KR102483709B1 - a digital device, a mobile terminal and method for controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

A digital device, a mobile terminal, and a control method for determining a start screen by sharing viewing information, the digital device comprising: a screen, a communication unit for transmitting current viewing information to a mobile terminal, and a storage unit for storing the current viewing information and a control unit for controlling the operation of the digital device, wherein, when the power is turned on, the control unit searches for content corresponding to the start screen information received from the mobile terminal connected to communication, and locates the last viewing position of the searched content. It is displayed on the screen as a start screen, and current viewing information on content displayed on the screen can be transmitted to the mobile terminal.

Description

{a digital device, a mobile terminal and method for controlling the same}

The present invention relates to a digital device, a mobile terminal, and a control method thereof for determining a start screen by sharing viewing information.

Following stationary devices such as PCs (Personal Computers) and TVs (Televisions), mobile devices such as smart phones and tablet PCs have developed remarkably.

Fixed devices and mobile devices have originally been differentiated and developed in their respective fields, but the fields are becoming ambiguous according to the recent boom of digital convergence.

In addition, with the development of digital devices or changes in the environment, the user's eye level has also increased, and there are many requests for support of various and high-end services or applications.

Recently, digital devices can provide not only TV channel images, but also video clips of an external hard drive or video through a network connection such as YouTube.

However, digital devices have a problem of always providing a start screen of a preset channel instead of a previously viewed screen when the power is turned off and then turned on again.

That is, since the existing digital device always provides only a preset start screen when the power is turned on, the user's need to continue watching a previously viewed screen is not reflected.

Recently, when a digital device provides a video through a video from an external hard drive or a network connection such as YouTube, when the power is turned off and then turned on again, it is not possible to immediately move to the previously viewed screen, so live TV or a physical external Although it is implemented to be turned on only by input, the user still has the inconvenience of not being able to immediately continue the previously watched screen.

The present invention aims to solve the foregoing and other problems. Another object is to provide a user environment capable of sharing a last viewing position between a digital device and a mobile terminal and displaying the last viewing position received from the mobile terminal as a start screen when the digital device is turned on. aims to

Another object is to provide user convenience by displaying the last viewing position of content reproduced in a mobile terminal as a start screen of a digital device.

Another object is to provide user convenience by displaying a list of thumbnails for the plurality of contents and displaying the last viewing position of the selected contents as the start screen of the digital device if there is a plurality of contents reproduced in the mobile terminal. to be

Another object is to provide user convenience by automatically displaying a remote control app on a mobile terminal that is communicatively connected to a digital device.

Another object is to provide user convenience by mirroring the content reproduction screen of the mobile terminal to a digital device and displaying the mirror screen as a start screen when displaying content received from the mobile terminal is impossible.

The technical problems to be achieved in the present invention are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. You will be able to.

A digital device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a screen, a communication unit for transmitting current viewing information to a mobile terminal, a storage unit for storing current viewing information, and a control unit for controlling the operation of the digital device, and a control unit. When the power is turned on, search for content corresponding to the start screen information received from the mobile terminal connected to communication, display the last viewing position of the searched content on the screen as the start screen, and for the content displayed on the screen Current viewing information may be transmitted to the mobile terminal.

A mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a screen, a communication unit for transmitting start screen information to a digital device, a storage unit for storing start screen information, and a control unit for controlling the operation of the digital device. When a communication connection with the digital device is performed, start screen information is transmitted to the digital device connected to communication, and when current viewing information is received from the digital device, based on the received current viewing information, the start screen information stored in the storage unit is displayed. can be renewed

A method for controlling a digital device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of establishing a communication connection with a mobile terminal, checking whether power is turned on, and starting from the mobile terminal connected to communication when the power is turned on. Steps of receiving screen information, step of searching for content corresponding to the received start screen information, step of displaying the last viewed position of the searched content on the screen as a start screen, and step of currently viewing information on the content displayed on the screen It may include transmitting to the mobile terminal.

A mobile terminal control method according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of performing a communication connection with a digital device, and when the communication connection with the digital device is performed, transmitting start screen information to the communication connected digital device; Receiving current viewing information from the digital device, and upon receiving current viewing information from the digital device, start screen information may be updated based on the received current viewing information.

Effects of a digital device, a mobile terminal, and a control method thereof according to the present invention are described below.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, the last viewing position is shared between a digital device and a mobile terminal, and when the digital device is turned on, the last viewing position received from the mobile terminal is displayed as a start screen. A user-friendly environment can be provided.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, user convenience can be provided by displaying the last viewing position of content reproduced in a mobile terminal as a start screen of a digital device.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, if there is a plurality of contents reproduced in the mobile terminal, a thumbnail list for the plurality of contents is displayed, and the last viewing position of the selected contents is displayed as the start screen of the digital device, User convenience can be provided.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, user convenience may be provided by automatically displaying a remote control app on a mobile terminal that is communicatively connected to a digital device.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, when it is impossible to display content received from a mobile terminal, the content reproduction screen of the mobile terminal is mirrored to the digital device and the mirror screen is displayed as the start screen, thereby improving user convenience. can provide

A further scope of the applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description that follows. However, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the present invention can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art, it should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples such as preferred embodiments of the present invention are given as examples only.

1 is a diagram schematically illustrating a service system including a digital device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a digital device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a diagram showing a start screen of a digital device connected to a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
5 is a block diagram showing a digital device according to the present invention.
6 is a block diagram showing a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
7 and 8 are diagrams showing a wireless connection between a digital device and a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
9 and 10 are diagrams showing a start screen of a digital device according to start screen information of a mobile terminal.
11 is a diagram showing a digital device showing a confirmation message for start screen information.
12 is a diagram illustrating a digital device showing a list of thumbnails for start screen information.
13 and 14 are views showing a start screen of a digital device according to a Mirrorcast connection.
15 and 16 are diagrams illustrating a digital device for setting a transmission time of current viewing information.
17 is a diagram showing a digital device transmitting current viewing information.
18 is a diagram showing a mobile terminal communicatively connected to a digital device.
19 is a diagram showing a mobile terminal displaying a list of reproduced content series.
20 is a flowchart illustrating a process of displaying a start screen of a digital device according to the present invention.
21 to 23 are flowcharts for explaining a process of transmitting start screen information of a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

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

The suffixes "module" and "unit" for components used in the following description are simply given in consideration of the ease of writing the present specification, and the "module" and "unit" may be used interchangeably.

Furthermore, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and the contents described in the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited or limited by the embodiments.

The terminology used in this specification has been selected as a general term that is currently widely used as much as possible while considering the function in the present invention, but it may vary according to the intention or custom of a person skilled in the art or the emergence of new technology. In addition, in a specific case, there is also a term arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in this case, the meaning will be described in the description of the invention. Therefore, it should be clarified that the terms used in this specification should be interpreted based on the actual meaning of the term and the overall content of this specification, rather than simply the name of the term.

Hereinafter, a digital device described in this specification refers to, for example, transmitting, receiving, processing, and outputting data, content, service, application, etc. Includes all devices that perform at least one or more. The digital device can be paired or connected (hereinafter referred to as 'pairing') with another digital device, an external server, etc. through a wired/wireless network, through which predetermined data can be transmitted. Can send/receive. At this time, if necessary, the data may be appropriately converted before transmission/reception. The digital device includes, for example, a network TV (Network TV), a hybrid broadcast broadband TV (HBBTV), a smart TV (Smart TV), an Internet Protocol TV (IPTV), a standing device such as a personal computer (PC), and the like. and mobile devices such as personal digital assistants (PDAs), smart phones, tablet PCs, notebooks, and the like may all be included. In the present specification, a digital TV is illustrated in FIG. 1 and a mobile device is illustrated and described as an example of a digital device in FIG. In addition, the digital device described in this specification may be a configuration having only a panel, or may be a configuration such as a Set-Top Box (STB), a device, a system, and the like, and may be a SET configuration. .

Meanwhile, the wired/wireless network described in this specification collectively refers to a communication network supporting various communication standards or protocols for pairing or/and data transmission/reception between digital devices or a digital device and an external server. These wired/wireless networks include all communication networks currently or to be supported in the future according to standards, and can support all one or more communication protocols therefor. Such wired/wireless networks include, for example, Universal Serial Bus (USB), Composite Video Banking Sync (CVBS), Component (Component), S-Video (Analog), Digital Visual Interface (DVI), High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), Networks for wired connections such as RGB and D-SUB, communication standards and protocols for them, Bluetooth, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), infrared communication (IrDA: Infrared Data Association), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee (ZigBee), Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA), Wireless LAN (WLAN) (Wi-Fi), Wireless broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wimax), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), LTE/LTE -A (Long Term Evolution/LTE-Advanced), it may be formed by a network for wireless connection such as Wi-Fi direct and a communication standard or protocol for it.

In addition, when only naming a digital device in this specification, the meaning may mean a fixed device or a mobile device depending on the context, and may be used as a meaning including both unless otherwise specified.

On the other hand, a digital device is an intelligent device that supports, for example, a broadcast receiving function, a computer function or support, and at least one external input, and can perform e-mail and web browsing through the above-described wired/wireless network. , banking, games, applications, and the like can be supported. In addition, the digital device may have an interface for supporting at least one input or control means (hereinafter referred to as 'input means') such as a handwriting input device, a touch-screen, and a space remote controller. can

In addition, the digital device may use a standardized general-purpose OS (Operating System), but in particular, the digital device described in this specification uses a Web OS as an embodiment. Therefore, digital devices can handle adding, deleting, amending, updating, etc. of various services or applications on a general-purpose OS kernel or Linux kernel. It is possible, and through this, a more user-friendly environment can be configured and provided.

On the other hand, the above-described digital device can receive and process an external input. At this time, the external input is connected to the external input device, that is, the above-mentioned digital device through a wired / wireless network and can transmit / receive data and process it. It includes an input means or a digital device. For example, as the external input, a game device such as HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface), PlayStation or X-Box, smart phone, tablet PC, pocket photo (pocket) It includes all digital devices such as a printing device such as photo), a smart TV, and a Blu-ray device.

In addition, the server described in this specification refers to a digital device or system that supplies data to or receives data from the above-described digital device, that is, a client, and is also referred to as a processor. As the server, for example, a portal server providing a web page, web content or web service, an advertising server providing advertising data, A content server that provides content, an SNS server that provides SNS (Social Network Service), a service server that is provided by a manufacturer, and a VoD (Video on Demand) or streaming service. A service server providing a Multichannel Video Programming Distributor (MVPD) and a pay service may be included.

In addition, even when only an application is described for convenience of description in the present specification, the meaning may include not only an application but also a service based on the context.

Referring to the accompanying drawings, the present invention will be described in more detail as follows.

1 is a diagram schematically illustrating a service system including a digital device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the service system includes a content provider 10, a service provider 20, a network provider 30, and a Home Network End User (HNED) (Customer) (40). Here, the HNED 40 includes, for example, the client 100, that is, the digital device according to the present invention.

The content provider 10 produces and provides various types of content. As shown in FIG. 1, the content provider 10 includes a terrestrial broadcasting sender, a cable broadcasting operator (cable SO (System Operator)) or an MSO (Multiple SO), a satellite broadcasting sender, various Internet broadcasting senders, and individuals. Content providers and the like can be exemplified. Meanwhile, the content provider 10 may produce and provide various services or applications in addition to broadcast content.

The service provider 20 service packetizes the content produced by the content provider 10 and provides it to the HNED 40 . For example, the service provider 20 packages at least one or more of contents produced by first terrestrial broadcasting, second terrestrial broadcasting, cable MSO, satellite broadcasting, various Internet broadcasting, applications, etc. for a service, and HNED ( 40) is provided.

The service provider 20 provides a service to the client 100 in a uni-cast or multi-cast manner. Meanwhile, the service provider 20 may transmit data to a plurality of pre-registered clients 100 at once, for which an Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) protocol may be used.

The aforementioned content provider 10 and service provider 20 may be the same entity. For example, by providing the content produced by the content provider 10 as a service package to the HNED 40, the function of the service provider 20 may also be performed or vice versa.

The network provider 30 provides a network for data exchange between the content provider 10 or/and the service provider 20 and the client 100 .

The client 100, as a consumer belonging to the HNED 40, receives data by constructing, for example, a home network through the network provider 30, and provides data related to various services or applications such as VoD and streaming. Can send/receive.

Meanwhile, the content provider 10 or/and the service provider 20 in the service system may use conditional access or content protection means to protect transmitted content. Accordingly, the client 100 may use processing means such as CableCARD (or Point of Deployment (POD)) and Downloadable CAS (DCAS) in response to the conditional access or content protection.

In addition, the client 100 may also use an interactive service through a network. Accordingly, the client 100 may rather perform the role or function of a content provider, and the service provider 20 may receive and transmit it to another client or the like.

In FIG. 1, the content provider 10 or/and the service provider 20 may be a server providing a service described later in this specification. In this case, the server may mean that it also owns or includes the network provider 30 as needed. Even if not specifically mentioned below, services or service data include internal services or applications as well as services or applications received from the outside, and these services or applications include service or application data for the Web OS-based client 100. can mean

2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a digital device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The digital device described herein below corresponds to the client 100 of FIG. 1 described above.

The digital device 200 includes a network interface 201, a TCP/IP manager 202, a service delivery manager 203, an SI decoder 204, A demux or demultiplexer 205, an audio decoder 206, a video decoder 207, a display A/V and OSD module 208, a service control manager (service control manager) 209, service discovery manager 210, SI & metadata database (SI & metadata DB) 211, metadata manager 212, service manager 213, It is configured to include a UI manager 214 and the like.

The network interface unit 201, through the network to access IP packet (s) (Internet Protocol (IP) packet (s)) or IP datagram (s) (IP datagram (s) (hereinafter IP packet (s)) ) is transmitted/received. For example, the network interface unit 201 may receive services, applications, contents, etc. from the service provider 20 of FIG. 1 through a network.

The TCP/IP manager 202 forwards packets between IP packets received by the digital device 200 and IP packets transmitted by the digital device 200, that is, between a source and a destination. involved in packet delivery. The TCP/IP manager 202 classifies the received packet(s) to correspond to an appropriate protocol, and the service delivery manager 205, service discovery manager 210, service control manager 209, and metadata manager 212 ), etc. to output the classified packet(s).

The service delivery manager 203 is in charge of controlling received service data. For example, the service delivery manager 203 may use RTP/RTCP when controlling real-time streaming data. When the real-time streaming data is transmitted using RTP, the service delivery manager 203 parses the received data packet according to RTP and transmits the data to the demultiplexer 205 or under the control of the service manager 213. It is stored in the SI & metadata database 211 according to. And, the service delivery manager 203 feeds back the network received information to the server providing the service using RTCP.

The demultiplexer 205 demultiplexes the received packets into audio, video, system information (SI) data, and the like, and transmits them to the audio/video decoders 206/207 and the SI decoder 204, respectively.

The SI decoder 204 demultiplexes SI data, that is, PSI (Program Specific Information), PSIP (Program and System Information Protocol), DVB-SI (Digital Video Broadcasting-Service Information), DTMB / CMMB (Digital Television Terrestrial Multimedia Decodes service information such as Broadcasting/Coding (Mobile Multimedia Broadcasting). In addition, the SI decoder 204 may store decoded service information in the SI & metadata database 211 . The stored service information may be read and used by a corresponding component at the request of a user, for example.

The audio/video decoders 206/207 decode each of the demultiplexed audio data and video data. The audio data and video data thus decoded are provided to the user through the display unit 208 .

The application manager includes, for example, a UI manager 214 and a service manager 213 and may perform a control function of the digital device 200 . In other words, the application manager may manage the overall state of the digital device 200, provide a user interface (UI), and manage other managers.

The UI manager 214 provides a graphical user interface (GUI)/UI for a user using an on screen display (OSD) or the like, receives a key input from the user, and performs a device operation according to the input. For example, the UI manager 214 transmits the key input signal to the service manager 213 upon receiving a key input for channel selection from the user.

The service manager 213 controls managers associated with services, such as the service delivery manager 203, the service discovery manager 210, the service control manager 209, and the metadata manager 212.

In addition, the service manager 213 creates a channel map and controls channel selection and the like using the generated channel map according to a key input received from the UI manager 214 . The service manager 213 receives service information from the SI decoder 204 and sets the audio/video PID (Packet Identifier) of the selected channel in the demultiplexer 205. The PID thus set can be used in the demultiplexing process described above. Accordingly, the demultiplexer 205 filters audio data, video data, and SI data using the PID (PID or section filtering).

The service discovery manager 210 provides information necessary for selecting a service provider providing a service. Upon receiving a signal about channel selection from the service manager 213, the service discovery manager 210 searches for a service using the information.

The service control manager 209 is in charge of selection and control of services. For example, the service control manager 209 uses IGMP or RTSP when a user selects a live broadcasting service such as a conventional broadcasting method, and uses RTSP when selecting a service such as VOD. Select and control services. The RTSP protocol may provide a trick mode for real-time streaming. In addition, the service control manager 209 may initialize and manage a session through the IMS gateway 250 using IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). The above protocols are examples, and other protocols may be used according to implementation examples.

The metadata manager 212 manages metadata associated with services and stores the metadata in the SI & metadata database 211 .

The SI & metadata database 211 stores service information decoded by the SI decoder 204, metadata managed by the metadata manager 212, and information necessary for selecting a service provider provided by the service discovery manager 210 do. In addition, the SI&metadata database 211 may store set-up data for the system and the like.

The SI & metadata database 211 may be implemented using non-volatile memory (NVRAM) or flash memory.

Meanwhile, the IMS gateway 250 is a gateway in which functions necessary for accessing an IMS-based IPTV service are gathered.

3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

If the above-described FIG. 2 has been described using a fixed device as an example of a digital device, FIG. 3 takes a mobile device as another example of a digital device.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the mobile device 300 includes a wireless communication unit 310, an audio/video (A/V) input unit 320, a user input unit 330, a sensing unit 340, an output unit 350, A memory 360, an interface unit 370, a control unit 380, and a power supply unit 390 may be included.

Hereinafter, each component will be described in detail.

The wireless communication unit 310 may include one or more modules enabling wireless communication between the mobile device 300 and a wireless communication system or between the mobile device and a network in which the mobile device is located. For example, the wireless communication unit 310 may include a broadcast reception module 311, a mobile communication module 312, a wireless Internet module 313, a short-distance communication module 314, a location information module 315, and the like. .

The broadcast reception module 311 receives a broadcast signal and/or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. Here, the broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. The broadcast management server may refer to a server that generates and transmits a broadcast signal and/or broadcast-related information or a server that receives and transmits a previously generated broadcast signal and/or broadcast-related information to a terminal. The broadcast signal includes not only a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, and a data broadcast signal, but also a TV broadcast signal or a broadcast signal in which a data broadcast signal is combined with a radio broadcast signal.

Broadcast related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast-related information may also be provided through a mobile communication network. In this case, it can be received by the mobile communication module 312.

Broadcast-related information may exist in various forms, such as an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) or an Electronic Service Guide (ESG).

The broadcast receiving module 311 includes, for example, ATSC, DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting-Terrestrial), DVB-S (Satellite), MediaFLO (Media Forward Link Only), DVB-H (Handheld), ISDB-T ( A digital broadcasting signal can be received using a digital broadcasting system such as Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial). Of course, the broadcast receiving module 311 may be configured to be suitable for other broadcasting systems as well as the above-described digital broadcasting system.

The broadcast signal and/or broadcast-related information received through the broadcast receiving module 311 may be stored in the memory 360 .

The mobile communication module 312 transmits and receives a radio signal with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. The radio signal may include a voice signal, a video call signal, or various types of data according to text/multimedia message transmission/reception.

The wireless Internet module 313, including a module for wireless Internet access, may be built into or external to the mobile device 300. Wireless Internet technologies include wireless LAN (WLAN) (Wi-Fi), wireless broadband (Wibro), world interoperability for microwave access (Wimax), high speed downlink packet access (HSDPA), and the like.

The short-distance communication module 314 refers to a module for short-distance communication. Bluetooth, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), IrDA (Infrared Data Association), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, RS-232, RS-485, etc. will be used as short range communication technologies. can

The location information module 315 is a module for obtaining location information of the mobile device 300, and may be a Global Position System (GPS) module as an example.

The A/V input unit 320 is for inputting audio or/and video signals, and may include a camera 321 and a microphone 322. The camera 321 processes an image frame, such as a still image or a moving image, obtained by an image sensor in a video call mode or a photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 351 .

An image frame processed by the camera 321 may be stored in the memory 360 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 310 . Two or more cameras 321 may be provided according to the use environment.

The microphone 322 receives an external sound signal through a microphone in a call mode, a recording mode, or a voice recognition mode, and processes it into electrical voice data. The processed voice data may be converted into a form transmittable to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 312 and output in case of a call mode. Various noise cancellation algorithms for removing noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal may be implemented in the microphone 322 .

The user input unit 330 generates input data for the user to control the operation of the terminal. The user input unit 330 may include a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure/capacity), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like.

The sensing unit 340 measures the current state of the mobile device 300, such as an open/closed state of the mobile device 300, a location of the mobile device 300, presence or absence of user contact, orientation of the mobile device, and acceleration/deceleration of the mobile device. It detects and generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile device 300 . For example, when the mobile device 300 is moved or tilted, the position or tilt of the mobile device may be sensed. In addition, whether or not power is supplied from the power supply unit 390 and whether or not an external device is coupled to the interface unit 370 may also be sensed. Meanwhile, the sensing unit 240 may include a proximity sensor 341 including NFC (Near Field Communication) and the like.

The output unit 350 is for generating an output related to sight, hearing, or touch, and may include a display unit 351, a sound output module 352, an alarm unit 353, and a haptic module 354. there is.

The display unit 351 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile device 300 . For example, when the mobile device is in a call mode, a UI or GUI related to a call is displayed. When the mobile device 300 is in a video call mode or a shooting mode, a photographed or/and received image, UI, or GUI is displayed.

The display unit 351 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display ( flexible display), and at least one of a 3D display.

Some of these displays may be of a transparent type or a light transmission type so that the outside can be seen through them. This may be referred to as a transparent display, and a representative example of the transparent display is TOLED (Transparent OLED) and the like. A rear structure of the display unit 351 may also be configured as a light transmissive structure. With this structure, the user can see an object located behind the terminal body through the area occupied by the display unit 351 of the terminal body.

Depending on the implementation form of the mobile device 300, two or more display units 351 may exist. For example, in the mobile device 300, a plurality of display units may be spaced apart or integrally disposed on one surface, or may be respectively disposed on different surfaces.

When the display unit 351 and a sensor for detecting a touch operation (hereinafter referred to as a 'touch sensor') form a mutual layer structure (hereinafter referred to as a 'touch screen'), the display unit 351 is an input device other than an output device. It can also be used as a device. The touch sensor may have a form of, for example, a touch film, a touch sheet, or a touch pad.

The touch sensor may be configured to convert a pressure applied to a specific area of the display unit 351 or a change in capacitance generated at a specific area of the display unit 351 into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect not only the touched position and area, but also the pressure upon touch.

When there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal(s) are sent to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal(s) and then transmits corresponding data to the controller 380. Thus, the controller 380 can know which area of the display unit 351 has been touched.

The proximity sensor 341 may be disposed in an inner area of the mobile device covered by the touch screen or near the touch screen. The proximity sensor refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object existing in the vicinity without mechanical contact by using the force of an electromagnetic field or infrared rays. Proximity sensors have a longer lifespan than contact sensors, and their utilization is also high.

Examples of the proximity sensor include a transmissive photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, an infrared proximity sensor, and the like. When the touch screen is capacitive, the proximity of the pointer is detected by a change in electric field according to the proximity of the pointer. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as a proximity sensor.

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, an act of approaching the touch screen without contacting the pointer to recognize that the pointer is located on the touch screen is referred to as a "proximity touch", and the touch An act of actually touching a pointer on a screen is referred to as "contact touch". The position at which the pointer touches on the touch screen means a position at which the pointer vertically corresponds to the touch screen when the pointer is touched.

The proximity sensor detects a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (eg, proximity touch distance, proximity touch direction, proximity touch speed, proximity touch time, proximity touch location, proximity touch movement state, etc.). Information corresponding to the sensed proximity touch operation and proximity touch pattern may be output on the touch screen.

The audio output module 352 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 310 or stored in the memory 360 in a call signal reception, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, and the like. The sound output module 352 also outputs sound signals related to functions performed by the mobile device 300 (eg, call signal reception sound, message reception sound, etc.). The sound output module 352 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 353 outputs a signal for notifying occurrence of an event of the mobile device 300 . Examples of events generated in the mobile device include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, and touch input. The alarm unit 353 may output a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event in a form other than a video signal or an audio signal, for example, vibration. The video signal or audio signal may also be output through the display unit 351 or the audio output module 352, so that they 351 and 352 may be classified as part of the alarm unit 353.

A haptic module 354 generates various tactile effects that a user can feel. A representative example of the tactile effect generated by the haptic module 354 is vibration. The strength and pattern of vibration generated by the haptic module 354 can be controlled. For example, different vibrations may be synthesized and output or sequentially output. In addition to vibration, the haptic module 354 responds to stimuli such as an array of pins that move vertically with respect to the contact skin surface, air blowing or suction power through a nozzle or suction port, rubbing against the skin surface, contact with an electrode, electrostatic force, and the like. It is possible to generate various tactile effects, such as the effect of heat absorption and the effect of reproducing cold/warm sensations using elements capable of absorbing heat or generating heat. The haptic module 354 not only transfers tactile effects through direct contact, but also can be implemented so that a user can feel tactile effects through a muscle sense such as a finger or an arm. Two or more haptic modules 354 may be provided according to configuration aspects of the mobile device 300 .

The memory 360 may store programs for operation of the controller 380 and may temporarily store input/output data (eg, phone books, messages, still images, moving pictures, etc.). The memory 360 may store data related to vibration and sound of various patterns output when a touch is input on the touch screen.

The memory 360 is a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (eg SD or XD memory, etc.), RAM (Random Access Memory, RAM), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read-Only Memory, ROM), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory), magnetic memory, It may include a storage medium of at least one type of a magnetic disk and an optical disk. The mobile device 300 may operate in relation to a web storage performing a storage function of the memory 360 on the Internet.

The interface unit 370 serves as a passage with all external devices connected to the mobile device 300 . The interface unit 370 receives data from an external device or receives power and transmits it to each component inside the mobile device 300 or transmits data inside the mobile device 300 to an external device. For example, a wired/wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired/wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device equipped with an identification module, an audio I/O (Input/Output) port, A video I/O port, an earphone port, and the like may be included in the interface unit 370.

The identification module is a chip storing various information for authenticating the right to use the mobile device 300, and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identification module (SIM), and a universal user authentication module ( Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM), etc. A device equipped with an identification module (hereinafter referred to as 'identification device') may be manufactured in the form of a smart card. Accordingly, the identification device may be connected to the terminal 200 through the port.

When the mobile device 300 is connected to an external cradle, the interface unit 370 serves as a passage through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile device 300 or various inputs from the cradle by the user. A command signal may be a passage through which the command signal is transmitted to the mobile device. Various command signals or the power input from the cradle may be operated as a signal for recognizing that the mobile device is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The controller 380 typically controls overall operations of the mobile device 300 . The controller 380 performs related control and processing for, for example, voice calls, data communications, video calls, and the like. The controller 380 may include a multimedia module 381 for playing multimedia. The multimedia module 381 may be implemented within the control unit 380 or may be implemented separately from the control unit 380. The controller 380 may perform pattern recognition processing capable of recognizing handwriting input or drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively.

The power supply unit 390 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 380 and supplies power required for operation of each component.

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

According to hardware implementation, the embodiments described herein include application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), It may be implemented using at least one of processors, controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and other electrical units for performing functions. Examples may be implemented by the controller 380 itself.

According to software implementation, embodiments such as procedures and functions described in this specification may be implemented as separate software modules. Each of the software modules may perform one or more functions and operations described herein. Software code may be implemented as a software application written in any suitable programming language. Here, the software code may be stored in the memory 360 and executed by the controller 380 .

4 is a diagram showing a start screen of a digital device connected to a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4 , the digital device 1000 establishes a communication connection with the mobile terminal 2000, and based on the start screen information received from the mobile terminal 2000, the last viewing position of previously reproduced content. may be displayed as the start screen 1110 of the digital device 1000.

That is, the digital device 1000 performs a communication connection with the mobile terminal 2000, receives start screen information from the mobile terminal 2000 when the power is turned on, and displays the received start screen information. Corresponding content may be searched, the last viewing location of the searched content may be displayed on the screen 1100 as the start screen 1110, and current viewing information for the content displayed on the screen 1100 may be transmitted to the mobile terminal 2000. there is.

In addition, when the digital device 1000 receives start screen information from the mobile terminal 2000 connected through communication, when the start screen information includes information on a plurality of contents to be displayed on the start screen and information on a plurality of contents reproduction positions. , Thumbnails corresponding to each piece of content information may be generated, and a list of thumbnails may be displayed on the screen 1100 .

In addition, when searching for content corresponding to the received start screen information, if the corresponding content does not exist, the digital device 1000 performs a mirrorcast connection with the mobile terminal 2000, and the corresponding The content screen may be mirrored and displayed as the start screen 1110 .

In addition, when searching for content corresponding to the received start screen information, the digital device 1000 performs a mirrorcast connection with the mobile terminal 2000 if the corresponding content is unsupportable content, and It is possible to mirror the corresponding content screen reproduced on the screen and display it as the start screen 1110 .

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 2000 transmits start screen information to the digital device 1000 connected through communication when communication connection with the digital device 1000 is established, and receives current viewing information from the digital device 1000. Based on the current viewing information, start screen information stored in the storage unit may be updated.

In addition, the mobile terminal 2000 may display a remote control app screen for remotely controlling the digital device 1000 on the screen 1100 when a communication connection with the digital device 1000 is established.

In addition, the mobile terminal 2000 may update the start screen information stored in the storage unit based on the last viewing information of the reproduced content when content included in the start screen information is played in the mobile terminal 2000 .

In addition, the mobile terminal 2000, when the content included in the start screen information is finished playing in the mobile terminal 2000, checks whether the content is a series, and if the content is a series, displays a list of content related to the content on the screen. If any one content is selected from the content list, start screen information stored in the storage unit can be updated based on the selected content information.

Therefore, according to the present invention, the last viewing position is shared between the digital device 1000 and the mobile terminal 2000, and the last viewing position received from the mobile terminal 2000 when the digital device 1000 is turned on. A user environment capable of displaying as a start screen may be provided.

5 is a block diagram showing a digital device according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5 , the digital device 1000 may include a screen 1100, a communication unit 1200, a storage unit 1300, and a control unit 1400.

Additionally, the digital device 1000 may further include a timer 1500.

Here, the communication unit 1200 may transmit current viewing information to the mobile terminal through wired or wireless communication.

For example, the communication unit 1200 may perform wireless communication between devices through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, mirrorcast connection, infrared communication, Near Field Communication (NFC) communication, and Neighborhood Area Network (NAN). ), etc. can be connected to various wireless communications.

Next, the screen 1100 may display the last viewing position of the content according to the start screen information as the start screen.

Also, the storage unit 1300 may periodically store current viewing information.

In addition, the timer 1500 may measure a transmission time interval so that the controller 1400 can periodically transmit current viewing information for the content displayed on the screen 1100 to the mobile terminal.

Next, the controller 1400 may control the overall operation of the digital device 1000 .

Here, when the power is turned on, the controller 1400 receives start screen information from a communication-connected mobile terminal, searches for content corresponding to the received start screen information, and assigns the last viewed position of the searched content to the start screen. It can be displayed on the screen 1100, and current viewing information on the content displayed on the screen 1100 can be transmitted to the mobile terminal.

In addition, when receiving start screen information from a communication-connected mobile terminal, the controller 1400 can receive start screen information from a mobile terminal that has transmitted a remote control signal for controlling power if there are multiple mobile terminals connected to communication. .

In some cases, when receiving start screen information from a communication-connected mobile terminal, the control unit 1400 may receive start screen information from a mobile terminal having the largest received signal strength if there are multiple communication-connected mobile terminals.

Further, the controller 1400, when receiving start screen information from a communication-connected mobile terminal, if the start screen information includes content information to be displayed on the start screen and content playback location information, based on the received start screen information , current viewing information stored in the storage unit 1300 may be updated.

Here, the content information included in the start screen information may be at least one of the last content played on the digital device and the last content played on the mobile terminal.

In addition, the controller 1400, when receiving start screen information from a communication-connected mobile terminal, if the start screen information does not include content information to be displayed on the start screen and content reproduction location information, the storage unit 1300 Based on the stored current viewing information, a start screen may be displayed.

Here, the controller 1400 displays a confirmation message on the screen 1100 before displaying the start screen, based on the current viewing information stored in the storage unit 1300, and receives an approval request signal through the confirmation message. If so, a start screen may be displayed based on the current viewing information stored in the storage unit 1300 .

Next, when receiving start screen information from a communication-connected mobile terminal, the control unit 1400, if the start screen information includes information on a plurality of contents to be displayed on the start screen and information on a plurality of content reproduction positions, each content information A thumbnail list may be displayed on the screen by generating a thumbnail corresponding to .

Here, the pieces of content information included in the start screen information may be information about content provided from different servers.

At this time, when receiving a selection signal for selecting one thumbnail from the thumbnail list, the controller 1400 may display a start screen according to content information corresponding to the selected thumbnail and content reproduction position information.

just in case. When receiving start screen information from a communication-connected mobile terminal, the control unit 1400, if the start screen information includes a plurality of content information to be displayed on the start screen and information on a plurality of content reproduction positions, the most recently played A start screen may be displayed based on start screen information corresponding to the content.

As another case, the controller 1400, when receiving start screen information from a communication-connected mobile terminal, if the start screen information includes information on a plurality of contents to be displayed on the start screen and information on a plurality of contents reproduction positions, in advance. Depending on the specific criteria set, select one content and. A start screen may be displayed based on start screen information corresponding to the selected content.

And, when searching for content corresponding to the received start screen information, if the corresponding content does not exist, the controller 1400 performs a mirrorcast connection with the mobile terminal and displays the corresponding content screen played in the mobile terminal. It can be mirrored and displayed as the start screen.

In some cases, when searching for content corresponding to the received start screen information, if the corresponding content is unsupportable content, the controller 1400 performs a mirrorcast connection with the mobile terminal, and performs a mirrorcast connection with the mobile terminal. The content screen can be mirrored and displayed as the start screen.

Also, the start screen information received from the mobile terminal may include audio and video information of content.

Next, the controller 1400 may store or update the current viewing information in the storage unit whenever current viewing information for the content displayed on the screen 1100 is transmitted to the mobile terminal.

In addition, the controller 1400 may transmit the current viewing information at preset time intervals when transmitting current viewing information on the content displayed on the screen 1100 to the mobile terminal.

Here, the controller 1400, when receiving a transmission time setting request for setting the transmission time of the current viewing information, displays a transmission time setting window on the screen 1100, and through the transmission time setting window, the set transmission time interval. The current viewing information can be transmitted.

In addition, when transmitting current viewing information on the content displayed on the screen 1100 to the mobile terminal, the controller 1400 may transmit the current viewing information to the corresponding mobile terminal only when a transmission request is received from the mobile terminal. .

Also, when transmitting current viewing information on the content displayed on the screen 1100 to mobile terminals, the controller 1400 may transmit the current viewing information to all mobile terminals connected in communication if there are multiple mobile terminals connected in communication.

6 is a block diagram showing a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 6 , the mobile terminal 2000 may include a screen 2100, a communication unit 2200, a storage unit 2300, and a control unit 2400.

Here, the communication unit 2200 may transmit start screen information to the digital device through wired or wireless communication.

For example, the communication unit 2200 may perform wireless communication between devices through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, mirrorcast connection, infrared communication, Near Field Communication (NFC) communication, and Neighborhood Area Network (NAN). ), etc. can be connected to various wireless communications.

Subsequently, the screen 2100 may display various contents.

Also, the storage unit 2300 may store start screen information of the mobile terminal.

Next, the controller 2400 may control overall operation of the mobile terminal.

Here, the controller 2400 transmits start screen information to the digital device connected to communication when communication with the digital device is established, and upon receiving current viewing information from the digital device, based on the received current viewing information, the storage unit 2400 Start screen information stored in 2300 may be updated.

Here, the controller 2400 may display a remote control app screen for remotely controlling the digital device on the screen 2100 when a communication connection with the digital device is established.

In addition, the controller 2400 may transmit stored start screen information to the digital device when a remote control signal for turning on power of the digital device is transmitted through the remote control app screen.

Subsequently, when transmitting start screen information to a digital device connected through communication, the controller 2400 may include content information to be displayed on the start screen of the digital device and content playback location information in the start screen information.

Here, the content information included in the start screen information may be at least one of the last content played on the digital device and the last content played on the mobile terminal.

Also, the start screen information transmitted to the digital device may include sound and image information of content.

Next, when the content included in the start screen information is played in the mobile terminal, the controller 2400 may update the start screen information stored in the storage 2300 based on last viewing information of the content being played.

In addition, when the content included in the start screen information ends playing in the mobile terminal 2000, the controller 2400 checks whether the content is a series, and if the content is a series, displays a list of content related to the content on the screen ( 2100), and when any one content is selected from the content list, start screen information stored in the storage unit 2300 may be updated based on the selected content information.

Also, when a mirrorcast connection with the digital device is performed, the controller 2400 may mirror the content screen reproduced in the mobile terminal 2000 to the digital device and display the mirrored screen as the start screen of the digital device.

Next, whenever current viewing information is received from the digital device, the controller 2400 may store or update the received current viewing information as start screen information.

In some cases, the controller 2400 may receive current viewing information from the digital device only when requesting current viewing information from the digital device.

7 and 8 are diagrams showing a wireless connection between a digital device and a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 , the digital device 1000 establishes a communication connection with the mobile terminal 2000, and based on the start screen information received from the mobile terminal 2000, the content previously reproduced is displayed. The last viewing position may be displayed as the start screen 1110 of the digital device 1000 .

That is, the digital device 1000 may perform a communication connection with the mobile terminal 2000 and receive start screen information from the mobile terminal 2000 when the power is turned on.

Here, when the digital device 1000 receives start screen information from a mobile terminal connected through communication, if there are multiple mobile terminals connected through communication, the digital device 1000 may receive start screen information from a mobile terminal that has transmitted a remote control signal for controlling power. there is.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7 , when the first, second, and third mobile terminals 2010, 2020, and 2030 are connected to the digital device 1000, the second mobile terminal 2020 is connected to the digital device 1000. ) If the remote control signal 2022 for controlling power is transmitted to the digital device 1000, the digital device 1000 is powered on by the remote control signal of the second mobile terminal 2020, and the second Based on the start screen information received from the mobile terminal 2020, the start screen 1110 may be displayed.

Here, the start screen 1110 may be the last viewing position of previously played content in the digital device 1000 or the last viewing position of previously played content in the mobile terminal 2000 .

As another case, when receiving start screen information from a communication-connected mobile terminal, the digital device 1000 may receive the start screen information from a mobile terminal having the largest received signal strength if there are a plurality of communication-connected mobile terminals. .

For example, as shown in FIG. 8 , when the first, second, and third mobile terminals 2010, 2020, and 2030 are communicatively connected to the digital device 1000, the digital device 1000 , Signal strengths 2051, 2052, and 2053 with the third mobile terminals 2010, 2020, and 2030 are measured.

Among the first, second, and third mobile terminals 2010, 2020, and 2030, when the signal strength 2051 of the first mobile terminal 2010 is the highest, the digital device 1000, when powered on, , The start screen 1110 may be displayed based on the start screen information received from the first mobile terminal 2010 .

Here, the start screen 1110 may be the last viewing position of previously played content in the digital device 1000 or the last viewing position of previously played content in the mobile terminal 2000 .

Accordingly, according to the present invention, even if a plurality of mobile terminals and digital devices are connected in communication, a start screen of a digital device can be set according to start screen information of a selected mobile terminal based on signal strength or a control signal.

Additionally, when the digital device periodically transmits the current viewing information, it may be simultaneously transmitted to a plurality of mobile terminals, and in some cases, it may be transmitted only to the mobile terminal that transmitted the start screen information, but is not limited thereto.

9 and 10 are diagrams showing a start screen of a digital device according to start screen information of a mobile terminal.

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 , when the power is turned on, the digital device 1000 receives start screen information from the mobile terminal 2000 connected through communication, and contents corresponding to the received start screen information. is searched, the last viewing location of the searched content is displayed on the screen 1100 as a start screen, and current viewing information on the content displayed on the screen 1100 can be transmitted to the mobile terminal 2000 .

Here, the current viewing information may include content information, playback time, character, current time, and the like, and in some cases, the product name of the digital device, product classification category, name, MAC (Multiplexed Analog Components), and the like. can

In addition, the digital device 1000 may receive start screen information from the communication-connected mobile terminal 2000 before power is turned on.

And, when the digital device 1000 receives start screen information from the mobile terminal 2000 connected through communication, if the start screen information includes content information to be displayed on the start screen 1110 and content playback location information, Current viewing information stored in the digital device 1000 may be updated based on the received start screen information.

Further, the mobile terminal 2000, when communication connection with the digital device 1000 is performed, transmits start screen information to the communicatively connected digital device 1000 and receives current viewing information from the digital device 1000. Based on the current viewing information, stored start screen information may be updated.

Meanwhile, content information included in the start screen information may be at least one content information among the last content reproduced in the digital device 1000 and the last content reproduced in the mobile terminal 2000 .

For example, as shown in FIG. 9 , when the content information included in the start screen information is the last content reproduced on the digital device 1000, the start screen 1110 displayed on the screen 1100 of the digital device 1000 and , The screen screen 2100 of the mobile terminal 2000 may display different contents.

As another example, as shown in FIG. 10, when the content information included in the start screen information is the last content reproduced in the mobile terminal 2000, the start screen 1110 displayed on the screen 1100 of the digital device 1000 and , The same content may be displayed on the screen 2100 of the mobile terminal 2000.

Here, the last content reproduced by the mobile terminal 2000 is content corresponding to the current viewing information received from the digital device 1000, and the mobile terminal 2000 reproduces the content previously reproduced by the digital device 1000. When reproducing, the mobile terminal 2000 may update the last position of the content reproduced in the mobile terminal 2000 as start screen information and transmit it to the digital device 1000 .

In this case, the user can view the same content on the digital device 1000 and then on the mobile terminal 2000 continuously, and then on the mobile terminal 2000 and then on the digital device 1000 continuously. there is.

11 is a diagram showing a digital device showing a confirmation message for start screen information.

As shown in FIG. 11 , when the digital device 1000 receives start screen information from the mobile terminal 2000 connected through communication, the start screen information includes content information to be displayed on the start screen and content playback location information. If not included, a start screen may be displayed based on current viewing information stored in the storage unit.

Here, the digital device 1000 displays a confirmation message 1120 on the screen 1100 before displaying the start screen based on the current viewing information stored in the storage unit, and approves through the confirmation message 1120. When the request signal is received, the start screen 1110 may be displayed based on the current viewing information stored in the storage unit.

For example, the confirmation message 1120 includes a message about whether to use pre-stored current viewing information as a start screen since there is no content information in the start screen information, and includes an approval button 1122 for approving the message and rejection A button 1124 may be included.

By selecting the approval button 1122 of the confirmation message 1120, the user can set the last viewing location of the content corresponding to the current viewing information as the start screen of the digital device 1000 based on the pre-stored current viewing information. .

12 is a diagram illustrating a digital device showing a list of thumbnails for start screen information.

As shown in FIG. 12 , when the digital device 1000 receives start screen information from the mobile terminal 2000 connected through communication, the start screen information, a plurality of contents information to be displayed on the start screen, and a plurality of contents If playback position information is included, thumbnails corresponding to each piece of content information may be generated and a thumbnail list 1130 may be displayed on the screen 1100 .

Here, the pieces of content information included in the start screen information may be information about content provided from different servers.

Also, when receiving a selection signal for selecting one thumbnail from the thumbnail list 1130, the digital device 1000 may display a start screen according to content information corresponding to the selected thumbnail and content reproduction location information.

For example, when the start screen information includes first, second, and third content information and first, second, and third content reproduction position information, the digital device 1000 displays a first thumbnail for the first content. A thumbnail list 1130 including 1132 , a second thumbnail 1133 for second content, and a third thumbnail 1134 for third content may be displayed on the screen 1100 .

Accordingly, when a user selects a thumbnail of content to be viewed, the digital device 1000 may display the last reproduction position of the corresponding content on the screen 1100 as the start screen 1110 .

As another case, when the digital device 1000 receives start screen information from the mobile terminal 2000 connected through communication, the start screen information includes information on a plurality of contents to be displayed on the start screen and information on a plurality of content playback locations. If included, the start screen may be displayed based on start screen information corresponding to the most recently played content.

That is, when there is a plurality of content information, the digital device 1000 automatically selects the most recently reproduced content from among the plurality of contents, and sets the last playback position of the corresponding content as the start screen 1110 on the screen 1100. ) can be displayed.

As another case, when the digital device 1000 receives start screen information from the communication-connected mobile terminal 2000, information on a plurality of contents to be displayed on the start screen and information on a plurality of contents reproduction locations are included in the start screen information. If is included, select one content according to a specific pre-set criterion. A start screen may be displayed based on start screen information corresponding to the selected content.

That is, when there is a plurality of content information, the digital device 1000 automatically selects a preset specific content from among the plurality of contents, and sets the last playback position of the corresponding specific content to the screen 1100 as the start screen 1110. can also be displayed on

13 and 14 are views showing a start screen of a digital device according to a Mirrorcast connection.

As shown in FIG. 13 , when searching for content corresponding to the received start screen information, if the corresponding content does not exist, the digital device 1000 performs a mirrorcast connection with the mobile terminal 2000, A corresponding content screen reproduced in the mobile terminal 2000 may be mirrored and displayed as the start screen 1110 .

For example, as shown in FIG. 13 , when the digital device 1000 receives start screen information from the mobile terminal 2000 and searches for content included in the received start screen information, if the corresponding content is not searched, A corresponding content is requested to the mobile terminal 2000, and a mirrorcast connection with the mobile terminal 2000 is performed.

Here, before performing the mirrorcast connection, the digital device 1000 displays a confirmation message 1150 for the mirrorcast connection on the screen 1100, and through the confirmation message 1150, an approval request signal is received. If so, a mirrorcast connection can be performed.

For example, the confirmation message 1150 may include a message on whether or not to connect to the mirrorcast since the corresponding content is not searched, and may include an approval button 1152 and a reject button 1154 for approving the mirrorcast connection. .

Next, when the user selects the approval button 1152 for approving the mirrorcast connection with the cursor 1151, the digital device 1000 performs a mirrorcast connection with the mobile terminal 2000, and the mobile terminal 2000 The screen screen 2100 of is mirrored.

Here, the screen screen 2100 of the mobile terminal 2000 displays content included in the start screen information.

Next, the digital device 1000 may display the mirror screen mirrored from the mobile terminal 2000 as the start screen 1110 .

Here, the mirror screen may be the last reproduction position of content reproduced on the screen screen 2100 of the mobile terminal 2000 .

In addition, as shown in FIG. 14 , when the digital device 1000 searches for content corresponding to the received start screen information, if the corresponding content is unsupportable content, a mirrorcast connection with the mobile terminal 2000 is established. and mirroring the corresponding content screen reproduced in the mobile terminal 2000 may be displayed as the start screen.

As an example, as shown in FIG. 14 , when the digital device 1000 receives start screen information from the mobile terminal 2000 and reproduces content included in the received start screen information, if the corresponding content is not reproduced, A corresponding content is requested to the mobile terminal 2000, and a mirrorcast connection with the mobile terminal 2000 is performed.

Here, before performing the mirrorcast connection, the digital device 1000 displays a confirmation message 1160 for the mirrorcast connection on the screen 1100, and through the confirmation message 1160, an approval request signal is received. If so, a mirrorcast connection can be performed.

As an example, the confirmation message 1160 includes a message on whether or not to connect to the mirrorcast since the corresponding content is not supported and therefore is not played, and includes an approval button 1162 and a reject button 1164 for approving the mirrorcast connection. can do.

Next, when the user selects the approval button 1162 for approving the mirrorcast connection with the cursor 1161, the digital device 1000 performs a mirrorcast connection with the mobile terminal 2000, and the mobile terminal 2000 The screen screen 2100 of is mirrored.

Here, the screen screen 2100 of the mobile terminal 2000 displays content included in the start screen information.

Next, the digital device 1000 may display the mirror screen mirrored from the mobile terminal 2000 as the start screen 1110 .

Here, the mirror screen may be the last reproduction position of content reproduced on the screen screen 2100 of the mobile terminal 2000 .

15 and 16 are diagrams illustrating a digital device for setting a transmission time of current viewing information.

As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 , the digital device 1000 may periodically transmit current viewing information on content displayed on the screen 1100 to the mobile terminal 2000 .

Here, the digital device 1000 may store or update the current viewing information in the storage unit whenever current viewing information for content displayed on the screen 1100 is transmitted to the mobile terminal 2000 .

In addition, the digital device 1000 may transmit the current viewing information at preset time intervals when transmitting current viewing information on the content displayed on the screen 1100 to the mobile terminal 2000 .

As shown in FIG. 15 , the digital device 1000 displays a transmission time setting window 1170 on the screen 1100 when a transmission time setting request for setting the transmission time of current viewing information is received, and the transmission time setting window Through step 1170, current viewing information may be transmitted at a set transmission time interval.

For example, when the user selects the time setting item 2110 displayed on the screen 2100 of the mobile terminal 2000, the digital device 1000 sets the transmission time for setting the transmission time of the current viewing information. A window 1170 may be displayed on the screen 1100 .

Here, the transmission time setting window 1170 may include time items and a checkbox 1172 for indicating whether each item is selected.

If the user selects a 10-minute item among the time items in the transmission time setting window 1170, the digital device 1000 may transmit current viewing information to the mobile terminal 2000 every 10 minutes at 10-minute intervals.

As another case, as shown in FIG. 16 , when the digital device 1000 transmits current viewing information for content displayed on the screen 1100 to the mobile terminal 2000, a transmission request is received from the mobile terminal 2000. Only at this time, current viewing information may be transmitted to the corresponding mobile terminal 2000 .

For example, when the mobile terminal 2000 requests current viewing information from the digital device 1000, the digital device 1000 may transmit current viewing information on content currently being reproduced to the mobile terminal 2000.

Accordingly, the digital device 1000 may transmit current viewing information to the mobile terminal 2000 whenever receiving a transmission request for current viewing information from the mobile terminal 2000 .

17 is a diagram showing a digital device transmitting current viewing information.

As shown in FIG. 17 , when the digital device 1000 transmits current viewing information for content displayed on the screen 1100 to the mobile terminal 2000, if there are multiple mobile terminals connected to communication, all mobile terminals connected to communication are connected. Current viewing information may be transmitted to the terminal.

For example, when the digital device 1000 transmits current viewing information for content displayed on the screen 1100 to the mobile terminal 2000, the first, second, and third mobile terminals 2010, 2020, and 2030 If a communication connection is established at the same time as , current viewing information can be simultaneously transmitted to the first, second, and third mobile terminals 2010, 2020, and 2030.

In some cases, when the digital device 1000 transmits current viewing information for content displayed on the screen 1100 to the mobile terminal 2000, the first, second, and third mobile terminals 2010, 2020, and 2030 ), current viewing information may be transmitted only to the mobile terminal having the highest signal strength among the first, second, and third mobile terminals 2010, 2020, and 2030.

As another case, when the digital device 1000 transmits current viewing information for content displayed on the screen 1100 to the mobile terminal 2000, the first, second, and third mobile terminals 2010, 2020, and 2030 ), current viewing information may be transmitted only to a mobile terminal that transmits a remote control signal for power control among the first, second, and third mobile terminals 2010, 2020, and 2030.

18 is a diagram showing a mobile terminal communicatively connected to a digital device.

As shown in FIG. 18 , the mobile terminal 2000 transmits start screen information to the digital device 1000 connected to communication when a communication connection with the digital device 1000 is established, and currently viewed from the digital device 1000. Upon reception of the information, the stored start screen information may be updated based on the received current viewing information.

Here, the mobile terminal 2000 may display a remote control app screen 2120 for remotely controlling the digital device 1000 on the screen 2100 when a communication connection with the digital device 1000 is established.

For example, when a remote control signal for powering on the digital device 1000 is transmitted through the remote control app screen 2120, the mobile terminal 2000 transmits stored start screen information to the digital device 1000. can be sent to

That is, when the user selects the power control button 2122 of the remote control app screen 2120 of the mobile terminal 2000, the mobile terminal 2000 turns on the power of the digital device 1000. A remote control signal may be transmitted, and stored start screen information may be transmitted to the digital device 1000 .

In some cases, the mobile terminal 2000 transmits stored start screen information to the digital device 1000 before a remote control signal for powering on the digital device 1000 is transmitted. It can also be transmitted to (1000).

And, when the mobile terminal 2000 transmits the start screen information to the digital device 1000 connected through communication, the start screen information may include content information to be displayed on the start screen of the digital device and content playback location information. .

Here, the content information included in the start screen information may be at least one content information of the last content reproduced in the digital device 1000 and the last content reproduced in the mobile terminal 2000 .

In some cases, the start screen information transmitted to the digital device 1000 may include sound and image information of content.

Meanwhile, when a mirror cast connection with the digital device 1000 is performed, the mobile terminal 2000 mirrors the content screen reproduced in the mobile terminal 2000 to the digital device 1000 to display the start screen of the digital device 1000. can be displayed

In addition, the mobile terminal 2000 may store or update the received current viewing information as start screen information whenever current viewing information is received from the digital device 1000 .

As another case, the mobile terminal 2000 may receive current viewing information from the digital device 1000 only when requesting current viewing information from the digital device 1000 .

19 is a diagram showing a mobile terminal displaying a list of reproduced content series.

As shown in FIG. 19, the mobile terminal 2000, when content included in the start screen information is reproduced in the mobile terminal 2000, updates the previously stored start screen information based on the last viewing information of the reproduced content. can

For example, when receiving current viewing information from a digital device, the mobile terminal 2000 stores start screen information based on the current viewing information.

And, when the content corresponding to the current viewing information is reproduced on the screen screen 2100 of the mobile terminal 2000, the mobile terminal 2000 displays the content reproduced on the screen screen 2100 of the mobile terminal 2000 in the middle. When stopped at , the last viewing position where it was stopped can be saved.

That is, the mobile terminal 2000 may update the start screen information corresponding to the current viewing information to the position of the last viewing position that was stopped.

In some cases, when content reproduced on the screen 2100 of the mobile terminal 2000 is completely ended, the mobile terminal 2000 cannot store the last viewing position because the reproduction is completely finished.

In this case, the mobile terminal 2000 can update the first screen of the content corresponding to the next series to the last viewing position of the content, if there is a series of the corresponding content.

That is, the mobile terminal 2000, when the content included in the start screen information ends playing in the mobile terminal 2000, checks whether the content is a series, and if the content is a series, displays a list of content related to the content on the screen. If any one content is selected from the content list, start screen information stored in the storage unit can be updated based on the selected content information.

For example, as shown in FIG. 19 , the mobile terminal 2000 displays a notification message 2130 notifying that content reproduction has ended on the screen screen 2100 when the content included in the start screen information is terminated in the mobile terminal 2000 . display

Then, the mobile terminal 2000 may check whether the reproduced content is a series product, and if the content is a series product, display a content series list window 2132 related to the content on the screen screen 2100 .

Next, when the user selects any one content item from the content series list window 2132, a notification message 2134 indicating that the start screen information is updated with the selected content item is displayed on the screen screen 2100, and the start screen information is displayed. can be renewed

20 is a flowchart illustrating a process of displaying a start screen of a digital device according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 20, the digital device performs a communication connection with the mobile terminal (S20).

Then, the digital device checks whether the power is turned on (S30).

Subsequently, when the power is turned on, the digital device receives start screen information from the mobile terminal connected to communication (S40).

In some cases, when the digital device is connected to the mobile terminal before power is turned on, it may receive start screen information from the mobile terminal connected to the digital device.

In addition, when receiving start screen information from a mobile terminal connected through communication, the digital device may receive start screen information from a mobile terminal that has transmitted a remote control signal for controlling power if there are multiple mobile terminals connected through communication.

Depending on circumstances, when receiving start screen information from a communication-connected mobile terminal, the digital device may receive start screen information from a mobile terminal having the largest received signal strength if there are a plurality of communication-connected mobile terminals.

And, when the digital device receives start screen information from a communication-connected mobile terminal, if the start screen information includes content information to be displayed on the start screen and content reproduction position information, based on the received start screen information, the start screen information is stored. Current viewing information stored in the unit may be updated.

Here, the content information included in the start screen information may be at least one of the last content played on the digital device and the last content played on the mobile terminal.

In addition, when the digital device receives start screen information from a communication-connected mobile terminal, if the start screen information does not include content information to be displayed on the start screen and content playback location information, the current viewing information stored in the storage unit is displayed. Based on this, the start screen can be displayed.

At this time, based on the current view information stored in the storage unit, the digital device displays a confirmation message on the screen before displaying the start screen, and when an approval request signal is received through the confirmation message, the current view stored in the storage unit. Based on the information, a start screen may be displayed.

In some cases, when receiving start screen information from a mobile terminal connected to communication, the digital device includes a plurality of pieces of content information to be displayed on the start screen and information on a plurality of content reproduction positions in the start screen information, each content information By generating thumbnails corresponding to , it is possible to display a list of thumbnails on the screen.

Here, the pieces of content information included in the start screen information may be information about content provided from different servers.

In addition, when the digital device displays a thumbnail list on the screen, upon receiving a selection signal for selecting one thumbnail from the thumbnail list, the digital device displays a start screen according to content information corresponding to the selected thumbnail and content reproduction position information. can

As another case, when the digital device receives start screen information from a communication-connected mobile terminal, if the start screen information includes information on a plurality of contents to be displayed on the start screen and information on a plurality of contents reproduction positions, at the very end A start screen may be displayed based on start screen information corresponding to the reproduced content.

As another case, when the digital device receives start screen information from a communication-connected mobile terminal, if the start screen information includes information on a plurality of contents to be displayed on the start screen and information on a plurality of contents reproduction positions, preset Based on certain criteria, select one content and. A start screen may be displayed based on start screen information corresponding to the selected content.

Subsequently, the digital device searches for content corresponding to the received start screen information (S50).

Here, the digital device, when searching for content corresponding to the received start screen information, if the corresponding content does not exist, performs a mirrorcast connection with the mobile terminal (S90), and the corresponding content screen played on the mobile terminal can be mirrored (S100) and displayed as the start screen. (S110)

In addition, when searching for content corresponding to the received start screen information, if the corresponding content is unsupportable content, the digital device performs a mirrorcast connection with the mobile terminal and mirrors the corresponding content screen played in the mobile terminal. You can also display it as the start screen.

Here, the start screen information received from the mobile terminal may include audio and video information of content.

Next, the digital device displays the last viewing position of the searched content on the screen as a start screen. (S60)

Subsequently, the digital device may transmit current viewing information on the content displayed on the screen to the mobile terminal (S70).

Here, the digital device, when transmitting current viewing information on content displayed on the screen to the mobile terminal, whenever transmitting current viewing information on content displayed on the screen to the mobile terminal, stores the current viewing information in a storage unit, or or can be renewed.

In addition, when the digital device transmits current viewing information on content displayed on the screen to the mobile terminal, when transmitting current viewing information on content displayed on the screen to the mobile terminal, the digital device transmits current viewing information at preset time intervals. can

In some cases, when the digital device receives a transmission time setting request for setting the transmission time of the current viewing information, the digital device displays the transmission time setting window on the screen, and through the transmission time setting window, the current viewing at a set transmission time interval. Information can also be transmitted.

As another case, when the digital device transmits current viewing information for content displayed on the screen to the mobile terminal, the digital device may transmit the current viewing information to the corresponding mobile terminal only when a transmission request is received from the mobile terminal.

In addition, when transmitting current viewing information on content displayed on the screen to a mobile terminal, the digital device may transmit the current viewing information to all mobile terminals connected in communication if there are multiple mobile terminals connected through communication.

Next, the digital device checks whether the power is turned off (S80), and if the power is turned off, the communication connection with the mobile terminal is terminated.

21 to 23 are flowcharts for explaining a process of transmitting start screen information of a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 21, the mobile terminal establishes a communication connection with the digital device (S210).

Then, when the communication connection with the digital device is performed, the mobile terminal transmits start screen information to the digital device connected to communication (S220).

Here, as shown in FIG. 22, when a communication connection with the digital device is performed, the mobile terminal may display a remote control app screen for remotely controlling the digital device on the screen (S212).

And, when a remote control signal for turning on the power of the digital device is transmitted through the remote control app screen (S214), the mobile terminal can transmit the stored start screen information to the digital device.

Here, when the mobile terminal transmits start screen information to a digital device connected through communication, the start screen information may include content information to be displayed on the start screen of the digital device and content playback location information.

In this case, the content information included in the start screen information may be at least one content information of the last content played on the digital device and the last content played on the mobile terminal.

In some cases, the start screen information transmitted to the digital device may include sound and image information of content.

Next, the mobile terminal receives current viewing information from the digital device (S230).

Then, upon receiving current viewing information from the digital device, the mobile terminal may update start screen information based on the received current viewing information (S240).

Here, as shown in FIG. 23, when the contents included in the start screen information are reproduced in the mobile terminal (S242), the mobile terminal checks whether the reproduced contents are in the middle of reproduction (S244).

As a result of checking, if the content included in the start screen information is stopped being reproduced in the mobile terminal, the mobile terminal may update the start screen information stored in the storage unit based on the last viewing information of the content being reproduced (S245).

As a result of the check, if the content included in the start screen information is not stopped being reproduced in the mobile terminal, it is checked whether the reproduced content is safely terminated (S246).

As a result of the check, if the content included in the start screen information is reproduced in the mobile terminal, the mobile terminal checks whether the content is a series product, and if the content is a series product, displays a content list related to the content on the screen. .(S247)

Subsequently, the mobile terminal checks whether any one content is selected from the content list (S248), and when any one content is selected from the content list, based on the selected content information, the start screen information stored in the storage unit can be updated. .(S249)

In addition, when a mirrorcast connection with a digital device is performed, the mobile terminal may mirror the content screen reproduced in the mobile terminal to the digital device and display the mirrored screen as the start screen of the digital device.

Also, the mobile terminal may store or update the received current viewing information as start screen information whenever current viewing information is received from the digital device.

In some cases, the mobile terminal may receive current viewing information from the digital device only when requesting the current viewing information from the digital device.

Next, when the communication connection with the digital device is terminated, the mobile terminal terminates transmission and reception of viewing information (S250).

As such, the present invention provides a user environment capable of sharing the last viewing position between a digital device and a mobile terminal and displaying the last viewing position received from the mobile terminal as a start screen when the digital device is turned on. can provide

In addition, the present invention can provide user convenience by displaying the last viewing position of the content reproduced in the mobile terminal as the start screen of the digital device.

In addition, the present invention can provide user convenience by displaying a list of thumbnails for the plurality of contents and displaying the last viewing position of the selected contents as the start screen of the digital device when a plurality of contents are reproduced in the mobile terminal. there is.

In addition, the present invention can provide user convenience by automatically displaying a remote control app on a mobile terminal that is communicatively connected to a digital device.

In addition, according to the present invention, when displaying content received from a mobile terminal is impossible, user convenience can be provided by mirroring a content reproduction screen of the mobile terminal to a digital device and displaying the mirror screen as a start screen.

Above, it is apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit and essential characteristics of the present invention.

The above-described present invention can be implemented as computer readable code on a medium on which a program is recorded. The computer-readable medium includes all types of recording devices in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored. Examples of computer-readable media include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disks, optical data storage devices, and the like, and also implemented in the form of carrier waves (eg, transmission over the Internet). Also includes Also, the computer may include a control unit of the terminal.

Accordingly, the above detailed description should not be construed as limiting in all respects and should be considered illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the equivalent scope of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.

1000: digital device
1100: screen
1120: start screen
2000: mobile terminal
2100: screen screen

Claims (15)

In a digital device that is communicatively connected to a mobile terminal,
screen;
a communication unit transmitting current viewing information to the mobile terminal;
a storage unit for storing the current viewing information; And,
Includes a control unit for controlling the operation of the digital device,
The control unit,
When the power is turned on, start screen information including content and content playback position information is received from the communication-connected mobile terminal, the content corresponding to the received start screen information is searched, and the searched content is retrieved. Displays the last viewing position of as a start screen on the screen, and transmits current viewing information about the content displayed on the screen to the mobile terminal;
The control unit,
When receiving start screen information from the communication-connected mobile terminal, if the number of communication-connected mobile terminals is multiple, receiving start screen information from the mobile terminal that has transmitted the remote control signal for controlling the power,
digital device. delete The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit,
When receiving start screen information from the communication-connected mobile terminal, if there are a plurality of the communication-connected mobile terminals, the digital device characterized in that the start screen information is received from the mobile terminal having the largest received signal strength. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit,
When receiving start screen information from the communication-connected mobile terminal, if the start screen information includes a plurality of content information to be displayed on the start screen and information on a plurality of content reproduction positions, a thumbnail corresponding to each content information A digital device characterized in that for generating and displaying a list of thumbnails on the screen. The method of claim 4, wherein the control unit,
When a selection signal for selecting one thumbnail from the thumbnail list is received, the digital device, characterized in that, displays the start screen according to content information corresponding to the selected thumbnail and content reproduction position information. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit,
When searching for content corresponding to the received start screen information, if the corresponding content does not exist, a mirrorcast connection with the mobile terminal is performed, and the corresponding content screen played in the mobile terminal is mirrored to start the start screen. A digital device characterized by displaying on a screen. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit,
When searching for content corresponding to the received start screen information, if the corresponding content is unsupportable content, a mirrorcast connection is performed with the mobile terminal, and the corresponding content screen played in the mobile terminal is mirrored. A digital device characterized in that it is displayed as a start screen. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit,
The digital device characterized in that when transmitting the current viewing information on the content displayed on the screen to the mobile terminal, the current viewing information is transmitted at a preset time interval. In a mobile terminal communicatively connected to a digital device,
screen;
a communication unit that transmits start screen information including content and information about a content playback position to the digital device when the power of the digital device is turned on;
a storage unit that stores the start screen information; And,
Includes a control unit for controlling the operation of the digital device,
The control unit,
When a communication connection with the digital device is established, the start screen information is sent to the digital device connected to communication only when a remote control signal for controlling power of the digital device is transmitted when there are multiple mobile terminals communicatively connected to the digital device. and, upon receiving current viewing information from the digital device, updating start screen information stored in the storage unit based on the received current viewing information. The method of claim 9, wherein the control unit,
When a communication connection with the digital device is established, a remote control app screen for remotely controlling the digital device is displayed on the screen. delete The method of claim 9, wherein the content information included in the start screen information,
The mobile terminal, characterized in that the content information of at least one of the last content reproduced in the digital device and the last content reproduced in the mobile terminal. The method of claim 9, wherein the control unit,
When content included in the start screen information is reproduced in the mobile terminal, start screen information stored in the storage unit is updated based on last viewing information of the reproduced content. The method of claim 9, wherein the control unit,
When the content included in the start screen information is finished playing in the mobile terminal, it is checked whether the content is a series product, and if the content is a series product, a list of content related to the content is displayed on the screen, and the content is displayed on the screen. When any one content is selected from the list, the mobile terminal characterized in that to update the start screen information stored in the storage unit based on the selected content information. The method of claim 9, wherein the control unit,
The mobile terminal characterized in that whenever current viewing information is received from the digital device, the received current viewing information is stored as the start screen information or updated.

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