KR20060033763A - Program selection method and system on tv and recorders with performaing muti remote controller having personal informations of preferances - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention selects a preferred channel by using the program information in the TV broadcast, and stores and utilizes it as personal favorite broadcast information, and prepare a plurality of remote controllers that can operate a single TV or recording device Each remote control is recognized as a unique identification number, and each remote control stores and manages individual program information and favorite broadcast information of a designated user and applies the same to operate a target device. The program information is constructed so that the selection or recording of a broadcasting channel is performed separately.

Remote control, TV, recorder, program information, favorite broadcast, record record, automatic channel selection, individual record information

Description

In a TV or recording device, a remote control system having means for selecting a broadcasting channel by a plurality of remote controllers having individual information and a remote controller storing individual channel information with an individual identification number. {PROGRAM SELECTION METHOD AND SYSTEM ON TV AND RECORDERS WITH PERFORMAING MUTI REMOTE CONTROLLER HAVING PERSONAL INFORMATIONS OF PREFERANCES.}

Figure 1: Function block diagram of the device operated by the remote control

Figure 2: Initial Settings and General Functions on Devices that Work with Remote Controls

Figure 3: Function block diagram inside the remote control

Figure 4: Items of program data information

Figure 5: Appearance of Individual Remote Control

Figure 6: Periodically Repeated Function Flowchart

Figure 7: Channel Selection Function Flowchart in the Remote Control

Figure 8: Preference calculation and storage logic in the remote control

Fig. 9: Logic diagram for selecting a preferred channel in the remote controller

Figure 10: Preferred channel reservation recording logic flow

Fig. 11: Schematic diagram of function operation according to individual remote control identification

12: Preferred Channel Configuration at Specific Time

The present invention utilizes a variety of program information such as an electronic program guide when watching a broadcast on TV or storing and managing the recording on a recording device, and a method for constructing channel selection information and operating such a device. To remote control (hereinafter referred to as remote control) technology.

With the development of technology, broadcasting signal transmission using traditional airwaves is composed of wired and wireless internet networks equipped with high-speed communication networks, as well as wired networks having satellites as independent viewing areas and satellite communication networks. The broadcasting and living data information provided by the conventional analog method is being transmitted with various and rich information with the digitization of broadcasting technology, and according to the development of TV broadcasting and the diversification of information, the viewer can select The vast amount of program content is increasingly required to be organized and provided in a more systematic manner.

For this purpose. In accordance with recent international technical standards, comprehensive program data information (hereinafter referred to as 'program information'), such as an electronic program guide, is used for broadcasting and recording. It eliminates the inconvenience of memorizing or retrieving the contents individually, as well as selecting the program with easy operation.

Commonly referred to as program guide, that is, program information, is a program information table that organizes the information of each individual program according to the technical regulations. It is PID, start time, broadcast time, program grade, and image size of each program. It outputs and transmits various useful information together with a broadcast signal, and provides a user to easily and efficiently operate a device such as a digital TV by using the information easily.

In addition, a broadcast recording device for receiving and storing broadcast signals (digital broadcast, analog broadcast, video, etc.) in order to record and store a variety of contents, such as movies, photos, audio data, and presentation documents. Also, it is configured as internal or external type and has application means to enable reservation and real time recording, as well as various additional services connected to external devices, and to transmit and receive information through a communication connection device such as USB. Introducing.

There are many techniques that are very useful in the technology of selecting TV channels or recording recording using program information. Some of the important technologies are as follows.

Patent Registration (Registration No. 10-0385328) "Electronic program guide information providing apparatus and method, subscriber terminal device and method for updating the electronic program guide information" look at the program information provided by airwave broadcasting, cable TV broadcasting, satellite broadcasting ( In the provision of EPG), in order to implement an efficient information update system, each information is processed with the characteristics of new insertion, modification and deletion, and updated and stored in the user's terminal device at regular intervals, thereby minimizing the size of the information. It is used without error. This is an excellent technology for efficiently managing the storage space of program information.

In addition, the recent public technology (Publication No. 10-2005-0090215) "Reservation recording method of PVR" prevents the loss of reservation information waiting for recording in case of power failure. Currently, the company is introducing a technology to update and store on a daily basis.

Another public technology (Publication No. 10-2005-0090286 2005.9.13) "Recording device capable of reserved recording of analog and digital broadcast signals through one menu screen and its reservation recording method" is a conventional analog and digital method. In an integrated system (combo system) that can handle broadcast signals, it introduces a technology to handle the hassle of preparing a separate control algorithm for each method in a menu.

In particular, US patent (US Pat. No. 6,310,886-2001.10.30), "Method and apparatus implementing a multimedia digital," shows a media service without interruption in accordance with the demand of the consumer in the information network. In order to provide, periodic synchronization and separate user selection are required each time, but a technology using a reservation schedule system that is synchronized throughout the network is provided.

Another US patent publication (US Pat. Nos. US5,630,119-1997.5.13), "System and Method for Displaying Program Listings in an Interactive Electronic Program Guide," describes electronics operated by users in an interactive entertainment distribution network. According to the Program Guide (EPG), a technology for providing all users with EPG data corresponding to each time based on the index of the database on the transmitting side is introduced.

Another US patent publication (US Pat. No. US 5,666,645-1997.9.9) states that "Data Management and Distribution system and Method for an Electronic Television Program Guide It provides technology to generate program information data so that program information (EPG) can be built and utilized to enable users to collect, correct, verify and control automatically or manually using various subsystems.

United States Patent Application Publication (US Pat. No. 6,324,338-Nov. 27, 2001) "Video data recorder with integrated channel guides" refers to a user defined recording device, unlike a specific program. It is showing technology to record and store certain contents by judging pattern or fuzzy theory.

On the other hand, Japanese Patent (Publication No. 2002-324071: 2002.11.8) "Content search system, content retrieval method" in order to solve the inconvenience of linguistic content information such as keywords and to utilize the time information to each time zone information Introduces an indexing technique that corresponds to.

However, these technologies are very convenient and excellent technologies for using and handling the program information in the device in common, but all have to check and select the program schedule displayed on the screen. In practice, such selection is a separate task that is necessary to determine or record broadcast viewing, and the user should be familiar with the operating procedures and procedures of the menus or devices provided for the special storage of the program's information.

On the other hand, because one broadcast recording device records a number of people from time to time according to their preferences, when multiple families need to record or watch a series of broadcasts such as dramas, it is necessary to select them while checking their contents. Even during playback, check and operate manually, the hassle has not been eliminated.

In addition, televisions (hereinafter referred to as TVs), which are broadcast reception monitors in the home, are being enlarged in size and, unlike small monitors, they are generally one or two because of high price and limited installation location. The family has a limited number of trials and is used by the family. In these assumptions, when you want to watch your favorite channel broadcasts on a large monitor, which you normally enjoy with individual receivers, or when you want to store them in a limited number of recorders because of their low frequency, There is inconvenience in performing by manipulating the content again. In addition, even if there is a separate device instead of a common recording and recording device connected to a large monitor, if you want to reproduce it on a large screen, there is an inconvenience of having to perform cumbersome work such as wiring.

Electronic program information (EPG) provided separately with a broadcast signal, or program information provided through the Internet or newspaper media do not have a separate technology for comprehensive management, so most of the contents are used when watching or recording an actual broadcast. The inconvenience of having to search and confirm is not solved.

In addition, since each individual enjoys different programs in the family, it is inconvenient to repeatedly search several channels in order to find a desired broadcast when the family watches together. Under a diversified environment, it is inconvenient to make a decision by searching and moving numerous channels.

On the other hand, regardless of the program information, the technology to save the channel information of their favorite using the remote control unit of the TV, and to select the desired broadcast by using the menu information and the stored program information is also widely used. In addition, in recent years, the unique information of the manufacturer of the device is pre-listed so that it can be commonly used in everyday home appliances such as TV, so that all TVs or recording devices can be operated with the integrated remote controller regardless of the type of device. Remote control is widely used.

Recently, the technology for improving the functions of the remote control and the operation signal processing technology has been introduced to conveniently select a desired broadcast for recording or watching.

Among them, in particular, among the domestic invention technology, registration number 10-0394009 (announcement date July 25, 2003) is a technology for storing a list of favorite channels, and the viewer frequently designates a favorite channel as separate information called a favorite channel. By allowing the information to be stored, it was invented to be used conveniently by introducing a technology that can convert the stored preferred channel information sequentially or randomly as needed, and further improved the registration number 10-0518825 (October 06, 2005) introduced a technology to improve the expected complexity and inefficiency by increasing the number of preferred channels by storing them in a specific group.

However, the storage of information on these favorite channels is likely to reduce the effectiveness of the speed and convenience gradually, as long as viewers' preference for each channel increases or the number of favorite channels continues to increase, unless the stored data is deleted. have. Therefore, there is an increasing demand for a technology that immediately reflects its own preference for a specific broadcast channel or executes and manages its own broadcast recording using such a means.

When there is a demand to watch or record a favorite channel by individual, it solves the current inconvenience of memorizing only the channel and some limited information and utilizes the favorite broadcasting information reflecting personal taste and viewing habits in detail. In other words, each needs a technology and a method of operation that allow them to watch or schedule recordings of their favorite broadcasts.

In addition, by this means, the program information that one enjoys is comprehensively recorded. There is a need for a technique for storing a TV and operating a recording or recording device according to the contents of the stored information, and for the operation and execution process to be confirmed through a screen or a display window.

In addition, when using a TV or broadcast recording device jointly, it is necessary to utilize the program information of each individual to watch their favorite programs in real time, or to make a reservation recording.

In addition, independent information necessary for the broadcasting schedule guide information (Event InformationTable) or program information provided on the Internet or print media as well as TV broadcasting so that users can easily search for information on their favorite channels and programs and update the stored information. As such, there is a need for technology that can be comprehensively inputted or managed.

In order to solve these technical problems, the present invention provides a technology for storing and managing channel information preferred for each individual in each remote control while using a plurality of remote control in a TV or recording device used in common It is to provide a technology for watching and recording and storing specialized broadcast programs. Such a technique is included not only in the TV or recording and recording apparatus exemplified in the present invention, but also in a device such as a satellite broadcasting receiver in which a broadcasting channel can be selected.

In general, the selection of a broadcasting channel uses a channel selection device provided in a receiver and a remote controller for operating its function from the outside. These remote controllers are supplied as a necessity to select channels in satellite broadcasting or terrestrial broadcasting. The remote control records channels as well as selecting channels. play. Multi-device operation functions such as stop, volume control, channel memory shortcut, screen control, image quality control, time setting, menu view, etc. are provided at the same time. Therefore, the present invention is characterized by providing a technology that can utilize such a plurality of remote control for each individual and to utilize it.

In the present invention, so that the personal preference number is generated in the information stored in the remote control or the device so that personal preference information can be stored and managed, the technology is provided that the information is stored, reproduced and managed as this unique number, Selecting a program according to taste and providing a preference for such program information to be stored separately as information that the user prefers to watch (hereinafter, collectively referred to as 'favorite broadcasting').

In addition, such a favorite broadcast is constructed by inputting a broadcast schedule provided by a broadcasting station, individual program information (EPG), information through an Internet medium, newspapers, and broadcast guide information, and recording and storing such program information. In addition, each process is not only developed from the screen to the menu, but also displayed on the display window of the remote control, and at the same time, it also provides a function that can be delivered as a batch information using a personal computer and a communication port connected to the Internet.

This technique will now be described in detail with reference to the currently implemented TV broadcasting and related hardware systems. The main devices and general functions related to the technology in the present invention will be described first.

In the TV or recording and recording apparatus dealt with in the present invention, it is common for an individual to search for broadcast information, to select a channel, and to store and manage such information. Both the recording device and the TV are programmed to operate according to the operation buttons on the front of the device or the buttons on the remote control by programming the operation sequence, menu information and command system necessary for the operation. Thus my mine. Transmit operation signal from outside. Regarding the signal processing technology on the circuit, such as receiving, performing a function, or transmitting to the outside using a separate communication line, the conventional technology is easily provided, and thus the detailed description of this part May be omitted.

In recent years in which digital broadcasting is provided in earnest, in the software portion, broadcast programs are provided to be viewed, selected, and reserved in a program schedule organized by genre, subject, or characteristic. In terms of hardware, as in the example of a recording and recording device which is one of the devices described in the present technology, a conventional magnetic tape recorder VCR, a recording device using a hard disk (HDR), a digital video disk (DVD), and the like are utilized. These hardwares are also supplied as a stand-alone integrated TV, such as network-connected, digital broadcast receiving or PC-type stand-alone.

PVR, a recent recording and recording device, can be connected to a computer through a networking function and a USB2.0 port, and it is also introducing a product that can record multiple channels simultaneously. The basic structure of the receiver consists of an RF tuner, a digital reception demodulator (8-VSB), a system processing unit (CPU, various decoding units, format conversion / graphic processing, etc.), an analog unit, a display driving unit, and a power unit. It is. In particular, as a device equipped with a hard disk (HDD) for the PVR has been spreading, it is a trend to replace the existing recording and recording device (VCR) using the magnetic tape. These digital devices also have built-in USB 2.0, SATA and Ethernet controllers for easy expansion with external devices.

Although diversity in hardware has emerged, international standards have been set around specific organizations (TV Anytime Forum) for the purpose of ensuring compatibility with information and contents necessary for device operation. Regardless, it does not have a direct impact on the technical content of the use and operation of the remote control for operating the equipment.

In general, selecting a channel by using the buttons on the remote control is simple enough that no explanation is required, and interactive operation techniques such as recording setting, time setting, and channel presetting on the recording device are relatively easy. The general outline is as follows.

First, the operation history is displayed on the display window or connected screen monitor provided in the recording and recording device, and initial menu information such as time information, scheduled recording / cancel / playback information, and channel information is displayed. After operating the corresponding function button, channel, day of the week, start-end time, etc. required for reservation recording are displayed. The user sets the corresponding item by using the number button or the selection button to set the scheduled recording while designating each channel, day and time.

These setting contents are stored in the internal memory device for later management, and the broadcasting contents are recorded and stored according to the input information. The recording information is stored in an external medium having a separate hardware configuration.

In the TV monitor, the receiving unit to which the broadcast signal is input, the tuner unit to which the channel is selected, the memory unit to store various programs and signal processing information, the input signal processing unit to receive signals from the external remote controller, and the broadcast signal to the monitor A demodulation unit and a decoding unit for converting and processing a video / audio signal to be implemented in an audio device, a control unit for controlling and processing all these signals, and an image-audio signal switching unit for processing a signal of an internal or external recording and recording device. consist of. Except for the monitor, the general recording and recording apparatus has such a function in a TV, and additionally includes a memory for storing information about a separate program and menu, a signal processing unit for driving a recording system, and a recording apparatus driving unit. have.

However, the choice of channels for operation and operation on the remote control, regardless of the unique signal processing technology of the various devices in various formats or the configuration of these devices or the configuration of single or multiple devices. reservation. recording. play. Key functions such as deletion and storage and utilization of information are not all fundamentally different in practical operation. Therefore, the technology in the present invention can be utilized in all devices, it is obvious that a separate technology is not necessary according to the signal details.

Under the environment in which the remote control and the TV or recording and recording device system linked thereto as described above, in the TV or recording and recording device according to the present invention for achieving the above object, a broadcast channel is formed by a plurality of remote control having individual information. In the remote control technology, which stores selected channel information and stores individual channel information and has an individual identification number, a plurality of remote controllers having a device unique number have a common program information related to broadcasting in each remote control. After storing and allowing the current time to be synchronized, preparing to perform independent operations individually, and configuring the program information that the individual enjoys watching to be stored on the individual remote controllers as preferred channels, Prioritize operations using unique numbers It is provided to.

Preferably, according to the automatic or manual selection mode utilizing the saved favorite broadcast program information, in the automatic mode, the stored channel is prepared to be automatically selected based on the current date and time, and the broadcast is not watched or a special recording mode is used. If is selected, the broadcast can be recorded in the designated recording and recording device by using the unique device number of the individual remote controller as a reference for information classification.

Preferably, the predetermined program information received from the broadcasting station together with the broadcast signal is automatically stored in a separate place or a remote control through the receiver, and integrated program information that can be received through the Internet or other mass media. In addition, the remote control includes a program information memory unit and a communication port for receiving, and having a database for creating own information on the remote control owned by the remote control.

Preferably, the individual remote control is equipped with a function that satisfies the specifications of the current major home appliance manufacturers, so that a plurality of devices can be operated by a single remote control. It can be operated as, so as to utilize the stored favorite program information to perform the recording function automatically and automatically at the time of reservation recording as well as real-time viewing.

More preferably, the storage medium of the recording and recording device may store a plurality of pieces of information, such as HDR using the hard disk, and store and retrieve individual information, for example, according to specific information such as a unique device number of a remote controller. It also includes preparing to ensure that each remote control is assigned a personal password so that the related information of the remote control can be independently managed in the storage device.

In addition, preferably, the favorite program information input and stored in the individual remote control is provided with a power supply sufficient to maintain the information on the remote control in case of being erased or damaged. A song that transmits or recalls information so that it can be stored in an external device such as a TV, a recording device, or a separate personal computer, depending on the unique number. It includes having a reception communication function.

Above all, however, in order to increase the volume and economy of the individual remote controller, the memory can be managed with abundant storage capacity and the integrated broadcasting program information according to the operation of the remote controller and a series of control information according to the auto-manual operation. For example, it may be another embodiment to store the information in a storage location of a main device such as a TV and manage the same by using a unique device number and a password of an individual remote controller.

In a device such as a TV, which has a plurality of remote controllers, for example, a unique device number of a remote controller capable of receiving and responding to a signal is registered in advance, and a priority for selecting an operation signal transmitted from the remote controller is always specified so that it is always the highest. Also included is to be manipulated by a signal.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings it will be described in detail as a preferred embodiment. This embodiment may well represent the objects, features, and advantages of the present invention. First, a plurality of individual users (hereinafter, referred to as users) in a single TV that are commonly used by the public may enjoy a broadcast program using a unique remote controller. The information can be divided into a method of storing or utilizing information and a method of using a remote control by a plurality of users in a recording device.

First, FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of a device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, a TV that receives a broadcast signal and transmits the content to a user through a screen and a speaker after receiving a broadcast signal, and records and stores such a broadcast signal or reproduces the recorded broadcast content. It is provided with a recording and recording device for transmitting to.

In the present embodiment, for convenience, a TV and a recording and recording device associated therewith are limited. However, as described above, the recording and recording device may be independent, integrated, internal, external, or provided in various types such as a hard disk or a DVD. It may be a device that receives an analog or digital signal, or both may be included, and any of the program information processing techniques illustrated in the present invention may be applied.

In the example of Figure 1, functionally looking at the process of finally delivering the broadcast signal from the broadcasting station to the user, generally can be divided into a device for watching the broadcast and a recording and recording device device, most of them are separated, the broadcast signal Select the function on the device (100 to 110) that is implemented as video and audio output in the terminal and the function on the device to select the broadcast signal to record or play back the recorded broadcast (200 to 207) ) Separately.

Most of these devices are independent, and a system is constructed through external device connection terminals between devices. In particular, in a digital TV, a broadcast signal receiving device is often connected separately as an external device. These devices are usually prepared in various types according to convenience and efficiency, such as external devices, or by integrating some overlapping functions into a complex system, or elastically configured to implement individual functions on other devices.

As an example in the figure, in a general TV structure, a tuner 101 capable of receiving and selecting broadcast signals from an antenna, a menu memory unit 102 storing functions and menu information related to the operation of the device, and a tuner A program memory unit 103 for storing the selected program information or externally input program information, a demodulator 106 for making a broadcast signal received through an antenna and a tuner into an image signal, an audio signal and a broadcast information signal, and a demodulator Decoder unit 107 for decoding the coarse demultiplexed signal, processing and switching unit 109 for converting the processing according to the command of the control unit so that the decoded video, audio signal can be reproduced in the output device, typically provided on the front or rear Input and output terminal unit 110 is connected to the external device to be processed, and the interface unit directly connected to the user and the screen and the speaker to the processed video and audio information, the external Remote control unit 100 that can operate various functions related to the operation of the device, such as selecting a channel or changing the operating state, and also an input unit for receiving information from the remote control, and transmits the information to the control unit 105 for the actual device operation command ( 104).

In the example of the figure, as a separate recording and recording device device, a tuner 201 capable of receiving and screening a broadcast signal from an antenna, a menu memory unit 202 for storing operation functions and menu information of the device, and selecting through a tuner. A program memory unit 203 for storing the stored program information or external input program information, a recording system signal processing unit 207 for recording or reproducing the selected broadcast contents, or giving information to the signal processing unit for the player, or receiving and recording information during recording. The recording device deck 206, the remote control 200 that can change the operation state of the recording and recording device or the selection of the channel from the outside, the remote control 200 that can operate the various functions related to the operation of the device, and also receives information from the remote control, the operation command It is provided with an input unit 204 for transmitting to the control unit 205 to perform the function.

In more detail, functionally important in the present invention, the remote control (100, 200) and the remote control of the external device that remotely controls and inputs the user's operation command for operating the TV or recording and recording device above all And a control command input unit (104, 204) for transmitting the output signal to the TV or the recording and recording device, and receiving and processing the input from other internal or external devices.

The signals from the remote control having such an operation and selection function are selected by referring to the information of the menu memory units 102 and 202 and the program memory units 103 and 203, and their execution details are separate information. And stored in the recording and recording apparatus.

Preferably, although not shown in the drawing, in order to achieve more improved functions on the remote controller, for example, the current time is synchronized with the timer 108 inside the device, or the operation function or the operating state such as the current channel information data. It is to prepare the information recording unit in the recording and recording device and TV so as to transmit information about the remote control to the information and to provide a signal receiving unit in the remote control.

In Figure 2, when operating a single device with a plurality of remote control, it describes the initial setting and operation process, such as a TV and a recording device to be operated, and the operation signal with the additional information, such as the identification number of the individual remote control While adding the initial power to the remote control to send a (2001), the signal from the remote control is recognized by the input unit of the device (2002), the initial information of the recognized remote control, for example, the unique number of the remote control and the user's initial Password and user information are registered (2003), and conditions that can be allowed in the registered individual remote controllers, for example, viewing time zones designated by the administrator on the device side, focusable channel information, and specific items selected from the user's point of view It is prepared to register the permit information and the like (2004). Constraints on these remote controls should be specified by the highest priority manager who can operate the target device, and the selection range on the remote control should be prepared to be registered by the user.

The individual remote controllers whose initial settings are completed are supplied with power to operate the target device (2005), and the remote controller transmits an arbitrary signal for the operation (2006). It checks whether the operation is a legitimate operation of the individual remote control as the user's password (2007). At this time, the operation signal of the remote control is checked whether a remote control having a predetermined priority condition, for example, a channel priority as a parent is in operation (2008), is notified of an operation impossibility, or performs a normal function. For example, it is equipped with a function that is operated while checking whether the channel is allowed (2009). This condition is preferably checked at any time according to the periodic inspection time described in the other drawings so that the operation of the target device is continued or interrupted.

3 shows a functional diagram of the remote controller 300 that can remotely operate the TV or recording / recording apparatus 308. The remote controller 300 refers to an operation unit 301 to which a signal from an external push button is input, a display display unit 302 for displaying a current operation state and command contents, and external information input / output, and the information on the operation unit. A microprocessor control operation unit 303 for receiving, arithmetic processing, converting the result into specific information, displaying, storing and utilizing the information, and inputting the calculated information and, for example, program information. Menu displayed on the memory storage unit 306 for storing various output information, the internal timer 307 necessary for synchronizing the time so as to be synchronized with the recording recording device or TV 308, or the recording recording device or TV 308. Or a remote signal transmission such as, for example, an infrared communication device, which transmits a signal related to the operation and receives necessary information while referring to the function selection on the display unit 302. Receiving unit 304, an input such as, for example, a USB port that can receive necessary information from an external device such as a computer or a PDA, or transmit information stored therein. An output unit 305 is provided.

In order to create and use unique favorite broadcast information individually from a plurality of remote controllers, it is necessary to have a function of storing and storing contents of program information as well as inputting, managing or outputting new information. . Such a function may be provided with such information storage and operation functions in the remote controller as illustrated in the present invention, and may be provided in a TV or recording device in order to reduce the size and cost of the remote controller. Is to be prepared to be implemented in the remote control and TV or recording device at the same time. Preferably, although not shown in a separate drawing, it is provided with a RAM for storing program information according to a broadcast of enjoying information in a remote controller and a built-in power battery unit. It is very clear that the place of acceptance of these functions in the present invention is not limited to the examples in the present invention because it can be conveniently arranged in various divisions or combinations according to the size and cost or configuration of the associated equipment. .

4 shows typical items in the information of broadcast program information handled and managed as such independent information. Mouth of Drawing 3. The program information stored in the remote controller through the output unit 305 or the signal receiver 304 (306) or stored in a separate device other than the remote controller and operated on the remote controller is prepared as data 400 of a predetermined format. Each individual program information has a specific item for each day of the week, such as the day of the week specified in item 1, the time zone in item 2, the channel name in item 3, the unique number of the program in item 4, and the name of the other program, Classification, personality, start time, end time, broadcast time, advertisement time before the start, genre, broadcast cycle, etc. are provided to be recorded as the information item 401, and furthermore, each program information is automatically or manually assigned individual preferences. According to the information on the favorite station, for example, a value indicating an automatically entered favorite station, a manually entered favorite station value, And a favorite view data values representing the broadcasting priority in the day, information such as the concentration of the information, the average viewing time and the program for a scheduled recording to be added to the input. There may be various kinds of such classification and storage of each program information, such as weekdays, holidays, or holidays, but most preferably, as individual information 402 for each day of the week and for each time zone.

Information that can be classified by each day of the week for the program information according to the embodiment of the present invention in FIG. 4 is, for example, based on the 18-hour daily broadcast, the type of channels to be watched at each hour of each day is 50 6,300 (= 18 * 50 * 7) individual data can be favorite broadcast information, and basic data items of each information include day, time zone (time_mark), channel (chnl), Program unique number (id), program name, program description, start time, end time, end time, duration, ad_extend, quality, airing Period (period), automatic assignment (fv_auto), manual assignment (fv_man), preference (fv_no), automatic schedule recording (r_auto), manual schedule recording (r_man), recording start (r_start), recording start (r_end), average viewing Time (avr_hold), and the amount of time you keep watching a particular program used for your favorite broadcast information Program loyalty or the like, which is referred to as loyalty).

In Figure 5, it shows a remote control 500 for storing and managing the program information for the individual favorite broadcast, the external appearance is not different from the ordinary remote control, but enter a unique value such as a password or the owner's ID or A display window 501 for visually confirming the information being operated is provided, and a button 502 for selecting a broadcast channel is usually provided, as well as a function button 503 for moving a menu or adjusting a state on a screen, and a recording / recording device. The function button 504 for operating the operation is provided with a control button 505 that can of course directly manage the stored program information information. In addition, an apparatus 506 for connecting to an external device such as the input / output unit 305 of FIG. 3 is provided.

Recording and storing a specific program in a recording and recording device is performed by using a remote control or a button prepared on the front of the device, that is, selecting a day and time or selecting a program using pre-programmed information. In addition, the present invention includes, as a favorite favorite broadcast separately from such a normal function, it is possible to automatically or manually store an operation command in a recording / recording device according to a program information input in advance. Preferably, as a favorite broadcast, it has a function of storing and managing program information first.

FIG. 6 illustrates a basic logic flow in which such favorite broadcast information is selected and stored. When power is added to an individual remote controller to start an operation, the remote controller is subjected to authenticity of the owner with a value such as a password if necessary. The current operating state of a device such as a TV or a recording device that is operating, for example, information such as broadcast channel information, current time, and previously input favorite broadcast is activated (601). The process of observing the input state on the remote control is started (602), and it is calculated whether to adopt as favorite broadcast information according to a predetermined order and arithmetic procedure (603). Compare your favorite stations automatically based on a given criteria, or manually as a new favorite station. Determining a new update of previously stored information while changing (604), and storing a favorite broadcast to be updated or newly stored, such as a memory storage in the remote control or a program memory of a TV or recording / recording device device to be operated. Be prepared to save it as data.

In more detail, this process is described as an example.

In FIG. 7, an initial operation and a channel selection process of the remote controller are shown as an example of detailed progress. In FIG. 8, a process of determining the preference of the channel being watched and storing it as personal favorite broadcasting information is shown in FIG. 9. It will explain the process of selecting. Detailed procedures and techniques for this process can be added or changed in various ways depending on the contents of program information information that can be manually input or used through broadcasting or other communication devices, for example, genre of the program and restrictions on viewing. However, since the personal favorite broadcast information in the present invention specifies a technology that is memorized and utilized independently, it is very obvious that the present invention is not particularly limited or limited in scope.

First, in FIG. 7, all the remote controller data is initialized 701 in the initial operation state, and the currently selected broadcast channel information CHANNEL is recognized based on the day of the week and the time zone, and currently viewed. After declaring (702) the current viewing channel (b_ch), the current viewing day (b_day), and the time zone (b_tm), which are detailed information about a broadcast, the authentication procedure 703 indicating whether it is being operated by the owner of the remote controller is performed. In the automatic tuning mode 704 in which the user selects a channel as information stored in a separate memory unit through a favorite broadcast, the memory storage unit searches for the corresponding day and time (705) and is currently watching. The operation is performed in the channel selection mode with the function of confirming whether the channel information matches (706), and if it does not match, outputting the favorite broadcast information (fv_ch) as a new channel selection signal (707). Be provided so that air (708).

At this time, it is possible to change the channel selection from time to time with the remote control while watching one channel, as well as to be able to operate the remote control manually without referring to the stored favorite broadcast information. Although the logical process is not specified in the above, when the general channel selection button of the remote control is operated, it is switched to the manual mode immediately, and then to be operated in the manual selection mode until the automatic mode is separately selected.

In the channel matching and checking process 706 in the auto mode, the channel selection is performed while sequentially searching a plurality of favorite broadcast information corresponding to the current day and time, although not shown in the drawing. Process 708 proceeds and prepares for completion 709. Preferably, it will be highly desirable to ensure that the operations on the remote control are always effective by repeating this series of steps periodically, for example every 10 minutes.

In FIG. 8, a process of calculating a preference for a current channel viewed by a user based on the information about the channel selection operated automatically or manually, and comparing the data with data stored as favorite broadcast information is provided. When new channel information classified by day or time zone is automatically or manually selected, the time information and loyalty of the current channel stored in the remote controller are initialized (801), and unless there is another manual operation to change the channel ( 802) The channel information in FIG. 7 is temporarily stored as the first channel information c_ch1 which the owner of the remote controller wants to watch in the corresponding time zone (803), and the maximum quantity of the channel of interest in the predetermined time zone, for example, AM If there are 4 useful program information to change the channel at 11 o'clock, the first to the fourth (803 The durations in each channel to be subsequently selected manually are aggregated and ready to be processed (804) as unique information.

Preferably, even in the automatic mode, if the channel selection button is manually operated, the preference for the newly manipulated channel can be processed immediately. In a normal state 818 in the remote control waiting for a channel change command, if an arbitrary channel selection button is input 805, ch_x, the time for watching a new channel, immediately calculates the time (806). Keep observing the retention and loyalty of the specified channel until the return to the original channel (814), depending on whether the duration moves to another channel within 1 minute (807), for example, if it is a simple channel check. On the other hand, it is possible to select whether to allow another new selection (815) or change to a new favorite channel, and when returning to the original channel, the procedure of checking whether or not to enjoy the broadcast as described in FIG. 9 (817) One rotation of the channel selection standby mode is completed.

If the new channel selection is not a simple check, the process of calculating loyalty is paused (808), and it is determined at a predetermined time whether this can be viewed as a channel change (809), depending on whether the channel returns (810) or not. By increasing the number of movements, the calculation of loyalty is resumed, or by increasing the loyalty of the channel to stop (816), preparing to obtain the values necessary for calculating the loyalty of the channel, and watching other channels with interest. After enough time is determined, e.g., 15 minutes, the existing channel is temporarily stored as the first channel information watched in the corresponding time zone (812), and the newly designated channel is judged while going through the same process as the next channel information. 813 is prepared.

In this channel selection function, even if the user of the remote control has completed the process of storing specific program information as a favorite broadcast (904), it is natural that the standby mode is continuously performed in all cases in which the remote control is normally operated.

In FIG. 9, the user of the remote control determines how much time the user focused on the specific program information as a numerical value, and the value is determined according to, for example, an individual's viewing habits for each day of the week, and the user automatically enters an existing automatic or manual input. As an example of a function of newly updating in contrast to the view broadcast information, the current favorite broadcast information is periodically checked as shown in the day and the broadcast time (901), and the favorite broadcast information is displayed in the current broadcast time, For example, if the information is not the same as 11 AM or if the user stops watching the broadcast (905), the loyalty for the time is prepared to be calculated. The correspondence between the viewing broadcast and the current viewing channel is compared (902), and if there is a channel change, the channel loyalty before the change Operation will be prepared to be recorded as new information, and if there is no change, ready to be converted into 903 channels again select the standby mode and the initialization information (904).

In the process of checking the loyalty (c_royalty), it is determined whether the automatic mode (906), in the case of manual fv_wait (ch), a temporary memory variable that checks the favorite broadcast by directly selecting and inputting the corresponding channel, time zone, and loyalty value , tm, royalty) to prepare for the favorite broadcast and priority of the current time zone, delete the lowest information if necessary (916), and record and store it as a favorite broadcast. The channel proceeds as follows based on the respective channel information.

1) Each channel number c_ch, a viewing time c_hold, and a moving number c_xfq are read (907).

2) The loyalty of the channel is calculated by the following equation (908).

   c_royallty = 100- [5 * (c_xfq)]

3) The existing favorite broadcasts assigned to the current day and time of the day are read in priority order (909).

4) By comparing the channel information and the loyalty of the formulas 1) and 2), the loyalty is designated as a favorite broadcast temporary memory variable (fv_wait) in order (909).

5) In operation 910, all remaining rankings of the existing favorite broadcasts up to a predetermined maximum value max are checked.

6) Repeating the process after 2 until another channel information of the same time period reaches a predetermined maximum value (for example, ch4) (911).

7) When the comparison of all the information is completed, the channel information identified as the new loyalty is counted (count fv_ch (m)), and the number of the lower ranks in the recorded favorite broadcasting stations is deleted by the corresponding number, and then the new favorites Prepare to save as watch broadcast (912).

Days selected automatically or manually as above. The favorite broadcast in the time zone is stored in the designated remote controller memory unit or the memory unit of the TV and the recording and recording device (913), and then ready for new work in the next time zone to be processed (914). Checking the favorite broadcast information and processing a series of operations is performed in the same manner as the function of the channel selection mode, so that the information in the meantime is constant every time, for example, every 30 minutes or when the time zone is changed or the remote controller is turned off. It would be highly desirable to check and compute if is updated.

In FIG. 10, a procedure for automatically or manually performing a reservation recording function using the information according to the preference is prepared. The remote controller is operated and simultaneously corresponds to FIG. 8 based on the current channel information 1001. In the case of playing a normal recorded broadcast by operating the function button 1003 of the remote controller that adjusts the recording and recording device at a desired time in the channel selection process, the scheduled recording is performed using the HDR device. If the user can identify and store or manage each data storage location by being identified by the unique number of the remote controller, the user can enter the password 1010 of the remote controller to access the specified record information. 1012 is provided to perform the phosphorus regeneration process. Even when the reserved information is deleted or changed in the same manner, the password 1011 is checked before the normal process (1013) and the separate information is prepared to be managed separately.

In the case of real time or scheduled recording during broadcasting, whether to automatically perform the reservation function centered on the favorite broadcast (1004) In case of manual reservation, the information of the necessary program information can be provided in the usual ways such as channel, start time, Selecting and inputting information such as the end time or stored program information in a menu method (1009), and in order to automatically record a favorite broadcast, the highest priority favorite broadcast information specified at the current time is recognized as recording information ( 1005), after determining whether there is already a predetermined recording schedule information (1006), depending on whether or not to record the specified favorite broadcast content (1007) or to preemptively designated information to perform the recording function (1008) In particular, in the auto recording mode, the power is stopped as well as during the operation of the remote controller. And to perform a function according to a recording operation command designated to a memory unit of the recording and recording apparatus.

Although not specified in separate drawings. In the case of using a device such as HDR as a reserved recording device, it is identified by a unique number of a remote controller so that each data storage place can be classified and stored or managed in a specific manner. As a general purpose that can be easily implemented by oneself, it may be a preferred embodiment to use such a function so that the recording record in the individual recording recording device designated by the unique number of the remote controller is not disclosed or read to others.

In Figure 11. When preparing to operate one device of the present invention with a plurality of remote controllers, it is possible to prevent the operation of a plurality of operation commands all at the same time when attempting to change the operation on a TV or a recording or recording device that is already operating. And assigning each remote controller the same information as the device serial number so that the operation command from a specific remote control can be performed preferentially, and using the unique number to register the priority to process the operation command to the command receiver. Would be very desirable. When the normal function is initialized (1101), the receiver receives a command including the unique number of the received remote controller, and according to the operation (1102, 1104) of the device to be controlled, for example, in the TV remote controller According to the order of operation, check whether there is an upper remote control (1103), check whether it is operated at the allowed time (1105), or check whether it is an allowed channel (1106), and if not confirmed, the corresponding warning message (1108). , 1109, 1110 can be displayed on the screen, so that some commands are ignored according to the conditions allowed in advance.

Another technique in the present invention, which manages favorite broadcasts for each individual while utilizing a plurality of remote controllers, is to prepare the designation and movement of individual preferred program information so that they can be conveniently utilized by being classified by every time zone. will be.

In Figure 12. A process of preparing and manipulating a favorite broadcast by using program information stored in a remote control or information in program memory units 103 and 203 of a TV or recording device, for example, at a specific time zone 1200, for example, Tuesday 9: 00-10: When channel information broadcasted on 00 is stored in the memory unit, channels 125, 45, 9, 55, and 11 are manually selected (1202), respectively, and priority of each channel is set as 1,2,3,4,5. While specifying 1203, storing the same value as the priority in the favorite broadcast through the same process as the manual input in FIG. 9, and then automatically or manually according to the priority in the corresponding time zone. The sequential method is to prepare the channels to be selected.

Although not shown in a separate drawing, in order to effectively perform such a function, preferably, even in the channel automatic selection state, the operation buttons of the remote controller can be easily checked according to the priority of the designated preference at the same time zone. Whenever the user presses the 'auto channel move' function button, he / she moves and checks the channels in order based on the current time and manually switches them if necessary to fix the desired channel. In addition, in order to utilize this function more effectively, it is equipped with a function of transmitting and receiving information using the communication port of the remote control so that program information such as weekly program information or monthly program information can be managed by each individual remote controller. It would be desirable to.

The function of the above process of generating favorite broadcasting information while using multiple remote controllers and the method of storing the results can be configured according to various programming languages, and the declaration or operation of necessary variables or memory The formula and order in the process can be changed arbitrarily and conveniently, and the physical path can be changed depending on the structure and format of the device operated by the individual remote controllers or multiple remote controllers. It does not have a direct influence on the things that can be sufficiently expected or the operation or function of the remote control in the present invention, but on the type of component, the type and storage capacity of the TV or recording device, and the button configuration and structure of the remote controller. Therefore, it can be conveniently constructed by dividing or integrating variously. In particular, although the present invention exemplifies the technology centering on functions of a plurality of remote controllers, a signal response system in a single TV or a recording / recording device input unit interworking with the plurality of remote controllers is provided by a person having ordinary skill in the art. Since the technology can be constructed very easily, it is obvious that the technology of the present invention is not limited to the examples.

In particular, when preparing a plurality of remote control, using the integrated remote control having a unique device number to operate a command with the same identification number in the TV and recording and recording device, and to prepare the function in the present invention to exhibit the conventional techniques. Since the excitation can be achieved very easily, the embodiment shown in the drawings in the present invention is merely exemplary, and various modifications and equivalent other embodiments will be possible therefrom. Therefore, the true technical scope of the present invention will be defined according to the technical spirit of the claims.

In addition, although not indicated in a separate drawing, when a single device is operated by a plurality of remote controllers capable of individual recognition, such as a unique device number, a condition for responding to a signal of the remote controller may be determined according to a specific unique device number, for example. You can control the conditions appropriately when setting the priority of the remote control so that it can be restricted by entering the signal response time zone until 9 pm or as a means of entering information for minors so that it is not responded on certain channels such as adult channels. It would be desirable to be prepared.

In addition, as an additional function implemented in the present invention, the individual favorite broadcast information exemplified above can be easily and expanded and stored through a method of increasing the capacity of a storage device such as a program memory unit, and thus, if necessary, monthly data information for each year. It stores and stores this information, and comprehensively checks its viewing habits and patterns by genre, sector, subject, time of day, day of week, or channel, and uses them to identify specific genres from various new program information. I'll be preparing for a quick and detailed look at my part. Such a function can be very easily made by a general-purpose technology by adding an item so that each information can be inputted with additional details such as a genre or a field in the data of the input program information.

The present invention utilizes broadcast program information collectively and comprehensively, so that each individual who watches TV can separately manage his or her own program selection and selection contents as a favorite broadcast, and manage them independently. There is an advantage that greatly reduces the time and effort to check the program information for viewing.

In addition, since the present invention independently manages favorite broadcasting according to an individual, reservation recording can be performed very simply by using a favorite broadcasting in a program information selected, input or designated according to individual preferences, and stored in a designated place. You can protect your privacy by not exposing the recording information to others.

In addition, the plurality of remote controllers for manipulating one device in the present invention can selectively respond to the operation signals of the remote controller, so that when it is necessary to limit a specific viewing time or program channel such as a teenager, it is very effective. The purpose can be achieved.

Another effect of the present invention is that since the broadcasts of the user's preferred time are stored as separate information at a specific time, they can easily establish or share a common interest by exchanging the information of the broadcast viewing selected at a specific date and time with others. It can work.

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Program information provided from the outside can be selected through the individual remote controller, and the user can save his / her favorite broadcasting program information and use the unique unique device number and password to start broadcasting or make a scheduled recording. Sends to external device as individual information data through communication port. A system having means for selecting a broadcast channel by means of a plurality of remote controllers having individual information, in a television or a recording device capable of storing, storing and storing broadcast channel information that can be enjoyed individually and having unique information for each individual; Remote control that stores individual channel information with individual identification number. Store general-purpose program information provided as data information from the outside in a certain memory location, and select, manage and designate unique favorite broadcasting information required by the user according to personal preferences and preferences through the buttons on each remote control. It can store and store individual favorite broadcasting channel information that is stored and utilized in individual remote control and memory of the target device to be operated as individual broadcasting channel information to be watched or recorded at a specified day and time. Remote control for storing individual channel information with an individual identification number and a system having means for selecting a broadcast channel by a plurality of remote controllers having individual information. The operation contents according to the channel selection on each remote control separately stored by date, day of the week and time are stored as data information, and the loyalty of the corresponding program information is calculated based on the duration and departure frequency of the specific channel. The result is a favorite broadcast information for each individual, which can be stored and used for the individual remote control and the memory unit of the target device to be operated. In a device, a system having means for selecting a broadcast channel by a plurality of remote controllers having individual information and a remote controller for storing individual channel information with an individual identification number. Allows users to watch and record specific broadcast channels or specific time zones for the unique identification number of the remote control specified by individual, and to view individual favorite broadcast channel information that can restrict the operation on the remote control according to the specified information. A television or a recording and recording device, which can store and store unique information, has a system having means for selecting a broadcast channel by a plurality of remote controllers having individual information, and a remote control for storing individual channel information with an individual identification number. Priority is given to program information of each broadcaster that can be watched at a specific time period divided by day, and stored as a plurality of favorite broadcast information, and the plurality of favorite broadcast information can be sequentially viewed at the present time. In a TV or recording device having a function of searching and selecting program information, which can store and store broadcast channel information that is individually enjoyed and have unique information for each individual, the broadcast channel is selected by a plurality of remote controllers having individual information. A remote control for storing individual channel information with a system having means and an individual identification number.

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