KR20010113168A - Providing system for multi digital information using wireless communication and information providing method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

In the multiple digital information providing system using the wireless communication network according to the present invention, an information providing unit for providing digital information multiplexed with a plurality of content information, and receives the multiplexed digital information transmitted from the information providing unit, the received multiplexing And a digital information receiver configured to receive the multiplexed digital information transmitted from the wireless communication network operator and the wireless communication network operator, and to transmit the digital information set among the received multiplexed digital information. .

Here, the information providing unit provides multiplexed digital information, which is configured by time-division of a plurality of content information in a single bandwidth using a content information recognition code capable of recognizing respective content information.

In addition, the information providing method in a multi-digital information providing system using a wireless communication network according to the present invention, (a) the information providing unit provides a plurality of pieces of content, the digital information is multiplexed, (b) the wireless communication network operation unit Receiving the multiplexed digital information transmitted from the information provider, transmitting the received multiplexed digital information through a wireless communication network, and (c) the digital information receiver receives the multiplexed digital information transmitted from the wireless communication network, Selecting and reproducing the set digital information from the received multiplexed digital information.

Description

Providing system for multi digital information using wireless communication and information providing method

The present invention relates to digital broadcasting, and in particular, it is possible to provide a plurality of contents information in the same bandwidth by using a wireless communication network, to easily manage user authentication for transmitted information, The present invention relates to a multiple digital information providing system using a wireless communication network capable of data transmission and an information providing method in the information providing system.

In conventional broadcasting, an information provider transmits information through airwaves by putting an analog signal on a radio wave of a predetermined band, and a user receives a signal of this specific frequency band through a receiver and acquires desired information by reproducing the received signal. can do. Such conventional broadcasting uses a method of transmitting a single information through a constant frequency band.

Also, due to the spread of the Internet environment, a large number of Internet broadcasting stations are being created. Accordingly, the Internet users can be provided with various content information provided by each Internet broadcasting station through the Internet.

However, in order to receive various contents transmitted by the Internet broadcasting station, it is inconvenient for the user to access the Internet environment online through a terminal, for example, a computer.

The present invention was created in view of the above-described conditions, and can provide a plurality of content information in the same bandwidth using a wireless communication network, and can easily manage user authentication for transmitted information. An object of the present invention is to provide a multi-digital information providing system using a wireless communication network capable of data transmission, and an information providing method in the information providing system.

1 is a diagram schematically showing a system for providing multiple digital information using a wireless communication network according to the present invention.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a process of transmitting digital information in a multiple digital information providing system using a wireless communication network according to the present invention.

3 is a diagram conceptually showing a configuration of a protocol for transmitting digital information in a multiple digital information providing system using a wireless communication network according to the present invention.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a process of reproducing digital information transmitted by a digital information receiver in a multiple digital information providing system using a wireless communication network according to the present invention.

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110_1, 110_2, ..., 110_n ... Content Information Database

120 ... Information

130 ... Wireless Network Operator

140 ... Digital Information Receiver

In order to achieve the above object, a multi-digital information providing system using a wireless communication network according to the present invention,

An information provider for providing digital information multiplexed with a plurality of content information;

A wireless communication network operation unit which receives the multiplexed digital information transmitted from the information providing unit and transmits the received multiplexed digital information through a wireless communication network; And

And a digital information receiver for receiving the multiplexed digital information transmitted from the wireless communication network operation unit and reproducing the digital information set among the received multiplexed digital information.

Here, the information providing unit is characterized in that it provides multiplexed digital information, which is configured by time-division of a plurality of content information in a single bandwidth by using a content information recognition code capable of recognizing each piece of content information. .

In addition, the information providing unit, receiving the transmitted digital information, and transmits with the digital information a unique identification number for the digital information receiver allowed to reproduce the received digital information,

The digital information receiver receives a unique identification number for the digital information receiver from the transmitted digital information in setting the time at which the digital information can be transmitted, thereby extending the data reception time. There is this.

In addition, the information providing method in a multiple digital information providing system using a wireless communication network according to the present invention to achieve the above object,

(a) the information providing unit providing digital information multiplexed with a plurality of content information;

(b) a wireless communication network operation unit receiving multiplexed digital information transmitted from the information providing unit, and transmitting the received multiplexed digital information through a wireless communication network; And

and (c) the digital information receiver receiving the multiplexed digital information transmitted from the wireless communication network, and selecting and playing the set digital information from the received multiplexed digital information.

Here, the information providing unit in the step (a),

(a-1) converting the content information into digitized data;

(a-2) obtaining information about a member who is allowed to use the content information;

(a-3) generating a data packet including a content information selection code for the content information, a recognition code for a user allowed to use the content information, and the content information; And

(a-4) it is characterized in that it comprises the step of transmitting the generated data packet.

In addition, the information providing unit is characterized in that it provides multiplexed digital information, which is configured by time-division of a plurality of content information in a single bandwidth using a content information recognition code that can recognize each piece of content information. .

Further, in the step (c), the digital information receiver,

(c-1) receiving multiplexed digital information transmitted from the wireless communication network;

(c-2) determining whether a unique identification number of the digital information receiver is included in the data packet of the received digital information;

(c-3) If the unique identification number of the digital information receiver is included in the data packet of the digital information received in step (c-1) as a result of the determination in step (c-2), the received digital Determining whether content information selected by a user of the digital information receiver is included in a data packet of information; And

(c-4) When the content information selected by the user is included in the data packet of the received digital information as a result of the determination in step (c-3), the content information selected by the user from the data packet of the received digital information It is characterized in that it comprises a step of playing.

Here, before the step (c-1), when the power is applied to the digital information receiver, the digital information receiver may receive a data packet of multiplexed digital information transmitted from the wireless communication network operation unit for a predetermined time. If the unique identification number of the digital information receiver is included in the data packet of the received digital information as a result of the determination in step (c-2), the multiplexed digital information transmitted from the wireless communication network operation unit is included. The feature is that the time for receiving a data packet is extended for a predetermined time.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a plurality of content information in the same bandwidth using a wireless communication network, it is possible to easily manage user authentication for the transmitted information, it is possible to transmit a large number of data There is an advantage.

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

1 is a diagram schematically showing a system for providing multiple digital information using a wireless communication network according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a multi-digital information providing system using a wireless communication network according to the present invention manages content information databases 110_1, 110_2,..., 110_n in which content information is stored, and information on members. With reference to the information recorded in the member information management database 111, the content information databases 110_1, 110_2, ..., 110_n and the member information management database 111, digital information multiplexed with a plurality of content information is used. A wireless communication network operation unit 130 for receiving the information providing unit 120 and the multiplexed digital information transmitted from the information providing unit 120 and transmitting the received multiplexed digital information through a wireless communication network; Receives the multiplexed digital information transmitted from the wireless network management unit 130, and the digital information set from the received multiplexed digital information And a digital information receiver 140 for reproduction.

In this case, the information providing unit 120 uses a content information recognition code capable of recognizing each piece of content information. 140). In this case, the content information recognition code refers to a classification code assigned to each content information to distinguish and recognize each content information provided by the information providing unit 120.

In addition, the information providing unit 120 receives the digital information to be transmitted and transmits a unique identification number for the digital information receiver 140 that is allowed to reproduce the received digital information together with the digitized content information. . The digital information receiver 140 receives a unique identification number for the digital information receiver 140 from the transmitted digital information in setting the time for receiving the digitized content information to be transmitted. Extend data reception time.

The information providing unit 120 may transmit information using a protocol such as TCP / IP in transmitting digital information to the wireless communication network operation unit 130.

Then, in the multiple digital information system having such a configuration, the information providing unit 120 transmits the digital information, and the digital information receiver 140 receives the transmitted digital information to reproduce the content information. This will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a process of transmitting digital information in a multiple digital information providing system using a wireless communication network according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, an information provider (see 120 of FIG. 1) converts content information into digitized data (step 201). Then, with reference to the member information recorded in the member information management database 111, information on a user who is allowed to use each piece of content information is obtained (step 202).

In this case, the information providing unit 120 obtains information such as usage application history and usage fee payment history for each content information from the member information management database 111 and generates user authentication information for the content information with reference to the information. .

Meanwhile, the information providing unit 120 includes a data packet as shown in FIG. 3 having a content information selection code for content information, a recognition code and content information for a user allowed to use the content information. Generate (step 203). 3 is a diagram conceptually illustrating a configuration of a protocol for transmitting digital information in a multiple digital information providing system using a wireless communication network according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, such a data packet includes a user control code, a field for determining the size of audio / text / video data, and audio / text / video data of a specified size corresponding to each audio / text / video data. And a check sum for checking a data error during transmission and reception.

Here, the user control code is a user identification code (user identification code # 1, user identification code #) allowed to play each content information (content information # 1, content information # 2, ...) and each content information. 2, ...).

Then, the process of the digital information receiver 140 receiving and playing the content information from the content information data packet transmitted in this way from the information providing unit 120 will be described with reference to FIG. 4. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a process of reproducing digital information transmitted by a digital information receiver in a multiple digital information providing system using a wireless communication network according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, when power is applied, the digital information receiver 140 sets a time for acquiring a unique identification number of the digital information receiver, that is, a data reception allowance time of content information, and receives multiplexed digital information transmitted from a wireless communication network. (Step 401).

Then, it is determined whether the unique identification number of the digital information receiver is included in the data packet of the received digital information (step 402). Here, the unique identification number of the digital information receiver 140 is transmitted by referring to the user authentication information obtained by the information providing unit 120 from the member information management database 111.

Further, the user authentication information is generated by registering the information about the user and the identification number for the digital information receiver of the user in the member information management database according to the user's application for use of the content information. If the user has not paid the fee from the user authentication information, the information provider 120 does not send a unique identification number for the digital information receiver of the user, thereby preventing the user from paying the fee from playing the content information. can do.

On the other hand, when the determination result in step 402, when the unique identification number of the digital information receiver is included in the data packet of the received digital information, the digital information receiver 140 at the acquisition time of the unique identification number of the digital information receiver Through resetting, the time for receiving a data packet of content information is extended (step 403).

The digital information receiver 140 determines whether the content information selected by the user of the digital information receiver is included in the data packet of the received digital information (step 404).

As a result of the determination in step 404, if the content information selected by the user is included in the data packet of the received digital information, the content information selected by the user is reproduced from the data packet of the received digital information (step 405).

In addition, if the content information selected by the user is not included in the data packet of the received digital information as a result of the determination in step 404, the process after step 401 is performed.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step 402 that the unique identification number of the digital information receiver is not included in the data packet of the received digital information, it is determined whether the unique identification number acquisition time of the digital information receiver has ended ( Step 406).

When the acquisition time of the unique identification number of the digital information receiver has expired as a result of the determination in step 406, the digital information receiver 140 cannot reproduce the content information (step 407).

In addition, when it is determined in step 406 that the acquisition time of the unique identification number of the digital information receiver has not ended, the digital information receiver 140 repeats the process after step 401.

As described above, according to the multiple digital information providing system using the wireless communication network and the information providing method in the information providing system according to the present invention, a plurality of content information can be provided in the same bandwidth using the wireless communication network, User authentication can be easily managed for the information, and there is an advantage in that one-to-many data transmission can be performed.

Claims (8)

An information provider for providing digital information multiplexed with a plurality of content information; A wireless communication network operation unit which receives the multiplexed digital information transmitted from the information providing unit and transmits the received multiplexed digital information through a wireless communication network; And And a digital information receiver for receiving the multiplexed digital information transmitted from the wireless communication network operation unit and reproducing the digital information set among the received multiplexed digital information. The method of claim 1, The information providing unit may provide a multiplexed digital information comprising a plurality of content information is time-divided in a single bandwidth by using a content information recognition code that can recognize each piece of content information. Multiple digital information providing system using. The method of claim 1, The information providing unit receives the digital information to be transmitted and transmits, together with the digital information, a unique identification number for the digital information receiver which is allowed to reproduce the received digital information, The digital information receiver, in setting the time for receiving the transmitted digital information, receives a unique identification number for the digital information receiver from the transmitted digital information, thereby extending the data reception time, characterized in that Multiple digital information providing system using a wireless communication network. (a) the information providing unit providing digital information multiplexed with a plurality of content information; (b) a wireless communication network operation unit receiving multiplexed digital information transmitted from the information providing unit, and transmitting the received multiplexed digital information through a wireless communication network; And (c) receiving, by the digital information receiver, the multiplexed digital information transmitted from the wireless communication network, and selecting and playing the set digital information from the received multiplexed digital information. Method of providing information in digital information providing system. The method of claim 4, wherein In the step (a), the information providing unit, (a-1) converting the content information into digitized data; (a-2) acquiring information about a user who is allowed to use the content information; (a-3) generating a data packet including a content information selection code for the content information, a recognition code for a user allowed to use the content information, and the content information; And (a-4) A method of providing information in a multiple digital information providing system using a wireless communication network, characterized in that it comprises the step of transmitting the generated data packet. The method according to claim 4 or 5, The information providing unit may provide a multiplexed digital information comprising a plurality of content information is time-divided in a single bandwidth by using a content information recognition code that can recognize each piece of content information. An information providing method in a multiple digital information providing system using. The method of claim 4, wherein In the step (c), the digital information receiver, (c-1) receiving multiplexed digital information transmitted from the wireless communication network; (c-2) determining whether a unique identification number of the digital information receiver is included in the data packet of the received digital information; (c-3) If the unique identification number of the digital information receiver is included in the data packet of the digital information received in step (c-1) as a result of the determination in step (c-2), the received digital Determining whether content information selected by a user of the digital information receiver is included in a data packet of information; And (c-4) When the content information selected by the user is included in the data packet of the received digital information as a result of the determination in step (c-3), the content information selected by the user from the data packet of the received digital information Information providing method in a multiple digital information providing system using a wireless communication network comprising the step of reproducing. The method of claim 7, wherein The digital information receiver, Before the step (c-1), if power is applied to the digital information receiver, a data packet of multiplexed digital information transmitted from the wireless communication network operation unit may be received for a predetermined time. As a result of the determination in step (c-2), when the unique identification number of the digital information receiver is included in the data packet of the received digital information, the data packet of the multiplexed digital information transmitted from the wireless communication network operation unit An information providing method in a multiple digital information providing system using a wireless communication network, characterized in that the time for receiving the signal is extended for a predetermined time.