KR20170024843A - Image display device and method for controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an image display device for receiving a signal from a remote control device and a control method thereof. According to the present invention, the image display device comprises: a user input interface unit which receives a signal about whether a user holds the remote control device on the left hand or the right hand from the remote control device; a display unit which displays visual information; and a control unit which controls the location of visual information displayed on the display unit based on the signal received from the remote control device.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a video display device and a control method thereof.

The present invention relates to an image display apparatus for receiving a signal from a remote control apparatus and a control method thereof.

The video display device includes both a device for receiving and outputting a broadcast, a device for recording and reproducing video, and a device for recording and reproducing audio. Such a video display device includes, for example, a television, a monitor, a projector, a tablet, and the like.

As the functions of the video display device are diversified, the video display device is implemented in the form of a multimedia player having multiple functions such as photographing, video shooting, game, and broadcast reception in addition to the output of the broadcast and the playback of the video .

On the other hand, the user interface provided in the remote control for controlling the video display device is configured to be bilaterally symmetrical irrespective of whether the user uses the right hand or the left hand.

Also, the UI and the pointer (cursor) outputted to the video display device are uniformly output regardless of whether the user uses the remote control with the right hand or the left hand.

Various new attempts have been made in terms of hardware or software for supporting and increasing the function of such image display devices.

The present invention is directed to solving the above-mentioned problems and other problems. Another object of the present invention is to provide a video display device and a control method thereof that provide different UIs based on whether or not a user uses the remote control with his left or right hand.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a remote control apparatus comprising: a user input interface unit for receiving a signal from the remote control apparatus as to whether or not a user has held the remote control apparatus with his left or right hand; A display unit for outputting time information; And a controller for controlling a position of time information output to the display unit based on a signal received from the remote controller.

In an exemplary embodiment, the remote control device may further include a signal indicating whether the user has been held by the left or right hand, based on the size of the sensor value sensed by the plurality of touch sensors, Can be generated.

In another embodiment, the control unit may control a position at which a user interface capable of inputting a control command is output based on a signal received from the remote control device.

In another embodiment, the control unit outputs the user interface to a left area of the display unit based on a signal indicating that the user holds the remote control device with his left hand, The user interface can be output to one area on the right side of the display unit based on a signal indicating that the remote control device is held by the right hand.

In another embodiment, the control unit may control a position at which a pointer is output based on a signal received from the remote control device.

In another embodiment, the control unit may output the pointer to one area on the left side of the display unit, based on a signal indicating that the user holds the remote control unit with his left hand, It is possible to output the pointer to one area on the right side of the display unit based on a signal indicating that the remote control apparatus is held with the right hand.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the control unit controls the position of the time information output to the display unit from the remote control device based on the signal that the user holding the remote control device is changed Can be changed.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is also provided a method for controlling a remote control device, comprising the steps of: (a) receiving from the remote control device a signal as to whether or not a user has held the remote control device with his left or right hand; And (b) controlling a position of time information output to the display unit based on a signal received from the remote control device.

In the embodiment, the step (a) may further include transmitting the signal generated based on the size of the sensor value sensed by the plurality of touch sensors disposed on the remote control device, From the control device.

In another embodiment, the step (b) may include controlling a position at which a user interface capable of inputting a control command is output based on a signal received from the remote control device.

In another embodiment, the step (b) may further include the step of outputting the user interface to one area on the left side of the display unit, based on a signal indicating that the user holds the remote control device with his left hand And outputting the user interface to a right area of the display unit based on a signal indicating that the user holds the remote control device with his right hand.

In another embodiment, the step (b) may include controlling a position at which a pointer is output based on a signal received from the remote control device.

In another embodiment, the step (b) may further comprise the step of outputting the pointer to one area on the left side of the display unit, based on a signal indicating that the user has picked up the remote control device with his left hand, And outputting the pointer to a right area of the display unit based on a signal indicating that the user holds the remote control device with his right hand.

In yet another embodiment, the step (b) may further comprise the steps of: receiving, from the remote control device, time information output from the remote control device based on the signal that the user holding the remote control device is changed And changing the position of the first antenna.

Effects of the image display apparatus and the control method thereof according to the present invention will be described as follows.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, when the remote controller is used with the left hand, convenience of the user can be improved.

In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, the position at which the pointer (cursor) is outputted is changed according to the hand used by the user, so that the movement of the wrist of the user can be minimized.

Further scope of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description and specific examples, such as the preferred embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art.

1 is a block diagram of a video display apparatus and a remote control apparatus according to the present invention.
2 is a flowchart for explaining an embodiment of a method of controlling an image display apparatus according to the present invention.
3 and 4 are conceptual diagrams for explaining an embodiment of a remote control device in which a touch sensor is disposed.
5 and 6 are conceptual diagrams for explaining an embodiment in which a menu interface is outputted at different positions according to a hand of a user holding a remote control device.
7 and 8 are conceptual diagrams for explaining an embodiment in which a channel and a volume control interface are outputted at different positions according to a hand of a user holding a remote control device.
9 and 10 are conceptual diagrams for explaining an embodiment in which pointers are outputted at different positions according to a hand of a user holding a remote control device.

Hereinafter, a video display device according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

In the present specification, the same or similar reference numerals are given to different embodiments in the same or similar configurations. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In addition, the suffix "module" and " part "for constituent elements used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have their own meaning or role.

The video display device related to the present invention includes both a device for receiving and outputting a broadcast, a device for recording and reproducing video, and a device for recording and reproducing audio. Hereinafter, as an example of this, a television will be described as an example.

1 is a block diagram of a video display apparatus and a remote control apparatus according to the present invention.

1, an image display apparatus 100 includes a tuner 110, a demodulating unit 111, an external device interface unit 122, a network interface unit 123, a storage unit 130, a user input interface unit A control unit 180, a display unit or a flexible display unit 140, a driving unit 150, an audio output unit 124, a power supply unit 190, and a 3D viewing device 140a.

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

For example, if the selected RF broadcast signal is a digital broadcast signal, it is converted into a digital IF signal (DIF). If the selected RF broadcast signal is an analog broadcast signal, it is converted into an analog baseband image or voice signal (CVBS / SIF). That is, the tuner 110 can process a digital broadcast signal or an analog broadcast signal. The analog baseband video or audio signal (CVBS / SIF) output from the tuner 110 can be directly input to the controller 180. [

Also, the tuner 110 can receive RF carrier signals of a single carrier according to an Advanced Television System Committee (ATSC) scheme or RF carriers of a plurality of carriers according to a DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) scheme.

In the present invention, the tuner 110 sequentially selects RF broadcast signals of all broadcast channels stored through a channel memory function among RF broadcast signals received through an antenna, and converts the RF broadcast signals into an intermediate frequency signal, a baseband image, or a voice signal can do.

The demodulator 111 receives the digital IF signal DIF converted by the tuner 110 and performs a demodulation operation.

For example, when the digital IF signal output from the tuner 110 is the ATSC scheme, the demodulator 111 performs 8-VSB (8-Vestigal Side Band) demodulation. In addition, the demodulation unit 111 may perform channel decoding. For this, the demodulator 111 includes a trellis decoder, a de-interleaver, and a Reed Solomon decoder, and performs trellis decoding, deinterleaving, Decryption can be performed.

For example, when the digital IF signal output from the tuner 110 is a DVB scheme, the demodulator 111 performs COFDMA (Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division Modulation) demodulation. In addition, the demodulation unit 111 may perform channel decoding. To this end, the demodulator 111 may include a convolution decoder, a deinterleaver, a Reed-Solomon decoder, and the like to perform convolutional decoding, deinterleaving, and reed solomon decoding.

The demodulation unit 111 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 demodulating unit 111 may be separately provided according to the ATSC scheme and the DVB scheme. That is, the ATSC demodulation unit and the DVB demodulation unit can be provided.

The stream signal output from the demodulation unit 111 may be input to the control unit 180. The control unit 180 performs demultiplexing, video / audio signal processing, and the like, and then outputs the video to the flexible display unit 140 and audio to the audio output unit 124.

The external device interface unit 122 can connect the external device and the video display device 100. [ To this end, the external device interface unit 122 may include an A / V input / output unit (not shown) or a wireless communication unit (not shown).

The external device interface unit 122 may be connected to an external device such as a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), a Blu ray, a game device, a camera, a camcorder, a computer (notebook) The external device interface unit 122 transmits external video, audio, or data signals to the controller 180 of the video display device 100 through a connected external device. Also, the controller 180 can output the video, audio, or data signal processed by the controller 180 to a connected external device. To this end, the external device interface unit 122 may include an A / V input / output unit (not shown) or a wireless communication unit (not shown).

The A / V input / output 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 other electronic devices. The video display device 100 is connected to other electronic devices in accordance with communication standards such as Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), IrDA (Infrared Data Association), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, Can be connected.

Also, the external device interface unit 122 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.

Meanwhile, the external device interface unit 122 can transmit and receive data to and from the 3D viewing apparatus 140a.

The network interface unit 123 provides an interface for connecting the video display device 100 to a wired / wireless network including the Internet network. The network interface unit 123 may include an Ethernet terminal or the like for connection to a wired network and may be a WLAN (Wireless LAN, Wi-Fi), a Wibro (wireless broadband) , World Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wimax), and HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) communication standards.

The network interface unit 123 can receive, via the network, contents or data provided by the Internet or a content provider or a network operator. That is, it can receive contents such as movies, advertisements, games, VOD, broadcasting signals, and the like, provided from a contents provider through a network. In addition, the update information and the update file of the firmware provided by the network operator can be received. It may also transmit data to the Internet or a content provider or network operator.

The network interface unit 123 is connected to, for example, an IP (Internet Protocol) TV, receives the processed video, audio, or data signals from the settop box for IPTV and controls the controller 180 And can transmit signals processed by the control unit 180 to the IPTV set-top box.

The IPTV may include ADSL-TV, VDSL-TV, FTTH-TV and the like depending on the type of the transmission network. The IPTV may include a TV over DSL, a video over DSL, a TV over IP ), And the like. In addition, IPTV may also mean an Internet TV capable of accessing the Internet, or a full browsing TV.

The storage unit 130 may store a program for each signal processing and control in the control unit 180 or may store a signal-processed video, audio, or data signal.

In addition, the storage unit 130 may perform a function for temporarily storing video, audio, or data signals input to the external device interface unit 122. [ In addition, the storage unit 130 may store information on a predetermined broadcast channel through a channel memory function such as a channel map.

The storage unit 130 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) RAM, ROM (EEPROM, etc.), and the like. The image display apparatus 100 may reproduce and provide a file (a moving image file, a still image file, a music file, a document file, etc.) stored in the storage unit 130 to a user.

FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment in which the storage unit 130 is provided separately from the control unit 180, but the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. The storage unit 130 may be included in the controller 180.

The user input interface unit 121 transmits a signal input by the user to the controller 180 or a signal from the controller 180 to the user.

For example, the user input interface unit 121 may be configured to turn on / off the power, select the channel, and set the screen from the remote control device 121a according to various communication methods such as a radio frequency (RF) communication method and an infrared Or may transmit a signal from the control unit 180 to the remote control device 121a.

Also, for example, the user input interface unit 121 can transmit a user input 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 180.

For example, the user input interface unit 121 may transmit a user input signal input from a sensing unit (not shown) that senses a user's gesture to the control unit 180 or may sense a signal from the control unit 180 (Not shown). Here, the sensing unit (not shown) may include a touch sensor, a voice sensor, a position sensor, an operation sensor, and the like.

The control unit 180 demultiplexes the input stream or processes the demultiplexed signals through the tuner 110 or the demodulation unit 111 or the external device interface unit 122 to output a signal for video or audio output Can be generated and output.

The video signal processed by the controller 180 is input to the flexible display unit 140 and can be displayed as an image corresponding to the video signal. In addition, the image signal processed by the controller 180 may be input to the external output device through the external device interface 122.

The audio signal processed by the control unit 180 may be output to the audio output unit 124 as an audio signal. The voice signal processed by the control unit 180 may be input to the external output device through the external device interface unit 122. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the controller 180 may include a demultiplexer, an image processor, and the like.

In addition, the control unit 180 can control the overall operation of the image display apparatus 100. For example, the control unit 180 may control the tuner 110 to select a channel selected by the user or an RF broadcast corresponding to a previously stored channel.

The control unit 180 may control the image display apparatus 100 by a user command or an internal program input through the user input interface unit 121 or the remote control apparatus 121a.

For example, the control unit 180 controls the tuner 110 so that a signal of a selected channel is input according to a predetermined channel selection command received through the user input interface unit 121. Then, video, audio, or data signals of the selected channel are processed. The control unit 180 can output the video or audio signal processed by the user through the flexible display unit 140 or the audio output unit 124.

The controller 180 may control the operation of the external device via the external device interface unit 122 according to an external device video playback command received through the user input interface unit 121. For example, So that the video signal or the audio signal can be output through the flexible display unit 140 or the audio output unit 124.

Meanwhile, the control unit 180 may control the flexible display unit 140 to display an image. For example, the broadcast image input through the tuner 110, the external input image input through the external device interface unit 122, the image input through the network interface unit 123, or the image stored in the storage unit 130 To be displayed on the flexible display unit 140.

At this time, the image displayed on the flexible display unit 140 may be a still image or a moving image, and may be a 2D image or a 3D image.

On the other hand, the control unit 180 generates a 3D object for a predetermined object among the images displayed on the flexible display unit 140, and displays the 3D object. For example, the object may be at least one of a connected web screen (newspaper, magazine, etc.), an EPG (Electronic Program Guide), various menus, widgets, icons, still images, moving images and text.

The 3D object may be processed to have a depth different from that of the image displayed on the flexible display unit 140. The 3D object may be processed so as to be protruded compared to the image displayed on the flexible display unit 140. [

On the other hand, the control unit 180 recognizes the position of the user based on the image photographed from the photographing unit (not shown). For example, the distance (z-axis coordinate) between the user and the image display apparatus 100 can be grasped. In addition, the x-axis coordinate and the y-axis coordinate in the video display device 100 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 111 or the stream signal output from the external device interface unit 122 and extracts an image from an input stream signal to generate a thumbnail image have. The generated thumbnail image can be directly or encoded and input to the controller 180. In addition, the generated thumbnail image may be encoded in a stream format and input to the controller 180. The control unit 180 may display a thumbnail list having a plurality of thumbnail images on the flexible display unit 140 using the inputted thumbnail images. At this time, the thumbnail list may be displayed in a simple viewing mode displayed on a part of the area in a state where a predetermined image is displayed on the flexible display unit 140, or in a full viewing mode displayed in most areas of the flexible display unit 140 have.

The flexible display unit 140 converts a video signal, a data signal, an OSD signal, a control signal processed by the control unit 180 or a video signal, a data signal, a control signal, etc. received from the external device interface unit 122, .

In the present invention, it is exemplified that the flexible display unit 140 is configured to be deformable into a flat shape or a curved shape. When the flexible display unit 140 is transformed into a curved shape as if it surrounds a user on the front side, a realistic image quality and immersion can be provided to the user. Such a flexible display can be implemented, for example, by an OLED panel.

The flexible display unit 140 may be configured to provide a three-dimensional image to the user. The flexible display unit 140 may be divided into an additional display mode and a single display mode for three-dimensional video viewing.

In the single display method, a 3D image can be implemented by the flexible display unit 140 alone without using a separate 3D viewing apparatus 140a, for example, 3D glasses, and examples thereof include a lenticular system, a parallax barrier parallax barrier) can be applied.

In addition, the additional display method can implement a 3D image using the 3D viewing apparatus 140a in addition to the flexible display unit 140. For example, various methods such as a head mount display (HMD) type and a glasses type can be applied have. In addition, the glasses type can be further divided into a passive type such as a polarizing glasses type and an active type such as a shutter glass type. On the other hand, head-mounted display type can be divided into a passive type and an active type.

Meanwhile, the flexible display unit 140 may include a touch screen and may be used as an input device in addition to the output device.

The drive unit 150 is formed to deform the flexible display unit 140 into a flat shape or a curved shape. The driving unit 150 may be configured to deform the flexible display unit 140 by applying a physical force to the flexible display unit 140 directly or indirectly.

The audio output unit 124 receives a voice-processed signal, for example, a stereo signal, a 3.1 channel signal, or a 5.1 channel signal from the control unit 180, and outputs the voice. The audio output unit 124 may be implemented by various types of speakers.

In order to detect a user's gesture, 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 provided in the image display apparatus 100 have. A signal sensed by a sensing unit (not shown) is transmitted to the control unit 180 through the user input interface unit 121.

The control unit 180 may sense a gesture of the user by respectively combining the images captured from the photographing unit (not shown) or the sensed signals from the sensing unit (not shown).

The power supply unit 190 supplies corresponding power to the video display device 100. Particularly, a control unit 180, which can be implemented as a system on chip (SOC), a flexible display unit 140 for displaying an image, and an audio output unit 124 for audio output, . Further, according to the embodiment, power can be supplied to the heat generating portion including the heat ray.

The remote control device 121a transmits the user input to the user input interface unit 121. [ To this end, the remote controller 121a can use infrared (IR) communication, radio frequency (RF) communication, Bluetooth, ultra wideband (UWB), or ZigBee. Also, the remote controller 121a can receive the video, audio, or data signal output from the user input interface unit 121 and display it or output it by the remote controller 121a.

The video display device 100 described above is a fixed type and is a digital broadcast of ATSC system (8-VSB system), digital broadcast of DVB-T system (COFDM system), digital broadcast of ISDB-T system (BST- And may be a digital broadcast receiver capable of receiving at least one. In addition, as a portable type, digital terrestrial DMB broadcasting, satellite DMB broadcasting, ATSC-M / H broadcasting, DVB-H broadcasting (COFDM broadcasting), MediaFoward Link Only And a digital broadcasting receiver capable of receiving at least one of digital broadcasting and the like. It may also be a digital broadcast receiver for cable, satellite communications, or IPTV.

Meanwhile, the video display device described in this specification includes a TV receiver, a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player) .

Meanwhile, the block diagram of the image display apparatus 100 shown in FIG. 1 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 video display device 100 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.

2 is a flowchart for explaining an embodiment of a method of controlling an image display apparatus according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, a step S210 of receiving a signal from the remote control device 121a as to whether or not the user has held the remote control device 121a with his left or right hand is proceeded.

Subsequently, a step S220 of controlling the position of the time information output to the display unit 140 is performed based on the signal received from the remote controller 121a.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments will be described.

In operation S210, the remote controller 121a may receive the signal generated based on the size of the sensor value sensed by the plurality of touch sensors disposed in the remote controller 121a, From the control device 121a.

In still another embodiment, the step S220 may include controlling a position at which a user interface capable of inputting a control command is output based on a signal received from the remote control device 121a.

In another embodiment, the step S220 may include a step of displaying the user interface on the left side of the display unit 140 based on a signal indicating that the user holds the remote control device 121a with his / And outputting the user interface to one area on the right side of the display unit 140 based on the signal indicating that the user holds the remote control device 121a with his right hand .

In another embodiment, the step S220 may include controlling a position where a pointer is output based on a signal received from the remote controller 121a.

In another embodiment, the step S220 may include a step of moving the pointer to a left side region of the display unit 140, based on a signal indicating that the user holds the remote control apparatus 121a with his left hand, And outputting the pointer to one area on the right side of the display unit 140 on the basis that a signal indicating that the user holds the remote control device 121a with his right hand is transmitted .

In another embodiment, the step S220 may include a step of controlling the display unit 140 based on a signal that a user's hand holding the remote control device 121a is changed from the remote control device 121a, And changing the position of the time information output to the display unit.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments will be described in terms of components.

The user input interface unit 121 may receive a signal from the remote controller 121a as to whether or not the user has held the remote controller 121a with his left hand or right hand.

The display unit 140 can output time information.

The control unit 180 can control the position of the time information output to the display unit 140 based on a signal received from the remote controller 121a.

In the embodiment, the remote control device 121a determines whether the user has been held by the left or right hand based on the size of the sensor value sensed by the plurality of touch sensors, the position and size of the area where the touch is sensed Can be generated.

In another embodiment, the control unit 180 may control a position at which a user interface capable of inputting a control command is output based on a signal received from the remote control device 121a.

The control unit 180 controls the display unit 140 to display the user interface on the basis of a signal indicating that the user holds the remote controller 121a with his left hand, On the left side of the display unit 140, a signal indicating that the user holds the remote control device 121a with the right hand is transmitted, and the user interface is output to one area on the right side of the display unit 140 .

In another embodiment, the controller 180 may control a position at which a pointer is output based on a signal received from the remote controller 121a.

In another embodiment, the control unit 180 controls the pointer to move the pointer on the display unit 140 based on a signal indicating that the user holds the remote controller 121a with his left hand. And outputs the pointer to one area on the right side of the display unit 140 based on that the signal indicating that the user holds the remote control device 121a with the right hand is transmitted have.

According to another embodiment, the control unit 180 controls the display unit 120 based on a signal that a hand holding the remote controller 121a is changed by the user from the remote controller 121a, The position of the time information output to the display unit 140 can be changed.

On the other hand, the remote control device 121a may generate a signal indicating whether the user has been held by the left or right hand based on the size of the sensor value sensed by the plurality of touch sensors, the position and size of the area where the touch is sensed Can be generated.

3 and 4 are conceptual diagrams for explaining an embodiment of a remote control device in which a touch sensor is disposed.

3 and 4, a plurality of touch sensors may be disposed in an edge area of the smart TV remote controller 121a.

As an example, a plurality of touch sensors may be disposed in a grip portion where a user mainly holds the smart TV remote controller 121a.

As another embodiment, a plurality of users may be disposed in the left lower side 300 or the right lower side 400, which mainly hold the smart TV remote controller 121a.

Based on the size of the sensor value sensed by the touch sensor, the position of the touch sensing area (contact point), the size of the touch sensing area, etc., Or not.

Specifically, when the size of the sensor value sensed by the touch sensor 300 disposed on the left side is larger than the sensor value sensed by the touch sensor 400 disposed on the right side, It is determined that the user holds the smart TV remote controller 121a with his / her left hand.

On the other hand, when the sensor value detected by the touch sensor 400 disposed on the right side is larger than the sensor value sensed by the touch sensor 300 disposed on the left side, It is determined that the user has caught the smart TV remote controller 121a with his or her right hand.

On the other hand, the controller 180 can control the output position of the user interface that can input the control command based on the signal received from the remote controller 121a.

The control unit 180 controls the display unit 140 to display the user interface on the left side of the display unit 140 based on a signal indicating that the user holds the remote control device 121a with his left hand, And outputs the user interface to one area on the right side of the display unit 140 based on a signal indicating that the user holds the remote control device 121a with his right hand .

5 and 6 are conceptual diagrams for explaining an embodiment in which a menu interface is outputted at different positions according to a hand of a user holding a remote control device.

5 and 6, when a signal indicating that the user holds the remote controller 121a with his or her left hand is transmitted, the menu interface of the smart TV may be outputted to the left one area 500 of the display unit 140 have.

On the other hand, when a signal indicating that the user holds the remote controller 121a with the right hand is transmitted, the menu interface of the smart TV can be output to the right area 600 of the display unit 140. [

7 and 8 are conceptual diagrams for explaining an embodiment in which a channel and a volume control interface are outputted at different positions according to a hand of a user holding a remote control device.

7 and 8, when a signal indicating that the user holds the remote controller 121a with the left hand is transmitted, the channel and volume control interface may be output to one area 700 on the left side of the display unit 140 have.

On the other hand, when a signal indicating that the user holds the remote controller 121a with the right hand is transmitted, the channel and volume control interface may be output to the right area 800 of the display unit 140. [

On the other hand, the controller 180 can control the position where a pointer is output based on a signal received from the remote controller 121a.

The control unit 180 controls the pointer to move to a left side region of the display unit 140 based on a signal indicating that the user holds the remote control apparatus 121a with his left hand, And outputs the pointer to one area on the right side of the display unit 140 based on a signal indicating that the user holds the remote control device 121a with his right hand.

9 and 10 are conceptual diagrams for explaining an embodiment in which pointers are outputted at different positions according to a hand of a user holding a remote control device.

9 and 10, when a signal indicating that the user holds the remote controller 121a with the left hand is transmitted, a pointer may be output to one area 900 on the left side of the display unit 140. [

Conversely, when a signal indicating that the user holds the remote controller 121a with his or her right hand is transmitted, the pointer can be output to one area 1000 on the right side of the display unit 140. [

As described above, since the position at which the pointer (cursor) is output is changed, the user can minimize the movement of the wrist.

On the other hand, the control unit 180 outputs the signal to the display unit 140 based on the fact that a signal for changing the hand holding the remote control device 121a by the user is transmitted from the remote control device 121a It is possible to change the position of the time information.

As an embodiment, the remote controller 121a may detect a hand held by a user and then transmit a signal corresponding thereto. After a few seconds (ms), if a motion sensor or key button input is detected by the user, it is transmitted. At this time, when the hand held by the user is changed, the changed information (signal) can be transmitted together with the motion sensor or the key button input value (before the time information is output)

5, when the hand held by the user is changed from the left hand to the right hand, the menu interface of the smart TV, which is output to the left one area 500 of the display unit 140, To the right region 600 of the display unit 140 as shown in FIG.

In another embodiment, when the hand held by the user is changed from the left hand to the right hand, the channel and volume control interface output to the left one area 500 of the display unit 140 as shown in FIG. To the right area 800 of the display unit 140 as shown in FIG.

In another embodiment, when the hand held by the user is changed from the left hand to the right hand, the pointer output to the left one area 900 of the display unit 140, as shown in FIG. 9, May be output to one region (1000) on the right side of the display unit (140).

Effects of the image display apparatus and the control method thereof according to the present invention will be described as follows.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, when the remote controller is used with the left hand, convenience of the user can be improved.

In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, the position at which the pointer (cursor) is outputted is changed according to the hand used by the user, so that the movement of the wrist of the user can be minimized.

Further scope of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description and specific examples, such as the preferred embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art.

The image display apparatus described above is not limited to the configurations and methods of the embodiments described above, but the embodiments may be configured by selectively combining all or a part of the embodiments so that various modifications may be made.

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A user input interface for receiving a signal from the remote control device as to whether the user has held the remote control device with the left or right hand;
A display unit for outputting time information; And
And a control unit for controlling a position of time information output to the display unit based on a signal received from the remote control device. The method according to claim 1,
The remote control device includes:
Wherein the signal generating unit generates a signal indicating whether the user has been held by the left or right hand based on the size of the sensor value sensed by the plurality of touch sensors and the position and size of the area in which the touch is sensed. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein,
Wherein the controller controls the output position of the user interface capable of inputting the control command based on the signal received from the remote control device. The method of claim 3,
Wherein,
The control unit outputs the user interface to one area on the left side of the display unit based on a signal indicating that the user holds the remote control unit with his left hand,
Wherein the control unit outputs the user interface to one area on the right side of the display unit based on that a signal indicating that the user holds the remote control unit with his right hand is transmitted. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein,
And controls a position at which a pointer is output based on a signal received from the remote control device. 6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein,
The pointer is outputted to one area on the left side of the display unit based on that the signal indicating that the user holds the remote control device with his left hand is transmitted,
Wherein the controller outputs the pointer to one area on the right side of the display unit based on a signal indicating that the user holds the remote controller with his right hand. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein,
Wherein the display control unit changes the position of the time information output to the display unit based on whether a signal that the user holding the remote control device is changed from the remote control device is transmitted. (a) receiving a signal from the remote control device as to whether or not the user has held the remote control device with his left or right hand; And
(b) controlling a position of time information output to the display unit based on a signal received from the remote control device. 9. The method of claim 8,
The step (a)
And receiving the signal generated based on the size of the sensor value sensed by the plurality of touch sensors disposed on the remote control device and the position and size of the area in which the touch is sensed from the remote control device To the video display device. 10. The method of claim 9,
The step (b)
And controlling a position at which a user interface capable of inputting a control command is output based on a signal received from the remote control device. 11. The method of claim 10,
The step (b)
The control unit outputs the user interface to one area on the left side of the display unit based on a signal indicating that the user holds the remote control unit with his left hand,
And outputting the user interface to one area on the right side of the display unit based on a signal indicating that the user has picked up the remote control device with his or her right hand. Way. 10. The method of claim 9,
The step (b)
And controlling a position at which a pointer is output based on a signal received from the remote control device. 13. The method of claim 12,
The step (b)
The pointer is outputted to one area on the left side of the display unit based on that the signal indicating that the user holds the remote control device with his left hand is transmitted,
And outputting the pointer to a right area of the display unit based on a signal indicating that the user has picked up the remote control device with a right hand. . 10. The method of claim 9,
The step (b)
And changing the position of the time information output to the display unit based on the signal that the hand holding the remote control device is changed from the remote control device to the remote control device. A method of controlling a video display device.

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