JP2001103382A - Web using internet set-top box and television channel interlocking device and method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a web using an Internet set-top box, a television channel interlocking device and its method. SOLUTION: The web includes an A/V input selection means (10) that selects one of outputs from set-top boxes connected respectively to a plurality of input terminals in response to an externally received control signal and giving the selected output to a television RF input terminal, the Internet set-top box (20) that gives a remote control signal for controlling the set-top box and television control and outputs a switching control signal of the A/V input selection means (10) in the case that a web site selects a desired broadcast channel to aid interlocking among broadcast channel information, a television receiver and other set-top boxes, and a remote control signal reflector (30) that reflects the remote control signal sent from the Internet set-top box to activate the television set and the set-top box (20).

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an Internet set-top box and a system for providing a broadcast by connecting various set-top boxes to a television to provide television channel information using the Internet set-top box. After connecting to the web site shown, the web and TV channels can be linked using an Internet set-top box that can link broadcast information such as TV channels provided from the website with actual channels of a TV and other set-top boxes. The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art At present, the number of external input terminals of a general television differs depending on the type of television, but it is usually about 1-3, and as shown in FIG. In a state where various set-top boxes such as a broadcast set-top box (set-top box 2) and a cable broadcast set-top box (set-top box 3) are connected, a desired set-top box is operated using a remote controller of the set-top box. They are watching desired broadcasts such as satellite broadcasts and cable broadcasts.

However, in such a connection structure,
The user must directly set the television channel to the channel number (mainly channel 3 or channel 4 in the case of Korea) where the output video signal of the set-top box is modulated, and In order to view the broadcast program, the set-top box had to be directly operated using the remote control of the set-top box.

In addition, it is necessary to always memorize which input terminal of the television set is connected to each set-top box, and it is also necessary to know the broadcast program of each set-top box in order to facilitate viewing. there were. Furthermore, if the number of set-top boxes to be installed is larger than the number of external input terminals provided on the TV,
The excess of the set-top box makes connection impossible, so that there is an inconvenience that the connection line must be reconnected each time the user views.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention has been devised to solve the above-mentioned problems, and the present invention has been developed to solve the above-mentioned problems. When connecting to the site and selecting a desired broadcast, the Internet set-top box transmits the remote control signal to automatically transmit the television and the web using the Internet set-top box that enables the channel link of each set-top box. It is an object of the present invention to provide a television channel interlocking device and method.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a web and television channel interlocking apparatus using an Internet set-top box which can eliminate the inconvenience of constantly storing the connection state between a television and various set-top boxes. Is to do.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide an Internet for resolving the inconvenience of reconnecting connecting lines when the number of set-top boxes to be installed is larger than the number of external input terminals of a television. An object of the present invention is to provide a web and television channel interlocking device using a set-top box.

[0008] It is still another object of the present invention to operate any system provided with a server for providing a website for supporting the link between broadcast channel information and a television and other set-top boxes, and an Internet set-top box. By sharing the status, you can constantly monitor the operating status of any installed equipment,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a web and television channel interlocking apparatus and method using an Internet set-top box that enables channel interlocking without malfunction.

[0009]

In order to achieve the above object, a web and television channel interlocking apparatus using an Internet set-top box according to the first aspect of the present invention responds to a control signal input from the outside. One of the set-top boxes connected to a plurality of input terminals to select one of the outputs and set the RF (radio frequency)
A / V (audio / video) input selection means for inputting to the input terminal, and when selecting a desired broadcast channel on a website supporting the link between the broadcast channel information and the television and other set-top boxes, Transmits remote control signals for box and TV control,
An Internet set-top box for outputting a switching control signal of the A / V input selection means, a remote-control signal reflector for operating a television and the set-top box by reflecting a remote control signal transmitted from the Internet set-top box; Is included.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a web and television channel interlocking apparatus using an Internet set-top box, wherein the A / V input selecting means includes the Internet set-top box. It is characterized by being installed inside and outside.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the web and television channel interlocking apparatus using the Internet set-top box, the input terminal of the A / V input selecting means may be an RF signal. Are connected to each other.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a web and television channel interlocking apparatus using an Internet set-top box, wherein the Internet set-top box is connected to a currently used television. When selecting a desired broadcast channel on a website that supports remote control codes and system setting results for various set-top boxes and a website that supports linking of broadcast channel information with a television and other set-top boxes, A central processing unit for generating a remote control signal for a television and various set-top boxes based on a remote control code stored in the memory unit, and outputting a switching control signal of the A / V input selecting unit according to a system setting result; The central processing means It is characterized in that that the generated remote control signal is configured to include a remote control transmitting means for transmitting to said remote control signal reflector.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the web and television channel interlocking apparatus using the Internet set-top box, in addition to the configuration of the fourth aspect, the central processing means sets a desired broadcast channel on the web site. At the time of selection, it is characterized in that it is determined whether or not the selected broadcast channel is viewable, and if the channel is viewable, the remote control signal is generated.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the fifth aspect, the web and television channel interlocking apparatus using the Internet set-top box determines whether or not the broadcast channel is viewable. The determination is made based on the system setting result stored in the memory means.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the web and television channel interlocking device using the Internet set-top box, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect, the remote control signal reflector includes a remote control of the Internet set-top box. Receiving the transmission signal of the transmission means,
The television and the set-top box are provided on a wall or the like on the opposite side where devices are installed so that the television set and the set-top box can receive a reflection signal of the remote control signal reflector.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, in the web and television channel interlocking apparatus using the Internet set-top box, in addition to the configuration of the seventh aspect, the remote control signal reflector includes a transmission signal of the remote control transmission means. An infrared receiving means for receiving an infrared signal, an infrared transmitting means for transmitting the same signal as the signal received from the infrared receiving means, and receiving a remote control signal input through the infrared receiving means to transmit the same signal as the remote control signal to the infrared ray Remote control transmission / reception control means for transmitting from the transmission means.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the web and television channel interlocking device using the Internet set-top box, in addition to the configuration of the eighth aspect, the remote control signal reflector has an output stronger than that of a general remote control. The transmission angle is wider than that of a general remote controller.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for linking a web channel and a television channel using an Internet set-top box, wherein when the Internet set-top box is turned on while a television is on, a first connection to the Internet is automatically established. Step 2, a step of connecting to a website supporting the link between the broadcast channel information and the television and other set-top boxes to select a desired broadcast hyperlink, and analyzing a script of the selected hyperlink. A third step of determining whether the link is a hyperlink for changing a channel, and if the result of the determination is a general hyperlink that is not a hyperlink for changing a channel, the link is connected to the linked link; If it is a hyperlink, broadcast the selected hyperlink A fourth step of determining whether the channel is viewable in the current system configuration; and generating a remote control signal for changing the channel if it is determined that the selected broadcast channel is viewable in the current system configuration. And a sixth step of generating and outputting a switching control signal suitable for each set-top box.

[0019] According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the tenth aspect, the web and television channel interlocking method using the Internet set-top box is provided.
In the step, when the Internet set-top box is attached, a remote control signal for changing a television channel to a channel in which an output video signal of the Internet set-top box is modulated is transmitted.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the structure of the tenth aspect, the web browser using the Internet set-top box according to the twelfth aspect of the present invention further comprises: The information on the type of the device is transmitted to the web server.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in the web and television channel linking method using the Internet set-top box, in addition to the configuration of the tenth aspect, the script of the hyperlink includes channel number information and the hyperlink. Contains information called a hyperlink for changing a channel.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, a web and television channel linking method using an Internet set-top box according to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention includes the fourth aspect.
In the step, the determination as to whether or not viewing is possible is made based on the setting result of the system.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, a web and television channel interlocking method using an Internet set-top box according to the fifteenth aspect of the present invention includes the fifth aspect.
In the step, the remote control signal for channel change includes a TV channel change command to a channel number where the output video signal of the set top box is modulated and a channel change command of the set top box. Things.

[0024] A web and television channel interlocking apparatus using an Internet set-top box according to claim 16 of the present invention comprises a set-top box connected to a plurality of input terminals according to a control signal input from the outside. A / V (audio / video) input selection means for selecting one output and inputting it to the RF (radio frequency) input terminal of the television, and assisting in linking broadcast channel information with the television and other set-top boxes When a desired broadcast channel is selected on a website to be transmitted, a remote control signal for controlling the device is transmitted through the remote control transmission / reception signal transmission line, a remote control signal from each device is analyzed, and the remote control signal is transmitted to the device. The signal is transmitted through a remote control transmission / reception signal transmission line, and the switching control signal of the An Internet set-top box that outputs a TV and each set-top box is installed on the entire surface of a remote control reception window of the TV and each set-top box. IR (infr) that sends a remote control signal to the top box
ared) transmission / reception module.

According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the sixteenth aspect, the web / television channel interlocking apparatus using the Internet set-top box has the A /
The V input selection means is provided inside and outside the Internet set-top box.

According to the eighteenth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the sixteenth aspect, the web / television channel interlocking device using the Internet set-top box has the above-mentioned structure.
The input terminal of the V input selection means is configured to be able to connect an RF signal.

According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the sixteenth aspect, the web and television channel interlocking device using the Internet set-top box is configured such that the Internet set-top box is connected to a currently used television. A memory means for storing remote control codes and system setting results for various set-top boxes, and a remote control for the device based on the remote control codes stored in the memory means when a desired broadcast channel is selected on the website. Generating a signal, comparing a signal input from an IR transmission / reception module of each device with a remote control code stored in the memory means, storing the operation content in the memory means, and transmitting the input signal to the remote control transmission / reception module The relevant device via the signal transmission line A central processing means for transmitting and outputting the switching control signal according to a system setting result; and an IR transmitting / receiving module for connecting the central processing means with the IR transmitting / receiving module of a television and each set-top box via the remote control transmitting / receiving signal transmission line. And connection means.

According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, in the web and television channel interlocking apparatus using the Internet set-top box, in addition to the configuration of the nineteenth aspect, the central processing means sets a desired broadcast channel on the web site. At the time of selection, it is characterized in that it is determined whether or not the selected broadcast channel is viewable, and if the channel is viewable, the remote control signal is generated.

According to a twenty-first aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the twentieth aspect, the web and television channel interlocking apparatus using the Internet set-top box further comprises a determination as to whether or not the broadcast channel is viewable. The determination is made based on the system setting result stored in the memory means.

A web and television channel interlocking device using an Internet set-top box according to claim 22 of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of claim 20, wherein the remote control signal is transmitted when the device is powered off. It includes a power-on signal, a channel change signal of the device, and a television channel change signal.

According to a twenty-third aspect of the present invention, a web and television channel interlocking device using an Internet set-top box is provided in addition to the configuration of the sixteenth aspect, wherein the IR
The transmission / reception module receives the remote control signal of each device and transmits the signal to the IR transmission / reception module connection unit, and the remote control signal transmitted from the central processing unit through the IR transmission / reception module connection unit to the device. And an IR transmitting means for transmitting.

According to a twenty-fourth aspect of the present invention, a web and television channel interlocking device using an Internet set-top box is provided in addition to the constitution of the twenty-third aspect, wherein the IR
The transmission / reception module is provided in a size that completely covers the remote control reception window of the television and each set-top box.

The web and television channel linking method using an Internet set-top box according to claim 25 of the present invention is a method of automatically connecting to the Internet when the Internet set-top box is turned on while the television is on. And a second step of outputting a remote control signal for changing a television channel to a channel in which the output video signal of the Internet set-top box is modulated, and linking the broadcast channel information with the television and other set-top boxes. A third step of connecting to a supporting website to select a desired broadcast hyperlink, and analyzing a script of the selected hyperlink to determine whether the hyperlink is for changing channels. As a result of the determination, a hyper If it is a general hyperlink that is not a link, it is connected to the linked link, and if it is a hyperlink for changing the channel, it is determined whether the broadcast channel of the selected hyperlink is viewable in the current system configuration. In the fifth step, if it is determined that the selected broadcast channel is viewable in the current system configuration, a remote control signal for channel change is generated and transmitted, and a switching control signal suitable for each setup box is transmitted. And a sixth step of generating and outputting.

According to a twenty-sixth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the twenty-fifth aspect, the method for linking the web and the television channel using the Internet set-top box includes the steps of: The information about the type of the device is transmitted to a corresponding web server.

According to a twenty-seventh aspect of the present invention, in the web and television channel linking method using an Internet set-top box, in addition to the configuration of the twenty-fifth aspect, the script of the hyperlink includes channel number information and the hyperlink. Contains information called a hyperlink for changing a channel.

According to a twenty-eighth aspect of the present invention, a web and television channel interlocking method using an Internet set-top box according to the twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention,
In the step, the determination as to whether or not viewing is possible is made based on the setting result of the system.

According to a twenty-ninth aspect of the present invention, a web and television channel linking method using an Internet set-top box according to the twenty-ninth aspect of the present invention,
In the step, when the device is powered off, the remote control signal for changing the channel includes a power-on signal, a channel change signal of the corresponding device, and a television channel change signal.

[0038]

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Hereinafter, the first embodiment will be described.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a web and television channel interlocking apparatus using the Internet set-top box according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of input terminals (a, b, c, d, e,
f) Select one output from the set-top boxes connected to each and select the RF (radio frequency) of the TV.
An A / V (audio / video) input selector 10 for inputting to an input terminal, and a set for selecting a desired broadcast channel on a website that supports linking of broadcast channel information with a television and other set-top boxes. An Internet set-top box 20 for transmitting a remote control signal for controlling the top box and the television and outputting a switching control signal of the A / V input selection unit 10
And a remote control signal reflector 30 that receives a remote control signal transmitted from the Internet set-top box 20 and reflects the signal so that the device can operate.

The A / V input selector 10 has input terminals (a, a) connected to an antenna and various set-top boxes.
b, c, d, e, f) and an output terminal (out) connected to the RF input terminal of the television according to a switching control signal of the Internet set-top box 20. Then, the input terminals (a,
b, c, d, e, and f) are ports that can receive video output of various set-top boxes, and are configured to connect RF signals.

When the power of the Internet set-top box 20 is off, the switch is located at the terminal a, and an antenna (ANT) is connected to the terminal a so that a television can be viewed in an initial state. Power is configured to be supplied from Internet set-top box 20.

The number of input terminals (a, b, c, d, e, f) of the A / V input selector 10 can be changed.
The / V input selection unit 10 can be configured inside or outside the Internet set-top box 20.

The Internet set-top box 20 is connected to the Internet as shown in FIG. 3, and a modem 21 of a modem for performing a function of transmitting and receiving various data for web browsing, a keyboard controller 22, A remote control receiving unit 23 for receiving a remote control signal, and a ROM 2 storing a web browser program and various programs for performing the same.
4a, a ram 24b in which temporary data necessary for web browsing are stored, a channel mapping table in which broadcast station names and actual channel information in the area are tabulated, and a remote controller for the currently used television and various set-top boxes And a flash memory 24c in which codes are stored.

Then, when a web browser program capable of web browsing is executed and a desired broadcast channel is selected on a website that supports linking of the broadcast channel information with the television and other set-top boxes, the above A is selected. CPU that outputs a switching control signal of the / V input selection unit 10 and generates remote control signals for the television and various set-top boxes based on the remote control code stored in the flash memory 24c.
25, a remote control transmitting section 26 for transmitting a remote control signal generated from the CPU 25, a video processor 27 for converting a video signal received from the CPU 25 into a video signal in a format receivable on a television, and the video processor 27. Modulating section 28 which modulates the output of the device into a signal that can be output on television channel 3 or channel 4.
And is composed of

The remote control signal reflector 30 can receive a transmission signal of the remote control transmission unit 26 of the Internet set-top box 20 and
Is preferably provided on the opposite wall where the equipment is installed so that the television and the set-top box can receive the signal.

FIG. 4 is a detailed block diagram of the remote controller signal reflector 30. The infrared receiver 31 receives a transmission signal of the remote controller transmitter 26 of the Internet set-top box 20, and the infrared receiver 31 receives the signal from the infrared receiver 31. An infrared transmission unit 32 for transmitting the same signal as the received signal, and a remote control transmission / reception control unit 33 for receiving a remote control signal input through the infrared reception unit 31 and transmitting the same signal as the remote control signal from the infrared transmission unit 32 And is composed of

Here, the output of the infrared transmitting section 32 is made stronger than that of a general remote controller, and the transmission angle is made wider than that of a general remote controller so that various set-top boxes and televisions can receive it. The remote control signal reflector 30
Is configured to use an AC adapter or a built-in battery.

Each device is assumed to be in a power-on state in order to link the channels of the present invention thus configured.

First, when the user drives the Internet set-top box 20 and selects a desired channel (television broadcast, cable broadcast, satellite broadcast, etc.) on the web screen, the web browser determines that the broadcast channel is the current user. Is determined to be a viewable channel (determined based on the connection state of the set-top box and the A / V input selection unit 10). Transmits a remote control signal for controlling the set-top box.

The transmitted remote control signal includes a television channel change signal and a channel change signal of the set top box. CPU sends remote control signal
When the remote control signal 25 is generated based on the remote control codes of the television and various set-top boxes stored in the flash memory 24c and given to the remote control transmission unit 26, the remote control transmission unit 26 transmits the signal.

Here, the remote control codes of the television and various set-top boxes stored in the flash memory 24c are obtained by a web browser downloading necessary remote control codes from a web server and storing them.

The signal transmitted from the remote control transmitting section 26 is received by the infrared receiving section 31 of the remote control signal reflector 30, and the signal received by the infrared receiving section 31 is further transmitted from the infrared transmitting section 32 by the remote control transmission / reception control section 33. Sent out. At this time, the transmitted signal is the same signal as the signal received by the infrared receiver 31.

The transmitted signal is received by the television and the remote control receiver of the set-top box.

Thus, although not shown in the figure, the television channel is changed to channel 3 or channel 4 by the control unit in the television which controls the general functions of the television (the output image of the set-top box is not shown). The set top box tunes the signal of the channel selected by the user, and tunes this to the channel 3 or the channel number of the channel number where the output video signal of the set top box is modulated. RF-modulate the signal of channel 4 to A /
The signal is input to the input terminal of the V input selection unit 10.

On the other hand, the CPU 25 also transmits an A / V signal to the television and other set-top boxes in addition to transmitting a remote control signal for controlling the television and the set-top box.
A switching control signal for controlling the input selection unit 10 is output. The transmission of the remote control signal for controlling the television and the set-top box and the output of the control signal for controlling the A / V input selection unit 10 may be performed in any order.

The A / V input selector 10 switches a switch to the input terminal in accordance with a switching control signal output from the CPU 25 for controlling the A / V input selector 10, and outputs the signal from the set-top box. Is input to the RF input terminal of the television.

Accordingly, the user can watch the signal of the broadcast channel selected on the television channel 3 or 4.

On the other hand, the web browser of the Internet set-top box 20 provides a system setting mode. This system setting mode is used when the current system status changes, for example, at the beginning of system installation or when a new set-top box is installed. The user needs to enter the system setting mode and make detailed settings for the current system configuration, and the result of the setting is stored in the flash memory 24c.

The setting items of the system include the type of television, the production company, the model name, the production company of each set-top box, the model name, and the settings for the devices connected to the respective input terminals of the A / V input selector 10. And the channel number (Channel 3 or Channel 4: set for each set-top model as Channel 3 or Channel 4) on which the output video signal of each device is modulated. The browser downloads the remote control code of the device from the web server, stores it in the flash memory 24c, and refers to it when linking channels.

Next, the setting of the system will be described with reference to the screen of the system setting mode as an example.

FIG. 5 is an initial screen of the system setting mode, and shows that the antenna is connected to the input terminal a of the A / V input selector 10.

When a TV icon is selected in such a state, a pop-up menu in which manufacturing companies are listed appears as shown in FIG. 6. When a TV manufacturing company is selected here, as shown in FIG. A pop-up menu will appear showing the model name of every TV you make.

When a model name is selected on this screen, a screen in which the setting for the TV model is completed as shown in FIG. 8 is displayed.

Next, the setting of which device is connected to the input terminals (a, b, c, d, e, f) of the A / V input selector 10 will be described. If you click $ 2 in the connection status of the selected device, a pop-up menu of various set tops that can be used by connecting to the television appears.

When the user selects the Internet set-top from the set-top pop-up menu, a pop-up menu of the manufacturer is displayed as shown in FIG. 10, and one of the pop-up menus of the manufacturer is selected. Then, a pop-up menu for the model name appears as shown in FIG.

When one of the pop-up menus corresponding to the model name is selected, the setting of the Internet set-top box for $ 2 in the AV input selecting device connection state is completed as shown in FIG.

This is the input terminal b of the A / V input selector 10.
Is connected to an Internet set-top box of LG Electronics ISTB1000 model.
The user may subsequently select the model name of the device corresponding to each input number.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining a method of linking a web channel and a television channel using an Internet set-top box according to an embodiment of the present invention. When attaching the Internet set-top box 20 with the television attached, steps S1-S3 for automatically connecting to the Internet and connecting to a broadcast channel service site, and steps S4 and S5 for selecting a desired broadcast hyperlink. Analyzing the script of the selected hyperlink to determine whether the selected hyperlink is a hyperlink for changing channels. S6 and S7.

As a result of the determination, if it is a general hyperlink that is not a hyperlink for channel change, it is connected to the linked link. If it is a hyperlink for channel change, the selected broadcast channel can be viewed. If the channel is viewable by judging whether or not it is, the steps S8-S10 of generating and transmitting a remote control signal for changing the channel, and the steps of the A / V input selecting section 10 suitable for the set-top box are performed. The method includes a step S11 of generating and outputting a switching control signal, and steps S12 and S13 of switching to an Internet mode when a screen switching key for a web screen is input.

According to the present invention comprising the above steps, when the Internet set-top box 20 is attached, the Internet set-top box 20 executes a web browser to automatically connect to the Internet, and S1 sets the television channel to the Internet set-top box. A remote control signal for changing to the channel 3 or the channel 4 of the channel where the output video signal 20 is modulated is transmitted (S2).

The transmitted remote control signal is reflected by the remote control signal reflector 30 and received by the remote control receiving section of the television, whereby the television is changed to the channel.

To do this, assume that the television is on.

When connecting to a website that provides various broadcasting channel services after being connected to the Internet, the web browser sends the connected device to the web server to notify that the currently connected device is the Internet set-top box. Is transmitted (S3).

The cursor is moved to a desired broadcast hyperlink by using a cursor moving method used in the television, such as an arrow on a remote controller or another pointing device, and the hyperlink is selected (S4). The web browser analyzes the script of the selected hyperlink in S6, and determines whether it is a hyperlink for changing the channel (S7).

When transmitting one page information, the web server transmits script information of a specific hyperlink for changing the television channel to script information of the hyperlink, which includes information of the hyperlink for changing the channel and channel number information. And to the user's web browser. Accordingly, the web browser can analyze the script of the selected hyperlink to determine whether the hyperlink is for changing the channel.

When the web server composes the web page, the web server may add or delete the channel change icon in consideration of the system connection state from the information on the type of the connection device transmitted from the web browser in step S3. it can. The user can know the current system connection status by displaying the channel change icon.

If the result of the determination in step S7 is a general hyperlink, a connection is made to the site linked to the selected hyperlink S8, and if the hyperlink is for a channel change, the script of the selected hyperlink It is determined whether the broadcast channel corresponding to the channel number information included in the information is a channel that can be viewed in the current system configuration (S9).

If it is determined in step S9 that the channel is not a viewable channel, the process proceeds to step S8.
If it is determined that the channel is viewable, the CPU 2
5 reads the remote control code stored in the flash memory 24c, generates a remote control signal for channel change, and sends it out through the remote control transmission unit 26;
A switching control signal of the A / V input selector 10 corresponding to the selected device is generated and output (S11).

The determination as to whether or not the channel is viewable is made by the A / V input selector 1 stored in the flash memory 24c by performing the system setting mode.
The determination is made based on the connection state between the input terminals (a, b, c, d, e, f) of 0 and the set-top box.

The remote control signal for changing the channel includes a TV channel change command to a channel number (channel 3 or channel 4) to which the output video signal of the set top box is modulated and a channel change command of the set top box. Including.

The remote control signal transmitted from step S10 is reflected by the remote control signal reflector 30, and the television channel is changed to channel 3 or channel 4. The set-top box tunes the broadcast channel selected in step S5 and inputs the tuned broadcast channel to the A / V input selector 10 in the form of an RF signal suitable for a television reception channel.

The A / V input selecting section 10 performs the step S
11, the signal of the broadcast channel is switched through the A / V input selection unit 10 so that the signal of the selected device can be received.
The signal is input to the input terminal and is displayed through the television channel 3 or 4.

In this state, if a screen switching key for switching to a website screen in the Internet mode is input, the screen is switched to the Internet mode in S12 (S13).

The order of steps S10 and S11 may be changed.

The present invention is applied to the A / V input selector 10
An input terminal a is connected to an antenna, an input terminal b is connected to an Internet set-top box (when the output is modulated to TV channel 3), and an input terminal c is connected to a cable set-top box. If it is assumed that they are connected (when the output is modulated on the television channel 4), the cable broadcast channel 31
Will be described with reference to FIG.

First, when the power of the Internet set-top box 20 is turned on while the television is on, S2
1. The Internet set-top box 20 is a television channel for the Internet set-top box 20.
Channel 3 of the channel on which the output video signal of
A remote control signal is transmitted to change the television channel to channel 3 (S22).

Also, by turning on the power of the Internet set-top box 20, the Internet set-top box 20 executes a web browser and automatically connects to the Internet, so that the user can access a web site that provides various broadcasting channel services. Connect, move the cursor to the desired broadcast hyperlink, and in S23, hyperlink (cable broadcast channel 3).
1) is selected (S24).

The web browser analyzes the script of the selected hyperlink in step S25. Since the selected hyperlink is a hyperlink for changing the channel, the CPU 25 reads the information stored in the flash memory 24c and reads the current information. It is determined whether the channel is viewable in the system configuration (S26).

Since the broadcast channel of the selected hyperlink is a viewable channel (the cable set-top box is the input terminal c of the A / V input selection unit 10 in the above description).
The CPU 25 reads the remote control code of the cable broadcast stored in the flash memory 24c, generates a remote control signal for changing to the channel 31, and sends it out through the remote control transmission unit 26 (S27). .

Since the signal is reflected from the remote control signal reflector 30 and received by the remote control receiver of the cable set-top box, the cable set-top box tunes the cable broadcast channel 31 so that it tunes to the television channel 4. Perform RF modulation.

After performing the step S27, the CPU 25
Generates a control signal for switching the switch of the A / V input selection unit 10 to the input terminal c, and transmits the control signal to the control line (Contro1-
Line) to the switch of the A / V input selection unit 10 (S28). Thus, the switch of the A / V input selection unit 10 is connected to the input terminal c.

The CPU 25 of the Internet set-top box 20 generates a control signal for changing the television channel to the channel 4 and sends it out through the remote control transmission unit 26 (S29). This is reflected from the remote control signal reflector 30 and received by the remote control receiver of the television, so that the television is switched to channel 4.

Therefore, the broadcast signal of the tuned channel 31 from the cable set-top box is input to the television through the RF input terminal of the television, and is then displayed on the television channel 4.

The steps S27-S29 may be changed in the order of execution.

As described above, according to the present invention, when a desired broadcast is selected on a website supporting the link between the broadcast channel information and the television and other set-top boxes, the A / V
The broadcast automatically selected through the input selection unit 10 is displayed on the channel of the television (the channel on which the output video signal of the set-top box is modulated).

For this purpose, the flash memory 24c of the Internet set-top box 20 stores system setting results and remote control codes for the television and various set-top boxes, and the CPU 25 uses the remote control codes stored in the flash memory 24c based on the remote control codes. A remote control signal corresponding to the selected broadcast is generated and transmitted through the remote control transmission unit 26, and the signal transmitted from the remote control transmission unit 26 is reflected from the remote control signal reflector 30 to control the corresponding device, and is transmitted to the flash memory 24c. The CPU 25 controls the switching of the A / V input selector 10 according to the stored system setting result.

Hereinafter, a second embodiment will be described.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing a web and television channel interlocking apparatus using an Internet set-top box according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 15, a plurality of input terminals (a, b, c, d,
e) an A / V input selector 110 for selecting one output from among the set-top boxes connected to each other and inputting the output to the RF input terminal of the television; When selecting a desired broadcast channel on a website that supports linking,
A remote control signal for controlling the television and the set-top box is transmitted to a remote control transmission / reception signal transmission line (IR1-
Via IR4) and control-line
And an Internet set-top box 120 for outputting a switching control signal of the A / V input selection unit 110 via a TV and a remote control receiving window of a television and each set-top box. IR transmitting / receiving module 130 connected to the Internet set-top box for transmitting and receiving remote control signals to and from the Internet set-top box
And is composed of

The A / V input selector 110 has input terminals (a, b, c, d, and e) to which an antenna (ANT) and various set-top boxes are connected and output terminals connected to an RF input terminal of a television. (Out) in accordance with a switching control signal in the Internet set-top box 120, and the input terminals (a, b, c, d, and e) connect video outputs of a television and various set-top boxes. It is configured so that an RF signal can be connected at a port that can receive the signal.

When the power of the Internet set-top box 120 is off, the switch is located at the input terminal a, and an antenna (ANT) is connected to the input terminal a so that the television can be viewed in the initial state. And
Power is configured to be supplied from Internet set-top box 120.

The number of input terminals (a, b, c, d, e) of the A / V input selector 110 can be changed.
The input selection unit 110 can be configured inside or outside the Internet and the set-top box 120.

As shown in FIG. 16, the Internet set-top box 120 is connected to the Internet and is capable of transmitting and receiving various data for web browsing. The modem 121 of the modem, a keyboard controller 122, and a remote controller A remote control receiving unit 123 for receiving signals, a ROM 124 storing a web browser program and various programs for performing the same, a RAM 125 storing temporary data necessary for web browsing, a broadcast station name and A flash memory 126 storing a channel mapping table in which actual channel information of a region is tabulated, a current screen configuration, a remote control code for the currently used television and various set-top boxes, and a system setting result. , More composed.

Then, an IR (infrared) transmission / reception module 130 of a television or another set-top box is transmitted via the remote control transmission / reception signal transmission line (IR1-IR4).
Connection port (P1-
P4), executing a web browser program that can perform web browsing, and selecting A / V when selecting a desired broadcast channel on a website that supports linking of the broadcast channel information with the television and other set-top boxes. A switching control signal of the input selection unit 110 is output, and a remote control signal for a television and various set-top boxes is generated based on a remote control code stored in the flash memory 126, and the IR transmission / reception module connection port (P1-P4 ), A video processor 128 that converts the video signal received from the CPU 127 into a video signal in a format that can be received by a television, and outputs the output of the video processor 128 on a television channel 3 or channel 4. RF modulation unit for modulating the ability of signal 1
29.

Here, the number of the connection ports (P1-P4) of the IR transmitting / receiving module is set to an appropriate number so that all the set-top boxes to be installed can be connected.

The IR transmission / reception module 130 can be attached to the entire surface of the remote control receiving window of the television and each set-top box using a double-sided tape or the like so as to completely cover the remote control receiving section of the television and each set-top box. The size of the device is made larger than that of the remote control receiving window of a general device so that the remote control receiving window of the device can be completely covered. The driving power is supplied from the Internet set-top box 120.

FIG. 17 shows a detailed configuration of the IR transmitting / receiving module 130 and a connection state with the set-top box.
CPU 12 of Internet set-top box 120 through transmission / reception module connection port (P1-P4)
7 and a remote control signal transmitted from the CPU 127 through the IR transmission / reception module connection port (P1-P4) of the Internet set-top box 120, and converts the remote control signal into an actual IR signal. And an IR transmitting unit 132 for transmitting the information to the user.

Here, the IR receiving section 131 and the IR transmitting section 132 have the structure of a general remote control receiving section and transmitting section.

In the present invention thus configured, the user drives the Internet set-top box 120 to display a desired channel (television broadcast,
When selecting a cable broadcast, a satellite broadcast, or the like, the web browser determines whether the broadcast channel is a channel that can be currently viewed by the user (in a state where the set-top box and the A / V input selection unit 110 are connected). Judgment), and transmits a remote control signal for controlling the television and the set-top box so that the channel can be viewed in an interlocked manner if the channel is viewable.

When the device is powered off, the transmitted remote control signal includes a power-on signal, a channel change signal of the device, and a TV channel change signal (the TV channel is changed to a channel on which the output video signal of the device is modulated). Signal for changing). For transmitting the remote control signal, the CPU 127 generates a remote control signal based on the remote control codes of the television set and various set-top boxes stored in the flash memory 126, and
IR transmitting unit 1 of the IR transmitting / receiving module 130 of the device through the R transmitting / receiving module connection port (P1-P4)
32.

Here, the remote control codes of the television and various set-top boxes stored in the flash memory 126 are obtained by a web browser downloading necessary remote control codes from a web server and storing them.

Since the signal received by the IR transmitting section 132 is received by the IR receiving section of the device, the device operates according to the received remote control signal.

The CPU 127 outputs a switching control signal for controlling the A / V input selection unit 110 in addition to transmitting a remote control signal for controlling the television and the set-top box for interlocking with the television and another set-top box. I do. As a result, the A / V input selection unit 110 switches to the input terminal and inputs a signal output from the set-top box to the RF input terminal of the television.

Therefore, the user can watch the signal of the selected broadcast channel on the web screen on the television channel 3 or the channel 4.

The transmission of the remote control signal for controlling the television and the set-top box and the A / V input selector 1
The output of the control signal for the control of 10 may be made in any order.

The above operation will be described as an example in the case where the cable broadcast channel 31 (when the A / V input selector 110 is set to the input terminal c and the output video signal is modulated to the television channel 4) is selected on the web screen. explain.

If the user selects the cable broadcast channel 31 on the web screen, the CPU 127 of the Internet set-top box 120
Based on the remote control code stored in the
1 and the television generates a remote control signal to change the TV channel to 4 and sends the cable broadcast channel to channel 31 to the IR transceiver module 130 of the cable broadcast set-top box via the remote control transceiver signal transmission line (IR4). It transmits a remote control signal to change, and a remote control transmission / reception signal transmission line IR.
A remote control signal for changing the television channel to 4 is transmitted to the IR transmission / reception module 130 of the television via 1.

If the cable broadcasting set-top box is powered off, the power-on signal of the cable broadcasting set-top box is transmitted prior to the remote control signal to change to the cable broadcasting channel 31.

The power-on signal of the cable broadcast set-top box and the remote control signal to switch to the cable broadcast channel 31 are transmitted via the remote control transmission / reception signal transmission line IR4 to the IR transmitting section 132 of the IR transmitting / receiving module 130 of the cable broadcast set-top box. Is received. The remote control signal to change the TV channel to 4 via the remote control transmission / reception signal transmission line IR1 is transmitted to the IR transmission unit 13 of the TV IR transmission / reception module 130.
2 and transmitted to the cable broadcast set-top box and the IR receiver of the television.

Accordingly, the cable broadcast set-top box is controlled by the control unit (not shown) in the cable broadcast set-top box (not shown) to control the cable broadcast channel 31.
Is tuned, and this is RF-modulated to the signal of the television channel 4, and the television changes the channel to 4 under the control of a control unit in the television (not shown).

The CPU 127 transmits an A / V signal via a control line (Contro1-Line) together with transmission of a remote control signal for controlling a television set and a cable broadcast set-top box.
A switching control signal for switching the switch of the input selector 110 to the input terminal c is output, whereby the A / V input selector 110 is switched to the input terminal c.

Therefore, the cable broadcast channel 31 signal modulated to match the television channel 4 is displayed on the television channel 4 through the input terminal c of the A / V input selector 110.

Unlike the above, when a remote control signal is transmitted from the remote controller of the device, the signal is not directly received by the device by the IR transceiver module 130 of the device.
IR receiver 1 of IR transceiver module 130 of the device
31 and connected to the IR transmission / reception module connection port (P1-P
4) and input to the CPU 127.

The CPU 127 analyzes this and controls the Internet set-top box 120 if the signal is a remote control signal corresponding to the Internet set-top box 120. If the signal is not a remote control signal corresponding to the Internet set-top box 120, the CPU 127 The device is grasped by comparing with the remote control code stored in 126, the operation content is stored in the flash memory 126, and the signal is further transmitted to the device to operate the device.

Here, the CPU 127 stores the operation contents of the device in the flash memory 126 so that the operation state of the device can always be recognized, and the operation contents of the device can be transmitted to the web server. This allows the web server to recognize the status of all devices currently operating, thus enabling channel linking without malfunction.

On the other hand, the second embodiment of the present invention also provides a system setting mode as in the first embodiment, but since this is the same as the first embodiment, detailed description will be omitted.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart for performing a method for linking a web channel and a television channel using an Internet set-top box according to a second embodiment of the present invention. When the box 120 is turned on, the Internet set-top box 120 executes a web browser and automatically connects to the Internet.
Reference numeral 7 denotes a television channel via the remote control transmission / reception signal transmission line IR1 to the Internet set-top box 1.
A remote control signal for changing to the channel 3 or the channel 4 in which the output video signal 20 is modulated is transmitted (S112).

The transmitted remote control signal is received by IR transmitting section 132 of IR transmitting / receiving module 130 of the television and transmitted to the IR receiving section of the television, whereby the television is changed to channel 3 or channel 4.

When connecting to a website that provides various broadcasting channel services after connecting to the Internet, the web browser notifies the web server of the type of the connected device to notify that the currently connected device is the Internet set-top box. Is transmitted (S113).

A cursor is moved to a desired broadcast hyperlink by using a cursor moving method used on the television, such as an arrow on a remote controller or another pointing device (S114), and a hyperlink is selected (S1).
15). The web browser analyzes the script of the selected hyperlink (S116) and determines whether the hyperlink is for changing channels (S11).
7).

[0133] When transmitting one page information, the web server, for a specific hyperlink for changing a television channel, includes script information of the hyperlink with the information of the hyperlink for changing the channel and the channel number information. And to the user's web browser. This allows the web browser to analyze the selected hyperlink script to determine whether the hyperlink is for a channel change.

When the web server composes the web page, the web server may add or delete the channel change icon in consideration of the system connection state from the information on the type of the connection device transmitted from the web browser in step S113. it can. The user can know the current system connection status by displaying the channel change icon.

As a result of the determination in step S117, if the link is a general hyperlink, a connection is made to a site linked to the selected hyperlink (S118). If the link is a hyperlink for changing channels, the selected hyperlink is selected. It is determined whether the broadcast channel corresponding to the channel number information included in the script information is a channel that can be viewed in the current system configuration (S119).

If it is determined that the channel is not a viewable channel, the process proceeds to step S118. If it is determined that the channel is viewable, the CPU 127 reads the remote control code stored in the flash memory 126. Then, a remote control signal for channel change is generated and transmitted to the IR transmitting / receiving module 130 of the device through the IR transmitting / receiving module connection port (P1-P4) (S120).

The determination as to whether or not the channel is viewable is performed by the A / V input selector 1 stored in the flash memory 126 by performing the system setting mode.
Judgment is made based on the connection state between the ten input terminals (a, b, c, d, e) and the set-top box.

The remote control signal for changing the channel includes a power-on signal when the device is turned off, a channel change command signal for the set-top box,
For example, a signal to change the television channel to a channel number (channel 3 or channel 4) where the output video signal of the set-top box is modulated.

Of the remote control signals transmitted to the IR transmitting / receiving module 130 of the device in step S120, the power-on signal when the device is turned off and the channel change command signal of the set-top box are the same as those of the set-top box. The data is transmitted to the set-top box through the IR transmission unit 132 of the IR transmission / reception module 130.

Accordingly, the set-top box is powered on, and the broadcast channel selected in step S115 is tuned and input to the A / V input selection unit 110 in the form of an RF signal suitable for the television reception channel.

The television channel change signal among the remote control signals is transmitted to the IR transmitting / receiving module 13 of the television.
0 is transmitted to the television through the IR transmission unit 132, whereby the television channel is changed to channel 3 or channel 4.

After performing step S120, the CPU 1
27 generates and outputs a switching control signal of the A / V input selection unit 110 suitable for the selected device (S12).
1). Accordingly, the A / V input selection unit 110 is switched to the input terminal so as to be able to receive the input of the selected device.
The signal is input to the F input terminal and is displayed on the television channel 3 or channel 4.

In this state, if a screen switching key for switching to the website screen in the Internet mode is input (S122), the television screen is further switched to the Internet mode (S123).

The order of steps S120 and S121 may be changed.

As described above, according to the present invention, when a desired broadcast is selected on a website supporting the link between the broadcast channel information and the television and other set-top boxes, the A / V
The broadcast automatically selected through the input selection unit 110 is displayed on the channel of the television (the channel on which the output video signal of the set-top box is modulated).

In order to do this, the flash memory 126 of the Internet set-top box 120 contains
Stores system setting results and remote control codes for TV and various set-top boxes,
Based on the remote control code stored in the flash memory 126, a remote control signal corresponding to the selected broadcast is generated from 127 and transmitted to the IR transmitting / receiving module 130 of the device through the IR transmitting / receiving module connection port (P1-P4). By doing so, the device is controlled, and the CPU 127 controls the switching of the A / V input selection unit 110 according to the system setting result stored in the flash memory 126.

[0147]

As described above, the present invention has the following effects.

First, in the related art, in order to view a desired channel of each set-top box connected to the television, the TV is set to be desired by each device according to the channel number on which the output video signal of each set-top box is modulated. According to the present invention, while viewing information on a broadcast channel on a web screen, a desired broadcast is selected and a desired channel of each device is selected. Since it is possible to easily move in conjunction with each other, it is possible to view various broadcasts more conveniently.

Second, since the broadcast selected by the user is automatically connected according to the system setting result, the inconvenience of always storing the complicated connection status between the television and various set-top boxes can be eliminated.

Third, since a large number of set-top boxes can be connected using the A / V input selection device, when connecting the set-top box to a television, the inconvenience caused by a shortage of input terminals of the television can be solved.

Fourth, since the operation state of all systems provided with the Internet set-top box and the server of the website can be shared, smooth interlocking of channels between various devices can be achieved without malfunction.

The embodiments of the present invention have been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments and can be implemented in various modes without departing from the gist of the invention. Of course.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a connection structure between a general television and various set-top boxes.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a web and television channel interlocking device using an Internet set-top box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a detailed block diagram of the Internet set-top box of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a detailed block diagram of the remote control signal reflector of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining setting of a television type in a system setting mode.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining setting of a television type in a system setting mode.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining setting of a television type in a system setting mode.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining setting of a television type in a system setting mode.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining setting of a set-top box in a system setting mode.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining setting of a set-top box in a system setting mode.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining setting of a set-top box in a system setting mode.

FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining setting of a set-top box in a system setting mode.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a web and television channel linking method using an Internet set-top box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart for specifically explaining FIG. 13;

FIG. 15 is a block diagram of a web and television channel interlocking apparatus using an Internet set-top box according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a detailed block diagram of the Internet set-top box of FIG. 15;

17 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an IR transmitting / receiving module of FIG. 15 and a connection state with a set-top box.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a web and television channel linking method using an Internet set-top box according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

10,110 A / V input selector, 20,120 Internet set-top box, 21,121 Modem, 22,122 Keyboard controller, 23,1
23 Remote control receiver, 24a, 124 ROM, 24
b, 125 ram, 24 c, 126 flash memory, 25, 127 CPU, 26 remote control transmitter, 2
7,128 video processor, 28,129 RF modulator, 30 remote control signal reflector, 31 infrared receiver,
32 infrared transmission unit, 33 remote control transmission / reception control unit, 1
30 IR transmitting / receiving module, 131 IR receiving unit, 1
32IR transmission unit.

Claims (29)

[Claims] 1. A method of selecting one output from a set-top box connected to each of a plurality of input terminals according to a control signal input from the outside and inputting the selected output to an RF (radio frequency) input terminal of a television. / V (audio / video) input selection means for controlling a set-top box and a television when a desired broadcast channel is selected on a website supporting the link between the broadcast channel information and the television or another set-top box. An Internet set-top box that sends out a remote control signal of the A / V input selection means and outputs a switching control signal of the A / V input selection means; And a remote control signal reflector for Web and TV channels interlock device using the Internet set-top box to. 2. The web and television channel link using the Internet set-top box according to claim 1, wherein the A / V input selection means is installed inside and outside the Internet set-top box. apparatus. 3. The web and television channel link using an Internet set-top box according to claim 2, wherein an input terminal of the A / V input selection means is configured to be able to connect an RF signal. apparatus. 4. The Internet set-top box comprises: a memory means for storing a remote control code and a system setting result for a currently used television and various set-top boxes; a broadcast channel information and a television and other set-top boxes; When selecting a desired broadcast channel on a website that supports linking with a box, a remote control signal for a television and various set-top boxes is generated based on a remote control code stored in the memory unit, and the system setting result is used. Central processing means for outputting a switching control signal of the A / V input selecting means; and remote control transmitting means for transmitting a remote control signal generated from the central processing means to the remote control signal reflector. The method according to claim 1, Web and TV channel interlocking device using the Internet set-top box described above. 5. The central processing means, when selecting a desired broadcast channel on a website, determines whether or not the selected broadcast channel is viewable, and if the selected broadcast channel is a viewable channel, the remote controller The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the apparatus generates a signal. 6. The Internet set-top box according to claim 5, wherein the determination as to whether the broadcast channel is viewable is made based on a system setting result stored in the memory unit. Web and TV channel interlocking device using. 7. The remote control signal reflector can receive a transmission signal of remote control transmission means of the Internet set-top box, and the television and the set-top box can receive a reflection signal of the remote control signal reflector. The web and television channel interlocking device using the Internet set-top box according to claim 1, wherein the web and television channel interlocking device are provided on a wall or the like on the opposite side where the device is installed. 8. The remote control signal reflector, an infrared receiving means for receiving a signal transmitted from the remote control transmitting means, an infrared transmitting means for transmitting the same signal as the signal received from the infrared receiving means, and the infrared receiving means 8. The Internet set-top box according to claim 7, further comprising remote control transmission / reception control means for receiving a remote control signal input through the means and transmitting the same signal as the remote control signal from the infrared transmitting means. Web and TV channel link device used. 9. The web and television channel link using an Internet set-top box according to claim 8, wherein the output of the remote control signal reflector is stronger than that of a general remote control and the transmission angle is wider than that of the general remote control. apparatus. 10. A first step of automatically connecting to the Internet when an Internet set-top box is attached while a television is on, and a website supporting the linking of broadcast channel information with the television and other set-top boxes. A second step of connecting to and selecting a hyperlink of a desired broadcast; a third step of analyzing a script of the selected hyperlink to determine whether the hyperlink is for a channel change; If it is a general hyperlink that is not a hyperlink for channel change, it is connected to the linked link, and if it is a hyperlink for channel change, the broadcast channel of the selected hyperlink can be viewed in the current system configuration A fourth step of determining whether the selected broadcast channel is If it is determined that the system can be viewed in the system configuration of the fifth step, a fifth step of generating and transmitting a remote control signal for channel change, and a sixth step of generating and outputting a switching control signal suitable for each set-top box, A web and television channel linking method using an internet set-top box. 11. The method according to claim 1, wherein in the first step, when the Internet set-top box is attached, a remote control signal for changing a television channel to a channel in which an output video signal of the Internet set-top box is modulated is transmitted. A web and television channel linking method using the internet set-top box according to claim 10. 12. The use of the Internet set-top box according to claim 10, wherein when connecting to the website, a web browser transmits information on the type of the currently connected device to the web server. How to link web and TV channels. 13. The Internet set-top box according to claim 10, wherein the script of the hyperlink includes channel number information and information that the hyperlink is a hyperlink for changing a channel. Web and TV channel link method used. 14. The web and television using the Internet set-top box according to claim 10, wherein in the fourth step, whether or not viewing is possible is determined based on a setting result of the system. Channel link method. 15. In the fifth step, the remote control signal for channel change includes a TV channel change command to a channel number on which an output video signal of the set top box is modulated, and a channel change command of the set top box. The method of claim 10, further comprising: linking a web channel with a television channel using the Internet set-top box. 16. A method of selecting one output from a set-top box connected to each of a plurality of input terminals according to a control signal input from the outside and inputting the selected output to an RF (radio frequency) input terminal of a television. / V (audio / video) input selection means, and a remote control signal for controlling the device when a desired broadcast channel is selected on a website supporting the link between the broadcast channel information and the television and other set-top boxes. Is transmitted via the remote control transmission / reception signal transmission line, the remote control signal from each device is analyzed, and the remote control signal is transmitted via the remote control transmission / reception signal transmission line, and the switching control signal of the A / V input selecting means is transmitted. And an Internet set-top box that outputs And an IR (infrared) transmission / reception module for transmitting / receiving a remote control signal to / from the Internet set-top box via the remote control transmission / reception signal transmission line and transmitting a remote control signal to the television and each set-top box. A web and television channel interlocking device using an Internet set-top box. 17. The web and television channel link using the Internet set-top box according to claim 16, wherein the A / V input selection means is installed inside and outside the Internet set-top box. apparatus. 18. The web and television channel link using an Internet set-top box according to claim 16, wherein an input terminal of the A / V input selection means is configured to be able to connect an RF signal. apparatus. 19. The Internet set-top box, a memory means for storing remote control codes and system setting results for the currently used television and various set-top boxes, and selecting a desired broadcast channel on the website. At this time, a remote control signal of the device is generated based on the remote control code stored in the memory unit, and a signal input from the IR transmitting / receiving module of each device is compared with the remote control code stored in the memory unit. Central processing means for storing the operation content in the memory means, further transmitting the input signal to the device via the remote control transmission / reception signal transmission line, and outputting the switching control signal according to a system setting result; Remote control transmission / reception signal transmission line Web and television channels using an Internet set-top box, comprising: an IR transceiver module for connecting the central processing means to an IR transceiver module of a television and each set-top box via a TV. Interlocking device. 20. When selecting a desired broadcast channel on a website, the central processing unit determines whether the selected broadcast channel is viewable and, if the selected broadcast channel is a viewable channel, determines whether the selected broadcast channel is 21. The apparatus of claim 19, wherein the apparatus generates a signal. 21. The Internet set-top box according to claim 20, wherein whether the broadcast channel is viewable is determined based on a system setting result stored in the memory unit. Web and TV channel interlocking device using. 22. The Internet according to claim 20, wherein the remote control signal includes a power-on signal, a channel change signal of the device, and a television channel change signal when the device is powered off. Web and TV channel interlocking device using set-top box. 23. An IR transmitting / receiving module, comprising: IR receiving means for receiving a remote control signal of each device and transmitting the signal to the IR transmitting / receiving module connecting means; and a remote control signal transmitted from a central processing means through the IR transmitting / receiving module connecting means. 17. An apparatus according to claim 16, further comprising: IR transmitting means for receiving and transmitting to the device. 24. The web using the Internet set-top box according to claim 23, wherein the IR transmitting / receiving module is provided in a size that completely covers a television and a remote control receiving window of each set-top box. TV channel interlocking device. 25. A first step of automatically connecting to the Internet when attaching an Internet set-top box while a television is on, and changing a television channel to a channel on which an output video signal of the Internet set-top box is modulated. A second step of outputting a remote control signal for performing the operation, a third step of connecting to a website supporting the link between the broadcast channel information and the television and other set-top boxes, and selecting a desired broadcast hyperlink, Analyzing a script of the selected hyperlink to determine whether it is a hyperlink for changing a channel; and determining that the general hyperlink is not a hyperlink for changing a channel. Hyper link for channel change If the link is a link, a fifth step of determining whether the broadcast channel of the selected hyperlink is viewable in the current system configuration, and it is determined that the selected broadcast channel is viewable in the current system configuration. A sixth step of generating and transmitting a remote control signal for channel change, and generating and outputting a switching control signal suitable for each set-up box; And how to link TV channels. 26. The Internet set-top box according to claim 25, wherein, when connecting to the web site, a web browser transmits information on a type of a currently connected device to a corresponding web server. How to link web and TV channels. 27. The Internet set-top box according to claim 25, wherein the script of the hyperlink includes channel number information and information that the hyperlink is a hyperlink for changing a channel. Web and TV channel link method used. 28. The web and television using the Internet set-top box according to claim 25, wherein in the fifth step, whether or not viewing is possible is determined based on a system setting result. Channel link method. 29. The remote control signal for channel change in the sixth step, wherein when the device is powered off, the remote control signal includes a power on signal, a channel change signal of the device, and a television channel change signal. 26. A web and television channel linking method using the Internet set-top box according to claim 25.