KR100790071B1 - Image display system and controlling method for the same - Google Patents

Abstract

According to another aspect of the present invention, a video display system includes a display device; A plurality of bays formed to be exposed to the outside of the display device; And at least two storage media detachably mounted in the bay.

According to the present invention, there is an advantage in that various types of storage media can be conveniently mounted on the video display device, and furthermore, the broadcast file can be conveniently used later by storing the broadcast file in an appropriate method according to the size of the broadcast file and the environment desired by the user. In addition, when the storage medium is mounted, the storage medium is not exposed to the outside of the video display device, thereby enhancing the appearance of the product.

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Image display system and controlling method for the same

1 is a perspective view of an image display system according to the present invention.

2 is a block diagram of an image display system according to the present invention.

3 is a block diagram of a connection between a display device and a low medium in the video display system of the present invention.

4 is a flowchart of a control method of an image display system according to the present invention;

5 is a diagram illustrating an OSD screen displayed when instructing selection and operation of a plurality of storage media.

6 is a flow chart illustrating a process of selecting a type and operation of a storage medium.

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1: Display device 3, 5, 7: Bay 2, 4, 6: Storage medium

The present invention relates to an image display system, and more particularly, to an image display system and a method of controlling the system, the function of storing a broadcast signal received by the display system is implemented. More specifically, the present invention relates to an image display system and a method for controlling the system, which store broadcast signals received by the image display system in various other storage media according to a user's selection, and conveniently move and use the stored broadcasting files. It is about.

A representative example of an image display system is a television, which is a device that receives a wired signal transmitted by terrestrial or satellite waves or a cable and displays it on a display device, as is widely known.

In recent years, as a way of increasing the usability of the video display device, a hard disk is built in the video display device to store broadcast signals. Since the broadcast signal may be stored in the form of a predetermined broadcast file in real time on the hard disk, the user may store the broadcast signal and play it later. In addition, the broadcast signal currently transmitted even while watching a broadcast may be stored in the hard disk in the form of an electronic file, and may be used as a method for outputting a broadcast signal before a predetermined time to the current display device. This is called a time machine function. The time machine function may be implemented not only by a hard disk but also by a semiconductor memory.

In the conventional video display device, since the hard disk is fixed to the inside of the video display device in such a state that it cannot be removed, the user cannot remove it, and once it is installed, the hard disk cannot be removed until the service man comes and replaces it. It cannot be replaced. Therefore, it is impossible to increase the storage capacity of the hard disk.

In addition, broadcast files received and stored in a video display device equipped with a hard disk can be viewed again only through the display device, and cannot be moved and viewed. Therefore, there is a disadvantage that the user can enjoy the function of the hard disk only through the device.

In addition, since it is impossible to mount the device without a hard disk at the time of purchase of a television, it is not possible to purchase a video display device without a hard disk at the time of purchase, and then purchase and install it additionally. There is an impossible disadvantage.

The present invention proposes to improve the above problems, and proposes a video display system and a control method thereof, in which various types of storage media can be conveniently added to a video display device.

In addition, according to the size of the broadcast file and the environment desired by the user proposes an image display system and a control method that can be conveniently used later by storing the broadcast file in an appropriate manner.

In addition, when the storage medium is mounted, the storage medium is not exposed to the outside of the video display device, thereby enhancing the appearance of the product, and the user can conveniently mount the storage medium to the video display device for use. And a control method thereof.

An image display system according to the present invention comprises a display device; A plurality of bays formed to be exposed to the outside of the display device; And at least two storage media detachably mounted in the bay.

According to another aspect of the present invention, an image display system includes a display device; A bay formed on an outer surface of the display device; And a storage medium detachably mounted to the bay by hand; When the storage medium is connected to the bay when the connection is not correct, the display device outputs an error message.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a video display system includes a display device; A bay exposed to the outside of the display device; And at least one storage medium, two or more storage mediums detachably mounted in the bay.

According to yet another aspect, an image display system of the present invention includes a display device; A bay formed in the display device; And at least one storage medium includes two or more storage media mounted in the bay; Any one of the two or more storage media is selectively operated.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a method of controlling an image display system includes mounting a storage medium to a display device; And determining whether the connection of the display device of the storage medium is normal, and if it is not normal, outputting an error message.

According to the present invention, the broadcast signal received by the video display device may be conveniently stored and used in various types of storage media according to the type thereof, and if the user desires, the broadcast signal may be conveniently replaced and used. have.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments and other embodiments included in the scope of the same idea can be easily proposed by adding, changing, deleting, and adding components, but the present invention also It will be included within the scope of.

1 is a perspective view of an image display system according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a video display system of the present invention includes a display device 1 for separating a broadcast signal into a video signal and an audio signal, and outputting the broadcast signal to video / audio through a display and a speaker therein, and the display device. Bay (3) (5) (7) formed on any one side of the appearance of (1), and storage medium (2) (4) inserted into or removed from the bay (3) (5) (7) (6) is included.

In detail, the storage medium (2) (4) (6) includes an optical recording device (4) for recording or reading data using light, and a magnetic recording device for recording or reading data using magnetic components. (6) and a memory card 2 for recording or reading data using a semiconductor chip. Each recording apparatus described above also includes various types of media, and the optical recording apparatus 4 may include a DVD R / W, a CD R / W, a CD player and a DVD player. In addition, the magnetic recording apparatus 6 may include a magnet tape and a hard disk drive. The memory card may include a CF card, a smart card, a memory stick, a multimedia card, a micro drive, an XD picture card, and an SD card.

Each recording apparatus is shown and described as having an optical recording apparatus 4, a magnetic recording apparatus 6, and a memory card 2, but bays suitable for two or more recording apparatuses are also provided for each recording apparatus. Naturally, it can be provided. Therefore, two or more memory cards may be provided, and two or more optical recording devices may be provided.

In detail, the bays 3, 5 and 7 are recessed portions which are recessed inwardly from the main body of the display device 1 inwardly, and are formed at the outside of the bays 3, 5 and 7. Through the storage medium (2) (4) (6) is inserted or withdrawn. The word "vear" is a term widely used in various industries, and in the field of information and telecommunications, it refers to the "folding of panels, switches, units, or self-assembled parts of a device into ladders and lockers of a certain length." Has meaning. In the present invention, the outer surface of the display device 1 is formed recessed inwardly, and the storage medium (2) (4) (6) is a portion that can be easily inserted or detached into the recessed portion. In a simple manner, the storage medium 2 (inside the bay 3, 5, 7) which is exposed to the outside of the display device 1 with the user holding the storage medium 2, 4, 6, 4) 6 may be pushed in or pulled out so that the display device 1 and the storage medium 2, 4, 6 are connected or disconnected.

In addition, the storage medium (2) (4) (6) is a broadcast signal received from the display device 1 is received to the storage medium (2) (4) (6) side of the storage medium (2) (4) A signal stored in (6) or stored in the storage medium (2) (4) (6) is transmitted to the display device (1) to be output by the display device (1) as an image and / or sound.

In this way, the storage medium (2) (4) (6) is inserted into the bay (3) (5) (7) and seated therein, and is electrically connected to the display device (1) by a predetermined connection. do. As such, when the storage media 2, 4, 6 are connected to the display device 1, the storage media 2, 4, 6 can be used in various ways. The aspect in which the display apparatus is used by the interaction of the apparatus will be briefly described for each type.

First, a DVR mode in which a broadcast signal received by a display device as a storage medium is stored in real time and is transmitted to the display device when the user desires can be output as an image and sound. The storage mode in which the broadcast signal received by the display device is transmitted to the storage medium and then semi-permanently stored may be performed. In addition, a mobile mode may be performed in which a broadcast signal received from a display device is transferred to a storage medium to be conveniently moved to another external device to be used by another device. In addition, an output mode for outputting data recorded by another external device from the current display device may be performed.

Each mode described above may be classified according to storage media (2) (4) (6). In more detail, since the memory card 2 can be quickly stored and outputted and has excellent mobility, its superiority can be obtained in the movement mode and the output mode, but generally, the storage capacity is low and the data stability is poor. It loses its usability in DVR mode and storage mode.

In addition, since the optical recording device 4 has high data retention and easy movement, superiority can be obtained in the use of the storage mode, the movement mode, and the output mode. Because of the high possibility of occurrence, the usability of DVR mode is low.

In addition, since the magnetic recording apparatus 6 has excellent storage capacity, high data retention, and quick data access, superiority can be obtained in the use of the DVR mode, the storage mode, and the output mode. Usability in mobile mode is inferior because it is inconvenient to install and use in the device.

According to the specificity of the storage medium, the user may selectively select and use the same, and further, the user may determine the user's instruction and preprogram the image display system.

As described, the image display system according to the present invention operates in various cases according to the aspect of use, and the user can conveniently use the display system of the present invention. Due to the number of such various cases, it is possible to obtain an advantage that the user's convenience is further enhanced. And the storage medium (2) (4) (6) has the advantage that it is easy to move because it can be easily mounted or detached inside the bay (3) (5) (7).

In addition, in the video display system of the present invention, the storage media 2, 4, 6 are provided in the form of being mounted inside the bays 3, 5, and 7 so that the display device is not required. Since there is no item to be provided outside, except for a system that is provided in a wall-mounted form, such as a wall-mounted display, the usability can be further enhanced.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a video display system according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a view illustrating in detail the configuration of a connection unit between a display device and a storage medium in the video display system of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the display device 1 of the present invention includes a digital receiver for receiving a digital broadcast signal, an analog receiver for transmitting and receiving an analog broadcast signal, a controller for controlling the display device system as a whole, and a video / audio signal. An output unit for outputting and a storage medium connection unit for controlling connection between the storage mediums (2), (4) and (6) are included.

The configuration and operation of each part described above will be described in more detail. However, the central processing unit (CPU) 108 provided in the present invention constitutes the center of each control of the display device, and sends control signals to each component, but omits the drawing of the control line by preventing congestion in the drawings. The following description will focus on the flow of broadcast signals.

First, the digital receiver will be described in detail. A digital signal transmitted by a satellite wave, a terrestrial wave, or a cable transmission method receives a broadcast signal of a specific channel through the digital tuner 101. The received signal of a particular channel is converted into a digital bit stream at the demodulator 102. In the digital bit stream, a video stream, an audio stream, and a data stream are mixed into a plurality of packets. Therefore, the de-multiplexer 103 identifies the ID of each packet, separates the image, sound, and data, and sends them to each decoder. The demultiplexer 103 may be operated in a manner defined by MPEG 2 or MPEG 4. The MPEG 2 or MPEG 4 is a well known scheme. According to the MPEG standard, the video stream is decoded in the video decoder 104 and then imaged in the graphics processor 105, the sound stream is decoded in the audio decoder 106, and the data stream is decoded by the data decoder 107. Decoded.

The analog receiver is a part for receiving an air wave broadcast transmitted as an analog signal, and the analog tuner 120 receives a broadcast signal of a specific frequency channel. Since the signal received by the analog tuner 120 is a signal used for the operation of the display device, it does not need to go through a separate decoding procedure. The video / audio is displayed on the screen 116 and the speaker 117 after being processed by the appropriate video processor 118 and the audio processor 119 according to the scan rate, the number of frames, etc. according to the type of the broadcast signal. .

The output unit is configured to output a broadcast signal as an image and sound that can be recognized by the viewer, an image processor 114 for processing the image / sound signal decoded by the decoders 104, 106 and 107 and sound A processor 115, an image processor 118 and an audio processor 119 that process video / audio of an analog signal are included. In addition, the screen 116 and the speaker 117 for outputting the image and sound in a form that can be recognized by the viewer is included. However, the plurality of image processors 114 and 118 may be processed by a single processor irrespective of analog signals or digital signals, and the same may be applied to the acoustic processors 115 and 119.

The controller includes a central processing unit (CPU) 108 that is responsible for the overall operation of the display device 1. The central processing unit 108 is a central part of the operation of the display device such as initializing the device, monitoring and managing interrupts of each component, processing input signals of a user, executing programs, and processing data or commands. In addition, a RAM 111 and a ROM 110 are stored as storage devices for storing various kinds of information necessary for the operation of the CPU 108. The ROM 110 stores information such that memory is maintained even when the display device is turned off, such as control information and boot information, and the RAM 111 temporarily stores the moon 111 during the operation of the CPU 108. Function as a storage device.

In addition, the central processing unit 108 is connected to the user interface 108, the user interface 108 receives the user's command and transmits it to the central processing unit 108. In this case, when the signal input through the user interface 108 is a transmission signal from a display device transmitted through a return path, the signal is modulated 112 under the control of the central processing unit 108. It is modulated by and transmitted through the digital tuner 101. In addition, the bus 113 is defined so that data exchange between components inside the display device is performed.

The storage medium connection unit includes a plurality of interfaces that are in charge of signals transmitted from the display device. First, a magnetic device interface 122 providing an interface to the magnetic recording device 6, an optical device interface 123 providing an interface of the optical recording device 4, and an interface of the memory card 2 are provided. Memory device interface 124 is included. Of course, each of the device interfaces 122, 123, 124 is connected to a storage medium (2) (4) (6) for each type.

In detail, the signal transmitted to the storage medium 2, 4, 6 through the device interface 122, 123, 124 may be data received through the digital receiver, or through the analog receiver. It may be received data.

In addition, the signal transmitted through the device interface 122, 123, 124 may be transmitted as a multimedia data signal in the standard of USB, IEEE 1394 suitable for large capacity signal transmission. In this method, two-way communication is performed by a digital data compression method. In order to transmit and receive analog signals directly between the display device 1 and the storage medium 2, 4, and 6, an HDMI ( Communication may be performed by a high definition multimedia interface). The HDMI is an interface capable of transmitting an uncompressed analog signal at high speed, and may be preferably applied when transmitting a broadcast signal received by the analog tuner 120. The magnetic recording device 6, in particular, the interface method for exchanging data directly between the hard disk and the display device 1, the E-IDE method, the S-ATA method, the P-ATA method and the SCSI method. The hard disk interface method may be used. This communication scheme will vary depending on the specifications supported by the device interfaces 122, 123, 124 and the storage media 2, 4, 6. However, when the analog signal received by the analog tuner 120 is converted into a digital signal and transmitted as a digital signal, it may be easily assumed that the encoder 121 is further used as a separate component.

3 illustrates a connection state between a storage medium and a display device using a memory card as an example. The same applies to other storage media.

Referring to FIG. 3, the connection state between the television 1 and the storage medium 2, 4, 6 can be more accurately understood. On the display device 1 side, the storage medium 2, 4, ( 6) and a device interface 122, 123, 124 for transmitting a signal, and the storage medium (2) (4) (6) outside the main body of the display device 1 as shown in FIG. Bay (3) (5) (7) for seating is formed. When the storage medium (2) (4) (6) is inserted into the bays (3) (5) (7), the storage medium (2) (4) (6) is inserted completely and at the same time, the connection is made between both.

When the connection is established between the device interface, a data signal 130 including at least a broadcast signal from the device interface and a control signal 131 for controlling the storage media 2, 4 and 6 are stored in the storage media 2. (4) and (6). Power may be supplied through the control signal 131.

Under such a configuration, after the storage medium (2) (4) (6) is mounted inside the bays (3) (5) (7) and the connectors between the two are connected, hot by the control signal (131) By the plug function, the display device 1 recognizes the storage mediums 2, 4, and 6, and the central processing unit 108 recognizes the storage mediums 2, 4, 6, and the storage medium. (2) Allocates addresses for (4) and (6) and waits for further operation. Subsequently, transmission and reception of the data signal 130 between the display device 1 and the storage media 2, 4, 6 are initiated through a predetermined sequence according to a command from a user. Of course, when the storage medium (2) (4) (6) has been removed from the bays (3) (5) (7), it is confirmed by the control signal 131 that the storage medium has been removed, You can register.

On the other hand, in the image display system according to the present invention, the storage medium (2) (4) (6) is inserted into the bay (3) (5) (7) and the display device and the storage medium are connected at the same time, the user is a connector between the two It is not a connection. Therefore, since an error often occurs in the connection between the two, a control method for coping with this is required.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of an image display system according to the present invention, which will be described in detail with reference to the drawing.

Referring to FIG. 4, when a storage medium, which is an external device that is a storage medium, is inserted into a bay (St 11), a control signal 131 for checking a connection state between the storage medium and the display device according to a predetermined sequence by the hot plug function. ) To communicate with each other (St 12). The control signal may be controlled by the central processing unit 108 or the device interface 122, 123, 124 of the display device 1.

At this time, as a result of confirming the control signal 131 (St 13), if it is determined that the connection between them is normally made, and outputs a stand-by body signal using any form of signal-preferably to the OSD screen (St 16) In step 17, the storage device registers to the RAM, which is a storage medium of the display device. Thereafter, transmission and reception occurs between the storage medium and the display device by the data signal 130.

However, if it is confirmed by the control signal 131 that the storage medium is not correctly mounted in the bay, an error message-preferably on the OSD screen-is output (St 14), and the user confirms the error message. As a result, the storage medium is removed and placed back into the bay (St 15).

Once the correct connection is established between the plurality of storage media and the display device, the display device recognizes that the storage medium is connected and available for use. When a user wants to use the storage medium, the user selects a specific device from a plurality of storage media and instructs an operation of the selected device. Hereinafter, the method will be described.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an OSD screen displayed when instructing selection and operation of a plurality of storage media, and FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a process of selecting types and operations of storage media.

Referring to FIG. 5, when the user uses the DVR function, an OSD screen is output by manipulating a display device, in which an operation of selecting a DVR function and selecting a type of a storage medium is performed.

In detail, the OSD screen includes a DVR menu display window 150, a function window 151, 152 and 153 of a desired DVR, and a device type window 154 and 155 capable of executing a specific function window. 156 and a plurality of selection windows 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, and 162 included in the device list.

In more detail, the function windows 151, 152, and 153 include a reading window 151 for reading a recording of a storage medium, a writing window 152 for writing to a storage medium, and a recording on the storage medium. There may be a search window 153 for searching for information. The device list window includes an optical recording device 154, a magnetic recording device 155, and a memory card 156. Where the advantages can be found for each device selected from the device list has already been described. In addition, in the submenu of the device list, a selection window for a storage medium mounted on the display device 1 and available for use is displayed. The type of equipment length includes a DVD selection window 157, a CD selection window 158, a magnetic tape selection window 159, a hard disk selection window 160, a memory 1 selection window 161 and a memory 2 selection window 162. It belongs to each device list. The same applies to the writing window 152 and the search window 153.

If a specific selection window is selected from the selection windows, a corresponding function is performed. In addition, the selection window in which the storage medium is inserted may indicate that the corresponding storage medium is in an operable state by a bright display method, and that the operation is not possible by displaying a dark display for a device not mounted. Can be.

After the user selects a specific storage medium for a specific operation through the OSD screen, an instructed operation for the indicated device is started.

Referring to the flow chart of the operation of the operating state of the image display system by the OSD screen described above. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a storage medium.

Referring to FIG. 6, first, a user operates a display device to select a DVR menu (St 21), and then selects a specific storage medium to be operated from a plurality of storage media, and specifies an operation of the selected storage medium. (St 22). Then, a specific option for the selected storage medium and operation is selected (St 23). The option may include an operating time or a waiting time.

Thereafter, the storage medium is operated in accordance with the specified method (St 24).

According to the image display system according to the present invention described above, a user can more conveniently use a storage medium attached to a display device, and furthermore, a user can selectively use a storage medium suitable for a desired operation.

Embodiments other than the specific embodiments described may be further proposed in the present invention. For example, first, the storage medium (2) (4) (6) is preferably inserted into each bay (3) (5) (7), but a certain communication standard such as wired or wireless. By means of the recording device and the display device may be interconnected. However, in the case where the connection with the display device is made at the same time as being inserted into the bays 3, 5, and 7, the user's convenience is enhanced and the appearance is beautiful, and it is easy to assume that it becomes more desirable. will be.

In addition, the selection of the storage medium may be performed by another method, for example, a remote controller, rather than an OSD screen.

In addition, the order of the function window, the device list window, and the selection window may be provided by changing the order in the vertical direction. For example, a specific device may be selected first, and then a function desired to be operated may be selected. However, it is preferable to provide a selection window of a specific device in a submenu of the device list so that a storage medium corresponding to each mode such as a DVR mode, a moving mode, a storage mode, and an output mode can be selected.

According to the present invention, there is an advantage in that various types of storage media can be conveniently mounted on the video display device, and furthermore, the broadcast file can be conveniently used later by storing the broadcast file in an appropriate method according to the size of the broadcast file and the environment desired by the user.

In addition, when the storage medium is mounted, the storage medium is not exposed to the outside of the video display device, thereby enhancing the appearance of the product.

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A display device main body on which an image is displayed; Includes a plurality of bays formed on the outer surface of the main body of the display device, the bay for detachably mounting the storage medium; And a device interface making a connection according to whether the storage medium is mounted in the bay to the display device body and outputting an error message according to whether the storage medium is connected to the bay. The image display system of claim 1, wherein the storage medium includes a magnetic recording device, an optical recording device, or a memory card, and different storage mediums are mounted in the plurality of bays, respectively. Determining whether a storage medium is mounted in a bay configured as a display device; And outputting a standby message or an error message to the display device according to the determination result. The method of claim 3, further comprising: displaying a window displaying a type and a function of the storage medium mounted in the bay when the storage medium is mounted in the bay configured in the display device; And selecting a storage medium and a corresponding function from a user in the displayed display window. delete delete delete delete delete delete delete

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