KR20070089461A - System for serving of real-time picture using communication network and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A method and a system for providing a moving picture service in real-time by using the network are provided to enable a studio to use a moving picture of natural scenery as background at a low price in a remote place by providing the moving picture of the natural scenery to the studio in real-time. A spot system(100) makes a moving picture file by capturing the natural scenery and recording surrounding sound in real-time, and transmits the moving picture file to a service server(300) through the network. The service server manages the received moving picture file, and transmits the moving picture file to a user side if the user side requests the moving picture file and makes payment. Each user system(410) is connected to the service server through the Internet, views the moving picture file by visiting a moving picture service site of the service server, and displays the moving picture file downloaded from the service server to a display device by requesting and paying the moving picture file.

Description

Real-time video service system and method using communication network {System for serving of real-time picture using communication network and method

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a real-time video service system using a communication network according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an embodiment of a service server of FIG. 1. FIG.

3 is a block diagram of the configuration of an embodiment of the user system of FIG.

4 is a flowchart showing a real-time video service method using a communication network according to the present invention.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a processing process in a user system of a real-time video service method using a communication network according to the present invention.

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100... Field system

120... Video camera

140... Encoder

300... Service server

410... User system

500... Internet

The present invention relates to a real-time video service system and a method using a communication network, and more particularly, by using a communication network to service users in real time, such as natural scenery, such as tourist attractions, even in places far from the natural scenery The present invention relates to a real-time video service system and a method using a communication network for using a video as a background.

In general, businesses (e.g., restaurant owners) in businesses that primarily serve customers (especially restaurants) serve a variety of ways to increase sales by providing better service to customers who advertise or visit their businesses. It is often the case that the interior of the scheme.

In order to decorate the background, a display device such as a multi-vision is used to display a pre-produced video or a broadcast program that is currently being broadcast, or to use a poster or a frame that is suitable for one's own business as a background.

However, such a background has a disadvantage of being fixed background and too monotonous for customers to eat easily. In order to solve this disadvantage, it is necessary to change the background frequently. In this case, the interior cost of changing the background is too high, and there is no economic advantage.

Therefore, the present invention has been proposed to solve the economic burden caused by frequent background changes in the business dealing with the conventional customers as described above, and for efficient business advertising and sales increase,

An object of the present invention is to provide a real-time video service system and method using a communication network that provides a video of the current natural landscape to a store in real time through a communication network so that the store can utilize the natural landscape in the background at a low cost. To provide.

Another object of the present invention, by providing a user with a natural landscape, such as tourist attractions using a communication network in real time, by using the field video as a background even in places far from the natural landscape to advertise and promote the business of the customer To provide a real-time video service system and a method using a communication network to contribute to sales growth.

"Real-time video service system using a communication network" according to the present invention for achieving the above object,

A field system for photographing natural landscapes in real time and recording ambient sounds to produce video files and then transmitting them through a communication network;

Stores and manages a video file transmitted from the field system through the communication network, and when a user connected through the Internet requests the video file, guides the user to use the video file, and when the payment is made, the video A service server for transmitting a file to a connected user;

The service server is connected to the Internet, and visits a video service site operated by the service server online to view real-time video files provided, and downloads from the service server while performing online payment after requesting a desired video file. It is characterized by including a user system for displaying on-site real-time video files through the associated display device.

In the field system, the image capture unit for shooting live video of the field; A voice recording unit for recording ambient sounds of the site; An encoder for generating a video file by encoding real-time video and audio obtained by the image capturing unit and the voice recording unit, respectively; And a communication device converting the moving image file generated by the encoder into a format capable of communicating with a connected communication network and transmitting the same.

In addition, the service server, Communication interface for performing communication with the communication network; Manages the storage of the video file transmitted from the communication interface and the place information of the video file, and manages the member (user) information connected through the Internet, and transmits the video file when a specific video file is requested from the member. A control unit controlling the; A member manager that stores and manages information of members subscribed to the Internet in association with a member database under the control of the controller; A video file manager which stores a real-time video file transmitted from the field system in association with a video database (DB) under the control of the controller; A place information management unit that stores and manages information such as a place related to a video file transmitted from the field system in association with an information database under the control of the controller; A payment information management unit which stores and manages information to be paid by the member in association with the information database under the control of the controller; A memory for storing an entire program of the service server and storing data generated during a video service; A moving picture file processing unit which combines the place information data obtained by the place information management unit with the moving picture file under the control of the control unit and converts the moving picture file into a format for transmission over the Internet; And a communication unit which transmits a video file and data output from the video file processor to a user system connected through the Internet.

In the above, the user system may control a communication interface connected to the Internet to interface communication, a decoder for demodulating the video / audio and data received through the communication interface into an original signal, and the overall operation of the user system. A control unit configured to receive and analyze the demodulated data at the decoder, process the video file request to the service server and display the received video file according to a user's operation, and an input unit to input a user's operation signal. A memory for storing data generated during system operation, a video file storage for storing a video file obtained by the decoder under control of the controller, Exit from the video file storage under control of the controller A video file processing unit for processing the display of the video file to be displayed, an image display device for displaying the image output from the video file processing unit on the screen, and a sound output for transmitting the audio output from the video file processing unit to the outside With a device.

The "real-time video service method using a communication network" according to the present invention for achieving the above object,

A first step of receiving and storing moving image file information transmitted from the field system;

A second step of guiding video information when a user attempts to access using a user system through the Internet and checks whether a member is a member or registered as a member;

A third step of displaying and using the requested video information on a web browser of a user system when a video information request is generated by the user after the video information guide;

And when the payment is made after guiding the video usage information, a fourth step of transmitting the video file and related information to the user system.

The video file information of the first step is characterized by including a video file and a place information including the video and audio of the field.

In the second step, the video information guide provides a list of places where the real-time video service is currently available, and a video icon indicating that the real-time video is to be watched for a predetermined time in a teaser format. When a place is selected, information related to the place is displayed.

The video use information of the third step may include video use time, cost, and the like.

The related information of the fourth step may include place information, time information, route information, nearby attractions information, etc. for the corresponding video file.

The "real-time video service method using a communication network" may further include a fifth step of transmitting the corresponding video file to the user system, and then generating and storing the corresponding detail information in a memory. .

The user system may further include a first step of displaying a plurality of moving picture information on a web browser after accessing a moving picture service site providing real time moving picture;

A second step of requesting transmission of the selected video file to the service server when a specific video is selected by the user among the plurality of video information displayed;

A third step of displaying information about the requested video file on a screen;

A fourth step of checking the displayed video file information and downloading the video file transmitted from the service server after completing the payment of a predetermined fee;

Simultaneously with the storing of the received video file, an image is output to a screen through a display device and a voice is transmitted through a voice output device.

Hereinafter, described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings a preferred embodiment of the present invention. If it is determined that the detailed description of the known function or configuration related to the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a "real-time video service system using a communication network" according to the present invention for achieving the above object.

Here, reference numeral 100 denotes a field system for photographing a natural landscape in real time, recording ambient sounds, producing a video file, and transmitting the same through a communication network 200. The field system 100 includes an image capturing unit 120 for capturing live video 110 of a field, a voice recording unit 130 for recording ambient sounds of the field, the image capturing unit 120, and a voice recording unit. Encoder 140 to generate a video file by encoding the real-time video and audio obtained at 130, converts the video file generated by the encoder 140 into a format that can communicate with the connected communication network 200 and transmits It is desirable to have a communication device 150.

Reference numeral 300 stores and manages a video file transmitted from the field system 100 through the communication network 200, and guides on using the video file when a user who accesses it through the Internet 500 requests the video file. If a payment is made, the service server transmits the video file to the connected user. As shown in FIG. 2, the service server 300 stores a communication interface 310 for performing communication with the communication network 200, a storage of a video file transmitted from the communication interface 310, and a location of the video file. Control unit 320, the control unit 320 to manage the information (member) information to access through the Internet 500, and to control the transmission of the video file when a specific video file is requested from the member Member management unit 330 for storing and managing the information of the members subscribed to the Internet 500 in conjunction with the member database (DB) 331 under the control of the control, the video database (DB) under the control of the controller 320 And a video file manager 340 for storing a real-time video file transmitted from the field system 100 in association with 341.

In addition, the service server 300, under the control of the control unit 320, in conjunction with the information database 351, the place information for storing and managing information, such as the place associated with the video file transmitted from the field system 100, and management Under the control of the management unit 350 and the control unit 320, the payment information management unit 360 and the service server 300 operate to store and manage the information paid by the member in association with the information database 351. A program for storing the data, the memory 370 for storing the data generated during the video service, the place information data obtained from the place information management unit 350 under the control of the control unit 320 combines the video file, the Internet The video file processing unit 380 converts the data into a format for transmission to the 500, and the video file and data output from the video file processing unit 380 to the Internet 500. It is preferable to further include a communication unit 390 for transmitting to the user system (410 ~ 400 + n) connected through.

In addition, the reference numeral 410 is connected to the service server 300 and the Internet 500, visits the video service site operated by the service server 300 online to view the real-time video file provided, and request the desired video file A user system for displaying a real-time video file downloaded from the service server 300 through an associated display device after performing online payment. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the user system 410 may include a communication interface 411 that is connected to the Internet 500 to interface communications, and a video / audio and data received through the communication interface 411. The decoder 412 demodulates the signal and controls the overall operation of the user system 410, and receives and analyzes and processes the demodulated data in the decoder 412, and operates the service server 30 according to a user's operation. It is preferable to include a control unit 413 for controlling the video file request to the)) and the display of the received video file. In addition, the user system 410 includes an input unit 414 for inputting a user's operation signal, a memory for storing data generated during operation of the system, having a program for operating and controlling the user system, and A video file storage unit 416 for storing a video file obtained by the decoder 412 under the control of the control unit 413, and output from the video file storage unit 416 under the control of the control unit 413. A video file processing unit 417 which performs a process for displaying a moving video file, a video display device 418 for displaying an image output from the video file processing unit 417 on a screen, and the video file processing unit 417 It is preferable to further include a voice output device 419 for transmitting the voice output from the outside through a speaker or the like.

In the real-time video service system using the communication network according to the present invention configured as described above, in order to use a natural landscape as a background, a field system 100 is constructed for each famous spot. Here, the field system 100 preferably uses equipment such as a camcorder. The image capturing unit 120 captures a natural landscape (for example, live video, 110) in real time, and the voice recording unit 130 records the surrounding sounds of the corresponding place. The voice is encoded by the encoder 140 and then transmitted by the communication device 150 to the service server 300 through the communication network 200. That is, the field system 100 captures the video and sound of nature, converts it into a video file using an encoding program, converts the video file into a format suitable for a communication network, and transmits it to the service server 300.

The service server 300 stores the natural landscape video file received from the control unit 320 through the communication interface 310 in the video database 341 through the video file management unit 340, and then stores the video in the video service site. By simply displaying information and icons, users who visit the site can select the video file.

As is well known, users of certain businesses (e.g., catering, hotels, luxury lodgings, financial institutions, government offices, travel agencies, railway stations, etc.) may use the user system 410 to access the Internet 500. Access to a site operated by the service server 300. The user system 410 is composed of a general PC, a video display device such as a multi-vision, and a speaker system for audio output.

When access is made to the video service site, a member logs in by inputting an ID (ID) and password (password), which is a normal login method, and in the case of a non-member, performs a member registration procedure requested by the service server 300. Register as a member and log in. In the login state, the user looks at the information on the video service operated by the video service server 300 through his web browser. At this time, the video information provided includes a list of spot information indicating a place of a natural progression video, a brief information about the spot is displayed, and a teaser video icon displaying a brief taste of the current live video of the spot. . When the user clicks on the video icon to check the current video of the spot while the user recognizes the spot information through the spot list information and the brief information on the spot, a predetermined time (about 1 minute to 2 minutes) The media player will then run to display the real-time natural landscape of the attraction.

As is well known, when the user views the natural scenery of the spot in real time as a video and finds a video suitable for his business, the user requests the video file. Such a method is a method of providing a video of a predetermined place in real time in a service server 300 that provides a real-time video. Alternatively, when a user transmits information about his or her business to the service server 300, a service server If the analysis is performed at 300 and a real-time video of a spot suitable for the image of the corresponding business is provided to the user, the user may check the selection and select the cooking method.

When the user requests a specific video file, the service server 300 displays information about the video, for example, a cost guide based on a usage time, a payment method, and the like, on the user's web browser. When the user who recognizes the online payment using the user system 410 performs the online payment, the payment information management unit 360 manages it, and the video file processing unit 380 extracts the video file selected by the user from the video file management unit 340. In addition, the information data such as the testee is extracted from the place information management unit 350 and combined appropriately, and then transmitted to the user system 410 through the communication unit 390.

The decoder 412 in the user system 410 decodes the received video file and demodulates the original video, audio, and data, and stores the demodulated video and audio in the video file storage unit 416. One data is transmitted to the controller 413.

The controller 413 analyzes the corresponding data, stores the data in the memory 415 when necessary, and controls the video file processor 417 to process the video file stored in the video file storage 416.

The video file processor 417 separates the video and the audio from the transmitted video file, superimposes the data to be displayed on the video, and transmits the video to the video display device 418. The audio is output to the audio output device 419. To pass.

Therefore, the image display apparatus 418 displays the image to be transmitted on the screen, and the audio output device 419 transmits the transmitted voice to the outside by using a speaker or the like, so that the customer in the store feels as if they have visited the place. In addition, it can improve sales and promotions, as well as advertising and publicity.

In addition, according to the well-known method, even if a guest wants the current video of a specific region, the current video of the place requested by the guest can be displayed in real time in real time, so that the best service is possible and sales can be increased. will be.

4 is a flowchart showing a "real-time video service method using a communication network" according to the present invention, where S represents a step.

As shown therein, a first step (S101 to S103) of receiving and storing moving image file information transmitted from the field system 100; When the user tries to access the user system 410 through the Internet 500, the second step (S105 ~ S113) to check the membership status and guide the video information when registered as a member or a member; A third step (S117) of displaying and using the requested information of the requested video on a web browser of the user system when the video information request is generated by the user after the video information guidance; A fourth step (S121) of transmitting the video file and related information to the user system 410 when the payment is made after guiding the video usage information; After the video file is transmitted to the user system 410, a fifth step (S123) of generating corresponding history information and storing it in a memory is performed.

The real-time video service method using the communication network according to the present invention as described above receives the video file transmitted from the field system 100 in step S101, and stores the received video file in step S103. In this case, since the video file is a video file transmitted in real time, the storage of the video file means a concept of simple buffering, and the video file includes a video file including location video and audio and place information.

Next, in step S105, it is checked whether or not the user is connected, and if the user is connected, the flow advances to step S107 to confirm membership. As a result of this check, if the member is a non-member, the process moves to steps S109 and S111 to guide the general membership registration process, and if the user desires, membership registration is performed.

On the other hand, if a member or registered as a member, go to step S113 to guide the video information. Here, the video information guide provides a list of places where the real-time video service is currently available, and a video icon indicating that the real-time video is to be watched for a predetermined time in a teaser format. When a specific place is selected from the list by the user, The video information will be guided in the process of displaying the information related to the place.

Thereafter, when a video information request is generated by the user as in step S115, the process moves to step S117 to guide the requested video usage information. The video usage information includes video usage time, cost, and the like.

Thereafter, when the payment is completed by checking whether or not the payment is completed as in step S119, the mobile station moves to step S121 and transmits the video file and related information to the member. The related information may include place information, time information, directions, and attractions of the video file.

Finally, in step S123, the history information, which is information such as the member information using the video file, the video file information transmitted to the member, or the use time, is stored in the memory.

5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process in the user system, where S represents a step.

As shown here, in step S201, a video service site providing real-time video is accessed in real time, and in step S203, a plurality of video information provided by the video service site is displayed on a web browser.

In step S205, if a particular video is selected by the user from among the plurality of displayed video information, and if a specific video is selected, the process moves to step S207 to transfer the selected video file to the service server 300. request.

In step S209, information about the requested video file transmitted from the service server is displayed on the screen. When the payment is made in step S211, the video file is downloaded in step S213.

If the video file is not downloaded after the payment is made, the standby state is maintained as in step S215. In contrast, if the video file is downloaded, the video file is stored in step S217 and the video is output to the screen through the display device in step S219. The voice is transmitted through the voice output device.

Therefore, the video display device displays the transferred image on the screen, and the audio output device transmits the transmitted voice to the outside using a speaker or the like, so that the customers in the store feel as if they have visited the place. The atmosphere can be improved, increasing sales.

In addition, according to the well-known method, even if a guest wants the current video of a specific region, the current video of the place requested by the guest can be displayed in real time in real time, so that the best service is possible and sales can be increased. will be.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described specific preferred embodiments, and various modifications can be made by any person having ordinary skill in the art without departing from the gist of the present invention claimed in the claims. Of course, such changes will fall within the scope of the claims.

According to the present invention as described above, a video about the current natural landscape located remotely in real time through a communication network (for example, restaurants, hotels, luxury accommodations, financial institutions, government offices, travel agencies, railway stations, Etc.), the store has the advantage of utilizing the natural landscape as a low cost in the background.

In addition, by using the communication network to provide users with natural scenery such as tourist attractions in real time, customers can be advertised and promoted by using the field video as a background even in places far from the natural scenery. There is an advantage that can contribute to elongation.

In addition, even if a visitor visits a business area and wants a current video of a specific region, the current video of the place requested by the customer can be displayed in real time in real time, so that the best service is possible, thereby increasing sales.

Claims (10)

In a system that provides a real-time video service using a communication network, An on-site system for photographing natural landscapes in real time and recording ambient sounds to produce video files and then transmitting them through a communication network; Manage the video file transmitted from the field system through the communication network, and when the user accessing the Internet requests the video file, after performing the guide for using the video file and the payment is made, the video file A service server for transmitting to a connected user; The service server is connected to the Internet, and visits a video service site operated by the service server online to view real-time video files provided, and downloads from the service server while performing online payment after requesting a desired video file. A real-time video service system using a communication network, comprising a user system for displaying on-site real-time video files through the associated display device. The method of claim 1, wherein the field system, An image capturing unit for capturing live video of a field; A voice recording unit for recording ambient sounds of the site; An encoder for generating a video file by encoding real-time video and audio obtained by the image capturing unit and the voice recording unit, respectively; And a communication device converting the video file generated by the encoder into a format capable of communicating with a connected communication network, and transmitting the converted video file. The method of claim 1, wherein the service server, A communication interface for communicating with the communication network; Manages the storage of the video file transmitted from the communication interface and the place information of the video file, and manages the member (user) information connected through the Internet, and transmits the video file when a specific video file is requested from the member. A control unit controlling the; A member manager that stores and manages information of members subscribed to the Internet in association with a member database under the control of the controller; A video file manager which stores a real-time video file transmitted from the field system in association with a video database (DB) under the control of the controller; A place information management unit that stores and manages information such as a place related to a video file transmitted from the field system in association with an information database under the control of the controller; A payment information management unit which stores and manages information to be paid by the member in association with the information database under the control of the controller; A memory for storing an entire program of the service server and storing data generated during a video service; A moving picture file processing unit which combines the place information data obtained by the place information management unit with the moving picture file under the control of the control unit and converts the moving picture file into a format for transmission over the Internet; Real-time video service system using a communication network comprising a communication unit for transmitting a video file and data output from the video file processing unit to a user system connected through the Internet. The method of claim 1, wherein the user system, A communication interface connected to the Internet for communication, a decoder for demodulating the video / audio and data received through the communication interface into an original signal, and controlling the overall operation of the user system, the data demodulated by the decoder A control unit for receiving, analyzing, and processing a video file request to the service server and display of the received video file according to a user's operation, an input unit for inputting a user's operation signal, operation of a user system, A memory for storing data generated during system operation, a video file storage unit for storing a video file obtained by the decoder under control of the controller, and the video under control of the controller Display the video file output from the file storage And a video display device for displaying a video output from the video file processor, and a voice output device for transmitting an audio output from the video file processor to the outside. Real-time video service system using a communication network. In a method of serving a video of a remote location in real time using a communication network, A first step of receiving and storing moving image file information transmitted from the field system; A second step of guiding video information when a user attempts to access using a user system through the Internet and checks whether a member is a member or registered as a member; A third step of displaying and using the requested video information on a web browser of a user system when a video information request is generated by the user after the video information guide; And a fourth step of transmitting a corresponding video file and related information to the user system when the payment is made after guiding the video usage information. The method of claim 5, wherein the video information guide of the second step provides a list of places where the real-time video service is currently available, and a video icon that informs the user to watch the real-time video only for a predetermined time in a teaser format. If a specific place is selected from the list, the real-time video service method using a communication network, characterized in that for displaying information related to the place. The method of claim 5, wherein the video usage information of the third step includes video usage time, cost, and the like. The method of claim 5, wherein the related information of the fourth step comprises place information, time information, route information, nearby attractions, and the like, of the corresponding video file. The method of claim 5, wherein the “real-time video service method using a communication network” further comprises a fifth step of generating the corresponding information and storing the corresponding detail information in a memory after transmitting the corresponding video file to the user system. Real-time video service method using a communication network characterized in that. The method of claim 5, wherein the user system, A first step of accessing a video service site that provides on-site video in real time and displaying a plurality of video information on a web browser; A second step of requesting transmission of the selected video file to the service server when a specific video is selected by the user among the plurality of video information displayed; A third step of displaying information about the requested video file on a screen; A fourth step of checking the displayed video file information and downloading the video file transmitted from the service server after completing the payment of a predetermined fee; And storing the received video file and simultaneously outputting a video to a screen through a display device, and transmitting a voice through a voice output device.

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