KR19990043034A - Voice transmission method of received mail through internet television receiver and its device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for voice transmission of received mail through an Internet television receiver which converts mail data received through an Internet television receiver into voice data and transmits a call to a designated place.

In the present invention, when the viewer selects the Internet function through the remote controller 12, the control unit 14 of the television receiver executes the Internet function through the Internet processor 36. When the mail data is received through the trunk line while the Internet function is being executed, the internet processor 36 stores the received fax data in the data storage unit 22 and then converts the mail data into the voice signal through the key input unit 31. It is determined whether a function to transmit is selected, and when this function is selected and a destination telephone number is input, a DTMF signal corresponding to the input telephone number is generated through the modem 20 and transmitted to the trunk line to execute call connection with the destination. When the call is connected, the voice data corresponding to the stored mail data is controlled by the DSP 34, and the voice data is read from the voice code information storage unit 32, converted into an analog signal through the codec 34, and then sent to the trunk line. By doing so, it is possible to transmit the received mail content as a voice signal.

Description

Voice transmission method of received mail through internet television receiver and device therefor

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for transmitting a received mail of a television receiver having an Internet access function as a voice signal, and in particular, by converting mail data received through an Internet television receiver to a designated place by converting the voice data into voice data. The present invention relates to a voice transmission method of an incoming mail through an internet television receiver capable of transmission, and an apparatus thereof.

Recently, as the general public's interest in the Internet has been concentrated, the number of users accessing the Internet through personal computers has exploded.In response to this trend, even a company manufacturing a television receiver has an easy way for viewers to connect to the Internet. It is working to develop a television receiver that will allow access.

1 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of the above-described Internet television receiver.

In Fig. 1, reference numeral 1 is an antenna for receiving a broadcast frequency signal, 2 is a tuner for tuning a predetermined channel broadcast from a broadcast frequency signal received through this antenna 1, and 3 is a tuner 2; IF amplification unit for amplifying the intermediate frequency signal (IF) output from the, 4 is a P / S separation unit for separating the audio intermediate frequency signal (SIF) and the image intermediate frequency signal (PIF) from the intermediate frequency signal, 5 is P The voice detector detects the voice signal from the voice intermediate frequency signal (SIF) output from the / S splitter (4).

In the drawing, reference numeral 6 denotes a voice processor for performing voice processing such as volume control on the voice signal output from the voice detector 5, and 7 amplifies the voice signal output from the voice processor 6 An audio amplifier for outputting to a speaker, 8 is an image detector for detecting and outputting a composite video signal from the image intermediate frequency signal (SIF) output from the P / S separation unit (4), 9 is this image detector (8) The image processing unit outputs the R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) signals corresponding to the composite video signal output from

In the drawing, reference numeral 10 denotes a mixer for mixing and outputting an RGB signal output from the image processor 9 and an RGB signal output from the Internet processor 15 through the D / A converter 16 to be described later. 11 is a CRT driving unit for driving a CRT based on the RGB signal output from the mixer 10, 12 is a remote control device for the user to operate a television receiver, which is an Internet key for inputting a command for executing an Internet function. 12a is provided.

In addition, reference numeral 13 in the drawing is a receiving unit for converting the infrared signal applied from the remote control device 12 into an electrical code signal, 14 is to control the entire device in accordance with the operation data applied from the remote control device 13 The control unit 15 controls the Internet connection according to the control signal from the control unit 14, reads the Internet image data from the image data storage unit 17 to be described later, executes image processing, and executes Internet communication. Is an internet processor.

In addition, reference numeral 16 is a D / A conversion unit for analog conversion of the image data applied from the Internet processor 15, 17 is an image data storage unit for storing the initial screen or Internet-related image data of the Internet, A trunk line connection port for connecting to a telephone line, 19, is a network control unit that executes connection processing with a telephone line to connect to an Internet communication network.

In the drawing, reference numeral 20 denotes a modem which modulates and outputs audio and video data output from the Internet processor 15 at a predetermined frequency rate or demodulates a signal applied from a trunk line, and 21 denotes data by executing an internet function. A key input unit for selecting an input and a program, etc., 22 is a data storage unit for storing the received data information, and reference numeral CON. Is a connector for connecting the key input unit 21 and the Internet processor 15.

That is, in the Internet television receiver having the above-described configuration, when the viewer selects the Internet key 12a provided in the remote control apparatus 12, the television receiver receiving the command signal for executing the Internet through the receiver 13 is selected. The control unit 14 controls the image processing unit 9 to stop the output of the video signal of the broadcast signal and sends an Internet execution command to the Internet processor 15. Accordingly, the internet processor 15 stores the image data storage unit ( The Internet initial screen image data stored in 17 is read and sent to the image processing unit 9 through the D / A converter 16.

Accordingly, the image processor 9 applies the initial image of the Internet to the CRT driver 11 to output the image through the CRT screen. In addition, the Internet processor 15 controls the network control unit 19 to execute the Internet access processing through the modem 20. If the user ID is registered, the Internet processor 15 executes the access processing based on the ID. When the user ID is not registered, the access processing is executed through the process of requesting the viewer to input the ID through the control unit 14.

After the initial screen of the Internet is output on the CRT screen of the television receiver, Internet access or program menu selection or data input is performed through the key input unit 21, and the telephone line is not connected in the above process. If the connection is unsuccessful for some reason, the control unit 14 displays the internet connection failure on the CRT and then terminates the processing.

On the other hand, for most information and communication users, when an e-mail is received through an Internet television receiver configured as described above and is intended to be transmitted, it is most prevalent when the destination does not have a function or a terminal for receiving the e-mail. The telephone will be dialed and the contents will be delivered.

Therefore, when the information is transmitted through the telephone while viewing the mail information received on the Internet television receiver, there is inconvenience and inconvenience to use the communication means once more.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and in particular, when there is an e-mail received by the Internet television receiver with a telephone function, it is possible to transmit the received e-mail as voice data by calling the designated telephone number. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a method and an apparatus for transmitting a voice mail received through an internet television receiver.

1 is a diagram schematically showing a configuration of a general Internet television receiver.

2 is a block diagram illustrating an apparatus for explaining a voice transmission method of a received mail through an Internet television receiver according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a voice transmission method of received mail through an Internet television receiver according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

1: antenna 2: tuner

3: IF amplification part 4: P / S separation part

5: voice detector 6: voice processor

7 amplification unit 8 image detection unit

9: image processor 10: mixer

11: CRT drive unit 12: remote control device

12a: Internet key 13: receiver

14: control unit 15, 36: Internet processor

16: D / A converter 17: Image data storage

18: trunk line connection port 19: network control unit (NCU)

20: modem 21, 31: key input unit

22: data storage 31a: function key

31b: numeric key 32: voice code information storage unit

33: Digital Signal Processing Processor (DSP) 34: Codec

35: amplification unit

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a voice transmission method for receiving mail through an Internet television receiver is provided. Mail receiving and storing step, guide message displaying step indicating that there is received mail data, displaying the guide message, and indicating whether to send the received mail data as a voice signal and determine whether the telephone number has been entered Receiving mail transmission command step, Receiving call connection step for executing call connection with input telephone number, Receiving voice data step for reading voice data corresponding to the stored mail data when call connection with destination is made, Read voice Voice data transmitter that converts data into analog signal and transmits it to CO line It is characterized by including a system.

In addition, a voice transmission apparatus for receiving mail through an Internet television receiver according to the present invention for realizing the above object comprises a trunk line connection port for connecting with a telephone line, and connection processing with a telephone line for connection with an internet communication network according to a predetermined control signal. A network control unit for executing, a modem for modulating and outputting data output to the trunk line at a predetermined frequency rate or demodulating a signal applied from the trunk line, a data storage unit for storing the received data, and controlling Internet connection. In an Internet television receiver equipped with an Internet processor for executing Internet communication, a key input unit for selecting a function for transmitting the received mail data as a voice signal or specifying a destination telephone number, and voice data corresponding to the mail data are stored. Voice code information storage unit, voice data processing Digital signal processing processor having a related function, codec for converting voice data output from trunk line into analog signal or converting analog voice signal from immigration line into digital data, amplifying unit for amplifying voice signal input and output, and mail data After receiving the command to send the mail data as a voice signal is inputted to the specified telephone number, the Internet processor for reading and storing the received mail data converted to voice data to control the transmission to the trunk line It is done.

That is, according to the present invention having the above-described configuration, when mail data is received from the Internet television receiver, the user can dial the phone number designated by the user to convert the received mail into a voice signal and transmit the mail.

Therefore, the receiving side can receive the mail data contents by voice.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an apparatus for transmitting an incoming mail voice through an Internet television receiver according to an embodiment of the present invention. The same components as those shown in FIG. Description is omitted.

In Fig. 2, reference numeral 31 denotes a key input unit for selecting a function to send a voice signal or sending a voice signal when mail data is received, and for inputting a command to execute a function according to the present invention. Numeric keys 31b for inputting keys 31a and telephone numbers are provided.

Further, reference numeral 32 denotes a voice code information storage unit for storing voice data corresponding to mail data, 33 denotes a digital signal processing processor (DSP) having a function related to voice data processing, and 34 denotes voice data output to a trunk line. A codec converts an analog signal or an analog audio signal input from a trunk line into digital data.

Reference numeral 35 denotes an amplifying unit for amplifying the input / output voice signal, and 36 denotes a command signal for converting the mail data into a voice signal through the key input unit 31 and transmitting the same after the mail data is received through the trunk line. When a telephone number or the like is inputted, dialing is performed on the inputted telephone number, and when a call connection is made, the received and stored mail data is read out, and the DSP 33 controls the voice data corresponding to the read mail data. It is an Internet processor that reads from the information storage unit 32, converts the analog signal through the codec 34, and transmits it to the trunk line.

Next, the operation of the device having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 3.

First, when the Internet function is selected by the viewer inputting the Internet key 12a provided in the remote controller 12 in the state where the television receiver is turned on (step ST1), the control unit 14 of the television receiver receives the image processing unit 9. ) To stop the input of the video signal of the broadcast signal, and to send the Internet function execution command signal to the Internet processor 36 so that the control operation is executed by the Internet processor 36.

Subsequently, the Internet processor 36 reads out image data related to the Internet initial screen and menu selection from the image data storage unit 17 and converts the image data into R, G, and B signals through the D / A converter 16. By applying to the image processing unit 8, the screen related to the Internet program menu is output on the CRT screen together with the Internet screen.

Meanwhile, the Internet processor 36 outputs the Internet screen as described above, controls the network control unit 19 to connect with the telephone line, and executes Internet access through the modem 20. After executing as described above and connected to the Internet, a program provided on the Internet through the key input unit 31 is selected and executed by the viewer to execute general Internet functions (step ST2).

When the mail data is received through the trunk line while the Internet function is being executed as described above (ST3 step), the Internet processor 36 stores the received mail data in the data storage 22 and the image processor 9. By converting the predetermined guide message data indicating that the mail data has been received into the video signal through the D / A converter 16, the guide message indicating that the mail data has been received is displayed on the CRT screen (step ST4).

Thereafter, a function of transmitting the received mail data as a voice signal is selected by a viewer who recognizes a guide message indicating that the mail data has been received on the CRT screen, and a telephone number of a transmission destination is input (step ST5). ), The Internet processor 36 generates a DTMF signal corresponding to the input telephone number through the modem 20 and transmits the DTMF signal to the trunk line (step ST6).

Then, when a call connection is made with the telephone of the called telephone number (step ST7), the Internet processor 36 reads out the mail data stored in the data storage unit 22, and controls the DSP 33 to read Voice data corresponding to the exported mail data is read out from the voice code information storage unit 32, converted into an analog signal through a codec 34, and transmitted to a trunk line (step ST8).

Therefore, the voice data converted into an analog signal through the codec 34 is amplified by the amplifier 35 and transmitted to the trunk line.

On the other hand, if the viewer does not select the Internet function through the remote control device 12 in step ST1, the control unit 14 of the television receiver is related to the broadcast signal processing to output the broadcast signal of the channel tuned through the tuner (2) Normal control processing is performed (step ST9).

That is, according to the above embodiment, when a command signal for transmitting the received mail data as a voice signal is received in the Internet television receiver after receiving the mail data through the Internet, the Internet processor makes a call to the designated telephone number and receives the received mail. The data is converted into a voice signal and transmitted.

In addition, this invention is not limited to the said Example, It can variously deform and implement within the range which does not deviate from the technical summary of this invention.

As described above, according to the present invention, when the mail data is received during the execution of the Internet function, a method and apparatus for voice transmission of received mail through an Internet television receiver, which is capable of dialing a specified telephone number and transmitting it as a voice signal, can be realized. Will be.

Claims (2)

Internet running step of executing the Internet function, A mail reception storing step of storing mail data received when mail data is received through a telephone line while the Internet function is being executed; A guide message display step of displaying a guide message informing that there is mail data received; A command for transmitting the received mail data as a voice signal after displaying the guide message, and a received mail transmission command step for determining whether a telephone number has been input; A destination call connection step of executing a call connection with the entered telephone number, A voice data reading step of reading voice data corresponding to the stored mail data when the call connection with the destination is made; And a voice data transmission step of converting the read voice data into an analog signal and transmitting the voice data to a trunk line. CO line connection port for connecting with telephone line, network control unit which executes connection process with telephone line to connect with internet communication network according to a predetermined control signal, modulates the outputted data of CO line with predetermined frequency rate or applies from CO line An internet television receiver comprising a modem for demodulating a signal to be received, a data storage unit for storing received data, and an internet processor for controlling internet access and executing internet communication, A key input unit for selecting a function for transmitting the received mail data as a voice signal or for designating a receiving telephone number; Voice code information storage unit for storing voice data corresponding to the mail data, Digital signal processing processor having a function related to speech data processing, A codec for converting voice data output from a trunk line into an analog signal or converting an analog voice signal input from an incoming line into digital data; An amplifier for amplifying the input / output voice signal, After the mail data is received, if the command to send the mail data as a voice signal is input, it is configured to include an Internet processor that dials a specified telephone number, reads the received stored mail data, converts it to voice data, and transmits it to the trunk line. Voice transmission apparatus for receiving mail through an Internet television receiver.