KR20060130363A - Display apparatus and method for managing broadcast program seeing and hearing history using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

An image display device and a broadcasting program watching history managing method by using the same are provided to check the watching state of the broadcasting program easily. When a broadcasting program is selected by a user(S100), the selected broadcasting program is displayed on a display member(S110). If the broadcasting program is selected through an EPG(Electronic Program Guide), the program is displayed by the EPG type. When a watching history function is selected by the user(S120), a control member performs a process for discriminating the selected item among the registration/view/cancel items(S130). If the 'registration' item is selected, the present broadcasting watching history is registered at a memory member(S140).

Description

Display apparatus and method for managing broadcast program seeing and hearing history using the same}

1 illustrates an EPG screen displayed on a general TV.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an EPG screen when a specific channel is selected in the EPG screen of FIG. 1.

3 is a block diagram illustrating a video device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a block diagram illustrating a video device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a flowchart for explaining a broadcast program viewing history management method according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a method for managing broadcast program viewing history according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a flowchart for explaining a broadcast program viewing history management method according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a flowchart for explaining a broadcast program viewing history management method according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a view for explaining an on-screen display (OSD) for managing broadcast program history displayed on a display unit of a video device according to the present invention.

* Explanation of symbols for main parts of drawings *

10: tuner 20: data processing unit

30 control unit 40 memory unit

50: OSD processing unit 60: Image processing unit

70: display unit 80: storage unit

90: interface unit 100: video equipment

200: Internet 300: broadcast program server (database)

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to broadcast history, and more particularly, to a video device capable of easily knowing whether a broadcast program is viewed or not and a broadcast program viewing history management method using the same.

After color TV broadcasting, stereo sound, remote control device, subtitle broadcasting, data broadcasting, etc. have adopted some digital technologies. In the 90's, computer and network technologies have been spreading more rapidly, so that the broadcasting field can realize high-definition and multifunctional TV. The pursuit of digital TV was made.

Broadcasting is a mass media that targets an unspecified number, which is advantageous because it can be compressed like computer data compression because all elements (video, audio, data) are treated digitally.

Therefore, it is possible to transmit one program of HDTV class and three or more programs of SDTV class to one channel, and to enjoy a much clearer screen by digitally transmitting and processing signals. In addition, the screen overlap (ghost) phenomenon, in which radio waves are reflected on obstacles, can be solved on its own, and HDTV channels can enjoy realistic screens and stereoscopic sound at home.

In addition, additional data can be added to the digital TV.

For example, multimedia related services such as information related to the program or real time information such as stocks, exchange rates, weather forecasts, and internet information can be enabled.

One of the characteristics of digital TV is interactive and multimedia broadcasting.

Interactive TV is a bi-directional flow of information between a viewer and a broadcaster, not like an analog TV. The viewer can receive various interactive additional information such as basic news, weather, and program-related information from the broadcaster. have. Then, the viewer can access the information service company displayed and connected to the additional information through a telephone line or a separate dedicated line to receive desired information. This type of operation is also called interactive TV.

Multimedia broadcasting is a comprehensive digital broadcasting concept in which a TV program and various additional information that is being broadcast are delivered together in a multimedia form including video, sound, and various data to be displayed on a TV screen and viewers can select and enjoy information.

Digital TV will be developed in the form of a combination of interactive TV and multimedia broadcasting concept.

In addition, various information, including the Internet, is broadcasted, and thus the information can be obtained by TV only without a computer.

At present, there are also studies to use such digital TVs in various ways.

Looking at the current status of digital TV (DTV) broadcasting in Korea, after the pilot broadcasting in 2000, the metropolitan area is performing the main broadcasting in 2002, and the metropolitan area will complete the conversion of DTV broadcasting by 2004 and 2010.

Such a DTV basically separates a user input device such as a remote controller (hereinafter referred to as a remote controller), voice / video information and additional information from a broadcast signal, and separates various channel information from additional information. And a data processing unit, an A / V processing unit for decoding audio / video information, and a control unit for controlling the operation of the TV and the display of the EPG (Electronic Program Guide).

The additional information generally includes a program association table (PAT), a time date table (TDT) / time offset table (TOT), an event information table (EIT), and the like. The PAT includes information about a plurality of programs, and the TDT / TOT includes time information of each program. The EIT includes information such as program title, storyline, broadcast restriction level, start / end time, and broadcast time.

Hereinafter, an EPG in a conventional DTV will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an EPG screen displayed on a general DTV, and FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an EPG screen when a specific channel is selected in the EPG screen of FIG. 1.

1 illustrates an EPG screen displayed on a general DTV. The EPG displays channels, a sequence, and a list of programs allocated for each time.

FIG. 2 illustrates an EPG displayed on a TV screen when a viewer selects a specific channel on the EPG screen of FIG. 1. Here, when the viewer selects the MBC TV, the EPG provides detailed information of the current program and the next program scheduled for the MBC broadcast according to the current time.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the stored additional information is provided through an EPG menu screen including a current program and a next program of each channel according to a user's command. The EPG also provides a list of channels, current time information, a program title (A), a broadcast time (B), and a program plot (C).

However, in the above-described conventional DTV, the viewing history of the broadcast program, that is, whether or not the broadcast program is viewed, is unknown. Therefore, there is a problem in that it is not possible to know exactly when the broadcast program to watch in the future VOD (Video On Demand).

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a video device that can easily know whether or not to watch the broadcast program through the viewing history and a broadcast program viewing history management method using the same.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a data processing unit that separates audio / video information and additional information from a broadcast signal, and selectively stores additional information processed by the data processing unit, and displays whether or not to watch a broadcast program. A memory unit for storing history information, an on-screen display processor for performing a process for displaying broadcast information among the additional information in a predetermined area of the display unit, image information processed by the data processor and the screen display processor An image processing unit which processes broadcast information to conform to the format of the display unit, and selectively stores the additional information processed by the data processing unit and the viewing history information in the memory unit, and displays whether or not the broadcasting program is viewed or not. Remind history information It provides a video device characterized in that it comprises a control unit to display on the display unit.

Here, the history information is preferably stored in one or more of the year, month, date, time, series and title.

The video apparatus may further include an interface unit for receiving a broadcast program by accessing a broadcast program server storing the broadcast program through the Internet, and a storage unit for storing the broadcast program transmitted through the interface unit. Do.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a method of selecting a broadcast program in a video device, selecting a viewing history registration for the broadcast program through a menu function of the video device, and a user for the registered broadcast program. It provides a broadcast program viewing history management method using a video device comprising the step of storing and updating the history for the broadcast program according to whether or not to watch.

In addition, the broadcast program may be one of a broadcast program being displayed by adjusting a channel through a user input device or a broadcast program being displayed by an electronic program guide (EPG).

In addition, when selecting a view for the broadcast program, it is preferable to display the presence or absence of viewing according to the viewing history of the broadcast program in the form of an on-screen display.

Here, the on-screen display preferably includes a PROGRAM NAME area of the OSD on which the name of the current program is displayed, and a viewing history area on which a plurality of watch lists including unique numbers according to the broadcast date and time of the current program are displayed. .

The method may further include selecting a replay of the broadcast program of the watch list according to the watch list, and accessing the broadcast program server providing the broadcast program through an interface unit, and displaying the broadcast program. And storing and updating the viewing history of the broadcast program.

The viewing history may be to register a user identifier for each user of the video apparatus.

In this case, when the viewing history is registered for each user, the viewing history of the broadcasting program may further include displaying a viewing history according to the user identifier.

Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, preferred embodiments of the present invention that can specifically realize the above object will be described.

3 is a block diagram illustrating a video device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

The imaging apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a tuner 10, a data processor 20, a controller 30, a memory 40, an OSD processor 50, an image processor 60, The display unit 70 is configured.

Here, the tuner 10 tunes to a broadcast channel desired by the user.

The data processor 20 separates audio / video information and additional information from a broadcast signal, and separates various channel information from additional information.

The memory unit 40 provides the EPG of the entire EPG or the specific channel among the additional information processed by the data processing unit 20, or the title, the broadcast time, the plot of the program (see FIG. 2), and the subtitles as shown in FIG. It selectively stores channel number information of the broadcast, and stores one or more of viewing history information indicating whether or not the user watched the broadcast program.

The OSD processing unit 50 performs processing for displaying broadcast information in a subtitle type OSD (On Screen Display) in a predetermined region of the display unit 70.

The image processor 60 decodes the image information separated by the data processor 20, and matches the decoded image and the broadcast information processed by the OSD processor 50 to match the format of the display unit 70. Process.

The display unit 70 displays an image processed by the image processor 60.

The controller 30 stores the additional information processed by the data processor 20 in the memory unit 40, and the additional information stored in the memory unit 40 is stored in a predetermined area of the display unit 70 according to a user's selection. Controls the entire video device, including the ability to be displayed in the closed captioned OSD. At this time, the broadcast information may display the entire EPG in OSD form, display only the EPG of a specific channel, or the specific information mentioned above among the EPG information, that is, the title of the program, the broadcast time, and the plot of the program (see FIG. 2). ) And display channel number information of a broadcast where subtitles are provided, or view history information indicating whether or not a broadcast program is viewed in the form of subtitles or OSD. Here, the presence or absence of watching a broadcast program is based on the display on the display unit 70.

In the video device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 30 stores the broadcasting information in the memory unit 40 and indicates whether the user watched the broadcast program and whether or not the viewer watched the broadcast program. It stores city hall history information, which can be done by year, month, date and time, or by series. In addition, the controller 30 may sort the broadcast program for each title of the broadcast program. Such a function may be set by the user through a menu function of the video device. In other words, you can operate the viewing history function in the OSD form, and in the sub-item item, you can select whether to save the viewing history and the EPG item, save all the broadcast programs, save as a series, or save by title. have.

4 is a block diagram illustrating a video device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

The imaging apparatus 100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a tuner 10, a data processor 20, a controller 30, a memory unit 40, an OSD processor 50, and an image processor ( 60, the display unit 70, the storage unit 80, and the interface unit 90.

Here, the tuner 10 tunes to a broadcast channel desired by the user.

The data processor 20 separates audio / video information and additional information from a broadcast signal, and separates various channel information from additional information.

The memory unit 40 is the EPG of the entire EPG or a specific channel among the additional information processed by the data processing unit 20 or the title of the program, the broadcast time, the plot of the program, and the channel number of the broadcast provided with the subtitles. In addition to selectively storing information, one or more pieces of viewing history information indicating whether or not the user has watched a broadcast program are stored.

The OSD processing unit 50 performs processing for displaying broadcast information in a subtitle type OSD (On Screen Display) in a predetermined region of the display unit 70.

The image processor 60 decodes the image information separated by the data processor 20, and matches the decoded image and the broadcast information processed by the OSD processor 50 to match the format of the display unit 70. Process.

The display unit 70 displays an image processed by the image processor 60.

The storage unit 80 is configured as, for example, a hard disk (HDD) and stores a broadcast program from an external broadcast program server 300 through the interface unit 90.

The interface unit 90 may be configured as a modem (telephone line modem or cable modem) and is connected to a broadcast program server (for example, a VOD server) 300 through the Internet 200 to receive a broadcast program.

The controller 30 stores the broadcast information processed by the data processor 20 in the memory unit 40, and the broadcast information stored in the memory unit 40 is stored in a predetermined area of the display unit 70 according to a user's selection. Controls the entire video device, including the ability to be displayed in the closed captioned OSD. At this time, the broadcast information may display the entire EPG in OSD form, display only the EPG of a specific channel, or the specific information mentioned above among the EPG information, that is, the title of the program, the broadcast time, and the plot of the program (see FIG. 2). ) And display channel number information of a broadcasting station to which subtitles are provided, or display viewing history information indicating whether or not a broadcasting program is viewed in subtitles or in the form of an OSD. In addition, the broadcast program requested by the user is received from the external broadcast program server 300 through the interface unit 90 and stored in the storage unit 80.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method for managing broadcast program viewing history in a video apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

A method for managing broadcast program viewing history in a video apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention is for explaining a method for managing viewing history by title of a broadcast program, wherein a user inputs a user input device (remote control or local key attached to the video apparatus) If a broadcast program is selected by adjusting a channel (not shown) (S100), the selected broadcast program is displayed on the display unit (S110). Of course, when a broadcast program is selected through an electronic program guide (EPG), the program is displayed on the display unit in the form of an electronic program guide.

In this case, when the user selects the viewing history function among the menu functions of the video apparatus (S120), the user may select registration / view / cancel among the viewing history items and determine which item is selected (S130).

As a result of the determination (S130), when the viewing history (register) is selected (S130), the current broadcasting program viewing history is registered in the memory unit (S140).

Subsequently, the viewing history information of the current broadcasting program is stored in the memory unit, and the viewing history information is updated every time the user views the image (S150).

In addition, when the viewing history 'view' is selected in the determination result (S130), the display unit reads the presence / absence of the viewing history stored in the memory unit from the memory unit (S160).

The presence / absence identification method according to the viewing history is shown in FIG. 9.

That is, FIG. 9 is a view for explaining an on-screen display (OSD) for managing broadcast program history displayed on a display unit of an image device according to the present invention, and is displayed on the display unit of an image device in an on-screen display (OSD) form. do. At this time, the current program name is displayed in the PROGRAM NAME area 71 of the OSD, and the viewing history area 72 below the PROGRAM NAME area 71 includes a plurality of viewing lists including a unique number according to the broadcast date and time of the current broadcast program. Is displayed, and a list of broadcast programs watched among them is displayed with a list of broadcast programs that have not been watched, for example, so as to check whether or not they are viewed.

6 is a flowchart for explaining a method for managing broadcast program viewing history in a video apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

The method for managing broadcast program viewing history in a video apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention relates to a method for viewing a broadcast program not viewed according to a viewing history confirmation result.

In the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention, after viewing or not viewing according to the viewing history according to the viewing result of the broadcasting program viewing history in the video device shown in FIG. 5, the display device moves to the viewing history area 72 (see FIG. 9). In step S170, when the movement is selected, broadcast information (for example, the corresponding program plot) of the corresponding broadcast program is displayed in subtitle form (S180). Also, the OSD opens to select '0' for the end of the current viewing history program and '1' for the broadcast program again.

Subsequently, when selecting to view the corresponding program again (S190), the interface unit 80 of the video apparatus accesses the broadcast program server 300 through the Internet 200 and transmits the corresponding program in the form of Video On Demand (VOD). Receive it to be stored or displayed in the storage unit (80) (S200). The broadcast program server 300 may be a broadcast station server (database) that is broadcasting the broadcast program.

In addition, the viewing history information of the broadcast program according to the viewing of the current broadcast program is updated (S150).

7 is a flowchart illustrating a method for managing broadcast program viewing history in a video apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

According to the third embodiment of the present invention, a method for managing broadcast program viewing history in a video apparatus relates to a method for managing viewing history of each user when there are a plurality of users of the video apparatus. The present invention relates to a method of confirming viewing.

First, when a user selects a broadcast program through a user input device (a remote key or a local key attached to a video device) (not shown) (S200), the selected broadcast program is displayed (S210). Of course, when a broadcast program is selected through an electronic program guide (EPG), the program is displayed on the display unit in the form of an electronic program guide.

Subsequently, when the user selects a viewing history function among menu functions of the video device (S220), displaying / listing / canceling viewing history in OSD form and selecting 'register' viewing history for the current broadcast program (S230). ), Request to register the user (S240).

Then, it is requested to register an identifier (ID) serving as an identification number for each user, and it is determined whether the identifier is input according to the request result (S250). In this case, a specific general number may be input by one or more digits through a remote controller or a local key so that a unique identification number may be registered for each user.

If it is determined that the identifier is input (S250), the identifier information is stored in the memory unit, and the viewing history of the current broadcast program according to the user identifier is registered (S260).

Subsequently, the viewing history information of the current broadcast program is stored in the memory unit, and the viewing history information is updated every time the user views the display (S270).

If the viewing history 'view' is selected (S280).

Accordingly, it is determined whether a normal input is made (S290). In other words, it is determined whether an identifier matching one of the registered user identifiers is input.

If the determination result (S290) is matched, whether or not to view according to the user identifier and viewing history is displayed (S300).

FIG. 8 is a flowchart for describing a method of managing a story while watching a broadcast program in a video device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

The method for managing broadcast program viewing history in a video apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention relates to a method for viewing a broadcast program not viewed according to a viewing history confirmation result.

In the fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention, after viewing or not viewing the user according to the viewing history of the user identifier among the viewing results of the broadcasting program viewing history in the video device shown in FIG. 7 (S300), the viewing history area 72 is displayed. It is determined whether to move or end (see FIG. 9) (S310). When selecting to move, the broadcasting information (eg, the corresponding program plot) of the corresponding broadcast program is displayed in subtitle form (S320). Also, the OSD opens to select '0' for the end of the current viewing history program and '1' for the broadcast program again.

Subsequently, when selecting to view the corresponding program again (S330), the program is connected to the broadcast program server 300 through the interface unit 80 and the Internet 200, and the corresponding program is transmitted and stored in the form of VOD (Video On Demand). Store or display in the unit 80 (S340). The broadcast program server 300 may be a broadcast station server that is broadcasting the broadcast program.

In addition, the viewing history information of the broadcast program according to the viewing of the current broadcast program is updated (S270).

The video device and the broadcast program viewing history management method using the same according to the present invention have the following effects.

First, the viewing history information of a broadcast program can be known.

Second, the viewing history of the broadcast program can be known for each user.

Third, it is possible to re-view the broadcast program that he did not watch.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention should not be limited to the contents described in the embodiments, but should be defined by the claims.

Claims (10)

A data processor for separating audio / video information and additional information from the broadcast signal; A memory unit for selectively storing additional information processed by the data processing unit, and storing viewing history information indicating whether or not a broadcast program is viewed; An on-screen display processing unit which performs processing for displaying broadcast information among the additional information in a predetermined area of the display unit; An image processing unit which processes the image information processed by the data processing unit and the broadcast information processed by the screen display processing unit so as to conform to the format of the display unit; And a controller configured to selectively store the additional information processed by the data processor and the viewing history information in the memory unit, and display the viewing history information indicating whether or not the broadcast program is viewed on the display unit. Video equipment. The method of claim 1, And the history information is stored in one or more of year, month, date, time, series and title. The method of claim 1, The video device, An interface unit for receiving a broadcast program by accessing a broadcast program server storing the broadcast program through the Internet; And a storage unit for storing the broadcast program transmitted through the interface unit. Selecting a broadcast program in a video device; Selecting a viewing history registration for the broadcast program through a menu function of the video apparatus; And storing and updating a history of the broadcast program according to whether the user views the registered broadcast program. The method of claim 4, wherein And the broadcast program is one of a broadcast program being displayed by adjusting a channel through a user input device or a broadcast program being displayed by an electronic program guide (EPG). The method of claim 4, wherein When selecting a view for the broadcast program broadcast history viewing history management method using a video device, characterized in that the display according to the viewing history of the broadcast program whether or not to display on-screen display. The method of claim 6, The on-screen display is configured to include a PROGRAM NAME area of the OSD on which the current broadcast program name is displayed, and a viewing history area on which a plurality of watch lists including a unique number according to the broadcast date and time of the current broadcast program are displayed. Broadcasting program viewing history management method using a video device. The method of claim 7, wherein Selecting a replay of the broadcast program of the watch list according to the watch list; Displaying the broadcast program by accessing a broadcast program server providing the broadcast program through an interface unit in the video apparatus; And storing and updating the viewing history of the broadcast program. The method of claim 4, wherein The viewing history is a broadcast program viewing history management method using a video device, characterized in that for registering the user identifier for each user of the video device. The method according to claim 6 or 9, And displaying the viewing history according to the user identifier when viewing the viewing history of the broadcasting program when the viewing history is registered for each user.

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