The display means 34 make it possible to display the message 5 on the receivers 2, in real or quasi-real time. The first transmission means 33 allow spectators 1 to transmit messages 5 anonymously. The server center 12 and / or the broadcasting server 8 comprise processing means 38 for processing the messages 5 by selecting and / or modifying and / or censoring all or part of the messages 5 according to criteria predetermined, including good manners, pornography, violence.

It results from the combination of technical features that the broadcaster 7 or the server center 12 can, before their display on the receivers 2, exercise moderating control over the messages 5 and, if necessary, select, modify and censor a message 5 whose the content would not meet some of the predetermined criteria.

Second variant embodiment We will now describe with reference to FIG. 2 a second variant embodiment in the case where the show 6 is a television program 16. The television program 16 comprises images and sounds. The spectators 1 have a television set 3. The television set 3 comprises at least a screen 18 and a loudspeaker 19.

The broadcasting server 8 also comprises second insertion means 39 for inserting the messages 5 into the television program 16. The second insertion means 39 make it possible in particular to superimpose the messages 5 in the lower part 20 of the image of the television program 16 and / or using the audio channel used for broadcasting the television program 16. The broadcasting server 8 further comprises first broadcasting means 40 for broadcasting the television program 16 to the television 3. It follows from the combination of technical features that viewers 1 can continue watching TV program 16 while receiving and sending messages 5.

In the case of this alternative embodiment, the spectators 1 also have a decoder 21 associated with the television 3. The spectators 1 have a remote control 22 associated with the decoder 21. The television program 16 is broadcast on the television 3 via the decoder 21. The broadcasting server 8 comprises transmission means 41 for transmitting, to the decoder 21, the television program 16 as well as the messages 5 transmitted by the spectators 1. The remote control 22 comprises first selection means 42, actuated by the spectators 1, for selecting options for displaying messages 5. The decoder 21 comprises third insertion means 43 for inserting the messages 5 in the television program 16, according to the options d display of messages 5 selected by the spectators 1. The third insertion means 43 make it possible in particular to superimpose the messages 5 in the lower part 20 of the image of the television program 16 or to use the audio channel used for broadcasting the television program 16 or to superimpose, on the image of television program 16, one or more windows 23 containing the messages 5.

In the case of the variant embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the broadcasting server 8 or the server center 12 further comprise: - first calculation means 44 for periodically drawing up a first list 24 of spectators 1 sending messages 5, second transmission means 45 for periodically transmitting the first list 24 to the decoder 21.

The decoder 21 comprises fourth insertion means 46 for inserting, according to the display options selected, in real or quasi-real time, the first list 24 in the television program 16. It results from the combination of the technical features that spectators 1 know, in real or quasi-real time, who are the other spectators 1 with whom they can communicate.

In the case of the variant embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the broadcasting server 8 or the server center 12 further comprise:

second calculation means 48 for periodically locating the spectators 1 transmitting messages 5, third transmission means 49 for transmitting, to the decoders 21, a second list 240 of spectators 1 located in geographic proximity.

The decoder 21 further comprises fifth insertion means 50 for inserting, as a function of the display options selected, in real or near real time, the second list 240 in the television program 16. It results from the combination of the lines techniques that spectators 1 can decide to meet another spectator 1 who is nearby in order to continue with him an oral communication.

In the case of the variant embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the mobile telephones 10 further comprise second selection means 51, actuated by the spectators 1, for selecting the spectator (s) 1 recipients of the message 5.

It results from the combination of technical features that the spectators 1 can decide to send a message 5 to the particular attention of another spectator 1 without this message 5 being visible to the other spectators 1 or by the broadcaster 7.

In the case of the variant embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the first selection means 42 allow the spectators 1 to choose one and / or the other of the following options: - the option of receiving the messages 5 produced by the other spectators 1, and / or

- the option of receiving the messages 5 produced by the broadcaster 7, or

- the option of not receiving any message 5. It results from the combination of technical features that the spectators 1 can personalize the parameters of the interactive communication.

In the case of the alternative embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the remote controls 22 also include composition and transmission means 53, actuated by the spectators 1, for composing and transmitting the messages 5. Third alternative embodiment We will now describe with reference to FIG. 3 a third alternative embodiment in the case where the spectacle 6 is a show, produced live, on a stage. We recognize in Figure 3 most of the elements described with reference to Figures 1 and 2, they bear the same reference numerals. The show 6 is a live performance, represented in a space 26 accessible to the spectators 1, in particular a concert hall, a theater, an outdoor space 26.

The receivers 2 are composed of display means 27 installed in the space 26. In the example described, the receiver 2 consists of at least one giant screen 18 visible to the spectators 1. The broadcasting server 8 comprises second means 54 to broadcast the messages 5 and display them on the display means 27. It results from the combination of technical features that the spectators 1 can read and send messages 5 while continuing to attend the live performance 6.

Fourth alternative embodiment We will now describe with reference to FIG. 4 a fourth alternative embodiment. In the case of this alternative embodiment, the receivers 2 are the mobile telephones 10 of the spectators 1. More precisely the receivers 2 are constituted by the mobile telephones 10 of the spectators 1. The mobile telephones 10 include screens 110 on which the messages appear 5. It results from the combination of technical features that the spectators 1 can read and send messages 5 while continuing to attend the spectacle 6. NOMENCLATURE

Claims

1. Interactive communication method allowing spectators (1), having receivers (2) in particular televisions (3) or giant screens (4), to exchange messages (5) during the progress of a show (6) broadcast by a diffuser (7); said messages (5) being exchanged with said broadcaster (7) and / or with other spectators (1); said broadcaster (7) having a broadcasting server (8); said spectators (1) also having a mobile telephone (10), connected to said broadcasting server (8); said method comprising the following steps:

- the step, for said spectators (1), of composing messages (5), by means of said mobile telephone (10), the step, for said spectators (1), of transmitting said messages (5) to said server broadcasting (8), via said mobile telephone (10), the step for said broadcaster (7) of displaying said messages (5) on said receiver (2); so that the spectators (1) can communicate interactively with the other spectators (1) and / or with the broadcaster (7) of the show (6), by consulting and sending messages (5); so that the spectators (1) can receive on their receiver (2) messages (5), coming from other spectators (1), in connection or not with the spectacle (6) which they attend.

2. Method according to claim 1; said method being such that the step, for said spectators (1), of transmitting said messages (5) to said broadcasting server (8) comprises: - the step, for said spectators (1), of transmitting said messages (5 ) via a server center (12); said server center (12) routing said messages (5) to said broadcasting server (8).

3. Method according to any one of claims 1 or 2; said method being such that said message (5), composed by means of said mobile telephone (10), includes text and / or images and / or sounds and / or video.

4. Method according to any one of claims 1 to 3; said method being such that said message (5), transmitted by said viewer (1), is displayed, in real or near real time, on said receiver (2).

5. Method according to any one of claims 1 to 4; said method being such that said message (5) is transmitted, by said viewer (1), anonymously.

6. Method according to any one of claims 1 to 5; said method being such that the step of displaying said messages (5), transmitted by said spectators (1), on said receiver (2), further comprises the prior step, for said broadcaster (7) and / or for said host center (12), processing said messages (5); said messages (5) being processed by selecting and / or modifying and / or censoring all or part of said messages (5) by means of predetermined criteria, in particular good character, pornography, violence; so that the broadcaster (7) can, before their display on said receivers (2), exercise moderating control over the message (5) and, if necessary, select, modify and censor a message (5) whose content does not would not meet some of the predetermined criteria.

7. Method according to any one of claims 1 to 6; said show (6) being a television program (16) comprising images and sounds; said viewer (1) having a television (3); said television set (3) comprising at least one screen (18) and one speaker (19); said method being such that it comprises the following steps: the step, for said broadcasting server (8), of inserting said message (5) into said television program (16), in particular by superimposition of said message (5) in the lower part (20) of the image of said television program (16) and / or on an audio channel identical to the audio channel used for broadcasting said television program (16),

- the step, for said broadcaster (7), of broadcasting said television program (16), towards said television (3); so that said viewer (1) can continue to watch the television program (16) while receiving and sending messages (5).

8. The method of claim 7; said viewer (1) further having a decoder (21) associated with said television (3); said viewer (1) further having a remote control (22) associated with said decoder (21); said television program (16) being broadcast on said television (3) via said decoder (21); said method being such that it comprises the following steps: - the step, for said broadcaster (7), of transmitting, to said decoder (21), said television program (16) as well as said messages (5) transmitted by said spectators (1),

the step, for said spectator (1) of selecting options for displaying messages (5), by means of said remote control (22),

the step, for said decoder (21), of inserting said messages (5) into said television program (16), according to said message display options (5) selected by said viewer (1), in particular by superimposition of said messages (5) in the lower part (20) of the image of said television program (16) and / or on an audio channel identical to the audio channel used for the broadcasting of said television program

(16), and / or by superimposition, on the image of said television program (16), of one or more windows (23), containing said messages (5).

9. The method of claim 8; said method being such that it comprises the following steps:

the step, for said broadcaster (7) and / or said host center (12), to periodically draw up the list of spectators (1) transmitting messages (5), the step, for said broadcasting server (8), of periodically transmitting said list (24) to said decoder (21),

- The step, for said decoder (21), to insert, at the request of said viewer (1), in real or near real time, said list (24) in said television program (16); (so that the spectator (1) knows, in real or quasi-real time, who are the other spectators (1) with whom he can communicate.

10. Method according to any one of the claims

8 or 9; said method being such that it comprises the following steps:

the step, for said broadcaster (7) and / or said host center (12), to periodically locate said spectators (1) transmitting messages (5),

the step, for said broadcasting server (8), of transmitting, to said decoders (21), a list (24) of spectators (1) located in geographic proximity,

the step, for said decoder (21), of inserting, in real or quasi-real time, at the request of said viewer (1), said list (24) into said television program (16); so that said spectator (1) can decide to meet another spectator (1) being in the vicinity in order to continue with him an oral communication.

11. Method according to any one of the claims

8 to 10; said method being such that the step, for said spectator (1), of transmitting said message (5) to said broadcasting server (8), via said mobile telephone (10), comprises the step, for said spectator (1) select the spectator (s) (1) addressees of said message (5); so that the spectator (1) can decide to send a message (5) to the particular attention of another spectator (1) without this message (5) being visible by the other spectators (1) or by the diffuser (7).

12. Method according to any one of claims 8 to 11; said method being such that said message display options (5) allow said spectator (1) to choose: - to receive only the messages (5) sent by said other spectators (1), and / or

- to receive only the messages (5) sent by the broadcaster (7), or

- not to receive any message (5); so that the viewer (1) can customize the parameters of the interactive communication.

13. Method according to any one of claims 8 to 12; said method being such that said spectator (1) composes and transmits said message (5) by means of said remote control (22).

14. The method of claim 1; said show

(6) being a live performance (6), represented in a space (26) accessible to said spectators (1), in particular a concert hall, a theater, an outdoor space (26); said space (26) comprising display means (27), in particular giant screens (4), visible by said spectators (1); said method being such that it comprises the step, for said diffuser

(7), broadcasting said message (5) on said display means (27), via said broadcasting server (8); so that the viewer (1) can read and send messages (5) while continuing to attend the live performance (6).

15. Method according to any one of claims 1 to 14; said method being such that said receiver (2) is said mobile telephone (10) of said spectators (1), so that the spectators (1) can read and send messages (5) while continuing to attend the spectacle (6) .

16. Interactive communication system allowing spectators (1), having receivers (2), in particular to televisions (3) or giant screens (4), to exchange messages (5) during the performance of a show (6) broadcast by a broadcaster (7); said messages (5) being exchanged with said broadcaster (7) and / or with other spectators (1); said system comprising:

- a broadcasting server (8), implemented by said diffuser (7),

- a plurality of mobile telephones (10), implemented by said spectators (1); said mobile telephones (10) being connected to said broadcasting server (8), via a communication network (31); each of said mobile telephones (10) comprising:

- at least one control member (32), in particular a keyboard, used by said spectators (1) to compose messages (5), first transmission means (33) for transmitting said messages (5) to said server broadcasting (8), via said communication network (31); said system further comprising: - display means (34) for displaying said messages (5) on said receivers (2); so that the spectators (1) can communicate interactively with the other spectators (1) and / or with the broadcaster (7) of the show (6), by consulting and sending messages (5), so that the spectators (1) can receive messages (5) from their other spectators (1) on their receivers (2), whether or not related to the spectacle (6) they are attending.

17. The system of claim 16; said system being such that it further comprises a server center (12); said server center (12) comprising:

- reception means (35) intended to receive said messages (5) transmitted by said spectators (1) by means of said mobile telephones (10), - routing means (36) for routing said messages (5) to said broadcasting server (8).

18. System according to any one of claims 16 or 17; said mobile telephones (10) further comprising: - first insertion means (37), implemented by said spectators (1), for inserting, in said message (5), text and / or images and / or sounds and / or video.

19. System according to any one of claims 16 to 18; said system being such that said display means (34) also make it possible to display said message (5) on said receivers (2), in real or quasi-real time.

20. System according to any one of claims 16 to 19; said system being such that said first transmission means (33) also allow said spectators (1) to transmit said messages (5) anonymously.

21. System according to any one of claims 16 to 20; said server center (12) and / or said broadcasting server (8) further comprising:

- processing means (38) for processing said messages (5) by selecting and / or modifying and / or censoring all or part of said messages (5) according to predetermined criteria, in particular good character, pornography, violence ; so that the broadcaster (7) can, before their display on said receivers (2), exercise moderating control over the messages (5) and, if necessary, select, modify and censor a message (5) whose content does not would not meet some of the predetermined criteria.

22. System according to any one of claims 16 to 21; said show (6) being a television program (16) comprising images and sounds; said viewers (1) having a television (3); said television set (3) comprising at least one screen (18) and one speaker (19); said broadcasting server (8) further comprising: - second insertion means (39) for inserting said messages (5) into said television program (16); said second insertion means (39) making it possible in particular to superimpose said messages (5) in the lower part (20) of the image of said television program (16) and / or to use the audio channel used for broadcasting said program televised (16); said broadcasting server (8) further comprising:

- first broadcasting means (40) for broadcasting said television program (16) to said television (3); so that said viewers (1) can continue to watch the television program (16) while receiving and sending messages (5).

23. The system of claim 22; said viewers (1) further having a decoder (21) associated with said television (3); said viewers (1) further having a remote control (22) associated with said decoder (21); said television program (16) being broadcast on said television (3) via said decoder (21); said broadcasting server (8) further comprising:

- transmission means (41) for transmitting, to said decoder (21), said television program (16) as well as said messages (5) transmitted by said viewers (1); said remote control (22) comprising: - first selection means (42), actuated by said spectators (1), for selecting options for displaying messages (5); said decoder (21) comprising:

- third insertion means (43) for inserting said messages (5) into said television program (16), as a function of said message display options (5) selected by said viewers (1); said third insertion means (43) making it possible in particular to superimpose said messages (5) in the lower part (20) of the image of said television program (16) and / or using the audio channel used for broadcasting said television program (16) and / or superimposing, on the image of said television program (16), one or more windows (23) containing said messages (5);

24. The system of claim 23; said broadcasting server (8) and / or said server center (12) further comprising:

- first calculation means (44) for periodically drawing up a first list (24) of spectators (1) transmitting messages (5), second transmission means (45) for periodically transmitting said first list (24) to said decoder (21); said decoder (21) further comprising: - fourth insertion means (46) for inserting, according to said selected display options, in real or near real time, said first list (24) into said television program ( 16); so that the spectators (1) know, in real or quasi-real time, who the other spectators (1) are with whom they can communicate.

25. System according to any one of the claims

23 or 24; said broadcasting server (8) and / or said server center (12) further comprising: - second calculation means (48) for periodically locating said spectators (1) transmitting messages

(5)

- third transmission means (49) for transmitting, to said decoders (21), a second list (240) of spectators (1) located in geographic proximity; said decoder (21) further comprising:

- fifth insertion means (50) for inserting, as a function of said selected display options, in time real or almost real, said second list (240) in said television program (16); so that said spectators (1) can decide to meet another spectator (1) being in the vicinity in order to continue with him an oral communication.

26. System according to any one of claims 23 to 25; said mobile telephones (10) further comprising:

- second selection means (51), actuated by said spectators (1), for selecting the spectator (s) (1) addressees of said message (5); so that the spectators (1) can decide to send a message (5) to the particular attention of another spectator (1) without this message (5) being visible by the other spectators (1) or by the diffuser (7).

27. System according to any one of the claims

23 to 26; said first selection means (42) allowing said spectators (1) to choose one and / or the other of the following options:

- the option of receiving messages (5) produced by said other spectators (1), and / or

- the option of receiving messages (5) produced by said broadcaster (7), or

- the option of not receiving any message (5); so that viewers (1) can customize the parameters of the interactive communication.

28. System according to any one of claims 23 to 27; said remote controls (22) further comprising:

- composition and transmission means (53), actuated by said spectators (1), for composing and transmitting said messages (5).

29. The system of claim 16; said show (6) being a live show (6), represented in a space (26) accessible to said spectators (1), in particular a concert hall, a theater, an outdoor space (26); said receivers (2) being composed of display means (27) installed in said space (26), in particular of at least one giant screen (18) visible by said spectators (1); said broadcasting server (8) further comprising:

- second broadcasting means (54) for broadcasting said messages (5) and displaying them on said display means (27); so that spectators (1) can read and send messages (5) while continuing to attend the live performance (6).

30. System according to any one of the claims

16 to 29; said system being such that said receivers (2) are said mobile telephones (10) of said spectators (1); so that spectators (1) can read and send messages (5) while continuing to attend the show (6).

31. Server allowing spectators (1), having receivers (2), in particular televisions (3) or giant screens (4), to exchange messages (5) during the performance of a show (6 ) broadcast by a diffuser (7); said messages (5) being exchanged with said broadcaster (7) and / or with other spectators (1); said spectators (1) having mobile telephones (10); said mobile telephones (10) comprising at least one control member (32), in particular a keyboard, used by said spectators (1) to compose said messages (5); said mobile telephones (10) being connected to said server, via a communication network (31); said server comprising:

- reception means (35) intended to receive said messages (5) transmitted by said spectators (1) by means of said mobile telephones (10),

- routing means (36) for routing said messages (5) to said broadcaster (7); said broadcaster (7) having a broadcast server (8) for broadcasting said messages (5) to said receivers (2) and displaying them on said receivers (2); so that the spectators (1) can communicate interactively with the other spectators (1) and / or with the broadcaster (7) of the show (6), by consulting and sending messages (5); so that the spectators (1) can receive on their receivers (2) messages (5), coming from other spectators (1), in connection or not with the spectacle (6) which they attend.

32. Server according to claim 31; said server further comprising processing means (38) for processing said messages (5) by selecting and / or modifying and / or censoring all or part of said messages (5) according to predetermined criteria, in particular good character, pornography, violence; so that it is thus possible to exercise moderating control over the messages (5), before they are displayed on said receivers (2) and, if necessary, to select, modify and censor a message (5) whose the content would not meet some of the predetermined criteria.

33. Server according to any one of claims 31 or 32; said server further comprising: - first calculation means (44) for periodically drawing up a first list (24) of spectators (1) transmitting messages (5), first transmission means (33) for periodically transmitting said first list (24) to said receiver (2); said receiver (2) being associated with third selection means (55) actuated by said spectators (1) for selecting options for displaying messages (5); said receiver (2) being associated with sixth insertion means (56) for inserting, according to said options display selected, in real or near real time, said first list (24) in said show (6) broadcast by said broadcaster (7); so that the spectators (1) know, in real or quasi-real time, who the other spectators (1) are with whom they can communicate.

34. Server according to any one of claims 31 to 33; said server further comprising:

- second calculation means (48) for periodically locating said spectators (1) transmitting messages (5), second transmission means (45) for transmitting, to said receiver (2) a second list (240) of spectators ( 1) located in geographic proximity; said receiver (2) being associated with second selection means (51) actuated by said spectators (1) for selecting options for displaying messages (5); said receiver (2) being associated with second insertion means (39) for inserting, as a function of said selected display options, in real or quasi-real time, said second list (240) in said broadcast show (6) by said diffuser (7); so that said spectators (1) can decide to meet another spectator (1) being in the vicinity in order to continue with him an oral communication.