KR20160018097A - Apparatus for providing image, server, and system including the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an image providing apparatus, a server, and an image providing system including the same. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the image providing apparatus comprises: a broadcasting reception unit for receiving a broadcasting signal; a network interface unit for exchanging data with a server; a storage unit for storing broadcasting viewing time information and preferable content information of a user; and a processor for controlling the broadcasting viewing time information and preferable content information of the user to be transmitted to the server. Accordingly, recommended content can be provided.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to an image providing apparatus, a server, and an image providing system including the image providing apparatus,

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a video providing apparatus, a server, and a video providing system including the same, and more particularly, to a video providing apparatus, a server, and a video providing system including the video providing apparatus.

The image providing apparatus is a device having a function of providing an image that the user can view. The user can view the broadcast through the video providing device. The image providing apparatus provides a user selected broadcast signal transmitted from a broadcasting station, and the broadcast image is displayed on the display. Currently, broadcasting is changing from analog broadcasting to digital broadcasting around the world.

Digital broadcasting refers to broadcasting in which digital video and audio signals are transmitted. Compared to analog broadcasting, digital broadcasting is strong against external noise and has a small data loss, is advantageous for error correction, has a high resolution, and provides a clear screen. Also, unlike analog broadcasting, digital broadcasting is capable of bidirectional service.

An object of the present invention is to provide a video providing apparatus, a server, and a video providing system including the same, which can provide recommended contents.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image providing apparatus including a broadcast receiving unit for receiving a broadcast signal, a network interface unit for exchanging data with a server, And a processor for controlling the server to transmit broadcast viewing time information and preferred content information of the user to the server.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a server comprising: a communication module for receiving broadcast viewing time information and preferred content information of a user from a video providing apparatus; And a processor for generating recommended content information based on the user's broadcast viewing time information and preferred content information, and the communication module transmits the generated recommended content information to the image providing apparatus.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image providing system including an image providing apparatus for receiving a broadcast signal and transmitting broadcast viewing time information and preferred content information to a user, And a server for receiving the time information and the preferred content information, generating the recommended content information based on the user's broadcast viewing time information and the preferred content information, and transmitting the generated recommended content information to the image providing apparatus.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, an image providing apparatus includes a broadcast receiving unit for receiving a broadcast signal, a network interface unit for exchanging data with a server, a storage unit for storing broadcast viewing time information and preferred content information of the user, And a processor for controlling the user to transmit the broadcast viewing time information and the preferred content information to the server so that the recommended content information can be received from the server.

On the other hand, the server generates the recommended content information based on the user's broadcast viewing time information and the preferred content information, and provides the recommended content information to the image providing apparatus, thereby providing the user-customized service. As a result, the user's convenience of use is increased.

On the other hand, the convenience of the user is further enhanced by generating recommendation content information considering the schedule information of the user, or transmitting the broadcast time information of the recommended content or the recording confirmation message of the recommended content to the image providing apparatus or the mobile terminal .

1 is a diagram illustrating an image providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is an internal block diagram of an image providing apparatus in the image providing system of FIG.
3 is an internal block diagram of the first processor of FIG.
4A is a diagram showing a control method of the remote control apparatus of FIG.
4B is an internal block diagram of the remote control device of FIG.
5 is an internal block diagram of the server of FIG.
6 is an internal block diagram of the mobile terminal of FIG.
7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of an image providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figs. 8 to 11C are views referred to in connection with the operation method of the image providing system of Fig.

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

The suffix "module" and " part "for components used in the following description are given merely for convenience of description, and do not give special significance or role in themselves. Accordingly, the terms "module" and "part" may be used interchangeably.

1 is a diagram illustrating an image providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, an image providing system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a server 500 and an image providing apparatus 50. Further, the mobile terminal 600 may be further provided.

The image providing apparatus 50 is an apparatus for providing images, and may provide a predetermined image to an external apparatus.

In particular, the image providing apparatus 50 may receive the broadcast signal, process the signal, and may stream the broadcast content to the outside or transmit the content stored in the storage unit to the outside. That is, it can operate as a personal server.

On the other hand, the image providing apparatus 50 may include network information for external transfer of contents. The network information at this time may include public IP information, private IP information, and the like.

The image providing apparatus 50 can be connected to the network 700 via an AP apparatus (not shown) for connection with an external server 500 or the mobile terminal 600. [

The image providing apparatus 50 includes a first circuit board 100 including a broadcast receiving unit 105 (see FIG. 2) 105 and a storage unit (240 in FIG. 2) having a large storage space The second circuit board 200 may be provided.

At this time, the first circuit board 100 and the second circuit board 200 may be detached from the image providing apparatus 50.

The second circuit board 200 may transmit a background image or a signal for the reproduced image or the reproduced image reproduced from the second circuit board 200 to the first circuit board 100, May transmit a control signal or a broadcast signal to be stored or a broadcast image to be stored to the second circuit board 200.

In particular, when there is a broadcast storage input, the first circuit board 100 can transmit the signal-processed broadcast signal or broadcast image to the second circuit board 200.

The first circuit board 100 may be referred to as a TV board and the second circuit board 200 may be referred to as a PC board. Particularly, in the second circuit board 200, parts can be upgraded through a detachable structure.

Meanwhile, the image providing apparatus 50 according to an embodiment of the present invention can provide a home screen including a TV screen and a PC screen as a user interface that a user can conveniently use.

1, the image providing apparatus 50 does not include the display 180 and the camera 195. [ However, the image providing apparatus 50 according to the embodiment of the present invention may be a concept including the display 180. [ Thus, in the case of including the display 180, the image providing apparatus 50 can be named as an image display apparatus.

On the other hand, the image providing apparatus 50 receives the broadcasting signal of the channel according to the user selection, and can transmit the broadcasting viewing time information and the preferred contents information of the user to the outside, in particular, to the server 500.

The server 500 receives the broadcast viewing time information and the preferred content information of the user and generates recommended content information based on the broadcast viewing time information and the preferred content information of the user, (50). Accordingly, it is possible to provide the recommended content information according to the broadcasting viewing pattern of the user, and thus the convenience for the user to use can be increased.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 600 may store the schedule information of the user, and may transmit the schedule information of the user to the server 500.

Accordingly, at the time of generating the recommended content information, the server 500 can generate the recommended content information in addition to the user's broadcast viewing time information and the preferred content information, in addition to the schedule information of the user.

In addition to the generated recommended content information transmission, the server 500 may further transmit the broadcast time information of the recommended content or the recording confirmation message of the recommended content to the image providing apparatus 50 or the mobile terminal (500).

On the other hand, the server 500 can provide a broadcast signal to the image providing apparatus 50. Accordingly, the server 500 may be a server operated by a broadcast content provider. On the other hand, the image providing apparatus 50 may be a set-top box provided by the server 500.

For example, when the user selects a predetermined broadcast channel after powering on the image providing apparatus 50, the selected channel information is transmitted to the server 500, and the server 500 transmits the selected channel information corresponding to the selected channel And transmits the broadcast signal to the image providing apparatus 50. [

On the other hand, when the user selects a plurality of channels, the server 500 may transmit the broadcast signals of the plurality of channels to the image providing apparatus 50. [

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 600 may receive the content list information to be shared or stored from the connected image providing apparatus 50, and may display the shared content list screen. When the user selects one of the contents, the mobile terminal 600 accesses the image providing apparatus 50, requests the transmission of the corresponding content, and can receive the corresponding content .

Accordingly, after the user of the mobile terminal 600 remotely accesses the image providing apparatus 50, desired content can be received and easily viewed. Therefore, the usability of the user can be increased.

In particular, a screen for accessing a personal server is provided from the server 50 only by inputting a web address on the web browser without installing a separate application in the terminal 6000, and after the login, a personal server list screen is provided , It is possible to simply connect to the selected personal server, that is, the image providing apparatus 50.

Meanwhile, the display 180 may be a PDP, an LCD, an OLED, a flexible display 180, or a 3D display 180 (3D display).

Meanwhile, the display 180 may be configured as a touch screen and used as an input device in addition to the output device.

The camera 195 photographs the user. The camera 195 may be implemented by a single camera, but is not limited thereto and may be implemented by a plurality of cameras. On the other hand, the camera 195 may be embedded on top of the display 180 or disposed separately. The image information photographed by the camera 195 may be input to the image providing device 50. [

2 is an internal block diagram of an image providing apparatus in the image providing system of FIG.

Referring to FIG. 2, an image providing apparatus 50 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first circuit board 100 and a second circuit board 200.

The first circuit board 100 includes a broadcast receiving unit 105, a first interface unit 125, a first external device interface unit 130, a first network interface unit 135, a first storage unit 140, A user input interface unit 150, a first processor 170, and an audio output unit 185.

The second circuit board 100 includes a second interface unit 225, a second external device interface unit 230, a second network interface unit 235, a second storage unit 240, a second processor 270, . ≪ / RTI >

The broadcast receiving unit 105 may include a tuner unit 110 and a demodulation unit 120. Although the broadcast receiving unit 105 does not include the first network interface unit 135 in the drawing, it is possible to further include the first network interface unit 135. Alternatively, it is also possible to provide only the first network interface unit 135 without the tuner unit 110 and the demodulation unit 120.

The broadcast receiving unit 105 may further include a first external device interface unit 135, unlike the drawing. For example, it is also possible that a broadcast signal from an external set-top box is received through the first external device interface unit 135.

The tuner unit 110 selects an RF broadcast signal corresponding to a channel selected by the user or all pre-stored channels among RF (Radio Frequency) broadcast signals received through the antenna 50. Also, the selected RF broadcast signal is converted into an intermediate frequency signal, a baseband image, or a voice signal.

Meanwhile, the tuner unit 110 sequentially selects RF broadcast signals of all broadcast channels stored through a channel memory function among the RF broadcast signals received through the antenna in the present invention, and sequentially selects RF broadcast signals of the intermediate frequency signal, baseband image, . ≪ / RTI >

On the other hand, the tuner unit 110 can include a plurality of tuners in order to receive broadcast signals of a plurality of channels. Alternatively, a single tuner that simultaneously receives broadcast signals of a plurality of channels is also possible.

The demodulator 120 receives the digital IF signal DIF converted by the tuner 110 and performs a demodulation operation.

The demodulation unit 120 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.

The stream signal output from the demodulation unit 120 may be input to the first processor 170. The first processor 170 performs demultiplexing, video / audio signal processing, and the like, and then outputs an image to the display 180 and outputs audio to the audio output unit 185.

The first interface unit 125 exchanges data with the second interface unit 225 of the second circuit board 200.

In particular, when there is a broadcast storage input, the first interface unit 125 may transmit the signal-processed broadcast signal or broadcast image to the second interface unit 225 in the first processor 170.

Meanwhile, the first interface unit 125 can receive a broadcast broadcasting signal or a broadcast image reproduced from the second interface unit 225. Or a background image.

Meanwhile, the first interface unit 125 may transmit a control signal for controlling the second circuit board 200.

Meanwhile, the first interface unit 125 and the second interface unit 225 may perform HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) communication.

The first external device interface unit 130 can transmit or receive data with the connected external device (not shown). To this end, the first external device interface unit 130 may include an A / V input / output unit (not shown) or a wireless communication unit (not shown).

The first external device interface unit 130 is connected to an external device such as a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), a Blu ray, a game device, a camera, a camcorder, a computer And may perform input / output operations with an external device.

The A / V input / output unit can receive video and audio signals from an external device. Meanwhile, the wireless communication unit can perform short-range wireless communication with other electronic devices.

The first external device interface unit 130 may include a USB terminal, a CVBS terminal, a component terminal, an S-video terminal, a DVI terminal, an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal, an RGB terminal, a D- .

The first network interface unit 135 provides an interface for connecting the image providing apparatus 50 to a wired / wireless network including the Internet network. For example, the first network interface unit 135 can receive, via the network, content or data provided by the Internet or a content provider or a network operator.

The first storage unit 140 may store a program for each signal processing and control in the first processor 170 or may store signal processed video, audio, or data signals.

In addition, the first storage unit 140 may perform a function for temporarily storing video, audio, or data signals input from the first external device interface unit 130. In addition, the first storage unit 140 may store information on a predetermined broadcast channel through a channel memory function such as a channel map.

Although the first storage unit 140 of FIG. 2 is provided separately from the first processor 170, the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. The first storage unit 140 may be included in the first processor 170.

The user input interface unit 150 transfers a signal input by the user to the first processor 170 or a signal from the first processor 170 to the user.

(Not shown), such as a power key, a channel key, a volume key, and a set value, from the remote control device 400. The remote control device 400 transmits / receives user input signals such as power on / off, channel selection, To the first processor 170, a user input signal input from a sensor unit (not shown) for sensing a gesture of the user, to the first processor 170, 170 to the sensor unit (not shown).

The first processor 170 demultiplexes the input stream or processes the demultiplexed signals through the tuner 110 or the demodulator 120 or the first external device interface 130 to generate an image It is possible to generate and output a signal for voice output.

The video signal processed by the first processor 170 is input to the display 180 and can be displayed as an image corresponding to the video signal. Also, the video signal processed by the first processor 170 may be input to the external output device through the first external device interface unit 130.

The audio signal processed by the first processor 170 may be output to the audio output unit 185 as an audio signal. In addition, the voice signal processed by the first processor 170 may be input to the external output device through the first external device interface unit 130.

Meanwhile, the first processor 170 may drive the first OS using data related to the first OS stored in the first storage unit 140. [ And, various applications based on the first OS (OS) can be executed.

For example, the first OS-based application may be an external input related application, a broadcast guide application, a stored broadcast content related application, a Bluetooth application, a reservation application, a digital video recorder (DVR) application , A hotkey application, an internet telephony service application by network connection, a video on demand (VOD) service application, a web album service application, a social networking service (SNS) application, a location based service (LBS) application, An application, a scheduling application, and so on.

On the other hand, the first OS may be an OS based on a Unix-based (Linux) or a Web-based.

Although not shown in FIG. 2, the first processor 170 may include a demultiplexing unit, an image processing unit, and the like. This will be described later with reference to FIG.

In addition, the first processor 170 can control the overall operation in the image providing apparatus 50. [ In particular, the first processor 170 can control the overall operation of each unit in the first circuit board 100 in the image providing apparatus 50. [

For example, the first processor 170 may control the tuner unit 110 to control the tuning of the RF broadcast corresponding to the channel selected by the user or the previously stored channel.

In addition, the first processor 170 may control the image providing apparatus 50 by a user command or an internal program input through the user input interface unit 150. [

On the other hand, the first processor 170 may control the display 180 to display an image. At this time, the image displayed on the display 180 may be a still image or a moving image, and may be a 2D image or a 3D image.

On the other hand, the first processor 170 can recognize the position of the user based on the image photographed by the camera 195. [ For example, the distance (z-axis coordinate) between the user and the image providing apparatus 50 can be grasped. In addition, the x-axis coordinate and the y-axis coordinate in the display 180 corresponding to the user position can be grasped.

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 the stream signal TS output from the demodulation unit 120 or the stream signal output from the first external device interface unit 130 and extracts a video image from an input stream signal and outputs a thumbnail video Can be generated. The generated thumbnail image may be stream-decoded together with the decoded image and input to the first processor 170. The first processor 170 may display a thumbnail list having a plurality of thumbnail images on the display 180 using the inputted thumbnail images.

The audio output unit 185 receives the signal processed by the first processor 170 and outputs it as a voice.

The power supply unit (not shown) supplies the corresponding power supply throughout the image providing apparatus 50. Particularly, power is supplied to the first processor 170, which can be implemented as a system on chip (SOC), a display 180 for displaying an image, and an audio output unit 185 for audio output Can supply.

Specifically, the power supply unit (not shown) may include a converter for converting AC power into DC power and a dc / dc converter for converting the level of DC power.

The remote control apparatus 400 transmits the user input to the user input interface unit 150. [ To this end, the remote control device 400 can use Bluetooth, RF (radio frequency) communication, infrared (IR) communication, UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, or the like. The remote control device 400 may receive the video, audio, or data signal output from the user input interface unit 150 and display it on the remote control device 400 or output it.

Meanwhile, the image providing apparatus 50 may be a digital broadcast receiver capable of receiving a fixed or mobile digital broadcast.

The second interface unit 225 in the second circuit board 200 exchanges data with the first interface unit 125 of the first circuit board 100.

In particular, the second interface unit 225 can receive a signal-processed broadcast signal or a broadcast image from the first interface unit 125 of the first circuit board 100 when there is a broadcast storage input.

If the second interface unit 225 receives the broadcast reproduction input, the second interface unit 225 outputs the broadcast broadcast signal or broadcast image signal processed by the second processor 270 to the first interface unit 125 of the first circuit board 100, Lt; / RTI >

Meanwhile, the second interface unit 225 may transmit the background image to the first interface unit 125 of the first circuit board 100 to provide a home screen.

The second interface unit 225 may receive a control signal for controlling the second circuit board 200 from the first interface unit 125 of the first circuit board 100.

The second external device interface unit 230 can transmit or receive data with the connected external device 290. [ To this end, the second external device interface unit 230 may include an A / V input / output unit (not shown) or a wireless communication unit (not shown).

The second external device interface unit 230 is connected to an external device such as a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), a Blu ray, a game device, a camera, a camcorder, a computer And may perform input / output operations with an external device.

The second external device interface unit 230 may include a USB terminal, a CVBS terminal, a component terminal, an S-video terminal, a DVI terminal, an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal, an RGB terminal, a D- .

The second network interface unit 235 provides an interface for connecting the image providing apparatus 50 to a wired / wireless network including the Internet network. For example, the second network interface unit 235 can receive, via the network, content or data provided by the Internet or a content provider or a network operator.

The second storage unit 240 may store a program for each signal processing and control in the second processor 270, and may store signal processed video, audio, or data signals.

Also, the second storage unit 240 may perform a function for temporarily storing video, audio, or data signals input from the second external device interface unit 230.

The second processor 270 processes the external input signal signals through the second external device interface unit 230 to generate and output signals for video or audio output.

Meanwhile, the second processor 270 may perform high performance functions such as image capturing through a camera, gesture recognition, web access, game driving, and the like. Then, the first circuit board 100 can provide a screen based on the respective functions.

The audio signal processed by the second processor 270 is transmitted to the first circuit board 100 through the second interface unit 225 and is output to the audio output unit 285 in the first circuit board 100, As shown in FIG.

In addition, the second processor 270 can control the overall operation in the image providing apparatus 50. [ In particular, the overall operation of each unit in the second circuit board 200 can be controlled.

On the other hand, the second processor 270 can recognize the position of the user based on the image photographed by the camera 195. [ For example, the distance (z-axis coordinate) between the user and the image providing apparatus 50 can be grasped. In addition, the x-axis coordinate and the y-axis coordinate in the display 180 corresponding to the user position can be grasped.

Meanwhile, the second processor 270 may drive the second OS using data related to the second OS stored in the second storage unit 240. [ And, various applications based on the second OS (OS) can be executed.

At this time, the second OS may be an OS such as Windows-based, Mac-based, or Unix-based, for example, as an OS other than the first OS.

For example, a second OS based application may be a news related application, a social network service related application, a mail related application, a document creation related application, a video reproduction related application, an audio reproduction related application, a web browser application, An application, a map application, a schedule application, and the like.

2 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention. Each component of the block diagram can be integrated, added, or omitted according to the specifications of the image providing apparatus 50 actually implemented. That is, two or more constituent elements may be combined into one constituent element, or one constituent element may be constituted by two or more constituent elements, if necessary. 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.

3 is an internal block diagram of the first processor of FIG.

The first processor 170 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a demultiplexer 310, an image processor 320, a processor 330, an OSD generator 340, a mixer 345, a frame rate conversion unit 350, and a formatter 360. An audio processing unit (not shown), and a data processing unit (not shown).

The demultiplexer 310 demultiplexes the input stream. For example, when an MPEG-2 TS is input, it can be demultiplexed into video, audio, and data signals, respectively. The stream signal input to the demultiplexer 310 may be a stream signal output from the tuner 110 or the demodulator 120 or the first external device interface 130.

The image processing unit 320 may perform image processing of the demultiplexed image signal. For this, the image processing unit 320 may include a video decoder 325 and a scaler 335.

The video decoder 325 decodes the demultiplexed video signal and the scaler 335 performs scaling so that the resolution of the decoded video signal can be output from the display 180.

The video decoder 325 can include a decoder of various standards.

The processor 330 may control overall operation within the image providing device 50 or within the first processor 170. [ For example, the processor 330 may control the tuner 110 to select a channel selected by the user or an RF broadcast corresponding to a previously stored channel.

In addition, the processor 330 may control the image providing apparatus 50 by a user command or an internal program input through the user input interface unit 150. [

In addition, the processor 330 may perform data transfer control with the first network interface unit 135 or the first external device interface unit 130.

The processor 330 may control operations of the demultiplexing unit 310, the image processing unit 320, the OSD generating unit 340, and the like in the first processor 170.

The OSD generation unit 340 generates an OSD signal according to a user input or by itself. For example, based on a user input signal, a signal for displaying various information in a graphic or text form on the screen of the display 180 can be generated. The generated OSD signal may include various data such as a user interface screen of the image providing apparatus 50, various menu screens, a widget, and an icon.

The OSD generating unit 340 can generate a pointer that can be displayed on the display based on the pointing signal input from the remote control device 400. [ In particular, such a pointer may be generated by a pointing signal processing unit, and the OSD generating unit 340 may include such a pointing signal processing unit (not shown). Of course, a pointing signal processing unit (not shown) may be provided separately from the OSD generating unit 340.

The mixer 345 may mix the OSD signal generated by the OSD generator 340 and the decoded video signal processed by the image processor 320. At this time, the OSD signal and the decoded video signal may include at least one of a 2D signal and a 3D signal. The mixed video signal is supplied to a frame rate converter 350.

A frame rate converter (FRC) 350 can convert the frame rate of an input image. On the other hand, the frame rate converter 350 can output the frame rate without conversion.

The formatter 360 can change the format of an input video signal into a predetermined format.

For example, the formatter 360 may arrange the left eye image frame and the right eye image frame of the 3D image with the frame rate converted for 3D display. Then, the left eye glass of the 3D viewing apparatus (not shown) and the synchronization signal Vsync for opening the right eye glass can be output.

On the other hand, the formatter 360 can change the format of the 3D video signal. For example, it can be changed to any one of the various formats described above.

Meanwhile, the formatter 360 may convert the 2D video signal into a 3D video signal. For example, according to a 3D image generation algorithm, an edge or a selectable object is detected in a 2D image signal, and an object or a selectable object according to the detected edge is separated into a 3D image signal and is generated . At this time, the generated 3D image signal can be separated into the left eye image signal L and the right eye image signal R, as described above.

Meanwhile, the audio processor (not shown) in the first processor 170 can perform the audio processing of the demultiplexed audio signal. To this end, the audio processing unit (not shown) may include various decoders.

In addition, the audio processor (not shown) in the first processor 170 may process a base, a treble, a volume control, and the like.

A data processor (not shown) in the first processor 170 may perform data processing of the demultiplexed data signal. For example, if the demultiplexed data signal is a coded data signal, it can be decoded. The encoded data signal may be EPG (Electronic Program Guide) information including broadcast information such as a start time and an end time of a broadcast program broadcasted on each channel.

Meanwhile, a block diagram of the first processor 170 shown in FIG. 3 is a block diagram for one embodiment of the present invention. Each component of the block diagram may be integrated, added, or omitted according to the specifications of the first processor 170 that is actually implemented.

In particular, the frame rate converter 350 and the formatter 360 are not provided in the first processor 170, and may be separately provided, or separately as one module.

4A is a diagram showing a control method of the remote control apparatus of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 4A, it is exemplified that a pointer 205 corresponding to the remote control device 400 is displayed on the display 180. FIG.

The user can move or rotate the remote control device 400 up and down, left and right (Figure 4 (b), front and back (Figure 4 (c) The remote controller 400 corresponds to the movement of the pointer 400. Since the pointer 205 is moved and displayed according to the movement in the 3D space, the remote controller 400 can be called a space remote controller or a 3D pointing device .

4A illustrates that when the user moves the remote control device 400 to the left, the pointer 205 displayed on the display 180 moves to the left correspondingly.

Information on the motion of the remote control device 400 sensed through the sensor of the remote control device 400 is transmitted to the image providing device 50. The image providing device 50 can calculate the coordinates of the pointer 205 from the information on the motion of the remote control device 400. [ Then, the image providing device 50 may provide the pointer image 205 so as to correspond to the calculated coordinates. Thus, the pointer 205 can be displayed on the display 180. [

4C illustrates a case where the user moves the remote control device 400 away from the display 180 while pressing a specific button in the remote control device 400. [ Thereby, the selected area in the display 180 corresponding to the pointer 205 can be zoomed in and displayed. Conversely, when the user moves the remote control device 400 close to the display 180, the selection area within the display 180 corresponding to the pointer 205 may be zoomed out and zoomed out. On the other hand, when the remote control device 400 moves away from the display 180, the selection area is zoomed out, and when the remote control device 400 approaches the display 180, the selection area may be zoomed in.

On the other hand, in the state where the specific button in the remote control device 400 is pressed, recognition of the up, down, left, and right movement can be excluded. That is, when the remote control device 400 moves away from or approaches the display 180, it is not recognized that the up, down, left, and right movements are recognized, and only the forward and backward movements are recognized. Only the pointer 205 is moved in accordance with the upward, downward, leftward, and rightward movement of the remote control device 400 in a state where the specific button in the remote control device 400 is not pressed.

On the other hand, the moving speed and the moving direction of the pointer 205 may correspond to the moving speed and moving direction of the remote control device 400. [

The user input interface unit 150 receives the pointing signal from the remote control device 400 and the first processor 170 determines whether or not the pointing signal is received from the remote controller 400 based on the received pointing signal, The pointer 205 can be provided.

4B is an internal block diagram of the remote control device of FIG.

The remote control device 400 includes a wireless communication unit 425, a user input unit 435, a sensor unit 440, an output unit 450, a power supply unit 460, a storage unit 470, And a processor 480.

The wireless communication unit 425 can transmit and receive signals to and from the image providing apparatus 50 according to the embodiments of the present invention described above.

For example, the remote control apparatus 400 may include an RF module 421 capable of transmitting and receiving signals with the image providing apparatus 50 in accordance with the RF communication standard. In addition, the remote control device 400 may include an IR module 423 capable of transmitting and receiving signals to and from the image providing device 50 in accordance with the IR communication standard.

The remote control device 400 can transmit a signal containing information on the motion and the like of the remote control device 400 to the image providing device 50 through the RF module 421. [

In addition, the remote control device 400 can receive the signal transmitted by the image providing device 50 through the RF module 421. [ In addition, the remote control device 400 can transmit a command regarding power on / off, channel change, volume change, and the like to the image providing device 50 through the IR module 423 as necessary.

The user input unit 435 may include a keypad, a button, a touch pad, or a touch screen. The user can input a command related to the image providing apparatus 50 by operating the user input unit 435. [ When the user input unit 435 includes a hard key button, the user can input a command related to the image providing apparatus 50 through the push operation of the hard key button. When the user input unit 435 has a touch screen, the user can touch a soft key of the touch screen to input a command related to the image providing apparatus 50. [ The user input unit 435 may include various types of input means such as a scroll key, a jog key, and the like that can be operated by the user. The present invention is not limited to the scope of the present invention.

The sensor unit 440 may include a gyro sensor 441 or an acceleration sensor 443. The gyro sensor 441 can sense information about the motion of the remote control device 400. [

For example, the gyro sensor 441 can sense information about the operation of the remote control device 400 based on the x, y, and z axes. The acceleration sensor 443 can sense information on the moving speed of the remote control device 400 and the like. Meanwhile, it is possible to further include a distance measuring sensor, whereby the distance to the image providing device 50 or the display 180 can be sensed.

The output unit 450 may output an image or voice signal corresponding to the operation of the user input unit 435 or corresponding to the signal transmitted from the image providing apparatus 50. The user can recognize whether the user operates the user input unit 435 or whether the image providing apparatus 50 is controlled through the output unit 450.

For example, the output unit 450 includes an LED module 451 that is turned on when a user input unit 435 is operated or a signal is transmitted / received to / from the image providing device 50 through the wireless communication unit 425, a vibration module 453 for outputting sound, an audio output module 455 for outputting sound, or a display module 457 for outputting an image.

The power supply unit 460 supplies power in the remote control apparatus 400. [ The power supply unit 460 may reduce the power waste by interrupting the power supply when the remote controller 400 is not moving for a predetermined time. The power supply unit 460 can resume power supply when a predetermined key provided in the remote control apparatus 400 is operated.

The storage unit 470 may store various types of programs, application data, and the like necessary for the control or operation of the remote control apparatus 400. If the remote control device 400 wirelessly transmits and receives signals through the image providing device 50 and the RF module 421, the remote control device 400 and the image providing device 50 transmit signals through a predetermined frequency band Send and receive. The processor 480 of the remote control apparatus 400 stores information on a frequency band or the like capable of wirelessly transmitting and receiving a signal with the image providing apparatus 50 paired with the remote control apparatus 400 in the storage unit 470 Can be referenced.

The processor 480 controls various matters related to the control of the remote control device 400. [ The processor 480 transmits a signal corresponding to a predetermined key operation of the user input unit 435 or a signal corresponding to the motion of the remote control device 400 sensed by the sensor unit 440 through the wireless communication unit 425, (50).

The user input interface unit 150 of the image providing apparatus 50 includes a wireless communication unit 151 capable of wirelessly transmitting and receiving signals to and from the remote control apparatus 400 and a pointer corresponding to the operation of the remote control apparatus 400. [ And a coordinate value calculation unit 415 that can calculate the coordinate value of the coordinate system.

The user input interface unit 150 can wirelessly transmit and receive signals to and from the remote control device 400 through the RF module 412. [ Also, the remote control device 400 can receive a signal transmitted through the IR module 413 according to the IR communication standard.

The coordinate value calculating unit 415 corrects the camera shake or error from the signal corresponding to the operation of the remote control device 400 received via the wireless communication unit 151 and outputs the coordinate value of the pointer 202 to be displayed on the display 170 (x, y) can be calculated.

The transmission signal of the remote control apparatus 400 input to the image providing apparatus 50 through the user input interface unit 150 is transmitted to the processor 180 of the image providing apparatus 50. The processor 180 may determine the information about the operation of the remote control device 400 and the key operation from the signal transmitted from the remote control device 400 and control the image providing device 50 accordingly.

As another example, the remote control apparatus 400 may calculate the pointer coordinate value corresponding to the operation and output it to the user input interface unit 150 of the image providing apparatus 50. In this case, the user input interface unit 150 of the image providing apparatus 50 may transmit information on the received pointer coordinate values to the processor 180 without additional shaking or error correction.

As another example, the coordinate value calculating unit 415 may be provided in the first processor 170 instead of the user input interface unit 150, unlike the drawing.

5 is an internal block diagram of the server of FIG.

The server 500 may include a communication module 530, a storage unit 540, and a processor 520.

The server 500 may be a server operated by a broadcasting contents provider or a server provided by a communication service provider.

The communication module 530 can receive the user's broadcast viewing time information and preferred content information from the image providing apparatus 50 of the user subscribed to the broadcast content providing service.

The communication module 530 may transmit the generated recommended recommendation content information to the image providing apparatus 50. In particular, the communication module 530 transmits a thumbnail image representing the recommendation content information, To the image providing apparatus 50.

The storage unit 540 may store broadcast viewing time information and preferred content information for each user.

The processor 520 can generate the recommended content information based on the user's broadcast viewing time information and the preferred content information.

On the other hand, when receiving the schedule information of the user from the mobile terminal 600 through the communication module 530, the processor 520 determines, based on the broadcast time information of the user, the preferred content information, , And the recommended content information can be generated.

In addition, the processor 520 may be configured to transmit the broadcast time information of the recommended content or the recording presence / absence message of the recommended content to the image providing apparatus 50 or the user's mobile terminal 500 in consideration of the schedule information of the user, Module 530 may be controlled.

6 is an internal block diagram of the mobile terminal of FIG.

Referring to the drawings, the mobile terminal 600 may include a mobile terminal.

The mobile terminal 600 includes a wireless communication unit 610, an audio / video input unit 620, a user input unit 630, a sensing unit 640, an output unit 650, a memory 660, A controller 625, a controller 670, and a power supply 690.

The wireless communication unit 610 may include a broadcast receiving module 611, a mobile communication module 613, a wireless Internet module 615, an acoustic communication unit 617, and a GPS module 619.

The broadcast receiving module 611 may receive at least one of a broadcast signal and broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. At this time, the broadcast channel may include a satellite channel, a terrestrial channel, and the like.

The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 611 may be stored in the memory 660.

The mobile communication module 613 transmits and receives a radio signal to at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. Here, the wireless signal may include various types of data according to a voice call signal, a video call signal, or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The wireless Internet module 615 refers to a module for wireless Internet access, and the wireless Internet module 615 can be embedded in the mobile terminal 600 or externally. For example, the wireless Internet module 615 may perform WFii-based wireless communication or WiFi Direct-based wireless communication.

The acoustic communication unit 617 can perform acoustic communication. In the acoustic communication mode, the acoustic communication unit 617 can output sound by adding predetermined information data to the audio data to be output. Further, in the acoustic communication mode, the acoustic communication unit 617 can extract predetermined information data from the sound received from the outside.

In addition, Bluetooth, RFID (radio frequency identification), infrared data association (IrDA), ultra wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like can be used as the short distance communication technology.

The Global Positioning System (GPS) module 619 may receive position information from a plurality of GPS satellites.

The A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 620 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 621 and a microphone 623.

The user input unit 630 generates key input data that the user inputs to control the operation of the terminal. The user input unit 630 may include a key pad, a dome switch, and a touch pad (static / static). Particularly, when the touch pad has a mutual layer structure with the display 680, it can be called a touch screen.

The sensing unit 640 senses the current state of the mobile terminal 600 such as the open / close state of the mobile terminal 600, the position of the mobile terminal 600, A sensing signal can be generated.

The sensing unit 640 may include a sensing sensor 641, a pressure sensor 643, a motion sensor 645, and the like. The motion sensor 645 can detect the movement or the position of the mobile terminal 600 using an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, a gravity sensor, or the like. In particular, the gyro sensor is a sensor for measuring the angular velocity, and it can sense the direction (angle) of rotation about the reference direction.

The output unit 650 may include a display 680, an audio output unit 653, an alarm unit 655, and a haptic module 657 and the like.

The display 680 displays and outputs information processed in the mobile terminal 600.

Meanwhile, when the display 680 and the touch pad have a mutual layer structure to constitute a touch screen, the display 680 may be used as an input device capable of inputting information by a user's touch in addition to the output device .

The audio output unit 653 outputs audio data received from the wireless communication unit 610 or stored in the memory 660. [ The audio output unit 653 may include a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 655 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the mobile terminal 600. For example, it is possible to output a signal in a vibration mode. .

The haptic module 657 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 657 is a vibration effect.

The memory 660 may store a program for processing and controlling the control unit 670 and may store a function for temporarily storing input or output data (e.g., a phone book, a message, a still image, .

The interface unit 625 serves as an interface with all the external devices connected to the mobile terminal 600. The interface unit 625 may receive data from the external device or supply power to the respective components in the mobile terminal 600 and may transmit data in the mobile terminal 600 to the external device .

The controller 670 typically controls the operations of the respective units to control the overall operation of the mobile terminal 600. For example, perform related controls and processing for voice calls, data communications, video calls, and the like. In addition, the controller 670 may include a multimedia playback module 681 for multimedia playback. The multimedia playback module 681 may be configured in hardware in the controller 670 or in software separately from the controller 670.

The power supply unit 690 supplies external power and internal power under the control of the controller 670 to supply power necessary for operation of the respective components.

Meanwhile, the block diagram of the mobile terminal 600 shown in FIG. 6 is a block diagram for an embodiment of the present invention. Each component of the block diagram may be integrated, added, or omitted according to the specifications of the mobile terminal 600 actually implemented. That is, two or more constituent elements may be combined into one constituent element, or one constituent element may be constituted by two or more constituent elements, if necessary. 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.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an operation method of an image providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 8 to 11C are drawings referred to in connection with an operation method of the image providing system of FIG.

Referring to FIG. 7, the image providing apparatus 50 transmits the viewing time information of the user and the preferred content information S1 to the server 500 (S710).

The processor 170 or 270 of the image providing apparatus 50 may determine whether or not the user of the image processing apparatus 50 is stored in the storage unit 140 when the power of the image providing apparatus 50 is turned on, It is possible to control the server 500 to transmit the viewing time information and the preferred content information for the broadcast.

Alternatively, the processor 170 or 270 of the image providing apparatus 50 periodically controls the server 500 to transmit the viewing time information and the preferred content information for the user's broadcast stored in the storage unit 140 to the server 500 can do.

The server 500 receives the viewing time information of the user and the preferred content information S1 from the image providing device 50 (S715).

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 600 may transmit the schedule information S2 of the user to the server 500 (S717). Accordingly, the server 500 can receive the schedule information S2 of the user from the mobile terminal 600 (S719).

The server 500 can generate the recommended content information in consideration of the viewing time information and the preferred content information of the received user. On the other hand, when the server 500 further receives the schedule information of the user, the server 500 may generate the recommended content information based on the viewing time information of the user, the preferred content information, and the schedule information of the user (S720) .

The server 500 may transmit the generated recommended content information S3 and S4 to the image providing apparatus 50 or the mobile terminal 600 (S730).

Accordingly, the image providing apparatus 50 may receive the recommended content information (S740) and display the recommended content information (S742).

Also, the mobile terminal 600 may receive the recommended content information (S745) and display the recommended content information (S747).

8 illustrates an information flow between the server 500, the image providing apparatus 50, and the mobile terminal 600 in the image providing system 10. As shown in FIG.

As described above, the image providing apparatus 50 transmits the viewing time information and the preference content information S1 of the user to the server 500, and the mobile terminal 600 transmits the schedule information S2 of the user To the server 500.

The server 500 may transmit the generated recommended content information S3 and S4 to the image providing apparatus 50 or the mobile terminal 600. [

9A to 9B show an example of providing recommended contents.

9A illustrates a case where the user 900 operates the power key 401 of the remote control apparatus 400 while the power of the image providing apparatus 50 is turned off.

The image providing apparatus 50 may be a set-top box provided by a broadcasting provider for receiving a broadcasting signal, signal processing the received broadcasting signal, and providing a broadcasting image. That is, it can receive a broadcast signal or the like from the server 500 operated by the broadcasting provider.

The broadcast image provided by the image providing apparatus 50 can be provided to the display 180 through an HDMI terminal or the like.

On the other hand, when the power of the image providing apparatus 50 is turned off, the display 180 may be turned off or a screen saver screen 910 may be displayed.

On the other hand, when the power of the image providing apparatus 50 is turned on, the user transmits the broadcast viewing time information and the preferred content information of the user stored in the storage unit 140 to the server 500 provided by the broadcasting provider Lt; / RTI >

The user's broadcast viewing time information and preferred content information may be user's broadcast viewing time information and preferred content information for a predetermined period.

For example, it may be broadcast viewing time information viewed by a provider of the image providing apparatus 50 for a recent week, and preferred content information about a preferred broadcast program, a preferred VOD, and the like.

Meanwhile, the broadcasting viewing time information and the preferred content information of the user to be transmitted may be transmitted separately for each user of the image providing apparatus 50.

For example, it is possible that the broadcast viewing time information and the preferred content information for the first user, the second user, and the like are transmitted to the server 500.

In order to distinguish such a user, the user who views the broadcast can be identified based on the user photographed image captured by the camera 195. When storing the user in the storage unit 140, the broadcast viewing time information, May be separately stored.

9B illustrates that the user 900 operates the specific key 402 of the remote control device 400 and the recommended content screen 920 is displayed on the display 180. [

If the specific key 402 is a key related to the recommended content display request, the image providing apparatus 50 may request the server 500 to transmit the recommended content. Meanwhile, at this time, the image providing apparatus 50 may transmit the user's broadcast viewing time information and the preferred content information to the server 500. [

The server 500 may generate recommendation content suitable for the user based on the received broadcast viewing time information and preferred content information of the user and may transmit the generated recommendation content information to the image providing apparatus 50 .

For example, if the user selects a specific drama (for example, 'Danggu') from February 1 to March 1 as a first viewing pattern in the time zone between 10:00 and 11:00 on Wednesday / Thursday, 2 times a month and 8 times a month in a row. As a second pattern, I watched sports broadcasts from 1:00 am to 2:00 am on Fridays once a week and three times a month, 3 As a viewing pattern, there may be no viewing record after 11 pm from March 2 to March 16 (due to surge of business).

The server 500 analyzes a plurality of viewing patterns, determines a priority for the user's preferred broadcast, and generates the recommended content according to the determined priority order.

The server 500 considers the first viewing pattern to be the first rank among the first to third viewing patterns, arranges 'Duk-gu' to be broadcast in the future as a first rank item of the recommended content, 'Mar 20 football' can be placed as the second rank item.

At this time, the server 500 can determine the ranking of the recommended content in consideration of the absence of the user. For example, in the case where the user is expected to be absent in the program broadcast time viewed by the user, the server 500 can determine the VOD item for the program as the top priority recommendation item.

In this manner, a recommended content list can be generated and provided to the image providing apparatus 50 or the like.

In the figure, it is exemplified that a recommended content list 922, a broadcast image 925, and an application list 924 are displayed together on the display 180.

Among them, the recommended content list 922 and the broadcast video 925 are transmitted from the server 500, and the application list 924 may be provided by the video providing apparatus 50.

Alternatively, the recommended content list 922, the broadcast image 925, and the application list 924 may all be provided by the image providing apparatus 50.

On the other hand, the recommended content list 922 may include a thumbnail image for the recommended content by recommendation rank. The recommended content list 922 may include ten recommended content items, but only thumbnail images of the first to fourth recommended content items are displayed, and thumbnail images of the fifth to sixth content items are displayed only partially . The user can confirm the remaining recommended content items by scrolling the screen using the direction key or the like.

As a result, by providing the recommended contents suitable for the broadcast viewing pattern of the user, the usability of the user can be increased.

9B, the recommended content screen 920 may be provided in a partial area of the display 180 instead of being provided to the display 180 as a full screen. This will be described with reference to Figs. 10A to 10C.

10A to 10C show another example of the provision of recommended contents.

10A illustrates that the user 900 views the predetermined broadcast program image 1010 through the display 180 using the image providing apparatus 50. [ In the drawing, it is exemplified that an object 1015 indicating the end of a broadcast program being watched is displayed together with a fragile image 1010.

At this time, if the broadcast program being viewed is terminated, the advertisement image 1020 is displayed on the display 180 as shown in FIG. 10B.

The image providing apparatus 50 may provide the received recommendation content information to the display 180 when the advertisement image is provided from the server 500 after the broadcast ends.

In FIG. 10C, it is exemplified that the recommended content information 1030 is displayed in the remaining area while the size of the displayed advertisement video area is reduced.

For example, if the aspect ratio of the display 180 is 21: 9, the advertisement image 1025 is displayed in the 16: 9 area as shown in FIG. 10C, the advertisement image 1025 is displayed in the 5: It is possible to display the VOD item of the recommended content (" Thereby, the user can immediately watch the favorite content after the broadcasting being viewed. In addition, the server 500 can induce VOD purchase.

Meanwhile, the server 500 may transmit the recommended content information to the image providing apparatus 50 at the end of the broadcast schedule. In particular, as shown in FIG. 10C, a screen including the advertisement image and the recommended content information may be transmitted to the image providing apparatus 50.

Meanwhile, the server 500 may receive the schedule information of the user from the mobile terminal 600 or the like, and may generate the recommended content information accordingly.

In addition, the server 500 may transmit the broadcast time information of the recommended content or the recording presence / absence message of the recommended content to the image providing apparatus 50 or the user's mobile terminal 500 in consideration of the schedule information of the user . This will be described with reference to Figs. 11A to 11C.

11A to 11C show another example of the provision of recommended contents.

FIG. 11A illustrates that a recommended content viewing guidance message 1110 is displayed on the display 180. FIG.

When the server 500 receives the US trip schedule information of the user, the server 500 may generate a recommendation content viewing guidance message 1110 on a business trip, transmit the recommendation content viewing guidance message 1110 to the image providing apparatus 50, ) Can display this.

On the other hand, in the figure, it is exemplified that a recommendation content viewing guidance message 1110 is displayed together with the advertisement image 1025 and the recommendation content information 1030 displayed after the end of the specific broadcast.

FIG. 11B illustrates that the display 180 displays a RECORD ACKNOWLEDGMENT message 1120 for the recommended content.

When the server 500 receives the US trip schedule information of the user, the server 500 may generate a record-or-not record message 1120 for the recommended content on a trip, transmit it to the image providing apparatus 50, (180) can display this. As a result, the user can be guided to record, and as a result, the usability of the user is increased.

On the other hand, in the figure, it is exemplified that, after the end of the specific broadcast, the advertisement image 1025 and the recommended content information 1030 are displayed together with the recording-confirmation message 1120 for the recommended content.

FIG. 11C illustrates that the recording of the recommendation content message 1035 is displayed on the mobile terminal 600. FIG.

When the server 500 receives the US trip schedule information of the user, the server 500 may generate a record-of-recommendation content message 1120 for the recommendation content on travel and transmit it to the mobile terminal 600, (600) can display this. As a result, the user can be guided to record, and as a result, the usability of the user is increased.

On the other hand, in the drawing, it is exemplified that a specific application is executed in the mobile terminal 600, and a recording / non-recording message 1035 is displayed together with an application screen.

Meanwhile, the method of operating the image providing apparatus or the server of the present invention can be implemented as a code that can be read by a processor on a recording medium readable by a processor provided in a video providing apparatus or a server. 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 that can be read by the processor include a ROM, a RAM, a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, an optical data storage device, and the like, and may also be implemented in the form of a carrier wave such as transmission over the Internet . 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 is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims (15)

A broadcast receiver for receiving a broadcast signal;
A network interface unit for exchanging data with a server;
A storage unit for storing broadcast viewing time information and preferred content information of a user;
And controlling the broadcast time information of the user and the preferred content information to be transmitted to a server. The method according to claim 1,
The network interface unit,
Receiving recommendation content information from the server,
And a display unit for displaying the recommended content information. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the display comprises:
And displays a thumbnail image representing the recommended content information together with a broadcast image. The method of claim 3,
Wherein the broadcast image includes:
Wherein the broadcast image includes a broadcast image of a plurality of channels. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the display comprises:
And displays the advertisement image and the recommended content information together after the end of the broadcast program of the predetermined channel. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the display comprises:
And displays the broadcast time information of the recommended content in consideration of the schedule information of the user or displays a message of recording the recommended content. A communication module for receiving broadcast viewing time information and preferred content information of a user from a video providing device;
A storage unit for storing broadcast viewing time information of the user and the preference content information;
And a processor for generating recommended content information based on the broadcast time information of the user and the preference content information,
The communication module includes:
And transmits the generated recommended content information to the image providing apparatus. 8. The method of claim 7,
The communication module includes:
And transmits the broadcast image for a plurality of channels to the image providing apparatus. 8. The method of claim 7,
The communication module includes:
Further receiving the schedule information of the user,
The processor comprising:
And generates recommendation content information based on the broadcast time information of the user, the preference content information, and the schedule information of the user. 8. The method of claim 7,
The communication module includes:
Further receiving the schedule information of the user,
The processor comprising:
Wherein the controller controls to transmit the broadcasting time information of the recommended content or the recording confirmation message of the recommended content to the image providing apparatus or the mobile terminal of the user in consideration of the schedule information of the user. 8. The method of claim 7,
The communication module includes:
A thumbnail image indicating the recommended content information, and a broadcast image to the image providing apparatus. A video providing device for receiving a broadcast signal and transmitting the broadcast time information and preferred content information of a user to the outside; And
And generates recommendation content information based on the broadcast viewing time information and the preference content information of the user, and transmits the generated recommendation content information to the image providing apparatus And a server for transmitting the image data. 13. The method of claim 12,
The image providing apparatus includes:
And displays a thumbnail image representing the recommended content information and a broadcast image for a plurality of channels together. 13. The method of claim 12,
And a mobile terminal for transmitting the schedule information of the user to the server,
The image providing apparatus includes:
And generates recommendation content information based on the broadcast time information of the user, the preference content information, and the schedule information of the user. 15. The method of claim 14,
The server comprises:
Wherein the controller transmits the broadcast time information of the recommended content or the recording presence / absence message of the recommended content to the image providing apparatus or the mobile terminal in consideration of the schedule information of the user.

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