KR100984189B1 - Method and apparatus for controlling to provide iptv contents using portable communication terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

Internet Protocol TV content providing control service method and apparatus through a portable terminal according to the present invention, in watching IPTV, a program currently being watched through a portable terminal (for example, a mobile phone or a separate terminal, etc.) from the outside It is to monitor the IPTV usage status by transmitting information and to control the IPTV by changing the viewing time and preference program setting.

In addition, at the same time as the start of watching the IPTV, the TV watching start message is transmitted to the portable terminal. Accordingly, when the owner of the portable terminal wants to turn off the IPTV, the IPTV may be forcibly terminated.

In addition, the mobile terminal may be notified of a violation of the viewing time and viewing restrictions of the IPTV viewer by using the portable terminal, and the mobile terminal may request the change of the viewing content of the IPTV currently being viewed through the portable terminal. In addition, IPTV viewing status can be continuously monitored even if there are no violations of the viewing restrictions.

IPTV, Content Delivery, Monitoring

Description

Method and apparatus for controlling IP contents providing through mobile terminal {METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING TO PROVIDE IPTV CONTENTS USING PORTABLE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL}

The present invention relates to a viewing service method of IPTV, and more particularly, to a method and apparatus for controlling IPTV content provision through a portable terminal.

Today, due to the development of information and communication technology, various TVs are appearing to meet the needs of consumers. IPTV can be considered as one of them. It is a two-way television service provided through a high-speed Internet network, and it is different from general cable broadcasting in that viewers can see only programs they want to watch at a convenient time. For viewing of IPTV, the company currently takes a method of restricting certain programs and purchasing paid content through a change of viewing settings through a remote control or an authentication number. However, in this case, the basic viewing information can be set through the remote control, but when the third party learns the parental control password or the authentication number for the IPTV, the viewing information can be changed, which may indiscriminately watch IPTV or purchase paid contents. .

In addition, if restrictions on IPTV have been violated by others, especially parents with children, if possible, they would like to see only educational content and content suitable for their age, or prohibit watching TV for more than a certain period of time. If your children watch outside of the initial viewing limits or purchase paid content, you will not be able to proactively and quickly sanction if you are not informed of the monitoring and violation of TV viewing. have.

Therefore, in case of violating the restriction of viewing, it is required to take measures such as changing the contents of the content currently being watched, changing the viewing time, or discontinuing the provision of contents. There may be cases where you want to turn off the power supply.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems of the prior art to set the viewing restriction range in IPTV viewing by using the IPTV content providing control service method through a portable terminal, and a portable terminal (mobile phone or a separate terminal from the outside) ) To monitor the IPTV viewing status and to change the viewing restriction range setting such as viewing time and time zone, channel, content type, and viewing age grade.

In addition, the present invention, by sending a start message immediately upon the start of viewing of the IPTV to enable forced termination of the IPTV viewing through the portable terminal (OFF), using the portable terminal to the viewing time and viewing restrictions of the IPTV viewer You can be notified of the violation, and you can request to stop the change and provision of viewing contents of the IPTV you are currently watching through the portable terminal, and you can continuously monitor the viewing of IPTV even if there is no reason for violation of the restriction of viewing. I want to.

In order to achieve the above object and to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, the method for controlling an IPTV content providing server through a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of: receiving viewing restriction information from an IPTV, requesting content provision from an IPTV; Receiving an IPTV OFF signal from the portable terminal according to the transmission of the IPTV viewing start message to the portable terminal, and simultaneously transmitting the IPTV viewing start message to the portable terminal. In one case, if the IPTV is turned off by stopping providing the content for the IPTV according to the received IPTV OFF signal, and the IPTV OFF signal is not received within the predetermined time, the received parental control information and the received content. Comparing the request for providing, and as a result of the comparison, If within the above, and a step of transmitting a warning message to the mobile terminal.

In addition, the portable terminal control method for controlling the provision of IPTV content through the portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, the step of receiving an IPTV watching start message from the IPTV server, according to the received message transmits the IPTV OFF signal to the IPTV server Receiving a warning message according to the monitoring result from the server, displaying the warning message, receiving IPTV setting change information according to the displayed warning message, and setting the IPTV to the server according to the input information. And transmitting the change information, wherein the server provides the content to the IPTV, and at the same time transmits the IPTV viewing start message to the portable terminal, and transmits the IPTV OFF signal within a predetermined time from the portable terminal according to the transmission of the viewing start message. If received, the received IPTV OFF signal If the IPTV is turned off by stopping the provision of the content to the IPTV according to the above, and the IPTV OFF signal is not received within the predetermined time, the received parental control information is compared with the received content provision request. When out of the range of the set parental control information, it is characterized by transmitting a warning message to the portable terminal, and providing the content according to the IPTV setting change information received from the portable terminal.

According to the present invention, the viewing information of the IPTV can be forcibly terminated and monitored through the portable terminal from the outside, and the setting of the viewing time and the viewing program information is possible. Therefore, if a person other than the settler for the content providing service, especially the children, monitors the information on the IPTV currently being watched and transmits the settler, for example, to the portable terminal of the parent, to watch the basic set out of the range. In this case, a corresponding message is sent along with a warning message.

In this case, it is possible to change the viewing settings of the home IPTV through the portable terminal, so that children can watch unlimited IPTV, or limit the viewing of adult programs, and unnecessary fees due to the use of indiscriminate paid content Can be reduced.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings and the contents described in the accompanying drawings will be described in detail preferred embodiments of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited or restricted by the embodiments. Like reference numerals in the drawings denote like elements.

On the other hand, in describing the present invention, when it is determined that the detailed description of the related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. Terminology used herein is a term used to properly express a preferred embodiment of the present invention, which may vary according to a user, an operator's intention, or a custom in the field to which the present invention belongs. Therefore, the definitions of the terms should be made based on the contents throughout the specification.

1 is a conceptual diagram of an IPTV content providing control service apparatus through a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a configuration of an IPTV content providing control service apparatus through a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 1.

IPTV content providing control service device through a portable terminal according to the present invention is configured to include an IPTV server 110, a portable terminal 120, IPTV 130 and the like, the embodiment is as follows.

For example, an IPTV service subscriber first enters parental restriction information (e.g., TV viewing time restrictions, paid content viewing restrictions, adult content and other service restrictions for certain ages) using the remote control of IPTV 130. Then, when there is a content providing request by the IPTV 130 viewer to the IPTV server 110, the IPTV server 110 first transmits a viewing start message to the portable terminal 120, and transmits the message to the transmitted message. Accordingly, when the IPTV OFF signal is received from the owner of the portable terminal within a predetermined time, the provision of the content to the IP TV is stopped and the IPTV is turned off.

However, if the IPTV OFF signal is not received within a predetermined time period, the received parental control information is compared with the received content providing request.

In this case, the received content providing request includes a plurality of contents stored in the content database of the server 110, viewing time, whether or not age group restrictions on the contents currently provided, whether to use or free of charge. When the comparison result is within the range of the received parental control information, a warning message is transmitted to the portable terminal 120 of the parental control user (for example, a parent, etc.).

The warning message may include warning messages for accessing restricted information, viewing timeout warning, content currently provided, as well as limited cases such as paid content viewing restriction and adult content viewing restriction. It may consist of at least one or more contents.

For example, you can watch for up to 2 hours of watching TV, but if monitoring starts after 2 hours, and if the time limit exceeds 3 hours, you can stop providing content to prohibit watching. It is possible.

Other various parental control settings according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described through the following table.

First, as an embodiment, it is also possible to design such that the restriction according to the viewing time is made as shown in the following table.

Secondly, as another embodiment, it is also possible to design such that the restriction according to the viewing time zone as shown in the following table.

Third, as another embodiment, it is also possible to design such that the restrictions according to the viewing program (channel) as shown in the following table.

Fourth, as another embodiment, as shown in the following table, it is also possible to design so that the restriction is made by combining at least two or more of the first, second, and third embodiments.

That is, the total viewing time, TV viewing time limit, viewing program restriction, total viewing time and viewing program restriction by time zone, monitoring request total viewing time, monitoring request viewing time zone, monitoring Receive at least one or more of the monitoring requests for the requested program, or a combination thereof, and monitor the viewing results of the current IPTV viewer and begin a comparison from the viewing start time. When the comparison result is within the range of the received parental control information, a monitoring result of at least one of the monitoring request time, the monitoring request program, or a monitoring request for a combination thereof is transmitted to the portable terminal to prevent the viewing and the viewing program accordingly. Restrictions such as changes can be made possible.

The reception of the above restriction may be configured to receive not only the initial viewing restriction information setting step but also receiving IPTV setting change information by the portable terminal of the setting authority.

When the set holder is notified that the current viewer is watching within the viewing restriction range as described above, the TV set change information is transmitted to the IPTV server 110 using the portable terminal 120. Based on the transmitted information, the IPTV server 110 provides the content according to the setting change information to the IPTV 130. In this case, the IPTV server requests the user authentication for the portable terminal that transmits the TV setting change information to the IPTV server in order to change the TV setting change information, and inputs a preset authentication number and mobile phone authentication procedure for the authentication request. Identity verification is conducted through various identity verification procedures.

In addition, the viewing stop request is also possible, so that the IPTV server 110 generates a signal to stop providing content for the IPTV according to the viewing stop request among the received IPTV setting change information, which is an internal or external set top of the IPTV 130. It will be delivered through the box to stop providing content for current IPTV viewers.

The IPTV 130 is an abbreviation of Internet Protocol Television provided using a high speed internet network, and refers to a service that provides information service, video content, and broadcasting to a television receiver using high speed Internet. It's a type of digital convergence in terms of the convergence of the Internet and television. The difference with traditional Internet TV is that it uses a television receiver instead of a computer monitor and a remote control instead of a mouse. IPTV requires only a television set, a set-top box and an internet connection. Soon, you can add a set-top box or dedicated modem to your television and turn it on just like you turn on the television. Therefore, even those who are not familiar with computers can use the remote control to provide various contents and additional services provided by the Internet such as watching movies, home shopping, home banking, online games, and MP3s.

IPTV has no difference from general cable broadcasting or satellite broadcasting in that it provides broadcasting contents such as video, but it is characterized by the added interactivity. Unlike general public broadcasting, cable broadcasting or satellite broadcasting, viewers can see only the programs they want to watch at a convenient time.

IPTV differs from digital CATV. From a user's point of view, the two services may provide two-way services, and VOD services and scheduled channel services may not be noticeable. However, depending on the level of technology, it can be distinguished in terms of quality and bidirectionality. The biggest difference at the current level of technology is that the network of subscriber access intervals uses a cable known as IPTV as the communication network and digital cable TV as the HFC.

In addition, the channel change method is basically a channel selection method by tuning channels in a set-top box, whereas IPTV sends channel change information to the network to change channels in the network to create new streaming with subscribers. The channel is changed in a way.

Therefore, in the case of IPTV, the channel changing method is bi-directional, so there may be a short delay when changing the channel, and in the case of digital cable TV, since a given frequency band is used for each purpose, a transmission channel is used when transmitting HD-quality high-definition broadcasting. There may be restrictions on the number.

In addition, IPTV is defined as a pay service and system in which multi-channel broadcasting service, content demanding service, and two-way communication service are simultaneously provided to a home TV terminal through IP. At this time, the scope of IPTV service is limited to multi-channel broadcasting service, content demanding service, and two-way communication service.

The multi-channel broadcasting service is a service that provides a broadcasting program preferred by the IPTV user, and is similar to various channels and broadcasting program services provided through existing cable broadcasting or satellite broadcasting.

Content-demand service is a service that converts data such as data or video based on IP and provides it when viewers request, and reprocesses various information of the Internet to TV for on-demand or broadcasting. to be. Typical examples are VOD, which provides a broadcast program or a movie at a viewer's desired time, T-Commerce, an interactive transaction service linked to a TV program, and Walled Garden service, in which information can be searched within a limited range.

Lastly, two-way communication type service is a service using a bidirectional characteristic, and means a communication type service which has changed PC-based existing Internet service to be suitable for TV terminal. Examples include email, short message service (SMS), instant messenger, T-communication, and TV video conferencing services.

2 is a block diagram of an IPTV control server controlling IPTV content provision through a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the configuration and role of an IPTV server controlling IPTV content provision through a portable terminal according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 2.

The IPTV server 110 according to the present invention includes a transceiver 210, a restriction information setting unit 220, a determination unit 230, a setting change unit 240, an identity authentication unit 250, and the like.

The transceiver 210 receives a parental restriction information and a content providing request from the IPTV, and transmits a viewing start message to the portable terminal 120 when the IPTV viewing starts according to the content providing request, and then the determination unit 230. According to the determination result of the transmission of the warning message to the portable terminal.

The restriction information setting unit 220 stores the initial viewing restriction information such as the IPTV viewing time limit, the paid content viewing restriction, and the adult content viewing restriction received from the transceiver 210, and compares the information in the determination unit 230. Provide judgment data.

The determination unit 230 compares the initial viewing restriction information stored in the restriction information setting unit 220 with the content providing request from the IPTV 130 requested by the current TV viewer. As a result, when the requested content provision request is within the range of the stored parental control information, a warning message is transmitted to the portable terminal 120 of the initial setter through the transceiver 210.

In addition, even when the comparison result is out of the range of the set parental control information, the comparison result can be continuously databased and transmitted to the portable terminal 120 periodically.

The setting changer 240 receives the warning message according to the determination result of the determination unit 230, and then transmits the IPTV setting change information to the IPTV 110 server using its portable terminal 120. When the transmission is performed, the setting is changed by requesting to stop viewing the content currently being provided, changing the viewing time, changing the preferred content setting, and changing to content that can be viewed by a certain age group. In addition, in response to the request to stop viewing of the received IPTV setting change information, a signal for stopping the provision of the content for the IPTV may be generated to stop the provision of the content for the IPTV 130 currently being viewed.

The identity authentication unit 250 transmits a message requesting identity authentication to the portable terminal through the transceiver 210 to change the TV setting change information, and inputs an authentication number from the portable terminal according to the authentication request. And personal authentication by various personal authentication procedures such as mobile phone authentication procedures.

3 is a block diagram of an IPTV controlling IPTV content provision through a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the configuration and role of IPTV for controlling IPTV content provision through a portable terminal according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 3.

The IPTV 130 according to the present invention includes a transceiver 310, an input unit 320, a requester 330, and the like.

The transceiver 310 transmits the parental control information received from the input unit 320 to the IPTV server 110.

The input unit 320 receives initial viewing restriction information from the user.

The request unit 330 requests the content to be provided to the IPTV server 110, wherein the server 110 receives the input from the input unit 320 and the parental control information received through the transceiver 310 and the request. The content request received by the current IPTV viewer received by the unit 330 is compared, and when the comparison result is within the range of the set parental control information, a warning message is transmitted to the portable terminal 120.

In addition, the portable terminal 120 receives and displays a warning message according to the monitoring result from the IPTV server 110, and then receives the IPTV setting change information according to the displayed warning message and accordingly receives the IPTV server ( 110) to transmit the IPTV setting change information.

For reference, the term "portable terminal" herein refers to a PDC (Personal Digital Cellular) phone, PCS (Personal Communication Service) phone, PHS (Personal Handyphone System) phone, CDMA-2000 phone, WCDMA phone, DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) As well as portable devices that can include communication functions such as phones, smart phones, mobile phones, etc., various devices such as PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants), handheld PCs, PMPs, notebook computers, laptop computers, WiBro terminals, etc. It refers to a portable electronic device, which means a kind of wireless communication device.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a control method between an IPTV server and an IPTV server controlling IPTV content provision through a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In the IPTV server control method according to the present invention, if the initial setting authority sets basic IPTV viewing restriction information through the input unit 320 of the IPTV 130, this is the restriction of the IPTV server 110 through the transmitting / receiving unit 310 of the IPTV. The information is stored in the setting unit 220 (S410).

Thereafter, when the IPTV viewer starts to watch the IPTV and selects the content to be watched, the request for the selected content is transmitted to the IPTV server 110 through the request unit 330 of the IPTV. It finds the contents from the contents DB and services them. At the same time, the IPTV server 110 transmits an IPTV viewing start message to the portable terminal 120 (S420), and receives an IPTV OFF signal from the portable terminal within a predetermined time according to the transmission of the viewing start message (S430). ), In response to the received IPTV OFF signal, the content of the IPTV is stopped and the IPTV is turned off (S440). When the IPTV OFF signal is not received within a predetermined time, the received parental control information and the received The content provision request is compared.

At this time, it is compared with the initially set parental restriction information. First, if the primary parental restriction is reviewed through the parental control password or authentication number for IPTV, and then passed, the program being watched and the range of viewing time are initially viewed. For example, the determination unit 230 of the IPTV server 110 determines whether the IPTV viewing time limit, paid content viewing limit, or adult content viewing limit is within the scope of the restriction information (S450). If it is out of the setting range and transmits a periodic monitoring result message to the portable terminal (120) (S460).

However, when the determination result is within the initial setting range, the warning message, the viewing timeout warning, the warning message such as the contents of the content currently provided, and the viewing information are transmitted through the portable terminal 120. S470), an IPTV such as selecting a viewing program and requesting to stop viewing, changing a viewing time, changing a preferred content setting, or changing to a content that a specific age group can view through the portable terminal 120 of the setter who set the viewing restriction information. In response to the setting change information being input, the currently provided content is stopped or the time or content of the content is changed according to the change information (S480).

In addition, there is a restriction by viewing time, and can be viewed without limitation within a certain time, but monitoring is started after a certain time is exceeded, it may be prohibited to watch after the last time limit.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling IPTV content provision service through a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In the IPTV content providing control service method through the portable terminal according to the present invention, when the initial setting holder inputs basic IPTV viewing restriction information through the input unit 320 of the IPTV 130 (S501), this is the transmitting and receiving unit 310 of the IPTV. It is stored in the restriction information setting unit 220 of the IPTV server 110 through (S502).

After that, when the IPTV viewer starts to watch the IPTV and selects the content to be watched accordingly, the request for the selected content is transmitted to the IPTV server 110 through the request unit 330 of the IPTV (S503). The IPTV server 110 finds the corresponding content from the content DB and services it (S504).

Providing the content according to the request to the IPTV, and at the same time transmits the IPTV viewing start message to the portable terminal (S505), in response to the transmission of the viewing start message receives the IPTV OFF signal from the portable terminal within a certain time In case (S506), according to the received IPTV OFF signal, the content providing for the IPTV is stopped and the IPTV OFF signal is transmitted (S507).

When the IPTV OFF signal is not received within the predetermined time, a step of comparing the received parental control information with the received content providing request is performed. In this case, the viewing of the IPTV is performed in comparison with the initially set parental control information. Restriction Settings After reviewing and passing a primary viewing restriction via a password or authorization number, the program being watched and the range of viewing time are the scope of the initial viewing restriction information, such as IPTV viewing time limits and paid content. It is determined through the determination unit 230 of the IPTV server 110 as to whether or not the viewing restriction, adult content viewing restrictions, etc. (S508), accordingly, if the viewing outside the setting range to the portable terminal 120 regularly The monitoring result message is transmitted (S509).

However, if the determination result is within the initial setting range, the warning message, viewing timeout warning, and warning message about viewing of limited content access and viewing information are transmitted through the portable terminal 120 ( S510).

In this case, the regular monitoring results are transmitted in real time when a certain standard is deviated, the monitoring results are regularly transmitted by database, or only the paid / adult contents are transmitted. It can be transmitted in various ways.

Thereafter, when the setter who sets the parental control information wants to select a viewing program and request to stop viewing, change a viewing time, change a preferred content setting, or change a content to a specific age group through the portable terminal 120, etc. The IPTV server requests personal authentication for the portable terminal to change the TV setting change information, and performs personal authentication through various personal authentication procedures through inputting a preset authentication number and a mobile phone authentication procedure for the authentication request. Conduct.

After the identity authentication, the IPTV server receives the requested IPTV setting change information (S511), and stops providing the currently provided content or changes the content providing time or provided content according to the change information (S512). .

The control method illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5 does not necessarily have to be a series of processes in order, and the control method may be executed in a different order.

IPTV content providing control service method through a portable terminal according to the present invention can be implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed by various computer means can be recorded on a computer readable medium. The computer readable medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, etc. alone or in combination. Program instructions recorded on the media may be those specially designed and constructed for the purposes of the present invention, or they may be of the kind well-known and available to those having skill in the computer software arts. Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tape, optical media such as CD-ROMs, DVDs, and magnetic disks, such as floppy disks. Magneto-optical media, and hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions, such as ROM, RAM, flash memory, and the like. Examples of program instructions include not only machine code generated by a compiler, but also high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter or the like. The hardware device described above may be configured to operate as one or more software modules for performing the operations, and vice versa.

As described above, the present invention has been described by way of limited embodiments and drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains various modifications and variations from such descriptions. This is possible.

Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be determined not only by the claims below but also by the equivalents of the claims.

1 is a conceptual diagram of an IPTV content providing control service apparatus through a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a block diagram of an IPTV control server controlling IPTV content provision through a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a block diagram of an IPTV controlling IPTV content provision through a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a control method between an IPTV server and an IPTV server controlling IPTV content provision through a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing and controlling IPTV content providing through a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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110: IPTV server

120: portable terminal

220: restriction information setting unit

240: setting change unit

330: request unit

Claims (13)

In the IPTV server control method, Receiving parental control information from the IPTV; Providing content according to a content providing request from the IPTV and transmitting an IPTV viewing start message to a portable terminal; Comparing the viewing restriction information with the content providing request when the IPTV OFF signal is not received from the portable terminal according to the transmission of the IPTV viewing start message within a predetermined time; And As a result of the comparison, if the content according to the content providing request is within the range of the parental control information, transmitting a warning message to the portable terminal; IPTV server control method for controlling the content provided by the IPTV through a portable terminal comprising a. The method of claim 1, Requesting identity verification to the portable terminal; And Receiving identity verification by inputting an authentication number from the portable terminal according to the request IPTV server control method for controlling the content provision of the IPTV through a portable terminal, characterized in that it further comprises. The method of claim 1, Receiving IPTV setting change information from the portable terminal receiving the warning message; And Providing content according to the IPTV setting change information to the IPTV; IPTV server control method for controlling the content provision of the IPTV through a portable terminal, characterized in that it further comprises. The method of claim 1, The parental control information, TV watch time limit, paid content watch limit, adult content watch limit, total watch time, TV watch time limit, watch program limit, total watch time and watch program limit, watch request total watch time, monitor request watch time Or an IPTV server control method of controlling content provision of an IPTV through a portable terminal, characterized in that it is configured with at least one of a monitoring request program. The method of claim 1, Transmitting a monitoring result for at least one of a monitoring request for a monitoring request time or a monitoring request for a monitoring request program to the portable terminal; IPTV server control method for controlling the content provision of the IPTV through a portable terminal, characterized in that it further comprises. The method of claim 1, The content providing request, Consists of at least one of a plurality of contents stored in a content database, watch time, age limit for currently provided contents, availability of free or not, The warning message, A method of controlling an IPTV server for controlling content provision of an IPTV through a portable terminal, characterized in that it comprises at least one of a warning message for accessing restriction information, a warning of a viewing timeout, or a content content currently provided. The method of claim 1, Sending a warning message to the portable terminal, If the content according to the content providing request is paid content or adult content, determining that the content is within the range of the parental control information and transmitting a warning message to the portable terminal; IPTV server control method for controlling the content provided by the IPTV through a portable terminal comprising a. The method of claim 3, The IPTV setting change information, A method of controlling an IPTV server for controlling content provision of an IPTV through a portable terminal, characterized in that it comprises at least one of a request to stop viewing, a change of viewing time, a change of a preferred content setting, or a change to viewable content for a specific age group. The method of claim 1, As a result of the comparison, if the content according to the content providing request is within the range of the parental control information, converting the comparison result into a database and transmitting the result to the portable terminal; IPTV server control method for controlling the content provision of IPTV further comprising a. Restriction information setting unit for receiving the viewing restriction information from the IPTV; A transceiver for receiving a content providing request from the IPTV; The received parental control information is compared with the received content providing request. When the content according to the content providing request is within the range of the parental control information, a warning message is transmitted to the portable terminal through the transceiver. Decision unit; And A setting change unit for receiving and interpreting IPTV setting change information from the portable terminal receiving the warning message, and providing content according to the IPTV setting change information to the IPTV; IPTV server for controlling the content provision of the IPTV through a portable terminal comprising a. Receiving an IPTV watching start message from an IPTV server; Transmitting an IPTV OFF signal to the IPTV server according to the IPTV viewing start message; Receiving a warning message according to a monitoring result from the IPTV server; Displaying the warning message; Receiving IPTV setting change information according to the displayed warning message; And Transmitting the IPTV setting change information to the IPTV server. Including, The IPTV server, Providing contents according to the request for providing contents, transmitting a start message for watching IPTV to a portable terminal, When the IPTV OFF signal is received from the portable terminal within a predetermined time according to the transmission of the IPTV viewing start message, the provision of the content is stopped according to the received IPTV OFF signal. When the IPTV OFF signal is not received within the predetermined time, the parental control information is compared with the content providing request, and when the content according to the content providing request is within the range of the parental control information, the portable And transmitting a warning message to the terminal and providing contents according to the IPTV setting change information received from the portable terminal. A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for performing the method of any one of claims 1 to 9. An input unit configured to receive viewing restriction information from a user; A transmitter / receiver for transmitting the input parental control information to an IPTV server; And Request unit for requesting to provide content to the IPTV server And, The IPTV server, When the content provided according to the request is compared with the parental control information and the request is within the range of the parental control information, a warning message is transmitted to the portable terminal, and the content according to the IPTV setting change information received from the portable terminal. IPTV to control the content provided by the IPTV through the portable terminal, characterized in that for providing.

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