KR20110115192A - Apparatus and method for changing a channel using scene index information - Google Patents
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Abstract
The channel switching apparatus and method using the scene index information according to the present invention, for example, in various types of digital broadcast receivers, such as set-top box (STB) or digital television (D-TV), other than the channel currently being watched Scene index information for each broadcasting program provided in real time through a channel can be retrieved through a video or audio scan operation, or received from an IP server connected through a network, and currently viewed. If any one scene index information is selected and the scene index information is selected, the user switches to the broadcast channel associated with the scene index information, thereby allowing the user to continue to watch any one broadcast channel while being broadcast through the other channel. Real-time scenes for broadcast programs can be easily identified through the index, and the user can Is able to be switched easily select a broadcast channel that is broadcasting the scene.
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The present invention relates to a channel switching apparatus and method using scene index information applied to various types of digital broadcast receivers, for example, set-top box (STB) or digital television (D-TV).
In general, various types of digital broadcast receivers such as a set top box (STB) or a digital television (D-TV) are widely used. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, in the
In addition, the set-
The
However, when switching to another channel through the channel up / down operation as described above, it is not possible to continuously watch the broadcasting program currently being watched, as well as the operation time of the channel up / down key and the waiting time according to the channel switching. As a result, the user may feel uncomfortable.
In addition, even if the programs of other broadcasting channels are checked through the EPG information as described above, the scene of the broadcasting programs provided through each broadcasting channel cannot be accurately identified. There is a problem in that the broadcast channel provided cannot be easily tuned in.
The present invention, for example, in various types of digital broadcast receivers, such as a set-top box (STB) or digital television (D-TV), to each broadcast program provided in real time through a channel other than the channel currently being watched. It is an object of the present invention to provide a channel switching apparatus and method using scene index information for enabling a user to easily switch between desired channels by using scene index information.
The channel switching method using the scene index information according to the present invention comprises the steps of: displaying scene index information for other broadcast channels on a broadcast viewing screen while watching any one broadcast channel; And if any one of the displayed scene index information is selected, switching to a broadcast channel associated with the scene index information.
The scene index information is a keyword representing a scene of each broadcast program being broadcast in real time through the other broadcast channels, and is displayed together with a corresponding channel number.
In the first step, after scanning video or audio of each broadcast program received in real time through the other broadcast channel, the scene index information is searched in a scene index database that is stored and managed in advance, and the broadcast is performed. Characterized in that displayed on the viewing screen,
In addition, the scene index database stores the video feature data of the outline, brightness, and color components of the subject, and the indexes of the keywords corresponding thereto, and the audio feature data of the frequency, amplitude, and pattern components of the audio, and It is characterized in that the index of the keyword is stored in association,
The first step may include receiving scene index information from an IP server connected through a network and displaying the scene index information on the broadcast viewing screen.
The IP server may provide real-time scene index information of each broadcast channel received from a plurality of clients connected through a network to a digital broadcast receiver connected through the network.
In addition, a channel switching apparatus using scene index information according to the present invention comprises: tuning means for tuning a broadcast channel; Processing means for signal-processing the program data of the tuned broadcast channel into audio and video; Generating means for generating an OSD image of scene index information for broadcast channels other than the tuned broadcast channel; And a control means for switching to a broadcast channel associated with the scene index information when any one scene index information in the OS video is selected.
The scene index information is a keyword representing a scene of each broadcast program that is being broadcast in real time through the other broadcast channels, and is displayed as an OSD image together with a corresponding channel number.
In addition, scanning means for scanning the video or audio of each broadcast program received in real time through the other broadcast channel; And retrieving means for retrieving scene index information corresponding to the scan result data in a scene index database previously stored and managed.
In addition, the scene index database stores the video feature data of the outline, brightness, and color components of the subject, and the indexes of the keywords corresponding thereto, and the audio feature data of the frequency, amplitude, and pattern components of the audio, and It is characterized in that the index of the keyword is stored in association,
The apparatus may further include communication means for receiving the scene index information from an IP server connected and connected through a network.
The IP server may provide real-time scene index information of each broadcast channel received from a plurality of clients connected through a network to a digital broadcast receiver connected and connected through the network.
The channel switching apparatus and method using the scene index information according to the present invention, for example, in various types of digital broadcast receivers, such as set-top box (STB) or digital television (D-TV), other than the channel currently being watched Scene index information for each broadcasting program provided in real time through a channel can be retrieved through a video or audio scan operation, or received from an IP server connected through a network, and currently viewed. If any one scene index information is selected and the scene index information is selected, the user switches to the broadcast channel associated with the scene index information, thereby allowing the user to continue to watch any one broadcast channel while being broadcast through the other channel. Real-time scenes of broadcast programs can be easily identified through the index, and user resources Is able to be switched easily select a broadcast channel that is broadcasting the scene.
1 illustrates an embodiment in which a typical set-top box is connected to a television and an IP server.
Figure 2 shows the configuration of an embodiment for a set-top box to which the present invention is applied,
3 illustrates an embodiment of a video scan operation in a set-top box to which the present invention is applied.
4 illustrates an embodiment of an audio scan operation in a set-top box to which the present invention is applied.
5 illustrates an embodiment of a scene index database stored and managed according to the present invention.
6 illustrates an embodiment in which scene index information is superimposed on a broadcast screen according to the present invention.
7 illustrates an embodiment in which real-time scene index information is collected from a plurality of clients according to the present invention.
8 illustrates an embodiment of downloading and displaying scene index information from an IP server according to the present invention.
9 illustrates an embodiment of client management information stored and managed in an IP server to which the present invention is applied.
Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of a channel switching apparatus and method using scene index information according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
First, the channel switching apparatus and method using the scene index information according to the present invention, for example, applied to various types of digital broadcast receivers, such as a set-top box (STB) or digital television (D-TV) for receiving digital broadcasts do.
On the other hand, in the set-top box STB to which the present invention is applied, as shown in FIG. 2, for example, the
In addition, the
For example, when a user selects a first channel of a KBS broadcasting station, the
The
Meanwhile, the A /
In addition, in the
In addition, when the scene index (Scene Index) channel switching operation according to the present invention is requested, the
Meanwhile, the
The scene
In addition, the
In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the
In addition, the scene
On the other hand, the
The scene
In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 4, the
The scene
On the other hand, the
The scene index database stores audio feature data such as audio frequency, amplitude, and pattern components, and scene index information of keywords corresponding thereto in a look-up table. The video feature data and audio feature data Is information set based on various experiment result values previously performed, and various additional components other than the above components may be further included and recorded.
On the other hand, the
For example, as shown in FIG. 6, since the scene index information of the second to fifth channels is displayed in a list form in the broadcast screen of the first channel CH1 that the user is watching, the user may select the scene. With reference to the index information, it is possible to easily check what scene broadcast programs are currently provided through other channels.
In the
In addition, when the user selects “Sheep” of the third channel among the scene index information, the
Meanwhile, as described above with reference to FIG. 1, the scene index information may be received from an
For example, as shown in FIG. 7, while a user of the first client Client1 watches a broadcast program of the first channel CH1, a web window of a scene index input mode may be opened. When the keyword "Men" is input in the activated state, the
In addition, when a user of the second client Client2 enters the keyword “Airplane” through a web window of a scene index input mode while watching a broadcast program of the second channel CH2, The
When the user of the third client Client3 enters the keyword “Sheep” through the web window of the scene index input mode while watching a broadcast program of the third channel CH3, The
Meanwhile, the
When the icon is selected by the user, real-time scene index information received from the
In addition, when the icon is selected by the user, the first channel currently being viewed among the real-time scene index information downloaded from the
For example, as shown in FIG. 8, when “Airplane”, which is scene index information for the second channel, is selected by the user, as described above, the
In addition, when switching to the second channel through a series of processes as described above, for example, as shown in Figure 8, the broadcast screen of the second channel, "Airplane +" or "Airplane-" real-time Scene index information may be displayed, and "Airplane +" may represent the start scene of the video section in which the plane is displayed, and "Airplane-" may represent the end scene of the video section in which the plane is displayed.
On the other hand, in the
When a fee is charged to a user who downloads and uses the real-time scene index information, the amount corresponding to the point is reduced to actively recommend and induce the input and use of the real-time scene index information.
For reference, as described above with reference to FIG. 3, a video scan operation of extracting contours, luminance, color components, etc. of a subject included in a video frame is a well-known technique widely used in the field of image filtering technology. As described above with reference to FIG. 4, the audio scan operation of extracting the frequency, amplitude, pattern component, etc. of the audio is a well-known technique widely used in the voice filtering technology field, and thus a detailed description thereof is omitted.
On the other hand, the keyword of the scene index information, for example, not only the subject displayed on the screen, but also various parts of the place and the background may be utilized, and the place may include a country, a city, a region name, or the like. The names of common places can be subdivided into parks, jungles, forests, schools, post offices, police stations, and the like.
In addition, two or more scene indexes for each channel may be set. When the scene index information for each channel is provided by the
Also, based on the valid time information, valid scene indexes are provided or scene indexes that have elapsed time are deleted. If there is no time information, keywords collected for the corresponding channel from the beginning to the end of the program are displayed. Search by using or delete after a certain time (for example, 10 minutes).
On the other hand, in the case of an EPI paper provided by a broadcasting station, a general description of a program being broadcast on a channel is provided. For example, the above valid time information and a plurality of scene indexes are added to the EPI paper in the form of a table. When transmitting at one time, the set-top box can receive and provide the same to the user. Also, the IP server can variously transmit valid time information and a plurality of scene indexes in a table form.
Or more, preferred embodiments of the present invention described above, for the purpose of illustration, those skilled in the art, within the technical spirit and the technical scope of the present invention disclosed in the appended claims below, to further improve various other embodiments Changes, substitutions or additions will be possible.
100: television 200: set-top box
300: network 400: IP server
500: Client 20: Tuner
21: Demux 22: MPEG Decoder
23: A / V Processor 24: Microcomputer
25: OSD generator 26: memory
27: storage 28: network module
29: scanner 30: scene index search unit
31: scene index database
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And if any one of the displayed scene index information is selected, switching to a broadcast channel associated with the scene index information. 2.
The scene index information is a keyword representing a scene of each broadcast program that is being broadcast in real time through the other broadcast channels, and is displayed together with a corresponding channel number.
In the step 1, after scanning the video or audio of each broadcast program received in real time through the other broadcast channel, the scene index information is searched in the scene index database stored and managed in advance, and the broadcast viewing screen And a channel switching method using scene index information.
In the scene index database, video feature data of a subject's outline, luminance, and color components, and indexes of keywords corresponding thereto are stored in association with each other, and audio feature data of frequency, amplitude, and pattern components of audio and keywords corresponding thereto are stored. Channel switching method using scene index information, characterized in that the index is stored in association.
In the step 1, scene index information is received from an IP server connected through a network and displayed on the broadcast viewing screen.
The IP server provides real-time scene index information of each broadcast channel received from a plurality of clients connected and connected through a network to the digital broadcast receiver connected and connected through the network. Channel switching method.
Processing means for signal-processing the program data of the tuned broadcast channel into audio and video;
Generating means for generating an OSD image of scene index information for broadcast channels other than the tuned broadcast channel; And
And a control means for switching to a broadcast channel associated with the scene index information when any one scene index information in the OS video is selected.
The scene index information is a keyword representing a scene of each broadcast program that is being broadcast in real time through the other broadcast channels, and is displayed as an OSD image together with a corresponding channel number. Switching device.
Scanning means for scanning video or audio of respective broadcast programs received in real time through the other broadcast channel; And
And retrieving means for retrieving scene index information corresponding to the scan result data in a scene index database which is stored and managed in advance.
In the scene index database, video feature data of a subject's outline, luminance, and color components, and indexes of keywords corresponding thereto are stored in association with each other, and audio feature data of frequency, amplitude, and pattern components of audio and keywords corresponding thereto are stored. Channel switching apparatus using scene index information, characterized in that the index is stored in association.
And channel communication means for receiving the scene index information from an IP server connected and connected through a network.
The IP server provides real-time scene index information of each broadcast channel received from a plurality of clients connected and connected through a network to the digital broadcast receiver connected and connected through the network. Channel switching device.
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