KR101003506B1 - Operating an image display device capable of application installation - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An image display device performing the installation and execution of a downloaded application is provided to download various applications from a network server by the connection of the network server. CONSTITUTION: A network interface unit(130) connects an image display device(100) to wire/wireless network. In case the image display device enters into an application view item, a control unit(170) controls the display of an application list from external network. The controller controls the installation and execution of the application downloaded from the external network. A display unit displays the application list.

Description

Image Display Device Capable of Application Installation and Operation Control Method {Operating an Image Display Device Capable of Application Installation}

The present invention relates to an image display device and an operation control method thereof, and more particularly, to an image display device and an operation control method capable of displaying an application execution image by downloading and installing an application through a network server.

An image display device is a device having a function of displaying an image that a user can watch. The user can watch the broadcast through the image display device. The video display device displays a broadcast selected by a user on a display among broadcast signals transmitted from a broadcasting station. Currently, broadcasting is shifting from analog broadcasting to digital broadcasting worldwide.

Digital broadcasting refers to broadcasting for transmitting digital video and audio signals. Digital broadcasting is more resistant to external noise than analog broadcasting, so it has less data loss, is advantageous for error correction, has a higher resolution, and provides a clearer picture. In addition, unlike analog broadcasting, digital broadcasting is capable of bidirectional services.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide an image display apparatus capable of downloading and installing an application provided through a network server and an operation control method thereof.

In addition, the present invention provides an image display device and an operation control method thereof, which can easily check installed application related information and provide information provided through various applications through a single screen.

In addition, the present invention provides a video display device and an operation control method for checking information provided through various applications while viewing a content playback image through a single screen.

The present invention also provides a video display device capable of downloading various applications using a remote control device and executing the corresponding application, and a method of controlling the operation thereof.

Method of controlling the operation of an image display device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the step of installing the application; Displaying an icon view object composed of at least one application icon among the installed applications on a display unit; Displaying a summary view object including at least one application related image or related information among the installed applications on the display unit; And displaying a detail view object including a running image or a content reproduction image of one of the installed applications on the display unit.

In addition, the video display device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the display unit; A network interface unit; And a control unit controlling the display unit and the network interface unit so that an image based on a signal received through the network interface unit is displayed on the display unit, wherein the control unit receives the network interface unit. A summary view object comprising an application view, an icon view object consisting of at least one application icon among the installed applications, an application related image or related information of at least one of the installed applications. And a detail view object including an execution image or a content reproduction image of one of the installed applications, on the display unit. The.

The video display device according to the present invention may be connected to a network server to download various applications provided by the network server. The user of the image display device may install an application downloaded to the image display device on the image display device and execute various applications through the image display device. The video display device may display application related information that can be executed in the video display device, application related video that can be executed in the video display device, and content playback video that can be played on the video display device through one screen. Accordingly, the user of the image display device may receive various information through one image display device. In addition, a user of an image display device may use one image display device for various purposes.

1 is a view schematically showing a video display device system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram illustrating an image display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a diagram illustrating a device capable of transmitting and receiving data with the image display device of FIG. 2.
4 is an internal block diagram of the controller of FIG. 2.
5 to 6 are diagrams illustrating various examples of a platform structure diagram of the image display device of FIG. 2.
7 is a view showing the operation of the remote control device of FIG.
FIG. 8 is an internal block diagram of the remote control device of FIG. 2.
9 and 10 are views for explaining various examples of an operation method of an image display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 to 22 are views for explaining an image displayed on a screen of an image display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings will be described the present invention in more detail.

The suffixes "module" and "unit" for components used in the following description are merely given in consideration of ease of preparation of the present specification, and do not impart any particular meaning or role by themselves. Therefore, the "module" and "unit" may be used interchangeably.

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On the other hand, the video display device described in this specification is an intelligent video display device that adds a computer support function to the broadcast reception function, and is faithful to the broadcast reception function, but the Internet function is added, the handwriting type input device, touch screen or It can be equipped with a more convenient interface such as a space remote control. In addition, by being connected to the Internet and a computer with the support of a wired or wireless Internet function, it is possible to perform functions such as e-mail, web browsing, banking or gaming. Standardized general-purpose operating systems can be used for these various functions.

That is, in the image display device described in the present invention, various applications can be freely added or deleted on the general-purpose OS kernel, and thus various user-friendly functions can be performed. For example, it may be a smart TV.

1 is a view schematically showing a video display device system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to the drawings, the video display device system according to an embodiment of the present invention, when viewed in terms of providing a content service on a broadcast sender basis, a content provider (CP) 10, a service provider (Service) It may be divided into a provider (SP) 20, a network provider (NP) 30, and a user 40.

The content provider 10 produces and provides various contents. As shown in FIG. 1, the content provider 10 includes a terrestrial broadcaster, a cable system operator or a multiple system operator, a satellite broadcaster, and an internet broadcaster. An internet broadcaster and the like can be exemplified.

In addition to the broadcast content, the content provider 10 may provide various applications. In this regard, it will be described later with reference to FIG.

The service provider 20 may provide a service package of contents provided by the content provider 10. For example, the service provider 20 of FIG. 1 may package and provide a first terrestrial broadcast, a second terrestrial broadcast, a cable MSO, satellite broadcast, various internet broadcasts, applications, and the like to a user.

Meanwhile, the service provider 20 may provide a service to the user 40 using a unicast or multicast scheme. The unicast method is a method of transmitting data 1: 1 between one sender and one receiver. For example, in the unicast method, when a receiver requests data from a server, the server may transmit data to the receiver according to the request. Multicasting is a method of transmitting data to a plurality of recipients of a specific group. For example, the server can send data to multiple pre-registered receivers at once. For such multicast registration, the Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) protocol may be used.

The network provider 30 may provide a network for providing a service to the user 40. The user 40 may be provided with a service by building a home network end user (HNED).

As a means for protecting the content transmitted from the video display device system, a conditional access or a content protection may be used. As one example for such a restriction reception or content protection, a scheme such as a cable card or a downloadable conditional access system (DCAS) may be used.

On the other hand, the user 40 can also provide content through the network. In this case, unlike the above, the user 40 may be a content provider, and the content provider 10 may receive content from the user 40. Accordingly, an interactive content service or a data service may be possible.

2 is a block diagram illustrating an image display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the video display device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a broadcast receiving unit 105, an external device interface unit 135, a storage unit 140, a user input interface unit 150, The controller 170 may include a display unit 180, an audio output unit 185, and a power supply unit 190. The broadcast receiving unit 105 may include a tuner 110, a demodulator 120, and a network interface unit 130. Among them, the tuner 110 and the demodulator 120 may be provided with the network interface unit 130 selectively.

The tuner 110 selects an RF broadcast signal corresponding to a channel selected by a user or all pre-stored channels among RF (Radio Frequency) broadcast signals received through an antenna. In addition, the selected RF broadcast signal is converted into an intermediate frequency signal or a baseband video or audio signal.

For example, if the selected RF broadcast signal is a digital broadcast signal, it is converted into a digital IF signal (DIF), and if the analog broadcast signal is converted into an analog baseband video or audio signal (CVBS / SIF). That is, the tuner 110 may process a digital broadcast signal or an analog broadcast signal. The analog baseband video or audio signal CVBS / SIF output from the tuner 110 may be directly input to the controller 170.

In addition, the tuner 110 may receive an RF broadcast signal of a single carrier according to an Advanced Television System Committee (ATSC) scheme or an RF broadcast signal of a plurality of carriers according to a digital video broadcasting (DVB) scheme.

Meanwhile, the tuner 110 may sequentially select RF broadcast signals of all broadcast channels stored through a channel memory function among RF broadcast signals received through an antenna and convert them to intermediate frequency signals or baseband video or audio signals. have.

The demodulator 120 receives the digital IF signal DIF converted by the tuner 110 and performs a demodulation operation.

For example, when the digital IF signal output from the tuner 110 is an ATSC scheme, the demodulator 120 performs 8-VSB (8-Vestigal Side Band) demodulation. Also, the demodulation unit 120 may perform channel decoding. To this end, the demodulator 120 includes a trellis decoder, a de-interleaver, and a reed solomon decoder to perform trellis decoding, deinterleaving, Solomon decoding can be performed.

For example, when the digital IF signal output from the tuner 110 is a DVB scheme, the demodulator 120 performs coded orthogonal frequency division modulation (COFDMA) demodulation. In addition, the demodulator 120 may perform channel decoding. To this end, the demodulator 120 may include a convolutional decoder, a deinterleaver, a reed-soloman decoder, and the like to perform convolutional decoding, deinterleaving, and reed-soloman decoding.

The demodulator 120 may output a stream signal TS after performing demodulation and channel decoding. In this case, the stream signal may be a signal multiplexed with a video signal, an audio signal, or a data signal. For example, the stream signal may be an MPEG-2 TS (Transport Stream) multiplexed with an MPEG-2 standard video signal, a Dolby AC-3 standard audio signal, or the like. In more detail, the MPEG-2 TS may include a header of 4 bytes and a payload of 184 bytes.

On the other hand, the demodulator 120 described above can be provided separately according to the ATSC system and the DVB system. That is, it can be provided as an ATSC demodulation unit and a DVB demodulation unit.

The stream signal output from the demodulator 120 may be input to the controller 170. After performing demultiplexing, image / audio signal processing, and the like, the controller 170 outputs an image to the display unit 180 and outputs an audio to the audio output unit 185.

The external device interface unit 135 may connect the external device to the image display device 100. To this end, the external device interface unit 135 may include an A / V input / output unit (not shown) or a wireless communication unit (not shown).

The external device interface unit 135 may be connected to an external device such as a digital versatile disk (DVD), a Blu-ray, a game device, a camera, a camcorder, a computer (laptop), or the like by wire / wireless. The external device interface unit 135 transmits an externally input image, audio or data signal to the controller 170 of the image display device 100 through a connected external device. In addition, the controller 170 may output an image, audio, or data signal processed by the controller 170 to a connected external device. To this end, the external device interface unit 135 may include an A / V input / output unit (not shown) or a wireless communication unit (not shown).

The A / V input / output unit may use a USB terminal, a CVBS (Composite Video Banking Sync) terminal, a component terminal, an S-video terminal (analog), and a DVI to input video and audio signals from an external device to the video display device 100. (Digital Visual Interface) terminal, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal, RGB terminal, D-SUB terminal and the like.

The wireless communication unit may perform near field communication with another electronic device. The image display device 100 may communicate with Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA). Depending on the specification, it can be networked with other electronic devices.

In addition, the external device interface unit 135 may be connected through at least one of the various set top boxes and the various terminals described above, and perform input / output operations with the set top box.

Meanwhile, the external device interface unit 135 may receive an application or a list of applications in a neighboring external device and transmit the received application or list to the controller 170 or the storage 140.

The network interface unit 130 provides an interface for connecting the video display device 100 to a wired / wireless network including an internet network. The network interface unit 130 may include an Ethernet terminal for connecting to a wired network, and for connecting to a wireless network, a WLAN (Wi-Fi) or Wibro (Wireless). Broadband, Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) communication standards, and the like may be used.

The network interface unit 130 may access a predetermined web page through a network. That is, by accessing a predetermined web page through the network, it is possible to send or receive data with the server. In addition, content or data provided by a content provider or a network operator may be received. That is, content such as a movie, an advertisement, a game, a VOD, a broadcast signal, and related information provided from a content provider or a network provider may be received through a network. In addition, it is possible to receive the update information and the update file of the firmware provided by the network operator. It may also transmit data to the Internet or content provider or network operator.

In addition, the network interface unit 130 may select and receive a desired application from among applications that are open to the public through the network.

The storage 140 may store a program for processing and controlling each signal in the controller 170, or may store a signal processed video, audio, or data signal.

In addition, the storage 140 may perform a function for temporarily storing an image, audio, or data signal input from the external device interface 135 or the network interface 130. In addition, the storage 140 may store information on a predetermined broadcast channel through a channel storage function.

In addition, the storage 140 may store an application or a list of applications input from the external device interface 135 or the network interface 130.

The storage unit 140 may include a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory), It may include at least one type of storage medium such as RAM, ROM (EEPROM, etc.). The video display device 100 may provide a user with a content file (video file, still image file, music file, document file, application file, etc.) stored in the storage 140.

2 illustrates an embodiment in which the storage 140 is provided separately from the controller 170, but the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. The storage unit 140 may be included in the control unit 170.

The user input interface unit 150 transmits a signal input by the user to the controller 170 or transmits a signal from the controller 170 to the user.

For example, the user input interface unit 150 may be powered on / off, channel selection, and screen from the remote controller 200 according to various communication methods such as a radio frequency (RF) communication method and an infrared (IR) communication method. The controller may receive and process a user input signal or a control signal such as a setting, or transmit a control signal from the controller 170 to the remote controller 200.

In addition, for example, the user input interface unit 150 may transmit a user input signal or a control signal input from a local key (not shown) such as a power key, a channel key, a volume key, and a set value to the controller 170. have.

In addition, for example, the user input interface unit 150 may transmit a user input signal or a control signal input from a sensing unit (not shown) that senses a user's gesture to the controller 170 or from the controller 170. The signal of may be transmitted to a sensing unit (not shown). Here, the sensing unit may include a touch sensor, a voice sensor, a position sensor, an operation sensor, and the like.

The control unit 170 demultiplexes the input stream or processes the demultiplexed signals through the tuner 110, the demodulator 120, or the external device interface unit 135, and outputs a video or audio signal. You can create and output.

The image signal processed by the controller 170 may be input to the display unit 180 and displayed as an image corresponding to the image signal. In addition, the image signal processed by the controller 170 may be input to the external output device through the external device interface unit 135.

The audio signal processed by the controller 170 may be audio output to the audio output unit 185. In addition, the voice signal processed by the controller 170 may be input to the external output device through the external device interface unit 135.

Although not shown in FIG. 2, the controller 170 may include a demultiplexer, an image processor, and the like. This will be described later with reference to FIG. 4.

In addition, the controller 170 may control overall operations of the image display device 100. For example, the controller 170 may control the tuner 110 to control the tuner 110 to select an RF broadcast corresponding to a channel selected by a user or a pre-stored channel.

In addition, the controller 170 may control the image display device 100 by a user command or an internal program input through the user input interface unit 150. In particular, the user may access the network to download the desired application or application list into the video display device 100.

For example, the controller 170 controls the tuner 110 to input a signal of a selected channel according to a predetermined channel selection command received through the user input interface unit 150. Then, the video, audio, or data signal of the selected channel is processed. The controller 170 allows the channel information selected by the user to be output through the display unit 180 or the audio output unit 185 together with the processed image or audio signal.

As another example, the controller 170 may receive an external device image playback command received through the user input interface unit 150 from an external device, for example, a camera or a camcorder, input through the external device interface unit 135. The video signal or the audio signal may be output through the display unit 180 or the audio output unit 185.

The controller 170 may control the display 180 to display an image. For example, a broadcast image input through the tuner 110, an external input image input through the external device interface unit 135, or an image input through the network interface unit or an image stored in the storage unit 140 may be displayed on a display unit ( 180) to control the display. In this case, the image displayed on the display unit 180 may be a still image or a video, and may be a 2D image or a 3D image.

Meanwhile, when entering an application view item, the controller 170 may control to display a list of applications or applications that can be downloaded from the video display device 100 or from an external network.

The controller 170 may control to install and run an application downloaded from an external network along with various user interfaces. In addition, by selecting a user, an image related to an executed application may be controlled to be displayed on the display unit 180.

On the other hand, although not shown in the figure, it may be further provided with a channel browsing processing unit for generating a thumbnail image corresponding to the channel signal or the external input signal. The channel browsing processor may receive a stream signal TS output from the demodulator 120 or a stream signal output from the external device interface unit 135, extract a video from the input stream signal, and generate a thumbnail image. Can be. The generated thumbnail image may be input as it is or encoded to the controller 170. In addition, the generated thumbnail image may be encoded in a stream form and input to the controller 170. The controller 170 may display a thumbnail list including a plurality of thumbnail images on the display unit 180 by using the input thumbnail image. Meanwhile, the thumbnail images in the thumbnail list may be updated sequentially or simultaneously. Accordingly, the user can easily grasp the contents of the plurality of broadcast channels.

The display unit 180 converts an image signal, a data signal, an OSD signal processed by the controller 170, or an image signal, data signal, etc. received from the external device interface unit 135 into R, G, and B signals, respectively. Generate a drive signal.

The display unit 180 may be a PDP, an LCD, an OLED, a flexible display, a 3D display, or the like.

The display unit 180 may be configured as a touch screen and used as an input device in addition to the output device.

The audio output unit 185 receives a signal processed by the controller 170, for example, a stereo signal, a 3.1 channel signal, or a 5.1 channel signal, and outputs a voice signal. The voice output unit 185 may be implemented by various types of speakers.

On the other hand, a photographing unit (not shown) for photographing the user may be further provided. The photographing unit (not shown) may be implemented by one camera, but is not limited thereto and may be implemented by a plurality of cameras. The image information photographed by the photographing unit (not shown) is input to the controller 170.

Meanwhile, in order to detect a gesture of a user, as described above, a sensing unit (not shown) including at least one of a touch sensor, a voice sensor, a position sensor, and a motion sensor may be further provided in the image display apparatus 100. have. The signal detected by the sensing unit (not shown) may be transmitted to the controller 170 through the user input interface unit 150.

The controller 170 may detect a gesture of a user by combining or combining an image captured by a photographing unit (not shown) or a detected signal from a sensing unit (not shown).

The power supply unit 190 supplies the corresponding power throughout the image display device 100. In particular, power may be supplied to the controller 170, which may be implemented in the form of a System On Chip (SOC), a display unit 180 for displaying an image, and an audio output unit 185 for audio output. Can be.

To this end, the power supply unit 190 may include a converter (not shown) for converting AC power into DC power. Meanwhile, for example, when the display unit 180 is implemented as a liquid crystal panel having a plurality of backlight lamps, an inverter (not shown) capable of PWM operation may be further provided for driving of variable brightness or dimming. It may be.

The remote control apparatus 200 transmits the user input to the user input interface unit 150. To this end, the remote control apparatus 200 can use Bluetooth, RF (radio frequency) communication, infrared (IR) communication, UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, or the like.

In addition, the remote control apparatus 200 may receive an image, an audio or a data signal output from the user input interface unit 150, display it on the remote control apparatus 200 or output an audio or vibration.

The video display device 100 described above is a fixed type of ATSC (8-VSB) digital broadcasting, DVB-T (COFDM) digital broadcasting, ISDB-T (BST-OFDM) digital broadcasting, and the like. It may be a digital broadcast receiver capable of receiving at least one.

Meanwhile, the image display device described herein is an image display device in which the display unit 180 and the audio output unit 185 shown in FIG. 2 are excluded, and the display unit 180 and the audio output are provided through wireless communication. It may be of a wireless type, which transmits and receives data with the unit 185.

Meanwhile, a block diagram of the image display device 100 shown in FIG. 2 is a block diagram for an embodiment of the present invention. Each component of the block diagram may be integrated, added, or omitted according to the specification of the image display device 100 that is actually implemented. That is, two or more constituent elements may be combined into one constituent element, or one constituent element may be constituted by two or more constituent elements, if necessary. In addition, the functions performed in each block are intended to illustrate the embodiments of the present invention, and the specific operations and apparatuses do not limit the scope of the present invention.

On the other hand, the image display device 100, unlike shown in Figure 2, does not include the tuner 110 and the demodulator 120 shown in Figure 2, the network interface unit 130 or the external device interface unit 135 ), The video content may be received and played back.

3 is a diagram illustrating a device capable of transmitting and receiving data with the image display device of FIG. 2.

Referring to the drawings, the image display device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may communicate with the broadcasting station 210, the network server 220, or the external device 230.

The video display device 100 may receive a broadcast signal including a video signal transmitted from the broadcast station 210. The video display device 100 may process a video signal, an audio signal, or a data signal included in a broadcast signal so as to be suitable for outputting from the video display device 100. The image display device 100 may output an image or audio based on the processed image signal.

The image display apparatus 100 may communicate with the network server 220. The network server 220 is a device capable of transmitting and receiving a signal with the image display device 100 through an arbitrary network. For example, the network server 220 may be a mobile phone terminal that may be connected to the image display device 100 through a wired or wireless base station. In addition, the network server 220 may be a device capable of providing content to the image display device 100 through an Internet network. The content provider may provide content to the video display device 100 using a network server.

The image display device 100 may communicate with the external device 230. The external device 230 is a device capable of directly transmitting and receiving a signal with the image display device 100 by wire or wirelessly. For example, the external device 230 may be a media storage device or a playback device used by a user. That is, the external device 230 may be a camera, a DVD or a Blu-ray player, a personal computer, or the like.

The broadcasting station 210, the network server 220, or the external device 230 may transmit a signal including a video signal to the video display device 100. The image display device 100 may display an image based on an image signal included in an input signal. In addition, the image display device 100 may transmit a signal transmitted from the broadcasting station 210 or the network server 220 to the image display device 100 to the external device 230. In addition, the signal transmitted from the external device 230 to the image display device 100 may be transmitted to the broadcasting station 210 or the network server 220. That is, the video display device 100 may transmit content included in a signal transmitted from the broadcasting station 210, the network server 220, and the external device 230 in addition to directly playing the content on the video display device 100.

4 is an internal block diagram of the controller of FIG. 2.

Referring to the drawings, the control unit 170 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the demultiplexer 310, the image processor 320, the OSD generator 340, the mixer 350, the frame rate converter 355 ), And a formatter 360. In addition, the apparatus may further include a voice processor (not shown) and a data processor (not shown).

The demultiplexer 310 demultiplexes an input stream. For example, when an MPEG-2 TS is input, it may be demultiplexed and separated into video, audio, and data signals, respectively. Here, the stream signal input to the demultiplexer 310 may be a stream signal output from the tuner 110, the demodulator 120, or the external device interface unit 135.

The image processor 320 may perform image processing of the demultiplexed image signal. To this end, the image processor 320 may include an image decoder 325 and a scaler 335.

The image decoder 325 decodes the demultiplexed image signal, and the scaler 335 performs scaling to output the resolution of the decoded image signal on the display unit 180.

The video decoder 325 may include decoders of various standards.

For example, when the demultiplexed video signal is an encoded video signal of MPEG-2 standard, it may be decoded by an MPEG-2 decoder.

Also, for example, when the demultiplexed video signal is a digital video broadcasting (DMB) scheme or an encoded video signal of H.264 standard according to DVB-H, it may be decoded by an H.264 decoder.

On the other hand, the video signal decoded by the image processor 320 is input to the mixer 350.

The OSD generator 340 generates an OSD signal according to a user input or itself. For example, a signal for displaying various types of information on a screen of the display unit 180 as a graphic or text may be generated based on a user input signal or a control signal. The generated OSD signal may include various data such as a user interface screen, various menu screens, widgets, and icons of the image display apparatus 100.

For example, the OSD generator 340 may generate a signal for displaying broadcast information based on subtitles or EPGs of a broadcast image.

The mixer 350 may mix the OSD signal generated by the OSD generator 340 and the decoded image signal processed by the image processor 220. The mixed signal is provided to the formatter 360. As the decoded broadcast video signal or the external input signal and the OSD signal are mixed, the OSD may be displayed on the broadcast video or the external input video.

The frame rate converter (FRC) 355 may convert the frame rate of the input video. For example, a 60Hz frame rate is converted to 120Hz or 240Hz. When converting a frame rate of 60 Hz to 120 Hz, it is possible to insert the same first frame or insert a third frame predicted from the first frame and the second frame between the first frame and the second frame. When converting a frame rate of 60 Hz to 240 Hz, it is possible to insert three more identical frames or three predicted frames. On the other hand, it is also possible to maintain the input frame rate without additional conversion.

The formatter 360 receives the output signal of the frame rate converter 355 and changes the format of the signal to be suitable for the display unit 180 and outputs the signal. For example, the R, G, B data signals may be output, and the R, G, B data signals may be output as low voltage differential signaling (LVDS) or mini-LVDS.

The voice processing unit (not shown) in the controller 170 may perform voice processing of the demultiplexed voice signal. To this end, the voice processing unit (not shown) may include various decoders.

The speech processing unit (not shown) in the controller 170 may decode the demultiplexed speech signal if it is an encoded speech signal. For example, the demultiplexed speech signal may be decoded by an MPEG-2 decoder, or an MPEG 4 decoder, or an AAC decoder, or an AC-3 decoder.

Also, the voice processing unit (not shown) in the controller 170 may process a base, a treble, a volume control, and the like.

The data processor (not shown) in the controller 170 may perform data processing of the demultiplexed data signal. For example, when the demultiplexed data signal is an encoded data signal, it may be decoded. The encoded data signal may be EPG (Electronic Program Guide) information including broadcast information such as a start time and an end time of a broadcast program broadcasted in each channel. For example, the EPG information may be ATSC-PSIP (ATSC-Program and System Information Protocol) information in the case of the ATSC scheme, and may include DVB-Service Information (DVB-SI) in the case of the DVB scheme. . The ATSC-PSIP information or the DVB-SI information may be information included in the aforementioned stream, that is, the header (4 bytes) of the MPEG-2 TS.

On the other hand, a block diagram of the control unit 170 shown in Figure 4 is a block diagram for an embodiment of the present invention. Each component of the block diagram may be integrated, added, or omitted according to the specification of the controller 170 that is actually implemented.

5 to 6 are diagrams illustrating various examples of a platform structure diagram of the image display device of FIG. 2.

The platform of the image display apparatus 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention may include OS-based software in order to perform the above-described various operations.

First, referring to FIG. 5, the platform of the video display device 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention is a detachable platform, and the legacy system platform 400 and the smart system platform 405 are separated. Can be designed. The OS kernel 410 may be commonly used in the legacy system platform 400 and the smart system platform 405.

The legacy system platform 400 may include a driver 420, a middleware 430, and an application layer 450 on the OS kernel 410.

The smart system platform 405 may include a library 435, a framework 440, and an application layer 455 on the OS kernel 410.

The OS kernel 410 is a core of an operating system, and when a video display device 100 is driven, a hardware driver is driven, security of hardware and a processor in the video display device 100, efficient management of system resources, and memory. At least one of management, provision of an interface to hardware by hardware abstraction, multiprocessing, and schedule management according to multiprocessing may be performed. The OS kernel 410 may further provide power management and the like.

The hardware driver in the OS kernel 410 may be, for example, at least one of a display driver, a WiFi driver, a Bluetooth driver, a USB driver, an audio driver, a power manager, a binder driver, a memory driver, and the like. It may include.

In addition, the hardware driver in the OS kernel 410 is a driver for a hardware device in the OS kernel 410, and includes a character device driver, a block device driver, and a network device driver. dirver). The block device driver may need a buffer to store as much as the unit size because data is transmitted in a specific block unit, and the character device driver may not need a buffer because it is transmitted in a basic data unit, that is, a character unit.

The OS kernel 410 may be implemented as a kernel based on various operating systems (OS) such as Unix-based (Linux) and Windows-based. In addition, the OS kernel 410 is an open OS kernel and may be general purpose that can be used in other electronic devices.

The driver 420 is located between the OS kernel 410 and the middleware 430 and, together with the middleware 430, drives the device for the operation of the application layer 450. For example, the driver 420 may include a micom, a display module, a graphics processing unit (GPU), a frame rate converter (FRC), a general purpose input / output pin (GPIO), and the like in the video display device 100. It may include a driver such as HDMI, SDEC (System Decoder or Demultiplexer), VDEC (Video Decoder), ADEC (Audio Decoder), PVR (Personal Video Recorder), or I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit). . These drivers operate in conjunction with hardware drivers in the OS kernel 410.

In addition, the driver 420 may further include a driver for the remote control apparatus 200, particularly a spatial remote controller, which will be described later. Meanwhile, the driver of the spatial remote controller may be variously provided in the OS kernel 410 or the middleware 430 in addition to the driver 420.

The middleware 430 may be located between the OS kernel 410 and the application layer 450, and may serve as an intermediary to exchange data between different hardware or software. As a result, a standardized interface can be provided, and various environments can be supported and systems can interoperate with other tasks.

Examples of the middleware 430 in the legacy system platform 400 may include middleware of multimedia and hypermedia information coding expert groups (MHEG) and advanced common application platform (ACAP), which are data broadcasting related middleware, and PSIP, which is broadcast information related middleware. Or there may be a middleware of the SI, and DLNA middleware, which is a middleware related to the peripheral communication.

The application layer 450 on the middleware 430, that is, the application 450 layer in the legacy system platform 400, may, for example, provide a user interface application for various menus in the image display device 100. It may include. The application layer 450 on the middleware 430 may be editable by a user's selection and may be updated through a network. By using the application layer 450, it is possible to enter a desired menu among various user interfaces according to the input of the remote control apparatus 200 while watching a broadcast image.

In addition, the application layer 450 in the legacy system platform 400 may further include at least one of a TV guide application, a Bluetooth application, a reservation application, a digital video recorder (DVR) application, and a hotkey application. Can be.

On the other hand, the library 435 in the smart system platform 405 is located between the OS kernel 410 and the framework 440, and may form the basis of the framework 440. For example, the library 435 may include a security-related library, SSL (Secure Socket Layer), a web engine-related library, WebKit, libc (c library), a video format, an audio format, and the like. The media framework, which is a media related library, may be included. Such a library 435 may be written based on C or C ++. In addition, it may be exposed to the developer through the framework 440.

The library 435 may include a runtime 437 having a core java library and a virtual machine (VM). This runtime 437, together with the library 435, forms the basis of the framework 440.

The virtual machine VM may be a plurality of instances, that is, a virtual machine capable of performing multitasking. Meanwhile, each virtual machine (VM) may be allocated and executed according to each application in the application layer 455. In this case, a binder (in the OS kernel 410) may be used for scheduling or interconnection among a plurality of instances. Binder) driver (not shown) may operate.

The binder driver and the runtime 437 may connect a Java-based application to a C-based library.

The library 435 and the runtime 437 may correspond to the middleware of the legacy system.

Meanwhile, the framework 440 in the smart system platform 405 includes a program on which the application in the application layer 455 is based. The framework 440 may be compatible with any application and may reuse, move, or exchange components. The framework 440 may include a support program, a program that ties other software components, and the like. For example, the resource manager may include a resource manager, an activity manager related to an activity of an application, a notification manager, a content provider that summarizes sharing information between applications, and the like. . The framework 440 may be written based on Java (JAVA).

The application layer 455 on the framework 440 includes various programs that can be driven and displayed in the image display device 100. For example, a core application including at least one of an email, a short message service (SMS), a calendar, a map, a browser, and the like may be included. Can be. The application layer 450 may be written based on JAVA.

In addition, the application layer 455 may be an application 465 stored in the image display device 100 and not deleted by the user, and downloaded and stored through an external device or a network, and may be freely installed or deleted by the user. 475).

Through the application in this application layer 455, by Internet connection, Internet telephony service, video on demand (VOD) service, web album service, social networking service (SNS), location based service (LBS), map service, web search Services, application search services, etc. may be performed. In addition, various functions such as a game and schedule management may be performed.

Next, referring to FIG. 6, the platform of the image display apparatus 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is an integrated platform, including an OS kernel 510, a driver 520, and middleware ( 530, a framework 540, and an application layer 550.

The platform of FIG. 6 differs from that of the library 435 of FIG. 5 in comparison with FIG. 5, and that the application layer 550 is provided as an integrated layer. In addition, the driver 520 and the framework 540 correspond to FIG. 5.

On the other hand, the library 435 of FIG. 5 can be regarded as being merged into the middleware 530. That is, the middleware 530 is a middleware under a legacy system. The middleware of the data broadcasting related middleware, MHEG or ACAP, the broadcasting information related middleware, the PSIP or SI middleware, and the peripheral communication related middleware DLNA middleware, of course, the image display. The middleware under the device system may include a security-related library, SSL (Secure Socket Layer), a web engine-related library (WebKit), libc, a media-related library (Media Framework). On the other hand, it may further include the above-described runtime.

The application layer 550 is an application under the legacy system, and includes a menu related application, a TV guide application, a reservation application, and the like, and an application under the video display system, and may include an email, an SMS, a calendar, a map, a browser, and the like. have.

On the other hand, the application layer 550 is an application 565 stored in the image display device 100 that cannot be deleted by a user, and an application 575 that is downloaded and stored through an external device or a network and is free to install or delete. It can also be divided into.

5 and 6 described above can be used in a variety of other electronic devices, as well as the image display device. Meanwhile, the platform of FIGS. 5 and 6 may be loaded in the storage 140 or the controller 170 or a separate processor (not shown).

7 is a view showing the operation of the remote control device of FIG.

Referring to the drawings, the remote control apparatus 200 may transmit and receive a signal with the image display device 100 according to an RF communication standard or an IR communication standard.

FIG. 7A illustrates that a pointer 205 corresponding to the remote controller 200 is displayed on the display unit 180.

The user can move or rotate the remote control device 200 up and down, left and right (Fig. 7 (b)), front and back (Fig. 7 (c)). The pointer 205 displayed on the image display device 100 corresponds to the movement of the remote control apparatus 200. The remote control apparatus 200 may be referred to as a spatial remote controller because the pointer 205 is moved and displayed according to the movement in the 3D space as shown in the figure.

FIG. 7B illustrates that when the user moves the remote control apparatus 200 to the left side, the pointer 205 displayed on the image display apparatus 100 also moves to the left side correspondingly. Information about the movement of the remote control apparatus 200 sensed by the sensor of the remote control apparatus 200 is transmitted to the image display apparatus 100. The image display device 100 may calculate the coordinates of the pointer 205 from information about the movement of the remote control apparatus 200. The image display device 100 may display the pointer 205 to correspond to the calculated coordinates.

FIG. 7C illustrates a case in which a user moves the remote control apparatus 200 away from the display unit 180 while pressing a specific button in the remote control apparatus 200. As a result, the selection area in the display unit 180 corresponding to the pointer 205 may be zoomed in to be enlarged and displayed. On the contrary, when the user moves the remote controller 200 to be closer to the display unit 180, the selection area in the display unit 180 corresponding to the pointer 205 may be zoomed out and reduced. On the other hand, when the remote control apparatus 200 moves away from the display unit 180, the selection area is zoomed out, and when the remote control apparatus 200 approaches the display unit 180, the selection area may be zoomed in.

On the other hand, while pressing a specific button in the remote control device 200 can recognize the up, down, left and right movement. That is, when the remote control apparatus 200 moves away from or approaches the display unit 180, the up, down, left, and right movements are not recognized, and only the front and back movements may be recognized. In a state where a specific button in the remote controller 200 is not pressed, only the pointer 205 moves according to the up, down, left, and right movements of the remote controller 200.

Meanwhile, the moving speed or the moving direction of the pointer 205 may correspond to the moving speed or the moving direction of the remote control apparatus 200.

The pointer in the present specification refers to an object displayed on the display unit 180 in response to the operation of the remote control apparatus 200. Thus, the pointer 205 may be an object of various shapes in addition to the arrow shape shown in the drawing. For example, the concept may include a point, a cursor, a prompt, a thick outline, and the like. In addition, the pointer 205 may be displayed corresponding to any one of the horizontal axis and the vertical axis of the display unit 180, or may be displayed corresponding to a plurality of points such as a line and a surface. Do.

FIG. 8 is an internal block diagram of the remote control device of FIG. 2.

Referring to the drawings, the remote control apparatus 200 includes a wireless communication unit 225, a user input unit 235, a sensor unit 240, an output unit 250, a power supply unit 260, a storage unit 270, The controller 280 may be included.

The wireless communication unit 225 transmits and receives a signal with the image display device 100. In the present embodiment, the remote control apparatus 200 may include an RF module 221 capable of transmitting and receiving a signal with the image display device 100 according to the RF communication standard. In addition, the remote control apparatus 200 may include an IR module 223 capable of transmitting and receiving a signal with the image display device 100 according to the IR communication standard.

In the present embodiment, the remote control apparatus 200 transmits a signal containing information on the movement of the remote control apparatus 200 to the image display apparatus 100 through the RF module 221. In addition, the remote control apparatus 200 may receive a signal transmitted from the image display apparatus 100 through the RF module 221. In addition, the remote control apparatus 200 may transmit a command regarding power on / off, channel change, volume change, etc. to the image display device 100 through the IR module 223 as necessary.

The user input unit 235 may be configured as a keypad, a button, a touch pad, or a touch screen. The user may input a command related to the image display apparatus 100 to the remote control apparatus 200 by manipulating the user input unit 235. When the user input unit 235 includes a hard key button, the user may input a command related to the image display device 100 to the remote control apparatus 200 through a push operation of the hard key button. When the user input unit 235 includes a touch screen, the user may input a command related to the image display apparatus 100 to the remote controller 200 by touching a soft key of the touch screen. In addition, the user input unit 235 may include various kinds of input means that the user can operate, such as a scroll key or a jog key, and the present embodiment does not limit the scope of the present invention.

The sensor unit 240 may include a gyro sensor 241 or an acceleration sensor 243. The gyro sensor 241 may sense information about the movement of the remote controller 200. For example, the gyro sensor 241 may sense information about the operation of the remote control apparatus 200 based on the x, y, and z axes. The acceleration sensor 243 may sense information about a moving speed of the remote controller 200. On the other hand, the distance measuring sensor may be further provided, whereby the distance to the display unit 180 can be sensed.

The output unit 250 may output a video or audio signal corresponding to a manipulation of the user input unit 235 or a signal transmitted from the image display apparatus 100. The user may recognize whether the user input unit 235 is manipulated or whether the image display device 100 is controlled through the output unit 250.

For example, the output unit 250 may include a LED module 251 that is turned on when the user input unit 235 is manipulated or a signal is transmitted and received with the image display device 100 through the wireless communication unit 225, and a vibration module generating vibration. 253, a sound output module 255 for outputting sound, or a display module 257 for outputting an image.

The power supply unit 260 supplies power to the remote control device 200. The power supply unit 260 may reduce power waste by stopping the power supply when the remote controller 200 does not move for a predetermined time. The power supply unit 260 may resume power supply when a predetermined key provided in the remote control apparatus 200 is operated.

The storage unit 270 may store various types of programs, application data, and the like necessary for controlling or operating the remote control apparatus 200. If the remote control device 200 transmits and receives a signal wirelessly through the image display device 100 and the RF module 221, the remote control device 200 and the image display device 100 transmit signals through a predetermined frequency band. Send and receive The control unit 280 of the remote control device 200 stores in the storage unit 270 information on a frequency band for transmitting and receiving a signal wirelessly with the image display device 100 paired with the remote control device 200. Reference may be made.

The controller 280 controls various matters related to the control of the remote controller 200. The controller 280 transmits a signal corresponding to a predetermined key manipulation of the user input unit 235 or a signal corresponding to the movement of the remote controller 200 sensed by the sensor unit 240 through the wireless communication unit 220. 100 can be sent.

9 illustrates that the application list on the network is displayed on the display unit 180. That is, the user can directly access the corresponding content server or network server, and search for and download various applications.

FIG. 9A illustrates that various application lists 910 in the connected server are displayed on the display unit 180. The application list 910 may include an icon representing each application and brief description information about each application. On the other hand, in the video display device 100, since full browsing is possible, it is possible to enlarge and display the size of the icon or description information received from the connected server. Accordingly, the user can easily grasp the application item.

Next, FIG. 9B illustrates selecting one application item 920 of the application list 910 using the pointer 205 of the remote controller 200. Accordingly, the application can be easily downloaded.

Meanwhile, FIG. 10 illustrates that a list of applications in the image display device is displayed on the display.

First, FIG. 10 (a) illustrates that the application list 960 stored in the image display device 100 is displayed on the display unit 180 when the user enters the application list view item by the operation of the user's remote control apparatus 200. Illustrates what is shown in. In the drawing, only an icon representing each application is illustrated, but is not limited thereto. As shown in FIG. 9, brief description information about each application may be included. Accordingly, the user can easily grasp the application item.

Next, FIG. 10B illustrates selecting an application item 970 of the corresponding application list 960 using the pointer 205 of the remote controller 200. Accordingly, the application can be easily executed.

<Description of Fig. 11>

FIG. 11 is a diagram referred to describe a screen 1001 displayed by a display unit of an image display device according to an exemplary embodiment.

The image display device according to the present embodiment processes an image signal such that a screen displayed on the display unit includes a detail view object, a summary view object, and an icon view object.

The detail view object is an object that displays an image of content played back on an image display device or an image of an application executed on the image display device. The detail view can be checked through a video display device such as content playback video (ex) news video, movie video, music video video, etc.) or application launch video (ex) game application launch video, Internet phone application launch video, weather information or map information. The execution image of the application that provides the predetermined information) may refer to a view for displaying a user to view through the image display device. In addition, the detail view may refer to a view that summarizes and displays predetermined information or displays all of the predetermined information without extracting and displaying some of the predetermined information.

The content reproduction image that can be displayed in detail view through the image display device according to the present embodiment may be a moving image based on a broadcast signal provided through a broadcasting station. In addition, the application execution image that can be displayed in the detail view may be an execution image of the application installed by the image display device. In addition, the information that can be displayed in the detail view may include information that can be checked through an image display device such as weather information, traffic information, map information, or stock information.

The summary view object is an object that displays a summary view of contents or related information that can be played or played on an image display apparatus, an application or related information that can be executed or executed on an image display apparatus, or information that can be provided through an image display apparatus. . The summary view may refer to a view that allows a user to determine the corresponding content or application by displaying a content or application related image (ex) content thumbnail, an application banner, an application status information notification icon, an application thumbnail, etc.). In addition, summary view displays the information that can be provided through the video display device by summarizing (ex) content title, application title, application providing function, etc.), or (ex) content plot, content airing time, application status information, etc.). It may mean a view that extracts and displays.

The content related video that can be displayed in a summary view through the video display device according to the present embodiment may be a related video of a video based on a broadcast signal provided through a broadcasting station. In addition, the application-related image that can be displayed in the summary view may be an application-related image installed by the image display device. In addition, the information that can be displayed in the summary view may include information that can be checked through an image display device such as weather information, traffic information, map information, or stock information.

The icon view object is an object that displays information that can be played or played on the video display device, an application that can be executed or executed on the video display device, or information that can be provided through the video display device as an icon view.

In the present embodiment, the image display device outputs sound corresponding to content, application, or information displayed through the detail view. Therefore, the user of the image display device can watch the content, application or information provided in the detail view.

In this embodiment, a graphic combination consisting of at least one detail view object or at least one summary view object may be referred to as a card. The first card 1009 included in the screen 1001 of the image display device of this embodiment includes a first detail view object 1009a and a first summary view object 1009b. The user may input card left and right movement commands to the image display device. The image display device may move the card displayed on the screen 1001 to the left or right in response to the input command.

FIG. 11 illustrates hidden areas 1011, 1012, and 1013 connected to areas displayed on the screen 1001 of the image display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. More specifically, the hidden areas 1011, 1012, and 1013 may include a first hidden area 1011, a summary view, or a detail view that includes an icon view object that does not include an area currently displayed on the image display device screen 1001. The second hidden region 1012 and the third hidden region 1013 including the object. The image display device may display an object included in the hidden areas 1011, 1012, and 1013 on the screen 1001 in response to an object moving command input through the remote control apparatus.

For example, when a command to move the summary view object included in the current screen 1001 to the left is input to the image display device, the image display device may include a second summary view object 1012a included in the second hidden area 1012. ) Is displayed on the screen 1001. Accordingly, the user recognizes that the second summary view object 1012a located on the right side of the surround view object displayed on the screen 1001 appears on the screen 1001.

A user may input a detail view object or a summary view object left and right movement commands using the image display device of the present embodiment. The image display device may display an object included in the second hidden area 1012 and the third hidden area 1013 on the screen 1001 in response to a detail view object or a summary view object left and right movement commands input to the image display device. Can be. Accordingly, the user recognizes the objects included in the third hidden area 1013, the screen 1001, and the second hidden area 1012 as they are displayed on the screen 1001 while moving left and right along the first arrow 1015. .

In addition, the user may input a card left and right movement command to the image display device. As described above, the image display device according to an embodiment of the present invention displays a card 1009, which is a graphic combination of a detail view object or a summary view object, on the screen 1001. The image display device may display, on the screen 1001, a card made of an object included in the second and third hidden areas in response to a card left and right movement command input by the user. That is, the user recognizes that the card included in the third hidden area 1013, the screen 1001, and the second hidden area 1012 moves left and right along the first arrow 1015 in response to the left and right card moving command. can do

In addition, the user may input an icon view object up / down movement command using the image display device of the present embodiment. The image display device may display an object included in the first hidden area 1011 on the screen 1001 in response to a command for moving up and down the icon view object input to the image display device. Accordingly, the user recognizes the object included in the first hidden area 1011 as if it is displayed on the screen 1001 while moving up and down along the second arrow 1016.

In the present embodiment, the content displayed on the video display device through the detail view object and the summary view object, the application is stored in the video display device, the content input to the video display device via an external device or a network server connected to the video display device It includes. Also, the information displayed on the video display device through the detail view object or the summary view object may include content or application related information stored in the video display device or input to the video display device through an external device or a network server connected to the video display device. do. In addition, the information displayed on the video display device through the detail view object or the summary view object is stored in the video display device, weather information, traffic information, maps input to the video display device through an external device or a network server connected to the video display device. It includes data information such as information or stock information.

In the image display device according to the present exemplary embodiment, a detail view capable of displaying a content (movie, music, etc.) that can be played through the image display device as a detail view on the third hidden area 1013 positioned on the left side of the screen 1001. Cards 1013a and 1013b containing objects or detail view objects are arranged. In addition, the image display apparatus may include a card including a summary view object or a summary view object capable of displaying the broadcast channel information transmitted to the image display apparatus in a summary view on the third hidden region 1013 positioned on the left side of the screen 1001 ( 1013c).

In addition, the video display device according to the present embodiment is an application (social network site access application, network server providing information display application) that can be executed through the video display device in the second hidden area 1012 located on the right side of the screen 1001. Etc.) A detailed view object capable of displaying an execution image or an application related image executable through an image display device and summary view objects 1012a and 1012b capable of displaying related information are arranged.

The video display device according to the present embodiment arranges objects in a predetermined arrangement order. The video display device can set the arrangement order based on the installation order of the applications corresponding to the objects or the frequency or frequency of execution of the applications. The image display device moves the object or card displayed on the screen 1001 in response to the object movement command or the card movement command input to the image display device. In the video display device of this embodiment, the arrangement order of the objects or cards displayed on the screen 1001 is maintained even after the predetermined objects or cards are moved.

In the present embodiment, the icon view object is provided through a third party and includes an icon of an application downloaded and installed by the user of the image display device. Applications provided through third parties include applications developed to be executed in an image display device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The user of the video display device may download an application provided through a network server to the video display device.

<Description of Fig. 12>

FIG. 12 is a diagram referred to describe a composition of a screen 1001 of an image display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The image display device according to an exemplary embodiment may set a part of the screen 1001 as a locked area. The locked area may be an area in which at least one of the detail view object, the summary view object, and the icon view object displayed on the screen 1001 is displayed. Also, the locked area may be an area in which a predetermined graphic combination including a detail view object, a summary view object, or an icon view object displayed on the screen 1001 is displayed.

The object or card displayed in the locked area is set not to move even if the object or card displayed in the other area is moved. The screen 1001 of the video display device of this embodiment is a screen in which the first card 1009 is set as the locked area. The image display device displays the locked icon 1010 on the first card 1009 set as the locked area. The user may confirm that the corresponding area is set as the locked area through the locked icon 1010 displayed on the screen 1001.

The image display device according to the present exemplary embodiment may erase the locked icon 1010 from the screen 1001 when a predetermined time elapses after the locked icon 1010 is displayed on the screen 1001. That is, the image display device may change the screen 1001 so that the locked icon 1010 is not visible to the user by adjusting the transparency of the locked icon 1010 so as not to disturb the viewing of the user.

The image display device may display a pointer corresponding to the signal transmitted from the remote controller on the display screen 1001. As described above, the pointer may determine a user's movement and transmit a signal including information on the determined movement to the video display device. The image display device may change the display area of the pointer displayed on the display screen 1001 to correspond to the user's movement.

In the present embodiment, after the locked icon 1010 disappears from the display screen 1001, the user can move the remote control device to move the pointer to the area where the locked icon 1010 was displayed. When the pointer moves to an area that was displayed before the locked icon 1010 is erased, the image display device may adjust the transparency of the locked icon 1010 so that the locked icon 1010 is displayed on the display screen 1001. have.

An area excluding the area set as the locked area of the image display device screen 1001 according to the present embodiment is referred to as a change area. The user may move the object included in the change area from side to side. Hereinafter, an example in which an object included in the change area moves while maintaining the arrangement order between the objects will be described.

<Description of Fig. 13>

FIG. 13 is a diagram referred to describe an example of moving an object included in a change area on a screen 1001 of an image display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The user may input an object moving command included in the change area into the image display device. The image display device moves an object included in the screen 1001 in response to an object moving command input by the user. More specifically, the image display device may display an object included in the second hidden area 1012 or the third hidden area 1013 on the screen 1001 in response to an object movement command input by the user.

In the present embodiment, the arrangement order of the objects included in the second hidden area 1012 or the third hidden area 1013 may be an order set by the user. That is, the user may set the arrangement order of the objects to be displayed on the screen 1001 in response to the left and right movement command input by the user. The image display device stores the arrangement order of the objects set by the user. The image display device, as shown in the second hidden region 1012 and the third hidden region 1013 of FIGS. 11, 12, and 13, corresponds to the stored object arrangement order, as shown in the detail view object or the summary view object. Arrange

FIG. 13A is a diagram referred to explain an example in which a command to move an object included in the change area in the direction of the third arrow 1021 is input to the image display device. The image display device moves an object included in the screen 1001 in response to the input movement command.

FIG. 13B is a diagram referred to describe a screen 1001 of a video display device changed in response to a movement command. In this embodiment, the area where the first card 1009 is displayed is a locked area. The first card 1009 included in the locked area does not move. Accordingly, the image display apparatus moves the third summary view object 1022 and the fourth summary view object 1023 included in the change area to the left in the direction of the third arrow 1021.

More specifically, the third summary view object 1022 moves to the third hidden area 1013 positioned on the left side of the screen 1001. The fourth summary view object 1023 moves to be located to the right of the first card 1009. The second summary view object 1012 included in the second hidden area 1012 is moved to the right of the fourth summary view object 1023.

In the image display device of the present embodiment, the objects included in the second hidden area 1012, the screen 1001, and the third hidden area 1013 are objects arranged according to the arrangement order set by the user. Accordingly, the image display device moves the objects included in the second hidden area 1012, the screen 1001, and the third hidden area 1013 to the left, except for the first card 1009 displayed in the locked area. Change screen 1001 as if. Even after moving, the arrangement order of each object remains the same.

FIG. 13C is a diagram for explaining an example in which a command for moving an object included in the change area in the direction of the fourth arrow 1025 is input to the image display device. The image display device moves an object included in the screen 1001 in response to the input movement command. More specifically, the image display apparatus moves the fourth summary view object 1023 and the second summary view object 1012a included in the change area to the right along the fourth arrow 1025 direction.

As described above, the objects included in the second hidden area 1012, the screen 1001, and the third hidden area 1013 in the image display device of the present embodiment are objects arranged according to the arrangement order set by the user. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 13D, the image display device moves the screen 1001 as if the objects included in the second hidden area 1012, the screen 1001, and the third hidden area 1013 are moved to the right one by one. Change it.

When an object movement command according to the fourth arrow direction is input to the image display device having the screen 1001 shown in FIG. 13C, the screen 1001 of the image display device is changed as shown in FIG. 13D. That is, the changed screen 1001 of the image display device includes a third summary view object 1022 and a fourth summary view object 1023. As described above, the first card 1009 set as the locked area does not move.

<Description of Fig. 14>

FIG. 14 is a diagram referred to describe a screen displayed by an image display device when an icon view object movement command is input to the image display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In the present embodiment, the user may input a vertical movement command of the icon view object displayed on the bottom of the screen 1001 to the image display device. The icon view object displayed at the bottom of the screen 1001 includes an icon of an application that can be executed in the image display device. The image display device may arrange the icon view objects according to the arrangement order of the user. The icon view objects included in the first hidden area 1011 may also be arranged according to the arrangement order set by the user.

In another embodiment, the image display device arranges the icon view object so that an icon view application corresponding to an application frequently used by the user, a recently downloaded application, or an application belonging to a predetermined category is displayed at the bottom of the screen 1001. can do.

The icon view object displayed at the bottom of the screen 1001 and the icon view object included in the first hidden area 1011 are set to be arranged in a predetermined arrangement order. Therefore, when the user inputs a command to move the icon view object displayed on the bottom of the screen 1001 upward, the image display device moves the icon view object displayed on the bottom of the screen 1001 upward. In addition, the image display device displays the icon view object included in the first hidden area 1011 on the screen.

FIG. 14A illustrates an icon view object included in the lower end of the screen 1001 and the first hidden area 1011 in a predetermined arrangement order. In the present exemplary embodiment, the image display device displays an icon view object including the first icon view object 1031 on the bottom of the screen 1001. In addition, the image display apparatus displays the icon view object including the second icon view object 1032 in the first hidden area 1011.

As shown in FIG. 14B, the user may input an icon view up / down movement command to the image display device. More specifically, FIG. 14B illustrates an example in which a command for moving the icon view object upward in the direction of the fifth arrow 1033 is input to the image display device.

The image display apparatus moves the icon view object to correspond to the input vertical movement command. More specifically, the image display device displays the icon view object included in the first hidden area on the screen 1001 including the second icon view object 1032. Accordingly, the user recognizes that the icon view object included in the first hidden area moves to the screen 1001 in response to the icon view object up / down movement command.

In this embodiment, the icon view object has a higher priority than the detail view object or the summary view object. Thus, the icon view object is recognized by the user as if it is located before the detail view object or the summary view object. That is, the icon-based object overlays the detail view object or the summary view object displayed on the screen 1001.

In this embodiment, the user can control the video display device by using a remote control device. As described above, the image display device may display the pointer 1033b corresponding to the signal transmitted from the remote controller on the screen 1001. The user can operate the remote control device so that the pointer 1033b is positioned on the object 1033a displayed on the screen 1001. The object 1033a where the pointer 1033b is located is an object corresponding to a command to enlarge or reduce the area where the icon view object is displayed.

In the present exemplary embodiment, the user may operate the remote control apparatus such that the pointer 1033b is dragged up and down while being positioned on the object 1033a corresponding to the enlargement or reduction command. As illustrated in FIG. 14B, the image display device may enlarge or reduce the area in which the icon view object is displayed along the direction of the fifth arrow 1033 so as to correspond to the user's remote control apparatus.

In another embodiment, the user of the image display device may enlarge or reduce the area in which the icon view object is displayed along the direction of the fifth arrow 1033 by manipulating a button or a key provided in the remote control apparatus. More specifically, the user of the image display device may input an enlargement or reduction command of the icon view object display area to the image display device by using a channel control key or a volume key of the remote control device. In this case, the image display device may enlarge or reduce the area where the icon view object is displayed up or down without separately displaying a pointer on the screen.

FIG. 14C illustrates an example in which the icon view object is displayed to overlay the entire image display device screen 1001 in response to an icon view object moving command.

The user may input a command to move the icon view object displayed on the screen 1001 downward to the image display device. The image display device may move down the icon view object including the first icon view object 1031 and the second icon view object 1032 displayed on the screen 1001 in response to the icon view object moving command. Accordingly, the user recognizes the icon view objects arranged in a predetermined arrangement order as if they are displayed on the screen 1001 of the image display device while moving upward or downward.

<Description of Fig. 15>

FIG. 15 is a diagram referred to describe a case in which a locked area is enlarged or reduced in an image display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As described above, the locked area is an area in which an object input by a user or an object which does not move according to a card moving command is displayed. The user may set an area displayed on the video watched by the user as a locked area. For example, when a user watches a video provided through a broadcasting station, the user may set the broadcasting station providing video display area as a locked area. In another example, when the user is watching a content video provided by an external device connected to the image display device, the user may set the content video display area as the locked area.

The user may input a locked area enlargement or reduction command using the image display device. The image display device may enlarge or reduce the locked region displayed on the screen 1001 to correspond to a command input by the user. The user may input a command to enlarge or reduce the locked area by dragging the boundary of the area set as the locked area. In another example, the user may input a lock area enlargement or reduction command to the image display device by inputting an icon selection command corresponding to the lock area enlargement or reduction command to the image display device.

15A illustrates a first icon 1035 corresponding to a locked area enlargement or reduction command in a predetermined area of the first card 1009 set as the locked area of the screen 1001 of the image display device according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the example which displayed. The user may input a command to select the first icon 1035 into the image display device. When the first icon 1035 selection command is input, the image display device determines that the locked area enlargement command is input by the image display device.

FIG. 15B illustrates an example in which the first detail view object 1009a is enlarged among the first cards 1009 set as the locked area of the screen 1001 of the image display device according to one embodiment of the present invention. In the present exemplary embodiment, the image display device enlarges the size of the first detail view object 1009a such that the first card 1009 occupies two thirds the size of the screen 1001. In another embodiment, the image display device may enlarge the size of the first detail view object 1009a by the size of the screen 1001.

In addition, the image display device of the present embodiment enlarges the size of the first detail view object 1009a and moves the screen 1001 as if the third summary view object 1022 and the fourth summary view object 1023 move to the right. Change it. More specifically, the image display device displays the third summary view object 1022 on the right side of the first detail view object 1009a. In addition, the image display apparatus moves the fourth summary view object 1023 from the screen 1001 to the second hidden area 1012. Accordingly, the user recognizes that the objects located on the left and right of the locked area of the image display device move left and right as the locked area is enlarged.

<Description of Fig. 16>

FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining an example in which an object included in the screen 1001 is moved left and right when the locked area included in the screen 1001 of the image display device according to an embodiment of the present invention is enlarged. .

The user of the image display device according to the present embodiment may input a left and right movement command of an object included in the screen 1001 to the image display device. The arrangement order of the objects remains the same even when the object included in the screen 1001 is moved while the locked area is enlarged or reduced. Therefore, when an object left and right movement command is input to the image display device, the image display device moves the object displayed on the screen 1001 according to the stored arrangement order.

As illustrated in FIG. 16A, an object moving command may be input to an image display device in which the first detail view object 1009a and the third summary view object 1022 are included in the screen 1001. More specifically, the user may input a command to move the summary view object along the direction of the sixth arrow 1037 to the image display device.

FIG. 16B illustrates an example in which the screen 1001 of the image display device is changed according to the input summary view object moving command. As illustrated, the image display apparatus displays a fourth summary view object 1023 arranged on the right side of the third summary view object 1022 on the screen 1001. In addition, the image display apparatus moves the third summary view object 1022 to the third hidden area 1013. The user may again input a summary view object moving command in the sixth arrow 1037 direction to the image display device.

FIG. 16C illustrates an example in which the screen 1001 of the image display device is changed in response to an input summary view object moving command. As illustrated, the image display device displays the second summary view object 1012a arranged on the right side of the fourth summary view object 1023 on the screen 1001. That is, even when the locked region is enlarged and displayed on the screen 1001, the image display device displays the objects arranged according to a predetermined arrangement order on the screen 1001 according to the left and right movement commands input to the image display device.

<Description of Fig. 17>

FIG. 17 is a diagram referred to describe a screen 1001 of an image display device according to an exemplary embodiment when a locked region reduction command is input to the image display device.

The user may reduce the size of the locked area by dragging the boundary line of the locked area displayed on the screen 1001. In addition, the user may reduce the size of the locked region by inputting an icon selection command corresponding to the locked region reduction command displayed on the screen 1001 to the image display device.

As shown in FIG. 17A, the image display apparatus according to the present exemplary embodiment displays a second icon 1039 corresponding to a locked region reduction command on the screen 1001. The screen 1001 of the image display device according to the present exemplary embodiment includes a first detail view object 1009a and a second summary view object 1012a set as a locked area.

The user may input the second icon 1039 selection command to the image display device. The image display device that determines that the second icon 1039 selection command is input reduces the size of the first detail view object 1009a as illustrated in FIG. 17B. In addition, the image display device displays the first summary view object 1009b. That is, when the command for reducing the first detail view object 1009b is input to the image display device, the image display device may include a first card which is a graphic combination composed of the first detail view object 1009a and the first summary view object 1009b. 1009) is displayed on the screen 1001.

In FIG. 17B, the locked area is the first card 1009. In addition, as the locked region is reduced, the summary view objects included in the screen 1001 are the fourth summary view object 1023 and the second summary view object 1012a. As described above, the arrangement order of the objects included in the screen 1001 of the image display device according to the present invention remains the same regardless of the enlargement or reduction of the locked region.

<Description of Fig. 18>

FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining an example of expanding an icon view object to a summary view object or a detail view object in an image display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, an image display device includes a content view image, an application execution image, its related image, its related information, or information that may be provided using the image display device. The object can be displayed on the screen. As described above, the amount of information provided through each object increases as the size of the object increases. For example, the amount of information that can be provided through the summary view object is greater than the amount of information that can be provided through the icon view object. Also, the amount of information that can be provided through the detail view object is greater than the amount of information that can be provided through the summary view object.

The screen 1001 of the image display device according to an exemplary embodiment may be divided into a first display area in which an icon view object is displayed and a second display area in which a summary view object or a detail view object is displayed. The user may input a command to move the icon view object included in the first display area to the second display area to the image display device. The image display device to which the moving picture display command is input may extend the icon view object corresponding to the moving command to a summary view object or a detail view object and display the second view area.

FIG. 18A illustrates a screen 1001 including a first display area 1041 including an icon view object and a second display area 1042 including a summary view object or a detail view object according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is also.

As illustrated in FIG. 18B, a user may input a command to move the third icon view object 1043 included in the first display area 1041 to the second display area 1042 to the image display device. The user may move the third icon view object 1043 included in the first display area 1041 along the direction of the seventh arrow 1044 to the second display area 1042 by using a remote control device.

As illustrated in FIG. 18C, the image display device extends the third icon view object 1043 to which a movement command is input and displays it on the second display area 1042. In this embodiment, the application corresponding to the third icon view object 1043 is an application that can send and receive calls using the Internet. The fifth summary view object 1045 displayed in the second display area 1042 includes the Internet telephony application related image or related information. More specifically, the fifth summary view object 1045 includes information of the other party who has recently called through the Internet telephony application and information of the other party that can make a call through the Internet.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 18B, in the present embodiment, the user drags the third icon view object 1043 and then drops it between the fourth summary view object 1023 and the second summary view object 1012a. Accordingly, the image display device sets the arrangement order such that the fifth summary view object 1045 is positioned between the fourth summary view object 1023 and the second summary view object 1012a. In addition, as shown in FIG. 18C, the image display apparatus displays the screen 1001 such that the fifth summary view object 1045 appears to be positioned between the fourth summary view object 1023 and the second summary view object 1012a. ).

In addition, the user may input a command to move the fourth summary view object 1023 or the fifth summary view object 1045 to the left using the image display device having the screen 1001 illustrated in FIG. 18C. In this case, the image display device of the screen 1001 includes the fifth summary view object 1045 and the second summary view object 1012a arranged on the right side of the fifth summary view object 1045. Change the display status.

<Description of Fig. 19>

19 is a view showing the appearance of a video display device and a remote control device capable of controlling the video display device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The user can input a command to the image display device using the remote control device. The image display device may display a pointer 1102 corresponding to the signal transmitted from the remote controller on the screen 1101.

The screen 1101 according to an embodiment of the present invention is divided into a first display area 1105 and a second display area 1106. The first display area 1105 is an area including an icon view object. The second display area 1106 is an area including a summary view object or a detail view object. In the present embodiment, the objects 1121, 1122, and 1123 included in the second display area 1106 are objects 1121 for displaying the broadcast content currently viewed by the user in detail view, and periodically through the network server to the image display device. An object 1122 for displaying provided information in a summary view and an object 1123 for displaying movie related information that can be downloaded through an application for providing pay movie contents in a summary view.

The image display device according to the present exemplary embodiment displays a content playback image or an application execution image that the user can watch on the left side of the second display area 1106 of the screen 1101 through the detail view object. In addition, on the right side of the second display area 1106, predetermined information or application-related information installed in the image display device is displayed through the summary view object. As described in the above-described embodiment, the user of the image display apparatus may view the content through the detail view object displayed on the left side of the second display area 1106 and right and left the summary view object displayed on the right side of the second display area 1106. Can be moved to

In addition, the user can operate the remote control device such that the pointer 1102 is positioned on the predetermined object. The image display device according to the present exemplary embodiment determines that the object selection command is input to the image display device when the pointer 1102 is positioned over the predetermined object for a predetermined time or more. In this case, the image display device changes the color or brightness of the object to which the selection command is input so that the user can recognize that the object is selected.

The user may input a drag and drop command of the selected object into the image display device by using a remote control device. If the user drags and drops the icon view object included in the first display area 1105 to the second display area 1106, the image display device extends the icon view object to the summary view object to expand the second display area. (1106). In addition, when the user drags the summary view object included in the second display area 1106 from side to side, the image display apparatus moves the summary view object from side to side. In addition, the summary view objects arranged to the left and right of the summary view object may be displayed on the second display area 1106 in an arrangement order.

In another exemplary embodiment, the user may input a predetermined object movement command to the image display apparatus by manipulating a button or a key provided in the remote control apparatus. As described above, the image display device may move an object included in the screen 1101 so as to correspond to the input object movement command, or extend the icon view object into a summary view object or a detail view object.

<Description of Fig. 20>

20 is a diagram referred to describe an example of controlling an image display device using a remote controller according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 20A, the first display area 1105 displayed on the display screen 1101 of the image display device of the present invention includes an object 1105a corresponding to the first display area enlargement or reduction command. The user may operate the remote control device such that the pointer 1102 displayed on the display screen 1101 is positioned on the object 1105a corresponding to the enlargement or reduction command so as to correspond to a signal transmitted from the remote control device.

More specifically, the user may move the remote control device such that the pointer 1102 is positioned on the zoom in or zoom out command object 1105a. The image display device may determine the user's movement based on the signal transmitted from the remote control device. The image display device may change an area where the pointer 1102 is displayed on the display screen to correspond to the determined user movement. In the present embodiment, the image display device places the pointer 1102 on the enlargement or reduction command object 1105a.

When the pointer 1102 is positioned on the enlargement or reduction command object 1105a, the image display device determines that an enlargement or reduction command object 1105a selection command is input to the image display device. In addition, when the image display apparatus determines that the magnification or reduction command object 1105a is selected according to the selection command, the image display device may adjust the magnification or reduction command object 1105a and the first display area 1105 to correspond to the position of the pointer 1102. You can change it. That is, when the enlargement or reduction command object 1105a is dragged through the pointer 1102, the image display device may enlarge or reduce the size of the first display area 1105 to correspond thereto.

20B is a diagram for explaining an image displayed on the display screen 1101 when the user drags the enlargement or reduction command object 1105a upward using the pointer 1102.

As illustrated, when the enlargement or reduction command object 1105a is dragged upward, the image display device enlarges and displays the first display area 1105. The first display area 1105 is an area including an icon view object. When the first display area 1105 is enlarged, the first display area 1105 may further include an icon view object included in the first hidden area. That is, when the first display area 1105 is enlarged, the image display device further displays an icon view object included in the first hidden area in the enlarged area 1105b of the first display area 1105. The icon view objects included in the first display area 1105 are arranged according to the arrangement order of the icon view objects stored in the image display device.

In this embodiment, the magnification or reduction command object 1105a is an extension of the first display area 1105. In addition, the user may input the first display area enlargement or reduction command to the image display device by selecting and dragging the first display area 1105 other than the enlargement or reduction command object 1105a.

<Description of Fig. 21>

FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining an example of enlarging an image displayed by a summary view object or a detail view object to the entire display screen 1101 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As described above, the summary view object or detail view object is an object that displays a content playback image, a content related image, an application execution image, an application related image, and the like. The user may select any of the objects so that the image displayed on the selected object is displayed on the entire display screen 1101.

FIG. 21A illustrates an example in which a user inputs, to a video display device, a command for selecting a detail view object 1121 to display broadcast content as a detail view using a pointer 1102. In this embodiment, the user can manipulate the remote control such that the pointer 1102 is positioned over the broadcast content detail view object 1121. Thereafter, the user can operate a predetermined button or key provided in the remote control apparatus. In this case, the video display device determines that the broadcast content detail view object enlargement display command is input to the video display device.

As illustrated in FIG. 21B, the image display device enlarges and displays the broadcast content image, which is being displayed through the broadcast content detail view object, to the size of the display screen 1101. Accordingly, the user can largely check the broadcast content image provided through the detail view object through the display screen 1101.

The image display device according to the present embodiment determines that a magnification command of an image included in the object is input to the image display device when a predetermined button or key provided in the remote control device is operated after the pointer is positioned on the predetermined object.

A user of an image display device may input various types of application execution image enlargement display commands that the user wants to check in addition to the broadcast content image to the image display device by using a remote control device. The video display device is an application that provides various information that can be checked through the video display device such as an application execution image (ex) game application execution image, an Internet phone application execution image, weather information or traffic information in response to a zooming command input by the user. Execution image, etc.) can be enlarged and displayed on the entire screen.

<Description of Fig. 22>

FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining an example in which an image display device displays an icon view object on a screen 1101 in response to a command input through a remote control apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In this embodiment, the user may input a command using a remote control apparatus as an image display device. The image display device may display a pointer 1102 on the screen 1101 corresponding to the signal transmitted from the remote controller. The user can operate the remote control device to move the pointer 1102. In the case of a remote control device capable of detecting a user's movement, a signal corresponding to the detected user's movement is transmitted to the video display device. In addition, the remote control device transmits a signal corresponding to the button or key operated by the user to the image display device. The image display device may move the pointer 1102 displayed on the screen 1101 so as to correspond to a signal transmitted from the remote controller.

As shown in FIG. 22A, the image display device according to an exemplary embodiment displays a pointer 1102 on the display screen 1101 so as to correspond to a signal transmitted from a remote controller. FIG. 22A illustrates an example in which a pointer 1102 corresponding to a signal transmitted from a remote control device is displayed on the screen 1101 when the video display device displays an image based on a broadcast signal as shown in FIG. 21B. It is a figure referred to for.

The user may operate the remote control device to move the pointer 1102 on the screen 1101. The user of this embodiment operates the remote control device so that the pointer 1102 moves to the bottom of the screen 1101. When the pointer 1102 moves to the bottom of the screen 1101, the image display device displays the object 1105a corresponding to the command to enlarge or reduce the first display area. The user can operate the remote control device such that the pointer 1102 stays on the object 1105a for a predetermined time.

The user can then manipulate the remote control device to move the pointer 1102 and the zoom in or zoom out command object 1105a upward, as shown in FIG. 22B. When the zoom in or zoom out command object 1105a is moved upward, the image display device displays the first display area 1105 including the icon view object on the screen 1101. The user may enlarge or reduce the size of the first display area 1105 while dragging the enlargement or reduction command object 1105a up and down using the pointer 1102.

In addition, the user may operate a remote controller so that the pointer 1102 is positioned on the object 1105a, and then manipulate a button or a key provided in the remote controller. The user may drag the object 1105a up and down while moving the remote controller up and down while operating a button or a key. When the object 1105a is dragged up and down, the image display device enlarges or reduces the size of the first display area 1105 including the icon view object on the screen 1101.

In the present embodiment, the user may allow the icon view object to be displayed on the screen 1101 using a remote controller even when the content playback image or the predetermined application execution image other than the broadcast content is displayed on the entire screen 1101.

The image display device and its operation method according to the present invention are not limited to the configuration and method of the embodiments described as described above, but the embodiments are all or part of each embodiment so that various modifications can be made. May be optionally combined.

On the other hand, the operating method of the image display device of the present invention can be implemented as a processor-readable code on a processor-readable recording medium provided in the image display device. The processor-readable recording medium includes all kinds of recording devices that store data that can be read by the processor. Examples of the processor-readable recording medium include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage device, and the like, and may also be implemented in the form of a carrier wave such as transmission over the Internet. . The processor-readable recording medium can also be distributed over network coupled computer systems so that the processor-readable code is stored and executed in a distributed fashion.

In addition, although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been shown and described above, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, but the technical field to which the invention belongs without departing from the spirit of the invention claimed in the claims. Of course, various modifications can be made by those skilled in the art, and these modifications should not be individually understood from the technical spirit or the prospect of the present invention.

Claims (27)

Displaying an icon view object on the display, the icon view object consisting of at least one application icon among executable and installable applications;
Displaying a summary view object including at least one application related image or related information among the applications on the display unit; And
And displaying a detail view object (detail view object) comprising an execution image or a content reproduction image of one of the applications on the display unit.
The method of claim 1,
And downloading an application that can be executed or installed by the image display device.
The method of claim 1,
Displaying a list of applications that can be downloaded through the network server on the display unit;
Receiving a predetermined application item selection command from the application list; And
And downloading the application corresponding to the received selection command.
The method of claim 1,
Receiving a broadcast signal;
And a content reproduction image displayed through the detail view object is an image based on the broadcast signal.
The method of claim 1,
Receiving a command to enlarge and display a playback image of a content corresponding to the icon view object, the detail view object, or the summary view object, or an execution image of an application to the display screen size; And
And displaying the reproduced image of the content corresponding to the received enlarged display command or the executed image of the application in the enlarged size of the display screen.
The method of claim 1
Receiving the icon view object, the summary view object, or the detail view object moving command; And
And moving the icon view object, the summary view object, or the detail view object to correspond to the object movement command.
The method of claim 1,
Displaying a pointer corresponding to a signal transmitted from a remote control device of the image display device on the display unit;
The pointer dragging one of the icon view object, the summary view object, or the detail view object; And
And moving the icon view object, the summary view object, or the detail view object to correspond to the drag command.
The method of claim 1,
Locking at least one of the icon view object, the summary view object, or the detail view object;
Receiving a movement command of an object other than the locked object among the objects displayed on the display unit; And
And moving an object other than the locked object among the objects displayed on the display to correspond to the object movement command.
Distinguishing a screen displayed by the display unit into a first display area and a second display area;
Displaying an icon view object of at least one application icon among applications executable or installed in the first display area; And
A summary view object comprising a summary view object of at least one application-related image or related information of the installed application and an execution image or a content reproduction image of one application of the installed application. Displaying the second display area on the second display area.
10. The method of claim 9,
Moving the icon view object included in the first display area to the second display area; And
And displaying a summary view object or a detail view object corresponding to the moved icon view object on the second display area.
10. The method of claim 9,
Displaying a pointer corresponding to a signal transmitted from a remote control apparatus of the image display apparatus on the display unit;
Dragging the icon view object displayed on the first display area by the pointer to the second display area; And
And displaying a summary view object or a detail view object corresponding to the dragged icon view object on the second display area.
10. The method of claim 9,
Receiving the first display area enlargement command; And
Enlarging and displaying the first display area so as to correspond to the received magnification command;
And the enlarged first display area overlays the second display area.
Displaying an icon view object composed of at least one application icon among applications executable or installed in a first display area;
Displaying a summary view object including at least one application related image or related information among the applications or a detail view object including an execution image or a content reproduction image of one of the applications in a second display area;
Receiving a command for changing a size of the first display area; And
And changing a size of the first display area or the second display area to correspond to the received change command.
The method of claim 13,
In the changing step, when the size of the first display area is enlarged, an image display device displaying an icon view object that is not displayed in the first display area before the enlargement in the enlarged first display area. Operation control method.
The method of claim 13,
In the changing step, when the size of the first display area is enlarged, the size of the second display area is reduced to correspond to the size of the enlarged first display area. .
The method of claim 13,
In the changing step, when the size of the first display area is enlarged, the enlarged first display area overlays the second display area.
Play an icon view object made up of at least one application icon of an executable or installable application, a summary view object made of at least one application related image or related information of the application, or an execution image or content of one of the applications. Displaying at least one object of a detail view object formed of an image on a display unit;
Locking at least one of the objects;
Receiving an object movement command; And
And moving an object other than the locked object to correspond to the received movement command.
The method of claim 17,
And displaying an icon representing a locked state on the locked object.
The method of claim 17,
Displaying an object that was not displayed on the display unit; And
And moving an object not displayed on the display unit to correspond to the movement command.
The method of claim 19,
And an object other than the locked object and the object that is not displayed are moved to maintain a predetermined arrangement order.
The method of claim 17,
Receiving the locked object size change command; And
And changing the size of the locked object to correspond to the received change command.
Displaying an object corresponding to an input image and an object corresponding to an application on a display unit;
Receiving a size change command of one of the displayed objects;
Changing a size of an object in which the change command is received to correspond to the received change command; And
And changing the size of another object displayed on the display unit or not displaying the other object on the display unit so as to correspond to the changed size of the object.
The method of claim 22,
The changing of the size of the object may include displaying the object in an enlarged manner on the entire screen of the display unit or in enlarged or reduced size so as to correspond to a predetermined area of the display unit.
The method of claim 22,
And displaying an icon view object on the display unit.
The method of claim 22,
Displaying a pointer corresponding to a signal transmitted from a remote control apparatus of the image display apparatus on the display unit;
Moving the pointer to a predetermined area of the display unit;
Displaying an object corresponding to an icon view object display command in the predetermined area;
Dragging the display command object by the pointer; And
And displaying an icon view object on the display unit so as to correspond to the dragged display command object.
A display unit;
A network interface unit; And
An image display apparatus comprising a control unit controlling the display unit and the network interface unit so that an image based on a signal received through the network interface unit is displayed on the display unit.
The controller installs an application received through the network interface unit, an icon view object consisting of at least one application icon among the installed applications, and an application related image or related information of at least one of the installed applications. A video display device, comprising: a summary view object consisting of a summary view object and a detail view object consisting of an execution image or a content reproduction image of one of the installed applications; .
The method of claim 26,
The control unit displays a list of applications that can be downloaded through the network server on the display unit, receives a predetermined application item selection command from the application list, and downloads an application corresponding to the received selection command through the network interface unit. Image display device characterized in that receiving.

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