KR20170004089A - Apparatus for testing a set top box - Google Patents

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KR20170004089A
KR20170004089A KR1020150093963A KR20150093963A KR20170004089A KR 20170004089 A KR20170004089 A KR 20170004089A KR 1020150093963 A KR1020150093963 A KR 1020150093963A KR 20150093963 A KR20150093963 A KR 20150093963A KR 20170004089 A KR20170004089 A KR 20170004089A
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An apparatus for inspecting a set-top box that receives a signal from the outside and outputs a video signal to a display device, the apparatus comprising: a display device for receiving and displaying a video signal output from the set- A test rack for receiving a plurality of the set-top boxes; and an output cable for delivering a video signal output from the set-top box to the display device and detachably attached to the test rack, A set-top box, and a power distributor for distributing power to be applied to the set-top box, an input signal distributor for distributing signals received from the outside to the set- , A video signal output from the set-top box, It comprises parts of the connector that serves to pass.

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[0001] Apparatus for testing a set top box [

The present invention relates to an apparatus capable of easily examining a plurality of set-top boxes for transmitting a video signal or a voice signal to a display device such as a TV.

A set-top box is a device capable of receiving a digital broadcast, for example, a satellite, a cable, a terrestrial wave, and the like, and is a type of digital multimedia device that receives a digital broadcast signal in a compressed form and transmits it to a display device such as a TV.

The manufacturer of the set-top box needs to determine whether the newly manufactured set-top box is operating normally before delivering it to the customer, or to inspect the set-top box that is faulty or repaired.

However, most of the set-top box makers are entrusting the operators of the set-top boxes to inspect the various set-top boxes as well as the set-top boxes.

Also, in the case of a company that is entrusted with the inspection of broadcasting equipment and conducts the inspection, the operator directly inspects the equipment to be inspected one by one.

If the inspection of the settop box is completed, subsequent work such as washing or packaging should be continued. If the worker performs the inspection one by one or the inspection is carried out by the consigning company, .

The present invention proposes a set-top box inspection apparatus in which dozens of set-top boxes to be inspected are housed in a single inspection rack and inspection of set-top boxes housed in inspection racks can be performed together.

In order to enable inspection of dozens of set-top boxes, it is necessary to provide a configuration of an input signal for providing video signals to the set-top box, a configuration for providing power to each of the set-top boxes, Signals are connected to a display device.

Also, the present invention proposes a set-top box inspecting apparatus which can smoothly proceed to a washing step or a packaging step, which is a subsequent operation, by constituting the settable rack in which the inspected set-top box is housed to be movable. Also, since it is possible to store set-top boxes in different inspection racks while the inspection is proceeding, a set-top box inspection apparatus which can save time and cost in inspection is proposed.

An apparatus for inspecting a set-top box that receives a signal from the outside and outputs a video signal to a display device, the apparatus comprising: a display device for receiving and displaying a video signal output from the set- A test rack for receiving a plurality of the set-top boxes; and an output cable for delivering a video signal output from the set-top box to the display device and detachably attached to the test rack, A set-top box, and a power distributor for distributing power to be applied to the set-top box, an input signal distributor for distributing signals received from the outside to the set- , A video signal output from the set-top box, It comprises parts of the connector that serves to pass.

The connector portion includes a mail connector fixed to the inspection rack and a female connector detachably attached to the mail connector, and the output cable is coupled to the female connector.

The mail connector includes output terminals connected to the set-top box and protruding to a predetermined thickness, and the male connector has terminal inserts, which can be inserted and fixed at positions corresponding to the output terminals, And a control unit.

The set-top box inspection apparatus according to the present embodiment can store dozens of set-top boxes to be inspected in a single inspection rack, and can check the stored set-top boxes at the same time, There is an advantage that it can be reduced.

In addition, since the inspection rack in which the set-top box is inspected can be moved, there is an advantage that the cleaning stage or the packaging stage, which is a subsequent operation, can be performed smoothly.

Also, a video signal outputted from several tens STBs can be confirmed at a time through a display device, and a position of a STB where an operation error or a failure occurs can be identified from an output cable connected to the connector unit and a set- There is an advantage that is possible.

1 is a view showing a state where set-top boxes are housed in an inspection rack constituting a set-top box inspection apparatus according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration for transmitting an input signal from an inspection rack according to the present embodiment to each set-top box.
3 is a diagram showing a configuration for supplying power from the inspection rack of this embodiment to a set-top box to be inspected.
4 is a diagram showing a configuration for transmitting an output signal of a set-top box stored in an inspection rack of the present embodiment to a display device.
5 is a view showing a state where the set-top box inspection is performed in the display device of the present embodiment.
FIGS. 6 to 9 are views for explaining in detail the configuration of a connector portion detachable from the inspection rack according to the present embodiment.
10 is a view showing a state of a test room in which a plurality of inspection racks according to the present embodiment are provided.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a view showing a state where set-top boxes are housed in a test rack constituting a set-top box testing apparatus according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a view showing a state where test rods according to the present embodiment transmit an input signal to each set- FIG. 3 is a view showing a configuration for supplying power from the inspection rack of the present embodiment to a set-top box to be inspected.

First, the set-top box inspection apparatus of the present embodiment includes a test rack for inspecting a plurality of set-top boxes in a state of being housed therein, and a display device for judging whether the set-top boxes are normal or not from the output signals of the set- .

Referring to FIG. 1, the inspection rack 100 of the embodiment includes a main frame 101 forming an outer shape, a sub frame 110 providing a space for accommodating a plurality of set-top boxes in the main frame 101, (111, 112, 113).

Moving wheels 121 and 122 are provided below the inspection rack 100 so that they can be moved even when the set-top box is housed.

The display device is provided with a video signal output from a plurality of set-top boxes (STB), and the display device performs an inspection of each set-top box. The connection of each set-top box and the display device The jig can be mounted on the middle frame 150. [

In order to inspect the set-top box, it is necessary to provide an image signal to the set-top box and check whether the provided image is normally output from the set-top box.

As shown in FIG. 2, the RF coaxial signal to be provided from the outside to the set-top boxes is transmitted to the test rack 100 0.0 > 130 < / RTI >

The amplifier 130 amplifies the RF coaxial signal into an output signal having a strength corresponding to the number of the set-top boxes stored in the RF coaxial signal.

The amplifier 130 amplifies and outputs an input signal according to the number of set-top boxes stored in a single inspection rack 100. When the number of set-top boxes to be inspected is changed in the inspection rack 100, It is possible to change the signal amplification rate of the amplifier 130.

The amplified signal from the amplifier 130 is provided to a first input signal distributor 141 corresponding to a main distributor and a second input signal distributor 141 connected to each set- A coaxial signal is provided to the signal distributors 142. For example, if the second input signal splitter 142 is provided as shown and each second input signal splitter provides coaxial signals to eight set-top boxes, 64 settop boxes can be tested at one time.

The first input signal distributor 141 may be provided between the main frame 101 and the middle frame 150 and the second input signal distributor 142 corresponding to the subdistributor may be divided by the subframes 111, For example.

Each second input signal distributor 142 supplies RF coaxial signals to eight set top boxes and the operator is connected to the second input signal splitter 142 with the set top box housed in the inspection rack 100 Connect the input cables to each set-top box.

The coaxial cable for providing the RF coaxial signal to the amplifier 130 may be detachable from the amplifier 130 for the mobility of the inspection rack 100 and may be connected to the amplifier 130, (141) can be moved together with the inspection rack (100) in a housed state. That is, even if the inspection place is moved, it is possible to inspect the set-top boxes stored in the inspection rack 100, provided that a cable for providing a coaxial signal is provided.

3, the inspection rack 100 of the present embodiment includes a main power distributor 160 that receives power from an external power source, and a main power distributor 160 that receives power distributed by the main power distributor 160, 162, 163 and 164 for supplying power to the box.

Particularly, the main power distributor 160 is configured such that a power cable connected to an external power source can be detachably attached to the main power distributor 160 to enable smooth movement of the inspection rack 100. In addition, each of the sub power distributors 161, 162, 163, and 164 may be configured with 16 power outlets so as to supply power to 16 set top boxes.

In addition, the sub power distributor may be installed for each space defined by the subframes 111, 112, and 113, and the operator connects the power plug in a state where the set top box is housed in each subframe.

FIG. 4 is a view showing a configuration for transmitting an output signal of a set-top box stored in an inspection rack of the present embodiment to a display device, and FIG. 5 is a view showing a configuration of performing a set- .

Referring to FIG. 4, in the inspection rack 100, spaces in which the set-top boxes are accommodated by the sub-frames are partitioned. For example, 16 set-top boxes can be accommodated in the respective storage spaces.

As described above, RF coaxial signals and power are supplied to the respective set-top boxes. In order to check whether each set-top box is outputting a normal video signal, each set-top box is grouped, and a signal output from the set-top box is provided to a video distributor via a cutter unit.

Specifically, each set-top box is grouped for each space partitioned by the sub-frames 111, 112, and 113 of the inspection rack 100, and output signals of the grouped set-top boxes are connected to the first through fourth connector units 171, 172, 173, Or to the second video distributor 181, 182.

The first to fourth connector units are composed of a detachable female connector and a mail connector to facilitate the mobility of the inspection rack 100, as will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. After detaching these mail connectors and mail connectors, the inspection rack 100 is free to move and can be moved to a location where the video distributor is provided for inspection, or moved for cleaning or packaging operations after inspection.

The first connector unit 171 receives the output video signal from the set-top boxes grouped into the first group and the second connector unit 172 receives the output video signal from the set-top boxes grouped into the second group . The third and fourth connector units 173 and 174 also receive output video signals from the set-top boxes grouped into the third and fourth groups, respectively.

The first to fourth connector units 171, 172, 173, and 174 are disposed adjacent to the middle frame 150 of the inspection rack 100, and through these arrangements, It can be facilitated.

5, the output video signals of the set-top box via the respective connector units and the video distributor are output through the display devices 201 and 202, and the test computer for determining whether the output video is normal outputs Whether it is normal or not, and the set-top box of the image.

To this end, the output video signals transmitted to the first to fourth connector units may be assigned corresponding set-top boxes via positioned cables. For example, the image displayed on the (1, 1) coordinates in the first display device 201 may be a set-top box stored in a first position among the set-top boxes of the first group. The cable connecting the connector unit and the set-top boxes may further include an indicator for identifying the set-top box position so that the operator can easily identify the cable.

FIGS. 6 to 9 are views for explaining in detail the configuration of a connector portion detachable from the inspection rack according to the present embodiment.

The connector units of the embodiment receive the video signals output from the plurality of set-top boxes grouped through the position-distinguishing cable, and transmit the video signals to the video distributor.

Particularly, in this embodiment, a modular cable and a connector are used in order to facilitate cable connection at the time of inspection of dozens of set-top boxes. That is, by separating the connector unit before or after the set-top box inspection, the connector unit can be selectively coupled to move the inspection rack, and to transmit the output video signal of the set-top box to the display device during the set-top box inspection.

Fig. 6 shows a state in which the mail connector 1711 and the female connector 1715 constituting the connector portion of this embodiment are engaged.

As described above, the connector unit transmits the output video signal transmitted from the plurality of set-top boxes to the display device for inspection. Each of the connector units includes a detachable mail connector and a male connector.

In the following description, the case where the mail connector is fixed to the inspection rack 100 and the female connector is detachable from the mail connector will be described as an example, but conversely, the female connector is fixed to the inspection rack 100, It is also possible that the mail connector is detachably provided.

A female connector 1715 detachable from the mail connector 1711 is connected to an output cable 1716 connected to the display devices 201 and 202. When the operator disconnects the female connector 1715, Are also detached from the inspection rack 100. That is, as shown in Fig. 9, each of the output cables 1716 is connected to the terminal insertion portion 1717 through the female connector 1715.

In order to easily separate the female connector 1715 from the worker, the female connector 1715 has a bent grip portion 1718 formed on the body thereof, and the grip portion 1718 is connected to the output cable 1716, And is formed at a position where interference with the output cable 1716 does not occur.

As shown in the figure, each of the output cables 1716 transmits image signals output from the set-top boxes, and 16 output cables are configured when one connector unit is responsible for 16 set-top boxes.

7 shows a mail connector 1711 fixedly mounted on the inspection rack 100. Output terminals 1712 connected to the respective set-top boxes are protruded from the body of the mail connector 1711. For example, sixteen output terminals 1712 arranged in a 4 x 4 matrix are formed in the mail connector 1711.

As shown in FIG. 8, the female connector 1715 which can be coupled to the mail connector 1711 is provided with terminal insertion portions 1717 having holes into which the output terminals 1712 can be inserted, . For example, the terminal insertion portions 1717 are arranged in a 4x4 matrix arrangement.

On the other hand, in order to facilitate the coupling between the output terminal and the terminal insertion portions when the operator connects the female connector 1715 to the mail connector 1711, It may be formed as a thick protrusion.

10 is a view showing a state of a test room in which a plurality of inspection racks according to the present embodiment are provided.

As described above, while each of the inspection racks (500, 600, 700, 800) is smoothly moved using a moving wheel and the set-top box stored in another inspection rack is inspected, In the case of inspection racks which are available in the space, and for which inspection has been completed, the entire inspection rack can be moved for the cleaning process or the packaging process.

As described above, it is possible to confirm the video signals output from tens of set-top boxes through the display device at one time and to identify the position of the set-top box in which an operation error or failure occurs from the output cable connected to the connector unit and the set- It is possible.

That is, when the set-top box is housed in the inspection rack and the setting of connecting only the coaxial cable, the output cable, and the power cable to the set-top box is completed, the display can be output to the display device simply by connecting the connector portion easily. It is possible to identify the location of the settop box in which the fault occurred.

100: Inspection rack 101: Main frame
111, 112, 113: a subframe 141: a first input signal distributor
142: second input signal distributor 150: middle frame
171, 172, 173, 174: connector portions 181, 182: video distributor
201,202: Display device 1711: Mail connector
1712: Output terminal 1715: Female connector
1716: Output cable

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An apparatus for inspecting a set-top box for receiving a signal from outside and outputting a video signal to a display device,
A display device for receiving and displaying a video signal output from the set-
A test rack housing a plurality of set-top boxes,
And an output cable detachably connected to the inspection rack for transmitting the video signal output from the set-top box to the display device,
Wherein the inspection rack comprises:
An auxiliary frame for accommodating the set-top box is divided into a plurality of spaces,
A power distributor for distributing power to be applied to the set-top box,
An input signal distributor for distributing a signal input from the outside to the settop box,
And a connector unit for transmitting a video signal output from the set-top box to the output cable. The method according to claim 1,
The set-top boxes are grouped according to the stored location,
A first connector unit receiving the video signal output from the set-top boxes grouped into the first group, and a second connector unit receiving the video signal output from the set-top boxes grouped into the second group, Set - top box inspection device. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the connector portion includes a mail connector fixed to the inspection rack and a female connector detachably attached to the mail connector,
And said output cable is coupled to said female connector. The method of claim 3,
The mail connector includes output terminals connected to the settop box and protruding to a predetermined thickness,
Wherein the female connector includes terminal insertion portions into which the output terminals can be inserted and fixed at positions corresponding to the output terminals. The method of claim 3,
Wherein the female connector includes a grip portion bent in a direction in which the output cable extends. The method according to claim 1,
The external signal provided to the set-top box is an RF coaxial signal,
Wherein the inspection rack is provided with an amplifier for amplifying the RF coaxial signal,
The input signal distributor includes a first input signal distributor for receiving a signal output from the amplifier and a plurality of second input signal distributors for providing the distributed signals from the first input signal distributor to the settop box, Included STB inspection device.
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