KR101060912B1 - User Interface Devices and Display Devices - Google Patents

Abstract

A user interface device provided in a display device for processing and outputting image information received through an external medium to a display unit, wherein the display user interface device according to the present invention transmits a video call signal from an external personal mobile terminal Receiving video call signal receiving unit; And a signal converting unit electrically connected to the video call signal receiving unit and converting the video call signal into a video signal for display and transmitting the converted video call signal to a control unit of a television (TV). The video call data may be stored in connection with the TV link unit.

Description

USER INTERFACE APPARATUS AND DISPLAY DEVICE}

The present invention relates to a user interface device and a display device, and more particularly, to a user interface device for electrically connecting a device external to a TV and a display device including the interface device.

In general, a display device refers to a device that outputs an image based on an image signal, and is widely used in electronic devices such as TVs, game machines, computers, mobile phones, and the like.

The display apparatus includes a display for outputting a video signal and a remote controller for wirelessly remotely controlling the display from the outside. In recent years, many people prefer large displays, and the displays have become larger.

Recently, various portable communication devices, such as mobile phones, have expanded their range to enable not only voice but also data communication. Among them, the video communication, which enables the user to talk while looking at the other party's appearance through the display device mounted on the mobile phone, has gone beyond the testing stage to the practical stage used by many people.

However, when making a video call using such a mobile phone, the size of the display mounted on the mobile phone is not large enough to have the effect of facing the other party's face, so it is more meaningful to the video call than to see the other party's face. In most cases. Therefore, there is a need for techniques that can solve this problem.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a user interface device and a display device, and more particularly, to a display device including a user interface device and an interface device for connecting the video signal to a display during a video call of a personal mobile terminal.

A user interface device provided in a display device for processing and outputting image information received through an external medium to a display unit, wherein the display user interface device according to the present invention transmits a video call signal from an external personal mobile terminal Receiving video call signal receiving unit; And a signal converting unit electrically connected to the video call signal receiving unit and converting the video call signal into a video signal for display and transmitting the converted video call signal to a control unit of a television (TV). The video call data may be stored in connection with the TV link unit.

In addition, the user interface according to the present invention includes a remote control signal receiving unit for receiving a signal for turning on / off the personal mobile terminal transmitted from an external remote control, and the on / off signal received from the remote control signal receiving unit It may further include a remote control signal control unit for transmitting to the terminal.

In addition, the display device according to the present invention includes a main body having a display unit for outputting image information; A video call signal receiving unit for receiving a video call signal from an external personal mobile terminal, and a signal converting unit electrically connected to the video call signal receiving unit and converting the video call signal into a video signal for display and transmitting it to a controller of a TV. Interface unit including; And a seating unit configured to fix the personal portable terminal to the main body such that a camera mounted on the personal portable terminal faces the front of the main body, wherein the control unit is connected to a TV link unit connected to an external device to receive video call data. It can be characterized in that the storage of.

In addition, the seating portion of the display device according to the invention may be located on the side of the main body.

In addition, the seating portion of the display device according to the invention may be characterized in that it comprises an extension extending along the side of the main body, and a support that is bent outward from the extension to support the personal portable terminal.

In addition, the seating portion of the display device according to the present invention may be located above the main body, and may partially accommodate the personal portable terminal.

In addition, the interface unit of the display device according to the present invention, a remote control signal transmission unit for transmitting a signal for turning on / off the personal portable terminal received from an external remote control, and the on / off signal received from the remote control signal transmission unit It may be characterized in that it comprises a remote control signal control unit for transmitting to the personal portable terminal.

In addition, the display device according to the present invention includes a main body having a display unit for outputting image information; A video call signal receiving unit for receiving a video call signal from an external personal mobile terminal, and a signal converting unit electrically connected to the video call signal receiving unit and converting the video call signal into a video signal for display and transmitting it to a controller of a TV. Interface unit including; And a cable for electrically connecting the signal conversion unit and the personal portable terminal, wherein the control unit is connected to a TV link unit connected to an external device to store video call data.

In addition, the cable of the display device according to the present invention may be characterized by using a universal serial bus (USB) that is electrically connected to the personal portable terminal.

In addition, the display unit of the display device according to the present invention may be equipped with a camera unit for photographing the user.

Since the user interface device and the display device according to the present invention can receive a video call signal from an external personal mobile terminal and convert the video call signal into a display video signal, the user can make a video call from a large display device such as a TV at home. There is.

In addition, since the user interface device and the display device according to the present invention can operate a personal portable terminal using a remote control, it is possible to easily make a video call even at a long distance.

A user interface device and a display device according to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings will be described in detail a specific embodiment of the present invention.

However, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments presented, and those skilled in the art who understand the spirit of the present invention may deteriorate other inventions or the present invention by adding, modifying, or deleting other elements within the scope of the same idea. Other embodiments that fall within the scope of the inventive concept may be readily proposed, but they will also be included within the scope of the inventive concept.

1 is a diagram illustrating a display apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a user interface apparatus in the display apparatus of FIG. 1.

Referring to FIG. 1, the display device may include a main body 100, a user interface unit 120, and a seating unit 130.

The main body 100 may include a display unit 110 formed on a front surface to output image information.

In this case, the display 110 outputs the received image information from the TV control unit 20 to the outside of the transfer bar. In the present embodiment, the display unit 110 preferably uses a TV monitor, but may be applied to the display of various electronic devices.

In addition, the display unit 110 mounted on the main body 100 may be configured as one of LCD, LED, and PDP types.

In addition, the main body 100 may include a remote controller and a remote receiver that may control a variety of functions by receiving signals and a speaker (not shown) for transmitting sound to a user.

A support 112 for supporting the weight of the main body 100 is mounted on the bottom of the main body 100, and the main body 100 itself may be mounted on a flat surface or a display stand by the support 112. However, in the present embodiment, the support 112 is designed to be included, but is not limited thereto, and the support may be omitted according to a user's intention.

In addition, a seating unit 130 may be formed on the side of the main body 100 to be electrically connected while the personal portable terminal is structurally fixed.

Here, the personal portable terminal refers to any mobile terminal capable of being portable such as a mobile phone, a PDA, data communication through a mobile communication network or a satellite communication network, and capable of receiving various image information such as still images or moving images.

As shown in FIG. 2, the user interface 120 may include a TV link unit 122, a TV tuner module unit 124, a signal converter 126, and a video call signal receiver 128. have.

The TV link unit 122 is a configuration in which at least one or more external devices such as a digital video recorder (DVR), an external personal video recorder (PVR), and a set-top box are interconnected with a digital television (DTV) through a network. Therefore, it is configured to generate and output a user interface for control based on its own On Screen Display.

In addition, the TV link unit 122 may be connected to the TV control unit 20, and the TV control unit 20 may perform a communication and control function with the TV link unit 122.

In addition, the TV tuner module unit 124 serves to receive a TV signal such as over-the-air, wired or cable broadcasting. Therefore, in the present exemplary embodiment, the signal received from the TV tuner module unit 124 is transmitted to the TV control unit 20 to output the image information to the display unit 110.

The video call signal receiving unit 128 receives the video call signal by electrically connecting the mobile terminal and the display device to each other when the personal mobile terminal controller 30 makes a video call.

The signal converting unit 126 receives the received video call signal from the video call signal receiving unit 128 and converts the image call signal into a video signal to be output on the screen of the display 110.

At this time, if it is determined that the signal conversion unit 126 outputs the video call signal to the display unit 110, the video call signal received from the personal portable terminal is displayed through the screen of the display unit 110, the personal portable terminal You can access the video on a larger screen.

Therefore, the present embodiment may mean that a personal mobile terminal can more accurately recognize a facial expression or surrounding situation of the other party during a video call.

3 is a side view of a display device for describing a seating unit in a display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the mounting unit 130 may be formed on the side surface of the main body 100 of the display device. However, the position of the seating unit 130 is not limited thereto.

In addition, the seating unit 130 is an extension portion 132 extending along the side of the main body 100, and a support for bending the extension portion 132 to the outside of the main body 100 to support the personal portable terminal 10. (112).

The extension part 132 extends horizontally with the side surface of the main body 100, and the extending length is preferably formed to correspond to the length in the longitudinal direction of the personal portable terminal.

In addition, the extension part 132 may be provided with a port 134 that can be directly inserted into the side of the personal portable terminal to be electrically connected, the port 134 is a video call signal receiving unit 128 of the interface unit 120 Is electrically connected to the

Therefore, when the user seats the personal portable terminal 10 on the seating unit 130 on the side of the display device and connects the port 134 to the personal portable terminal 10, the personal portable terminal is fixed to the display device and the image The video signal may be transmitted to the call signal receiving unit 128.

In addition, the support 112 is formed integrally with the extension portion 132, and can be bent to the outside of the main body 100 can stably support the lower portion of the personal portable terminal 10.

Therefore, the user can easily mount the personal mobile terminal 10 on the display device, and since the personal mobile terminal 10 is disposed toward the front of the display device, it is easier to photograph his face during a video call. There is.

4 is a perspective view illustrating a display device according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a user interface unit among display devices according to another embodiment of the present invention.

4 and 5, the display device may include a main body 210, a user interface unit 220, a seating unit 230, and a remote controller 240.

In the present embodiment, since the main body 210, the user interface 220 and the seating portion 230 are substantially the same as the configuration of the previous embodiment, a detailed description thereof may be omitted.

The seating part 230 may be formed on an upper surface of the main body 210, and may partially accommodate the personal portable terminal 10. At this time, the seating portion 230 enters the inside of the upper portion of the main body 210 and is formed as a groove corresponding to the width of the personal portable terminal, the lower portion of the personal portable terminal is inserted into the seating portion 230 is fixed in its position do.

Therefore, the user can easily mount the personal portable terminal 10 on the display device, and since the personal portable terminal 10 is disposed toward the front of the display device, it is easier to photograph his face during a video call.

In addition, the remote controller 240 adjusts a channel and a volume of the display unit 210 which is a TV monitor, and adjusts the screen of the display unit 210 or remotely controls a video or DVD tuner connected to the TV and the outside. It can have a function.

The remote controller 240 may further include a function for remotely controlling other functions of the display unit 210.

As illustrated in FIG. 5, the user interface 220 includes a remote controller signal receiver 222 and a remote controller signal for transmitting a signal for turning on / off the personal portable terminal 10 received from an external remote controller 240. The on / off signal received from the receiving unit 222 may include a remote control signal control unit 224 for transmitting to the personal portable terminal 10.

Therefore, the remote controller signal transmitter 242 wirelessly transmits the on / off signal and transmits the signal to the personal portable terminal controller 30 through the remote controller signal receiver 222 and the remote controller signal processor 224. The remote controller can be used to turn on / off the video call of the personal mobile device.

Alternatively, the remote control signal transmitter 242 may transmit the signal so that the telephone number can be input, and through this process, a telephone call can be made using the remote controller 240. However, the remote controller 240 is not limited to such a function, but may be designed to perform a function such as inputting a number or adjusting a cursor to a personal portable terminal.

6 is a schematic perspective view illustrating a display device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, the display device may include a main body 310, a user interface 320, and a cable 330.

In the present embodiment, since the main body 310 and the user interface 320 are substantially the same as the configuration of the previous embodiment, a detailed description thereof may be omitted.

In this case, the user interface 320 is electrically connected to the personal mobile terminal 10 and the display device by a cable 330.

The cable 330 has a jack 332 formed at one end for transmitting a video signal and an audio signal among image signals, and a general serial bus 334 / USB electrically connected to the personal portable terminal 10 at the other end. (Universal Serial Bus).

Therefore, in the present embodiment, there is an advantage in that the terminal currently being used can be applied without a separate design change of the personal portable terminal 10.

Then, the personal portable terminal 10 connected by the cable 330 is mounted on the cradle or placed on the floor, the camera unit 312 is mounted on the upper portion of the main body 300 to provide an image of the user to the other party. Can be.

In this case, the camera unit 312 may be a small camera module, and may take a function of capturing an image of a user and delivering the image to a personal portable terminal. Therefore, the user can simply make a video call using the display device.

1 is a view for explaining a display apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a user interface device in the display device of FIG. 1.

3 is a side view of a display device for describing a seating unit in a display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a perspective view illustrating a display device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a user interface unit in a display device according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a schematic perspective view illustrating a display device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

100 .... Main Unit 120 .... User Interface

130 .... seating 240 .... remote control

Claims (10)

A user interface device provided in a display device for processing image information received through an external medium and outputting the same to a display unit. A video call signal receiving unit receiving a video call signal from an external personal mobile terminal; And And a signal converter electrically connected to the video call signal receiving unit and converting the video call signal into a video signal for display and transmitting the converted video signal to a TV control unit. The control unit is connected to the TV link unit connected to an external device, the user interface device, characterized in that for storing the video call data. The method of claim 1, A remote control signal receiving unit for receiving a signal for turning on / off the personal portable terminal transmitted from an external remote controller; And A remote control signal control unit for transmitting the on / off signal received from the remote control signal receiving unit to the personal portable terminal; The user interface device further comprises. A main body having a display unit for outputting image information; A video call signal receiving unit for receiving a video call signal from an external personal mobile terminal, and a signal converting unit electrically connected to the video call signal receiving unit and converting the video call signal into a video signal for display and transmitting it to a control unit of a TV. Interface unit including; And And a seating part for fixing the personal portable terminal to the main body so that the camera mounted on the personal portable terminal faces the front of the main body. The control unit is connected to the TV link unit connected to an external device, characterized in that for storing the video call data. The method of claim 3, And the seating part is located at a side of the main body. The method of claim 3, The seating portion includes an extension extending along the side of the main body, and a support that is bent from the extension to the outside of the main body to support the personal portable terminal. The method of claim 3, The seating portion is located on the upper portion of the main body, characterized in that for partially receiving the personal portable terminal. The method of claim 3, The interface unit may include a remote controller signal transmitter for transmitting a signal for turning on / off the personal portable terminal received from an external remote controller, and a remote controller signal for transmitting the on / off signal received from the remote controller signal transmitter to the personal portable terminal. And a control unit. A main body having a display unit for outputting image information; A video call signal receiving unit for receiving a video call signal from an external personal mobile terminal, and a signal converting unit electrically connected to the video call signal receiving unit and converting the video call signal into a video signal for display and transmitting it to a controller of a TV. An interface unit; And And a cable for electrically connecting the signal conversion unit and the personal portable terminal. The control unit is connected to the TV link unit connected to an external device, characterized in that for storing the video call data. The method of claim 8, The cable includes a universal serial bus (USB) electrically connected to the personal portable terminal. The method of claim 8, And a camera unit for photographing the user.

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