WO2016036227A1

WO2016036227A1 - Set-top box, method for controlling iot device using same, and computer program

Info

Publication number: WO2016036227A1
Application number: PCT/KR2015/009432
Authority: WO
Inventors: 강창환; 남성우; 김진관; 형다혜; 박재환; 이정익; 원주현; 박환효
Original assignee: 주식회사 알티캐스트
Priority date: 2014-09-05
Filing date: 2015-09-07
Publication date: 2016-03-10
Also published as: KR102228124B1; KR20160029723A; KR20160029626A; KR101709861B1

Abstract

A set-top box, a method for controlling an IoT device using the same, and a computer program are provided. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the set-top box comprises: a processor; and a memory connected to the processor, wherein the memory is woken up in a standby mode so as to determine whether one or more devices are connected thereto, executes a component corresponding to one or more devices connected in a standby mode state when one or more devices are connected thereto, and stores program commands capable of being executed by the processor, so as to perform a control command corresponding to a received control signal in the standby mode state when the control signal is received from a remote control or one or more connected devices.

Description

Set-top box, method and computer program for controlling IE device using the same

The present invention relates to a set-top box, a method for controlling Internet devices using the same, and a computer program.

To receive and watch digital broadcasts, a digital TV and a set-top box are required.

Set-top boxes are built into digital TVs or exist separately and connected to digital TVs. In general, digital TVs and set-top boxes are in standby mode (ie, plugs are plugged into a wall outlet) with their power turned off. In many cases, when a control signal for turning on the power is received from the remote control operated by the user, the power is turned on and the various images received by the set-top box are output on the screen of the digital TV.

As such, no prior attempt has been made to utilize the set top box in the standby mode of the set top box.

The present invention is to solve the above-described problems of the prior art to provide a method that can be usefully used in the set-top box in the standby mode of the set-top box.

In order to achieve the above object, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a set-top box, processor; And a memory coupled to the processor, wherein the memory wakes up in a standby mode to determine whether one or more devices are connected, and when one or more devices are connected, the memory corresponds to one or more devices connected in a standby mode. A set-top box that stores program instructions executable by the processor to execute a component and, when a control signal is received from a remote controller or the connected one or more devices, to perform a control command corresponding to the received control signal in a standby mode; Is provided.

The memory may store program instructions executable by the processor to determine whether one or more devices are connected through a local area network.

The component may be software for generating a control command in accordance with a control signal received from the connected one or more devices.

The memory may be generated by the processor to generate a control command according to the control signal to a device having the highest priority according to a preset priority when the plurality of devices are connected and a control signal is received from the remote controller. You can store executable program instructions.

The memory may be configured to determine a program mode executable by the processor to determine a current mode of the controller and to perform a control command corresponding to the received control signal according to the determined current mode when the control signal is received from the remote controller. Can be stored.

The current mode is a first mode in which the set-top box is an active mode in which an image is output or a second mode in which a standby mode is not activated when power is connected to the set-top box. Different control commands may be performed with respect to the same control signal received according to the determined current mode.

The memory may provide a user interface for matching each key of the remote controller to be used in the standby mode and a control command of a device corresponding to each key, and store setting information input through the user interface. Can store executable program instructions.

The memory may store program instructions executable by the processor such that when a control signal is received from the remote controller, a control command of a specific device matching the control signal is transmitted to a server through a network.

When the control signal is received from the connected one or more devices, the memory determines whether the display device is on and the speaker device, and outputs a message through the on display device or the speaker device. You can store executable program instructions.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a method for controlling a peripheral device by a set-top box, the method comprising: (a) determining whether one or more devices are connected by waking up in a standby mode; (b) when one or more devices are connected, executing a component corresponding to the connected one or more devices in a standby mode; And (c) if a control signal is received from a remote controller or the connected one or more devices, controlling to perform a control command corresponding to the received control signal in a standby mode.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a computer program stored on a medium containing a series of instructions for performing the above method.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, even in the standby mode of the set-top box, it is possible to efficiently control the surrounding IoT devices by determining whether the IoT devices are connected.

In addition, according to the present invention, even if the control of the Internet is controlled by the set-top box, since only the component for the connected device is selectively executed in the standby mode, there is an advantage of reducing power consumption.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-described effects, but should be understood to include all the effects deduced from the configuration of the invention described in the detailed description or claims of the present invention.

1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a system utilizing a set-top box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a set-top box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a process of utilizing a set-top box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a diagram illustrating the use of a set-top box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a view showing the use of the set-top box according to another embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a diagram illustrating the use of a set-top box according to another embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a diagram illustrating information on a control command stored in a storage unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a view showing the configuration of a set-top box according to another embodiment of the present invention.

9 illustrates a program module stored in a memory according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described the present invention. As those skilled in the art would realize, the described embodiments may be modified in various different ways, all without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention.

In the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted in order to clearly describe the present invention, and like reference numerals designate like parts throughout the specification.

Throughout the specification, when a part is "connected" to another part, it includes not only "directly connected" but also "indirectly connected" with another member in between. .

In addition, when a part is said to "include" a certain component, it means that it may further include other components, without excluding the other components unless otherwise stated.

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

A system utilizing a set top box according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a set top box 100, a display device 200, and a peripheral device 300.

Briefly describing each component, the set top box 100 may be connected to a display device 200 such as a TV and a peripheral device 300 such as an audio system.

Here, the peripheral device 300 is not only an audio system, but also an IoT device capable of being connected to the set-top box 100 through a network such as a washing machine, a refrigerator, a CCTV, a desktop computer, a mobile terminal, and a cloud server located in a home, without limitation. Can be applied.

An operating state (hereinafter, referred to as a "current mode") of the set-top box 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is an active mode (hereinafter, referred to as an "activation mode") for receiving broadcast data and outputting an image. Or a standby mode (hereinafter, referred to as a standby mode) in which power is connected and waiting for reception / input of a control command from a remote controller.

The set top box 100 in the standby mode may perform a basic operation in a power connection state, such as lighting a light bulb indicating that power is connected or outputting a current time, and at this time, a display connected to the set top box 100. The device 200 may be in a standby mode in which power is connected and the screen is turned off.

The present invention intends to propose various utilization methods of the set-top box 100 described below even in a standby state in which the screen of the display apparatus 200 is turned off, assuming that the basic operation mode of the set-top box 100 is in a standby state. Explain.

When the control command corresponding to a specific button is received from the remote controller (not shown), the set-top box 100 may perform an operation corresponding to the received control command according to its current mode, that is, an activation mode or a standby mode. .

In this case, the set-top box 100 may perform different operations according to the current mode even if a control command corresponding to the same button is received from the remote controller (not shown).

For example, when a signal corresponding to 'numeric key 3' is received from a remote controller (not shown), in the 'standby mode', a third sound source stored in the set-top box 100 may be played, and the 'activation mode' 'May broadcast the airwave channel Ch 3.

For reference, the set top box 100 may exist separately from the display apparatus 200 and be connected to each other, or the set top box 100 may be included in the display apparatus 200, and the current mode of the set top box 100 may be a standby mode. In this case, it is assumed that the screen of the display apparatus 200 is in an OFF state and the screen of the display apparatus 200 is in an ON state when the current mode of the set-top box 100 is an activation mode.

The set top box 100 according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include a mode determiner 110, a control command processor 120, a display 130, and a storage 140.

When describing each component, when the control signal is received from a remote controller (not shown), the mode determination unit 110 may determine whether the current mode of the set-top box 100 is an activation mode or a standby mode.

For reference, as another embodiment in which the mode determination unit 110 determines the current mode of the set-top box 100, whether the display device 200 (hereinafter, referred to as a TV) connected to the set-top box 100 is outputted. You can also judge according to.

For example, in a screen ON state in which an image is currently output through a TV screen, the mode determination unit 110 may determine the current mode of the set-top box 100 as an 'activation mode,' If the screen is turned off while the image is not output through the current TV screen, the current mode of the set-top box 100 may be determined as the standby mode.

Meanwhile, when a control signal is received from a remote controller (not shown), the control command processor 120 may correspond to the received control signal according to the current mode of the set top box 100 determined by the mode determination unit 110. You can perform the operation.

Herein, when the current mode of the set-top box 100 is the standby mode, the control signal received from the remote control may correspond to a control command related to the playback of the sound source stored in the storage 140 and a key of a remote controller (not shown). It may include one or more of the operations set separately.

Here, the 'control command related to the playback of the sound source' may include one or more of a list of sound sources stored in the storage 140, information of a specific sound source, playback of a selected sound source (including fast forward and fast backward), stop, and pause. The control command may be displayed on the display unit 130.

As an exemplary embodiment, when a control signal corresponding to the numeric key '1' is received from the remote controller (not shown) while the current mode of the set-top box 100 is in the 'standby mode', the control command processor 120 may perform a 'number'. Information of the sound source stored in the storage 140, which is an operation corresponding to the key 1 ′, may be displayed on the display 130.

In this case, the information of the recently played sound source among the sound sources stored in the storage 140 may be displayed on the display unit 130, and the information of the first sound source in the descending or ascending order based on the Korean or English is displayed on the display unit ( 130 may be displayed.

Of course, when a control signal corresponding to the direction and the number of times of the direction key (which may be the time of pressing the direction key) is received from the remote controller (not shown), the control command processor 120 may select a specific sound source selected according to the direction and the number of direction keys. The information may be displayed on the display unit 130.

Subsequently, when a control signal corresponding to the 'confirmation key' is received from the remote controller (not shown), the control command processor 120 may play the selected specific sound source, and the playback state (play time or play remaining time, play, of the corresponding sound source). Phrases or indications indicating that they are busy) and information (singers, song titles, album versions, etc.) of sound sources, etc. may be displayed on the display unit 130.

In this case, the sound of the reproduced sound source may be output through the speaker of the TV 200 connected to the set top box 100 or the speaker of the audio system 300.

As another embodiment, when a control signal corresponding to the numeric key '1' is received from the remote controller (not shown) while the current mode of the set-top box 100 is in the 'standby mode', the control command processor 120 may perform a 'number'. A sound source that has been recently played among the sound sources stored in the storage 140, which is an operation corresponding to the key 1 ′, may be directly played, and information about the played sound source may be displayed on the display 130.

The control signal received from the remote control will continue to be described. The control signal received from the remote control includes a control command for an operation set for each user in a key of a remote controller (not shown) in addition to the control command related to playing the aforementioned sound source. can do.

As an exemplary embodiment, when a control signal corresponding to 'numeric key 2' is received from the remote controller (not shown) while the current mode of the set-top box 100 is 'standby mode', the control command processor 120 may input a 'number'. By turning on the screen of the TV 200, which is an operation corresponding to the key 2 ', and logging in with the account of the first son, the first son may directly enter content such as a VOD previously set.

For reference, if a password is set at each user login, a password authentication process may be performed separately.

As another embodiment, when a control signal corresponding to 'numeric key 2 and special character key #' is received from the remote controller (not shown) while the current mode of the set-top box 100 is 'standby mode', the control command processor ( 120 may turn on the screen of the TV 200 and directly enter a menu for using the most recently viewed content or a specific service (VOD watching menu).

As another embodiment, when a control signal corresponding to 'numeric key 7' is received from the remote controller (not shown) while the current mode of the set-top box 100 is in the 'standby mode', the control command processor 120 may control the TV. Turn on the screen of (200) and the first son can directly enter the 'Sport Channel Ch 37' which is the action set in advance in the 'numeric key 7'.

As described above, when the current mode of the set-top box 100 is the 'standby mode', when a numeric key or a combination of numeric keys and special character keys of a remote controller (not shown) is selected, the screen of the TV 200 is displayed. As it is turned on, you can enter specific content or menus set by the user in advance with login by user.

Then, when a control signal corresponding to the same 'numeric key 7' is received from the remote controller (not shown), the control command processing unit 120 determines that the current mode of the set-top box 100 is the 'activation mode' and the 'numeric key' An operation corresponding to '7', that is, an operation of switching a current channel (or content) to 'channel 7' may be performed.

In addition, the control command processor 120 may display a user interface for matching a control key of a specific key with a specific key of a remote controller (not shown) to be executed when the current mode of the set-top box 100 is a standby mode. Can be.

The user interface will be described later with reference to FIG. 4.

For reference, the control command processor 120 may control the peripheral device 300 connected to the set top box 100.

Here, the peripheral device 300 connected to the set top box 100 is connected through a local area network such as the Internet or a Bluetooth / WiFi / PAN (Personal Area Network), and a device capable of transmitting and receiving a predetermined message with the set top box 100. Can be applied without limitation.

For example, when the peripheral device 300 is an audio system, a specific sound source stored in the audio system may be played or the volume of the speaker may be adjusted while the current mode of the set top box 100 is the “standby mode”.

As described above, even if a control signal corresponding to the same button is received from the remote controller (not shown), the control command processing unit 120 may be mutually dependent on the current mode of the set-top box 100 determined by the mode determining unit 110. Other actions can be performed.

On the other hand, the display unit 130 is disposed on the front of the set-top box 100 and the information about the current mode of the set-top box 100 determined by the mode determination unit 110 and the operation of the control command processor 120 accordingly Can be displayed.

For reference, the display unit 130 may be implemented as a liquid crystal display (LCD), a vacuum fluorescent display (VFD), or the like.

On the other hand, the storage unit 140 may store information on the control command corresponding to each button of the remote control (not shown) for each activation mode and standby mode of the set-top box 100, and may store various sound source files and the like. have.

In one embodiment, in case of 'numeric key 7' of the remote controller (not shown), the first mode allows the first user to directly enter the favorite sports channel Ch 37, and in the activation mode, channel switching to the airwave broadcasting channel Ch 7 is performed. Information about the control command may be stored in the storage 140 to achieve the above.

For reference, when the user logs in for each user, information about a control command different from the control command may be stored in the storage 140 even though the same 'numeric key 7' is used.

In another embodiment, in case of 'numeric key 3' of the remote controller (not shown), the third sound source of the sound source stored in the storage unit 140 is played in the standby mode, and the channel is switched to the over-the-air broadcast channel Ch 3 in the activation mode. Information on the control command may be stored in the storage 140 to achieve this.

The process shown in FIG. 3 may be performed by the set-top box 100 shown in FIG. 2, and the user may use the set-top box 100 in the standby mode of the set-top box 100 through S301 and S302. In advance, a specific key of a remote controller (not shown) and a control command of the corresponding key may be matched and set.

First, the set-top box 100 has a user interface for matching a specific key of a remote controller (not shown) and a control command of the corresponding key to be used when its current mode is 'standby mode' on the screen of the TV 200. To display (S301).

After S301, when a control command matching request is received from a remote controller (not shown), the set-top box 100 matches a specific key with a control command based on the control command matching information input through the user interface, and Information about the information is stored in the storage (S302).

For example, when the current mode of the set-top box 100 is 'standby mode', 'numeric key 1' of the remote controller is matched with a control command for directly playing a recently played sound source among the sound sources stored in the set-top box 100. Can be.

For reference, after S302, the user turns off the power of the set-top box 100 so that the current mode of the set-top box 100 is a standby mode.

After S302, when a control signal corresponding to the first key is received from the remote controller (not shown), the set top box 100 determines its current mode (S303).

As a result of the determination, since the current mode is the standby mode, the set-top box 100 performs a control command corresponding to the first key in the standby mode based on the control command information matched in S302 (S304).

For reference, in the standby mode, the control command corresponding to the first key is stored in the storage 140 while turning on the screen of the TV 200 and immediately entering a specific content or maintaining the OFF state of the screen of the TV 200. It may be to play the sound source.

Hereinafter, as a result of the execution of S304, a case where a control command corresponding to the first key turns on the screen of the TV 200 and immediately enters specific content will be described.

After S304, when a control signal corresponding to the second key is received from the remote controller (not shown), the set top box 100 determines its current mode.

As a result of the determination, since the current mode is the activation mode, the set-top box 100 performs a control command (for example, switching to a channel corresponding to the second key) corresponding to the second key in the activation mode (S305).

For reference, the control command corresponding to each key of the remote controller (not shown) in the activation mode of the set-top box 100 may be set at the time of shipment from the manufacturer of the set-top box or TV. For example, the numeric keys of a typical remote controller match the number of the channel.

4 is a user interface 400 for matching a control key of a specific key and a specific key of a remote controller (not shown) to be executed for each user when the current mode of the set-top box 100 is a standby mode. After inputting, each numeric key of a remote controller (not shown) and a control command corresponding to the corresponding key may be selected.

Here, the control command corresponding to each numeric key of the remote controller (not shown) may display the serviceable items set in advance by the service provider.

Each user may select and match a control command desired by a service operator with a specific key of a remote controller (not shown) among preset serviceable control commands.

For reference, when it is necessary to turn on the screen of the TV 200 while the current mode of the set-top box 100 is switched to the activation mode among the serviceable control commands, for example, the user may directly enter specific content or perform a specific service (VOD). The control command such as directly entering a menu for using a viewing menu may include a control command for turning on the screen of the TV 200 as a default.

For reference, a state in which a user matches a control command corresponding to each numeric key of each remote control 510 to be used when the mode of the set-top box 100 is a standby mode through the user interface shown in FIG. 4 in advance. The current mode of the set top box 100 is a standby mode.

When the control signal corresponding to the numeric key 1 is received from the remote controller 510, the set-top box 100 determines that the current mode is 'standby mode', and the control command corresponding to the 'numeric key 1' in the standby mode. Check what this is.

As a result of the check, it is confirmed that the sound source which was recently played among the sound sources stored in the set-top box 100 is reproduced, and the recently played sound source can be output through the speaker of the TV 200 or the speaker of the audio system 300. The display unit 130 of the set top box 100 may display information of the corresponding sound source.

In this case, the screen of the TV 200 is still in the OFF state, and the current mode of the set-top box 100 is still an 'standby mode' because it is not an activation mode for receiving broadcast data and outputting an image.

For reference, the display unit 130 of the set-top box 100 may display the information of the sound source at one time according to its size, and when the information of the sound source cannot be displayed all at once, Information may also be displayed as it moves.

For reference, in the case of FIG. 6, each numeric key and each key of the remote controller 610 to be used when the current mode of the set-top box 100 is 'standby mode' in advance through the user interface shown in FIG. 4. The control command corresponding to the state is matched, and the current mode of the set-top box 100 is the 'standby mode'.

In FIG. 6A, when a control signal corresponding to 'numeric key 7' is received from the remote controller 610, the set-top box 100 determines its current mode as' standby mode ', and in standby mode' Check which control command corresponds to the numeric key 7 '.

The set-top box 100 confirms that the corresponding control command to enter the 'sport channel Ch 37' immediately, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), after turning on the screen of the TV 200, the 'sport channel Ch 37' The broadcast can be displayed on the screen.

At this time, the current mode of the set-top box 100 becomes an 'activation mode' for receiving broadcast data and outputting an image, and then, the power of the set-top box 100 is turned off (of course, the screen of the TV 200 is also included with Until the standby mode is set, the set-top box 100 may perform an operation corresponding to a specific numeric key or menu key received from the remote controller 610 according to a control command set by the manufacturer of the set-top box or TV. have.

The control command stored in the storage unit is matched with each key of the remote controller and a control command corresponding to each key in the case where the current mode of the set-top box 100 is the activation mode and the standby mode.

In the 'standby mode', each key of the remote controller set by the corresponding user, a control command corresponding to each key, and information on a channel, menu, or content related to the control command are matched for each user.

For reference, when the power of the set-top box 100 is switched off to the standby mode, the set-top box 100 may store information of content such as music, a channel, or VOD that the user listened to immediately before.

In addition, in the standby mode, a key of a remote controller set by each user and a control command corresponding to each key may be set by a user among serviceable items previously set by the service provider.

Of course, if the service provider provides more serviceable items, the control commands that the user can match with each key of the remote controller may be more diverse.

As shown in FIG. 8, the set-top box according to the present embodiment may include a processor 800 and a memory 802.

The processor 800 may include a central processing unit (CPU) or other virtual machine capable of executing a computer program.

The memory 802 may include a nonvolatile storage device such as a fixed hard drive or a removable storage device. The removable storage device may include a compact flash unit, a USB memory stick, or the like. The memory 202 may also include volatile memory, such as various random access memories.

The memory 802 stores program instructions executable by the processor 800.

The memory 802 according to the present embodiment wakes up in the standby mode to determine whether one or more devices are connected, and when one or more devices are connected, the memory 802 is connected to the set-top box 100 in the standby mode. The processor 800 executes a component corresponding to one or more devices and performs a control command corresponding to the received control signal in the standby mode when the control signal is received from the one or more devices connected to the remote controller or the set-top box 100. Program instructions executable by are stored.

Here, the wake-up may be performed at predetermined periods.

In addition, the processor 800 according to the present exemplary embodiment may be connected to the short range communication unit 804, the server communication unit 806, and the IR receiver 808.

The short range communication unit 804 establishes a connection with a peripheral device located at a short distance, and the server communication unit 806 establishes a connection with a server located at a remote location.

The IR receiver 808 receives an IR signal transmitted by the remote controller.

As shown in FIG. 9, the memory 802 according to the present embodiment may include a device connection determination module 900, a component execution module 902, a device control module 904, and a control setting module 906. have.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the standby mode of the set-top box 100 is a first standby mode that performs only a minimum function for receiving a signal from the remote control, and a component for controlling the connected peripheral device is selectively executed A second standby mode may be included. Here, the second standby mode is a mode in which only a minimum function for controlling the peripheral device is performed in the background state.

The component according to the present embodiment may be a software or hardware module for interworking with a peripheral device.

The software may be a program for receiving and processing a control request or sensor data from a peripheral device or transmitting a control command to the peripheral device.

Hardware modules may include video decoders, audio decoders, QAM tuners, 8.2.15.4 RF modules, Z-Wave modules, Bluetooth chips, Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) modules, HDDs and SSDs.

Z-Wave is a wireless communication protocol designed for devices that require low power and low bandwidth, such as home automation and sensor networks.

However, the component according to the present embodiment may be applied without limitation as long as the component may be selectively executed for interworking with the peripheral device in the standby mode as well as the software or hardware module described above.

According to the timing signal of the timer module 900 according to the present embodiment, the device connection determination module 902 of the set-top box 100 periodically wakes up to determine the connection of peripheral devices.

For example, the device connection determination module 902 may determine whether there is a device connected to the local area communication unit 804 through a local area network (eg, Bluetooth or WiFi, a personal area network (PAN), etc.).

Preferably, the short-range communication unit (chip) of the set-top box 100 may be always kept on, and the set-top box 100 and the peripheral device may be connected through a short-range network according to the setting of the peripheral device.

When one or more devices are connected to the set top box 100 through a local area network, the component execution module 902 executes a component for controlling the peripheral device.

Here, the component executed in the second standby mode may be software for generating a control command according to a control signal received from one or more devices connected to the set top box 100.

When the control signal is received from at least one device connected to the remote controller or the set-top box 100, the device control module 904 generates a control command corresponding to the received control signal in the standby mode.

Here, the control signal transmitted by the remote controller is received through the IR receiver 808, and the control signal from the peripheral device is received through the short-range communication unit 804.

The generated control command is transmitted to the peripheral device or the server through the local area communication unit 804 or the server communication unit 806.

As described above, when a control signal is received from the remote controller according to the present embodiment, another control process may be performed depending on whether the current mode is a standby mode or an activation mode.

Meanwhile, in the above description, the component for controlling the peripheral device is executed when the peripheral device is connected. However, when the connection with the peripheral device is released, the component execution module 902 confirms that the connection with the peripheral device is released. To stop the execution of the component.

The connection and disconnection with the peripheral device may be determined at the wake-up time of the set-top box.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, a control signal may be received from not only a remote controller but also peripheral devices connected to each other, and the device control module 904 of the set-top box 100 may process control signals received from the peripheral devices. have.

In this case, the set top box 100 may determine whether the display apparatus 200 or the speaker apparatus is turned on.

For example, when a washing end signal is received from a washing machine (not shown) among devices connected to the surroundings, the set top box 100 generates and outputs a pop-up message when the display apparatus 200 is turned on.

The set top box 100 generates a voice message output through the speaker device when the display apparatus 200 is turned off.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, when a plurality of devices are connected to the periphery of the set-top box 100, priority between devices may be given by user setting.

For example, when a CCTV and a washing machine are connected to the periphery of the set top box 100, a high priority may be given to the CCTV.

In this case, when the control signal is received from the remote controller in the standby mode, the device control module 904 generates a control command for the device having the high priority control signal.

The control setting module 906 provides a user interface for matching each key of a remote controller to be used in the standby mode and a control command of a device corresponding to each key, and stores setting information input through the user interface.

For example, the user interface according to the present embodiment may include an area for selecting a device type and matching a control command for the selected device.

Furthermore, an area for setting priority may also be included.

For example, if there are devices that can be connected, A, B, C, and D, the user interface includes a selection area of one of A to D, a control type selection area of the selected device, and a remote controller to be matched for each control type. A selection area such as a numeric key, a direction key or a special key may be provided.

Assuming CCTV, when a user selects a CCTV among a plurality of devices, the user interface may display control types such as CCTV direction shift, zoom in, zoom out, and voice recording, and each control type and a key button of a remote controller. Can be matched.

The control setting module 906 stores setting information input through the user interface. In general, the remote control transmits an infrared (IR) signal, and when the device connected to the set-top box 100 cannot directly process the IR signal. There is.

To this end, the set-top box 100 according to the present embodiment is a key button and a control command of the remote control is matched in advance by a user input, and when the control signal is received from the remote control, the received control signal to the server ( (Not shown).

The server may convert the control signal received from the set-top box 100 into a control command that can be processed by the peripheral device, and transmit the control signal to the peripheral device.

The foregoing description of the present invention is intended for illustration, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention may be easily modified in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention. will be.

Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive.

For example, each component described as a single type may be implemented in a distributed manner, and similarly, components described as distributed may be implemented in a combined form.

The scope of the present invention is represented by the following claims, and it should be construed that all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalents are included in the scope of the present invention.

Claims

In a set top box,

A processor; And

A memory coupled to the processor,

The memory,

Wake up from standby to determine whether one or more devices are connected,

If more than one device is connected, run the component corresponding to the connected one or more devices in the standby mode,

When a control signal is received from a remote controller or the connected one or more devices, to perform a control command corresponding to the received control signal in a standby mode.

A set top box for storing program instructions executable by the processor.
The method of claim 1,

The memory,

To determine whether one or more gigabytes are connected through a local area network,

A set top box for storing program instructions executable by the processor.
The method of claim 1,

The component is,

And a set top box that is software for generating a control command in accordance with a control signal received from the connected one or more devices.
The method of claim 1,

The memory,

A program instruction executable by the processor to generate a control command according to the control signal to a device having the highest priority according to a preset priority when the plurality of devices are connected and a control signal is received from the remote controller Top box to store your music.
The method of claim 1,

The memory,

Judge your current mode,

When a control signal is received from the remote controller, to perform a control command corresponding to the received control signal according to the determined current mode,

A set top box for storing program instructions executable by the processor.
The method of claim 5,

The current mode is a first mode in which the set-top box is an active mode in which an image is output, or a second mode in which a standby mode is in which power is connected to the set-top box and is not activated.

And a different control command according to the determined current mode with respect to the same control signal received from the remote controller.
The method of claim 1,

The memory,

Providing a user interface for matching each key of the remote controller to be used in the standby mode with a control command of a device corresponding to each key;

To store setting information input through the user interface,

A set top box for storing program instructions executable by the processor.
The method of claim 7, wherein

The memory,

When a control signal is received from the remote controller, a control command of a specific device matched with the control signal is transmitted to a server through a network.

A set top box for storing program instructions executable by the processor.
The method of claim 1,

The memory,

When a control signal is received from the at least one connected device, it is determined whether the display device is on and the speaker device is on.

To output a message through the on-display device or speaker device,

A set top box for storing program instructions executable by the processor.
In the method that the set-top box controls the peripheral device,

(a) waking up in the standby mode to determine whether one or more devices are connected;

(b) when one or more devices are connected, executing a component corresponding to the connected one or more devices in a standby mode; And

(c) if a control signal is received from a remote controller or the connected one or more devices, controlling to perform a control command corresponding to the received control signal in a standby mode.
The method of claim 10,

In step (b),

Device control method for determining whether one or more giga is connected through a local area network.
The method of claim 10,

If it is determined in step (a) that a plurality of devices are connected,

In the step (c), when the control signal is received from the remote controller, generating a control command according to the control signal for the device having the highest priority according to a preset priority.
A computer program stored on a medium containing a series of instructions for performing a method according to claim 10.