KR100916226B1 - Selective media file management method for digital television using image id - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a selective media file management method using an image ID of a digital TV, which displays a list of selected media files for each ID while using an image stored in the memory of the digital TV as its ID. Selecting an image to be used as an ID from at least one image; Registering an ID for a specific user using the selected image and text; Selecting at least one media file from a list of media files previously stored in the memory to be displayed, and storing the selected media file; And when the user who has registered the ID logs in, displaying a list of media files stored corresponding to the ID.

Description

Selective Media File Management Method Using Image ID of Digital TV {SELECTIVE MEDIA FILE MANAGEMENT METHOD FOR DIGITAL TELEVISION USING IMAGE ID}

1 is an exemplary view for explaining a photo album function provided in the multifunctional digital TV.

Figure 2 is an exemplary view of a screen setting the image ID and text ID for all the family members in accordance with the present invention.

3 is an exemplary view showing a screen for selecting a user ID by calling the login menu according to the present invention.

Figure 4 is an exemplary view showing an initial display screen for the list of music files currently stored in the memory according to the present invention.

5 is an exemplary view showing a screen for selecting and storing a favorite file for each user ID according to the present invention.

Figure 6 is an exemplary view showing a screen in which a list of registered files for each user ID is displayed by the present invention.

7 is a flowchart showing a method of managing a selective media file using an image ID of a digital TV according to the present invention.

The present invention relates to a selective media file management method using an image ID of a digital TV, and in particular, to display a list of selected media files for each ID while using an image stored in the memory of the digital TV as their ID. The selective media file management method using the image ID of the.

In general, a digital TV is a functional analogue of a TV combined with the Internet and a PC, that is, a TV having a viewing function, an Internet search function, and a data storage function is called a digital TV. It's becoming more advanced, and we expect that more features can be derived by combining it with memory cards and other peripheral technologies.

However, digital TV is still the main viewing function, like the existing analog TV, and various functions are added in addition to the TV viewing function, but there is a problem that there is a lack of a user interface that allows you to approach each user closely. .

For example, if a digital TV has a music file playing function and various family music files are stored in the internal memory of the family member (user), the desired music will be different each time the user changes, so each time There is a problem that you need to select and play a favorite music file. That is, in the music file player used personally, the above functions are sufficient, but in the case of a device used in common, there is a problem of causing inconvenience to the user when no personal consideration is given.

As described above, the conventional digital TV is a simple complex device that is used by everyone in the family that combines various functions such as music file playback function, Internet search function, photo album function, etc. You need a more intelligent user interface that you can customize for each user.

Accordingly, the present invention was created to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and by using the images stored in the memory of the digital TV as their ID, it is possible to display a list of selected media files for each ID, The purpose is to provide a selective media file management method using an image ID.

The present invention for achieving the above object, the step of selecting an image to be used as an ID from at least one or more images stored in the memory; Registering an ID for a specific user using the selected image and text; Selecting at least one media file from a list of media files previously stored in the memory to be displayed, and storing the selected media file; And when the user who has registered the ID logs in, displaying a list of media files stored corresponding to the ID.
In addition, the present invention for achieving the above object, the step of logging in with a specific user ID of a plurality of registered IDs displayed; Checking whether a list of media files corresponding to the logged-in ID is previously stored in a memory; If the list of media files corresponding to the logged-in ID is not pre-stored in the memory, displaying the list of pre-stored media files in the memory; And selecting at least one media file from the list of displayed media files, and storing the selected media file.

In general, a multifunctional digital TV equipped with a memory card adapter has a function of storing various media (photo image files, music files, etc.). In the present invention, for each of these media files, each media file is distinguished from each user. It has a feature that provides a graphical user interface for management.

That is, the present invention is to provide a method for separately managing and displaying the media files (music files, image files, etc.) stored in the memory of the digital TV using the user's respective photo image ID will be.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described.

First, Figure 1 is an exemplary view for explaining the photo album function provided in the multi-function digital TV, the present invention is used as a photo image ID of each user (family member) by editing the digital image included in the photo album do.

In other words, rather than setting each user's ID by simple text, a photo image is added to the text to provide a more familiar feeling and convenience to the user. You can also edit and use photos.

Therefore, each user selects an image to be used as his ID, and sets an image ID and a text ID for all of the family members as shown in FIG.                     

Of course, when setting the ID for the first time by purchasing a digital TV, the image ID or text ID is not a name such as 'Father', 'Mother', or 'Brother', but is blank or the default ID. (Family1, family2 ..., etc.) will be registered, and the user can modify it to register or delete unnecessary ID.

If the ID (image or text ID) registration is made as described above, from now on, the management of the media file for each function for each ID. Of course, it is natural to select your ID first after powering on the digital TV.

3 is an exemplary view showing a screen for selecting a user's ID by calling the login menu after powering on the digital TV as described above. When a list of IDs of all registered users is displayed, the user's ID is selected from among them. You choose. In the present embodiment, 'Father' is selected as a default ID, and if no ID is selected, the user can be used in common without distinguishing a media file for each user as in the prior art.

FIG. 4 is an exemplary view showing an initial display screen of a list of music files currently stored in a memory. If a user wants to use a music file playing function (Jukebox) in common without distinguishing an ID, as shown in FIG. Likewise, a list of all music files (MP3) stored in the current memory of the digital TV is displayed, and even after selecting an ID, if a file to be managed by ID is not yet selected, the initial screen does not distinguish the ID. Is displayed the same as                     

Therefore, a user logged in with his or her ID should select and store his / her favorite file as shown in FIG. 5. In the present embodiment, since the user whose ID is 'Father' selects a desired file from the music file list, the user's image ID is displayed on the selected file to inform the user of the selection. In other words, move the cursor to the desired file by pressing any 'selection key' provided on the remote control to select.

As described above, after an arbitrary user selects a file, an image ID of the file selected by the previous user is displayed on another user's initial screen for the function as shown in FIG. You can select the same file again or choose a different file.

Thus, when a user who selects and registers a file for each ID as described above logs in with his or her ID thereafter, a list of files selected by the user is immediately displayed as an initial screen as shown in FIG. 6, and if necessary, a file edit menu is displayed. Select it and register the file again.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a selective media file management method using an image ID of a digital TV according to the present invention. First, a user selects one from an image stored in a memory of a digital TV, or uploads an image to be used as an ID. (S101), the ID is registered using the selected image and text (S102).

If there are many users, the above steps are repeated to register IDs for all users, and the users who have already registered IDs log in with the registered IDs before using any function added to the digital TV (S103).                     

Next, the user selects and saves the desired media file for any function (S104). Accordingly, after that, when the user logs in with the user ID, a list of files allocated and stored in the ID is displayed (S105).

As described above, the selective media file management method using the image ID of the digital TV of the present invention has an effect of displaying a list of selected media files for each ID while using images stored in the memory of the digital TV as their IDs. have.

In addition, the present invention assigns and manages a desired media file to each user's ID, so that when the user wants to play the media file, the user can quickly select and play the displayed file list, and the user does not have to select the desired file again each time. There is an effect of improving the convenience.

Claims (6)

Selecting an image to be used as an ID from at least one image stored in a memory; Registering an ID for a specific user using the selected image and text; Selecting at least one media file from a list of media files previously stored in the memory to be displayed, and storing the selected media file; And And when the user who has registered the ID logs in, displaying a list of media files stored in correspondence with the corresponding ID. The method of claim 1, wherein storing the selected media file comprises: Selecting at least one media file from the displayed list of media files; Displaying an image included in the ID on a portion of the selected media file list; And And storing the selected media file and the image included in the ID as a list of media files of the corresponding ID. Logging in with a user ID from a plurality of registered IDs displayed; Checking whether a list of media files corresponding to the logged-in ID is previously stored in a memory; If the list of media files corresponding to the logged-in ID is not pre-stored in the memory, displaying the list of pre-stored media files in the memory; And And selecting at least one or more media files from the list of displayed media files, and storing the selected media files. The method of claim 3, wherein registering the ID comprises: Selecting an image to be used as an ID from at least one image previously stored in the memory; And And a step of registering an ID for a specific user using the selected image and text. The method of claim 3, And if the list of media files corresponding to the logged in ID is pre-stored in the memory, displaying the list of media files corresponding to the ID previously stored in the memory. Selective media file management method using image ID of digital TV. The method of claim 3, wherein storing the selected media file comprises: Selecting at least one media file from the displayed list of media files; Displaying an image included in the ID on the list of selected media files; And And storing the selected media file and the image included in the ID as a list of media files of the corresponding ID.

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