KR20040026360A - Method for controlling database of lend list using the PVR system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A method of managing a lending list database using a PVR system is provided to systematically manage programs previously watched. CONSTITUTION: A lending list database is constructed in a PVR. A user connects to a program lending site using a network(S402). The user selects a predetermined program from the program lending site and executes a lending list comparison and management program installed in the PVR(S403). The user accesses the lending list comparison and management program using a user's ID and password, inputs information of the program selected from the program lending site, and compares the information with information of the lending list database(S405). The user judges whether the selected program is lent according to the comparison result, and information of the lent program in the lending list database or the server of the site(S407,S408).

Description

Method for controlling database of lend list using the PVR system}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a personal video recorder (PVR) system, and more particularly, to a method of managing a rental list database using a FB system.

In general, a PVR system converts digital broadcast data and analog broadcast data received through a broadcast channel from a TV system into a digital signal through a CPU and a video signal processor, and converts and stores the digital signal data in a memory device inside the system. D conversion and a system that can be played back at a time or a method desired by a user through a display device or a screen.

Hereinafter, a PVR system according to the related art will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram of a general PVR built-in digital TV.

As shown in FIG. 1, a general PVR built-in digital TV includes a tuner unit 1 for receiving a digital or analog broadcast and a digital signal for processing a broadcast signal received through the tuner unit 1 as a displayable signal on a screen. A digital part 10, a storage unit (HDD) 4 for storing signals processed by the digital processing unit 10, and a display unit for displaying signals processed by the digital processing unit 10. It consists of (2).

In order to connect the TV configured in this way to the network, the network interface unit 3 is connected.

The digital part 10 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 5 for controlling the entire TV system, a video signal processor 6 for processing a video signal under the control of the CPU 5, and A video storage interface 8 for interfacing with storage means for storing the video signal processed by the video signal processor 6 and a video for storing and outputting the video signal of the video signal processor 8 in units of frames. It comprises a memory 7.

Here, the data storage interface 8 includes an integrated drive electronics (IDE) bus interface.

The PVR built-in digital TV receives the TV signal from the tuner unit 1 and transmits the signal to the digital processing unit 10 to complete the signal processing, and then outputs the screen from the final display unit 2.

At this time, the CPU 5 may detect and display the contents in the storage unit (HDD) 4 and control the network interface unit 3 to enable data transmission and reception with an external device and receive various data information. Perform all the functions to save.

As such, the development of PVR (Personnel Video Record), which connects a network to a general TV and embeds a hard disk, enhances various network services and data transmission / reception and storage functions, thereby providing a better service beyond the conventional TV concept. It became.

With the built-in hard disk, OS (Operation System) is installed in a certain area of the hard disk to implement the functions of the server, allowing free data exchange with the client.

TVs equipped with modems capable of networking in the prior art have appeared, but since there was no hard disk, there was no data storage function.

The development of the PVR equipped with a hard disk has strengthened the data storage function, and more various forms of transmission and reception and service functions have been achieved by combining with the network.

However, the current PVR system mainly stores information on the hard disk, but the information on the programs that have been watched is not managed.

In the conventional PVR system, as the capacity of the hard disk increases and the amount of program data increases, the user needs to manage the program that he / she has already watched by constructing a systematic DB. There is a problem that can be inadvertently rented to watch the list of programs previously watched because the management function of the is not implemented.

The present invention is to solve the problem of the PVR system of the prior art, and provides a method of managing a rental list database using a FB system that can systematically manage the information about the viewing program using a network as a database. Its purpose is to.

1 is a block diagram of a general PVR built-in digital TV

2 is an overall configuration diagram of a PVR system according to the present invention

3 is a block diagram of a network interface unit according to the present invention

4 is a flow chart showing a rental list comparison process according to the present invention

5 is a flowchart illustrating a rental list storing process according to the present invention.

Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings

20.PVR TV 21.CPU

22.HDD 23.OS area

24. Network Interface Blocks 25a.25b.25c.25n. Client

In order to achieve the above object, a method of managing a rental list database using a FB system according to the present invention includes constructing a list of a loan list database in a PVR and a program rental site using a network built in the PVR. Accessing the program, selecting a predetermined program from the program rental site, executing the rental list comparison and management program installed in the PVR, and accessing the rental list comparison and management program with the user ID and password, and then accessing the program rental site. Input information of the selected program in the and comparing it with information in the rental list database, and determine whether to rent the selected program according to the result of the comparison and at least one of the rental list database or the server of the rental site. Steps to save on Po And it characterized in that.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail with respect to the FB system according to the present invention.

2 is an overall configuration diagram of a PVR system according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of a network interface unit according to the present invention.

The present invention installs the OS using the HDD built into the PVR and implements the server function, and then grants an account to each client (where the movie is rented), accesses the service provider on the network, and searches the movie list. When the user selects a movie to be watched, the system compares the list stored in the PVR to determine whether the user has already watched and decides whether to rent.

The overall configuration of the PVR system according to the present invention has a CPU 21 configured inside the PVR TV 20 to control all functions, as shown in FIG. 2, and an HDD 22 for enabling data storage. have.

In the present invention, the entire area of the HDD 22 is divided into a data storage area and an operating system (OS) area 23 so that the PVR TV 20 can function as a server in the OS area. Install either Unix or Windows, and issue an account when the OS is installed.

Here, the account is for issuing a connection right so that clients 25a, 25b, 25c, and 25n can access a server in a network.

Therefore, by granting an account to the movie source rental shop that he frequently searches for, he grants the right to access the server of the personal PVR TV 20.

In the program rental list storage space of the PVR TV 20, an area for managing a list of individual individuals is allocated (for example, a management area is allocated for the number of families), and a connection ID and a password are assigned for the number of areas. To manage the rental list for each individual.

3 shows a network interface block that is part of a connection with a client as a server, which has a Linked PVR system IP address list and a TV program list for connecting to the server system.

Clients with accounts issued by the PVR system can access the PVR at any time.

The selected movie can be downloaded using a network system.

Clients 25a, 25b, 25c, and 25n may also include a movie providing site supported on the PC of a movie rental store that they visit easily or on the web.

Referring to the rental list database management method using the PVR system of the present invention as follows.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a rental list comparison process according to the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a rental list storing process according to the present invention.

The operation of the PVR system for constructing a rental list database according to the present invention is as follows.

First, the system is connected to the network established in the PVR.

It accesses the movie rental site using the PVR network, searches for and selects a preferred movie title, and executes a rental list comparison and management program installed in the PVR.

Then, after connecting with the personal ID and password, enter the searched title, compare the title, and determine whether to rent.

Here, the rented list is automatically stored in the DB of the list management program of the home PVR or the server of the rental site.

The rental list database forming method according to the present invention proceeds as described above in detail.

Figure 4 shows the order in which each individual in the PVR TV contrasts the list of movies that have been rented and watched with the list of preferred movies that each individual wants to rent.

First, the system is connected to the network established in the PVR (S401) and the movie rental service site is accessed (S402). For example, the user can search and select a list of movies he / she wants to watch on the web, broadcast, or elsewhere. (S403)

Subsequently, the user accesses the PVR rental list system and accesses a previously watched and allocated DB area allocated by the PVR TV (S404).

After accessing the rental list DB area, enter the ID and password of each individual and enter the information of the corresponding program (S405) to check whether the information of the rental list DB area matches.

Here, the information of the program includes the program title and the lead actor name.

If there is a matching item in the comparison step, it is checked whether it is watched, and if it is not, it is rented and watched at the rental store to which the account is assigned.

When screening a rented movie, the management system of the PVR asks whether or not to manage the title input, and if it is accepted, it is made into a DB, and the list watched by the individual for rental is stored and managed in the individual DB area of the PVR (S408).

In the above-described rental list DB construction step, the steps of storing the list in its own management list will be described in detail.

FIG. 5 illustrates a process in which a viewer stores a title of a movie and a memo of a simple content in his / her management list.

First, after completing the viewing by renting the selected program (S501) (S502), the management system of the PVR asks the viewer whether to save the title (S503).

If the viewer wants to save the information content of the program in the state that viewing is completed, the information content is input and managed (S504).

The information stored can be recorded and saved so that it can be useful for future searches. It can also record the title, the name of the main actor to distinguish if there is a movie of the same title, and a simple testimonial.

The present invention can be applied to all PVR TVs with a built-in HDD and capable of a network interface.

The method of managing a rental list database using a fibral system according to the present invention can be utilized when searching for a program selection by making a list of programs rented and watched by a user using a HDD and a network embedded in a PVR TV. Therefore, systematic management of previously watched programs, that is, re-rental prevention of previously watched programs and unnecessary selection of programs to be watched are prevented.

Claims (4)

Building a rental list database in a PVR; Accessing a program rental site using a network established in a PVR; Selecting a predetermined program from the program rental site and executing a rental list comparison and management program installed in the PVR; Accessing the rental list comparison and management program using a user ID and password, and inputting information of a program selected at the program rental site and comparing the information with the information in the rental list database; Determining whether to rent the selected program according to the comparison result and storing the information of the rented program in at least one of the rental list database or the server of the rental site management management of the rental list database Way. The method of claim 1, Implementing a service function by installing an operating system in the FB and implementing a service function and granting an account for each program rental site further comprises a method of managing a rental list database using a FB system. The method of claim 1, The program information selected from the program rental site, the rental list database management method using a FB system, characterized in that it includes a title and the name of the main actor. The method of claim 1, The storing of the program information may include: checking whether the information of the corresponding program is stored in the rental list and storing the program information according to the user's confirmation result.