KR101436635B1 - Method and apparatus for editing saved information of (an) image display device for having DVR function - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for providing a program information addition request command on an EPG by a user in an image display apparatus having a digital broadcast capable of receiving a data broadcast, will be.

That is, the present invention provides an image display apparatus having a tuner, comprising: a data broadcasting information receiving unit for receiving data broadcasting information; a key input unit for receiving a command input through a user; A display unit for displaying an electronic program guide editing screen in accordance with a user command input through the key input unit, a display unit for displaying the electronic program guide editing screen according to a user command input through the key input unit, And a controller for outputting a control signal so that data broadcast information stored in the hard disk can be matched and displayed in an electronic program guide editing screen displayed on the display unit according to a user command inputted through the hard disk.

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[0001] The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for editing stored information of an image display apparatus having a DVR function,

The present invention relates to an image display apparatus, and more particularly, to an image display apparatus having a video display function capable of receiving a data broadcast, in which a program addition information request command is input on an EPG by a user, So that detailed information can be provided.

In recent years, DVR (Digital Video Recording) technology utilizing a high performance and large capacity hard disk drive (HDD) has attracted attention in place of VCR (Video Cartridge Recorder), which is a magnetic tape-based storage device.

In addition, bi-directional data broadcasting refers to a broadcasting standard that applies the special characteristics of digital broadcasting to the cable TV contents, and provides an environment in which a user can react in real time according to the content of the broadcasting while viewing the cable TV.

You can use it to search for related news while listening to the singer's song, to buy a CD of the singer who is currently broadcasting, or to search for the costume or accessory that the singer is wearing.

In addition, you can download various information related to the program such as watching the drama, next plot, production information and so on.

However, these ACAP functions also have the disadvantage of being real-time. That is, a viewer is restricted in obtaining information about the program after the program is turned off. Therefore, there is a need for a method that can compensate for the fact that the information can be obtained while the program is being broadcast.

In addition, the information provided by the EPG function has only another drawback in that it does not provide a variety of information to satisfy the needs of the user,

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide data broadcast information and EPG information in association with each other.

It is another object of the present invention to allow viewers to receive desired information at any time.

In addition, the present invention has another object to provide various information besides merely past information such as EPG.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for editing a storage information of an image display apparatus having a digital display function, the apparatus comprising: a data broadcasting information receiving unit for receiving data broadcasting information; A hard disk for storing broadcast program guide information received through the tuner and data broadcast information received through the data broadcast information receiving unit; and a control unit for receiving a user input through the key input unit, The data broadcasting information stored in the hard disk is matched with the electronic program guide editing screen displayed on the display unit according to a user command input through the key input unit Displayable It comprises a control unit for outputting a control signal so that there is there is its features.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of editing stored information of an image display device having a digital display, the method comprising: receiving and storing data broadcasting information; And controlling the displayed data broadcasting information and the electronic program guide information to be displayed in association with each other according to a user's request in the displayed electronic program guide screen.

As described above, the storage information editing apparatus and method of the video display device having the DVR function according to the present invention have the following effects.

First, since the data broadcast information of the current broadcast and the data broadcast information of the past broadcast can all be shared, a variety of information can be provided to the user.

Secondly, even if it is not real time, since the last data broadcast information of the desired broadcast can be reproduced at any time according to the request of the user, it is possible to further enhance the pleasure of watching a broadcast such as a series.

Third, the user can edit the desired information separately.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an apparatus and method for editing storage information of a video display device having a DVI function according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a storage information editing apparatus of a video display apparatus having a Div art function according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a method of editing storage information of a video display apparatus having a Div art function according to the present invention And FIG. 4 is a view showing a storage information editing screen of a video display device having a DVI function according to the present invention.

1, a storage information editing apparatus of a video display device having a Div art function according to the present invention includes a receiving unit 100, a digital processing unit 106, a data broadcasting receiving unit 130, an output unit And a key input unit 140 for receiving a user request command.

The receiver 100 includes a tuner 102 for tuning a broadcast signal and a demodulator 104 for receiving a broadcast signal received through the tuner 102 and demodulating the received broadcast signal to convert the broadcast signal into a baseband signal do.

In addition, the digital processing unit 106 includes an ADC 108 for converting a baseband signal output through the receiver 100 into a digital signal, a digital-to-analog converter A data processing unit 112 for separating the data stream reconstructed by the VSB 110 into a transport stream for the program and a transport stream for the supplementary information, And a storage control unit 118 for controlling the data broadcasting information received through the data broadcasting receiving unit 150 to be stored in the hard disk 116.

In addition to outputting a control signal according to a request command of a user, a data broadcast signal received through the data broadcast receiver 150 is transmitted to the hard disk 116 through a control signal And a ROM 122 and a ROM 122 for storing control programs and various information of the control unit 118 and data generated when the control program is executed.

The output unit 124 includes an AV signal output unit 126 for restoring the audio and video data streams included in the transport stream processed by the data processing unit 112 into an audio signal and a video signal, A speaker 130 for outputting the restored audio signal from the signal output unit 126 and a display unit 128 for outputting the video signal restored by the AV signal output unit 126.

The operation of the storage information editing apparatus of the image display apparatus having the Diva function according to the present invention will be described below.

First, when a power-on command is inputted through the key input unit 140, the controller 118 controls the broadcast signal received through the tuner 102 to be output through the output unit 124.

When the EPG command is inputted by the user, the EPG information stored in the hard disk 116 is displayed. When the user inputs a detailed information view command on the EPG, Information is matched and the corresponding information is displayed.

That is, data broadcasting information for a series is generally supported for viewers only while the program is being broadcast, so that when the program ends, the viewer can no longer utilize the information. Accordingly, in order to compensate for this, broadcast information supported in real time through the data broadcasting receiver 150 is stored in a pre-allocated area on the hard disk 116. When an EPG command is inputted by the user, At the same time as the display box, the data broadcasting information stored in the allocated area of the hard disk 116 is matched according to the user's request, so that the information of the corresponding program can be checked in more detail.

Accordingly, the method of storing the data broadcasting information on the hard disk will now be described with reference to FIG. 2. First, the user watches the data broadcasting and determines whether the data broadcasting storing command is input (S101 to S102).

Then, the content of the stored data is analyzed to generate header information (S103 to S104).

Subsequently, the generated header information is converted into a database and stored in a predetermined area of the hard disk (S105).

The step of generating the header information includes a title of the program and information of the program, and the program information includes various information related to the program, such as production information, plot, original sound track, script, and the like. In addition, in generating the header information, the content may be directly input by the user, may be the title information of the data broadcast, or may be left untitled.

Referring to FIG. 3, a method of associating stored data information with EPG information will be described. When an EPG command is input by the user, the EPG information is displayed and the user selects a desired program (S201).

Then, it is determined whether additional information is selected in the selected program (S202).

If the additional information is selected, the header information of the data broadcasting information stored in the predetermined area of the hard disk is searched for information including the program name on the currently selected EPG (S203).

Then, the retrieved information is listened up (S204).

Then, it is determined whether any of the listed files is selected (S205).

As a result of the determination (S205), if any one of the listed files is selected, the selected file is loaded (S206).

Then, it is determined whether a playback or editing command has been input (S207).

If it is determined that the edit command has been input, the editing is performed. If the edited content is to be stored, the DB is converted into a DB and stored in a pre-allocated area of the hard disk (S208 to S210).

On the other hand, if it is determined in operation S207 that the playback command has been input, the selected information is played back in operation S211.

4 (a), the EPG is displayed. When a desired program is selected on the EPG, the information of the selected program is displayed as shown in FIG. 4 (b) (C) of FIG. 4, the information stored in the hard disk 116 is linked and displayed. If the user desires to edit data, the stored information is edited and reconstructed as desired by the user, 116). ≪ / RTI >

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a storage information editing apparatus of a video display device having a Diva function according to the present invention; FIG.

FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 are flowcharts illustrating a method of editing stored information in an image display device having a Diva function according to the present invention.

4 is a view showing an execution screen according to a storage information editing method of a video display device having a DVI function according to the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

100: Receiver 102: Tuner

104: Demodulator

106: digital processing unit 108: ADC

110: VSB 112:

114: storage controller 116: hard disk

118: control unit 120: RAM

122: ROM 124:

126: AV signal output unit 128:

130: speaker 140: key input unit

150: Data broadcasting receiver

Claims (9)

In a video display device provided with a tuner, A data broadcasting information receiving unit for receiving data broadcasting information; A key input unit for receiving a command input through a user; A hard disk for storing broadcast program guide information received through the tuner and data broadcast information received through the data broadcast information receiver; A display unit for displaying an electronic program guide editing screen according to a user command input through the key input unit; And, Wherein the data broadcasting information is analyzed to generate header information, the header information is stored in the hard disk, and in the electronic program guide editing screen displayed on the display unit according to a user command inputted through the key input unit, And a control unit for searching the header information for a program name on the electronic program guide selected in accordance with the user command and outputting a control signal to list up the retrieved information. A storage information editing device of the video display device. The method according to claim 1, Wherein the data broadcasting information received through the data broadcasting information receiving unit is parsed / sorted according to a control signal of the control unit and is stored in the hard disk. The method according to claim 1, Wherein the data broadcasting information received through the data broadcasting information receiving unit according to the control signal of the control unit stores all the currently received data broadcasting information and past information. The method according to claim 1, Wherein the information stored in the header information includes various information such as a program title, a past plot of the program, a trailer, production information, music information, and a script. delete Receiving and storing data broadcasting information; Analyzing the data broadcasting information to generate header information, and storing the header information; Displaying an electronic program guide screen when an electronic program guide command is input by the user; And, Controlling the displayed data broadcasting information and the electronic program guide information to be displayed in association with each other according to a user's request in the displayed electronic program guide screen, The step of controlling to display the stored data broadcasting information and the electronic program guide information in association with each other And searching the header information for a program name on an electronic program guide selected according to a user command to list up the retrieved information. The method according to claim 6, The step of controlling to display the stored data broadcasting information and the electronic program guide information in association with each other Determining whether to select additional information of the program when the program is selected in the displayed electronic program guide screen; And if the additional information is selected, displaying the stored information in association with the stored data information. 8. The method of claim 7, The step of displaying in association with the stored data information Displaying the corresponding information when any one of the list-up information is selected; and controlling editing or reproduction with reference to the displayed information. 9. The method of claim 8, The step of controlling the editing or reproducing Selecting the previously stored information and editing and reorganizing the previously stored information according to a user's request and re-storing the previously stored information in a pre-allocated area of the hard disk.

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