KR100669906B1 - Apparatus and method for authoring voice electronic program guide - Google Patents

Abstract

1. TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a voice electronic program guided authoring system and method thereof.

2. The technical problem to be solved by the invention

The present invention authors and transmits EPG information (voice EPG application document) using VoiceEPG XML, which is a markup language for constructing a voice EPG scenario, so that the digital broadcast receiver can guide the EPG without a separate voice guidance scenario apparatus. To provide a voice electronic program guided authoring system and method thereof.

3. Summary of the Solution of the Invention

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a voice electronic program guide (EPG) authoring system, comprising: EPG data receiving means for receiving EPG data relating to digital or internet program information; Scenario template construction means for configuring a scenario template by defining a document composition method, an information composition method for each document, a connection method between documents or dialogs, and a user interface type for voice EPG application document authoring; VoiceEPG XML application document authoring means for authoring a voice EPG application document in voice EPG scenario composition markup language (VoiceEPG XML) according to the scenario template after receiving and analyzing the EPG data; And document transmission means for transmitting the voice EPG application document through a broadcasting network or a communication network.

4. Important uses of the invention

The present invention is used in digital broadcasting systems.

Electronic Program Guide (EPG), VoiceEPG XML, Scenario Templates, VoiceEPG XML Application Documentation

Description

Voice electronic program guide authoring system and its method {Apparatus and method for authoring voice electronic program guide}

1 is a block diagram of an embodiment of a voice electronic program guide (EPG) authoring system according to the present invention;

2 is a hierarchical structure diagram of a terrestrial DMB voice EPG application document that may be configured through a scenario template configuration unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a detailed configuration diagram of an embodiment of the VoiceEPG XML application document authoring unit of the voice electronic program guide (EPG) authoring system according to the present invention;

4 is a flow diagram of an embodiment of a voice electronic program guide (EPG) authoring method according to the present invention;

5 illustrates a voice EPG document authored in accordance with one preferred embodiment of the present invention.

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10: EPG data receiving unit 20: scenario template component

30: VoiceEPG XML application document authoring unit 40: Document transmitting unit

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the field of voice electronic program guide (EPG) technology. In particular, the voice guidance scenario (voice EPG scenario) required for providing an electronic program guide (EPG) as a voice in a digital broadcasting system is described in VoiceEPG XML ( The present invention relates to a voice electronic program guide writing system and a method for writing using Extensible Markup Language.

Recently, as the demand for a multimedia broadcasting service including a video in a mobile state increases, various methods for accommodating such a service have been sought. Among them, a method of applying a digital audio broadcasting (DAB) system that is strong in mobile reception is being considered. Thus, a multimedia broadcasting service including a video is added to the existing DAB transmission system to prepare a service in the form of digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) broadcasting.
That is, the DAB transmission system based on Eureka-147, an early European DAB system, was used for the digitization of audio broadcasting and the transmission of relatively low-speed digital data. However, recently, the DAB transmission system includes a video using a DAB transmission system. To provide a multimedia service. A system providing such a service is called a "DMB transmission system".

The DMB broadcasting service processes the media encoding and media synchronization to the MPEG-4 (MPEG-4) standard to the existing digital audio broadcasting service, and uses the MPEG-2 system for multiplexing and stable transmission. The MPEG-2 stream is composed of an Ensemble Transport Interface (ETI) frame, which is one of the interface standards of the Eureka-147-based system, and is used as a transport interface. That is, the DMB broadcasting service compresses and encodes multimedia data to MPEG-4 standard and uses MPEG-2 system standard for multiplexing, synchronizing, and stable transmission of multimedia data. The MPEG-2 stream made of such multimedia data is multiplexed with digital audio data provided by a conventional DAB transmission system and composed of ETI frames. Here, the ETI frame is a logical and physical interface, and is particularly widely used in DAB transmission systems.

In such a digital broadcasting system, an EPG is recognized as an important killer application, and provides an advantage of being able to conveniently view and watch program information desired by a user in a multichannel broadcasting environment. Until now, the method for providing EPG has received and processed service information (SI) of each broadcasting system itself transmitted through a broadcasting network in a receiver and provides the graphic or voice.

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However, the conventional EPG providing method has a limitation in providing more beneficial program information to the user because the EPG processing and expression engines unique to each broadcasting terminal are different and the information provided by the SI is limited. In addition, when providing a voice, the received information is simply sentenced to take a method of guiding the voice through text to speech (TTS), and thus there is a limit to guiding the user to a sentence familiar to the user.

In addition, in the conventional EPG providing method, the agent or expert system needs help for intelligent guidance, but this also tends to impose a receiver operation burden by dynamically constructing a voice sentence in the receiver itself. May cause

Although the conventional method using the XML (Extensible Markup Language) for the EPG database specification (terrestrial DMB EPG XML standard: ETSI TS 102 818), the information that is beneficial to the user is compared to the method of directly processing the SI at the terminal. It provides the advantage of guiding and also provides the standardized environment for service providers or terminal manufacturers by using XML.However, if you want to voice EPG information using this method There is no scenario for this, so a separate device is absolutely necessary for voice guidance.

Therefore, in the current EPG technology field, there is an urgent need for a method of guiding EPG by voice to a digital broadcast viewer, a visually impaired, etc., while moving or driving, without a separate voice guidance scenario device.

The present invention has been proposed to meet the above demands, and by creating and transmitting EPG information (voice EPG application document) using VoiceEPG XML, which is a markup language for constructing a voice EPG scenario, the digital broadcasting receiver separately It is an object of the present invention to provide a voice electronic program guide authoring system and a method for guiding an EPG without a voice guide scenario apparatus.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a voice electronic program guide (EPG) authoring system, comprising: EPG data receiving means for receiving EPG data relating to broadcast program organization information provided from the outside; A scenario template constructing means for configuring a scenario template by defining a document composition method, an information composition method for each document, a document or dialog connection method, and a user interface type for a voice EPG application document authoring; VoiceEPG XML application document for analyzing the EPG data received by the EPG data receiving means and authoring the voice EPG application document in the form of voice EPG scenario composition markup language (VoiceEPG XML) according to the scenario template configured in the scenario template constructing means. Authoring means; And document transmission means for transmitting the voice EPG application document authored by the VoiceEPG XML application document authoring means through a broadcasting network or a communication network.

On the other hand, the present invention provides a voice EPG authoring method applied to a voice electronic program guide (EPG) authoring system, EPG data receiving step for receiving the EPG data about the broadcast program programming information provided from the outside; A scenario template configuration step of configuring a scenario template by defining a document composition method, an information composition method for each document, a connection method between documents or dialogs, and a user interface type for voice EPG application document authoring; VoiceEPG XML application document authoring which analyzes the EPG data received in the EPG data receiving step and authors the voice EPG application document in the form of voice EPG scenario configuration markup language (VoiceEPG XML) according to the scenario template configured in the scenario template constructing step. step; A VoiceEPG XML validation step of checking whether the authoring or authoring document is authored according to a data type conforming to the VoiceEPG XML format; And a document transmission step of transmitting the voice EPG application document checked in the VoiceEPG XML validity checking step through a broadcasting network or a communication network.

The present invention authors a voice guidance scenario (a voice EPG scenario, ie a voice EPG application document) necessary for providing an EPG as a voice in a digital broadcasting system using VoiceEPG XML. Voice EPG application documents created using VoiceEPG XML are transmitted through a broadcasting network or a communication network, and the voice guidance scenario (i.e., voice EPG scenario or voice EPG) can be transmitted to a user using a voice platform that can be loaded and interpreted by the receiver. Program guide information by voice according to an application document), and a function such as watching or reserving a corresponding item by inputting a desired program or service name by voice is provided.

In addition, according to the present invention, by creating and providing a voice EPG scenario (voice EPG application document) using VoiceEPG XML, the author can avoid low-level programming in creating EPG content, which is very efficient, and the user can use the verified scenario. The configured EPG information can be provided by voice so that a user can conveniently receive and select a desired service or program while driving or walking.

The above objects, features and advantages will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram of an embodiment of a voice electronic program guide (EPG) authoring system according to the present invention.
As shown in Fig. 1, the voice electronic program guide (EPG) authoring system according to the present invention includes an EPG data receiving unit 10 for receiving EPG data relating to digital or Internet broadcasting program programming information, and a voice EPG application document. For authoring, the document composition method, the information composition method for each document, the connection method between documents or dialogs, and the user interface type are defined, and the scenario template configuration unit 20 for configuring the scenario template is received, and the EPG data is received. After receiving and analyzing the voice EPG application document authoring unit 30 for authoring the voice EPG application document in the voice EPG scenario configuration markup language (VoiceEPG XML) according to the scenario template, and the voice EPG application document through a broadcasting network or a communication network. And a document transmitter 40 for transmission.

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For better understanding, VoiceEPG XML, a markup language for constructing a voice EPG scenario, will be described in more detail.

VoiceEPG XML is a markup language designed for creating dialog-based scenarios that feature system-user interaction (conversation) to voice EPG information. It is designed to describe scenarios and actions required to guide program information. Based on VoiceXML 2.0 (without call-related functions and elements), it is a voice EPG scenario markup language that adds elements for receiver control such as <tunning>, <watch>, and <reservation>.

Documents written in VoiceEPG XML have the extension ".vexml" and the application must start with the <vexml> element.

An application may consist of one or more documents, each of which consists of one or more dialogs, depending on the scenario that the user wishes to guide.

The dialog has <form> and <menu> elements.

<form> is a core component of VoiceEPG XML. It is a dialog that provides the user with guide information and the ability to receive requirements from the user.

<menu> is a dialog that provides the user with several choices as options, and based on that selection, transitions to another dialog or document.

The ensemble, service and program organization information in the scenario is described in the <prompt> of the dialog form. This information must be taken from the elements specified in the EPG XML (eg <ensemble>, <service>, <programme>, <groups> and <programmeEvent>) and included in the dialog form for audio output. Need connection information between EPG XML elements. To this end, <form> has 'elementtype' and 'elementid' attributes in addition to the existing attributes.

The attributes of 'elementtype' are in the form of EPG XML elements, with the values of "ensemble", "service", "programme", "group", and "event" attributes, and each element of EPG XML: <ensemble>, <service>, < programme>, <groups> and <event>. The 'elementid' attribute value is the ensemble id if the element is <ensemble>, the service id if <service>, the program id if <programme>, the group id if <groups>, and the <pragrammeEvent>. The case indicates the programmeEvent id. You use these two attribute values to associate a form with an EPG XML element.

In addition, the control elements (<tunning>, <watch> and <reservation>) for controlling the receiver must also have attributes for connection with the EPG XML. This is because when the <form> does not provide connection information with a specific item (service or program), these receiver control elements must have their own connection information with EPG XML. This example occurs when a user wants to provide a global program search function. In other words, each receiver control element must have connection information with EPG XML in order for the <form> to provide only general guide information for the search and to be able to receive and reserve specific programs according to user input.

Therefore, if <form> has connection information with EPG XML, receiver control elements described in <form> do not need to duplicate connection information, and if <form> does not provide connection information, it is necessary. Connection information shall be described in the control element.

In addition, when there is no link information between one <form> and EPG XML, or when there are multiple voice output data in EPG XML, <prompt> also needs connection information between EPG XML like <form>. The attributes added to the <form> and <prompt> elements are shown in Table 1.

<Form> and <prompt> attributes added for EPG XML data link property Explanation elementtype Represents an EPG XML element and has the "ensemble", "service", "programme", "group" and "event" attribute values. elementid Represents each identifier of the EPG XML element corresponding to the elementtype attribute value. These attribute values correspond to ensemble id, service id, program id, group id and programmeevent id, respectively, attributes of EPG XML elements.

VoiceEPG XML user input includes voice and dual tone multi frequency (DTMF) input, and has a voice grammar and a DTMF grammar. The system output of VoiceEPG XML includes synthesized speech and pre-recorded audio output, using the <prompt> element.

In addition, VoiceEPG XML includes the following elements to control the receiver.

Receiver control is to control the receiver through the receiver control module located below the interpreter when the user wants to tune to a different band or ensemble (in the case of DAB or DMB) or to watch or book a particular service or program. It consists of a <tunning> element for tuning bands or ensembles, a <watch> element for service or program selection, and a <reservation> element for reservations.

First, the receiver control element <tunning> is used to move to another band or ensemble, and has the following characteristics.

<tunning> is only located within <filled> or <block> in the dialog <form> containing the guide information for the ensemble to be moved.

The identifier and frequency passed to the receiver control module via <tunning> can be specified and passed directly as attributes of <tunning> and can be used to connect to other data describing this information (eg DMB EPG XML). It can also be delivered indirectly. In this case, when directly providing the information, <tunning> has identifiers and frequency attributes of the items, and these attributes are configured differently according to each digital broadcasting system standard. In addition, when the information is to be indirectly provided, desired identifier and frequency information can be provided to the receiver control module by providing only connection information with other data. As an example of indirect provision, when using domestic terrestrial DMB EPG XML, the type information of each element of EPG XML and the identifier of the element may be provided.

Meanwhile, when the user wants to receive a service (including a service component) and a program, the receiver control element <watch> is to pass the identifier of the corresponding item to the receiver control module, and has the following characteristics.

A <watch> can only be located within a <filled> or <block> within a <form> dialog containing service and program guide information.

The identifier of the item that is passed to the receiver control module through the <watch> can be passed directly as an attribute of the <watch> and connected to other data describing this information (eg, DMB EPG XML). It can also be delivered indirectly. In this case, when a receiver control module directly provides an identifier of a service or a program, <watch> has an identifier of a service or a program as an attribute, and these attributes are configured differently according to each digital broadcasting system standard. For example, in the case of domestic terrestrial DMB, if a program is to be selected and received, "<Ecc>. <Eid>. <Sid>" is provided to the receiver control module. In addition, when indirectly providing the above information, like the <tuning> element, only connection information with other data is specified.

On the other hand, the receiver control element <reservation> is for passing the identifier and time information of the corresponding item to the receiver control module when the user wants to reserve a service (including a service component) and a program. Have

<reservation> can only be placed within <filled> or <block> within <form>, a dialog containing service and program guide information.

The identifier and time information of the corresponding item delivered to the receiver control module through the <reservation> may be specified and transferred directly as an attribute of the <reservation>, and other data describing such information (for example, DMB EPG XML). It may also be indirectly delivered using connection information. At this time, if it is desired to directly provide the identifier and time information of the service or program to the receiver control module, the <reservation> may have the identifier and time information of the service or program as attributes. Each one is configured differently. For example, in the case of a domestic terrestrial DMB, when a program is to be reserved, data of <Ecc>. <Eid>. <Sid> "and" second: minute: time: date "is transmitted to the receiver control module.

Hereinafter, the characteristics of each component of the EPG authoring system illustrated in FIG. 1 will be described in more detail.

The EPG data receiver 10 receives EPG data provided from the outside. Here, the EPG data is program programming information that is currently being broadcasted or scheduled to be broadcasted. The EPG data may be represented by a system information (SI) protocol corresponding to each broadcasting system, or may be represented by data of another format processed from the system information (SI). Can be. For example, in the Eureka-147 DAB or the domestic DMB standard, EPG information is processed using EPG XML.

The scenario template constructing unit 20 defines a template for authoring a voice EPG application document. That is, a method of organizing a document, a method of organizing information for each document, a connection method between documents or dialogs, and a user interface type are defined. The scenario template constructing unit 20 may provide templates of various formats for the same data according to the purpose and purpose.

Referring to Figure 2, looking at the hierarchical structure of the terrestrial DMB voice EPG application document that can be configured through the scenario template configuration unit 20 as follows.

As shown in FIG. 2, a schedule document for guiding program information for each time zone, a service document for guiding program information for each service, and a navigation document for a service and a program search function desired by a user, using the ensemble document as a top document. It consists of a preference document for guidance.

Here, the ensemble document provides guide information for the lower item using a dialog, receives information to be moved from the user, and provides a link to the item.

In addition, the schedule document classifies the program by time zone (generally, by 4 hours) and configures a guide document, and includes a link for movement between each document or dialog.

In addition, the service document is a document for guiding the user with program information for each service in the current time zone, and is composed of program information constituting a service.

In addition, the search document is a document for a function for searching for a service or program desired by a user by voice input, and is classified by genre or classified into a specific program group.

In addition, in the case of the preference document, after classifying a program or service that the user enjoys, the user is informed before the corresponding program airing time or corresponds to a document for periodic guidance.

Meanwhile, the VoiceEPG XML application document authoring unit 30 receives and analyzes EPG data from the EPG data receiving unit 10 to author a voice EPG application document using VoiceEPG XML, and then analyzes the EPG data from the scenario template constructing unit 20. According to the scenario template provided, author the voice EPG application document using the dialogs (forms, forms, menus) and other elements defined by VoiceEPG XML.

Referring to this in more detail with reference to Figure 3, the VoiceEPG XML application document authoring unit 30, EPG data analysis unit 32 for analyzing the type and protocol of the EPG data received from the EPG data receiving unit 10 and The template analysis unit 31 for analyzing the template input from the scenario template configuration unit 20 and the control and management unit 33 which receives the requirements from the user and controls and manages the voice EPG application document when authoring. Under the control and management of the control and management unit 33, the EPG information and the template information analyzed by the EPG data analysis unit 32 and the template analysis unit 31 are respectively input, and VoiceEPG XML is generated according to the scenario on the template. EPG data conversion unit 34 for authoring a voice EPG application document using the document, and authoring or authoring the document according to the data type defined by VoiceEPG XML. And a validity checking unit 35 for checking empty.

The EPG data analyzer 32 analyzes the EPG data received from the EPG data receiver 10, that is, analyzes the type and protocol of the data to make a database, and passes the analyzed contents to the EPG data converter 34.

The template analysis unit 31 analyzes the template input from the scenario template configuration unit 20, passes the analyzed template information to the EPG data conversion unit 34, or converts the GUI into a graphic user interface for convenience in authoring. do.

The control and management unit 33 receives the requirements from the user and is in charge of controlling and managing the voice EPG application document.

The EPG data converter 34 receives the analyzed EPG information and the template information and authors the document using VoiceEPG XML according to the analyzed scenario on the template.

The validity checker 35 checks whether the document being authored or being authored is authored according to the data type defined by VoiceEPG XML, and generates an event if necessary.

On the other hand, the document transmission unit 40 is a server for storing and transmitting the created document. For example, when transmitting over a terrestrial DMB network, files (documents) stored in a MOT carousel server are transmitted, and when transmitting over a DMB bidirectional network, a mobile communication network or a terrestrial return network is transmitted. Send the document to the DMB receiver or communication terminal. In this case, a document to be transmitted through a bidirectional network is generally a document desired only by a specific user among voice EPG documents, and when a document is transmitted through a bidirectional network, a personalized EPG service is possible.

4 is a flow diagram of an embodiment of a voice electronic program guide (EPG) authoring method according to the present invention.

First, the EPG data receiving unit 10 receives EPG data (program programming information that is currently being broadcasted or scheduled to be broadcasted) from the outside (401), and a template for authoring a voice EPG application document in the scenario template configuration unit 20 is received. Configure 402. At this time, when configuring a template, a method of organizing a document, a method of organizing information for each document, a connection method between documents or dialogs, and a user interface type are defined.

Thereafter, the VoiceEPG XML application document authoring unit 30 receives the EPG data analysis unit 32 from the EPG data receiving unit 10 in order to create a voice EPG scenario (that is, a voice EPG application document) using VoiceEPG XML. The type and protocol of the EPG data are analyzed and the template input from the scenario template configuration unit 20 is analyzed by the template analyzer 31 (403).

Next, the EPG data converter 34 receives the analyzed EPG information and the template information from the EPG data analyzer 32 and the template analyzer 31, respectively, and uses the voiceEPG XML according to the scenario on the template. Author the EPG application document (404). At this time, for the document being authored or being authored, the validity checker 35 checks whether or not the document is authored according to the data type defined by VoiceEPG XML (405).
5 illustrates a voice EPG document authored in accordance with one preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the ensemble guide document, the user simply guides the ensemble information and designates a path to the user's desired program. As can be seen in FIG. 5, the VoiceEPG XML document starts with vexml, develops a guide scenario using at least one dialog <form>, moves to another document or another dialog, and displays program information desired by the user. It provides a means and method to provide, select or reserve.

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Finally, the document transmitter 40 transmits the created document to the digital broadcast receiver. At this time, if you want to transmit over the terrestrial DMB network, transmit the files (documents) stored in the MOT carousel server, and if you want to transmit over the DMB bidirectional network at the same time, the DMB receiver or Send the document to the communication terminal. In this case, a document to be transmitted through a bidirectional network is generally a document desired only by a specific user among voice EPG documents, and when a document is transmitted through a bidirectional network, a personalized EPG service is possible.

The method of the present invention as described above may be implemented in a program and stored in a computer-readable recording medium (CD-ROM, RAM, ROM, floppy disk, hard disk, magneto-optical disk, etc.).

The present invention described above is not limited to the above-described embodiments and the accompanying drawings, and various substitutions, modifications, and changes are possible in the art without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention. It will be clear to those of ordinary knowledge.

According to the present invention as described above, by configuring and providing voice EPG guide information using VoiceEPG XML, the digital broadcast receiver can guide the EPG by voice without a separate voice guidance scenario device, which is convenient for the mobile user. It is effective to provide an intelligent EPG service.

In addition, the present invention can separately provide a specific EPG document to the user through a bidirectional network, it is possible to provide a personalized EPG service.

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In the voice electronic program guide (EPG) authoring system, EPG data receiving means for receiving EPG data relating to broadcast program organization information provided from the outside; A scenario template constructing means for configuring a scenario template by defining a document composition method, an information composition method for each document, a document or dialog connection method, and a user interface type for a voice EPG application document authoring; VoiceEPG XML application document for analyzing the EPG data received by the EPG data receiving means and authoring the voice EPG application document in the form of voice EPG scenario composition markup language (VoiceEPG XML) according to the scenario template configured in the scenario template constructing means. Authoring means; And Document transmission means for transmitting the voice EPG application document authored by the VoiceEPG XML application document authoring means through a broadcasting network or a communication network; Voice electronic program guide authoring system comprising a. The method of claim 1, The EPG data, Program information of the system information (SI) format or other format (EPG XML) transformed from the SI Voice electronic program guided authoring system. The method of claim 1, The scenario template, To organize documents and dialogs hierarchically, and to provide links between the documents and dialogs. Voice electronic program guided authoring system. The method of claim 1, The VoiceEPG XML application document authoring means, Authoring the voice EPG application document using a receiver control element including at least Dialogs: forms, menus, <tunning>, <watch> and <reservation> defined by the VoiceEPG XML. Voice electronic program guided authoring system. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, The VoiceEPG XML application document authoring means, An EPG data analyzer for analyzing the type and protocol of the EPG data received by the EPG data receiving means; A template analyzer for analyzing a scenario template configured by the scenario template constituting means; A control and management unit for receiving a requirement from a user and controlling and managing a voice EPG application document; An EPG data converter configured to receive the EPG information analyzed by the EPG data analyzer and the template information analyzed by the template analyzer, and author a voice EPG application document in VoiceEPG XML format according to a scenario represented by the template information; And Validation unit to check whether the authoring or working document is authored according to the data type conforming to VoiceEPG XML format. Voice electronic program guide authoring system comprising a. The method of claim 5, The document transmission means, When the voice EPG application document authored by the VoiceEPG XML application document authoring means is to be transmitted through a broadcasting network, files (documents) stored in the carousel server for data carousel transmission are transmitted. When a user wants to transmit a voice EPG application document through a digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) bidirectional network, the user transmits it through a mobile communication network or a terrestrial return network. Voice electronic program guided authoring system. In the speech EPG authoring method applied to the voice electronic program guide (EPG) authoring system, An EPG data receiving step of receiving EPG data relating to broadcast program organization information provided from the outside; A scenario template configuration step of configuring a scenario template by defining a document composition method, an information composition method for each document, a connection method between documents or dialogs, and a user interface type for voice EPG application document authoring; VoiceEPG XML application document authoring which analyzes the EPG data received in the EPG data receiving step and authors the voice EPG application document in the form of voice EPG scenario configuration markup language (VoiceEPG XML) according to the scenario template configured in the scenario template constructing step. step;  A VoiceEPG XML validation step of checking whether the authoring or authoring document is authored according to a data type conforming to the VoiceEPG XML format; And A document transmission step of transmitting the voice EPG application document checked in the VoiceEPG XML validity checking step through a broadcasting network or a communication network. Voice electronic program guide authoring method comprising a. The method of claim 7, wherein The EPG data is broadcast program organization information in system information (SI) format or other format (EPG XML) modified from SI, The scenario template organizes documents and dialogs hierarchically and provides links between the documents and dialogs. Voice electronic program guide authoring method. The method according to claim 7 or 8, The VoiceEPG XML application document authoring step, Authoring the voice EPG application document using a receiver control element including at least Dialogs: forms, menus, <tunning>, <watch> and <reservation> defined by the VoiceEPG XML. Voice electronic program guide authoring method.

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