KR101556153B1 - Mobile terminal and method for controlling broadcast thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

In the present invention, when the mobile terminal is registered as the means for authenticating the age-restricted broadcast content provided by the Internet Protocol Television ('IPTV') terminal, when the use of the age-restricted broadcast content is selected through the IPTV terminal The present invention relates to a mobile terminal for receiving an authentication request signal for the usage right of the age-restricted broadcast content from the IPTV terminal and transmitting usage right authentication information of the age-restricted broadcast content to the IPTV terminal, and a broadcast control method thereof.

Description

[0001] MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING BROADCAST THEREOF [0002]

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal for controlling the use of broadcast content through an IPTV terminal and a broadcast control method for the same.

The terminal can move And can be divided into a mobile / portable terminal and a stationary terminal depending on whether the mobile terminal is a mobile terminal or a mobile terminal. The mobile terminal can be divided into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mount terminal according to whether the user can directly carry the mobile terminal.

Such a terminal has various functions, for example, in the form of a multimedia device having multiple functions such as photographing and photographing of a moving picture, reproduction of a music or video file, reception of a game and broadcasting, etc. .

In order to support and enhance the functionality of such terminals, it may be considered to improve the structural and / or software parts of the terminal.

2. Description of the Related Art [0002] With the recent development of broadcasting technology, it has become possible to provide an interactive broadcasting service (hereinafter referred to as " IPTV ") using an Internet Protocol. Accordingly, it is possible not only to receive the broadcast signal provided through the broadband Internet, but also to provide the user with the desired broadcast content at any time.

In addition, when viewing or purchasing a broadcast content (for example, adult broadcast content) that can be viewed over a certain age by using IPTV, an authentication number (for example, PIN code) The user can view or purchase the broadcast content.

However, in the case of the above-described method, when the authentication number is exposed to the child in the minor, the adult broadcast contents can be used freely without the control of the parent.

Accordingly, it is necessary to effectively restrict the use of broadcast contents using IPTV terminals of a minor child by using a mobile terminal, in particular, a parent terminal.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a mobile terminal capable of authenticating a use right of the age-restricted broadcast content using a mobile terminal when use of an age-restricted broadcast content is selected through an IPTV terminal, The purpose of the method is to provide.

In order to achieve the above object, a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a controller for registering a mobile terminal as authentication means for age-restricted broadcast contents provided by an Internet Protocol Television ('IPTV') terminal; And receiving an authentication request signal for the use right of the age-restricted broadcast content from the IPTV terminal under the control of the controller when the use of the age-restricted broadcast content is selected through the IPTV terminal, And a wireless communication unit for transmitting usage authorization information of the age-restricted broadcast content.

In order to achieve the above object, there is provided a broadcast control method for a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The broadcast control method includes authentication of an age restricted broadcast content provided by an Internet Protocol Television ('IPTV' Registering; Receiving an authentication request signal for the use right of the age-restricted broadcast content from the IPTV terminal when the use of the age-restricted broadcast content is selected through the IPTV terminal; And transmitting authentication authorization information of the age-restricted broadcast content to the IPTV terminal upon receiving the authentication request signal.

The effects of the mobile terminal and its broadcasting control method according to at least one embodiment of the present invention configured as described above are as follows.

First, using the mobile terminal as an authentication means for using broadcast content through the IPTV terminal, the use of broadcast content through the IPTV terminal can be effectively controlled using the mobile terminal.

Second, since the parent terminal is used as the authentication means for using the broadcast content through the IPTV terminal, it is possible to effectively control the child's indiscreet use of the age-restricted broadcast content provided by the IPTV terminal through the parent terminal.

Hereinafter, a mobile terminal according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The suffix "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have their own meaning or role.

The mobile terminal described in this specification may include a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), and a navigation device.

However, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the configuration according to the embodiments described herein may be applied to a fixed terminal such as a digital TV, a desktop computer, and the like, unless the configuration is applicable only to a mobile terminal.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an audio / video input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, a memory 160, A controller 170, a controller 180, a power supply 190, and the like. The components shown in FIG. 1 are not essential, and a mobile terminal having more or fewer components may be implemented.

Hereinafter, the components will be described in order.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules for enabling wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system or between the mobile terminal 100 and the network in which the mobile terminal 100 is located. For example, the wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short range communication module 114, and a location information module 115 .

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel.

The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. The broadcast management server may refer to a server for generating and transmitting broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information, or a server for receiving broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information generated by the broadcast management server and transmitting the generated broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information. The broadcast signal may include a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, a data broadcast signal, and a broadcast signal in which a data broadcast signal is combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal.

The broadcast-related information may refer to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or information related to a broadcast service provider. The broadcast-related information may also be provided through a mobile communication network. In this case, it may be received by the mobile communication module 112.

The broadcast-related information may exist in various forms. For example, an EPG (Electronic Program Guide) of DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) or an ESG (Electronic Service Guide) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

For example, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S), a Media Forward Link Only (DVF-H) And a Digital Broadcasting System (ISDB-T) (Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial). Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be adapted to other broadcasting systems as well as the digital broadcasting system described above.

The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

The mobile communication module 112 transmits and receives radio signals to at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. The wireless signal may include various types of data depending on a voice call signal, a video call signal or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The wireless Internet module 113 is a module for wireless Internet access, and may be built in or externally attached to the mobile terminal 100. WLAN (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) and the like can be used as wireless Internet technologies.

The short-range communication module 114 refers to a module for short-range communication. Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like can be used as a short range communication technology.

The position information module 115 is a module for obtaining the position of the mobile terminal, and a representative example thereof is a Global Position System (GPS) module.

Referring to FIG. 1, an A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 121 and a microphone 122. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame can be displayed on the display unit 151. [

The image frame processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. [ Two or more cameras 121 may be provided depending on the use environment.

The microphone 122 receives an external sound signal through a microphone in a communication mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, or the like, and processes it as electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be converted into a form that can be transmitted to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 112 when the voice data is in the call mode, and output. Various noise reduction algorithms may be implemented in the microphone 122 to remove noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 130 generates input data for a user to control the operation of the terminal. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad dome switch, a touch pad (static / static), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like.

The sensing unit 140 senses the current state of the mobile terminal 100 such as the open / close state of the mobile terminal 100, the position of the mobile terminal 100, the presence or absence of user contact, the orientation of the mobile terminal, And generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it is possible to sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. It is also possible to sense whether the power supply unit 190 is powered on, whether the interface unit 170 is connected to an external device, and the like. Meanwhile, the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141.

The output unit 150 is for generating output related to the visual, auditory or tactile sense and includes a display unit 151, an audio output module 152, an alarm unit 153, and a haptic module 154 .

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal is in the call mode, a UI (User Interface) or a GUI (Graphic User Interface) associated with a call is displayed. When the mobile terminal 100 is in the video communication mode or the photographing mode, the photographed and / or received video or UI and GUI are displayed.

The display unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display display, and a 3D display.

Some of these displays may be transparent or light transmissive so that they can be seen through. This can be referred to as a transparent display, and a typical example of the transparent display is TOLED (Transparent OLED) and the like. The rear structure of the display unit 151 may also be of a light transmission type. With this structure, the user can see an object located behind the terminal body through the area occupied by the display unit 151 of the terminal body.

There may be two or more display units 151 according to the embodiment of the mobile terminal 100. For example, in the mobile terminal 100, a plurality of display portions may be spaced apart from one another or may be disposed integrally with each other, or may be disposed on different surfaces.

(Hereinafter, referred to as a 'touch screen') in which a display unit 151 and a sensor for sensing a touch operation (hereinafter, referred to as 'touch sensor') form a mutual layer structure, It can also be used as an input device. The touch sensor may have the form of, for example, a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.

The touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in a pressure applied to a specific portion of the display unit 151 or a capacitance generated in a specific portion of the display unit 151 into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor can be configured to detect not only the position and area to be touched but also the pressure at the time of touch.

If there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal (s) and transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. Thus, the control unit 180 can know which area of the display unit 151 is touched or the like.

Referring to FIG. 1, a proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in an inner region of the mobile terminal or in the vicinity of the touch screen, which is surrounded by the touch screen. The proximity sensor 141 refers to a sensor that detects the presence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object existing in the vicinity of the detection surface without mechanical contact using an electromagnetic force or an infrared ray. The proximity sensor has a longer life span than the contact sensor and its utilization is also high.

Examples of the proximity sensor 141 include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. And to detect the proximity of the pointer by the change of the electric field along the proximity of the pointer when the touch screen is electrostatic. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as a proximity sensor.

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the act of recognizing that the pointer is positioned on the touch screen while the pointer is not in contact with the touch screen is referred to as "proximity touch" The act of actually touching the pointer on the screen is called "contact touch. &Quot; The position where the pointer is proximately touched on the touch screen means a position where the pointer is vertically corresponding to the touch screen when the pointer is touched.

The proximity sensor 141 detects a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (for example, a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, a proximity touch movement state, and the like). Information corresponding to the detected proximity touch operation and the proximity touch pattern may be output on the touch screen.

The audio output module 152 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 160 in a call signal reception mode, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, The sound output module 152 also outputs sound signals related to functions (e.g., call signal reception sound, message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile terminal 100. [ The audio output module 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 153 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events that occur in the mobile terminal include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, touch input, and the like. The alarm unit 153 may output a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event in a form other than the video signal or the audio signal, for example, vibration. The video signal or the audio signal may be output through the display unit 151 or the audio output module 152 so that they may be classified as a part of the alarm unit 153.

The haptic module 154 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 154 is vibration. The intensity and pattern of the vibration generated by the haptic module 154 are controllable. For example, different vibrations may be synthesized and output or sequentially output.

In addition to the vibration, the haptic module 154 may include a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to the contact skin surface, a spraying force or a suction force of the air through the injection port or the suction port, a touch on the skin surface, contact with an electrode, And various tactile effects such as an effect of reproducing a cold sensation using an endothermic or exothermic element can be generated.

The haptic module 154 can be implemented not only to transmit the tactile effect through the direct contact but also to allow the user to feel the tactile effect through the muscular sensation of the finger or arm. At least two haptic modules 154 may be provided according to the configuration of the mobile terminal 100.

The memory 160 may store a program for the operation of the controller 180 and temporarily store input / output data (e.g., a phone book, a message, a still image, a moving picture, etc.). The memory 160 may store data on vibration and sound of various patterns outputted when a touch is input on the touch screen.

The memory 160 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM A disk, and / or an optical disk. The mobile terminal 100 may operate in association with a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 160 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as a path for communication with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device or supplies power to each component in the mobile terminal 100 or transmits data to the external device. For example, a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device having an identification module, an audio I / O port, A video input / output (I / O) port, an earphone port, and the like may be included in the interface unit 170.

The identification module is a chip for storing various information for authenticating the use right of the mobile terminal 100 and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM), a general user authentication module A Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM), and the like. Devices with identification modules (hereinafter referred to as "identification devices") can be manufactured in a smart card format. Accordingly, the identification device can be connected to the terminal 100 through the port.

When the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, the interface unit 170 may be a path through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100, or various commands A signal may be transmitted to the mobile terminal 100. Various command signals input from the cradle or the power source may operate as a signal for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, voice communication, data communication, video communication, and the like. The control unit 180 may include a multimedia module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia module 181 may be implemented in the control unit 180 or may be implemented separately from the control unit 180. [

The controller 180 may perform a pattern recognition process for recognizing handwriting input or drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power necessary for operation of the respective components.

The various embodiments described herein may be embodied in a recording medium readable by a computer or similar device using, for example, software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

According to a hardware implementation, the embodiments described herein may be implemented as application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays May be implemented using at least one of a processor, controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and other electronic units for performing other functions. In some cases, The embodiments described may be implemented by the control unit 180 itself.

According to a software implementation, embodiments such as the procedures and functions described herein may be implemented with separate software modules. Each of the software modules may perform one or more of the functions and operations described herein. Software code can be implemented in a software application written in a suitable programming language. The software code is stored in the memory 160 and can be executed by the control unit 180. [

2A is a perspective view of an example of a mobile terminal or a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

The disclosed mobile terminal 100 includes a bar-shaped terminal body. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and can be applied to various structures such as a slide type, a folder type, a swing type, and a swivel type in which two or more bodies are movably coupled to each other.

The body includes a case (a casing, a housing, a cover, and the like) which forms an appearance. In this embodiment, the case may be divided into a front case 101 and a rear case 102. [ A variety of electronic components are embedded in the space formed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102. At least one intermediate case may be additionally disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102. [

The cases may be formed by injection molding a synthetic resin or may be formed of a metal material, for example, a metal material such as stainless steel (STS) or titanium (Ti).

A display unit 151, an audio output module 152, a camera 121, user input units 130/131 and 132, a microphone 122, an interface unit 170, and the like are disposed in the front body 101 . The user input unit 130 is operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the portable terminal 100 and may include a plurality of operation units 131 and 132. The operation units 131 and 132 may be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion and may be employed in any manner as long as the user operates in a tactile manner.

The display unit 151 can occupy most of the main surface of the front case 101. [ The sound output module 152 and the camera 121 are disposed in an area adjacent to one end of both ends of the display unit 151 and the first operation unit 131 and the microphone 122 are disposed in an area adjacent to the other end . The second operation unit 132, the interface unit 170, and the like may be disposed on the side surfaces of the front case 101 and the rear case 102.

The contents inputted by the first or second operation unit 131 or 132 may be variously set. For example, the first operation unit 131 receives commands such as start, end, scroll, and the like, and the second operation unit 132 controls the size of the sound outputted from the sound output module 152, To the touch recognition mode of the touch screen.

FIG. 2B is a rear perspective view of the portable terminal shown in FIG. 2A.

Referring to FIG. 2B, a camera 121 'may be further mounted on the rear surface of the terminal body, that is, the rear case 102. The camera 121 'may have a photographing direction substantially opposite to the camera 121 (see FIG. 2A), and may be a camera having different pixels from the camera 121.

For example, the camera 121 may have a low pixel so that the face of the user can be photographed and transmitted to the other party in case of a video call or the like, and the camera 121 ' It is preferable to have a large number of pixels. The cameras 121 and 121 'may be installed in the terminal body so as to be rotatable or pop-upable.

A flash 123 and a mirror 124 are additionally disposed adjacent to the camera 121 '. The flash 123 illuminates the subject when the subject is photographed by the camera 121 '. The mirror 124 allows the user to illuminate the user's own face or the like when the user intends to shoot himself / herself (self-photographing) using the camera 121 '.

An acoustic output module 152 'may be additionally disposed on the rear side of the terminal body. The sound output module 152 'may implement the stereo function together with the sound output module 152 (see FIG. 2a) and may be used for the implementation of the speakerphone mode during a call.

In addition to the antenna for communication, a antenna 124 for receiving broadcast signals may be additionally disposed on the side of the terminal body. The antenna 124 constituting a part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (see FIG. 1) may be installed to be able to be drawn out from the terminal body.

A power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the portable terminal 100 is mounted on the terminal body. The power supply unit 190 may be built in the terminal body or may be detachable from the outside of the terminal body.

The rear case 102 may further include a touch pad 135 for sensing a touch. The touch pad 135 may also be of a light transmission type like the display unit 151. [ In this case, if the display unit 151 is configured to output time information on both sides, the time information can be recognized through the touch pad 135 as well. The information output on both sides may be all controlled by the touch pad 135. [ Alternatively, a display may be additionally mounted on the touch pad 135, and a touch screen may be disposed on the rear case 102 as well.

The touch pad 135 operates in correlation with the display portion 151 of the front case 101. The touch pad 135 may be disposed parallel to the rear of the display unit 151. The touch pad 135 may have a size equal to or smaller than that of the display unit 151.

The proximity sensor 141 described with reference to Fig. 1 will be described in more detail with reference to Fig.

3 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the proximity depth of the proximity sensor.

As shown in FIG. 3, when a pointer such as a user's finger, a pen, or the like approaches the touch screen, the proximity sensor 141 disposed in or near the touch screen senses the proximity sensor and outputs a proximity signal.

The proximity sensor 141 may be configured to output different proximity signals according to the distance between the proximity-touched pointer and the touch screen (hereinafter referred to as "proximity depth").

In FIG. 3, for example, a cross-section of a touch screen having proximity sensors capable of sensing three proximity depths is illustrated. Of course, proximity sensors that detect less than three or more than four proximity depths are also possible.

Specifically, when the pointer is completely in contact with the touch screen (d ₀ ), it is recognized as a contact touch. If the pointer is located on the touch screen at a distance less than the distance d ₁ , it is recognized as a proximity touch of the first proximity depth. If the pointer is located on the touch screen at a distance of d ₁ or more and less than distance d ₂ , it is recognized as a proximity touch of the second proximity depth. If the pointer is located on the touch screen at a distance of d ₂ or more and less than d ₃ distance, it is recognized as a proximity touch of the third proximity depth. If the pointer is positioned apart from the touch screen by a distance d ₃ or more, it is recognized that the proximity touch is released.

Accordingly, the controller 180 can recognize the proximity touch as various input signals according to the proximity depth and proximity position of the pointer, and perform various operation control according to the various input signals.

4A and 4B show a state in which an identification device is detached from a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. For example, the identification device may include a SIM card.

As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the identification device 310 is detachably provided from the mobile terminal 100. Therefore, the mobile terminal 100 may be replaced with an identification device. Of course, the identification device 310 may be mounted on the mobile terminal 100 in combination with the interface unit 170, and may be connected to a separate connector for coupling with the identification device 310, .

The mobile terminal 100 can authenticate the overall usage rights of the mobile terminal 100 or authenticate the broadcasting viewing / purchasing authority using the mobile terminal 100 by using the identification device 310. [

Although not shown in the drawings, the connecting means for connecting the identification device 310 and the mobile terminal 100 may be provided at any position such as the rear surface, the side surface, and the front surface of the mobile terminal 100.

In addition, although FIGS. 4A and 4B show a state in which the identification device is detached from the mobile terminal, it goes without saying that the present invention is applicable to a mobile terminal that does not have a detachable identification device.

It is assumed that the mobile terminal referred to herein includes at least one of the components shown in Fig.

Also, the IPTV terminal referred to in the present specification is a terminal that supports bidirectional broadcasting service by Internet Protocol ('IP'), and outputs a specific broadcast content selected by a user among broadcast contents stored in the IPTV management server Or to output broadcasting contents that are provided in real time from a broadcasting channel operated by a specific broadcasting company.

Hereinafter, a communication system including an IPTV terminal and a mobile terminal as a communication system to which the present invention is applicable will be described with reference to FIG. 5 is a structural diagram of a communication system including an IPTV terminal and a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The communication system to which the present invention is applicable includes an IPTV terminal 510 and at least one mobile terminal 100, 101, 102. The IPTV terminal 510 and the mobile terminals 100, 101 and 102 may be connected to each other via a local area network (for example, Bluetooth, Infrared Data Association (IrDA), ZigBee, etc.) Data can be transmitted and received via the Internet.

In particular, the mobile terminal 100 may use the short-range communication module 114 when transmitting and receiving data using a local area network, and the wireless Internet module 113 when transmitting and receiving data using the Internet.

The mobile terminal 100 may selectively transmit either the local area network or the Internet to the IPTV terminal 510 when data communication with the IPTV terminal 510 is less than a certain distance (for example, If the distance is more than the predetermined distance, the user can use the Internet.

When the mobile terminal 100, 101 or 102 is registered as the authentication means for using the age-restricted broadcast content of the IPTV terminal 510 using the IPTV terminal 510 or the mobile terminal 100, 101 or 102, 510 and the mobile terminal 100, 101 or 102 can transmit and receive registration information as an authentication means and share it.

When the use of the age-restricted broadcast content is selected through the IPTV terminal 510, the mobile terminal 100, 101 or 102 receives the authentication request signal from the IPTV terminal 510, The access right authentication information can be transmitted.

Accordingly, the IPTV terminal 510 can output the age-restricted broadcast content upon receiving the usage right authentication information from the mobile terminal 100, 101 or 102.

Hereinafter, a broadcast control method for a mobile terminal for an IPTV terminal will be described with reference to FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a broadcast control method of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6, the mobile terminal 100 registers the mobile terminal 100 as authentication means for age-restricted broadcast content provided by the IPTV terminal 510 under the control of the controller 180 (S610 ).

Here, the broadcast content may include a broadcast channel or a broadcast program provided by a broadcast provider (or an IPTV broadcast provider). In addition, the age-restricted broadcast content may refer to a broadcast content for which viewing or purchase is allowed for a user of a certain age or older.

A plurality of mobile terminals 100, 101, and 102 may be registered as one authentication method with respect to one IPTV terminal 510. Alternatively, one mobile terminal 100 may be registered as an authentication means of each of a plurality of IPTV terminals.

When the use of the age-restricted broadcast content is selected through the IPTV terminal 510 as the mobile terminal 100 is registered as the authentication means of the IPTV terminal 510, the use of the age- The authority can be authenticated.

In the registration step S610, the mobile terminal 100 can set at least one authentication control condition among the specific broadcast content, a predetermined restriction age or more, a specific time zone, and a certain distance from the IPTV terminal 510. [ Therefore, the mobile terminal 100 can register to operate as the authentication means when the set authentication control condition is satisfied.

Meanwhile, the authentication means registration process for using the age-restricted broadcast content through the IPTV terminal 510 may be performed on the IPTV terminal 510 as well.

When the mobile terminal 100 is registered as authentication means for using the age restricted broadcast content through the IPTV terminal 510, the registration information (including the authentication control condition) is transmitted between the IPTV terminal 510 and the mobile terminal 100 They can be transmitted and received and shared.

With reference to the registration step (S610), it will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

7 to 8C are screen configuration diagrams illustrating a process of registering the mobile terminal 100 as the authentication means of the IPTV terminal 510. [

7, when the menu item corresponding to the broadcast control of the IPTV terminal 510 is selected through the user input unit 130, the mobile terminal 100 displays the identification information of the IPTV terminal (For example, ABC1234) from the user.

Accordingly, the control unit 180 can register the mobile terminal 100 as the authentication means with respect to the IPTV terminal corresponding to the input identification information.

8A to 8C, when the menu item corresponding to the broadcast control of the IPTV terminal 510 is selected through the user input unit 130, the mobile terminal 100 operates as the authentication unit To allow the user to select whether to search the IPTV terminal (Fig. 8A).

8A, when the search is selected (YES), the mobile terminal 100 searches for the neighboring IPTV terminal using the wireless communication unit 110 according to the control of the controller 180 (FIG. 8B). Particularly, it is possible to search for an IPTV terminal located at a distance from a short distance communication (for example, Bluetooth, IrDA, etc.).

8B, when the search is completed, the mobile terminal 100 displays a list composed of the searched IPTV terminals through the display unit 151 under the control of the controller 180, An IPTV terminal (for example, ABC 1234 ') to be operated as the authentication means may be selected from the user (FIG. 8C).

Accordingly, the control unit 180 can register the mobile terminal 100 as the authentication means with respect to the selected IPTV terminal.

Figs. 9 to 10E are screen configuration diagrams of a procedure for setting authentication control conditions.

9, when the menu item corresponding to the authentication control condition setting for the IPTV terminal 510 is selected through the user input unit 130, the mobile terminal 100 displays the menu item A list consisting of authentication control conditions can be displayed.

When the broadcast content is selected from the list shown in FIG. 9, the mobile terminal 100 generates a broadcast channel list (FIG. 10A) composed of broadcast channels requiring authorization of use or broadcast The program list (Fig. 10B) can be displayed. Accordingly, the user can select a broadcast channel or a broadcast program for which the user of the mobile terminal 100 is to be authenticated using the broadcast channel list or the broadcast program list.

Accordingly, the control unit 180 can operate the mobile terminal 100 as the authentication means of the IPTV terminal 510 when the selected broadcast channel or the broadcast program is selected through the IPTV terminal 510. [

9, when the restricted age is selected, the mobile terminal 100 determines whether the restriction on the broadcasting contents to be authenticated in the broadcasting access right among the broadcasting contents provided through the IPTV terminal 510 Age can be set.

Accordingly, the control unit 180 can operate the mobile terminal 100 as authentication means of the IPTV terminal 510 with respect to the broadcast content available above the set age limit.

When the time zone is selected from the list shown in FIG. 9, the mobile terminal 100 can set a time zone to authenticate the broadcasting right of the IPTV terminal 510 according to the user's selection (FIG. 10D). At this time, the user can select a specific time zone from the time zone list or directly input the time zone.

Accordingly, the control unit 180 can operate the mobile terminal 100 as the authentication means of the IPTV terminal 510 with respect to broadcast content provided through the IPTV terminal 510 at the set time.

9, when the distance to the IPTV terminal is selected, the mobile terminal 100 determines the distance from the IPTV terminal 510 to authenticate the broadcast use right of the IPTV terminal 510 according to the user's selection Can be set.

Accordingly, when the mobile terminal 100 is located at a position satisfying the set distance, the controller 180 can operate the mobile terminal 100 as the authentication means of the IPTV terminal 510. [

Returning to FIG. 6, the mobile terminal 100 operates as authentication means for using the age-restricted broadcast content through the IPTV terminal 100 as a result of the registration step S610 (S620).

As described above, if the authentication control condition is set, the operation step S620 may be performed in accordance with the control of the control unit 180 when the set authentication control condition is satisfied.

Even if the mobile terminal 100 is registered as the authentication means of the IPTV terminal 510 in the registration step S610, the mobile terminal 100 can stop the operation as the authentication means in some cases.

First, the control unit 180 can determine whether the mobile terminal 100 operates as an authentication unit according to a distance between the mobile terminal 100 and the IPTV terminal 100. [

The control unit 180 can stop the operation as the authentication unit when the mobile terminal 100 is located within a predetermined distance from the IPTV terminal 510. [ Here, the predetermined distance may mean a distance to allow the user of the mobile terminal 100 to directly control the IPTV terminal 510, and may be arbitrarily set by the user. Assuming that the user of the mobile terminal 100 is a parent, it is less necessary for the parent to operate the mobile terminal 100 as the authentication means at a distance where the operation of broadcasting through the child's IPTV terminal 510 can be controlled to be.

On the other hand, when the mobile terminal 100 is located a certain distance from the IPTV terminal 510, the control unit 180 can return the operation as the authentication means. This is because it is necessary for the parent to operate the mobile terminal 100 as the authentication means at a distance where the operation of broadcasting through the child's IPTV terminal 510 can not be controlled.

The control unit 180 may periodically determine the distance between the mobile terminal 100 and the IPTV terminal 510 to determine whether the mobile terminal 100 operates as an authentication means for the IPTV terminal 510 .

When determining whether the mobile terminal 100 operates as the authentication means for the IPTV terminal 510, the control unit 180 notifies the user of the determination result of the operation status through the display unit 151, It is possible to finally select whether to operate as a means. Accordingly, even when the mobile terminal 100 is located within a certain distance from the IPTV terminal 510, the mobile terminal 100 can operate as the authentication unit according to the user's selection, or can stop the operation as the authentication unit even if the mobile terminal 100 is located outside the predetermined distance.

The screen configuration for this is shown in detail in Figs. 11A and 11B.

Next, the control unit 180 can return the operation as the authentication means in accordance with the user's selection in a state where the operation of the mobile terminal 100 as the authentication means for the IPTV terminal 510 is stopped.

When the use of the age-restricted broadcast content through the IPTV terminal 510 is selected, the mobile terminal 100 receives the use selection notification signal for the selected age-restricted broadcast content through the wireless communication unit 110. [

The mobile terminal 100 informs the user that the use of the age-restricted broadcast content through the IPTV terminal 510 is selected through the display unit 151 under the control of the controller 180, Can be selected.

In some cases, when selecting whether or not to return as the authentication means, a password (an example of the party user authentication information) can be input from the user as a procedure for authenticating the party user. For example, the party user authentication information may include fingerprint recognition, facial recognition, eye recognition, handwriting recognition, voice recognition, etc., including a password.

The control unit 180 may cause the mobile terminal 100 to operate as the authentication means for the IPTV terminal 510 when the user selects the return as the authentication means. The wireless communication unit 100 may transmit an operation return notification signal to the IPTV terminal 510 as the authentication means for the IPTV terminal 510 of the mobile terminal 100 under the control of the controller 180. [ For example, usage right authentication information may be included in the operation return notification signal.

The screen configuration for this is shown in detail in Figs. 12A to 12C.

Next, the mobile terminal 100 can stop the operation as the authentication means in accordance with user selection, in a state in which the mobile terminal 100 operates as the authentication means of the IPTV terminal 510. [

The mobile terminal 100 receives an interruption request signal from the IPTV terminal 510 via the wireless communication unit 110 for an operation as an authentication means.

The mobile terminal 100 informs the IPTV terminal 510 of the reception of the interruption request signal for the operation as the authentication means through the display unit 151 under the control of the control unit 180, It is possible to select whether to stop the operation.

In some cases, in selecting whether or not to stop the operation as the authentication means, a password (an example of the party user authentication information) can be input from the user as a procedure for authenticating the party user.

The control unit 180 stops the operation of the mobile terminal 100 as the authentication means for the IPTV terminal 510 and informs the user via the display unit 151 of the operation stop have. The wireless communication unit 100 may transmit an operation stop notification signal to the IPTV terminal 510 as the authentication means for the IPTV terminal 510 of the mobile terminal 100 under the control of the controller 180. [ For example, usage right authentication information may be included in the operation stop notification signal.

The screen configuration for this is shown in detail in Figs. 13A and 13B.

Of course, whether or not the mobile terminal 100 operates as an authentication means for the IPTV terminal 510 may be set through the IPTV terminal 510 as well.

In addition, the control unit 180 may receive the information for authenticating the party user authority (described above), and when the party user authority is authenticated, the control unit 180 may follow the user's selection as to whether or not the authentication unit is operated.

6, when the use of the age-restricted broadcast content is selected through the IPTV terminal 510, the mobile terminal 100 operates as the authentication means of the IPTV terminal 510, And receives an authentication request signal for the use right of the age-restricted broadcast content from the IPTV terminal 510 (S630).

In the receiving step S630, the wireless communication unit 110 transmits the short distance communication module 114 and the wireless Internet module 113 within a distance where short distance communication is possible, according to the distance between the IPTV terminal 510 and the mobile terminal 100, And the wireless Internet module 113 can be used outside the range where short-range communication is possible. For example, if the Internet is available and the wireless Internet module 113 is not available within the distance that short-range communication is possible, the short-range communication module 114 may be used.

The receiving step S630 may receive the authentication request signal every time the age restricted broadcast contents are selected or at predetermined intervals.

For example, referring to FIGS. 14A and 14B, when the use of the first broadcast content is selected by the user, the IPTV terminal 510 transmits an authentication request signal for requesting the use right authentication information for the first broadcast content To the terminal (100).

Upon receiving the authentication request signal in the receiving step S630, the mobile terminal 100 transmits the access right authentication information for the selected age-restricted broadcast content to the IPTV terminal 510 through the wireless communication unit 110 (S640).

Here, the usage right authentication information may include at least one of a telephone number, a serial number, and an electronic serial number (ESN) of the mobile terminal 100. In some cases, the usage right authentication information can be arbitrarily set by the user.

The use of the local area network or the Internet in the transmission step (S640) can be referred to the description in the reception step (S630).

The mobile terminal 100 can transmit the rights authentication information to the IPTV terminal 510 immediately after the control unit 180 receives the authentication request signal.

Alternatively, when the reception of the authentication request signal is detected under the control of the control unit 180, the mobile terminal 100 may notify the user of the reception of the authentication request signal, and may select whether to transmit the access right authentication information from the user have.

At this time, in order to authenticate a party user for selecting whether or not to transmit the use right authentication information, the user can receive the party user authentication information (e.g., password, fingerprint / eye / face, handwriting, voice) from the user. If the input user authentication information and the previously stored user authentication information are the same, the controller 180 may follow the user selection of whether or not the authentication authority authentication information is transmitted.

Therefore, the transmission step (S640) can be performed only when the transmission of the right-of-use authentication information is selected by the user.

The screen configuration related to this is shown in detail in Figs. 15A and 15B.

Further, in the transmitting step S640, the mobile terminal 100 can transmit the authentication control condition (described above) together with the usage right authentication information.

For example, when the mobile terminal 100 receives the authentication request signal, the mobile terminal 100 can receive the user authentication authentication information and the authentication control condition from the user while notifying the reception of the authentication request signal. Accordingly, the mobile terminal 100 can transmit the input authentication control condition. Of course, the mobile terminal 100 can transmit and receive the authentication control condition separately from the usage right authentication information even when the transmission of the usage right authentication information is not selected.

Referring to FIG. 16, a description will be made of a process of outputting broadcast content in an IPTV terminal when usage right authentication information is transmitted from the mobile terminal 100 to the IPTV terminal 510.

When authentication authorization information for age-restricted broadcasting contents is transmitted from the mobile terminal 100 to the IPTV terminal 510 using the local area network or the Internet, the IPTV terminal 100 can output the age- have.

Although not shown in the drawing, when a plurality of mobile terminals 100, 101, and 102 are registered as authentication means in one IPTV terminal 510, a single mobile terminal 100 may register the IPTV terminal 510, When the use of the age-restricted broadcast content is authenticated, the other mobile terminals 101 and 102 can notify the other mobile terminals 101 and 102 of the use of the age-restricted broadcast content. In some cases, the use of the age-restricted broadcast content through the IPTV terminal 510 by other mobile terminals 101, 102 may be restricted.

Further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the above-described broadcast control method can be implemented as a code that can be read by a processor on a medium on which a program is recorded. Examples of the medium that can be read by the processor include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage, etc., and may be implemented in the form of a carrier wave (e.g., transmission over the Internet) .

The above-described mobile terminal and its broadcast control method are not limited to the configuration and method of the above-described embodiments, but the embodiments can be applied to all or some of the embodiments so that various modifications can be made. Or may be selectively combined.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2A is a front perspective view of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2B is a rear perspective view of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

3 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the proximity depth of the proximity sensor;

4A and 4B are rear perspective views of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention in a state where an identification device is detached.

5 is a structural diagram of a communication system including an IPTV terminal and a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a flowchart of a broadcast control method of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

7 to 8C are screen configuration diagrams illustrating a process of registering a mobile terminal as an authentication means of an IPTV terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

9 to 10E are screen configuration diagrams illustrating a process of setting an authentication control condition according to an embodiment of the present invention.

11A and 11B are screen configuration diagrams for determining whether to operate as an authentication unit according to the distance from the IPTV terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

12A to 12C are screen configuration diagrams for returning an operation as an authentication means according to user selection in a state in which an operation as an authentication means is interrupted according to an embodiment of the present invention.

13A and 13B are screen configuration diagrams for stopping the operation as the authentication means in accordance with the user selection in a state of operating as the authentication means according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 14A and 14B are screen diagrams illustrating a process of selecting age-restricted broadcast content in an IPTV terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

FIGS. 15A and 15B are screen diagrams illustrating a process of receiving a request for authentication from a user when an authentication request signal is received from an IPTV terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

FIG. 16 illustrates a system structure for outputting broadcast content in an IPTV terminal when authorization information is transmitted from a mobile terminal to an IPTV terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

Claims (15)

A wireless communication unit for communicating with an Internet Protocol Television ('IPTV') terminal; And When the use of the age-restricted broadcast content is selected through the registered IPTV terminal as the means for authenticating the age-restricted broadcast content provided by the IPTV and the IPTV terminal receives the age- And a control unit for receiving an authentication request signal for the use right of the broadcast content and transmitting the use right authentication information of the age restricted broadcast content to the IPTV terminal, Wherein the control unit controls the IPTV terminal to operate as the authentication unit according to whether the IPTV terminal is located within a predetermined distance from the IPTV terminal. The apparatus of claim 1, A specific broadcast content, a predetermined restriction age or more, and a specific time zone. The method of claim 1, wherein the use of the age- An age-restricted broadcast channel, and an age-restricted broadcast program. The wireless communication system according to claim 1, Wherein the mobile terminal transmits and receives data to and from the IPTV terminal using at least one of a local area network and the Internet. 5. The apparatus of claim 4, Wherein the wireless communication unit controls the wireless communication unit to selectively use either the local area network or the Internet when the distance from the IPTV terminal is less than a preset distance, Is used. delete The wireless communication system according to claim 1, And transmits at least one of a telephone number, a serial number, and an electronic serial number ('ESN') of the mobile terminal as the usage right authentication information. delete delete The method according to claim 1, The wireless communication unit includes: When the use of the age-restricted broadcast content through the IPTV terminal is selected in a state in which the operation as the authentication means is suspended, receives a use selection notification signal for the age-restricted broadcast content from the IPTV terminal, Wherein, Upon receipt of the use selection notification signal, determines whether or not to return to operation as the authentication means, and returns the operation as the authentication means in accordance with the determination. The method according to claim 1, The wireless communication unit includes: Wherein the IPTV terminal receives an interruption request signal for the operation as the authentication means in the state of being operated as the authentication means, Wherein, Determines whether to stop the operation as the authentication means upon receiving the stop request signal, and stops the operation as the authentication means in accordance with the determination. Registering the IPTV terminal as authentication means for age-restricted broadcast content provided by an Internet Protocol Television ('IPTV') terminal; Receiving an authentication request signal for the use right of the age-restricted broadcast content from the IPTV terminal when the use of the age-restricted broadcast content is selected through the IPTV terminal; Transmitting authentication authorization information of the age-restricted broadcast content to the IPTV terminal upon receiving the authentication request signal; And And controlling the IPTV terminal to operate as the authentication unit according to whether the IPTV terminal is located within a predetermined distance from the IPTV terminal. delete delete delete

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