JP2002101057A - Display function extension system for information processing equipment utilizing data broadcasting, and method of data distribution - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make broadcast information by data broadcasting to be displayed on a personal computer, and at the same time, make data broadcasting information sites over the Internet accessible for reading information. SOLUTION: A data broadcasting station 110 sends the data (advertisement, portal screen, program, music, etc.), from a sponsor 120 as data broadcasting waves. A personal computer B receives the data by an antenna of a data- broadcasting receiving unit A, and only the data selected for the user is stored temporarily in the personal computer B. When the personal computer B is not operated, the selected data, such as advertisements, portal screens, programs, and music are displayed at all times on a displaying section 28. For more detailed information, the user of the personal computer B can access servers 100 and 101 over the Internet, using URLs which are included in the data.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a personal computer (abbreviation of a personal computer) which is provided with a data broadcast receiving unit or is incorporated in the personal computer. Can be displayed on the display screen of the user, thereby enabling effective advertisement for each target for the user, and enabling the data broadcasting to be effectively used by linking to the Internet from the selected data. And a data distribution method.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a screen saver for a personal computer is a conventional technique for displaying arbitrary image data in order to prevent characters or images being displayed when the operation of the personal computer is stopped from being burned onto a display. In most cases, information that is valuable to the user, such as a simple animation image, is not currently displayed. As a conventional technique, character data is displayed on a small-sized reception-only portable radio (visible radio: registered trademark) using FM multiplex broadcasting, and arbitrary information (weather forecast, news headline, etc.) transmitted from an FM station is transmitted. The user receives and uses it. Also, the wallpaper of the personal computer only exists as a background.

[0003] Devices for receiving data broadcasts represented by FM and TV multiplex broadcasts have also become widespread. In particular, FM multiplex broadcast receivers have the same size as ordinary small radios, and have been reduced in size and weight. I have. In addition, digital terrestrial broadcasting receivers starting soon may be marketed in the future as small and lightweight portable receivers due to technological advances. Similarly, for satellite digital broadcasting such as BS and CS, a receiving method capable of mobile reception other than the conventional parabolic antenna has been developed, and a portable receiver may be introduced.

[0004]

However, the above-mentioned small portable radio for exclusive use of reception is relatively expensive, and sufficient information can be obtained by other media. Therefore, most of them are limited to taxis and train cars. It is used only for intended purposes. For this reason, there is a demand for utilizing the character data of the reception-only small portable radio for other devices. For example, there is a demand for use in personal computers that are currently spreading dramatically.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and integrates or connects a personal computer, which is an information device, and a data broadcast receiving unit, which is a broadcast system receiving apparatus, to transmit broadcast information utilizing data broadcasting to a personal computer. An object of the present invention is to provide an information processing device display function extension system and a data distribution method using a data broadcast that can be displayed and that can be linked to the Internet so that a site of data broadcast information can be browsed. .

[0006]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a data broadcast receiving means having a data decoder for converting data received from a data broadcast into a digital signal. A data broadcast receiving unit incorporating control means for restoring the digital signal converted by the data broadcast receiving means, and a receiving unit control means for receiving and controlling the restored digital signal received by the data broadcast receiving unit; A data processing unit for performing data processing on the restored digital signal received and controlled by the receiving unit control unit; a display control unit for controlling data processed by the data processing unit to display data; and displaying the display data. The receiving unit control of the information processing apparatus. There wherein the recovered data signal by the data broadcast receiving unit so as to allow reception control, characterized in that said data broadcast receiving unit and the information processing device is connected. Therefore, it becomes possible to integrate or connect a personal computer, which is an information processing device, and a data broadcast receiving unit, which is a broadcast receiving device, to display broadcast information using data broadcasting on the personal computer.

[0007] According to the second aspect of the present invention, the first aspect is provided.
In the information processing device display function extension system using the data broadcasting described above, the information processing device includes an input unit for appropriately selecting user information, and an ID for storing an ID number set corresponding to the user information. Number storage means, and selection data storage means for storing selection data selected in relation to the ID number among the restored digital signals received and controlled by the reception unit control means, wherein the data processing means comprises: , Wherein the selected data is subjected to data processing based on its data format. Therefore, among various data in the data broadcasting, the selection data of the user's preference can be displayed on the personal computer as the information processing device, and the user can be more effectively targeted and advertised.

[0008] According to the third aspect of the present invention, the first aspect of the present invention.
In the information processing device display function extension system using the data broadcasting described above, URL-related data is added to the data of the data broadcasting, and the information processing device transmits the data-processing device through a telephone line based on the URL-related data. Communication control means for connecting to an information source on the Internet. Therefore, the data broadcast can be effectively used by linking the URL to the Internet. In addition, since data broadcasting is active and transmitted so as to advertise and advertise constantly, the motivation to attract passive users can be increased, and for companies engaged in the Internet business, the number of users and the number of times of browsing can be increased. It can be easily done, and a company such as a sponsor of a data broadcasting station can greatly expect an effect of expanding business opportunities.

Further, according to the invention described in claim 4, according to claim 1,
In the information processing device display function extension system using the described data broadcast, the content of the data broadcast is information data from various information providers, and becomes free distribution data for the user, and the information processing device And a data processing command means for giving priority to the display of the free distribution data on the display means when the power supply is not operated. Therefore, the possibility of the user's eyes being noticeably increased by the advertisement of the information provider flowing on the screen (screen saver) when the personal computer is not operated is dramatically increased, and the scale of the number of personal computer owners nationwide is considered. The impact of the advertisement can be great.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the data distribution method for distributing information data from an information provider in addition to the normal broadcast information from a broadcasting station, the information data includes a URL related data of the information provider. And the information processing device that has received the information data connects to an information source on the Internet via a telephone line based on the URL-related data so that more detailed information about the information provider can be browsed. It is characterized by becoming. Therefore, the data broadcast can be effectively used by linking the URL to the Internet. In addition, since the data broadcasting is active and constantly transmitted so as to advertise / promote, the motivation to attract passive users can be increased, and for companies engaged in the Internet business,
It is easy to increase the number of viewers and the number of times of browsing of the user, and a company such as a sponsor of a data broadcasting station can greatly expect an effect of expanding business opportunities.

Further, according to the invention described in claim 6, according to claim 5,
In the data distribution method using the described data broadcast,
The information data is free distribution data for a user of the information processing apparatus, and the free distribution data is preferentially displayed on the display unit when the information processing apparatus is not operated after power is turned on. It is characterized by. Therefore, the possibility of the user's eyes being noticeably increased by the advertisement of the information provider flowing on the screen (screen saver) when the personal computer is not operated is dramatically increased, and the scale of the number of personal computer owners nationwide is considered. The impact of the advertisement can be great.

According to the present invention, the PCMCI of the information processing apparatus is used.
A data broadcast receiving unit in the form of a PC card is installed in an A card slot, and the data broadcast receiving unit receives a data broadcast (for example, FM text multiplex broadcast). Then, it is possible to display the selection data according to the information selected by the user. Also, it is possible to connect to the Internet via a personal computer based on the displayed information and obtain information from a communication system. Then, the data of the broadcast system information is displayed on the display unit of the personal computer as an information device to effectively use the data broadcast.

[0013]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. A. Configuration of Embodiment FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an overall system configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, A is a data broadcast receiving unit, and B is a personal computer. The personal computer B can access various servers 100 and 101 on the Internet 90 via the communication network 80. The data broadcasting station 110 adds, in addition to a normal broadcast wave,
The data (advertisement, portal screen, program, music, etc.) based on the content requested for the advertisement / information from the sponsor 120 is transmitted as a data broadcast radio wave. Sponsor 1
Reference numeral 20 denotes a company, a record company, a fan club, or the like, which publishes data (advertisements, portal screens, programs, music, and the like) via the server 101 and the data broadcasting station 110 on the Internet 90.

Next, FIG. 2 shows a data broadcast receiving unit A.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of FIG. A central processing unit (CPU) inside the data broadcast receiving unit A for performing communication with the personal computer B and controlling the data broadcast receiving unit, etc.
An antenna 2 for receiving data broadcast waves
, Tuner unit 3a and data decoder unit (DARC) 3
b, an SRA as a work area external storage device of the central processing unit (CPU) 1
M4, RS as serial communication interface device
232C or the like, an LCD 6 used for displaying a frequency or a setting state, a switch 7 serving as a control switch (tuning), the central processing unit (CP)
U) a reset switch 8 as an initialization switch of 1;
Earphone terminal 9 for radio and personal computer B
And a connector 10 for electrically connecting the data broadcast receiving unit A to the data broadcast receiving unit A. Further, an external clock crystal oscillator 11 for the central processing unit (CPU) 1, a power supply 12 for driving the data broadcast receiving unit A, a power supply circuit 13 for supplying a stable voltage to the data broadcast receiving unit A, An LED 14 for ON / OFF or the like is provided. The control means in the claims includes the central processing unit (CPU) 1, the SRAM 4, and the like. The antenna 2 and the earphone terminal 9 may be integrated.

Radio waves received from the antenna 2 (for example,
In the case of FM multiplex broadcasting, 76 MHz to 90 MHz: in the case of Japan), the data broadcast receiving unit 3 performs separation processing into an audio part and a data part. That is, the audio part of the received radio wave is detected by the tuner unit 3 a and output as sound from the earphone terminal 9. The data is converted into a digital signal by the data decoder unit 3b.
The digital signal has a data speed of, for example, 16 Kbps and is input to a central processing unit (CPU) 1.
In the central processing unit (CPU) 1, error correction of the digital signal is performed in the SRAM 4, and the restored digital signal is output to the external connection terminal (PCMCIA card slot) 20 of the personal computer B via the serial interface 5 and the connector 10. Sent to

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration related to the personal computer B. The block diagram shows that a PC card-shaped data broadcast receiving unit A is a PCMCIA of a personal computer B.
This shows the type built in the card slot. The personal computer B includes a personal computer function basic control unit (CPU) 21.
Is provided. Also, the personal computer B has a receiving unit control unit 22 for controlling the reception of the restored digital signal in the data broadcast receiving unit A, an input unit 23 for selecting and inputting user information as appropriate, and after inputting the user information. An ID number etc. storage unit 24 which is set and stored correspondingly is provided. Specifically, the ID number is registered in the terminal of the data broadcasting station 110 as user attribute information. The user information includes the user's address, age, gender, field of interest, desired information (selectable), and the like.
The ID number is stored in the storage unit 24 for each D number.

The personal computer B is provided with a selection data storage section 25 for storing selection data based on the user information. Further, the personal computer B is provided with a data processing unit 26 that performs object data processing when the selected data is character data, and performs bitmap data processing when the selected data is image data. Further, a display control unit 27 for converting the data to display data is provided. The display control unit 2
The display data processed in 7 is displayed on the display unit 28 of the personal computer B. In some cases, PC B
The selected data may be displayed in the same manner as the wallpaper. In FIG. 3, the respective processing units, storage units, and control units are not arranged in an orderly manner, but signal control is performed in a time-series manner from the bottom to the top of the white arrow group on the right side of the drawing. It is the figure which made this easy to understand.

The personal computer B is provided with data processing command means 26a for the data processing unit 26 to process the selected data preferentially. Thus, when the power supply of the personal computer B is turned on, the data processing command means 26a operates and the selected data storage unit (RAM)
The selected data stored in the data processing unit 2
6, and converted into display data by the display controller 27 and displayed on the display unit 28 of the personal computer B as described later.

FIG. 5 shows a type in which the data broadcast receiving unit A is externally attached to a personal computer B. Technically, only a serial interface 5 or the like is provided at a connection point. Therefore, corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

B. Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In this flowchart, the business entity is described in addition to the flow of the signal so that the business model can be understood.

First, the user operates the input unit 23 such as a keyboard of a personal computer B provided with the data broadcast receiving unit A.
To register user information [address, age, gender, field of interest, desired information (selection formula), etc.] (S1). Thereby, the ID number and the user information related to the ID number are registered in the terminal of the data broadcasting station 110 as the attribute information of the user for each user (S2). Thus, the data broadcasting station 110 can grasp the user selection information for each ID number added to the data broadcasting receiving unit A in advance. In this state, the sponsor 120
(Advertisement, portal screen, program, music, etc.) based on the content requested by the data broadcast station 110 are transmitted as data broadcast radio waves. That is, the information is distributed by data (S3). Then, on the personal computer B side, the data is received by the antenna 2 of the data broadcast receiving unit A (S4). Then, it is determined whether or not there is data (S
5). In the case of a broadcast wave instead of data, the broadcast wave is digitally detected by the tuner 3a (S6), and the sound is output from the earphone (S7).

When the radio wave is data,
Data decoder unit 3b of data broadcast receiving unit A
Is converted into a digital signal, and the digital signal is subjected to restoration control (S8). The restored data is connected to the external connection terminal 2
0, is transmitted to the personal computer B, and at this time, only the selected data corresponding to each user is selected and temporarily stored in the selected data storage unit 25 in the personal computer B (S
9). In this state, when the power of the personal computer B is turned on, data processing is performed (S10), display data processing is performed to convert the data into display data (S11), and the data is displayed on the display unit 28 of the personal computer B (S12). That is, when the user does not operate the personal computer B after turning on the power, the personal computer B becomes a screen such as a screen saver. However, in the present invention, data such as an advertisement, a portal screen, a program, and music, which are selected data, are always displayed. The display screen 28a is displayed on the display unit 28 of the personal computer B. Also, at the time of operating the personal computer, the data broadcasting station 110 prepares appropriate menus (news, hobby information, communication portal information, etc.) based on user information for each registered ID number, and selects a user from the menus. The selected data is stored in the personal computer B.

On the display screen 28a, information on the selected data is displayed at an appropriate position on the display unit 28. As the specific contents, as shown in FIG. 6A, the stock price information is displayed as flowing characters. FIG.
As shown in (b), “XX singers new single 8/2
9 Release reservation is displayed as URL ... ". An advertisement related to the user selection information on the FM broadcast station side is often added to this user selection information. Although not shown, the reservation display in FIG. 6B may be a telephone call or a facsimile.

Further, the user can select a display screen 2 of the selected data.
If the user is interested in the contents of 8a, the user can select the URL having the communication portal information to connect to the Internet 90 (S13) and receive detailed information via the communication carrier (S14). . This action leads to expansion of e-business and the like, and can bring out benefits to sponsors.

[0025]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the data from the data broadcast can be easily operated from the information processing device by mounting or incorporating the data broadcast receiving unit in the information processing device. The advantage that the information can be displayed on the display unit of the information processing device is obtained. Conventionally, the user has the greatest advantage that useful information can be obtained in real time free from a screen saver of a personal computer as an information processing apparatus, which has only been viewed with low value. In addition, the sponsor as an information provider has the advantage that it can advertise at very low cost, and at the same time, can use the vacant frequency band as a data broadcasting station to recover the advertisement cost. Further, a new market is created for data broadcast receiving unit manufacturers. Also, when a personal computer manufacturer manufactures and sells the personal computer, the personal computer itself can be differentiated by combining it with its own personal computer.

To explain this effect in detail, from the data broadcasting station or sponsor (information provider) side, the possibility of the user's eyes being dramatically increased due to the flow of data information on the display unit of the personal computer, Considering the size of PC buyers nationwide, its advertising impact is large, and the expectations for media advertising effects can be fully achieved. As a result, a new interactive data broadcast is spread and sponsors are expanded.
In addition, in the case of advertising on the Internet, advertising cannot be performed unless the user connects the communication, but the system of the present invention,
It is automatically sent to a personal computer regardless of the communication connection, and active advertising is always possible.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the data from the data broadcasting can be easily selected from the various data provided by the data broadcasting by a simple operation from the information processing apparatus. The information can be displayed on the display unit, thereby providing an advantage that an effective advertisement can be performed for each user for each target. In other words, by adding the ID number, from the information distribution side, the advertisement effect can be obtained at a long efficiency and at low cost, that is, distribution to only a specific group of interest. As described above, according to the present invention, a push-type advertising effect can be expected for a specific group.

Further, in terms of cost, the use of data distribution of data broadcasting is used, and there is an advantage that the cost can be reduced as compared with an advertisement request fee of a television or the like. An advertising medium called automatic display can be newly provided, and a new business model can be provided. In this way, by using a personal computer as a receiving terminal, push-type information and free information can be provided. In addition, it is possible to cultivate sponsors of Internet-related companies, which were not seen before, and cultivate individual sponsors (information providers). It is also possible to provide personally created programs by selling the programs by time.
In addition, an increase in the number of sponsoring companies of the data broadcasting station and an increase in the number of advertisement requests and an increase in advertisement income and radio wave use income can be achieved.

Also, in the conventional system, since information using a personal computer is obtained through communication, it is a common practice that communication costs are indispensable, but in the system of the present invention, it is free as a user. The biggest advantage is that information is available. In the present invention, the communication cost of the conventional search time can be omitted by using the screen of the screen saver of the display unit as the display screen. In addition, since general information such as news and weather forecast can be obtained, communication costs can be similarly reduced.

Further, even with the conventional personal computer function, the user cannot obtain information unless the user actively operates. However, the system of the present invention makes it possible to obtain information passively and in real time. In this way, the user is encouraged to use it easily, and the number of uses is increased.

As a telecommunications carrier, it is possible to differentiate PCs and increase the number of terminals, and by adding the added value of data broadcasting to PCs, it is possible to differentiate from other PCs and thereby increase the number of terminals. There is also an advantage that can be increased. In addition, the number of users' use of personal computers increases due to user merits, which leads to an increase in the number of users and subscribers.
If the communication use time of the user increases in accordance with the increase in the number of times of use, the telephone charge can be increased. There is also an advantage that emergency information in the event of a disaster can be distributed as a social contribution content. As described above, the information related to the ID number enables the data broadcasting station to distribute information rooted in the local area (such as local event gatherings and announcements).

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the information processing apparatus can be connected to the Internet, and a new business model can be provided. That is, it is difficult for companies to attract users to their own sites on the Internet. Some motivation is needed. In the case of advertisements on the Internet, advertisements cannot be made unless the user makes a communication connection, but the system of the present invention is automatically transmitted to a personal computer as an information processing device regardless of communication connection, and is always active. Advertising is possible. Since the data broadcasting is transmitted in such a manner as to be active and constantly advertised / promoted, the motivation to attract the user, which is a passive attitude, can be increased. For this reason, it is easy for a company that handles the Internet business to increase the number of users and the number of times of browsing. By leading to such a network, it is expected that a company such as a sponsor of a data broadcasting station will have an effect of expanding business opportunities.

Further, the user who has received the information data broadcast in the data broadcast receiving unit can communicate with the source of the information by using the Internet at the URL described in the information as necessary, It can be linked to purchasing behavior through e-commerce and the like. More specifically, a record company broadcasts a sponsor's artist's CD or concert advertisement to sponsors,
At the same time, it will broadcast images and messages of valuable artists to users. For information of interest, the user:
More detailed information can be collected on the Internet or the like, or a concert ticket or CD can be purchased. In particular, in the present invention, the use of the Internet function makes it possible to interactively improve the advertising effect, and to collect user information and promote purchasing behavior. In particular, it ranks high in Internet portal sites. At the same time, by managing ID information for the sponsor (information provider) on the information sending side,
It is possible to provide a business model in which a greater effect can be obtained as compared with indiscriminate advertising.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the user sets the free delivery data to the free delivery data, and always gives priority to the free delivery data on the display screen of the personal computer as in the screen saver function at the time of non-operation after the power is turned on. , It can be linked to the expansion of data broadcasting stations to sponsors and the increase in user convenience of personal computers. This is an extremely useful effect for data broadcasting stations, sponsors (information providers) and users. The resulting business model can be provided.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the information from the information provider can be browsed in more detail from the URL via the Internet communication, thereby providing a business model that provides useful effects to communication companies. Is obtained. That is, the user can communicate with the source of the information using the Internet at the URL described in the information as necessary, and can be linked to purchasing behavior through e-commerce or the like. More specifically, a record company broadcasts a sponsor's CD or concert advertisement to sponsors, and also broadcasts images and messages of artists worthy of the user. For information of interest, the user can collect more detailed information on the Internet or the like, or apply for purchase of a concert ticket or a CD. In particular, in the present invention, the use of the Internet function makes it possible to interactively improve the advertising effect, and to collect user information and promote purchasing behavior. In particular, it ranks high in Internet portal sites. At the same time, by managing the ID information for the sponsor (information provider) on the information transmitting side, it is possible to provide a business model in which a greater effect can be obtained as compared with indiscriminate advertising.

According to the invention of claim 6, the user sets the free distribution data as free distribution data and always gives priority to the free distribution data on the display screen of the personal computer at the time of non-operation after power-on similarly to the screen saver function. , It can be linked to the expansion of data broadcasting stations to sponsors (information providers) and to the increase in user convenience of personal computers. This is an extremely useful effect for data broadcasting stations, sponsors and users. The resulting business model can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a system configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main data broadcast receiving unit of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a personal computer and a data broadcast receiving unit of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing another configuration of the personal computer and the data broadcast receiving unit of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a display screen of a personal computer.

[Explanation of symbols]

A data broadcast receiving unit B personal computer (information processing device) 1 CPU (control means) 2 antenna 3 data broadcast receiving section (data broadcast receiving means) 3a tuner section 3b data decoder section 4 SRAM 5 serial interface 6 LCD 7 switch 8 reset switch Reference Signs List 9 earphone terminal 10 connector 11 crystal oscillator 12 drive power supply 13 power supply circuit (DC / DC) 14 LED 20 external connection terminal 21 personal computer function basic control unit (communication control means) 22 data broadcast reception unit control unit (reception unit control) Means) 23 Input unit (input unit) 24 ID number etc. storage unit (ID number storage unit) 25 Selected data storage unit (selected data storage unit) 26 Data processing unit (data processing unit) 26a Data processing command unit 27 Display control Unit (display control means) 2 Display unit (display means) 28a Display screen 80 communication network 90 Internet 100 and 101 the server 110 data broadcasting station 120 sponsor (information provider)

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Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A data broadcast receiving means having a data decoder for converting data received from a data broadcast into a digital signal, and a control means for restoring and controlling the digital signal converted by the data broadcast receiving means. A data broadcast receiving unit, a receiving unit control unit that controls reception of the restored digital signal received by the data broadcast receiving unit, a data processing unit that performs data processing of the restored digital signal that is reception controlled by the receiving unit control unit, A display control unit configured to control the data processed by the data processing unit into display data; and an information processing apparatus including a display unit configured to display the display data, wherein the reception unit of the information processing device is provided. A data signal restored by the data broadcast receiving unit by a control unit To allow reception control, the data broadcast receiving unit and the information processing apparatus and the information processing device display extension system utilizing the data broadcasting which is characterized in that is connected. 2. An information processing apparatus comprising: input means for appropriately selecting user information; ID number storage means for storing an ID number set corresponding to the user information; and receiving unit control means. Selection data storage means for storing selection data selected in relation to the ID number among the reception-controlled restored digital signals, wherein the data processing means stores the selection data based on its data format. 2. The data processing method according to claim 1, wherein the data processing is performed.
An information processing device display function expansion system using the described data broadcast. 3. A communication control means for adding URL-related data to data of data broadcasting, wherein said information processing apparatus connects said information processing apparatus to an information source on the Internet via a telephone line based on said URL-related data. 2. The information processing apparatus display function extension system using data broadcasting according to claim 1, further comprising: 4. The content of the data broadcast is information data from various information providers, and becomes free distribution data for a user.
2. The information processing apparatus display function extension system using data broadcasting according to claim 1, further comprising a data processing command unit for displaying the free distribution data preferentially on the display unit. 5. A data distribution method for distributing information data from an information provider in addition to normal broadcast information from a broadcasting station, comprising: distributing the information data by adding URL-related data of the information provider; A data broadcast, wherein an information processing apparatus that has received data connects to an information source on the Internet via a telephone line based on the URL-related data, so that more detailed information about the information provider can be browsed. Data distribution method using. 6. The information data is free distribution data for a user of the information processing apparatus, and the free distribution data is given priority to the display means when the information processing apparatus is not operated after power is turned on. 6. The data distribution method using data broadcasting according to claim 5, wherein the data distribution method is displayed.