KR20030000897A - Method and System for Offering Broadcasting Contents Through Satellite - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A method and a system for providing broadcasting contents by using a satellite are provided to reduce time and cost, and make effective broadcasting by automatizing manufacturing and transmitting system for own channels of local cable service providers. CONSTITUTION: A system for providing broadcasting contents by using a satellite includes a plurality of ground wave, satellite, cable broadcasting stations(10); relay centers(20) receiving broadcasting programs from the broadcasting stations and storing the programs at a database, manufacturing an EPG screen with editing the stored programs, and transmitting the processed digital broadcasting contents to each local cable service provider(40) through a satellite(30); the satellite transmitting the digital broadcasting contents to each local cable service provider; the plurality of local cable service providers receiving digital broadcasting contents and storing the contents at a database, changing and modifying the contents of the EPG screen, and transmitting the broadcasting programs and the EPG screen to a plurality of households(60) according to a self-made broadcasting schedule; a cable local network(50) constructed by the local cable service providers in each area; and the plurality of households joining in the local cable service providers for watching the digital broadcasting cable contents.

Description

Method and system for providing broadcast contents using satellites {Method and System for Offering Broadcasting Contents Through Satellite}

The present invention relates to a method and a system for providing broadcast contents using satellite, and more particularly, to receive a program that entrusts a broadcast program of a broadcaster to receive or transmit a broadcast program, and to store the program as a digital broadcast content and to store advertisements, a notice program, and a program guide window. By producing EPG screen composed of satellites and providing them to the cable operators in each region through satellite, the local cable operators can provide the broadcast contents and the broadcast contents providing method and system using the satellites to transmit the EPG screen to each home. It is about.

At present, the role of operators of System Cable (System Operator: SO, 115 nationwide) and Relay Operator: RO (approximately 900 nationwide) is played by Program Provider (PP). It is responsible for receiving the content and transmitting it to the TV viewers in each household through the local cable network.

The operators operate local channels, such as terrestrial re-broadcasting, program guides, local news and advertisements, which provide contents produced by the carriers, in addition to channels that simply transmit PP channels.

Up to now, the operation of the local channel required continuous efforts and time by many people, and the viewers were easily fed up with the program and lacked guidance on the next program.

In addition, each SO and RO regional cable operator scattered across the country recorded over-the-air broadcasts (satellite and terrestrial broadcasts) and rebroadcasted them based on the program schedule.

In the re-broadcasting method, a popular program is pre-recorded on a general VTR or digitally stored using a computer, and then reproduced according to the program of the next day, and the program guide is manually operated in a region using a character generator. In other words, he was using manual methods, such as mere guidance of letters.

The present invention is to solve the conventional problems as described above, by storing the broadcast transmitted from the broadcaster to edit the digital broadcast content such as image editing, information addition, EPG screen production, etc. After providing the cable operators, the local cable operators store the received broadcast contents, and then broadcast the advertisement program of the local advertisement and program provider together with the EPG screen data through the automatic broadcasting transmission system, thereby creating the local cable provider's own channel. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method and system for providing broadcast contents using satellites, which can save time and money by automating the production and transmission system.

1 is a block diagram schematically showing a system for providing broadcast contents using a satellite according to the present invention;

2 is an exemplary view showing an EPG screen structure of digital broadcasting content according to the present invention;

3 and 4 are flowcharts for explaining a broadcast content providing method using a satellite according to the present invention.

♣ Explanation of symbols for main part of drawing ♣

10: Broadcaster 20: Relay Center

30: Satellite 40: local cable operator

50: local network 60: home

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes the steps of receiving and recording a broadcast program of a broadcaster; The program is compressed and saved as Mpeg2 through the computer system, and video editing and broadcasting information are added to the title of the video, performer information, broadcasting time, standard broadcast schedule for its own channel, guide data and storage location information for the entire program to be broadcast. Doing; The program promotional video received from the program provider is compressed into Mpeg2 and stored in the computer system.The title of the broadcasting information video, the program provider information, the broadcasting time, the storage location information, and the video and the broadcasting information are bundled and encrypted. Inserting in; Storing the edited digital broadcasting content and the EPG screen in a database when the EPG screen is inserted into the EPG screen by inserting advertisement content and a broadcast program guide produced by an advertiser; Transmitting all images of the broadcast program and producing an EPG screen to a satellite through a satellite transmission device according to a schedule according to its own schedule; The local cable operator receives digital broadcasting contents transmitted from the satellite through the satellite receiver and connects the broadcasting schedule to the automatic broadcasting transmission system to automatically transmit the broadcasting program to each home through the wired cable local network at a predetermined time. It provides a broadcast content providing method using a satellite comprising a.

Other features of the invention include a plurality of airwaves, satellite broadcasts, terrestrial broadcasts and cable broadcasters; Receives broadcast programs transmitted from the plurality of broadcasters, stores them in a database, edits the stored broadcast programs through a video program editor, and creates EPG screens to be processed to digital cable operators in each region. A relay center for transmitting broadcast contents to satellites; A satellite for transmitting digital broadcasting contents transmitted from the relay center to cable operators in each region; After receiving the digital broadcasting contents transmitted from the relay center through the satellite and storing them in its own database, the contents of the EPG screen are changed and modified by itself, and the broadcasting program and the EPG screen are automatically transmitted according to the self-organized broadcasting schedule. A plurality of local cable operators that transmit to a plurality of homes through a wired cable local network constructed in each region through a system; A wired cable local area network constructed by the local cable provider in each area; And a plurality of homes that subscribe to the local cable operator as a member and watch digital broadcast contents provided to the wired cable local area network.

Hereinafter, a broadcast content providing method and system using a satellite according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram schematically showing a system for providing broadcast contents using satellites according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exemplary diagram showing an EPG screen structure of digital broadcast contents according to the present invention, and FIGS. A flowchart for explaining a broadcast content providing method using a satellite according to the present invention.

Referring to this, as shown in FIG. 1, a broadcasting content providing system using a satellite according to the present invention includes a broadcasting company 10, a relay center 20, a satellite 30, a local cable operator 40, and a local network. 50 and the household 60.

The plurality of broadcasters 10 are airwaves, satellite broadcasts, terrestrial broadcasts and cable broadcasts, and broadcasters such as KBS1, KBS2, MBC, SBS, iTV, and EBS in the airwave broadcast method, and KBS satellite 1 and KBS satellite in the satellite broadcast. In broadcasting and cable broadcasting, the cable broadcasting company CH1 to CH n produces a broadcasting program according to its own schedule and sends the program to each household 60 through the broadcasting method.

The relay center 20 receives or receives broadcast programs transmitted from a plurality of broadcasters 10, stores them digitally in a separate database, and edits the stored broadcast program through a video program editor. As shown in FIG. 2, an EPG screen 100 composed of advertisements, a program provider's notice program, and a program guide is produced, and the digital cable contents are distributed to local cable operators 40 scattered throughout the country at a predetermined place. 30).

In the EPG screen 100 structure, the advertisement window 101 is positioned at the upper right or left side, and the PP promotion window 102 is positioned at the upper left or upper right to promote the program of the program provider. The broadcast time guide window 102 is positioned so that the broadcast schedule is scrolled by text.

The plurality of local cable operators 40 receive the digital broadcast contents transmitted through the satellite 30 from the relay center 20 and store them in its own database, and then the advertisement window 101 and the broadcaster of the EPG screen 100. The contents of the guide window 102 can be changed and modified by itself, and the broadcasting program and the EPG screen 100 are constructed in each region through the APC (Auto Program Control) according to the self-organized broadcasting schedule. The digital wired cable local network 50 transmits digital broadcast contents to the plurality of homes 60.

The local cable operator 40 backs up the received digital broadcasting content and its own program in a database, inserts it into a broadcasting schedule, and sends it to each home 60 as necessary.

The operation of the broadcast content providing system using the satellite and the broadcast content providing method according to the present invention configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.

First, the relay center 20 performs a main center function of collecting, processing, and distributing digital broadcast contents to be supplied to the local cable operators 40 through the satellite 30, and received through the satellite 30. It is composed of a local cable operator 40 for transmitting digital broadcast content to each home 60 through a local network 50 built with a wired cable, the relay center 20 and the local cable operator 40 is not shown. They will share their contracts, requirements, service announcements and announcements with each other over the Internet.

The relay center 20 receives and collectively records broadcast programs of a plurality of broadcasters such as KBS and MBC through a reception card (S11), and compresses and stores the broadcast programs and program guides as Mpeg2 through a computer system (S12). In operation S13, the stored broadcasting program is edited into an image that can be used for broadcasting and the broadcasting information is added. Here, the content of the broadcast information to be added may include, for example, the title of the video, the performer information, the broadcast time, a standard broadcast schedule for self-channel (edited for automatic broadcast), and a guide for the entire program to be broadcast (EPG: Electronic Program). Guide) and storage location information (PATH) will be added.

The relay center 20 compresses the program promotional video received from the program provider (PP) or the broadcast program that entrusts the transmission to Mpeg2 and stores it in the computer system, and broadcast information such as the title of the video, program provider information, broadcast time, The storage location information (PATH) and the image and broadcast information are bundled and encrypted, and inserted into the PP promotion window 101 of the EPG screen 100, and the advertisement contents and the broadcast program guide produced by the advertiser are displayed in the EPG screen 100 ) To produce the EPG screen 100 (S14).

The relay center 20 stores the digital broadcast content of the processed broadcast program and the EPG screen 100 in a database, and transmits the broadcast program requested from local cable operators 40 through the Internet (not shown). The broadcast program and the EPG screen 100 stored in the database are transmitted as a DVD file and directly transmitted to the DVD (S15).

The relay center 20 transmits the satellite 30 to the satellite 30 through the satellite transmission apparatus according to its own schedule when the image editing of the broadcast program and the production of the EPG screen 100 are completed from the broadcaster.

The local cable operator 40 receives the digital broadcast content transmitted from the satellite 30 through a satellite receiver and stores the data in a high-capacity database or transmits the data in real time. It is separated and stored as (S21).

The received broadcast schedule may be reorganized, and the order and time at which the self-produced video and the publicity video of the PP are broadcast may be designated together (S22).

The local cable operator 40 compresses and stores the video produced by Mpeg2 and broadcasts the title, broadcast time, and advertisement information and video location information (PATH or VTR of the disk) of the broadcast information video. It becomes possible.

In addition, when the local cable operator 40 wants to change the advertisement in the advertisement window 101 of the EPG screen 100, the EPG screen 100 is edited to delete the corresponding advertisement and insert the local advertisement. Can be stored (S23)

The local cable operator 40 automatically broadcasts a scheduled schedule transmitted from the relay center 20 to an APC (Auto Program Control) to automatically broadcast at a predetermined time.

Therefore, as described above, the method and system for providing broadcast contents using satellites according to the present invention receive and broadcast broadcast programs transmitted from a plurality of broadcasters to process and store digital broadcast contents to be supplied to local cable operators, and through satellites. By distributing, local cable operators can transmit the received digital broadcasting contents to their homes through the local area network.

In addition, the method and system for providing broadcast contents using satellites according to the present invention are not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the technical gist of the present invention.

According to the present invention as described above, the broadcasting center receives the broadcast programs transmitted from a plurality of broadcasters to process and store the digital broadcast content to be supplied to each local cable operators, and distributed through satellite, local cable operators own channels By automating the production and delivery system for the system, it is possible to save time and money and to make efficient broadcasting.

Claims (5)

Receiving and recording a broadcast program of a broadcaster; The program is compressed and saved as Mpeg2 through the computer system, and video editing and broadcasting information are added to the title of the video, performer information, broadcasting time, standard broadcast schedule for its own channel, guide data and storage location information for the entire program to be broadcast. Doing; The program promotional video received from the program provider or broadcasting program that entrusts the transmission is compressed into Mpeg2 and stored in the computer system, and the title of the broadcasting information video, program provider information, broadcasting time, storage location information, and video and broadcasting information are bundled and encrypted. Inserting it into the PP promotion window of the EPG screen; Storing the edited digital broadcast content and the EPG screen in a database when the EPG screen is inserted into the EPG screen by inserting an advertisement content and a broadcast program guide produced by an advertiser; Transmitting all images of the broadcast program and producing an EPG screen to a satellite through a satellite transmission device according to a schedule according to its own schedule; And The local cable operator receives digital broadcasting contents transmitted from the satellite through the satellite receiver and connects the broadcasting schedule to the automatic broadcasting transmission system to automatically transmit the broadcasting program to each home through the wired cable local network at a predetermined time. Broadcast content providing method using a satellite comprising a. The method of claim 1, Receiving, by the local cable operator, digital broadcasting contents transmitted from satellites and storing them in a database, and separating and storing the received data into images, broadcasting information, and broadcasting schedule; Designating an order and a time at which a self-produced video content and a promotional video content of a program provider are to be broadcast in order to reorganize the received broadcasting schedule; Compressing and storing a self-produced video image into Mpeg2 and adding a title, a broadcast time, and advertiser information and video position information of a broadcast information image; If the local cable operator wants to change the advertisement in the advertisement window of the EPG screen, executing the EPG screen editing program to delete the advertisement, and inserting and storing the local advertisement; And The local cable operator has a satellite comprising a step of transmitting a broadcast program to each home through a wired cable local network automatically at a predetermined time by linking the broadcast schedule transmitted from the relay center to the automatic broadcast transmission system. Broadcast content providing method using. The method of claim 1, In the step of storing the digital broadcast content and the EPG screen in a database, if a predetermined broadcast program is sent from each local cable operator through the Internet, the broadcast program is retransmitted through a satellite and the broadcast program stored in the database and Method for providing broadcast content using satellites, characterized in that the transmission of the EPG screen as a DVD file using the Internet and directly delivered to the DVD. A plurality of airwaves, satellite broadcasts, terrestrial broadcasts and cable broadcasters 10; Receives broadcast programs transmitted from the plurality of broadcasters 10, stores them in a database, edits the broadcast programs through a video program editor, and creates an EPG screen 100 to produce regional cable for each region. A relay center 20 for transmitting the processed digital broadcasting contents to the operators 40 to the satellite 30; A satellite (30) for transmitting the digital broadcasting content transmitted from the relay center (20) to cable operators (40) in each region; After receiving the digital broadcasting content transmitted from the relay center 20 through the satellite 30 and storing it in its own database, the contents of the EPG screen 100 are changed and modified by itself, and according to the own programming schedule. A plurality of local cable operators 40 transmitting the broadcast program and the EPG screen 100 to a plurality of homes 60 through a wired cable local network 50 constructed in each region by an automatic broadcasting transmission system; A wired cable local network 50 constructed by the local cable provider 40 in each region; And Broadcasting content providing system using a satellite, characterized in that consisting of a plurality of households (60) to join the local cable operator (40) as a member to watch the digital broadcast content provided to the wired cable local area network (50). The method of claim 4, wherein The EPG screen 100 has an advertising window 101 located at the upper right or left side, and a PP promotion window 102 for promoting a program of a program provider is located at the upper left or upper right, and the broadcasting time guide is located under the EPG screen. Broadcasting content providing system using a satellite, characterized in that the window 102 is located so that the broadcast schedule is scrolled by text.