KR102205160B1 - Method for operating and apparatus for providing Image - Google Patents

Abstract

In the method of operating an image providing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, displaying a first home screen including a content image and a plurality of first application icons corresponding to the main image among a plurality of home screens on a display. And receiving a selection input for any one of the first application icons, reducing a display size of the main image, and displaying an execution screen of the selected application on a partial area of the display. Accordingly, various user interfaces can be provided to the user, and a user's desired function can be performed with a smaller number of operations, thereby improving ease of use.

Description

Method for operating an image providing apparatus {Method for operating and apparatus for providing image}

The present invention relates to an image providing apparatus and a method of operation thereof, and more particularly, to an image providing apparatus capable of providing various user interfaces and performing a desired function by a user with a smaller number of operations, and an operation method thereof. About.

An image providing device is a device having a function of providing an image that a user can watch. The user can watch the broadcast through the image providing device. The image providing apparatus provides a broadcast selected by a user among broadcast signals transmitted from a broadcasting station, and such broadcast images are displayed on a display. Currently, broadcasting is changing from analog broadcasting to digital broadcasting worldwide.

Digital broadcasting refers to broadcasting that transmits digital video and audio signals. Compared to analog broadcasting, digital broadcasting is more resistant to external noise and has less data loss, is advantageous for error correction, has high resolution, and provides a clear screen. In addition, digital broadcasting can provide interactive services unlike analog broadcasting.

An object of the present invention is to provide an image providing apparatus capable of providing various user interfaces and performing a desired function by a user with a smaller number of operations, and a method of operating the same.

In order to achieve the above object, a method of operating an image providing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first home screen including a content image and a plurality of first application icons corresponding to the main image among a plurality of home screens. Displaying on the display, receiving a selection input for any one of the first application icons, reducing the display size of the main image, and displaying an execution screen of the selected application on a partial area of the display. .

According to an embodiment of the present invention, various user interfaces can be provided to a user, and a user's desired function can be performed with fewer operations.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, user convenience may be improved.

1 is a view showing an image providing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram of an image providing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is an internal block diagram of the first processor of FIG. 2.
4 is a diagram illustrating a method of controlling the remote control device of FIG. 2.
5 is an internal block diagram of the remote control device of FIG. 2.
6 is a view showing storage and reproduction of broadcast signals in an image providing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a flowchart of a method of operating an image providing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 to 19 are views referenced in connection with a method of operating an image providing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

The suffixes "module" and "unit" for the constituent elements used in the following description are given in consideration of only the ease of writing in the present specification, and do not impart a particularly important meaning or role by themselves. Therefore, the "module" and "unit" may be used interchangeably with each other.

1 is a view showing an image providing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, an image providing apparatus 50 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first circuit board 100 including a broadcast receiver (105 in FIG. 2) and a storage provided with a large storage space. A second circuit board 200 including a unit (240 in FIG. 2) may be provided.

At this time, the first circuit board 100 and the second circuit board 200 can be attached or detached within the image providing apparatus 50.

Meanwhile, the first circuit board 100 and the second circuit board 200 may exchange data with each other through the first interface unit 125 and the second interface unit 225, respectively.

The second circuit board 200 may transmit a background image or a signal for a reproduced image or content reproduced on the second circuit board 200 to the first circuit board 100, and the first circuit board 100 ) May transmit a control signal, a broadcast signal to be stored, or a broadcast image to be stored, to the second circuit board 200.

In particular, when there is a broadcast storage command, the first circuit board 100 may transmit a signal-processed broadcast signal or a broadcast image to the second circuit board 200.

The first circuit board 100 may be referred to as a TV board, and the second circuit board 200 may be referred to as a PC board.

Particularly, the second circuit board 200 is capable of upgrading components and the like through a detachable structure.

Meanwhile, the image providing apparatus 50 according to an embodiment of the present invention may provide a home screen including a TV screen and a PC screen as a user interface that can be conveniently used by a user.

On the other hand, by separating the first circuit board 100 and the second circuit board 200 from each other, when a failure occurs in any one board, in particular, even when a failure occurs in the second circuit board 200, the first circuit board 100 ), a broadcast image can be stably provided.

Meanwhile, the processor of the second circuit board 200 is superior to the processor of the first circuit board 100 in terms of processing speed, processing capacity, etc., and accordingly, the second circuit board 200 has functions of high performance. , For example, it may be in charge of image capture through a camera, gesture recognition, web access, and game driving. In addition, a screen according to respective functions may be provided to the first circuit board 100.

Meanwhile, in FIG. 1, it is shown that the image providing apparatus 50 does not include the display 180 and the camera 195. However, the image providing apparatus 50 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be a concept including a display 180. In this way, when the display 180 is included, the image providing device 100 may be referred to as an image display device.

Meanwhile, the display 180 may be a PDP, an LCD, an OLED, a flexible display 180, or the like, and may also be a three-dimensional display 180 (3D display).

Meanwhile, the display 180 may be configured as a touch screen and used as an input device other than an output device.

The camera 195 photographs the user. The camera 195 may be implemented with one camera, but is not limited thereto, and may be implemented with a plurality of cameras. Meanwhile, the camera 195 may be buried above the display 180 or may be separately disposed. Image information photographed by the camera 195 may be input to the image providing device 50.

2 is a block diagram of an image providing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, an image providing apparatus 50 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first circuit board 100 and a second circuit board 200.

The first circuit board 100 includes a broadcast receiving unit 105, a first interface unit 125, a first external device interface unit 130, a first network interface unit 135, a first storage unit 140, A user input interface unit 150, a first processor 170, and an audio output unit 185 may be included.

The second circuit board 100 includes a second interface unit 225, a second external device interface unit 230, a second network interface unit 235, a second storage unit 240, and a second processor 270. It may include.

The broadcast reception unit 105 may include a tuner unit 110 and a demodulation unit 120. In the drawing, although the broadcast receiving unit 105 does not include the first network interface unit 135, it is possible to further include the first network interface unit 135. Alternatively, it is possible to include only the first network interface unit 135 without the tuner unit 110 and the demodulation unit 120.

Meanwhile, unlike the drawing, the broadcast receiving unit 105 may further include a first external device interface unit 135. For example, a broadcast signal from an external set-top box may be received through the first external device interface unit 135.

The tuner 110 selects a channel selected by a user from among radio frequency (RF) broadcast signals received through the antenna 50 or an RF broadcast signal corresponding to all pre-stored channels. Also, the selected RF broadcast signal is converted into an intermediate frequency signal or a baseband video or audio signal.

Meanwhile, in the present invention, the tuner unit 110 sequentially selects RF broadcast signals of all broadcast channels stored through a channel memory function among RF broadcast signals received through an antenna, and converts them to an intermediate frequency signal or a baseband video or audio signal. Can be converted to

Meanwhile, the tuner unit 110 may include a plurality of tuners in order to receive broadcast signals of a plurality of channels. Alternatively, a single tuner that simultaneously receives broadcast signals of multiple channels is possible.

The demodulation unit 120 receives the digital IF signal DIF converted by the tuner unit 110 and performs a demodulation operation.

The demodulator 120 may output a stream signal TS after performing demodulation and channel decoding. In this case, the stream signal may be a signal in which a video signal, an audio signal, or a data signal is multiplexed.

The stream signal output from the demodulator 120 may be input to the first processor 170. The first processor 170 performs demultiplexing and video/audio signal processing, and then outputs an image to the display 180 and outputs an audio to the audio output unit 185.

The first interface unit 125 exchanges data with the second interface unit 225 of the second circuit board 200.

In particular, when there is a broadcast storage command, the first interface unit 125 may transmit a signal-processed broadcast signal or broadcast image to the second interface unit 225 by the first processor 170.

Meanwhile, the first interface unit 125 may receive a broadcast broadcast signal or a broadcast image reproduced from the second interface unit 225. Alternatively, it may receive a background image.

Meanwhile, the first interface unit 125 may transmit a control signal for controlling the second circuit board 200.

Meanwhile, the first interface unit 125 and the second interface unit 225 may perform High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) communication.

The first external device interface unit 130 may transmit or receive data with a connected external device (not shown). To this end, the first external device interface unit 130 may include an A/V input/output unit (not shown) or a wireless communication unit (not shown).

The first external device interface unit 130 may be connected to an external device such as a digital versatile disk (DVD), a Blu-ray, a game device, a camera, a camcorder, a computer (laptop), a set-top box, etc. In addition, it is possible to perform input/output operations with external devices.

The A/V input/output unit may receive video and audio signals from an external device. Meanwhile, the wireless communication unit may perform short-range wireless communication with another electronic device.

The first external device interface unit 130 may include a USB terminal, a CVBS terminal, a component terminal, an S-video terminal, a DVI terminal, a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) terminal, an RGB terminal, a D-SUB terminal, and the like. .

The first network interface unit 135 provides an interface for connecting the image providing device 50 to a wired/wireless network including an Internet network. For example, the first network interface unit 135 may receive content or data provided by the Internet or a content provider or a network operator through a network.

The first storage unit 140 may store programs for processing and controlling each signal in the first processor 170, or may store signal-processed video, audio, or data signals.

In addition, the first storage unit 140 may perform a function of temporarily storing an image, audio, or data signal input from the first external device interface unit 130. In addition, the first storage unit 140 may store information on a predetermined broadcast channel through a channel storage function such as a channel map.

2 illustrates an embodiment in which the first storage unit 140 is provided separately from the first processor 170, but the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. The first storage unit 140 may be included in the first processor 170.

The user input interface unit 150 transmits a signal input by the user to the first processor 170 or transmits a signal from the first processor 170 to the user.

For example, transmitting/receiving user input signals such as power on/off, channel selection, and screen setting from the remote control device 400, or local keys such as power keys, channel keys, volume keys, and set values (not shown) A user input signal input from the first processor 170 is transmitted to the first processor 170, or a user input signal input from a sensor unit (not shown) that senses a user's gesture is transmitted to the first processor 170, or the first processor ( The signal from 170 may be transmitted to the sensor unit (not shown).

The first processor 170, through the tuner unit 110, the demodulation unit 120, or the first external device interface unit 130, demultiplexes the input stream or processes the demultiplexed signals, It is possible to generate and output signals for audio output.

The image signal processed by the first processor 170 may be input to the display 180 and displayed as an image corresponding to the corresponding image signal. Further, the image signal processed by the first processor 170 may be input to an external output device through the first external device interface unit 130.

The audio signal processed by the first processor 170 may be sound output to the audio output unit 185. Also, the voice signal processed by the first processor 170 may be input to an external output device through the first external device interface unit 130.

Meanwhile, the first processor 170 may drive the first OS by using data related to the first OS stored in the first storage unit 140. In addition, various applications based on the first OS can be executed.

For example, the first OS-based application is an external input-related application, a broadcast guide application, a stored broadcast content-related application, a Bluetooth application, a reservation application, and a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) application. , Hotkey application, Internet telephony service application by network connection, video-on-demand (VOD) service application, web album service application, social networking service (SNS) application, location-based service (LBS) application, map application, web search application, game It may include at least one of an application and a schedule management application.

Meanwhile, the first OS may be an OS such as Unix-based (Linux) or web-based.

Although not shown in FIG. 2, the first processor 170 may include a demultiplexer, an image processor, and the like. This will be described later with reference to FIG. 3.

In addition, the first processor 170 may control the overall operation of the image providing apparatus 50. In particular, the first processor 170 may control the overall operation of each unit in the first circuit board 100 in the image providing apparatus 50.

For example, the first processor 170 may control the tuner unit 110 to select a channel selected by the user or an RF broadcast corresponding to a pre-stored channel (Tuning).

In addition, the first processor 170 may control the image providing apparatus 50 by a user command or an internal program input through the user input interface unit 150.

Meanwhile, the first processor 170 may control the display 180 to display an image. In this case, the image displayed on the display 180 may be a still image or a moving image, and may be a 2D image or a 3D image.

Meanwhile, the first processor 170 may recognize the user's location based on the image captured by the camera 195. For example, a distance (z-axis coordinate) between the user and the image providing device 50 may be determined. In addition, x-axis coordinates and y-axis coordinates in the display 180 corresponding to the user's location may be identified.

Meanwhile, although not shown in the drawing, a channel browsing processing unit for generating a thumbnail image corresponding to a channel signal or an external input signal may be further provided. The channel browsing processing unit receives the stream signal TS output from the demodulation unit 120 or the stream signal output from the first external device interface unit 130, extracts an image from the input stream signal, and generates a thumbnail image. Can be generated. The generated thumbnail image may be stream-decoded together with the decoded image and the like and input to the first processor 170. The first processor 170 may display a thumbnail list including a plurality of thumbnail images on the display 180 by using the input thumbnail images.

The audio output unit 185 receives a signal processed by the first processor 170 and outputs it as a voice.

The power supply unit (not shown) supplies corresponding power throughout the image providing device 50. In particular, power is supplied to the first processor 170 that can be implemented in the form of a system on chip (SOC), the display 180 for displaying an image, and the audio output unit 185 for outputting audio. Can supply.

Specifically, the power supply unit (not shown) may include a converter that converts AC power into DC power and a dc/dc converter that converts the level of DC power.

The remote control device 400 transmits a user input to the user input interface unit 150. To this end, the remote control device 400 may use Bluetooth, Radio Frequency (RF) communication, infrared (IR) communication, Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, or the like. In addition, the remote control device 400 may receive an image, audio, or data signal output from the user input interface unit 150, and display or output an audio signal on the remote control device 400.

Meanwhile, the above-described image providing apparatus 50 may be a digital broadcast receiver capable of receiving a fixed or mobile digital broadcast.

The second interface unit 225 in the second circuit board 200 exchanges data with the first interface unit 125 of the first circuit board 100.

In particular, when there is a broadcast storage command, the second interface unit 225 may receive a signal-processed broadcast signal or a broadcast image from the first interface unit 125 of the first circuit board 100.

Meanwhile, when there is a broadcast reproduction input, the second interface unit 225 transmits the broadcast broadcast signal or broadcast image signal-processed by the second processor 270 to the first interface unit 125 of the first circuit board 100. Can be transferred to.

Meanwhile, the second interface unit 225 may transmit a background image to the first interface unit 125 of the first circuit board 100 to provide a home screen.

Meanwhile, the second interface unit 225 may receive a control signal for controlling the second circuit board 200 from the first interface unit 125 of the first circuit board 100.

The second external device interface unit 230 may transmit or receive data with the connected external device 290. To this end, the second external device interface unit 230 may include an A/V input/output unit (not shown) or a wireless communication unit (not shown).

The second external device interface unit 230 is connected to an external device such as a digital versatile disk (DVD), a blu ray, a game device, a camera, a camcorder, a computer (laptop), a set-top box, etc. In addition, it is possible to perform input/output operations with external devices.

The second external device interface unit 230 may include a USB terminal, a CVBS terminal, a component terminal, an S-video terminal, a DVI terminal, a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) terminal, an RGB terminal, a D-SUB terminal, and the like. .

The second network interface unit 235 provides an interface for connecting the image providing device 50 to a wired/wireless network including an Internet network. For example, the second network interface unit 235 may receive content or data provided by the Internet or a content provider or a network operator through a network.

The second storage unit 240 may store a program for processing and controlling each signal in the second processor 270 or may store signal-processed video, audio, or data signals.

In addition, the second storage unit 240 may perform a function for temporary storage of an image, audio, or data signal input from the second external device interface unit 230.

The second processor 270 may signal-process external input signal signals through the second external device interface unit 230 to generate and output a signal for video or audio output.

Meanwhile, the second processor 270 may be in charge of high performance functions, for example, image capture through a camera, gesture recognition, web access, and game driving. In addition, a screen according to respective functions may be provided to the first circuit board 100.

Meanwhile, the voice signal processed by the second processor 270 is transmitted to the first circuit board 100 through the second interface unit 225, and the audio output unit 285 in the first circuit board 100 Sound can be output from.

In addition, the second processor 270 may control the overall operation of the image providing apparatus 50. In particular, it is possible to control the overall operation of each unit in the second circuit board 200.

Meanwhile, the second processor 270 may recognize the user's location based on the image captured by the camera 195. For example, a distance (z-axis coordinate) between the user and the image providing device 50 may be determined. In addition, x-axis coordinates and y-axis coordinates in the display 180 corresponding to the user's location may be identified.

Meanwhile, the second processor 270 may drive the second OS by using data related to the second OS stored in the second storage unit 240. In addition, it is possible to execute various applications based on the second OS.

In this case, the second OS is an OS different from the first OS, and may be, for example, a Windows-based, Mac-based, or Unix-based OS.

For example, the second OS-based application includes news-related applications, social network service-related applications, mail-related applications, document creation-related applications, video playback-related applications, audio playback-related applications, web browser applications, and games. It may include at least one of an application, a map application, and a calendar application.

Meanwhile, a block diagram of the image providing apparatus 50 shown in FIG. 2 is a block diagram for an embodiment of the present invention. Each component of the block diagram may be integrated, added, or omitted according to the specifications of the image providing device 50 that is actually implemented. That is, if necessary, two or more components may be combined into one component, or one component may be subdivided into two or more components. In addition, the functions performed by each block are for explaining the embodiments of the present invention, and specific operations or devices thereof do not limit the scope of the present invention.

3 is an internal block diagram of the first processor of FIG. 2.

Referring to the drawings, the first processor 170 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a demultiplexing unit 310, an image processing unit 320, a processor 330, an OSD generating unit 340, a mixer ( 345), a frame rate converter 350, and a formatter 360. In addition, an audio processing unit (not shown) and a data processing unit (not shown) may be further included.

The demultiplexer 310 demultiplexes an input stream. For example, when an MPEG-2 TS is input, it can be demultiplexed and separated into video, audio, and data signals, respectively. Here, the stream signal input to the demultiplexer 310 may be a stream signal output from the tuner unit 110 or the demodulator 120 or the first external device interface unit 130.

The image processing unit 320 may perform image processing of the demultiplexed image signal. To this end, the image processing unit 320 may include an image decoder 325 and a scaler 335.

The image decoder 325 decodes the demultiplexed image signal, and the scaler 335 performs scaling so that the resolution of the decoded image signal can be output from the display 180.

The video decoder 325 may include decoders of various standards.

The processor 330 may control an overall operation within the image providing device 50 or within the first processor 170. For example, the processor 330 may control the tuner 110 to select a channel selected by the user or an RF broadcast corresponding to a previously stored channel.

In addition, the processor 330 may control the image providing apparatus 50 according to a user command or an internal program input through the user input interface unit 150.

In addition, the processor 330 may perform data transmission control with the first network interface unit 135 or the first external device interface unit 130.

In addition, the processor 330 may control operations of the demultiplexer 310, the image processing unit 320, and the OSD generator 340 in the first processor 170.

The OSD generator 340 generates an OSD signal by itself or according to a user input. For example, based on a user input signal, a signal for displaying various types of information as a graphic or text on the screen of the display 180 may be generated. The generated OSD signal may include various data such as a user interface screen, various menu screens, widgets, and icons of the image providing apparatus 50.

In addition, the OSD generator 340 may generate a pointer that can be displayed on the display based on the pointing signal input from the remote control device 400. In particular, such a pointer may be generated by a pointing signal processing unit, and the OSD generating unit 340 may include such a pointing signal processing unit (not shown). Of course, it is possible that the pointing signal processing unit (not shown) is not provided in the OSD generating unit 340 and is provided separately.

The mixer 345 may mix the OSD signal generated by the OSD generating unit 340 and the decoded image signal processed by the image processing unit 320. In this case, the OSD signal and the decoded image signal may each include at least one of a 2D signal and a 3D signal. The mixed video signal is provided to the frame rate converter 350.

The frame rate converter (FRC) 350 may convert a frame rate of an input image. Meanwhile, the frame rate conversion unit 350 may output as it is without additional frame rate conversion.

The formatter 360 may change the format of the input video signal into a predetermined format.

For example, the formatter 360 may arrange a left-eye image frame and a right-eye image frame of a frame rate-converted 3D image for 3D display. In addition, a synchronization signal Vsync for opening the left-eye glass and the right-eye glass of the 3D viewing apparatus (not shown) may be output.

Meanwhile, the formatter 360 may change the format of the 3D video signal. For example, it can be changed to any one of the various formats described above.

Meanwhile, the formatter 360 may convert a 2D image signal into a 3D image signal. For example, according to a 3D image generation algorithm, an edge or selectable object is detected in a 2D image signal, and an object or selectable object according to the detected edge is separated into a 3D image signal. I can. In this case, the generated 3D image signal may be separated and aligned into a left-eye image signal L and a right-eye image signal R, as described above.

Meanwhile, an audio processing unit (not shown) in the first processor 170 may perform speech processing of a demultiplexed speech signal. To this end, the audio processing unit (not shown) may include various decoders.

In addition, the audio processing unit (not shown) in the first processor 170 may process a base, a treble, and a volume control.

A data processing unit (not shown) in the first processor 170 may perform data processing of the demultiplexed data signal. For example, when the demultiplexed data signal is an encoded data signal, it may be decoded. The encoded data signal may be EPG (Electronic Program Guide) information including broadcast information such as a start time and an end time of a broadcast program aired on each channel.

Meanwhile, a block diagram of the first processor 170 shown in FIG. 3 is a block diagram for an embodiment of the present invention. Each component of the block diagram may be integrated, added, or omitted according to the specifications of the first processor 170 that is actually implemented.

In particular, the frame rate converter 350 and the formatter 360 are not provided in the first processor 170 and may be separately provided or may be provided separately as one module.

4 is a diagram illustrating a method of controlling the remote control device of FIG. 2.

As illustrated in FIG. 4A, a pointer 205 corresponding to the remote control device 400 is displayed on the display 180.

The user can move or rotate the remote control device 400 up and down, left and right (FIG. 4(b)), back and forth (FIG. 4(c)). The pointer 205 displayed on the display 180 corresponds to the movement of the remote control device 400. As shown in the figure, since the corresponding pointer 205 is moved and displayed according to movement in 3D space, the remote control device 400 may be referred to as a space remote controller or a 3D pointing device.

4B illustrates that when the user moves the remote control device 400 to the left, the pointer 205 displayed on the display 180 also moves to the left in response thereto.

Information on the movement of the remote control device 400 sensed through the sensor of the remote control device 400 is transmitted to the image providing device 50. The image providing device 50 may calculate the coordinates of the pointer 205 from information about the movement of the remote control device 400. In addition, the image providing apparatus 50 may provide a pointer image 205 to correspond to the calculated coordinates. Accordingly, the pointer 205 can be displayed on the display 180.

4C illustrates a case where a user moves the remote control device 400 away from the display 180 while pressing a specific button in the remote control device 400. Accordingly, the selection area in the display 180 corresponding to the pointer 205 may be zoomed in and displayed in an enlarged manner. On the contrary, when the user moves the remote control device 400 to be closer to the display 180, the selection area in the display 180 corresponding to the pointer 205 may be zoomed out and displayed in a reduced size. On the other hand, when the remote control device 400 moves away from the display 180, the selection area zooms out, and when the remote control device 400 approaches the display 180, the selection area may be zoomed in.

On the other hand, when a specific button in the remote control device 400 is pressed, the recognition of vertical and horizontal movement may be excluded. That is, when the remote control device 400 moves away from or approaches the display 180, up, down, left, and right movements are not recognized, and only forward and backward movements may be recognized. In a state in which a specific button in the remote control device 400 is not pressed, only the pointer 205 moves according to the up, down, left, and right movement of the remote control device 400.

Meanwhile, the moving speed or moving direction of the pointer 205 may correspond to the moving speed or moving direction of the remote control device 400.

The user input interface unit 150 receives a pointing signal from the remote control device 400, and the first processor 170 is based on the received pointing signal, in FIGS. 4(a) to 4(c). As such, a pointer 205 can be provided.

5 is an internal block diagram of the remote control device of FIG. 2.

Referring to the drawings, the remote control device 400 includes a wireless communication unit 425, a user input unit 435, a sensor unit 440, an output unit 450, a power supply unit 460, a storage unit 470, It may include a processor 480.

The wireless communication unit 425 may transmit and receive signals with the image providing apparatus 50 according to the embodiments of the present invention described above.

For example, the remote control device 400 may include an RF module 421 capable of transmitting and receiving signals to and from the image providing device 50 according to an RF communication standard. In addition, the remote control device 400 may include an IR module 423 capable of transmitting and receiving signals with the image providing device 50 according to the IR communication standard.

The remote control device 400 is an image providing device 50 and may transmit a signal containing information about the movement of the remote control device 400 through the RF module 421.

In addition, the remote control device 400 may receive a signal transmitted from the image providing device 50 through the RF module 421. In addition, the remote control device 400 may transmit a command regarding power on/off, channel change, volume change, etc. to the image providing device 50 through the IR module 423 as needed.

The user input unit 435 may be composed of a keypad, a button, a touch pad, or a touch screen. A user may input a command related to the image providing device 50 by manipulating the user input unit 435. When the user input unit 435 includes a hard key button, the user may input a command related to the image providing apparatus 50 through a push operation of the hard key button. When the user input unit 435 includes a touch screen, the user may input a command related to the image providing apparatus 50 by touching a soft key of the touch screen. In addition, the user input unit 435 may include various types of input means that a user can manipulate, such as a scroll key or a jog key, and the present embodiment does not limit the scope of the present invention.

The sensor unit 440 may include a gyro sensor 441 or an acceleration sensor 443. The gyro sensor 441 may sense information about the movement of the remote control device 400.

For example, the gyro sensor 441 may sense information on the operation of the remote control device 400 based on the x, y, and z axes. The acceleration sensor 443 may sense information about a moving speed of the remote control device 400. On the other hand, a distance measurement sensor may be further provided, whereby the distance to the image providing apparatus 50 or the display 180 may be sensed.

The output unit 450 may output an image or audio signal corresponding to an operation of the user input unit 435 or a signal transmitted from the image providing device 50. Through the output unit 450, the user can recognize whether the user input unit 435 is operated or whether the image providing device 50 is controlled.

As an example, the output unit 450 includes an LED module 451 that lights up when a user input unit 435 is manipulated or a signal is transmitted and received with the image providing device 50 through the wireless communication unit 425, a vibration module that generates vibration ( 453), a sound output module 455 that outputs sound, or a display module 457 that outputs an image.

The power supply unit 460 supplies power in the remote control device 400. The power supply unit 460 may reduce power waste by stopping power supply when the remote control device 400 has not moved for a predetermined time. The power supply unit 460 may resume power supply when a predetermined key provided in the remote control device 400 is operated.

The storage unit 470 may store various types of programs and application data necessary for controlling or operating the remote control device 400. If the remote control device 400 wirelessly transmits and receives signals through the image providing device 50 and the RF module 421, the remote control device 400 and the image providing device 50 transmit signals through a predetermined frequency band. Send and receive. The processor 480 of the remote control device 400 stores information about the image providing device 50 paired with the remote control device 400 and a frequency band through which signals can be transmitted and received in the storage unit 470, and You can refer to it.

The processor 480 controls all matters related to the control of the remote control device 400. The processor 480 transmits a signal corresponding to a predetermined key operation of the user input unit 435 or a signal corresponding to the movement of the remote control device 400 sensed by the sensor unit 440 through the wireless communication unit 425. Can be transferred to (50).

The user input interface unit 150 of the image providing device 50 includes a wireless communication unit 151 capable of wirelessly transmitting and receiving signals with the remote control device 400, and a pointer corresponding to the operation of the remote control device 400 A coordinate value calculator 415 capable of calculating the coordinate value of may be provided.

The user input interface unit 150 may wirelessly transmit and receive signals with the remote control device 400 through the RF module 412. In addition, through the IR module 413, the remote control device 400 may receive a signal transmitted according to the IR communication standard.

The coordinate value calculation unit 415 corrects the hand shake or error from the signal corresponding to the operation of the remote control device 400 received through the wireless communication unit 151, and the coordinate value of the pointer 202 to be displayed on the display 170 (x,y) can be calculated.

The transmission signal of the remote control device 400 input to the image providing device 50 through the user input interface unit 150 is transmitted to the processor 180 of the image providing device 50. The processor 180 may determine information on the operation of the remote control device 400 and key manipulation from a signal transmitted from the remote control device 400, and control the image providing device 50 in response thereto.

As another example, the remote control device 400 may calculate a pointer coordinate value corresponding to the operation and output it to the user input interface unit 150 of the image providing device 50. In this case, the user input interface unit 150 of the image providing apparatus 50 may transmit information on the received pointer coordinate value to the processor 180 without a separate hand shake or error correction process.

In addition, as another example, the coordinate value calculation unit 415 may be provided inside the first processor 170, not the user input interface unit 150 unlike the drawing.

6 is a view showing storage and reproduction of broadcast signals in an image providing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, the first circuit board 100 may receive a broadcast signal through the broadcast receiving unit 105. The received broadcast signal may be a terrestrial broadcast signal, a cable broadcast signal, or a broadcast signal received through a network.

Meanwhile, when there is a broadcast storage command, the first processor 170 may signal-process the received broadcast signal.

For example, the first processor 170 extracts at least one of channel information, broadcast program name information, broadcast start time information, and broadcast end information from the input broadcast signal, and adds the extracted information to the broadcast signal. Thus, it may be output to the first interface unit 125.

As another example, the first processor 170 may perform image signal processing from an input broadcast signal, extract a decoded broadcast image, and output the extracted broadcast image to the first interface unit 125.

According to the broadcast storage command, the first interface unit 125 may transmit an input broadcast signal or a broadcast image to the second interface unit 225 in the second circuit board 200.

According to the broadcast storage command, the second processor 270 may control the broadcast signal or broadcast image input from the second interface unit 225 to be stored in the second storage unit 240.

Meanwhile, when the second processor 270 is stored in the second storage unit 240, the second processor 270 may control to extract the added information from the input broadcast signal and store the extracted information and the broadcast signal. Alternatively, when stored in the second storage unit 240, the second processor 270 may control to encode an input broadcast image and store the encoded broadcast image.

In this way, according to the broadcast storage command, the received broadcast content can be stably stored in the storage unit 240 in the second circuit board 200 having a large storage space.

In particular, when the user is outside, through a broadcast storage reservation, the first circuit board 100 and the second circuit board 200 in the image providing device 50 can be activated in response to the broadcast time. In response to a broadcast storage command, the received broadcast content can be stably stored in the storage unit 240 in the second circuit board 200 having a large storage space.

Alternatively, when the user views another content screen through the image providing device 50, the storage unit 240 in the second circuit board 200 having a large storage space in response to a broadcast storage command Broadcast content can be stably stored. In particular, the first processor 170 handles signal processing for the content to be viewed, and signal processing for the broadcast content for storage is not separately performed or separated so that the second processor 270 There is no time delay or the like for processing.

On the other hand, when the other content screen is a broadcast screen of a different channel, the first processor 170 is in charge of signal processing for the broadcast signal of the other channel to be viewed, and the signal processing for the broadcast content for storage is separately By not performing or separating the second processor 270 to be in charge, a time delay or the like for signal processing does not occur.

Meanwhile, when there is a playback input for stored broadcast content, the first circuit board 100 and the second circuit board 200 are activated according to a broadcast content playback command.

In addition, the second processor 270 may receive a broadcast signal or a broadcast image stored in the storage unit 240 and provide it to the second interface unit 225.

In this case, it is possible to perform separate signal processing. For example, the second processor 270 may perform decoding on the encoded broadcast signal or broadcast image. Alternatively, at least one of channel information, broadcast program name information, broadcast start time information, and broadcast end information is extracted from the broadcast signal, and the extracted information is added to the broadcast signal to be output to the second interface unit 225. I can.

The second interface unit 225 may transmit an input broadcast signal or broadcast image to the first interface unit 125 in the first circuit board 100 according to a broadcast content playback command.

According to a broadcast content playback command, the first processor 170 may signal-process a broadcast signal or broadcast image input from the first interface unit 125 to output a playable broadcast image or broadcast sound.

The output broadcast image is displayed through the display 180, and the output broadcast sound is output through the audio output unit 185.

In this way, according to the broadcast content playback command, broadcast content stored in the storage unit 240 in the second circuit board 200 having a large storage space can be stably played.

On the other hand, although an example of reproducing and storing broadcast content has been described in FIG. 6, content other than broadcast may be stored and managed in a similar manner.

For example, the network interface units 135 and 235 may receive content or data provided by the Internet or a content provider or a network operator through a network, and the first processor 170 or the controller may be 2 The processor 270 may process signals input from the first and second interface units 135 and 235 to output a playable image or sound, and store in the second circuit board 200 having a large storage space. In the unit 240, received content may be stably stored.

Meanwhile, the first processor 170 may drive the first OS by using data related to the first OS stored in the first storage unit 140. In addition, various applications based on the first OS can be executed.

For example, the first OS-based application is an external input-related application, a broadcast guide application, a stored broadcast content-related application, a Bluetooth application, a reservation application, and a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) application. , Hotkey application, Internet telephony service application by network connection, video-on-demand (VOD) service application, web album service application, social network service (SNS) application, location-based service (LBS) application, map application, web search application, game It may include at least one of an application and a schedule management application.

Meanwhile, the first OS may be an OS such as Unix-based (Linux) or web-based.

Meanwhile, the second processor 270 may drive the second OS by using data related to the second OS stored in the second storage unit 240. In addition, it is possible to execute various applications based on the second OS.

In this case, the second OS is an OS different from the first OS, and may be, for example, a Windows-based, Mac-based, or Unix-based OS. For example, the second OS-based application includes news-related applications, social network service-related applications, mail-related applications, document creation-related applications, video playback-related applications, audio playback-related applications, web browser applications, and games. It may include at least one of an application, a map application, and a calendar application.

7 is a flowchart of a method of operating an image providing apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 8 to 19 are views referenced in connection with a method of operating an image providing apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, first, the image providing apparatus may output a first home screen including a content image among a plurality of home screens and a plurality of first application icons corresponding to the main image (S710). )

The first processor 170 performs demultiplexing and video/audio signal processing, and then outputs an image to the display 180 and outputs an audio to the audio output unit 185. The image signal processed by the first processor 170 may be input to the display 180 and displayed as an image corresponding to the corresponding image signal.

The first processor 170 may control to display a corresponding content image on the display 180 according to a user input.

For example, a broadcast image input through the broadcast receiving unit 105, an image stored in the first storage unit 140, various menu images generated by the OSD generation unit 340, and the first external device interface unit 130 Various content images, such as an external input image input through, a web screen input through the first network interface unit 135, and an installed application screen, can be displayed.

Further, the image signal processed by the first processor 170 may be input to an external output device through the first external device interface unit 130.

The audio signal processed by the first processor 170 may be sound output to the audio output unit 185. Also, the voice signal processed by the first processor 170 may be input to an external output device through the first external device interface unit 130.

Meanwhile, the image providing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may provide a first home screen including a content image and a plurality of first application icons corresponding to the main image. The first home screen may provide a centralized UI in which one TV channel is intensively viewed and an application suitable for the type of the TV program can be used together.

The image providing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may provide various home screen user interfaces to the user in addition to the first home screen.

For example, the plurality of home screens may include a second home screen including a plurality of live broadcast images and a plurality of application icons. The second home screen may provide a complex UI capable of using a TV and an application in combination.

In addition, the plurality of home screens may include a third home screen composed of a plurality of live broadcast images. The third home screen may provide an extended UI that can mainly use a TV broadcast screen.

8 shows an example of a second home screen.

Referring to FIG. 8, the second home screen 800 may include a plurality of live broadcast images 810, 821, 822, 823, and 824 and a plurality of application icons 850.

In addition, the second home screen 800 may further include an advertisement image 830, and may further include a PC mode screen or an icon 840 for entering the PC mode.

Meanwhile, the home screen may further include a setting menu 890 or may display the setting menu 890 by a user's call.

9 shows an example of a menu displayed when the setting menu 890 is selected.

The user selects any one of the second composite home screen 910, the third extended home screen 920, the first concentrated home screen 940, and the home screen 940 set by the user to display the home screen. Can be switched.

In addition, the user may select the additional menu 950 to further create and add a personalized screen.

Meanwhile, the home screens illustrated in the present specification, FIGS. 8 and 9 are exemplary, and the present invention is not limited thereto. Broadcast images, types and numbers of application icons, display sizes, display positions, etc. may be configured differently from those of FIGS. 8 and 9. For example, the home screen of FIG. 8 includes 5 TV screens, 5 App icons, and advertisements and PC icons, but the home screen may include 3 TV screens and 7 App icons.

In addition, each of the plurality of home screens according to an embodiment of the present invention may have a different display format according to the aspect ratio of the display.

For example, referring to FIGS. 10A and 10B, screens of 21:9 and 16:9 ratios are shown, respectively, and different types of UI are provided according to the screen ratio.

In the case of a 21:9 display aspect ratio, the left and right space of the screen is relatively larger than that of 16:9. Accordingly, a predetermined menu 1020 such as a “One Click” function may be further displayed on one side of the home screen 1010.

Meanwhile, the “One Click” function is a function that shows the TV screen of the subject desired by the user at once. The advantage of using this is that the user can quickly find the desired channel without having to change the channel entirely. When the user clicks the desired button, contents that fit the category are configured according to the UI. This can increase user satisfaction by providing user-customized content rather than simply changing the screen UI.

Meanwhile, in the case of a 16:9 display aspect ratio, a predetermined menu 1040 such as a “One Click” function may be superimposed on the home screen 1030 and displayed.

Referring to FIGS. 8, 11, and 12, looking at examples of a hybrid second home screen according to an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of live broadcast images included in the second home screen include a first image 810 and Second images 821, 822, 823, and 824 having a display size smaller than that of the first image 810 may be included.

Five screens (810, 821, 822, 823, 824) for viewing TV contents may be provided at the top of the screen of the second home screen, and the main TV broadcast screen 910 is largely displayed on the left, and Four-channel TV screens 821, 822, 823, and 824 can be arranged.

Meanwhile, the plurality of application icons 850 included in the second home screen may be disposed below the plurality of live broadcast images. In addition, an advertisement screen 830 in which a predetermined advertisement image is provided, a PC screen 840, and an application icon 850 may be provided at the bottom of the screen.

Meanwhile, for the home screens according to the present invention, it is possible to modify the number of TV screens, the number of application icons, and the location to suit the user's convenience. Accordingly, the number and display positions of the plurality of live broadcast images and the plurality of application icons included in the second home screen 800 can be changed by the user.

Meanwhile, in order to control a channel, the pointer can be moved to a desired TV screen to focus, or the focus displayed in the form of a highlight is placed on the desired TV screen and then the channel up/down button is pressed.

Meanwhile, according to an embodiment, when a channel change input is received while one of the second images is focused, the focused image may be changed and displayed.

FIG. 11 shows a second image 821, 822, 823, 824 as shown in FIG. 8, and one 821 of the second images 821, 822, 823, 824 is focused, When a channel change input is received, an example in which the focused image 821 is changed to another channel image 1121 and displayed.

Alternatively, when a channel change input is received while one of the second images is focused, all of the second images may be changed and displayed.

12 shows a second image 821, 822, 823, and 824 as shown in FIG. 8, and one 821 of the second images 821, 822, 823, 824 is focused, When a channel change input is received, an example in which the entire second image 821, 822, 823, and 824 is changed to another channel image 1221, 1222, 1223, and 1224 and displayed.

In addition, if the channel is changed while focusing on the 4-channel TV screen part 820, only the corresponding channel is changed, but if the channel is changed while the channel is set to use the simultaneous 4-channel channel change function, 4 channels are It can be set to change at the same time. Accordingly, it is possible to provide user convenience in that it is possible to quickly browse various channels.

Meanwhile, as described with reference to FIG. 6 and the like, a first circuit board including a broadcast receiving unit for receiving a broadcast signal and a first processor for processing the received broadcast signal and driving a first OS The signal-processed broadcast signal may be transmitted to a second circuit board including a storage unit and a second processor that controls the storage unit and drives a second OS different from the first OS.

Alternatively, since a large number of tuners are required to display a plurality of channel images, a signal for displaying a plurality of room channel images is received from the second circuit board through a network, or one broadcast image is received from the first circuit board. , The remaining broadcast images may be received by the second circuit board and displayed together after signal processing.

13 shows an example of a third home screen.

Referring to FIG. 13, a third home screen may include a plurality of live broadcast images 1310, 1320, 1330, and 1340.

The third home screen provides only a plurality of TV screens on the entire screen, so it is very efficient for users who use TV functions more than various applications.

In addition, the third home screen has an advantage that unnecessary parts are omitted and necessary parts can be used in a larger size than the composite second home screen UI.

In addition, the third home screen is useful for programs where real-time viewing is important, such as a sports genre, because four channels can be viewed at the same time.

The third home screen has a structure showing four channels. When the user selects the type of sport he wants, the main channels related to it are displayed.

Through this screen configuration, users can watch the game they want without changing channels. In addition, even if the types of sports are different through the configuration of the user screen, four different sports channels are configured on one screen, so that broadcasting can be viewed more conveniently.

Up to 4 channels corresponding to the selected category are played, and if you click the video, you can play it in full screen. In this case, if there are three or less related channels, a message indicating that there is no corresponding channel together with a default image may be displayed to the user.

Even in the case of the third home screen, it is possible to modify the number, size, and location of TV screens to suit the user's convenience.

Also, similar to the second home screen, when a channel change input is received while one of the live broadcast images included in the third home screen is focused, the focused image is changed to the channel or the third When a channel change input is received while one of the live broadcast images included in the home screen is focused, all of the live broadcasts included in the third home screen may be changed and displayed.

On the other hand, on the third home screen, when one channel 1310 is selected among a plurality of TV screens 1310, 1320, 1330, 1340, the TV screen 1310 is converted to a full screen 1410 as shown in FIG. Can be displayed.

Meanwhile, as described with reference to FIG. 6 and the like, a first circuit board including a broadcast receiving unit for receiving a broadcast signal and a first processor for processing the received broadcast signal and driving a first OS The signal-processed broadcast signal may be transmitted to a second circuit board including a storage unit and a second processor that controls the storage unit and drives a second OS different from the first OS.

Alternatively, since a large number of tuners are required to display a plurality of channel images, a signal for displaying a plurality of room channel images is received from the second circuit board through a network, or one broadcast image is received from the first circuit board. , The remaining broadcast images may be received by the second circuit board and displayed together after signal processing.

15 to 18 illustrate UI screens related to the first home screen.

Referring to FIG. 15, an image providing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a content image 1510 among a plurality of home screens and a plurality of first application icons 1520 corresponding to the main image 1510. A first home screen including a may be output (S710).

The first home screen is a UI that is provided by a TV screen 1510 and a plurality of related applications 1520, for example, four application icons 1521, 1522, 1523, and 1524, and is concentrated on one viewing channel. to be.

Meanwhile, the first application icons 1521, 1522, 1523, and 1524 may be displayed on the side of the main image 1510, and the first application or the like may include a type of the main image 1510, It can be determined based on the category.

On the other hand, when the image providing apparatus receives a selection input for any one of the first application icons 1521 included in the first home screen (S720), as shown in FIG. 16, the display size of the main image is reduced. Accordingly, the reduced main image 1610 may be displayed (S730), and the execution screen 1620 of the selected application 1521 may be displayed on a partial area of the display (S740).

The application icons 1521, 1522, 1523, and 1524 next to the main video screen 1510 may be configured as related applications according to the category of the main video program being viewed.

When the user selects the application icons 1521, 1522, 1523, and 1524, the home screen may be switched to a dual mode in which the main image screen 1610 and the application execution screen 1620 are simultaneously displayed. Therefore, there is an advantage that the application can be used while watching the main video.

Meanwhile, the display size of the main image 1610 with the reduced display size and the display size of the execution screen 1620 of the selected application may be substantially equal to 1:1.

In addition, the first home screen UI may also modify the number, size, and position of image screens to suit the user's convenience. In addition, it is possible to change at least one of the display size of the main image with the reduced display size, the display size of the execution screen of the selected application, and the number of the first application, and the changed information can be saved to apply the changed setting afterwards. I can.

Taking the first home screen intensive UI as an example of educational content, when watching an educational broadcast as a main video, a screen next to the main video screen 1510 shows necessary application icons 1521, 1522, 1523, while watching the educational broadcast. 1524).

If the user wants to take notes while watching the educational broadcast 1510, the user selects the notepad icon 1521 from among the application icons 1521, 1522, 1523, and 1524. Then, while the screen is converted, it is possible to take notes with the notepad application 1620 while watching the educational broadcast 1610.

Therefore, on the main video screen of the third home screen, a video about education, such as an Internet lecture, is played, and the application icons 1521, 1522, 1523, and 1524 on the right, which are displayed together while watching the lecture, allow the user to learn a little. Helps make it easier.

If a user has to take notes while listening to an Internet lecture, click the notepad icon (1521) on the right to take notes in the notepad at the same time as listening to the lecture. If a question arises during the lecture, select the messenger icon (1523) to tell the teacher It is also possible to ask a question through a messenger.

In addition, the PC item 1523 may be selected to use the content stored in the PC, or the capture item 1524 may be selected to capture the current main image screen.

Meanwhile, among the first applications, second application icons 1630 related to the selected application 1521 may be further displayed on a partial area of the display.

Meanwhile, referring to FIGS. 17 and 18, the second application 1830 may be the same as the first application 1720 and at least a portion 1722, 1723, and 1724.

When a viewer selects one of the first applications 1721, 1722, 1723, and 1724 while watching the main image 1710, the reduced main image 1810 and the selected application 1721 are executed. Screen 1820 is displayed.

At this time, since the unselected applications 1722, 1723, and 1724 among the first applications 1721, 1722, 1723, and 1724 are still highly relevant to the main content, the second application 1830 consists only of new applications. Rather, it may provide the user with applications 1722, 1723, and 1724 that are not selected.

Meanwhile, as described with reference to FIG. 6 and the like, when the main video is broadcast content, a broadcast receiving unit receiving a broadcast signal and a first signal processing the received broadcast signal and driving a first OS A first circuit board including a processor controls the signal-processed broadcast signal, a storage unit and the storage unit, and includes a second processor for driving a second OS different from the first OS 2 can be transferred to the circuit board.

In addition, at least one of the first processor 170 or the second processor 270 stores a broadcast signal or a broadcast image in the first storage unit 140 in the first circuit board 100 first, and then, the storage space is insufficient. In this case, it is possible to control to store a broadcast signal or a broadcast image in the second storage unit 240 in the second circuit board 200.

Meanwhile, the home screen illustrated in the present specification is exemplary, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

For example, FIG. 19 shows another example of the second home screen UI described with reference to FIG. 8 and the like.

The screen illustrated in FIG. 19 includes a screen 1910 in which four home shopping channels are played live, a button 1920 for moving to the home page of the corresponding home shopping channel, and a browser 1930. Users can select and purchase products with good conditions among them while viewing four other home shopping channels in the same category.

In addition, it enables users to instantly search for information that the user wants to know among the information of home shopping products through a browser, as well as to provide convenience to users such as introduction of the product and moving to the purchase page when the provided advertisement is clicked. I can.

A specific category, for example, a home shopping video is displayed as a 4-channel video 1910, and when a user clicks a specific video, the corresponding channel can be displayed in full screen. if. If the number of channels related to a specific category is less than a preset number, for example, 4, a message indicating that there is no corresponding channel together with a default image may be displayed to the user.

In addition, the homepage of the home shopping channel displayed in the 4-channel image 1910 may be displayed as an icon (1920).

If the user selects one of the home shopping icons, the browser (browser 1930) screen exclusively for the selected home page may be further displayed. Users can purchase or compare prices more easily because they can access the homepage directly.

Meanwhile, when a specific home shopping is not selected, a web page of small home shopping may be provided as a default.

In addition, an advertisement image 1940 corresponding to a category selected by the consumer may be further provided, and when the user selects it, the user may go to a corresponding site to make a purchase or collect information.

According to the present invention, a screen can be configured and functions can be assigned to meet the needs of various users.

Users who use existing TVs consume only fixed content within a uniform screen. In order to solve this problem, the present invention provides a variety of UIs rather than a single form of a uniform TV UI, thereby broadening the range of users' choices. T

In addition, it is possible to provide a new environment in which the TV and the PC can be used together by connecting applications available in the PC environment to the TV UI.

According to the present invention, various user interfaces can be provided to the user, and the user can perform a desired function with a smaller number of operations, thereby improving ease of use.

The image providing apparatus and its operation method according to the present invention are not limited to the configuration and method of the embodiments described as described above, but the embodiments are all or part of each embodiment so that various modifications can be made. May be configured by selectively combining.

Meanwhile, the method of operating the image providing device of the present invention may be implemented as a code that can be read by the processor on a recording medium that can be read by a processor provided in the image providing device. The processor-readable recording medium includes all types of recording devices that store data that can be read by the processor. Examples of recording media that can be read by the processor include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage, etc., and also include those implemented in the form of carrier waves such as transmission through the Internet. . In addition, the recording medium readable by the processor may be distributed over a computer system connected through a network, so that code readable by the processor may be stored and executed in a distributed manner.

In addition, although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described above, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and the technical field to which the present invention belongs without departing from the gist of the present invention claimed in the claims In addition, various modifications are possible by those of ordinary skill in the art, and these modifications should not be individually understood from the technical spirit or prospect of the present invention.

100: first circuit board 110: tuner unit
130: first external device interface unit 135: first network interface unit 140: first storage unit 150: user input interface unit 170: first processor 125: first interface unit
180: display 200: second circuit board
230: second external device interface unit 235: second network interface unit 240: second storage unit 270: second processor 225: second interface unit

Claims (20)

Displaying a first home screen including a content image among a plurality of home screens and a plurality of first application icons corresponding to the main image on a display;
Receiving a selection input for any one of the first application icons;
Reducing the display size of the main image; And,
Including; displaying an execution screen of the selected application on a partial area of the display,
The plurality of home screens include a second home screen including a plurality of live broadcast images and a plurality of application icons,
The plurality of live broadcast images include a first image and second images having a display size smaller than that of the first image,
When a channel change input is received while one of the second images is focused, a method of operating an image providing apparatus for displaying a focused image by changing a channel. The method of claim 1,
Displaying second application icons related to the selected application among the first applications on a partial area of the display. The method of claim 2,
The operation method of the image providing apparatus, wherein the second application is at least partially the same as the first application. The method of claim 1,
A method of operating an image providing apparatus, wherein the display size of the main image with the reduced display size and the display size of the execution screen of the selected application are the same. The method of claim 1,
In the step of displaying the first home screen, the first application icons are displayed on the side of the main image. The method of claim 1,
The first application is determined based on the type of the main image. The method of claim 1,
Changing at least one of a display size of the main image in which the display size is reduced, a display size of an execution screen of the selected application, and the number of the first applications;
The method of operating an image providing apparatus further comprising: storing the changed information. The method of claim 1,
When the main video is broadcast content,
A first circuit board including a broadcast receiving unit for receiving a broadcast signal and a first processor for processing the received broadcast signal and driving a first OS stores the signal-processed broadcast signal, a storage unit and the storage Controlling the unit and transmitting the second circuit board including a second processor for driving a second OS different from the first OS. The method of claim 1,
The method of operating an image providing apparatus, wherein the plurality of home screens have different display formats according to an aspect ratio of the display. delete The method of claim 1,
The number of the plurality of live broadcast images and the plurality of application icons included in the second home screen, and the display positions of the plurality of application icons can be changed by a user. delete delete Displaying a first home screen including a content image among a plurality of home screens and a plurality of first application icons corresponding to the main image on a display;
Receiving a selection input for any one of the first application icons;
Reducing the display size of the main image; And,
Including; displaying an execution screen of the selected application on a partial area of the display,
The plurality of home screens include a second home screen including a plurality of live broadcast images and a plurality of application icons,
The plurality of live broadcast images include a first image and second images having a display size smaller than that of the first image,
When a channel change input is received in a state in which one of the second images is focused, the step of changing a channel and displaying all of the second images. The method of claim 1,
The plurality of application icons included in the second home screen are arranged below the plurality of live broadcast images. The method of claim 1,
A first circuit board including a broadcast receiving unit for receiving a broadcast signal and a first processor for processing the received broadcast signal and driving a first OS stores the signal-processed broadcast signal, a storage unit and the storage Controlling the unit and transmitting the second circuit board including a second processor for driving a second OS different from the first OS. delete Displaying a first home screen including a content image among a plurality of home screens and a plurality of first application icons corresponding to the main image on a display;
Receiving a selection input for any one of the first application icons;
Reducing the display size of the main image; And,
Including; displaying an execution screen of the selected application on a partial area of the display,
The plurality of home screens include a second home screen composed of a plurality of live broadcast images,
When a channel change input is received while one of the live broadcast images included in the second home screen is focused, changing the channel and displaying the focused image; operation of the image providing apparatus further comprising Way. Displaying a first home screen including a content image among a plurality of home screens and a plurality of first application icons corresponding to the main image on a display;
Receiving a selection input for any one of the first application icons;
Reducing the display size of the main image; And,
Including; displaying an execution screen of the selected application on a partial area of the display,
The plurality of home screens include a second home screen composed of a plurality of live broadcast images,
When a channel change input is received while one of the live broadcast images included in the second home screen is focused, changing channels and displaying all of the live broadcasts included in the second home screen; Operation method of the image providing apparatus further comprising. Displaying a first home screen including a content image among a plurality of home screens and a plurality of first application icons corresponding to the main image on a display;
Receiving a selection input for any one of the first application icons;
Reducing the display size of the main image; And,
Including; displaying an execution screen of the selected application on a partial area of the display,
The plurality of home screens include a second home screen composed of a plurality of live broadcast images,
When a selection input for one of the live broadcast images included in the second home screen is received, displaying the selected live broadcast image in full screen; and further comprising.

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