KR20100001614A - Method for processing multimedia contents playlist on webpage and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A method for processing multimedia contents playlist on a webpage and a recording medium for the same are provided to play only contents using a simple program without the web browser. CONSTITUTION: The registration of the playlist about the multimedia contents is requested while a web page including the multimedia contents is used through the web browser. A link address about the multimedia contents is identified(315). The link address about the identified multimedia contents is registered on the playlist(320). The multimedia contents about the multimedia contents are received through the link address. The received multimedia contents plays.

Description

Method for processing multimedia content playlist on webpage and recording medium for the same {Method for Processing Multimedia Contents Playlist On Webpage and Recording Medium}

1 is a diagram illustrating a playlist registration program function configuration for providing a content registration function output on a web page in association with a browser program according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a diagram illustrating a playlist registration program function configuration for providing a content registration function output on a web page in association with a browser program according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a diagram illustrating a content registration program function configuration for providing a content registration function output on a web page in association with a browser program according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a diagram illustrating a content registration program function configuration for providing a content registration function output on a web page in association with a browser program according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a configuration of a content reproducing program function recorded on a recording medium provided in a user terminal for reproducing contents provided by a website using a playlist in which contents provided through the website are registered according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure is a diagram.

FIG. 6 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.

FIG. 7 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.

8 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. 9 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.

FIG. 10 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.

11A and 11B illustrate a content reproduction program recorded on a recording medium provided in a user terminal for generating a playlist of one or more multimedia contents and providing the generated playlist according to another embodiment of the present invention. A process of providing a playlist in FIG.

12 is a view illustrating a playlist in 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 another embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the process to provide.

13 is a configuration of a content playback program function recorded on a recording medium provided in a user terminal for playing content provided by a website using a playlist in which content provided through a website is registered according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure is a diagram.

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100: control unit 105: inter-process communication unit

110: interface output unit 115: information input unit

120: information receiver 125: information transmitter

According to the present invention, when a playlist request for the multimedia content is requested while using a web page including the multimedia content through a web browser, checking the link address for the multimedia content, and linking to the identified multimedia content. Registering an address on a playlist, and requesting to play the multimedia content registered on the playlist, receiving the multimedia content through a link address for the multimedia content, and processing the received multimedia content to be played. The present invention relates to a method for operating a multimedia content playlist on a web page, comprising the steps of:

With the development of information and communication technology, our society is acquiring a variety of information by checking only the desired information among the huge amount of information in the vast sea of information called the Internet.

Among them, the contents (for example, video, photos, MP3, etc.) provided through the Internet are executed in order to check them later, by running a web browser and accessing a webpage stored as a bookmark to check the contents. However, the method of using only the contents of the actual web page has a difficult problem that is not properly provided.

An object of the present invention for solving the problem is to check the link address for the multimedia content when a playlist registration for the multimedia content is requested while using a web page including the multimedia content through a web browser; Registering a link address for the checked multimedia content on a playlist; receiving a multimedia content through a link address for the multimedia content upon request to play the multimedia content registered on the playlist; The present invention provides a method of operating a multimedia content playlist on a webpage, the method comprising: processing the received multimedia content to be played.

In the method of operating a playlist based on multimedia content on a webpage according to the present invention, when a playlist registration for the multimedia content is requested while using a webpage including the multimedia content through a web browser, a link address for the multimedia content is provided. Verifying, registering a link address of the checked multimedia content on a playlist, and requesting to play the multimedia content registered on the playlist, the multimedia content through the link address of the multimedia content. And receiving and processing the received multimedia content to be played.

On the other hand, the multimedia content-based playlist management method on the web page according to the present invention, when using the web page containing the multimedia content via a web browser, requesting the playlist registration for the multimedia content, Confirming a link address of the link, and downloading and storing the multimedia content file corresponding to the link address of the checked multimedia content in a storage medium, and registering the downloaded multimedia content file on a playlist. When requesting the reproduction of the registered multimedia content on the playlist, and confirming the registered multimedia content file, characterized in that it comprises the step of processing to play the identified multimedia content file.

In the method of operating a multimedia content-based playlist on a web page according to the present invention, the multimedia content file corresponding to the link address for the identified multimedia content is downloaded and stored in a storage medium, and then the downloaded multimedia content file is stored. The registering on the playlist may include checking whether the multimedia content is copyrighted and notifying that the multimedia content file cannot be downloaded if the multimedia content is copyrighted as a result of the checking.

In the method of operating a playlist based on multimedia content on a webpage according to the present invention, the multimedia content may include video content and sound content.

On the other hand, it includes a computer-readable recording medium, characterized in that for recording the program for executing the multimedia content-based playlist management method on the web page described above.

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 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 easy to understand the functions 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 illustrating a playlist registration program function configuration for providing a content registration function output on a web page in association with a browser program according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 1 illustrates a browser program provided in the user terminal and at least one inter-process communication method (eg, inter-process message exchange method, inter-process memory sharing method, or inter-process library file (LIB / DLL)). Provide a content registration function that is output on a web page by linking through a sharing method, a type library method, etc., but the function configuration of a playlist registration program having a separate user interface separate from the browser program. As a person skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, a playlist registration program that provides a content registration function that is output on a web page in connection with the browser program by referring to and / or modifying the drawing 1. Can infer various implementation methods for function configuration As will be appreciated, the invention includes all the inferred implementation methods, and is not limited to the implementation method illustrated in FIG.

According to the present invention, a user terminal provided with the playlist registration program includes a recording medium on which a program code corresponding to the playlist registration program is recorded, and a content registration function output on the web page from the playlist registration program. To provide a storage means corresponding to a memory unit for storing the URL information (or content information) for the content contained in the web page used for the purpose, and the content registration function output on the web page from the playlist registration program Screen output means for outputting a web page output interface screen including at least one content to be output to a screen output device provided in the user terminal based on a graphical user interface; and an input device (eg, a keyboard) provided in the user terminal. (Keyboard) or Keypad, Or key input means for inputting at least one or more key data for a content registration function output on the web page in association with a mouse, and a wired communication network (or wireless communication network) to which the user terminal is connected. A communication means for connecting a communication channel with a web server on a communication network and transmitting and receiving at least one information (or data) for a content registration function output on the web server and the web page via the communication channel. It is characterized by.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the storage means is displayed on a web page output interface screen including at least one content output to the screen output means for the content registration function output on the web page in the playlist registration program. It is desirable to store the corresponding interface information.

Here, the interface information corresponding to the web page output interface screen including the content may include one or more content information received from a server according to a request of the user terminal.

In addition, the storage means preferably stores the URL information (or content information) for the content included in the web page used for the content registration function output on the web page in the playlist registration program, the web page The URL information (or content information) for the content included in the web page preferably includes at least one URL information for the web page and at least one content-specific URL information for one or more content included in the web page.

For those of ordinary skill in the art, the storage means, the screen output means, the key input means and the communication means according to the terminal configuration of the various wired terminals (or wireless terminals) corresponding to the user terminal Since the technical features will be clearly understood, detailed description thereof will be omitted for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 1, the playlist registration program is recorded on a recording medium provided in the user terminal, and then the playlist registration program is linked to the operating system (or platform) provided in the user terminal. Control the execution and operation of the output content registration function, and interoperate at least one or more function configuration units constituting the playlist registration program to provide the content registration function output on the web page, or the function configuration units The web page in conjunction with at least one terminal component (eg, screen output means, key input means, storage means, communication means, etc.) provided in the user terminal through an operating system (or platform) provided in the user terminal. The control unit 100 for controlling to provide a content registration function that is output on the The comparison made is characterized.

The control unit 100 is executed by the playlist registration program on the operating system (or platform) provided in the user terminal (for example, arithmetic processing by a processor provided in the user terminal), in conjunction with the operating system (or platform) And a program execution code corresponding to a mainframe (mainframe) for interworking with the terminal component (eg, a screen output means, a key input means, a storage means, a communication means, etc.).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 100 is recorded on a recording medium provided in the user terminal, and then by an operating system (or platform) according to a program execution command by a user or a program execution command by the browser program. It is preferable to start and run the playlist registration program based on the above, and it is preferable to acquire the usage right for the terminal component from the operating system (or platform) at the same time as the playlist registration program is executed.

In addition, the control unit 100 may control to interoperate at least one or more function components provided in the playlist registration program for the content registration function outputted on the web page simultaneously with the execution of the playlist registration program. Do.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the operating system (or platform) supports event-based multitasking, the controller 100 may assign an access right (handle) for using the terminal component in each functional component. It is preferable to assign, and at this time, each functional component constituting the playlist registration program preferably allocates an instance to the controller 100 to use the access right.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the operating system (or platform) does not support an event method, the controller 100 obtains an access right (interrupt) for using the terminal component in each functional component. It is preferable to come, and at this time, each functional component constituting the playlist registration program preferably calls the interrupt to use the interrupt.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the operating system (or platform) accesses a memory address of an input / output bus of a peripheral device corresponding to the terminal component, the controller 100 may be configured to perform the operation in the respective functional components. It is preferable to obtain an access right (memory address) to the input / output bus of the peripheral device corresponding to the terminal component, wherein each functional component constituting the playlist registration program is provided to the terminal component via the memory address. It is desirable to approach.

According to the present invention, the playlist registration program is an inter-process communication unit 105 for communicating with at least one inter-process communication method with a browser program provided in the user terminal for a content registration function output on the web page. The browser program is characterized in that at least one inter-process communication 105 is interlocked with the inter-process communication unit 105 is provided.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the playlist registration program is started by the controller 100, the inter-process communication unit 105 checks at least one or more browser programs that are previously executed and operated in the user terminal. And, it is preferable to connect the inter-process communication unit 105 and the inter-process communication channel provided in the at least one or more browser programs identified.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the playlist registration program is activated by the control unit 100, the inter-process communication unit 105 is one of at least one browser program that is previously executed and operated by the user terminal. It is provided in any one communication target browser program (e.g., a browser program that started the playlist registration program, or a browser program set as a parent process of the playlist registration program on an operating system (or platform), or the playlist registration program). It is preferable to connect the inter-process communication channel with the inter-process communication unit 105 included in the inter-process communication unit 105 defined in the inter-process communication unit 105.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the inter-process communication unit 105 may use an inter-process message exchange method, an inter-process memory sharing method, or an inter-process library file (LIB / DLL) sharing method, a type library method. It is preferable to connect the browser program and the inter-process communication channel according to at least one of the inter-process communication method, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs, the technical features of the inter-process communication method Since it will be familiar with, the detailed description thereof will be omitted for convenience.

According to the present invention, the playlist registration program includes an interface output unit 110 for outputting a web page output interface screen including at least one or more contents to the screen output means for a content registration function output on the web page; An information input unit configured to receive content playlist registration request information for a content registration function output on the web page from the key input unit through at least one user interface included in a web page output interface screen including the content; And 115).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the web page output interface screen including at least one or more contents output by the interface output unit 110 may be an edit control, a combo box control, or a list box. It is preferable to include at least one of a ListBox) control, a Button control, and the like, and it is preferable to further include an Image control or various custom controls according to the intention of a person skilled in the art.

When the playlist registration program is activated by the controller 100 to obtain access authority (eg, a handle, an interrupt, or a memory address) to the screen output means among the terminal components, the interface output unit 110 is obtained. ) Outputs a web page output interface screen including content corresponding to a program code form (or interface information included in the storage means) to the screen output means.

An access right (eg, a handle, an interrupt, or a memory address) of the key input means among the terminal components is obtained by the controller 100, and the interface output unit 110 includes the content. When the web page output interface screen is output, the information input unit 115 processes the content playlist registration request information for playlist registration for the content on the output web page from the key input unit. .

According to the present invention, the playlist registration program comprises an information receiving unit 120 for receiving web page information for a content registration function output on the web page from a web server on a communication network to which the user terminal is connected. It features.

When the playlist registration program is activated by the controller 100 to obtain access authority (eg, a handle, an interrupt, or a memory address) to the communication means among the terminal components, the information receiver 120 In connection with the communication means, a web server on the communication network and a communication channel for receiving the web page information, and receive web page information for a content registration function output on the web page from the web server. It is done.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the web page information may include at least one content information (eg, multimedia content information such as a video / still image / sound) to be provided through the web page, and a URL (for the web page). It is preferable to include one or more Uniform Resource Locator.

According to the present invention, the playlist registration program is an information transmitter 125 for transmitting content registration request information on a web page for a content registration function output on the web page from a web server on a communication network to which the user terminal is connected. It characterized by comprising a.

When the playlist registration program is activated by the controller 100 to obtain an access right (eg, a handle, an interrupt, or a memory address) to the communication means among the terminal components, the information transmitter 125 A web page for a content registration function connected to a web server on the communication network and a communication channel for transmitting content registration request information on the web page in connection with the communication means, and output on the web page to the web server. And transmitting the content registration request information on the image.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the content registration request information on the web page is preferably a material provided by some colleagues of the web page including the illustrated content information.

1 is a diagram illustrating a playlist registration program function configuration for providing a content registration function output on a web page in association with a browser program according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 1 illustrates at least one inter-process communication method (eg, inter-process message exchange method, inter-process memory sharing method, or inter-process library file (LIB / DLL) sharing with a browser program included in the user terminal). Method, a type library method, etc.) to provide a content registration function output on a web page, and a function of a playlist registration program having a separate user interface separate from the browser program. As a person of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains, a playlist registration program function of providing a content registration function to be output on a web page in connection with the browser program by referring to and / or modifying the drawing 1. Can infer various implementation methods for the composition As will be appreciated, the invention includes all the inferred implementation methods, and is not limited to the implementation method illustrated in FIG.

According to the present invention, a user terminal provided with the playlist registration program includes a recording medium on which a program code corresponding to the playlist registration program is recorded, and a content registration function output on the web page from the playlist registration program. To provide a storage means corresponding to a memory unit for storing the URL information (or content information) for the content contained in the web page used for the purpose, and the content registration function output on the web page from the playlist registration program Screen output means for outputting a web page output interface screen including at least one content to be output to a screen output device provided in the user terminal based on a graphical user interface; and an input device (eg, a keyboard) provided in the user terminal. (Keyboard) or Keypad, Or key input means for inputting at least one or more key data for a content registration function output on the web page in association with a mouse, and a wired communication network (or wireless communication network) to which the user terminal is connected. And communication means for connecting a communication channel with a web server on a communication network and transmitting and receiving at least one information (or data) for a content registration function output on the web server and the web page via the communication channel. It features.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the storage means is displayed on a web page output interface screen including at least one content output to the screen output means for the content registration function output on the web page in the playlist registration program. It is desirable to store the corresponding interface information.

Here, the interface information corresponding to the web page output interface screen including the content may include one or more content information received from a server according to a request of the user terminal.

In addition, the storage means preferably stores the URL information (or content information) for the content included in the web page used for the content registration function output on the web page in the playlist registration program, the web page The URL information (or content information) for the content included in the web page preferably includes at least one URL information for the web page and at least one content-specific URL information for one or more content included in the web page.

For those of ordinary skill in the art, the storage means, the screen output means, the key input means and the communication means according to the terminal configuration of the various wired terminals (or wireless terminals) corresponding to the user terminal Since the technical features will be clearly understood, detailed description thereof will be omitted for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 1, the playlist registration program is recorded on a recording medium provided in the user terminal, and then the playlist registration program is linked to the operating system (or platform) provided in the user terminal. Control the execution and operation of the output content registration function, and interoperate at least one or more function configuration units constituting the playlist registration program to provide the content registration function output on the web page, or the function configuration units The web page in conjunction with at least one terminal component (eg, screen output means, key input means, storage means, communication means, etc.) provided in the user terminal through an operating system (or platform) provided in the user terminal. The control unit 100 for controlling to provide a content registration function that is output on the The comparison made is characterized.

The control unit 100 is executed by the playlist registration program on the operating system (or platform) provided in the user terminal (for example, arithmetic processing by a processor provided in the user terminal), in conjunction with the operating system (or platform) And a program execution code corresponding to a mainframe (mainframe) for interworking with the terminal component (for example, a screen output means, a key input means, a storage means, a communication means, etc.).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 100 is recorded on a recording medium provided in the user terminal, and then by an operating system (or platform) according to a program execution command by a user or a program execution command by the browser program. It is preferable to start and run the playlist registration program based on the above, and it is preferable to acquire the usage right for the terminal component from the operating system (or platform) at the same time as the playlist registration program is executed.

In addition, the control unit 100 may control to interoperate at least one or more function components provided in the playlist registration program for the content registration function outputted on the web page simultaneously with the execution of the playlist registration program. Do.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the operating system (or platform) supports event-based multitasking, the controller 100 may assign an access right (handle) for using the terminal component in each functional component. It is preferable to assign, and at this time, each functional component constituting the playlist registration program preferably allocates an instance to the controller 100 in order to use the access right.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the operating system (or platform) does not support an event method, the controller 100 obtains an access right (interrupt) for using the terminal component in each functional component. It is preferable to come, and at this time, each functional component constituting the playlist registration program preferably calls the interrupt to use the interrupt.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the operating system (or platform) accesses a memory address of an input / output bus of a peripheral device corresponding to the terminal component, the controller 100 may be configured to perform the operation in the respective functional components. It is preferable to obtain an access right (memory address) to the input / output bus of the peripheral device corresponding to the terminal component, wherein each functional component constituting the playlist registration program is provided to the terminal component via the memory address. It is desirable to approach.

According to the present invention, the playlist registration program is an inter-process communication unit 105 for communicating with at least one inter-process communication method with a browser program provided in the user terminal for a content registration function output on the web page. The browser program may include at least one inter-process communication unit 105 interworking with the inter-process communication unit 105.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the playlist registration program is started by the controller 100, the inter-process communication unit 105 checks at least one browser program that is already executed and operated in the user terminal. And, it is preferable to connect the inter-process communication unit 105 and the inter-process communication channel provided in the at least one or more browser programs identified.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the playlist registration program is activated by the control unit 100, the inter-process communication unit 105 is one of at least one browser program that is previously executed and operated by the user terminal. It is provided in any one communication target browser program (e.g., a browser program that started the playlist registration program, or a browser program set as a parent process of the playlist registration program on an operating system (or platform), or the playlist registration program). It is preferable to connect the inter-process communication channel with the inter-process communication unit 105 included in the inter-process communication unit 105 defined in the inter-process communication unit 105.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the inter-process communication unit 105 may include an inter-process message exchange method, an inter-process memory sharing method, an inter-process library file (LIB / DLL) sharing method, or a type library method. It is preferable to connect the browser program and the inter-process communication channel according to at least one inter-process communication method. Since it will be understood, a detailed description thereof will be omitted for convenience.

According to the present invention, the playlist registration program includes an interface output unit 110 for outputting a web page output interface screen including at least one or more contents to the screen output means for a content registration function output on the web page; An information input unit configured to receive content playlist registration request information for a content registration function output on the web page from the key input unit through at least one user interface included in a web page output interface screen including the content; And 115).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the web page output interface screen including at least one or more contents output by the interface output unit 110 may be an edit control, a combo box control, or a list box. It is preferable to include at least one of a ListBox) control, a Button control, and the like, and it is preferable to further include an Image control or various custom controls according to the intention of a person skilled in the art.

When the playlist registration program is activated by the controller 100 to obtain access authority (eg, a handle, an interrupt, or a memory address) to the screen output means among the terminal components, the interface output unit 110 is obtained. ) Outputs a web page output interface screen including content corresponding to a program code form (or interface information included in the storage means) to the screen output means.

An access right (eg, a handle, an interrupt, or a memory address) of the key input means among the terminal components is obtained by the controller 100, and the interface output unit 110 includes the content. When the web page output interface screen is output, the information input unit 115 processes the content playlist registration request information for playlist registration for the content on the output web page from the key input unit. .

According to the present invention, the playlist registration program comprises an information receiving unit 120 for receiving web page information for a content registration function output on the web page from a web server on a communication network to which the user terminal is connected. It features.

When the playlist registration program is activated by the controller 100 to obtain access authority (eg, a handle, an interrupt, or a memory address) to the communication means among the terminal components, the information receiver 120 Connecting a communication channel for receiving the web page information with a web server on the communication network in connection with the communication means, and receiving web page information for a content registration function output on the web page from the web server. It features.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the web page information may include at least one content information (eg, multimedia content information such as a video / still image / sound) to be provided through the web page, and a URL (for the web page). It is preferable to include one or more Uniform Resource Locator.

According to the present invention, the playlist registration program is an information transmitter 125 for transmitting content registration request information on a web page for a content registration function output on the web page from a web server on a communication network to which the user terminal is connected. It characterized by comprising a.

When the playlist registration program is activated by the controller 100 to obtain an access right (eg, a handle, an interrupt, or a memory address) to the communication means among the terminal components, the information transmitter 125 Is connected to a web server on the communication network and a communication channel for transmitting content registration request information on the web page in connection with the communication means, and on the web page for the content registration function output on the web page to the web server. Characterized in that the content registration request information is transmitted.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the content registration request information on the web page is preferably a material provided by some colleagues of the web page including the illustrated content information.

2 is a diagram illustrating a playlist registration program function configuration for providing a content registration function output on a web page in association with a browser program according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 2 illustrates at least one inter-process communication method (eg, inter-process message exchange method, inter-process memory sharing method, or inter-process library file (LIB / DLL) sharing with a browser program included in the user terminal). Function of a playlist registration program that provides a content registration function that is output on a web page in association with a method, a type library method, etc., and outputs a user interface on a browser program through the inter-process communication. For those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains, a playlist registration for providing a content registration function outputted on a web page in connection with the browser program by referring to and / or modifying the drawing 2 is provided. Various implementation methods for program function configuration It may be inferred from the law, but the present invention includes all the inferred implementation methods, and is not limited to the implementation method shown in FIG.

According to the present invention, a user terminal provided with the playlist registration program includes a recording medium on which a program code corresponding to the playlist registration program is recorded, and a content registration function output on the web page from the playlist registration program. To provide a storage means corresponding to a memory unit for storing the URL information (or content information) for the content contained in the web page used for the purpose, and the content registration function output on the web page from the playlist registration program Screen output means for outputting a web page output interface screen including at least one content to be output to a screen output device provided in the user terminal based on a graphical user interface; and an input device (eg, a keyboard) provided in the user terminal. (Keyboard) or Keypad, Or key input means for inputting at least one or more key data for a content registration function output on the web page in association with a mouse, and a wired communication network (or wireless communication network) to which the user terminal is connected. And communication means for connecting a communication channel with a web server on a communication network and transmitting and receiving at least one information (or data) for a content registration function output on the web server and the web page via the communication channel. It features.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the storage means is a web page output interface screen including at least one content output to the screen output unit for the content registration function output on the web page in the playlist registration program It is preferable to store the interface information corresponding to the.

Here, the interface information corresponding to the web page output interface screen including the content may include one or more content information received from a server according to a request of the user terminal.

In addition, the storage means preferably stores the URL information (or content information) for the content included in the web page used for the content registration function output on the web page in the playlist registration program, the web page The URL information (or content information) for the content included in the web page preferably includes at least one URL information for the web page and at least one content-specific URL information for one or more content included in the web page.

For those of ordinary skill in the art, the storage means, the screen output means, the key input means and the communication means according to the terminal configuration of the various wired terminals (or wireless terminals) corresponding to the user terminal Since the technical features will be clearly understood, detailed description thereof will be omitted for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 2, the playlist registration program is recorded on a recording medium provided to the user terminal, and then the playlist registration program is linked to the operating system (or platform) provided in the user terminal. Control the execution and operation of the output content registration function, and interoperate at least one or more function configuration units constituting the playlist registration program to provide the content registration function output on the web page, or the function configuration units The content registration function output on the web page in conjunction with at least one terminal component (eg, storage means, communication means, etc.) provided in the user terminal through the operating system (or platform) provided in the user terminal It is characterized by comprising a control unit 200 for controlling to provide Gong.

The control unit 200 is executed by the playlist registration program on the operating system (or platform) provided in the user terminal (for example, arithmetic processing by a processor provided in the user terminal), in conjunction with the operating system (or platform) And a program execution code corresponding to a mainframe (mainframe) for interworking with the terminal component (eg, storage means, communication means, etc.).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 200 is recorded on a recording medium provided in the user terminal, the operating system (or platform) according to the program execution command by the user, or the program execution command by the browser program It is preferable to start and run the playlist registration program based on the above, and it is preferable to acquire the right to use the terminal component from the operating system (or platform) simultaneously with the execution of the playlist registration program.

In addition, the control unit 200 preferably controls at least one or more function components provided in the playlist registration program to interoperate with the execution of the playlist registration program and the content registration function output on the web page. Do.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the operating system (or platform) supports event-based multitasking, the controller 200 may assign an access right (handle) for using the terminal component in each functional component. Preferably, the function configuration unit constituting the playlist registration program allocates an instance to the controller 200 in order to use the access right.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the operating system (or platform) does not support an event method, the controller 200 obtains an access right (interrupt) for using the terminal component in each functional component. It is preferable to come, and at this time, each functional component constituting the playlist registration program preferably calls the interrupt to use the interrupt.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the operating system (or platform) accesses a memory address of an input / output bus of a peripheral device corresponding to the terminal component, the controller 200 may be configured to perform the function function in each of the functional components. It is preferable to obtain an access right (memory address) to the input / output bus of the peripheral device corresponding to the terminal component, wherein each functional component constituting the playlist registration program is provided to the terminal component via the memory address. It is desirable to approach.

According to the present invention, the playlist registration program is an inter-process communication unit 205 for communicating with at least one inter-process communication method with a browser program provided in the user terminal for a content registration function output on the web page. The browser program may include at least one inter-process communication unit 205 interworking with the inter-process communication unit 205.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the playlist registration program is activated by the controller 200, the inter-process communication unit 205 checks at least one browser program that is already executed and operated in the user terminal. In addition, it is preferable to connect the inter-process communication unit 205 and the inter-process communication channel provided in the at least one or more browser programs.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the playlist registration program is activated by the controller 200, the inter-process communication unit 205 may be one of at least one browser program that is previously executed and operated by the user terminal. It is provided in any one communication target browser program (e.g., a browser program that started the playlist registration program, or a browser program set as a parent process of the playlist registration program on an operating system (or platform), or the playlist registration program). It is preferable to connect the inter-process communication channel and the inter-process communication unit 205 included in the inter-process communication unit 205 defined in the inter-process communication protocol defined in the inter-process communication unit 205.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the inter-process communication unit 205 may include an inter-process message exchange method, an inter-process memory sharing method, an inter-process library file (LIB / DLL) sharing method, or a type library method. It is preferable to connect the browser program and the inter-process communication channel according to at least one inter-process communication method. Since it will be understood, a detailed description thereof will be omitted for convenience.

According to the present invention, the playlist registration program is connected to the inter-process communication unit 205 at least one of the content registration function to be output on the web page in a certain area (or all areas) of the output area of the browser program Allocating an interface output area for outputting a web page output interface screen including the above content, and outputs a web page output interface screen including at least one content to the interface output area in association with the inter-process communication unit 205 Content playlist registration request for the content registration function output on the web page from the key input means through the interface output unit 210 and at least one user interface included in the web page output interface screen including the contentIf the input beams, characterized in that formed by an information input unit 215 receives the content reproduction list registration request information in conjunction with the communication unit 205, the inter-process.

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the web page output interface screen including at least one or more contents output by the interface output unit 210 may be an edit control, a combo box control, or a list box. It is preferable to include at least one of a ListBox) control, a Button control, and the like, and it is preferable to further include an Image control or various custom controls according to the intention of a person skilled in the art.

When the playlist registration program is started by the controller 200 and the inter-process communication channel for the content registration function output on the browser program and the web page by the inter-process communication unit 205, the interface is connected. The output unit 210 outputs a web page including at least one content for a content registration function that is output on a web page in a predetermined area (or an entire area) of an output area of the browser program through the inter-process communication channel. And an interface output area for outputting an interface screen.

When the interface output area is allocated, the interface output unit 210 displays a web page output interface screen including content corresponding to a program code form (or interface information included in the storage means) through the inter-process communication channel. And output to the interface output area.

The inter-process communication channel for the content registration function that is output on the browser program and the web page by the inter-process communication unit 205 by the control unit 200 is connected, and the interface by the interface output unit 210 After the web page output interface screen including the content is output to the output area, the playlist registration for the content registration function output on the web page from the key input means through the web page output interface screen including the content. When the request information is input, the information input unit 215 receives the input playlist registration request information in association with the inter-process communication unit 205 and processes the inputted information into the playlist registration program.

According to the present invention, the playlist registration program comprises an information receiver 220 for receiving web page information for a content registration function output on the web page from a web server on a communication network to which the user terminal is connected. It features.

When the playlist registration program is activated by the controller 200 to obtain an access right (eg, a handle, an interrupt, or a memory address) to the communication means among the terminal components, the information receiver 220 In connection with the communication means, a web server on the communication network and a communication channel for receiving the web page information, and receive web page information for a content registration function output on the web page from the web server. It is done.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the web page information may include at least one content information (eg, multimedia content information such as a video / still image / sound) to be provided through the web page, and a URL (for the web page). It is preferable to include one or more Uniform Resource Locator.

According to the present invention, the playlist registration program is an information transmitter 225 for transmitting content registration request information on a web page for a content registration function output on the web page from a web server on a communication network to which the user terminal is connected. It characterized by comprising a.

When the playlist registration program is activated by the controller 200 to obtain access authority (eg, a handle, an interrupt, or a memory address) to the communication means among the terminal components, the information transmitter 225. Is connected to a web server on the communication network and a communication channel for transmitting content registration request information on the web page in connection with the communication means, and on the web page for the content registration function output on the web page to the web server. Characterized in that the content registration request information is transmitted.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the content registration request information on the web page is preferably a material provided by some colleagues of the web page including the illustrated content information.

3 is a diagram illustrating a content registration program function configuration for providing a content registration function output on a web page in association with a browser program according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 3 illustrates at least one inter-process communication method (eg, inter-process message exchange method, or inter-process memory sharing method, or inter-process library file (LIB / DLL) sharing with a browser program included in the user terminal). A content registration program for outputting a user interface on a browser program through the inter-process communication, while providing a content registration function that is output on a web page in association with a method, a type library method, or the like. A process of operating a content registration program having a separate user interface separate from a program, and a person of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains may refer to and / or modify the drawing of the browser program. On the web page in conjunction with Various implementation methods for the configuration of a content registration program function for providing a registered content registration function may be inferred, but the present invention includes all of the inferred implementation methods 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 3 to delete (or add) some of the operations of the content playback program shown in this drawing 3. In addition, an implementation method for a content registration function output on a web page in association with a browser program may be inferred, and thus the present invention is not limited thereto.

Hereinafter, in FIG. 3, a user terminal having a content registration program shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 is referred to as a “terminal” for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 3, after the terminal having the content registration program shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 processes the web page including one or more content information received from the server to be output on the screen (300), The playlist registration request information for the content on the output web page is input (or selected) (305).

If the playlist registration request information for the content included in the web page is input (or selected) (310), the terminal checks the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) information of the content corresponding to the playlist registration request information In step 315, the checked URL information is registered in the playlist (320).

4 is a diagram illustrating a content registration program function configuration for providing a content registration function output on a web page in association with a browser program according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 4 illustrates at least one inter-process communication method (eg, inter-process message exchange method, inter-process memory sharing method, or inter-process library file (LIB / DLL) sharing) with a browser program included in the user terminal. A content registration program for outputting a user interface on a browser program through the inter-process communication, while providing a content registration function that is output on a web page in association with a method, a type library method, or the like. The operation process of a content registration program having a separate user interface separate from the program, and a person of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains, refer to and / or modify the drawing 4, and the browser program On the web page in conjunction with It is possible to infer various implementation methods for the configuration of a content registration program function that provides a content registration function, but the present invention includes all the inferred implementation methods 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 4 to delete (or add) some of the operations of the content playback program shown in this drawing 4. In addition, an implementation method for a content registration function output on a web page in association with a browser program may be inferred, and thus the present invention is not limited thereto.

Hereinafter, in FIG. 4, a user terminal having a content registration program shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 is referred to as a “terminal” for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 4, after the terminal having the content registration program shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 processes a web page including one or more content information received from a server to be output on the screen (400), the terminal In operation 405, playlist registration request information about the content on the output web page is input (or selected).

If the playlist registration request information on the content included in the webpage is input (or selected) (410), the terminal checks the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) information of the content corresponding to the playlist registration request information. In operation 415, multimedia content is downloaded from the identified URL information in operation 420.

If the download of the multimedia content corresponding to the URL information is completed (425), the terminal registers the downloaded multimedia content in a playlist (430).

5 is a configuration of a content reproducing program function recorded on a recording medium provided in a user terminal for reproducing contents provided by a website using a playlist in which contents provided through the website are registered according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure is a diagram.

In more detail, FIG. 5 registers content information included on a webpage provided through a predetermined website through the playlist registration program shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, and then registers the content information included in the playlist. In response to the request for the reproduction, to receive the content information based on the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) information registered in the playlist, and to configure the desired function of the content playback program to process the received content information to be output through the user terminal As one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains, the contents provided by the website may be read using a playlist in which contents provided through the website are registered by referring to and / or modifying the drawing 5. Can infer various implementation methods of the content reproduction program function configuration to reproduce However, the present invention includes all the inferred implementation methods, and is not limited to the implementation method shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 5, a user terminal equipped with the real time playback program includes a screen output unit 550 for outputting video data of the multimedia content, a sound processor 555 for outputting audio data of the multimedia content, And a key input unit 560 for inputting various keys for controlling reproduction of the multimedia content.

The screen output unit 550 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 processor 555 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. 5, 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. 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 500 (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 500 is characterized in that the program including the 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 reproducing program is executed to operate based on the operating system (or platform) provided in the user terminal.

In addition, the main frame unit 500 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 playing program for seamless playback of a plurality of files having similar file names is assigned an instance to the mainframe portion 500, whereby the functional components are cross-referenced and // Or interlocked.

In addition, the mainframe unit 500 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. 5, the content playing program inputs (or selects) the content file to request to play a multimedia content file for at least one of the one or more multimedia content files included in the user terminal. An information input unit 520 for receiving one or more file information of a target multimedia content file, and a connection file for identifying a file similar to the file information input through the information input unit 520 (ie, a target file to be connected and reproduced). It is characterized by comprising a confirmation unit 525.

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 520 is interlocked with the mainframe unit 500 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.) 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 reproduction is input through the information input unit 520, the connection file checking unit 525 confirms the multimedia content file information to be connected and played in response to the multimedia content file information requested for reproduction. 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. 5, the content playing program may include one or more connected multimedia content files identified through the connection file checking unit 525 and a multimedia content file requested to be played through the information input unit 520. An information loading unit 530 which extracts from a storage medium 565 provided on a user terminal having a content playing program and loads the extracted multimedia content file into a memory unit 545, and which is loaded on the memory And a file processor 540 for checking a file format of at least one multimedia content file, and generating a file format matching table to generate a file format reader on the memory unit 545 in case of different file formats. It features.

The information loading unit 530 may include one or more connected multimedia content files identified through the connection file checking unit 525 and a multimedia content file that is requested to be played through the information input unit 520. Extracting from the storage medium 565 provided on the user terminal having a, characterized in that for loading the extracted multimedia content file into the memory unit 545.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the information loading unit 530 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 540 checks a file format of at least one multimedia content file loaded on the memory, and generates a file format matching table in case of different file formats, thereby placing a file format reader on the memory unit 545. 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 545.

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 545, 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. 5, the content reproducing program includes one or more image data information of a predetermined multimedia content loaded into (or being loaded into) the memory unit 545, the screen output unit 550, and the sound processing unit 555. The target multimedia content to be reproduced through the screen output unit 550, the content processing unit 505 for processing to be output through the sound processing unit 555, and the memory unit through the content playback unit 505 The target multimedia content, which is to be played back through at least one of the screen output unit 550 and the sound processor 555, is displayed on the screen output unit 550. And a content reproduction control unit 510 for controlling the process of outputting the sound through the sound processing unit 555.

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 540, 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 reproduced does not match the multimedia content file being output, 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 reproduced. 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. 5, the content reproduction 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 520 for receiving one or more file information of the multimedia content file to which the playlist is to be registered, and an information generator 535 for generating a sample data screen for the multimedia content file input through the information input unit 520. And an information storage unit 515 for storing the generated sample data screen on the memory in connection with the multimedia content file.

Here, when requesting automatic generation of a playlist for a multimedia content file through the information input unit 520, 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 520 is connected to the main frame unit 500 to input means such as at least one keyboard and / or mouse provided in the user terminal for registering 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 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.

The information generator 535 may generate a sample data screen from one or more multimedia content files input through the information input unit 520.

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 515 connects the sample data screen generated through the information generation unit 535 and one or more multimedia content files input through the information input unit 520 and stores them in the memory as a playlist. It is characterized by.

Referring to FIG. 5, the content playback program includes an information input unit 520 that receives (or selects) a playlist request to request a playlist including at least one multimedia content file included in the user terminal; An information generator 535 for generating a user interface for providing a playlist corresponding to a playlist request input through the information input unit 520, and a user interface including the generated playlist is displayed on the screen of the user terminal. And an output processing section for processing to be output on the screen.

The information input unit 520 may be linked with the mainframe unit 500 to request a playlist including at least one multimedia content file included in the user terminal and at least one keyboard 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 520, the playback requested multimedia content through the user terminal It is desirable to process the regeneration.

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.

The information generator 535 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 520. 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 of multimedia content generated by the information generator 535 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.

Referring to FIG. 5, the content reproduction program receives play request information for a reproduction request for content included in one or more web pages registered through the playlist registration program shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2. A content request unit for requesting a content providing server to transmit a content for the reproduced request URL information, in response to the information input unit 520 and the play request information input through the information input unit 520, and the content request unit. And a content reproducing unit 505 configured to receive content information corresponding to the requested content request through the screen and to process the received content to be output through at least one of the screen output unit 550 and the sound processor 555. It features.

The information input unit 520 interoperates with the mainframe unit 500 to request a reproduction request for one or more contents included in one or more web pages registered through the playlist registration program shown in FIG. 1 or 2. Access to at least one or more input means such as a keyboard and / or mouse provided in the user terminal, and reproduce one or more contents included in the one or more web pages registered through the playlist registration program from the input means. And processing the reproduction request information about one or more contents input for the request to the contents 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; At least one input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, and a tablet is preferably 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 play request information may be input (or selected). It is desirable to include all input devices.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method of inputting one or more file informations through an input device provided in the user terminal may include: double-clicking (or clicking) an item on a playlist on the user terminal; It is preferable to process so that any item on the playlist (or clicked) is inputted into the content reproduction program.

Here, when a reproduction request for one or more contents included in one or more webpages registered through the playlist registration program shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, the playlist registration program registers on a playlist in a download manner. In this case, it is preferable that the same method as the general multimedia content file playback method stored in the user terminal.

In addition, when one or more contents included in one or more web pages registered through the playlist registration program shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 are copyrighted, the digital rights management function may further include a DRM (Digital Rights Management) function. Do.

The content requesting unit checks the URL information corresponding to the reproduction request information input through the information input unit 520, and requests the identified content information to the content providing server through the confirmed URL.

The content reproducing unit 505 processes the content received from the content providing server through the content receiving unit to be output through at least one of the screen output unit 550 and the sound processing unit 555.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the content reproduced through the content playback unit outputs the image data information included in the content through a screen provided in the user terminal, and / or the sound data information included in the content In order to output through a speaker provided in the user terminal, a source filter for generating content from the content providing server is generated, and the content information received through the generated source filter is an audio codec filter and / or a video codec filter. It is preferable to process the output through.

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.

6 is a diagram illustrating an operation process 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.

In more detail, Figure 6 shows a storage medium 565 (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. 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 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. 5 is referred to as a “terminal” for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 6, a terminal having a content playing program shown in FIG. 5 inputs (or selects) file information on a multimedia content file desired by a customer through an input means (600), and correspondingly inputs the file information. The file information of the multimedia content (or the selected) and the file information of the multimedia content and the file to be played back are checked (605).

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 required 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

If the presence or absence of a file for the multimedia content to be played back and connected with the file information of the input multimedia content is not confirmed (610), the terminal loads the image data of the input multimedia content into the memory (615). .

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the information loading unit 530 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.

Subsequently, the terminal generates a file stream in which image data of one or more multimedia content files loaded into the memory are combined (625), and generates a source filter for reproducing the generated file stream (630). The image data of the multimedia content loaded into the memory is output through the generated source filter in operation 635.

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 545.

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 memory. It is preferable to generate in the section 545, 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.

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 540, 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 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.

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 (610), the terminal loads the multimedia content image data to be connected and played with the input file information into a memory. (620).

Subsequently, the terminal generates a file stream in which image data of one or more multimedia content files loaded into the memory are combined (625), and generates a source filter for reproducing the generated file stream (630). The image data of the multimedia content loaded into the memory is output through the generated source filter in operation 635.

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 545.

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 section 545, 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.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the content reproduced through the content reproduction unit may output the image data information of at least one multimedia content file 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 540, 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 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.

7 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.

In more detail, Figure 7 shows a storage medium 565 (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, to delete (or add) some of the operations of the content playback program shown in this drawing. 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. 7, a user terminal provided with the content reproducing program shown in FIG. 5 is referred to as a “terminal” for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 7, the terminal having the content playing program shown in FIG. 5 inputs (or selects) file information on a multimedia content file desired by a customer through an input means (700), and correspondingly inputs the file information. In operation 705, 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 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.

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 on 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.

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.

If the presence or absence of a file for the multimedia content to be played back and connected with the file information on the input multimedia content is not confirmed (710), the terminal loads the image data for the input multimedia content into the memory (715). .

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the information loading unit 530 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 process for loading the image data for the multimedia content file into the memory, so the detailed description is omitted for convenience. do.

Thereafter, the terminal generates a file stream in which image data of one or more multimedia content files loaded into the memory are combined (740), and generates a source filter for playing the generated file stream (745). In operation 750, the image data of the multimedia content loaded into the memory is output through the generated source filter.

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 545.

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 section 545, 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.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the content reproduced through the content reproduction unit may output the image data information of at least one multimedia content file 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 540, 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 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.

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 (710), the terminal loads the multimedia content image data to be connected and played with the input file information into a memory. (720).

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 (725).

If the same codec is not used (730), the terminal generates (extracts) a file format matching table for file format matching (735).

Thereafter, the terminal generates a file stream in which image data of one or more multimedia content files loaded into the memory are combined (740), and generates a source filter for playing the generated file stream (745). In operation 750, the image data of the multimedia content loaded into the memory is output through the generated source filter.

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 545.

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 section 545, 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.

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 540, 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 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 reproduced does not match the multimedia content file being output, 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 reproduced. 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.

8 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 an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 8 illustrates a storage medium 565 (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. Requests 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), and the like, corresponding to the one or more multimedia devices provided in the user terminal. 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 process of a content reproducing program, one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains. 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 8 may be inferred. All are included, and 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 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 illustrated in FIG. 5 is referred to as a “terminal” for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 8, the terminal having the content playing program shown in FIG. 5 inputs (or selects) the file information on the multimedia content file to be included in the playlist through the input means (800), and the input ( Alternatively, a sample data screen for the selected multimedia content file is generated (or extracted) (805).

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.

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 connected thereto. 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.

If a sample data screen for the input (or selected) multimedia content file is generated (or extracted) (810), the terminal checks whether the generated sample data screen is a specific screen (815).

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 video 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.

If the generated sample data screen is a specific screen (820), the terminal regenerates (or extracts) a sample data screen based on the generated sample data screen (830).

If a sample data screen is regenerated (or extracted) based on the generated (or extracted) sample data screen (835), 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 (820), the terminal connects the generated (or extracted) sample data screen with one or more multimedia content files input through the information input unit 520. And store it on the memory as a playlist (825).

9 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 another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, Figure 9 shows a storage medium 565 (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. 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 9 may be inferred. All are included and the present invention is not limited to the 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 9 to delete (or add) some of the operations of the content playback program shown in this drawing 9. 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. 9, a user terminal provided with the content playing program illustrated in FIG. 5 is referred to as a “terminal” for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 9, a terminal having a content playing program shown in FIG. 5 requests a playlist generation through an input means (900), and correspondingly, a file for one or more multimedia contents to be included in the playlist. Information is retrieved through the storage medium 565 provided in the terminal (905).

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.

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 (910).

If a sample data screen for the input (or selected) multimedia content file is generated (or extracted) (915), the terminal checks whether the generated sample data screen is a specific screen (920).

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.

If the generated sample data screen is a specific screen (925), the terminal regenerates (or extracts) a sample data screen based on the generated sample data screen (935).

If the sample data screen is regenerated (or extracted) based on the generated (or extracted) sample data screen (940), 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 (925), the terminal connects the generated (or extracted) sample data screen with one or more multimedia content files input through the information input unit 520. And store it on the memory as a playlist (930).

FIG. 10 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.

More specifically, FIG. 10 illustrates a storage medium 565 (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 through the present invention. If one of ordinary skill in the art, the process of generating a playlist for one or more multimedia contents by referring to and / or modifying the present Figure 10, 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 10 to delete (or add) some of the operations of the content playback program shown in this drawing 10. 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. 10, a user terminal provided with the content playing program illustrated in FIG. 5 is referred to as a “terminal” for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 10, a terminal having a content playing program shown in FIG. 5 requests a playlist generated according to the process shown in FIG. 8 or 9 through an input means (1000), and correspondingly. In operation 1005, sample data of one or more multimedia contents included in the playlist may be identified and extracted.

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.

Thereafter, the terminal generates (or extracts) a user interface for outputting a playlist including the extracted one or more sample data (1010).

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.

If the user interface generation (or extraction) including the playlist is completed (1015), the terminal processes the user interface including the generated playlist to be output on the screen provided in the terminal (1020). ).

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.

Thereafter, the terminal inputs (or selects 1025) sample data for multimedia content to be played back through the output user interface.

If the sample data to be played back is input (or selected) (1030), the terminal checks (1035) the multimedia content file corresponding to the sample data to be played back, and processes the checked multimedia content file to be played back (1040). ).

11A and 11B illustrate playback of 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. A diagram illustrating a process of providing a list.

In more detail, FIGS. 11A and 11B illustrate a storage medium 565 (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. Those skilled in the art may refer to and / or modify the drawings 11a and 11b to generate playlists for one or more multimedia contents, and play them in a content playback program for providing the generated playlists. Various implementation methods for the process of providing a list may be inferred, but the present invention includes all of the inferred implementation methods, and is not limited to the implementation methods shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B.

For example, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may refer to and / or modify the drawings 11a and 11b, and thus, a part of the operation process of the content reproduction program shown in the drawings 11a and 11b 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. 11A and 11B, a user terminal provided with the content reproduction program illustrated in FIG. 5 is referred to as a “terminal” for convenience.

11A and 11B, a terminal having a content reproduction program shown in FIG. 5 requests a playlist generated according to the process shown in FIG. 8 or 9 through an input means (1100). Correspondingly, sample data for one or more multimedia contents included in the playlist is checked and extracted (1105).

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.

Thereafter, the terminal generates (or extracts) a user interface for outputting a playlist including the extracted one or more sample data (1110).

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a user interface including sample data of the generated multimedia content may include at least one portion of the sample data of at least one multimedia content before / after the playlist in the order of playlists. Or all)).

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

If the user interface generation (or extraction) including the playlist is completed (1115), the terminal processes the user interface including the generated playlist to be output on the screen provided in the terminal (1120). ).

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.

Thereafter, the terminal inputs (or selects 1125) sample data for the multimedia content to be requested for reproduction through the output user interface.

If the sample data to be played back is input (or selected) (1130), the terminal checks the multimedia content file corresponding to the sample data to be played back (1135), and correspondingly the file information of the checked multimedia content and In operation 1140, it is determined whether file information of the multimedia content and a target file to be connected and reproduced are present.

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.

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.

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.

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 (1145), the terminal loads the image data of the input multimedia content into the memory (1150). .

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the information loading unit 530 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.

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 unit (1160), and generates a source filter for playing the generated file stream (1165). The image data of the multimedia content loaded into the memory is output through the generated source filter in operation 1170.

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 545.

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 section 545, and to generate a file format matching table for avi and mpeg file matching.

The file format matching table may be configured to load the multimedia content into the memory and to reproduce the video data information of the multimedia content through the source filter. In processing so that the video data information is provided, it is preferable that the matching table is used to process different file formats in one source filter.

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 540, 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 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.

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 determined (1145), the terminal loads the multimedia content video data to be connected and played with the input file information to the memory. (1155).

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 unit (1160), and generates a source filter for playing the generated file stream (1165). The image data of the multimedia content loaded into the memory is output through the generated source filter in operation 1170.

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 545.

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 section 545, 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.

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 540, 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 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 reproduced does not match the multimedia content file being output, 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 reproduced. 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.

FIG. 12 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 diagram showing a process of providing.

More specifically, Figure 12 shows a storage medium 565 (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. 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 content by referring to and / or modifying the present Figure 12, 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 skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may refer to and / or modify this drawing 12 to delete (or add) some of the operations of the content playback program shown in this drawing 12. 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. 12, a user terminal provided with the content reproduction program shown in FIG. 5 is referred to as a “terminal” for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 12, a terminal having a content playing program shown in FIG. 5 requests a playlist generated according to the process shown in FIG. 8 or 9 through an input means (1200), and correspondingly. In operation 1205, sample data of one or more multimedia contents included in the playlist is checked and extracted.

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.

Thereafter, the terminal generates (or extracts) a user interface for outputting a playlist including the extracted one or more sample data (1210).

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a user interface including sample data of the generated multimedia content may include at least one portion of the sample data of at least one multimedia content before / after the playlist in the order of playlists. Or all)).

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

If the user interface generation (or extraction) including the playlist is completed (1215), the terminal processes the user interface including the generated playlist to be output on the screen provided in the terminal (1220). ).

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.

Thereafter, the terminal inputs (or selects) 1225 the sample data for the multimedia content to be reproduced through the output user interface.

If the sample data to be requested to play is input (or selected) (1230), the terminal checks the multimedia content file corresponding to the sample data to be played (1235), and the file information on the multimedia content identified correspondingly, In operation 1240, the file information regarding the multimedia content and the existence of a target file to be connected and reproduced 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 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.

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.

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.

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 (1245), the terminal loads the image data of the input multimedia content into the memory (1250). .

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the information loading unit 530 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.

Subsequently, the terminal generates a file stream in which image data of one or more multimedia content files loaded into the memory are combined (1275), and generates a source filter for reproducing the generated file stream (1280). In operation 1285, the image data of the multimedia content loaded into the memory is output through the generated source filter.

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 545.

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 section 545, and to generate a file format matching table for avi and mpeg file matching.

The file format matching table may be configured to load the multimedia content into the memory and to reproduce the video data information of the multimedia content through the source filter. In processing so that the video data information is provided, it is preferable that the matching table is used to process different file formats in one source filter.

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 540, 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 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.

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 (1245), the terminal loads the multimedia content image data to be connected and played with the input file information to the memory. (1255).

Thereafter, the terminal checks whether the file format matches (ie, using the same codec) with respect to the file information of the input multimedia content and the multimedia content file information to be played back and connected (1260).

If the same codec is not used (1265), the terminal generates (extracts) a file format matching table for file format matching (1270).

Subsequently, the terminal generates a file stream in which image data of one or more multimedia content files loaded into the memory are combined (1275), and generates a source filter for reproducing the generated file stream (1280). In operation 1285, the image data of the multimedia content loaded into the memory is output through the generated source filter.

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 545.

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 section 545, 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.

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 540, 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 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.

13 is a configuration of a content reproducing program function recorded on a recording medium provided in a user terminal for reproducing contents provided by a website by using a playlist in which contents provided through the website are registered according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure is a diagram.

In more detail, in FIG. 13, content information included on a webpage provided through a predetermined website is registered through the playlist registration program shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. In response to the request for the reproduction, to receive the content information based on the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) information registered in the playlist, and to configure the desired function of the content playback program to process the received content information to be output through the user terminal As one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains, the contents provided by the website may be obtained by using a playlist in which contents provided through the website are registered by referring to and / or modifying the drawing 13. It is possible to infer various implementation methods of the configuration of the content playback program function for playback. It would, in the present invention includes all the embodiments in which the inference method, not limited to the exemplary method shown in the figure 13.

For example, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may refer to and / or modify this drawing 13 to delete (or add) some of the operations of the content playback program shown in this drawing 13. In addition, it may be possible to infer an implementation method for seamless playback of a plurality of files having similar file names, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

Hereinafter, in FIG. 13, a user terminal provided with the content playing program illustrated in FIG. 5 is referred to as a “terminal” for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 13, a terminal having a content reproducing program illustrated in FIG. 5 registers URL information about content provided through a web page according to the process illustrated in FIG. 1 or 2 through an input means. When the play request information of any one of the playlists is input (or selected) (1300), corresponding URL information corresponding to the input (or selected) play request information is checked (1305).

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 is preferably 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 play request information may be input (or selected). It is desirable to include all input devices.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method of inputting one or more file informations through an input device provided in the user terminal may include: double-clicking (or clicking) an item on a playlist on the user terminal; It is preferable to process so that any item on the playlist (or clicked) is inputted into the content reproduction program.

Here, when a reproduction request for one or more contents included in one or more webpages registered through the playlist registration program shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, the playlist registration program registers on a playlist in a download manner. In this case, it is preferable that the same method as the general multimedia content file playback method stored in the user terminal.

In addition, when one or more contents included in one or more web pages registered through the playlist registration program shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 are copyrighted, the digital rights management function may further include a DRM (Digital Rights Management) function. Do.

If the URL information corresponding to the input (or selected) play request information is not checked (1310), the terminal generates URL information verification error information corresponding to the input (or selected) play request information ( Or extract) to process the image on the terminal screen (1315).

On the other hand, when the URL information corresponding to the input (or selected) the play request information is confirmed (1310), the terminal requests the content information corresponding to the URL information to the content providing server through the URL information (1320) In response thereto, after generating a source filter for receiving and reproducing content information corresponding to the content information request from the content providing server (1325), the content information received from the content providing server through the generated source filter Process to output is (1330).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the content reproduced through the content playback unit outputs the image data information included in the content through a screen provided in the user terminal, and / or the sound data information included in the content In order to output through a speaker provided in the user terminal, a source filter for generating content from the content providing server is generated, and the content information received through the generated source filter is an audio codec filter and / or a video codec filter. It is preferable to process the output through.

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.

According to the present invention, through the registration of the playlist for the content provided by the various websites used through the web browser, there is an advantage that can only play (or output) the content using a simple program without using a web browser.

In other words, a user visits a website providing a UCC service using a web browser, watches various UCCs, registers an interesting UCC among the watched UCCs in a playlist, and runs a video player to play the UCC in the playlist. If there is a request, the UCC can be played through the video player.

Claims (5)

Checking a link address of the multimedia content when a playlist registration for the multimedia content is requested while using a web page including the multimedia content through a web browser; Registering a link address for the identified multimedia content on a playlist; Receiving a multimedia content through a link address for the multimedia content when the multimedia content registered on the playlist is requested, and processing the received multimedia content to be played; A method of operating a playlist based on multimedia content on a page. Checking a link address of the multimedia content when a playlist registration for the multimedia content is requested while using a web page including the multimedia content through a web browser; Downloading a multimedia content file corresponding to a link address for the identified multimedia content and storing the downloaded multimedia content file on a storage medium, and registering the downloaded multimedia content file on a playlist; When requesting to play the multimedia content registered on the playlist, checking the registered multimedia content file and processing the reproduced multimedia content file to be played; multimedia content on a webpage, comprising: Based playlist operation. The method of claim 2, wherein after downloading the multimedia content file corresponding to the identified link to the multimedia content and storing the multimedia content file in a storage medium, registering the downloaded multimedia content file on a playlist, Checking whether the multimedia content is copyrighted, and in the case of the copyrighted multimedia content as a result of the confirmation, notifying the download of the multimedia content file is not included. . The method of claim 1 or 2, wherein the multimedia content, A multimedia content-based playlist management method on a web page, comprising a video content and a sound content. A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for executing the method of any one of claims 1 to 2.

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