KR100695913B1 - A System and a Method for Internet Broadcasting On-air Contents - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides an internet broadcasting system for automatically reconnecting to a broadcasting server without additional user intervention when the client's client is disconnected from the broadcasting server so that a user connected to the broadcasting server can conveniently use the Internet broadcasting. It is to provide a system and a method thereof.

Internet broadcasting, reconnection

Description

A system and a method for internet broadcasting on-air contents

1 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a conventional Internet broadcasting method.

2 is a conceptual block diagram of an internet broadcasting system and a client system of a user connected thereto according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a conceptual block diagram showing an internet broadcasting system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of an internet broadcasting method according to the present invention;

5 is a flowchart showing another embodiment of the Internet broadcasting method according to the present invention.

6 is a flowchart showing still another embodiment of the Internet broadcasting method according to the present invention;

7 is a flowchart illustrating a modified embodiment of an embodiment of an internet broadcasting method according to the present invention.

8 is a flowchart showing a modified embodiment of another embodiment of the Internet broadcasting method according to the present invention.

9 is a flowchart showing a modified embodiment of yet another embodiment of an internet broadcasting method according to the present invention.

10 is a conceptual block diagram of an internet broadcasting system and a client system of a user connected thereto according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

11 is a conceptual block diagram illustrating an internet broadcasting system according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

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100: broadcast server 110: dedicated software 120: client

130: network 220: bus 230: database

The present invention relates to an Internet broadcasting system and a method thereof, and more particularly, to an Internet broadcasting system for monitoring a connection between a broadcasting server and a client for a user and automatically reconnecting when the connection is disconnected so that the Internet broadcasting service can be performed smoothly. It is about a method.

In general, Internet broadcasting refers to the transmission of predetermined multimedia content (hereinafter referred to as "broadcast content") to an unspecified number of users through the World Wide Web (WWW) protocol (hereinafter simply referred to as "web") protocol. It refers to a service that allows a user to feel as if they are watching (or listening to) a broadcast on a website.

An example of a typical Internet broadcast service will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 1. As shown, a typical Internet broadcast is a method of simply unilaterally transmitting broadcast content to a user (ie, a push method) in a server. That is, according to the conventional Internet broadcasting service, a predetermined member verification procedure (e.g., login) is performed in order to confirm whether a user is connected to an Internet broadcasting service website (hereinafter referred to as a "broadcasting site") that provides an Internet broadcasting service. Etc.), and transmits the broadcast content stored in the database to a user who is normally identified as a member of the broadcast site and enters the broadcast site.

However, in such a conventional internet broadcasting system, the connection between the user's client and the server providing the broadcasting content (hereinafter referred to as "broadcast server") may be disconnected by various factors.

First of all, there is a case where the connection is disconnected due to an intentional disconnection in accordance with operational or management needs of the broadcast server. Among them, disconnection in broadcast operation may occur when simultaneously transmitting contents broadcast through an air wave or a cable broadcasting system through Internet broadcasting. That is, some content provided by airwaves or cable broadcasts may be content that cannot be provided through internet broadcasting due to copyright issues or broadcast contracts, and the like, while such content is provided by airwaves or cable broadcasts. Cannot be provided over the Internet. Therefore, during this time, the connection between the user's client and the broadcast server is intentionally disconnected in the broadcast operation.

In addition, as an example of disconnecting the management operation, the administrator who manages the broadcasting server changes the Internet broadcasting contents from the contents for the air broadcasting to the contents for the cable broadcasting, or vice versa, or due to the circumstances of the broadcasting company. When the general broadcasting content is replaced with the special broadcasting content, or when the administrator replaces the database of the broadcasting server with another one, the connection between the broadcasting server and the user's client is inevitably disconnected.

In addition, the connection between the client and the broadcast server of the user may be disconnected due to an unforeseen cause, for example, a time delay or a broadcast server caused by a sudden explosion of data traffic of the Internet network connecting the client and the broadcast server. Inability to provide services due to an error occurred in the.

When the connection between the broadcast server and the client of the user is disconnected as described above, the user may experience the inconvenience and inconvenience of re-establishing the connection to the broadcast site. In particular, such inconvenience is more prominent when the Internet broadcasting service is combined with other services such as a chat room service or a stock market relay service for the purpose of securing members or increasing the number of users. That is, in the case where a chat service and an internet broadcast service are combined and provided in one site, when the user disconnects from the broadcast server while enjoying a chat, the user cannot watch the internet broadcast and attempts to restore it again. There is a problem in that the chat service must be stopped and restored. In addition, even in the stock market service where information is important for quick update and persistence, in order to reconnect the disconnected Internet broadcasts, it is necessary to disconnect all existing web sites and restore them all. There is a problem that occurs if you miss.

Therefore, according to the conventional Internet broadcasting system or the method described above, although the provider providing the Internet broadcasting has excellent contents and can continuously supply them, the number of users cannot be increased due to the inconvenience of using the service, There is a problem in that it is difficult to secure or attract advertising.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a broadcast service to a user by a broadcast server. The present invention provides an internet broadcasting system and a method for supplying information regarding a broadcasting situation to a user.

In addition, another object of the present invention, when the connection between the client and the broadcast server of the user connected to the broadcast site is disconnected, so that the user is automatically reconnected to the broadcast server without any inconvenience, such as additional reconnection operation of the user It is an object of the present invention to provide an internet broadcasting system and a method for easily using the internet broadcasting service.

In order to achieve the above object, in the Internet broadcasting system for providing the Internet broadcasting through the communication network, the present invention stores and operates at least information about the user, such as an identification code (ID), a password, etc. Database; Determine whether the broadcast content is available for internet broadcasting and / or whether connection with the current client is ongoing during the internet broadcasting, and in response to the result of the determination, A query control module controlling at least one of a query, a message, and a command as information transmitted and received therefrom; A reconnection control module for detecting whether a reconnection request is transmitted from a client of the user, and resuming connection with the client of the user in response to a determination result of the query control module when the reconnection request is detected; And a broadcast content transmission control module for controlling transmission of broadcast content to a client of the user in response to at least one of a result of the determination of the query control module and a reconnection operation of the reconnection control module. The system provides an Internet broadcasting system that allows the client of the user to perform an operation required for reconnection in response to a result of the determination of the query control module.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an Internet broadcasting system for providing Internet broadcasting through a communication network, which includes (1) a web server for operating a website, and (1.1) a broadcast content is provided during Internet broadcasting. Determine the current state of the Internet broadcast offering, such as whether it is possible and / or whether the current connection with the client continues, and in response to the result of the determination, queries, messages and commands as information to and from the client's client; Query control module for controlling at least one of the; And (1.2) a first database for storing and operating user information and / or information related to a broadcast site, such as an ID (ID) and password of a connected user, and (2) supplying the broadcast content. A content server, comprising: (2.1) detecting whether a reconnection request is transmitted from a client of the user and, if the reconnection request is detected, in response to a determination result of the query control module, establishing a connection with the client of the user. A reconnection control module for resuming; (2.2) a broadcast content transmission control module for controlling transmission of broadcast content to a client of the user in response to at least one of a result of the determination of the query control module and a reconnection operation of the reconnection control module; And (2.3) a content server including a second database for storing and operating the broadcast content, wherein the Internet broadcasting system enables the client of the user to reconnect in response to a determination result of the query control module. It provides an internet broadcast system to perform the.

Furthermore, according to still another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an internet broadcasting method for providing internet broadcasting through a communication network, comprising: determining whether an internet broadcasting is currently available when a user logs in using his or her client; If it is determined that Internet broadcasting is currently available, transmitting information about a broadcasting site to the user, and if the client can receive the Internet broadcasting, initiating transmission of broadcast content; If it is determined that Internet broadcasting is currently unavailable, returning to the step of transmitting a non-broadcast message to the user and determining whether or not Internet broadcasting is possible; Determining whether connection with the client is continued during broadcast providing after transmission of broadcast content is started; And if it is determined that the connection is not continued, transmitting the connection disconnection message to the user, and returning to determining whether the Internet broadcast is possible. To provide.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail with respect to the Internet broadcasting system and method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a conceptual block diagram of an internet broadcasting system and a client of a user connected thereto according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The Internet broadcasting system according to the present invention is a server (hereinafter referred to as a "broadcast server") 100 which runs a web site and supplies multimedia contents to a user connected thereto to perform internet broadcasting.

The client 120 of the user is a terminal that can access the broadcast server 100 through a wired or wireless network 130 such as an internet network. The client 120 includes software (hereinafter referred to as "dedicated software") 110 that transmits queries and requests to the broadcast server 100 and receives messages from the broadcast server 100. The dedicated software 110 enables two-way communication between the broadcast server 100 and the client 120. In particular, the client 120 of the user may be implemented as a personal computer having a wired or wireless Internet access function, a personal portable terminal, or the like. For details of hardware and software for implementing such a client, It is already well known in the art and will be omitted.

Furthermore, it should be understood that all conventional hardware and software resources (see FIG. 3) that support the functions of the broadcast server 100 and the client 120 are also provided in the broadcast server 100 and the client 120. .

The broadcast content is preserved in the form of a computer-recognized file, and hardware or software implementation techniques for producing and supplying such content are already well known in the technical field of the present invention. The details are omitted except as necessary for the characteristic parts of the.

As shown in FIG. 2, the user's client 120 is provided with the dedicated software 110 for interactive communication with the broadcast server 100. At this time, the installation method of the dedicated software 110, a method for automatically installed in the client 120 in the Active X method from the broadcast server 100 when the user first accesses the broadcast site, Alternatively, there may be a method of downloading and installing the dedicated software to a user upon first access, or a method of directly installing on a personal computer by a user using a pre-produced installation recording medium (eg, CD-ROM). Can be.

Meanwhile, the dedicated software 110 may receive a message and / or command transmitted periodically or aperiodically from the broadcast server 100, and may query the broadcast server 100 periodically or aperiodically. And / or send a request.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the broadcast server 100, while supplying the broadcast content to the dedicated software 110 of the client 120 that is currently connected, the broadcast situation containing the information on the currently provided broadcast status The message can be sent periodically or aperiodically. The broadcast status message is a message informing that the current Internet broadcast is not available (hereinafter, referred to as a "broadcast impossible message") or the content that the connection between the client 120 and the broadcast server 100 of a specific user is currently disconnected. It is preferable to include a message indicating the (hereinafter referred to as "connection disconnection message"). Therefore, the broadcast status message may not be transmitted when the broadcast is normally performed. On the other hand, when the broadcast status message should be transmitted, for example, it may be periodically transmitted once every minute.

According to this embodiment, the dedicated software 110 receives the broadcast status message transmitted from the broadcast server 100. When the broadcast status message received by the dedicated software 110 is a broadcast unavailable message or a disconnection message, the dedicated software 110 transmits a reconnection request to the broadcast server 100 to request to resume connection. It is preferable.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, after the broadcast server 100 transmits the broadcast impossible message or the disconnection message, if it is determined that Internet broadcasting is enabled, the dedicated software 110 of the client 120 may be used. ) May transmit a reconnection command to perform an operation of resuming the connection to the broadcast server 100. Of course, in this case, the dedicated software 110 detects the reconnection command and determines whether the reconnection is necessary or performs an operation required for reconnection.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, instead of transmitting the broadcast status message by the broadcast server 100, the broadcast situation query that the dedicated software 110 queries the broadcast server 100 about the current broadcast situation. Can be transmitted periodically or aperiodically. The broadcast status query refers to a broadcast availability query for querying whether the Internet server can be received from the broadcast server 100 at present, and the connection between the client 120 of the current user and the broadcast server 100 continues. It may include a connection persistence query that queries whether it is being made. Therefore, the broadcast status query may not be transmitted when the broadcast is normally performed. In addition, when the broadcast situation query is to be transmitted, it is preferable to transmit periodically, for example, once every minute. According to the present embodiment, when internet broadcasting is not possible or the connection is disconnected, the dedicated software 110 may transmit a reconnection request to the broadcast server 100 requesting to resume the connection.

Next, the configuration of the broadcast server 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

As shown, the broadcast server 100 may include hardware 210 such as a central processing unit (not shown), a network adapter (not shown), a disk controller (not shown), a storage device (not shown), or the like. ). In addition, the broadcast server 100 may include applications 204 for performing specific functions, a hardware driver 206 for controlling the operation of the hardware 210, the applications 204, and a hardware driver. Software such as an operating system (OS) 202 for operating the entire hardware 210 by operating 206 and the like, and a web page 208 for providing a World Wide Web service. . These components send and receive data to and from each other via the bus 220.

In particular, the broadcast server 100 of the present invention further includes a database 230 for storing and operating broadcast content and information about a user. In other words, the database 230 stores and operates broadcast content produced by Internet broadcast content of programs provided by over-the-air or cable broadcasting.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the broadcast content may be classified and operated as over-the-air broadcast content and cable broadcast content for smooth internet broadcasting, and further classified into general broadcast content and featured broadcast content. In addition, the database 230 stores and operates content related information regarding a title, a data format, and the like of the content, and user information such as a name, an identification code (ID), and a password of a user connected to the broadcast server 100.

In addition, the broadcast server 100 further includes a query control module 212, a content transmission control module 214, and a reconnection control module 216. It will be described in detail below.

First, the query control module 212 periodically or aperiodically checks the state of the database 230 in which the broadcast content is stored, and whether or not Internet broadcasting is currently possible, or broadcasting with the client 120 of the current user. It is determined whether the connection with the server 100 is continued, and the result is transmitted to the client 120 of the user as a broadcast status message. As described above, the broadcast status message is detected by the dedicated software 110 of the client 120 so that the Internet broadcast can be automatically performed without user's operation when broadcasting is possible or when the connection is resumed.

In addition, when the Internet broadcasting is possible, the query control module 212 may transmit information regarding a broadcasting site (for example, a single resource location (URL) of a broadcasting content) to the client 120 together with the broadcasting status message. have. In addition, the query control module 212 may also determine whether the currently available broadcast content is general broadcast content or special broadcast content. Preferably, the database status check and message transmission of the query control module 212 may be performed periodically, for example, once every minute.

Next, the content transmission control module 214 initiates the transmission of broadcast content to the client 120 of the user when Internet broadcasting is possible. In addition, when the Internet broadcast is switched from a situation where it is impossible for a certain reason or when the connection between the client 120 and the broadcast server 100 is disconnected and resumed, the content transmission control module 214 The transmission of the broadcast content is resumed to the user 120 of the user. The content transmission control module 214 can be easily implemented using, for example, the Windows Media system of Microsoft Corporation (registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation).

Next, the reconnection control module 216 detects whether a reconnection request is received from the dedicated software 110 of the client 120, and when the reconnection request is received, reconnects the client 120 of the user. To approve and resume the supply of broadcast content. As described above, the dedicated software 110 easily receives the Internet broadcast received before the broadcast is interrupted or disconnected by using the information about the broadcast site received by the query control module 212. Can be resumed.

On the other hand, according to another embodiment of the present invention, the query control module 212 periodically or aperiodically checks the state of the database 230 in which the broadcast content is stored, and whether or not currently Internet broadcasting is possible. It is determined whether the connection between the client and the broadcasting server of the user is continued, and when the determination is made possible in the state where the broadcasting is not possible, or when the connection is resumed in the state where the connection is not maintained. Sends a reconnection command to the user's client. According to this embodiment, the reconnection command preferably includes information about a broadcast site. In addition, the database status check of the query control module 212 may be performed periodically, for example, once every minute.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the query control module 212 receives a broadcast status query including a broadcast availability query and a connection persistence query transmitted by the dedicated software 110, and broadcast is possible. It is determined whether or not the connection is made or whether the connection is not maintained, and the result of the determination is returned. In this case, when the client 120 receives a reply indicating that the broadcast is not available or the connection is not maintained, the client 120 periodically or aperiodically queries the query until a reply is received that the broadcast is enabled or the connection is resumed. send. Thus, after the internet broadcast is enabled again or the connection is restored, the client 120 transmits a reconnection request to the reconnection control module 216, and the reconnection control module 216 is configured to perform the reconnection request of the client 120. It detects whether a reconnection request is received from the dedicated software 110, and when the reconnection request is received, approves reconnection of the client 120 of the user so that the supply of broadcast content is resumed. Preferably, the detection of the query and the request is preferably performed periodically, for example once every minute.

Each of the modules 212, 214, and 216 utilizes a common gateway interface (CGI), scripts such as Javascript or Perl scripts, or visuals that are common content languages. It can be implemented using C and the like. Selection and design of a specific manner or content language for implementing the above module can be easily determined by the above description, and will not be more than a simple design choice for those skilled in the art, and have an intrinsic influence on the technical spirit of the present invention. The detailed description thereof is omitted.

Next, the Internet broadcasting method according to the present invention will be described in detail. First, referring to FIG. 4, FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of an internet broadcasting method according to the present invention.

As shown, the user connects to the broadcast server 100 using his client 120, logs in (step 301), and then the broadcast server 100 transmits content to the client of the current user. It is determined whether or not it is possible, that is, whether Internet broadcasting is currently possible (step S303).

If it is determined that the current content can be transmitted, the broadcast server 100 transmits the information about the broadcast site to the user (step S305) and starts the transmission of the broadcast content (step S309).

However, if it is determined that the content transmission is impossible, the method transmits the broadcast non-broadcast message to the user (step S307), and returns to step S303 to determine whether or not Internet broadcasting is possible.

On the other hand, the broadcast server 100 determines whether the connection between the client 120 and the broadcast server 100 continues even after the transmission of the broadcast content starts (step S311). In this case, the fact that the connection is not maintained, as described above, not only does not allow the server and the client to exchange data with each other for a predetermined reason, but also because of a copyright problem or a reason for the broadcasting content, etc. This includes until the supply of is suspended. Therefore, it should be noted that in the latter case, there may be a case where an interconnection is maintained on a network capable of transmitting and receiving data other than broadcast contents. In this specification, the term "interruption or disconnection" means always including both of the above meanings.

As a result of the determination in step S311, if it is determined that the connection is continued, broadcasting content is continuously transmitted. However, if it is determined that the connection is not maintained, the connection disconnection message is transmitted to the user, and if there is a reconnection request transmitted from the dedicated software 110, it is detected (step S313), and whether or not Internet broadcasting is possible again. The process returns to step S303.

Now, with reference to FIG. 5, the Internet broadcasting method according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail. 5 is a flowchart illustrating another embodiment of the Internet broadcasting method according to the present invention.

As shown, after the user accesses and logs in to the broadcast server 100 (step S501), the broadcast server 100 determines whether Internet broadcasting is possible (step S503). If it is determined that Internet broadcasting is currently available, information about the broadcast site is transmitted to the user (step S505), and transmission of broadcast content is started (step S509).

However, if it is determined that Internet broadcasting is not possible, the process returns to the user's client 120 a non-broadcast message (step S507), and returns to step 503 to determine whether or not Internet broadcasting is possible.

On the other hand, the broadcast server 100 determines whether the user's client continues to connect even after the broadcast content transmission starts (step S511). If it is determined that the connection is continued, the broadcast content is continuously transmitted.

However, as a result of the determination in the above step, if it is determined that the connection is resumed in the state where the connection is not continued, the reconnection command is transmitted to the client 120 (step S513), and information about the broadcast site to the user again. Return to step (step S507) of transmitting. At this time, the client 120 receives the reconnection command and then accesses the broadcast server 100 again.

Referring to FIG. 6, an internet broadcasting method according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail. 6 is a flowchart illustrating still another embodiment of the Internet broadcasting method according to the present invention.

After the user connects to the broadcast server 100 and logs in (step S701), the broadcast server 100 detects the broadcast availability query transmitted by the dedicated software 110, and the current Internet broadcast is transmitted. It is judged whether or not it is possible (step S703).

If it is determined that Internet broadcasting is currently available, information about the broadcast site is transmitted to the user (step S705), and transmission of broadcast content is started (step S709).

However, if it is determined that Internet broadcasting is not possible, the process returns to the user's client 120 a non-broadcast message (step S507), and returns to step 503 to determine whether or not Internet broadcasting is possible.

On the other hand, the broadcast server 100 detects the connection persistence query transmitted by the dedicated software 110 even after starting the broadcast content transmission, and determines whether the connection is continued (step S711). If it is determined that the connection is continued, the broadcast content is continuously transmitted. However, if it is determined that the connection is not maintained, the connection disconnection message is transmitted to the user, and if there is a reconnection request transmitted from the dedicated software 110, it is detected (step S713), and whether Internet broadcasting is possible again. The process returns to step S703.

Next, a modified embodiment of each embodiment will be described. According to the present embodiment, it is further determined whether the current broadcast content is for general broadcasting or for special broadcasting. That is, according to the present embodiment, the broadcast server 100 is also responsible for disconnection when the administrator of the broadcast server 100 replaces the database related to the general broadcast with the database related to the special broadcast or vice versa. Can cope appropriately.

Referring to Figure 7, a modified embodiment of the Internet broadcasting method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. 7 is a flowchart of a method of operating the broadcast server 100, which is almost the same as the flowchart of FIG. 4, but after the broadcast server 100 determines whether the broadcast is currently available (step S303), the content is for general broadcast. A general / special broadcast determination step (step S401) of determining whether the broadcast is for use is further included. Accordingly, when internet broadcasting is possible, the information on the broadcasting site provided to the client includes information on whether the broadcasting is a general broadcasting or a special broadcasting, so that it is possible to appropriately cope with connection disconnection when the database is changed. .

8 is a modified embodiment of an internet broadcasting method according to another embodiment of the present invention. 8 is a flowchart of a method of operating the broadcast server 100, which is substantially the same as the flowchart of FIG. 5, but after the broadcast server 100 determines whether the broadcast is currently available (step S503), the content is for general broadcast or for special broadcasts. General / feature broadcasting determination step (S601) for determining the recognition is further included.

9 is a modified embodiment of an internet broadcasting method according to another embodiment of the present invention. 9 is a flowchart of a method of operating the broadcast server 100, which is substantially the same as the flowchart of FIG. 6, but after the broadcast server 100 determines whether the broadcast is currently available (step S703), the content is intended for general broadcasting or for special broadcasting. A general / special broadcast determination step (step S801) of determining the recognition is further included.

10 is a conceptual block diagram of an internet broadcasting system and a client of a user connected thereto according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, only the differences between the first embodiment and the present embodiment will be described. As shown, according to the present embodiment, the broadcast server 100 includes a web server 1000 which opens and operates a website, and a content server 1002 which supplies the broadcast content. According to the present embodiment, the client 120 of the user connects to the web server 1000 of the broadcast server 100 first through the network 130 using the dedicated software 110. Next, as long as there is no abnormality, the content server 1002 transmits broadcast content to the client 120. That is, in the present embodiment, two functions of the web server 1000 and the content server 1002 are performed by performing the functions of the broadcast server 100 of the first embodiment. The two servers may be physically distinct from each other, but may be only logically distinct from each other.

11, the Internet broadcasting system according to the present embodiment will be described in more detail. As shown in FIG. 11, the web server 1000 includes the query control module 212 and a first database 2300 for operating user information and / or broadcast site information. The configuration and operation of the query control module 212 according to the present embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment described above, except that both the first database 2300 and the second database 2302 described later are utilized. Similar details are omitted.

Next, the content server 1002 includes the content transmission control module 214, the reconnection control module 216, and a database 2302 for operating broadcast content. The configuration and operation of the content transmission control module 214 and the reconnection control module 216 according to the present embodiment are also the same as or similar to those of the first embodiment, except that they utilize two databases. Omit.

It should be noted that the above description is only an example of the configuration of the Internet broadcasting system of the present invention and those that can be performed by the method, and the technical idea of the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to the Internet broadcasting system and method of the present invention, a user who watches an Internet broadcast is not only disconnected due to the necessity of broadcasting operation and management, but also connected to the disconnection caused by unforeseen factors such as data traffic congestion on the Internet. Launching a new website and logging in again without the inconvenience of having to reenter the broadcast site, the connection with the broadcast server 100 is automatically resumed, so that the Internet broadcast can be conveniently used.

In addition, according to the present invention, even when the Internet broadcast service is provided on the same website in combination with a service such as chat room or stock exchange status relay, the reconnection with the broadcast server 100 is automatically performed, so that the chat and stock market relay service are performed. It is convenient to use.

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An internet broadcasting system for providing internet broadcasting through a communication network, A database for storing and operating information on the user, such as at least an identification code (ID) and a password of the user connected to the broadcast content; Determine whether the broadcast content is available for internet broadcasting and / or whether connection with the current client is ongoing during the internet broadcasting, and in response to the result of the determination, A query control module controlling at least one of a query, a message, and a command as information transmitted and received therefrom; A reconnection control module for detecting whether a reconnection request is transmitted from a client of the user, and resuming connection with the client of the user in response to a determination result of the query control module when the reconnection request is detected; And In response to at least one of a result of the determination of the query control module and the reconnection operation of the reconnection control module, the broadcast content transmission control module for controlling the transmission of broadcast content to the client of the user, The Internet broadcasting system allows the client of the user to perform an operation required for reconnection in response to a result of the determination of the query control module. The method of claim 1, The query control module, By periodically or aperiodically referring to the database where the broadcast content is stored, it is determined whether Internet broadcasting is currently available or whether the connection with the client of the user is continued, and the result of the determination is determined. An internet broadcasting system for transmitting as a broadcast status message to a client. The method of claim 1, The content transmission control module, An internet broadcasting system for supplying the broadcasting contents to a client of the user when the query control module determines that the Internet broadcasting is currently available. The method of claim 1, The query control module, When the Internet broadcasting is not possible again, or when the connection with the client is resumed while the connection with the client of the specific user is disconnected, among the information on the broadcasting status message and the broadcasting site to the client of the user Internet broadcast system for transmitting at least one again. The method of claim 1, The query control module, Internet broadcasting system for determining whether or not the broadcast content is a general broadcast content or a special broadcast content whether or not whether the content. The method of claim 1, The query control module, Periodically or aperiodically checks the state of the database in which the broadcast content is stored to determine whether Internet broadcasting is currently available or whether the connection with the client of the user is continued, and in a negative state In case of being switched to a positive state, the Internet broadcasting system for transmitting a reconnection command to the client of the user. The method of claim 1, The reconnection control module, Detected by the client of the user periodically or aperiodically, the broadcast situation query and / or reconnection request for reconnection request for the current Internet broadcast situation, and if the reconnection request is detected, the query control module determines In response to resuming connection with the client. The method of claim 7, wherein The broadcast status query, An Internet broadcast system, which is either a broadcast availability query for inquiring whether or not an Internet broadcast can be received, and a connection persistence query for querying whether a connection with a client of a current user is ongoing. An internet broadcasting system for providing internet broadcasting through a communication network, (1) A web server that operates a website, (1.1) determine the current status of the Internet broadcast, such as whether the broadcast content is available for Internet broadcasting and / or whether the current connection with the client is ongoing during the Internet broadcast, and in response to the result of the determination A query control module controlling at least one of a query, a message, and a command as information transmitted to or received from a client; And (1.2) a web server comprising a first database for storing and operating user information and / or broadcasting site information, such as a user ID and password of a connected user; (2) a content server for supplying the broadcast content, (2.1) Detect whether or not the reconnection request is transmitted from the client of the user, and if the reconnection request is detected, reconnection control for resuming the connection with the client of the user in response to the determination result of the query control module module; (2.2) a broadcast content transmission control module for controlling transmission of broadcast content to a client of the user in response to at least one of a result of the determination of the query control module and a reconnection operation of the reconnection control module; And (2.3) a content server including a second database for storing and operating the broadcast content, And the Internet broadcasting system causes the client of the user to perform an operation required for reconnection in response to a result of the determination of the query control module. The method of claim 9, The query control module, By periodically or aperiodically referring to the database where the broadcast content is stored, it is determined whether Internet broadcasting is currently possible or whether the connection with the client of the user is continued, and the result of the determination is determined by the client of the user. Internet broadcasting system for transmitting as a broadcast status message. The method of claim 9, The content transmission control module, An internet broadcasting system for supplying the broadcasting contents to the client of the user when the query control module determines that the internet broadcasting is currently available. The method of claim 9, The query control module, When the Internet broadcasting is not possible again, or when the connection with the client is resumed while the connection with the client of the specific user is disconnected, among the information on the broadcasting status message and the broadcasting site to the client of the user Internet broadcast system for transmitting at least one again. The method of claim 9, The query control module, Internet broadcasting system for determining whether or not the broadcast content is a general broadcast content or a special broadcast content whether or not whether the content. The method of claim 9, The query control module, Periodically or aperiodically checks the state of the database in which the broadcast content is stored to determine whether the Internet broadcast is currently available or whether the user's connection with the client is continued, and the result of the determination is negative. In case of transitioning to a positive state in the Internet broadcasting system for transmitting a reconnection command to the user's client. The method of claim 9, The reconnection control module, Detected by the client of the user periodically or aperiodically, the broadcast situation query and / or reconnection request for reconnection request for the current Internet broadcast situation, and if the reconnection request is detected, the query control module determines In response to resuming connection with the client. The method of claim 15, The broadcast status query, An Internet broadcast system, which is either a broadcast availability query for inquiring whether or not an Internet broadcast can be received, and a connection persistence query for querying whether a connection with a client of a current user is ongoing. An internet broadcasting method for providing internet broadcasting through a communication network, If the user logs in using his or her client, determining whether or not Internet broadcasting is currently available; If it is determined that Internet broadcasting is currently available, transmitting information about a broadcasting site to the user, and if the client can receive the Internet broadcasting, initiating transmission of broadcast content; If it is determined that Internet broadcasting is currently unavailable, returning to the step of transmitting a non-broadcast message to the user and determining whether or not Internet broadcasting is possible; Determining whether connection with the client is continued during broadcast providing after transmission of broadcast content is started; And if it is determined that the connection is not continued, transmitting the connection disconnection message to the user, and returning to determining whether the Internet broadcast is possible. . The method of claim 17, If it is determined that the connection is not continued, detecting whether there is a reconnection request transmitted from the client; and if the reconnection request is detected, performing the reconnection operation. Way. The method of claim 17, And if it is determined that the connection is resumed in the state where the connection is not continued as a result of the determination of whether the connection is continued, further comprising transmitting a reconnection command to the client. The method of claim 17, And a general / special broadcast determination step of determining whether the broadcast content to be currently broadcast is for general broadcasting or for special broadcasting. The method of claim 17, Detecting the broadcast availability query transmitted by the client. The method of claim 17, And detecting the connection persistence query transmitted by the client.

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