KR20100001611A

KR20100001611A - Method for processing multimedia contents playlist and recording medium

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Publication number: KR20100001611A
Application number: KR1020080061586A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 정태식
Original assignee: (주)판도라티비
Priority date: 2008-06-27
Filing date: 2008-06-27
Publication date: 2010-01-06

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for operating a multimedia content play list and a recording medium therefor. The method for operating a multimedia content play list according to the present invention further comprises: requesting generation of a play list for one or more multimedia content files stored in a user terminal. Collecting file information about one or more multimedia contents stored in the terminal, generating a preview screen for the collected one or more multimedia contents, and generating a playlist including the generated preview screen. It includes.

Description

Method for operating multimedia content playlist and recording medium for the same {Method for Processing Multimedia Contents Playlist and Recording Medium}

1 is a diagram illustrating a content playback program function configuration recorded on a recording medium provided in a user terminal to generate a playlist for one or more multimedia contents according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a diagram illustrating an operation of a content reproducing program recorded on a recording medium provided in a user terminal for seamless reproduction of a plurality of files having similar file names according to one embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a diagram illustrating an operation of a content reproducing program recorded on a recording medium provided in a user terminal for seamless reproduction of a plurality of files having similar file names according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a diagram illustrating an operation of a content reproduction program recorded on a recording medium provided in a user terminal to generate a playlist for one or more multimedia contents according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a content reproducing program recorded on a recording medium provided in a user terminal to generate a playlist for one or more multimedia contents according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a diagram illustrating an example screen of a playlist output through a content playback program recorded on a recording medium provided in a user terminal to generate a playlist for one or more multimedia contents according to an embodiment of the present invention.

100: main frame unit 105: content playback unit

110: content playback control section 115: information storage section

120: memory unit 125: information input unit

130: connection file check unit 135: information loading unit

140: information generating unit 145: file processing unit

150: memory unit 155: screen output unit

160: key input unit 165: storage medium

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when a request for generating a playlist for one or more multimedia content files stored in a user terminal is requested, the method comprises: collecting file information about one or more multimedia contents stored in the user terminal; A method of operating a multimedia content playlist, comprising: generating a preview screen for a; and generating a playlist including the generated preview screen.

Due to the development of information and communication technology, various methods of playing multimedia content using a computer and using the same have been proposed.

Among them, a playback service for a plurality of files is provided by using a playlist (that is, a list including a playback order for a plurality of files) for each video player, but this is a character such as a file name or multimedia content name. Since it consists only of, there is an inconvenience in practical use.

In addition, similar to the playlist, the preview screen is provided by an operating system such as a window, but since the first frame is output as a reference, a content irrelevant to the video is output or a meaningless monochrome surface is output. There are many cases, and it is difficult to use this as a practical playlist.

An object of the present invention for solving the above problems is, when requesting the generation of a playlist for one or more multimedia content files stored in the user terminal, collecting the file information for one or more multimedia content stored in the user terminal, and The present invention provides a method for operating a multimedia content playlist, comprising generating a preview screen for the collected one or more multimedia contents and generating a playlist including the generated preview screen.

In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, a method for operating a multimedia content playlist may include collecting file information on at least one multimedia content stored in the user terminal when a playlist is generated for at least one multimedia content file stored in the user terminal. And generating a preview screen for the collected one or more multimedia contents, and generating a playlist including the generated preview screen.

In the method of operating a multimedia content play list according to the present invention, generating a preview screen for the collected one or more multimedia contents comprises: checking whether the screen is a monochrome surface with respect to the generated preview screen; When the preview screen is a monochrome surface, the method may further include regenerating a frame at a position before and after the frame of the previously generated preview screen as the preview screen.

In the method of operating a multimedia content playback list according to the present invention, the preview screen for the multimedia content is characterized in that at least one frame after a predetermined time based on the first frame of the multimedia content.

On the other hand, it includes a computer-readable recording medium, characterized in that for recording the program for executing the above-mentioned multimedia content playback list operating method.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings and description will be described in detail the operating principle of the preferred embodiment of the present invention. However, the drawings and the following description shown below are for the preferred method among various methods for effectively explaining the features of the present invention, the present invention is not limited only to the drawings and description below. In addition, in the following description of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted. Terms to be described later are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, which may vary according to intentions or customs of users or operators. Therefore, the definition should be made based on the contents throughout the present invention.

In addition, preferred embodiments of the present invention to be carried out below are provided in each system functional configuration to efficiently describe the technical components constituting the present invention, or a system that is commonly provided in the art to which the present invention belongs The functional configuration is omitted as much as possible, and will be mainly described for the functional configuration to be additionally provided for the present invention. If those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, it will be able to easily understand the function of the components that are conventionally used among the omitted functional configuration not shown below, and also the configuration omitted as described above The relationship between the elements and the components added for the present invention will also be clearly understood.

In addition, the following examples will be used to appropriately modify the terms so that those skilled in the art to clearly understand the technical features of the present invention to effectively understand, but the present invention It is by no means limited.

As a result, the technical spirit of the present invention is determined by the claims, and the following examples are one means for efficiently explaining the technical spirit of the present invention to those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. It is only.

1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a content playback program function recorded on a recording medium provided in a user terminal in order to generate a playlist for one or more multimedia contents according to an embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, Figure 1 shows a storage medium 165 (e.g., hard disk, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM) provided in a user terminal for seamless playback of a plurality of files having predetermined similar file names. Request to create a playlist for one or more multimedia contents stored in a DVD + ROM, a DVD + RAM, a Blu-ray, a Flash memory, a solid state disk (SSD), etc. After retrieving a content file or a user designating a multimedia content file, generating a preview screen for the multimedia content file, and storing a playlist in which the generated preview screen and the multimedia content file are connected to the memory. As the configuration of the preferred function of the content playback program to be made, those of ordinary skill in the art However, various implementation methods of a content player program function configuration for generating a playlist for one or more multimedia contents by referring to and / or modifying the drawing 1 may be inferred, but the present invention includes all the inferred implementation methods. It is not limited to the implementation method shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 1, a user terminal equipped with the real-time playback program includes a screen output unit 150 for outputting video data of the multimedia content, a sound processor 155 for outputting audio data of the multimedia content, And a key input unit 160 for inputting various keys for controlling reproduction of the multimedia contents.

The screen output unit 150 outputs video data of the multimedia content decoded by the real-time playback program in order to seamlessly play back a plurality of files having similar file names of the multimedia contents provided in the user terminal. It is characterized by performing the function of the means.

The sound processing unit 155 outputs audio data of the multimedia content decoded by a real-time playback program in order to seamlessly reproduce a plurality of files having similar file names of the multimedia contents provided in the user terminal. Characterized in performing the function.

Referring to FIG. 1, the content playing program controls the content playing program to operate based on a recording medium provided in the user terminal in connection with an operating system (or platform) provided in the user terminal, and the similar file name. Interworking at least one or more function components constituting the content playback program for seamless playback of a plurality of files, and / or via the operating system (or platform) provided in the user terminal Mainframe unit 100 (Mainfrmae) is provided to perform a function for seamless playback of a plurality of files having the similar file name in conjunction with at least one component provided in the user terminal.

The mainframe unit 100 is characterized in that it comprises a program execution code for executing the content playback program on the operating system (or platform) provided in the user terminal, thereby being provided in the user terminal, In response to a predetermined program execution command, the content reproduction program is executed to operate based on the operating system (or platform) provided in the user terminal.

In addition, the mainframe unit 100 is characterized in that the control to interoperate at least one or more functional components provided in the content playback program for seamless playback of a plurality of files having the similar file name, thereby At least one functional component constituting the content player program for seamless playback of a plurality of files having similar file names is assigned an instance to the mainframe unit 100, whereby the functional components are cross-referenced and // Or interlocked.

In addition, the mainframe unit 100 may include at least one or more components (eg, key input means and / or devices) provided in the user terminal in order for seamless playback of a plurality of files having similar file names. And a handle (and / or interrupt) for accessing the screen output means, etc., whereby each of the functional components constituting the content reproduction program is provided with each of the user terminals. Access to the component is characterized by performing a unique function defined in each functional component.

Referring to FIG. 1, the content playing program inputs (or selects) the content file to request to play a multimedia content file for at least one of the at least one multimedia content file included in the user terminal. An information input unit 125 for receiving one or more file information on a target multimedia content file, and a connection file for identifying a file similar to the file information input through the information input unit 125 (ie, a target file to be connected and reproduced); Characterized in that it comprises a confirmation unit 130.

Here, the file information is a file name assigned by a predetermined customer or arbitrarily assigned by an operating system to manage the multimedia content file, and includes at least one character including at least one alphabetical character, such as English / number / Korean, and the file. It is preferable to include at least one extension (eg, avi, mpg, etc.) to classify the characteristics of the.

The image data information may include a header unit including predetermined content header information, an image data unit including predetermined video / audio data, and an index unit including index information necessary for playing the multimedia content. desirable.

The header portion of the multimedia contents is structure information located after a FOURCC (FOURCC) code called "RIFF" of the multimedia contents, and includes predetermined main header information, stream header information, stream format information, and stream data. It is preferable to further include at least one header information, such as a stream name.

Preferably, the image data unit is composed of a plurality of chunks composed of predetermined data units by synchronizing predetermined video data and audio data. The image data (for example, synchronized video data and audio data). Is preferably reproduced in chunks.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the image data unit directly describes at least one or more data chunks in the image data unit 'movi', and at least one or more data chunks are stored in a predetermined record chunk 'rec'. It is preferable to include at least one case of grouping.

The index unit preferably includes a chunk identifier, flag information, chunk offset, and chunk size for reproducing the video data in the chunk unit.

The information input unit 125 is interlocked with the main frame unit 100 and input means such as at least one keyboard and / or mouse provided in the user terminal for seamless playback of a plurality of files having the similar file name. And at least one file information input for seamless playback of a plurality of files having similar file names from the input means is input to the content reproduction program.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the input device includes a terminal device capable of providing a content playing program including at least one of a computer equipped with the content playing program, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), and the like; It is preferable to include at least one input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, a tablet, and the like, and are all provided and / or connected to the user terminal according to the intention and purpose of those skilled in the art, and the file information can be input and / or selected. It is preferable to include an input device.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a method of inputting one or more file informations through an input device provided in the user terminal may be performed by double-clicking a file in the folder through a folder output to the user terminal. Correspondingly, it is preferable to process the file information of the double-clicked multimedia content file to be input to the content reproducing program in association with an operating system provided in the user terminal.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a method of inputting one or more file information through an input device provided in the user terminal may include clicking one file in the folder through a folder output to the user terminal, When a user clicks on a file and requests a pop-up menu output using a right mouse button, a pop-up menu corresponding to the pop-up menu is output, and a play request menu (for example, 'open', 'play', ' Playlist registration ', etc.) in conjunction with the operating system provided in the user terminal it is preferable to process the multimedia content file information to be requested to be input to the content playback program.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, a method for inputting one or more file information through the input device provided in the user terminal, after executing the content playback program, a menu provided in the executed content playback program It is preferable to process the multimedia content file information to be input through.

When the multimedia content file information requested for playback is input through the information input unit 125, the connection file checker 130 checks the multimedia content file information to be connected and played in response to the multimedia content file information requested for playback. Characterized in that.

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the multimedia content file to be played back connected to the multimedia content file requested to be played is preferably a file name similar to the multimedia content file requested to be played back.

For example, if the multimedia content file information requested to be played is abcDrama-No.01.avi, the multimedia content file to be played in connection with the multimedia content file requested to be played is preferably abcDrama-No.xx.avi, where xx is preferably a number such as 00 to 99 excluding 01.

Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will be familiar with the technical features of the method and / or process for identifying a file name similar to the multimedia content file requested for playback, so that the detailed description is for convenience. Omit.

Referring to FIG. 1, the content playing program may include one or more connected multimedia content files identified through the connection file checking unit 130 and the multimedia content files requested to be played through the information input unit 125. An information loading unit 135 for extracting from the storage medium 165 provided on the user terminal provided with the content playing program and loading the extracted multimedia content file into the memory unit 120, and loading it on the memory; And a file processing unit 145 for checking a file format of one or more multimedia content files, and generating a file format matching table and generating a file format reader on the memory unit 120 in case of different file formats. It features.

The information loading unit 135 stores the one or more multimedia content files to be connected and reproduced through the connection file checking unit 130 and the multimedia content files requested to be played through the information input unit 125 to play the contents. Extracting from the storage medium 165 provided on the user terminal having a, characterized in that for loading the extracted multimedia content file into the memory unit 120.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the information loading unit 135 may include image data information of the multimedia content file requested to be played back and image data information of a multimedia content file to be played back connected to the multimedia content file requested to be played back. Preferably, the content reproduction program is loaded into a memory on a user terminal provided with the content reproduction program.

Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will be familiar with the technical features of the method and / or the process of loading the image data for the multimedia content file into the memory, so the detailed description is omitted for convenience. do.

The file processing unit 145 checks the file format of one or more multimedia content files loaded on the memory, and generates a file format matching table in the case of different file formats, thereby placing a file format reader on the memory unit 120. It is characterized by generating.

In this case, when the file format matching table generation is not necessary (that is, when supporting the seamless playback of the same file format), the file format matching table generation process may be omitted.

In addition, when loading image data information of the multimedia content to be reproduced into the memory, it is preferable to load a part (or all) of the image data information.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, in response to the image data information of the multimedia content loaded in the memory, when the image data for the plurality of multimedia content is loaded, each file format is checked and the file format is different. In this case, it is preferable to generate a file format matching table to generate a file format reader on the memory unit 120 to generate one file stream for a plurality of multimedia contents.

For example, when there are two video data for the multimedia content loaded in the memory, and the file format for each video data is avi and the other is mpeg, each of the file format readers for reading the avi file is stored in the memory. It is preferable to generate in the unit 120, and to generate a file format matching table for avi and mpeg file matching.

In this case, the file format matching table may be configured to load multimedia contents into a memory and to reproduce video data information of the multimedia contents through a source filter. In processing so that the image data information is provided, it is preferable that the file is a matching table for processing different file formats in one source filter.

Referring to FIG. 1, the content reproduction program includes at least one image data information of a predetermined multimedia content loaded in (or being loaded into) the memory unit 120, the screen output unit 150, and the sound processing unit 155. The target multimedia content to be reproduced through the screen output unit 150, the sound processing unit 155 is processed to be output through the sound processing unit 105, and the content playback unit 105 through the memory unit ( The target multimedia content to be played back through the screen output unit 150 and the sound processor 155 at least one of the multimedia data loaded (or loaded) of the predetermined multimedia content is displayed on the screen output unit 150. And a content reproduction control unit 110 for controlling a process of outputting the sound through the sound processing unit 155.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the content played through the content playback unit may output the image data information of one or more multimedia content files through a screen and / or a speaker provided in the user terminal. It is preferable to generate a source filter connected to the file format reader generated through 145, and to read image data information through the generated source filter to be output through an audio codec filter and / or a video codec filter.

In addition, when the video data of a plurality of multimedia content to be reproduced through the content playback program, as a single playback time that integrates the respective playback time of the plurality of multimedia content on the interface output from the content playback program It is preferable to output.

Here, when there are a plurality of multimedia content files read through the file format reader (that is, when there are a plurality of multimedia content files to be linked), playback of the multimedia content file being output is completed and a source filter is selected. It is preferable to read through.

Here, when the file format of the multimedia content file to be connected and played does not match the output multimedia content file, the multimedia content to be connected through a file format reader according to a file format matching table for reading the multimedia content file to be connected and played. It is preferable to read the image data information on the file, and it is preferable to reconstruct the video codec filter and / or the audio codec filter for reproducing the corresponding image data information.

Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may include a method and / or process of generating a source filter, generating an audio codec filter and / or a video codec filter connected to the source filter, and then interconnecting the source filter. Since the technical features of the method and / or the process of outputting on the screen of the user terminal through the audio codec filter and / or the video codec filter will be understood, the detailed description will be omitted for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 1, the content playing program inputs (or selects) the multimedia content file to request a playlist registration of the multimedia content file for at least one of the one or more multimedia content files included in the user terminal. An information input unit 125 for receiving one or more file information of the multimedia content file to which the playlist is registered, and an information generation unit 140 for generating a preview screen for the multimedia content file input through the information input unit 125. And an information storage unit 115 for connecting the generated preview screen to the multimedia content file and storing the same in the memory.

Here, when requesting automatic generation of a playlist for a multimedia content file through the information input unit 125, an information search unit for searching for one or more multimedia content files provided in the user terminal may be further included.

The information input unit 125 is connected to the at least one keyboard and / or mouse provided in the user terminal to register one or more multimedia content files on the playlist in cooperation with the mainframe unit 100. And at least one file information input to register at least one multimedia content file on the playlist from the input means to be input to the content reproduction program.

The information generator 140 may generate a preview screen from one or more multimedia content files input through the information input unit 125.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the preview screen generation, it is preferable to generate a frame after a predetermined time of the one or more frames on the multimedia content file as a preview screen.

Here, when the generated preview screen is a monochrome surface (i.e., a portion of a movie / drama in which a black screen is temporarily inserted for a scene change), the entire preview / screen is based on the frame for the generated preview screen. It is preferable to generate a later frame as a preview screen again.

The information storage unit 115 connects the preview screen generated through the information generation unit 140 with one or more multimedia content files input through the information input unit 125 and stores them in a memory as a playlist. Characterized in that.

2 is a diagram illustrating an operation of a content reproducing program recorded on a recording medium provided in a user terminal for seamless reproduction of a plurality of files having similar file names according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, Figure 2 shows a storage medium 165 (e.g., hard disk, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM) provided in the user terminal for seamless playback of a plurality of files having predetermined similar file names. Requesting playback of any one or more of the multimedia contents stored in the DVD + ROM, DVD + RAM, Blu-ray, Flash Memory, Solid State Disk (SSD), etc. That is, the target file to be connected and reproduced is identified, the identified similar file is loaded together into a memory (for example, a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory, etc.)) and generated as a source filter, and the generated source filter is transferred to the memory. The present invention relates to a preferred operation process of a content reproducing program that processes the loaded multimedia content to be reproduced. Although various embodiments of the present invention may be deduced by referring to and / or modifying a method of operating the content reproducing program for seamless reproduction of a plurality of files having similar file names, the present invention is directed to all the inferred embodiments. It is included, and is not limited to the embodiment shown in FIG.

For example, those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains may refer to and / or modify this drawing 2 to delete (or add) some of the operations of the content playback program shown in this drawing 2. In other words, an implementation method for seamless playback of a plurality of files having similar file names may be inferred, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

Hereinafter, in FIG. 2, a user terminal provided with the content reproduction program shown in FIG. 1 is referred to as a “terminal” for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 2, a terminal having a content playing program shown in FIG. 1 inputs (or selects) file information on a multimedia content file desired by a customer through an input means (200), and correspondingly inputs the file information. In operation 205, file information regarding the selected multimedia content and file information regarding the multimedia content and the file to be played back are checked.

Here, the file information is a file name assigned by a predetermined customer or arbitrarily assigned by an operating system to manage the multimedia content file, and includes at least one character including at least one alphabetic character, one alphabetical character, and one or more characters. It is preferable to include at least one extension (for example, avi, mpg, etc.) for classifying one characteristic.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a method of inputting one or more file information through an input device provided in the user terminal may include: Correspondingly, it is preferable to process the file information of the double-clicked multimedia content file to be input to the content reproducing program in association with an operating system provided in the user terminal.

If the file information of the input multimedia content and the presence or absence of a file for the multimedia content to be played back are not confirmed (210), the terminal loads the image data of the input multimedia content into the memory (215). .

Thereafter, the terminal generates a file stream in which image data of one or more multimedia content files loaded into the memory are combined (225), and generates a source filter for playing the generated file stream (230). The image data of the multimedia content loaded into the memory is output through the generated source filter (235).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, in response to the image data information of the multimedia content loaded in the memory, when the image data for the plurality of multimedia content is loaded, each file format is checked and the file format is different. In this case, it is preferable to generate one file stream for a plurality of multimedia contents by generating a file format matching table and generating a file format reader on the memory unit 120.

In this case, when there are a plurality of multimedia content files read through the file format reader (that is, when there are a plurality of multimedia content files to be connected), the multimedia content file to be connected after the reproduction of the multimedia content file being output is completed through the source filter. It is preferable to read.

On the other hand, when the presence or absence of a file for the multimedia content to be connected and played back with the file information of the input multimedia content is confirmed (210), the terminal loads the multimedia content image data to be connected and played with the input file information into a memory. (220).

In addition, when loading image data information of the multimedia content to be reproduced into a memory, it is preferable to load a part (or all) of the image data information.

In more detail, Figure 3 shows a storage medium 165 (e.g., hard disk, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM) provided in a user terminal for seamless playback of a plurality of files having predetermined similar file names. Requesting playback of any one or more of the multimedia contents stored in the DVD + ROM, DVD + RAM, Blu-ray, Flash Memory, Solid State Disk (SSD), etc. That is, the target file to be connected and reproduced is identified, the identified similar file is loaded together into a memory (for example, a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory, etc.)) and generated as a source filter, and the generated source filter is transferred to the memory. The present invention relates to a preferred operation process of a content reproducing program for processing a loaded multimedia content to be reproduced, and a person of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains, FIG. By referring to and / or modifying the present invention, various implementation methods for the operation process of the content playback program for seamless playback of a plurality of files having similar file names may be inferred. It is not limited to the implementation method shown in FIG.

For example, those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains may refer to and / or modify this drawing 3 to delete (or add) some of the operations of the content playback program shown in this drawing 3. In other words, an implementation method for seamless playback of a plurality of files having similar file names may be inferred, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

Hereinafter, in FIG. 3, a user terminal provided with the content playing program illustrated in FIG. 1 is referred to as a “terminal” for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 3, a terminal having a content playing program shown in FIG. 1 inputs (or selects) file information on a multimedia content file desired by a customer through an input means (300), and correspondingly inputs the file information. In operation 305, file information regarding the selected multimedia content and file information regarding the multimedia content and the file to be played back are checked.

If the file information on the input multimedia content and the presence or absence of a file for the multimedia content to be played back are not confirmed (310), the terminal loads the image data of the input multimedia content into the memory (315). .

Thereafter, the terminal generates a file stream in which image data of one or more multimedia content files loaded into the memory are combined (340), and generates a source filter for playing the generated file stream (345). The image data of the multimedia content loaded into the memory is output through the generated source filter (350).

On the other hand, if the presence or absence of a file for the multimedia content to be connected and played back with the file information of the input multimedia content is checked (310), the terminal loads the multimedia content image data to be connected and played with the input file information into a memory. (320).

Thereafter, the terminal checks whether the file format matches (ie, whether the same codec is used) for the file information of the input multimedia content and the multimedia content file information to be played back and connected (325).

If the same codec is not used (330), the terminal generates (extracts) a file format matching table for file format matching (335).

For example, when there are two video data for the multimedia content loaded in the memory, and the file format for each video data is avi and the other is mpeg, a file format reader for reading the avi file is provided. It is preferable to create the memory unit 120, and to generate a file format matching table for matching avi and mpeg files.

In more detail, Figure 4 shows a storage medium 165 (e.g., hard disk, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM) provided in a user terminal for seamless playback of a plurality of files having predetermined similar file names. Request to create a playlist for one or more multimedia contents stored in a DVD + ROM, a DVD + RAM, a Blu-ray, a Flash memory, a solid state disk (SSD), etc. After retrieving a content file or a user designating a multimedia content file, generating a preview screen for the multimedia content file, and storing a playlist in which the generated preview screen and the multimedia content file are connected to the memory. As an example of an operation of a content reproducing program, one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains, Although various embodiments of the present invention may be inferred by referring to page 4 and / or modified to generate a playlist of one or more multimedia contents, the present invention includes all the inferred implementation methods. It is not limited to the implementation method shown in FIG.

For example, those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains may refer to and / or modify this drawing 4 to delete (or add) some of the operations of the content playback program shown in this drawing 4. In other words, an implementation method for seamless playback of a plurality of files having similar file names may be inferred, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

Hereinafter, in FIG. 4, a user terminal provided with the content playing program illustrated in FIG. 1 is referred to as a “terminal” for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 4, a terminal having a content playing program shown in FIG. 1 inputs (or selects) file information on a multimedia content file to be included in a playlist through an input means (400) and the input ( Alternatively, a preview screen for the selected multimedia content file is generated (or extracted) (405).

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a method of inputting one or more file information through an input device provided in the user terminal may include clicking one file in the folder through a folder output to the user terminal, When the user clicks on a file and requests a pop-up menu output using a right mouse button, a pop-up menu corresponding to the pop-up menu is output, and a play request menu (for example, 'open', 'play', ' Playlist registration ', etc.) in conjunction with the operating system provided in the user terminal it is preferable to process the multimedia content file information to be requested to be input to the content playback program.

If a preview screen for the input (or selected) multimedia content file is generated (or extracted) (410), the terminal checks whether the generated preview screen is a specific screen (415).

If the generated preview screen is a specific screen (420), the terminal regenerates (or extracts) a preview screen based on the generated preview screen (430).

If the preview screen is regenerated (or extracted) on the basis of the generated (or extracted) preview screen (435), the terminal checks again whether the generated preview screen is a specific screen. Execute repeatedly.

On the other hand, if the generated preview screen is not a specific screen (420), the terminal connects the generated (or extracted) preview screen and the one or more multimedia content files input through the information input unit 125 And store it on the memory as a playlist (425).

5 is a diagram illustrating an operation of a content reproducing program recorded on a recording medium provided in a user terminal to generate a playlist for one or more multimedia contents according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, Figure 5 shows a storage medium 165 (e.g., hard disk, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-) provided in a user terminal for seamless playback of a plurality of files having a predetermined similar file name. If a request is made to create a playlist for one or more multimedia contents stored in RAM, DVD + ROM, DVD + RAM, Blu-ray, Flash Memory, Solid State Disk (SSD), etc. After retrieving the multimedia content file or the user designating the multimedia content file and generating a preview screen for the multimedia content file, the playlist that connects the generated preview screen and the multimedia content file is stored in a memory. As an operation process of a content reproducing program to be stored, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, Various implementation methods for the operation process of the content playback program for generating a playlist for one or more multimedia contents by referring to and / or modifying page 5 may be inferred, but the present invention includes all the inferred implementation methods. The present invention is not limited to the implementation method shown in FIG.

For example, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may refer to and / or modify this drawing 5 to delete (or add) some of the operations of the content playback program shown in this drawing 5. In other words, an implementation method for seamless playback of a plurality of files having similar file names may be inferred, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

Hereinafter, in FIG. 5, a user terminal provided with the content playing program shown in FIG. 1 is referred to as a “terminal” for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 5, a terminal having a content reproduction program shown in FIG. 1 requests a playlist generation through an input means (500), and correspondingly, a file for one or more multimedia contents to be included in the playlist. The information is retrieved through the storage medium 165 provided in the terminal (505).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the input device includes a terminal device capable of providing a content playing program including at least one of a computer equipped with the content playing program, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), and the like. It is preferable to include at least one or more input devices such as a keyboard, a mouse, and a tablet, and all the input devices that are provided and / or connected to the user terminal according to the intention and purpose of those skilled in the art, and that the playlist generation request is possible. It is preferable to comprise a.

Thereafter, the terminal generates (or extracts) a preview screen for the searched multimedia content file (510).

If a preview screen for the input (or selected) multimedia content file is generated (or extracted) (515), the terminal checks whether the generated preview screen is a specific screen (520).

In this case, when the generated preview screen is a monochrome surface (i.e., a portion of a movie / drama in which a black screen is temporarily inserted for a scene change), the previous preview screen is based on a frame of the generated preview screen. It is preferable to generate a frame after / to the preview screen again.

If the generated preview screen is a specific screen (525), the terminal regenerates (or extracts) a preview screen based on the generated preview screen (535).

If the preview screen is regenerated (or extracted) based on the generated preview screen (or extracted) (540), the terminal checks again whether the generated preview screen is a specific screen. Execute repeatedly.

On the other hand, when the generated preview screen is not a specific screen (525), the terminal connects the generated (or extracted) preview screen with one or more multimedia content files input through the information input unit 125. And store it on the memory as a playlist (530).

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example screen of a playlist output through a content playing program recorded on a recording medium provided in a user terminal to generate a playlist for one or more multimedia contents according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, Figure 6 shows a storage medium 165 (e.g., hard disk, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM) provided in a user terminal for seamless playback of a plurality of files having a predetermined similar file name. Request to create a playlist for one or more multimedia contents stored in a DVD + ROM, a DVD + RAM, a Blu-ray, a Flash memory, a solid state disk (SSD), etc. After retrieving a content file or a user designating a multimedia content file, generating a preview screen for the multimedia content file, and storing a playlist in which the generated preview screen and the multimedia content file are connected to the memory. As an example screen of a playlist output through a content playback program, the present invention belongs to Those skilled in the art can refer to and / or modify this drawing 6 to infer various implementation methods for an example screen of a playlist output through a content playback program for generating a playlist for one or more multimedia contents. It will be appreciated that the present invention encompasses all of the inferred implementation methods and is not limited to the implementation method illustrated in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 6, an example screen of a playlist output through a content playback program recorded on a recording medium provided in a user terminal for generating a playlist for the one or more multimedia contents is provided for one or more multimedia content files. Preferably, the file information includes a preview screen connected to the file information.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of generating a playlist, as shown in FIG. 4, a user inputs (or selects) file information to be included in a playlist, and the input (or selected) file. After generating (or extracting) a preview screen corresponding to the information, the generated (or extracted) preview screen is connected to the input (or selected) file information and registered / stored on a playlist. It is desirable to create a playlist.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the input device includes a terminal device capable of providing a content playing program including at least one of a computer equipped with the content playing program, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), and the like. It is preferable to include at least one input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, a tablet, and the like, and are all provided and / or connected to the user terminal according to the intention and purpose of those skilled in the art, and the file information can be input and / or selected. It is preferable to include an input device.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a method of inputting one or more file information through an input device provided in the user terminal may include clicking one file in the folder through a folder output to the user terminal, When a user clicks on a file and requests a pop-up menu output using a right mouse button, a pop-up menu corresponding to the pop-up menu is output, and a play request menu (for example, 'open', 'play', ' Playlist registration ', etc.) is preferably processed in conjunction with the operating system provided in the user terminal so that the requested multimedia content file information is input to the content playback program.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the method for generating a playlist may include a playlist requested by a user to generate a playlist and receive the playlist request, as illustrated in FIG. 5. After retrieving the multimedia content file information, after generating (or extracting) a preview screen corresponding to the retrieved multimedia content file information, the generated (or extracted) preview screen and the input (or selected) file It is preferable to generate the playlist by linking information and registering / storing on the playlist.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the input device includes a terminal device capable of providing a content playing program including at least one of a computer equipped with the content playing program, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), and the like; It is preferable to include at least one or more input devices such as a keyboard, a mouse, and a tablet, and all the input devices that are provided and / or connected to the user terminal according to the intention and purpose of those skilled in the art, and that the playlist generation request is possible. It is preferable to comprise a.

Here, when the generated preview screen is a monochrome surface (i.e., a portion of a movie / drama in which a black screen is temporarily inserted to change scenes), all / It is preferable to generate a later frame as a preview screen again.

According to the present invention, by generating a playlist using a preview, and providing a service using the same, there is an advantage that can easily identify and use the desired multimedia content from the playlist.

According to the present invention, when generating a preview screen, by using a frame after a predetermined time without using the first frame, in the case of a monochrome surface, by using the previous / after the frame again based on the previously generated frame, a more accurate preview screen There is an advantage that can be generated.

Claims

Collecting file information on one or more multimedia contents stored in the user terminal when a request for generating a playlist for one or more multimedia contents files stored in the user terminal is requested;

Generating a preview screen for the collected one or more multimedia contents;

Generating a play list including the generated preview screen.

The method of claim 1, wherein generating a preview screen for the collected one or more multimedia contents comprises:

Checking whether the image is a monochrome surface with respect to the generated preview screen;

If the checked preview screen is a monochrome surface, regenerating a frame at a position before / after a frame of the previously generated preview screen as a preview screen; .

According to claim 1, The preview screen for the multimedia content,

And at least one frame after a predetermined time on the basis of the first frame of the multimedia content.

A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for executing the method of claim 1.