KR20160073219A - Apparatus and method for editing customizable home screen of smart tv - Google Patents

Abstract

According to the present invention, a device for editing a customized home screen of a smart TV comprises: an authoring tool providing unit configured to display a home screen authoring tool, which edits and generates a home screen, on a display of the smart TV and provide the tool to a user; an input processing unit configured to transfer home screen setup information, which is received from a user, to a home screen authoring unit by using the home screen authoring tool; the home screen authoring unit configured to generate a customized home screen based on the received home screen setup information; and a home screen management unit configured to store the generated customized home screen. Therefore, the device enables a user to easily select and execute an application on the home screen of the smart TV.

Description

[0001] APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EDITING CUSTOMIZABLE HOME SCREEN OF SMART TV [0002]

The present invention relates to authoring and editing tools, and more particularly, to home screen authoring and editing of smart terminals.

Smart TV combines an Internet access function with a conventional TV that broadcasts broadcast signals and outputs an operating system and a central processing unit to install various types of application programs as well as conventional television broadcasts for web surfing and video on demand ) Multifunctional TV that can utilize various functions such as viewing, social networking service (SNS) and game. These smart TVs integrate and manage a variety of menus on the home screen of smartphones and tablet PCs, enabling users to use content and applications more conveniently and quickly.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2013-0106684 provides a method for sharing the same home screen in different devices. Currently, the home screen provided by smart TV is provided to users in the form of receiving the same home screen by multiple users using smart TV. The patent provides the ability to share a home screen on different devices. However, the conventional home screen does not reflect the usage pattern and taste of each user, and thus does not satisfy the needs of users.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2013-0106684

A problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a user experience capable of selecting and executing application programs and widgets more conveniently in executing various application programs or widgets on a home screen on a TV And to provide a home screen editing apparatus and method for providing the home screen.

The smart home TV customizing home screen editing apparatus according to the present invention is a smart home screen editing apparatus for displaying a home screen authoring tool for editing and creating a home screen on a display of a smart TV and providing the same to a user, An input processing unit for transmitting the received home screen setting information to the home screen authoring unit, a home screen managing unit for generating a customized home screen based on the received home screen setting information, and a home screen managing unit for storing the generated custom home screen .

The home screen authoring tool can add or delete widgets and app icons at desired locations with drag and drop. Then, the home screen management unit delivers the template having the home screen component set in advance to the home screen authoring unit, and provides the template to the user through the home screen authoring tool. The home screen management unit can provide a custom home screen created by another user as a template.

The home screen management unit stores the generated customized home screen by user, and provides a corresponding customized home screen for each user. To this end, the home screen management unit identifies the user based on the previously stored user's identification information and provides a customized home screen corresponding to the identified user. Then, the home screen management unit uploads the generated customized home screen to the cloud server, downloads the corresponding customized home screen from the cloud server according to the user request, and provides the customized home screen to the user.

The authoring tool providing unit may include at least one of an authoring tool window for placing a home screen component including at least one widget and an app icon, a template window in which a home screen component is basically arranged, and a page change button for switching a home screen page The home screen authoring tool including the above is displayed on the display of the smart TV and provided to the user.

A smart home screen editing method of a smart TV according to the present invention displays a home screen authoring tool for editing and creating a home screen on a display of a smart TV when a request for authoring mode is received from a user. Then, home screen setting information is received from the user using the home screen authoring tool displayed on the display. Upon receiving the home screen setting information from the user, the personalized home screen is generated based on the received home screen setting information, and the generated custom home screen is divided and stored for each user. In the present invention, the home screen authoring tool can add or delete a widget and an app icon at a desired position by drag-and-drop, and can provide the user with a template in which a home screen component is set in advance. The home screen authoring tool may also include an authoring tool window for unrestricted placement of a home screen component comprising one or more widgets and an app icon, a template window in which the home screen component is essentially located, and a page turn button At least one of them.

The smart home TV customized home screen editing apparatus and editing method according to the present invention allow a user to easily select and execute an application on a TV home screen. Since the customized home screen is composed of the page concept and provides an intuitive interface, it is possible to provide a convenient screen configuration by arranging essential apps or widgets that users frequently use. The user can change the size and position of the app and the widget by using a simple method such as drag and drop through the customized home screen editing apparatus and editing method of the smart TV according to the present invention. Especially, if you work with a smart remote control, you can intuitively perform a desired operation based on a touch like a smart phone.

The user can directly create a home screen on the TV through the customized home screen editing apparatus and editing method of the smart TV according to the present invention. A user who is accustomed to using the home screen authoring tool of the present invention can decorate a home screen in a desired form through a blank template, and a novice user can easily and quickly create a home screen having a basic function through a preset template. In addition, even if a template is utilized, it can be freely edited in a desired form.

1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a customized home screen editing apparatus for a smart TV according to the present invention.
FIGS. 2A to 2C are views showing an embodiment of a customized home screen of a smart home screen customizing home screen editing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a view illustrating an example of a home screen authoring tool of a smart home screen editing apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
4A and 4B are views showing an example of a customized home screen and home screen authoring tool of a smart home TV customized home screen editing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a diagram illustrating a template of a home screen authoring tool of a smart home TV customizing home screen editing apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a process of selecting a user of a smart home TV personalized home screen providing apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing another example of a customized home screen editing apparatus for a smart TV according to the present invention.
8 is a flowchart illustrating a method of editing a customized home screen of a smart TV according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The terms and words used in the present specification are selected in consideration of the functions in the embodiments, and the meaning of the terms may vary depending on the intention or custom of the invention. Therefore, the terms used in the following embodiments are defined according to their definitions when they are specifically defined in this specification, and unless otherwise specified, they should be construed in a sense generally recognized by those skilled in the art.

1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a customized home screen editing apparatus for a smart TV according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, an apparatus 100 for providing a home screen of a smart TV according to the present invention includes a authoring tool providing unit 110, an input processing unit 120, a home screen authoring unit 130, and a home screen managing unit 140 .

The home screen of the home screen providing apparatus 100 of the smart TV according to the present invention can output a TV broadcast screen in a TV capable of accessing the Internet and provide execution icons and widgets of various application programs. And, the home screen of the present invention can execute an application program through one or more windows, and can provide execution results of various other widgets or programs.

The authoring tool providing unit 110 displays a home screen authoring tool capable of editing and authoring a home screen on the display 10 of the smart TV and provides the same to a user. The home screen can provide a wide variety of contents and information on one screen as described above. Unlike a general TV that provides only received broadcast images, a smart TV can provide an installed application or stored contents according to a user's request, such as a PC or a smart phone. Each user may have different content and applications that they use frequently depending on their usage habits and personal preferences, and the familiar GUI may also be different. Especially, since smart TV provides not only general broadcasting but also various applications and contents, a customized home screen optimized for each user can be more useful.

In this way, since the home screen can provide various contents and information at the same time, the authoring tool providing unit 110 can provide a home screen authoring tool to the user who can freely edit and author the home screen to provide. Generally, when a authoring mode request for editing and creating a customized home screen from a user is received through the input processing unit 120, the authoring tool providing unit 110 displays a home screen authoring tool on the display 10 of the smart TV And switches to the authoring mode. The home screen authoring tool allows you to freely edit the home screen components and provides the ability to add and delete widgets and app icons at any location with drag and drop. And, the home screen authoring tool can provide a template with a basic layout pre-set to help you easily and easily create a home screen. In addition, the home screen authoring tool can freely control the size of the app icon and the widget and the size of the execution screen. The home screen authoring tool will be further described with reference to the embodiment shown in FIG. 3 which will be described later.

When the authoring mode request for editing the customized home screen is received from the user, the input processing unit 120 delivers the received authoring mode request to the authoring tool providing unit 110. Then, the authoring tool supplier 110 receiving the authoring mode request displays the home screen authoring tool on the display 10 of the smart TV. The input processing unit 120 transmits the home screen setting input by the user to the home screen authoring unit 130 through various types of input devices. When the home screen authoring tool is displayed on the screen, the user can input the home screen setting using various input devices. Input devices for entering home screen settings may include a touch screen interface, a remote control, a mouse, and a smart device such as a smart phone or tablet PC. The user inputs home screen setting information into the home screen providing apparatus 100 using the input device and the home screen authoring tool.

In particular, the input processing unit 120 can receive the home screen setting from the user through the smart remote controller or the smart device. Smart remote controls or smart devices can now mirror the display of smart TVs. This allows a smart-mirroring remote or smart device to display the home screen and home screen authoring tools displayed on the smart TV on its own screen. The user can easily edit the home screen by editing the home screen authoring tool displayed on the screen of the smart remote controller or the smart device through the touch input.

The home screen setting information is created by the user using the home screen authoring tool to edit the home screen to suit his purpose and taste. The home screen authoring unit 130 generates a customized home screen based on the generated home screen setting information. The customized home screen is a home screen edited by the user, including layouts and templates of the home screen, as well as an app icon, a widget, a broadcast screen, and an execution screen, and may have an optimized form for the user. Users can select frequently used app icons from the home screen authoring tool and conveniently position them, and adjust the size and position of the execution screen. For example, the moving picture playback application can be set to be executed in a full screen mode or displayed at a predetermined position on the screen in a small size, and the position and the shape of the widget can be freely edited. The customized home screen will be further described by way of example in Figs. 2A to 2C described later. The home screen authoring unit 130 stores the generated custom home screen in the home screen management unit 140. [

The home screen management unit 140 stores the customized home screen generated by the home screen authoring unit 130. [ The home screen management unit 140 stores one or more customized home screens by dividing each user. When a predetermined user accesses the home screen providing apparatus 100 of the smart TV according to the present invention and uses the smart TV, the home screen corresponding to the user can be provided through a predetermined user selection process . To this end, the home screen management unit 140 can identify the user using various methods. The home screen management unit 140 may register one or more users in advance and provide a customized home screen corresponding to the user through a selection process for the registered users. The home screen management unit 140 may receive the identification number (ID) and the password directly from the user and identify the user. The home screen management unit 140 can identify the user through the biometric information collected from the external features of the body such as the user's face, iris, and fingerprint. In addition, the home screen management unit 140 can register users in advance by various methods, and can select a user through user identification to provide a corresponding customized home screen.

Upon receipt of the template provision request from the user, the home screen management unit 140 delivers the stored template to the home screen authoring unit 130. Templates are pre-created and stored custom home screens that allow new users to easily and easily create custom home screens. The template has various widgets, buttons for functions, and icon and basic layout of the app, so users can easily and quickly create a customized home screen by editing based on the template. Templates can be provided by the manufacturer or downloaded via the app store or the Internet. In addition, the customized home screen delivered from the home screen authoring unit 130 can be stored as a template.

FIGS. 2A to 2C are views showing an embodiment of a customized home screen of a smart home screen customizing home screen editing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 2A to 2C, an embodiment of a customized home screen of an apparatus for customizing a home screen of a smart TV according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a basic home screen 210, a first customized home screen 220, And a second customized home screen 230.

The basic home screen 210 includes a home screen configuration including a home screen broadcast screen 211, a custom banner ad 212, an app icon list 213, a widget 214, a search window 215, Element. The home screen broadcasting screen 211 scales down the broadcast content transmitted from the airwaves or cables. The user can freely adjust the size and position of the home screen broadcasting screen 211 using the home screen authoring tool. In a typical TV, a broadcasting screen is displayed on the entire screen. In the present invention, a reduced broadcasting screen is located in a part of a screen, so that a user can utilize other contents and information while watching broadcast contents. The customized banner ad 212 provides a customized banner ad based on an accumulated usage history of a particular user or a user (e.g., a family) who shares a smart TV or a pre-established hobby / interest area. The user can receive the advertisement related to the field of interest through the customized banner advertisement 212.

The app icon list 213 is an area where an app icon frequently used by a user is located. Users can get the apps they need from their service providers and install them on smart TVs. The user can select frequently used apps from the installed or built-in apps, and add the selected icon (app icon) to the app icon list 213. The user can quickly and conveniently execute the app by selecting the desired app icon from among a plurality of app icons contained in the app icon list 213. [ The user can adjust the size and position of the app icon list 213 by using the home screen authoring tool, and can adjust the form of the app icon list 213. For example, the size of the app icon included in the app icon list 213 can be adjusted to adjust the number of app icons displayed in the app icon list 213, and the total number of app icons selected in the app icon list 213 Or to display only a part of app icons among a plurality of selected app icons and to display remaining app icons through left / right / up / down dragging.

The widget 214 is an area for displaying a widget that the user needs, and the user can select necessary widgets and set the position and size at which the selected widget is displayed through the home service editing tool . The user can select a widget to use and set the position of the widget through the home screen authoring tool. In addition, the user can freely adjust the size of the selected widget. For example, widgets that provide weather information and SNS widgets such as Twitter can be placed on the home screen. The search window 215 is an area having a search engine function, and performs a search function by recognizing a text or voice received from a user. The user can set the size and position of the search window 215 using the home screen authoring tool, and the type of search engine to be used can also be set. The information window 216 displays the result of searching the received voice / text in the search window 215.

In the embodiment of FIG. 2A, the six home screen components constituting the basic home screen 210 are only one embodiment, and are not limited to the six home screen components. The user can select necessary components from among the six home screen components using the home screen authoring tool, and additionally, various contents or an application execution screen can be added as a home screen component. In addition, the user can set the home screen to include two or more identical home screen components. For example, after two or more home screen broadcasting screens 211 are set as the home screen component, different broadcasting contents are displayed, so that two broadcasting contents can be viewed at the same time.

The first customized home screen 220 consists of a home screen component comprising three widgets 221,222,223, two app icons 224,225, a page toggle button 226 and a authoring mode go button 227. [

The first widget 221, the second widget 222, and the third widget 223 have different sizes as areas for executing different widgets, respectively. The third widget 223 is a TV widget that provides the broadcast contents provided by the broadcaster in the form of a widget. The user can use the home screen authoring tool to place two or more widgets (three widgets in the embodiment of FIG. 2B) at desired locations on the home screen. In addition, the user can set different widgets to have different sizes using the home screen authoring tool. The user can also place the app icons 224 and 225 of the executable apps at desired positions through the home screen authoring tool.

The page change button 226 is a button for switching different home screen pages when the home screen has two or more pages, and has three page buttons in total in the embodiment of FIG. 2B. The customized home screen of the present invention may have not only one home screen but also two or more home screen screens in order to improve efficiency of screen space utilization. In this case, one screen is referred to as one page. The user can use the home screen authoring tool to set the number of home screen pages, and to set and edit each home screen page.

The authoring mode move button 227 switches the home screen state to a authoring mode for editing the home screen using the home screen authoring tool. The user can execute the home screen authoring tool through the authoring mode moving button 227 to edit the custom home screen currently in use. The home screen authoring tool will be further described with reference to the embodiment shown in FIG. 3 which will be described later.

The second customized home screen 230 comprises a home screen component comprising an app launch screen 231 and a toggle button 232. The application execution screen 231 shows an application execution screen 231 executed in full screen when the user has executed a predetermined application. The application execution screen can be executed in a predetermined area in a predetermined area in the customized home screen or in a full screen according to the setting of the user. The switch button 232 may terminate the application execution screen 231 for displaying the running application or switch to another home screen page. The apps are run on a page-by-page basis, and can be toggled off and on page through the toggle button (232) at the bottom of the page app.

3 is a view illustrating an example of a home screen authoring tool of a smart home screen editing apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

3, an example of a home screen authoring tool 300 of a smart home screen customizing home screen editing apparatus includes an authoring tool window 310, a template window 320, a page change button 330, an end button 340, A widget 350, and an app icon list 360. [

The authoring tool window 310 provides a function to add a home screen component that the user needs. The user may place the desired number of home screen components such as widget 350 and app icon list 360 at desired locations using the authoring tool window 310. [ In particular, the user may add the widget 350 and the app icon list 360 at a desired location via drag and drop.

The template window 320 provides a template for a novice user to easily and easily create a home screen. When the user desires to construct a screen with a template to be pre-authored, the user can select a template window 320 and activate the template tool to select a template to configure the screen.

The page change button 330 provides a technique for switching the home screen page of the editing target in the home screen authoring mode. The home screen authoring mode can also check the page as shown in the home screen screen, and the screen for each page can be configured through the page change button 330. After the authoring is completed, the authoring mode end button 340 at the upper right can be pressed to terminate the work. If the author mode termination button 340 is clicked, it is confirmed whether or not the author content is stored. If desired, the home screen manager 140 stores the edited custom home screen.

4A and 4B are views showing an example of a customized home screen and home screen authoring tool of a smart home TV customized home screen editing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4A and 4B, the customized home screen 410 of FIG. 4A represents an example of a customized home screen created by a home screen authoring tool. 4A includes a broadcast widget 411, a page switch button 412, an app icon list 413, a web browser window 414, a custom banner ad 415, and a authoring mode button 416. [ And a home screen component. The broadcast widget 411 reproduces the broadcast content and the channel information transmitted from the terrestrial or cable broadcasting company and provides it to the user. The page change button 412 provides a function for switching the home screen page. The customized home screen of the present invention can provide more than one home screen page at the same time as one home screen. The user can set each of the home screen pages using the home screen authoring tool and switch the home screen page through the page turn button 412. [ For example, when the customized home screen 410 shown in FIG. 4A is one page, a running application can be displayed as a full screen on two pages, and a favorite or other widgets can be arranged on three pages. The customized home screen 410 of FIG. 4A is set to have three pages.

In the app icon list 413, an app icon for executing an app selected by the user is arranged. For example, the app icon list 413 of FIG. 4A may include a search app to retrieve necessary information, a messenger app to send and receive messages in real time, an app store to sell the apps that are needed, A face-to-face communication app, and a family media app that shares content between family members. The user can execute the necessary app among the apps included in the app icon list 413, thereby reducing the search effort for finding the required app by searching the entire app. The app icon list 413 can be arranged in a fixed form including an app icon, and the app icon can be arranged in a free form without a fixed form.

The web browser window 414 is a space in which a web browser for accessing the Internet is running, and may be configured in a window form or a widget form. The user can access the Internet through the web browser window 414 without having to execute a separate web browser. The customized banner advertisement 415 customizes the banner advertisement according to the cumulative usage history of the individual user or a user (e.g., a family member) who shares the smart TV or a preset hobby / interest area. The user can receive the advertisement related to the field of interest through the customized banner advertisement 415. [

The authoring mode button 416 performs a home screen authoring mode for editing a custom home screen to switch to a authoring mode. When the user edits the custom home screen currently in use or creates a new custom home screen, the user selects the author mode button 416 to enter the home screen authoring mode. When the mode is switched to the authoring mode by the authoring mode button 416, for example, the home screen authoring tool 420 of FIG. 4B is displayed on the screen.

The home screen authoring tool 420 is a tool for creating a custom home screen through home screen editing. When the app list button 421 located on the left side of the home screen screen is selected, one or more applications that can be selected (used) are displayed in a list form. The user can select an app icon of the desired app by selecting the app list button 421, and then place it at an arbitrary position in the home screen through drag and drop. Also, the user can delete the corresponding application icon 422 from the home screen by clicking the delete button 423 displayed on the app icon 422 currently disposed in the home screen. The widget 424 disposed within the home screen may also delete the widget 424 from the home screen by clicking the delete button 425 displayed on the widget 424. [ In addition, the home screen authoring tool 420 may edit all of the one or more pages that make up the custom home screen 410. In this case, as in the customized home screen 410, the home screen page can be switched and edited through the page change button 426. [

5 is a diagram illustrating a template of a home screen authoring tool of a smart home TV customizing home screen editing apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, a home screen authoring tool 500 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a template 510 previously created and stored so that a novice user can easily and easily create a custom home screen. The user can select the necessary templates 511, 512, 513, 514, and 515 from among the pre-stored templates 510, activate the template tool, and configure the screen with the template to be configured. Templates are pre-configured layouts for custom home screens, which can be provided by the manufacturer, or downloaded via the app store or the Internet. In addition, a custom home screen created by the user himself or another user can be used as a template. The template 510 includes a blank template 511 that can start from a blank screen and templates 512, 513, 514, and 515 that are set by previously arranging various apps and widgets, so that a user can easily and quickly create a home screen.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a process of selecting a user of a smart home TV personalized home screen providing apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG.

1 and 6, an apparatus 100 for providing a customized home screen of a smart TV according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention does not provide a customized home screen for only one user, Can be provided. The customized home screen generated by the home screen authoring tool is divided into individual users and stored in the home screen managing unit 140. The customized home screen stored in the home screen management unit 140 separately for each user is provided corresponding to the user identified through the user selection process.

The home screen management unit 140 displays the user selection interface 600 on the display 10 of the smart TV and provides it to the user. The user selects an object corresponding to (or desires to use) among the users 610 to 650 displayed in the user selection interface 500. [ In this example, the user selection interface 600 includes a family ID 610, a grandmother 620, a father 630, a mother 640, and a daughter 650 as family objects. The user selection interface 600 can freely add and register a user through the user addition tab 660. [

When registering an additional user, the home screen management unit 140 may store the identification information of the user together with the customized home screen of the user. You can freely share each user's customized home screen with other users, but you may want to use your own custom home screen for your personal use. Accordingly, the home screen management unit 140 stores the identification information of the user together in advance, and when the user is selected by the user selection interface 600, the home screen management unit 140 can request identification information to identify the user. The user can input identification information through the user selection interface 600 and authenticate himself / herself, and then use his or her own customized home screen. The identification information for user identification can be a commonly used ID and password, and various authentication methods developed such as biometric information such as voice / fingerprint recognition and smartphone authentication can be applied.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing another example of a customized home screen editing apparatus for a smart TV according to the present invention.

7, another example of the smart home screen customizing home screen editing apparatus 700 according to the present invention utilizes the cloud server 20 to upload and download a customized home screen and identification information.

The customized home screen generated through the authoring tool providing unit 710 and the home screen authoring unit 730 is transmitted to the home screen managing unit 740. The home screen management unit 740 uploads the customized home screen received from the home screen authoring unit 130 to the cloud server 20. The cloud server 20 stores the received customized home screen by user. The cloud server 20 receives the identification information about the user from the home screen managing unit 740 and stores and manages the same together with the customized home screen.

The customized home screen editing apparatus 700 can download a customized home screen and a new template stored in advance from the cloud server 20. [ In this way, the customized home screen editing apparatus 700 can provide a customized home screen for a user who is not stored in the home screen managing unit 740, and can share the customized home screen with other users or other smart TVs . For example, a customized home screen used in another smart TV can be shared through the cloud server 20 and used. By uploading and storing the customized home screen information in the cloud server 20, even if the data of the customized home screen stored in the home screen management unit 740 is deleted or an error occurs, the data backed up to the cloud server 20 Recovery is possible.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a method of editing a customized home screen of a smart TV according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8, the customized home screen editing apparatus 100 receives a authoring mode request from a user (S801). The user passes the authoring mode request to edit the custom home screen in use or to create a new custom home screen. The authoring mode request can be performed by selecting a authoring mode movement button included in the home screen screen. When the authoring mode request is received, the customized home screen editing apparatus 100 executes the home screen authoring tool to switch the home screen screen to the authoring mode (S802). Since the home screen can provide various contents and information at the same time, the customized home screen editing apparatus 100 provides the user with a home screen authoring tool that allows the user to freely edit and author the home screen . The home screen authoring tool can freely edit a large number of contents and information constituting the home screen, and provides a function of adding or deleting widgets and app icons at desired positions by drag & drop. And, the home screen authoring tool can provide a template with a basic layout pre-set to help you easily and easily create a home screen. In addition, the home screen authoring tool can freely control the size of the app icon and the widget and the size of the execution screen.

When the home screen authoring tool is executed, home screen setting information is received from the user (S803). The customized home screen editing device 100 receives home screen settings from a user through various types of input devices. The home screen setup input may include drag and drop / touch input via the touch screen interface, or may include input via a remote control, a mouse and a smart device such as a smart phone or tablet PC. The user inputs the home screen setting information into the customized home screen editing apparatus 100 by editing the customized home screen optimized for the user using the input device and the home screen authoring tool. The home screen setting information is custom home screen data edited by a user using the home screen authoring tool.

When the home screen setting information is received from the user, the customized home screen editing apparatus 100 generates a customized home screen based on the received home screen setting information (S804). The customized home screen is a home screen edited by a user, and may have a form optimized for the user, including layouts and templates of a home screen, as well as an app icon, a widget, a broadcast screen, and an execution screen. Users can select frequently used app icons from the home screen authoring tool and conveniently position them, and adjust the size and position of the execution screen. For example, the moving picture playback application can be set to be executed in a full screen mode or displayed at a predetermined position on the screen in a small size, and the position and the shape of the widget can be freely edited.

Next, the customized home screen editing apparatus 100 stores the generated customized home screen (S805). The customized home screen editing apparatus 100 stores the generated customized home screen for each user separately. When a predetermined user connects to the home screen providing apparatus 100 and uses the smart TV, the customized home screen editing apparatus 100 performs a predetermined user selection process to provide a customized home screen corresponding to the user . To this end, the customized home screen editing apparatus 100 may identify the user using various methods. In addition, the customized home screen editing apparatus 100 can store a customized home screen in a built-in storage location, and upload and store a customized home screen in a cloud server. The customized home screen editing apparatus 100 can increase the efficiency of the internal storage space by using the cloud server and can prepare for the stored data damage. In addition, the customized home screen editing apparatus 100 can utilize the customized home screen and the new template created in the other smart TV in the present smart TV by sharing the customized home screen and template through the cloud server.

The present invention including the above-described contents can be written in a computer program. And the code and code segment constituting the program can be easily deduced by a computer programmer of the field. In addition, the created program can be stored in a computer-readable recording medium or an information storage medium, and can be read and executed by a computer to implement the method of the present invention. And the recording medium includes all types of recording media readable by a computer.

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 is possible.

10: Display 20: Cloud server
100: Customized home screen editing device 110: Authoring tool
120: input processor 130: home screen authoring unit
140: Home screen management unit 210: Basic home screen
220: first customized home screen 230: second customized home screen
221, 222, 223: Widgets 224, 225: App icons
226: page change button 227: authoring mode move button
310: authoring tool window 320: template window
330: page change button 340: end button
350: Widgets 360: List of app icons

Claims (12)

An authoring tool for displaying a home screen authoring tool for editing a home screen on a display of a smart TV;
An input processing unit for transmitting the home screen setting information received from the user to the home screen authoring unit using the home screen authoring tool;
A home screen authoring unit for generating a custom home screen based on the received home screen setting information; And
A home screen management unit for storing the generated customized home screen;
Wherein the home screen editing device is a smart home screen editing device. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the home screen authoring tool adds or deletes a widget and an app icon to a desired position by drag-and-drop. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the home screen management unit delivers a template having a home screen component set to the home screen authoring unit in advance and provides the template to the user through the home screen authoring tool. The method of claim 3,
Wherein the home screen management unit provides a custom home screen created by another user as a template. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the home screen management unit stores the generated customized home screen by each user, and provides a customized home screen corresponding to each user. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the home screen management unit uploads the generated customized home screen to the cloud server and downloads the corresponding customized home screen from the cloud server according to a user request and provides the customized home screen to the user. . The method according to claim 6,
The authoring tool providing unit may include a home screen authoring tool including at least one of an authoring tool window for arranging a home screen element without limitation, a template window in which the home screen element is basically arranged, Is displayed on the display of the smart TV. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the home screen management unit identifies the user based on the identification information of the user stored in advance and provides a customized home screen corresponding to the identified user. Receiving a authoring mode request from a user;
Displaying a home screen authoring tool for editing a home screen on a display of a smart TV;
Receiving home screen setting information from a user using the home screen authoring tool;
Generating a customized home screen based on the received home screen setting information; And
Storing the generated customized home screen;
And displaying the home screen on the screen. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the home screen authoring tool adds or deletes widgets and app icons to desired locations by drag & drop. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the home screen authoring tool provides a user with a template in which a home screen component is set in advance. 10. The method of claim 9,
The home screen authoring tool may include at least one of an authoring tool window for arranging the home screen element without limitation, a template window in which the home screen element is basically arranged, and a page switching button for switching the home screen page, How to edit a custom home screen on a smart TV.

Images