KR20200128954A - Content association method and system having multiple attributes - Google Patents

Abstract

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for providing contents by a content linking server includes the steps of: receiving, by the content linking server, a recording list selection signal; grouping, by the content linking server, the recordings based on the same content according to the recording list selection signal; and arranging, by the content linking server, the grouped recordings of the same content in sequential order to detect missing episodes, converting the missing episodes into virtual recording episodes, and outputting the virtual recording episodes together with the recordings. According to the present invention, by providing the content of the previous or next episode of the currently playing content as various attributes in a current screen, the users can continue to enjoy content without leaving the list the users entered.

Description

Content linkage method and system having multiple attributes {CONTENT ASSOCIATION METHOD AND SYSTEM HAVING MULTIPLE ATTRIBUTES}

The present invention relates to a content linking method and system having multiple properties, and in the case of content consisting of a series in the process of listing and playing recorded content, unrecorded content is linked to content having other properties such as real-time broadcasting or VOD. It relates to a method and a content linkage system for performing the same.

With the development of Internet technology, a video on demand (VOD) service system that allows users to arbitrarily select and view contents provided from a content providing server instead of a broadcasting system that receives unilaterally broadcast images from broadcasters has become common. Has become.

Accordingly, the user can pay for individual content and enjoy the content in order to watch the desired content, but in the case of a series of contents produced in multiple episodes, a lot of expenses are incurred to appreciate it. There is a problem of becoming this.

In order to solve this problem, a recording service capable of recording a specific channel or content according to a user's request has been launched, and viewers can enjoy the content in various properties such as recorded material, real-time broadcasting, and VOD. However, since the conventional VOD broadcasting service system separates contents for each service provided, users have to enter each service list to individually select and play the contents.

In particular, if the content held as a recording is a series, it is possible to enjoy the episode after selecting the episode by searching for the relevant content from the real-time broadcast or VOD list to enjoy the episodes that were not recorded. There is this discomfort to be cut off.

Accordingly, there is a need to develop a method and system for organically connecting contents having multi-attributes and providing the corresponding contents in an uninterrupted form in the process of enjoying the contents by a user, and the present invention relates to this.

U.S. Patent No. 9124946 (2015.09.01.)

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a method for continuously enjoying the content of the previous or next episode on the current screen without departing from the entered list such as recorded material, real-time broadcasting, VOD content list, and a system for performing the same. It is aimed at.

Another technical problem to be solved by the present invention is a method of automatically generating a virtual recording list in case of an episode that is omitted or is not recorded normally by checking whether the content produced as a series and the corresponding content is recorded in the recording list. And a system for performing this.

The technical problems of the present invention are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

A method for providing a content-linked service by a content-linked server through a content viewing interface according to an embodiment of the present invention, the method comprising: receiving, by the content-linked server, a recording list selection signal, the content-linking server, the recording list Grouping the recordings based on the same content according to the selection signal, and the content linking server sorts the grouped recordings of the same content in sequence to detect the missing episodes, and converts the missed episodes to virtual recordings. Converting and outputting together with the recordings.

According to an embodiment, after the step of outputting together with the recordings, when receiving the virtual recording episode selection signal, VOD service information of the missing episode, channel/time information capable of recording the missing episode, and The method may further include providing a content viewing selection list including at least one of channel/time information for viewing the missing episode.

According to an embodiment, after the step of outputting together with the recordings, receiving a selection signal for one of the grouped recordings of the same content, reproducing the recording, and the next round of the recording When is the missing episode, the step of searching whether there is a channel available for viewing the missing episode may further include.

According to an embodiment, the step of searching for the existence of the viewable channel may be a step of searching until a predetermined time point at which the reproduction of the corresponding recording is terminated.

According to an embodiment, if it is found that there is no channel available for viewing the missing episode in the searching step, after the searching step,

It may further include the step of outputting the VOD service information of the missing episode before a predetermined point in time when the playback of the corresponding recording is terminated.

According to an embodiment, if it is found that there is a channel available for viewing the missing episode in the searching step, after the searching step, whether the broadcast time of the missing episode in the channel is within a preset playback time. It may further include the step of determining.

According to an embodiment, in the determining step, if it is determined that the broadcast time of the missed episode is within a preset playback time, outputting channel information for viewing the missing episode at a time when playback of the corresponding recording is terminated. It may further include the step and the step of recording the missing episode.

According to an embodiment, in the determining step, if it is determined that the broadcast time of the missed episode is out of a preset playback time, along with the VOD service information of the missing episode before a predetermined point in time when playback of the corresponding recording is terminated. It may further include the step of outputting the reservation recording service information of the missing episode.

A method for providing a content linking service by a content linking server according to another embodiment of the present invention, the method comprising: outputting, by the content linking server, a plurality of attribute lists for content, the content linking server, the plurality of attributes Receiving a selection signal for one of the contents corresponding to the selected attribute list and receiving a selection signal for one of the contents corresponding to the selected attribute list, and the content linking server reproduces the content according to the selection signal, and the content Including the step of checking whether the series exists.

According to an embodiment, if it is confirmed that the series of content exists in the step of checking the existence or not, after the step of checking,

It may further include the step of outputting content attribute information for viewing the previous or next episode of the content at a point in time when the playback of the content is terminated.

According to an embodiment, the content attribute information may include at least one of a recording of the content, a real-time broadcast channel, and a VOD.

According to an embodiment, after receiving the selection signal, the step of checking content service usage information of a user using the content viewing interface may be further included.

According to an embodiment, if it is determined that the series of contents does not exist in the step of checking the existence of the contents, after the step of checking, outputting a notification of the last episode of the contents while the contents are being played is performed. It may contain more.

A content-linked server according to another embodiment of the present invention includes one or more processors, a network interface, a memory for loading a computer program executed by the processor, a large amount of network data, and a storage for storing the computer program. However, the computer program includes an operation of receiving a recording list selection signal, an operation of grouping recordings based on the same content according to the recording list selection signal, and an operation of listing the grouped recordings of the same content in sequential order, and the missing episode And an operation of detecting the missing episodes, converting the missing episodes into virtual recordings, and outputting them together with the recordings.

A content-linked server according to another embodiment of the present invention includes one or more processors, a network interface, a memory for loading a computer program executed by the processor, a large amount of network data, and a storage for storing the computer program. However, the computer program includes an operation of outputting a plurality of attribute lists for content, selecting one attribute list from among the plurality of attribute lists, and receiving a selection signal for one of the contents corresponding to the selected attribute list. And an operation of reproducing the content according to an operation received and the selection signal, and checking whether a series of the content exists.

According to the present invention, there is an effect that the content of the previous or next episode of the currently played content is provided as various attributes in the current screen, so that the user can continue to enjoy the content without leaving the list.

In addition, content produced as a series is grouped in the recorded material list, and if there is a missing episode, content with various attributes to enjoy it is provided, thereby reducing the inconvenience that users have to search for content. .

In addition, in the case of content in which the previous or next episode of content is recorded in the VOD content that is enjoyed by paying a predetermined fee, there is an effect of saving the cost for using the service by guiding the corresponding recorded content.

In addition, by implementing a service centered on the content that users watch without focusing on the properties of the content, it is possible to provide the content in an uninterrupted form when playing the content, thereby increasing the convenience of content use. have.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration included in a content linking server according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a flow chart showing the flow of a content linking method according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a diagram illustrating a method of providing a list of content recordings according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a diagram illustrating a method of using a content VOD service according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a detailed flowchart illustrating the step S330 shown in FIG. 2.
6 is a diagram illustrating a video recording playback screen according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a flow chart showing the flow of a content linking method according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
8 is an exemplary diagram for explaining a method of linking a list of recordings in a VOD list according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
9 is an exemplary diagram for explaining a method of linking to a VOD list on a real-time broadcast screen according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Advantages and features of the present invention, and a method of achieving them will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments to be posted below, but may be implemented in various different forms, and only these embodiments make the posting of the present invention complete, and common knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains. It is provided to completely inform the scope of the invention to those who have it, and the invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. The same reference numerals refer to the same components throughout the specification.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used in the present specification may be used as meanings that can be commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. In addition, terms defined in a commonly used dictionary are not interpreted ideally or excessively unless explicitly defined specifically. The terms used in the present specification are for describing exemplary embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. In this specification, the singular form also includes the plural form unless specifically stated in the phrase.

As used herein, "comprises" and/or "comprising" refers to the recited component, step, operation, and/or element, of one or more other elements, steps, operations and/or elements. It does not exclude presence or addition.

Meanwhile, "server" as used herein refers to a central processing unit capable of providing a predetermined service through a network or, more specifically, the Internet, and a user may use a corresponding server through a display device such as a computer or a smartphone. You can connect to and use the services provided by the server.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail according to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a view showing the overall configuration included in the content linking server 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

However, this is only a preferred embodiment for achieving the object of the present invention, and some components may be added or deleted as necessary, and of course, the role of one component may be performed by another component.

Referring to FIG. 1, the content linking server 100 may include a processor 10, a network interface 20, a memory 30, a storage 40, and a data bus 50 connecting them.

The processor 10 controls the overall operation of the content linking server 100. The processor 10 may be any one of a central processing unit (CPU), a micro processor unit (MPU), a micro controller unit (MCU), or a type of processor widely known in the technical field to which the present invention belongs. In addition, the processor 10 may perform an operation on at least one application or program for performing the method for evaluating a seller's credit rating according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The network interface 20 supports wired/wireless Internet communication of the content linking server 100, and may support other known communication methods. Therefore, the network interface 20 may be configured to include a communication module accordingly.

The memory 30 stores various types of data, commands, and/or information, and may load one or more computer programs 41 from the storage 40 in order to perform a content linking method according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, a RAM is shown as one of the memories 30, but it goes without saying that various storage media can be used as the memory 30.

The storage 40 may non-temporarily store one or more computer programs 41 and mass network data 42. In FIG. 1, an arrhythmia simulation program is shown as one of the computer programs 41.

The storage 40 is a nonvolatile memory such as a read only memory (ROM), an erasable programmable ROM (EPROM), an electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), a flash memory, a hard disk, a removable disk, or in the technical field to which the present invention belongs. It may be any one of widely known computer-readable recording media.

The computer program 41 is loaded into the memory 30 and an operation (S110) of receiving a recording list selection signal by one or more processors 10, and grouping the recordings based on the same content according to the recording list selection signal. An operation (S120) and an operation (S130) of arranging the recordings of the same content grouped in order of occurrence to detect the missing episodes, converting the missing episodes into virtual recording episodes, and outputting them together with the recordings (S130) are performed. can do.

In addition, the computer program 41 is loaded into the memory 30, and an operation (S210) of outputting a plurality of attribute lists for the content by one or more processors 10, and one attribute list among the plurality of attribute lists. An operation (S220) for receiving a selection signal for one content from among contents corresponding to the selected attribute list (S220), and an operation (S230) to play the content according to the selection signal and check whether a series of the content exists (S230) ) Can also be performed.

The operations performed by the computer program 41 simply mentioned so far can be viewed as a function of the computer program 41, and a more detailed description will be described later in the description of the content linking method according to various embodiments of the present invention. do.

Hereinafter, a content linking method according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 6.

For reference, the first embodiment is a method of linking content based on a recorded recording of content, and the content linking server 100 provides a user through a set-top box (not shown) or a display device (not shown). It is possible to use a content viewing interface and a corresponding content linkage service.

2 is a flow chart showing the flow of a content linking method according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

This is only a preferred embodiment in achieving the object of the present invention, some steps may be added or deleted as necessary, and furthermore, one step may be included in another step.

First, the content linking server 100 receives a recording list selection signal (S310). More specifically, the content linking server 100 may provide a full service list to a user who first executes the content viewing interface to use one of a real-time broadcast of content, a content VOD, and a recorded content of the content. The user may select a'recording' list or a'recording archive' list among them, and the content linking server 100 may receive a user's selection signal.

After step S310, the content linking server 100 groups the recordings based on the same content according to the recording list selection signal (S320), and detects the missing episode by listing the grouped recordings of the same content in sequential order. , The missing episode is converted into a virtual recorded episode and output together with the recordings (S330).

3 is a diagram for illustratively explaining a method of providing a content recording list according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a method of using a content VOD service according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a drawing for explanation.

Referring to FIG. 3, the content linking server 100 may group a plurality of recordings based on the same content, regardless of a recording time point, that is, a recording date. Here, the criteria for the same content may be set as various items such as the title of the content, the season of the content, the channel for broadcasting the content, the content producer, and the type of content (eg, drama, movie, documentary).

In addition, the content linking server 100 may arrange the same contents in order of recurrence, and then convert the missing episodes into a'virtual recording recurrence' as shown in area A, and provide it to the user.

That is, the content-linked server 100 may sequentially list the'virtual recording episodes' that have not been recorded together with the'recorded episodes (area B)' actually recorded in the'recordings' list. In the'Virtual Recorded Recurrence' item for the playback time of the content, various content properties (eg, VOD view) for viewing the content can be provided.

More specifically, when the user selects the'virtual recording episode', the content linking server 100 provides information on the VOD service of the missing episode, the channel/time information for recording the missing episode, and the channel/channel for viewing the missing episode. A content viewing selection list including at least one of the time information may be provided.

Accordingly, when the user selects VOD service information, a screen for viewing the missing episode as VOD may be provided as shown in FIG. 4. For example, in the VOD service information, a separate display may be designated for the episode held as a recorded material along with the content episode information and the content usage cost.

In other words, the content-linked server 100 provides various methods for viewing unrecorded episodes in addition to simply providing the recorded recordings at the request of the user, in the'recording' category, It is possible to provide convenience so as not to perform an operation such as leaving the current service list and entering another service list in order to appreciate the unsuccessful episode.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart embodied after step S330 shown in FIG. 2, and FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a video recording playback screen according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, the content linking server 100 receives a selection signal for one of the grouped recordings of the same content, and plays the corresponding recording (S340). In other words, when a user entering the'recorded' list selects one of the recorded episodes, the content linking server 100 may play the corresponding content.

After step S340, if the next episode of the corresponding recording is a missing episode, the content linking server 100 searches for a channel available for viewing the missing episode (S350). More specifically, the content-linked server 100 can check whether the next episode exists as a recording while playing the recording, and if it exists as a recording, it continues to play the next recording, and if it does not exist as a recording, it can watch the next episode. You can search for another way.

That is, the content-linked server 100 may search for a method in which a user can enjoy the missed episode without incurring a cost before providing a VOD service for immediately enjoying the missed episode.

In addition, the content linking server 100 may search for a channel for viewing the missing episode until a predetermined time before the playback of the corresponding recording is terminated, thereby minimizing the cost of the user to enjoy the content.

According to the search in step S350, if it is found that there is no channel available for viewing the missing episode, the content linking server 100 outputs the VOD service information of the missed episode before a predetermined point in time when the playback of the corresponding recording is terminated. Do (S350-1, NO).

That is, as shown in FIG. 6, before the time when the playback of the recorded material is terminated, the content-linked server 100 provides information on VOD service information such as'There is no next episode recorded' or'Would you like to purchase and continue watching VOD?' (61) can be output, and when the user selects to continue viewing with VOD, VOD service information as shown in FIG. 4 can be provided.

On the other hand, according to the search in step S350, if it is found that there is a channel available for viewing the missing episode, the content linking server 100 determines whether the broadcast time of the missed episode in the corresponding channel is within a preset playback time ( S360, YES). For example, when the playback end time of the recorded material is 22:00, the content linking server 100 may determine whether the time for broadcasting the missing episode in the searched channel is within 10 minutes set by the user.

This is to prevent the user who enjoys the content produced as a series from interrupting the flow in enjoying the content, and the preset playback time can be arbitrarily set by the user who uses the content viewing service, such as 5 minutes or 10 minutes.

According to the determination in step S360, if it is determined that the broadcast time of the missed episode is within the preset playback time, the content link server 100 outputs channel information for viewing the missed episode at the time when the playback of the corresponding recording is terminated. And (S360-1, YES), and the missing episode is recorded (S370).

For example, the content-linked server 100 is in real time such as'C channel 22:05, do you want to continue to watch today's detective episode 11?','Do you want to continue watching C channel today's detective episode 11 in 10 minutes?' Broadcast information guide phrases can be output, and in addition, reservation recording information guide phrases such as'Would you like to record C channel 22:05 today's detective episode 11?' can be output.

However, the above-described step may be performed at a predetermined time when the reproduction of the recorded material is ended even if the reproduction is not ended, so that the user can enjoy the content at any time with desired properties (eg, VOD, real-time broadcasting).

On the other hand, according to the determination in step S360, if it is determined that the broadcast time of the missed episode is out of the preset playback time, the content linking server 100 is the VOD of the missed episode before the predetermined time when the playback of the corresponding recording is terminated. The reservation recording service information of the missed episode is output together with the service information (S360-2, NO).

For example, the content-linked server 100 may output VOD service information and reserved recording service information such as'There is no channel available for continuous viewing' and'Would you like to record 11 detective episodes of C channel today?', As such a variety of content viewing services are provided, users can seamlessly enjoy content produced as a series.

So far, the content linking method according to the first embodiment of the present invention has been described. According to the present invention, by providing various methods in which the content linking server 100 can continuously watch the missing episode in the process of reproducing the recorded recordings by the user's selection, the inconvenience of the user having to search for the content is reduced. It is reduced, and user viewing convenience can be promoted.

Hereinafter, a content linking method according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 10.

For reference, the content linking method according to the second embodiment is a method applied when viewing content based on real-time broadcasting and VOD as well as recordings, and the content linking server 100 includes a set-top box or display device possessed by a user. Through this, a content viewing interface provided by the content linking server 100 and a corresponding content linking service may be used.

7 is a flow chart showing the flow of a content linking method according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

This is only a preferred embodiment in achieving the object of the present invention, some steps may be added or deleted as necessary, and furthermore, one step may be included in another step.

First, the content linking server 100 outputs a plurality of attribute lists for the content (S410). Here, the plurality of properties may be classified into real-time broadcast, VOD, and recorded material according to the method of using the content, and a service list corresponding to each property may be output on the user's display device as the first screen when entering the content viewing interface. .

After step S410, the content linking server 100 receives a selection of one attribute list from among a plurality of attribute lists, and receives a selection signal for one of the contents corresponding to the selected attribute list (S420). For example, when the content-linked server 100 selects the'real-time broadcasting service' property list, it may receive a selection signal for the content being broadcast on any one of a plurality of channels, and the'VOD' property When the list is selected, one content among a plurality of contents provided as VOD, and further, a selection signal for one episode can be received. If the'recording' property list is selected, a single recording from the recording list It is possible to receive a selection signal for.

In addition, the content linking server 100 may check the content viewing interface, that is, the user's content service usage information for a service provided by the content linking server 100. This is a process of checking whether the user has paid for the service. In the case of the'real-time broadcasting service' property, it is according to the channel selected by the user, and in the case of the'VOD' and'recording' property, it is applicable according to the purchase history of the user. Steps can be performed.

After step S420, the content linking server 100 reproduces the corresponding content according to the selection signal, and checks whether a series of content exists (S430). Here, the existence of a series can be determined based on various items such as the title of the content, the channel on which the content is broadcast, the production company of the content, and the type of the content (e.g. drama, movie, documentary). It is possible to determine the operation immediately after the content playback is finished.

According to the determination in step S430, if it is confirmed that a series of contents exists, the content linking server 100 outputs content attribute information that allows viewing of the previous or next episode of the content at the point in time when the reproduction of the content ends (S440 , YES). Here, as described above, the content attribute information may include at least one of a recording of content, a real-time broadcasting channel, and a VOD, and viewable attribute information may be different according to the content service usage information of the user.

In addition, the previous or next episode may be applied to content produced for each season. For example, if the currently played content is the last episode of season 1, the next episode may be the first episode of season 2.

Meanwhile, the previous or next episode provided by the content linking server 100 may be variously set according to the episode of the currently played content. For example, the content-linked server 100 may provide the first episode if the currently played content is the last episode aired most recently, and if it is one content in which several episodes are bundled, the episode start episode You can also provide

FIG. 8 is an exemplary diagram for explaining a method of linking a recording list from a VOD list according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9 is a link to a VOD list on a real-time broadcast screen according to a second embodiment of the present invention. It is an exemplary diagram for explaining the method of doing.

Referring to FIG. 8, when a user selects a'VOD' list and selects one content, a recording list 83 of the corresponding content is displayed at the bottom of the service screen along with an episode 81 that allows users to watch the content immediately after purchase. Can be provided to That is, by providing recorded content information before the user pays a fee to enjoy the content, it is possible to save the user's service use cost.

In addition, referring to FIG. 9, when a user selects a'real-time broadcast' list and wants to watch another episode of the corresponding content while viewing the content, attribute information available for each episode of the corresponding content 91 ) Can be provided. For example, the episode of the content currently being viewed may be located in the center, and service usage information for each episode of the corresponding content (e.g. episode 1 recording, episode 2 recording, 14 episode B channel broadcasting, 15 episode VOD 1,500 won) Can be provided.

Referring back to FIG. 7, if it is determined that the series of content does not exist according to the determination in step S430, the content linking server 100 outputs a notification of the last episode of the content while the content is being played (S450, NO. ).

So far, the content linking method according to the second embodiment of the present invention has been described. According to the present invention, the content linking server 100 provides the content of the previous or next episode of the currently playing content as various attributes within the current screen, so that the user can continue to enjoy the content without departing from the entered list. have.

Meanwhile, the present invention can also be implemented as a computer-readable code on a computer-readable recording medium. Computer-readable recording media include all storage media such as magnetic storage media and optical reading media. It is also possible to record the data format of the message used in the present invention on a recording medium.

Embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains can be implemented in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features. You can understand. Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are illustrative and non-limiting in all respects.

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Claims (15)

As a method for the content linking server to provide content linking services,
Receiving, by the content linking server, a recording list selection signal;
Grouping, by the content linking server, the recordings based on the same content according to the recording list selection signal; And
Detecting, by the content linking server, the recordings of the same content grouped in sequence, detecting the missing episodes, converting the missing episodes into virtual recordings, and outputting them together with the recordings;
Content linkage method comprising a. The method of claim 1,
After the step of outputting together with the recordings,
When receiving the virtual recording episode selection signal,
Providing a content viewing selection list including at least one of VOD service information of the missing episode, channel/time information for recording the missing episode, and channel/time information for viewing the missing episode;
Content linkage method further comprising a. The method of claim 1,
After the step of outputting together with the recordings,
Receiving a selection signal for one of the grouped recordings of the same content and reproducing the recording; And
If the next episode of the corresponding recording is a missed episode, searching for a channel available for viewing the missing episode;
Content linkage method further comprising a. The method of claim 3,
The step of searching whether the viewable channel exists,
The step of searching until a predetermined point in time before the playback of the corresponding recording is terminated,
Content linkage method. The method of claim 4,
If it is found that there is no channel available for viewing the missing episode in the searching step,
After the step of searching,
Outputting VOD service information of the missed episode before a predetermined point in time when the playback of the corresponding recording is terminated;
Content linkage method further comprising a. The method of claim 4,
If it is found that there is a channel available for viewing the missing episode in the searching step,
After the step of searching,
Determining whether the broadcast time of the missed episode in the channel is within a preset playback time;
Content linkage method further comprising a. The method of claim 6,
In the determining step, if it is determined that the broadcast time of the missing episode is within a preset playback time,
Outputting channel information available for viewing the missing episode at a time when the reproduction of the corresponding recording is finished; And
Recording the missed episode;
Content linkage method further comprising a. The method of claim 6,
In the determining step, if it is determined that the broadcast time of the missing episode is outside a preset playback time
Outputting reserved recording service information of the missed episode together with VOD service information of the missed episode before a predetermined point in time when the playback of the corresponding recording is terminated;
Content linkage method further comprising a. As a method for the content linking server to provide content linking services,
Outputting, by the content linking server, a plurality of attribute lists for content;
Receiving, by the content linking server, selecting one attribute list from among the plurality of attribute lists, and receiving a selection signal for one of the contents corresponding to the selected attribute list; And
Reproducing, by the content linking server, the content according to the selection signal, and checking whether a series of the content exists;
Content linkage method comprising a. The method of claim 9,
If it is confirmed that the series of contents exists in the step of confirming the existence,
After the step of checking,
Outputting content attribute information that enables viewing of the previous or next episode of the content at a point in time when the playback of the content ends;
Content linkage method further comprising a. The method of claim 10,
The content attribute information,
Content linking method including at least one of a recording of the content, a real-time broadcasting channel, and a VOD. The method of claim 9,
After receiving the selection signal,
Checking content service usage information of a user using the content viewing interface;
Content linkage method further comprising a. The method of claim 9,
If it is confirmed that the series of contents does not exist in the step of confirming the existence,
After the step of checking,
Outputting a notification of the last episode of the content while the content is being played;
Content linkage method further comprising a. One or more processors;
Network interface;
A memory for loading a computer program executed by the processor;
Including storage for storing large-capacity network data and the computer program,
The computer program,
An operation of receiving a recording list selection signal;
An operation of grouping recordings based on the same content according to the recording list selection signal; And
An operation of arranging the grouped recordings of the same content in order of recurrence, detecting a missing episode, converting the missing episodes into a virtual recording episode, and outputting the recordings together with the recordings;
Content linkage server comprising a. One or more processors;
Network interface;
A memory for loading a computer program executed by the processor;
Including storage for storing large-capacity network data and the computer program,
The computer program,
An operation of outputting a plurality of attribute lists for content;
An operation of selecting one attribute list from among the plurality of attribute lists and receiving a selection signal for one of the contents corresponding to the selected attribute list; And
An operation of reproducing the content according to the selection signal and checking whether a series of the content exists;
Content linkage server comprising a.

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