KR20000012216A - Tv channeling and selected channel activation apparatus and method in the web use of internet set top box - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An apparatus for relating TV-channels with webs using a set top box for internet which can relate TV-channels web information provided from a web site with real channels of the set top box for internet and TV set to driving the real channels according to the TV-channels web information and a method thereof are provided. CONSTITUTION: An apparatus for relating TV-channels with webs using a plurality of set top boxes for internet includes; A/V input selection means (10) having a plurality of input terminals each of which is connected with each of the plurality of set top boxes, the A/V input selection means for selecting one among the plurality of set top boxes and outputting an output of the selected set top box to a RF terminal of television; an internet set top box (20) for generating a remote control signal when a broadcasting channel is selected on a web site which supports an interactive operation between TV-channels information and the television and the plurality of set top boxes, and for outputting a switching control signal of the A/V input selection means; and a remote controller signal reflector (30) for reflecting a remote controller signal from the internet set top box to allow the television and the selected set top box to be operated. Therefore, the TV-channel information on the web page is able to be interactively used in selecting the real channels of television.

Description

Web and TV channel interworking apparatus and method using internet set top box {TV CHANNELING AND SELECTED CHANNEL ACTIVATION APPARATUS AND METHOD IN THE WEB USE OF INTERNET SET TOP BOX}

The present invention provides a system for connecting to an Internet set top box and a TV and watching a broadcast. The present invention provides a web site after accessing a website showing TV channel information using the internet set top box. The present invention relates to a web and TV channel interworking apparatus and method using an internet set top box capable of interfacing broadcast information such as a TV channel with actual channels of a TV and other set top boxes.

Currently, the number of external input terminals of a general TV varies from TV type to TV type, but is usually about 1 to 3, and as shown in FIG. 1, an Internet set top box, a satellite set top box 2, and a cable broadcast set are shown in FIG. 1. In the state of connecting various set top boxes such as a top box (Set top box 3), the desired set top box is operated by using a remote control of the set top box to watch internet communication, satellite broadcasting, and cable broadcasting.

However, in such a connection structure, the user must manually set the channel of the TV to the channel number (modularly three or four channels of the country) in which the output video signal of the corresponding set top box is modulated. You had to operate the set-top box yourself to see the broadcast program you wanted.

In addition, it is always necessary to remember which input terminal of each set top box is connected to the TV, and it is convenient to watch only when the information about the broadcasting program of each set top box is convenient, and the number of set top boxes to be installed is provided on the TV. When the number of external input terminals is greater, the set-top box that is exceeded becomes impossible to connect, and there is an inconvenience in that the connection line must be reconnected every time.

The present invention is to solve this problem, when accessing the web site that supports the link between the broadcast channel information and TV and other set-top box, when selecting the desired broadcast, the control of each set-top box under the control of the Internet set-top box Its purpose is to provide a web and TV channel interlocking device and method using the Internet set-top box that enables the channel linking of TV and each set-top box automatically by using the A / V input selector to automatically switch inputs. .

Another object of the present invention is to provide a web and TV channel interworking apparatus using the Internet set-top box to solve the inconvenience of having to always remember the connection state of the TV and various set-top boxes.

Another object of the present invention is a web and TV channel interworking apparatus using the Internet set-top box to solve the inconvenience of having to reconnect the connection line if the number of the set-top box is installed more than the number of external input terminals of the TV In providing.

Web and TV channel interworking apparatus using the Internet set-top box according to the present invention for achieving this purpose by selecting any one output of the set-top box connected to each of the plurality of input terminals in accordance with a control signal input from the outside A / V input selection means for inputting to the RF input terminal of the TV; When selecting a desired broadcast channel from a web site that supports interworking with broadcast channel information and a TV and other set top boxes, a remote control signal for controlling the set top box and the TV is transmitted, and the switching control signal of the A / V input selection means. An internet set-top box for outputting; It is characterized in that it comprises a remote control signal reflector for reflecting the remote control signal transmitted from the Internet set-top box to operate the TV and the set-top box.

The remote control signal reflector can receive the transmission signal of the remote control transmission means of the Internet set-top box, the remote control signal reflector is installed on a wall or the other side where the device is installed so that the TV and the set-top box can receive the signal, the output is general It is stronger than the remote control, and the transmission angle is wider than that of the general remote control.

Web and TV channel interworking method using the Internet set-top box according to the present invention comprises the first step of automatically connecting to the Internet when the Internet set-top box on TV; A second step of selecting a hyperlink of a desired broadcast by accessing a web site that supports broadcast channel information and interworking with a TV and another set-top box; Analyzing the script of the selected hyperlink to determine whether the hyperlink is for channel change; A fourth step of connecting to a connected link if the general hyperlink is not a hyperlink for channel change, and generating and transmitting a remote controller signal for channel change if the hyperlink is for channel change; And a fifth step of generating and outputting a switching control signal suitable for each set top box.

The remote control signal for changing the channel may include a command to change a channel of the TV with a channel number modulated by the output video signal of the corresponding set top box and a channel change command of the corresponding set top box.

1 is a connection structure diagram of a typical TV and various set top boxes.

2 is a block diagram of a web and TV channel interworking apparatus using the Internet set-top box according to the present invention.

3 is a block diagram of the Internet set-top box of FIG.

4 is a block diagram illustrating the remote control signal reflector of FIG. 2.

5A through 5D are diagrams for explaining TV type settings in a system setting mode.

6A-6D illustrate set top box settings in system setting mode.

7 is a flow chart for performing a web and TV channel interworking method using the Internet set-top box according to the present invention.

8 is a flowchart of an embodiment for performing a web and TV channel interworking method using an internet set top box according to the present invention.

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

10: A / V input selector 20: Internet set top box

24c: flash memory 25: CPU

26: remote control transmitter 30: remote control signal reflector

31: infrared receiver 32: infrared transmitter

33: remote control transceiver

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

2 is a block diagram of a web and TV channel interworking apparatus using the Internet set-top box according to the present invention.

As shown in the figure, the RF input of the TV is selected by selecting one of the set top boxes respectively connected to the plurality of input terminals ①, ②, ③, ④, ⑤ and ⑥ according to a control signal input from the outside. Remote control signal for controlling the corresponding set top box and TV when the desired broadcasting channel is selected on the A / V input selection unit 10 inputted through the terminal and the web site supporting the linkage between the broadcasting channel information and the TV and other set top boxes. The Internet set top box 20 and the remote control signal transmitted from the internet set top box 20 to output the switching control signal of the A / V input selector 10 to operate the corresponding device. It is composed of a remote control signal reflector 30 to reflect.

The A / V input selector 10 includes an input terminal (①, ②, ③, ④, ⑤, ⑥) to which an antenna and various set top boxes are connected, and an output terminal (out) connected to an RF input terminal of the TV. It is composed of a switch for connecting in accordance with the switching control signal from the Internet set-top box 20, the input terminal (①, ②, ③, ④, ⑤, ⑥) is a port that can receive the video output of the various set-top box It is configured to connect the RF signal.

In addition, when the power of the Internet set-top box 20 is off, the switch is located at ① terminal, ① terminal is connected to the antenna (ANT) is configured to watch TV in the initial state, the power is set to the Internet set-top box ( 20).

The number of input terminals ①, ②, ③, ④, ⑤, ⑥ of the A / V input selector 10 can be changed, and the A / V input selector 10 is an Internet set-top box ( 20) can be configured inside or outside.

As shown in FIG. 3, the Internet set-top box 20 is connected to the Internet network, a modem 21 which is a demodulation device for transmitting and receiving data for web browsing, and a keyboard controller 22; , A remote control receiver 23 for receiving a remote control signal, a ROM 24a storing a web browser program and various programs therefor, a RAM 24b storing temporary data necessary for web browsing, a broadcasting station name and a corresponding region. It consists of a channel mapping table that lists the actual channel information of the flash memory 24c storing remote control codes for the TV and various set-top boxes currently used.

And switching the A / V input selector 10 when a desired broadcast channel is selected on a web site that performs a web browser program for web browsing and supports linkage between broadcast channel information and a TV and other set-top boxes. A CPU 25 for outputting a control signal and generating remote control signals for TVs and various set-top boxes from the remote control codes stored in the flash memory 24c, and for transmitting the remote control signals generated by the CPU 25; A remote control transmitter 26, a video processor 27 for converting the video signal received from the CPU 25 into a video signal in a format that can be received by a TV, and outputting the video processor 27 to three or four channels of the TV. RF modulator 28 for modulating the signal output to the channel.

The remote control signal reflector 30 may receive the transmission signal of the remote control transmitter 26 of the Internet set-top box 20, and the device may receive a signal from the remote control signal reflector 30 to the TV and the set-top box. It is preferable to install on the opposite side wall installed.

4 shows a detailed configuration diagram of the remote control signal reflector 30, an infrared receiver 31 for receiving a transmission signal of the remote controller transmitter 26 of the Internet set top box 20, and the infrared receiver 31 Infrared transmitter 32 for transmitting the same signal as the signal received by the; and a remote control transceiver for receiving the remote control signal input through the infrared receiver 31 and transmitting the same signal from the infrared transmitter 32 ( 33).

Here, the output of the infrared transmitter 32 is stronger than the general remote control, and the transmission angle is wider than that of the general remote control, so that various set top boxes and TVs can receive it, and the power source is to use an AC adapter or a built-in battery. Configure.

The present invention configured as described above assumes that each device is turned on for the channel linkage of the present invention.

First, when the user selects a desired channel (TV broadcasting, cable broadcasting, satellite broadcasting, etc.) on the web screen by driving the Internet set top box 20, the web browser checks whether the broadcasting channel is the channel that the user can currently watch. (Determined by the connection state of the corresponding set top box and the A / V input selection unit 10), and transmits a remote control signal for controlling the TV and the set top box so that the channel can be watched in association with the viewable channel.

The transmitted remote control signal includes a channel change signal of the TV and a channel change signal of the corresponding set top box, and the transmission of the remote control signal is performed by the CPU 25 stored in the flash memory 24c and the remote control of various set top boxes. The remote control transmitter 26 transmits the remote controller signal from the code to the remote controller transmitter 26.

Here, the remote control codes of the TV and various set top boxes stored in the flash memory 24c are stored by the web browser by downloading the necessary remote control codes from the web server.

The signal transmitted from the remote controller 26 is received by the infrared receiver 31 of the remote controller signal reflector 30, and the signal received by the infrared receiver 31 is received by the remote controller 32. Is transmitted again, and the transmitted signal is the same as the signal received by the infrared receiver 31.

This transmitted signal is received in the remote control receiver of the TV and the set top box.

Accordingly, although the TV is not shown, the channel of the TV is changed to 3 or 4 channels by the control unit in the TV that controls the overall functions of the TV (the output video signal of the set top box is changed to the modulated channel number). The top box tunes a signal of a channel selected by the user and RF modulates the output video signal of the corresponding set top box into a 3 or 4 channel signal, which is a modulated channel number, so that the corresponding input of the A / V input selector 10 is performed. Input to the terminal.

Meanwhile, the CPU 25 outputs a switching control signal for controlling the A / V input selector 10 in addition to transmitting a remote control signal for controlling the TV and the set top box for interworking with the TV and other set tops. The transmission of the remote control signal for controlling the TV and the set top box and the output of the control signal for the control of the A / V input selection unit 10 may be any one in the order.

The A / V input selector 10 is switched to the corresponding input terminal according to a switching control signal for controlling the A / V input selector 10 output from the CPU 25 and output from the corresponding set top box. Input the signal to the RF input terminal of the TV.

Therefore, the user can see the signal of the broadcast channel selected in the 3 or 4 channels of the TV.

On the other hand, the web browser of the Internet set-top box 20 provides a system setting mode, which sets the changed situation when the current system situation changes, such as during initial system installation or when installing a new set-top box. The user must enter the system setting mode and make detailed settings for the current system configuration, and the result is stored in the flash memory 24c.

System settings include TV type, manufacturer, model name, manufacturer of each set top box, model name, setting of which device is connected to each input terminal of the A / V input selector 10, and each device. Channel number (3 or 4 channels: each set-top model is set to 3 or 4 channels), and after the system setting is completed, the web browser can access the remote control code of the device from the web server. Download and store it in the flash memory 24c for reference when interlocking channels.

The following is a screen example of the system setting mode.

FIG. 5A illustrates an initial screen of a system setting mode in which an antenna is connected to an input terminal ① of the A / V input selector 10.

Selecting a TV icon in this state brings up a pop-up menu listing the manufacturers as shown in FIG. 5B, and selecting a manufacturer brings up a pop-up menu showing the model names of all TVs manufactured by the company as shown in FIG. 5C. do.

If the model name is selected on this screen, the setting for the TV model is completed as shown in FIG. 5D.

Next, the setting of which device is connected to the input terminals ①, ②, ③, ④, ⑤, ⑥ of the A / V input selection unit 10 will be described. Clicking on # 2 will bring up a pop-up menu of various set tops that can be used to connect to a TV.

Among them, when the user selects the Internet set-top, the pop-up menu of the manufacturer is displayed as shown in FIG. 6B. If one is selected, the pop-up menu for the model name is displayed as shown in FIG. 6C.

If one is selected from the pop-up menu for this model name, setting of the Internet set-top box is completed for # 2 in the AV input selection device connection situation as shown in FIG. 6D.

This indicates that the Internet set-top box of the LG Electronics ISTB1000 model is connected to the input terminal (②) of the A / V input selector 10, and then selects the model name of the device corresponding to each input number.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a method for interworking a web with a TV channel using the Internet set top box according to the present invention, and shows a broadcast channel service by automatically accessing the Internet when the Internet set top box 20 is turned on in a TV on state. Accessing the site (S1-S3), selecting the desired broadcast hyperlink (S4, S5), and analyzing the script of the selected hyperlink to determine whether the channel is a hyperlink (S6, S7).

As a result of the determination, if the general hyperlink is not a hyperlink for changing a channel, the connected link is connected. If the hyperlink for changing a channel is determined, it is determined whether the selected broadcasting channel is viewable and if it is a viewable channel, a remote control signal for changing the channel is generated. Step (S8-S10), generating and outputting a switching control signal of the A / V input selection unit 10 for the corresponding set top box (S11), and a screen switching key input to a web screen If there is, switch to the Internet mode (S12, S13).

When the Internet set-top box 20 is turned on, the Internet set-top box 20 automatically connects to the Internet by executing a web browser (S1). A remote control signal for changing the output video signal of (20) to 3 or 4 channels which are modulated channels is transmitted (S2).

The transmitted remote control signal is reflected by the remote control signal reflector 30 and received at the remote control receiver of the TV. Accordingly, the TV is changed to the corresponding channel.

For this purpose it is assumed that the TV is powered on.

After accessing the Internet, the user accesses a web site that provides various broadcasting channel services, and the web browser sends information about the type of access device to the web server to inform that the currently connected device is the Internet set-top box. S3).

The hyperlink is selected by moving the cursor to a hyperlink of a desired broadcast by using a cursor moving method used in the TV such as an arrow of a remote control or other pointing device (S4, S5). The web browser analyzes the script of the selected hyperlink to determine whether it is a hyperlink for channel change (S6, S7).

When the web server transmits one page information, the specific hyperlink for changing the TV channel is transmitted to the user's web browser by including the script information of the hyperlink as the hyperlink for changing the channel and the channel number information. Accordingly, the web browser can analyze the script of the selected hyperlink to determine whether it is a hyperlink for channel change.

In addition, the web server may add or delete a channel change icon in consideration of the system connection state from the information on the type of the connected device received from the web browser in the step S3 when constructing the web page, and the user may change the channel change icon. The display status of the display shows the current system connection status.

As a result of the determination in step S7, if the general hyperlink is connected to the site connected to the selected hyperlink (S8), if the hyperlink for channel change, the broadcast corresponding to the channel number information included in the script information of the selected hyperlink It is determined whether the channel is a viewable channel in the current system configuration (S9).

If it is determined that the view is not a viewable channel, the process proceeds to step S8. If it is determined that the viewable channel is determined, the CPU 25 reads a corresponding remote control code stored in the flash memory 24c to generate a remote control signal for changing a channel. The controller transmits the signal through the remote controller transmitter 26 (S10), and generates and outputs a switching control signal of the A / V input selector 10 suitable for the selected device (S11).

The determination of whether the channel can be viewed above is determined by the input terminal (①, ②, ③, ④, ⑤, ⑥) of the A / V input selector 10 stored in the flash memory 24c according to the system setting mode. Judging by the connection state with the set top box.

The remote control signal for changing the channel includes a command to change the channel of the TV to a channel number (3 or 4 channels) in which the output video signal of the corresponding set top box is modulated, and a channel change command of the set top box.

The remote control signal transmitted in the step S10 is reflected by the remote control signal reflector 30 so that the channel of the TV is changed into three or four channels, and the set top box is operated so that the broadcast of the broadcast selected in the step S5 is performed. The channel is tuned and input to the A / V input selector 10 as an RF signal type corresponding to the reception channel of the TV.

Since the A / V input selector 10 is switched to accept the input of the selected device by the step S11, the signal of the corresponding broadcast channel is transmitted through the A / V input selector 10 of the TV. It is input to the RF input terminal and displayed through three or four channels of the TV.

In this state, when there is a screen switching key input for switching to the web site screen of the Internet mode (S12), the TV screen is switched back to the Internet mode (S13).

Steps S10 and S11 in the above may be reversed.

In the present invention, an antenna is connected to the input terminal ① of the A / V input selector 10, and an Internet set-top box is connected to the input terminal ② (when the output is modulated by channel 3 of the TV), Assuming that the cable set top box is connected to the terminal ③ (when the output is modulated by channel 4 of the TV), a case of watching channel 31 of the cable broadcasting will be described with reference to FIG. 8.

First, when the power of the Internet set-top box 20 is turned on in the TV on state, the Internet set-top box 20 changes the channel of the TV to 3, which is a modulated channel of the output video signal of the Internet set-top box 20. By transmitting a remote control signal to the channel of the TV to change to three channels (S21, S22).

In addition, according to the power-on of the Internet set-top box 20, the Internet set-top box 20 automatically accesses the Internet by executing a web browser so that the user can access a web site that provides various broadcast channel services. The cursor is moved to the hyperlink, and the hyperlink (channel 31 of cable broadcasting) is selected (S23, S24).

The web browser analyzes the script of the selected hyperlink, and since the selected hyperlink is a hyperlink for channel change, the CPU 25 reads the information stored in the flash memory 24c to determine whether the channel is viewable in the current system configuration. (S25, S26).

Since the broadcast channel of the selected hyperlink is a viewable channel (assuming that the cable set top box is connected to the input terminal ③ of the A / V input selector 10), the CPU 25 enters into the flash memory 24c. Read the remote control code of the stored cable broadcasting to generate a remote control signal to change to channel 31 and transmits through the remote control transmitter 26 (S27).

Since it is reflected from the remote control signal reflector 30 and received at the remote control receiver of the cable set top box, the cable set top box tunes channel 31 of the cable broadcast and RF modulates it to channel 4 of the TV.

After performing step S27, the CPU 25 generates a control signal for switching the switch of the A / V input selector 10 to the input terminal ③ and inputs the A / V through the control line. The switch of the selector 10 is sent out (S28), whereby the switch of the A / V input selector 10 is connected to the input terminal ③.

In addition, the CPU 25 of the Internet set-top box 20 generates a control signal for changing the channel of the TV to 4 and transmits it through the remote control transmitter 26 (S29), which in the remote control signal reflector 30 The TV is switched to channel 4 because it is reflected and received at the remote control receiver of the TV.

Accordingly, the broadcast signal of channel 31 tuned in the cable set top box is input to the TV through the RF input terminal of the TV and then displayed on the channel 4 of the TV.

The steps S27-S29 may be interchanged in the execution order above.

According to the present invention as described above, when a desired broadcast is selected on a web site that supports interworking with broadcast channel information and a TV and other set-top boxes, a broadcast automatically selected through the A / V input selection unit 10 is a corresponding channel of the TV. (The output video signal of the corresponding set top box is displayed on the modulated channel).

To this end, the flash memory 24c of the Internet set-top box 20 stores system setting results and remote control codes for TVs and various set-top boxes, and is stored in the flash memory 24c by the CPU 25. Generate a remote control signal corresponding to the selected broadcast from the code to be transmitted through the remote control transmitter 26, and reflects the signal transmitted from the remote control transmitter 26 from the remote control signal reflector 30 to control the device, flash The CPU 25 controls the switching of the A / V input selector 10 according to the system setting result stored in the memory 24c.

As described above, the present invention can obtain the following effects.

First, in order to watch a desired channel of each set top box connected to a conventional TV, the TV is set to a channel number modulated with an output video signal of each set top box, and a desired channel is selected from each device to watch a desired broadcast. On the web screen, the user can easily view the broadcast channel information by selecting the desired broadcast and interlocking with the desired channel of each device to conveniently view various broadcasts.

Second, since the broadcast selected by the user is automatically connected according to the system setting result, it is possible to solve the inconvenience of having to always remember the complicated connection situation between the TV and various set-top boxes.

Third, since a large number of set-top boxes can be connected by using the A / V input selector, it is possible to solve the inconvenience caused by lack of input terminals of the TV when connecting the set-top box to the TV.

Claims (16)

An A / V input selecting means for selecting one output of a set top box respectively connected to a plurality of input terminals according to a control signal input from the outside and inputting the output to the RF input terminal of the TV; When selecting a desired broadcast channel from a web site that supports interworking with broadcast channel information and a TV and other set top boxes, a remote control signal for controlling the set top box and the TV is transmitted, and the switching control signal of the A / V input selection means. An internet set-top box for outputting; Web and TV channel interworking apparatus using the Internet set-top box comprising a remote control signal reflector to reflect the remote control signal transmitted from the Internet set-top box to operate the TV and the set-top box. The web and TV channel interworking apparatus using the Internet set top box according to claim 1, wherein the input terminal of the A / V input selecting means is configured to connect an RF signal. The web and TV channel interworking apparatus using the Internet set top box according to claim 1, wherein the A / V input selecting means is configurable inside or outside the Internet set top box. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the Internet set top box comprises: memory means for storing remote control codes and system setting results for current TVs and various set top boxes; When selecting the desired broadcasting channel from the web site that supports the broadcasting channel information and the linkage with the TV and other set top boxes, the remote control signals of the TV and various set top boxes are generated from the remote control codes stored in the memory means, and the system setting result Central processing means for outputting a switching control signal of the A / V input selection means according to the present invention; Web and TV channel interworking apparatus using the Internet set-top box, characterized in that it comprises a remote control transmission means for transmitting the remote control signal generated by the central processing means to the remote control signal reflector. The Internet set-top box according to claim 4, wherein the central processing unit determines whether the selected broadcasting channel is viewable when the desired broadcasting channel is selected on the web site, and generates a corresponding remote control signal when the viewing channel is available. Web and TV channel interlock. 6. The web and TV channel interworking apparatus using the Internet set top box according to claim 5, wherein the determining whether the broadcast channel is viewable is determined by a system setting result stored in the memory means. The wall of claim 1, wherein the remote control signal reflector can receive a signal from a remote control transmission means of the Internet set top box, and the TV and the set top box can receive a reflected signal of the remote control signal reflector. Web and TV channel interworking apparatus using the Internet set-top box, characterized in that installed on the back. The remote control signal reflector of claim 1, further comprising: an infrared receiver for receiving a transmission signal from the remote control transmitter; Infrared transmitting means for transmitting the same signal as the signal received by the infrared receiving means; Web and TV channel interworking apparatus using the Internet set-top box, characterized in that the remote control transmission and reception means for receiving the remote control signal input through the infrared receiving means and transmits the same signal from the infrared transmitting means. The web of claim 1, wherein the remote control signal reflector is characterized in that its output is stronger than that of the general remote control and the transmission angle is wider than that of the general remote control. TV channel linkage. A first step of automatically connecting to the Internet when the Internet set-top box is on when the TV is on; A second step of selecting a hyperlink of a desired broadcast by accessing a web site that supports broadcast channel information and interworking with a TV and another set-top box; Analyzing a script of the selected hyperlink to determine whether the channel is a hyperlink for channel change; A fourth step of determining whether the broadcast channel of the selected hyperlink is viewable in the current system configuration if the hyperlink for changing the channel is connected as a general hyperlink instead of the hyperlink for changing the channel; A fifth step of generating and transmitting a remote controller signal for changing a channel if it is determined that the selected broadcast channel is viewable in the current system configuration; Web and TV channel interworking method using the Internet set-top box characterized in that the sixth step of generating and outputting a switching control signal for each set-top box. 11. The Internet set top box according to claim 10, wherein in the first step, a remote control signal is transmitted to change the TV channel to the channel on which the output video signal of the Internet set top box is modulated when the Internet set top box is turned on. How to link web and TV channels. 11. The method of claim 10, wherein the web browser transmits information on the type of device currently connected to the web server when accessing the web site. 12. The method of claim 10, wherein the script of the hyperlink includes channel number information and information that the hyperlink is a hyperlink for changing a channel. 12. The method of claim 10, wherein the viewability is determined by a system setting result. The method of claim 10, wherein the remote control signal for changing the channel comprises a command to change the channel of the TV to the channel number of the output video signal of the set-top box is modulated and the channel change command of the set-top box, characterized in that Web and TV channel interworking method using the Internet set-top box. 12. The method of claim 10, wherein the fifth step may be performed after the sixth step is executed.