KR20000046170A - Apparatus for setting the rating of television program automatically and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An apparatus for setting the rating of television program automatically and method thereof are provided to changes rating automatically when birth date is input. CONSTITUTION: An apparatus for setting the rating of television program automatically according to the present invention includes a key input and a micro computer(3). The key input inputs the age of the audience or the birth data through an input window. The micro computer(3) compares the age of the audience or the birth data input through an input window with a predefined broadcasting ratings stored, sets rating of the broadcasting program, and controls the display of the input window enabling only elders to watch the broadcasting program.

Description

TV's Parental Control System and Method

The present invention relates to a TV, and more particularly, to an apparatus and method for automatically setting a parental level of a TV.

TV is a video media that is most easily accessible to modern people, and broadcasts various genres of programs for each class, that is, adults, teenagers, and children. Since it shows sensationality and violence, there is an urgent need to limit the broadcast programs according to the characteristics of the class.

Therefore, in the case of Korea, it is possible to determine which layer the program currently broadcasted is targeted by mixing and transmitting the KBPS signal in which the program ID is inserted into the broadcast signal.

Parental Instructions by Parents American Film Association Rating TV-Y Suitable for all children G Suitable for all ages TV-Y7 For children 7 years and older PG Unsuitable for children TV-G Suitable for all ages PG-13 Unsuitable for children under 13 TV-PG Unsuitable for children R Under 17 years old TV-14 Unsuitable for children under 14 NC-17 Ineligibility under 17 TV-MA 17 years old and older X Adult

Defined based on parental guidelines TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA Sensational scene SOME INTENSE EXPLICIT Adult language INFREQUENT COARSE STRONGCOARSE violence FANTASY MODERATE INTENSE GRAPHIC Sensational dialogue SOME INTENSE CRUDE

At this time, the V-CHIP rating defines the ratings of TV programs by age by the parental guidelines or the American Film Association, as shown in Table 1, or the ratings of videos or movies by content, as shown in Table 2. Each broadcaster and video producer compulsorily stipulates that the broadcasting grade of the broadcast program is placed on the 21st line of the vertical blanking signal to meet the above-mentioned criteria.

Therefore, screen blocking, audio muting, and caption deletion are performed when a signal corresponding to a parental control level is input, which violates a preset broadcasting grade in a TV set in which V-CHIP is installed.

At this time, the parental level is set by the user, that is, the guardian can understand the parental guidelines or the ratings of the American Film Association through a manual or the like. When entering through a process such as input to enable viewing of the corresponding grade, if it is impossible to view '0', it should be set directly as 'X'.

TV-Y o TV-Y7 x TV-G x TV-PG x TV-14 x TV-MA x G o PG x PG-13 x R x NC-17 x X x

Under 7 years old 7-13 years old Under 13-14 years old 14 to 17 years old 17 years old and under adult TV-Y o o o o o o TV-Y7 x o o o o o TV-G x o o o o o TV-PG x x o o o o TV-14 x x x o o o TV-MA x x x x o o G o o o o o o PG x o o o o o PG-13 x x o o o o R x x x o o o NC-17 x x x x o o X x x x x x o

For example, as shown in Table 4, if the viewer who wants to restrict viewing, that is, the child is 6 years old, set the viewable rating to '0' only for TV-Y, the rest of the viewing grade

In other words, if the child is 15 years old, set 'X' only for TV-MA, NC-17 and X, and set '0' for the rest, and then turn on the parental control mode. .

In the TV according to the prior art, in setting the parental level, it is necessary to accurately grasp the V-CHIP level setting criteria and set the parental level of the child accordingly. There is a problem of discomfort.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and the viewing restriction level of a TV is set so that the viewing restriction grade can be automatically set only by inputting personal information, name of age or date of birth, of the viewer who wants to limit the viewing of broadcasting. It is an object of the present invention to provide an automatic setting apparatus and method.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a TV according to the present invention

Figure 2 is a flow chart showing an embodiment of the automatic setting of the parental level of the TV according to the present invention

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a data input screen for automatically setting a parental level of FIG. 2; FIG.

* Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings *

1: tuner 2: program ID decoder

3: microcomputer 4: switching unit

5: Image controller 6: CPT controller

7: CPT 8: Voice Control

9: speaker 10: remote control

TV automatic rating limit setting apparatus according to the present invention, the user inputs the age or birth date of the viewer through the input window, the age and birth date of the viewer input through the key input section and the pre-stored age-specific broadcasting grade In comparison, it comprises a micom that sets the audience restriction level of the viewer and controls the display of the input window.

According to the present invention, a method for automatically setting a parental level of a TV according to the present invention includes a first step of determining whether a parental level setting key is input and a birthdate or age of a corresponding viewer when a parental level setting key is input as a result of the determination of the first level. A second step of displaying an input window so that the user can input the second step; and a third step of setting a parental level corresponding to the viewer by referring to a pre-stored age-specific broadcast grade when the birth date or age of the viewer is completed through the input window. It is characterized by including the.

Hereinafter, an apparatus and method for automatically setting a parental level for TV according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a TV according to the present invention, Figure 2 is a flow chart showing an embodiment of a method for automatically setting the parental level of the TV according to the present invention, Figure 3 is a parental level of Figure 2 automatic 1 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a setting data input screen.

First, the TV according to the present invention includes a tuner 1 for tuning a broadcast, a program ID decoder 2 for detecting a program ID from a broadcast signal tuned through the tuner 1, The program ID is input from the program ID decoder 2, and the viewing grade of the currently tuned broadcast is grasped, and the video control data, the audio control data, and the OSD signal for controlling the video and audio corresponding to the broadcast program for children are correspondingly. A microcomputer 3 for outputting, a switching unit 4 for selecting a TV video signal and an OSD signal through the tuner 1 according to the control signal of the microcomputer 3, and the image control data output from the microcomputer 3 The video control unit 5 for adjusting the image according to the control unit, the CPT control unit 6 controlling the driving of the CPT 7 so as to correspond to the output of the video control unit 5, and the audio control data output from the microcomputer 3. follow It comprises a voice controller 8 for adjusting the voice, a speaker 9 and a remote controller 10 for the user to input various operation commands.

A method of automatically setting a parental level of a TV configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. 2.

First, if a user wants to set a parental level, the user enters a parental level setting mode by inputting a certain password and then enters a parental level setting key.

Therefore, the microcomputer 3 determines whether the parental level setting key is input (S11).

Subsequently, when the determination result (S11), when the parental level setting key is input, as shown in FIG. 3, the user inputs an input window OSD for inputting the age or date of birth of the viewer who wants to restrict viewing, that is, the child. (S12).

Therefore, the user inputs the corresponding age and date of birth in the input window through the key panel provided in the remote controller 10 or the TV main body.

The microcomputer 3 determines whether the viewer has completed the input of the age and date of birth (S13), and when the input is completed, sets the parental level corresponding to the age of the viewer by referring to the pre-stored broadcasting grades (Table 1). (S14).

For example, if the viewer enters '8' as your age in the input window, the TV-PG, TV-14, TV-MA, PG-13, R, NC-17, and X ratings are restricted. To set the rating.

Subsequently, when the parental level setting is completed and the user 'turns on' the parental level mode, the corresponding broadcasting class is identified according to the ID of the currently tuned broadcasting program detected by the program ID decoder 2, and the broadcasting grade is preset. If the rating is to control the video control unit 5 and the audio control unit 8 through the video control data and the audio control data to block the video and audio output.

On the other hand, if the broadcast grade of the currently tuned broadcast program is not a preset audience restriction grade, the video controller 5 and the audio controller 8 are controlled through the video control data and the audio control data so that the video and the audio are normally output.

At this time, the broadcasting grade detection uses the program ID included in the KBPS, TV-Guide, or V-CHIP standard mixed with the broadcast signal.

TV automatic rating setting device and method according to the present invention, unlike in the prior art it was difficult to grasp the broadcast rating-related matters for setting the viewing restriction rating by entering only the age or date of birth of the viewer to limit the rating By automatically setting the appropriate parental level for the viewer with reference to the broadcasting grade, there is an effect that can improve the reliability of the product by eliminating the inconvenience related to the parental level setting.

Claims (2)

For TV, A key input unit for the user to input the age or date of birth of the viewer through an input window; Compared with the age or date of birth of the viewer input through the key input unit compared with the pre-stored age-specific broadcasting grade, the audience limit setting of the TV and comprises a microcomputer for controlling the display of the input window Grade automatic setting device. For TV, A first step of determining whether a parental level setting key is input; A second step of displaying an input window for inputting a birth date or age of a corresponding viewer when a viewing restriction level setting key is input as a result of the determination in the first step; When the viewer's date of birth or age is input through the input window, a third step of setting the parental level corresponding to the viewer is made by referring to the pre-stored age-specific broadcasting class. Way.