KR100735177B1 - An image display device having storge function and method of controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a video display device having a storage function and to a control method for storing, recording and playing a desired image according to a user's request by setting a separate virtual storage space in the video display device having a storage function. .

That is, according to the present invention, a key input unit for setting conditions and various request commands according to a user's request, outputs a corresponding control command according to a request command input through the key input unit, and outputs a corresponding control command from an external virtual space according to a user's request. A control unit for storing the received image or searching for and reproducing an external desired image, a communication interface for communicating with an external virtual space according to a control signal of the controller, and an image according to the control signal of the controller It comprises a storage unit (HDD) for storing the.

Therefore, the present invention can provide a variety of images according to the desired conditions without limiting the capacity by having a separate external virtual space instead of the internal storage space, accordingly to form a list in various forms to search the desired information more clearly Since it is possible to receive a variety of video information has the effect of improving the user satisfaction.

Video display device / server

Description

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1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a video display device having a storage function according to the present invention.

2 is a flow chart showing a first embodiment of an image display apparatus having a storage function according to the present invention;

3 is a flow chart showing a second embodiment of an image display apparatus having a storage function according to the present invention;

4 is a view showing an implementation screen in an image display device having a storage function according to the present invention;

<Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

100: video display device 101: tuner

102 demux 103: image signal processing unit

104: display unit 105: key input unit

106: control unit 107: storage unit (HDD)

108: communication interface

200: video information provider 201: server

202 ~ 203: User 204: Database

The present invention relates to an image display device, and in particular, by setting a separate virtual storage space in an image display device having a storage function, an image display having a storage function to enable storage, recording, and playback of a desired image according to a user's request. An apparatus and a control method thereof are provided.

 Generally, a TV is included in a video display device. The TV is tuned and demodulated into a voice and a video by selecting and demodulating a broadcast signal according to a channel selected by a user among broadcast signals transmitted from a broadcasting station. And a video device output through a speaker.

In general, video display devices have recently been developed by TV technology, and the method of transmitting broadcast signals has also been developed, and accordingly, interest in digital TV using a digital transmission method is increasing.

Also, in Korea, Mugunghwa satellite was launched in August 1995 and began digital test broadcasting in July 1996. Unlike conventional satellite broadcasting, Mugunghwa satellite broadcasting is scheduled to be SDTV-class digital broadcasting. It's almost no different from broadcasting.

The digital TV has a function of storing a video in real time using a personal video recorder (PVR) while the user is watching a broadcast, and playing it at a desired time. In addition, it can be used for recording meetings when conducting video conference using digital TV.

In general, a PVR system is a personal digital video recording device for recording and playing back information on a hard disk. The PVR system is a new concept of digital recording device that records and reproduces information on a hard disk, unlike a VCR that stores a video signal on a magnetic tape. It is a next-generation recording device that can record a certain amount of broadcast programs depending on the capacity without a VCR through the hard disk drive built into the set-top box or television body.

That is, the PVR system uses the CPU and video to convert digital broadcast data (Europe: DVB, Korea / Japan / North America: ATSC) and analog broadcast data (Europe; PAL, Korea / Japan / North America: NTSC) from the TV system. The system converts the digital signal through a signal processor, converts the digital signal data in the memory device inside the system, stores the digital signal data, converts the digital signal data, and reproduces the same at a time or a method desired by a user through a display device or a screen.

The internal functions include the scheduled recording of broadcast programs and the time shift method.The hard disk (HDD) is used as the storage space used in the PVR built-in TV system. The broadcast data can be converted into HD: 3 hours and SD: 2 hours.

However, an image display device having such a storage function can store a desired image, but there is a problem that a user cannot properly store a desired image because of a capacity limitation.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object thereof is to allow a user to store a desired image without limiting capacity by setting a separate virtual space when storing the image.

In addition, there is another purpose to be able to configure the storage list by the genre or channel according to the requirements of the user.

In other words, the present invention has another object of enabling a group management by operating a preference group for each broadcasting area according to a preference for each user.

In order to achieve the above object, an image display device having a storage function according to the present invention may be configured according to a key input unit for inputting a condition setting and various request commands according to a user's request, and a request command input through the key input unit. A control unit for outputting a control command and storing an image received from the outside according to a user's request, or for retrieving and playing an external desired image; and communicating with an external image information providing device according to a control signal of the control unit. And a storage unit (HDD) for storing an image according to a control signal of the control unit.

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More preferably, the external image information providing apparatus includes a server for communicating with a plurality of other users, and a database for selectively storing a corresponding program based on a condition set according to a user's request input through the server. It has its features.

More preferably, the condition set according to a user request input through the server is a program classification condition according to a user, a genre, a broadcasting station, and a channel.

A control method of an image display apparatus according to the present invention for achieving the above object is a control method of an image display apparatus that can communicate with an image providing unit for providing a variety of images, the image based on a condition set according to a user's request Displaying a list of pre-stored images in the providing unit, and controlling the reproduction of the corresponding image selected by the user with reference thereto; and if the scheduled recording is desired according to a user's request, the corresponding image is recorded and stored in the image providing unit. It is characterized by including the step of controlling to enable.

Preferably, the controlling of the reproduction of the image comprises: authenticating the image information providing unit, displaying the list previously stored in the image information providing unit when the authentication is completed, and referring to the list, selecting a desired genre. And a step of reconfiguring the set list according to the genre, and reproducing the corresponding video when a play command is input if a desired video exists among the reconfigured list.

More preferably, if the user wants to schedule recording according to the user's request, the controlling of the image providing unit may be recorded and stored, authenticating the image information providing unit, and when the authentication is completed, Displaying a list previously stored in the image information providing unit, selecting a desired genre with reference to the list, reconstructing the selected genre list, and selecting a desired image from the reconstructed list to reserve recording And a step of storing a corresponding program in a predetermined area of the image providing unit when the set reservation recording time point is reached.

More preferably, the step of setting the reservation recording is a step of setting a desired program, reservation recording time and storage expiration period.

More preferably, the method further comprises selectively controlling a reserved recording program according to a condition set by the user.

Hereinafter, an image display device having a storage function and a control method thereof according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an image display device according to the present invention, Figures 2 and 3 are a flow chart showing a control method of the image display device according to the present invention, Figure 4 is a video display device according to the present invention Fig. 4 is a diagram showing an embodiment according to the program setting.

As shown in FIG. 1, the image display device according to the present invention selects a desired image based on a condition set according to a user's request so that the image can be selectively stored inside or outside, and at the same time, the image stored as desired by the user is And a list of pre-stored images based on a condition set according to a user's request transmitted through the image display apparatus 100 and displaying the list of pre-stored images of the corresponding program selected by the user. Image information providing unit 200 for storing and providing image information input from a plurality of users as desired by the user.

Here, the video display device 100 includes a tuner 101 for tuning a channel desired by a user in a broadcast signal received through an antenna, and an image, audio, and additional information in the broadcast signal tuned through the tuner 101. Demux 102 for separating the image, a video signal processor 103 for processing the image signal separated from the demux 102 or a pre-stored video signal can be displayed, and the video signal processor 103 A display unit 104 for displaying the received video signal, a key input unit 105 for inputting a user request command, and outputting a corresponding control command according to a request command inputted through the key input unit 105, Control unit 106 for controlling the recording and playback of the desired image through communication with the image information providing unit 200, and a low for storing the received image, etc. according to the control signal of the control unit 106 In response to the control signal unit 107, the control unit 106 comprises a communication interface 108 for controlling the communication with the video information providing unit (200).

In addition, the image information providing unit 200 is a server 201 for managing the user's authentication and commands according to the user's request and the communication through the communication interface 108, and for connecting to the server 201 Database for storing image information uploaded through the communication interface 108 and the plurality of users 202 and 203 through communication with the plurality of users 202 and 203 and the server 201. 204.

The operation of the image display device according to the present invention configured as described above is as follows.

When a power-on command is input through the key input unit 105, the broadcast signal received through the tuner 101 is divided into video, audio, and additional information through the demux 102, and The image is processed by the image signal processor 103 according to a control signal and then displayed on the display unit 104.

In addition, when a user intends to play back a pre-stored video or record a desired video through the key input unit 105, the controller 106 may request authentication of the user through the communication interface 108. Ask for study (200).

Then, the image information providing unit 200 confirms whether the user is a registered user through authentication, and the entire list previously stored in the database 204 is displayed on the display unit 104.

At this time, the database 204 has a common theme and similar to the way of operating a favorite club, the user uploads the program of his favorite genre by genre (movie, drama, sports, news, entertainment, music ..) Each genre is stored as you play.

In addition, the list can be organized by channel (KBS, MBC, SBS, EBS, etc.), and the user can upload the program of the corresponding channel by selecting the desired channel.

If a user selects a desired genre from the entire list displayed on the display unit 104, a pre-stored program list corresponding to the selected genre is reconstructed and displayed.

When a user selects a desired program, the user may select whether to play or schedule recording of the selected program.

That is, the video display device according to the present invention operates and manages in a group-like manner by operating a preference group for each broadcasting area according to the preferences of viewers. You can download and play the program you want through this server, and you can play it directly.

At this time, as a storage method, first set whether or not to share my information with others, and if it is not shared, only the stored person can access the program and edit the stored program for the shared program. Select whether you want to edit certain areas, etc.), or allow others to edit stored programs.

In addition, if only a desired part is selected according to the user's setting, the stream area loaded by separating the video / audio / data signal from the broadcast signal received through the tuner 101 can be tuned or stored.

And, by arbitrarily setting the storage period according to the user's request, it is possible to store the video signal of the genre selected by the user in a desired state.

The control method of the image display device according to the present invention configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.

First, FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a method for selecting a program for playback in a control method of a video display device according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for scheduled recording.

2, when a user inputs a power-on command, a user authentication process is performed to access the server 201 of the image information providing unit 200 (S101 to S103). At this time, a user ID and password are input as the authentication process.

When the user authentication is completed, the entire list of images previously stored in the database 204 is displayed (S104).

Then, the user selects the genre desired by the user by referring to the displayed list (S105). At this time, the list constituting the entire list is configured according to a condition set by the user, such as by genre or channel.

The list is reconstructed according to the genre selected by the user (S106).

Subsequently, if the user desires to reproduce the desired program, the video of the corresponding program is reproduced (S107 to S108).

When the user inputs the power off command, the process ends (S109).

In addition, the control method of the image display device according to the present invention shows a case where the user wants to make a scheduled recording of the desired program. Referring to FIG. 3, first, when the user inputs a power-on command, the image information providing unit 200 is provided. The authentication process is performed to access the server 201 (S201 to S203).

When the authentication process is completed, the entire list constituting the database is displayed, and the user selects a desired genre by referring to the list (S204 to S205).

Then, the list of programs corresponding to the genre selected by the user is reconstructed and displayed (S206).

Subsequently, the user selects a desired program with reference to this, and simultaneously sets a period to be stored in the database 204 when setting a reservation recording (S207 to S208).

When the corresponding reserved recording time point is reached, it is stored in a predetermined area of the database 204, which is a virtually set space (S209 to S210).

Subsequently, when the set storage period expires, the list is deleted from the corresponding list (S211 to S212).

Finally, when the user inputs the power off command, the process ends (S213).

As described above, it is possible to share a preferred program for each group according to a user's request according to the present invention, and the range of application is varied by uploading / downloading a desired image for each genre or channel according to the user's taste. .

As described above, an image display device having a storage function and a control method thereof according to the present invention have the following effects.

First, by providing a separate virtual space rather than internal storage space can provide a variety of images according to the desired conditions without limiting the capacity.

Second, it is possible to search for desired information more clearly by constructing a list in various forms according to a user's request.

Third, by performing playback and recording according to the user's request, it is possible to improve the user satisfaction by receiving more various image information.

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A key input unit for inputting a condition setting and various request commands according to a user's request; A control unit for outputting a corresponding control command according to a request command input through the key input unit and controlling an image received from an external virtual space according to a user's request, or for retrieving and playing an external desired image; A communication interface for communicating with an external virtual space according to a control signal of the controller; And, And a storage unit (HDD) for storing an image according to a control signal of the controller. delete The method of claim 1, The external virtual space A storage function including a server for communicating with the image display device and a plurality of other users, and a database for selectively storing a corresponding program based on a condition set according to a user request input through the server. Image display device having a. The method of claim 3, wherein And a condition set according to a user request input through the server is a program classification condition according to a user, a genre, a broadcasting station, and a channel. In the control method of the image display device that can communicate with the image providing unit for providing a variety of images, Displaying a list of images previously stored in the image providing unit based on a condition set according to a user's request, and controlling reproduction of a corresponding image selected by the user with reference to the image providing unit; And, And controlling the video recording unit to record and store the video when the scheduled recording is desired according to a user's request. The method of claim 5, Controlling the playback of the video Authenticating the image information providing unit; displaying a list previously stored in the image information providing unit when the authentication is completed; setting a desired genre with reference to the list; And reproducing the corresponding video when a desired video is input from the reconstructed list. The method of claim 5, If the scheduled recording is desired according to the user's request, the controlling of the video providing unit may be recorded and stored. Authenticating the image information providing unit; displaying a list previously stored in the image information providing unit; selecting a desired genre with reference to the list; and reselecting the selected genre list. And setting a reservation recording by selecting a desired video from the reconstructed list, and storing the program in a preset area of the image providing unit when the preset recording time is reached. A control method of a video display device having a storage function characterized in that. The method of claim 7, wherein The step of setting the reservation recording A control method of a video display device having a storage function, characterized in that the step of setting the desired program, reservation recording time and storage expiration period. The method of claim 7, wherein And selectively controlling a pre-recorded program according to a condition set by the user. The method of claim 5, If the scheduled recording is desired according to the user's request, the controlling of the video providing unit may be recorded and stored. The control method of the image display device having a storage function, characterized in that the control step so that the video can be recorded and stored after selecting whether or not to share the video to be stored according to the user's request.

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