KR20100001613A

KR20100001613A - Method for processing multimedia contents playlist and recording medium

Info

Publication number: KR20100001613A
Application number: KR1020080061588A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 정태식
Original assignee: (주)판도라티비
Priority date: 2008-06-27
Filing date: 2008-06-27
Publication date: 2010-01-06

Abstract

PURPOSE: A method for processing multimedia contents playlist and a recording medium are provided to supply the playlist as an album form. CONSTITUTION: A created playlist is saved in a storage media. A user requests the playlist which is played(600). The playlist, in which the sample data about one or more multimedia contents included on the playlist is included, is outputted through a user terminal(605~620). The one is selected from the outputted sample data(625,630). The multimedia contents corresponding to the selected sample data is outputted through the user terminal(635,640).

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 configuration of a content playback program function recorded on a recording medium provided in a user terminal to generate a playlist for one or more multimedia contents and provide a generated playlist 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.

FIG. 6 illustrates a method for generating a playlist of one or more multimedia contents according to an embodiment of the present invention, and providing a playlist in a content playing program recorded on a recording medium provided in a user terminal to provide a generated playlist. A diagram illustrating the process.

7A and 7B illustrate playback of a content playback program recorded on a recording medium provided in a user terminal to generate a playlist for one or more multimedia contents and provide the generated playlist according to another embodiment of the present invention. A diagram illustrating a process of providing a list.

FIG. 8 illustrates a playlist in a content playback program recorded on a recording medium provided in a user terminal for generating a playlist for one or more multimedia contents and providing the generated playlist according to another embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the process to provide.

9 is a view of a playlist provided 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 and provide a generated playlist according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example screen.

100: main frame unit 105: content playback unit

110: content playback control section 115: information storage section

120: information input unit 125: connection file confirmation unit

130: information loading unit 135: information generating unit

140: file processing unit 145: memory unit

150: screen output unit 155: sound processing unit

160: key input unit 165: storage medium

The present invention provides a method for generating a playlist of one or more multimedia content files stored in a user terminal, storing the generated playlist on a storage medium, and when a user requests the generated playlist, the playlist is stored on the playlist. Processing a play list including sample data of at least one multimedia content included through the user terminal; and if any one of the output sample data is selected, multimedia content corresponding to the selected sample data is displayed. The present invention relates to a method for operating a multimedia content play list including the step of outputting through the user terminal.

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 problem is to create a playlist for one or more multimedia content files stored in a user terminal, and to store the generated playlist on a storage medium, the user the playlist Requesting, processing a playlist including sample data of one or more multimedia contents included in the playlist to be output through the user terminal, and when any one of the output sample data is selected, the According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of operating a multimedia content play list including the step of processing multimedia content corresponding to selected sample data to be output through the user terminal.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of operating a multimedia content playlist, generating a playlist for one or more multimedia content files stored in a user terminal, storing the generated playlist on a storage medium, and a user playing the generated playlist. Requesting, processing a playlist including sample data of one or more multimedia contents included in the playlist to be output through the user terminal, and when any one of the output sample data is selected, the And processing the multimedia content corresponding to the selected sample data to be output through the user terminal.

In the method of operating a multimedia content playlist according to the present invention, when the user requests the generated playlist, the user terminal may include a playlist including sample data of one or more multimedia contents included in the playlist. In the processing of outputting through the multimedia data, the multimedia data sample data designated by the user among the plurality of multimedia contents included in the sequential playlist is set as the main screen, and the remaining sample data is sequentially located in the vicinity of the main screen in the playlist. And processing the output.

The method of operating a multimedia content playlist according to the present invention is the method according to claim 2, wherein the user requests a change of the multimedia content to be output on the main screen through an input device provided in the user terminal. And processing the sample data for the multimedia content before or after the data to be output.

In the method of operating a multimedia content playback list according to the present invention, the sample data of the multimedia content is moving picture sample data corresponding to a predetermined time on the multimedia content, or still image data of capturing one screen of the multimedia content. Or sound data corresponding to a predetermined time on 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 thereof 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 system functions that are commonly provided in the technical field to which the present invention belongs. The configuration will be omitted, and described mainly on 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 for generating a playlist for one or more multimedia contents and providing the generated playlist 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 and generating a sample data screen for the multimedia content file, the user terminal displays a playlist that connects the generated sample data screen and the multimedia content file. As for the configuration of the preferred function of the content playback program provided through the, in the technical field to which the present invention belongs Those skilled in the art can refer to and / or modify this drawing to create playlists for one or more multimedia contents, and to infer various implementation methods of content playback program function configuration for providing the generated playlists. As will be appreciated, the invention includes all the inferred implementation methods, and is not limited to the implementation method illustrated 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 120 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 120 (ie, a target file to be connected and reproduced) It is characterized by comprising a confirmation unit 125.

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 interleaving 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 120 is interlocked with the mainframe 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 similar file names. 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.) 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 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 to be played through the information input unit 120 is input, the connection file checking unit 125 confirms the multimedia content file information to be connected and played in response to the multimedia content file information requested to be played. 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 125 and a multimedia content file requested to be played through the information input unit 120. An information loading unit 130 which extracts from a storage medium 165 provided on a user terminal having a content reproduction program and loads the extracted multimedia content file into a memory unit 145, and which is loaded on the memory And a file processing unit 140 for checking a file format of at least one multimedia content file and generating a file format matching table on the memory unit 145 by generating a file format matching table in case of different file formats. It is done.

The information loading unit 130 may include one or more connected multimedia content files identified through the connection file checking unit 125 and a multimedia content file requested to be played through the information input unit 120. 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 145.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the information loading unit 130 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 processor 140 checks a file format of at least one multimedia content file 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 145. 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 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 145.

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 to the unit 145, and to generate a file format matching table for matching avi and mpeg files.

Here, the file format matching table may be configured to load multimedia contents loaded 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 may include at least one image data information of a predetermined multimedia content loaded into (or being loaded into) the memory unit 145, 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, which is to be played back through the screen output unit 150 and the sound processing unit 155, may be 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 140, 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.

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.

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 120 for receiving one or more file information of the multimedia content file to which the playlist is registered, and an information generation unit 135 for generating a sample data screen for the multimedia content file input through the information input unit 120. And an information storage unit 115 for connecting the generated sample data screen to the multimedia content file and storing the same on the memory.

Here, when requesting automatic generation of a playlist for a multimedia content file through the information input unit 120, 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 120 interoperates with the mainframe unit 100 to input means such as at least one keyboard and / or mouse provided in the user terminal to register one or more multimedia content files on the playlist. 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.

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 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.

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.

The information generation unit 135 generates a sample data screen from one or more multimedia content files input through the information input unit 120.

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the sample data screen generation preferably generates a frame after a predetermined time among the one or more frames on the multimedia content file as the sample data screen.

Here, when the generated sample data screen is a monochrome surface (i.e., a part where a black screen is inserted for a scene change in a movie / drama, etc.), all / It is preferable to generate a later frame into the sample data screen again.

The generated sample data screen may be moving picture sample data corresponding to a predetermined time, or sound sample data including sound such as a voice corresponding to a predetermined time included in the multimedia content, or a predetermined time position on the multimedia content. Preferably, the image is still image sample data for.

The information storage unit 115 connects the sample data screen generated through the information generation unit 135 and one or more multimedia content files input through the information input unit 120 and stores them in a memory as a playlist. It is characterized by.

Referring to FIG. 1, the content playback program includes an information input unit 120 that receives (or selects) a playlist request to request a playlist including at least one multimedia content file included in the user terminal. The information generating unit 135 generates a user interface for providing a playlist corresponding to a playlist request input through the information input unit 120, and a user interface including the generated playlist includes a user interface of the user terminal. And an output processing unit for processing to be output on the screen.

The information input unit 120 is connected to the main frame unit 100 and at least one keyboard provided in the user terminal to request a playlist including at least one multimedia content file provided in the user terminal and / Or a playlist request input (or selected) for accessing an input means such as a mouse and requesting a playlist including at least one multimedia content file provided in the user terminal from the input means to the content playback program. Characterized in that it is processed to be input, and after providing a playlist corresponding to the playlist request, if a playback request is received through the information input unit 120, the playback requested multimedia content is played through the user terminal It is preferable to process as much as possible.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the input device is 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. And at least one input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, and a tablet connected with each other, and are 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 desirable to include all input devices.

The information generation unit 135 generates a user interface including sample data of one or more multimedia contents included in the generated and stored playlist in response to a playlist request input through the information input unit 120. Characterized in that.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a user interface including sample data of the generated multimedia content may include a part (or a part) of before / after a playlist order based on sample data, which is the main sample data of one or more multimedia contents. It is preferable to comprise all).

Here, the implementation method for the user interface will be described in detail with reference to the drawings shown below.

The output processor may be configured to process a user interface including sample data on multimedia content generated by the information generator 135 to be output on the screen of the user terminal.

Here, when the one or more sample data output through the user interface is sound sample data or video sample data, it is preferable to process the video data to be repeatedly played, and the repeated video is a sample output to the main. It is desirable to have some (or all) of the data and before and after the main.

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 for processing a loaded multimedia content to be reproduced. By referring to and / or modifying 2, 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. All are included, and 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.

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).

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

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.

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).

Here, when the file format of the multimedia content file to be connected and played does not match the multimedia content file being output, the multimedia 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 for the content file, and to reconstruct the video codec filter and / or the audio codec filter for reproducing the corresponding 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 checked, and the identified similar file is loaded together into a memory (for example, a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory, etc.)) to generate a source filter, and the memory is generated through the generated source filter. The present invention relates to a preferred operation process of a content reproducing program for reproducing multimedia content loaded into a mobile phone. By referring to and / or modifying 3, 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. All are included, and 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 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.

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 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; At least one input device, such as a keyboard, a mouse, and a tablet, may be included. The device may be provided and / or connected to the user terminal according to the intention and purpose of a person skilled in the art, and the file information may be input and / or selected. It is desirable to include all input devices.

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

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 (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).

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 140, 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 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 sample data screen for the multimedia content file, and storing a playlist in which the generated sample data 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 may However, 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 the drawing 4 may be inferred. All are included, and 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 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 ( Or (405) a sample data screen for the selected multimedia content file is generated (or extracted).

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 required for playing the multimedia content. desirable.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a method of inputting one or more file informations through an input device provided in the user terminal includes: 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.

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

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

If the sample data screen is regenerated (or extracted) based on the generated (or extracted) sample data screen (435), the terminal checks again whether the generated sample data screen is a specific screen. Execute repeatedly.

On the other hand, if the generated sample data screen is not a specific screen (420), the terminal is a sample data screen generated (or extracted) and one or more multimedia content files input through the information input unit 120 The connection is stored in 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-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 sample data screen for the multimedia content file, and storing a playlist in which the generated sample data 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 may However, various implementation methods for an operation process of a content reproduction program for generating a playlist for one or more multimedia contents by referring to and / or modifying the drawing 5 may be inferred. All are included, and not limited to the embodiment 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).

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 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 sample data screen of the searched multimedia content file (510).

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

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

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

On the other hand, when the generated sample data screen is not a specific screen (525), the terminal connects the generated (or extracted) sample data screen with one or more multimedia content files input through the information input unit 120. In operation 530, the memory is stored as a playlist on the memory.

FIG. 6 illustrates a method for generating a playlist of one or more multimedia contents according to an embodiment of the present invention, and providing a playlist in a content playback program recorded on a recording medium provided in a user terminal to provide a generated playlist. A diagram illustrating the process.

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 and generating a sample data screen for the multimedia content file, the user terminal displays a playlist that connects the generated sample data screen and the multimedia content file. The present invention relates to a process of providing a playlist in a content playback program provided through the present invention. If the person skilled in the art, the process of generating a playlist for one or more multimedia contents by referring to and / or modifying the present Figure 6, and providing the playlist in the content playback program for providing the generated playlist Various implementation methods may be inferred, but the present invention includes all the implementation methods inferred above and 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 6 to delete (or add) some of the operations of the content playback program shown in this drawing 6. 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. 6, a user terminal provided with the content playing program illustrated in FIG. 1 is referred to as a “terminal” for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 6, the terminal having the content reproduction program shown in FIG. 1 requests a playlist generated according to the process shown in FIG. 4 or FIG. 5 through an input means (600). In operation 605, sample data of one or more multimedia contents included in the playlist is identified and extracted.

Thereafter, the terminal generates (or extracts) a user interface for outputting a playlist including the extracted one or more sample data (610).

If the user interface generation (or extraction) including the playlist is completed (615), the terminal processes the user interface including the generated playlist to be output on the screen provided in the terminal (620). ).

Thereafter, the terminal inputs (or selects 625) sample data for multimedia content to be requested for reproduction through the output user interface.

If the sample data to be played back is input (or selected) (630), the terminal checks the multimedia content file corresponding to the sample data to be played (635) and processes the checked multimedia content file to be played (640). ).

In more detail, FIGS. 7A and 7B illustrate a storage medium 165 (eg, hard disk, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, etc.) provided in a user terminal for seamless playback of a plurality of files having predetermined similar file names. If a request is made to create a playlist for one or more multimedia contents stored in a DVD-RAM, a DVD + ROM, a DVD + RAM, a Blu-ray, a flash memory, a solid state disk (SSD), and the like, Search for one or more multimedia content files, or designate a multimedia content file, generate a sample data screen for the multimedia content file, and then display a playlist that connects the generated sample data screen and the multimedia content file. The present invention relates to a process of providing a playlist in a content playback program provided through the user terminal. Is one of ordinary skill in the art, referring to and / or modifying the drawings 7a and 7b to create a playlist for one or more multimedia contents, and play it in a content playback program for providing the generated playlist. Various implementation methods for the process of providing a list may be inferred, but the present invention includes all the inferred implementation methods, and is not limited to the implementation methods shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B.

For example, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may refer to and / or modify the drawings 7a and 7b, and thus, a part of the operation process of the content reproduction program shown in the drawings 7a and 7b will be described. By deleting (or adding), 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 FIGS. 7A and 7B, a user terminal provided with the content reproduction program illustrated in FIG. 1 is referred to as a “terminal” for convenience.

Referring to FIGS. 7A and 7B, a terminal having a content playing program shown in FIG. 1 requests a playlist generated according to the process shown in FIG. 4 or 5 through an input means (700). In response to this, sample data of one or more multimedia contents included in the playlist is checked and extracted (705).

Thereafter, the terminal generates (or extracts) a user interface for outputting a playlist including the extracted one or more sample data (710).

If the user interface generation (or extraction) including the playlist is completed (715), the terminal processes the user interface including the generated playlist to be output on the screen provided in the terminal (720). ).

Here, when the one or more sample data output through the user interface is sound sample data or video sample data, it is preferable to process the video data to be repeatedly played, and the repeated video is output to the main. It is desirable to have some (or all) of the sample data and before and after the main.

Thereafter, the terminal inputs (or selects 725) sample data for the multimedia content to be played back through the output user interface.

If the sample data to be played back is input (or selected) (730), the terminal checks the multimedia content file corresponding to the sample data to be played (735), and correspondingly the file information of the checked multimedia content and In operation 740, it is determined whether there is a file to be linked and played with the file information on the multimedia content.

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. This is preferred.

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 the 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', It is preferable to process such that the multimedia content file information requested for reproduction is inputted into the content reproduction program in association with an operating system provided in the user terminal through 'playlist registration'.

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 (745), the terminal loads the image data of the input multimedia content into the memory (750). .

Thereafter, the terminal generates a file stream in which image data of one or more multimedia content files loaded into the memory are combined (760), and generates a source filter for reproducing the generated file stream (765). In operation 770, the image data of the multimedia content loaded into the memory is output through the generated source filter.

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.

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 confirmed (745), the terminal loads the multimedia content video data to be connected and played with the input file information to the memory. (755).

Subsequently, the terminal generates a file stream in which image data of one or more multimedia content files loaded into the memory are combined (760), and generates a source filter for reproducing the generated file stream (765). In operation 770, the image data of the multimedia content loaded into the memory is output through the generated source filter.

In more detail, FIG. 8 shows a storage medium 165 (eg, 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 and generating a sample data screen for the multimedia content file, the user terminal displays a playlist that connects the generated sample data screen and the multimedia content file. The present invention relates to a process of providing a playlist in a content playback program provided by the present invention. If the person skilled in the art, the process of generating a playlist for one or more multimedia contents by referring to and / or modifying the present Figure 8, and providing the playlist in the content playback program for providing the generated playlist Various embodiments of the present invention may be inferred, but the present invention includes all of the inferred embodiments, and is not limited to the embodiment shown in FIG.

For example, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may refer to and / or modify this drawing 8 to delete (or add) some of the operations of the content playback program shown in this drawing 8. 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. 8, a user terminal provided with the content playing program shown in FIG. 1 is referred to as a “terminal” for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 8, the terminal having the content playback program shown in FIG. 1 requests a playlist generated according to the process shown in FIG. 4 or 5 through an input means (800), and correspondingly. In operation 805, sample data of one or more multimedia contents included in the playlist is checked and extracted.

Thereafter, the terminal generates (or extracts) a user interface for outputting a playlist including the extracted one or more sample data (810).

If the user interface generation (or extraction) including the playlist is completed (815), the terminal processes the user interface including the generated playlist to be output on the screen provided in the terminal (820). ).

Thereafter, the terminal inputs (or selects 825) sample data for the multimedia content to be played back through the output user interface.

If the sample data to be played back is input (or selected) (830), the terminal checks the multimedia content file corresponding to the sample data to be played (835), file information on the multimedia content identified correspondingly, and In operation 840, the file information of the multimedia content and the file to be played back are checked.

If the presence or absence of a file for the multimedia content to be connected and played back is not determined (845), the terminal loads the image data for the input multimedia content into the memory (850). .

Thereafter, the terminal generates a file stream in which image data of one or more multimedia content files loaded into the memory are combined (875), and generates a source filter for reproducing the generated file stream (880). In operation 885, the image data of the multimedia content loaded into the memory is output through the generated source filter.

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 (845), the terminal loads the multimedia content image data to be connected and played back with the input file information into a memory. (855).

Thereafter, the terminal determines whether file format matching (ie, whether to use the same codec) with respect to the file information of the input multimedia content and the multimedia content file information to be reproduced and connected (860).

If the same codec is not used (865), the terminal generates (extracts) a file format matching table for file format matching (870).

Thereafter, the terminal generates a file stream in which image data of one or more multimedia content files loaded into the memory are merged into one (875), and generates a source filter for playing the generated file stream (880). The image data of the multimedia content loaded into the memory is output through the generated source filter (885).

In more detail, Figure 9 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 and generating a sample data screen for the multimedia content file, the user terminal displays a playlist that connects the generated sample data screen and the multimedia content file. An example screen of a playlist provided through a content playback program provided through the present invention is illustrated. Is an example provided through a content playing program for generating a playlist for one or more multimedia contents and providing the generated playlist, by referring to and / or modifying the drawing of FIG. Various implementation methods of the screen may be inferred, but the present invention includes all the inferred implementation methods and is not limited to the implementation method shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 9, an example screen for providing a playlist includes a region for outputting sample data, a region for outputting multimedia content file information connected to the sample data, and a main output for the region for outputting the sample data. It is preferable to have a left / right moving area for replacing the sample data.

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, it is preferable that the sample data screen generates a frame after a predetermined time among the one or more frames on the multimedia content file as the sample data screen.

When moving to the left (or right) through the left / right moving area on the output example screen, the sample for the multimedia content of the front / back position corresponding to the predetermined position on the playlist including the main sample data that is already output It is desirable to process the data to be output.

According to the present invention, by providing a playlist in the form of album, even if you are not familiar with the user interface has the advantage that anyone can easily access and use.

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

Generating a playlist of one or more multimedia content files stored in a user terminal and storing the generated playlist on a storage medium;

When the user requests the generated playlist, processing the playlist including sample data of one or more multimedia contents included in the playlist to be output through the user terminal;

And if any one of the output sample data is selected, processing the multimedia content corresponding to the selected sample data to be output through the user terminal.

The method of claim 1, wherein when the user requests the generated playlist, the processing of outputting a playlist including sample data of one or more multimedia contents included in the playlist through the user terminal may be performed. ,

And processing the multimedia data sample data designated by the user among the plurality of multimedia contents included in the sequential playlist as the main screen, and processing the remaining sample data to be sequentially outputted in the vicinity of the main screen on the playlist. Multimedia content playback list operating method characterized in that made.

According to claim 2, When the user requests to change the multimedia content to be output on the main screen through the input device provided in the user terminal, the sample data for the multimedia content before or after the sample data for the multimedia content is already output And processing the output to the multimedia content play list operating method.

The method of claim 1, wherein the sample data for the multimedia content,

Replay multimedia content, characterized in that the video sample data corresponding to a predetermined time on the multimedia content, or the still image data to capture any screen of the multimedia content, or sound data corresponding to a predetermined time on the multimedia content How the list works.

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