KR20110117961A - Method and apparatus for images transmission - Google Patents

Abstract

An image transmission method according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of displaying a video including a plurality of first and second images; Generating clip data using specific section data of the displayed video; And transmitting the generated clip data to an external device.

Description

Image transmission device and image transmission method {METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMAGES TRANSMISSION}

The present invention relates to a display apparatus, and more particularly, to an image transmission apparatus and an image transmission method for transmitting a clipped video and related information to a portable device.

With the development and commercialization of digital TV and wired / wireless network technology, which has better signal processing and storage capability than conventional analog TV, real-time broadcasting, contents on demand (COD) using the internet network connected to each household in addition to the existing radio media. It is now possible to provide various types of content services to users, such as games, news, and video communications.

An example of providing a content service using the Internet network may be an Internet Protocol TV (IPTV). The IPTV refers to the transmission of various information services, video contents, and broadcasting using a high-speed Internet network, and providing the same to a user's television.

Recently, the concept of broadband TV, web TV, etc. has been proposed as a type of network TV which has been further developed in the IPTV. Unlike conventional IPTV, a broadband TV or a web TV has a plurality of content providers, and a user may individually access a plurality of content providers to receive various VODs, games, and the like provided by the content providers.

In the network TV system as described above, it is possible to share various information with many people, such as by uploading it to an Internet personal community site or a sharing server. Accordingly, there is a need for a method of sharing a video created by an individual with only a specific user.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, based on a request to share clip data marked by a user with other users, the clip data can be easily and quickly transmitted to various portable devices.

 Technical problems to be achieved in the present invention are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned above are clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the embodiments proposed from the following description belong. Could be.

An image transmission method according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of displaying a video including a plurality of first and second images; Generating clip data using specific section data of the displayed video; And transmitting the generated clip data to an external device.

In addition, the image transmission method according to an embodiment of the present invention, the image transmission method of the image transmission apparatus, the step of displaying the content selected by the user; Generating clip data using specific section data of the displayed content; And transmitting the clip data and the user's personal information to an external device.

In addition, the image transmission device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a photographing unit; Receiving unit for receiving the content transmitted from the outside; A display unit which displays at least one of a first image corresponding to the received content and a second image photographed by the photographing unit; A user interface to receive a user input; A controller which controls the clip data generated by using the specific section data of the displayed image to be transmitted to a preset external device; A storage unit which stores the generated clip data; And a transmission unit which transmits the clip data to the set external device according to the control signal of the controller.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the user-created clip data can be easily and quickly shared with other users, and the user can easily create and share the clip data by using an intuitive interface. In addition, by transmitting the personal information of the transmitting user together, there is an effect that more efficient data sharing can be made.

1 is a view showing the configuration of an image transmission system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a view showing the configuration of another display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a flowchart for explaining a method of transmitting an image according to a first embodiment of the present invention step by step.
4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen displayed by an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 5 is a flowchart for explaining step by step a method of setting a generation condition for generating clip data.
6 is a view showing a generation condition setting screen formed by an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a flowchart illustrating a step-by-step method of setting clip section data according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a diagram illustrating a section of clip data according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a flowchart illustrating a step-by-step method of generating clip data according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a flowchart illustrating a step-by-step method of transmitting clip data according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a view showing a list of external devices formed by an embodiment of the present invention.
12 illustrates an address information input screen formed by an embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a flowchart for explaining a method of transmitting an image according to a second embodiment of the present invention step by step.
14 is a view showing a list of photographic images formed by the embodiment of the present invention.
15 is a flowchart for explaining a method of transmitting an image according to a third embodiment of the present invention step by step.

The proposed embodiment will be described.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments presented, and other inventions which are further deteriorated by addition, change, deletion, etc. of other components, or other embodiments included within the scope of the present invention can be easily made. I can suggest.

The term used in the present invention was selected as a general term widely used as possible, but in some cases, the term is arbitrarily selected by the applicant, in which case the meaning is described in detail in the description of the invention, the name of a simple term It should be clear that the present invention is to be understood as a meaning of terms.

In other words, in the following description, the word 'comprising' does not exclude the presence of other elements or steps than those listed.

1 is a view showing the configuration of an image transmission system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, an image transmission system transmits clip data generated according to a user's request in a transmission apparatus using a plurality of devices capable of processing and transmitting and receiving image data and audio data. Receiving the transmitted clip data, the system allows the receiver to share the clip data generated by the transmission device.

For example, the display apparatus 10 generates clip data using content received through a receiver and an image / audio obtained through a device such as a camera and a microphone, and generates the clip data. May be transmitted to other devices 20 to 60 connected via a wired or wireless network.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the display apparatus 10 may be a digital TV that receives and displays digital broadcasts. The digital broadcasts are a method of compressing and transmitting video and audio signals.

Meanwhile, the display device 10 may receive video and audio data from other devices 20 to 60 connected to the wired / wireless network, and accordingly, the display device 10 may be connected between the display device 10 and the external devices 20 to 60. Data can be shared with each other.

As illustrated in FIG. 1, the external device capable of data communication with the display apparatus 10 may be another display device 20, a mobile phone 30, a PDA or a notebook computer, a portable multimedia player (PMP), or the like of the counterpart user. Mobile terminal 40, PC 50, video communication device 60, or the like.

In addition, the network connecting the display device 10 and the external devices 20 to 60 enables transmission and reception of video and audio data according to a communication standard for data communication.

For example, the display device 10 and the external devices 20 to 60 may transmit and receive the video and audio data using a network according to Ethernet or IEEE 802.3, or may use a wireless network according to IEEE 802.11 or the like. The data can be transmitted and received.

The network may transmit and receive data between the display apparatus 10 and the external devices 20 to 60 by using a voice over broadband (VoBB) or legacy service.

More specifically, the VoBB may include voice over cable modem (VOCM), voice over DSL (VODSL), voice over Internet protocol (VoIP), fixed wireless access (FWA), fiber to the home (FTTH), or voice over VoATM (VoATM). Services such as ATM).

The legacy service may include an integrated service digital network (ISDN), a plain old telephone service (POTS), a cellular or 3G service, and the like.

Accordingly, the display device 10 and the external devices 20 to 60 transmit and receive video and audio data using a wireless network, a conventional telephone network, a data network such as the Internet, a cable modem system, or a cellular network. can do.

Meanwhile, the display device 10 and the external devices 20 to 60 may transmit and receive video and audio data according to a standard set therebetween, for example, the H.261 standard, video and audio for coding of image data. The communication of data may use protocols such as the H.221 standard and the H.242 standard for call setup and teardown.

More specifically, in the case of data communication systems using the Internet, video communication standards such as H.323, H.263, and H264 standards for video coding and G723.1, G.711, and G.729 for voice coding are used. Implemented protocols may be used.

However, the system according to the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the above configuration. For example, the devices 20 to 60 in data communication with the display device 10 are not limited to the devices 20 to 60 as shown in FIG. 1, and in addition to the above standards, SIP, RTP / Standards such as the RTCP protocol may be used.

2 is a view showing the configuration of another display device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The illustrated display device includes a transmitter 100, a receiver 105, a controller 110, a second processor 115, a first processor 120, a storage 130, a camera 141, and a microphone 142. The display unit 143 may include a voice output unit 144 and a user input unit 145.

Referring to FIG. 2, the transmitter 100 may be connected to a server for data communication or a display device of a counterpart user to transmit and receive clip data.

For example, the transmitter 100 may transmit a transmission stream including data corresponding to an image of a user and data corresponding to a voice to an external device, for example, a display device of the counterpart user through a wired or wireless network. In addition, the transmitter 100 may transmit clip data generated by using the received content to an external device through a wired or wireless network.

In addition, the transmitter 100 may receive transmission data transmitted from the device of the counterpart user from the device of the counterpart user.

More specifically, the transmitter 100 is connected to the counterpart user's display device using an Ethernet or a wired or wireless network such as IEEE 802.3 or IEEE 802.11, and transmits and receives data according to the clip data with the counterpart user's display device. can do.

The first processing unit 120 uses the data, i.e., the camera 141 and the microphone 142, to capture photographing data of the user in a predetermined communication scheme, for example, H.323, H.263 or H264 for image data. It can be processed and output according to a communication standard such as G723.1, G.711 or G.729 for standard or voice data.

For example, the first processor 120 encodes the image data according to H.323, H.263, and H.264 standards to form a basic stream of digital data, that is, an elementary stream. It can output the video stream of.

In addition, the first processor 120 may output the voice stream in the form of an elementary stream by encoding the voice data according to standards such as G.723.1, G.711, and G.729. The standard described above is a standard corresponding to a video call method, and in the embodiment according to the present invention, any method capable of processing an image captured by a camera or an audio signal acquired through a microphone may be used in addition to the standard. .

The second processor 115 may convert data output from the first processor 120, for example, video and audio data of a user, into a form that can be output from the display unit 143 and the audio output unit 144.

In addition, the second processor 115 may convert the content input from the outside or stored in the display apparatus 10 into a form that can be output from the display unit 143 and the voice output unit 144.

Referring to FIG. 2, the second processor 115 may process the content received through the receiver 105 to be output by the display unit 143 and the voice output unit 144.

More specifically, the second processor 115 converts the user-photographed image acquired through the camera and the content image according to the broadcast signal input through the receiver 105 into a displayable form, and accordingly, the display unit 143 May display at least one of the captured image and the content image on the screen. In addition, both the captured image and the content image may be displayed through a predetermined area of the display unit 143.

The second processor 115 performs a preprocessing operation for improving the image quality of the image or adjusting it for a specific purpose, for example, image processing such as adjusting the contrast, removing noise, smoothing, and sharpening. It can also be done.

The storage unit 130 may store a program for operating the display device, user information, and external device information for data transmission. Here, the user information is preferably a photographic image of the user's face. In addition, the external device information is address information of the external device for transmitting data. That is, the address information may be MAC ADDRESS for a TV and a mobile phone number for a mobile phone.

The camera 141 may capture a peripheral area of the display device, more specifically, an area including a user, and acquire and output image data corresponding thereto.

On the other hand, the camera 141 may be provided to be mounted on one side of the main body of the display device, such as a web cam, and so may be arranged to photograph the front of the display device.

The microphone 142 may collect sound generated from the vicinity of the display device, more specifically, sound including a user's voice, and output voice data corresponding thereto.

On the other hand, the microphone 142 may be mounted on one side of the main body of the display device, or may be disposed outside of the display device, for example, in a position adjacent to the user.

The display unit 143 may display an image of the user acquired by the camera 141 and may also display data received through the transmission unit 100, together with content input from the outside or stored therein. Can be displayed.

For example, the display unit 143 may display an image using various types of display panels, such as digital light processing (DLP), liquid crystal display (LCD), plasma display panel (PDP), and the like.

In addition, the voice output unit 144 may output the voice of the user acquired by the microphone 142 and may output the voice of the content input or stored therein.

The user input unit 145 may include a plurality of key buttons for user input or display a plurality of key buttons using a touch panel, and receive an input for controlling an operation of the display apparatus 10 from a user.

Meanwhile, the user input unit 145 may be provided outside the display apparatus 10 or may be, for example, a remote controller having a plurality of key buttons for user input.

The controller 110 may control the overall operation of the display apparatus as described above, and may control the first processor 120, the second processor 115, and the user input unit 145, respectively.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the display apparatus 10 generates clip data using specific section data of the displayed image, and transmits the generated clip data to a specific specific external device.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for transmitting an image according to a first embodiment of the present invention step by step. The display apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. It will be described in conjunction with the drawings showing the configuration of.

Referring to FIG. 3, the user input unit 145 of the display apparatus 10 receives a content to be received from a user, and the controller 110 controls the received content to be received (step 100).

That is, the user inputs a command for receiving content to be viewed by the user through the user input unit 145, and accordingly, the controller 110 allows the selected content to be received through the receiver 105. Accordingly, the receiver 105 receives the selected content according to the control signal of the controller 110.

In this case, the content may be any one of real-time broadcast content, content input through an external device, prestored storage content, and the like.

That is, the receiver 105 includes a digital tuner for receiving a digital broadcast signal, an analog tuner for receiving an analog broadcast signal, a digital external signal input terminal and an analog external signal input terminal to which an external device is connected, and a personal video recorder (PVR). And a digital recorder such as a digital video recorder (DVR).

Here, the digital signal input terminal may be a terminal for connecting a digital cable broadcast signal input terminal or a digital external player such as a DVD, and the analog external signal input terminal may be a VCR signal input terminal or an analog cable broadcast signal input terminal.

The digital tuner tunes a transport stream of a desired channel by user selection among transport streams, which are digital broadcast signals input through a digital broadcast antenna. The analog tuner tunes a video program of a desired channel by user selection among video programs, which are analog broadcast signals input through an analog broadcast antenna.

Accordingly, the content may include an analog television broadcast program, a digital broadcast program, a playback program input from an external player, a recording program, and a cable broadcast program in real time. In addition, the content includes a video signal, an audio signal, and a data signal in the case of a digital signal, and includes only a video signal and an audio signal in the case of an analog signal.

In addition, the receiving unit 105 may be implemented as a network interface unit, and may receive content or data from a content provider or a network operator through a network. That is, content such as broadcasts, games, VODs, broadcast signals, and the like, which are provided from a content provider, may be received through a network. In addition, the network interface unit may receive the update information and the update file of the firmware provided by the network operator.

In addition, the camera 141 and the microphone 142 acquire a user image and an audio, and output the obtained image or audio according to operation 110.

The controller 110 allows the display unit 143 to display the content received through the receiver 105 and the user image acquired through the camera 141. Accordingly, the display unit 143 displays the first image corresponding to the content and the second image corresponding to the user image through a predetermined area (step 120).

4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen displayed according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, the first image 410 is displayed through the entire area 400 of the display unit 143, and the second image (through the one area of the entire area 400). 420 is displayed. In addition, the display areas of the first image 410 and the second image 420 may be interchanged.

In conclusion, the first image corresponding to the content is displayed through the first area of the display unit 143, and the second image photographed at the time when the first image is displayed is displayed through the second area. .

The user input unit 145 of the display apparatus 10 receives a generation condition for click data to be generated from the user (step 130).

That is, the user input unit 145 receives a condition for an image to be included in the click data and a section condition for a start point and an end point of the click data. That is, the display unit 143 displays a plurality of images. Accordingly, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, clip data may be generated using only one specific image among the plurality of displayed images, or clip data may be generated using all of the plurality of images. The generation of the click data may be determined by a condition selected by the user.

The controller 110 generates clip data on the image displayed through the display unit 143 based on a condition set through the user input unit 145 (step 140).

That is, the controller 110 generates clip data using only the displayed first image, generates clip data using only the second image, or uses both the first and second images according to the set condition. Create clip data. In addition, the generated clip data is an image of a section designated by a user among the displayed images.

When the clip data is generated as described above, the controller 110 controls the generated clip data to be transmitted to a preset external device, and accordingly, the transmitter transmits the generated clip data according to a control signal of the controller. (Step 150).

In this case, the clip data may be transmitted to at least one external device selected by the user among previously stored external devices, and may be transmitted to an external device corresponding to the device information directly input by the user.

Hereinafter, each step shown in FIG. 3 will be described in detail.

5 is a flowchart for explaining step by step a method of setting a generation condition for generating clip data.

Referring to FIG. 5, when a generation condition setting command for generating clip data is input through the user input unit 145, the controller 110 displays a menu screen for setting the generation condition through the display unit 143. Control to be displayed (step 200).

6 is a diagram illustrating a generation condition setting screen formed according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, the generation condition setting screen 600 includes a selection item for selecting an image to be included in the clip data. The selection item includes a first image item 610, a second image item 620, and a first image & second image item 630.

The first image item 610 is a condition for generating clip data using only the first image among the first image and the second image displayed on the display unit 143.

The second image item 620 is a condition for generating clip data using only the second image among the first image and the second image displayed on the display unit 143.

The first image & second image item 630 is a condition for generating clip data using both the first image and the second image displayed through the display unit 143.

The user input unit 145 receives a selection signal input from the user on the displayed generation condition setting screen 600 (step 210). The selection signal is a signal for selecting any one of the first image item 610, the second image item 620, and the first image & second image item 630.

When the preference signal is input through the user input unit 145, the controller 110 stores the generation condition information corresponding to the input selection signal in the storage unit 130 (operation 220). In addition, the controller 110 generates clip data using at least one of a first image and a second image by using the stored generation condition information.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a step-by-step method for setting a section of clip data according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, the user input unit 145 receives a starting point for generating clip data from the user (step 300).

In this case, the starting point may be set by inputting a specific key button provided in the user input unit 145. That is, when a specific key button is input through the user input unit 145 while the first image and the second image are displayed through the display unit 143, the portion displayed at the time when the key button is input is displayed. It can be recognized as the starting point of the clip data.

When the start point of the clip data is selected as described above, the controller 110 stores the image displayed on the display unit 143 in the storage unit 130 from the time point at which the start point is selected (step 310).

That is, when a command for generating clip data is input, the controller 110 stores at least one of the first image and the second image displayed on the display unit 143 from the time when the command is input. 130). In this case, the stored image is determined by the generation condition set above.

The controller 110 determines whether a setting command corresponding to an end point of the clip data is input through the user input unit 145 while storing the image (step 320). That is, the controller 110 determines whether a specific key provided in the user input unit 145 is re-entered.

When the setting command corresponding to the end point is input, the controller 110 stops storing the image at the time when the setting command is input (step 330). That is, the controller 110 stores the displayed image only until a time point when a setting command corresponding to the end point is input.

The controller 110 designates the stored image stored from the start point to the end point as clip data (step 340).

8 is a diagram illustrating a section of clip data according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8, a progress bar 800 indicating a progress of the displayed image is displayed on one side of the display screen. When the first point 810 of the progress bar 800 is set as the start point of the clip data, the controller 110 stores the image from the first point 810 in the storage 130. do.

In addition, when the second point 820 of the progress bar 800 is set as an end point of the clip data, the controller 110 stores the image until a time point at which an image corresponding to the second point is displayed. Keep it.

Accordingly, the image 830 displayed from the first point to the second point is stored in the storage 130, and accordingly, the image 83 is designated as clip data set by the user.

9 is a flowchart illustrating a step-by-step method of generating clip data according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9, the controller 110 determines whether a predetermined condition for generating clip data is a first condition (step 400). That is, the controller 110 determines whether the first image item 610 is selected on the generation condition setting screen 600.

If the condition for generating the clip data is set as the first condition, the controller 110 uses only the first image corresponding to the content received through the receiver 105 among the images displayed through the display unit 143. The clip data is generated (step 410).

That is, the controller 110 extracts only the first image displayed through the display unit 143 from the start point to the end point and stores the first image in the storage unit 130.

In addition, if the generation condition is not set as the first condition, the controller 110 determines whether the generation condition is set as the second condition (step 420). That is, the controller 110 determines whether the second image item 620 is selected on the generation condition setting screen 600.

If the condition for generating the clip data is set as the second condition, the controller 110 uses only the second image corresponding to the captured image acquired through the camera 141 among the images displayed through the display unit 143. In operation 430, clip data is generated.

That is, the controller 110 extracts only the second image displayed through the display unit 143 from the start point to the end point and stores the second image in the storage unit 130.

In addition, if the generation condition is not set as the second condition, the controller 110 determines whether the generation condition is set as the third condition (step 440). That is, the controller 110 determines whether the first image & second image item 630 is selected on the generation condition setting screen 600.

If the condition for generating the clip data is set as the third condition, the controller 110 may display an image displayed through the display unit 143, that is, a first image corresponding to the content received through the receiver 105 and the camera. In operation 450, clip data is generated using all of the second images corresponding to the captured images acquired through operation 141.

That is, the controller 110 extracts both the first image and the second image displayed through the display unit 143 from the start point to the end point and stores them in the storage unit 130.

10 is a flowchart illustrating a step-by-step method of transmitting clip data according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 10, when the clip data is generated as described above, the controller 110 causes an external device list for setting an external device to which the clip data is to be transmitted (step 500).

That is, as shown in FIG. 11, the controller 110 causes the external device list 1100 including information 1110 about previously stored external devices to be displayed. In this case, the external device list 1100 may be a device list including address information or type of the external device, and may be an owner list owning each external device. In addition, the information 1110 included in the external device list 1100 may be registered in the list by a user input, and information about external devices previously accessed by the user may be automatically registered in the list. Can be.

If a specific external device is selected on the external device list 1100, the controller 110 controls the generated clip data to be transmitted to the selected external device (520). Accordingly, the transmitter 100 transmits the generated clip data using address information on the selected external device according to the control signal of the controller 110.

In addition, if a specific external device is not selected on the external device list 1100, the control unit 110 displays a menu screen for directly inputting address information on the external device (step 530).

12 is a diagram illustrating an address information input screen formed according to an embodiment of the present invention.

That is, as shown in FIG. 12, the controller 110 displays an address information input screen 1200 including an address information input window 1210 for directly inputting information on an external device to which the clip data is to be transmitted. Be sure to

The user input unit 145 receives the address information of the external device to which the clip data is to be transmitted on the address information input screen 1200 in step 540.

When the address information is input, the controller 110 causes the generated clip data to be transmitted to an external device corresponding to the input address information (step 550).

13 is a flowchart for explaining a method of transmitting an image according to a second embodiment of the present invention step by step.

Referring to FIG. 13, the user input unit 145 of the display apparatus 10 receives a content to be received from a user, and the controller 110 controls the received content to be received (step 600). Accordingly, the receiver 105 receives the selected content.

The display unit 143 displays the received content (step 610).

The controller 110 generates clip data using specific section data of the first image corresponding to the displayed content (step 620). That is, the controller 110 stores the first image displayed between the start point and the end point set by the user to generate the clip data.

When the clip data is generated, the controller 110 determines user image information to be transmitted together with the clip data. Here, the personal information is a photographic image of the face of the user. To this end, the controller 110 causes the list of photo images previously stored in the storage 130 to be displayed (step 630).

The user input unit 145 receives a photo image to be transmitted along with the clip data on the displayed photo image list (step 640).

That is, as shown in FIG. 14, the photo image 1410 stored in the storage unit 130 is displayed in the list 1400 for the photo image, and the user may select any one of the displayed photo images 1410. You can select a specific photo image.

When the photo image is selected as described above, the controller 110 transmits the generated clip data and the selected photo image to a predetermined specific external device (step 650).

In this case, since the process of generating and transmitting the clip data has already been described above, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

15 is a flowchart for explaining a method of transmitting an image according to a third embodiment of the present invention step by step.

Referring to FIG. 15, the user input unit 145 of the display apparatus 10 receives a content to be received from a user, and the controller 110 controls the received content to be received (step 700). Accordingly, the receiver 105 receives the selected content.

The display unit 143 displays the received content (step 710).

The controller 110 generates clip data by using specific section data of the first image corresponding to the displayed content (step 720). That is, the controller 110 stores the first image displayed between the start point and the end point set by the user to generate the clip data.

When the clip data is generated as described above, the controller 110 may generate personal information of the user to be transmitted together with the clip data. In this case, the deity information is a photographic image of the user who generated the clip data as described above.

To this end, the camera 141 captures a user's face to obtain a photo image, and accordingly, transfers the acquired photo image to the controller 110 (step 730).

The control unit 110 transmits the photographic image and the generated clip data transmitted through the camera 141 to a preset external device (step 740).

In conclusion, the clip data transmitted by the first embodiment of the present invention includes moving picture information of the user photographed when the clip data is generated. In addition, the clip data transmitted by the second and third embodiments of the present invention includes a photographic image (still image) of the user who created the clip data.

According to the embodiment of the present invention as described above, it is possible to easily and quickly share the clip data created by the individual with other users, and even the general user who does not know how to use the digital device easily using the intuitive interface to create and share the clip data In addition, by transmitting personal information of the transmitting user together, more efficient data sharing can be achieved.

Although the display apparatus for providing an image transmitting apparatus and an image transmitting method according to an embodiment of the present invention has been described above, a system for providing an image transmitting method including the essential contents of the present invention, and a program including the system are provided. The present invention can also be applied to a computer-readable recording medium executed in the present invention.

In addition, although embodiments of the present invention have been described, the scope of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the interpretation of the claims. Various modifications are possible to the above-described embodiments, and these modifications are all included in the scope of the present invention.

100: transmitter 105: receiver
110: control unit 115: second processing unit
120: first processing unit 130: storage unit
141: camera 142: microphone
143: display unit 144: audio output unit
145: user input unit

Claims (15)

Displaying a video including a plurality of first and second images;
Generating clip data using specific section data of the displayed video; And,
And transmitting the generated clip data to an external device. The method of claim 1,
The first image is received content selected by a user.
And the second image is an image of a user. The method of claim 1,
Setting a condition for generating the clip data;
And the condition is a decision condition of an image to be included in the clip data among the first and second images. The method of claim 3, wherein
And the clip data is generated based on at least one of the displayed first image and the second image according to the set condition. The method of claim 1,
Generating the clip data
Selecting a starting point for the clip data;
Storing the displayed video from the selected starting point;
And stopping the storing of the moving image when an end point of the clip data is selected during the storing of the moving image. 6. The method of claim 5,
The method may further include setting an external device to which the clip data is to be transmitted.
The external device is selected by the previously stored list of external devices or address information of the external device input by the user. In the video transmission method of the video transmission device,
Displaying the content selected by the user;
Generating clip data using specific section data of the displayed content; And,
And transmitting the clip data and the user's personal information to an external device. The method of claim 7, wherein
And the personal information is a photographic image of the user. The method of claim 8,
Displaying a previously stored photo image; And
And selecting a photographic image to be transmitted together with the clip data among the displayed images. The method of claim 8,
And generating a photographic image to be transmitted together with the clip data by using a camera provided in the image transmitting apparatus. Photographing unit;
Receiving unit for receiving the content transmitted from the outside;
A display unit which displays at least one of a first image corresponding to the received content and a second image photographed by the photographing unit;
A user interface to receive a user input;
A controller which controls the clip data generated by using the specific section data of the displayed image to be transmitted to a preset external device;
A storage unit which stores the generated clip data; And,
And a transmitter configured to transmit the clip data to the set external device according to the control signal of the controller. 12. The method of claim 11,
The clip data includes first clip data generated using only the first image, second clip data generated using only the second image, and third clip data generated using the first and second images. Include,
And the controller generates one clip data corresponding to a predetermined condition among the first, second, and third clip data. 12. The method of claim 11,
The clip data is generated based on the displayed first image,
The controller transmits the generated clip data and personal information of the user who generated the clip data to the external device. The method of claim 13,
The storage unit stores a photo image corresponding to at least one user's personal information,
The controller transmits a pre-selected picture image of the clip data and the stored picture image to an external device. The method of claim 13,
The photographing unit generates a photographic image corresponding to the user profile information,
The controller transmits the clip data and the generated photo image to an external device.

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