KR20100097362A - Computer controlling system and method using the television - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A system and a method for controlling a computer are provided to enable a user to converts the television into a computer screen. CONSTITUTION: A first graphic device a computer(110) is connected to a first monitor device. If a random program is performed by a user, a first video signal is outputted to the first graphic device. A first sound signal is outputted to a first sound device. A host device(120) processes a second image signal and a second sound signal occurred from a computer through a second graphic device and a second sound device.

Description

Computer controlling system and method using the television

The present invention relates to a system and method for using a television as a computer without a central processing unit or main memory in a television in a living room. More particularly, the present invention relates to a computer user in another room by connecting a television in a living room with a computer in another room. At the same time, the present invention relates to a computer control system and method through a television that enables users to enjoy 3D games and the Internet without being affected by each other.

In other words, data from a computer in another room appears without a separate processor to drive the computer to a television in the living room, allowing the computer in another room to be used in real time as a personal computer (PC) in the living room for both television and computer. By doing so, you can play online activities such as online 3D games or karaoke, run programs that your computer has, and view media data in real time. In other words, a computer in a different room can be controlled by an independent form without the influence of the person in use in the other room, without the need for a main processor or other key device to drive a PC processor or a general computer through the television that the user is currently watching. You can do it.

Recently, with the spread of large LCD televisions and PDP televisions in homes, various methods have been proposed to utilize television receivers as computer monitors and dynamic image output devices. Japan's Nintendo WII product utilizes a living room television as a video output device and as an output device for playing various games, and the effect is also positive.

In addition, as a digital television integrated computer, it is possible to use a computer and a television at the same time, but there may be a space limitation that the computer must be placed next to or in the television. There are a number of constraints, including computer noise, heat generation and carbon emissions. The heat generated by the computer is harmful to the human body such as heat from the LCD panel of the television, and the device errors due to heat are inevitably generated. This problem is still a problem to be solved.

On the other hand, a television combined Internet television includes a set-top box that receives and processes the Internet information and delivers it to a television receiver, and delivers the requirements for the information desired by the user to a company that provides the Internet information. It is characterized by the difficulty of acquiring the information desired by the customer and the inability to perform computer functions.

Also, another method you can use to take advantage of your living room television at home is to use a thick cable to connect your existing graphics card and sound card to a computer in another room without adding a separate graphics card and sound card. I use it in connection with the television of the living room.

This method is mainly used for watching videos, and after viewing the video, it is a hassle to remove the cable and store it separately, and to separate it from the computer again.

Of course, when you watch a video in a living room connected to a computer in another room, the sound and graphics card signals are not used independently, but only on one side, making it difficult for one of the users in the living room or another room to use the computer.

In this case, when using a living room television as a computer while using a computer in another room, there are duplicate screens, keyboard and mouse operations, and sound duplication. Therefore, the screen can be displayed differently, but if you operate the keyboard and mouse, it will only work on either side. In other words, if you use it in one of the room or living room, you can't use the other one, it only serves as a simple monitor. If you are teaching video in your room, you must stop your video lesson in your living room and play 3D games in your living room to play 3D games on your television. In addition, if you are searching the Internet on the living room TV and want to do computer work such as power point in the room, you must do the computer work in the room after finishing the Internet search in the living room.

Others buy their computers separately, place them next to their living room televisions, and use them as monitors. The number is growing and is also available in HTPC models. However, the burden of purchasing and using one more computer at home is not only an economic burden, but also causes various environmental factors, and causes a lot of disadvantages such as electricity bills and replacement costs after a certain period of time.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention for solving the above problems is to execute separately from the primary program in a computer that outputs the primary video signal and primary sound signal generated by the primary program through the primary output device (monitor). Computer control system via television, which is configured to independently output secondary video signal and secondary sound signal generated by a secondary program to a television in a living room or the like through a secondary graphic device and a secondary sound device additionally connected to a computer And a method, a host device, a control device and a recording medium.

A computer controlled system via a television according to the present invention for achieving the above object, comprising a computer connected to a primary graphics device, a primary sound device, a primary input device and a primary output device, comprising: And at least one secondary graphics device, at least one secondary sound device, and at least one secondary input device connected to the secondary graphics device and the secondary sound signal generated by the computer. It is characterized in that the processing through the secondary sound device to control the output to the television.

The data input through the at least one secondary input device is transferred to the computer.

On the other hand, a computer control system via a television according to the present invention for achieving the above object, in a system including a primary graphics device, a computer connected to the primary sound device, the primary input device and the primary output device And a host device configured to process the secondary image signal and the secondary sound signal generated from the computer through a secondary graphic device, an image processor, and a secondary sound device. And a control device receiving the secondary video signal and the secondary sound signal output from the host device and outputting the secondary video signal to a television.

Here, the control device is provided inside the television.

In addition, the control device may be provided separately from the television. In addition, the control device may be provided in the set-top box.

The control device may include one or more secondary input devices for receiving data from a user and transferring the data to the computer.

On the other hand, the host device according to the present invention for achieving the above object, an image port for receiving a secondary image signal generated from a computer; A USB communication port for recognizing a sound device in the computer; An image processor which processes the secondary image signal; An audio processor which processes the secondary acoustic signal; A signal synthesizing unit for synthesizing the secondary video signal and the secondary sound signal and outputting the synthesized signal; And a connection portion connected to the control device to be connected to the television for transmitting the synthesized signal to the television.

The apparatus further includes one or more secondary input devices for receiving data from a user and transferring the data to the computer.

On the other hand, the control device according to the present invention for achieving the above object, the connection portion connected to the host device connected to the computer; A signal separator for separating the synthesized signal transmitted from the host device into a secondary image signal and a secondary sound signal; An image receiver configured to receive the secondary image signal separated from the signal separator; An acoustic receiver configured to receive the secondary acoustic signal separated from the signal separator; An image output unit which outputs the secondary image signal on a screen; And a sound output unit configured to output the secondary sound signal to a speaker.

The apparatus may further include one or more secondary input devices for receiving data from a user and transferring the data to the computer.

On the other hand, the computer control method through the television according to the present invention for achieving the above object, the primary image signal and the primary sound signal through the primary graphics device and the primary sound device to output to the primary output device A method of controlling a computer through a television of a system comprising at least one secondary graphics device, at least one secondary sound device, and at least one secondary input device, the method comprising: (a) a secondary video signal and a second; Creating a user account for outputting a second acoustic signal to the secondary output device through the one or more secondary graphics devices and the one or more secondary sound devices; (b) creating an execution menu and a folder corresponding to the user account; (c) assigning the user account the secondary graphics device, the secondary sound device, and the secondary input device; And (d) outputting the secondary image signal and the secondary sound device when the secondary image signal and the secondary sound signal are generated by the execution menu.

Meanwhile, in the method of controlling a computer through a television according to the present invention for achieving the above object, a secondary image signal and a secondary sound signal are input from a computer, and data is input from a user through a secondary input device. A computer control method of a receiving system, comprising: (a) a host device synthesizing the secondary video signal and the secondary sound signal to produce a synthesized signal; (b) the host device transmitting the synthesized signal to a control device; (c) the control device separating the synthesized signal into the secondary video signal and the secondary sound signal; And (d) the control device outputting the secondary image signal and the secondary sound signal to a television.

In addition, (e) receiving data through the secondary input device; (f) transferring the input data from the control device to the host device; And (g) transmitting, by the host device, the received data to the computer.

And (e) receiving data through the secondary input device; And (f) the host device transmitting the input data to the computer.

On the other hand, the method for controlling a computer via a television according to the present invention can be recorded as a program on a computer readable medium.

According to the present invention, by removing the central processing unit, the main memory, and the core peripherals from the television, the television can also function as a television and also perform the functions of a computer.

In addition, whenever a user wants to watch television, they can switch to the computer screen and enjoy internet browsing at any time, and create a family culture in which family members such as 3D games, flash games, and card games can be gathered and played together. do.

In addition, existing computer users and television users can use a television as a computer as if each computer were used without being influenced by each other.

In addition, the living room television can be used as an image output device for a game and an output device for use as a screen of a computer.

In addition, the existing computer can be controlled through a television without having to purchase a new computer, so that the performance of the computer in the bedroom can be driven without a separate processor or peripheral device in the living room.

In addition, according to the present invention, various effects such as reduction of industrial electronic waste, low carbon effect, electricity bill reduction, low heat generation effect, noise reduction, dust reduction, and the like may occur.

In addition, the use of the existing computer has been able to access the disconnection of family culture and wrong internet data by using it as a space alone in a confined space, but according to the present invention, it is possible to use a computer without a special device in a living room to play a game or shopping. It can also contribute to the formation of a family culture that can be enjoyed with the family freely in a wider space such as a video lecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to the like elements throughout. Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a configuration diagram schematically showing the configuration of a system for controlling a computer through a television according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a computer control system 100 through a television according to the present invention includes a computer 110, a host device 120, a control device 130, and a television 140.

The computer 110 includes a primary graphic device and a primary sound device therein, a primary monitor device is connected to the primary graphic device, and when an arbitrary program is executed by a user, the primary video signal accordingly. Is the primary graphics device so that the primary sound signal is output to the primary sound device.

In addition, when the computer 110 installs software relating to a method of controlling a computer through a television according to an embodiment of the present invention, the secondary video signal and the secondary sound signal are additionally connected to the computer 110. Create a user account for output to the television 140 via the graphics device and the secondary sound device, create a run menu and folder corresponding to the user account, and assign the user account a secondary graphics device, a secondary sound device, 2 Assign car inputs.

The computer 110 outputs the secondary image signal and the secondary sound signal to the secondary graphic device and the secondary sound device when the secondary image signal and the secondary sound signal are generated by the execution menu.

The host device 120 includes a secondary graphics device and a secondary sound device, which are additionally mounted to the computer 110, and the secondary graphics device and the secondary sound signal generated from the computer 110. Processing through the secondary sound device.

The control device 130 receives the second video signal and the second audio signal output from the host device 120 and outputs the second video signal to the television 140.

Here, the control device 130 is provided inside the television 140 as shown.

In addition, the control device 130 may be provided outside the television as shown in FIG.

In addition, the control device 130 may be provided in the set-top box.

In addition, one or more secondary input devices may be provided in the control device 130 to receive data from the user and transmit the data to the computer 110.

That is, the computer control system 100 through a television according to the present invention is one or more secondary that is further connected to the computer 110 to which the primary graphics device, the primary sound device, the primary input device and the primary output device are connected. It includes a graphics device, at least one secondary sound device, at least one secondary input device, and processes the secondary image signal and the secondary sound signal generated by the computer 110 through the secondary graphic device and the secondary sound device The control is to output to the television 140. In addition, the data input from the user through one or more secondary input device is transmitted to the computer (110). In this case, the television 140 may be a secondary output device that outputs a secondary graphic signal and a secondary sound signal output from the computer 110, and may be a secondary output device. The television 140 may be implemented as a CRT television, an LCD television, or a PDP television. Can be.

2 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a configuration of a host device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2, the host device 120 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an image port 202, a USB port 204, an image processor 210, a sound processor 220, and a signal synthesizer. 230, a connection unit 240, and a firmware unit 250.

The image port 202 is an RGB connect port, for example, and receives a secondary image signal generated from the computer 110. In addition, the image port 202 may be connected to a graphics card port additionally mounted in the main body of the computer 110, an unused port or a DVI port of a conventional dual graphics card.

The USB port 204 is, for example, a USB Connect Port, which is connected to a USB port of a computer to recognize a sound device, that is, the USB port 204 is used to output sound to the television 140 and also to a host device. In order to activate the sound chip 220 of the processor 120, a USB port of the main body of the computer 110 may be connected. When the USB port 204 is connected to the computer 110, the sound processor 220 may be automatically recognized by the computer 110 using a plug and play function.

The image processor 210 processes the secondary image signal, and the sound processor 220 processes the secondary sound signal.

The signal synthesizing unit 230 synthesizes and converts the secondary video signal and the secondary sound signal into one synthesized signal.

The connection unit 240 is, for example, an RJ45 port, and is connected to the control device 130 to transmit the synthesized signal output from the signal synthesis unit 230 to the television 140.

Here, the control device 130 may further include one or more secondary input devices for receiving data from the user and transferring the data to the computer 110. In this case, the secondary input device may be implemented using a keyboard, a mouse, a remote controller, or the like, and may take a wireless method for free movement and convenience.

Here, the firmware unit 250 of the host device 120 may have a built-in S / W for allocating devices added to the TV user.

The driving of the firmware unit 250 of the host device 120 may be automatically driven when the host device 120 communicates with the control device 130.

When the firmware unit 250 of the host device 120 operates, the computer is controlled by the control method of FIG. 4.

3 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a configuration of a control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the control device 130 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a connection unit 302, a signal separation unit 310, an image receiver 320, a sound receiver 330, and an image output unit 340. And a sound output unit 350 and a computer power supply unit 360.

The connection unit 302 is connected to the host device 120 connected to the computer 110.

The signal separator 310 separates the synthesized signal transmitted from the host device 120 into a secondary video signal and a secondary sound signal.

The image receiver 320 receives the secondary image signal separated from the signal separator 310.

The sound receiver 330 receives the secondary sound signal separated from the signal separator 310.

The image output unit 340 outputs the secondary image signal on the screen.

The sound output unit 350 outputs the secondary sound signal to the speaker.

The computer power supply unit 360 includes a power switch for turning on the power of the computer 110. When the user presses the power switch, the computer power supply 360 transmits a power on command to the computer 110. It turns ON. In this case, when the power of the computer 110 is turned on and the switch of the computer power supply unit 360 is turned on, the computer 110 logs in to the computer 110 with a user account of the user. Done. In addition, the computer power supply 360 may be used to log out of the user account of the user of the television 140 from the computer 110.

The control device 130 may further include one or more secondary input devices for receiving data from a user and transferring the data to the computer 110. In this case, the secondary input device may be implemented using a keyboard, a mouse, a remote controller, or the like as described above, and may take a wireless method for free movement and convenience.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a process of setting a computer control method in a computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, the computer 110 that processes the primary video signal and the primary sound signal through the primary graphic device and the primary sound device and outputs the output to the primary output device (monitor) as a secondary graphic device and a secondary sound device. The image processor 210 and the sound processor 220 of the host device 120 are connected.

Referring to FIG. 4, when the host device 120 is connected (S410), the computer 110 may perform secondary video signals and secondary sound signals through one or more secondary graphic devices and one or more secondary sound devices. A user account for outputting to the television 140 as an output device is generated (S420).

Subsequently, the computer 110 generates an execution menu and a folder corresponding to the newly created user account (S430).

Subsequently, the computer 110 allocates a secondary graphic device, a secondary sound device, and a secondary input device of the host device 120 to a user account (S440).

In addition, when the secondary image signal and the secondary sound signal are generated (S450), the computer 110 generates the secondary image signal and the secondary sound signal by the execution menu. Output to the sound device (S460).

5 is a flowchart illustrating a computer control method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, the host device 120 receives a secondary image signal and a secondary sound signal from the computer 110 (S510). That is, the host device 120 receives the secondary video signal through the image port 202 connected to the computer 110, and activates the sound device of the sound processor 220 through the USB port 204 to activate the secondary sound. Receive a signal.

Subsequently, the host device 120 processes the secondary image signal through the image processor 210 and processes the secondary sound signal through the sound processor 220 (S520).

Subsequently, the host device 120 synthesizes and converts the image-processed secondary image signal and the audio-processed secondary sound signal through the signal synthesizer 230 to generate a synthesized signal (S530).

Subsequently, the host device 120 transmits the synthesized signal to the control device 130 (S540).

The control device 130 separates the synthesized signal received from the host device 120 into a secondary video signal and a secondary sound signal through the signal separation unit 310 (S550).

Subsequently, the control device 130 outputs the secondary video signal and the secondary sound signal to the television 140 which is the secondary output device (S560).

Accordingly, the television 140 displays the secondary video signal output from the control device 130 on the screen, and outputs the secondary sound signal to the speaker (S570).

Here, the control device 130 may receive data through a secondary input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, or a remote controller. The control device 130 may transmit data received through the secondary input device to the host device 120, and the host device 120 may transmit the received data to the computer 110.

Therefore, the computer 110 executes the corresponding program based on the data input through the secondary input device, and transmits the result to the host device 120 as the secondary image signal and the secondary sound signal. In a process as described above, the second output device is output as a video and sound to the television 140.

In addition, the computer power supply unit 360 of the control unit 130, when the power of the computer 110 in the other room is turned off when the television user presses the switch of the computer power unit 360 of the control unit 130 once without moving The power of the computer 110 in another room is turned on and provides the ability to use the computer 110 that is powered on.

On the other hand, the computer control method according to the present invention can be recorded as a program on a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD or a USB memory.

6 is a view for explaining a computer control method according to another embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 6, a bedroom 110 includes a computer 110 to which a primary monitor device, a primary graphics device, and a primary sound device are connected. In the living room, the host device 120 and the control device 130 are connected to the computer 110. There is provided a television 140 such as an LCD television or a PDP television connected via.

Therefore, when the first user is using the computer 110 in the bedroom 1, the second user in the living room at the same time as the first user of the bedroom 1 in accordance with the present invention according to the present invention using the wireless keyboard, wireless mouse, Internet search, video execution, work It can be used simultaneously like each independent computer without being influenced by each other with the first user of bedroom 1, such as power point work and 3D game.

That is, when the first user is playing a 3D game in the bedroom 1, the second user can search the Internet and work on documents in the living room, and the second user in the living room when the first user is listening to the video lecture in the bedroom 1 Users can watch videos, browse the Internet, and play 3D games, and can provide various computing environments at the same time.

Here, in addition to a program that requires an input device such as a keyboard or a mouse, such as Internet search or document operation, a special input device instead of a keyboard and a mouse may be used when playing a game.

In addition, when the user of the computer 110 is using the computer 110 in another room 110, when the user of the television 140 issues an OFF command to the computer 110 through the television 140, the computer 110 may display the television 140. If other user's window processor is checked after the other user's processor is in use, only the television screen of the TV 140 user who issued the shutdown command is automatically logged off, and the other user is not restricted to the computer ( 110) can be used. If another user's Windows processor is not running, the computer 110 automatically shuts down the entire system. In addition, when a user in another room has given the computer 110 a shutdown instruction before the user of the television 140, the user checks the window processor of the television 140 user, and if the user of the television 140 user is found to be in use, the termination instruction. Only the monitor screen of another user who has lowered the alarm will automatically log off, and the television 140 user can use the computer 110 without any restriction. If the television 140 user's window processor is not running, the computer will automatically The system shuts down.

As in the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the television in the living room is used not only as an equipment for viewing an image but also as an image output device for a game and an output device for use as a screen of a computer.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram schematically illustrating a configuration of a system for controlling a computer through a television according to another embodiment of the present invention. The control unit 130 is not configured inside the television 140, but the television 140. ) Can be configured as an independent control device 130.

As described above, according to the present invention, a secondary program executed separately from the primary program in a computer that outputs the primary video signal and the primary sound signal generated by the primary program through the primary output device (monitor). Computer control system and method, host device, control to independently output secondary video signal and secondary sound signal generated by the computer to television in living room through secondary graphic device and secondary sound device additionally connected to computer It is possible to realize an apparatus and a recording medium on which such functions are recorded by a program.

As those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may implement the present invention in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative and not restrictive in all aspects. Should be. The scope of the present invention is shown by the following claims rather than the detailed description, and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalents are included in the scope of the present invention. Should be.

1 is a configuration diagram schematically showing the configuration of a system for controlling a computer through a television according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a configuration of a host device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a configuration of a control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a process of setting a computer control method in a computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a computer control method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a view for explaining a computer control method according to another embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration of a system for controlling a computer through a television according to another embodiment of the present invention.

<Description of Symbols for Main Parts of Drawings>

100: computer control system 110: computer

120: host device 130: control device

140: television 202: video port

204: USB port 210: image processing unit

220: sound processor 230: signal synthesis unit

240: connection unit 250: firmware unit

302: connection portion 310: signal separation unit

320: image receiving unit 330: sound receiving unit

340: Image output unit 350: Sound output unit

360: computer power supply

Claims (5)

A system comprising a computer connected to a primary graphics device and a primary sound device, a primary input device and a primary output device, the system comprising: one or more secondary graphics devices, one or more secondary sound devices, further connected to the computer; It comprises at least one secondary input device, characterized in that the processing to output to the television by processing the secondary image signal and the secondary sound signal generated by the computer through the secondary graphics device and the secondary sound device. Computer control system via television. A system comprising a primary graphics device, and a computer to which a primary sound device, a primary input device, and a primary output device are connected, wherein the secondary image signal and the secondary sound signal generated from the computer are further added to the computer. A secondary graphics device, an image processor, and a host device configured to process the secondary sound device; And a control device receiving the secondary video signal and the secondary sound signal output from the host device and outputting the secondary video signal to a television. One or more secondary graphics devices, one or more secondary sound devices, further connected to a computer that processes primary video signals and primary sound signals through the primary graphics device and primary sound device and outputs them to the primary output device; A method of controlling a computer through a television of a system including at least one secondary input device, the method comprising: (a) transmitting a secondary image signal and a secondary sound signal through the at least one secondary graphic device and the at least one secondary sound device; Creating a user account for output to the secondary output device; (b) creating an execution menu and a folder corresponding to the user account; (c) assigning the user account the secondary graphics device, the secondary sound device, and the secondary input device; And (d) outputting the secondary image signal and the secondary sound signal to the secondary graphic device and the secondary sound device when the secondary image signal and the secondary sound signal are generated by the execution menu. A computer control method of a system for receiving a secondary image signal and a secondary sound signal from a computer, and receiving data through a secondary input device from a user, the method comprising: (a) a host device receiving the secondary image signal and the secondary signal; Synthesizing and converting an acoustic signal into a synthesized path; (b) the host device transmitting the synthesized signal to a control device; (c) the control device separating the synthesized signal into the secondary video signal and the secondary sound signal; And (d) the control device outputting the secondary video signal and the secondary sound signal to a television. The method of claim 4 (e) receiving data through the secondary input device; (f) transferring the input data from the control device to the host device; And (g) transmitting, by the host apparatus, the received data to the computer.

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