KR101752412B1 - Method for providing a shortcut and image display device thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a method and a device for providing a short cut of a video display device, and more particularly to a video display device employing the method, A predetermined character set as a shortcut object is selected through the user interface, and a corresponding shortcut is executed, and a video display device employing the method.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a shortcut providing method,

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method of providing a shortcut for a video display device and a video display device employing the method, and more particularly, to a method and apparatus for providing a shortcut for a video display device And a video display device employing the method.

The video display device is a device that displays an image that a user can view. Therefore, the user can watch the broadcast through the video display device. A video display device displays a broadcast corresponding to a selected channel on a display unit (or a display panel) among broadcast signals transmitted from the broadcast station. Currently, broadcasting is changing from analog broadcasting to digital broadcasting around the world.

Digital broadcasting refers to broadcasting in which digital video and audio signals are transmitted. Compared to analog broadcasting, digital broadcasting is strong against external noise and has a small data loss, is advantageous for error correction, has a high resolution, and provides a clear screen. Also, unlike analog broadcasting, digital broadcasting is capable of bidirectional service.

As digital broadcasting technology develops, a variety of services are provided. Accordingly, it is indispensable for a user to search for and select corresponding menu items from a video display device in order to use a desired service among various services.

In addition, as the digital broadcasting technology is developed and commercialized, the video display device can receive and display various kinds of contents services provided by a large number of contents providers.

In recent years, the number of content providers that provide such content has increased exponentially, and the types and number of contents or applications that can be provided by a predetermined video display device are also increasing.

There has been a problem in that a display of all functions or applications can not be displayed within one screen due to the increase in the types and the number of applications of the video display device and the applications as described above, There is a problem that it is difficult to understand which submenu exists the menu item for executing the function of the application and what kind of operation should be performed to execute the application to be used.

Accordingly, there is a need for a method and a method for providing a shortcut to a video display device that solves the problems of the related art video display device and enables various functions and applications of the video display device to be easily and conveniently searched and used within a screen It is inevitable that a video display device using the display device should be developed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems and it is an object of the present invention to provide a shortcut providing method for a video display device and a video display device employing the method, .

It is another object of the present invention to provide a shortcut providing method and a video display device employing the method, in which a user can grasp a shortcut object more easily and intuitively by setting a character of a predetermined language as a shortcut object do.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a shortcut providing method comprising: outputting a shortcut menu including a character list of a predetermined language through a user interface; Selecting a predetermined character through the user interface; And executing a shortcut corresponding to the predetermined character.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image display apparatus including: a display unit for displaying a shortcut menu; A user interface unit for selecting a predetermined character in the shortcut menu; And a control unit for outputting the shortcut menu including a character list of a predetermined language to the display unit through a user interface and executing a corresponding shortcut when a predetermined character is selected in the character list .

The shortcut providing method and the image display device according to an embodiment of the present invention can be applied to a shortcut display method and a video display device in which a user can use a short- A menu item or an application for executing a function to perform a function to search for and / or use an application can be easily and conveniently searched or used.

In addition, the shortcut providing method and the image display device according to an embodiment of the present invention can provide a Hot Key input even when a user is performing a predetermined operation such as viewing a broadcast or executing an application through an image display device The shortcut menu can be immediately called so that the convenience of the user can be improved.

In addition, the shortcut providing method and the image display device according to an embodiment of the present invention include a character list of a predetermined language that can be set as a shortcut object in a shortcut menu, It is possible to intuitively grasp whether to select the top object.

That is, the shortcut providing method and the image display device according to an embodiment of the present invention can provide a user interface suitable for use of a convenient and converged image display device centered on the user.

1 is a schematic view of a video display device system according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is an internal block diagram of a video display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a flowchart showing a shortcut providing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing details of the step S302 of selecting a predetermined character in FIG.
5 is a flowchart illustrating details of step S402 of determining whether a character is set as the shortcut object of FIG.
6 is a flowchart illustrating a process of mapping a shortcut to a predetermined character according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a flowchart illustrating a process of mapping a shortcut to a predetermined character according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a view showing a user interface of a shortcut menu according to an embodiment of the present invention;
9 is a diagram illustrating another example of a user interface of a shortcut menu according to an embodiment of the present invention
10 is a diagram illustrating a user interface of a shortcut menu including a list of applications according to an embodiment of the present invention;
11 is a diagram illustrating a user interface of a shortcut menu including a shortcut editing menu item and a character selection block according to an embodiment of the present invention
12 is a diagram showing a user interface of a shortcut menu including a shortcut selection menu according to an embodiment of the present invention
13 is a diagram showing another example of a user interface of a shortcut menu including a shortcut selection menu according to an embodiment of the present invention
14 is a view showing a user interface of a shortcut editing menu according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 15 is a view showing another example of a user interface of a shortcut editing menu according to an embodiment of the present invention
16 is a diagram showing shortcut mapping data according to an embodiment of the present invention;

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

The suffix "module" and " part "for components used in the following description are given merely for convenience of description, and do not give special significance or role in themselves. Accordingly, the terms "module" and "part" may be used interchangeably.

Meanwhile, the video display device described in the present specification is an intelligent video display device to which a computer support function is added to a broadcast reception function, and is equipped with an Internet function while being faithful to a broadcast reception function, It can be equipped with a more convenient interface such as a space remote controller. With the support of wired or wireless internet function, it can be connected to internet and computer and can perform functions such as e-mail, web browsing, banking or game. A standardized general-purpose OS can be used for these various functions.

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

1 is a schematic view of an image display device system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The video display device system according to the embodiment of the present invention may include a content provider (CP) 10, a service provider (Service) (SP) 20, a network provider (NP) 30, and a user 40.

The content provider 10 produces and provides various contents. 1, a terrestrial broadcaster, a cable SO (System Operator), a MSO (Multiple System Operator), a satellite broadcaster, Internet broadcaster and the like can be exemplified.

In addition, the content provider 10 may provide various applications in addition to the broadcast content.

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

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

The network provider 30 may provide a network for providing services to the user 40. The user 40 may construct a home network end user (HNED) to receive a service.

Conditional access or content protection may be used as means for protecting contents transmitted from the video display device system. As an example of such restriction reception or content protection, a scheme such as a cable card (CableCARD) and a DCAS (Downloadable Conditional Access System) may be used.

On the other hand, the user 40 can also provide the content through the network. In this case, conversely, conversely, conversely, the user 40 may be a content provider and the content provider 10 may receive content from the user 40. [ Thereby enabling bidirectional content services or data services.

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

2, an image display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include a signal input and processing unit 201, a storage unit 202, a control unit 203, and a user interface unit 205 . In addition, the image display apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a display unit 204. [

Here, the image display device is a device capable of displaying a predetermined image, and includes a digital broadcast receiver such as a digital television capable of receiving and displaying a digital broadcast signal or a digital broadcast terminal such as a set-top box . If the video display device is a digital television, the video display device may internally include the display portion 204. [ Also, when the video display device is a set-top box, the display part is not included in the video display device, but may be connected to a device (e.g., a display panel or the like) externally performing a display function.

FIG. 2 shows an example in which the image display device includes a display part internally such as a digital television.

The signal input and processing unit may include a broadcast receiving unit (not shown) and an external device interface unit (not shown). The broadcast receiving unit may include a tuner (not shown), a demodulating unit (not shown), and a network interface unit (not shown). The tuner and demodulator may be selectively provided with the network interface unit.

The tuner selectively receives an RF broadcast signal transmitted through a frequency band of a channel selected by the user or all channels stored in an RF (Radio Frequency) broadcast signal received through an antenna. Also, the selected RF broadcast signal is converted into an intermediate frequency signal, a baseband image, or a voice signal.

The demodulator receives a signal output from the tuner and performs a demodulation operation.

The demodulation unit may perform demodulation and channel decoding, and then output a TS (Transport Stream) signal.

The stream signal output from the demodulation unit may be input to the control unit 203. The control unit 203 performs demultiplexing, video / audio signal processing, and the like, and then outputs an image to the display unit 204.

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

The A / V input / output unit includes a USB terminal, a CVBS (Composite Video Banking Sync) terminal, a component terminal, an S-video terminal (analog), a DVI (Digital Visual Interface terminal, an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal, an RGB terminal, a D-SUB terminal, and the like.

The wireless communication unit can perform short-range wireless communication with other electronic devices. The video display device can be used in accordance with communication standards such as Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), IrDA (Infrared Data Association), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) And can be networked with other electronic devices.

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

On the other hand, the external device interface unit can receive the application or application list in the adjacent external device, and can transmit the received application or application list to the control unit 203 or the storage unit 202.

The network interface unit provides an interface for connecting the video display device with the wired / wireless network including the Internet network. The network interface unit may include an Ethernet terminal or the like for connection with a wired network and may be a wireless LAN (WLAN) (Wi-Fi), a Wibro (wireless broadband), a Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) communication standards, and the like.

The network interface unit can access a predetermined web page via the network. That is, it is possible to access a predetermined web page through a network and transmit or receive data with the server. In addition, content or data provided by a content provider or a network operator can be received. That is, it can receive contents 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 through a network. In addition, the update information and the update file of the firmware provided by the network operator can be received. It may also transmit data to the Internet or a content provider or network operator.

In addition, the network interface unit can select and receive a desired one of applications open to the public via the network.

The storage unit 202 may store a program for each signal processing and control in the control unit 203 or may store a signal-processed video, audio, or data signal.

In addition, the storage unit 202 may perform a function for temporarily storing video, audio, or data signals input from the external device interface unit or the network interface unit. In addition, the storage unit 202 can store information on a predetermined broadcast channel through the channel memory function.

Further, the storage unit 202 may store a list of applications or applications input from the external device interface unit or the network interface unit.

Specifically, the storage unit 202 may store the shortcut mapping data in the form of a lookup table or a database. The shortcut mapping data will be described in detail below with reference to FIG.

2 shows an embodiment in which the storage unit 202 is provided separately from the control unit 203, the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. The storage unit 202 may be included in the control unit 203.

The user input interface unit 205 transmits a signal input by the user to the control unit 203 or a signal from the control unit 203 to the user.

For example, the user input interface unit 205 may be connected to the user input interface unit 205 in accordance with various communication methods such as Bluetooth, RF (Radio Frequency) communication, IR (infrared) communication, UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee communication, A process for receiving and processing a user input signal or a control signal such as power on / off, channel selection, screen setting, etc. from the remote control device 206 or transmitting a control signal from the control unit 203 to the remote control device 206 can do.

For example, the user input interface unit 205 may transmit a user input signal or a control signal input from a local key such as a power key, a channel key, a volume key, and a set value to the control unit 203.

In addition, for example, the user input interface unit 205 can receive a predetermined character selection signal of the shortcut menu.

Accordingly, the user input signal or the control signal input from the sensing unit sensing the user's gesture can be transmitted to the control unit 203, or the signal from the control unit 203 can be transmitted to the sensing unit. Here, the sensing unit may include a touch sensor, a voice sensor, a position sensor, a motion sensor, and the like.

Specifically, the user input interface 205 receives a remote control signal transmitted from an externally provided remote control device 206.

The control unit 203 can demultiplex an input stream or process demultiplexed signals through a tuner or a demodulation unit or an external device interface unit to generate and output a signal for video or audio output.

The video signal processed by the control unit 203 is input to the display unit 204 and can be displayed as an image corresponding to the video signal. In addition, the image signal processed by the control unit 203 may be input to the external output device through the external device interface unit.

Although not shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 203 may include a demultiplexing unit, an image processing unit, and the like.

In addition, the control unit 203 can control the overall operation in the video display device.

On the other hand, when entering the application view item, the control unit 203 can 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 control unit 203 can control, in addition to various user interfaces, to install and drive an application downloaded from the external network. Further, it is possible to control the display unit 204 to display an image related to the executed application by the user's selection.

The control unit 203 outputs a shortcut menu including a character list of a predetermined language to the display unit 204 through the user interface and when a predetermined character selection signal is input through the user input interface unit 205, It is possible to execute a shortcut corresponding to a predetermined character in accordance with the selection signal.

The display unit 204 converts a video signal, a data signal, an OSD signal processed by the control unit 203 or a video signal and a data signal received from the external device interface unit into R, G, and B signals, respectively, .

The display unit 204 may be a PDP, an LCD, an OLED, a flexible display, a 3D display, or the like.

Meanwhile, the display unit 204 may be configured as a touch screen and used as an input device in addition to the output device.

On the other hand, a photographing unit (not shown) for photographing a user can be further provided. The photographing unit (not shown) may be implemented by a single camera, but the present invention 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 control unit 203. [

Meanwhile, in order to detect the gesture of the user, the sensing unit having at least one of the touch sensor, the voice sensor, the position sensor, and the motion sensor may be further provided in the image display device, as described above. The signal sensed by the sensing unit may be transmitted to the control unit 203 through the user interface unit 205.

The control unit 203 may sense the gesture of the user by combining each of the images photographed by the photographing unit or the sensed signals from the sensing unit.

The remote control device 206 transmits the user input to the user input interface unit 205. [

To this end, the remote control device 206 can use Bluetooth, RF (radio frequency) communication, infrared (IR) communication, UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, or the like.

The user can input, via the remote control device 206, a control signal for selecting a predetermined character in the shortcut menu.

The remote control device 206 receives the video, audio, or data signal output from the user input interface unit 205 and displays it on the remote control device 206 or output voice or vibration.

The video display device described in this specification is an image display device excluding the display portion 204 shown in FIG. 2, and is a wireless display device that transmits and receives data to and from the display portion 204 through wireless communication. Type.

2 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention. Each component of the block diagram may be integrated, added, or omitted depending on the specifications of the image display device 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.

The video display device according to an embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 2 includes a shortcut providing method, a technical idea and an operation configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention, which will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 13, same. Accordingly, detailed operation of the image display device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to a shortcut providing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of implementing a shortcut providing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the image display apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention displays a shortcut menu including a character list of a predetermined language that can be set as a shortcut object through a user interface (S301). Specifically, step S301 may be performed by generating and outputting a user interface including the shortcut menu described above in the control unit 203 and displaying the output user interface through the display unit 204. [

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the user interface may be output by a hot-key input of an image display device or a remote controller, or may be displayed on the display of the image display device Can be output.

Accordingly, the user interface including the shortcut menu has an effect that the shortcut menu can be conveniently called immediately through the hot key input even when the user is using predetermined contents and applications through the video display device have.

For example, when a user is viewing a terrestrial broadcast through a video display device, a predetermined web site is being searched through an application, or a menu item of the video display device is being searched for executing a predetermined function of the video display device , It is possible to output a user interface including a shortcut menu on the display unit of the video display device only by hotkey input of the remote controller.

In addition, the shortcut menu may be displayed in a translucent color in order not to interfere with the use of the content or application being executed in the video display device, or may be displayed in a predetermined area in which the content or application is not output. Therefore, even if the shortcut menu is displayed, the user can continue to use the running content or application.

The shortcut menu includes a character list of a predetermined language. For example, if the viewer of the video display device sets the English language as the system language of the video display device, the list of English characters A through Z can be included. In addition, if Korean is set as the system language of the video display device, it may include a list of Hangul initial characters from A to H. Also, according to an embodiment, the character list may include a predetermined number list.

Next, a predetermined character is selected from the character list (S302). The character list will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. FIG.

Specifically, the video display device receives the selection signal of the predetermined character from the user through the user input interface unit.

Next, a shortcut corresponding to the selected character is executed (S303).

The shortcut may include moving to a menu item of the video display device or executing an application of the video display device.

4 is a flowchart illustrating in detail a step S302 of selecting a predetermined character in FIG.

In step S401, it is determined whether a selection signal of a predetermined character in the shortcut menu is received through the user input device in step S301.

According to the embodiment, when there is no input signal for a predetermined time, the user interface of the shortcut menu can be removed from the display unit.

If a predetermined character is selected in step S401, it is determined whether the selected character is a character set as a shortcut object (S402).

When the selection signal of the predetermined character is received, the video display device searches the database of the video display device to determine whether there is a shortcut-mapped specified menu item or a designated application.

According to the embodiment, the user interface of the shortcut menu can display characters set as shortcut objects and characters not set as shortcut objects in the character list. The above-described distinguishing display will be described in detail below with reference to Fig.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a step S402 of determining whether a character is set as a shortcut object in FIG.

If a predetermined character is selected in step S401 of FIG. 4, it is determined whether a plurality of shortcuts are mapped to the selected predetermined character (S501).

If a plurality of shortcuts are mapped to the selected character, a shortcut selection menu for selecting one or more shortcuts of the plurality of shortcuts is output (S502).

Next, one or more shortcut selection signals are received from the shortcut selection menu of step S502 (S503).

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a process of mapping a shortcut to a predetermined character according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

If no selection signal of a predetermined character is received in step S401 of FIG. 4, it may be determined whether a shortcut editing signal is received (S601).

According to the embodiment, when at least one of the selection signal of the shortcut editing menu item included in the shortcut menu and the hot key input signal of the image display device or the remote controller is received, have.

When a shortcut editing signal is input through the hotkey input, the user can quickly and easily edit the shortcut.

Also, unlike FIG. 4, if the selected character is a predetermined character not set as a shortcut object, the selection signal of the predetermined character can be recognized as a shortcut edit signal.

Next, when the shortcut editing signal is received, a character to be set as a shortcut object is selected (S602).

According to an embodiment, a user may select a predetermined character to map a shortcut from a character list of a predetermined language included in a shortcut menu item.

Next, a list (List) of items to be set as a shortcut target is output through the user interface (S603).

According to an embodiment, the list may be a predetermined menu item list of the image display device or a predetermined application list available in the image display device, and may output a list including only a predetermined item corresponding to the selected predetermined character .

For example, in step S602, if the user selects a character to be set as a shortcut object with the English letter 'M', only the item having a name such as MUSIC, METRO, MANAGEMENT, etc. related to the English letter 'M' Can be displayed.

In step S604, one or more items to set the selected character as a shortcut object are selected from the list.

When the selection signal is received from the user, the video display device reflects the mapping information according to the selection signal and updates the shortcut mapping data.

The shortcut mapping data will be described in detail below with reference to FIG.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a process of mapping a shortcut to a predetermined character according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, the video display device outputs a user interface including a shortcut selection menu to the display unit (S701).

6, when the video display device receives any one or more of the edit menu item selection signal of the shortcut menu, the hot key input signal of the video display device or the remote controller, The shortcut selection menu can be output to the display unit.

The shortcut editing menu includes a character list of a predetermined language. In addition, the content may be displayed in a semi-transparent color or in a predetermined area in which the content or application is not output so as not to interfere with the content or the application being used in the image display device.

Next, the image display device receives a character selection signal to be set as a shortcut object in the character list of the predetermined language (S702).

The user can select a desired character through the key buttons and the keypad of the video display device or the remote controller.

Next, the video display device outputs a user interface for selecting whether to set an item currently being executed in the video display device as a shortcut target corresponding to the selected character (S703).

The user interface will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

If the user does not set the item to the shortcut function corresponding to the selected character in step S703, the image display device outputs the shortcut target list.

According to an embodiment, the shortcut target list may be a list including a predetermined menu item of the image display device or a list including a predetermined application available in the image display device, and may include a predetermined item corresponding to the selected predetermined character Can be output as shown in Fig.

Next, the video display device selects a shortcut function to be set as a shortcut target corresponding to the selected character among the list (S705).

In step S703, if the user has selected to set an item currently being executed on the video display device as a shortcut object, or if the user inputs a selection signal of the shortcut target in step S705, And updates the data (S706).

According to the embodiment, after the update operation, the video display device may output a shortcut menu or output an execution screen of the content or application before the shortcut selection menu is output.

According to the shortcut mapping process described above, when a user wishes to set a shortcut to a menu item or an application currently being used in the image display device, the user can input the currently used menu item or application as a shortcut object It is possible to set up the shortcut mapping data.

8 is a diagram illustrating a user interface of a shortcut menu according to an embodiment of the present invention. 8 is a diagram illustrating a user interface screen 801 of a shortcut menu 802 including a character list of a predetermined language according to an embodiment of the present invention.

8, a shortcut menu 802 including a character list of a predetermined language that can be set as a shortcut object is output through a user interface in a predetermined area of the display unit of the video display device.

The character list of the predetermined language may include a list of characters from A to Z when the user sets the system language to English, and may include a list of characters from A to H when set to Korean. Also, according to an embodiment, the character list may include a predetermined number list.

In addition, the video display device displays the shortcut menu in a translucent color or in a predetermined area of the display unit in which the content or application is not output, so that the shortcut menu does not interfere with the use of the content or application currently running in the video display device .

Through the shortcut menu, the user can conveniently search and execute various menu items or applications of the video display device in one screen.

That is, various menu items or applications of the video display device can be set as shortcut objects for each menu item or application, and can be executed through the shortcut menu as described above, Characters can be selected to search all menu items or applications in one screen.

9 is another diagram illustrating a user interface of a shortcut menu according to an embodiment of the present invention. 9 is a diagram showing a user interface screen 901 of a shortcut menu for distinguishing characters set as shortcut objects and characters not set as shortcut objects according to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to the embodiment, the character 902 set as a shortcut object can be displayed in a font that is thicker than a character not set as a shortcut object, and the character 903 not set as a shortcut object can be displayed in a thin font, It can be displayed in translucent color. In addition, the character set 902 as a shortcut object may have a font, color, or outline design that is different from a character not set as a shortcut object.

Through the above-described user interface, the user can intuitively recognize which character among the predetermined characters included in the shortcut menu is the character set as the shortcut object.

10 is a diagram illustrating a user interface 1001 of a shortcut menu including a predetermined application list according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 10, the shortcut menu includes a character list 1003 of a predetermined language and a predetermined application list 1002.

According to an embodiment, the predetermined list of applications may be changed in accordance with the frequency of use of the application, the latest usage, and the number and contents of the application items included in the selection according to the user's selection.

The user interface as described above has the effect of allowing a user to frequently execute an application frequently used.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a shortcut menu user interface 1101 including a shortcut editing menu item and a character selection block according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 11, a shortcut editing menu item can be displayed in a separate menu item 1103, and a selection signal of a predetermined character not set as a shortcut object in the predetermined character list of the shortcut menu, It can be recognized as an edit signal.

The shortcut menu may include a selection block 1102 in the form of a selection block for selecting a character in the character list. Also, according to the embodiment, the selection block may be output in the form of a selection cursor.

The user can move the selection block 1102 through a user input device such as a remote controller. Also, the user interface of the shortcut menu including the window 1104 displaying the shortcut set in the predetermined character at which the selection block is currently located can be output.

According to the embodiment, the window 1104 displaying the shortcut set in the predetermined character may include at least one of the name of the shortcut object and the icon of the shortcut object.

12 is a diagram illustrating a user interface of a shortcut menu including a shortcut selection menu according to an embodiment of the present invention. More specifically, FIG. 12B illustrates a user interface 1201 of a shortcut menu 1202 including a shortcut selection menu 1203 when a plurality of shortcuts are set for a predetermined character included in the shortcut menu.

Since there are various applications and functions in the video display device, one or more shortcut objects can be set in one shortcut object.

For example, if 'Y' is selected from the character list through the selection block 1204 of the shortcut menu 1202, one or more shortcuts of 'Youtube' and 'Yahoo' And outputs a shortcut selection menu 1203 for selecting an object.

The user can easily recognize the plurality of shortcuts and conveniently select a desired shortcut even if a plurality of shortcuts are set for one character through the user interface.

13 is another diagram showing a user interface 1301 of a shortcut menu including a shortcut selection menu according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The user interface 1301 may include a shortcut menu 1302, a shortcut selection menu 1303, and a character selection block 1304 as shown in FIG.

However, unlike FIG. 12, the shortcut selection menu 1303 can display a plurality of shortcuts set for a predetermined character selected by the selection block as predetermined image data corresponding to the shortcut. In addition, it may include a selection cursor 1305 for selecting one or more shortcuts of the plurality of shortcuts.

Through the above-described user interface, the user can intuitively grasp the types and functions of the shortcuts through the image data.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a user interface screen of a shortcut edit menu according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 14, the user interface 1401 includes a shortcut editing menu 1402. FIG.

The shortcut editing menu 1402 selects from the user whether or not to set an item currently being executed in the image display device as a shortcut target corresponding to the selected character.

According to an embodiment, the shortcut editing menu may include a predetermined message or image data corresponding to an item currently being executed in the image display apparatus.

Also, when the user selects the 'Yes' menu item 1403 through the predetermined input means, the video display device updates the shortcut mapping data. On the other hand, when selecting the menu item 'NO' 1404, the video display device can output a user interface including a predetermined list for selecting a shortcut object as shown in FIG.

Through the above-described user interface, the user can easily designate and store an item currently being executed as a shortcut target.

15 is another diagram illustrating a user interface of a shortcut editing menu according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The shortcut editing menu outputs at least one of a menu item list of the image display device for mapping with the shortcut object and a list of applications available in the image display device through the user interface.

According to the embodiment, the list of menu items of the image display device and the list of applications available in the image display device may include only a list of items related to a predetermined character that the user desires to set as a shortcut object.

For example, a shortcut editing menu 1502 for a user to set the letter 'M' as a shortcut object may include an entry having a name beginning with 'M', such as 'My Media', 'Music' Can be output. If there is no desired item in the list, the user can select 'ETC' item 1504 to search for another item.

In addition, the user can select a menu or an application item to be set as one or more shortcuts through the item selection block 1503 in the list 1502.

16 is a diagram illustrating shortcut mapping data according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, FIG. 5 illustrates storage means for storing shortcut mapping data for each shortcut object according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 16, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a shortcut object includes shortcut menu items 1603 assigned to predetermined English characters and application items 1602 specified in predetermined English characters, Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > 1604 < / RTI > In addition, a plurality of items 1605 can be assigned to one English letter.

When the shortcut object 1602 is selected through the user input interface unit of the image display device in the user interface of the shortcut menu, mapping data related to the shortcut application menu item and the designated application item corresponding to the selection information is displayed on the image To the control unit of the display device.

The terminology used in the present invention is defined in consideration of the function of the present invention and may vary depending on the intention or custom of a technician working in the field, .

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and various changes and modifications may be made by those skilled in the art, which is included in the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims.

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delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete A display unit for outputting predetermined contents;
A user input interface unit for receiving a predetermined character selection signal of a shortcut menu; And
The shortcut menu including a character list of a predetermined language is output to the display unit through a user interface, and when a predetermined character is selected from the character list according to the predetermined character selection signal, And a controller,
The shortcut menu is output together with predetermined content being output to the display unit,
Wherein,
The predetermined character is set to a broadcasting channel received through a tuner, a network address at which a data packet is received through a network interface unit, or an application stored in a storage unit according to receiving the predetermined character selection signal through the user input interface unit And the video display device. 15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein,
And if the shortcut corresponding to the selected character exists, executes the shortcut immediately. 15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein the video display device comprises:
Wherein each of the at least one character included in the character list includes at least one shortcut,
And a display device for displaying the image. 15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein,
And a display unit for displaying at least one of a menu item list and an application item list of the image display apparatus on the display unit when receiving a signal for editing the shortcut, Sets a menu item list or an item of the application item list as an object of the shortcut corresponding to the selected character, and stores the mapping information in the storage unit. 15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein,
And the shortcut menu is removed from the user interface when the shortcut is executed and there is no input signal for a predetermined time or when an end command is input. 15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein,
In response to the execution of the shortcut, moving to a predetermined menu item or executing an application. 15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein,
And outputs the character list which distinguishes between a character set as an object of the shortcut and a character not set as an object of the shortcut. 15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein,
Further comprising: a shortcut menu including a selection key for selecting the predetermined character and a shortcut for a predetermined character at which the selection key is located. 15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein,
And outputting a selection menu screen for selecting one or more shortcuts among the designated shortcuts when a plurality of shortcuts are set for the selected character and executing the selected shortcut when a shortcut is selected Video display device. 15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein,
And outputs a shortcut menu including a list of applications set according to the frequency of use of the application, whether or not the application is used for a predetermined period, and the user's selection. 15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein,
A list of menu items and an application item list of the image display device are output to the display unit when a signal for editing a shortcut is received, a predetermined character is selected from the character list, The menu item list or the application item list is set as an object of the shortcut corresponding to the selected character. 25. The method of claim 24,
The signal for editing the shortcut includes:
An edit key selection signal of the shortcut menu, or a selection signal of a predetermined character not set as the shortcut object in the character list.

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