KR20110083174A - Digital signage apparatus and method the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A digital signage apparatus and a method thereof capable of increasing user convenience and offering user friendly interface. CONSTITUTION: A digital signage apparatus and a method thereof comprises steps of displaying a content editing area and the content distribution area in a content editing mode; receiving the input of selecting one or more content distribution area among the displayed content distribution area; and transmitting the content to the selected distribution object.

Description

DIGITAL SIGNAGE APPARATUS AND METHOD THE SAME

The present invention relates to a digital signage device and a control method, and more particularly, to a digital signage device having a content distribution function and a control method of such a device.

In general, digital signage refers to a digital video apparatus (or an electronic billboard) that provides a broadcast program, specific information (including a video, etc.). The digital signage according to the prior art provides a content distribution function separately from a menu provided separately from a screen for creating and managing content. Therefore, there is a inconvenience in the process of moving to another menu in order to distribute content being edited or managed. In addition, when managing the display devices connected to the digital signage according to the prior art, it is inconvenient to find and confirm the status information of the distributed contents by providing information about the display devices in a list format. exist.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and provides a digital signage device and a control method that eliminates procedural inconvenience and increases user convenience by providing a function of immediately distributing content in the content editing screen. It is a technical problem.

In addition, the present invention provides an immediate distribution function of the content in the management screen of the content and distribution device, and by applying a metaphor to visualize and provide the information of the content and the distribution target to increase the convenience of management and provide an intuitive user interface Another technical problem is to provide a digital signage device and a control method.

The control method of the digital signage device according to an embodiment of the present invention for solving the above technical problem, when the content editing mode, divided into the display editing area and the distribution target selection area of the content on the display unit And receiving an input for selecting a distribution target for distributing the content among one or more distribution targets displayed in the content distribution target selection area of the content, and transmitting the content to the selected distribution target when a predetermined input is received.

In a preferred embodiment, the distribution target may be one display device or a display device group including a plurality of display devices.

In a preferred embodiment, the predetermined input may be an input based on a click signal of a specific button displayed on the display unit.

In a preferred embodiment, it is possible to display the delivery status of the transmitted content.

On the other hand, the control method of the digital signage device according to another embodiment of the present invention for solving the other technical problem, when the content and the distribution target management mode, the selection area of the content and the distribution target selection area of the content Divides the display into a display unit, receives an input for selecting content to be distributed among one or more contents displayed in the selection area of the content, and distributes the selected content among one or more distribution targets displayed in the distribution target selection area of the content. When an input for selecting a distribution target is received, the selected content is transmitted to the selected distribution target.

In a preferred embodiment, the distribution target may be one display device or a display device group including a plurality of display devices.

In addition, in a preferred embodiment, the content distribution target selection area of the content may be displayed including information on the layout direction or power supply of each of the content distribution targets.

In addition, in a preferred embodiment, the distribution target selection area of the content may be displayed further including information on whether an error of each of the distribution target of the content occurs.

In addition, in an exemplary embodiment, the input for selecting a distribution target may be an input based on a drag and drop signal for dragging the selected content to a distribution target for distributing the selected content.

Also, in a preferred embodiment, if a mouseover event is received at a location where each of the distribution targets of the content is displayed, among the name of the distribution target, network information, output format, memory size, and name of the content being outputted, the mouseover event has occurred. At least one can be displayed.

In a preferred embodiment, it is possible to display the delivery status of the transmitted content.

On the other hand, the digital signage device according to an embodiment of the present invention for solving the technical problem, the display unit for dividing and displaying the content editing area and the distribution target selection area of the content when the content editing mode An input unit for receiving an input for selecting a distribution target for distributing the content among one or more distribution targets displayed in the content distribution target selection area of the content, and when a predetermined input is received through the input unit, the content to the selected distribution target; It includes a control unit for transmitting.

In a preferred embodiment, the distribution target may be one display device or a display device group including a plurality of display devices.

In a preferred embodiment, the predetermined input may be an input based on a click signal of a specific button displayed on the display unit.

In addition, in a preferred embodiment, the display unit may display the transmission status of the transmitted content.

On the other hand, the digital signage device according to another embodiment of the present invention for solving the other technical problem, when the content and distribution target management mode, the selection area of the content and the distribution target selection area of the content; A display unit for dividing the display, an input unit for receiving an input for selecting content to be distributed among one or more contents displayed in the selection area of the content, and one or more distribution targets displayed in the distribution target selection area of the content through the input unit; And a controller configured to transmit the selected content to the selected distribution target when an input for selecting a distribution target to distribute the selected content is received.

In a preferred embodiment, the distribution target may be one display device or a display device group including a plurality of display devices.

In addition, in the preferred embodiment, the display unit may display information on the layout direction or power supply of each of the distribution target of the content in the distribution target selection area of the content.

In addition, in the preferred embodiment, the display unit may further display information on whether an error of each of the distribution target of the content occurs in the distribution target selection area of the content.

In addition, in an exemplary embodiment, the input for selecting a distribution target may be an input based on a drag and drop signal for dragging the selected content to a distribution target for distributing the selected content.

Also, in a preferred embodiment, if the control unit receives a mouse over event at a location where each of the distribution targets of the content is displayed through the input unit, a name, network information, and output of a distribution target for which the mouse over event has occurred through the display unit; At least one of the format, the memory size, and the name of the content being output may be displayed.

In addition, in a preferred embodiment, the display unit may display the transmission status of the transmitted content.

According to the present invention, it is possible to simplify the process required for distributing content in the editing and management screen of the content and to visualize information necessary for managing the content and the display device, thereby increasing user convenience and providing an intuitive user interface (UI). .

Accordingly, the user can systematically manage various contents and distributed display devices. In particular, in the event of rapid and accurate content distribution and management in terms of scheduling scheduling of advertisements, the provision of such a UI allows the user to By increasing efficiency, you can maximize the utilization of your digital signage devices.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile terminal 100 for explaining a digital signage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a telematics terminal 200 for explaining a digital signage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the digital signage system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a digital signage device 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a flowchart illustrating a control process of the digital signage device 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 illustrates a UI when the digital signage device 300 is in the edit mode according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 illustrates a UI displaying information on a content transmission state of the digital signage device 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a flowchart illustrating a control process of the digital signage device 300 according to another embodiment of the present invention.
9 illustrates a UI when the digital signage device 300 is in a management mode according to another embodiment of the present invention.
10 illustrates a UI for displaying detailed information on a distribution target when the digital signage device 300 is in a management mode according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, and the same or corresponding components will be denoted by the same reference numerals regardless of the reference numerals and redundant description thereof will be omitted.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile terminal 100 for explaining a digital signage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The mobile terminal 100 may be implemented in various forms. For example, the mobile terminal 100 may be a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), a navigation device (vehicle navigation device). , Etc.

As shown in FIG. 1, the mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, and an output unit 150. , A memory 160, an interface unit 170, a controller 180, a power supply unit 190, and the like. Not all components of the mobile terminal 100 shown in FIG. 1 are essential components, and the mobile terminal 100 may be implemented by more components than those shown in FIG. 1, and fewer components. The mobile terminal 100 may also be implemented.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more components for performing wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system or wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and the network in which the mobile terminal 100 is located. have. For example, the wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless internet module 113, a short range communication module 114, a location information module 115, and the like. .

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel, a terrestrial channel, and the like. The broadcast management server may mean a server that generates and transmits a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information or a server that receives a pre-generated broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information and transmits the same to the mobile terminal 100. The broadcast related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast signal may include not only a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, and a data broadcast signal, but also a broadcast signal having a data broadcast signal combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal.

Meanwhile, the broadcast related information may be provided through a mobile communication network, and in this case, may be received by the mobile communication module 112. The broadcast related information may exist in various forms. For example, it may exist in the form of Electronic Program Guide (EPG) of Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) or Electronic Service Guide (ESG) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals using various broadcasting systems, and in particular, digital multimedia broadcasting-terrestrial (DMB-T), digital multimedia broadcasting-satellite (DMB-S), and media forward link (MediaFLO). Digital broadcast signals can be received using digital broadcasting systems such as only), digital video broadcast-handheld (DVB-H), integrated services digital broadcast-terrestrial (ISDB-T), and the like. Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 is configured to be suitable for all broadcasting systems that provide broadcasting signals as well as the digital broadcasting system described above. The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

The mobile communication module 112 transmits and receives a radio signal with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. The wireless signal may include various types of data according to transmission and reception of a voice call signal, a video call signal, and / or a text / multimedia message.

The wireless internet module 113 refers to a module for wireless internet access, and the wireless internet module 113 may be embedded or external to the mobile terminal 100. Here, wireless Internet technologies include wireless LAN (WLAN), Wi-Fi, WiBro, WiMAX, World Interoperability for Microwave Access (WMAX), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), and the like. Can be used.

The short range communication module 114 means a module for short range communication. Here, as short range communication technology, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, etc. may be used. .

The location information module 115 is a module for checking or obtaining the location of the mobile terminal. An example is a GPS module. The GPS module receives location information from a plurality of satellites. Here, the location information may include coordinate information represented by latitude and longitude. For example, the GPS module can measure the exact time and distance from three or more satellites and calculate three different distances accurately according to triangulation. A method of obtaining distance and time information from three satellites and correcting the error with one satellite may be used. In particular, the GPS module can obtain not only the location of latitude, longitude, and altitude but also accurate time together with three-dimensional speed information from the location information received from the satellite. As the location information module 115, a Wi-Fi Positioning System and / or a Hybrid Positioning System may be applied.

The A / V input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and the A / V input unit 120 includes a camera 121 and a microphone 122. May be included. The camera 121 processes an image frame such as a still image or a video obtained by an image sensor in a video call mode or a photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151.

The image frame processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. Two or more cameras 121 may be configured according to the configuration type and / or usage environment of the mobile terminal.

The microphone 122 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a call mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, etc., and processes the external sound signal into electrical voice data. In the call mode, the processed voice data may be converted into a form transmittable to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 112 and output. The microphone 122 may implement various noise removing algorithms for removing noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 130 generates input data for the user to control the operation of the mobile terminal. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure / capacitance), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like.

The sensing unit 140 may be a mobile terminal 100 such as an open / closed state of the mobile terminal 100, a location of the mobile terminal 100, a presence or absence of a user contact, an orientation of the mobile terminal 100, an acceleration / deceleration of the mobile terminal 100, or the like. The sensing state of the mobile terminal 100 generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is a slide phone type, it may sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. In addition, the sensing unit 140 is responsible for sensing functions related to whether the power supply unit 190 is supplied with power, whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to an external device, and the like. The sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141.

The output unit 150 is for outputting an audio signal (or a signal related to hearing) or a video signal (or a signal related to time) or an alarm signal or a signal related to a tactile sense, and the output unit 150. ) May include a display unit 151, a sound output module 152, an alarm unit 153, and a haptic module 154.

The display unit 151 displays (or outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in a call mode, the mobile terminal 100 displays a user interface (UI) or a graphic user interface (GUI) related to the call. When the mobile terminal 100 is in a video call mode or a photographing mode, the mobile terminal 100 displays a photographed and / or received image, a UI, or a GUI.

The display unit 151 may include a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), and a flexible display. It may include at least one of a flexible display, a field emission display (FED), and a 3D display.

Some of these displays may be configured as transparent or light transmissive so that they can be seen through them. This may be referred to as a transparent display. A representative example of the transparent display is TOLED (Transparant OLED). The rear structure of the display unit 151 may also be configured as a light transmissive structure. With this structure, the user can see the object located behind the terminal body through the area occupied by the display unit 151 of the terminal body.

According to an implementation form of the mobile terminal 100, two or more display units 151 may exist. For example, a plurality of display units may be spaced apart or integrally disposed on one surface (same surface) in the mobile terminal 100, or may be disposed on different surfaces.

On the other hand, when the display unit 151 and a sensor for detecting a touch operation (hereinafter referred to as a touch sensor) form a mutual layer structure (hereinafter referred to as a touch screen), the display unit 151 Can be used as an input device in addition to the output device. The touch sensor may have, for example, a form of a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.

In addition, the touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in pressure applied to a specific portion of the display unit 151 or capacitance generated at a specific portion of the display unit 151 into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect not only the position and area of the touch but also the pressure at the touch. When there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to a touch controller (not shown). The touch controller processes the signal (s) and then transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. As a result, the controller 180 can determine which area of the display unit 151 is touched.

The proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in the inner region of the mobile terminal 100 surrounded by the touch screen or near the touch screen. The proximity sensor 141 refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object present in the vicinity without using mechanical force by using an electromagnetic force or infrared rays. The proximity sensor 141 has a longer life and higher utilization than a contact sensor.

Examples of the proximity sensor 141 include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. When the touch screen is capacitive, the touch screen is configured to detect the proximity of the pointer by a change in an electric field according to the proximity of the pointer. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as a proximity sensor.

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the act of allowing the pointer to be recognized without being in contact with the touch screen so that the pointer is located on the touch screen is referred to as "Proximity Touch", and the touch The act of actually touching the pointer on the screen is called "Contact Touch". The position of the proximity touch with the pointer on the touch screen means a position where the pointer is perpendicular to the touch screen when the pointer is in proximity touch.

In addition, the proximity sensor 141 detects a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (for example, a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, and a proximity touch movement state). do. Information corresponding to the sensed proximity touch operation and proximity touch pattern may be output on the touch screen.

The sound output module 152 outputs audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 160 in a call signal reception, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, and the like. In addition, the sound output module 152 outputs a sound signal related to a function (eg, a call signal reception sound, a message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile terminal 100. The sound output module 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 153 outputs a signal for notifying occurrence of an event of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events generated in the mobile terminal 100 include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, and touch input. The alarm unit 153 may output a signal for notifying an occurrence of an event in a form other than an audio signal or a video signal, for example, vibration. When a call signal is received or a message is received, the alarm unit 153 may vibrate the mobile terminal 100 through a vibration means. Alternatively, when the key signal is input, the alarm unit 153 may vibrate the mobile terminal 100 through the vibration means in response to the key signal input. The user can recognize the occurrence of the event through the vibration as described above. Of course, the signal for event occurrence notification may be output through the display unit 151 or the voice output module 152, so that they 151, 152 may be classified as part of the alarm unit 153.

The haptic module 154 generates various tactile effects that a user can feel. Vibration is a representative example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 154. The intensity and pattern of vibration generated by the haptic module 154 can be controlled. For example, different vibrations may be synthesized and output or may be sequentially output.

The haptic module 154, in addition to the vibration, the pin arrangement to move vertically with respect to the contact skin surface, the blowing force or suction force of the air through the injection or inlet, the grazing to the skin surface, the contact of the electrode (eletrode), the stimulation such as electrostatic force Various tactile effects can be produced, such as the effects of the heat-absorbing effect and the effect of reproducing a sense of cold using the elements capable of absorbing heat or heat.

The haptic module 154 may not only deliver the haptic effect through direct contact, but may also be implemented to allow the user to feel the haptic effect through a muscle sense such as a finger or an arm. Two or more haptic modules 154 may be provided according to the configuration of the portable terminal 100.

The memory 160 may store a program for processing and controlling the controller 180, and a function for temporarily storing input / output data (for example, a phone book, a message, a still image, a video, etc.). You can also do The memory 160 may store data relating to various patterns of vibration and sound output when a touch input on the touch screen is performed.

The memory 160 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (eg, SD or XD memory). Random Access Memory (RAM), Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), Read-Only Memory (ROM), Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM), Magnetic Memory It may include a storage medium of at least one type of a magnetic disk, an optical disk. In addition, the mobile terminal 100 may operate a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 160 on the Internet or may operate in connection with the web storage.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. For example, the interface unit 170 may include a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device equipped with an identification module, An audio input / output (I / O) port, a video input / output (I / O) port, and an earphone port may be configured. Here, the identification module is a chip that stores various information for authenticating the use right of the mobile terminal 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identify module (SIM), and universal user authentication. It may include a module (Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM)). In addition, the device equipped with the identification module (hereinafter referred to as an identification device) may be manufactured in the form of a smart card. Therefore, the identification module may be connected to the mobile terminal 100 through a port. The interface unit 170 may receive data from an external device or receive power and transmit the data to each component inside the mobile terminal 100 or transmit data within the mobile terminal 100 to an external device.

The interface unit 170 may be a passage through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, or various commands input by the user from the cradle. It may be a passage through which a signal is transmitted to the mobile terminal 100. Various command signals or power input from the cradle may be operated as signals for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, the controller 180 performs related control and processing for voice call, data communication, video call, and the like. In addition, the controller 180 may include a multimedia module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia module 181 may be implemented in the controller 180 or may be implemented separately from the controller 180.

The controller 180 may perform a pattern recognition process for recognizing a writing input or a drawing input performed on a touch screen as text and an image, respectively.

The power supply unit 190 receives an external power source and an internal power source under the control of the controller 180 to supply power for operation of each component.

The functions of the components applied to the mobile terminal 100 may be implemented in a computer-readable recording medium using software, hardware or a combination thereof. Hardware implementations include Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Digital Signal Processors (DSPs), Digital Signal Processing Devices (DSPDs), Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), Processors, Controllers The controller may be implemented using at least one of controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and electrical units for performing functions. In some cases such embodiments may be implemented by the controller 180. In a software implementation, embodiments such as procedures or functions may be implemented with separate software modules that allow at least one function or operation to be performed. The software code may be implemented by a software application written in a suitable programming language. In addition, the software code may be stored in the memory 160 and executed by the controller 180. In addition, the navigation session 182 applied to the mobile terminal 100 provides a general navigation function.

Meanwhile, the controller 180 applied to the mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention provides a content edit mode for editing content. In addition, the display unit 151 divides and displays the content editing area and the content distribution target selection area in the content editing mode. In addition, the user input unit 130 receives an input for selecting a distribution target for distributing the content from one or more distribution targets displayed in the content distribution target selection area from the user. In addition, when a preset input is received from the user through the user input unit 130, the controller 180 transmits the content to the selected distribution target through the wireless communication unit 110.

Preferably, the distribution target may be one display device or a display device group including a plurality of display devices. Also, preferably, the preset input may be an input based on a click signal of a specific button displayed on the display unit 151. Also, preferably, the display unit 151 may display a transmission state of the transmitted content.

On the other hand, the controller 180 applied to the mobile terminal 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention provides a management mode for managing a distribution target of content and monitoring an output state. In addition, the display unit 151 displays the content selection area and the content distribution target selection area by dividing the content and the distribution target selection area in the management mode of the content and the distribution target. In addition, the user input unit 130 receives an input for selecting a content to be distributed among one or more contents displayed in the selection area of the content from the user. In addition, when the controller 180 receives an input for selecting a distribution target for distributing the selected content from among one or more distribution targets displayed in the content distribution target selection area through the user input unit 130, the controller 180 controls the wireless communication unit 110. Send the selected content to the selected distribution target.

Preferably, the distribution target may be one display device or a display device group including a plurality of display devices. Also, preferably, the display unit 151 may provide a layout direction (horizontal or vertical) or power supply (power on or power) to each content distribution target selection area of the content distribution area. Information about an off) can be displayed. Also, preferably, the display unit 151 may further display information regarding whether an error of each of the distribution targets of the content has occurred in the content distribution target selection region. Also preferably, the input for selecting a distribution target may be an input based on a drag and drop signal that drags the selected content to a distribution target for distributing the selected content. Also, preferably, when the mouse-over event occurs at a location where each of the content distribution targets is displayed through the user input unit 130, the controller 180 may display a name and a network of the distribution target that has generated the mouseover event through the display unit 151. At least one of information, an output format, a memory size, and a name of content being output may be displayed. Also, preferably, the display unit 151 may display a transmission state of the transmitted content.

2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a telematics terminal 200 for explaining a digital signage device according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the telematics terminal 200 includes a controller (eg, a central processing unit, a CPU) 212 for controlling the telematics terminal 200 as a whole, a memory 213 for storing various kinds of information, and The main board 210 includes a key controller 211 for controlling various key signals and an LCD controller 214 for controlling a liquid crystal display (LCD).

The memory 213 includes a ROM for storing a program for the operation of the controller 212, for example, a flash memory, and a RAM for storing temporary output data processed for transmission / reception or display.

The memory 213 stores map information (map data) for displaying vehicle guidance information (road guidance information for guiding a user during driving / non-driving) on a map of the display unit (or LCD) 201. In addition, the memory 213 stores a traffic information collection control algorithm for inputting traffic information according to a road situation in which the vehicle is currently traveling, and various information for controlling the algorithm.

The main board 210 is assigned a unique device number and is a CDMA (code division multiple access) module 206, which is a mobile communication terminal embedded in a vehicle, GPS for guiding a vehicle's location, and tracking a driving route from a starting point to a destination. GPS module 207 for receiving a signal or transmitting traffic information collected by a user as a GPS (Global Positioning System) signal, a CD deck (208) for reproducing a signal recorded on a compact disk (CD) And a gyro sensor 209 or the like. The CDMA module 206 and the GPS module 207 transmit and receive signals through the first antenna 204 and the second antenna 205.

In addition, the broadcast receiving module 222 is connected to the main board 210 and receives a broadcast signal through the antenna 223. The main board 210 includes a display unit (201) under the control of the LCD control unit 214 through the interface board 203, a front board 202 under the control of the key control unit 211, and a vehicle. The photographing unit 227 for photographing the inside and / or the outside is connected.

The display unit 201 displays various video signals and text signals, and the front board 202 is provided with buttons for inputting various key signals, and a key signal corresponding to a user-selected button is supplied to the main board 210. to provide. In addition, the display unit 201 may include a proximity sensor and a touch sensor (touch screen).

The front board 202 may include a menu key for directly inputting traffic information, and the menu key may be configured to be controlled by the key controller 211.

The audio board 217 is connected to the main board 210 and processes various audio signals. The audio board 217 may include a microcomputer 219 for controlling the audio board 217, a tuner 218 for receiving a radio signal, a power supply unit 216 for supplying power to the microcomputer 219, and various voice signals. It consists of the signal processing part 215 to process.

In addition, the audio board 217 further includes a radio antenna 220 for receiving a radio signal and a tape deck 221 for reproducing the audio tape. The audio board 217 may further include a voice output unit (eg, an amplifier) 226 for outputting a voice signal processed by the audio board 217.

The voice output unit (amplifier) 226 is connected to the vehicle interface 224. That is, the audio board 217 and the main board 210 are connected to the vehicle interface 224. The vehicle interface 224 may be connected with a hands-free 225a for inputting a voice signal, an airbag 225b for occupant safety, a speed sensor 225c for detecting the speed of the vehicle, and the like. The speed sensor 225c calculates a vehicle speed and provides the calculated vehicle speed information to the controller 212.

The navigation session 182 applied to the telematics terminal 200 generates road guidance information based on the map data and the vehicle current location information, and notifies the user of the generated road guidance information.

The display unit 201 detects a proximity touch in the display window through the proximity sensor. For example, the display unit 201 detects the position of the proximity touch when the pointer (for example, a finger or a stylus pen) is in close proximity and controls the position information corresponding to the detected position. 212).

Meanwhile, the controller 212 applied to the telematics terminal 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention provides a content edit mode for editing content. The display unit 201 divides and displays the content editing area and the content distribution target selection area in the content editing mode. In addition, the front board 202 receives an input for selecting a distribution target for distributing the content among the one or more distribution targets displayed in the content distribution target selection area from the user. In addition, when a preset input is received from the user through the front board 202, the controller 212 transmits the content to the selected distribution target through the CDMA module 206.

Preferably, the distribution target may be one display device or a display device group including a plurality of display devices. Also, preferably, the preset input may be an input based on a click signal of a specific button displayed on the display unit 201. Also preferably, the display unit 201 may display a delivery state of the content to be transmitted.

On the other hand, the control unit 212 applied to the telematics terminal 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention provides a management mode for managing a distribution target of content and monitoring an output state. In addition, the display unit 201 divides and displays the selection area of the content and the distribution target selection area of the content when the content and the distribution target management mode are used. In addition, the front board 202 receives an input for selecting content to be distributed among one or more contents displayed in the selection area of the content from the user. In addition, the controller 212 may receive the CDMA module 206 when the user receives an input for selecting a distribution target to distribute the selected content from among one or more distribution targets displayed in the content distribution target selection area through the front board 202. Send the selected content to the selected distribution target.

Preferably, the distribution target may be one display device or a display device group including a plurality of display devices. Also, preferably, the display unit 201 may provide a layout direction (horizontal or vertical) or power supply (power on or off) to each content distribution target selection area of the content. (off)) can be displayed. Also, preferably, the display unit 201 may further display information regarding whether or not an error of each of the content distribution targets has occurred in the content distribution target selection region. Also preferably, the input for selecting a distribution target may be an input based on a drag and drop signal that drags the selected content to a distribution target for distributing the selected content. Also, preferably, the control unit 212, when a mouseover event occurs at a location where each of the content distribution targets is displayed through the front board 202, names and network information of the distribution target where the mouseover event has occurred through the display unit 201. , At least one of an output format, a memory size, and a name of the content being output can be displayed. Also preferably, the display unit 201 may display a delivery state of the content to be transmitted.

3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the digital signage system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the digital signage system 10 includes a digital signage device 300, a communication network 400, and one or more display devices 500.

The digital signage device 300 may include one or more contents transmitted from a plurality of motion picture input units, file and database input units, and a universal serial bus (USB) connected through wired / wireless communication. Receive and save. In this case, the content includes a media file or a canvas (or content) file. The media file may include a photo file (including gif, jpg, tif, etc.), a video file (including avi, wmv, etc.), a flash file (including swf, etc.), a document file (including pdf, doc, hwp, etc.), and the like. Include. In addition, the canvas file is a bundle of media that can be generated by a content editor (or canvas editor), and is a file (eg, divided into four-part screens) in which media files are organized into zones based on the resolution of the player. 4 media files).

In addition, the digital signage device 300 performs a function of a server or a manager part. That is, the digital signage device 300 may include one or more clients (the one or more display devices 500) connected to the digital signage device 300 (or registered with the digital signage device 300). ), Scheduling is performed on the information to be output to each client using the plurality of contents.

In addition, the digital signage device 300 may be configured to provide scheduling information (or information on execution result of the scheduling) and related contents (media file, canvas file, etc.) to the one or more display devices 500 through the communication network 400. Inclusive).

The communication network 400 interconnects terminals (for example, the digital signage device 300 or the display device 500) between short-range or long-distance terminals using a wireless Internet module or a short-range communication module. . Here, the wireless Internet technologies include wireless LAN (WLAN), Wi-Fi, WiBro, WiMAX, World Interoperability for Microwave Access (WMAX), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink). Packet Access), IEEE 802.16, Long Term Evolution (LTE), and Wireless Mobile Broadband Service (WMBS). In addition, the short range communication technology may include Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like.

The display device 500 receives scheduling information and content transmitted from the digital signage device 300. In addition, the display device 500 performs a function of a client or a display part. That is, the display device 500 outputs the transmitted content based on the received scheduling information.

In addition, the display device 500 may include a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light emitting diode (OLED), The display device may include at least one of a flexible display, a field emission display (FED), and a 3D display.

In addition, the display device 500 may include a second communication unit (not shown), a second control unit (not shown), a second storage unit (not shown), a second input unit (not shown), and the like in the display device 500. The apparatus may further include and directly perform a function of the digital signage device 300 based on the control of the provided second controller. That is, the second control unit included in the display device 500 receives one or more contents transmitted from a plurality of motion picture input units, files and database input units, universal serial buses, etc., which are connected using a wired / wireless communication scheme. The scheduling may be performed based on the received content, and the content related to the corresponding time may be output through the display apparatus 500 based on the performed scheduling information. In addition, when the second control unit generates the scheduling information, the second communication unit may transmit related information (including scheduling information) to the digital signage device 300.

In addition, the display apparatus 500 may transmit the same content displayed on the display apparatus 500 to one or more mobile terminals that are within a predetermined range of the display apparatus 500 using a local area network or the like. The one or more mobile terminals may receive content transmitted from the display device 500 and display the received content on a display unit provided in the one or more mobile terminals. In addition, the display apparatus 500 may transmit the same content displayed on the display apparatus 500 to any other display unit located within a predetermined range of the display apparatus 500 using a local area network or the like.

In addition, the digital signage device 300 or the display device 500 may be a smart phone, a portable terminal, a mobile terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA). , Notebook computers, Wibro terminals, IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) terminals, televisions, telematics terminals, navigation terminals, AVN (Audio Video Navigation) terminals, information server, call center, etc. It includes.

4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a digital signage device 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4, the digital signage device 300 includes an input unit 310, a storage unit 320, a control unit 330, a display unit 340, a voice output unit 350, and a communication unit 360. It consists of.

The input unit 310 receives a command or a control signal by an operation such as receiving a button operation by a user or touching / scrolling a displayed screen. The input unit 310 may select a function desired by a user or receive information, and various devices such as a keypad, a touch screen, a jog shuttle, and a microphone may be used.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the input unit 310 selects a distribution target for distributing content among one or more distribution targets displayed in the content distribution target selection area from the user under the control of the controller 330 in the edit mode. Receive the input. In addition, under the control of the controller 330, the input unit 310 receives a preset input for immediately distributing content. Preferably, the preset input may be an input based on a click signal of a specific button displayed on the display unit 340. Alternatively, the preset input may be an input based on pressing of a predetermined specific keypad or a touch event of a specific displacement in the touch screen according to an embodiment.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the input unit 310 receives an input for selecting content to be distributed among one or more contents displayed in the selection area of the content from the user under the control of the control unit 330 in the management mode. In addition, under the control of the controller 330, the input unit 310 receives an input for selecting a distribution target for distributing selected content from one or more distribution targets displayed in the content distribution target selection area from the user. Preferably, the input for selecting a distribution target may be an input based on a drag and drop signal for dragging the selected content to a distribution target for distributing the selected content. Also, preferably, the input unit 310 receives a mouse-over event at a location (or near) where each of the content distribution targets is displayed from the user under the control of the control unit 330 in order to check detailed information about the content distribution target. can do.

The storage unit 320 stores data, a program, and the like necessary for the digital signage device 300 to operate. In addition, the storage unit 320 stores various user interfaces (UIs) and / or graphical user interfaces (GUIs). In addition, the storage unit 320 stores the content (media file or canvas file, etc.) received through the communication unit 360. In addition, the storage unit 320 stores scheduling information generated (or set) by the controller 330. The scheduling information includes information about the display device 500 to distribute the content.

In addition, the storage unit 320 may include a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (eg, SD or XD memory, etc.), ROM (Read-Only Memory: ROM), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory: RAM), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) ), A magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, and an optical disk may include at least one storage medium.

According to the present invention, the storage unit 320 may store one or more contents and information about one or more distribution targets for distributing the contents. Preferably, the content may be either a media file or a canvas file. The media file includes a photo file (including gif, jpg, tif, etc.), a video file (including avi, wmv, etc.), a flash file (including swf, etc.), a document file (including pdf, doc, hwp, etc.), and the like. In addition, the canvas file is a bundle of media that can be created by the content editor. The canvas file is a file composed of several areas of media files based on the resolution of the player (for example, four media files are placed on a quad screen). .

Also, the distribution target may be one display device 500 or a display device group including a plurality of display devices 500. The information of each display device 500 may include name, identification information, network information, output format, and memory size of the display device 500. The information of each display device group may include identification information regarding the display device 500 included in the display device group. Also, preferably, the storage unit 320 may include content information including at least one of a name, a format, a resolution, a file size, and a playback time of the content, a name, a format, a resolution, and a display device included in the distribution target. 500) or distribution target information including at least one of the information about the display device group and output information including whether to repeat playback or a duration of playback.

The controller 330 controls the overall operation of the digital signage device 300. For example, the controller 330 controls the operations of the input unit 310, the storage unit 320, the display unit 340, the voice output unit 350, and the communication unit 360.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the preset input is received through the input unit 310 in the edit mode, the control unit 330 transmits the content being edited to the selected distribution target through the communication unit 360. If the distribution target includes the plurality of display devices 500, the controller 330 transmits the content to each of the plurality of display devices 500.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, when the control mode of the content and the distribution target, the control unit 330 via the input unit 310 selects a distribution target to distribute the selected content among the one or more distribution targets displayed in the content distribution target area When the input to select is received, the selected content is transmitted to the selected distribution target through the communication unit 360. Preferably, when the control unit 330 receives a mouse over event at a location where each of the distribution targets of the content is displayed through the input unit 310, the name, identification information, At least one of network information, an output format, a memory size, and a name of content being output may be displayed.

The display unit 340 displays an operation state of each component included in the digital signage device 300 under the control of the controller 330. In addition, the display unit 340 displays an execution result of an application program previously stored in the storage unit 320 under the control of the controller 330. Here, the display unit 340 may be configured to receive an input from a user by using a touch screen method.

In addition, the display unit 340 may display various contents such as various menu screens by using a user interface and / or a graphic user interface included in the storage 320 when displaying the execution result of the application program. Can be. Here, the content displayed on the display unit 340 includes a menu screen including various text or image data (including map data and various information data) and data such as icons, list menus, combo boxes, and the like.

In addition, the display unit 340 may include at least one of a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display, a field emission display (FED), and a 3D display. It may include one.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the display unit 340 divides and displays the content editing area and the content distribution target selection area in the content editing mode. Preferably, the display unit 340 displays the transmission status of the content to be transmitted.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the display unit 340 divides and displays the content selection area and the content distribution target selection area when the content and the distribution target management mode are used. Preferably, the display unit 340 has a layout direction (horizontal or vertical) or power supply (power on or off) of each of the content distribution targets to the content distribution target selection area. off)). Also, preferably, the display unit 340 further displays information on whether an error (system or communication error) of each of the content distribution targets has occurred in the content distribution target selection region. Also, preferably, the display unit 340 displays the transmission state of the content to be transmitted.

The voice output unit 350 outputs voice information included in a signal processed by a predetermined signal by the controller 330. Here, the voice output unit 350 may be a speaker. In addition, the voice output unit 350 outputs voice information included in the execution result of the application program under the control of the controller 330.

The communication unit 360 performs the modulation / demodulation and encoding / decoding operations of signals transmitted and received by the digital signage device 300 to another digital signage device 300 and an external input or display device 500.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a control process of the digital signage device 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, when the content is in the edit mode, the display unit 340 divides and displays the content editing area and the content distribution target selection area (S110).

That is, referring to FIG. 6, FIG. 6 shows a UI when the digital signage device 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention is in an edit mode. As shown in FIG. 6, the UI of the digital signage device 300 provides a basic menu 610 for file management, content editing, screen viewing, program options, and settings regardless of the mode. In addition, the UI of the digital signage device 300 provides a mode selection menu 620. The mode selection menu 620 manages a content edit menu 622 for editing content, a plan menu 624 for setting scheduling using the content, and a distribution target of the content and output status. Management menu 626 for monitoring the network.

Meanwhile, when the digital signage device 300 is in the edit mode, the UI may display a player area (distribution target selection area 710) for displaying information on the distribution target such as the display device 500 and the display device group, and the content being edited. Content area to display (content editing area) 720, property area 730 to provide property information about the player and background, tool area 740 to provide settings for background and image, and key functions related to the distribution of content It includes a quick menu 750 to provide a button form (751 to 755).

Referring again to FIG. 5, the input unit 310 receives an input for selecting a distribution target for distributing the content among one or more distribution targets displayed in the content distribution target selection area (S120).

Referring back to FIG. 6, in the edit mode, the display device group (eg, 712) and / or display to which content is to be distributed among the one or more display device groups or display devices 500 displayed in the distribution target selection area 710. The device (eg 714) may be selected as the distribution target of the content being edited.

Referring back to FIG. 5, when a preset input is received through the input unit 310, the controller 330 transmits the content being edited to the selected distribution target through the communication unit 360 (S130). Preferably, the preset input may be an input based on a click signal of a specific button displayed on the display unit 340.

Referring back to FIG. 6, when the transmission button 753 included in the quick menu 750 is clicked, the content being edited may be transmitted to the selected distribution target.

Referring back to FIG. 5, the display unit 340 may then display a transmission state of the transmitted content (S140).

That is, referring to FIG. 7, FIG. 7 shows a UI displaying information on a content transmission state of the digital signage device 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The information on the transmission status 760 includes a content and distribution target information area 761 indicating information about the content and the distribution target, an output information area 764 indicating information about the output, and a transmission status information area indicating the transmission status. 765). The content and distribution target information area 761 includes a content information area 762 and a distribution target information area 763. The content information area 762 includes at least one of a content name, format, resolution, file size, and playback time. The distribution target information area 763 includes at least one of a name, format resolution, and information regarding the display device 500 or the display device group included in the distribution target. The output information area 764 includes whether to repeat playback or duration of playback. In the transmission status information area 765, the transmission status of the content is displayed in a graph and numeric format based on a percentage unit. On the other hand, the UI indicating the transmission state of the content is preferably displayed in the form of a pop-up window.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a control process of the digital signage device 300 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

First, in the management mode of the content and the distribution target, the display unit 340 divides and displays the content selection area and the content distribution target selection area (S210). Preferably, the display unit 340 has a layout direction (horizontal or vertical) or power supply (power on or off) of each of the content distribution targets to the content distribution target selection area. off)). Also, preferably, the display unit 340 may further include information on whether an error of each of the content distribution targets occurs in the content distribution target selection region. Also, preferably, when the control unit 330 receives the mouse over event at the position where the respective distribution targets of the content are displayed through the input unit 310, the name and network information of the distribution target where the mouse over event has occurred through the display unit 340. , At least one of an output format, a memory size, and a name of the content being output can be displayed.

That is, referring to FIG. 9, FIG. 9 shows a UI when the digital signage device 300 is in a management mode. As illustrated in FIG. 9, the UI when the digital signage device is in the management mode includes a library area (content selection area, which provides a list of contents that can be distributed in addition to the basic menu 610 and the mode selection menu 620). 810), a grouping and monitoring area (distribution target selection area 820) for managing a distribution target of content and monitoring an output state, and a status guide region 830 for providing a guide for displaying a status of the distribution target.

In addition, the distribution target (for example, 825) displayed in the grouping and monitoring area 820 includes a layout direction (horizontal or vertical 825-1) of the distribution target, a display device group, or a display device ( 500) summary information of the distribution target including information of at least one of an indication (825-2) of the distribution target, identification information of the distribution target (825-3) and information on whether or not an error of the distribution target has occurred (825-4) Can be displayed together.

On the other hand, the information 825-4 on whether an error occurs is displayed on the display indicating that the display device 500 is in normal operation, a display indicating that a system error has occurred in the display device 500, and the digital signage device 300. The display device 500 may include an indication indicating that a communication error has occurred between the display devices 500. In addition, when the distribution target is a display device group, a display indicating that no display device 500 is included in the display device group may be performed.

Also, referring to FIG. 10, FIG. 10 shows a UI for displaying detailed information on a distribution target when the digital signage device 300 is in a management mode according to another embodiment of the present invention. When the mouse-over event occurs at a position where any one of the one or more deployment targets 821 to 825 displayed in the grouping and monitoring area 820 is displayed, For example, detailed information 826 of 825 may be displayed. The detailed information 826 of the distribution target 825 may include at least one of a name of a distribution target, network information, an output format, a memory size, and a name of content being output.

Referring back to FIG. 8, the input unit 310 receives an input for selecting a distribution target for distributing the content among one or more distribution targets displayed in the content distribution target selection area (S220).

Referring back to FIG. 9, in the management mode, one content (eg, 812) may be selected as content to be distributed from one or more contents displayed in the content selection area 810.

Referring back to FIG. 8, when the controller 330 receives an input for selecting a distribution target to distribute the selected content from among one or more distribution targets displayed in the content distribution target selection area through the input unit 310, the communication unit ( The selected content is transmitted to the selected distribution target through 360 (S230). Preferably, the input for selecting a distribution target may be an input based on a drag and drop signal for dragging and dropping the selected content to the distribution target.

Referring back to FIG. 9, a drag-and-drop signal from the selected content 812 among the one or more contents displayed in the content selection area 810 to one of the one or more distribution targets displayed in the distribution target selection area 820. When is received, the selected content may be transmitted to the selected distribution target.

Referring back to FIG. 8, the display unit 340 may then display a transmission state of the transmitted content (S240). The description thereof is the same as the description of step 140.

The present invention is not limited to the configuration and method of the above-described embodiments, but the embodiments may be configured by selectively combining all or some of the embodiments so that various modifications can be made. Here, the terms and words used in the present specification and claims should not be construed as limited to ordinary or dictionary meanings, but should be construed as meaning and concept consistent with the technical idea of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments described in the specification and the drawings shown in the drawings are only the most preferred embodiment of the present invention, and do not represent all of the technical idea of the present invention, which can be replaced at the time of the present application It should be understood that there may be various equivalents and variations.

300: digital signage device 400: communication network
500: display device 310: input unit
320: storage unit 330: control unit
340: Display unit 350: Audio output unit
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Claims (22)

When the content is in the editing mode, dividing the content editing area and the content distribution selection area of the content into a display unit;
Receiving an input for selecting a distribution target for distributing the content among one or more distribution targets displayed in the content distribution target selection area of the content; And
And transmitting the content to the selected distribution target when a predetermined input is received. The method of claim 1, wherein the distribution target,
And a display device group including a plurality of display devices. The method of claim 1 or 2, wherein the predetermined input is
The control method of the digital signage device characterized by the above-mentioned input based on the click signal of the specific button displayed on the said display part. 3. The method according to claim 1 or 2,
And displaying a transmission state of the transmitted content. Displaying a selection area of the content and a distribution target selection area of the content on a display unit in a management mode of content and distribution target;
Receiving an input for selecting content to be distributed among one or more contents displayed in the selection area of the content; And
And when an input for selecting a distribution target to distribute the selected content among the one or more distribution targets displayed in the content distribution target selection area of the content is received, transmitting the selected content to the selected distribution target. Control method of signage device. The method of claim 5, wherein the distribution target,
And a display device group including a plurality of display devices. The method of claim 5 or 6, wherein the distribution target selection area of the content,
And control information about a layout direction or power supply of each of the distribution targets. The method of claim 7, wherein the content distribution target selection area of the content,
The control method of the digital signage device, characterized in that the display further comprises information on whether or not each error of the distribution target. The method of claim 5 or 6, wherein the input for selecting the distribution target,
And a drag and drop signal for dragging the selected content to a distribution target for distributing the selected content. The method according to claim 5 or 6,
When receiving a mouseover event at a location where each of the distribution targets of the content is displayed, displaying at least one of a name of a distribution target where the mouseover event has occurred, network information, an output format, a memory size, and a name of the content being output; The control method of the digital signage device further comprising. The method according to claim 5 or 6,
And displaying a transmission state of the transmitted content. A display unit for dividing and displaying an edit area of the content and a distribution target selection area of the content when the content is in the edit mode;
An input unit for receiving an input for selecting a distribution target for distributing the content among one or more distribution targets displayed in the content distribution target selection area of the content; And
And a controller for transmitting the content to the selected distribution target when a predetermined input is received through the input unit. The method of claim 12, wherein the distribution target,
A digital signage device, characterized in that one display device or a group of display devices including a plurality of display devices. The method of claim 12 or 13, wherein the predetermined input is,
And an input based on a click signal of a specific button displayed on the display unit. The method of claim 12 or 13, wherein the display unit,
And displaying a transmission state of the transmitted content. A display unit for dividing and displaying the selection area of the content and the distribution destination selection area of the content in a management mode of content and distribution target;
An input unit for receiving an input for selecting content to be distributed among one or more contents displayed in the selection area of the content; And
And a controller configured to transmit the selected content to the selected distribution target when an input for selecting a distribution target to distribute the selected content is received from the one or more distribution targets displayed in the content distribution target selection area through the input unit. Digital signage device. The method of claim 16, wherein the distribution target,
A digital signage device, characterized in that one display device or a group of display devices including a plurality of display devices. The method of claim 16 or 17, wherein the display unit,
And information on a layout direction or power supply of each of the distribution targets of the contents in the distribution target selection region of the contents. The method of claim 18, wherein the display unit,
And displaying information on whether an error occurs in each of the distribution targets in the distribution target selection region of the contents. The method of claim 16 or 17, wherein the input for selecting the distribution target,
And a input based on a drag and drop signal for dragging the selected content to a distribution target for distributing the selected content. The method of claim 16 or 17, wherein the control unit,
When the mouse-over event is received at the location where the respective distribution targets of the contents are displayed through the input unit, the name of the distribution target, the network information, the output format, the memory size, and the name of the content being outputted, are generated via the display unit. Displaying at least one of the digital signage device. The method of claim 16 or 17, wherein the display unit,
And displaying a transmission state of the transmitted content.

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