KR102281839B1 - Apparatus for providing Image - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an image providing apparatus. An image providing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a broadcast receiver for receiving a broadcast signal, a first processor for signal processing the received broadcast signal, and a second circuit for transmitting the signal-processed broadcast signal when there is a broadcast storage input. A first circuit board having a first interface unit for transmitting to the board, a second interface unit for receiving a broadcast signal from the first interface unit, a storage unit for storing the received broadcast signal, a second interface unit and a storage unit a second circuit board including a second processor to control, wherein the second processor drives a second OS different from a first OS driven by the first processor, and a second OS ) based application. Accordingly, it is possible to stably store the received broadcast content.

Description

Image providing device {Apparatus for providing Image}

The present invention relates to an image providing apparatus, and more particularly, to an image providing apparatus capable of stably storing received broadcast content.

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 the broadcast image is displayed on a display. Currently, there is a trend of switching from analog broadcasting to digital broadcasting worldwide.

Digital broadcasting refers to broadcasting that transmits digital image and audio signals. Compared to analog broadcasting, digital broadcasting is strong against external noise, so data loss is small, it is advantageous for error correction, and provides a high resolution and clear screen. Also, unlike analog broadcasting, digital broadcasting can provide interactive services.

An object of the present invention is to provide an image providing apparatus capable of stably storing received broadcast content.

In order to achieve the above object, an image providing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a broadcast receiver for receiving a broadcast signal, a first processor for signal processing the received broadcast signal, and when there is a broadcast storage input, signal processing is performed. a first circuit board having a first interface unit for transmitting a broadcast signal to the second circuit board; a second interface unit receiving a broadcast signal from the first interface unit; a storage unit storing the received broadcast signal; and a second circuit board including a second processor for controlling the second interface and the storage, wherein the second processor drives a first OS driven by the first processor and a second OS different from that of the first processor; , the second OS-based application is executed.

In addition, an image providing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object includes a broadcast receiver for receiving a broadcast signal, a first processor for extracting a broadcast image from the received broadcast signal, and a broadcast image storage input. In this case, a first circuit board including a first interface unit for transmitting the extracted broadcast image to the second circuit board, a second interface unit for receiving a broadcast image from the first interface unit, and a storage for storing the received broadcast image a second circuit board including a unit and a second processor for controlling the second interface unit and the storage unit, wherein the second processor includes a second OS different from the first OS driven by the first processor ) and run the second OS-based application.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, an image providing apparatus includes a broadcast receiving unit for receiving a broadcast signal, a first processor for signal processing the received broadcast signal, and, when there is a broadcast storage input, transmits the signal-processed broadcast signal to the second A first circuit board having a first interface unit for transmitting to the circuit board, a second interface unit receiving a broadcast signal from the first interface unit, a storage unit storing the received broadcast signal, and a second interface unit and storage By including a second circuit board having a second processor for controlling the unit, it is possible to stably store received broadcast content in a storage unit in the second circuit board having a large storage space according to a broadcast storage input.

1 is a view showing an image providing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is an internal 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 .
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a control method of the remote control device of FIG. 2 .
FIG. 5 is an internal block diagram of the remote control device of FIG. 2 .
6 is a diagram illustrating storage and reproduction of a broadcast signal in an image providing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7A to 16 are diagrams referenced in relation to the operation of FIG. 6 .

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

The suffixes "module" and "part" for the components used in the following description are given simply in consideration of the ease of writing the present specification, and do not give a particularly important meaning or role by themselves. Accordingly, the terms “module” and “unit” may be used interchangeably.

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 receiving unit ( 105 in FIG. 2 ) and a storage provided with a large-capacity storage space. A second circuit board 200 including a part ( 240 in FIG. 2 ) may be provided.

In this case, the first circuit board 100 and the second circuit board 200 are detachable in the image providing device 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 signal for a background image or 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 input, the first circuit board 100 may transmit a signal-processed broadcast signal or 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.

In particular, the second circuit board 200, through a detachable structure, it is possible to upgrade the components and the like.

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

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, particularly, even when a failure of the second circuit board 200 occurs, the first circuit board 100 ), it is possible to stably provide a broadcast image.

On the other hand, the processor of the second circuit board 200 is superior to the processor of the first circuit board 100 in processing speed, processing capacity, etc., and accordingly, the second circuit board 200 has functions of high performance , for example, image capture through a camera, gesture recognition, web access, game operation, and the like. In addition, a screen according to each function may be provided to the first circuit board 100 .

Meanwhile, in FIG. 1 , the image providing apparatus 50 is illustrated as not including the display 180 and the camera 195 . However, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the image providing apparatus 50 may be a concept including the display 180 . As such, when the display 180 is included, the image providing apparatus 100 may be referred to as an image display apparatus.

On the other hand, the display 180, PDP, LCD, OLED, flexible display 180 (flexible display), etc. are possible, and also, a three-dimensional display 180 (3D display) may be possible.

Meanwhile, the display 180 may be configured as a touch screen and used as an input device in addition to an output device.

The camera 195 photographs the user. The camera 195 may be implemented as one camera, but is not limited thereto, and may be implemented as a plurality of cameras. Meanwhile, the camera 195 may be embedded in the upper portion of the display 180 or disposed separately. Image information captured by the camera 195 may be input to the image providing device 50 .

2 is an internal 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 , It may include a user input interface unit 150 , a first processor 170 , and an audio output unit 185 .

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 . may include.

The broadcast receiver 105 may include a tuner 110 and a demodulator 120 . In the drawing, the broadcast receiving unit 105 is exemplified as not including the first network interface unit 135 , but it is possible to further include the first network interface unit 135 . Alternatively, it is also possible to include only the first network interface unit 135 without the tuner unit 110 and the demodulator unit 120 .

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

The tuner unit 110 selects an RF broadcast signal corresponding to a channel selected by a user or all channels previously stored among radio frequency (RF) broadcast signals received through the antenna 50 . In addition, 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 the RF broadcast signals of all broadcast channels stored through the channel storage function among the RF broadcast signals received through the antenna in the present invention, and converts them to an intermediate frequency signal or a baseband image 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 a plurality of channels is also possible.

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

The demodulator 120 may output a stream signal TS after demodulation and channel decoding are performed. In this case, the stream signal may be a signal obtained by multiplexing an image signal, an audio signal, or a data signal.

The stream signal output from the demodulator 120 may be input to the first processor 170 . After performing demultiplexing and image/audio signal processing, the first processor 170 outputs an image to the display 180 and an 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 input, the first interface unit 125 may transmit a broadcast signal or broadcast image processed by the first processor 170 to the second interface unit 225 .

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

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 to or from 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 is to be connected to an external device such as a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), Blu-ray, game device, camera, camcorder, computer (notebook), set-top box, and the like by wire/wireless. and may perform input/output operations with an external device.

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 other electronic devices.

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 apparatus 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, a content provider, or a network operator through a network.

The first storage unit 140 may store a program for each signal processing and control in the first processor 170 , or may store a signal-processed image, audio, or data signal.

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

Although the embodiment in which the first storage unit 140 of FIG. 2 is provided separately from the first processor 170 is illustrated, 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 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, transmit/receive user input signals such as power on/off, channel selection, and screen setting from the remote control device 400, or local keys (not shown) such as power key, channel key, volume key, and setting value transmits a user input signal input to the first processor 170, or transfers a user input signal input from a sensor unit (not shown) for sensing a user's gesture to the first processor 170, or the first processor ( 170) may be transmitted to the sensor unit (not shown).

The first processor 170 demultiplexes an input stream through the tuner unit 110 or the demodulator 120 or the first external device interface unit 130 or processes the demultiplexed signals to obtain an image or It is possible to generate and output a signal 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 image signal. Also, 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 audio output to the audio output unit 185 . Also, the audio 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 using data related to the first OS stored in the first storage unit 140 . In addition, various applications based on the first OS may be executed.

For example, the first OS-based application includes 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 phone 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, a schedule management application, and the like.

Meanwhile, the first OS may be a Unix-based (Linux), a web-based OS, or the like.

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 overall operations in 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).

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

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

Meanwhile, although not shown in the drawings, 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 demodulator 120 or the stream signal output from the first external device interface 130 , and extracts an image from the input stream signal to generate a thumbnail image. can create 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 the audio-processed signal from the first processor 170 and outputs it as audio.

The power supply unit (not shown) supplies the 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 an audio. can supply

Specifically, the power supply unit (not shown) may include a converter for converting AC power into DC power, and a dc/dc converter for converting 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 (Bluetooth), radio frequency (RF) communication, infrared (IR) communication, Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, or the like. Also, the remote control device 400 may receive an image, audio, or data signal output from the user input interface unit 150 , and display it or output the audio signal from the remote control device 400 .

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

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

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

On the other hand, 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 sent 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 may be connected to an external device such as a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), Blu-ray, game device, camera, camcorder, computer (laptop), set-top box, etc. by wire/wireless. and may perform input/output operations with an external device.

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, 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 a signal-processed image, audio, or data signal.

Also, the second storage unit 240 may perform a function for temporarily storing an image, audio, or data signal input from the second external device interface unit 230 .

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

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

Meanwhile, the audio 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.

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

Meanwhile, the second processor 270 may drive the second OS using data related to the second OS stored in the second storage unit 240 . In addition, various applications based on the second OS may be executed.

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

For example, the second OS-based application includes a news-related application, a social network service-related application, a mail-related application, a document creation-related application, an image playback-related application, an audio playback-related application, a web browser application, and a game. It may include at least one of an application, a map application, a schedule management application, and the like.

Meanwhile, the 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 apparatus 50 that are actually implemented. That is, two or more components may be combined into one component, or one component may be subdivided into two or more components as needed. In addition, the function performed in each block is for explaining the embodiment of the present invention, and the specific operation or device does 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 demultiplexer 310 , an image processor 320 , a processor 330 , an OSD generator 340 , and a mixer ( 345 ), a frame rate converter 350 , and a formatter 360 . In addition, it may further include an audio processing unit (not shown) and a data processing unit (not shown).

The demultiplexer 310 demultiplexes an input stream. For example, when 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 , the demodulator 120 , or the first external device interface unit 130 .

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

The video decoder 325 decodes the demultiplexed video signal, and the scaler 335 performs scaling to output the resolution of the decoded video signal on the display 180 .

The video decoder 325 may include decoders of various standards.

The processor 330 may control overall operations in the image providing apparatus 50 or in 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 pre-stored channel (Tuning).

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

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

Also, the processor 330 may control operations of the demultiplexer 310 , the image processor 320 , the OSD generator 340 , and the like in the first processor 170 .

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

Also, the OSD generator 340 may generate a pointer that can be displayed on a display based on a 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 generation unit 340 may include such a pointing signal processing unit (not shown). Of course, the pointing signal processing unit (not shown) may be provided separately instead of being provided in the OSD generating unit 340 .

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

A frame rate converter (FRC) 350 may convert a frame rate of an input image. On the other hand, the frame rate converter 350 may output as it is without a separate frame rate conversion.

The formatter 360 may change the format of the input video signal to 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 image signal. For example, any one of the above-described various formats may be changed.

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

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

Also, an 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 start time and 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 are actually implemented.

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

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

As shown in (a) of FIG. 4 , it is exemplified that a pointer 205 corresponding to the remote control device 400 is displayed on the display 180 .

The user may 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 drawing, the remote control device 400 moves and displays the corresponding pointer 205 according to movement in 3D space, and thus may be called 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 correspondingly.

Information about 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 apparatus 50 may calculate the coordinates of the pointer 205 from information about the movement of the remote control apparatus 400 . In addition, the image providing apparatus 50 may provide the pointer image 205 to correspond to the calculated coordinates. Accordingly, the pointer 205 may be displayed on the display 180 .

4C illustrates a case in which the 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 selected area in the display 180 corresponding to the pointer 205 may be zoomed in and displayed in an enlarged manner. Conversely, when the user moves the remote control device 400 closer to the display 180 , the selected area in the display 180 corresponding to the pointer 205 may be zoomed out and displayed. Meanwhile, when the remote control device 400 moves away from the display 180 , the selection area is zoomed out, and when the remote control device 400 approaches the display 180 , the selection area may be zoomed in.

On the other hand, while a specific button in the remote control device 400 is pressed, recognition of vertical and horizontal movements may be excluded. That is, when the remote control device 400 moves away from or close to the display 180 , up, down, left, and right movements are not recognized, but only forward and backward movements may be recognized. In a state where 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 , based on the received pointing signal, is shown in FIGS. 4A to 4C . As such, a pointer 205 may be provided.

FIG. 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 , A processor 480 may be included.

The wireless communication unit 425 may transmit/receive signals to and from 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 a signal to and from the image providing device 50 according to the RF communication standard. In addition, the remote control device 400 may include an IR module 423 capable of transmitting and receiving signals to and from 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 .

Also, the remote control device 400 may receive a signal transmitted by the image providing device 50 through the RF module 421 . In addition, the remote control device 400 may transmit commands related to power on/off, channel change, volume change, etc. to the image providing device 50 through the IR module 423 as necessary.

The user input unit 435 may include a keypad, a button, a touch pad, or a touch screen. The user may input a command related to the image providing apparatus 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 the user can operate, such as a scroll key or a jog key, and this 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 about the operation of the remote control device 400 based on x, y, and z axes. The acceleration sensor 443 may sense information about the moving speed of the remote control device 400 . On the other hand, it may further include a distance measuring sensor, thereby, it is possible to sense the distance to the image providing device 50 or the display 180 .

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 apparatus 50 . Through the output unit 450 , the user may recognize whether the user input unit 435 is operated or whether the image providing apparatus 50 is controlled.

As an example, the output unit 450 includes an LED module 451 that is turned on when the 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 for outputting sound, or a display module 457 for outputting an image may be provided.

The power supply unit 460 supplies power in the remote control device 400 . The power supply unit 460 may reduce power consumption by stopping the power supply when the remote control device 400 does not move for a predetermined period of 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 required for control or operation of the remote control device 400 . If the remote control device 400 wirelessly transmits and receives a signal through the image providing device 50 and the RF module 421, the remote control device 400 and the image providing device 50 transmit the signal through a predetermined frequency band. send and receive The processor 480 of the remote control device 400 stores information about a frequency band in which a signal can be wirelessly transmitted and received with the image providing device 50 paired with the remote control device 400 in the storage unit 470 and can refer to

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 to provide an image. It can be sent 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 calculating unit 415 capable of calculating a coordinate value of may be provided.

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

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

The remote control device 400 transmission signal 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 about the operation and key manipulation of the remote control device 400 from the 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 150 of the image providing apparatus 50 may transmit information about the received pointer coordinate values to the processor 180 without a separate hand shake or error correction process.

Also, as another example, the coordinate value calculator 415 may be provided inside the first processor 170 instead of the user input interface 150 unlike the drawing.

6 is a view showing storage and reproduction of a broadcast signal in an image providing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 7A to 16 are diagrams referenced in relation to the operation of FIG.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the first circuit board 100 may receive a broadcast signal through the broadcast receiver 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 input, the first processor 170 may signal-process a received broadcast signal.

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

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

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

According to the broadcast storage input, 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 , it is possible to extract additional information from an input broadcast signal, and control to 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 input, it is possible to stably store the received broadcast content in the storage unit 240 in the second circuit board 200 having a large storage space.

In particular, when the user is outside, the first circuit board 100 and the second circuit board 200 in the image providing apparatus 50 can be activated in response to the broadcast time through the broadcast storage reservation. In response to the broadcast storage input, 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 is received in response to a broadcast storage input. It is possible to stably store broadcast content. In particular, signal processing for content to be viewed is handled by the first processor 170, and signal processing for broadcast content to be stored is not separately performed or separated so that the second processor 270 is responsible for signal processing. There is no time delay or the like for processing.

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

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

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

In this case, it is possible that separate signal processing is performed. 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 and output to the second interface unit 225 . can

In response to a broadcast content reproduction input, 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 .

In response to the broadcast content reproduction input, the first processor 170 may signal-process a broadcast signal or broadcast image input from the first interface unit 125 to output a reproducible 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 reproduction input, it is possible to stably reproduce the broadcast content stored in the storage unit 240 of the second circuit board 200 having a large storage space.

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

For example, the first OS-based application includes 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 phone 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, a schedule management application, and the like.

Meanwhile, the first OS may be a Unix-based (Linux), a web-based OS, or the like.

Meanwhile, the second processor 270 may drive the second OS using data related to the second OS stored in the second storage unit 240 . In addition, various applications based on the second OS may be executed.

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

For example, the second OS-based application includes a news-related application, a social network service-related application, a mail-related application, a document creation-related application, an image playback-related application, an audio playback-related application, a web browser application, and a game. It may include at least one of an application, a map application, a schedule management application, and the like.

7A and 8A illustrate an example of a broadcast image 710 that is signal-processed and output by the first processor 170 .

The first processor 170 receives a broadcast signal, processes the signal, extracts a broadcast image and various information, and includes channel information 36-1 and 712 and broadcast program name information (Downton Abbey) 714. A broadcast image 710 including , may be provided to the display 180 .

On the other hand, when there is a broadcast storage input by a user input, as shown in FIG. 7B , an object for selecting a storage location may be further provided.

The first processor 170 generates, through the user input interface 150 , an object 720 indicating whether to store a broadcast signal or a broadcast image in either a PC or a TV when there is a broadcast storage input. can be provided. Here, the PC item 722 may indicate the storage unit 240 in the second circuit board 200 , and the TV item 724 may indicate the storage unit 140 in the first circuit board 100 .

7b and 8b, in addition to the channel information 36-1 and 712 and the broadcast program name information (Downton Abbey) 714 in the broadcast image 710, additionally, whether to store a broadcast signal or a broadcast image It exemplifies that an object 720 indicating whether or not is further provided.

When the PC item 722 is selected, as shown in FIG. 6 , a broadcast signal or broadcast image is transmitted to the broadcast receiving unit 105 , the first processor 170 , the first interface unit 125 , and the first interface unit ( 225 ), the second processor 270 may sequentially pass through, and the second storage unit 240 may store the data.

7C illustrates an object 730 indicating that a broadcast signal or a broadcast image is being stored in the second circuit board and an object 735 indicating that it is being stored.

When the broadcast is stored, the first processor 170 may generate an object 730 indicating storage location information of a broadcast signal and an object 735 indicating that the broadcast signal is being stored.

7C, in addition to the channel information 36-1 and 712 and the broadcast program name information (Downton Abbey) 714 in the broadcast image 710, an object 730 indicating storage location information of a broadcast signal in addition ) and an object 735 indicating that it is being stored is further provided. Accordingly, the user can easily determine whether the storage is being performed, the storage location, and the like.

Meanwhile, when the TV item 724 is selected, a broadcast signal or broadcast image may be stored in the first storage unit 140 through the broadcast reception unit 105 and the first processor 170 sequentially.

8C illustrates an object 740 indicating that a broadcast signal or a broadcast image is being stored in the first circuit board and an object 745 indicating that it is being stored.

When broadcasting is stored, the first processor 170 may generate an object 740 indicating storage location information of a broadcasting signal and an object 745 indicating that the broadcasting signal is being stored.

8C, in addition to the channel information 36-1 and 712 and the broadcast program name information (Downton Abbey) 714 in the broadcast image 710, an object 740 indicating storage location information of a broadcast signal in addition ) and an object 745 indicating that it is being stored is further provided. Accordingly, the user can easily determine whether the storage is being performed, the storage location, and the like.

Meanwhile, 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 of the first circuit board 100 first, and 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 .

8D illustrates an object 750 indicating that a broadcast signal or a broadcast image is to be stored in the second circuit board when the storage space in the first circuit board is insufficient.

When the storage space in the first circuit board is insufficient, the first processor 170 may create an object 750 indicating that a broadcast signal or a broadcast image is to be stored in the second circuit board.

Next, FIG. 8E illustrates an object 730 indicating that a broadcast signal or a broadcast image is being stored in the second circuit board and an object 735 indicating that the broadcast signal is being stored.

When the broadcast is stored, the first processor 170 may generate an object 730 indicating storage location information of a broadcast signal and an object 735 indicating that the broadcast signal is being stored. Accordingly, the user can easily determine whether the storage is being performed, the storage location, and the like.

Meanwhile, unlike FIGS. 8C to 8E , when the storage space in the first circuit board is insufficient, the first processor 170 generates a message indicating that storage is impossible in the first circuit board at all, and the second circuit board 200 ) in the second storage unit 240, it is also possible to control so that a broadcast signal or a broadcast image is stored.

Meanwhile, at least one of the first processor 170 or the second processor 270 includes a broadcast image corresponding to a broadcast signal and a background image driven by the second processor 270 when there is a home screen display input. A home screen can be provided.

In this case, at least one of the first processor 170 or the second processor 270 includes an application image corresponding to at least one application driven by the first processor 170 and at least one driven by the second processor 270 . An application image corresponding to one application may be further provided.

9A illustrates a home screen 900 including a broadcast image 910 signal-processed by the first circuit board and a background image 920 driven by the second processor 270 .

According to the user's home screen display input, the first processor 170 may generate the home screen 900 as shown in FIG. 9A and output it to the display 180 .

To this end, the first processor 170 may receive the background image 920 driven by the second processor 270 through the first interface unit 125 .

On the other hand, the home screen 900, in the vicinity of the broadcast image 910, related to the first circuit board 100, including an external input list item, a broadcast guide item, a stored broadcast content item, and the like, application image 915 may further include. In particular, the application image 915 may be an image corresponding to an application driven by the first processor 170 .

On the other hand, the home screen 900, in the vicinity of the background image 920, related to the second circuit board 200, including a news item, a social network service item, a mail service item, the application image 925 more may include In particular, the application image 925 may be an image corresponding to an application driven by the second processor 270 .

Meanwhile, the home screen 900 may further include a porter gallery image 930 related to images stored in the first storage unit 140 or the second storage unit 240 .

Through the home screen 900 , the user can simultaneously check broadcast contents, applications, and the like, which are being driven on the two boards, and can easily and easily implement a desired item by user manipulation.

On the other hand, when there is a home screen display input in a state in which the first circuit board 100 is activated and a broadcast image is provided, the deactivated second circuit board 200 can be activated, that is, booted. In this case, in the home screen 900 , the broadcast image is first provided, and then, the background image of the activated second circuit board 200 is signal-processed by the first processor 170 , and then provided. possible.

Alternatively, in a state in which the second circuit board 200 is activated and a background image and related folders are provided, when there is a home screen display input, the deactivated, first circuit board 100 is activated, that is, booted. it is possible In this case, in the home screen 900 , the background image of the second circuit board 200 may be provided first, and then, it is possible to provide a broadcast image signal processed by the activated first processor 170 .

FIG. 9B illustrates a stored broadcast content list screen 950 according to selection of a stored broadcast content item from among the application images 915 in the home screen 900 .

At least one of the first processor 170 or the second processor 270 includes a list of stored broadcast images when an application related to a broadcast image stored in the second storage unit 240 is executed on the home screen 900 . A broadcast content screen 950 may be provided. That is, the TV mode can be entered.

In the drawing, it is exemplified that first to third broadcast items 951 , 953 , and 955 are provided in the broadcast content screen 950 .

When the second broadcast item 953 is selected among them, a broadcast image 710 to be played back may be provided as shown in FIG. 9C .

In this case, the first processor 170 may create an object 960 indicating that playback is in progress. In the drawing, a broadcast image 710 including an object 960 indicating that it is being reproduced is exemplified. In addition, it may further include broadcast program name information 714 excluding channel information.

Meanwhile, in the reproduction of broadcast content, as shown in FIG. 6 , the broadcast signal or broadcast image stored in the second storage unit 240 is transferred to the second processor 270 , the second interface unit 225 , and the first interface unit 125 . ), by sequentially passing through the first processor 170, it can be performed.

Meanwhile, in FIGS. 10A to 10B , similarly to FIGS. 9A to 9B , a stored broadcast content list screen 950 is provided according to a selection of a stored broadcast content item among the application images 915 in the screen 900 .

However, there is a difference in using the pointer 205 corresponding to the pointing signal of the remote control device 400 when selecting a broadcast content item. That is, when the user moves the remote control device 400 and places the pointer 205 on the broadcast content item and presses the OK key or the OK key, as shown in FIG. 10B , the stored broadcast content list screen 950 is displayed. may be provided. Accordingly, the user can easily enter the stored broadcast content list screen 950 .

Next, FIGS. 11A to 11C illustrate that the selected broadcast video is reproduced based on the selection of the broadcast video storage folder 1113 in the background image 1110 .

At least one of the first processor 170 or the second processor 270, when the background image 920 is selected in the home screen 900 of FIG. 10A , is larger than the background image in the home screen as shown in FIG. 11A , as shown in FIG. 11A . A background image 1110 is provided. That is, the PC mode can be entered.

The background image 1110 may include various folders, and in particular, a broadcast image storage folder 1113 may be included.

When the user selects the broadcast image storage folder 1113 using the pointer 205 , at least one of the first processor 170 or the second processor 270 is stored in the second storage unit 240 . A broadcast content screen 1150 including a broadcast image list may be provided.

11B exemplifies that first to third broadcast items 1151 , 1153 , and 1155 are provided in the broadcast content screen 1150 .

Among them, when the second broadcast item 1153 is selected by the pointer 205 , as shown in FIG. 11C , a reproduced broadcast image 710 may be provided.

In this case, the first processor 170 may create an object 960 indicating that playback is in progress. In the drawing, a broadcast image 710 including an object 960 indicating that it is being reproduced is exemplified. In addition, it may further include broadcast program name information 714 excluding channel information.

Meanwhile, in the reproduction of broadcast content, as shown in FIG. 6 , the broadcast signal or broadcast image stored in the second storage unit 240 is transferred to the second processor 270 , the second interface unit 225 , and the first interface unit 125 . ), by sequentially passing through the first processor 170, it can be performed.

Meanwhile, the pointer 205 of FIGS. 11A to 11B may be a pointer corresponding to the remote control device 400 or a pointer corresponding to a mouse.

12 illustrates a broadcast video screen 700, a home screen 900, and a background image screen 1110, respectively.

Referring to the drawing, at least one of the first processor 170 and the second processor 270, when a broadcast image 910 is selected on the home screen 900, switches the screen, A large broadcast image is provided, and when the background image 920 is selected on the home screen 900 , a background image larger than the background image may be provided.

For example, when a broadcast image 910 in the home screen 900 is selected, the first processor 170 may enter a TV mode, which is a first mode, and accordingly, broadcast on the display 180 . The image 710 may be controlled to be displayed in a full screen.

As another example, when the background image 920 in the home screen 900 is selected, the second processor 270 may enter the PC mode, which is the second mode, and accordingly, the background image is displayed on the display 180 . 1110 may be controlled to be displayed in full screen. In this case, the first processor 170 may bypass the input background image without additional signal processing.

13 illustrates a home screen 900 including a broadcast image 910 signal-processed by the first circuit board and a background image 920 driven by the second processor 270 .

According to the user's input for displaying the home screen, the first processor 170 may generate the home screen 900 as shown in FIG. 13 and output it to the display 180 .

To this end, the first processor 170 may receive the background image 920 driven by the second processor 270 through the first interface unit 125 .

On the other hand, the home screen 900, in the vicinity of the broadcast image 910, related to the first circuit board 100, including an external input list item, a broadcast guide item, a stored broadcast content item, and the like, application image 915 may further include. In particular, the application image 915 may be an image corresponding to an application driven by the first processor 170 .

On the other hand, when the broadcast image 910 is selected, the first processor 170 enters the TV mode, and it is possible to provide an enlarged broadcast image or an enlarged broadcast image and an application image.

On the other hand, the home screen 900, in the vicinity of the background image 920, related to the second circuit board 200, including news items, social network service items, mail service items, the application image 925, more may include In particular, the application image 925 may be an image corresponding to an application driven by the second processor 270 .

On the other hand, when the background image 920 is selected, the first processor 170 and the second processor 270 enter the PC mode, and in the enlarged background image or the enlarged background image and the second processor 270 . It is possible that an application image to be driven is provided.

Meanwhile, the home screen 900 may further include a porter gallery image 930 related to images stored in the first storage unit 140 or the second storage unit 240 .

Through the home screen 900 , the user can simultaneously check broadcast contents, applications, and the like, which are being driven on the two boards, and can easily and easily implement a desired item by user manipulation.

14 and 15A to 15B illustrate that a message indicating a new event is displayed when a new event occurs in the TV mode or the PC mode, respectively.

First, FIG. 14( a ) illustrates that, in the TV mode, when a new event occurs in the second circuit board 200 , an object 1410 representing the event is provided.

When a new event occurs in the second circuit board 200 while the broadcast image 710 is displayed on the display 180 , the first processor 170 may provide an object 1410 representing the event. .

In the drawing, an object representing mail reception according to a mail reception event is exemplified.

Meanwhile, similarly to this, the first processor 170 may also provide an object representing message reception, login of another user, and the like, in a social network service.

In addition, when downloading predetermined content from a specific server, the first processor 170 may provide an object indicating download completion or program update after download.

Alternatively, the first processor 170 may provide an object representing a pre-entered schedule in a schedule management program, such as a calendar.

The above-described various event information is generated by the second processor 270 and can be transmitted to the first processor 170 through the second interface unit 225 and the first interface unit 125, and the first processor ( 170) may receive the above-described event information and generate an object representing the received event information.

Next, FIG. 14( b ) illustrates that, in the PC mode, when a new event occurs in the first circuit board 100 , an object 1420 representing the event is provided.

When a new event occurs in the first circuit board 100 in the PC mode, the second processor 270 displays a background image on the display 180, the object representing the event may be provided.

In the drawing, the broadcast viewing reservation object 1420 according to the broadcast viewing reservation event is exemplified.

On the other hand, in addition to the broadcast viewing reservation event, various examples such as a broadcast storage end event, an event notifying the start of an interesting broadcast, etc. are possible, and it is possible to create an object accordingly.

FIG. 15A exemplifies that an object 1615 indicating activation of the second circuit board 200 , that is, booting completion, is displayed in the TV mode, while the broadcast image 1610 is displayed. Accordingly, the user can immediately grasp the activation of the second circuit board 200.]

In this case, the object 1615 may be generated by the first processor 170 based on the booting completion information.

FIG. 15B illustrates that, in the PC mode, an object 1625 indicating the start of a broadcast that the user is interested in is displayed while the background image 1130 is displayed. Accordingly, the user can immediately grasp the broadcast image of interest while using the second circuit board 200 .

In this case, the object 1625 may be generated by the second processor 270 based on the broadcast start information of interest.

Meanwhile, the image providing apparatus 50 according to an embodiment of the present invention may display a pointer through various input devices. In particular, in the PC mode, it is possible to display the pointer corresponding to the remote control device 400, and in the TV mode, it is possible to display the pointer corresponding to the mouse.

Fig. 16 (a) exemplifies that a pointer 205 corresponding to the remote control device 400 is displayed in the background image 1120, and Fig. 16 (b) is, in the background image 1120, a mouse ( It is exemplified that a pointer 1505 corresponding to (not shown) is displayed.

The pointer 205 corresponding to the remote control device 400 may be generated by the first processor 170 based on a pointing signal received from the user input interface unit 150 , and the second processor 270 may , the generated pointer image may be received and overlaid in the background image 1120 . In this case, while being scaled, it is also possible to be overlaid.

On the other hand, the pointer 1505 corresponding to the mouse (not shown), based on the pointing signal received through the second external device interface unit 230 of the second circuit board 200, the second processor 270 may be generated, and the second processor 270 may overlay the generated pointer image in the background image 1120 .

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

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A broadcast receiver for receiving a broadcast signal, a first processor for processing the received broadcast signal, and a first interface for transmitting the processed broadcast signal to a second circuit board when there is a broadcast storage input a first circuit board; and
A second circuit including a second interface unit for receiving the broadcast signal from the first interface unit, a storage unit for storing the received broadcast signal, and a second processor for controlling the second interface unit and the storage unit board; including;
The second processor,
driving a second OS different from a first OS driven by the first processor, and executing an application based on the second OS;
The first interface is
An IR module for receiving a power-on signal, and an RF module for receiving a pointing signal of a remote control device,
When there is a home screen display input, the first processor provides a broadcast image corresponding to the broadcast signal and a pointing image based on the pointing signal, and the second processor provides a driven background image,
at least one of the first processor or the second processor provides a home screen including the broadcast image, the background image, and the pointing image,
When the background image is selected based on the pointing image, the second processor provides a background image larger than the background image, the pointing image, and a broadcast image storage folder. According to claim 1,
a display for displaying a broadcast image signal processed by the first processor; and
and an audio output unit for outputting a broadcast sound corresponding to the broadcast image. 3. The method of claim 2,
The first processor,
When there is the broadcast storage input while the broadcast image is displayed on the display, at least one of an object indicating storage location information of the broadcast signal or an object including a storage location selection item of the broadcast signal is provided video providing device. According to claim 1,
The first circuit board further includes a storage unit,
At least one of the first processor or the second processor,
and storing the broadcast signal in the storage unit in the first circuit board first, and then controlling the broadcasting signal to be stored in the storage unit in the second circuit board when the storage space is insufficient. delete According to claim 1,
At least one of the first processor or the second processor,
an application image corresponding to at least one application running in the first processor;
The image providing apparatus, characterized in that it further provides an application image corresponding to at least one application driven by the second processor. According to claim 1,
At least one of the first processor or the second processor,
In the home screen, when the broadcast image is selected, the image providing apparatus, characterized in that for providing a larger broadcast image than the home screen. 7. The method of claim 6,
At least one of the first processor or the second processor,
When an application related to a stored broadcast image is executed on the home screen, a list of stored broadcast images is provided, and when a predetermined broadcast item is selected from the list of broadcast images, the selected broadcast image is provided. Device. According to claim 1,
At least one of the first processor or the second processor,
Based on the pointing image, when a broadcasting image storage folder in the background image is selected, a stored broadcasting image list is provided, and when a predetermined broadcasting item is selected from the broadcasting image list, the selected broadcasting image is provided video providing device. 3. The method of claim 2,
The first processor,
When a new event occurs in the second circuit board while the broadcast image is displayed on the display, an object representing the event is provided. According to claim 1,
Further comprising; a display for displaying a background image driven by the second processor;
The second processor,
When a new event occurs in the first circuit board, an object representing the event is provided. 3. The method of claim 2,
The first processor,
When a pointing image is received while the broadcast image is displayed on the display, the image providing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the pointing image is scaled to be displayed overlaid on the broadcast image. According to claim 1,
Further comprising; a display for displaying a background image driven by the second processor;
The second processor,
When a pointing image is received from the first interface unit of the first circuit board through the second interface unit in a state in which the background image is displayed, the pointing image is scaled to be displayed overlaid on the background image An image providing device, characterized in that the control. A broadcast receiving unit for receiving a broadcast signal, a first processor for extracting a broadcast image from the received broadcast signal, and a first interface unit for transmitting the extracted broadcast image to a second circuit board when there is a broadcast image storage input a first circuit board having; and
A second circuit including a second interface unit for receiving the broadcast image from the first interface unit, a storage unit for storing the received broadcast image, and a second processor for controlling the second interface unit and the storage unit board; including;
The second processor,
driving a second OS different from a first OS driven by the first processor, and executing an application based on the second OS;
The first interface is
An IR module for receiving a power-on signal, and an RF module for receiving a pointing signal of a remote control device,
When there is a home screen display input, the first processor provides a broadcast image corresponding to the broadcast signal and a pointing image based on the pointing signal, and the second processor provides a driven background image,
at least one of the first processor or the second processor provides a home screen including the broadcast image, the background image, and the pointing image,
When the background image is selected based on the pointing image, the second processor provides a background image larger than the background image, the pointing image, and a broadcast image storage folder. 15. The method of claim 14,
a display for displaying the broadcast image extracted by the first processor; and
and an audio output unit for outputting a broadcast sound corresponding to the broadcast image. 16. The method of claim 15,
The first processor,
When there is the broadcast storage input while the broadcast image is displayed on the display, at least one of an object indicating storage location information of the broadcast video or an object including a storage location selection item of the broadcast video is provided video providing device. 15. The method of claim 14,
The first circuit board further includes a storage unit,
At least one of the first processor or the second processor,
and storing the broadcast image in the storage unit in the first circuit board first, and then, when the storage space is insufficient, control to store the broadcast image in the storage unit in the second circuit board. delete 15. The method of claim 14,
At least one of the first processor or the second processor,
an application image corresponding to at least one application running in the first processor;
The image providing apparatus, characterized in that it further provides an application image corresponding to at least one application driven by the second processor.

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