KR20110135089A - Apparatus and method for providing virtual media file - Google Patents

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KR20110135089A
KR20110135089A KR1020100054815A KR20100054815A KR20110135089A KR 20110135089 A KR20110135089 A KR 20110135089A KR 1020100054815 A KR1020100054815 A KR 1020100054815A KR 20100054815 A KR20100054815 A KR 20100054815A KR 20110135089 A KR20110135089 A KR 20110135089A
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Abstract

Apparatus and method for providing a virtual media file according to the present invention may be used, for example, in a host such as a digital media server (DMS) connected and connected through various types of networks such as the Internet or DLNA, such as a digital media player (DMP). In the media list transmitted to the client, the virtual media file (VMF) name representing the multiple series media files is included and transmitted, thereby easily selecting and designating the multiple series media files desired by the user. In addition, by continuously transmitting the plurality of series media files to any one virtual media file (VMF), it is possible to improve the convenience of the user and effectively reduce the load on the network.

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Apparatus and method for providing virtual media file

The present invention is, for example, apparatus and method for providing a virtual media file performed between a host and a client connected and connected through various types of networks such as the Internet or the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA). It is about.

In general, a digital media server (DMS) or the like may be used as a host for providing a movie media file or a music media file through a network such as the Internet or DLNA.

In addition, a client that receives a movie media file or a music media file provided by the digital media server DMS and reproduces and outputs the audio and video data may include a digital media player (DMP: Digital). Media Player) and the like can be used.

For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the digital media server 100 acting as a host is connected to a plurality of digital media players 200, 210 and 220 acting as a client through a network.

When the digital media server 100 receives a message requesting the transmission of a media list from any one digital media player 200, each media file stored and managed in the media database 110 is received. The media list for the digital media player 200 to the digital media player 200.

In addition, in the digital media player 200, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, file names of a plurality of media files are displayed on a monitor screen in a list form. When the media file is requested to be selected, the digital media server 100 reads the corresponding media file from the media database 110 and transmits the media file by the streaming method.

However, if the media file selected by the user is a series media file divided into an A_Movie1.avi file, an A_Movie2.avi file, and an A_Movie3.avi file, as shown in FIG. It is inconvenient to use because you have to repeatedly select and receive A_Movie1.avi file, watch A_Movie2.avi file again, and then select and receive A_Movie3.avi file repeatedly. Of course, there is a problem that the load of the network is increased inefficiently.

The present invention is directed to a plurality of series media files provided to a client, such as a digital media player (DMP), for example, on a host such as a digital media server (DMS). The present invention provides a device and method for providing a virtual media file for more efficiently using the media file (VMF).

The virtual media file providing method according to the present invention comprises: a step of retrieving a plurality of series media files stored in a database when a request for transmission of a media list from a client is requested in a host connected through a network; Generating a virtual media file name representative of the retrieved plurality of series media files; And generating a media list including the generated virtual media file name and transmitting the generated media list to the client.

The method may further include sequentially reading the plurality of series media files and sequentially transmitting the plurality of series media files as one virtual media file when the transmission of any one virtual media file is requested through the transmitted media list. Characterized in that,

In the case of transmitting the virtual media file, file information including at least one of a file name, a file type, a video codec, an audio codec, and a playing time is first transmitted as file information of the virtual media file. ,

In addition, the playback time information is continuously accumulated in a packet of a plurality of series media files continuously transmitted to the virtual media file.

The client may be configured to continuously play packets of the plurality of series media files with reference to the play time information.

In addition, the apparatus for providing a virtual media file according to the present invention comprises: communication means for communicating with a client connected and connected via a network; Retrieving means for retrieving media files stored in a database; Generating means for generating a virtual media file; And controlling means for controlling the operation of the interface with the client and controlling the providing operation of the virtual media file, wherein the control means includes, when the request for transmission of the media list from the client is requested, Generating a virtual media file name representing the series media files, and transmitting a media list including the virtual media file name to the client,

In addition, when the transmission of any one virtual media file is requested through the transmitted media list, the control means operates the search means to sequentially read the plurality of series media files, and then Characterized in that the continuous transmission as a virtual media file,

In the case of transmitting the virtual media file, file information including at least one of a file name, a file type, a video codec, an audio codec, and a playing time is first transmitted as file information of the virtual media file. ,

In addition, the playback time information is continuously accumulated in a packet of a plurality of series media files continuously transmitted to the virtual media file.

The client may be configured to continuously play packets of the plurality of series media files with reference to the play time information.

The apparatus and method for providing a virtual media file according to the present invention may be implemented in a media list transmitted from a host such as a digital media server (DMS) to a client such as a digital media player (DMP). By including and transmitting a virtual media file name representing Series media files, the user can more easily select and designate a plurality of series media files that the user desires. By continuously transmitting as a virtual media file (VMF), it is possible to improve the convenience of the user and reduce the load on the network efficiently.

1 illustrates an embodiment in which a general host and a plurality of clients are connected and connected through a network.
2 illustrates an embodiment in which a media list is displayed on a monitor screen of a general client.
3 illustrates an embodiment in which a host and a plurality of clients to which the present invention is applied are connected and connected through a network.
4 illustrates a configuration of an embodiment for a host to which the present invention is applied;
5 shows a configuration of an embodiment for a client to which the present invention is applied,
6 illustrates an embodiment in which a virtual media file name is displayed in a media list according to the present invention.
7 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of a method for providing a virtual media file according to the present invention;
8 illustrates an embodiment in which a virtual media file is transmitted in accordance with the present invention.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of an apparatus and method for providing a virtual media file according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Apparatus and method for providing a virtual media file according to the present invention may be applied to a host and a client connected and connected through various types of networks such as, for example, the Internet or DLNA. As shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of digital media players (DMPs) 200, 210, and 220 serving as clients are connected to the digital media server (DMS) 300 operating as a host.

Meanwhile, as illustrated in FIG. 4, the digital media server 300 includes a network module 30, a media engine 31, a controller 32, a virtual media file generator 33, and the like. In this configuration, the virtual media file generating unit 33 may be used as a software program in the controller 32.

In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 5, the digital media player 200 includes a network module 20, an A / V codec 21, a controller 22, and an A / V processor 23. And the like can be configured to include.

When the digital media server 300 requests the transmission of a media list from any one digital media player 200, the digital media server 300 searches for media files stored in the media database 110, It will search if the series media files are saved.

On the other hand, if a plurality of series media files are stored as a result of the search, a virtual media file name representing the plurality of series media files is generated, and then a media list including the virtual media file name is included in the digital media player ( 200).

The digital media player 200 receives the media list and displays the media list on the monitor screen. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 6, the media list includes an A_Movie1.avi file and an A_Movie2. An avi file and a virtual media file name of Virtual_A_Movie.avi representing the A_Movie3.avi file may be displayed.

When the virtual media file name is selected and specified, the digital media server 300 continuously transmits the A_Movie1.avi file, the A_Movie2.avi file, and the A_Movie3.avi file as one virtual media file. In the digital media player 200, the A_Movie1.avi file, A_Movie2.avi file, and A_Movie3.avi file continuously received as the virtual media file are continuously played. This will be described in detail below.

7 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of a method for providing a virtual media file according to the present invention. For example, in the digital media server 300 operating as a host, various types such as the Internet or DLNA may be used. Through the network, the digital media player 200 operating as a client is connected and connected (S10).

Meanwhile, the digital media player 200 displays various user interface screens provided by the digital media server 300 on a monitor screen to perform a user's desired operation (S11).

For example, when the user requests the transmission of a media list (S12), the digital media server 300 searches for a movie media file or a music media file stored in the media database 110. (S13).

In addition, the digital media server 300 searches for whether a plurality of series media files are stored in the media database (S14). For example, as described above with reference to FIG. 6, A_Movie1.avi If the file, the A_Movie2.avi file and the A_Movie3.avi file are stored (S15), a virtual media file name representing the series media files is generated (S16).

The media list including the virtual media file name is transmitted to the digital media server 200 (S17). The media list includes, for example, an A_Movie1.avi file, an A_Movie2.avi file, and an A_Movie3. Since the name of the virtual media file representing the avi file is transmitted as the file name Virtual_A_Movie.avi, the monitor screen of the digital media player 200 that receives the avi file includes, for example, A_Movie1.avi, File names of A_Movie2.avi, A_Movie3.avi, and Virtual_A_Movie.avi are displayed.

On the other hand, when the Virtual_A_Movie.avi file name is displayed, the file names of A_Movie1.avi, A_Movie2.avi and A_Movie3.avi may not be displayed in a hidden state. In operation S18, the digital media server 300 searches for and reads files of A_Movie1.avi, A_Movie2.avi, and A_Movie3.avi in the media database 110, and then generates and transmits them as virtual media files. (S19).

Subsequently, an operation corresponding to the request of the client is performed (S20). For example, in the controller 32 of the digital media server, when the transfer of the Virtual_A_Movie.avi file is requested through a network module, the media is transmitted. By operating the engine 31, the A_Movie1.avi, A_Movie2.avi, and A_Movie3.avi files stored in the media database 110 are sequentially read.

In addition, the controller 32 controls the virtual media file generation unit 33 to generate file information on the Virtual_A_Movie.avi file, and then sets a data packet of a predetermined format. ) Will be sent.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the file information includes file name information, file name information indicating a virtual media file, and a video codec indicating a video codec method. Codec information, Audio Codec information indicating an audio codec method, Play Time information indicating a full reproduction time, and the like, and the file information includes a header packet. Is sent first.

The controller 32 configures the A_Movie1.avi, A_Movie2.avi, and A_Movie3.avi files sequentially read by the media engine 31 into data packets of a predetermined format, and transmits them continuously. As shown in Fig. 8, each data packet is recorded with continuous reproduction time information.

Meanwhile, the controller 22 of the digital media player 200 checks file information included in a header packet of a virtual media file received through the network module 20.

The A / V codec 21 and the A / V processor 23 are controlled by referring to the file name, file type, video codec, audio codec, and playback time information included in the file information. The data packets continuously received as the virtual media file are reproduced and output according to the video codec and audio codec information.

Accordingly, the user can easily select and designate one virtual media file without repeatedly selecting and repeatedly designating a plurality of series media files such as A_Movie1.avi, A_Movie2.avi, and A_Movie3.avi files. The media files can be continuously played and viewed, and the digital media server can continuously stream a plurality of series media files, thereby efficiently reducing network load.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims. , Alteration, substitution, addition, or the like.

20: network module 21: A / V codec
22: controller 23: A / V processor
30: network module 31: media engine
32: controller 33: virtual media file generation unit
100,300: Digital Media Server 110: Media Database
200,210,220: Digital Media Players

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At a host connected through a network, when a transmission of a media list is requested from a client, retrieving a plurality of series media files stored in a database;
Generating a virtual media file name representative of the retrieved plurality of series media files; And
And generating a media list including the generated virtual media file name and transmitting the generated media list to the client. The method of claim 1,
When the transmission of any one virtual media file is requested through the transmitted media list, the method may further include sequentially reading the plurality of series media files and continuously transmitting the plurality of series media files to one virtual media file. To provide a virtual media file. The method of claim 2,
When the virtual media file is transmitted, file information including at least one of a file name, a file type, a video codec, an audio codec, and a playing time is first transmitted as file information of the virtual media file. How to serve a file. The method of claim 2,
And a playback time information is continuously recorded in a packet of a plurality of series media files continuously transmitted to the virtual media file. The method of claim 4, wherein
And the client is configured to continuously play packets of the plurality of series media files with reference to the play time information. Communication means for communicating with a client connected via a network;
Retrieving means for retrieving media files stored in a database;
Generating means for generating a virtual media file; And
It includes a control means for controlling the operation of the interface with the client and the operation of providing the virtual media file,
When the transmission means is requested to transmit a media list from the client, the control unit generates a virtual media file name representing a plurality of series media files stored in a database, and then sends the media list including the virtual media file name to the client. Device for providing a virtual media file, characterized in that for transmitting. The method of claim 6,
The control means, if the transmission of any one virtual media file is requested through the transmitted media list, operates the search means to read out the plurality of series media files sequentially, and then one virtual media. Apparatus for providing a virtual media file, characterized in that the file is transmitted continuously. The method of claim 7, wherein
When the virtual media file is transmitted, file information including at least one of a file name, a file type, a video codec, an audio codec, and a playing time is first transmitted as file information of the virtual media file. File Serving Device. The method of claim 7, wherein
And a playback time information is continuously accumulated in a packet of a plurality of series media files continuously transmitted to the virtual media file. The method of claim 9,
And the client is configured to continuously play packets of the plurality of series media files with reference to the play time information.
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