KR100865232B1 - Internet Use Multimedia Receiving System and Method, and Internet Multimedia Service System and Method Using the Same, and the Computer Readable Medium - Google Patents

Abstract

1. TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to an internet multimedia receiving apparatus, a method thereof, an internet multimedia service system using the same, and a computer readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for realizing the method.

2. The technical problem to be solved by the invention

The present invention, the Internet multimedia receiver that can automatically access the Internet to a specific directory service server when the power is turned on to receive the search list data such as the broadcast stream bandwidth, content type, etc. of the Internet multimedia provider to receive the desired multimedia content services And a method, a multimedia service system using the same, and a computer readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for realizing the method and the method.

3. Summary of Solution to Invention

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided an Internet multimedia receiving apparatus, comprising: Internet connection means for automatically connecting to the Internet and maintaining a connection state when driven; Storage means for receiving and storing service history information of the multimedia provider server from the multimedia directory server through the internet access means; Output means for outputting a service history information list of the multimedia provider server; By controlling the operation of the storage means, the operation of the output means and the operation of the Internet access means in accordance with an input control signal to connect the Internet access means to the multimedia provider server desired by the user provided by the connected multimedia provider server Control means for controlling the output of the multimedia content; And multimedia processing means for converting and outputting multimedia contents provided by the connected multimedia provider server under the control of the control means.

4. Important uses of the invention

The present invention is used for the Internet multimedia service.

Multimedia Contents Service, Stream Broadcasting Server, Internet Broadcasting Station, Home Theater

Description

Internet Multimedia Receiving Apparatus, Method and Internet Multimedia Service System Using the Same, and Method and Its Recording Medium {Internet Use Multimedia Receiving System and Method, and Internet Multimedia Service System and Method Using the Same, and the Computer Readable Medium}

1 is a diagram illustrating a connection structure between a computer and a server for receiving a conventional Internet multimedia broadcasting.

2 is a block diagram of an embodiment of an Internet multimedia service system according to the present invention;

3 is a detailed configuration diagram of an embodiment of the Internet multimedia receiving apparatus of FIG. 2 according to the present invention;

4A and 4B illustrate an embodiment of an external appearance of the Internet multimedia receiving apparatus of FIG. 3 according to the present invention.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure in an internet multimedia receiving apparatus for an internet multimedia service according to the present invention.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a process of processing in a multimedia directory server for an internet multimedia service according to the present invention.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a process of processing in a multimedia provider server for internet multimedia service according to the present invention.

8 is a detailed flowchart illustrating an information update process of FIG. 5 according to the present invention;

* Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings

102: switch / router 107: Internet

201: multimedia directory server 20: Internet multimedia receiving device

21: output device

31: Internet connection

The present invention relates to an apparatus for receiving an internet multimedia and a method thereof, an internet multimedia service system using the same, and a computer readable recording medium storing a program for realizing the method, and more particularly, the Internet without a computer. Internet multimedia receiving apparatus and method, internet multimedia service system and method using same for realizing to watch / listen streaming service such as multimedia broadcasting or video on demand (VOD) The present invention relates to a computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program.

As the large-scale Internet access service of ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) is widely used in Korea, the use of internet broadcasting is increasing. This type of broadcasting is different from the existing broadcasting services (TV, radio, etc.). In addition, there is a tendency that the flow of mass media is being replaced by Internet broadcasting due to its much more diverse and professionalism.

In general, multimedia broadcast reception on the Internet is possible only through a web browser using a computer connected to the Internet.

1 is an explanatory diagram showing a connection structure between a computer and a server for receiving a conventional Internet multimedia broadcasting.

That is, in order for a user to be provided with multimedia content (audio and video content) from the Internet broadcasting station 104 and the Internet radio broadcasting station 105, the computer 100 using a modem (xDSL and cable modem) 101 or a LAN card is used. Is connected to the Internet 107 by wire or wireless, and then searches / links corresponding Internet broadcasting sites 104 and 105 that provide multimedia contents through a web browser in the computer 100 to request and deliver audio and video streaming files. Should receive

Thereafter, the audio and video streaming files are decoded through streaming software such as a Real Player / Windows Player and output through a monitor and a speaker of the user computer 100. .

Therefore, in order for a general user to be provided with the Internet multimedia service, the user must have a computer 100 capable of connecting with the Internet and also need to know the addresses of the Internet broadcasting sites 104 and 105. That is, the user has to have expensive equipment (computer, Internet connection equipment, etc.), the time required to operate the computer to provide the service, and the complicated technology of using the Internet. there was.

In particular, in the case of Internet broadcasting, only a predetermined time is broadcast, and the broadcasting schedule is severely changed due to closure and interruption, so that the change and unconfirmed service status have evolved into a popular service.

On the other hand, the current Internet access technology using a computer is concentrated in the young generation, it is not enough to accommodate the Internet multimedia services required by various age groups by expanding the netizen population to a wide age group.

In other words, Internet private radio stations and Internet TV stations, which are on the rise, cannot be easily searched using their own channel numbers like regular TVs and radio stations that broadcast on fixed channels. Therefore, due to its variety, there is a problem that is difficult to use easily and widely in various age groups.

In addition, the boom in the construction of home theaters such as Digital Versatile Disc (DVD), Digital TV and High Definition TeleVision (HDTV), and High Resolution Beam Projector is accelerating. There is a demand for a technology that combines home appliances with the Internet so that various high-definition and high-quality contents can be used in a home as a service tailored to a user's taste.

Recently, a set top type terminal capable of receiving audio and video content from a corresponding terminal through the Internet in response to the above requirements has been proposed, but the set top type terminal is provided with a computer. It is composed of the same configuration and the price is also expensive, because the user can receive the desired multimedia data only by surfing the Internet using a keyboard or mouse, there is a problem that can not be popularized because it is complicated to handle.

The present invention has been proposed in order to solve the above problems, the user is automatically connected to a specific directory service server the moment the power is turned on to receive the search list data such as the broadcast stream bandwidth, content type of the Internet multimedia provider, An object of the present invention is to provide an internet multimedia receiving apparatus capable of receiving a desired multimedia content service, a method thereof, a multimedia service system using the same, and a computer readable recording medium storing the method and a program for implementing the methods.

An apparatus of the present invention for achieving the above object is an Internet multimedia receiving apparatus comprising: Internet connection means for maintaining a connection state by automatically connecting to the Internet at the time of driving; Storage means for receiving and storing service history information of the multimedia provider server from the multimedia directory server through the internet access means; Output means for outputting a service history information list of the multimedia provider server; By controlling the operation of the storage means, the operation of the output means and the operation of the Internet access means in accordance with an input control signal to connect the Internet access means to the multimedia provider server desired by the user provided by the connected multimedia provider server Control means for controlling the output of the multimedia content; And multimedia processing means for converting and outputting multimedia contents provided by the connected multimedia provider server under the control of the control means.

In addition, the system of the present invention for achieving the above object, in the Internet multimedia service system, provides multimedia content through the Internet, provides a service history for the multimedia content, and transmits the change history when changing the service history A multimedia provider server for; And list the service history provided from the multimedia provider server to store and manage a service history information list of the multimedia provider server, transmit the service history information list to the multimedia receiver, and change the service from the multimedia provider server. And service management means for receiving the details and updating the service history information list and transmitting the updated details to the multimedia receiving means.

On the other hand, in the method of the present invention for achieving the above object, in the Internet multimedia service method, the service provider for the multimedia content transmitted from the multimedia directory server to the Internet from the multimedia directory server to list and manage, the multimedia provider server Transmitting a service history list for the Internet multimedia receiver; And when the service history of the multimedia provider server is changed, the multimedia directory server receives service change history from the multimedia provider server, updates the service history list, and transmits the updated history to the Internet multimedia receiver. Includes two steps.

In addition, another method of the present invention for achieving the above object, in the Internet multimedia reception method, service history information on the multimedia content transmitted to the Internet by the multimedia provider server automatically connected to the multimedia directory server when running Receiving and storing the first step; Outputting the service history information according to a request from a user; A third step of accessing a multimedia provider server desired by the user among the service history information; And a fourth step of converting and outputting multimedia content provided by the connected multimedia provider server.

On the other hand, the present invention, the multimedia directory server, the multimedia directory server lists and manages the service history of the multimedia content transmitted from the multimedia provider server to the Internet, the service history list for the multimedia provider server to the Internet multimedia reception A first function of transmitting to the device; And when the service history of the multimedia provider server is changed, the multimedia directory server receives service change history from the multimedia provider server, updates the service history list, and transmits the updated history to the Internet multimedia receiver. A computer readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for realizing the functions is provided.

In addition, the present invention, the Internet multimedia receiving device having a processor, when the drive is automatically connected to the multimedia directory server via the Internet to receive and store the service history information on the multimedia content transmitted by the multimedia provider server to the Internet; 1 function; A second function of outputting the service history information according to a request from a user; A third function of accessing a multimedia provider server desired by the user among the service history information; And a computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for realizing a fourth function of converting and outputting multimedia contents provided by the connected multimedia provider server.

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

2 is a block diagram of an embodiment of an Internet multimedia service system according to the present invention.

The Internet multimedia receiver 20 is equipped with an Internet connection to receive an Internet multimedia service through the Internet 107, and connects to the Internet 107 through a switch / router 102.

As shown in Fig. 2, the Internet multimedia service system according to the present invention includes the Internet 107, which is a network for remotely transmitting and receiving multimedia service information, a general Internet station 104, an Internet radio station 105, and an IJ. A source of multimedia content including a personal Internet broadcasting station 106 known as Internet Jackey, etc., a wireless terminal user 203 capable of producing and transmitting multimedia, and a multimedia service provider providing multimedia content, although not a specialized Internet broadcasting site. The multimedia directory server 201 for managing the information of the MSP (Multimedia Service Provider) 103 and the corresponding stream broadcasting server (multimedia provider server) desired by the user through the multimedia directory server 201 are connected to the multimedia content signal. Downloaded and converted into voice and video signals Internet multimedia receiver 20 for outputting to an output device (audio device, monitor, beam projector, digital TV / HDTV, DVD player, etc.) 21.

Hereinafter, the multimedia content source and the multimedia service provider 103 are collectively referred to as a "multimedia provider server".

The multimedia directory server 201 mediates (manages) between the Internet multimedia reception apparatus 20 and the multimedia provider server, and stores and manages broadcast information such as content and bandwidth for stream broadcasting on the Internet 107 (DB). (Database) is being built. In this case, the broadcast information is classified and stored in various types and transmitted to the internet multimedia receiving apparatus 20.

As soon as the Internet multimedia reception apparatus 20 is driven, the multimedia directory server 201 may be automatically connected to the multimedia provider server 103, 104, 105, 106, 203 previously input by the user, or the user may If a desired multimedia provider server is input using an external key of the internet multimedia reception apparatus 20, the corresponding multimedia provider server (stream broadcast server) 103, 104, 105, 106, 203 may be connected. After the connection, the multimedia signal downloaded from the multimedia provider server is converted and output for each output device in the Internet multimedia receiving apparatus 20 so that the user can enjoy the multimedia contents.

In order to receive the multimedia signal transmitted from the wireless terminal 203 connected to the Internet multimedia reception apparatus 20 through the multimedia directory server 201, the multimedia transmitted from the wireless terminal 203 under the service of the wireless base station 202. The signal is converted into IP (Internet Protocol) / WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) and transmitted to the multimedia receiving apparatus 20 through the switch / router 102.

3 is a detailed block diagram of an embodiment of the Internet multimedia receiving apparatus of FIG. 2 according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3, the Internet multimedia receiver 20 according to the present invention is connected to the Internet and maintains a connection state while being connected to the Internet to connect to a multimedia directory server and a stream broadcasting server (multimedia provider server). A key input unit 32 for controlling the Internet multimedia reception apparatus 20 having a connection unit 31, a plurality of external keys (foreign keys), and a wireless remote control for remotely controlling the Internet multimedia reception apparatus 20. The control unit 33, a storage unit 34 for storing an address list or contents of the stream broadcasting server (multimedia provider server) received from the multimedia directory server, and a stream broadcasting server (multimedia provider server) address are displayed. And a display unit 38 for displaying an operation state of the Internet multimedia reception apparatus 20, and Decoding unit 35 for decoding the Dear signal so that it can be output from the output unit (viewing equipment), and D / A conversion unit for converting the digital multimedia signal decoded by the decoder 35 into an analog signal (36), an amplifier (37) for amplifying the multimedia signal converted by the D / A converter (36) into an analog signal, and a controller (30) for controlling the overall operation of the Internet multimedia receiver (20). It is made, including.

The control unit 30 retrieves a list of stream broadcasting servers (multimedia provider server) stored in the storage unit 34 on the display unit 38 according to the input of the key input unit 32, and selects them through the Internet connection unit 31. It controls to connect to the corresponding stream broadcasting server (multimedia provider server), receives the multimedia signal from the broadcasting server (multimedia provider server), and transmits the decoder 35, the D / A converter 36, and the amplifier 37. Transfer to the output device 21 through.

The output device 21 for outputting the Internet multimedia content received by the Internet multimedia receiving device 20 includes home appliances (audio device, monitor, beam projector, digital / high definition TV and DVD player, etc.).

When the power of the Internet multimedia receiver 20 is turned on, the Internet multimedia receiver 20 is automatically connected to the multimedia directory server through the Internet connection unit 31 and is classified and stored in the multimedia directory server. The address list of the (multimedia provider server) is downloaded and stored in the storage unit 34. Subsequently, when the user selects one of the category-specific memory buttons set at the time of product release or modified by the user by the multimedia classification button such as a radio stream or a video stream, the Internet multimedia receiving apparatus 20 stores a streaming broadcasting station (multimedia). Provider) so that the user can enjoy the multimedia content.

4A and 4B are diagrams illustrating an exterior of the Internet multimedia receiving apparatus of FIG. 3 according to the present invention. FIG. 4A is a front portion of the Internet multimedia receiving apparatus, and FIG. 4B is a rear portion of the Internet multimedia receiving apparatus. It is shown.

As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the front portion of the Internet multimedia reception apparatus 20 includes a display window 400 for displaying an operation state of the Internet multimedia reception apparatus 20 and a speaker for sound output. 414 and 415, a search / selection button 401 for controlling the operation of the Internet multimedia reception apparatus 20, and a memory button for selecting and storing an address of a stream broadcasting server (multimedia provider server) desired by the user ( 402, a sound control panel 403 for selecting a sound quality desired by a user, a multimedia sorting button 404 for classifying multimedia types, a power button 405 for driving an internet multimedia receiving apparatus, An infrared receiver 406 and a headphone jack and a microphone jack 407 are provided for remotely controlling the operation of the internet multimedia receiving apparatus 20. The rear part of the receiver 20 has a video / spare terminal 408 and an audio / spare terminal 409 for output to external equipment, and a USB (Universal Serial) for connection with a computer or other equipment. Bus (USB) adapter (410) for inserting the connector (413), and Ethernet Cat.5-6 for inserting the Ethernet Cat.5-6 connector for enabling transmission by Ethernet method of up to 100 Mbps band A jack adapter 411 is provided.

The video streaming content received by the Internet multimedia receiving device 20 is connected to home appliances such as a monitor or a TV through the audio / video output terminal and the spare terminals 408 and 409, and the audio content is connected to the Internet multimedia receiving device 20. ) May be output through an audio device connected to the audio signal device) or may be output through the speakers 414 and 415 provided in the internet multimedia reception apparatus 20.

Internet connection is made through Ethernet type UTP cable 5-6 class connector 412 that can transmit at maximum 100Mbps in the rear part of the Internet multimedia receiving device 20, and PC or other through USB terminal 410 The multimedia data can be downloaded by connecting to the device.

However, the appearance of the Internet multimedia receiving apparatus shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B is only an example, and the appearance of the apparatus may be variously changed within the range provided with the functions of the present invention.

The Internet multimedia receiver 20 automatically connects to a built-in multimedia directory server address when the Internet connection is established, and various multimedia broadcasting and video on demand (VOD) service servers stored in the multimedia directory server (multimedia provider). Server) Receives the addresses and stores them in the storage unit, and searches and selects the stored content holding server by genre to search multimedia contents (audio, video, etc.) on the Internet that users want to watch. ) And Home Theater products can be used for printing.

That is, the Internet multimedia reception apparatus 20 is a reception apparatus exclusively for Internet multimedia services, in which a general TV or a radio is connected to a selected channel at the same time that the power is turned on and the user can watch it immediately.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a process of processing in an Internet multimedia receiving apparatus for an Internet multimedia service according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5, when the Internet multimedia receiver is first purchased or when the user turns on the Internet multimedia receiver to access the Internet (501), the terminal automatically accesses the multimedia directory server (503). In operation 505, after the first connection, information related to the registration of the Internet multimedia receiver is transmitted to the multimedia directory server (507), and directory information is received from the multimedia directory server (509) and stored (509). 511).

Thereafter, when the user presses the multimedia classification button and the memory button on the front of the Internet multimedia reception apparatus and selects the address list of the server (multimedia provider server) that provides the desired contents by referring to the directory information, In operation 515, the apparatus for receiving an internet multimedia may access a server (multimedia provider server) providing the corresponding content (517) and receive multimedia information from the connected server (519).

As a result of the determination 505, in the case of not being the first connection, the multimedia broadcasting stations (multimedia provider servers) update directory information stored in the Internet multimedia reception apparatus since the program schedule changes frequently. This directory information update procedure 513 is designated as "fork A". This directory information update procedure 513 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 8 below.

During the viewing / listening of the multimedia information (519), the user wants to select another server (multimedia provider server) (521), and if he selects a server (Internet multimedia server) providing the desired content (515), The multimedia receiving apparatus connects to the corresponding server (multimedia provider server) (517) and receives the multimedia information from the connected server (519), so that the user can view / listen to the multimedia information.

However, if the user does not select another server (multimedia provider server) and does not want to continue watching / listening while listening to / receiving multimedia information (519) (523), the multimedia receiving device disconnects the multimedia server (525). .

6 is a flowchart illustrating a process of processing in a multimedia directory server for an internet multimedia service according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 6, the multimedia directory server accesses the Internet (601) and updates basic directory information collected / classified by a multimedia related Internet website (multimedia service provider), user information update timer, and information update of the multimedia provider server. The timer and the like are initialized (603), waiting for a connection with the Internet multimedia receiving apparatus and the multimedia provider server or waiting for the user information update timer or the end of the information update timer of the multimedia provider server (605).

In the standby state 605, upon accessing the user, the multimedia directory server transmits the multimedia directory and related information to the Internet multimedia receiver 609, and then maintains the standby state 605.

In the standby state 605, when the multimedia provider server is connected (i.e., when the streaming broadcast starts) 611, the multimedia directory server receives the multimedia service related information from the multimedia provider server and updates the information of the multimedia provider server. After the initialization of the information update timer of the multimedia provider server (613), the standby state (605) is maintained.

In the waiting state 605, when the user information update timer expires, the multimedia directory server transmits the directory update history and related information to all connected users, and after executing the user information update timer initialization (617), the standby state 605 Keep).

In the waiting state 605, when the information update timer of the multimedia provider server ends, the multimedia directory server checks the state of the multimedia provider server and updates the multimedia provider server related information in the multimedia directory server (621). Maintain state 605.

That is, while maintaining the Internet connection state, the multimedia directory server determines whether the connection target or the timer has expired, and repeatedly performs a series of operations according to the determination result.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a process of processing in a multimedia provider server for internet multimedia service according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 7, the multimedia provider server connects to the Internet (701), initializes the status check timer in the multimedia provider server (703), and connects to the multimedia directory server (705) to determine whether it is the first connection. (707).

Here, the status check timer is for periodically transmitting its broadcast transmission status to the multimedia directory server.

As a result of the determination (707), if it is the first connection, the multimedia provider server transmits the entire information history of the multimedia service to the multimedia directory server (709). If not, the multimedia directory server only updates the details of the multimedia provider service information. (711).

When the multimedia provider service information is changed (713), the multimedia provider server transmits the current status of the multimedia provider service and the current state of the server to the multimedia directory server (715), and when the status check timer ends (717), the status check timer. When the status check timer is not expired (719) and the status check timer is not terminated, a series of tasks are repeatedly performed to wait for the status check timer termination or service change (721).

By performing the multimedia service information providing process as described above, the multimedia service provider can easily initialize his / her broadcast and update the change history, as well as personalized services such as club activities with particular interests.

8 is a detailed flowchart illustrating an embodiment of the information update process 513 of FIG. 5 according to the present invention.

As illustrated in FIG. 8, the directory information updating process of the Internet multimedia receiving apparatus waits for reception of multimedia directory update information from the same multimedia directory server until 501 and 503 of FIG. 5. In operation 807, it is determined whether update information is received at a predetermined time interval while waiting for reception.

As a result of the determination 807, when the update information is received, the Internet multimedia receiving apparatus stores the multimedia directory information in a storage unit in the receiving apparatus (809), outputs the update history to the display window (811), and outputs to the user. After allowing the desired server address to be accessed from the updated update history, the process proceeds to a state 805 in which the multimedia directory update information is received.

Through such an update procedure, the multimedia directory information which is very diverse and varied can be updated in the internet multimedia receiving device promptly, so that the user can listen to the desired multimedia contents at a desired time.

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

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

As described above, the present invention enables a user to search / view multimedia contents by taste and type through multimedia directory materials that are automatically updated by connecting to a specific directory service server automatically without the inconvenience of complicated computer use and web surfing. By doing so, a plurality of multimedia stream broadcasting stations and individual internet broadcasting stations can easily secure a specific broadcasting enthusiast layer.

Claims (14)

In the Internet multimedia receiver, Internet connection means for automatically connecting to the Internet at the time of operation to maintain a connection state; Storage means for receiving and storing service history information of the multimedia provider server from the multimedia directory server through the internet access means; Output means for outputting a service history information list of the multimedia provider server; By controlling the operation of the storage means, the operation of the output means and the operation of the Internet access means in accordance with an input control signal to connect the Internet access means to the multimedia provider server desired by the user provided by the connected multimedia provider server Control means for controlling the output of the multimedia content; And Multimedia processing means for converting and outputting multimedia content provided by the connected multimedia provider server under the control of the control means. Internet multimedia receiving device comprising a. The method of claim 1, Wireless control means for wirelessly controlling the internet multimedia receiving apparatus Internet multimedia receiving device further comprising. The method according to claim 1 or 2, The multimedia directory server, The service history information list of the multimedia provider server is managed and transmitted to the Internet multimedia receiver, and when the service history change of the multimedia provider server is received, the service change history is received from the multimedia provider server and the service history information of the multimedia provider server. And updating the list and transmitting the updated details to the internet multimedia receiving apparatus. The method according to claim 1 or 2, The multimedia processing means, A decoder which decodes the multimedia signal received from the connected multimedia provider server to be output by the corresponding output unit under the control of the control means; A digital / analog converter for converting the decoded digital multimedia signal into an analog multimedia signal; And An amplifier for amplifying and outputting the multimedia signal converted into the analog signal Internet multimedia receiving device comprising a. In the Internet multimedia service system, A multimedia provider server for providing multimedia contents through the Internet, providing a service history of the corresponding multimedia content, and transmitting a change history when the service history is changed; And Lists the service history provided from the multimedia provider server, stores and manages the service history information list for the multimedia provider server, transmits the service history information list to the multimedia receiver, and changes the service from the multimedia provider server. Service management means for updating the service history information list and receiving the received information and transmitting the updated history to the multimedia receiving means; Internet multimedia service system comprising a. The method of claim 5, wherein The multimedia receiving means, Automatically connect to the Internet during operation to download and store the service history information list from the service management means, receive the update history from the service management means and update the downloaded service history information list, Internet multimedia service system, characterized in that by connecting to the desired multimedia provider server among the service history information, converts and outputs the multimedia content provided by the connected multimedia provider server. In the Internet multimedia service method, A first step of listing and managing service details of multimedia contents transmitted from the multimedia provider server to the Internet by the multimedia directory server, and transmitting the service details list of the multimedia provider server to the internet multimedia receiving apparatus; And When the service history of the multimedia provider server is changed, the multimedia directory server receives the service change history from the multimedia provider server, updates the service history list, and transmits the updated details to the Internet multimedia receiver. step Internet multimedia service method comprising a. delete delete delete In the Internet multimedia reception method, A first step of automatically accessing the multimedia directory server through the Internet when the service is received and storing service history information on the multimedia content transmitted from the multimedia provider server to the Internet; Outputting the service history information according to a request from a user; A third step of accessing a multimedia provider server desired by the user among the service history information; And A fourth step of converting and outputting multimedia contents provided by the connected multimedia provider server Internet multimedia receiving method comprising a. The method of claim 11, A fifth step of receiving change history information according to service history change from the multimedia directory server and updating the service history information; Internet multimedia receiving method further comprising. On multimedia directory server, A first function of the multimedia directory server listing and managing service details of multimedia contents transmitted from a multimedia provider server to the Internet, and transmitting a service details list of the multimedia provider server to an internet multimedia receiving apparatus; And When the service history of the multimedia provider server is changed, the multimedia directory server receives the service change history from the multimedia provider server, updates the service history list, and transmits the updated details to the Internet multimedia receiver. function A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for realizing this. In the Internet multimedia receiving device having a processor, A first function of automatically accessing a multimedia directory server through the Internet to receive and store service history information on the multimedia content transmitted from the multimedia provider server to the Internet when it is driven; A second function of outputting the service history information according to a request from a user; A third function of accessing a multimedia provider server desired by the user among the service history information; And A fourth function of converting and outputting multimedia contents provided by the connected multimedia provider server A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for realizing this.

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