KR101063162B1 - Data file playback system using remote control and remote control - Google Patents

Abstract

The remote controller may include a key input unit configured to receive a user input, an interface unit connected to a storage medium and receiving a data file list from the storage medium, and a data file corresponding to the received data file list among at least one target device. A control unit for detecting the target device and determining at least one data file and the target device according to the received user input, a display unit for displaying a list of received data files and an identifier of the detected target device, and determining the determined data file. And a transmitting unit for transmitting to the target device. Therefore, the remote controller can detect all target devices that can be connected and play back the file stored in the storage medium through the desired target device among the detected target devices.

Description

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT AND DATA FILE REPRODUCTION SYSTEM USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT}

The disclosed technique relates to a remote control and a data file reproduction system using the remote control.

Remote control units are electronic devices used to remotely control target devices such as TVs, DVD players, and stereo systems. The remote controller includes buttons for various settings such as power, TV channels, volume, and the like, and controls the target device in response to a user pressing a button.

In one or more embodiments, the remote controller may include a key input unit configured to receive a user input, an interface unit connected to a storage medium, and an interface unit configured to receive a data file list from the storage medium. A control unit for detecting a target device supporting a data file corresponding to the control unit, and determining at least one data file and a target device according to the received user input, a list of the received data file and an identifier of the detected target device; And a display unit for displaying and a transmitter for transmitting the determined data file to the determined target device.

In one or more embodiments, a system for reproducing a data file using a remote controller may be configured to determine at least one data file among a storage medium storing a data file, the data file stored on the storage medium, and receiving the determined data file from the storage medium. And a remote controller for transmitting the received data file, and a target device that receives the data file from the remote controller and reproduces the received data file, wherein the remote controller includes a key input unit for receiving a user input. An interface unit connected to the storage medium and receiving a data file list from the storage medium, detecting a target device supporting a data file corresponding to the received data file list among at least one target device, Said at least one data corresponding to user input Day and the target device list, the controller, the received data files to determine and a transmitter configured to transmit to the display unit, and the target device is determined the data files determined for displaying the identifier of the detected target device.

According to embodiments of the present invention, a method of reproducing a data file using a remote controller may include: when the remote controller is connected to a storage medium, receiving the data file list from the storage medium by the remote controller; Detecting a supporting target device; displaying a list of the received data files and an identifier of the detected target device; and upon receiving a user input, at least one data file and a target device corresponding to the received user input. Determining a; receiving the determined data file from the storage medium; and transmitting the received storage medium to the determined target device.

The description of the disclosed technique is merely an example for structural or functional explanation and the scope of the disclosed technology should not be construed as being limited by the embodiments described in the text. That is, the embodiments may be variously modified and may have various forms, and thus the scope of the disclosed technology should be understood to include equivalents capable of realizing the technical idea.

On the other hand, the meaning of the terms described in the present application should be understood as follows.

The terms " first ", " second ", and the like are used to distinguish one element from another and should not be limited by these terms. For example, the first component may be named a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be named a first component.

The term “and / or” should be understood to include all combinations that can be suggested from one or more related items. For example, the meaning of “first item, second item and / or third item” may be given from two or more of the first, second or third items as well as the first, second or third items. Any combination of the possible items.

When a component is referred to as being "connected" to another component, it should be understood that there may be other components in between, although it may be directly connected to the other component. On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that there are no other elements in between. On the other hand, other expressions describing the relationship between the components, such as "between" and "immediately between" or "neighboring to" and "directly neighboring to", should be interpreted as well.

Singular expressions should be understood to include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, and terms such as "include" or "have" refer to features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or parts thereof described. It is to be understood that the combination is intended to be present, but not to exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features or numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

Each step may occur differently from the stated order unless the context clearly dictates the specific order. That is, each step may occur in the same order as specified, may be performed substantially simultaneously, or may be performed in the reverse order.

All terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art unless otherwise defined. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted to be consistent with meaning in the context of the relevant art and can not be construed as having ideal or overly formal meaning unless expressly defined in the present application.

1 is a view for explaining a data file reproduction system using a remote control according to an embodiment of the disclosed technology.

Referring to FIG. 1, a data file reproducing system 1000 using a remote controller includes a storage medium 110, a remote controller 120, and a target device 130.

The storage medium 110 stores a data file. Here, the data file includes a still image file, a video file, and an audio file, and may be reproduced by the target device 130. For example, the storage medium 110 may include a memory card such as a Secure Digital Card (SD), a MultiMediaCard (MMC), a Memory Stick, or a Compact Flash Card.

The remote controller 120 includes an interface that can be electrically connected to the storage medium 110. Here, the interface may be a physical connection such as a port, a socket, a cable connection, or the like. The remote controller 120 receives a data file from the storage medium 110 through an interface.

The remote controller 120 includes a transmission module capable of transmitting a data file to the target device 130. The remote controller 120 may transmit the data file to the target device 130 using a transmission module employing a wireless transmission method such as Bluetooth and WIFI. For example, the remote controller 120 may receive and store a data file from the storage medium 110 and transmit the stored data file to the target device 130 using the transmission module. For another example, the remote controller 120 may receive the data file from the storage medium 110 and directly transmit the data file to the target device 130 through the transmission module.

The target device 130 receives the data file from the remote controller 120 and reproduces the received data file. For example, the target device 130 may include a digital TV, an LCD TV, a TV receiver such as a plasma TV, a set-top box, and an audio device.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the remote controller of FIG. 1.

Referring to FIG. 2, the remote controller 120 includes an interface unit 210, a memory 220, a display unit 230, a key input unit 240, and a transmitter 250.

The interface unit 210 is electrically connected to the storage medium 110 and receives a data file list and / or a data file from the storage medium 110. The interface unit 210 may include a slot, a socket, and a port, and may have various shapes corresponding to the storage medium 110 to be electrically connected to the storage medium 110. Can be. For example, the interface unit 210 may include a USB interface and a memory card interface, may be connected to a USB flash drive through a USB interface, and an SD card (Secure Digital Card) through a memory card interface. ), A storage medium such as an MMC (MultiMediaCard), a Memory Stick, or a Compact Flash Card.

The memory 220 stores a data file received through the interface unit 210. In addition, the memory 220 stores information on the format of the data file supported by each target device 130, that is, the file format. Here, the information about the file format stored for each target device 130 may be preset by the user.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for describing a table of file formats stored in the memory 220 of FIG. 2 and supported for each target device.

Referring to FIG. 3, the table includes a target device field and a file format field. For example, if the target device is a PC, the supported file formats are WMA, ASF, AVI, MP3, MPEG, and WAVE. If the target device is a set-top box, the supported file formats are WMA, AVI, MP3, and MPEG. When the device is audio, the supported file format is MP3. When the target device is PMP, the supported file format may be WMA, AVI, or MP3.

Referring back to FIG. 2, the display 230 displays a data file list. In addition, the display 230 displays an identifier of the target device supporting the data file corresponding to the data file list. The display 230 may provide a user with an environment that enables a desired data file to be played back on the desired target device 130.

4 is a diagram for describing an example in which the display 230 of FIG. 2 displays a list of data files and an identifier of a target device.

Referring to FIG. 4, when the data file list is aaa.avi, bbb.mp3, ccc.wave, the display 230 displays the data file list aaa.avi and the identifier PC, set-top box, and PMP of the target device. It displays the data file list bbb.mp3 and the identifier PC, set-top box, audio and PMP of the target device, and the data file list ccc.wave and the identifier PC of the target device.

Referring back to FIG. 2, the key input unit 240 generates a key signal in response to a user input. Here, the key signal may be a key signal for selecting a data file corresponding to at least one of the list of data files displayed through the display 230, and may include at least one of an identifier of the target device displayed through the display 230. It may be a key signal for selecting a target device corresponding to one. The key input unit 240 may be implemented as a touch screen, and the user input may include an operation of manipulating the touch screen with a user's hand or pen.

The transmitter 250 transmits the selected data file to the selected target device 130. For example, the transmitter 250 may receive a data file from the memory 220 and transmit the received data file to the target device 130. For another example, the transmitter 250 may receive a data file directly from the storage medium 110 and transmit the received data file to the target device 130. The transmitter 250 may transmit the data file to the playback device 130 using any one of Zigbee, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and UWB technologies.

The controller 260 controls each component constituting the remote controller 120 to transmit a desired data file among the data files stored in the storage medium 110 to the desired target device 130.

When the list of data files is received through the interface unit 210, the controller 260 refers to a table stored in the memory 220 and selects a target device 130 that supports a data file corresponding to the list of received data files. The list of received data files and the searched target device 130 are displayed on the display 230.

The controller 160 transmits the data file to the target device 130 through the transmitter 250. For example, in the manual mode, the controller 260 determines a data file to be transmitted and a target device 130 to be transmitted according to a key signal input through the key input unit 240, and stores the determined data file in the storage medium 110. Can be received from the interface unit 210, and the data file can be transmitted to the target device 130 via the transmitter 250. For another example, in the automatic mode, the controller 160 may receive a data file stored in the storage medium 110 through the interface unit 210 and automatically transmit the received data file to the searched target device 130. have.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of reproducing a data file using a remote controller according to an embodiment of the disclosed technology.

Referring to FIG. 5, when connected to a storage medium, the remote controller receives a list of data files from the connected storage medium (S510).

The remote controller searches for the target device supporting the data file corresponding to the received data file list by referring to the table stored in the internal memory (S520). For example, the remote controller may search for the target device by referring to the table shown in FIG. 3.

The remote controller displays a list of data files received from the storage medium and an identifier of the searched target device (S530). For example, the remote controller may display the information about the data file list and the file format as shown in FIG. 4.

The remote controller receives a user input for selecting a data file corresponding to at least one of the displayed data file list and a user input for selecting a target device corresponding to at least one of the identifiers of the displayed target device (S540). . For example, the remote controller may receive a user input for selecting a data file and a target device through a touch screen. As another example, the remote controller may receive a user input for selecting a data file and a target device through up, down, left, right, and confirmation buttons.

The remote controller transmits the selected data file to the selected target device (S550). For example, the remote controller may receive the selected data file from the storage medium, store the data file in the internal memory, and transmit the stored data file to the selected target device. For another example, the remote controller may receive the selected data file from the storage medium and transmit it directly to the selected target device.

The target device receives the data file from the remote controller, and stores and / or reproduces the received data file (S560). For example, the target device may automatically decode and play the data file when the data file is received. For another example, when the data file is received, the target device may reproduce the data file under the control of the remote controller.

The disclosed technique may have the following effects. It is to be understood, however, that the scope of the disclosed technology is not to be construed as limited thereby, as it is not meant to imply that a particular embodiment should include all of the following effects or only the following effects.

The remote controller according to an embodiment may receive a file from the storage medium and wirelessly transmit the file to the target device to conveniently reproduce the file stored in the storage medium through the target device.

According to an embodiment, the remote controller may detect all target devices that can be connected and play back a file stored in a storage medium through a desired target device among the detected target devices.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention as defined by the following claims It can be understood that

1 is a view for explaining a file playback system using a remote control according to an embodiment of the disclosed technology.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the remote controller of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for describing a table of file formats stored in the memory of FIG. 2 and supported for each target device.

4 is a diagram for describing an example in which the display unit of FIG. 2 displays a list of data files and an identifier of a target device.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of reproducing a data file using a remote controller according to an embodiment of the disclosed technology.

Claims (11)

A key input unit configured to receive a user input; An interface unit connected to a storage medium and receiving a list of data files from the storage medium; Detecting a target device supporting a data file corresponding to the received data file list among at least one target device, and determining at least one data file to be played back and a target device to be played back corresponding to the received user input; Control unit; A display unit configured to display the received data file list and an identifier of the detected target device; A transmitter for transmitting the determined data file to the determined target device; And A memory for storing information on a format of a data file supported by the at least one target device; The interface unit receives the data file determined by the controller from the storage medium, The control unit detects a target device supporting a data file corresponding to the received data file list by referring to the information on the format of the data file stored in the memory. delete delete The method of claim 1, The memory stores the received data file, And the transmitter transmits the stored data file to the determined target device. The method of claim 1, wherein the key input unit Remote control, characterized in that implemented as a touch screen. The method of claim 1, wherein the transmitting unit And a data file corresponding to the received data file list is automatically transmitted to the detected target device according to a preset mode. A storage medium storing a data file; A remote controller for determining at least one data file of the data files stored in the storage medium, receiving the determined data file from the storage medium, and transmitting the received data file; And A target device which receives the data file from the remote controller and reproduces the received data file; The remote control A key input unit configured to receive a user input; An interface unit connected to the storage medium and receiving a list of data files from the storage medium; A control unit for detecting a target device supporting a data file corresponding to the received data file list among the target devices, and determining at least one data file to be played back and a target device to be played back according to the received user input; A display unit configured to display the received data file list and an identifier of the detected target device; A transmitter for transmitting the determined data file to the determined target device; And A memory for storing information on a format of a data file supported by the target device; The interface unit receives the data file determined by the controller from the storage medium, And the control unit detects a target device supporting a data file corresponding to the received data file list by referring to the information on the format of the data file stored in the memory. delete delete The method of claim 7, wherein The memory stores the received data file, And the transmission unit transmits the stored data file to the determined target device. delete

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