WO2023027389A1

WO2023027389A1 - Device for providing content and method therefor

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Publication number: WO2023027389A1
Application number: PCT/KR2022/011951
Authority: WO
Inventors: 이유
Original assignee: 이유
Priority date: 2021-08-26
Filing date: 2022-08-10
Publication date: 2023-03-02
Also published as: KR102367653B1

Abstract

Disclosed are a device for providing content and a method therefor. That is, by mapping attached content to content selected by a user through a video attachment function and providing same, interest and satisfaction of the user can be increased by providing various functions with respect to content in which the user is interested.

Description

Content providing device and method

The present invention relates to a content providing apparatus and method, and more particularly, to a content providing apparatus and method for mapping and providing attached content to content selected by a user through a video attachment function.

Content refers to digital information provided through various wired and wireless communication networks.

A content providing device is a device that provides such content, and is a device that provides necessary content according to user's needs.

An object of the present invention is to provide a content providing device and method for mapping and providing attached content to content selected by a user through a video attachment function.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a content providing apparatus and method for providing information on at least one content that cites the corresponding content through a video attachment function for content selected by a user.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a content providing apparatus and method for uploading original content according to user selection and providing cited information when the uploaded original content is cited by another user.

A content providing device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a display unit displaying an initial screen; and when specific content is selected from the initial screen displayed on the display unit, a content display screen corresponding to the selected specific content is displayed on the display unit, and a preset original content item is selected from among the content display screens displayed on the display unit. , a control unit for displaying an original content display screen corresponding to the selected original content item on the display unit.

As an example related to the present invention, the content display screen includes a title item for displaying a title related to the selected specific content, a content item for displaying the selected specific content, and a description item for displaying a description of the specific content. , An original content item for displaying a thumbnail image of the original content cited by the specific content, a citation content item for displaying one or more contents citing the specific content, and adding a comment to the selected specific content. A comment item for adding a like to the selected specific content, a user information display item for displaying user information on a user who uploaded the selected specific content to the server, and a hashtag related to the selected specific content It may include at least one of the hashtag display items for displaying.

As an example related to the present invention, the control unit, when another previously set cited content item is selected from the original content display screen displayed on the display unit, selects one or more pieces of content citing the original content corresponding to the selected original content item. A quoted content display screen including the content may be displayed on the display unit.

A content providing method according to an embodiment of the present invention includes displaying, by a control unit, a content display screen corresponding to the selected specific content on the display unit when specific content is selected from an initial screen displayed on the display unit; and displaying, by the controller, an original content display screen corresponding to the selected original content item on the display unit when a preset original content item is selected from among the content display screens displayed on the display unit.

As an example related to the present invention, when another previously set cited content item is selected from the original content display screen displayed on the display unit, one or more contents citing the original content corresponding to the selected original content item by the control unit. and displaying on the display unit a quoted content display screen comprising a content providing method.

As an example related to the present invention, when a preset citation content item is selected from among content display screens displayed on the display unit, another citation content display screen including one or more other content citing the specific content is displayed by the control unit. A step of displaying on the display unit may be further included.

As an example related to the present invention, when a preset additional menu adjacent to another specific content is selected on the initial screen displayed on the display unit, the selected additional menu is configured to map the attached content to the other specific content by the control unit. displaying an additional screen corresponding to; obtaining an image through the camera unit or checking another content according to a user's selection from among one or more contents searched through a search item included in the additional screen, by the controller; mapping and storing the acquired image or another confirmed content with the other specific content corresponding to the selected additional menu, by the controller, in conjunction with a server; And applying a thumbnail image corresponding to the acquired image or a thumbnail image corresponding to the identified other content to the selected additional menu adjacent to the other specific content on the initial screen by the control unit and displaying it on the display unit Further steps may be included.

As an example related to the present invention, when a preset new additional menu is selected from among app execution result screens including the initial screen, displaying, by the control unit, a shooting screen corresponding to the selected new additional menu on the display unit. ; obtaining, by the controller, an image displayed on the photographing screen through a camera unit; and registering, by the controller, the acquired video, a title related to the acquired video, user information, and a hashtag in a server.

As an example related to the present invention, when a preset notification menu is selected from among app execution result screens including the initial screen, when one or more other users with whom the user has a friend relationship are quoted by the controller as new content. The method may further include displaying a notification screen corresponding to the selected notification menu on the display unit in order to provide information on the quoted new content.

As an example related to the present invention, when a preset feed menu is selected from among app execution result screens including the initial screen, one or more friends with whom the user of the content providing device including the display unit is established by the control unit. The method may further include displaying on the display unit a feed screen for providing content uploaded by the individual to the account of the individual.

The present invention maps and provides attached content to the content selected by the user through a video attachment function, thereby increasing the user's interest and satisfaction by providing various functions for the content that the user is interested in.

In addition, the present invention provides information on at least one content that cites the corresponding content through a video attachment function for the content selected by the user, so that the usage history of the original content can be easily grasped.

In addition, the present invention uploads original content according to user selection, and when the uploaded original content is quoted by other users, by providing the cited information, it is possible to arouse the user's interest and induce the provision of high-quality content. There are possible effects.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a content providing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a content providing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 to 12 are diagrams showing examples of screens of a content providing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

It should be noted that technical terms used in the present invention are only used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, technical terms used in the present invention should be interpreted in terms commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs, unless specifically defined otherwise in the present invention, and are excessively inclusive. It should not be interpreted in a positive sense or in an excessively reduced sense. In addition, when the technical terms used in the present invention are erroneous technical terms that do not accurately express the spirit of the present invention, they should be replaced with technical terms that those skilled in the art can correctly understand. In addition, general terms used in the present invention should be interpreted as defined in advance or according to context, and should not be interpreted in an excessively reduced sense.

Also, singular expressions used in the present invention include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Terms such as "consisting of" or "comprising" in the present invention should not be construed as necessarily including all of the various elements or steps described in the invention, and some of the elements or steps may not be included. It should be construed that it may, or may further include additional components or steps.

In addition, terms including ordinal numbers such as first and second used in the present invention may be used to describe components, but components should not be limited by the terms. Terms are used only to distinguish one component from another. For example, a first element may be termed a second element, and similarly, a second element may be termed a first element, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the same or similar components are given the same reference numerals regardless of reference numerals, and redundant description thereof will be omitted.

In addition, in describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known technology may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted. In addition, it should be noted that the accompanying drawings are only for easily understanding the spirit of the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the spirit of the present invention by the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a content providing device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the content providing device 100 includes a camera unit 110, a communication unit 120, a storage unit 130, a display unit 140, an audio output unit 150, and a control unit 160. do. Not all of the components of the content providing device 100 shown in FIG. 1 are essential components, and the content providing device 100 may be implemented by more components than those shown in FIG. The content providing device 100 may also be implemented by components.

The content providing device 100 includes a smart phone, a portable terminal, a mobile terminal, a foldable terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a PMP ( Portable Multimedia Player terminal, telematics terminal, navigation terminal, personal computer, notebook computer, slate PC, tablet PC, ultrabook, wearable device (including wearable devices, for example, watch-type terminals (Smartwatch), glass-type terminals (Smart Glass), HMD (Head Mounted Display), etc.), Wibro terminals, IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) terminals, smart TVs, It can be applied to various terminals such as digital broadcasting terminals, AVN (Audio Video Navigation) terminals, A/V (Audio/Video) systems, flexible terminals, digital signage devices, and the like.

The camera unit (or photographing unit) 110 is disposed (or configured/formed) on one side of the content providing device 100 .

In addition, the camera unit 110 may capture one or more images of the front side of the content providing device 100, including the front side of the content providing device 100, the back side of the content providing device 100, and the like. It consists of a sensor (camera module or camera). At this time, the camera unit 110 may be configured as a stereo camera capable of obtaining image information for all directions of 360 degrees.

In addition, the camera unit 110 obtains (or captures) image information including one or more objects located on the front/rear/side of the content providing device 100 .

That is, the camera unit 110 processes an image frame such as a still image or a moving image obtained by an image sensor (camera module or camera) in a video call mode, a photographing mode, a video conference mode, or the like. That is, corresponding image data obtained by the image sensor is encoded/decoded according to a codec (CODEC) to conform to each standard. For example, the camera unit 110 captures an object (or subject) and outputs a video signal corresponding to the captured image (subject image).

In addition, the image frame (or image information) processed by the camera unit 110 is stored in a digital video recorder (DVR), stored in the storage unit 130, or through the communication unit 120. It can be transmitted to an external server or the like.

In addition, the camera unit 110 acquires (or captures) an image (or image information) displayed on a preview item (or viewfinder item).

The communication unit 120 communicates with any internal component or at least one external terminal through a wired/wireless communication network. In this case, the external terminal may include a server (not shown), a terminal (not shown), and the like. Here, wireless Internet technologies include Wireless LAN (WLAN), DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), Wireless Broadband (Wibro), WiMAX (World Interoperability for Microwave Access: Wimax), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) ), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), IEEE 802.16, Long Term Evolution (LTE), Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A), Wireless Mobile Broadband Service (WMBS), etc. , and the communication unit 120 transmits and receives data according to at least one wireless Internet technology within a range including Internet technologies not listed above. In addition, short-range communication technologies include Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and Near Field Communication (NFC). , Ultra Sound Communication (USC), Visible Light Communication (VLC), Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, and the like may be included. In addition, wired communication technologies may include power line communication (PLC), USB communication, Ethernet, serial communication, optical/coaxial cables, and the like.

In addition, the communication unit 120 may mutually transmit information with an arbitrary terminal through a Universal Serial Bus (USB).

In addition, the communication unit 120 complies with technical standards or communication methods for mobile communication (eg, GSM (Global System for Mobile communication), CDMA (Code Division Multi Access), CDMA2000 (Code Division Multi Access 2000), EV -DO(Enhanced Voice-Data Optimized or Enhanced Voice-Data Only), WCDMA(Wideband CDMA), HSDPA(High Speed Downlink Packet Access), HSUPA(High Speed Uplink Packet Access), LTE(Long Term Evolution), LTE-A (Long Term Evolution-Advanced), etc.) to transmit and receive radio signals with a base station, the server, and the terminal on a mobile communication network.

In addition, the communication unit 120 receives various contents related to the user of the corresponding content providing device 100 who has subscribed to the server transmitted from the server under the control of the control unit 160 .

The storage unit 130 stores various user interfaces (UI), graphic user interfaces (GUI), and the like.

In addition, the storage unit 130 stores data and programs necessary for the content providing device 100 to operate.

That is, the storage unit 130 may store a plurality of application programs (applications) running in the content providing device 100, data for operation of the content providing device 100, and commands. there is. At least some of these application programs may be downloaded from an external server through wireless communication. In addition, at least some of these application programs may exist on the content providing device 100 from the time of shipment for basic functions of the content providing device 100 . Meanwhile, the application program may be stored in the storage unit 130, installed in the content providing device 100, and driven by the control unit 160 to perform the operation (or function) of the content providing device 100. there is.

In addition, the storage unit 130 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, or a card type memory (eg, SD or XD). memory, etc.), magnetic memory, magnetic disk, optical disk, RAM (Random Access Memory: RAM), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read-Only Memory: ROM), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), It may include at least one storage medium of PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory). In addition, the content providing device 100 may operate a web storage that performs the storage function of the storage unit 130 on the Internet, or may operate in relation to the web storage.

In addition, the storage unit 130 stores an image (or image information) acquired through the camera unit 110 under the control of the controller 160 and various contents transmitted from the server.

The display unit (or display unit) 140 may display various contents such as various menu screens using a user interface and/or a graphic user interface stored in the storage unit 130 under the control of the control unit 160. there is. Here, the content displayed on the display unit 140 includes various text or image data (including various information data) and a menu screen including data such as icons, list menus, and combo boxes. Also, the display unit 140 may be a touch screen.

In addition, the display unit 140 may include a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), and a flexible display. (Flexible Display), a three-dimensional display (3D Display), e-ink display (e-ink display), it may include at least one of LED (Light Emitting Diode).

Also, the display unit 140 displays image information acquired by the camera unit 110 through a viewfinder screen under the control of the controller 160 .

In addition, the display unit 140 displays an image (or image information) obtained through the camera unit 110 under the control of the controller 160 and various contents transmitted from the server.

The audio output unit 150 outputs audio information included in the signal subjected to predetermined signal processing by the control unit 160 . Here, the audio output unit 150 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

In addition, the voice output unit 150 outputs a guide voice generated by the control unit 160 .

In addition, the audio output unit 150 provides audio information (or video information) corresponding to an image (or image information) obtained through the camera unit 110 under the control of the controller 160 and various contents transmitted from the server. sound effects).

The controller or microcontroller unit (MCU) 160 executes overall control functions of the content providing device 100 .

In addition, the control unit 160 executes overall control functions of the content providing device 100 using programs and data stored in the storage unit 130 . The controller 160 may include RAM, ROM, CPU, GPU, and a bus, and the RAM, ROM, CPU, and GPU may be connected to each other through a bus. The CPU may access the storage unit 130 and perform booting using the O/S stored in the storage unit 130, and use various programs, contents, data, etc. stored in the storage unit 130. You can perform a variety of actions by doing so.

In addition, the controller 160 interlocks with the server to display content through a dedicated app and/or website provided by the server, add/insert content to content/attach video, and register new content. Register as a general user to receive functions, etc., and register personal information in the server. At this time, the personal information includes ID, e-mail address, password (or password), name, gender, date of birth, contact information, address (or address information), and the like.

In addition, the control unit 160 may register as a user in the server using SNS account information or other site account information to which the user of the content providing device 100 has joined. Here, the SNS account may be information related to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Kakao Story, Naver Blog, and the like. In addition, the account of the other site may be information related to YouTube, Kakao, Naver, and the like.

In addition, when performing the member sign-up process, the controller 160 must complete an authentication function through a user authentication means (including, for example, a mobile phone, credit card, i-PIN, etc.) so that the member sign-up process for the server can be normally completed. there is.

In addition, after membership registration is complete, the control unit 160 transfers a dedicated app (or application/application program/specific app) provided from the server to the corresponding content providing device 100 in order to use the service provided by the server. install on In this case, the dedicated app may be an app for performing a function of displaying content, adding/inserting content attached to content/attaching an image, registering new content, and the like.

Here, the server may be implemented in the form of a web server, database server, proxy server, and the like. In addition, one or more of a network load balancing mechanism and various software enabling the corresponding server to operate on the Internet or other networks may be installed in the server, and through this, it may be implemented as a computerized system. Also, the network can be an http network, a private line, an intranet or any other network. Furthermore, the connection between the content providing device 100 and the server may be connected through a secure network to prevent data from being attacked by any hacker or other third party. In addition, the server may include a plurality of database servers, and these database servers may be implemented in a manner that is separately connected to the server through any type of network connection including a distributed database server architecture.

The server includes a communication unit (not shown) for performing a communication function with other terminals, a storage unit (not shown) for storing various information and programs (or applications), and a display unit for displaying various information and program execution results. (not shown), an audio output unit (not shown) for outputting audio information corresponding to the various information and program execution results, and a control unit (not shown) for controlling various components and functions of each terminal. can

Also, the control unit 160 executes a dedicated app pre-installed in the corresponding content providing device 100 and displays an app execution result screen according to the execution of the dedicated app on the display unit 140 . Here, the app execution result screen includes a MAG menu (or magazine menu/button/item) for providing a magazine screen, a FEED menu for providing videos uploaded by individuals, and the like. In this case, when the dedicated app is executed, the controller 160 may display a magazine screen corresponding to the mag menu in the app execution result screen on the display unit 140 by default. Here, the control unit 160 registers as a member of a server (not shown) that provides the corresponding dedicated app, and uses the ID and password according to membership registration, a barcode or QR code including the ID, and the dedicated app. By performing a login procedure upon execution, one or more functions (eg, content display function, content addition/insertion function/video attachment function, new content registration function, etc.) of the dedicated app can be performed.

That is, the controller 160 executes the dedicated app, and displays a magazine screen corresponding to a mag menu in the app execution result screen set as default according to the execution of the dedicated app on the display unit 140 . Here, the magazine screen includes a home menu for displaying information on the initial screen (or home screen), a category menu for searching information corresponding to an input search term (or keyword/category), and registering (or uploading) new content. ), a notification menu to provide information about the new content cited when one or more other users who have a friend relationship with the user cite new content, and a notification menu to set exclusive app functions or user information. Including settings menu, etc. At this time, the controller 160 may display the initial screen corresponding to the home menu in the magazine screen on the display unit 140 by default when displaying the corresponding magazine screen. Here, the initial screen (or home screen) corresponding to the home menu includes the mag menu, the feed menu, a friend list display menu for displaying one or more other users with whom the user has a friend relationship, and a friend relationship with the user. A content display menu for displaying one or more other users and one or more content uploaded (or registered) by the user and the advertiser (or an advertising terminal (not shown)), etc., a video attachment function for the displayed content (or attached content) Add/insert function) includes one or more additional menus (or additional icons) for mapping attached content. At this time, among the one or more additional menus, in the specific additional menu to which the attached content is mapped according to the video attachment function, the attached content (or a thumbnail image related to the attached content) may be displayed in the area where the specific additional menu is displayed. In addition, the attached content indicates arbitrary content citing the corresponding content with respect to the content displayed on the content display menu. Here, the mag menu and the feed menu are main menus, and may be displayed in a fixed state at a preset location (or area) according to execution of the dedicated app.

In addition, when specific content is selected from the initial screen (or home screen/magazine screen) displayed on the display unit 140, the controller 160 displays a content display screen corresponding to the selected specific content on the display unit 140. display on Here, the content display screen includes a title item for displaying a title related to the selected specific content, a content item for displaying the selected specific content, and an original source for displaying a thumbnail image for the original content cited by the specific content. A content item, a cited content item for displaying one or more contents citing the specific content, a description item for displaying a description of the selected specific content, and a comment (or comments) for the selected specific content. A comment item, a like item for adding likes (or recommendations) for the selected specific content, and user information about the user who uploaded the selected specific content to the server (eg, including name, user ID, e-mail address, etc.) It includes a user information display item for displaying, a hashtag display item for displaying a hashtag related to the selected specific content, and the like. At this time, the content includes still images or moving pictures, text, and the like.

That is, when the specific content is selected according to user selection (or user input/touch/control) among one or more contents being displayed on the content display menu in the initial screen of the display unit 140, the control unit 160 controls the selected content. The content display screen corresponding to specific content is displayed on the display unit 140 .

In an embodiment of the present invention, when a specific content is selected from among one or more contents being displayed in a content display menu in the initial screen of the display unit 140, the controller 160 performs a content display function and content related to the selected specific content. It has been described that the function of adding/inserting attached content/attaching a video, the function of registering new content, etc. is performed, but is not limited thereto, and the control unit 160, in addition to the content, emoticon, location related to the content, external Emoji/location/external link display function, emoticon/location/external link content addition/insertion function/video attachment function, new emoticon/location/external link registration function, even when using a link (or external link URL information), etc. etc. can also be performed. Here, the description item may be activated and displayed in relation to the emoticon, the location, the content, etc., except for the external link.

In addition, when a preset original content item is selected from the content display screen displayed on the display unit 140 (or when original content located in the original content item or original content in the form of a thumbnail is selected), the control unit 160 displays an original content display screen corresponding to the selected original content item on the display unit 140 . Here, the original content display screen includes a title item for displaying a title related to the original content corresponding to the selected original content item, a content item for displaying the original content corresponding to the selected original content item, and citation of the original content. another quoted content item for displaying one or more content items being described, a description item for displaying a description of the original content corresponding to the selected original content item, and a comment (or comment) on the original content corresponding to the selected original content item. ), a like item for adding a like (or recommendation) to the original content corresponding to the selected original content item, and a user who uploaded the original content corresponding to the selected original content item to the server. A user information display item for displaying user information (including, for example, name, user ID, e-mail address, etc.), a hashtag display item for displaying a hashtag related to the original content corresponding to the selected original content item, the corresponding If the original content is related to a product and the product is sold/purchased, the product purchase item (or product transaction/purchase item) for the product transaction included in the original content is included. At this time, compared to the previous content display screen, the original content display screen is in a state in which the original content does not cite other content, so the original content item for displaying a thumbnail image of the other original content cited by the content is may be omitted. Here, the description item included in the original content display screen may be activated and displayed in relation to the emoticon, the location, the content, etc., except for the external link.

In addition, when another previously set cited content item is selected from the original content display screen displayed on the display unit 140, the control unit 160 may select one or more contents citing the corresponding original content (or citing the corresponding original content). A quoted content display screen including information on one or more pieces of content) is displayed on the display unit 140 . Here, the cited content display screen includes a title item for displaying a title related to original content corresponding to the selected other cited content item, a content item for displaying original content corresponding to the selected other cited content item, and the corresponding original content. A citation content display item for displaying one or more contents citing the , a description item for displaying a description of the original content corresponding to the selected original content item, and a comment on the original content corresponding to the selected other cited content item. A comment item for adding (or a comment), a like item for adding likes (or recommendations) for the original content corresponding to the other selected quoted content item, and the original content corresponding to the selected other quoted content item. A user information display item for displaying user information (including, for example, name, user ID, e-mail address, etc.) for the user uploaded to, and a hashtag related to the original content corresponding to the selected other quoted content item. Hashtag display items, product purchase items (or product transaction/purchase items) for the product transaction included in the original content if the corresponding original content is related to the product and product sales/purchase permission have been granted, etc. Here, the description item included in the quoted content display screen may be activated and displayed in relation to the emoticon, the location, the content, etc., except for the external link.

In this way, the control unit 160 uses the other cited content item for content (or original content) uploaded to the server by other users to provide information (or cited information/citation information) on which the corresponding content is being cited. can be easily checked.

In addition, when a preset citation content item is selected from the content display screen displayed on the display unit 140, the control unit 160 controls one or more other content citing the specific content (or the content citing the specific content). Another cited content display screen including information on one or more other content) is displayed on the display unit 140 . Here, the other cited content display screen includes a title item for displaying a title related to a specific content corresponding to the selected cited content item, a content item for displaying the specific content, and one or more other contents citing the specific content. Another cited content display item for displaying, a description item for displaying a description of the specific selected content, a comment item for adding comments (or comments) on that specific content, likes (or recommendations) for that specific content ), a user information display item for displaying user information (including, for example, name, user ID, email address, etc.) for the user who uploaded that particular content to the server, and a hash related to that particular content. It includes hashtag display items for displaying tags. Here, the description item included in the other quoted content display screen may be activated and displayed in relation to the emoticon, the location, the content, etc., except for the external link.

In addition, when a preset additional menu adjacent to other specific content is selected on the initial screen (or home screen/magazine screen) displayed on the display unit 140 (or a thumbnail image is selected from among one or more additional menus adjacent to the other specific content) When a specific additional menu that is not displayed is selected), the controller 160 displays an additional screen corresponding to the selected additional menu in order to map the attached content to the corresponding other specific content. Here, the additional screen is a preview item (or viewfinder item) for displaying an image obtained through the camera unit 110 provided on one side of the content providing device 100, and a thumbnail image for the original content being cited. It includes an original content item for displaying, a shooting item for obtaining (or shooting) an image displayed in a preview item, a search item for finding content to be mapped to attached content, and the like.

In addition, the control unit 160 obtains (or captures) an image displayed on a corresponding additional screen (or a preview screen corresponding to a preview item included in the additional screen) through the camera unit 110, or the search Another content according to user selection (or user touch/input/control) among one or more content searched through items is checked.

In addition, the controller 160 interworks with the server to map the acquired video or another confirmed content to attached content for the other specific content (or another original content) corresponding to the selected additional menu. (or matching/linking) and stored. Here, the attached content indicates arbitrary content citing the content displayed in the content display area.

In addition, the control unit 160 displays a thumbnail image corresponding to the acquired image or another confirmed content in the selected additional menu (or an area corresponding to the corresponding additional menu) adjacent to the other specific content on the initial screen. A corresponding thumbnail image is applied and displayed on the display unit 140 .

In this way, the attached content may be mapped with the corresponding content through the function of attaching an image to the content selected by the user.

Also, in this way, information (or history information) on at least one content that cites the corresponding content can be provided through a video attachment function for the content selected by the user.

In addition, when a preset new addition menu is selected from the initial screen (or home screen/magazine screen) displayed on the display unit 140, the control unit 160 performs a new operation in relation to the user of the content providing device 100. In order to register content in the account of the corresponding user in the server, a shooting screen corresponding to the selected new additional menu is displayed on the display unit 140 . Here, the shooting screen is a preview item (or viewfinder item) for displaying an image acquired through the camera unit 110 provided on one side of the content providing device 100, and a thumbnail for the original content being cited. It includes an original content item for displaying an image, a photographing item for acquiring (or capturing) an image displayed in a preview item, and the like. At this time, in the original content item included in the captured screen, since it is the first video, the corresponding original content item is marked as blank, and the corresponding original content item may be omitted (or excluded) from the captured screen.

In addition, the controller 160 acquires (or captures) an image displayed on a corresponding shooting screen through the camera unit 110 .

Also, the controller 160 registers (or uploads) the acquired image to the server. In this case, the controller 160 may register not only the obtained image, but also a title, user information, hashtag, text, etc. related to the acquired image with the acquired image in the server.

That is, the control unit 160 transmits the obtained image and identification information of the corresponding content providing device 100 to the server through the communication unit 120 . Here, the identification information of the content providing device 100 includes MDN (Mobile Directory Number), mobile IP, mobile MAC, subscriber identity module (SIM) card-specific information, serial number, and the like.

In addition, the server receives the video transmitted from the control unit 160, identification information of the corresponding content providing device 100, and the like.

In addition, the server checks account information corresponding to the identification information of the corresponding content providing device 100 from among a plurality of account information managed by the corresponding server based on the received identification information of the corresponding content providing device 100 (or search), map (or match/link) the received image to account information corresponding to the identified (or searched) identification information of the corresponding content providing device 100, and store (or register/manage).

In the embodiment of the present invention, it is mainly described that the controller 160 registers the image acquired through the camera unit 110 to the server, but is not limited thereto, and the controller 160 is a storage unit. A plurality of contents (or a plurality of images) stored in 130 may be displayed, and other contents (or other images) selected from among the plurality of contents being displayed may be registered in the server.

In addition, in the embodiment of the present invention, the controller 160 mainly describes registering the video (or content) to the server, but is not limited thereto, and in addition to the content, an emoticon, related to the content Location, external link (or external link URL information), etc. may be registered in the server.

In addition, when a preset notification menu is selected from the initial screen (or home screen/magazine screen) displayed on the display unit 140, the controller 160 may send one or more other users with whom the user has a friend relationship with new content. In case of citing, a notification screen corresponding to the selected notification menu is displayed on the display unit 140 to provide information on the cited new content. Here, the notification screen includes the home menu, the category menu, the newly added menu, the notification menu, the setting menu, and information about other users (eg, images, names, nicknames, etc.) , recent relationship information between me and other users (including, for example, applying the attachment content function to my content, applying the subscription function, applying the comment function to my content, applying the like function to my content, etc.), new content information cited, etc. includes

In addition, when a preset category menu is selected from among magazine screens displayed on the display unit 140, the control unit 160 displays a category screen for receiving a search word (or keyword/category) according to a user input to the display unit 140. ) is indicated.

In addition, the control unit 160 searches (or checks) one or more contents corresponding to a search word according to a user input from among a plurality of contents registered in the server in conjunction with the server, and searches for one or more contents corresponding to the searched search word. The above contents are displayed on the display unit 140 .

In addition, when a preset setting menu is selected from among the magazine screens displayed on the display unit 140, the controller 160 displays a setting screen to set dedicated app functions or user information.

In addition, the controller 160 performs a function of setting a dedicated app according to a user input, a function of modifying/changing user information, etc., in conjunction with the server.

In addition, when the content uploaded to the server by the content providing device 100 is quoted by other users (or other content providing devices possessed by other users) more than a preset number of times, the control unit 160 determines from the server You may be offered a reward (or compensation).

For example, when the content uploaded to the server by the content providing device 100 is cited by other users more than the predetermined number of times (eg, 10 times), the control unit 160 controls the content from the server. A preset reward (eg, 10 times * 1,000 won / 1 time = 10,000 won) is provided with account information related to the user of the providing device 100 .

In addition, when the feed menu in the app execution result screen displayed on the display unit 140 is selected, the control unit 160 has a friend relationship with the user of the content providing device 100 (eg, followers, friends, etc. included). A feed screen is displayed to provide content (eg, images, videos, etc.) uploaded to the individual's account by one or more individuals in (or with whom a friend relationship has been established). Here, the feed screen includes the mag menu and the feed menu, a friend list display menu for displaying one or more other users with whom the user has established a friend relationship, one or more other users with whom the user has established a friend relationship, and the user and the advertiser. Contents display menu for displaying one or more contents uploaded (or registered) by (or advertisement terminal (not shown)), etc. It includes one or more additional menus (or additional icons) for mapping. At this time, among the one or more additional menus, in the specific additional menu to which the attached content is mapped according to the video attachment function, the attached content (or a thumbnail image related to the attached content) may be displayed in the area where the specific additional menu is displayed. In addition, the attached content indicates arbitrary content citing the corresponding content with respect to the content displayed on the content display menu.

In addition, when any one of the friend list display menu, the content display menu, and the additional menu included in the feed screen is selected, the control unit 160 performs a function (e.g., For example, a function of displaying contents uploaded/registered by a specific other user selected from among one or more other users displayed in the friend list display menu, and a function for displaying specific contents according to user selection among one or more contents displayed in the contents display menu. It performs a function of displaying detailed information, a function of mapping attached content to other specific content according to the selection of the additional menu, and the like).

In addition, when the profile menu in the app execution result screen displayed on the display unit 140 is selected, the controller 160 displays a profile screen for setting a profile related to the user of the content providing device 100. . Here, the profile screen includes a user-set hashtag display item for displaying a hashtag related to the user, a user image display item for displaying the user's image, a user name display item for displaying the user's name, and an account of the user. Account display item to display (or ID), post count item to display the number of contents registered to the server by the user, and followers display to display the number of friends (or followers) with whom the user has a friend relationship. items, a following display item for displaying the number of friends (or followers) with whom the user has established a friend relationship, a user comment item written by the user, a message item for sending a message to the user, and an e-mail to the user. An email item for sending, a user mapping SNS information display item for displaying other social network information contents mapped with the user, an edit item for modifying registered profile information, and a post for displaying one or more contents registered to the server by the user. (Post) item, if the content registered to the server by the user is a video, a tag item for displaying the corresponding video, if the content registered by the user to the server is a video related to a product/service, sales for a sales function ( Sales) items, etc. Here, all uploaded content uploaded to the server by the content providing device 100 is posted in the post item, and in the case of a video (eg, image, video, etc.), it is posted in the tag item. At this time, the sales item is activated only when a product image (or product content) is uploaded, and may remain inactive before that.

In the embodiment of the present invention, it is described that the content providing device 100 performs a content display function, a content addition/insertion function/video attachment function, and a new content registration function in the form of a dedicated app, but is limited thereto. In addition to the dedicated app, the content display function, the content addition/insertion function/video attachment function, and the new content registration function may be performed through a website provided to the server.

In this way, it is possible to map and provide the attached content to the content selected by the user through the video attachment function.

Further, in this way, information on at least one content citing the corresponding content may be provided through a video attachment function for the content selected by the user.

In addition, in this way, if original content is uploaded according to user selection and the uploaded original content is cited by another user, the cited information may be provided.

Hereinafter, a content providing method according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 12 .

First, the controller 160 executes a dedicated app pre-installed in the corresponding content providing device 100 and displays an app execution result screen according to the execution of the dedicated app on the display unit 140 . Here, the app execution result screen includes a mag menu (or magazine menu/button/item) for providing a magazine screen, a feed menu for providing videos uploaded by individuals, and the like. In this case, when the dedicated app is executed, the controller 160 may display a magazine screen corresponding to the mag menu in the app execution result screen on the display unit 140 by default. Here, the control unit 160 registers as a member of a server (not shown) that provides the corresponding dedicated app, and uses the ID and password according to membership registration, a barcode or QR code including the ID, and the dedicated app. By performing a login procedure upon execution, one or more functions (eg, content display function, content addition/insertion function/video attachment function, new content registration function, etc.) of the dedicated app can be performed.

For example, the first controller 160 executes a wannabe app pre-installed in the first content providing device 100 including the first controller, and as shown in FIG. 3 , according to the execution of the wannabe app The magazine screen 300 is displayed on the first display unit 140 . In this case, the first controller may display information on an initial screen related to a mag menu set as a default on the magazine screen.

In addition, when the first content 310 is selected from the magazine screen 300 including information on the initial screen displayed on the first display unit, as shown in FIG. 4, the first control unit controls the selected A first content display screen 400 corresponding to the first content 310 is displayed on the first display unit (S210).

Thereafter, when a preset original content item is selected from the content display screen displayed on the display unit 140 (or when original content located in the original content item or original content in the form of a thumbnail is selected), the control unit 160 displays an original content display screen corresponding to the selected original content item on the display unit 140 . Here, the original content display screen includes a title item for displaying a title related to the original content corresponding to the selected original content item, a content item for displaying the original content corresponding to the selected original content item, and citation of the original content. another quoted content item for displaying one or more content items being described, a description item for displaying a description of the original content corresponding to the selected original content item, and a comment (or comment) on the original content corresponding to the selected original content item. ), a like item for adding a like (or recommendation) to the original content corresponding to the selected original content item, and a user who uploaded the original content corresponding to the selected original content item to the server. A user information display item for displaying user information (including, for example, name, user ID, e-mail address, etc.), a hashtag display item for displaying a hashtag related to the original content corresponding to the selected original content item, the corresponding If the original content is related to a product and the sale/purchase of the product is permitted, the product purchase item (or product transaction/purchase item) for the product transaction included in the original content is included. At this time, compared to the previous content display screen, the original content display screen is in a state in which the original content does not cite other content, so the original content item for displaying a thumbnail image of the other original content cited by the content is may be omitted.

For example, when an original content item 410 is selected from the first content display screen 400 displayed on the first display unit, as shown in FIG. 5 , the first control unit controls the selected original content item 410. ), the first original content display screen 500 including the 11th original content cited by the first content 310 is displayed on the first display unit (S220).

Thereafter, when another previously set cited content item is selected from the original content display screen displayed on the display unit 140, the control unit 160 may select one or more content citing the corresponding original content (or citing the corresponding original content). A quoted content display screen including information on one or more pieces of content) is displayed on the display unit 140 . Here, the cited content display screen includes a title item for displaying a title related to original content corresponding to the selected other cited content item, a content item for displaying original content corresponding to the selected other cited content item, and the corresponding original content. A citation content display item for displaying one or more contents citing the , a description item for displaying a description of the original content corresponding to the selected original content item, and a comment on the original content corresponding to the selected other cited content item. A comment item for adding (or a comment), a like item for adding likes (or recommendations) for the original content corresponding to the other selected quoted content item, and the original content corresponding to the selected other quoted content item. A user information display item for displaying user information (including, for example, name, user ID, e-mail address, etc.) for the user uploaded to, and a hashtag related to the original content corresponding to the selected other quoted content item. Hashtag display items, product purchase items (or product transaction/purchase items) for the product transaction included in the original content if the corresponding original content is related to the product and product sales/purchase permission have been granted, etc.

For example, when the cited content item 510 is selected from the first original content display screen 500 displayed on the first display unit, as shown in FIG. 6 , the first control unit displays the eleventh original content. The first cited content display screen 600 including the first content 610 and the second content 620 citing is displayed on the first display unit (S230).

In addition, when a preset citation content item is selected from the content display screen displayed on the display unit 140, the control unit 160 controls one or more other content citing the specific content (or the content citing the specific content). Another cited content display screen including information on one or more other content) is displayed on the display unit 140 . Here, the other cited content display screen includes a title item for displaying a title related to a specific content corresponding to the selected cited content item, a content item for displaying the specific content, and one or more other contents citing the specific content. Another cited content display item for displaying, a description item for displaying a description of the specific selected content, a comment item for adding comments (or comments) on that specific content, likes (or recommendations) for that specific content ), a user information display item for displaying user information (including, for example, name, user ID, email address, etc.) for the user who uploaded that particular content to the server, and a hash related to that particular content. It includes hashtag display items for displaying tags.

For example, when a citation content item 420 is selected from the first content display screen 400 displayed on the first display unit, as shown in FIG. 7 , the first control unit displays the selected citation content item 420 ), another cited content display screen 700 including the 21st content 710 in which the first content 310 is cited is displayed on the first display unit (S240).

For example, when the first additional menu 320 adjacent to the third content is selected from the magazine screen 300 including information on the initial screen displayed on the first display unit, as shown in FIG. 8, The first controller displays a first additional screen 800 corresponding to the selected first additional menu 320 on the display unit (S250).

Thereafter, the controller 160 acquires (or captures) an image displayed on the corresponding additional screen (or a preview screen corresponding to a preview item included in the additional screen) through the camera unit 110, or the search Another content according to user selection (or user touch/input/control) among one or more content searched through items is checked.

For example, the first controller captures a 21st image displayed on the first additional screen 800 and acquires the 21st image.

In addition, the first control unit maps and registers the acquired 21st image as attached content for the third content corresponding to the selected first additional menu 320 in association with the server.

Accordingly, the acquired 21st image can be set as an attached content quoting the 3rd content.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 9 , the first controller displays a screen 900 to which a thumbnail image related to the acquired 21st image is applied to an area corresponding to the first additional menu 320, on the first display unit. It is displayed (S260).

That is, the control unit 160 transmits the obtained image and identification information of the corresponding content providing device 100 to the server through the communication unit 120 . Here, the identification information of the content providing device 100 includes MDN, mobile IP, mobile MAC, Sim (subscriber identification module) card-specific information, serial number, and the like.

For example, when a new addition menu 330 is selected from the magazine screen 300 including information on the initial screen displayed on the first display unit, as shown in FIG. 10, the first controller A first capture screen 1000 corresponding to the selected new addition menu 330 is displayed on the first display unit.

In addition, the first controller captures a 31st image displayed on the first capturing screen 1000 and obtains the corresponding 31st image.

In addition, the first control unit interworks with the server to map and register the acquired 31st image with the account of the corresponding first content providing terminal (S270).

For example, when the notification menu 340 is selected from the magazine screen 300 including information on the initial screen displayed on the first display unit, as shown in FIG. Information 1120 about the second user who applied the attached content function to the forty-first content 1110 is displayed on the first display unit (S280).

In addition, when the feed menu in the app execution result screen displayed on the display unit 140 is selected, the control unit 160 has a friend relationship with the user of the content providing device 100 (eg, followers, friends, etc. included). ) displays a feed screen for providing content (eg, images, videos, etc.) that one or more individuals upload to their account. Here, the feed screen includes the mag menu and the feed menu, a friend list display menu for displaying one or more other users with whom the user has established a friend relationship, one or more other users with whom the user has established a friend relationship, and the user and the advertiser. Contents display menu for displaying one or more contents uploaded (or registered) by (or advertisement terminal (not shown)), etc. It includes one or more additional menus (or additional icons) for mapping. At this time, among the one or more additional menus, in the specific additional menu to which the attached content is mapped according to the video attachment function, the attached content (or a thumbnail image related to the attached content) may be displayed in the area where the specific additional menu is displayed. In addition, the attached content indicates arbitrary content citing the corresponding content with respect to the content displayed on the content display menu.

For example, when the feed menu 350 is selected from the magazine screen 300 including information on the initial screen displayed on the first display unit, as shown in FIG. 12, the first control unit selects the selected The feed screen 1200 corresponding to the feed menu 350 is displayed (S290).

As described above, the embodiment of the present invention maps and provides the attached content to the content selected by the user through the video attachment function, thereby increasing the user's interest and satisfaction by providing various functions for the content that the user is interested in. can

In addition, as described above, the embodiment of the present invention provides information on at least one content that cites the corresponding content through a video attachment function for the content selected by the user, thereby facilitating the use history of the original content. can figure it out

In addition, as described above, the embodiment of the present invention uploads original content according to user selection, and when the uploaded original content is quoted by another user, provides the cited information to arouse user interest. to motivate them to provide quality content.

The foregoing may be modified and modified by those skilled in the art without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present invention, but to explain, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The protection scope of the present invention should be construed according to the claims below, and all technical ideas within the equivalent range should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

Modes for carrying out the invention have been described together in the best mode for carrying out the invention above.

The present invention maps and provides attached content to the content selected by the user through a video attachment function, thereby increasing the user's interest and satisfaction by providing various functions for the content that the user is interested in, and thus has industrial applicability.

Claims

a display unit displaying an initial screen; and

When a specific content is selected from the initial screen displayed on the display unit, a content display screen corresponding to the selected specific content is displayed on the display unit, and a preset original content item is selected from among the content display screens displayed on the display unit. and a control unit for displaying an original content display screen corresponding to the selected original content item on the display unit.
According to claim 1,

The content display screen,

A title item for displaying a title related to the selected specific content, a content item for displaying the selected specific content, a description item for displaying a description of the specific content, and a thumbnail of the original content cited by the specific content An original content item for displaying an image, a cited content item for displaying one or more contents citing the specific content, a comment item for adding a comment on the selected specific content, and adding a like for the selected specific content. At least one of a like item for displaying user information about a user who uploaded the selected specific content to the server, and a hashtag display item for displaying a hashtag related to the selected specific content. Content providing device characterized in that to do.
According to claim 1,

The control unit,

When another previously set cited content item is selected from among the original content display screens displayed on the display unit, a cited content display screen including one or more pieces of content citing the original content corresponding to the selected original content item is displayed on the display unit. Content providing device characterized in that to do.
displaying, by a control unit, a content display screen corresponding to the selected specific content on the display unit when specific content is selected from the initial screen displayed on the display unit; and

and displaying, by the control unit, an original content display screen corresponding to the selected original content item on the display unit when a preset original content item is selected from among content display screens displayed on the display unit.
According to claim 4,

When another previously set cited content item is selected from the original content display screen displayed on the display unit, the cited content display screen including one or more pieces of content citing the original content corresponding to the selected original content item is selected by the control unit. The content providing method further comprising the step of displaying on the display unit.
According to claim 4,

displaying, by the control unit, another cited content display screen including at least one other content citing the specific content on the display unit when a preset cited content item is selected from among the content display screens displayed on the display unit; Content providing method characterized in that it further comprises.
According to claim 4,

When a preset additional menu adjacent to another specific content is selected on the initial screen displayed on the display unit, the control unit displays an additional screen corresponding to the selected additional menu in order to map the attached content to the other specific content. doing;

obtaining an image through the camera unit or checking another content according to a user's selection from among one or more contents searched through a search item included in the additional screen, by the controller;

mapping and storing the acquired image or another confirmed content with the other specific content corresponding to the selected additional menu, by the controller, in conjunction with a server; and

Applying, by the control unit, a thumbnail image corresponding to the acquired image or a thumbnail image corresponding to another confirmed content to the selected additional menu adjacent to the other specific content on the initial screen and displaying the selected additional menu on the display unit Content providing method characterized in that it further comprises.
According to claim 4,

displaying, by the control unit, a shooting screen corresponding to the selected new additional menu on the display unit when a preset new additional menu is selected from among app execution result screens including the initial screen;

obtaining, by the controller, an image displayed on the photographing screen through a camera unit; and

and registering, by the control unit, the acquired video, a title related to the acquired video, user information, and a hashtag in a server.
According to claim 4,

When a preset notification menu is selected from among app execution result screens including the initial screen, when one or more other users with whom the user has a friend relationship cite new content by the control unit, information on the cited new content. and displaying a notification screen corresponding to the selected notification menu on the display unit in order to provide a content providing method.
According to claim 4,

When a preset feed menu is selected from among the app execution result screens including the initial screen, one or more individuals with whom a user of the content providing device including the display unit has a friend relationship are set up by the control unit in an account of the individual. The content providing method further comprising the step of displaying a feed screen for providing uploaded content on the display unit.