KR20150061328A - Digital device and method of processing a service thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are various embodiments of a service system, a digital device, and a service processing method thereof in the present specification. An embodiment of a service processing method in a digital device, in accordance with the present invention, comprises: a step of downloading and installing one or more STB applications which process a service; a step of outputting an icon to access the installed STB applications to a first service board which supports an RF mode; a step of selecting a STB application icon among the STB applications; and a step of outputting contents processed by the selected STB application depending on a service authentication result and outputting a second service board for the selected STB application.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a digital device and a service processing method in the digital device.

The present invention relates to a digital device and a service processing method in the digital device, and more particularly, to an apparatus and method for processing a fee-based service in a digital device.

Compared with analog broadcasting in the past, digital broadcasting is strong against external noise, so data loss is small, error correction is advantageous, high resolution can be realized, and a clear image can be provided Not only is there a bi-directional service available.

Digital broadcasting has been widely used for real-time broadcasting, content-on-demand (CoD) broadcasting, and the like for digital contents, as well as terrestrial, satellite and cable, And so on.

In the past, a physical STB (Set-Top Box) provided by a service provider was essential to provide a pay-TV service. However, these physical STBs are time consuming and costly to install because of the necessity of input of labor, and there are limitations in updating, upgrading, and maintenance, which is inconvenience to the user.

One aspect of the present invention is to define a software STB capable of processing various pay services including a pay-TV service provided by a physical STB (set-top box), and to process a pay service through the software STB System, a digital device, and a method for processing the pay-TV service.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a method of accessing, configuring and processing a fee-based service in a digital device through the software STB.

A further object of the present invention is to allow a user to enjoy a greater variety of paid services on a digital device through a plurality of software STBs.

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned technical problems and other technical problems which are not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description .

Various embodiments (s) of service systems, digital devices and their service processing methods are disclosed herein.

One example of a method of processing services in a digital device according to the present invention includes downloading and installing one or more STB applications that process services; Outputting an icon for accessing the installed STB applications to a first service board supporting an RF mode; Receiving an STB application icon among the STB applications; And outputting the content processed by the selected STB application according to the service authentication result, and outputting a second service board for the selected STB application.

An example of a digital device processing a service is an output unit for outputting an icon for accessing the installed STB applications to a first service board supporting an RF mode; A user interface unit for selecting an STB application icon among the STB applications; And one or more STB applications for processing the service are downloaded and installed, and a second service board for the selected STB application and the content processed by the selected STB application is generated and output according to the service authentication result The technical solutions obtained by the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned solutions, and other solutions not mentioned are not described in the following description, It will be clear to those who have.

According to the present invention,

First, a new type of software STB capable of processing various pay services including a pay-TV service provided in a conventional physical STB (Set-Top Box) is defined, a service system for processing a charged service through the software STB, Device and a method for processing the pay-TV service can be provided.

Secondly, it is possible to provide a method for accessing, configuring, and processing a paid service in a digital device through the software STB.

Third, there is an effect that a user can enjoy a wider variety of paid services on a digital device through a plurality of software STBs.

The effects obtained by the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description will be.

1 schematically shows an example of a service system including a digital device,
Figure 2 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of a digital device,
Figure 3 is a block diagram illustrating another embodiment of a digital device,
Figure 4 is a block diagram illustrating another embodiment of a digital device,
FIG. 5 is a block diagram for illustrating an embodiment of the detailed configuration of the control unit of FIGS. 2 to 4. FIG.
Figure 6 shows the digital device of Figures 2 to 4 and the control means of the digital device,
7 is a diagram illustrating a process of installing an STB application in a digital device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a method of processing a pay-TV service when the IPTV mode is supported according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a view illustrating a home screen UI of an IPTV support mode according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a view for explaining a method of identifying a pay-TV service when a recency item is requested according to an embodiment of the present invention;
11 is a diagram illustrating an external input list according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention,
12 is a flowchart illustrating a method of interworking with live content in an IPTV support mode according to an embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a view for explaining a method of accessing a live content item during live content viewing in an IPTV support mode according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 14 is a view illustrating a live menu item according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a live-pay-TV service content providing screen including the live menu according to an embodiment of the present invention;
16 is a view for explaining a method for entering a setting screen from a live pay broadcast service content providing screen according to an embodiment of the present invention,
FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a gesture registration and processing method in which a user is mapped to a function related to the use of a service in the course of using a pay-TV service according to an embodiment of the present invention;
18 is a flowchart illustrating a method for creating or adding a board for a pay-TV service supporting an IPTV mode in a digital device according to the present invention.
FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a process of generating a pay-per-view broadcast service in a digital device and a pay-per-view broadcast service UI
FIG. 20 is a view for explaining an embodiment of a configuration of a pay-TV service board configured according to the present invention,
FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a method of processing a charged service in a digital device according to an embodiment of the present invention,
FIG. 22 is a view for explaining a multi-pay service processing method according to the present invention,
FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating a method of providing a retained UI including a plurality of STB applications according to an embodiment of the present invention;
24 and 25 are diagrams for explaining a method of generating a service board in connection with providing a multi-pay service according to an embodiment of the present invention;
26 and 27 are diagrams for explaining a mixed service board configured according to an embodiment of the present invention;
28 and 29 are diagrams for explaining a mixed EPG configured according to an embodiment of the present invention, and
30 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing a multi-pay service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, various embodiments (s) according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

The suffix "module "," part ", and the like for components used in the present specification are given only for ease of specification, and both may be used as needed. Also, even when described in ordinal numbers such as " 1st ", "2nd ", and the like, it is not limited to such terms or ordinal numbers.

In addition, although the terms used in the present specification have been selected from the general terms that are widely used in the present invention in consideration of the functions according to the technical idea of the present invention, they are not limited to the intentions or customs of the artisan skilled in the art, It can be different. However, in certain cases, some terms are arbitrarily selected by the applicant, which will be described in the related description section. Accordingly, it should be understood that the term is to be interpreted based not only on its name but on its practical meaning as well as on the contents described throughout this specification.

Various embodiments (s) will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and the description thereon. In this case, the contents described in this specification and / or drawings are not to be construed as examples but the scope of the claims should be determined through the claims.

The term " digital device " as used herein includes all digital devices capable of transmitting, receiving, processing, and outputting data, content, services, etc., for example. The digital device transmits or receives data by pairing or connecting (hereinafter, referred to as 'pairing') with another digital device or an external server through a wire / wireless network, can do. The digital device may be a standing device such as a network TV, a Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HBBTV), a Smart TV, an IPTV, a PC, etc., a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a smart phone, a tablet PC, And may include all mobile devices (handheld devices). In this specification, a digital TV will be shown in FIG. 2 and a mobile device will be described as an example of a digital device in FIG. 3 for the sake of convenience.

The term " wired / wireless network " as used herein collectively refers to communication networks that support various communication standards or protocols for pairing and / or data transmission / reception between digital devices or digital devices and external servers. Such a wired / wireless network may include both a communication network to be supported at present or in future by a standard and a communication protocol therefor, such as a Universal Serial Bus (USB), a Composite Video Banking Sync (CVBS) (Bluetooth), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), and infrared communication (hereinafter, referred to as " wireless communication "), a communication standard or protocol for wired connection such as an analog (DVI), a digital visual interface (DVI), a high definition multimedia interface (WiBro), Wibro (wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave), WLAN (Wireless LAN), WiMAX Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), LTE (Long Term Evolution), Wi-Fi Direct.

Hereinafter, in the case of simply designating a digital device, the term may mean either a fixed device or a mobile device depending on the context, or both.

On the other hand, a digital device is an intelligent device that supports, for example, a broadcast reception function, a computer function or support, at least one external input, and can support e-mail, web browsing, banking, games, have. In addition, the digital device may include an interface for supporting at least one input or control means (hereinafter referred to as input means) such as a handwriting input device, a touch screen, and a space remote control. A digital device can use a standardized general-purpose OS. For example, a digital device may add, delete, amend, update, etc. various applications on a general-purpose OS kernel, thereby providing a more user- and a user-friendly environment can be constituted and provided.

On the other hand, the external input described in this specification includes an external input device, that is, any input means or digital device which can be connected to the above-mentioned digital device wirelessly or wirelessly to transmit / receive related data through it. Here, the external input includes all digital devices such as, for example, HDMI, game devices such as a play station or an X-Box, smart phones, tablet PCs, printers, and smart TVs.

The term " server " as used herein refers to a client, that is, a digital device or system that supplies and / or receives data to the above-described digital device, and is also referred to as a processor. A portal server for providing web pages or web contents, an advertisement server for providing advertisement data, a content server for providing contents, an SNS server for providing a social network service (SNS) A service server provided, a paid service server providing a paid service, and the like.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a service system including a digital device.

A service system including a digital device includes a content provider 10, a service provider 20, a network provider 30 and a Home Network End User (HNED) ). Here, the HNED 40 may mean, for example, a client 100, i.e., a digital device.

The content provider 10 produces and provides various contents. As shown in FIG. 1, the content provider 10 may include a terrestrial broadcast transmitter, a cable SO (System Operator), a MSO (Multiple SO), a satellite broadcast transmitter, various internet broadcast transmitters, Content providers, and the like. On the other hand, the content provider 10 provides various applications in addition to the broadcast content.

The service provider 20 packages the content provided by the content provider 10 into a service package and provides it to the HNED 40. For example, the service provider 20 of FIG. 1 packages the first terrestrial broadcast, the second terrestrial broadcast, the cable MSO, the satellite broadcast, various Internet broadcasts, applications, and the like to the HNED 40.

The service provider 20 provides services to the client 100 in a uni-cast or multi-cast manner. Meanwhile, the service provider 20 can simultaneously transmit data to a plurality of clients 100 registered in advance, and an Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) protocol or the like can be used for this purpose.

The above-described content provider 10 and the service provider 20 may be the same entity. For example, the service provider 20 may also perform the functions of the service provider 20 by providing the content produced by the content provider 10 in a service package to the HNED 40, or vice versa.

The network provider 30 provides a network for exchanging data between the content provider 10 and / or the service provider 20 and the client 100.

The client 100 can construct a home network and transmit / receive data.

On the other hand, the content provider 10 and / or the service provider 20 in the service system can use conditional access or content protection means to protect the transmitted content. In this case, the client 100 may use processing means such as a cable card (POD: Point of Deployment), a DCAS (Downloadable CAS) or the like in response to the restriction reception or the content protection.

In addition, the client 100 can use the two-way service through the network. In this case, the client 100 may perform the function of the content provider, and the existing service provider 20 may receive it and transmit the same to another client.

In FIG. 1, the content provider 10 and / or the service provider 20 may correspond to a server that provides a paid service described later in this specification. In this case, the server may also be owned or included by network provider 30 as needed. Although not specifically mentioned below, the service or service data may be used in the context of the present invention to include paid services or paid service data.

2 is a block diagram of a configuration for illustrating an embodiment of a digital device. Here, FIG. 2 may correspond to the client 100 of FIG. 1, for example, and means the digital device described above.

The digital device 200 includes a network interface 201, a TCP / IP manager 202, a service delivery manager 203, an SI decoder 204, A demultiplexer (Demux) 205, an audio decoder 206, a video decoder 207, a display A / V and OSD module 208, a service controller A control manager) 209, a service discovery manager 210, an SI & metadata DB 211, a metadata manager 212, a service manager 213, (214), and the like.

The network interface unit 201 receives or transmits IP packet (s) or IP datagram (s) (hereinafter referred to as IP packet (s)) through a network. For example, the network interface unit 201 receives service, content, and the like from the service provider 20 through the network.

The TCP / IP manager 202 is involved in delivering packets between the IP packets received by the digital device 200 and the IP packets transmitted by the digital device 200, that is, between the source and the destination. The service discovery manager 210, the service control manager 209, the meta data manager 212, the service discovery manager 210, the service control manager 209, and the metadata manager 212. The TCP / IP manager 202 classifies the received packet (s) ) Or the like.

The service delivery manager 203 is responsible for controlling the received service data. For example, the service delivery manager 203 may use RTP / RTCP when controlling real-time streaming data. When the real-time streaming data is transmitted using the RTP, the service delivery manager 203 parses the received data packet according to the RTP and transmits the packet to the demultiplexing unit 205 or the control of the service manager 213 In the SI & meta data database 211. [ Then, the service delivery manager 203 feedbacks the network reception information to the server providing the service using the RTCP.

The demultiplexer 205 demultiplexes the received packets into audio, video, SI (System Information) data, and transmits them to the audio / video decoder 206/207 and the SI decoder 204, respectively.

SI decoder 204 decodes the demultiplexed SI data, that is, service information such as Program Specific Information (PSI), Program and System Information Protocol (PSIP), and Digital Video Broadcasting Service Information (DVB-SI). Also, the SI decoder 204 may store the decoded service information in the SI & meta data database 211. The stored service information can be read out and used by the corresponding configuration, for example, by a user's request.

The audio / video decoder 206/207 decodes each demultiplexed audio data and video data. The decoded audio data and video data are provided to the user through the display unit 208. [

The application manager may perform functions of the controller of the digital device 200, including, for example, the UI manager 214 and the service manager 213. The application manager manages the overall state of the digital device 200, provides a user interface, and can manage other managers.

The UI manager 214 provides a GUI (Graphic User Interface) for a user using an OSD (On Screen Display) or the like, and receives a key input from a user to perform a device operation according to the input. For example, the UI manager 214 receives the key input regarding the channel selection from the user, and transmits the key input signal to the service manager 213.

The service manager 213 controls the manager associated with the service such as the service delivery manager 203, the service discovery manager 210, the service control manager 209, and the metadata manager 212.

In addition, the service manager 213 creates a channel map and selects a channel using the channel map according to a key input received from the user interface manager 214. The service manager 213 receives channel service information from the SI decoder 204 and sets an audio / video PID (Packet Identifier) of the selected channel in the demultiplexer 205. The PID thus set is used in the demultiplexing process described above. Accordingly, the demultiplexing unit 205 filters the audio data, the video data, and the SI data using the PID.

The service discovery manager 210 provides information necessary for selecting a service provider providing the service. Upon receiving a signal regarding channel selection from the service manager 213, the service discovery manager 210 searches for the service using the information.

The service control manager 209 is responsible for selection and control of services. For example, the service control manager 209 uses IGMP or RTSP when a user selects a live broadcasting service such as an existing broadcasting system, and selects a service such as VOD (Video on Demand) , RTSP is used to select and control services. The RTSP protocol may provide a trick mode for real-time streaming. In addition, the service control manager 209 can initialize and manage a session through the IMS gateway 250 using an IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). The protocols are one embodiment, and other protocols may be used, depending on the implementation.

The metadata manager 212 manages the metadata associated with the service and stores the metadata in the SI & metadata database 211.

The SI & meta data database 211 stores the service information decoded by the SI decoder 204, the meta data managed by the meta data manager 212, and the information necessary for selecting a service provider provided by the service discovery manager 210 do. In addition, the SI & meta data database 211 may store set-up data for the system and the like.

The SI & meta data database 211 may be implemented using a non-volatile RAM (NVRAM) or a flash memory.

Meanwhile, the IMS gateway 250 is a gateway that collects functions necessary for accessing the IMS-based IPTV service.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a configuration for explaining another embodiment of the digital device. FIG. In particular, Figure 3 illustrates a block diagram of a mobile device as another embodiment of a digital device.

3, the mobile device 300 includes a wireless communication unit 310, an A / V input unit 320, a user input unit 330, a sensing unit 340, an output unit 350, A memory 360, an interface unit 370, a control unit 380, a power supply unit 390, and the like. The components shown in Fig. 2 are not essential, and a mobile device having more or fewer components may be implemented.

The wireless communication unit 310 may include one or more modules that enable wireless communication between the mobile device 300 and the wireless communication system or between the mobile device and the network in which the mobile device is located. For example, the wireless communication unit 310 may include a broadcast receiving module 311, a mobile communication module 312, a wireless Internet module 313, a short range communication module 314, and a location information module 315 .

The broadcast receiving module 311 receives broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. Here, the broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. The broadcast management server may refer to a server for generating and transmitting broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information, or a server for receiving broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information generated by the broadcast management server and transmitting the generated broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information. The broadcast signal may include a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, a data broadcast signal, and a broadcast signal in which a data broadcast signal is combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal.

The broadcast-related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast-related information may also be provided through a mobile communication network. In this case, it may be received by the mobile communication module 312.

The broadcast-related information may exist in various forms, for example, in the form of an EPG (Electronic Program Guide) or an ESG (Electronic Service Guide).

The broadcast receiving module 311 may be, for example, an ATSC, a Digital Video Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DVB-T), a Satellite (DVB-S), a Media Forward Link Only And Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial (DRS). Of course, the broadcast receiving module 311 may be adapted to not only the above-described digital broadcasting system but also other broadcasting systems.

The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 311 may be stored in the memory 360.

The mobile communication module 312 transmits and receives radio signals to at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. The wireless signal may include various types of data depending on a voice signal, a video call signal, or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The wireless Internet module 313 may be embedded or external to the mobile device 300, including a module for wireless Internet access. WLAN (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) and the like can be used as wireless Internet technologies.

The short-range communication module 314 is a module for short-range communication. Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IRDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, RS-232 and RS-485 are used as short range communication technology. .

The position information module 315 is a module for acquiring position information of the mobile device 300, and may be a GPS (Global Position System) module.

The A / V input unit 320 is for inputting audio and / or video signals. The A / V input unit 320 may include a camera 321, a microphone 322, and the like. The camera 321 processes an image frame such as a still image or moving image obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame can be displayed on the display section 351. [

The image frame processed by the camera 321 may be stored in the memory 360 or transmitted to the outside via the wireless communication unit 310. [ At least two cameras 321 may be provided depending on the use environment.

The microphone 322 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a communication mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, or the like, and processes it as electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be converted into a form that can be transmitted to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 312 in the case of the communication mode, and output. The microphone 322 may be implemented with various noise reduction algorithms for eliminating noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 330 generates input data for a user to control the operation of the terminal. The user input unit 330 may include a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure / static electricity), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like.

The sensing unit 340 senses the current state of the mobile device 300 such as the open / closed state of the mobile device 300, the position of the mobile device 300, the user's contact, the orientation of the mobile device, And generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile device 300. For example, when the mobile device 300 is moved or tilted, it may sense the position, slope, etc. of the mobile device. It is also possible to sense whether power is supplied to the power supply unit 390, whether the interface unit 370 is connected to an external device, and the like. Meanwhile, the sensing unit 240 may include a proximity sensor 341 including NFC (Near Field Communication).

The output unit 350 may include a display unit 351, an acoustic output module 352, an alarm unit 353, and a haptic module 354 for generating output related to visual, auditory, have.

The display unit 351 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile device 300. [ For example, if the mobile device is in call mode, it displays a UI or GUI associated with the call. When the mobile device 300 is in the video communication mode or the photographing mode, the photographed and / or received video or UI and GUI are displayed.

The display unit 351 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) flexible display, and a three-dimensional display.

Some of these displays may be transparent or light transmissive so that they can be seen through. This can be referred to as a transparent display, and a typical example of the transparent display is TOLED (Transparent OLED) and the like. The rear structure of the display portion 351 may also be of a light transmission type. With this structure, the user can see an object located behind the terminal body through the area occupied by the display unit 351 of the terminal body.

There may be two or more display units 351 depending on the implementation of the mobile device 300. [ For example, in the mobile device 300, the plurality of display portions may be spaced apart or integrally arranged on one surface, and may be disposed on different surfaces, respectively.

(Hereinafter, referred to as a 'touch screen') in which a display unit 351 and a sensor (hereinafter referred to as 'touch sensor') for sensing a touch operation form a mutual layer structure, It can also be used as a device. The touch sensor may have the form of, for example, a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.

The touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in a pressure applied to a specific portion of the display portion 351 or a capacitance generated in a specific portion of the display portion 351 into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor can be configured to detect not only the position and area to be touched but also the pressure at the time of touch.

If there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal (s) and transmits corresponding data to the controller 380. Thus, the control unit 380 can know which area of the display unit 351 is touched or the like.

A proximity sensor 341 may be disposed in the interior area of the mobile device or in proximity to the touch screen. The proximity sensor refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or a nearby object without mechanical contact using the force of an electromagnetic field or infrared rays. The proximity sensor has a longer life span than the contact sensor and its utilization is also high.

Examples of the proximity sensor include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. And to detect the proximity of the pointer by the change of the electric field along the proximity of the pointer when the touch screen is electrostatic. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as a proximity sensor.

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the act of recognizing that the pointer is positioned on the touch screen while the pointer is not in contact with the touch screen is referred to as "proximity touch" The act of actually touching the pointer on the screen is called "contact touch. &Quot; The position where the pointer is proximately touched on the touch screen means a position where the pointer is vertically corresponding to the touch screen when the pointer is touched.

The proximity sensor detects a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (e.g., a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, a proximity touch movement state, and the like). Information corresponding to the detected proximity touch operation and the proximity touch pattern may be output on the touch screen.

The sound output module 352 can output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 310 or stored in the memory 360 in a call signal reception mode, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, The sound output module 352 also outputs sound signals associated with functions performed on the mobile device 300 (e.g., call signal receive tones, message receive tones, etc.). The sound output module 352 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 353 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the mobile device 300. [ Examples of events that occur in the mobile device include receiving a call signal, receiving a message, inputting a key signal, and touch input. The alarm unit 353 may output a signal for informing occurrence of an event in a form other than the video signal or the audio signal, for example, vibration. The video signal or the audio signal may be output through the display unit 351 or the audio output module 352 so that they may be classified as a part of the alarm unit 353.

The haptic module 354 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 354 is vibration. The intensity and pattern of the vibration generated by the haptic module 354 are controllable. For example, different vibrations may be synthesized and output or sequentially output.

In addition to the vibration, the haptic module 354 may be arranged in a variety of ways, such as a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to the contact skin surface, a spraying force or suction force of the air through the injection port or the suction port, a spit on the skin surface, contact with an electrode, And various tactile effects such as an effect of reproducing a cold sensation using an endothermic or exothermic element can be generated.

The haptic module 354 can be implemented not only to transmit the tactile effect through direct contact but also to allow the user to feel the tactile effect through the muscular sensation of a finger or an arm. More than one haptic module 354 may be provided according to the configuration of the mobile device 300.

The memory 360 may store a program for the operation of the control unit 380 and temporarily store input / output data (e.g., phone book, message, still image, moving picture, etc.). The memory 360 may store data on vibration and sound of various patterns outputted when a touch is input on the touch screen.

The memory 360 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory) (Random Access Memory), a static random access memory (SRAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), a programmable read-only memory (PROM) A magnetic disk, and / or an optical disk. The mobile device 300 may operate in association with a web storage that performs storage functions of the memory 360 on the Internet.

The interface unit 370 serves as a pathway to all the external devices connected to the mobile device 300. The interface unit 370 receives data from an external device or receives power from the external device and transfers the data to each component in the mobile device 300 or transmits data in the mobile device 300 to an external device. For example, a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device having an identification module, an audio I / O port, A video I / O port, an earphone port, and the like may be included in the interface unit 370.

The identification module is a chip for storing various information for authenticating the usage right of the mobile device 300 and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM), a general user authentication module A Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM), and the like. Devices with identification modules (hereinafter referred to as "identification devices") can be manufactured in a smart card format. Accordingly, the identification device can be connected to the terminal 200 through the port.

When the mobile terminal 300 is connected to an external cradle, the interface unit 370 may be a path through which the power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 300, And a command signal may be a path through which the mobile terminal is transmitted. The various command signals input from the cradle or the power source may be operated as a signal for recognizing that the mobile terminal is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The control unit 380 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile device. For example, for voice calls, data communications, video calls, and the like. The control unit 380 may include a multimedia module 381 for multimedia playback. The multimedia module 381 may be implemented in the control unit 380 or separately from the control unit 380.

The control unit 380 can perform a pattern recognition process capable of recognizing handwriting input or drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively.

The power supply unit 390 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 380 and supplies power necessary for operation of the respective components.

The various embodiments described herein may be embodied in a recording medium readable by a computer or similar device using, for example, software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

According to a hardware implementation, the embodiments described herein may be implemented as application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays A processor, a controller, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and other electronic units for performing other functions. In some cases, (380) itself.

According to a software implementation, embodiments such as the procedures and functions described herein may be implemented with separate software modules. Each of the software modules may perform one or more of the functions and operations described herein. Software code may be implemented in a software application written in a suitable programming language. Here, the software code is stored in the memory 360 and can be executed by the control unit 380. [

FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a digital device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Another example of the digital device 400 includes a broadcast receiving unit 405, an external device interface unit 435, a storage unit 440, a user input interface unit 450, a control unit 470, a display unit 480, An output unit 485, a power supply unit 490, and a photographing unit (not shown). The broadcast receiver 405 may include at least one tuner 410, a demodulator 420, and a network interface 430. In some cases, the broadcast receiver 405 may include a tuner 410 and a demodulator 420, but may not include the network interface 430, or vice versa. The broadcast receiving unit 405 may include a multiplexer to receive a demodulated signal from the demodulator 420 via the tuner 410 and a signal received via the network interface 430, May be multiplexed. In addition, although not shown, the broadcast receiver 425 includes a demultiplexer to demultiplex the multiplexed signals or demultiplex the demodulated signals or the signals passed through the network interface 430 .

The tuner 410 tunes a channel selected by the user or all pre-stored channels of an RF (Radio Frequency) broadcast signal received through the antenna, and receives the RF broadcast signal. In addition, the tuner 410 converts the received RF broadcast signal into an intermediate frequency (IF) signal or a baseband signal.

For example, if the received RF broadcast signal is a digital broadcast signal, the signal is converted into a digital IF signal (DIF). If the received RF broadcast signal is an analog broadcast signal, the signal is converted into an analog baseband image or a voice signal (CVBS / SIF). That is, the tuner 410 can process both a digital broadcast signal and an analog broadcast signal. The analog baseband video or audio signal (CVBS / SIF) output from the tuner 410 can be directly input to the controller 470.

In addition, the tuner 410 can receive an RF broadcast signal of a single carrier according to an Advanced Television System Committee (ATSC) scheme or an RF broadcast signal of a plurality of carriers according to a DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) scheme.

Meanwhile, the tuner 410 sequentially tunes and receives RF broadcast signals of all broadcast channels stored through a channel memory function among RF broadcast signals received through the antenna, and converts the RF broadcast signals into an intermediate frequency signal or a baseband signal .

The demodulator 420 receives the demodulated digital IF signal DIF from the tuner 410 and demodulates it. For example, when the digital IF signal output from the tuner 410 is of the ATSC scheme, the demodulator 420 performs 8-VSB (8-Vestigal Side Band) demodulation, for example. In addition, the demodulator 420 may perform channel decoding. For this, the demodulator 420 includes a trellis decoder, a de-interleaver, and a reed-solomon decoder, and performs trellis decoding, deinterleaving, Lead solomon decoding can be performed.

For example, when the digital IF signal output from the tuner 410 is a DVB scheme, the demodulator 420 performs CODDMA (Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division Modulation) demodulation, for example. In addition, the demodulator 420 may perform channel decoding. For this, the demodulator 420 may include a convolution decoder, a deinterleaver, and a Reed-Solomon decoder to perform convolutional decoding, deinterleaving, and reed solomon decoding.

The demodulation unit 420 may perform demodulation and channel decoding, and then output a stream signal TS. At this time, the stream signal may be a signal in which a video signal, a voice signal, or a data signal is multiplexed. For example, the stream signal may be an MPEG-2 TS (Transport Stream) multiplexed with an MPEG-2 standard video signal, a Dolby AC-3 standard audio signal, or the like. Specifically, the MPEG-2 TS may include a header of 4 bytes and a payload of 184 bytes.

Meanwhile, the demodulation unit 420 may be separately provided according to the ATSC scheme and the DVB scheme. That is, the digital device may include an ATSC demodulator and a DVB demodulator separately.

The stream signal output from the demodulation unit 420 may be input to the control unit 470. The control unit 470 controls demultiplexing, video / audio signal processing, and the like, and controls the output of audio through the display unit 480 and audio through the audio output unit 485.

The external device interface unit 435 provides an environment in which various external devices are interfaced to the digital device 300. [ To this end, the external device interface unit 335 may include an A / V input / output unit (not shown) or a wireless communication unit (not shown).

The external device interface unit 435 is connected to the external device interface unit 435 via a network such as a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), a Blu-ray, a game device, a camera, a camcorder, a computer (notebook computer, tablet), a smart phone, a Bluetooth device, (Cloud) or the like. The external device interface unit 435 transmits external video, audio, or data (including images) signals to the control unit 470 of the digital device through the connected external device. The control unit 470 may control the processed video, audio, or data signal to be output to a connected external device. To this end, the external device interface unit 435 may further include an A / V input / output unit (not shown) or a wireless communication unit (not shown).

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

The wireless communication unit can perform short-range wireless communication with another electronic device. The digital device 400 may be a Bluetooth device such as Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (UDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > and / or < / RTI > other communication devices.

Also, the external device interface unit 435 may be connected to the various set-top boxes via at least one of the various terminals described above to perform input / output operations with the set-top box.

On the other hand, the external device interface unit 435 can receive an application or application list in an adjacent external device, and can transmit the received application or application list to the control unit 470 or the storage unit 440.

The network interface unit 430 provides an interface for connecting the digital device 400 to a wired / wireless network including the Internet network. The network interface unit 430 may include an Ethernet terminal or the like for connection with a wired network and may be a WLAN (Wireless LAN) (Wi- Fi, Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), and HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) communication standards.

The network interface unit 430 can transmit or receive data to another user or another digital device via the connected network or another network linked to the connected network. In particular, some of the content data stored in the digital device 400 can be transmitted to a selected user or selected one of other users or other digital devices previously registered with the digital device 400. [

Meanwhile, the network interface unit 430 can access a predetermined web page through the connected network or another network linked to the connected network. That is, it is possible to access a predetermined web page through a network and transmit or receive data with the server. In addition, content or data provided by a content provider or a network operator may be received. That is, it can receive content and related information of a movie, an advertisement, a game, a VOD, a broadcast signal, and the like provided from a content provider or a network provider through a network. In addition, it can receive update information and an update file of firmware provided by the network operator. It may also transmit data to the Internet or a content provider or network operator.

In addition, the network interface unit 430 can select and receive a desired application among applications open to the public via the network.

The storage unit 440 may store a program for each signal processing and control in the control unit 470 or may store a signal-processed video, audio, or data signal.

The storage unit 440 may also function to temporarily store video, audio, or data signals input from the external device interface unit 435 or the network interface unit 430. The storage unit 440 can store information on a predetermined broadcast channel through the channel memory function.

The storage unit 440 may store a list of applications or applications input from the external device interface unit 435 or the network interface unit 330. [

In addition, the storage unit 440 may store various platforms described later.

The storage unit 440 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD Memory, etc.), RAM (RAM), and ROM (EEPROM, etc.). The digital device 400 may reproduce and provide a content file (a moving image file, a still image file, a music file, a document file, an application file, etc.) stored in the storage unit 440 to a user.

FIG. 4 shows an embodiment in which the storage unit 440 is provided separately from the control unit 470, but the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. That is, the storage unit 440 may be included in the controller 470.

The user input interface unit 450 transmits a signal input by the user to the controller 470 or a signal from the controller 470 to the user.

For example, the user input interface unit 450 controls power on / off, channel selection, screen setting, etc. from the remote control device 00 according to various communication methods such as an RF communication method and an infrared (IR) The control unit 470 can receive and process a signal or process the control signal of the control unit 470 to transmit the control signal to the remote control unit 500. [

In addition, the user input interface unit 450 can transmit a control signal input from a local key (not shown) such as a power key, a channel key, a volume key, and a set value to the controller 470.

The user input interface unit 450 transmits a control signal input from a sensing unit (not shown) that senses a gesture of a user to the control unit 470 or transmits a signal of the control unit 470 to a sensing unit (Not shown). Here, the sensing unit (not shown) may include a touch sensor, an audio sensor, a position sensor, an operation sensor, and the like.

The control unit 470 demultiplexes the streams input through the tuner 410, the demodulation unit 420, or the external device interface unit 435 or processes the demultiplexed signals to generate a signal for video or audio output And can output.

The video signal processed by the control unit 470 may be input to the display unit 480 and displayed as an image corresponding to the video signal. The image signal processed by the controller 470 may be input to the external output device through the external device interface unit 435. [

The audio signal processed by the control unit 470 may be audio-output to the audio output unit 485. The voice signal processed by the control unit 470 may be input to the external output device through the external device interface unit 435.

Although not shown in FIG. 4, the control unit 470 may include a demultiplexing unit, an image processing unit, and the like.

The control unit 470 can control the overall operation of the digital device 400. [ For example, the controller 470 may control the tuner 410 to control tuning of a RF broadcast corresponding to a channel selected by the user or a previously stored channel.

The control unit 470 can control the digital device 400 by a user command or an internal program input through the user input interface unit 450. [ In particular, the user can access the network and allow a user to download a desired application or application list into the digital device 400.

For example, the control unit 470 controls the tuner 410 so that a signal of a selected channel is input according to a predetermined channel selection command received through the user input interface unit 450. And processes video, audio or data signals of the selected channel. The control unit 470 allows the display unit 480 or the audio output unit 485 to output the video or audio signal processed by the user through the channel information selected by the user.

The control unit 470 may be connected to an external device such as a camera or a camcorder via the external device interface unit 435 in accordance with the external device video playback command received through the user input interface unit 450. [ So that the video signal or the audio signal of the video signal can be output through the display unit 480 or the audio output unit 485.

On the other hand, the control unit 470 can control the display unit 480 to display an image. For example, a broadcast image input through the tuner 410, an external input image input through the external device interface unit 435, an image input through the network interface unit, or an image stored in the storage unit 440 , And display on the display unit 480. At this time, the image displayed on the display unit 480 may be a still image or a moving image, and may be a 2D image or a 3D image.

In addition, the control unit 470 can control to reproduce the content. The content at this time may be the content stored in the digital device 400, or the received broadcast content, or an external input content input from the outside. The content may be at least one of a broadcast image, an external input image, an audio file, a still image, a connected web screen, and a document file.

On the other hand, when entering the application view item, the control unit 470 can control to display a list of applications or applications that can be downloaded from the digital device 300 or from an external network.

The control unit 470, in addition to various user interfaces, can control to install and drive an application downloaded from the external network. In addition, by the user's selection, it is possible to control the display unit 480 to display an image related to the executed application.

Although not shown in the drawing, a channel browsing processing unit for generating a channel signal or a thumbnail image corresponding to an external input signal may be further provided.

The channel browsing processing unit receives a stream signal TS output from the demodulation unit 320 or a stream signal output from the external device interface unit 335 and extracts an image from an input stream signal to generate a thumbnail image . The generated thumbnail image may be encoded as it is or may be input to the controller 470. In addition, the generated thumbnail image may be encoded in a stream form and input to the controller 470. The control unit 470 may display a thumbnail list having a plurality of thumbnail images on the display unit 480 using the input thumbnail images. On the other hand, the thumbnail images in this thumbnail list can be updated in sequence or simultaneously. Accordingly, the user can easily grasp the contents of a plurality of broadcast channels.

The display unit 480 converts an image signal, a data signal, an OSD signal processed by the control unit 470 or a video signal and a data signal received from the external device interface unit 435 into R, G, and B signals, respectively Thereby generating a driving signal.

The display unit 480 may be a PDP, an LCD, an OLED, a flexible display, a 3D display, or the like.

Meanwhile, the display unit 480 may be configured as a touch screen and used as an input device in addition to the output device.

The audio output unit 485 receives a signal processed by the control unit 470, for example, a stereo signal, a 3.1 channel signal, or a 5.1 channel signal, and outputs it as a voice. The audio output unit 485 may be implemented by various types of speakers.

In order to detect the gesture of the user, a sensing unit (not shown) having at least one of a touch sensor, a voice sensor, a position sensor, and an operation sensor may be further included in the digital device 400 . A signal sensed by a sensing unit (not shown) may be transmitted to the controller 3470 through the user input interface unit 450.

On the other hand, a photographing unit (not shown) for photographing a user may be further provided. The image information photographed by the photographing unit (not shown) may be input to the control unit 470.

The control unit 470 may detect the gesture of the user by combining the images photographed by the photographing unit (not shown) or the sensed signals from the sensing unit (not shown).

The power supply unit 490 supplies the corresponding power to the digital device 400.

Particularly, it is possible to supply power to a control unit 470 that can be implemented in the form of a system on chip (SOC), a display unit 480 for displaying an image, and an audio output unit 485 for audio output .

To this end, the power supply unit 490 may include a converter (not shown) for converting AC power to DC power. Meanwhile, for example, when the display unit 480 is implemented as a liquid crystal panel having a plurality of backlight lamps, it may further include an inverter (not shown) capable of PWM operation for variable luminance or dimming driving have.

The remote control apparatus 500 transmits the user input to the user input interface unit 450. To this end, the remote control device 500 may use Bluetooth, RF (radio frequency) communication, infrared (IR) communication, UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, or the like.

Also, the remote control device 500 can receive the video, audio, or data signal output from the user input interface unit 450 and display it on the remote control device 500 or output sound or vibration.

The digital device 400 may be a digital broadcast receiver capable of processing digital broadcast signals of a fixed or mobile ATSC scheme or a DVB scheme.

In addition, the digital device according to the present invention may further include a configuration that omits some of the configuration shown in FIG. On the other hand, the digital device does not have a tuner and a demodulator but may receive and reproduce the content through the network interface unit or the external device interface unit.

5 is a block diagram illustrating a detailed configuration of the control unit of FIG. 2 to FIG. 4 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

One example of the control unit includes a demultiplexer 510, an image processor 5520, an on-screen display (OSD) generator 540, a mixer 550, a frame rate converter (FRC) ) 555, and a formatter 560. The control unit may further include a voice processing unit and a data processing unit.

The demultiplexer 510 demultiplexes the input stream. For example, the demultiplexer 510 may demultiplex the received MPEG-2 TS video, audio, and data signals. Here, the stream signal input to the demultiplexer 510 may be a stream signal output from a tuner, a demodulator, or an external device interface.

The image processing unit 420 performs image processing of the demultiplexed image signal. To this end, the image processing unit 420 may include a video decoder 425 and a scaler 435.

The video decoder 425 decodes the demultiplexed video signal, and the scaler 435 scales the decoded video signal so that the resolution of the decoded video signal can be output from the display unit.

The video decoder 525 may support various standards. For example, the video decoder 525 performs the function of an MPEG-2 decoder when the video signal is encoded in the MPEG-2 standard, and the video decoder 525 encodes the video signal in the DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) It can perform the function of the H.264 decoder.

On the other hand, the video signal decoded by the video processor 520 is input to the mixer 450.

The OSD generation unit 540 generates OSD data according to a user input or by itself. For example, the OSD generating unit 440 generates data for displaying various data in graphic or text form on the screen of the display unit 380 based on the control signal of the user input interface unit. The generated OSD data includes various data such as a user interface screen of a digital device, various menu screens, a widget, an icon, and viewing rate information.

The OSD generation unit 540 may generate data for displaying broadcast information based on the caption of the broadcast image or the EPG.

The mixer 550 mixes the OSD data generated by the OSD generator 540 and the image signal processed by the image processor, and provides the mixer 550 to the formatter 560. Since the decoded video signal and the OSD data are mixed, the OSD is overlaid on the broadcast image or the external input image.

A frame rate conversion unit (FRC) 555 converts a frame rate of an input image. For example, the frame rate conversion unit 555 may convert the frame rate of the input 60 Hz image to have a frame rate of 120 Hz or 240 Hz, for example, in accordance with the output frequency of the display unit. As described above, there are various methods for converting the frame rate. For example, when converting the frame rate from 60 Hz to 120 Hz, the frame rate conversion unit 555 may insert the same first frame between the first frame and the second frame, Three frames can be inserted. As another example, when converting the frame rate from 60 Hz to 240 Hz, the frame rate conversion unit 555 may insert and convert three or more identical or predicted frames between existing frames. On the other hand, when the frame conversion is not performed, the frame rate conversion unit 555 may be bypassed.

The formatter 560 changes the output of the input frame rate conversion unit 555 to match the output format of the display unit. For example, the formatter 560 may output R, G, and B data signals, which may be output as low voltage differential signaling (LVDS) or mini-LVDS . If the output of the input frame rate converter 555 is a 3D video signal, the formatter 560 may configure and output the 3D format according to the output format of the display unit to support the 3D service through the display unit.

On the other hand, the voice processing unit (not shown) in the control unit can perform the voice processing of the demultiplexed voice signal. Such a voice processing unit (not shown) may support processing various audio formats. For example, even when a voice signal is coded in a format such as MPEG-2, MPEG-4, AAC, HE-AAC, AC-3, or BSAC, a corresponding decoder can be provided.

In addition, the voice processing unit (not shown) in the control unit can process the base, the treble, the volume control, and the like.

A data processing unit (not shown) in the control unit can perform data processing of the demultiplexed data signal. For example, the data processing unit can decode the demultiplexed data signal even when it is coded. Here, the encoded data signal may be EPG information including broadcast information such as a start time and an end time of a broadcast program broadcasted on each channel.

On the other hand, the above-described digital device is an example according to the present invention, and each component can be integrated, added, or omitted according to specifications of a digital device actually implemented. That is, if necessary, two or more components may be combined into one component, or one component may be divided into two or more components. In addition, the functions performed in each block are intended to illustrate the embodiments of the present invention, and the specific operations and apparatuses do not limit the scope of the present invention.

Meanwhile, the digital device may be a video signal processing apparatus that performs signal processing of an image stored in the apparatus or an input image. Other examples of the video signal processing apparatus include a set-top box (STB), a DVD player, a Blu-ray player, a game device, a computer Etc. can be further exemplified.

Fig. 6 is a diagram showing the digital device of Figs. 2 to 4 and the control means of the digital device. Fig.

A front panel (not shown) or a control means provided on the digital device 600 is used to control the digital device 600.

The control means includes a remote controller 610, a keyboard 630, a pointing device 620, and a keyboard 620, which are mainly implemented for the purpose of controlling the digital device 600, as a user interface device (UID) A touch pad, or the like, but may also include control means dedicated to external input connected to the digital device 600. [ In addition, a control device may include a mobile device such as a smart phone, a tablet PC, or the like that controls the digital device 600 through a mode switching or the like, although it is not a control object of the digital device 600. It should be noted that the present invention is described herein with respect to a pointing device as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

The control means may be a communication protocol such as Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (UDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) At least one can be employed as needed to communicate with the digital device.

The remote control 610 refers to a normal control means provided with various key buttons necessary for controlling the digital device 600.

The pointing device 620 may include a gyro sensor or the like to implement a corresponding pointer on the screen of the digital device 600 based on the user's motion, The control command is transmitted. Such a pointing device 620 may be named with various names such as a magic remote controller, a magic controller, and the like.

Since the digital device 600 provides a variety of services such as a web browser, an application, and a social network service (SNS) as an intelligent integrated digital device beyond the conventional digital device 600 providing only conventional broadcasting, It is not easy, and it is implemented to complement input and realize input convenience such as text by implementing similar to PC keyboard.

The control means such as the remote control 610, the pointing device 620 and the keyboard 630 may be provided with a touch pad as required to provide more convenient and various control purposes such as text input, pointer movement, .

Hereinafter, various embodiments according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As described above, in this specification, the digital device processes a fee-based service including a broadcast service based on a software STB instead of a physical STB. On the other hand, the pay-TV service can be processed by the physical STB.

The physical STB refers to a module for processing a broadcast signal including a service transmitted in a radio frequency (RF) mode in a hardware concept. In accordance with the present invention, May still be embedded or connected within the digital device for services that are traditionally being offered in addition to the fee-based service being processed by the service provider.

In the above, the fee-based service does not only mean a pay-TV service but also includes a variety of fee-based services provided by a service provider. Such paid services may include, for example, a paid game service, a charged VOD service, a paid movie service, a charged electronic program guide (EPG) service, a paid music service, a paid chat service, and the like. However, in order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, and for the convenience of explanation, the present invention will be described by way of example only, but not limited thereto.

In the above description, a software STB can be defined in various formats, but it is defined (hereinafter, referred to as STB application) as an application form for the sake of understanding of the present invention for convenience of explanation and will be described on the basis thereof. Such an STB application differs from that of an application in that it is defined as an application type but also includes a function of a physical STB that handles various functions or contents while a general application is specific to one function or content. On the other hand, one STB application may be associated with one service provider or with a plurality of service providers. Conversely, one service provider can have one STB application handle one or more pay services that it can provide, or use multiple STB applications.

Meanwhile, the digital device according to the present invention can be applied to a mobile device such as a smart phone, a tablet PC, a laptop-top, a wearable device, etc. as well as a fixed device such as a PC, Devices can also be included. As described above, conventionally, except for DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting), the broadcasting service can be mainly provided only through the TV. However, according to the present invention, a digital device in which the STB application is installed can process, . Hereinafter, a digital device will be described as an embodiment of a smart TV for the sake of convenience.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, a digital device for processing a pay-TV service based on an STB application according to the present invention will be described in more detail.

7 is a diagram illustrating a process of installing an STB application in a digital device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The digital device can download and install the STB application from a paid service provider via IP.

First, when the power of the digital device is turned on, RF mode live broadcasting is provided on the screen 710 of the digital device. This is because the STB application is not yet installed in the digital device. However, when the STB application is installed, the digital device is provided after the power turn-on in accordance with the service mode (RF mode or external input mode (pay-TV service mode according to the present invention) before the power is turned off) The screen may be different. However, a detailed description thereof will be described later and will be omitted here.

If a user requests a home screen based on one of the embodiments of the various input devices shown in FIG. 6 (hereinafter referred to as a 'remote device'), the digital device may be a premium And a home screen (or smart home) 720 including a premium board. Here, the premium board is provided on the screen 720 including at least one STB application, and is selectable by the user. The STB application is provided by a particular service provider, and the service provider may create and provide one or more STB applications.

If at least one STB application is selected from the premium board, the digital device downloads and installs the selected STB application from the server or the like via a wired / wireless network such as IP. This downloading and installation process is output through the screen 730 for the intuitive recognition convenience of the user.

Then, the STB application is executed and the charged service can be used. At this time, the user authentication process is required due to the nature of the charged service. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, it is determined whether the user or the digital device is a user subscribed to the service.

As a result, if the user or the digital device is a subscriber who has subscribed to the paid service, it is sufficient to use the charged service by executing the installed STB application. However, if the user or the digital device is not a subscriber who has subscribed to the paid service, the STB application may be executed after the service subscription procedure and authentication process including the contact data for executing the installed STB application, Service can be provided.

When the STB application is installed in the above, the digital device can provide a charged service to the user in various ways depending on whether the IPTV mode is supported or not.

If the digital device supports PIP in the case of IPTV support, if it does not support IPTV, or if the pay-TV service icon is selected in the pay-per-view service dedicated board or the My Home screen in the conventional home screen, the selected pay- It is possible.

Alternatively, if the STB application is installed even though the STB application is not necessarily a home screen or a My App, the digital device executes a search application or a search engine through the remote device to search for a pay broadcast service content and displays a list of the searched pay broadcast service contents on the screen As shown in FIG. If a pay-TV service content list is provided on the screen, the user can select at least one pay-TV service content, and the digital device constructs and provides a page for purchasing the selected pay-TV service content. Then, the pay-TV service content purchased through the page can be viewed through the digital device.

Alternatively, the digital device can use a pay-TV service by receiving a recommendation such as a VOD recommendation list through the pre-installed STB application during watching a live broadcast through a conventional antenna, not a search application or a search engine. In this case, the recommendation may include, for example, a series, a past broadcast, or the like, or a content similar in background to the main character or the like, related to the content that the user is using on the live broadcast. Or latest updated VOD content.

Alternatively, the user can search for the latest update content through the remote device during the use of the pay broadcast content through the digital device, select the pay broadcast service icon, and purchase and use it.

On the other hand, the pay-TV service may be different from the IP TV mode in the case of accessing the pay-TV service, or in the case of not supporting the IP-TV mode.

First, a description will be given of a method of processing a pay broadcast service when the IPTV mode is supported.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a method of processing a pay-TV service when the IPTV mode is supported according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The digital device provides a live screen when the power is turned on (S810).

When the user presses the home button through the remote device or the like while using the live screen, the home screen is provided (S820).

When the pay-TV service is selected on the home screen and execution is requested, the digital device provides a pay-TV service execution screen (S830).

If the user logs-in through the pay-per-view service execution screen (S840), it is determined whether the user is a pay-TV subscriber (S850). The determination may be made in a server providing the corresponding pay-TV service.

If it is determined in step S850 that the log-in fails, that is, if the corresponding user is not a subscriber to a pay-TV service, the digital device constructs a subscription guide or an inducement page for subscribing to the subscription service and provides the subscription guide or the inducement page on the screen (S860).

If it is determined in step S850 that the user has succeeded in log-in, that is, if the subscriber of the pay-TV service is correct, the digital device provides the main page of the pay-TV service (S870).

After step S870, if the user supports the IPTV mode on the pay-TV service main page, the input mode is changed to the G-IP mode (S880).

Thereafter, the user navigates and uses the pay-TV service in the G-IP mode through the digital device (S890).

On the other hand, if the user presses the EXIT key on the remote device in step S860, the process returns to step S810. If the return key or the home key is pressed, the process returns to step S820.

Unlike step S860, if the user presses the home key in the step S890, a pay-TV service provider-dedicated board is generated on the home screen upon authentication of the pay-TV service subscriber, and a home screen including the generated board is provided have. In addition, if the power of the digital device is turned off and turned on again in step S890, the digital device can first provide the home screen after the search in the G-IP mode.

Meanwhile, the G-IP mode may mean that the input mode itself is changed, for example, as an external input mode. Therefore, the G-IP mode supporting the pay-TV service by the STB application is handled like an external input.

FIG. 9 is a view for explaining a home screen UI of an IPTV support mode according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a screen provided when the user presses the home key through the remote device when the power of the digital device is turned on after step S880 of FIG. 8 described above. The power of the digital device is turned off after the change of the external input is changed from the live broadcast mode to the G-IP mode in step S880, so that the screen as shown in FIG. 9 (a) is provided when the digital device is turned on subsequently. On the other hand, in the case of live broadcasting at the time of turn-on, a screen provided at the turn-off time is provided, but in the G-IP mode, a Today's board as shown in FIG. 9A may be provided.

Referring to FIG. 9A, a pay broadcast service content is provided in a first area 910, and broadcast information of the content is provided at a lower end thereof. In the remaining area, a content list possessed by the service provider providing the STB application may be provided. Meanwhile, the pay-TV service content provided in the first area 910 may be, for example, a pay-TV service content that the user is purchasing and watching right before or immediately before the screen display of FIG. 9 (a) . However, if there is no paid-for-broadcasting service content that the user has purchased or is watching, a content advertisement or other advertisement video provided by the corresponding STB application providing service provider such as a broadcast announcement may be provided.

9 (a), when the user selects the pay broadcast service content to be provided to the first area 910 through the remote device, the selected content is enlarged in the full screen as shown in FIG. 9 (b) And can continue to be provided.

9 shows an example in which a pay-TV service is provided on a Today's board and a pay-TV service is watched on the full screen by selecting the pay-TV service. However, in the first area 910 of the Home screen, Content can be provided and the pay-TV service can be accessed in a manner similar to the above-described way through the pay-TV application among the premium applications pre-installed in the My-App in a manner similar to the above-described example.

Since the G-IP mode differs from the RF mode in this specification, it can always be serviced automatically or manually after the input mode is changed to the external input (i.e., executed by the STB application) mode. In this regard, the digital device can notify the user through the UI in the form of pop-up that the input mode is changed in the external input mode when providing the pay-TV service. Or an identifier for identifying a service provider in a predetermined area on the screen, and an indicator or an identifier for notifying that the service is being used in an external input mode is provided for a pay broadcast service content provided in full screen, It is possible to recognize and recognize that the service is a pay broadcast service.

FIG. 10 is a view for explaining a method of identifying a pay broadcast service when a recency item is requested according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an external input list according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 10, as described above, a live broadcast screen is provided in a digital device (S1010), and a home screen is provided when a user presses a home key through a remote device (S1020).

If the user selects the input mode and can change from the RF mode to the external input mode (S1030). At this time, if the user requests the input mode, the external input mode UI 1110 as shown in FIG. 11 may be output. In particular, FIG. 11 illustrates one or more STB applications (such as RGB-PC, TV, USB, external input, component, HDMI2, and so on) as shown when the STB application is downloaded / 1110, and 1120 are provided so as to be selectable. In step S1030, the user selects a first STB application 1110 for the A service, a second STB application 1120 for the B service, or a third STB application (for the service that mixes or combines the A service and the B service) 1130 are selected, the process described below is performed. As shown in FIG. 11, when a user requests an input list of a digital device, STB application (s) for a pay service according to the present invention are provided so as to be selectable as an external input list, Lt; / RTI >

When a user or a digital device accesses a recent list according to a user's request, the user or the digital device displays a UI such as FIG. 10 (a) 1010 or 10 (b) (S1040).

As a result of the determination in step S1040, if the user or the digital device is not a subscriber to a pay-TV service, the digital device provides the UI 1010 of FIG. 10A in response to a request for a user's recency item.

The UI 1010 largely includes two groups, one group is an inactive input group in the corresponding digital device, and the remaining group is an active input group in the corresponding digital device.

In the case of FIG. 10A, the digital device outputs such that the pay-TV service item can be identified as belonging to the inactive input group.

Here, if the user selects, for example, a pay-TV service item belonging to the inactive input group, a guide page for subscribing to the pay-TV service is provided in a predetermined area or a pop-up form.

On the other hand, the UI 1020 is implemented in the same form as the UI 1010 described above. In FIG. 10B, since the user or the digital device has already subscribed to the corresponding pay-TV service, So as to be identifiable. Here, when the user selects the pay-TV service item in the active input group, a screen as shown in Figs. 9 (a) to 9 (b) is provided.

12 is a flowchart illustrating a method of interworking with live content in an IPTV support mode according to an embodiment of the present invention.

When the power source is turned on, the digital device checks whether the G-IP mode is set (S1210). Here, the G-IP mode setting may or may not be set by a user, for example. In the latter case, it is also possible to determine whether or not the G-IP mode is set, which can be determined by whether the mode of the digital device before the power turn-on is the RF mode or the external input mode, i.e., the G-IP mode.

If it is determined in step S1210 that the G-IP mode has not been set, the RF mode is immediately provided (step S1220).

However, if it is determined in step S1210 that the G-IP mode has been set, the home screen is provided (S1230). Here, the home screen may be exemplified by Fig. 9 (a).

Then, when the user selects the pay broadcast service content (for example, the first area of FIG. 9 (a)) provided on the home screen, the pay broadcast service is provided live on the entire screen (S1240).

Thereafter, in accordance with the user's selection, the digital device transmits a recall item 1210, a screen remote / menu item 1220, a setting item 1230, a live menu call item 1240, Can be provided on the screen.

Here, when the setting item 1230 is selected, the digital device can be provided with the G-IP mode setting screen 1235 as a sub-item again.

On the other hand, when the user selects the live menu call item 1240, the digital device provides a channel menu item 1241, a VOD item 1242, a Time Machine item 1243, a search 1244, Menu items (sub menu items) can be provided.

FIG. 13 is a view for explaining a method of accessing a live recital item during live content viewing in an IPTV support mode according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 (a) is a live pay-TV service content provided on the entire screen through step S1240 of FIG. 12 described above.

13 (b), when the user clicks the icon 1310 provided by pointing to the edge of the screen as shown in FIG. 13 (b) through the remote device, the live pay-TV service content A recency item 1320 is provided on the screen. Here, the provided recency item 1320 may be provided in the same or similar manner as, for example, the recency item accessed in the conventional live broadcasting.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a live menu item according to an embodiment of the present invention. Here, Fig. 14 mainly consists of two parts.

The first part 1410 includes a main menu item payTV main menu, live channels, association / recommendation content item, search / hot keyword / clip item search, ), A multi-view item, and the like.

The main menu item (payTV main menu) is an item for entering the main menu or home screen of the pay-TV service subscribed by the user. When the previous menu is selected, the user can move to the corresponding depth.

The channel list item provides a list of currently broadcast channels. At this time, the channel list can search the channel list in a desired format such as the next program, popularity / channel number, preferred channel / genre, and the like.

The association / recommendation content item is an item for recommending the content and popular content based on the history of the broadcast or the user being watched. It is possible to recommend VOD based on pattern and steam feature with customized content. Popular content recommendations can, for example, provide popular, free, and up-to-date VOD.

The search / hot keyword / clip item provides an integrated search function based on a TV popular search word or a user's requested search word, and the integrated search function link function. This item can receive a search word through text, voice, etc. through a remote device.

The recording content item provides a list of the recommended automatic recording content or the content selected and recorded by the user directly.

The multitasking item provides simple multitasking functions such as live browsing and web browsing.

The second part 1420 includes at least one of a title area, an information area, a refresh area, a content providing area, and the like.

The title area provides title information of the live pay-TV service content currently being broadcasted.

The information area provides additional information about the content as well as a service provider providing the live pay broadcast service content.

The refresh area updates the second part information such as a content area, which will be described later, to the latest. It is not just updating the version of the software, but updating the information of the second part itself.

The content providing area can provide a thumbnail image of the corresponding live content, a moving image related moving image, and detailed information on the content selected in the first part.

FIG. 15 is a view for explaining a live pay-TV service content providing screen including the live menu according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 15 (a), a live pay broadcast service content is output in the first area 1510 of the home screen, and when the user selects live pay broadcast service content in the first area 1510, 15 (b), the contents of the live pay broadcast service are displayed on the full screen.

As shown in FIG. 15 (b), when a user selects a live menu through the remote device or moves the pointer to the right edge while watching the live pay broadcast service content on the full screen, a live menu is provided as shown in FIG. 15 (c).

At this time, the live menu of FIG. 15 (c) includes the items described in the first part of FIG. 14 described above.

Here, if the user selects the pay menu service main menu item in the live menu, the live menu disappears and the pay menu service main menu item is output as shown in FIG. 15 (d).

FIG. 16 is a view for explaining a method of entering a setting screen from a live pay broadcast service content providing screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 16 (a), when the user is pointing to a predetermined area of the screen while the live pay broadcast service contents are being provided on the full screen, a selectable icon 1610 is provided as shown in FIG. 16 (b). 16 (b), the selectable icon may mean an icon for entering the recency item.

When the icon 1610 is clicked in Fig. 16 (b), a recall menu item 1620 is output as shown in Fig. 16 (c).

The area where the content is provided and other option items are output to the reclassified menu item 1620 of Fig. 16 (c). The other option item includes a setting item 1622. [

When the user selects the setting item 1622 via the remote device in Fig. 16 (c), the digital device outputs the setting item menu 1630 including the setting overview as shown in Fig. 16 (d).

FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining a pattern gesture registration and processing method in which a user is mapped to a function related to use of a service in the course of using a pay broadcast service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The pattern gesture registers a gesture corresponding to a shortcut pattern separately registering a function execution process to be subjected to various depths in order to return to a function having a high frequency of use or a home screen in the process of using a pay broadcast service, Function, menu, home, and so on.

On the other hand, the pattern gesture can be provided with a registration screen as shown in Fig. 17 (a) by a specific key or a specific action of the remote device.

For example, when the user presses the pointer of the remote device for a predetermined time or longer, a screen for registering the shortcut pattern is provided.

At this time, the shortcut pattern gesture of FIG. 17 (a) can be set so that the user can easily set a function, an item, a menu, a gesture or the like and then map easily when outputting, or can select a specific function or item, It may be mapped by it.

For example, suppose that a quick memo is desired in the process of using the pay-TV service in Fig. 17 (a). Referring to FIG. 17A, a quick memo is defined by mapping a remote device to be executed when a user performs a gesture in a check form.

17 (a), when the user takes the above-mentioned check-type gesture through the remote device as shown in FIG. 17 (b) during the process of using the pay-TV service, the digital device displays the gesture .

The digital device compares the recognized gesture with preset and / or stored pattern gesture content to identify what the recognized gesture means.

If the recognized gesture is identified by the execution of the quick memo function, the digital device executes the quick memo function while using the pay-TV service as shown in Fig. 17 (c).

On the other hand, in FIG. 17C, the quick memo function temporarily stops or stops the paid broadcast service for a while, but may alternatively be provided in a PIP form or a pop-up form in a predetermined area on the pay-TV service screen.

However, the pattern gesture defined in FIG. 17 may be applied only to the corresponding pay-TV service according to the setting of the user, and may not be applied to the general live broadcasting mode or the like.

Meanwhile, although not shown, voice recognition and the like may be recognized immediately when a user requests a voice recognition mode through a separate key of the remote device or inputs voice through the remote device. When the voice recognition mode is operated, the digital device can pause the pay-TV service being provided and execute the avatar according to the voice recognition function activation to provide it on the screen. Alternatively, it is also possible to maintain playback of the pay-TV service being temporarily provided without pausing, and to provide the voice recognition avatar to a predetermined area of the screen and execute the corresponding function. In this case, the voice service of the pay-TV service provided on the screen can be muted for a while or the sound can be reduced so that the voice service can be prevented from interfering with the voice recognition. In the former case, since the corresponding service has already been stopped, the screen for the additional operation according to the speech recognition can be replaced entirely and the result thereof can be reported. In the latter case, since the service is still being played back, Can be used to report the result of the subsequent service processing.

Alternatively, though not shown, it may recognize a user's action, i.e., a gesture, rather than a speech recognition. This relates to the recognition and processing of the direct action of the user, not the gesture through the input means such as the remote device, as shown in Fig.

However, in order to do so, a means for recognizing the gesture of the user should be provided even if the digital device is not provided with a camera sensor on the front side of the digital device.

18 is a flowchart illustrating a method for creating or adding a board for a pay-TV service in a digital device according to the present invention.

18, a subscription to a pay-TV service in the digital device and an installation of an STB application for the pay-TV service are completed (S1810). When the user boots the first TV after subscribing to the service, a live broadcast screen is provided (S1820 ).

Thereafter, the digital device provides a home screen corresponding to the user's action (S1830).

Here, when the user first executes the STB application for the pay-TV service, the G-IP mode is created (S1840).

Thereafter, the home screen is provided again in response to the action of the user (S1850). If the user is a subscriber of a pay-TV service, the pay-TV service provider exclusive board is generated (S1880, S1890). The generated board is automatically exposed on the home screen. At this time, the board checks whether there is an IPTV external input mode in the TV external input list.

If the user is not yet a subscriber of the corresponding pay-TV service, there is no change in the board in the home screen (S1860, S1870). In this case, only the digital device can provide a page screen to guide or guide the subscription of the corresponding pay-TV service.

Although a method for supporting a pay-TV service in a digital device supporting an IPTV mode has been described above, a board can be generated in a similar manner even when the digital device does not support the IPTV mode. In this case, if the affiliated STB application is executed for the first time, the server of the pay service provider may authenticate the user or the digital device.

FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining a board creation process for a pay-TV service and a pay-TV service board UI created in a digital device according to the present invention.

In Figure 19 (a), the digital device provides a first board (smart home) screen 1910. Here, if the pay-TV service icon 1912 of the premium content is selected, the digital device provides the pay-TV service as shown in FIG. 19 (b) on the full screen.

As shown in FIG. 19 (b), when a home screen is requested again after watching a pay broadcast service, a board for a pay broadcast service in a pop-up form on the first board screen 1910 of FIG. 19 (a) A board or a pay-TV service board) is generated.

In FIG. 19C, the message 1920 is inquired as to whether or not the second board (pay broadcast service board) is confirmed. If the user presses the confirmation, the second board is converted and provided as shown in FIG. 19 (d). However, if the user selects to confirm later in the message 1920, the existing board (smart home) screen 1910 as shown in FIG. 19 (a) is maintained. In this case, the user can switch to the second board of FIG. 19 (d) by selecting the pay-TV service icon 1912 or a separately defined board access icon.

In this specification, a board means a page provided on the screen of a digital device when a user presses a home key via a remote device or the like. In the present invention, a page newly configured to provide accessibility and related information to a pay-TV service other than the conventional live broadcasting is called a second board (smart home) , And a pay-TV service board.

Such a second board may be similar to the first board, but the items, categories, attributes, and the like to be configured may be defined by a service provider, a digital device, or a user providing the corresponding pay-TV service in a new manner Can be configured. For example, a pay-TV service board based on a service provider having a cable channel and a VOD, a pay-TV service board based on a service provider having only an on-line live channel, A pay-TV service board formed on the basis of a service provider provided, and a pay-TV service board configured by combining at least one of the above-mentioned boards. The second board can be variously configured according to various criteria.

On the other hand, the format of each content constituting the board includes text, image, flash file (swf), xml and the like. In addition, the content may be composed only of moving pictures or audio files.

FIG. 20 is a view for explaining an embodiment of a configuration of a pay-TV service board constructed according to the present invention.

The pay-TV service board 2000 is divided into two parts. The first part 2010 is a live pay broadcast service content output area, and the second part 2050 is another service content output area. Here, the second part 2050 may be provided with a VOD service, a quick memo service, or the like.

The first part 2010 reproduces and provides at least one pay broadcast service content (moving picture and the like) in the first area 2020 and provides the program name and the like for the top 5 of the pay service contents in the second area 2030 . At least one of the detailed items of the second area 2030 corresponds to the content being provided to the first area 2020 and is distinguishable from other detailed items to identify the content being provided to the first area 2020 Lt; / RTI >

Meanwhile, the third area 2040 is provided with detailed information of an item being provided to the first or second area 2020 or 2030. For example, when the user points the pointer to the first area 2020 through the remote device, the pointer is positioned on the predetermined area of the first area 2020 or on the third area 2040 in the first area 2020 The video attribute, the video type, the rating information, the title information, and the title information of the content provided by the control key, the playback bar, or the like for controlling reproduction of the content being reproduced or provided on the third area 2040 through the first area 2020, Various detailed information such as a character information, a content schedule information, a plot information, etc. can be provided. This may also be the case where the user points to the second area 2030. [ In the case of pointing (pointer over) and clicking, the basic information and detailed information can be separately provided.

Meanwhile, the second part 2050 provides information on the VOD service in the first area, and each item includes information about a representative thumbnail image (promoting poster), title, rating information, content price, and the like for the content can do. Here, the VOD service list may be automatically looped in order from the first one, and the interval may be arbitrarily set, for example, three seconds.

The second area is provided with a quick menu. The quick menu may be arbitrarily set by the corresponding fee-based service provider.

In addition, the third area is provided with contact information such as a telephone number, facsimile, and e-mail of the corresponding toll provider service provider customer center, and announcements provided by the toll service provider.

21 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of a method of processing a charged service in a digital device according to the present invention.

A service processing method in the digital device will be described with reference to FIG.

When the power is turned on, the digital device provides a first service based on the first STB (S2110). Here, the first STB is a physical STB. On the other hand, the first service is provided in the RF mode.

In step S2120, the digital device outputs the first service board in response to the user's request, and receives the second service request through the output service board in step S2130. Here, the second STB is a software type STB application.

The digital device downloads and installs the second STB for the second service process according to the second service request (S2140).

The digital device generates and outputs a second service board based on the installed second STB (S2150), and receives the specific content related to the second service from the output second service board (S2160).

The digital device then provides the specific content selected in step S2160 based on the second STB (S2170).

In this case, the second service is provided in an external input mode instead of the RF mode for the first service.

Meanwhile, the second service is a paid service.

The digital device may receive a home screen entry request from a user after providing the first service and output the first service board in response to the home screen entry request.

On the other hand, when the power is turned on, the digital device determines whether the first or second service has been provided before the turn-on, and if the first service board and the second service board The service board to be output can be determined.

The above contents mainly describe a method of processing single pay service. However, as described above, one paid service may be handled by one or more STB applications, and the paid service or STB application may be provided by one or more service providers.

Accordingly, in the present specification, a method of processing a multi-pay service will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

22 is a diagram for explaining a method of processing a multi-pay service according to the present invention.

Basically, assuming that the STB application has been downloaded and installed in the digital device, a method of accessing the charged service according to the present invention can be performed by: i) inputting the input mode in the RF mode to an external input mode (for example, Ii) selecting the STB application on the premium board of the home service board for RF mode, and iii) selecting the STB application from the list of my apps on the home service board for the RF mode, If you were providing a paid service before the power-off of the other digital device, you could immediately access the paid service at turn-on.

However, when a plurality of STB applications for a multi-pay service are provided in a digital device, its processing is not defined.

22 (a) shows a first service board 2210 for a pay service, not a service board in the RF mode. 22 (a), the first service board 2210 displays a screen of the first pay service, which is processed by the first STB application, in the first area 2212 in a PIP form, A plurality of STB applications 2214 and 2216 installed in the corresponding digital device are output so as to be selectable. For example, FIG. 22 (a) can be regarded as a first service board.

Here, if the user selects the second STB application 2216 in the second area of the first service board 2210, it is notified through the pop-up UI 2220 that the input mode has been changed as shown in FIG. 22 (b) And outputs the second service board 2230 as shown in FIG. 22 (c).

In the second service board 2230 of FIG. 22C, a screen of the second pay service to be processed by the second STB application is provided in the first area 2232 in the form of a PIP. In the second area, As shown in FIG. 22 (a), a plurality of STB applications are provided so as to be selectable.

In the above, the first service board 2210 and the second service board 2230 can output differentiated from other STB applications so that the corresponding STB application can be identified in the second area.

As described above, the first service board 2210 and the second service board 2230 may be service boards separately created for each STB application or for a paid service provider, or may be a single service board Only the data of the image, moving picture, text, etc. outputted in the first area may be different as shown in FIG. 22 (a) or 22 (c) according to a plurality of STB applications.

23 is a diagram illustrating a method of providing a retained UI including a plurality of STB applications according to an embodiment of the present invention.

23 (a) shows a live broadcast providing screen 2312 in the RF mode, and when the pointer moves to the edge of the screen of the user, an icon 2314 for entry of a recent item is outputted.

When the user selects the icon 2314 in Fig. 23A, the screen of Fig. 23B is provided. 23 (b) shows a case where a recency item is provided in the first area 2322 on the live broadcast providing screen 2312 of the RF mode, and when the input mode item in the recency item of the first area is selected, a UI such as (c) may be provided.

23C, icons for the input modes such as the RF 2332, the first STB 2334, the second STB 2336, and the HDMI 2 2338 are output, and the RF 2332, which is the current input mode, It is differentiated from other input modes and provided.

23 (c), when the icon of the first STB 2334 or the second STB 2336 is selected, the pop-up window 2342 indicates that the input mode is changed as shown in FIG. 23 (d) A screen such as 23 (e) may be output.

23 (e), unlike FIG. 23 (c), outputs that the second STB 2336 'is currently in the input mode.

24 and 25 are diagrams for explaining a method of generating a service board in connection with providing a multi-pay service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 24 shows a method of generating a plurality of charged service boards in connection with a multi-charged service, and FIG. 25 shows a case where a maximum number of service boards generated in the digital device is exceeded And a method for processing the same.

First, the charged service board according to the present invention may not be generated immediately because the STB application is downloaded and installed. For example, FIG. 24 (a) shows a service board 2410 in the RF mode. When at least one STB application is installed in the digital device, an icon identifying the STB application installed on the premium board or My App The item is output so that it is selectable.

When the user selects the second STB application 2412 in Fig. 24A, the second pay service 2420 to be processed by the second STB application is provided on the full screen as shown in Fig. 24 (b). At this time, the digital device does not immediately provide the second toll service 2420 of FIG. 24 (b) but provides a fee-based service when the user or the digital device is successfully authenticated through the service provider.

On the other hand, as described above, if the authentication is successful, the digital device generates the third service board 2440 for the second pay service. However, the generated third service board 2440 may not be directly output. In other words, when the digital device enters the home screen again as shown in FIG. 24 (b) to FIG. 24 (c), the digital device generates a second pay service for the second pay service 3 service board 2440 and to select or switch to the third service board 2440 generated in the first service board 2410 for the current RF mode.

In FIG. 24C, if the user wishes to check the second pay service, the digital device may output the third service board 2440 as shown in FIG. 24 (d) to be selected by the user.

24 (d), the second service board for the first pay service and the third service board 2440, which are generated in advance in the above-described manner, are output in a hierarchical structure, and the selected third service board 2440 ) To the upper layer than the second service board.

In the future, the digital device can output a specific service board from the service boards layered according to the previously activated service type for the service board request for the user's paid service or the previously activated service type to the highest layer. On the other hand, in the present specification, a plurality of service boards are output in a hierarchical structure, but in the alternative, a plurality of service boards may be output simultaneously in a horizontal or vertical division mode. Alternatively, the above-mentioned latest service board may be outputted and switched to each preset service board according to the movement of the edge of the pointer. In this case, switching to the service board for the RF mode can also be performed in the same manner.

Referring to FIG. 25, as described above, a plurality of service boards may be created based on service type or attribute in one paid service, or a plurality of service boards may be created for one STB application. This is selected or determined by a user, a digital device or a service provider. However, such a service board can not be infinitely generated but can set a maximum value in a predetermined number.

Therefore, when the last service board corresponding to the maximum set number is generated, the digital device generates UI in a pop-up form so that it can identify to the user that a new service board can not be created because the service board is maximally created do.

Then, if the user again requests to create a service board, the digital device provides a notification pop-up message 2510, as shown in Fig. 25 (a). In the notification pop-up message 2510, there is an item of "Move to board management" and "Later". If the item "Move to board management" is selected, the digital device outputs the created boards in a small size, to provide.

If the selective deletion is performed in this manner, the digital device can create a new service board according to the request of the user.

However, if the user selects the item later, the digital device may arbitrarily delete one of the service boards of the chargeable service boards in order of time or in the order of using the service board, and respond to the user's request to create a new service board.

Alternatively, if the item 'later' is selected, the digital device pops up a message indicating that the user can not proceed to a new service board creation request without deleting the previously created service board, and terminates the service board creation.

26 and 27 are views for explaining a mixed service board constructed according to an embodiment of the present invention.

On the other hand, in Fig. 24 to Fig. 25, service boards that are respectively generated based on the service provider or the STB application for the paid service have been described. However, if the digital device can support a plurality of STB applications or a service provider, a mixed pay service board may be generated and output as shown in FIGS. 26 to 27. At this time, the above-described individual or single service boards of FIG. 24 may or may not be present together.

FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a mixed pay service board. For convenience, a service board formed by mixing or combining two services will be described as an example.

26, a plurality of moving picture providing areas (service A and service B) exist in the first areas 2612 and 2614 and a plurality of moving picture providing areas Information about the service is provided. In FIG. 25, although there are two moving picture providing areas as the first area, only one moving picture providing area exists and a representative service of two services (service A and B) is selected in the corresponding area Only videos about it may be provided. Also, the information provided to the second area 2620 may provide information about each service or only information about the representative service of the two services. In addition, the second area 2620 may output additional information provided by a service provider other than the moving picture provided in the first area.

A list (service A list 2632, service B list 2634) for each service can be separately provided in the vertical direction in the third area. On the other hand, the information provided in the third area is the same as the information provided in the corresponding area of the individual service board for the service, for example, as shown in FIG. 24, but some of the areas may be provided. To this end, the digital device may provide information for each area, such that the information can be scrolled left or right or up and down.

On the other hand, FIG. 27 shows a case where the individual service boards as shown in FIG. 24 are shrunk and provided at a time in providing a mixed pay service board. The description of each service board is, for example, similar to that described in FIG. 24 or 26. On the other hand, the service board configured as shown in FIG. 24 or 27 can be scrolled up or down or left or right so that a plurality of service boards can be searched by one board.

28 and 29 are views for explaining a mixed EPG constructed according to an embodiment of the present invention.

It can be used by calling the EPG through the service board configured as shown in FIG. In the case of FIG. 24, since it is for a single pay service, although the EPG configuration is not shown, the configuration of the EPG for the conventional broadcast service is very similar.

However, when an EPG is requested through the mixed service board of FIG. 26 or 27, it is necessary to construct and provide guide information for a plurality of services at the same time.

FIG. 28 shows an embodiment of a mixed EPG configuration, and FIG. 29 shows another embodiment of a mixed EPG configuration.

Referring to FIG. 28, there is a preview area in the first area. In this case, preview areas may exist as much as one or a mixed service. 28 shows that two services are assumed and a preview area 2812 for service A and a preview area 2814 for service B exist. However, as described above, there may be only a preview for one representative service.

Content information according to time (H) and service (channel) S is output to the second area.

For example, the reference time is provided in units of a predetermined unit (for example, one hour) in the future time sequentially from H1 to H6 in the horizontal direction and from S1 to S3 in the vertical direction. Here, the content of the service A and the content of the service B are separated from each other due to the characteristics of the mixed EPG. For example, the A1 content of the service A, the B1 content of the service B in the H2-S1 interval, the A3 content of the service A in the H3-S1 interval, the B3 content of the service B in the H4- A2 of the service A, B4 content of the service B in the H4-S2 section, A6 content of the service A and B5 content of the service B in the H6-S2 section and A4 content of the service A and B2 content of the service B in the interval of H3- , A5 content of service A is output in the period of H4-S3, and B6 content of the service B is output in the period of H6-S3.

In the above, the A2 content of the service A and the B3 content of the service B are indicated with a star icon, which may mean a preferred content or a preferred service. On the other hand, the icon may be used to indicate that the service is a preferred content or a preferred service. Other icons can be used to provide various functions and attributes such as recording reservation, time machine, instant recording, 2D / 3D, SD / HD, and rating information together.

Referring to FIG. 28, a plurality of service contents are simultaneously provided in the H3-S3 section and the H6-S2 section. In this case, the A4 and B2, A6 and B5 service contents may be meant to be the same content, respectively, or may be provided only through the same time zone and service. For example, in the case of the former, only the content title is provided, and the user can select which service, A service or B service, is to be provided. In addition, each service, that is, the service A and the service B may be different from each other in terms of the providing environment, the network environment, and the service price, even if they are the same contents. Accordingly, when the user selects the item, the digital device can provide the information to the user based on the information received from the service provider, and can receive and process the service provider or the service selection of the user. In this case, if the user does not select a specific service, the service provider or service selected as the preferred service may be preferentially provided to the user. This also can be intuitively discernible through predefined icons or indicators 2821 through 2824, as shown in FIG.

On the other hand, in FIG. 28, when the user selects the preview image of the first area or selects a specific item of the second area, the corresponding operation can be performed. For example, in the first area, a preview for A1 is provided in the service A preview area. If the user selects the item A5, the preview area can provide a preview for A5.

In addition, when the user points to the preview area for the service A for a predetermined time or more, for example, the items for the service B in the second area disappear or are blurred compared with the service A item, .

In FIG. 28, although only a part of time and service are provided according to the size and resolution of the screen, it is possible to search for services different from other time zones by using the up / down or left / right scroll function.

On the other hand, FIG. 29 shows a configuration in which full EPGs for each service are individually constructed and output on a single screen. That is, a preview area is provided on the left side for one service and content items are provided on the basis of time and service on the right side.

The EPG for each service is configured and arranged as shown in FIG. 29, and EPGs for two or more services can be confirmed at one time by scrolling up or down or right and left.

30 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing a multi-pay service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The digital device downloads and installs one or more STB applications that process the service (S3010).

The digital device outputs an icon for accessing the installed STB applications to the first service board supporting the RF mode (S3020).

The digital device selects an STB application icon among the STB applications (S3030), and outputs the content processed by the selected STB application according to the service authentication result (S3040). At the same time or thereafter, the digital device outputs a second service board for the selected STB application (S3050).

In the above, the STB application is different from the physical STB supporting the RF mode. The output content is switched to an external input mode instead of the RF mode and is output, and the service is a paid service.

The digital device determines a service board to output from the first service board supporting the RF mode and the generated second service board in response to the home screen entry request, The board can be output.

On the other hand, each service board generated for the STB applications is output in a hierarchical structure. If the generated service board exceeds the preset maximum number of generated products in the digital device, Messages can be output.

Also, the generated service board can be included in the external input list and output.

According to the present invention described above, a new type of paid service processing configuration capable of processing various pay services including a pay broadcast service provided to a conventional physical STB is defined, and a charged service is processed through the charged service processing configuration A digital device, and a method for processing the pay service, and a method for accessing, configuring, and processing a pay service in a digital device through the pay service processing configuration, A variety of paid services are available.

The service system, the digital device, and the service processing method disclosed in the present specification can be applied to a configuration or a method of the embodiments described above in a limited manner, Some of which may be selectively combined.

Meanwhile, the operation method of the digital device disclosed in this specification can be implemented as a code readable by a processor in a recording medium readable by a processor included in the digital device. The processor-readable recording medium includes all kinds of recording apparatuses in which data that can be read by the processor is stored. Examples of the recording medium readable by the processor include ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage, And may be implemented in the form of a carrier-wave. In addition, the processor-readable recording medium may be distributed over network-connected computer systems so that code readable by the processor in a distributed fashion can be stored and executed.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. Of the right. Further, such modifications are not to be understood individually from the technical idea of the present invention.

201: network interface unit 202: TCP / IP manager
203: service delivery manager 204: SI decoder
205 demultiplexer 206 audio decoder
207: Video decoder 208:
209: Service Control Manager 210: Service Discovery Manager
211: SI & Metadata Database 212: Metadata Manager
213: service manager 214: UI manager

Claims (16)

A method of processing a service in a digital device,
Downloading and installing one or more STB applications processing the service;
Outputting an icon for accessing the installed STB applications to a first service board supporting an RF mode;
Receiving an STB application icon among the STB applications; And
Outputting the content processed by the selected STB application according to a service authentication result, and outputting a second service board for the selected STB application. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the STB application is different from a physical STB supporting the RF mode. The method according to claim 1,
The content to be output,
Wherein the RF mode is switched to an external input mode and output. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the service is a fee-based service. The method according to claim 1,
Receiving a home screen entry request;
Determining a service board to output the first service board supporting the RF mode in response to the home screen entry request and the generated second service board; And
And outputting the determined service board. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein each service board generated for the STB applications is output in a hierarchical structure. The method according to claim 6,
Further comprising the step of outputting a message informing that an additional service board can not be created if the generated service board exceeds a predetermined maximum number of generations generated in the digital device. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the generated service board is included in an external input list and output. A digital device for processing a service,
An output unit for outputting an icon for accessing the installed STB applications to a first service board supporting an RF mode;
A user interface unit for selecting an STB application icon among the STB applications; And
Downloading and installing one or more STB applications for processing the service, and controlling to generate and output the content processed by the selected STB application and the second service board for the selected STB application according to the service authentication result A digital device comprising a control unit. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the STB application is different from a physical STB supporting the RF mode. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the control unit switches to an external input mode other than the RF mode and outputs the content. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the service is a fee-based service. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein,
A first service board supporting the RF mode and a service board to be output among the generated second service boards in response to the home screen entering request, To the digital device. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the output unit outputs each service board generated for the STB applications in a hierarchical structure. 15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein,
And to output a message informing that an additional service board can not be created when the generated service board exceeds the predetermined maximum number of generations generated in the digital device. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein,
And controls the generated service board to be included in an external input list and to be output.

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