KR20060134398A - Television for displaying electronic program guide information and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A broadcasting receiver and a method thereof are provided to freely adjust a display position and size of a broadcasting image when displaying the broadcasting image and electronic program guide information at the same time, and adjust a display position and size of electronic program guide information corresponding to the adjustment of the broadcasting image, thereby preventing the broadcasting image and the electronic program guide information from being overlapped with each other. A tuner(110) selects a predetermined channel. A storing unit(120) stores EPG(Electronic Program Guide) information which is preliminarily received. An input unit(160) receives a predetermined selecting command. If a confirmation command for the EPG information is inputted through the input unit, a signal processor(130) displays a broadcasting image received through the selected channel and the EPG information at predetermined areas on a picture. If an adjustment command for the broadcasting image is inputted through the input unit, an output state adjusting unit(150) adjusts at least one of size and a display position of the broadcasting image display area. A control unit(140) controls to adjust at least one of size and a display position of the EPG information display area corresponding to the adjusted state of the broadcasting image display area.

Description

Broadcast receiving apparatus for displaying electronic program guide information and method thereof {Television for displaying electronic program guide information and method}

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a broadcast receiving apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a block diagram illustrating a detailed configuration of a signal processing unit of FIG. 1;

3 is a schematic diagram showing an example of program guide information displayed in the broadcast receiving apparatus of FIG. 1;

4 and 5 are schematic views for explaining a process of adjusting the position of the broadcast image by the key button operation in the broadcast receiving device of FIG.

6 is a schematic diagram illustrating a process of adjusting a position of a broadcast image by dragging a cursor in the broadcast receiving device of FIG. 1;

7 is a schematic diagram for explaining a process of adjusting the size of a broadcast image in the broadcast receiving apparatus of FIG. 1;

8 is a flowchart illustrating a method of displaying program guide information according to an embodiment of the present invention;

9 is a flowchart for explaining a method of adjusting the position of a broadcast image by key button manipulation;

10 is a flowchart for explaining a method of adjusting the size of a broadcast image by key button manipulation;

11 is a flowchart illustrating a method of adjusting the position and size of a broadcast image by dragging a cursor.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawing

110: tuner unit 120: storage unit

130: signal processing unit 140: control unit

150: output state adjusting unit 160: input unit

131: demodulation unit 132: image processing unit

133: voice processing unit 134: EPG detection unit

135: multiplexer 136: output unit

The present invention relates to a broadcast receiving apparatus for displaying program guide information and a method thereof, and more particularly to displaying a broadcast image and program guide information, and displaying program guide information when the position and size of the broadcast image are changed. The present invention relates to a broadcast receiving apparatus and method for changing the position and size so that they do not overlap each other.

Domestic digital TV and services are expected to begin in earnest as digital cable broadcasting transmission and reception standards and digital cable broadcasting data broadcasting provisional standards are finally finalized and announced as TTA (Telecommunications Technology Committee) standards.

One of the characteristics of digital broadcasting is multichannelization. In other words, the digital broadcasting system provides various broadcasting programs through many tens to hundreds of channels than the conventional analog broadcasting system. Accordingly, it was necessary to provide a guide for a user to easily check the type and information about each program. Accordingly, what has been proposed is an Electronic Program Guide ("EPG") service.

The EPG service is a service that provides detailed information of a broadcast program through an unused frequency band or through a channel for transmitting a predetermined broadcast signal. Each broadcasting station supports this EPG service by transmitting EPG information together with image data and audio data.

The viewer can check the EPG information by operating a key button provided in the remote controller or the TV main body. The form of displaying the EPG information on the screen may be implemented differently for each TV set manufacturer. Recently, in order to be able to watch TV even while checking the EPG information, a TV set for displaying a broadcast image received through the currently tuned broadcast channel and EPG information together on the screen has also been developed. In this case, a broadcast image is displayed in one region on the screen, and EPG information is displayed in the other region. However, in the past, the position where the broadcast image or the EPG information is displayed on the screen is fixed. Therefore, the user could not move the position of the broadcast image or the EPG information to a position convenient for the user to check.

In addition, in the conventional broadcast receiving apparatus, the size of the area where the broadcast image and the EPG information are displayed is fixed. Therefore, even if the user wants to see more EPG information or to raise a broadcast image, there was a problem that the user could not adjust as desired. In addition, in order to display the broadcast image and the EPG information together, it is inevitable to reduce the size of the broadcast image than normal. In this case, it is very difficult to read the movie subtitles if you are currently watching and watching the movie channel. However, since the size of the broadcast image is fixed and the user cannot enlarge the broadcast image, there is a problem that normal broadcast viewing is difficult as long as the EPG information and the broadcast image are viewed together.

The present invention is to solve the above-described problems, an object of the present invention is to display the broadcast image and EPG information received through the currently tuned channel on the screen, and to adjust the size and position of the broadcast image The present invention provides a broadcast receiving apparatus and a method thereof.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a broadcast receiving apparatus and method for adjusting the size and position of a region where EPG information is displayed when the size and position of a broadcast image are changed so that the broadcast image and EPG information do not overlap. Is in.

The broadcast receiving apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object, a tuner unit for tuning a predetermined channel, a storage unit for storing the received EPG information, providing a function for receiving a predetermined selection command When the input unit, the confirmation command for the EPG information is input through the input unit, a signal processing unit for displaying the broadcast image and the EPG information currently received through the channel selected in the predetermined area on the screen, respectively, the broadcast image through the input unit An output state adjustment unit for adjusting at least one of a size and a display position of the broadcast image display area according to the adjustment command, and corresponding to the adjustment state of the broadcast image display area according to the adjustment command. Controlling the output state adjusting unit to adjust at least one of a size and a display position of a display area; It includes a control unit.

Preferably, the output state adjustment unit, when the position change command is input through the input unit, and displays the broadcast image to move to a predetermined position, and if the zoom-in / out command is input to enlarge / enlarge the size of the broadcast image Reduce it.

More preferably, the signal processing unit displays a cursor on the screen, and the output state adjusting unit displays the broadcast image when a drag operation is performed by positioning the cursor in a predetermined first area of the broadcast image. The moving image may be displayed and moved to a predetermined position according to the moving direction of the cursor. When the drag operation is performed when the cursor is positioned in a second predetermined area of the broadcast image, the size of the broadcast image may be changed according to the moving direction of the cursor.

On the other hand, EPG information display method of the broadcast receiving apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, (a) displaying the broadcast image and the received EPG information received through the channel currently selected in each of the predetermined area on the screen; (b) if an adjustment command for the broadcast image is input, adjusting at least one of a size and a display position of the broadcast image display area according to the adjustment command; and (c) adjusting the broadcast image display area. In response to a state, adjusting at least one of a size and a display position of the EPG information display area.

Preferably, in the step (b), when the position change command for the broadcast picture is input, displaying the broadcast picture by moving to a preset predetermined position, and when the zoom-in / out command for the broadcast picture is input, Enlarging / reducing the size of the broadcast image, displaying a cursor on the screen, and placing the cursor on a predetermined first area of the broadcast image and dragging the broadcast image when the drag operation is performed. Moving to a predetermined position according to a moving direction of the moving image; and changing a size of the broadcasting image according to the moving direction of the cursor when a drag operation is performed when a cursor is positioned in a predetermined second area of the broadcasting image; It further includes.

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

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a broadcast receiving apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. According to FIG. 1, the present broadcast receiving apparatus includes a tuner unit 110, a storage unit 120, a signal processor 130, a controller 140, an output state adjusting unit 150, and an input unit 160. .

The tuner 110 tunes a predetermined channel to receive a broadcast signal.

The storage unit 120 stores electronic program guide information (hereinafter referred to as “EPG”) received through a preset broadcast channel. The EPG information may include various information such as program genre, title, broadcasting time, synopsis, and broadcasting station information.

The input unit 160 serves to receive a predetermined selection command from the outside. Specifically, when the key button provided in the remote controller or the broadcast receiving apparatus main body is selected, the input unit 160 transmits a selection command corresponding to the selected key button to the controller 140.

The controller 140 controls overall components of the broadcast receiving apparatus according to the selection command transmitted through the input unit 160.

The signal processor 130 processes a broadcast signal received through a channel selected by the tuner 110 and outputs a broadcast image on a screen (not shown). When a command for confirming EPG information is input through the input unit 160, the signal processor 130 reads the EPG information stored in the storage unit 120 as well as the broadcast image received through the currently tuned channel and displays it on the screen. do. The operation of the signal processor 130 may be performed by the control of the controller 140.

The output state adjusting unit 150 adjusts the display state of the broadcast image and the EPG information displayed on the screen by the signal processing unit 130. Specifically, when a user inputs an adjustment command for a broadcast image by operating a key button provided on the remote controller or the main body of the broadcast receiving apparatus, the controller 140 controls the output state adjusting unit 150 to control the size or position of the broadcast image. To change. The size or position work of the broadcast image may be performed by inputting a key button or dragging a cursor. Detailed description thereof will be described later.

On the other hand, when the size or position of the broadcast image is changed, the output state adjusting unit 150 also changes the display state of the EPG information under the control of the control unit 140. In this case, the display state of the EPG information is changed in correspondence with the size or position change state of the broadcast image. Specifically, when the position of the broadcast image is moved, the EPG information is displayed where the broadcast image was previously located. In addition, when the size of the broadcast image increases, the EPG information display area is enlarged to display more EPG information. On the other hand, when the size of a broadcast image is reduced, the EPG information display area is reduced. Detailed illustration and description thereof will be described later.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of the signal processing unit 130 used in the broadcast receiving apparatus of FIG. According to FIG. 2, the signal processor 130 includes a demodulator 131, an image processor 132, an audio processor 133, an EPG detector 134, a multiplexer 135, and an output unit 136. .

The demodulator 131 detects a video signal and an audio signal by demodulating the broadcast signal received through the tuner 110.

The image processor 132 decodes the video signal detected by the demodulator 131 and converts the video signal into an NTSC or PAL video signal.

The speech processor 133 decodes the speech signal detected by the demodulator 131 and then converts the digital to analog (DTA).

The EPG detector 134 detects EPG information stored in the storage 120 and generates an EPG signal.

The multiplexer 135 multiplexes an image signal, an audio signal, and an EPG signal output from the image processor 132, the audio processor 133, and the EPG detector 134, and outputs the multiplexer 135 to the output unit 136.

The output unit 136 outputs a video signal and an EPG signal through a display screen (not shown) included in the broadcast receiving apparatus, and outputs an audio signal through a speaker (not shown).

3 illustrates an example of EPG information displayed on a screen in the broadcast receiving apparatus of FIG. 1. Referring to FIG. 3, a broadcast image display area 210, a detailed information display area 220 for a currently tuned broadcast program, and a broadcast timetable display area 230 are displayed on the screen 200. do. Information such as detailed information and a broadcast timetable corresponds to EPG information.

The user may input a position change command for the broadcast image by operating a key button provided in the remote controller or the main body of the broadcast receiving apparatus. Specifically, each time the predetermined position change button is pressed, the broadcast image may be moved and displayed in a position "upper left-> upper right-> lower right-> lower left" on the screen. .

4 and 5 are schematic diagrams for explaining a process in which a broadcast image is moved and displayed due to key button manipulation. According to FIG. 4, when a position change command is input in a state in which a broadcast image is located at a "left top" position, the broadcast image is shifted to a next position "right image". In this case, the detail information display area 220 originally located at the "right" position is replaced with the broadcast image display area 210 and moved to the "left" position.

In this state, when the position change command is input again, the broadcast image display area 210 is moved to the "lower right" position as shown in FIG. Accordingly, the positions of the detailed information display area 220 and the broadcast timetable display area 230 are also changed. Accordingly, the broadcast image and the EPG information do not overlap each other.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating a process of moving the broadcast image display area 210 by a drag operation of a cursor. The signal processor 130 may display the cursor 240 of a predetermined type on the screen. The user may manipulate the cursor 240 by manipulating the direction selection button and the confirmation button provided in the remote controller or the main body. The drag operation of the cursor 240 may be performed in the same manner as the operation executed on the window program of the PC. That is, when the confirmation button is pressed and the cursor 240 moves while the cursor 240 is located in the first predetermined area of the broadcast image, the broadcast image is moved along the moving direction of the cursor 240.

When using the drag operation of the cursor 240, the user can freely move the position of the broadcast image to the desired place. Meanwhile, in response to the movement of the broadcast image, the position and shape of the detail information display area 220 and the broadcast timetable display area 230 are also changed. According to FIG. 6, when the broadcast image at the "upper left" position is moved to the "middle upper" position, the detailed information display area 220 is separated to provide detailed information to both sides of the broadcast image display area 210. You can see that it is displayed.

Meanwhile, the size of the broadcast image may also be adjusted by using the key button manipulation and the drag operation of the cursor 240. 7 is a schematic diagram for explaining a process of adjusting the size of a broadcast image. According to FIG. 7, when the cursor 240 is positioned in a predetermined second area on the broadcast image display area 210, the shape of the cursor 240 is changed. In this case, various forms (a, b, c) are changed according to the position of the cursor 240. That is, when the cursor 240 is positioned at the upper and lower edges of the broadcast image display area 210, the cursor 240 is changed into a vertical arrow shape a. Alternatively, when the cursor 240 is positioned at the left and right edges of the broadcast image display area 210, the cursor 240 is changed to a horizontal arrow shape c. On the other hand, when positioned in the corner portion of the broadcast image display area 210, it is changed to the arrow shape (b) in the diagonal direction. In this state, when the confirmation button is pressed and the cursor 240 moves, the size of the broadcast image display area 210 is also adjusted according to the moving direction of the cursor 240.

This resizing can also be done via a key button. That is, the size of the broadcast image display area 210 may be enlarged / reduced by manipulating a zoom-in / out button provided in the remote controller or the main body.

Meanwhile, when the size of the broadcast image display area 210 is adjusted, the controller 140 controls the output state adjusting unit 150 to adjust the size of the EPG information display areas 220 and 230 relatively. In FIG. 7, as the size of the broadcast image display area 210 is enlarged, it can be seen that the width of the detail display area 220 is reduced and the height of the broadcast timetable display area 230 is reduced. Accordingly, overlapping of the broadcast image and the EPG information can be prevented.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a method of displaying EPG information according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 8, when a broadcast signal received through a currently tuned channel is broadcasted (S810) and an EPG information confirmation command is input (S820), the broadcast image and EPG information of the current channel are displayed on one screen. Simultaneously display (S830).

In this state, when the size or display position of the broadcast image is changed (S840), the size or position of the EPG information display area is also adjusted according to the changed state (S850). As a result, the broadcast image and the EPG information do not overlap each other.

9 is a flowchart for explaining a method of changing the display position of a broadcast image using a key button. Referring to FIG. 9, when a position change command for a broadcast image is input (S910), the broadcast image is moved to a preset position and displayed (S920). It is determined whether to re-enter the position change command (S930), and whenever the position change command is input, the broadcast image is moved and displayed to the next position. Specifically, each time a position change command is inputted, it is displayed by moving in the order of "upper left-> upper right-> lower right-> lower left" on the screen.

10 is a flowchart for explaining a method of changing the size of a broadcast image using a key button. According to FIG. 10, when a zoom-in command for a broadcast image is input (S1010), the broadcast image size is enlarged at a predetermined ratio. On the other hand, if the zoom-out command is input (S1030), it is reduced to a predetermined ratio. As described above, in response to whether the broadcast image is enlarged or reduced, the size of the EPG information display area is also enlarged or reduced at a predetermined ratio.

11 is a flowchart illustrating a method of changing the display position and size of a broadcast image using a drag operation of a cursor. According to FIG. 11, when the cursor is positioned on the first area of the broadcast image and dragged (S1120), the broadcast image is moved and displayed in the dragging direction (S1130).

On the other hand, if the cursor is positioned and dragged near the boundary between the second area of the broadcast image, that is, the broadcast image display area and the surrounding screen (S1140), the broadcast image display area is stretched or reduced in the dragging direction (S1150). . When the drag operation of the cursor is used, the display position or size of the broadcast image can be arbitrarily designated by the user.

As described above, according to the present invention, when displaying a broadcast image and EPG information simultaneously, the display position and size of the broadcast image can be freely adjusted. Further, by adjusting the display position and size of the EPG information in response to the adjustment of the display position and size of the broadcast image, it is possible to prevent the broadcast image and the EPG information from overlapping each other. As a result, the user's convenience can be increased.

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

Claims (5)

A tuner unit for tuning a predetermined channel; A storage unit for storing the received EPG information; An input unit providing a function of receiving a predetermined selection command; A signal processing unit for displaying a broadcast image received through the currently tuned channel and the EPG information in a predetermined area on the screen, when a confirmation command for the EPG information is input through the input unit; An output state adjustment unit for adjusting at least one of a size and a display position of the broadcast image display area according to the adjustment command, when an adjustment command for the broadcast image is input through the input unit; And, And a controller configured to control the output state adjusting unit to adjust at least one of a size and a display position of the EPG information display area in response to an adjustment state of the broadcast image display area. The method of claim 1, The output state adjusting unit, And displaying and moving the broadcast image to a predetermined position when a position change command is input through the input unit, and enlarges / reduces the size of the broadcast image when a zoom-in / out command is input. The method of claim 1, The signal processor displays a cursor on the screen, The output state adjusting unit may move and display the broadcast image to a predetermined position according to a moving direction of the cursor when a cursor is positioned in a first predetermined area of the broadcast image and a drag operation is performed. The broadcast receiving device, characterized in that for changing the size of the broadcast image in accordance with the movement direction of the cursor when the cursor is positioned in the predetermined second area and the drag operation is performed. In the EPG information display method of the broadcast receiving device, (a) displaying a broadcast image received through the currently tuned channel and previously received EPG information in a predetermined area on a screen; (b) if an adjustment command for the broadcast image is input, adjusting at least one of a size and a display position of the broadcast image display area according to the adjustment command; And, and adjusting at least one of a size and a display position of the EPG information display area in response to the adjustment state of the broadcast image display area. The method of claim 4, wherein In step (b), Moving and displaying the broadcast image to a preset predetermined position when a position change command for the broadcast image is input; Enlarging / reducing the size of the broadcast image when a zoom-in / out command for the broadcast image is input; Displaying a cursor on the screen; Moving and displaying the broadcast image to a predetermined position according to a moving direction of the cursor when a drag operation is performed by placing a cursor in a predetermined first area of the broadcast image; And, And changing the size of the broadcast image according to a moving direction of the cursor when a drag operation is performed when a cursor is positioned in a predetermined second area of the broadcast image.

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