KR20120140025A - Method for power management in relation to a remote control device and image display apparatus including the same - Google Patents

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KR20120140025A
KR20120140025A KR1020110059627A KR20110059627A KR20120140025A KR 20120140025 A KR20120140025 A KR 20120140025A KR 1020110059627 A KR1020110059627 A KR 1020110059627A KR 20110059627 A KR20110059627 A KR 20110059627A KR 20120140025 A KR20120140025 A KR 20120140025A
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Abstract

PURPOSE: A remote control device capable and a power management method of an image display device including the same are provided to efficiently manage the power of the remote control device by blocking power supplied to a wireless communication unit by entering a standby mode when a pen touch program is not executed for a first standard time. CONSTITUTION: When a program does not execute a touch pen mode for a first standard time, a remote control device enters a standby mode(S1930,S1940). When the program is not operated for a second standard time, the remote control device turns off touch pen power(S1950,S1960). The remote control device automatically turns off a image display device or converts the same into a preset mode(S1970). [Reference numerals] (AA) Start; (BB) End; (S1910) Operating a touch pen mode program?; (S1920) Executing the operation of a touch pen mode; (S1930) More than a first standard time?; (S1940) Entering a touch pen standby mode; (S1950) More than a second standard time?; (S1960) Touch pen power off; (S1970) Image display device power off

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Remote control apparatus and power management method of an image display apparatus including the same {Method for power management in relation to a remote control device and image display apparatus including the same}

The present invention relates to a remote control apparatus and an image display apparatus including the same, and more particularly, to a remote control apparatus capable of efficiently managing a power source, and a power management method of an image display apparatus including the same.

The image display device is a device having a function of displaying an image that a user can watch. The user can watch the broadcast through the image display device. A video display device displays a broadcast selected by a user among broadcast signals transmitted from a broadcast station on a display. Currently, broadcasting is shifting from analog broadcasting to digital broadcasting worldwide.

Digital broadcasting refers to broadcasting for transmitting digital video and audio signals. Digital broadcasting is more resistant to external noise than analog broadcasting, so it has less data loss, is advantageous for error correction, has a higher resolution, and provides a clearer picture. In addition, unlike analog broadcasting, digital broadcasting is capable of bidirectional services.

On the other hand, the research on the remote control device for controlling the image display device remotely.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a touch pen remote control apparatus capable of efficiently managing power, and an image display apparatus including the same.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide a touch pen-type remote control device with improved user convenience, and an image display device including the same.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a remote control apparatus and a power management method of an image display apparatus including the same, including: determining an operating state of a program for executing a touch pen mode; When the remote control device enters the stand-by mode when not operating for a time, the power of the remote control device when the program does not operate for a second reference time after entering the standby mode. Turning off the power and automatically turning off the power of the image display device or switching to a preset mode.

In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a remote control apparatus and a power management method of an image display apparatus including the same. And automatically turning off the power of the image display device or converting the image display device into a preset mode.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the touch pen program is not driven for more than the first reference time, the standby pen enters the standby mode and cuts off the power supplied to the wireless communication unit, thereby efficiently managing the power of the remote control apparatus. Will be.

In addition, when the touch pen program is not driven for more than the first reference time after entering the standby mode, the power pen enters the power-off mode and cuts off the power supplied to at least one of the optical sensor unit and the controller in the remote controller. More efficient power management

In addition, by turning off the power supply of the video display device, it is possible to efficiently manage the power of the video display device.

1 is a block diagram of an image display apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 to 3 illustrate various examples of an internal block diagram of the image display apparatus of FIG. 1.
4 is a diagram illustrating an example of an interior of the display of FIG. 2.
5 is an internal block diagram of the controller of FIG. 2.
6 is a view for explaining an example of the operation of the remote control device for controlling the image display device of FIG.
7 is an internal convex view of the remote control device of FIG.
8 shows various examples of a simplified internal block diagram of the remote control and pointing signal receiver of FIG. 2.
9 is a view showing an example of the appearance of the remote control device of FIG.
10 to 18 illustrate an operation of a plasma display panel in a touch pen mode according to an embodiment of the present invention.
19 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a remote control apparatus and an image display apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
20 and 21 are views for explaining an example of an operation method of a remote control apparatus and an image display apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
22 to 24 are views for explaining an example of an operation method of a remote control apparatus and an image display apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
25 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a remote control apparatus and an image display apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
26 to 32 are views for explaining an example of an operation method of a remote control apparatus and an image display apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings will be described the present invention in more detail.

The suffix "module" and " part "for components used in the following description are given merely for convenience of description, and do not give special significance or role in themselves. Accordingly, the terms "module" and "part" may be used interchangeably.

1 is a block diagram of an image display apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, an image display apparatus 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may be provided with a touch pen-based remote control apparatus 200, a pointing signal receiving apparatus 300, and a pointing signal processing apparatus 400. The video display system can be configured.

The image display apparatus 100 may include a plasma display panel to enable a touch pen method. The plasma display panel includes a phosphor layer formed in a discharge cell divided by a partition wall, and includes a plurality of electrodes.

When the plasma display panel supplies a drive signal to each electrode, the discharge is generated by the drive signal supplied in the discharge cell. Here, when discharged by a drive signal in the discharge cell, the discharge gas filled in the discharge cell generates vacuum ultraviolet rays, and the vacuum ultraviolet light emits the phosphor formed in the discharge cell to emit visible light. Generate. The visible light displays an image on the screen of the plasma display panel.

Meanwhile, an inert mixed gas such as He + Xe, Ne + Xe, He + Ne + Xe, or the like may be injected into the discharge space in the discharge cell of the plasma display panel.

In the gas discharge described above, in addition to emitting visible light, the plasma display panel also emits infrared rays by xenon (Xe).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the touch pen type remote controller 200 senses light emitted from a discharge cell of a plasma display panel. Specifically, infrared (IR) is detected. For example, when the remote controller 200 approaches or contacts a specific discharge cell of the plasma display panel, the remote controller 200 outputs a timing signal based on the detected light, and based on the timing signal. Thus, x, y, z coordinate signals of the corresponding discharge cells can be calculated. The calculated x, y, z coordinate signals of the discharge cells are converted into RF signals and transmitted to the pointing signal receiving apparatus 300.

The pointing signal receiving apparatus 300 receives an x, y, z coordinate signal of an RF method, and transmits the x, y, z coordinate signal to the pointing signal processing apparatus 400. To this end, the pointing signal receiving apparatus 300 may include an antenna for receiving an RF signal and an RF module for processing the same. The x, y, z coordinate signal of the received RF method may be transmitted to the pointing signal processing apparatus 400 by wire or wirelessly. For example, the pointing signal receiver 300 may be a USB or a Bluetooth dongle.

The pointing signal processing apparatus 400 receives the received x, y, z coordinate signals, processes the signal, and transmits a predetermined image signal to the image display apparatus 100. As a result, the image display apparatus 100, specifically, the plasma display panel, displays a predetermined image (a pointing image, etc.) in a specific discharge cell, that is, in a discharge cell corresponding to the corresponding coordinate (x, y coordinate).

Meanwhile, the pointing signal processing apparatus 400 may include a program for executing the touch pen mode, and execute the pointing pen processing apparatus to perform signal processing and transmission on the received x, y, z coordinates. For example, the pointing signal processing apparatus 400 may be a computer or the like.

In this manner, by using the pen-shaped remote control apparatus 200, it is possible to display a predetermined image (pointing image, etc.) at specific coordinates in the display panel in a contact or non-contact manner. That is, as the handwriting moves on the plasma display panel of the image display apparatus 100 using the touch pen, when the remote control apparatus 200 is moved, the writing may be performed according to the movement path.

In the embodiment of the present invention, such a remote control device is called a touch pen type remote control device, and the touch pen mode according to the embodiment of the present invention is a touch mode or a capacitive touch mode according to a static pressure contact mode. It is distinguished from the touch mode by the contact mode.

Pen-shaped remote control device 200 has the advantage that the user can intuitively utilize the touch pen mode.

Meanwhile, although the pen-shaped remote controller 200 is illustrated in the drawing, the touch pen remote controller of the present invention is not limited thereto. That is, the remote control device of the touch pen type of the present invention is not limited to the shape, and may mean a remote control device using the spatial coordinate calculation method of the present invention.

 Meanwhile, in the drawing, the touch pen type image display apparatus 100, the pointing signal receiving apparatus 300, and the pointing signal processing apparatus 400 are separately illustrated, but the pointing signal receiving apparatus 300 and the pointing signal are illustrated. At least a pointing signal processing apparatus 400 of the processing apparatus 400 may be provided in the image display apparatus 100. As a result, in one image display apparatus, the touch pen mode can be easily performed.

2 to 3 illustrate various examples of an internal block diagram of the image display apparatus of FIG. 1.

First, referring to FIG. 2, the video display device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a broadcast receiving unit 105, an external device interface unit 130, a network interface unit 135, and a storage unit 140. , A user input interface unit 150, a controller 170, a display 180, an audio output unit 185, and a power supply unit 190.

The broadcast receiver 105 may include a tuner 110, a demodulator 120, and a network interface unit 130. Of course, if necessary, the tuner 110 and the demodulator 120 may be provided so as not to include the network interface unit 130. On the contrary, the tuner 110 and the network interface unit 130 may be provided. The demodulator 120 may be designed so as not to be included.

The tuner 110 selects an RF broadcast signal corresponding to a channel selected by a user or all pre-stored channels among RF (Radio Frequency) broadcast signals received through an antenna. Also, the selected RF broadcast signal is converted into an intermediate frequency signal, a baseband image, or a voice signal.

The demodulator 120 receives the digital IF signal DIF converted by the tuner 110 and performs a demodulation operation.

The demodulation unit 120 may perform demodulation and channel decoding, and then output a stream signal TS. In this case, the stream signal may be a signal multiplexed with a video signal, an audio signal, or a data signal.

The stream signal output from the demodulator 120 may be input to the controller 170. After performing demultiplexing, image / audio signal processing, and the like, the controller 170 outputs an image to the display 180 and outputs audio to the audio output unit 185.

The external device interface unit 130 may connect the external device to the image display device 100. To this end, the external device interface unit 130 may include an A / V input / output unit (not shown) or a wireless communication unit (not shown).

The external device interface unit 130 may be connected to an external device such as a digital versatile disk (DVD), a Blu-ray, a game device, a camera, a camcorder, a computer (laptop), or the like by wire / wireless.

The A / V input / output unit may receive a video and audio signal of an external device. The wireless communication unit may perform short range wireless communication with another electronic device.

In addition, the external device interface unit 130 may be connected through at least one of the various set top boxes and the various terminals described above to perform input / output operations with the set top box.

The external device interface unit 130 may transmit / receive data with the pointing signal processing apparatus 400.

The network interface unit 135 provides an interface for connecting the image display apparatus 100 to a wired / wireless network including an internet network. For example, the network interface unit 135 may receive content or data provided by the Internet or a content provider or a network operator through a network.

The storage 140 may store a program for processing and controlling each signal in the controller 170, or may store a signal-processed video, audio, or data signal.

In addition, the storage unit 140 may perform a function for temporarily storing an image, audio, or data signal input to the external device interface unit 130. In addition, the storage 140 may store information on a predetermined broadcast channel through a channel storage function such as a channel map.

Although the storage unit 140 of FIG. 2 is provided separately from the control unit 170, the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. The storage 140 may be included in the controller 170.

The user input interface unit 150 transmits a signal input by the user to the control unit 170 or a signal from the control unit 170 to the user.

For example, the remote controller 200 transmits / receives a user input signal such as power on / off, channel selection, screen setting, or a local key (not shown) such as a power key, a channel key, a volume key, or a set value. Transmits a user input signal input from the control unit 170, a user input signal input from a sensing unit (not shown) for sensing a user's gesture to the control unit 170, or a signal from the control unit 170 The transmission may be transmitted to a sensing unit (not shown).

The controller 170 demultiplexes the input stream or processes the demultiplexed signals through the tuner 110, the demodulator 120, or the external device interface unit 130, and outputs a video or audio signal. You can create and output.

The image signal processed by the controller 170 may be input to the display 180 and displayed as an image corresponding to the image signal. In addition, the image signal processed by the controller 170 may be input to the external output device through the external device interface unit 130.

The voice signal processed by the controller 170 may be sound output to the audio output unit 185. In addition, the voice signal processed by the controller 170 may be input to the external output device through the external device interface unit 130.

Although not shown in FIG. 2, the controller 170 may include a demultiplexer, an image processor, and the like. This will be described later with reference to FIG.

In addition, the controller 170 may control overall operations of the image display apparatus 100. For example, the controller 170 may control the tuner 110 to control the tuner 110 to select an RF broadcast corresponding to a channel selected by a user or a pre-stored channel.

In addition, the controller 170 may control the image display apparatus 100 by a user command or an internal program input through the user input interface unit 150.

The controller 170 may control the display 180 to display an image. In this case, the image displayed on the display 180 may be a still image or a video, and may be a 2D image or a 3D image.

The display 180 converts an image signal, a data signal, an OSD signal, a control signal, or an image signal, a data signal, a control signal received from the external device interface unit 130 processed by the controller 170, and generates a driving signal. Create

The display 180 is described below on the assumption that the display 180 is a plasma display panel capable of a touch pen method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The audio output unit 185 receives a signal processed by the controller 170 and outputs the audio signal.

Meanwhile, in order to detect a gesture of a user, as described above, a sensing unit (not shown) including at least one of a touch sensor, a voice sensor, a position sensor, and a motion sensor may be further provided in the image display apparatus 100. have. The signal detected by the sensing unit (not shown) is transmitted to the controller 170 through the user input interface unit 150.

The controller 170 may detect a gesture of the user by combining or combining the image photographed by the photographing unit (not shown) or the detected signal from the sensing unit (not shown).

The power supply unit 190 supplies power to the entire image display apparatus 100. In particular, power may be supplied to the controller 170, which may be implemented in the form of a System On Chip (SOC), a display 180 for displaying an image, and an audio output unit 185 for audio output. have.

To this end, the power supply unit 190 may include a converter (not shown) for converting the AC power into DC power. The apparatus may further include a dc / dc converter for level converting the DC power and outputting the level converted DC power.

The remote control apparatus 200 is used to input a user input through the user input interface unit 150. In particular, according to an embodiment of the present invention, by detecting the light emitted from a specific discharge cell of the plasma display panel, and the corresponding coordinate information through the pointing signal receiving device 300 and the pointing signal processing device 400, Is used to cause an image signal to be input to the image display apparatus 100.

Next, the image display apparatus 100 of FIG. 3 is similar to FIG. 2, except that the pointing signal receiving apparatus 300 and the pointing signal processing apparatus 400 of FIG. 2 are provided in the image display apparatus 100, respectively. There is a difference.

Accordingly, coordinate information based on the optical signal sensed by the remote control apparatus 200 may be input to the pointing signal receiver 300 and the pointing signal processor 400 in the image display apparatus 100. The pointing signal processor 400 may generate an image signal based on the coordinate information, and transmit the image signal to the controller 170. The controller 170 may control to display a predetermined image corresponding to the image signal on the plasma display panel. Meanwhile, the predetermined program described in FIG. 1 may be mounted in the pointing signal processor 400. Meanwhile, unlike FIG. 3, the pointing signal receiving unit 300 and the pointing signal processing unit 400 may be provided in the user input interface unit 150.

Meanwhile, the above-described image display apparatus 100 may be a digital broadcast receiver capable of receiving fixed or mobile digital broadcasting.

On the other hand, the video display device described in the present specification is a TV receiver, a mobile phone, a smart phone (notebook computer), a digital broadcasting terminal, PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), etc. May be included.

Meanwhile, a block diagram of the image display apparatus 100 shown in FIGS. 2 to 3 is a block diagram for an embodiment of the present invention. Each component of the block diagram may be integrated, added, or omitted according to the specifications of the image display apparatus 100 that is actually implemented. That is, two or more constituent elements may be combined into one constituent element, or one constituent element may be constituted by two or more constituent elements, if necessary. In addition, the functions performed in each block are intended to illustrate the embodiments of the present invention, and the specific operations and apparatuses do not limit the scope of the present invention.

4 is a diagram illustrating an example of an interior of the display of FIG. 2.

Referring to the drawing, the plasma display panel based display 180 includes a plasma display panel 210 and a driving circuit unit 230.

The plasma display panel 210 is formed on the first substrate and is formed parallel to each other, and the scan electrode Y and the sustain electrode Z are formed on the second substrate, and the scan electrode Y and the sustain electrode ( And an address electrode X intersecting with Z).

In order to display an image, a plurality of scan electrode lines Y, a sustain electrode line Z, and an address electrode line X are arranged to cross each other in a matrix form, and discharge cells are formed in the crossing regions. Meanwhile, the discharge cells may be generated for each of R, G, and B.

The driving circuit unit 230 drives the plasma display panel 210 through a control signal and a data signal supplied from the controller 170 of FIG. 1. To this end, the driving circuit unit 230 includes a timing controller 232, a scan driver 234, a sustain driver 238, and an address driver 236. The operation of the scan driver 234, the sustain driver 238, and the address driver 236 will be described later with reference to FIG. 10 or below.

The timing controller 232 receives a control signal from the control unit 170, an R, G, B data signal, a vertical synchronization signal Vsync, and the like, and responds to the control signal to the scan driver 234 and the sustain driver ( 238 is controlled, and the R, G, and B data signals are rearranged and provided to the address driver 236.

The power supply unit 190 may supply a plurality of levels of DC power required for the plasma display panel 210 to the scan driver 234, the sustain driver 238, and the address driver 236, respectively.

5 is an internal block diagram of the controller of FIG. 2.

Referring to the drawings, the control unit 170 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the demultiplexer 410, the image processor 420, the OSD generator 440, the mixer 445, the frame rate converter 450, and formatter 460. In addition, the apparatus may further include a voice processor (not shown) and a data processor (not shown).

The demultiplexer 410 demultiplexes the input stream. For example, when an MPEG-2 TS is input, it may be demultiplexed and separated into video, audio, and data signals, respectively. Here, the stream signal input to the demultiplexer 410 may be a stream signal output from the tuner 110, the demodulator 120, or the external device interface unit 130.

The image processor 420 may perform image processing of the demultiplexed image signal. To this end, the image processor 420 may include an image decoder 425 and a scaler 435.

The image decoder 425 decodes the demultiplexed image signal, and the scaler 435 performs scaling to output the resolution of the decoded image signal on the display 180.

The video decoder 425 may include decoders of various standards.

The OSD generator 440 generates an OSD signal according to a user input or itself. For example, a signal for displaying various types of information on a screen of the display 180 as a graphic or text may be generated based on a user input signal. The generated OSD signal may include various data such as a user interface screen, various menu screens, widgets, and icons of the image display apparatus 100. In addition, the generated OSD signal may include a 2D object or a 3D object.

The mixer 445 may mix the OSD signal generated by the OSD generator 440 and the decoded image signal processed by the image processor 420. In this case, the OSD signal and the decoded video signal may each include at least one of a 2D signal and a 3D signal. The mixed video signal is provided to the frame rate converter 450.

The frame rate converter 450 converts the frame rate of the input video. On the other hand, the frame rate converter 450 may output the data as it is without additional frame rate conversion.

The formatter 460 receives a mixed signal from the mixer 445, that is, an OSD signal and a decoded video signal, and changes the format of the signal to be suitable for the display 180. For example, the R, G, B data signals may be output, and the R, G, B data signals may be output as low voltage differential signaling (LVDS) or mini-LVDS.

The formatter 460 may separate a 2D video signal and a 3D video signal for displaying a 3D video. In addition, the format of the 3D video signal may be changed or the 2D video signal may be converted into a 3D video signal.

The voice processing unit (not shown) in the controller 170 may perform voice processing of the demultiplexed voice signal. To this end, the voice processing unit (not shown) may include various decoders.

Also, the voice processing unit (not shown) in the controller 170 may process a base, a treble, a volume control, and the like.

The data processor (not shown) in the controller 170 may perform data processing of the demultiplexed data signal. For example, when the demultiplexed data signal is an encoded data signal, it may be decoded. The encoded data signal may be EPG (Electronic Progtam Guide) information including broadcast information such as a start time and an end time of a broadcast program broadcasted in each channel.

Meanwhile, a block diagram of the controller 170 shown in FIG. 5 is a block diagram for an embodiment of the present invention. Each component of the block diagram may be integrated, added, or omitted according to the specification of the controller 170 that is actually implemented.

In particular, the frame rate converter 450 and the formatter 460 may not be provided in the controller 170, but may be provided separately.

6 is a view for explaining an example of the operation of the remote control device for controlling the image display device of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 6A, the display 180 moves the touch pen-based remote controller 200 from the first point to the second point on or near the plasma display panel 180. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6B, according to the movement, an image corresponding to the movement is displayed on the display 180. In the figure, it illustrates that the image of the '-' shape is displayed.

As described above, the touch pen type remote controller 200 detects infrared rays (IR) output from a specific discharge cell in the plasma display panel 180 in the touch pen mode, and based on the detected light. By calculating the coordinates of the discharge cell. As a result, the image is displayed on the plasma display panel 180 according to the calculated coordinates.

Next, as shown in FIG. 6 (c), the touch pen-based remote control device 200 on the display 180 is moved from the third point to the fourth point on or near the plasma display panel 180. In the case of moving, as shown in FIG. 6 (d), according to the movement, an image corresponding to the movement is displayed on the display 180. As a result, the figure illustrates that an image having a 'T' shape is displayed.

On the other hand, unlike the illustrated in the figure, when the touch pen-type remote control device 200 is still located in a specific discharge cell, the plasma display panel 180, '.' The image of the shape will be displayed.

By such a touch pen method, a user can easily display an image having a desired shape on the plasma display panel.

Hereinafter, the touch pen type remote controller 200 will be described in more detail.

FIG. 7 is an internal convex view of the remote control of FIG. 2, and FIG. 8 shows various examples of a simplified internal block diagram of the remote control and pointing signal receiver of FIG. 2.

9 is a view showing an example of the appearance of the remote control device of Figure 2, Figure 10 is a view referred to the description of FIG.

Referring to FIGS. 7 to 10, the touch pen type remote control apparatus 200 includes a wireless communication unit 225, a user input unit 235, an optical sensor unit 240, an output unit 250, and a power supply unit. 260, a storage 270, and a controller 280.

Meanwhile, according to the exemplary embodiment, the touch pen type remote control apparatus 200 may further include an electromagnetic wave detector 290 for sensing electromagnetic waves emitted from the plasma display panel.

The wireless communication unit 225 may include an RF module 221 or an IR module 223 for communication with the pointing signal receiving apparatus 300.

The IR module 223 or the RF module 221 transmits coordinate signals (x, y) corresponding to the calculated discharge cells based on the light detected by the optical sensor unit 240 according to the IR method or the RF method. The pointing signal may be transmitted to the apparatus 300. In addition, the IR module 223 or the RF module 221 may transmit a control signal such as a power on / off signal of the remote controller 200. In particular, in the embodiment of the present invention, to communicate with the pointing signal receiving apparatus 300 through the RF module 221, for stable communication through various channels.

The user input unit 235 may be configured as a keypad, a button, a touch pad, or a touch screen. The user may input a command related to the image display apparatus 100 to the remote control apparatus 200 by manipulating the user input unit 235. When the user input unit 235 includes a hard key button, the user may input a command related to the image display apparatus 100 to the remote control apparatus 200 through a push operation of the hard key button.

As illustrated in FIGS. 8 and 9, the user input unit 235 may include a power on / off key 775, a touch pen mode key 773, and the like.

For example, according to the operation of the power on / off key 775, the power of the remote controller 200 may be turned on or off, and according to the operation of the touch pen mode key 773, the touch pen mode may be entered. can do. When the touch pen mode key 773 is pressed once, the touch pen mode may be entered, and when the touch pen mode key 773 is pressed again, the touch pen mode may be terminated. As another example, when the touch pen mode key 773 is pressed, the touch pen mode may be entered, and when the touch pen mode key 773 is not pressed, the touch pen mode may be terminated.

In addition, the user input unit 235 may include various types of input means that can be operated by the user, and this embodiment does not limit the scope of the present invention.

The optical sensor unit 240 may detect infrared rays emitted from a specific discharge cell of the plasma display panel of the image display apparatus 100. To this end, the optical sensor unit 240, as shown in FIG. 8, may include an optical sensor 710, an amplifier 715, and a comparator 720.

In the touch pen mode, the optical sensor 710 may detect light emitted from a corresponding discharge cell near or in contact with a specific discharge cell of the plasma display panel. In particular, infrared (IR) can be detected. The sensed signal S IR may be, for example, as shown in FIG. 10 (a).

The amplifier 715 amplifies the optical signal S IR detected by the optical sensor 710. To this end, the amplifier 715 may include an OP AMP. The amplified signal Samp may be, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 10 (b).

Next, the comparison unit 720 compares the signal Samp amplified by the amplification unit 715 with the reference signal Sref, and the timing corresponding to a section that is equal to or greater than the reference signal Sref level among the amplified signals Samp. Output the signal Sf. In FIG. 10C, a section having a level higher than or equal to the reference signal Sref level among the amplified signals Sample has a low level.

The timing signal Sf corresponds to the position of a specific discharge cell, in particular, the x and y coordinates, and is input to the control unit 280 and used for the x and y coordinate calculation. The x, y coordinate calculation will be described later with reference to FIG. 17.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 10, the low level section of the timing signal Sf corresponds to the section of the lower level, not the peak section of the detected optical signal S IR . In order to detect the signal more accurately, there is a method of setting the reference signal (Sref) level higher, but according to the surrounding environment when detecting the infrared light, the optical signal (S IR ) detected by the optical sensor 710 may include noise. The optical sensor unit 240 or the controller 280 may further perform signal processing on the timing signal Sf of FIG. 10C.

For example, a falling edge and a rising edge of the timing signal Sf of FIG. 10C may be calculated to set the average value to a low level. That is, it is possible to set the intermediate section between the falling edge and the rising edge to a low level. Thus, a digital signal almost similar to the actual waveform of the infrared signal can be calculated.

The output unit 250 may output a video or audio signal corresponding to an operation of the user input unit 235 or a signal transmitted from the image display apparatus 100. The user may recognize whether the user input unit 235 is manipulated or whether the image display apparatus 100 is controlled through the output unit 250.

For example, the output unit 250 may include a LED module 251 that is turned on when the user input unit 235 is operated or a signal is transmitted and received with the image display device 100 through the wireless communication unit 225, and a vibration module generating vibration. 253, a sound output module 255 for outputting sound, or a display module 257 for outputting an image.

The power supply unit 260 supplies power to the remote control apparatus 200. On the other hand, the power supply unit 260, when the remote control device 200 does not detect the light for more than the first predetermined time, enters the standby mode, it may limit the power of some modules. In addition, when the standby mode is not detected for more than a second predetermined time, the power supply may be stopped by stopping the power supply. The power supply unit 260 may resume power supply when a predetermined key included in the remote control apparatus 200 is operated or when light sensing is performed by the optical sensor unit 240 again.

The storage unit 270 may store various types of programs, application data, and the like necessary for controlling or operating the remote control apparatus 200. In particular, for a pairing operation with the pointing signal processing apparatus 400, information about a specific frequency band or a transmission data unit for a plurality of channels may be stored.

In the touch pen mode, the controller 280 receives a timing signal corresponding to a light detection signal that detects light emitted from a specific discharge cell of the plasma display panel from the light sensor unit 240. For example, a timing signal Sf as shown in FIG. 10C may be input.

The controller 280 performs signal processing on the received timing signal to calculate x, y coordinate signals in the plasma display panel. The x, y coordinate calculation will be described later with reference to FIG. 17.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 8A, the remote control apparatus 200 may include an electromagnetic wave detector 290 for sensing energy radiated from the plasma display panel. The electromagnetic wave detector 290 may detect the electromagnetic radiation radiated from the plasma display panel and output a timing signal.

In this case, the controller 280 may calculate z-axis coordinates based on the timing signal output from the electromagnetic wave detector 290.

On the other hand, the electromagnetic wave detection unit 290 may be implemented in various forms to detect the electromagnetic wave.

For example, the electromagnetic wave detector 290 may include an antenna 750 for receiving electromagnetic waves, and the antenna 750 may detect electromagnetic waves emitted from the plasma display panel in the form of electromagnetic waves.

Meanwhile, the electromagnetic wave detector 290 may include a level detector 755 that detects a peak level from the detected electromagnetic wave. That is, the power or voltage level of the detected electromagnetic wave may be detected and output to the controller 280.

The timing signal output from the electromagnetic wave detector 290 may be a timing signal that is the same as the level itself detected by the level detector 755 or converted into a high-low level form.

Alternatively, the electromagnetic wave detector 290 may amplify the level detected by the level detector 755 similar to that described with reference to FIG. 10, and generate and output a timing signal by comparing with a reference value.

On the other hand, the waveform applied to the scan electrode (Y) in the scan sustain period (SSP), which will be described in detail below, is the same regardless of the distance, while the peaking noise of the high frequency component 2010) may occur. The size of the peaking noise 2010 may vary depending on the size and components of the plasma display panel.

Meanwhile, the electromagnetic wave detector 290 may detect electromagnetic radiation radiated during a scan sustain period between the vertical scan subfield period and the horizontal scan subfield period of the plasma display panel.

On the other hand, the radiation component is a component that is generated when the PDP module is driven and is a component that appears naturally as the PDP repeats addressing and sustain to discharge. The size of the radiation may vary depending on the type or inch of the PDP module. Ideally, however, the nature of radiation can be such that its magnitude is inversely proportional to the square of the distance. That is, when the measured value at the first distance is measured and the distance is doubled, the size decreases by 1/4 times compared to the original measured value.

Thereafter, the controller 280 may calculate the Z-axis coordinates using the entire section of the detected electromagnetic waves or by using the maximum value.

The antenna 750 of the electromagnetic wave detector 290 may detect a radiant energy component in the form of electromagnetic waves radiated from the plasma display panel, and the level detector 755 detects a voltage or power level and a maximum value from the detected electromagnetic wave. can do.

The antenna 750 may use a general PCB pattern or may be implemented using a thin and short metallic conductor. Recognition of the Z-axis coordinate may use high frequency switching noise generated in the plasma display panel.

When high frequency switching noise occurs in front of the plasma display panel, the generated noise is induced to the adjacent conductor and antenna. In the case of the high frequency switching noise, the level of the noise decreases as it moves away from the surface of the panel, and the level increases as it moves closer.

On the other hand, since the electromagnetic wave is largely generated by the high frequency component, the electromagnetic wave level detected by the electromagnetic wave detector 290 may have a maximum value in a section in which peaking noise of the scan sustain period SSP occurs.

In addition, the second timing signal output by the electromagnetic wave detector 290 may be based on the detected peak level of the electromagnetic wave. The electromagnetic wave detector 290 may output the converted peak level of the detected electromagnetic wave as it is or convert it.

Meanwhile, when the remote controller 200 does not include the electromagnetic wave detector as illustrated in FIG. 8B, the z-axis coordinate may be calculated based on the size of the light region detected by the ray detail unit 240.

According to an embodiment, the controller 280 may calculate Y-axis coordinates based on the vertical address light emitted during the vertical scan subfield period of the plasma display panel among the detected light, and the plasma display among the detected light. The X-axis coordinates may be calculated based on the horizontal address light emitted during the horizontal scan subfield period of the panel, and the Z-axis coordinates may be calculated based on the area of the detected light region.

In this case, the Z-axis coordinate may have a smaller value as the detected light region is smaller.

In addition, the controller 280 may perform signal conversion to transmit the calculated x, y, z coordinate signals in an RF manner. The converted x, y, z coordinate signals of the RF scheme may be output to the RF module 221.

On the other hand, the control unit 280, when the power on / off key 775 is operated, the power to the remote control device 200, via the pointing signal receiving device 300, the pointing signal processing device 400 Control to perform a pairing operation with the. The pairing operation may be performed before the touch pen mode key 235 enters the touch pen mode according to the operation.

By the pairing operation, a transmission channel and a transmission data unit may be determined between the remote control device 200 and the pointing signal processing device 400.

Meanwhile, in the touch pen mode, the controller 280 may enter the standby mode when the timing signal output from the optical sensor unit 240 is not received for more than a first predetermined time. ) Can be controlled. In addition, when the timing signal output from the optical sensor unit 240 does not receive for more than a second predetermined time after the standby mode is entered, the remote controller 200 may be controlled to turn off the power. This makes it possible to efficiently manage the power supply of the remote control apparatus.

8A and 8B, the remote control apparatus 200 further includes an antenna 730 to output data signals such as RF coordinate signals or other pairing signals output from the RF module. can do.

In some embodiments, the remote control apparatus 200 may further include a sensor unit (not shown). The sensor unit (not shown) may include a gyro sensor, an acceleration sensor, or the like. The gyro sensor may sense information about an operation of the remote control apparatus 200. For example, the gyro sensor may sense information about an operation of the remote controller 200 based on the x, y, and z axes. The acceleration sensor may sense information about a moving speed of the remote controller 200.

In addition, the sensor unit (not shown) may be implemented as another type of sensor that can sense the information on the operation of the remote control device 200 other than the gyro sensor and the acceleration sensor based on the x, y, z axis.

In this case, the user input interface unit 150 of the image display apparatus 100 may include a wireless communication unit capable of transmitting and receiving a signal wirelessly with the remote control apparatus 200, and corresponding to an operation of the remote control apparatus 200. It may include a coordinate value calculation unit for calculating the coordinate value of the pointer.

The pointing signal receiver 300 may include an antenna 760 and an RF module 765, as shown in FIG. 8A. The antenna 760 receives an RF signal through the RF signal, and the received RF module 765 may process the received RF signal and output an x, y, z coordinate signal. The output coordinate signal is input to the pointing signal processing apparatus 400 connected in a wired or wireless manner.

The pointing signal processing apparatus 400 processes the signal based on the input coordinate signal, and transmits a predetermined image signal to the image display apparatus 100. Accordingly, the image display apparatus 100, specifically, the plasma display panel, can display a predetermined image (pointing image, etc.) in a specific discharge cell, that is, in a discharge cell corresponding to the corresponding coordinate (x, y coordinate). do.

On the other hand, the remote control device 200, as shown in Figure 8c, may further include a rotating ball 780, and the rotation detecting unit 785.

The rotating ball 780 is disposed in front of the optical sensor 710 to rotate when in contact with the plasma display panel. On the other hand, for smooth light sensing in the optical sensor 710, the rotating ball 780 is preferably made of a transparent material.

On the other hand, the rotation detection unit 785 may detect the rotation of the rotating ball 780. For example, the rotation detector 785 may amplify the rotation detection signal, compare the amplified signal with a reference value, and generate and output a rotation timing signal.

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the rotation timing signal may be used to enter a standby mode for efficiently managing the power of the remote control apparatus 200.

Meanwhile, in FIG. 8C, the remote control device 200 further includes a rotation ball 780 and a rotation detection unit 785 in the embodiment of FIG. 8B, but the remote control device 200 of FIG. It may further include a rotation sensor.

9 is a view showing the external appearance of the touch pen type remote control device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to the drawings, the optical sensor unit 240 is disposed at the front end of the remote control device 200, after which the power supply unit 260 and the user input unit 235 may be sequentially disposed.

In particular, a nib-shaped optical sensor 710 may be disposed in front of the optical sensor unit 240. The optical sensor 710 is preferably formed in the shape of a pen nib in order to ensure reliability in infrared detection. Accordingly, when contacting or approaching a specific discharge cell, it is possible to immediately detect the infrared signal emitted from the discharge cell. The detected optical signal is output to the controller 280 through the wiring 755 as a timing signal.

The power supply unit 260 is disposed between the optical sensor unit 240 and the user input unit 235 to supply power.

Next, the user input unit 235 is disposed at the rear end of the remote control apparatus 200. Although not shown in the drawings, the output unit 250, the control unit 280, and the like are also disposed at the rear end of the remote control apparatus 200.

For example, the LED module 251, the power on / off key 775, and the touch pen mode key 773 may be disposed on the exterior of the user input unit 235. In addition, the charging terminal 777 is disposed at the last end, so that charging can be easily performed.

Meanwhile, a driving method for driving the plasma display panel included in the display of the image display apparatus will be described below with reference to FIG. 11.

In the plasma display panel, the unit frame for implementing the gray level of the image may include a plurality of subfields.

In addition, the plurality of subfields may include a sustain period for implementing gradation according to an address period and a number of discharges for selecting discharge cells in which discharge cells will not occur or discharge cells in which discharge occurs. Period) may be included.

Alternatively, at least one subfield of the plurality of subfields of the frame may further include a reset period for initialization.

FIG. 11 shows an example of a driving waveform used in a normal mode other than the touch pen mode and the touch pen mode. In the touch pen mode, at least one of the plurality of subfields of the frame may be set as a scan subfield for a touch. This will be described in detail below.

11 and 12, in the touch pen mode, at least one of a plurality of subfields constituting one frame may be set as a scan subfield Scan SF.

For example, a first subfield and a second subfield among a plurality of subfields of a frame may be used as a scan subfield for detecting a touch position. In addition, the remaining subfields except the scan subfield among the plurality of subfields of the frame may be normal subfields (Normal SF).

In addition, in the normal mode other than the touch pen mode, the frame does not include the scan subfield, and all subfields included in the frame may be the general subfield.

In other words, as in the case of FIG. 6, when the touch pen remote control apparatus 200 operates in the touch pen mode, at least one subfield of the plurality of subfields of the frame is set as a scan subfield. It is possible to be.

Referring to FIG. 12, the scan subfield may include a vertical scan subfield VSSF for detecting a vertical position of the touch position and a horizontal scan subfield HSSF for detecting a horizontal position of the touch position.

For example, in the touch pen mode, the first subfield of the plurality of subfields of the frame may be a vertical scan subfield, and the second subfield may be a horizontal scan subfield. As such, the vertical scan subfield and the horizontal scan subfield may be continuously arranged in one frame.

Meanwhile, although only the case where the vertical scan subfield is disposed before the horizontal scan subfield in one frame, the figure may be also possible when the horizontal scan subfield is disposed before the vertical scan subfield. Hereinafter, a case in which the vertical scan subfield is disposed ahead of the horizontal scan subfield will be described as an example.

In the reset period of the vertical scan subfield (hereinafter referred to as scan reset period SRP), the first scan reset signal SRS1 and the second scan reset signal SRS2 may be supplied to the scan electrode Y.

Here, the first scan reset signal SRS1 includes a first scan ramp signal SRU1 and a second scan ramp lamp SRU2 in which the voltage gradually increases. A scan up ramp signal SRU and a first scan down ramp signal SRD1 gradually decreasing in voltage and a second scan down ramp signal SRD2 The falling lamp signal SRD may be included.

The second scan reset signal SRS2 includes a third scan ramp-up signal SRU3 for gradually increasing the voltage and a third scan ramp-down signal for gradually decreasing the voltage. SRD3).

For example, in the first scan setup period SSU1 of the scan reset period SRP, the first scan up ramp signal SRU1 is supplied to the scan electrodes, and then the second scan up ramp signal SRU2 is supplied to the scan electrodes. Can be supplied. In the first scan set-down period SSD1 after the first scan setup period SSU1, the first scan down ramp signal SRD1 and the second scan down ramp signal SRD2 may be sequentially supplied to the scan electrodes.

When the first and second scan up ramp signals are supplied to the scan electrodes, a weak dark discharge, that is, a setup discharge occurs in the discharge cell by the rise ramp signal. By this setup discharge, the distribution of wall charges can be uniform in the discharge cells.

After the rising ramp signal is supplied, when the first and second scan down ramp signals are supplied to the scan electrodes, a weak erase discharge, that is, a setdown discharge occurs in the discharge cell. By this set-down discharge, wall charges such that address discharge can be stably generated can be uniformly retained in the discharge cells.

In the first scan set-down period SSD1 of the scan reset period SRP, the first scan sustain reference signal Szb1 having the first sustain reference voltage Vz1 may be supplied to the sustain electrode. In this case, the setdown discharge can be stabilized.

In the second scan set-up period SSU2 of the scan reset period SRP, the third scan up ramp signal SRU3 is supplied to the scan electrodes, and then, in the second scan set-down period SSD2, the third scan down ramp is supplied to the scan electrodes. Signal SRD3 may be supplied.

As such, when the third scan up ramp signal SRU3 and the third scan down ramp signal SRD3 are supplied to the scan electrode, the wall charges in the discharge cell may be more uniformly distributed.

In the address period (hereinafter referred to as the vertical scan address period VSAP) after the scan reset period of the vertical scan subfield VSSF, the lowest voltage (−) of the second and third scan down ramp signals SRD2 and SRD3 Scan reference voltage Vsc higher than Vy1 and -Vy2 may be supplied to the scan electrode.

In addition, in the vertical scan address period VSAP, the touch scan signal TSP falling from the scan reference voltage Vsc may be supplied to the scan electrode.

Preferably, the touch scan signal TSP may be sequentially supplied to the plurality of scan electrodes Y. Alternatively, the touch scan signal TSP may be supplied to at least two scan electrodes Y at substantially the same time.

As such, when the touch scan signal TSP is supplied to the scan electrode Y, the voltages of the address electrode X and the sustain electrode Z may be kept substantially constant.

For example, when the touch scan signal TSP is supplied to the scan electrode Y, the first scan address reference signal Sxb having the first address reference voltage Vx1 is supplied to the address electrode X, The second scan sustain reference signal Szb2 having the second sustain reference voltage Vz2 may be supplied to the sustain electrode Z.

Here, the first address reference voltage Vx1 may be higher than the second sustain reference voltage Vz2. In other words, when the touch scan signal TSP is supplied to the scan electrode Y, the voltage of the address electrode X may be higher than the voltage of the sustain electrode Z.

As such, when the touch scan signal TSP is supplied to the scan electrode Y in the vertical scan address period VSAP, when the voltage of the address electrode X is set higher than the voltage of the sustain electrode Z, the scan electrode Discharge may occur between (Y) and the address electrode (X). In the following description, discharges sequentially generated in the vertical scan address period VSAP are referred to as vertical address discharges as described above.

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 13A, the touch scan signals TSP may be sequentially supplied to the plurality of scan electrodes Y1 to Yn. As a result, as shown in FIG. 13B, the scan electrodes Y may be provided. ) And the address electrode X, vertical address discharge may occur sequentially for each scan electrode line Y.

That is, when the touch scan signal TSP is supplied to the first scan electrode Y1 among the plurality of scan electrodes Y, discharge may occur in a plurality of discharge cells corresponding to the first scan electrode line Y1, and Subsequently, when the touch scan signal TSP is supplied to the second scan electrode Y2, discharge may occur in a plurality of discharge cells corresponding to the second scan electrode line Y2.

Next, the reset period of the horizontal scan subfield HSSF may be omitted.

In the address period of the horizontal scan subfield HSSF (hereinafter referred to as the horizontal scan address period HSAP), the touch data signal TDP may be supplied to the address electrode X. FIG.

Preferably, the touch data signal TDP may be sequentially supplied to the plurality of address electrodes X. Alternatively, the touch data signal TDP may be supplied to at least two address electrodes X at substantially the same time point.

As such, when the touch data signal TDP is supplied to the address electrode X, the voltages of the scan electrode Y and the sustain electrode Z may be kept substantially constant.

When the touch data signal TDP is supplied to the address electrode X in the horizontal scan address period HSAP, when the voltages of the scan electrode Y and the sustain electrode Z are kept constant, the scan electrode Y And discharge may occur between the sustain electrode Z and the address electrode X. Hereinafter, the discharge generated in the horizontal scan address period HSAP as described above is referred to as horizontal address discharge.

For example, as in the case of FIG. 15A, the touch data signal TDP may be sequentially supplied to the plurality of address electrodes X1 to Xm, and as a result, the scan electrode (see FIG. 15B) may be applied. Horizontal address discharge may occur sequentially between the address electrode lines X, between Y) and the address electrode X, or between the sustain electrode Z and the address electrode X.

That is, when the touch data signal TDP is supplied to the first address electrode X1 among the plurality of address electrodes X, discharge may occur in a plurality of discharge cells corresponding to the first address electrode line X1. Thereafter, when the touch data signal TDP is supplied to the second address electrode X2, discharge may occur in a plurality of discharge cells corresponding to the second address electrode line X2.

Meanwhile, the remote controller described above in detail, for example, the remote controller 200 of FIG. 6, corresponds to the vertical coordinate of the touch position based on the vertical address discharge generated in the vertical scan address period VSAP, that is, the vertical address light. Information corresponding to the horizontal coordinate of the touch position can be obtained based on the horizontal address discharge generated in the horizontal scan address period HSAP, that is, the horizontal address light.

For example, in the touch pen mode, it is assumed that the position of the remote controller 200 is located in the third scan electrode line Y3 and the second address electrode line X2 as shown in FIG. 13. 14, the vertical address light generated in the third scan electrode line Y3 is sensed during the vertical scan subfield VSSF of the scan subfield. The horizontal address light generated in the second address electrode line X2 is sensed during the horizontal scan subfield HSSF of the scan subfield.

In particular, it can be seen that the vertical coordinate of the touch position is Y3 based on the vertical address light sensing timing Tk3 generated in the third scan electrode line Y3, and the horizontal address generated in the second scan electrode line X2. Based on the light detection timing T02, it can be seen that the horizontal coordinate of the touch position is X2.

The vertical light sensing timing Tk3 and the horizontal light sensing timing T02 may be calculated based on the scan sustain period SSP, respectively. Accordingly, the coordinate information of the touch position can be obtained simply. Coordinate information acquisition is described in detail with reference to FIG. 16.

Meanwhile, as in the case of FIG. 12, at least one of the scan electrode Y and the sustain electrode Z is touched in the scan sustain period SSP between the vertical scan address period VSAP and the horizontal scan address period HSAP. The sustain signal TSUS can be supplied. Preferably, the touch sustain signal TSUS may be alternately supplied to the scan electrode Y and the sustain electrode Z in the scan sustain period SSP.

In other words, after supplying the last touch scan signal TSP in the vertical scan subfield VSSF and before supplying the first touch data signal T in the horizontal scan subfield HSF, the scan electrode Y ) And at least one touch sustain signal TSUS to at least one of the sustain electrode Z.

Meanwhile, the general subfield may be arranged after the horizontal scan subfield (HSSF). For example, after the horizontal scan subfield HSSF, a general subfield including the reset period RP, the address period AP, and the sustain period SP, for example, the first subfield SF1 may be disposed. .

Referring to FIG. 17, the driving waveforms Vx and Vy of FIG. 17 briefly illustrate a waveform applied to a scan electrode and a waveform applied to an address electrode in the scan subfield Scan SF of FIG. 12. That is, the driving waveforms in the vertical scan subfield VSSF, the scan sustain period SSP, and the horizontal scan subfield HSSF in Fig. 12 are briefly shown.

The scan sustain period SSP of FIG. 12 may include the synchronous sustain period Tss and the identification sustain period Tis of FIG. 17. The scan sustain period (SSP) may also be referred to as a reference sustain period in other terms.

In FIG. 17, four sync sustain pulses are applied to the scan electrode Y in the sync sustain period Tss, but various examples are possible depending on the setting. In FIG. 17, an identification sustain pulse is applied to the scan electrode Y after the synchronous sustain pulse, that is, after the fourth synchronous sustain pulse.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 16, two sync sustain pulses may be applied to the scan electrode Y and the sustain electrode, and an identification sustain pulse may be further applied to the scan electrode Y. have.

As described above, when the scan pulse Tsp is applied to the scan electrode Y in the vertical scan subfield VSSF, vertical address discharge occurs in the corresponding discharge cell. In addition, when four synchronous sustain pulses are alternately applied to the scan electrode Y and the sustain electrode Z in the synchronous sustain period Tss, eight synchronous sustain discharges occur. In addition, in the identification sustain period Tis, when an identification sustain pulse is applied to the scan electrode Y, one identification sustain discharge occurs. When the data signal TDP is applied to the address electrode X in the horizontal scan subfield HSSF, one horizontal address discharge occurs.

In the embodiment of the present invention, an example of a method for obtaining coordinate information will be described on the assumption that the remote control apparatus 200 detects from the vertical address discharge to the horizontal address discharge. It is assumed that the vertical resolution is 1080 pixels, the touch scan signal TSP is continuously applied for each scan electrode line, and the touch data signal TDP is continuously applied for each address electrode line.

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That is, when Ty is detected, the fixed offset Ty offset and T scan _y_ width Using, it is possible to calculate the final vertical coordinates. Ty can be calculated using the timing difference between the 1st vertical address discharge in a specific discharge cell and the 7th synchronous sustain discharge.

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Here, Tx may represent a period between one identification sustain pulse application period and a data signal application period in the discharge cell in which the remote control apparatus 200 is located. Tx offset represents the period between one identification sustain pulse application period and the start of the horizontal scan subfield (HSSF). T scan _x_ width represents the pulse width of the data signal. Px represents final horizontal coordinate.

That is, when Tx is detected, Tx offset and T scan _x_ width are fixed values. Using, it is possible to calculate the final horizontal coordinates. Tx can be calculated using the timing difference between one identification sustain discharge and the horizontal address discharge in a specific discharge cell.

Comparing Equation 3 and Equation 6, since Equation 3 calculates the final vertical coordinate with the Tys value before the synchronous sustain pulse is applied, Equation 6 is calculated in consideration of 1080 value, which is a vertical resolution value. Since the final horizontal coordinate is calculated with the Txs value after the synchronous sustain pulse is applied, the horizontal resolution value does not need to be considered separately.

On the other hand, unlike the drawing, Tx offset And Tx offset Can be set by various methods. For example, when the starting point of Tx is the point of time when the fourth synchronous sustain pulse is applied, the Tx offset It may also mean a period between the time of applying the synchronous sustain pulse to the start of the horizontal scan subfield (HSSF).

On the other hand, the control unit 280 of the remote control device 200, based on the light detection timing signal detected by the optical sensor unit 240, by performing the calculation of the above-described equations (1) to (6), the final vertical coordinate And horizontal coordinates. The controller 280 of the remote controller 200 may control the calculated vertical coordinate and horizontal coordinate signals to be transmitted to the pointing signal receiving apparatus 300 through the RF module 221.

On the other hand, the period between the fourth synchronous sustain pulse application time and the identification sustain application time point in the drawing is set to Tm, and when the image display apparatus 100 includes a plurality of plasma display panels, Tm is used as identification information. Can be.

The present invention can be applied without being limited to the number of synchronous sustain pulses applied in the synchronous sustain period Tss.

For example, in the synchronous sustain period Tss, two synchronous sustain pulses may be alternately applied to the scan electrode Y and the sustain electrode Z. FIG.

In this case, two synchronous sustain pulses applied to the sustain electrode may serve as second and fourth synchronous sustain pulses among the synchronous sustain pulses applied to the scan electrode of FIG. 17.

Referring to FIG. 18A, when the image display apparatus 100 includes two plasma display panels 180a and 180b, the image display apparatus 100 may be disposed to be adjacent to each other horizontally as shown in the figure. For example, it can be used for the purpose of the copyboard.

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first panel 180a and the second panel 180b may be operated in the touch pen mode.

At this time, in order to distinguish which discharge cell of which panel among the plurality of plasma display panels detects infrared light, it is possible to set the period between the synchronization sustain pulse and the identification sustain pulse differently for each panel as shown in FIG. 18B. Do.

That is, the waveform shown in FIG. 18B is applied to the scan electrode Y in the scan sustain period SSP, and the second panel 180b is applied to the first panel 180a in FIG. 19B. The same waveform may be applied to the scan electrode Y in the scan sustain period SSP. That is, by setting the period Tms in the second panel 180a to be longer than the period Tm1 between the fourth synchronous sustain pulse application time point and the identification sustain application time point of the first panel 180a, The distinction can be made.

On the other hand, in order to distinguish the panel, various settings are possible in addition to the period division.

FIG. 18C illustrates that the pulse widths W1 and W2 of the identification sustain are different for the panels 180a and 180b, and FIG. 18D illustrates the pulse sizes H1 and H2 of the identification sustain for the panels 180a and 180b. Illustrate different things.

18C and 18D have different pulse widths or pulse sizes in order to distinguish them from different panels, so that the length and intensity of the actual identification sustain discharge section are changed. Accordingly, in the optical sensor unit 240 of the remote control device 200, it can be distinguished according to the length and intensity of the detected optical signal.

18A to 18D have been described with reference to the two plasma display panels 180a and 180b, the present invention may be extended to four, six, or nine plasma display panels. In addition, it is also possible to distinguish each panel using at least one of the methods of FIGS. 18 (b) to 18 (d).

19 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a remote control apparatus and an image display apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 19, in a method of operating a remote control apparatus and an image display apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, first, an operation state of a program for executing a touch pen mode is determined (S1910).

Meanwhile, a program for executing the touch pen mode may be provided in the above-described pointing signal processing apparatus.

Alternatively, the program may be provided in the image display apparatus as the pointing signal processing apparatus may be included in the image display apparatus.

When a program for executing the touch pen mode is driven, the touch pen mode operation is executed as described in detail above (S1920).

In the touch pen mode, the touch pen-type remote controller detects light emitted from the plasma display panel. Then, a timing signal based on the detected light is output.

Meanwhile, the touch pen mode may enter according to the operation of the touch pen mode key 773. Of course, when the plasma display panel approaches the plasma display panel within a predetermined distance without the touch pen mode key 773, the touch pen mode key 773 may be automatically entered. The controller 280 may detect the corresponding condition and may control to enter the touch pen mode.

As such, when the program is not driven first and enters the touch pen mode, the program for the touch pen may be automatically driven.

When entering the touch pen mode, the optical sensor unit 240 may detect light emitted from the plasma display panel. In addition, when entering the touch pen mode, the pointing signal processing apparatus 400 may be notified of the touch pen mode through the RF module 221. Accordingly, the plasma display panel adds a scan subfield Scan SF in addition to the normal subfield as shown in FIG. 11 to display an image. In this case, an object indicating that the touch pen mode is displayed may be displayed on the panel.

As described above, the optical sensor unit 240 detects the vertical address light emitted during the vertical scan subfield VSSF of the plasma display panel, and detects the horizontal address light emitted during the horizontal scan subfield HSSF. Detect. In addition, during the scan sustain period (SSP), between the vertical scan subfield (VSSF) period and the horizontal scan subfield period (HSSF), at least one synchronous sustain light is further detected, and further, the identification sustain light is further detected. do.

The optical sensor unit 240 outputs a timing signal as shown in FIG. 10C based on the detected light. In this order, the timing signal based on the vertical address light, the timing signal based on the synchronous sustain light, the timing signal based on the identification sustain light, and the timing signal based on the horizontal address light can be output.

The image display apparatus displays an image at corresponding coordinates based on the timing signal.

Meanwhile, prior to the touch pen mode operation, the remote control apparatus 200 and the pointing signal processing apparatus 400 may exchange a pairing signal and a pairing response signal through the pointing signal receiving apparatus 300 to be paired.

On the other hand, if the program does not operate for the first reference time (S1930), the remote controller enters the standby mode (S1940).

The controller 280 may control the power supply unit 260 to operate in the touch pen standby mode when the non-operation period of the program elapses over the first reference time.

Here, the inoperation of the program may include a case in which a signal is not received from the remote controller when there is no movement of the remote controller other than when there is no input to the program.

In the standby mode, the power supply unit 260 may turn off at least some modules of the remote controller.

For example, the power supply unit 260 may control to limit the secondary power supplied to the wireless communication unit 225, particularly the RF module 221. On the other hand, the power supply unit 260 may continue to supply the primary power supplied to the optical sensor unit 240 and the control unit 280. As a result, only the function of transmitting or receiving data with the outside can be temporarily stopped, so that the power stored in the power supply unit 260 can be efficiently managed.

On the other hand, after entering the standby mode, when the program does not operate for a second reference time (S1950), it is possible to turn off the power of the remote controller (S1960).

The controller 280 may control to turn off the remote controller at all for power management when the non-operation period of the program elapses for a second reference time or more. For example, the power supply unit 260 may additionally limit the supply of primary power supplied to at least one of the optical sensor unit 240 or the controller 280, in addition to the secondary power supply already limited in supply.

The first reference time and the second reference time may be changed and may be set by the user. For example, it may be set to about a few seconds to several tens of seconds by the user.

Meanwhile, when the program is driven again within the first and second reference times, the program may re-enter the touch pen mode. In addition, when the power switch 775 of the remote controller is turned on again or when the touch pen mode key 773 is operated, the program can be restarted.

In this case, the power supply unit can resume the supply of the primary power supply and the secondary power supply described above.

The present invention relates to a control method for providing user convenience in an image display device capable of receiving a touch pen input. The remote control device receives an optical IR signal emitted from a plasma display panel and points its coordinates to a pointing signal receiving device ( 300, and displayed on the image display device using a touch pen program of the pointing signal processing device 400 to execute a picture, text, a figure, and a command of a desired shape.

In this case, in order to transmit the coordinates inputted to the touch pen type remote controller to the pointing signal processor 400, the remote controller has a built-in power source. However, the battery is limited so the remote control cannot always be turned on. Therefore, the remote control device should be turned off when not using the remote control device.

If the user does not turn off the power of the remote controller, the battery is quickly consumed and needs to be recharged frequently. If the usage of the battery increases, the performance may be degraded.

In order to eliminate such inconvenience, in the present invention, when the user does not use the remote control device, in addition to a separate power off switch, the user may enter a power saving mode by checking whether the touch pen driving program is executed or not. Power can be managed efficiently.

Thereafter, after a predetermined time, the power of the image display apparatus is automatically turned off or the mode is changed to a predetermined mode (S1970). The method may further include automatically terminating the program completely.

That is, according to the power off of the remote control apparatus, the video display apparatus can also turn off the power, thereby reducing the power consumption during non-operation.

FIG. 20 illustrates an example of an operation method of a remote control apparatus and an image display apparatus when the pointing signal receiver 300 and the pointing signal processor 400 described above with reference to FIG. 3 are included in the image display apparatus. Reference is made to the drawing.

First, when the program does not operate for the first reference time, the image display apparatus 100 transmits an unused flag indicating an inactive state of the program to the remote control apparatus 200. S2010)

Here, the unused flag may be generated in the image display device.

Thereafter, the remote controller 200 recognizing the non-operation of the program transmits a standby flag to the image display apparatus 100, and enters the standby mode (S2020).

If the program does not operate for the second reference time, an unused flag indicating a non-operation state of the program is transmitted to the remote controller 200 (S2030).

Before the remote controller 200 is turned off, the remote controller 200 transmits a power off flag to the image display apparatus 100 and turns off the power (S2040).

Thereafter, the image display apparatus 100 may automatically turn off the power or change to a preset mode.

FIG. 21 is a view for explaining an example of an operation method of a remote control apparatus and an image display apparatus when there are the separate pointing signal receiving apparatus 300 and the pointing signal processing apparatus 400 described above with reference to FIG. 2. It is a drawing.

First, when the program does not operate for the first reference time, the pointing signal processing apparatus 400 transmits an unused flag indicating a non-operation state of the program to the remote controller 200. (S2110)

Here, the unused flag may be generated in the pointing signal processing apparatus 400.

Thereafter, the remote controller 200 recognizing the non-operation of the program transmits a standby flag to the pointing signal processing apparatus 400 and enters the standby mode (S2120).

If the program does not operate for the second reference time, the pointing signal processing apparatus 400 transmits an unused flag indicating a non-operation state of the program to the remote controller 200. S2130)

Before the remote controller 200 is turned off, the remote controller 200 transmits a power off flag to the pointing signal processor 400 and turns off the power (S2140).

Thereafter, the pointing signal processing apparatus 400 may transmit a power off flag to the image display apparatus 100 (S2150) or the remote control apparatus 200 directly turns off the power off flag. The flag may be transmitted to the image display apparatus 100.

On the other hand, the image display device 100 automatically turns off the power or changes to a preset mode.

22 to 24 are views for explaining an example of a power management method of a remote control apparatus and an image display apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

An operating method of a remote control apparatus and an image display apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes displaying an object representing an inactive state of the program when the program does not operate during the first reference time. can do.

The object representing the inoperative state of the program may be configured in the form of text as shown in FIG. 22. Or it may be configured in the form of various graphic objects.

Meanwhile, in one embodiment of the present invention, the program can be notified of execution of the program in the touch pen program UI window, and the execution UI of the program can be activated. After that, if the program is not executed, it will have a primary power saving function through a stand-by mode, and if the standby mode is maintained for more than the set time, the power will be turned off to achieve efficient use of the remote control device during a single charge. Can be.

FIG. 23 illustrates an example of a touch pen mode setting screen 2300.

The touch pen mode setting menu 2300 may include a menu object 2310 for selecting activation of the touch pen off function according to the present invention, and may further include detailed setting menu objects 2311, 2312, and 2313. have.

When the touch pen off function is activated, the user can enter 2-depth and set detailed input mode switching and corresponding service switching according to user's preference.

On the other hand, it is possible to provide various options to the user to set the operation of the image display apparatus when the touch pen is powered off or the program off, and the touch pen mode setting function may be given to children who are inexperienced in using the touch pen.

The detailed setting menu objects 2311, 2312, and 2313 can be variously set by the user's setting. The detailed setting mode to be applied for each time zone and the mode to be switched when the program is not run to exceed the reference time can be specified.

 For example, as shown in FIG. 23, the display apparatus may be set to enter a predetermined channel (SBS or EBS) viewing mode (2311, 2313) or turn off the image display device (2312).

Meanwhile, an embodiment of the present disclosure may further include displaying an object indicating an automatic power off or mode switching function of the image display apparatus as shown in FIG. 24 when the program does not operate for a second reference time. can do.

On the other hand, an embodiment of the present invention may further include the step of releasing the automatic power off or mode switching function when there is a predetermined command during the second reference time.

That is, even when the power of FIG. 23 is set to be turned off (2312), the user may want to watch TV in some cases, and thus may provide an opportunity for the user to select a predetermined time, for example, about 20 seconds.

If there is a predetermined command, the automatic power-off or mode switching function is released once, and if there is no input, the automatic power-off of the image display apparatus may be performed.

On the other hand, according to the embodiment, when the program is terminated except when the program is inactive for a predetermined time, the power of the remote controller can be automatically turned off.

In this case, the method may further include turning off the image display apparatus or converting the image display apparatus into a preset mode.

When the program is terminated by the user, the touch pen function is no longer used, so the user can watch TV in another mode or end the TV.

On the other hand, when the program is terminated, a program end flag can be transmitted to the remote control device, and before the power of the remote control device is turned off, the remote control device signals a power off flag. The method may further include transmitting to a processing apparatus or an image display apparatus.

The present invention may further include turning off the pointing signal processing apparatus when the pointing signal processing apparatus includes the program.

That is, power consumption of the pointing signal processing device as well as the image display device and the remote control device may be automatically turned off.

25 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a remote control apparatus and an image display apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the following, the same parts as the above description are omitted.

Referring to FIG. 25, in the present invention, a power-off input of a remote control device is received (S2510), a power-off step of the remote control device (S2530), and a power of an image display device is automatically turned off or a preset mode. It may include the step (S2540).

That is, although the program is being driven, when the user turns off the power of the remote control device, the user can automatically turn off the power of the image display device or change the mode, thereby increasing user convenience.

In this case, before turning off the remote controller, the remote controller may transmit a power off flag to the pointing signal processing apparatus or the image display apparatus (S2520).

On the other hand, when the pointing signal processing apparatus includes the program, the pointing signal processing apparatus may be turned off.

When using the touch pen mode, when the driving program is turned off, the related devices must be turned off in a batch, but only the program is turned off and the image display device is left on or the touch pen is left on.

26 to 32 are views for explaining an example of an operation method of a remote control apparatus and an image display apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 26 illustrates an example of displaying an object 2490 indicating entry into the standby mode of the remote controller 200 while continuously displaying the object displayed by the user with the touch pen. Accordingly, the user can intuitively know that the standby mode.

27 to 32 illustrate various screen configuration examples of the touch pen mode.

Referring to the drawing, the image display apparatus 100 includes a main menu 2510 including a touch pen item 2520 as shown in FIG. 27 according to the operation of the hot key 2510 of the remote control apparatus 2500. Can be displayed. Meanwhile, in addition to the touch pen item 2520, the terminal may further include a channel item, a picture item, an audio item, a time item, a lock item, an option item, and a media item.

Meanwhile, in addition to the remote controller 2500, the touch pen item (see FIG. 27) may also be used when the touch pen mode key 773 of the remote pen 200 of the touch pen type according to the embodiment of the present invention operates. The main menu 2510 including 2520 may be displayed.

Meanwhile, when the main menu 2510 is displayed, the broadcast image may be displayed on the display 180 overlapping with the main menu 2510. That is, it is possible to display with the broadcast video by changing the color or transparency of the main menu 2510.

Next, when the touch pen item 2520 is selected in the main menu 2510, an external input selection menu 2620 for connecting to the pointing signal processing apparatus 400 may be displayed as shown in FIG. 28. The external input selection menu 2620 may include, for example, items such as HDMI1, HDMI2, RGB1, and RGB2.

Next, when the 'HDMI1' item in the external input selection menu 2620 is selected, the touch pen home screen 2710 as shown in FIG. 29 may be displayed. The touch pen home screen 2710 may include a touch pen menu 2720 including a sketchbook item, a photo decorating item, a My Gallery item, an Internet item, a family calendar item, and a touch pen. It may include a menu 2730 to check the execution error of the. When the touch pen home screen 2710 fails to execute, the user may enter the menu again using the menu 2730.

Meanwhile, the touch pen home screen 2710 according to the embodiment of the present invention may be selectively performed according to a user. For example, the 'Internet' item and the 'family calendar' item may be set to be performed only when the user is older than a predetermined age.

Meanwhile, the touch pen home screen 2710 according to the embodiment of the present invention may provide various user interfaces by providing various items in addition to the items shown in the drawings.

30 illustrates a touch pen home screen 2800 different from FIG. 29. That is, compared to FIG. 29, the touch pen menu 2810 is displayed immediately without the menu 2730.

In addition, an object 2820 and 2825 indicating a power state of each remote controller, a setting item object 2830, and an exit item object 2835 may also be displayed at the top of the screen.

 Next, as shown in FIG. 31, when the exit item object 2835 is selected on the touch pen home screen 2800 using the touch pen-based remote controller 200, as shown in FIG. 32, an external input is connected. The screen of the pointing signal processing device 400 may be displayed. When the pointing signal processing apparatus 400 is a computer, a computer screen may be displayed as shown.

According to the present invention, after checking whether or not the touch pen program is used, a power saving function may be performed to prevent discharge of the touch pen.

Therefore, when the user does not use the touch pen function, the remote control device is turned on inadvertently by the user or the infant, thereby preventing power consumption and promoting efficient power management, and preventing the remote control device from being discharged. .

In addition, when the touch pen is turned off, a flag (Power Off Flag) may be transmitted to the image display device to provide a user convenience to change the service to a service selected by the consumer or to power off the power.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the touch pen program is not driven for more than the first reference time, the standby pen enters the standby mode and cuts off the power supplied to the wireless communication unit, thereby efficiently managing the power of the remote control apparatus. Will be.

In addition, when the touch pen program is not driven for more than the first reference time after entering the standby mode, the power pen enters the power-off mode and cuts off the power supplied to at least one of the optical sensor unit and the controller in the remote controller. More efficient power management

In addition, by turning off the power supply of the video display device, it is possible to efficiently manage the power of the video display device.

The remote control apparatus according to the present invention, and the image display apparatus including the same, are not limited to the configuration and method of the embodiments described as described above, the embodiments are implemented so that various modifications can be made. All or part of the examples may be optionally combined.

Meanwhile, the operating method of the remote control apparatus or the operating method (power management method) of the image display apparatus of the present invention may be implemented as code that can be read by the processor in a processor-readable recording medium included in the image display apparatus. . The processor-readable recording medium includes all kinds of recording apparatuses in which data that can be read by the processor is stored. Examples of the processor-readable recording medium include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage device, and the like, and may also be implemented in the form of a carrier wave such as transmission over the Internet. . The processor-readable recording medium can also be distributed over network coupled computer systems so that the processor-readable code is stored and executed in a distributed fashion.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

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Determining an operating state of a program for executing the touch pen mode;
When the program does not operate for a first reference time, entering a standby mode by a remote controller;
Turning off the remote controller when the program does not operate for a second reference time after entering the standby mode; And
Automatically turning off the power of the image display device or converting to a predetermined mode; comprising a remote control device, and a power management method of the image display device comprising the same.
The method of claim 1,
The program is provided in the video display device, or a remote control device, characterized in that provided in a separate pointing signal processing device, and a power management method of a video display device comprising the same.
The method of claim 1,
And displaying an object representing the non-operation state of the program when the program does not operate for the first reference time.
The method of claim 1,
If the program does not operate for the first reference time, transmitting an unused flag indicating a non-operation state of the program to the remote controller; Power management method of image display device.
5. The method of claim 4,
The unused flag is
Remote control device, characterized in that generated in the pointing signal processing device or image display device having the program, and a power management method of the image display device comprising the same.
The method of claim 1,
Before the power of the remote controller is turned off, the remote controller further comprises transmitting a power off flag to a pointing signal processing apparatus or an image display apparatus; Power management method of image display device.
The method of claim 1,
Terminating the program; and a power management method of a remote control device further comprising the same, and an image display device including the same.
The method of claim 1,
Displaying an object indicating an automatic power-off or mode switching function of the image display apparatus when the program does not operate for a second reference time; Power management method.
The method of claim 1,
During the second reference time, if there is a predetermined command, releasing the automatic power-off or mode switching function.
The method of claim 1,
When the program is terminated, turning off a remote control device; And
When the program is terminated, turning off the power of the video display device or converting to a predetermined mode; further comprising a remote control device, and a power management method of the video display device comprising the same.
The method of claim 10,
And transmitting a program end flag to the remote control device when the program is terminated, and a power management method of the image display device including the remote control device.
The method of claim 10,
Before the power of the remote controller is turned off, the remote controller further comprises transmitting a power off flag to a pointing signal processing apparatus or an image display apparatus; Power management method of image display device.
The method of claim 10,
When the pointing signal processing device is provided with the program, turning off the power of the pointing signal processing device; and a remote control device further comprising;
The method of claim 1,
And the first reference time and the second reference time are changeable. 7.
Receiving a power off input of the remote control device;
Turning off the remote control device; And
Automatically turning off the power of the image display device or converting to a predetermined mode; comprising a remote control device, and a power management method of the image display device comprising the same.
16. The method of claim 15,
Transmitting a power off flag to a pointing signal processing apparatus or an image display apparatus before turning off the remote control apparatus; and a power of the image display apparatus including the same. How to manage.
16. The method of claim 15,
When the pointing signal processing device is provided with the program, turning off the power of the pointing signal processing device; and a remote control device further comprising;
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