KR20060039294A - Home network system providing messenger service and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A home network system for providing a messenger service and a method thereof are disclosed. The home network system is characterized in that it comprises a video display device for displaying the message on the messenger window by mutually transmitting the input message according to the external operation signal. Accordingly, it is possible to send and receive messages through a video with a user located in another place.

Home Network, Messenger, IEEE1394, XHT, Messages

Description

Home network system providing messenger service and method thereof {Home network system providing messenger service and method

1 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a conventional home network system;

2 is a diagram showing a home network system for providing a messenger service according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3a to 3b are views showing an example of a messenger window of a home network system according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

4 is a flowchart illustrating a messenger service providing method of a home network system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

100: input device 200: first image display device

210: first operation receiving unit 230: first display unit

250: first storage unit 270: first communication interface unit

290: first control unit 300: second image display device

310: second communication interface unit 330: second display unit

350: second storage unit 370: second operation receiver

390: second control unit

The present invention relates to a home network system and a method for providing a messenger service, and more particularly, to a user and a message located in another space by using a device having a display unit among devices connected to the home network system. The present invention relates to a home network system and a method for providing a messenger service.

The home network system provides a way to send and receive data between all devices in the home, such as computer-related devices, A / V devices, controllers or security devices for home automation, and game machines. do. In addition, by providing access to an external communication network, intelligent communication is possible, and ultimately, through such a network, the sharing of information resources in the home and the utility of individual devices are maximized.

1 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a conventional home network system. As shown in FIG. 1, the DVDP 31, the first DTV 33, and the Audio Player 35 installed in the living room 30, the second DTV 42, the PC 44 installed in the second floor room 40, and In addition to the printer 46, the security device 50 and various equipment 60 for home automation (HA) are connected to the home gateway 20 in a wired and wireless manner. Here, the home gateway 20 controls and manages various devices, and serves as a bridge between the external network 10 such as the Internet or the wide area service network and the home network system.

In order to connect various devices, USB (Universal Serial Bus), Ethernet (Ethernet) and IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) 1394, which use separate communication lines that can transmit data at high speed, utilize existing telephone lines Home PNA (Phoneline Networking Alliance), and Power Line Communication (PLC) using power lines.

USB is used to connect PC peripherals, and Ethernet is used to connect PCs and printers. In addition, IEEE1394 is used to connect A / V devices and PC peripheral devices, and Home PNA is used to connect PCs, printers, and telephones. In addition, power communication is used to connect various equipment and sensors for home automation.

In addition, a wireless method for connecting various devices includes home RF (Radio Frequency) of 2.4 GHz band, IEEE 802.11b using DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) method in 2.4GHz band, IEEE 802.11a using 5GHz band, Bluetooth supporting 1Mbps transmission speed, Hyper LAN2 in 5GHz band, Ultra Wide Band (UWB) using very wide frequency band from baseband to several GHz without using wireless carrier, low speed short range wireless communication Zigbee, and Infrared Data Association (IrDA).

Home RF connects various home appliances around a PC, and Bluetooth connects Ad Hoc, WPAN, and PC peripherals. In addition, wireless LAN includes IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11b for A / V device data transmission such as audio and video, UWB connects A / V device, home appliance, and PC peripheral device, and Zigbee is home appliance Connect various sensors for lighting control and home security system.

In such a home network system, when a user in the living room 30 wants to deliver a predetermined message to a user in the second-floor room 40, a method of delivering via voice is most popular at present. However, when a user in the second floor room 40 is watching a predetermined broadcast through the second DTV 42, the message may not be transmitted through voice.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a home network system and a method for providing a messenger service that can send and receive a message through a video with a user located in another space by using a device having a display unit among devices connected to a home network system. In providing.

The home network system according to the present invention for achieving the above object is characterized in that it comprises a video display device for displaying the message on the messenger window by mutually transmitting the input message according to the external operation signal.

At this time, it is preferable to use at least one communication method of IEEE1394 and XHT (eXpandable Home Theater) as the communication method.

In addition, the messenger window may include at least one of a contact button for providing a function of selecting one of the plurality of video display devices connected through the communication method, and selection, addition, and deletion of frequently used messages. It is possible to include an AutoText button that provides a function to perform the operation of.

Meanwhile, in a messenger service providing method of a home network system having a plurality of image display devices, receiving an external operation signal through a predetermined input device, and opening a predetermined first messenger window according to the external operation signal to the first image display device. Displaying a message, displaying a predetermined message input through the input device in the first messenger window, transmitting the message to a second image display device in a predetermined communication method, and outputting the message. Displaying a messenger window on the second image display device.

The transmitting of the message to the second image display apparatus in a predetermined communication method may include transmitting the message by using at least one communication method of IEEE1394 and XHT (eXpandable Home Theater).

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

2 is a diagram illustrating a home network system that provides a messenger service according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 2, the home network system of the present invention includes an input device 100, a first image display device 200, and a second image display device 300.

First, the input apparatus 100 refers to a remote controller or a keyboard having a plurality of keys for operating the operations of the first image display apparatus 200 and the second image display apparatus 300. The user can operate not only the first image display device 200 and the second image display device 300 through the input device 100 but also devices such as D-VHS and AV-HDD connected to the image display device by an IEEE1394 cable. Can be controlled.                     

The first image display apparatus 200 may operate the first operation receiver 210, the first display unit 230, the first storage unit 250, the first communication interface unit 270, and the first control unit 290. Include.

The first operation receiver 210 receives an external operation signal input by the user through the input device 100. The user manipulates the input device 100 to execute a messenger service start command for displaying a messenger window for performing a messenger service on a screen, a message input command for inputting a message to be delivered to a user located in another space, and to another space. Receive a transmission command for transmitting a message to a predetermined video display device located.

The first display unit 230 displays a user interface window required for manipulating the operation of the first image display apparatus 200 on the screen under the control of the first controller 290 described later. In addition, when all the characters necessary for inputting a message are not provided in the input device 100 such as a remote controller, a virtual keyboard window is displayed on the screen so that a message to be transmitted can be input. In addition, a messenger window for performing a messenger service is displayed on a screen so that a message input by a user is displayed on the messenger window.

The first storage unit 250 stores a control program for controlling the operation of the first image display apparatus 200 and a messenger program required to display a messenger window on the screen. When performing communication based on the IEEE1394 communication method, the first storage unit 250 stores a messenger program corresponding to IEEE1394. If communication is performed based on the XHT (eXpandable Home Theater) communication method, the first storage unit 250 displays a web browser (HyperText) written in HTML (HyperText Markup Language) on the screen. Browser) is saved.                     

In addition, the first storage unit 250 stores various boilerplates used repeatedly by a user. The user executes a messenger window, selects the boilerplate text, and then sends a message to another user located in another space, and the user may add and delete the boilerplate text as needed.

The first communication interface unit 270 is an IEEE 1394 terminal, and the IEEE 1394 cable is connected to perform communication between the first image display device and the second image display device. That is, the first communication interface unit 270 controls data corresponding to the message input to the first image display apparatus 200 in the first image display apparatus 200 under the control of the first controller 290 which will be described later. The image is transmitted to the second image display device 300. In addition, the data transmitted from the second image display device 300 is received and transmitted to the first control unit 290.

The IEEE 1394 communication method performs data transmission in two ways: isochronous transmission and asynchronous transmission. Simultaneous transmission is a real-time transmission, which is suitable as an interface for delivering multimedia information such as moving picture and voice, and asynchronous transmission divides and transmits data, so transfers data between peripheral devices such as PCs and hard disks and printers. Used for

On the other hand, the XHT communication method uses an IEEE1394 cable that can most stably transmit a number of HD signals and an IP over 1394 protocol using Internet Protocol (IP), which is a communication standard used in the Internet. And it is a technology that can control a plurality of DTVs as well as sound equipment.

Using this XHT communication system, digital broadcasting receivers are available only in the DTV in the living room, and even if the DTV in the home is not equipped with a receiver, the digital broadcasting reception function of the DTV in the living room can be used to watch digital broadcasting. have. The same applies to a case where a DVD player, a home theater, a camcorder, and the like are connected only to a DTV in a living room. By connecting the DTV and the Internet, users can use various contents such as movies, music, games, and education with a simple remote control operation.

Therefore, the first image display device 200 and the second image display device 300 connected by the IEEE 1394 cable use IEEE 1394 and XHT as communication bases, and thus, a web server and a web browser on such communication bases. ), A messenger service can be implemented by using a pop-up window and a computer graphics interface (CGI) window of HTML.

The first controller 290 executes a messenger program or a web browser stored in the first storage unit 250 according to a messenger service start command input through the first manipulation receiver 210 to display a messenger window on the screen. The first display unit 230 is controlled. Also, the first communication interface 270 is controlled to output a message to the messenger window according to the message input command and to transmit the message output to the second image display device 300 according to the transfer command.

The second image display device 300 includes a second communication interface unit 310, a second display unit 330, a second storage unit 350, a second operation receiver 370, and a second control unit 390. Include.

The second communication interface 310 transfers the data transmitted from the first communication interface 270 to the second controller 390 which will be described later. In addition, the second image display apparatus 300 transmits data corresponding to the message to be transmitted to the first image display apparatus 200.

The second display unit 330 displays a messenger window on the screen under the control of the second control unit 390 to be described later, and outputs a message corresponding to the data received through the second communication interface unit 310.

The second storage unit 350 stores a messenger program and a web browser corresponding to the IEEE 1394 communication method.

The second operation receiver 370 receives various commands of a user input through another input device (not shown) and transmits them to the second controller 390.

The second controller 390 receives the data transmitted from the first image display apparatus 200 and outputs the data to the messenger window displayed on the second display unit 330.

3A to 3B are diagrams illustrating an example of a messenger window of a home network system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3A is a diagram illustrating a method of selecting a conversation partner. When the user inputs a messenger service start command, the messenger window 400 is displayed on the first image display apparatus 200. When the user clicks the contact button 410, the devices having the display unit are listed among the devices connected by the IEEE 1394 cable. At this time, if the counterpart to which the user wants to deliver the message is located in the second floor room, the user selects the second floor room by clicking the selection button 470.

3B is a diagram illustrating a method of selecting a commercial phrase. Frequently used messages can be saved as common phrases for users to select and send when necessary. When clicking on the phrase button 430, the stored phrases are listed. The necessary phrases are selected from the listed phrases by clicking the select button 480, or if the phrase is not present, click the add button 485 to add the phrase. In addition, the unnecessary phrase may be deleted by clicking the delete button 490.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a messenger service providing method of a home network system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

First, when a user inputs a messenger service start command by operating a remote controller and a keyboard, the first image display apparatus 200 receives a messenger service start command through the first manipulation receiver 210, and then receives a first control unit 290. Transfer to (S500). The first controller 290 controls the first display unit 230 to display the messenger window 400 on the screen according to the input messenger service start command (S510).

When a user inputs a message by operating an input device 100 such as a remote controller and a keyboard, the user receives a message input from the first manipulation receiver 210 and transmits the message to the first controller 290. In this case, the user may load and select a message stored in the common phrase (S530). The first controller 290 controls the first display unit 230 to output the transmitted message to the message window 400 (S550).

In addition, the first controller 290 controls the first communication interface 270 to transmit the message output according to the user's message transmission command to the second image display device 300 (S570). Before the user transmits the message, the user selects the device installed in the place where the counterpart to which the message is to be transmitted is selected as the second image display apparatus 300. The second image display device 300 receives the message and outputs the message to the second messenger window (S590).

By this process, the user can deliver a message to a user located in another space.

As described above, according to the present invention, by using a device having a display unit among devices connected to a home network system through IEEE1394 and XHT communication method, a message is transmitted to a user located in another space as an image, and the user is located in another space. By receiving the message as a video, it is possible to maximize the utility of the home network system.

In addition, although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been shown and described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described specific embodiment, the technical field to which the invention belongs without departing from the spirit of the invention claimed in the claims. Anyone of ordinary skill in the art that various modifications can be made, as well as such changes are within the scope of the claims.

Claims (5)

And a video display device for mutually transmitting a message inputted according to an external operation signal in a predetermined communication method and displaying the same on a messenger window. The method of claim 1, And at least one of IEEE 1394 and XHT (eXpandable Home Theatre) as the communication method. The method of claim 1, The messenger window, An interactive partner button for providing a function of selecting one image display device among a plurality of image display devices connected by the communication method; And And a boilerplate button that provides a function of performing at least one of selection, addition, and deletion of frequently used messages. Receiving an external operation signal through a predetermined input device; Displaying a predetermined first messenger window on a first image display device according to the external operation signal; Displaying a predetermined message input through the input device in the first messenger window; Transmitting the message to a second image display device in a predetermined communication method; And Displaying a second messenger window for outputting the message on the second image display device; and a messenger service providing method of a home network system. The method of claim 4, wherein The transmitting of the message to the second image display apparatus in a predetermined communication method may include: And transmitting the message using at least one of IEEE 1394 and XHT (eXpandable Home Theater).

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