KR20010017398A - Remocon resetting apparatus for set-top box capable of vritual-channel - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A device for resetting up a remote controller in a set-top box where a virtual channel is set is provided to reset up a changed remote controller without transformation of hardware of a set in case a remote controller is changed. Therefore, the changed remote controller can be used without errors. CONSTITUTION: The device for resetting up a remote controller in a set-top box where a virtual channel is possible includes a set-top box(21), a TV set(22), a remote controller corresponding to the TV set(24), and a transmitting/receiving module(23). The transmitting/receiving module(23) is installed at proper position without transformation of the TV set(22), and transmits/receives signal of the set-top box(21) and the remote controller(24). The remote controller(24) includes a key pad(29), a transmitter(25), a receiver(26), a memory(28), and a controller(27). The key pad(29) has many function keys. The transmitter(25) transmits signal corresponding with key handling of the key pad(29) to the TV set(22). The receiver(26) receives remote controller setting information transmitted through the transmitting/receiving module(23) of the TV set(22). The memory(28) stores the setting information received through the receiver(26). The controller(27) controls whole operations of each part.

Description

Remocon resetting apparatus for set-top box capable of vritual-channel}

The present invention relates to the use of a remote controller in a set-top box capable of a virtual channel, and more particularly, to a remote controller of a display in which the remote controller is changed even if a remote controller belonging to a plurality of displays connected to the set-top box is changed. The present invention relates to a device for resetting a remote controller in a set-top box capable of using a virtual channel so that it can be used without error.

Set-top boxes, which are used as broadcast receivers such as satellite broadcasting or cable broadcasting, are capable of virtual channels capable of supporting the display of a plurality of TV sets through cable connection. That is, multiple displays are connected one-to-one through a virtual channel in one set-top box and used as if there are multiple set-top boxes. Thus, one set-top box can be used in one home to support all TV sets provided in each room. This is shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 1, three displays 12 to 14 are actually connected to one set top box (STB) 11, but each display 12 to each of the three set top boxes STB1 to STB3 is connected through a virtual channel. 14) has a connected form. Here, the solid line represents the actual connection, and the dotted line represents the virtual connection. In addition, the unique remote controllers 15-17 are used for each of the displays 12-14.

However, since a plurality of remote controllers are available in the set-top box capable of such a virtual channel, they may be used interchangeably. In this case, the set-top box has a problem that the wrong display is adjusted by adjusting the display corresponding to the remote controller used unconditionally. That is, when the remote controllers A and B are switched so that the user performs the channel up / down operation for the display B with the remote controller A, the channel for the display A is up / down instead of the display B.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for resetting a remote control in a set-top box that can be used without error by resetting the changed remote control even if the remote control is changed without a hardware modification of the set in view of the above point. have.

1 is a view showing a connection through a virtual channel between a typical set-top box and a plurality of displays,

2 is a block diagram showing an apparatus for resetting a remote control in a set-top box capable of a virtual channel according to the present invention.

<Explanation of symbols for main parts of drawing>

21: set top box (STB) 22: TV set

23: transceiver module 24: remote control

25 transmitter 26 receiver

27 controller 28 memory

29: keypad

In order to achieve the above object, a device for resetting a remote controller in a virtual channel capable set-top box according to the present invention includes a plurality of TV sets connected to one set-top box through a virtual channel, and each TV set has a unique remote control. A set-up device comprising: a set-top box having setting information of a remote control set in a plurality of connected TV sets, and recognizing a channel that is powered "ON" and outputting remote control setting information of a TV set connected thereto; It is attached to a proper position that does not deform, and receives a remote control transmission signal and outputs to the TV set, and transmits and receives the setting information applied from the set-top box, and "ON" the power of the TV set, It includes a remote control that receives the setting information transmitted from the transmission and reception module and is reset to the remote control of the TV set.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

2 is a block diagram of an apparatus for resetting a remote controller in a set-top box capable of a virtual channel according to the present invention. The apparatus shown in FIG. 2 is attached to the set top box (STB) 21, the TV set 22 and its corresponding remote control 24, and the TV set 22 without being deformed at an appropriate position, so that the set top box 21 is provided. And a transmission / reception module 23 for transmitting and receiving signals from the remote control 24. The remote controller 24 includes a keypad 29 having a plurality of function keys, a transmitter 25 for transmitting a signal corresponding to the key operation of the keypad 29 to the TV set 22, and a transmission / reception module of the TV set 22. And a receiver 26 that receives the remote control setting information transmitted through 23. The remote controller 24 also includes a memory 28 for storing setting information received through the receiver 26 and a controller 27 for controlling all operations of each component. The operation of the apparatus for resetting the remote controller in the set-top box capable of the virtual channel of FIG. 2 having such a configuration will be described in detail.

In a state where a plurality of TV sets are connected to one set-top box through virtual channels and a unique remote control is set for each TV set, the user first operates a power key on the keypad 29 of the remote control 24. Then, the controller 27 transmits a signal according to the operation of the power key to the TV set 22 through the transmitter 25 to " ON " At this time, the set-top box 21 recognizes the connection channel with the TV set 22 that is powered "ON". The set top box 21 has setting information for the remote control of each of the TV sets connected through the virtual channel. The set top box 21 transmits, to the TV set 22, setting information about the unique remote controller of the TV set 22 corresponding to the recognized channel. Here, the TV set 22 is attached to the transmission and reception module 23 in a proper position without modification of the existing TV. Thus, the TV set 22 transmits the setting information applied from the set top box 21 to the remote controller 24 through the transmission and reception module 23. The receiver 26 of the remote controller 24 receives the setting information transmitted from the transmission / reception module 23 and outputs it to the controller 27. The controller 27 stores the received setting information in the memory 28 to reset the remote controller. Here, the setting information includes user information such as a prohibition channel. That is, when the power of the TV set provided in the room B is "ON" with the room A remote control, the setting information of the room B remote controller applied from the set-top box 21 is received by the room A remote control and the room A remote control is controlled by the room B remote control. Reset to. Thus, even if the remote control is changed, it can be used without error in the remote control.

As described above, the device for resetting the remote control in the set-top box capable of virtual channels of the present invention, when the remote control is changed in the set-top box capable of virtual channels, the remote control is adjusted by resetting the remote control to the changed channel without modification of the existing TV set Has the effect that can be used without error.

Claims (2)

In a device in which a plurality of TV sets are connected to one set-top box through a virtual channel and a unique remote control is set for each TV set, A set-top box having setting information of a remote controller set in a plurality of connected TV sets, and recognizing a channel that is powered "ON" and outputting remote control setting information of a TV set connected thereto; A transmission / reception module attached to a proper position which does not deform the TV set, receives a remote control transmission signal, outputs the signal to the TV set, and transmits setting information applied from the set-top box; And An apparatus for resetting a remote controller in a set-top box capable of a virtual channel including a remote controller for turning on a power of a TV set and receiving setting information transmitted from the transmission / reception module and being reset to a remote controller of the TV set. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the setting information is user information including a prohibition channel.