KR20120060986A - System and Method for Managing Broadcast Content, IPTV - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A broadcast content operation method, system, and IPTV(Internet Protocol TeleVision) therefor are provided to enable a user to easily share broadcast content information by using a remote controller. CONSTITUTION: A storage medium stores and connects recommendation target user ID(Identity) information connected with viewer ID information and the viewer ID information. When a broadcast content output apparatus receives broadcast content recommendation information for broadcast content, a broadcast content confirmation unit(305) confirms broadcast content information for the broadcast content. A recommendation target confirmation unit(310) confirms recommendation target user ID information connected with the viewer ID information. An information transmission unit(320) transmits the broadcast content recommendation information by confirming communication unit information based on the user ID information.

Description

Broadcast Content Management Method and System and IPTV for It {System and Method for Managing Broadcast Content, IPTV}

According to the present invention, a broadcast content output device such as IPTV is used to recommend the viewer to the one or more users who are connected to the viewer identification information, or that the viewer himself or herself is watching the broadcast content that the viewer is watching. The present invention relates to a method and system for enabling inquiry and an IPTV therefor.

The development of information and communication technology has made it possible to provide people with convenient life and various services.

As one of these technologies, a television service using conventional airwaves is now being used as a medium for internet communication networks instead of airwaves, and has been provided unilaterally due to the development of internet communication networks and information communication technology. The broadcast contents are now divided / provided into real-time broadcast contents and on-demand broadcast contents.

However, with the development of the Internet communication network and the development of information and communication technology, the number of broadcast contents that can be provided to viewers is increasing in number, and for this reason, the viewers have many difficulties in selecting broadcast contents.

In addition, SNS (Social Network Service), which is currently an issue, is provided with a service that enables a large number of users to easily communicate by forming a community, but it is difficult for a conversation about a large number of broadcast contents to be made. to be.

An object of the present invention to solve the above problems, by using a broadcast content output device, such as IPTV, recommend the viewer to view the broadcast content currently being watched to one or more users connected to the viewer identification information, or viewers It provides a method and system for enabling other users to inquire about the broadcast content that they are watching and an IPTV therefor.

In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a broadcast content operating system includes a storage medium that connects and stores viewer identification information with one or more recommended user identification information connected to the viewer identification information, and a broadcast content output device to a broadcast content being viewed by the viewer. When the broadcast content recommendation request information is received, the broadcast content confirmation unit for confirming the broadcast content information for the broadcast content that the viewer who has transmitted the received broadcast content recommendation request information, and the viewer in connection with the storage medium A recommendation object identification unit for confirming at least one recommendation user identification information connected to the viewer identification information for the user, and confirming communication means information of each of the identified recommendation user users based on the identified at least one recommendation user identification information; Corresponding to the identified communication means information And a communication unit for transmitting broadcast content recommendation information including broadcast content information on the recommended broadcast content as a communication means.

The broadcast content operating system according to the present invention connects and stores user identification information, at least one query target viewer identification information connected to the user identification information, and terminal identification information corresponding to the broadcast content output device used by the viewer to be viewed. When the broadcasting content inquiry request information is received from the storage medium and the broadcasting content output device or the user terminal, the user identification information of the user who requested the viewing of the broadcasting content while viewing the broadcasting medium is linked with the storage medium, and the identified user is checked. A query target identification unit for identifying at least one viewer target identification information connected to the identification information, and a broadcast content output device used by the viewer to be viewed based on the identification information of the viewer to be identified in connection with the storage medium; Outputting the identified broadcast contents A broadcast content confirmation unit for confirming broadcast content information on the broadcast content currently being output through a device, and transmitting the information to connect the identified broadcast content information to the viewer identification information to be transmitted to the broadcast content output device or the user terminal; Contains wealth.

IPTV equipped with a broadcast content management function according to the present invention, when the viewer receives a remote control signal for the recommendation request for the broadcast content that the viewer is currently watching, the broadcast content for the broadcast content that the viewer is currently watching A broadcast content confirmation unit for confirming information, a viewer identification information for identifying the viewer, and a recommendation confirmation unit for confirming at least one recommendation user identification information connected with the identified viewer identification information, and the at least one identified object; A broadcast recommendation processing means for confirming communication means information of each of the identified recommendation target users based on recommendation user identification information, and transmitting the confirmed broadcast content information to a communication means corresponding to the confirmed communication means information. do.

According to the present invention, when a broadcast content being viewed by a viewer is interesting among a large number of broadcast contents or wants to share information with other users, there is an advantage in that broadcasting content information can be easily shared through the operation of a remote controller.

In addition, by confirming / providing the broadcasting content currently being viewed by the user in relation to the friend (or acquaintance) with the user, there is an advantage to facilitate communication using a common interest.

1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a broadcast content operating system for providing a recommendation / viewing service of a broadcast content that a viewer is currently watching according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a diagram showing the configuration of a broadcast content output apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a diagram illustrating a broadcast content operating system configuration providing a recommendation / view function of broadcast content that a user is currently watching according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a diagram illustrating a process of providing a recommendation service of broadcast content that a viewer is currently watching according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a diagram illustrating a process of providing a recommendation service of broadcast content that a viewer is currently watching according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a diagram illustrating a process of providing a recommendation service of broadcast content that a viewer is currently watching according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a process of providing a recommendation service for broadcast content that a viewer is currently watching according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a diagram illustrating a process of providing a recommendation service of broadcast content that a viewer is currently watching according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a diagram illustrating a process of providing a recommendation service of broadcast content that a viewer is currently watching according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a process of providing a search service of a broadcast content that a specific viewer is currently watching at the request of a user according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a diagram illustrating a process of providing a search service of a broadcast content that a specific viewer is currently watching at the request of a user according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a broadcast content operating system includes a storage medium that connects and stores viewer identification information with one or more recommended user identification information connected to the viewer identification information, and a broadcast content output device to a broadcast content being viewed by the viewer. When the broadcast content recommendation request information is received, the broadcast content confirmation unit for confirming the broadcast content information for the broadcast content that the viewer who has transmitted the received broadcast content recommendation request information, and the viewer in connection with the storage medium A recommendation object identification unit for confirming at least one recommendation user identification information connected to the viewer identification information for the user, and confirming communication means information of each of the identified recommendation user users based on the identified at least one recommendation user identification information; Corresponding to the identified communication means information And an information transmitter configured to transmit broadcast content recommendation information including broadcast content information about the recommended broadcast content as a communication means.

In the broadcast content management system according to the present invention, when the information transmitter further receives the message information to be transmitted to the identified recommendation target user, the information transmitter corresponds to the identified communication means information. Characterized in that the processing to be transmitted to the communication means.

In the broadcast content operating system according to the present invention, when the communication means corresponding to the identified communication means information is a communication means having a broadcast content output function, the terminal control information (or terminal information) using the confirmed communication means information. A broadcast content output processing unit for processing to output a broadcast content requesting a recommendation through control of a communication means corresponding to the checked communication means information by using the information confirmation unit for confirming the information and the confirmed terminal control information (or terminal information); Characterized in that comprises a.

On the other hand, the broadcast content operating system according to the present invention, by connecting the user identification information and at least one viewer identification information associated with the user identification information, and the terminal identification information corresponding to the broadcast content output device used by the viewers When the broadcasting content inquiry request information is received from the storage medium to be stored and the broadcasting content output device or the user terminal is received, the user identification information of the user who requested the broadcasting content inquiry is viewed in association with the storage medium, and the confirmation is performed. A query target identification unit for identifying at least one viewer target identification information connected to the user identification information; and a broadcast content output device used by the viewer to be viewed based on the identification information of the viewer to be identified in connection with the storage medium. Confirming, and the identified broadcast content A broadcast content confirmation unit for confirming broadcast content information on the broadcast content currently being output through an output device, and information for connecting the identified broadcast content information to the viewer identification information to be transmitted to the broadcast content output device or the user terminal; It characterized in that it comprises a transmission unit.

The broadcast content operating system according to the present invention is characterized in that it further comprises a viewer rating calculation unit for calculating the viewer rating information for the broadcast content that each of the at least one viewer to be viewed, the viewer rating information, the identified one Characterized in that the viewer rating information calculated based on the viewer to be referred to above.

In the broadcast content management system according to the present invention, the broadcast content information may include broadcasting information about the broadcast content that the viewer is currently watching—name, channel number, viewable time zone, planning intention, content summary, and broadcast content. Partial image (or video)-characterized by consisting of the cast, crew, broadcaster information.

In the broadcast content operating system according to the present invention, the broadcast content may be a real time broadcast or an on-demand broadcast.

On the other hand, IPTV equipped with a broadcast content management function according to the present invention, when the viewer receives a remote control signal for the recommendation for the broadcast content that the viewer is currently watching, through the remote control for the broadcast content that the viewer is currently watching A broadcast content confirmation unit for confirming broadcast content information, a viewer identification information for the viewer, and a recommendation target confirmation unit for confirming at least one recommendation user identification information connected with the identified viewer identification information; Broadcast recommendation processing means for confirming the communication means information of each of the identified recommended target user based on one or more recommended target user identification information, and transmits the confirmed broadcast content information to the communication means corresponding to the confirmed communication means information Characterized in that comprises a.

On the other hand, the broadcast content operating method according to the present invention, a storage medium for connecting and storing the viewer identification information and one or more recommended user identification information connected to the viewer identification information, and the viewer is currently watching through the broadcast content output device in the server When the broadcast content recommendation request information for the broadcast content being received is received, a broadcast content checking step of confirming broadcast content information about the broadcast content currently viewed by the viewer who has transmitted the received broadcast content recommendation request information, and storing the information in the server. An identification information confirming step of confirming at least one recommendation user identification information linked to the viewer identification information of the viewer in association with a medium; and based on the at least one recommendation user identification information identified by the server, the identified recommendation user Check the information of each communication means, It characterized by comprising a communication recommendations transmission step of transmitting a broadcast contents recommendation means including a broadcast contents information on the recommended broadcast contents to the destination that corresponds to the identified communication information.

In the method of operating a broadcast content according to the present invention, in the transmitting of the recommendation information, when the received message information further includes the message information to be transmitted to the identified recommendation target user, the received communication information is included in the confirmed communication means information. And processing to be transmitted to the communication means corresponding to the.

In the method of operating a broadcast content according to the present invention, when the communication means corresponding to the checked communication means information is a communication means having a broadcast content output function, the terminal control information (or terminal information) using the confirmed communication means information. And the step of outputting the broadcast content requesting the recommendation by controlling the communication means corresponding to the confirmed communication means information by using the confirmed terminal control information (or terminal information). It features.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings and description will be described in detail the operating principle of the preferred embodiment of the present invention. However, the drawings and the following description shown below are for the preferred method among various methods for effectively explaining the features of the present invention, the present invention is not limited only to the drawings and description below. In the following description of the present invention, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the subject matter of the present invention rather unclear. In addition, terms to be described below are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, which may vary according to a user's or operator's intention or custom. Therefore, the definition should be made based on the contents throughout the present invention.

It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description of the present invention are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed. The configuration is omitted as much as possible, and a functional configuration that should be additionally provided for the present invention is mainly described. Those skilled in the art will readily understand the functions of components that have been used in the prior art among the functional configurations that are not shown in the following description, The relationship between the elements and the components added for the present invention will also be clearly understood.

In order to efficiently explain the essential technical features of the present invention, the following embodiments properly modify the terms so that those skilled in the art can clearly understand the present invention, It is by no means limited.

As a result, the technical spirit of the present invention is determined by the claims, and the following examples are one means for efficiently explaining the technical spirit of the present invention to those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. It is only.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a broadcast content operating system for providing a recommendation / viewing service of a broadcast content that a viewer is currently watching according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 1 shows a broadcast content when a broadcast content is transmitted using an Internet Protocol (IP) -based communication network as a broadcast transmission medium in an IPTV broadcasting station. In the state of receiving and outputting a request for recommendation for the broadcast content currently being viewed through a specific button (or a menu operation using the remote control) of the remote controller input through the broadcast content output apparatus 110, outputting the broadcast content. In the system configuration for recommending the viewing of the broadcast content being output to the communication means of one or more recommended target users connected to the broadcast content currently being output (that is, the viewer is currently watching) through the device identification information through the device 110 It is about.

In addition, FIG. 1 shows user identification information of a user who is using the broadcast content output device 110 through a specific button (or a menu operation using the remote control) input through the broadcast content output device 110. When the connected one or more viewers to request the inquiry about the broadcast content currently being viewed, the broadcast content currently being output through the broadcast content output device 110 of the viewer to be viewed (that is, the broadcast content currently being viewed by the viewer to be viewed) ) And the system configuration provided through the broadcast content output apparatus 110 of the user.

Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can refer to and / or modify this drawing 1 to provide a variety of broadcast content operating system configurations for providing a recommendation / viewing service of the broadcast content that the viewer is currently watching. While the present invention may be inferred, the present invention includes all the inferred implementation methods, and the present invention includes all the inferred implementation methods, and the technical features are not limited to the implementation method shown in FIG. No.

Hereinafter, the broadcast content information referred to in the present invention may include broadcast information-name, channel number, available viewing time, plan intention, content summary, and partial image (or video) of the broadcast content that the viewer is currently watching. -At least one cast, crew, broadcaster information.

Referring to FIG. 1, the broadcast content operating system includes a computer 115 having a broadcast content receiving function, a wireless terminal 120 such as a mobile phone, a set-top box 125, and over-the-air reception. A broadcast content output device 110 including at least one electronic device capable of outputting broadcast content such as a television, an IPTV, and a navigation device 130 that can be connected to a server through the broadcast content output device 110, and the broadcast content output device 110; A broadcaster server 105 connected to the broadcast content output device 110 to provide one or more broadcast content (for example, real-time broadcast content or on-demand broadcast content) and output through the broadcast content output device 110. And an information processing server 100 that provides a recommendation / research service for the broadcast content being used.

The broadcast content output device 110, a broadcast content receiving function for receiving and outputting broadcast content from the broadcaster server 105 when the broadcast content is transmitted from the broadcaster server 105 using the communication network as a broadcast transmission medium. The computer 115, the wireless terminal 120, the set-top box 125, the IPTV, the navigation device 130 and at least one or more home appliances and devices equipped with the broadcast content receiving function, at least one Real-time broadcast content or on-demand broadcast content received from the broadcaster server 105 is output through the above screen output device (or TV screen 280) and sound output device (or speaker).

As those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, the broadcast content output device 110 will be familiar with the technical features of receiving and outputting the real-time broadcast content or the on-demand broadcast content. Description will be omitted for convenience.

The broadcaster server 105 may include at least one copyright holder at an IPTV broadcasting station (or a company that transmits at least one real time broadcast content to the broadcast content output device 110 using the communication network as a broadcast transmission medium). Generic term for one or more servers that transmit the produced and generated real-time broadcast content to the broadcast content output device 110 through the broadcast transmission medium. The communication channel is based on the IPTV broadcast protocol with the broadcast content output device 110. Connect to transmit the real-time broadcast content.

In addition, the broadcasting company server 105 is provided by an IPTV broadcasting station (or a company that transmits at least one or more real-time broadcasting contents to the broadcasting contents output apparatus 110 using the communication network as a broadcasting transmission medium). One or more servers for transmitting at least one video content (eg, broadcast content, movie content, animation content, etc., broadcast in real time) to the broadcast content output device 110 at the request of the broadcast content output device 110. In general terms, the broadcast content output apparatus 110 connects a communication channel based on an IPTV broadcast protocol to transmit on-demand broadcast content including video content requested by a user through the broadcast content output apparatus 110.

Those skilled in the art will be familiar with the technical features of the broadcaster server 105 that transmits the real-time broadcast content or on-demand broadcast content to the broadcast content output device 110. Therefore, more detailed technical description thereof will be omitted for convenience.

When the information processing server 100 receives a recommendation request for the broadcast content currently being output through the broadcast content output device 110, the broadcast content for the broadcast content currently being output through the broadcast content output device 110. Confirm the information, and transmits the identified broadcast content information to the communication means of one or more recommended target users connected through the user identification information corresponding to the user who is watching the broadcast content through the broadcast content output device 110.

If the communication means of the recommendation user is a communication means capable of outputting the broadcast content recommended by the user, the broadcast content recommended by the user is immediately (or consent of the recommendation user) through the communication means of the recommendation user. Can be processed to be output.

In addition, when providing the broadcast content recommended to a specific target among the recommendation target user, if the broadcast content is paid broadcast content, the user requesting the recommendation by recommending the prepaid payment process for the paid broadcast content, the recommended target user As soon as the viewing of the recommended broadcast content is made (or when the viewing is made for a predetermined time or when the payment is agreed), the payment for the prepayment processing is completed.

In addition, the information processing server 100 confirms at least one viewer to be connected through the user identification information for the user who requested the inquiry through the broadcast content output apparatus 110 (or a separate user terminal), and the inquiry. The target viewer identifies the broadcast content currently being viewed through the broadcast content output device 110 and provides the broadcast content to the broadcast content output device 110 (or the user terminal) of the user.

If the terminal of the user requesting the inquiry is the broadcast content output apparatus 110, it is possible to provide the viewer result information including the viewer rating information when the inquiry result is provided. The viewer rating is calculated based on.

2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a broadcast content output apparatus 110 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 2 illustrates a computer 115 having an IPTV reception function for receiving and outputting broadcast content transmitted using an IP communication network as a broadcast transmission medium, a wireless terminal 120 having an IPTV reception function, and a set-top box. (125) of the broadcast content output device 110 including at least one IPTV with an IPTV reception function, a navigation device 130 with an IPTV reception function, and all home appliances and devices with the IPTV reception function, Converting the received broadcast content into video data and audio data output through a broadcast content output screen and a speaker, outputting the converted video data through the broadcast content output screen, and converting the converted audio data into a TV speaker 285. It is a diagram showing the configuration having a recommendation / lookup function of the broadcast content that the viewer is currently watching on the set-top box 125 to output through For those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains, referring to and / or modifying FIG. 2, a broadcast content output device 110 having a recommendation / view function of a broadcast content currently being viewed by a viewer is provided. Various implementation methods may be inferred, but the present invention includes all the implementation methods inferred above, and the technical features are not limited to the implementation method shown in FIG.

Hereinafter, in FIG. 2, the broadcast content output device 110 having the recommendation / view function of the broadcast content currently viewed by the viewer is referred to as a “set top box 125” for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 2, the set-top box 125 includes a key table for controlling receiving and converting broadcast contents transmitted from at least one broadcast transmission medium and outputting them through a broadcast content output screen and a speaker. A remote control device 275 for transmitting a remote control signal identified by matching key data input through a key input with the key table through infrared communication (or near field communication), and from the remote control device 275. And a signal receiver 255 for receiving a remote control signal for controlling TV output control and a recommendation / view function of the broadcast content that the viewer is currently watching.

The remote controller 275 includes a number key button of '0' to '9', a direction key button for controlling a channel / volume, the confirmation key button and at least one function key button for controlling the TV output. (E.g., previous channel key button, external input key button, menu key button, reservation key button, channel memory / erase key button, etc.), and the web server (e.g., search server, home banking server, online game server, At least one to receive at least one web service (eg, a search service, a home banking service, an online game service, a home shopping service, etc., can be added according to the intention of a person skilled in the art) through a home shopping server, etc. The above function key button is provided.

When at least one key button provided in the remote control device 275 is input, the remote control device 275 receives and converts broadcast content transmitted from at least one broadcast transmission medium to display a broadcast content output screen and a speaker. A key table for checking a remote control signal matching with key data corresponding to the input key button through a key table for controlling output through the key table, or for accessing at least one web server to provide various web services The remote control signal matching with the key data corresponding to the input key button is checked, and the identified remote control signal is transmitted through infrared communication (or near field communication).

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the remote control device 275 includes at least one key button for providing a recommendation / viewing service of a broadcast content that the viewer is currently watching, and when at least one key button is input, The remote control signal matching the key data corresponding to the input key button through the key table for providing a recommendation / inquiry service of the broadcast content that the viewer is currently watching, and writes down the identified remote control signal It transmits through communication (or near field communication).

The signal receiver 255 receives at least one remote control signal transmitted from the remote controller 275, and the remote control signal receives and converts broadcast content transmitted from at least one broadcast transmission medium to broadcast content. At least one control signal for controlling output through the output screen and the speaker, or at least one control signal for providing at least one or more web services through at least one or more web servers.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the remote control signal further includes a control signal for controlling the recommendation / view function of the broadcast content that the viewer is currently watching.

Here, the control signal for controlling the recommendation / lookup function of the broadcast content currently viewed by the viewer, receives a screen including a user interface that automatically inputs the keyword (or search term) related to the broadcast content to the broadcast content output screen And a control signal for selecting (or clicking) any one of the at least one keyword (or keyword) or requesting a search service for one keyword (or keyword).

Referring to FIG. 2, the set top box 125 includes a key table matched with the remote control signal, and program codes required for operation, control, and operation of the set top box 125. Read only memory (ROM) for storing data (or system information) and non-volatile read / write type hard disk for storing data or MPEG content received from the server on the communication network to the set-top box 125 (or the above). Memory unit including at least one or more program codes and data (or system information) required for the operation, control, and operation of the set-top box 125 and the key table and the set-top box 125 on the hard disk; 250.

The memory unit 250 stores a key table having at least one key data matched with the remote control signal, or a program code and a data block, and the key table and the program code and data block are stored in the set-top box 125. Is loaded into the RAM at the same time.

In addition, the memory unit 250 is an MPEG encoded audio or video signal, or at least one packet-based communication network (eg, VDSL (Very High-data Rate Digital Subscriber Line), LAN (Local) to which the set-top box 125 is connected). Area data) or MPEG content.

Referring to FIG. 2, the set-top box 125 connects a communication channel with a broadcaster server 105 (eg, a real-time broadcast server, a video providing server, etc.) through a packet-based communication network, or at least one web server. A communication processing unit 260 for connecting a communication channel with the communication channel, or for connecting the communication channel with the information processing server 100 on the communication network in order to provide a recommendation / view function of the broadcast content that the viewer is currently watching; An IC card reader 265 for reading various information (or data) from an IC (Integrated Circuit) card for a financial transaction) is provided.

The communication processor 260 may be configured on a packet-based communication network including at least one of a TCP / IP or UDP / IP-based wired communication network, a CDMA / WCDMA-based wireless communication network, an IEEE 802.11x-based wireless communication network, and an IEEE 802.16x-based wireless communication network. Connect a communication channel with a broadcaster server 105 (eg, a real-time broadcast server, a video providing server, etc.), and include at least one broadcast data for real-time broadcast reception or video data for on-demand video playback through the communication channel. Receive broadcast content, and transmit and receive at least one or more information (or data) necessary for receiving the broadcast content.

In addition, the communication processor 260 connects a communication channel with the information processing server 100 on a communication network to provide a recommendation / view function of the broadcast content that the viewer is currently watching, and the information processing server through the communication channel. Transmitting a recommendation request for the broadcast content currently received and outputted from the 100 or receiving an inquiry request for the broadcast content currently received and outputted, and currently outputting broadcast content information according to the received inquiry request To provide.

In addition, the communication processing unit 260 may provide the broadcast content information on the broadcast content currently received from the broadcaster server 105 to provide a recommendation / view function of the broadcast content that the viewer is currently watching. It is possible to transmit through the communication channel connected with).

The IC card reader 265 connects an IC card 270 storing contact restriction information (or financial information for T-Commerce) with a contact (or non-contact) contact point, and the IC card 270. Read restriction information (or financial information).

In addition, the set-top box 125 is connected to the signal receiving unit 255, the memory unit 250, the communication processing unit 260, the IC card reader 265 and the bus (BUS), the processor and the execution memory Predetermined information (or data) input through the signal receiver 255, the communication processor 260, and the IC card reader 265, predetermined program executable code and data blocks loaded into the RAM, and the ROM. It consists of a control unit 200 for controlling the overall function and operation of the set-top box 125 by using a predetermined program and data (or system information) stored in the set-top box 125, the boot (or set a specific operation mode) Program execution code and data block are loaded and processed from the memory unit 250 to control the TV output control, the web service control, and the recommendation / view function of the broadcast content currently viewed by the viewer. In the set top box 125 shown in FIG. The functional configuration will be described in the control unit 200 for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 2, the set-top box 125 may include broadcast content (for example, broadcast data for real-time broadcast reception or video data for on-demand video reproduction) received through the communication processor 260, or the output control unit. And an MPEG decoder 240 for MPEG decoding data outputted from 245 (eg, extracted from a storage unit) and transmitting the MPEG data to the audio / video converter 230.

Referring to FIG. 2, the set-top box 125 converts an audio or video signal decoded by the MPEG decoder 240 into an audio DA (digital to analog) converter or a screen generator through an audio or video output port. And a TV output module 220 provided with an audio / video converter 230 for output to 224.

Referring to FIG. 2 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the TV output module 220 provided in the set-top box 125 includes a plurality of audio or video input terminals and a predetermined audio input from the audio or video input terminal. Or a plurality of audio or video signals received from a video input source (eg, a television tuner, a movie camera, a video tape recorder (VTR), a digital video disk player, etc.) and converted into digital values. An AV input unit 222 including an analog to digital (ADC) unit is provided.

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the audio or video signal of the plurality of channels is input through the AV input unit 222, the audio / video conversion unit 230 may control the multiple channels provided from the AV input unit 222. An audio or video signal of one channel selected from audio or video signals is output to a moving picture expert group (MPEG) encoder through a storage signal output port.

In addition, referring to FIG. 2, the set-top box 125 receives an audio or video signal output through the storage signal output port of the audio / video converter 230 to perform MPEG encoding. 235 and data (or content) encoded through the MPEG encoder 235 are stored in the memory unit 250 and output data or content stored in the memory unit 250 (eg, the memory unit ( If the content stored in 250 is MPEG content for DMB, an output control unit 245 for outputting the MPEG content to the MPEG decoder 240 is provided.

Here, the output control unit 245 is connected to the control unit 200 via a bus, and requests for storing predetermined data or content from the control unit 200 in a storage unit and inputting / outputting through the MPEG encoder 235 / decoder. After receiving a predetermined control command, the control command is read and executed.

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the output control unit 245 stores at least one or more broadcast contents among the broadcast contents received through the communication processor 260 in the memory unit 250 based on the control command. It includes more.

In addition, referring to FIG. 2, the TV output module 220 included in the set-top box 125 may include any one of video signals corresponding to at least one channel output from the audio / video converter 230. A screen generating unit 224 that uses a video signal of a channel as a main screen and a sub-screen of a video signal of other channels, and displays the contents of a 24-bit overlay memory (not shown) of RGB 8: 8: 8 in a specific color key value. OSD synthesis that implements an appropriate graphical OSD on a screen output from the screen generator 224 in comparison with (Color Key Value) (ie, a color key value corresponding to an OSD character (or picture) required for the screens to be output). Unit 226, an image output unit 228 for outputting the image screen synthesized by the OSD synthesizing unit 226 to a broadcast content output screen, and an active channel provided from the audio / video conversion unit 230. Voice D converts voice signal to analog And a voice output unit 234 for outputting the voice converted by the voice A converter 232 and the voice DA converter 232 through the TV speaker 285.

Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, because they will be familiar with the technical features of each functional component constituting the TV output module 220 provided in the set-top box 125, a detailed description thereof Will be omitted for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 2, the set-top box 125 receives a remote control signal for a recommendation request for broadcast content that the viewer is currently watching, or the viewer through a user interface provided by the set-top box 125. When the recommendation request for the currently viewed broadcast content is input (or selected), the set-top box 125 includes a broadcast content confirmation unit 202 for confirming broadcast content information on the currently output broadcast content.

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the broadcast content information regarding the broadcast content currently being output through the set-top box 125 is received with the broadcast content information being included in the currently output broadcast content, the broadcast content currently being outputted. Check the broadcast content information included in the.

Here, the broadcast content information included in the broadcast content being output includes various information about the broadcast content currently output through the set top box 125, or a URL (Uniform) for a web page including the various information. Resource Location).

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, checking the broadcast content information on the broadcast content currently being output through the set-top box 125 may be performed on the broadcast content currently being output to the broadcaster server 105 which transmits the currently output broadcast content. It is possible to request and receive corresponding broadcast content information.

Referring to FIG. 2, the set-top box 125 includes an information generation unit 204 for generating broadcast content recommendation request information including the identified broadcast content information, and information processing on the generated broadcast content recommendation request information. An information transmitter 206 is transmitted to the server 100.

When the broadcast content information on the broadcast content currently being output through the set-top box 125 is confirmed through the broadcast content checking unit 202, the information generating unit 204 broadcasts the checked broadcast content information. Generates content recommendation request information.

Here, the broadcast content recommendation request information includes viewer identification information selected by the viewer (or selected) inputted by a viewer using the set top box 125 or one or more viewer identification information stored in the set top box 125. Or viewer identification information stored in a server (eg, information processing server 100 or broadcaster server 105, etc.) on a communication network.

In addition, the broadcast content recommendation request information may further include device identification information for the set-top box (125).

The broadcast content recommendation request information may further include identification information used in a community other than the viewer identification information in order to provide the broadcast content currently viewed by the viewer to one or more recommendation target users connected with the viewer identification information. It is possible.

The information transmitter 206 transmits the broadcast content recommendation request information for the currently output broadcast content identified through the information confirmation unit 216 to the information processing server 100 on the communication network together with the set-top box 125 information. send.

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the broadcast content recommendation request information transmission for the broadcast content being output includes the set-top box 125 information in the generated broadcast content recommendation request information to the information processing server 100. send.

Here, when transmitting the broadcast content recommendation request information for the broadcast content being output, in order to use the recommendation service for the output broadcast content, the viewer requesting the broadcast content recommendation further delivers message information to the target user for recommendation. It is possible to transmit, including.

Referring to FIG. 2, the set top box 125 confirms viewer identification information for the viewer who is using the set top box 125, and identifies one or more recommended target user identification information connected to the identified viewer identification information. The recommendation target confirmation unit 208 and a communication means confirmation unit 210 confirming each communication means information registered by the recommendation target user using the identified one or more recommended user identification information.

The recommendation confirmation unit 208 confirms the viewer identification information for the viewer who is using the set-top box 125 and confirms one or more recommendation user identification information connected to the identified viewer identification information.

Here, the viewer identification information may be viewer identification information for receiving and outputting broadcast content from a broadcaster server 105 using the set top box 125, or the viewer may use a community or the like. Viewer identification information, or viewer identification information identified in connection with identification information for receiving and outputting broadcast content from the broadcaster server 105 using the set-top box 125.

In addition, the recommendation user identification information transmits the viewer identification information to a server on a communication network providing a community service such as the broadcaster server 105, the information processing server 100, or a web server, and at least one recommendation from the server. The target user identification information may be received, or may be included in the set-top box 125 to include recommended target user identification information registered in advance based on viewer identification information previously registered by the user.

When the recommendation request for the currently output broadcast content is received through the recommendation object confirmation unit 208 and the recommendation target user identification information according to the received recommendation request is confirmed, the communication means confirmation unit 210 confirms the confirmation. Based on the recommended target user identification information, the communication means information used by the recommended target user or pre-registered or confirmed is confirmed.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the communication means information confirmation for the recommended target user is, by confirming the communication means information based on the communication means information included in the identified recommended user identification information, Check communication means information.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, confirming the communication means information for the recommendation target user, after confirming one or more communication means information based on the identified recommended user identification information, the recommended communication means information of the confirmed By further confirming the communication means information set by the target user, the communication means information for the recommended target user is confirmed.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the communication means information confirmation for the recommended target user may be performed by confirming set-top box 125 information used by the recommended target user based on the identified recommended target user identification information. The set-top box 125 is first checked whether the power is applied to the normal operation state, and then checks the communication means information, but not the normal operation state (for example, the power is not applied or the power is turned off). Or, if it is set to be unable to receive the recommendation request), by checking the remaining communication means information except the set-top box (125) rules, it confirms the communication means information for the recommendation target user.

Referring to FIG. 2, the set-top box 125 is a communication means corresponding to the confirmed communication means information. The broadcast viewer is currently watching the broadcast content information (that is, broadcast content information recommending viewing), The broadcast request processing unit 214 transmits the broadcast content recommendation information including one or more message information that a viewer requesting the broadcast content recommendation to the target user is provided with.

In addition, when the identified communication means is a communication means (eg, set-top box 125, etc.) equipped with a broadcast content output function, the terminal information for confirming the terminal control information (or terminal information) for controlling the communication means. It is possible to further include a check unit 216 and a payment processing unit for processing the payment for the pay broadcast content, if the recommended broadcast content is pay broadcast content.

When communication means information for each of the one or more recommended users is confirmed through the communication means confirmation unit 210, the broadcast recommendation processing means transmits the broadcast content recommendation information to the communication means corresponding to the confirmed communication means information. do.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the broadcast content recommendation information transmission to the confirmed communication means may be provided as a text message using SMS / MMS / LMS when the confirmed communication means is a mobile phone communication means, and MMS In this case, the video includes the video / still image / sound content for the target broadcast content to be recommended.

Here, when providing a text message through the SMS / MMS / LMS, it is possible to provide a callback URL including broadcast content information and to provide broadcast content information on the broadcast content that the viewer wants to recommend through the provided callback URL. .

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the broadcast content recommendation information is transmitted to the identified communication means, when the identified communication means is the set-top box 125, the viewer recommends a predetermined area on the output screen of the broadcast content. Output broadcast content information about broadcast content, or if the recommended broadcast content is real-time broadcast content according to a function provided on the set-top box 125, a recording function for the broadcast content (or broadcast content registered after a certain time) Reservation download) or the recommended broadcast content is on-demand broadcast content, the broadcast content may be downloaded / stored in advance so that it can be viewed later.

If the checked communication means is a communication means having a broadcast content output function, the terminal information checking unit 216 checks the terminal control information (or terminal information) based on the confirmed communication means information.

Here, the terminal control information (or terminal information) includes various kinds of information required for directly controlling the communication means equipped with the broadcast content output function or requesting the broadcast content output including the control command.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the broadcast content recommendation information transmission to the confirmed communication means may include an email communication means, a bulletin board communication means, and the like.

In addition, when the broadcast content to be recommended is paid broadcast content, the payment processing unit processes payment for the pay broadcast content, and when paying for the pay broadcast content, recommendation-based payment for recommending the pay broadcast content. Processing is possible, whereby the present invention is not limited.

In addition, in the case of recommending the pay-TV content, if the viewing of the pay-TV content is not made after a predetermined time, the processing is not processed, or if the recommended user does not watch the payment processing is automatically It is possible to process to be canceled, whereby the present invention is not limited.

Referring to FIG. 2, when the recommendation user is the communication means being used, the set top box 125 receives the broadcast content recommendation information about the broadcast content currently being viewed by the viewer. The broadcast content checking unit 202 for confirming the broadcast content information on the currently output broadcast content through the broadcast content information and the broadcast content information included in the received broadcast content recommendation information and check whether If not, the information confirmation unit 216 confirms whether or not to agree to view whether or not to switch to the recommended target broadcast content for the currently output broadcasting content through the set-top box 125, and viewing If the user agrees to the broadcast output processing unit 218 for processing to output the recommendation target broadcast content included in the received broadcast content recommendation information; The rain.

In the case of the communication means being used by the user to be recommended, when the broadcast content recommendation information about the broadcast content that the viewer is currently watching is received, the broadcast content checking unit 202 is currently outputting through the set-top box 125. Check the broadcast content information for the broadcast content.

When the broadcast content information on the broadcast content currently being output through the set-top box 125 is confirmed, the information checking unit 216 broadcast content information included in the checked broadcast content information and the received broadcast content recommendation information. If it is not matched with each other, and if the result of the check does not coincide with each other, through the set-top box 125, it is checked whether or not to view whether to switch to the recommended target broadcast content for the currently output broadcast content.

Here, the viewing agreement on whether to convert the currently output broadcasting content into the recommended target broadcasting content is processed so that a user interface for confirming the viewing consent is output, and the information input through the output user interface is used. It is possible to omit the process of confirming or confirming the consent of the viewing.

When it is possible to output broadcast content information included in the broadcast content recommendation information (that is, information about recommended broadcast content) through the set-top box 125, the broadcast output processor 218 may recommend the broadcast content recommendation information. Processes the broadcast content to be output based on the broadcast content information included in the.

Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will be familiar with the technical features of processing to output the broadcast content through the set-top box 125, the detailed description thereof will be omitted for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 2, if the set-top box 125 receives broadcast content inquiry request information while watching from the set-top box 125 (or the information processing server 100) that another user is using, the set-top box 125 A broadcast content confirmation unit 202 for confirming broadcast content information on the broadcast content currently being outputted through;) and an information transmitter 206 for transmitting broadcast content inquiry result information during viewing including the checked broadcast content information. It is provided.

In addition, the set-top box 125 is capable of checking / transmitting broadcast content information on the broadcast content currently being output in response to the broadcast content inquiry request information during viewing according to a user's request using the set-top box 125. An information confirmation unit 216 confirms whether or not the user can be provided.

When the broadcast content inquiry request information is received while watching from the set-top box 125 (or the information processing server 100) being used by another user, the broadcast content checking unit 202 is currently output through the set-top box 125. Check the broadcast content information on the broadcast content being used.

The information transmitter 206 transmits the broadcast content inquiry result information including the checked broadcast content information to the set top box 125 (or the information processing server 100).

When the broadcasting content inquiry request information is received from the set-top box 125 (or the information processing server 100) being used by another user, the information checking unit 216 is currently outputting through the set-top box 125. In-view broadcast content inquiry for the currently displayed broadcast content according to the details set by the viewer before checking the broadcast content corresponding to the broadcast content or before transmitting the broadcast content inquiry result information including the checked broadcast content information. Block providing result information.

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the broadcasting content query result information corresponding to the broadcasting broadcast content inquiry request information may not be provided with the broadcasting content inquiry result according to the setting of the viewer to be viewed using the set-top box 125. Alternatively, it is possible to process only the specific user set by the viewer to be viewed using the set-top box 125 to provide the broadcasting content search result information while viewing and not to provide to the remaining users.

3 is a diagram illustrating a broadcast content operating system configuration that provides a recommendation / view function of broadcast content currently viewed by a user according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 3 illustrates a broadcast content currently being received and output by using an Internet Protocol (IP) communication network as a broadcast transmission medium in an IPTV broadcasting station in the broadcasting content output apparatus 110 shown in FIG. When requesting for the recommendation service for the viewer, the viewer identification information for the viewer using the broadcast content output device 110, and the at least one recommendation target user identification information associated with the confirmed viewer identification information to determine the viewer is currently watching The present invention relates to a system configuration for providing broadcast content information about broadcast content.

3 shows user identification information of a user who is using the broadcast content output apparatus 110 in the broadcast content output apparatus 110 (or a user terminal), and inquiries connected to the identified user identification information. After confirming the target viewer identification information, through the broadcast content output device 110 that is being used by the viewer of the viewer corresponding to the identified viewer identification information to provide the broadcast content information on the broadcast content currently being viewed. It is about.

Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can refer to and / or modify this drawing 3 to provide a variety of broadcast content management systems for providing a recommendation / view function for the broadcast content that the viewer is currently watching. Although the implementation method may be inferred, the present invention includes all the implementation methods inferred above, and the technical features are not limited only to the implementation method shown in FIG.

In addition, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may refer to and / or modify this drawing 3 to transmit at least one or more of satellite broadcast, terrestrial broadcast, and cable broadcast in addition to the IPTV-based broadcast content. It will be apparent that the present invention can be inferred, and the present invention includes all the inferred bidirectional communication broadcasting systems and broadcast contents.

Referring to FIG. 1, the broadcast content operating system includes a computer 115 having a broadcast content receiving function, a wireless terminal 120 such as a mobile phone, a set-top box 125, and over-the-air reception. A broadcast content output device 110 including at least one electronic device capable of outputting broadcast content such as a television, an IPTV, and a navigation device 130 that can be connected to a server through the broadcast content output device 110, and the broadcast content output device 110; A broadcaster server 105 connected to the broadcast content output device 110 to provide one or more broadcast content (for example, real-time broadcast content or on-demand broadcast content) and output through the broadcast content output device 110. And an information processing server 100 that provides a recommendation / research service for the broadcast content being used.

Here, the broadcast content output device 110 in the IPTV broadcasting station configuration of the broadcast content operating system refers to the broadcast content output device 110 shown in FIG. 2, and the function and role of the broadcast station server are shown in FIG. Referring to the configuration shown in FIG. 3, detailed descriptions of the broadcast content output apparatus 110 and the broadcaster server 105 will be omitted for convenience of description.

In addition, the broadcast content management system, in order to provide a recommendation / lookup service for the broadcast content that the viewer is currently watching, to the broadcast content transmitted from the broadcast server server 105 to the broadcast content output device 110 for output It is provided with an information processing server 100 for processing to transmit the search results for output.

The information processing server 100 is connected with the viewer identification information and the viewer identification information for the viewer who requested the recommendation for the broadcast content being viewed in order to provide the broadcast content recommendation / viewing service that the viewer is currently watching according to the present invention. A storage medium 350 that stores one or more user identification information, or stores user identification information about a user who has requested a query for broadcasting content that other viewers are watching and one or more viewer identification information associated with the user identification information. The storage medium 350 is provided.

In addition, the viewer identification information may be stored in the storage medium 350 in connection with the terminal identification information (or terminal information) for the broadcast content output apparatus 110 used by the viewer, and the broadcast content output apparatus 110. It is possible to further store the terminal control information necessary to control).

Referring to FIG. 3, the information processing server 100 for providing a broadcast content recommendation / retrieval service that the viewer is currently watching may include an information receiver configured to receive broadcast content recommendation request information from the broadcast content output device 110 ( 300, and confirms the broadcast content information of the broadcast content that the viewer who has received the received broadcast content recommendation request information (ie, through the broadcast content output device 110 that has transmitted the broadcast content recommendation request information). The broadcast content confirmation unit 305 for confirming broadcast content information on the currently output broadcast content, and the viewer identification information for the viewer in association with the storage medium 350 (or the broadcast content recommendation request information) Confirming terminal identification information on the transmitted broadcast content output device 110, and viewer identification information connected to the identified terminal identification information Each user registered by the recommendation target user by using the recommendation confirmation unit 310 to confirm one or more recommendation user identification information associated with the identified viewer identification information, and the at least one recommendation user identification information that is identified. Communication means confirmation unit 315 for confirming the communication means of the information is provided.

When the broadcast content recommendation request information transmitted by the broadcast content output apparatus 110 is received through the information receiver 300, the broadcast content confirmation unit 305 may be configured to provide a viewer with the received broadcast content recommendation request information. Confirm the broadcast content information on the broadcast content currently being viewed (that is, confirm the broadcast content information on the broadcast content currently being output through the broadcast content output device 110 that has transmitted the broadcast content recommendation request information).

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, confirming broadcast content information on broadcast content currently being output through the broadcast content output device 110 includes reading the received broadcast content recommendation request information and including it in the broadcast content recommendation request information. By confirming the broadcast content information, the broadcast content information on the broadcast content currently being output through the broadcast content output device 110 is confirmed.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the broadcast content information check for the broadcast content currently being output through the broadcast content output device 110 may be performed by the broadcast station server through a broadcast server server to which the broadcast content output device 110 is connected. Check the broadcast content information currently being provided to the broadcast content output device 110 (that is, the terminal identification information for the broadcast content output device 110 included in or confirmed in the received broadcast content recommendation request information is checked, and the Confirming the broadcast content information being transmitted by the broadcasting station server through the identified terminal identification information), thereby confirming the broadcast content information about the broadcast content currently being output through the broadcast content output device 110.

Here, the broadcast content information includes various information on the broadcast content currently output through the broadcast content output device 110 or includes a URL (Uniform Resource Location) for a web page including the various information. It is possible to.

The recommendation target confirmation unit 310 confirms viewer identification information for the viewer in association with the storage medium 350 (or terminal identification information for the broadcast content output apparatus 110 that has transmitted the broadcast content recommendation request information). Check the viewer identification information associated with the identified terminal identification information) and identify one or more recommended user identification information associated with the identified viewer identification information.

Here, the viewer identification information is user identification information for receiving and outputting broadcast content from the broadcaster server 105 through the broadcast content output device 110, or viewer identification information for the viewer to use the community. The viewer identification information may include at least one of identification information for using the broadcaster server 105 and identification information for using a community service.

The recommendation user identification information may transmit the viewer identification information to a server or a terminal on a communication network that provides a community service such as the broadcaster server 105, the broadcast content output device 110, or a web server. Receive one or more recommended user identification information from the terminal, or pre-register by checking on the basis of the viewer identification information pre-registered by the user on the storage medium 350 provided in the information processing server 100 or accessible through the communication network. It is possible to include the recommended target user identification information.

When the recommendation request for the currently output broadcast content is received through the recommendation object confirmation unit 310, and the recommendation target user identification information according to the received recommendation request is confirmed, the communication means confirmation unit 315 confirms the confirmation. Based on the recommended target user identification information, the communication means information used by the recommended target user or pre-registered or confirmed is confirmed.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the communication means information confirmation for the recommended target user is, by confirming the communication means information based on the communication means information included in the identified recommended user identification information, Check communication means information.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, confirming the communication means information for the recommendation target user, after confirming one or more communication means information based on the identified recommended user identification information, the recommended communication means information of the confirmed By further confirming the communication means information set by the target user, the communication means information for the recommended target user is confirmed.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the communication means information confirmation for the recommendation target user is based on the terminal recommendation identification of the broadcast content output apparatus 110 used by the recommendation target user based on the identified recommendation user identification information. Checking the information, the power is first supplied to the broadcast content output device 110 to determine whether it is in a normal operating state, and if it is not in a normal operating state (for example, power is not applied or power is off). Or, if it is set to be unable to receive the recommendation request), the communication means information for the recommendation target user is confirmed by checking the remaining communication means information except for the broadcast content output apparatus 110.

Referring to FIG. 3, the information processing server 100 for providing a broadcast content recommendation / viewing service that the viewer is currently watching is a communication means corresponding to the confirmed communication means information. Broadcast recommendation processing unit 325 for transmitting broadcast content information (that is, broadcast content information recommended for viewing), broadcast content recommendation information including one or more message information that the viewer requesting the broadcast content recommendation to the user to recommend ).

If the identified communication means is a communication means (e.g., set-top box 125, etc.) equipped with a broadcast content output function, terminal information for checking terminal control information (or terminal information) for controlling the communication means. A confirmation unit 330 and a payment processing unit for processing the payment for the paid broadcast content, if the recommended broadcast content is paid broadcast content is further provided.

When communication means information for each of the one or more recommended users is confirmed through the communication means confirmation unit 315, the broadcast recommendation processing means transmits the broadcast content recommendation information to the communication means corresponding to the confirmed communication means information. do.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the broadcast content recommendation information transmission to the confirmed communication means may be provided as a text message using SMS / MMS / LMS when the confirmed communication means is a mobile phone communication means, and MMS In this case, the video includes the video / still image / sound content for the target broadcast content to be recommended.

Here, when providing a text message through the SMS / MMS / LMS, it is possible to provide a callback URL including broadcast content information and to provide broadcast content information on the broadcast content that the viewer wants to recommend through the provided callback URL. .

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the broadcast content recommendation information is transmitted to the identified communication means, when the identified communication means is the set-top box 125, the viewer recommends a predetermined area on the output screen of the broadcast content. Output broadcast content information about broadcast content, or if the recommended broadcast content is real-time broadcast content according to a function provided on the set-top box 125, a recording function for the broadcast content (or broadcast content registered after a certain time) Reservation download) or the recommended broadcast content is on-demand broadcast content, the broadcast content may be downloaded / stored in advance so that it can be viewed later.

If the checked communication means is a communication means having a broadcast content output function, the terminal information checking unit 330 checks the terminal control information (or terminal information) based on the confirmed communication means information.

Here, the terminal control information (or terminal information) includes various kinds of information required for directly controlling the communication means equipped with the broadcast content output function or requesting the broadcast content output including the control command.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the broadcast content recommendation information transmission to the confirmed communication means may include an email communication means, a bulletin board communication means, and the like.

In addition, when the broadcast content to be recommended is paid broadcast content, the payment processing unit processes payment for the pay broadcast content, and when paying for the pay broadcast content, recommendation-based payment for recommending the pay broadcast content. Processing is possible, whereby the present invention is not limited.

In addition, in the case of recommending the pay-TV content, if the viewing of the pay-TV content is not made after a predetermined time, the processing is not processed, or if the recommended user does not watch the payment processing is automatically It is possible to process to be canceled, whereby the present invention is not limited.

Referring to FIG. 3, the information processing server 100 for providing a broadcast content recommendation / retrieval service that the viewer is currently watching is a broadcast content that the viewer is currently watching when the user to be recommended is a communication means that is being used. When the broadcast content recommendation information is received, the broadcast content checking unit 305 confirms the broadcast content information on the broadcast content currently being output through the broadcast content output device 110, the confirmed broadcast content information and the Check whether the broadcast content information included in the received broadcast content recommendation information is matched, and if it does not coincide with each other as a result of the checking, the broadcast content output device 110 is used as recommended target broadcast content for the currently output broadcast content. Information confirmation unit 330 for confirming whether or not to consent to the conversion and, if you agree to view the received And a broadcast output processor 335 for processing the target content included in the broadcast content recommendation information to be output.

In the case of the communication means that the target user is using, when the broadcast content recommendation information about the broadcast content that the viewer is currently watching is received, the broadcast content checking unit 305 is present through the broadcast content output device 110. Check the broadcast content information on the broadcast content being output.

When the broadcast content information on the broadcast content currently being output through the broadcast content output device 110 is confirmed, the information checking unit 330 broadcasts the broadcast content included in the checked broadcast content information and the received broadcast content recommendation information. If the content information is matched, and if the result of the check does not coincide with each other, the broadcast content output device 110 confirms whether or not to agree to view whether to switch to the recommended target broadcast content for the currently output broadcast content; do.

Here, the viewing agreement on whether to convert the currently output broadcasting content into the recommended target broadcasting content is processed so that a user interface for confirming the viewing consent is output, and the information input through the output user interface is used. It is possible to omit the process of confirming or confirming the consent of the viewing.

When the broadcast content information included in the broadcast content recommendation information (that is, information on the recommendation target broadcast content) can be output through the broadcast content output device 110, the broadcast output processor 335 may transmit the broadcast content. The broadcast content is output based on the broadcast content information included in the recommendation information.

Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will be familiar with the technical features of processing to output the broadcast content through the broadcast content output device 110, detailed description thereof will be omitted for convenience. do.

Referring to FIG. 3, the information processing server 100 for providing a broadcast content recommendation / retrieval service that the viewer is currently watching is a broadcast that is being viewed by the broadcast content output device 110 (or a user terminal) that the user is using. The information receiving unit 300 for receiving the content inquiry request information and the user identification information for the user who has transmitted the received broadcasting content inquiry request information during viewing, are checked and connected with the identified user identification information and stored. The inquiry target identification unit 340 for checking the identification information of the viewer to be stored on the medium 350 and the broadcasting content output device 110 being used by the viewer to be searched based on the identified viewer identification information. The broadcast content checking unit 305 for checking the currently output broadcast content information, and the broadcast being used by the user who has requested the inquiry of the checked broadcast content information. And a content output apparatus 110, the information transmission unit 320 provided to (or user terminal).

In addition, the information processing server 100 further includes an audience rating calculation unit 345 that calculates viewer rating information using the identified broadcast content information and at least one viewer identification information.

When the broadcast content recommendation request information transmitted by the broadcast content output apparatus 110 is received through the information receiver 300, the inquiry target confirmation unit 340 transmits the received broadcast content inquiry request information. The user identification information of the user is checked, and the identification target viewer identification information stored on the storage medium 350 is checked in connection with the identified user identification information.

Here, the user identification information is user identification information for receiving and outputting broadcast content from the broadcaster server 105 through the broadcast content output device 110, or user identification information for use of a community by the user. The user identification information may include one or more of identification information for using the broadcaster server 105 and identification information for using a community service.

The recommendation user identification information may transmit the user identification information to a server or a terminal on a communication network that provides a community service such as the broadcaster server 105, the broadcast content output device 110, or a web server. Receive one or more recommended user identification information from the terminal, or pre-register by checking on the basis of the viewer identification information pre-registered by the user on the storage medium 350 provided in the information processing server 100 or accessible through the communication network. It is possible to include the recommended target user identification information.

The broadcast content checking unit 305 checks the broadcasting content information currently being output through the broadcasting content output device 110 that the viewer to be viewed is using based on the identified viewer identification information, and transmits the information transmitter ( 320 provides the identified broadcast content information to the broadcast content output device 110 (or the user terminal) being used by the user requesting the inquiry to identify each viewer to be viewed.

That is, the identified broadcast content information and the viewer's identification information for viewing the broadcast content information are connected to each other and provided based on the broadcast content information or the broadcast content information is provided based on the viewer's identification information.

The viewer rating calculator 345 calculates an audience rating based on the at least one identified viewer identification information and the broadcast content information on the broadcast content that each viewer is viewing.

That is, the calculated viewer rating is an audience rating calculated for one or more viewers to be queried, and is a viewer rating for one or more viewers to be associated with the user who requested the inquiry.

4 is a diagram illustrating a process of providing a recommendation service of broadcast content that a viewer is currently watching according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 4 illustrates that when a viewer requests a recommendation for the broadcast content currently being viewed through the broadcast contents operating system shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the viewer identification information for the viewer is checked, and the confirmed viewer A broadcast including information on the broadcast content recommended by the viewer by confirming at least one recommendation user identification information connected to the identification information and confirming communication means information used by the recommendation user corresponding to the identified recommendation user identification information. The present invention relates to a process of transmitting / receiving and outputting content recommendation information. Specifically, the broadcast content output apparatus 110 illustrated in FIG. 2 provides a recommendation service of broadcast content that a viewer is currently watching.

For those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, various implementation methods (eg, some processes) for providing a recommendation service of the broadcast content that the viewer is currently viewing by referring to and / or modifying the drawing 4. In order to deduce, omit, subdivide, combine, etc.), the present invention includes all the implementation methods inferred, and the technical features are not limited to the implementation method shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 4, the broadcast content output device 110 shown in FIG. 2 receives broadcast content transmitted from the broadcast station server shown in FIG. 1 and outputs it through a TV module (400), and outputs the broadcast content. A viewer viewing the broadcast content output through the device 110 checks whether a recommendation request for the broadcast content currently being output is performed (405).

Here, the received remote control signal may receive a recommendation request through a specific button provided on the remote controller, or may make a recommendation request through a menu operation.

In addition, an input device (eg, a button) is provided on the broadcast content output device 110 for a recommendation request for the broadcast content currently being output, or receiving a recommendation request from a wireless terminal 120 such as a mobile phone. It is possible.

If the recommendation request is confirmed in the broadcast content being output (410), the broadcast content output apparatus 110 checks the broadcast content information on the broadcast content currently being output (415).

If the broadcast content information on the broadcast content currently being output through the broadcast content output device 110 is not confirmed (420), the broadcast content output device 110 may be used for the broadcast content that the viewer is currently watching. The broadcast content information check error information is generated (or extracted) and processed to be output (425).

Here, the broadcast content information confirmation error information may be transmitted to a server (or manager communication means (for example, mobile phone communication means, e-mail communication means, bulletin board communication means, etc.) that manages broadcast content information such as the broadcaster server 105). Do.

On the other hand, if the broadcast content information on the broadcast content currently being output through the broadcast content output device 110 is confirmed (420), the broadcast content output device 110 is a viewer for the viewer watching the broadcast content currently being output. Check the identification information (430).

5 is a diagram illustrating a process of providing a recommendation service of broadcast content that a viewer is currently watching according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, in FIG. 5, when the viewer requests a recommendation for the broadcast content currently being viewed according to the process illustrated in FIG. 4, the viewer checks the broadcast content currently being viewed and viewer identification information for the viewer. The present invention relates to a process for transmitting broadcast content recommendation information by identifying one or more recommendation target user identification information connected to the viewer identification information. If a person of ordinary skill in the art belongs to the present invention, refer to FIG. Alternatively, the present invention may infer various implementation methods (eg, modification, omission, segmentation, combining, etc.) of a process of providing a recommendation service of the broadcast content that the viewer is currently watching, but the present invention It includes all the implementation methods inferred, the technical features only by the implementation method shown in FIG. It shall not be limited.

Referring to FIG. 5, if the viewer identification information for the viewer is not confirmed according to the process illustrated in FIG. 4 (500), the broadcast content output apparatus 110 may determine viewer identification information confirmation error information for the viewer. A process is generated (or extracted) and output (505).

Here, the viewer identification information may be confirmed based on the device identification information for the broadcast content output device 110.

In addition, when the viewer identification information is not confirmed, it is possible to request the viewer identification information input (or selection) through the broadcast content output apparatus 110, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

On the other hand, if the viewer identification information for the viewer is confirmed according to the process illustrated in FIG. 4 (500), the broadcast content output device 110 based on the identified viewer identification information, one or more recommended user identification information. Check (510).

Here, the at least one recommendation user identification information may be provided on a memory of the broadcast content output apparatus 110 or on a server on a communication network.

If one or more recommended user identification information associated with the viewer identification information is not confirmed (515), the broadcast content output device 110 may provide error information indicating that the viewer does not have recommendation for the broadcast content currently being viewed. The processing is generated (or extracted) to be output (520).

On the other hand, if one or more recommended user identification information associated with the viewer identification information is identified (515), the broadcast content output device 110 for each of the recommended user based on the identified one or more recommended user identification information. The communication means information is checked (525), and the broadcast content recommendation information including the confirmed broadcast content information is transmitted to the communication means corresponding to each of the identified communication means information (530).

6 is a diagram illustrating a process of providing a recommendation service of broadcast content that a viewer is currently watching according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 6 confirms one or more recommended user identification information according to the processes illustrated in FIGS. 4 to 5, and confirms communication means information for each of the identified one or more recommended target users to transmit broadcast content information. FIG. 6 illustrates an implementation method for a case in which the communication means corresponding to the identified communication means information is a communication means capable of outputting broadcast content. By referring to and / or modifying the present invention, various implementation methods (eg, modification, omission, segmentation, combination, etc.) of a process of providing a recommendation service of the broadcast content that the viewer is currently watching may be inferred. The present invention includes all the implementation methods inferred, and the technical features are only shown by the implementation method shown in FIG. It is not limited.

Referring to FIG. 6, the broadcast content output apparatus 110 identifies communication means information capable of outputting broadcast content, among communication means corresponding to the identified one or more communication means information (600).

If communication means information capable of outputting broadcast content is identified among communication means corresponding to the at least one communication means information (605), the broadcast content output apparatus 110 communicates corresponding to the confirmed communication means information. Through the means, it is checked whether the broadcast content currently being output matches the broadcast content information that the viewer wants to recommend (610).

If the broadcast content currently being output through the communication means corresponding to the confirmed communication means information and the broadcast content information that the viewer wants to recommend coincide (615), the broadcast content output device 110 is the communication means information. It is possible to process such that information indicating that the viewer recommends viewing of the corresponding broadcast content is output to a certain region of the screen of the communication means corresponding to the output.

On the other hand, if the broadcast content currently output through the communication means corresponding to the confirmed communication means information and the broadcast content information that the viewer wants to match does not match (615), the broadcast content output device 110 is the communication means The terminal control information (or terminal information) for controlling the communication means corresponding to the information is checked (620).

Here, the terminal information is information for confirming terminal control information for controlling the communication means, and further comprising a step of separately confirming terminal control information after confirming the terminal information.

If the terminal control information (or terminal information) for the communication means corresponding to the communication means information is confirmed (625), the broadcast content output device 110 is based on the confirmed terminal control information (or terminal information). In operation 630, the broadcast content corresponding to the identified broadcast content information is output through the communication means corresponding to the checked communication means information.

Here, when the broadcast content recommended by the viewer is a paid broadcast content, the viewer may make a recommendation by prepaying, and when a prepayment is recommended, the recommendation target user requests the viewing of the paid broadcast content. When the processing is completed, the processing is rejected or the payment processing is canceled if the viewing is already performed.

7 is a diagram illustrating a process of providing a recommendation service of broadcast content that a viewer is currently watching according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, in FIG. 7, when a viewer requests a recommendation for the broadcast content currently being viewed through the broadcast contents operating system illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3, the viewer identifies the viewer identification information for the viewer, and confirms the identified viewer. A broadcast including information on the broadcast content recommended by the viewer by confirming at least one recommendation user identification information connected to the identification information and confirming communication means information used by the recommendation user corresponding to the identified recommendation user identification information. The present invention relates to a process of transmitting / receiving and outputting content recommendation information. Specifically, the information processing server 100 illustrated in FIG. 3 provides a recommendation service of broadcast content that a viewer is currently watching.

For those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, various implementation methods (eg, some processes) for providing a recommendation service of broadcast content that the viewer is currently viewing by referring to and / or modifying the drawing 7. In order to deduce, omit, subdivide, combine, etc.), the present invention includes all the implementation methods inferred, and the technical features are not limited to the implementation method shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 7, the broadcast content output device 110 shown in FIG. 2 receives broadcast content transmitted from the broadcast station server shown in FIG. 1 and outputs it through the TV module (700), and outputs the broadcast content. The viewer who is watching the broadcast content output through the device 110 checks whether the recommendation request for the broadcast content is currently being output (705).

Here, the received remote control signal may receive a recommendation request through a specific button provided on the remote controller, or may make a recommendation request through a menu operation.

In addition, an input device (eg, a button) is provided on the broadcast content output device 110 for a recommendation request for the broadcast content currently being output, or receiving a recommendation request from a wireless terminal 120 such as a mobile phone. It is possible.

If the recommendation request is confirmed in the broadcast content being output (710), the broadcast content output apparatus 110 checks the broadcast content information on the broadcast content currently being output (715).

If the broadcast content information on the broadcast content currently being output through the broadcast content output device 110 is not confirmed (720), the broadcast content output device 110 may be used for the broadcast content that the viewer is currently watching. The broadcast content information check error information is generated (or extracted) and processed to be output (operation 725).

Here, the broadcast content information confirmation error information may be transmitted to a server (or manager communication means (for example, mobile phone communication means, e-mail communication means, bulletin board communication means, etc.) that manages broadcast content information such as the broadcaster server 105). Do.

On the other hand, if the broadcast content information on the broadcast content currently being output through the broadcast content output device 110 is confirmed (720), the broadcast content output device 110 includes broadcast content information on the broadcast content currently being output. The broadcast content recommendation request information is transmitted to the information processing server 100 shown in FIG. 3 (730).

8 is a diagram illustrating a process of providing a recommendation service of broadcast content that a viewer is currently watching according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, when FIG. 8 requests a recommendation for the broadcast content currently being viewed according to the process shown in FIG. 7, the viewer confirms the broadcast content information on the broadcast content currently being viewed by the viewer. After transmitting the broadcast content recommendation request information including the broadcast content information to the information processing server 100 shown in FIG. 3, the information processing server 100 provides a viewer for the viewer who transmitted the broadcast content recommendation request information. The present invention relates to a process of identifying identification information, identifying one or more recommended user identification information connected to the viewer identification information, and transmitting broadcast content recommendation information. Provide a recommendation service for the broadcast content that the viewer is currently watching by referring to and / or modifying FIG. Although various methods of implementation of a process (eg, some sequences may be modified, omitted, subdivided, combined, etc.) may be inferred, the present invention encompasses all of the embodiments of the above inferred method, as shown in FIG. The technical features are not limited only by the implementation method.

Referring to FIG. 8, the broadcast content output device 110 shown in FIG. 2 transmits broadcast content recommendation request information to the information processing server 100 shown in FIG. 3 according to the process shown in FIG. Thereafter, the information processing server 100 checks the viewer identification information for the viewer who transmitted the broadcast content recommendation request information (800).

If the viewer identification information for the viewer who transmitted the broadcast content recommendation request information is not confirmed (805), the information processing server 100 generates (or extracts) viewer identification information confirmation error information for the viewer. In operation 810, the generated (or extracted) viewer identification information confirmation error information is transmitted to the broadcast content output apparatus 110 for output.

Here, the viewer identification information may be confirmed based on the device identification information for the broadcast content output device 110.

In addition, when the viewer identification information is not confirmed, it is possible to request the viewer identification information input (or selection) through the broadcast content output apparatus 110, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

On the other hand, when the viewer identification information for the viewer who has transmitted the broadcast content recommendation request information is confirmed (800), the information processing server 100 is connected to the storage medium 350 shown in FIG. One or more recommended user identification information is identified based on the identification information (815).

Here, the at least one recommendation user identification information may be provided on a memory of the broadcast content output apparatus 110 or on a server on a communication network.

If one or more recommended user identification information associated with the viewer identification information is not confirmed (820), the information processing server 100 generates error information indicating that there is no recommendation target for the broadcast content currently being viewed by the viewer. In operation 825, error information indicating that the generated (or extracted) recommendation object is absent is transmitted to the broadcast content output apparatus 110 and output.

On the other hand, if one or more recommended user identification information associated with the viewer identification information is identified (820), the information processing server 100 communicates with each of the recommended user based on the identified one or more recommended user identification information. Checking the means information (830), and transmits the broadcast content recommendation information including the confirmed broadcast content information to the communication means corresponding to each of the identified communication means information (835).

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a process of providing a recommendation service of broadcast content that a viewer is currently watching according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 9 confirms one or more recommended user identification information according to the processes illustrated in FIGS. 7 to 5, and confirms communication means information for each of the identified one or more recommended target users to transmit broadcast content information. FIG. 9 illustrates an implementation method for a case in which a communication means corresponding to the identified communication means information is a communication means capable of outputting broadcast content, and a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains, FIG. By referring to and / or modifying, the viewer may infer various implementation methods (e.g., modification, omission, segmentation, combining, etc.) of a process of providing a recommendation service of the broadcast content that the viewer is currently watching. The present invention encompasses all the inferred implementation methods, and the technical features thereof are only shown in the implementation method shown in FIG. It is not limited.

Referring to FIG. 9, the information processing server 100 confirms communication means information capable of outputting broadcast content, among communication means corresponding to the identified one or more communication means information (900).

If communication means information capable of outputting broadcast content is identified among the communication means corresponding to the at least one communication means information (905), the information processing server 100 is the communication means corresponding to the confirmed communication means information In operation 910, whether the broadcast content currently being output matches the broadcast content information that the viewer wants to recommend is determined.

If the broadcast content currently output through the communication means corresponding to the confirmed communication means information and the broadcast content information that the viewer wants to recommend coincide (915), the information processing server 100 is connected to the communication means information. It is possible to process such that information indicating that the viewer recommends viewing of the corresponding broadcast content is output to a predetermined screen area of the corresponding communication means.

On the other hand, when the broadcast content currently output through the communication means corresponding to the confirmed communication means information and the broadcast content information that the viewer wants to match does not match (915), the information processing server 100 is the communication means information The terminal control information (or terminal information) for controlling the communication means corresponding to the confirms (920).

Here, the terminal information is information for confirming terminal control information for controlling the communication means, and further comprising a step of separately confirming terminal control information after confirming the terminal information.

If the terminal control information (or terminal information) for the communication means corresponding to the communication means information is confirmed (925), the information processing server 100 is based on the confirmed terminal control information (or terminal information). In operation 930, the broadcast content corresponding to the confirmed broadcast content information is output through the communication means corresponding to the checked communication means information.

Here, when the broadcast content recommended by the viewer is a paid broadcast content, the viewer may make a recommendation by prepaying, and when a prepayment is recommended, the recommendation target user requests the viewing of the paid broadcast content. When the processing is completed, the processing is rejected or the payment processing is canceled if the viewing is already performed.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a process of providing a search service of a broadcast content that a specific viewer is currently watching at the request of a user according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 10 illustrates a user who is using the broadcast content output device 110 through a specific button (or a menu operation using the remote controller) input through the broadcast content output device 110 shown in FIG. When one or more viewers to view the broadcast content connected through the user identification information for the request for the broadcast content currently being viewed, the broadcast content currently output through the broadcast content output device 110 of the viewer to be viewed (that is, the object to be viewed) This is a process of identifying a broadcast content currently viewed by a viewer and providing the same through the broadcast content output device 110 of the user. If a person of ordinary skill in the art belongs to the present invention, refer to FIG. And / or alternatively, at least one query target associated with a particular viewer (ie, user identification information) at the request of the user. A listener may be able to infer various implementation methods for the construction of a broadcasting content operating system for providing a search service of broadcasting content currently viewed, but the present invention includes all the inferred implementation methods, and the present invention is inferred from the above. It includes all the implementation methods, the technical features are not limited only to the implementation method shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 10, the broadcast content output apparatus 110 (or a user terminal (not shown)) illustrated in FIG. 2 checks whether a viewer to be inquired about a broadcast content that a viewer to be viewed is currently watching (1000).

If an inquiry request for the broadcasting content being viewed by the viewer to be viewed is confirmed (1005), the broadcasting content output apparatus 110 (or a user terminal (not shown)) may use the information processing server shown in FIG. In step 1010, the viewer to be sent transmits the broadcasting content inquiry request information for the inquiry about the broadcasting content currently being viewed (1010), and in response, the information processing server 100 transmits the broadcasting content inquiry request information to the viewer. In operation 1015, the user identification information regarding the user who has requested to view the broadcast content during reception and viewing is checked.

If the user identification information for the user who requested to view the broadcasting content during viewing is not confirmed (1020), the information processing server 100 generates user identification information verification error information for the user who requested the viewing of the broadcasting content during viewing. The processor 100 processes (or extracts) the data to be transmitted to the broadcast content output apparatus 110 (or a user terminal (not shown)) for output.

11 is a diagram illustrating a process of providing a search service of a broadcast content that a specific viewer is currently watching at the request of a user according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, FIG. 11 confirms the user identification information of the user who requested the broadcast content inquiry according to the process shown in FIG. 10, and then checks the viewer identification information associated with the identified user identification information, which is currently being viewed. The present invention relates to a process of identifying / providing broadcast content information. Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may refer to and / or modify this drawing 11, and request specific viewers (ie, One or more viewers to be connected to the user identification information) may infer various implementation methods for the construction of a broadcasting content operating system for providing a search service of the currently viewed broadcast contents. The present invention encompasses all implementation methods inferred, as shown in FIG. The technical features are not limited only to the implemented method.

Referring to FIG. 11, when the user identification information for the user who requested to view the broadcast content while viewing is confirmed through the broadcast content output apparatus 110 according to the process illustrated in FIG. 10, the information processing server illustrated in FIG. In operation 1100, the terminal 100 identifies one or more viewer identification information to be connected to the identified user identification information.

If one or more of the viewer's identification information associated with the identified user identification information is not confirmed (1105), the information processing server 100 confirms one or more viewer's identification information verification errors associated with the identified user identification information. The broadcast content output device 110 (or shown) shown in FIG. 2 generates (or extracts) information, and transmits one or more viewer identification information confirmation error information associated with the generated user identification information (or extracted). The process is transmitted to the user terminal (not shown) and output.

On the other hand, if at least one query target viewer identification information associated with the identified user identification information is confirmed (1105), the information processing server 100 is based on the at least one viewer identification information identified by the at least one query target viewer. Each broadcaster checks the broadcast content output device 110 being used (1115), and checks the broadcast content information currently being output through the checked broadcast content output device 110 (1120).

Here, it is possible to make it impossible to inquire about the broadcast content currently being output through the broadcast content output apparatus 110 according to the setting of the viewer to be queried.

If the broadcast content information currently being output is not confirmed through the checked broadcast content output apparatus 110 (1125), the information processing server 100 generates error information indicating that it is impossible to check the currently output broadcast content information. (Or extraction) and transmits the data to the broadcast content output device 110 (or a user terminal (not shown)) for output.

Here, whether the error information indicating that the currently outputting broadcast content information cannot be checked may be set to be impossible to search (in this case, whether broadcast content is being viewed or not), and the state of the broadcast content output device 110 (eg, power-on. / Off status, etc.)

On the other hand, if the broadcast content information currently being output through the checked broadcast content output device 110 is checked (1125), the information processing server 100 may read the checked broadcast content information to the broadcast content output device 110. (Or a user terminal (not shown)) to be output to be processed (1135).

100: information processing server
105: broadcaster server
110: broadcast content output device
115: computer
120: wireless terminal
125: set top box
130: navigation device

Claims (11)

A storage medium which connects and stores viewer identification information with one or more recommended user identification information connected with the viewer identification information;
When the broadcast content recommendation request information for the broadcast content that the viewer is currently watching is received through the broadcast content output device, the viewer who has received the received broadcast content recommendation request information checks the broadcast content information for the broadcast content currently being viewed. A broadcast content checking unit;
A recommendation object confirmation unit confirming at least one recommendation user identification information connected to the viewer identification information of the viewer in association with the storage medium;
Confirm the communication means information of each of the checked recommendation target users based on the identified one or more recommended user identification information, and transmit the broadcast content information of the recommended broadcast content to the communication means corresponding to the confirmed communication means information. And an information transmitter for transmitting the broadcast content recommendation information.
The method of claim 1, wherein the information transmission unit,
When the message information to be transmitted to the identified recommendation target user is further included and received, the received message information is processed to be transmitted to a communication means corresponding to the confirmed communication means information. .
The method of claim 1,
An information confirming unit confirming terminal control information (or terminal information) using the confirmed communication means information when the communication means corresponding to the confirmed communication means information is a communication means having a broadcast content output function;
And a broadcast content output processing unit processing to output broadcast content requesting for recommendation through control of communication means corresponding to the identified communication means information by using the confirmed terminal control information (or terminal information). Broadcast content management system.
A storage medium which connects and stores user identification information, at least one inquiry target viewer identification information connected with the user identification information, and terminal identification information corresponding to a broadcast content output apparatus used by the viewer to be viewed;
When the broadcasting content inquiry request information is received from the broadcasting content output device or the user terminal, the user identification information of the user who requested the viewing of the broadcasting content during viewing is checked in connection with the storage medium, and is connected with the identified user identification information. A query target confirmation unit for identifying one or more viewer target identification information;
Identify a broadcast content output device used by the viewer to be viewed based on the identified viewer object identification information in association with the storage medium, and broadcast content information on the broadcast content currently being output through the identified broadcast content output device; A broadcast content confirmation unit for confirming;
And an information transmitter for connecting the identified broadcast content information to the viewer target identification information to be transmitted to the broadcast content output device or the user terminal.
The method of claim 4, wherein
And at least one viewer rating calculator configured to calculate viewer rating information on the broadcast content currently viewed by each of the one or more viewers to be viewed.
And the viewer rating information is viewer rating information calculated based on the identified at least one viewer to be viewed.
The broadcast content information according to any one of claims 1 and 4,
Including the broadcast information-name, channel number, available time zone, planning intention, content summary, partial image (or video) of the broadcast content-cast, crew, broadcaster information about the broadcast content that the viewer is currently watching Broadcast content management system, characterized in that made.
The broadcast content according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the broadcast content is
Broadcast content management system, characterized in that the real-time broadcast or on-demand broadcast (Video On Demand).
A broadcast content checking unit for confirming broadcast content information on the broadcast content that the viewer is currently watching, when a remote control signal for recommending the broadcast content that the viewer is currently watching is received through a remote controller;
A recommendation object identification unit for confirming viewer identification information of the viewer and confirming at least one recommendation user identification information connected to the identified viewer identification information;
A broadcast for confirming communication means information of each of the identified recommendation target users based on the identified one or more recommended user identification information, and transmitting the confirmed broadcast content information to a communication means corresponding to the confirmed communication means information; Recommended processing means; IPTV equipped with a broadcast content management function, characterized in that comprises a.
A storage medium which connects and stores viewer identification information with one or more recommended user identification information connected with the viewer identification information;
When the server receives the broadcast content recommendation request information about the broadcast content currently being viewed by the server through the broadcast content output device, the viewer who has transmitted the received broadcast content recommendation request information receives the broadcast content information about the broadcast content currently being viewed. Confirming broadcast content checking step;
Identifying information identifying at least one recommendation user identification information linked to the viewer identification information of the viewer in association with the storage medium by the server;
The server verifies the communication means information of each of the identified recommendation target users based on the identified one or more recommended user identification information, and broadcasts the broadcast content for the recommended broadcast content as the communication means corresponding to the confirmed communication means information. And a recommendation information transmission step of transmitting broadcast content recommendation information including information.
The method of claim 9, wherein the recommendation information transmitting step comprises:
If the received message information to be transmitted to the recommended recommendation user is further included, processing the received message information to be transmitted to the communication means corresponding to the confirmed communication means information; Broadcast content management method characterized in that.
The method of claim 9,
Checking terminal control information (or terminal information) using the checked communication means information when the communication means corresponding to the checked communication means information is a communication means having a broadcast content output function;
And processing to output the broadcast content requesting the recommendation by controlling the communication means corresponding to the confirmed communication means information by using the confirmed terminal control information (or terminal information). How it works.

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