KR100821739B1 - Method and apparatus for IP address of internet tv - Google Patents

Abstract

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image display device, and more particularly, to an IP address setting device in an Internet TV which stores IP (Internet Protocol) setting information in a memory and sets an Internet protocol address using the stored information. And to a method.

Internet IP setting method according to the present invention, if the user's key input is a network environment setting step of checking whether or not the IP address setup; If the IP address is set up, reading the IP data stored in advance into a storage unit in the TV and displaying the same on an OSD screen; And inputting an IP address through the OSD displayed IP data by a user's selection signal.

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Description

Apparatus and method for setting IP address of Internet TV {Method and apparatus for IP address of internet tv}

1 is a block diagram showing an IP address setting apparatus of the Internet TV according to the present invention.

2 is a diagram illustrating an example of OSD screen processing according to an IP address setting according to the present invention.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of setting an IP address of an Internet TV according to the present invention.

Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawings

100: internet module 101: network control unit

102: memory 103: network adapter

104: NTSC encoder 200: TV module

201: Tuner 202: Demux

203: key input unit 204: storage unit (EEPROM or PVR)

205 control unit 206 switching unit

207: image processing unit 208: display unit

209: OSD processing unit

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image display device. In particular, an Internet address (IP) address setting information is stored in a memory in an Internet TV, and then an IP address setting in an Internet TV can be set using the stored information. An apparatus and method are provided.

With the development of the information age, the Internet, the communication medium that can easily obtain information covering all fields such as society, culture, economy and sports, occupies an important position in real life, and the possibility of its development is infinite.

Accordingly, personal computers are rapidly increasing as a medium for using the Internet, and broadcast viewing is avoided by unidirectional media for simply receiving and watching broadcasts in accordance with the demand for development of a bidirectional communication medium capable of receiving and transmitting TV information. The internet TV which has the internet is developed, and the technology development is steadily made in response to the development of the information age.

At present, the Internet through TV is already commercialized, and it is used by connecting an external set-top box, having an internet module, or connecting a telephone line, a LAN or a high-speed leased line. The modules are almost identical in configuration but with different mounting positions.

The Internet TV is a display device capable of supporting not only Ethernet communication but also the Internet through a network adapter. The process of setting the IP address of the network must be performed to enable such Internet access.

In general, the IP address setting includes not only an IP address but also a subnet mask, a gateway address, a primary DNS (Domain Name Server), a secondary DNS, and the like. The IP address is an address for identifying a sender and a transmission line when communicating with TCP / IP. The subnet mask is information for a router or the like to identify a partial network address in the IP address. The gateway address is an IP address other than its own network. Default gateway address to route to. The primary domain name server converts the domain name to an IP when the domain name is entered, and the secondary domain name server is supported secondary.

However, in the related art, the above-described IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, primary DNS (Domain Name Server), secondary DNS (Secondary DNS), etc. are used by using a remote control in an Internet TV. You must set each manually. That is, since one by one is set using the remote controller, there is a problem that a lot of time is required according to the IP address setting.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problem. After storing the previously set IP address data in a memory, the stored IP address data can be used when setting an IP address, thereby inputting the IP address data. The present invention provides an IP address setting apparatus and method in an Internet TV.

IP address setting apparatus in the Internet TV according to the present invention for achieving the above object,

In the TV with tuner and internet connection,

Storage means for storing address data of the IP;

OSD processing the address data of the IP when the user sets the IP address and displaying on the screen;

And means for setting various addresses of the IP selected by the user among the OSD-processed IP data and storing the set IP data.

IP address setting method in the Internet TV according to the present invention, if the user's key input is a network environment setting step of checking whether the IP address setup; If the IP address is set up, reading the IP data stored in the storage unit in advance and displaying the same on the OSD screen; And inputting an IP address through the OSD displayed IP data by a user's selection signal.

Preferably, the IP address is input and stored in units of IP addresses.

Hereinafter, a TV and a screen control method capable of connecting to the Internet according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram showing the IP address setting apparatus of the Internet TV according to the present invention, Figure 2 is a view showing an example of the OSD of the IP address setting in the Internet TV, Figure 3 is an IP of the Internet TV according to the present invention This is a flowchart showing an address setting method.

As shown in FIG. 1, the IP address setting apparatus of the Internet TV according to the present invention includes an Internet module 100 for receiving and storing Internet information, and converting it into a video and audio format, and a general TV broadcasting program and the Internet. It is divided into a TV module 200 for outputting the Internet information of the module 100 through the screen and the speaker.

The Internet module 100 may include a network adapter 103 for connecting to a network through PSTN / LAN (wired / wireless) / CABLE, a memory 102 for storing basic programs and various information, and the network adapter 103. NTSC encoding image information of the Internet information input through the network control unit 101 and the network adapter 103 for controlling information transmission / reception and video / audio conversion through the TV module 200 and communicating with the TV module 200 through NTSC encoder 104 for outputting to the TV module 200.

In addition, the TV module 200 is a tuner 201 for tuning and processing an image / audio signal corresponding to a broadcast channel selected by the user, and the video, audio, and additional information from the broadcast signal received through the tuner 201. A demux 202 for separating information, a key input unit 203 for inputting a user request command, a video signal separated by the demux 202, or a signal encoded by the NTSC encoder 104 A switching unit 206 for selectively outputting the control signal, a storage unit 204 for storing program information, a captured image, and an Internet address, and a TV / internet mode input through the key input unit 203. The control unit controls each unit of the TV module 200 including the switching unit 22 according to a switching command and various operation commands, and determines whether a broadcast signal is received through the tuner 201 to be preset by the user. A microcomputer 205 for controlling a replacement screen to be output by a method, an image processor 207 for signal processing of the output of the switching unit 206 through the display unit 208, and the Internet address setting. It includes a OSD processing unit 209 for displaying and displaying the Internet address information stored in the storage unit 204 (OSD).

The operation of the Internet address setting apparatus of the Internet TV according to the present invention configured as described above is as follows.

Referring to FIG. 1, when a user wants to receive various Internet services by accessing the Internet or an Ethernet, the user presses the TV / Internet mode switching key of the key input unit 203 to change the operation state of the Internet TV to the Internet mode. Switch.

Therefore, the microcomputer 205 of the TV module 200 recognizes the user's Internet mode switching command, switches the switching unit 206 to the Internet module 100, and communicates with the network control unit 101 of the Internet module 100. Send Internet mode switch command.

Subsequently, the network controller 101 of the Internet module 100 recognizes the Internet mode switching command, reads portal site address information of the corresponding product, and accesses the portal site through the network adapter 103. Next, image information for the corresponding screen configuration is read and processed to be output through the TV module 200.

The image processed by the internet module 100 is output to the display unit 208 via the image processor 207 through the switching unit 206 of the TV module 200.

Here, the control unit 205 receives the Internet address information according to the Internet connection from the network control unit 101 and stores it in the storage unit 204. The storage unit 204 stores the data of the IP previously set in the history concept.

If the user wants to set up the IP address again, if the IP setup command is transmitted by the user through the key input unit 203, the controller 205 reads the IP data stored in the storage unit 204 and then displays the OSD processing unit 209. After the OSD processing through the output to the display unit 208. Accordingly, the user can set the IP address by selecting any one of the IP data displayed on the OSD screen. The storage unit may be implemented as an EEPROM or a personal video recorder (PVR).

For example, to set up an IP address, as shown in FIG. 2, not only an IP address but also a subnet mask, a gateway address, a primary DNS, and a secondary DNS may be selected and set as necessary.

At this time, the user selects the IP data previously stored in the storage unit 204 on the OSD screen with the remote controller, thereby inputting an IP address, and when all IP addresses have been set up, they are set to the set IP address. At this time, if there is IP data not stored in the storage unit, it is set manually using a remote controller. Since the IP data is generally composed of 12 numeric units (xxx, xxx, xxx, xxx), it is possible to input in 12 numeric units by one selection without inputting 3 (xxx) for 12 addresses. do. In addition, since the IP data is stored in the memory, it can be network configuration information available later.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of setting an Internet address of an Internet TV according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, a key input is received (S101), and it is checked whether the input key signal is a network environment setting (S103). If it is determined that the network environment is set as the IP address setup request (S105), if the IP address setup, the IP data stored in the storage unit is read (S107), and the read IP data is displayed on the OSD screen (S109).

In this case, by selecting one of the selected IP data for IP address setup (S111), not only an IP address but also a subnet mask, a gateway address, a primary DNS, and a secondary DNS may be input.

When the IP data is input (S113), after confirming whether or not the IP address is set up (S115), if the setup is not finished, go to step S111 to continue setting other items, and when setting is completed, set the input IP address, This is stored (S117).

So far, the present invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains to the detailed description of the present invention and other forms of embodiments within the essential technical scope of the present invention. Could be implemented. Here, the essential technical scope of the present invention is shown in the claims, and all differences within the equivalent range will be construed as being included in the present invention.

As described above, the IP address setting method in the Internet TV according to the present invention has the following effects.

By backing up the address data of the IP previously set in the memory of the TV, it can be utilized next time, and the inconvenience of manual setting by the user can be eliminated.

In addition, when the IP address is set up, the previously stored IP data is provided on the OSD screen so that the user can easily select and input the screen, thereby making it easier to set the IP address.

Claims (6)

In TV with internet connection, A storage unit that stores a history of IP address data previously set by a user; An on-screen display (OSD) processor configured to process a history of IP address data previously stored in the storage unit; A display unit for displaying a history of IP address data processed by the OSD processor; And, And a control unit configured to control a history of IP address data previously stored in the storage unit to be displayed through the display unit, and to set an IP address according to the current Internet environment based on the displayed history history. IP address setting device in the Internet TV. Checking whether an IP address is set up if the user's key input is network configuration; If the IP address is set up, reading and displaying a history of IP address data stored in a storage unit on an OSD screen; And And setting an IP address by a user selection signal input based on the OSD displayed IP address data. The method of claim 2, And the IP address is input and stored in units of IP addresses. The method of claim 2, Setting an IP address by the user selection signal is Setting at least one of an IP address, a subnet mask, a gateway address, a primary DNS, and an auxiliary DNS based on an IP address selected by a user in the history information of the displayed IP address data. Way. delete delete

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