KR20140102472A - Settop-box, remote server, and control method thereof - Google Patents
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Abstract
A method of controlling a set top box, comprising: checking whether a remote server can perform a monitoring operation of the set top box; When the remote server can perform the monitoring operation of the set-top box, entering into a standby mode; Receiving the result of the monitoring operation from the remote server and performing a corresponding operation.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a set-top box, a remote server and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to a set-top box, a remote server and a control method thereof in which a remote server can replace a monitoring operation of a set-
The set-top box has a function of converting a broadcasting signal transmitted through a cable, Internet protocol (IP), satellite, terrestrial, etc. into a state capable of outputting audio / video to an external device such as a user's TV But also has the function of a communication device serving as a terminal for service operation of each broadcasting company. Accordingly, the set-top box terminal must always wait for the broadcasting company's signal even in the idle state, and operates the software (S / W) upgrade through the network in order to change the operating service and solve the problem.
Like most home appliances, most set-top boxes also support standby mode to reduce power consumption when idle. A technique of automatically entering a standby mode when the user does not watch TV or there is no input for a predetermined time, or a technique of switching to a standby mode by utilizing information on the use of external devices such as a TV has been suggested and utilized.
However, since the set-top box must continue to operate service change, software upgrade, and application change even when entering the standby mode, the software program (application) Turn on the modules corresponding to the corresponding situations in the box. In addition, when the user wishes to return from the standby mode to the normal operation mode, the set-top box must provide the audio / video output without delay so that the corresponding modules are turned on. On the other hand, a general set-top box does not include a device capable of controlling power on a module-by-module basis in a standby mode.
As such, the set-top box in standby mode still operates a relatively large amount of software and hardware. Therefore, when compared to other home appliances, the set-top box consumes a considerable amount of power even in the standby mode, and the efficiency of saving power is also low.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a set-top box, a remote server, and a control method thereof in which a remote server can replace a monitoring operation of a set-top box.
According to an aspect of the present invention, a method for controlling a set-top box includes checking whether a remote server can perform a monitoring operation of the set-top box; When the remote server can perform the monitoring operation of the set-top box, entering into a standby mode; And receiving the result of the monitoring operation from the remote server and performing an operation.
The monitoring operation may include monitoring at least one of a service provider's operational service change, a software upgrade, or an application change.
The set-top box includes at least one module corresponding to the at least one situation, and the modules can be individually controlled from the remote server according to the result of the monitoring operation.
The step of checking whether or not the remote server can perform the monitoring operation of the set-top box may be based on the information of the set-top box.
The information of the set-top box may include at least one of a software version of the set-top box, application driving information, user information, and channel information.
According to an aspect of the present invention, a method of controlling a remote server includes checking whether a remote server can perform a monitoring operation of a set-top box; Performing a monitoring operation of the settop box when the remote server can perform the monitoring operation of the settop box; And transmitting the result of the monitoring operation to the settop box.
The monitoring operation may monitor at least one of a change of an operation service of a broadcasting company, a software upgrade, and an application change.
The set top box may include at least one module corresponding to the at least one situation and may transmit the result of the monitoring operation to the set top box such that the modules are individually controlled.
The step of checking whether or not the remote server can perform the monitoring operation of the set-top box may be based on the information of the set-top box.
The information of the set-top box may include at least one of a software version of the set-top box, application driving information, user information, and channel information.
According to another aspect of the present invention, a set-top box includes a monitoring unit for performing a monitoring operation; A communication unit for communicating with a remote server; Wherein the remote server confirms whether or not the remote server can perform the monitoring operation of the monitoring unit through the communication unit and enters the standby mode when the remote server can perform the monitoring operation of the monitoring unit, And a controller for receiving the result of the monitoring operation and controlling the operation to be performed.
The monitoring operation may monitor at least one of a change of an operation service of a broadcasting company, a software upgrade, and an application change.
The set-top box further includes at least one module corresponding to at least one situation, and the control unit can individually control the modules from the remote server according to the result of the monitoring operation.
And may be based on the information of the set-top box to check whether the remote server can perform the monitoring operation of the set-top box.
The information of the set-top box may include at least one of a software version of the set-top box, application driving information, user information, and channel information.
According to another aspect of the present invention, a remote server includes a monitoring unit for performing a first monitoring operation; A communication unit for communicating with the set top box; Monitoring a set-top box, performing a monitoring operation of the set-top box when the monitoring operation of the set-top box can be performed through the communication unit, and performing a monitoring operation of the set- To the set-top box.
The monitoring operation may monitor at least one of a change of an operation service of a broadcasting company, a software upgrade, and an application change.
The set-top box includes at least one module corresponding to the at least one situation, and the remote server may transmit the result of the monitoring operation to the set-top box such that the modules are individually controlled.
The step of checking whether or not the remote server can perform the monitoring operation of the set-top box may be based on the information of the set-top box.
The information of the set-top box may include at least one of a software version of the set-top box, application driving information, user information, and channel information.
As described above, since the remote server performs the monitoring operation of the set-top box, the power consumed in the standby mode of the set-top box is reduced, and the set-top box placed in a different environment is directly monitored through the remote server It is possible for the broadcaster or set-top box maker to assure reliable management and maintenance.
1 is a schematic diagram showing a set-top box and a remote server according to the present invention connected through a network;
2 is a block diagram of a set-top box and a remote server according to the present invention.
3 is a control flowchart of a set-top box according to the present invention.
4 is a control flowchart of a set-top box according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a control flowchart of a remote server according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing a set-top box and a remote server according to the present invention connected through a network, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a set-top box and a remote server according to the present invention.
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As described above, the set-top box according to the present invention replaces the monitoring operation by the remote server when entering the standby mode. Therefore, it is possible to receive update information transmitted from a broadcasting company, and to operate the modules that have been normally driven for the corresponding operation, or to control power for each module as needed, Standby mode can be implemented.
The above-described embodiments are merely illustrative, and various modifications and equivalents may be made by those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the true scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the technical idea of the invention described in the following claims.
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Determining whether the remote server can perform the monitoring operation of the set-top box;
When the remote server can perform the monitoring operation of the set-top box, entering into a standby mode;
Receiving a result of the monitoring operation from the remote server and performing a corresponding operation.
Wherein the monitoring operation includes monitoring at least one of an operation service change, a software upgrade, and an application change of a broadcast service provider.
Wherein the set-top box comprises at least one module corresponding to the at least one situation,
Wherein the modules are individually controlled from the remote server according to a result of the monitoring operation.
Wherein the step of checking whether or not the remote server can perform the monitoring operation of the set-top box is based on the information of the set-top box.
Wherein the information of the settop box includes at least one of a software version of the settop box, application driving information, user information, and channel information.
Determining whether the remote server can perform the monitoring operation of the set-top box;
Performing a monitoring operation of the settop box when the remote server can perform the monitoring operation of the settop box;
And transmitting the result of the monitoring operation to the settop box.
Wherein the monitoring operation includes monitoring at least one of an operation service change of a broadcasting company, a software upgrade, and an application change.
Wherein the set-top box comprises at least one module corresponding to the at least one situation,
And send the result of the monitoring operation to the set top box such that the modules are individually controlled.
Wherein the step of checking whether or not the remote server can perform the monitoring operation of the set-top box is based on the information of the set-top box.
Wherein the information of the set-top box includes at least one of a software version of the set-top box, application driving information, user information, and channel information.
A monitoring unit for performing a monitoring operation;
A communication unit for communicating with a remote server;
Wherein the remote server confirms whether or not the remote server can perform the monitoring operation of the monitoring unit through the communication unit and enters the standby mode when the remote server can perform the monitoring operation of the monitoring unit, And a controller for receiving the result of the monitoring operation and controlling the operation to be performed.
Wherein the monitoring operation includes monitoring at least one of a change of an operation service of a broadcasting company, a software upgrade, and an application change.
Further comprising at least one module corresponding to the at least one situation,
Wherein the control unit controls the modules individually according to a result of the monitoring operation from the remote server.
Wherein the settop box is based on information of the settop box to check whether the remote server can perform the monitoring operation of the settop box.
Wherein the information of the set-top box includes at least one of software version, application drive information, user information, and channel information of the set-top box.
A monitoring unit for performing a monitoring operation;
A communication unit for communicating with the set top box;
Wherein the monitoring unit performs the monitoring operation of the settop box when it is possible to perform the monitoring operation of the settop box through the communication unit, And a controller for controlling the transmission of the result to the settop box.
Wherein the monitoring operation includes monitoring at least one of a change of an operation service of a broadcasting company, a software upgrade, and an application change.
Wherein the set-top box comprises at least one module corresponding to the at least one situation,
And transmit the result of the monitoring operation to the set top box such that the modules are individually controlled.
Wherein the remote server confirms whether the monitoring operation of the settop box can be performed based on the information of the settop box.
Wherein the information of the set-top box includes at least one of a software version of the set-top box, application driving information, user information, and channel information.
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