KR20230172751A - Apparatus and method for automatic broadcasting program recording according to viewer's viewing pattern - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for automatically recording a broadcast program according to a viewer's viewing pattern, including a viewing record collection module that collects in real time which broadcast channel the viewer watched, at what time, and for how much; a broadcast programming information collection module that extracts broadcast programming information from a terrestrial broadcast signal input to a broadcast programming information provision server or recording device that provides broadcast programming information; a viewing pattern learning module that identifies the viewer's favorite broadcast programs and areas of interest from the viewing record information and broadcast schedule information collected from the viewing record collection module and the broadcast programming information collection module; a recording module that automatically records a broadcast program based on the viewing program learned from the viewing pattern learning module, viewing patterns including areas of interest, and broadcast programming information from the broadcast programming information collection module; A notification module that outputs the content and list of broadcast programs recorded in the recording module to an output means; providing an automatic recording device for broadcast programs according to the viewer's viewing pattern and a recording method using the same, which viewers enjoy watching. It allows viewers to watch broadcast programs at any time they want, regardless of the broadcast time, while also encouraging viewers to watch other broadcast programs that they are not aware of.

Description

Apparatus and method for automatic broadcasting program recording according to viewer's viewing pattern}

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for automatically recording broadcast programs according to the viewer's viewing patterns. More specifically, the present invention relates to a broadcast program that the viewer missed watching according to the viewing patterns obtained by collecting viewing records such as the viewer's viewing time and viewing channels. The present invention relates to an apparatus and method that automatically records broadcast programs that may be of interest and then notifies viewers of the list, thereby allowing viewers to watch automatically recorded broadcast programs.

Due to the emergence of various media and changes in the social environment, the average television viewing time of Korean citizens is continuously decreasing, but as of 2020, television is still an important media, still reaching an average of about 3 hours a day. there is.

In addition, as people's lifestyles and level of consciousness improve, individual areas of interest become more diverse, and recently, broadcast programs with various subjects have appeared on various broadcast channels according to age, gender, and field of interest.

Therefore, in order for viewers to watch a broadcast program that suits their taste among various broadcast programs of multiple broadcasting channels, they refer to the broadcast programming information in newspapers or magazines, or access the broadcast programming information providing server to view the program they want to watch according to the broadcast programming information obtained. It was possible to watch a broadcast program by checking the broadcast time and channel of the broadcast program and selecting the channel at that time. However, in the busy lives of modern people, it is not easy to watch the program according to the broadcast time, and at the same time, When a broadcast program in a similar field is broadcast on another channel, there is a problem in that one can only watch one broadcast program.

Accordingly, some existing televisions or set-top boxes use broadcast programming information collected from broadcast programming information provision servers or received terrestrial broadcasting signals, allowing viewers to directly view broadcast programming information on-screen and select the broadcast program they want to watch. Although a function is provided to schedule recording by selecting or setting it, there is a problem that it is not actually used due to the inconvenience of the viewer having to individually select or set the scheduled recording of the broadcast program they want to watch.

Apart from the above-mentioned problem of manual recording, due to the flood of broadcast programs based on various materials on various broadcast channels, there are other broadcast programs that viewers may be interested in, but are unable to watch because they are not aware of them. There was a problem.

Public patent 10-2011-0051448 Public patent 10-2010-0038047

The purpose of the present invention to solve the above problems is to collect the viewer's viewing history and broadcast programming information, create viewer's viewing pattern information from the time and broadcast channel information that the viewer usually watches, that is, broadcast program information, and By automatically recording broadcast programs that match the viewer's viewing pattern but have not been able to watch, viewers can search for broadcast programming information and watch the broadcast program according to the broadcast time, or directly watch the broadcast program if they cannot watch it on time. The goal is to provide a device and method for automatically recording broadcast programs according to viewers' viewing patterns to avoid the inconvenience of scheduled recording.

In addition, even if it is not a broadcast program that is usually watched, the field of interest is analyzed based on the learned viewing patterns, and other broadcast programs in the field of interest that the viewer may be interested in are automatically recorded to provide a broadcast that suits the viewer's taste. Another purpose is to be able to introduce the program.

Another purpose is to make it convenient to use by automatically notifying viewers of the recorded content and list on the screen when the recording of a broadcast program is completed.

The features of the present invention for achieving the above object include a viewing record collection module that collects in real time how much the viewer watched on which broadcast channel and at what time; a broadcast programming information collection module that extracts broadcast programming information from a terrestrial broadcast signal input to a broadcast programming information provision server or recording device that provides broadcast programming information; a viewing pattern learning module that identifies the viewer's favorite broadcast programs and areas of interest from the viewing record information and broadcast schedule information collected from the viewing record collection module and the broadcast programming information collection module; a recording module that automatically records a broadcast program based on the viewing program learned from the viewing pattern learning module, viewing patterns including areas of interest, and broadcast programming information from the broadcast programming information collection module; An automatic recording device for broadcast programs according to a viewer's viewing pattern and a recording method using the same, including a notification module that outputs the content and list of broadcast programs recorded in the recording module to an output means.

According to the present invention configured as described above, the viewer must search for broadcast programming information and watch the broadcast program according to the broadcast time, or if the viewer cannot watch the program on time, the viewer has to select or set the scheduled recording of the broadcast program one by one. Because broadcast programs are automatically recorded based on learned viewing patterns without any hassle, viewers can watch their favorite broadcast programs at any time they want, regardless of the broadcast time.

In addition, even if it is not a broadcast program that the viewer usually enjoys, the field of interest is analyzed based on learned viewing patterns and other broadcast programs that the viewer may be interested in are automatically recorded, so the viewer may not be aware of it. It has the effect of encouraging viewers to watch other broadcast programs that they otherwise would not otherwise be able to watch.

In addition, when the recording of a broadcast program is completed, the recorded contents and list are automatically notified to the viewer on-screen, so they can easily see which broadcast program was automatically recorded by the recording device and can watch it right away. There is a possible effect.

1 is a block diagram showing a device for automatically recording broadcast programs according to viewers' viewing patterns according to the present invention.
Figure 2 is a configuration diagram of viewing records
Figure 3 is a configuration diagram of broadcast programming information
Figure 4 is a configuration diagram of viewing pattern information
Figure 5 is a screen showing an example of notifying the status of automatically recording a broadcast program according to the viewing pattern.
Figures 6 and 7 are screens showing examples of notifying recorded broadcast program contents and lists.

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

Figure 1 is a block diagram showing an automatic recording device for broadcasting programs according to the viewer's viewing pattern according to the present invention, which includes a viewing record collection module 10 that collects in real time which broadcasting channel the viewer watched, at what time, and for how much; a broadcast programming information collection module 20 that extracts broadcast programming information from a terrestrial broadcast signal received through a broadcast programming information provision server 22 or an antenna 24 that provides broadcast programming information; a viewing pattern learning module (30) that identifies the viewer's favorite broadcast programs and areas of interest from the viewing record information and broadcast programming information collected from the viewing record collection module (10) and the broadcast programming information collection module (20); a recording module 40 that automatically records a broadcast program based on the viewing pattern including the viewing program and interests learned in the viewing pattern learning module 30, and the broadcast programming information of the broadcast programming information collection module 20; It is configured to include a notification module 60 that outputs the contents and list of broadcast programs recorded in the recording module 40 to the output means 50.

In the above, the viewing record collection module 10 collects and stores the broadcast channel selected by the input means 70 such as a remote control and the viewing record, which is information on the viewing start and end time of the corresponding broadcast channel, and collects and stores the broadcast channel for a predetermined period of time. After saving, the data is transmitted to the viewing pattern learning module 30.

At this time, the predetermined period is several hours, several days, etc., and is set in advance before driving the device according to the present invention.

And the viewing records collected and stored as described above are as shown in FIG. 2.

The broadcast programming information collection module 20 is connected to the broadcast programming information providing server 22 via the Internet or is connected to the antenna 24 to extract broadcast programming information from the input terrestrial broadcasting signal to determine the broadcast program watched by the viewer. Broadcast programming information is collected and stored, and upon completion of storage for a certain period of time, it is transmitted to the viewing pattern learning module 30.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 3, the broadcast programming information consists of information such as broadcast channel, broadcast program name, broadcast program description, broadcast program start time, and broadcast program end time.

The recording module 40 receives viewing pattern information and broadcast programming information including the viewer's interests learned in the viewing pattern learning module 30, and automatically records and stores a broadcast program that matches the viewer's viewing pattern.

In other words, the viewing pattern may include information on the days of the week and time that the viewer watches repeatedly, as well as information on the genres of broadcast programs that the viewer mainly watches, such as melodrama, action drama, and documentary. If a specific celebrity appears in one broadcast program, there may be information about the celebrity, and various other information may be included, and the recording module 40 checks the broadcast program suitable for the viewing pattern from the broadcast programming information and selects the corresponding celebrity. Automatically records programs.

The notification module 60 notifies the viewer of the contents and list of the recorded broadcast program on-screen on the output means 50, such as a monitor, automatically or when there is a list request by the viewer's manipulation of the input means. In the case of notification, notification is made at a preset time every day or whenever the user turns on the power.

In addition, although not shown, the recording list can be permanently stored in a storage device provided in the recording device or on a server, or can be deleted after a certain period of time (one week, one month, etc.). The list is displayed sequentially starting from the most recent, but input It can also be displayed in chronological order by manipulating the means.

The viewing pattern learning module 30 receives the viewing records and broadcast programming information collected from the viewing record collection module 10 and the broadcast programming information collection module 20, and uses its own unique learning method to determine what the viewer enjoys watching. By identifying broadcast programs and areas of interest, viewing pattern information is created and transmitted to the recording module 40.

At this time, the viewing pattern information usually consists of information such as favorite broadcast channels, broadcast programs, areas of interest, and preferences, as shown in FIG. 4.

Recording devices configured in this way are mainly installed in homes, and the viewing pattern learning module 30 is configured in the form of a server. The viewing pattern learning module 30 uses a public cloud or a self-built server.

The method of automatically recording broadcast programs according to viewers' viewing patterns using such recording devices will be examined in more detail below.

The method of automatically recording a broadcast program according to the viewer's viewing pattern according to the present invention collects the broadcast channel selected by the input means 70 in the viewing record collection module 10 and the viewing record, which is information on the viewing start and end time of the corresponding broadcast channel. A viewing record collection step; A broadcast programming information collection step of extracting broadcast programming information from a terrestrial broadcast signal received through a broadcast programming information providing server 22 or an antenna 24 that provides broadcast programming information in the broadcast programming information collection module 20; The viewing pattern learning module 30 identifies the viewer's favorite broadcast programs and areas of interest from the viewing record information and broadcast programming information collected from the viewing record collection module 10 and the broadcast programming information collection module 20. pattern learning stage; In the recording module 40, a broadcast that matches the viewer's viewing pattern is based on the viewing pattern information including the viewing programs and areas of interest learned in the viewing pattern learning module 30 and the broadcast programming information in the broadcast programming information collection module 20. a recording step that automatically records the program; and a notification step of outputting the contents and list of broadcast programs recorded in the recording module 40 from the notification module 60 to the output means 50.

Looking at this in detail, first, when a viewer inputs or selects a broadcasting channel that he or she wants to watch using an input means (70) such as a remote control, the broadcasting signal of the corresponding broadcasting channel is received from the connected antenna (24) and decoded and various data are processed. Afterwards, additional information such as video and audio of the broadcast channel and broadcast program information is shown to the viewer through an output means 50 such as a monitor.

In addition, the viewing record collection module 10 collects in real time which broadcast channel the viewer watched, at what time, and for how long. Only the viewing records that are determined to have been watched significantly by the viewer for more than the standard time are stored, and the viewer records are stored on a schedule. When the storage period is over, it is transmitted to the viewing pattern learning module 30.

For example, when a viewer watches broadcast channel A for 10 minutes, then changes to broadcast channel B and watches for only 10 seconds, then changes to broadcast channel C and watches for 20 minutes, the viewing record collection module 10 records the content of broadcast channel B. The 10-second viewing record is not judged to be meaningful, and only the 10-minute viewing record of broadcast channel A and the 20-minute viewing record of broadcast channel C are judged to be meaningful and stored.

In addition, the broadcast programming information collection module 20 collects information about the broadcast program by extracting it from the broadcast programming information provision server 22 or the broadcast programming information of the terrestrial broadcast signal, and determines that the viewer has watched significantly more than the standard time. Only the determined broadcast program information is stored, and upon completion of storage for a certain period of time, it is transmitted to the viewing pattern learning module 30.

For example, when a viewer watches program A on broadcast channel A for 10 minutes, then switches to broadcast channel B, watches program B for only 10 seconds, then switches to broadcast channel C and watches program D for 20 minutes, The broadcast programming information collection module 20 does not determine that the B broadcast program watched for only 10 seconds is meaningful, but judges that only the B broadcast program watched for 10 minutes and the D broadcast program watched for 20 minutes is meaningful and stores them.

In addition, the viewing pattern and area of interest learning module 30 receives the viewer's viewing records and broadcast programming information received from the viewing record collection module 10 and the broadcast programming information collection module 20, and uses its own unique learning method. By identifying the broadcast programs and areas of interest that viewers enjoy watching, viewing pattern information is created and transmitted to the recording module 40.

For example, information on favorite broadcast programs is compiled into a list by repeating the process of extracting the broadcast channel watched and the broadcast program corresponding to the time the broadcast channel was watched by combining the viewer's viewing history and broadcast programming information. The information on areas of interest is created and stored in a list by repeating the process of extracting keywords that frequently appear in the broadcast program name and broadcast program description of the broadcast programming information corresponding to the broadcast program you enjoy watching.

In addition, the recording module 40 receives the viewer's viewing pattern and interest area information learned from the viewing pattern learning module 30, and performs background work even when the viewer does not turn on the recording device or is watching another broadcast program. Automatically records and stores broadcast programs that match viewing pattern information.

For example, based on viewing patterns and interest area information, there is a very high probability that a viewer is watching a broadcast program on broadcast channel A at the current time, but if the viewer is currently watching a program B on broadcast channel B, While watching a broadcast program, the broadcast signal of broadcast channel A can be input as a background task, and the broadcast program can be recorded and stored. As shown in FIG. 5, the output means shows that it is currently being automatically recorded as a background task. You can.

In addition, the notification module 60 automatically notifies the contents and list of the recorded broadcast programs on-screen to the output means 50, such as a monitor, so that the recording device can batch identify which broadcast programs are automatically recorded. It can be easily seen and can be viewed immediately. As shown in FIG. 6, the output means can show that recording has been completed in the background task, and as shown in FIG. 7, all recorded broadcast program contents and lists can be displayed in the output means. Viewers can browse, select a broadcast program, and watch it right away.

10: Viewing history collection module
20: Broadcast programming information collection module
30: Viewing pattern learning module
40: recording module
50: output means
60: Notification module
70: input means

Claims (5)

a viewing record collection module 10 that collects a broadcast channel selected by the input means 70 and a viewing record that is information on the viewing start and end time of the corresponding broadcast channel;
a broadcast programming information collection module 20 that extracts broadcast programming information from a terrestrial broadcast signal received through a broadcast programming information provision server 22 or an antenna 24 that provides broadcast programming information;
a viewing pattern learning module (30) that identifies the viewer's favorite broadcast programs and areas of interest from the viewing record information and broadcast programming information collected from the viewing record collection module (10) and the broadcast programming information collection module (20);
Automatically records a broadcast program that matches the viewer's viewing pattern based on the viewing pattern information, including the viewing program and interests learned in the viewing pattern learning module 30, and the broadcast programming information of the broadcast programming information collection module 20. recording module 40;
a notification module (60) that outputs the contents and list of broadcast programs recorded in the recording module (40) to an output means (50);
An automatic recording device for broadcast programs according to viewers' viewing patterns, comprising:
A viewing record collection step of collecting, in the viewing record collection module 10, a broadcast channel selected by the input means 70 and a viewing record that is information on the viewing start and end time of the corresponding broadcast channel;
A broadcast programming information collection step of extracting broadcast programming information from a terrestrial broadcast signal received through a broadcast programming information providing server 22 or an antenna 24 that provides broadcast programming information in the broadcast programming information collection module 20;
The viewing pattern learning module 30 identifies the viewer's favorite broadcast programs and areas of interest from the viewing record information and broadcast programming information collected from the viewing record collection module 10 and the broadcast programming information collection module 20. pattern learning stage;
In the recording module 40, a broadcast that matches the viewer's viewing pattern is based on the viewing pattern information including the viewing programs and areas of interest learned in the viewing pattern learning module 30 and the broadcast programming information in the broadcast programming information collection module 20. a recording step that automatically records the program;
A notification step of outputting the contents and list of broadcast programs recorded in the recording module 40 from the notification module 60 to the output means 50;
A method of automatically recording a broadcast program according to a viewer's viewing pattern, comprising: According to claim 2, in the viewing record collection step, the viewing record collection module 10 collects in real time which broadcast channel the viewer watched, at what time, and for how long, and it is determined that the viewer watched significantly more than the standard time. A method of automatically recording a broadcast program according to a viewer's viewing pattern, comprising storing only the judged viewing records and transmitting them to the viewing pattern learning module (30) after a certain period of storage. According to claim 2, in the viewing pattern learning step, the broadcast program information that the viewer enjoys is obtained by combining the viewer's viewing record and broadcast programming information, and selecting the broadcast channel that was viewed and the broadcast corresponding to the time that the broadcast channel was viewed. The process of extracting programs is repeated several times, created and stored in a list, and information on areas of interest is extracted through the process of extracting keywords that appear mainly in the broadcast program name and broadcast program description of the broadcast programming information corresponding to the broadcast program you enjoy watching. A method of automatically recording a broadcast program according to a viewer's viewing pattern, which is characterized by generating viewing pattern information by learning repeatedly several times, creating a list, and storing it. The method of claim 2, wherein the recording step automatically records and stores the broadcast program matching the viewing pattern information as a background task even when the viewer does not turn on the recording device or is watching another broadcast program. A method of automatically recording broadcast programs according to the viewer's viewing patterns.