KR20130039627A - Method for processing application and video device therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of processing an application while waiting for a loading time of content on a video display device, the method comprising: accessing the content providing server; A content to be executed is selected from among contents provided from the content providing server, a loading time of the selected content is determined, an application is executed when the determined loading time exceeds a predetermined time, and the selected loading time is completed. Run the content. If the loading time is prolonged, it is possible to reduce the boredom of the user by predicting this by executing a simple game or the like during the loading time, and to maintain the continuity of the game by storing and executing the recent use state for the previously executed game.

Description

Application processing method and video display device for the same {METHOD FOR PROCESSING APPLICATION AND VIDEO DEVICE THEREFOR}

The present invention relates to an application processing method and a video display device for the same, and to an application processing method and an image display device for executing an application such as a game to reduce the user's boredom when the loading time of the content is long. It is about.

The image display device is, for example, a device having a function of receiving and processing a broadcast image that a user can watch. The image display device displays, for example, a broadcast selected by a user on a display among broadcast signals transmitted from a broadcasting station. Currently, broadcasting is shifting from analog broadcasting to digital broadcasting worldwide.

Digital broadcasting refers to broadcasting for transmitting digital video and audio signals. Digital broadcasting is more resistant to external noise than analog broadcasting, so it has less data loss, is advantageous for error correction, has a higher resolution, and provides a clearer picture. In addition, unlike analog broadcasting, digital broadcasting is capable of bidirectional services.

In order to use digital broadcasting including various contents, the performance of the video display device has been improved and the functions have been diversified. Through the improved performance of the video display device, it is possible to simply receive a video signal from a broadcasting station to watch a broadcast and use various applications. Various functions can be performed through video display devices such as game play, music listening, and internet shopping.

On the other hand, on a video display device, content such as a video, an audio file, and an application game that can be executed on the video display device may be provided and executed from a content providing server, and content loading time may take several seconds to several minutes. . However, when the loading time is long, not only boring user, but also a waste of time.

The present invention provides a method for processing an application that can be executed easily while waiting for the loading time of the content in order to solve the above problems.

The present invention provides a method of processing an application capable of maintaining continuity by storing previously used states of executable applications and executing the application based on the execution state of the application.

A method of processing an application while waiting for a loading time of content on a video display device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: accessing a content providing server; Receiving selection of content to be executed among contents provided from the content providing server; Determining a loading time of the selected content; Executing an application when the determined loading time exceeds a predetermined time; Executing the selected content when the loading time is completed.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a video display device for processing an application while waiting for a loading time of a content may include a communication unit connected to a content providing server; A user interface unit for selecting contents to be executed among contents provided from the contents providing server; And a controller configured to determine a loading time of the selected content, to execute an application when the determined loading time exceeds a predetermined time, and to execute the selected content when the loading time is completed.

According to the present invention, when the loading time of the content is predicted in advance, the loading time can be efficiently used by executing the application while waiting for the loading time.

According to the present invention, it is possible to increase the interest of the user by maintaining the continuity by executing the application based on the use state of the used application.

1 is a block diagram of a configuration of a video display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 illustrates an example of accessing a content providing server on a video display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3A illustrates an example of selecting content on a video display device.
3B shows an example of a standby screen of loading time on a conventional video display device.
4A is a screen for receiving a setting for executing an application according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4B illustrates a screen for receiving a selection for executing an application while waiting for content loading according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4C illustrates a screen for receiving a selection for executing an application while waiting for content loading according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 illustrates an example of running an application according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 illustrates a screen for receiving a selection for executing an application while waiting for content loading according to another embodiment of the present invention.
7 illustrates an example of a screen displayed when loading is completed according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a flowchart illustrating an application processing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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

The suffix "module" and " part "for components used in the following description are given merely for ease of description, and the" module "and" part "

On the other hand, the video display device described in the present specification is, for example, an intelligent video display device that adds a computer support function to the broadcast reception function, and is faithful to the broadcast reception function, but the Internet function, etc. are added, the handwriting type input device, touch screen Or it can be equipped with a more convenient interface, such as a space remote control. In addition, by being connected to the Internet and a computer with the support of a wired or wireless Internet function, it is possible to perform functions such as e-mail, web browsing, banking or gaming. A standardized general-purpose OS can be used for these various functions.

Therefore, in the image display device described in the present invention, various applications can be freely added or deleted, for example, on a general-purpose OS kernel, so that various user-friendly functions can be performed. In more detail, the image display device may be, for example, a network TV, an HBBTV, a smart TV, or the like, and may be applicable to a smartphone in some cases.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The above and other features and advantages of the present invention will be more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG.

The terminology used herein is a general term that is widely used as possible while considering functions in the present invention, but may vary according to the intention or custom of a person skilled in the art or the emergence of a new technology. In addition, in certain cases, there is a term arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in this case, the meaning will be described in the corresponding description of the invention. Therefore, it is to be understood that the terminology used herein is to be interpreted based on the actual meaning of the term and the contents throughout the specification, rather than simply on the name of the term.

1 is a block diagram of a configuration of a video display device according to an embodiment of the present invention. In addition to the function of receiving content through the network, the video display device 100 may be added with a function of receiving a broadcast signal in the form of an RF signal through a tuner 110 through a wireless or cable.

Referring to FIG. 1, the video display device 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include a communication unit 105 connected to a content providing server and a user interface unit for selecting content to be executed from contents provided from the content providing server ( 150) The controller 170 determines a loading time of the selected content, executes an application when the determined loading time exceeds a predetermined time, and terminates loading when the normal loading time is completed. It may include.

The communication unit 105 may receive content from an iptv provider, a content provider, or any service provider that provides a VOD service. The received content may include content such as a movie, an advertisement, a game, a VOD, a broadcast signal, and related information.

The communication unit 105 may include a tuner 105 for receiving a transport stream such as a broadcast signal transmitted from an external source such as an IPTV provider, a content service provider, a cable network, and a VSB (Vestigial Sideband) demodulation process. And a demodulator 120 for outputting a transport stream through an error correction process, and a network interface 130 for receiving contents through a network.

The broadcast signal received through the tuner 105 is separated into a variety of additional data defined as a video signal, an audio signal, and program and system information protocol (PSIP) information by a demultiplexer (not shown), and output in the form of a bit stream. do. The demultiplexer may be implemented by being included in the controller 170.

The communication unit 105 according to an embodiment of the present invention may receive content to be executed from the connected content providing server. The content may include a video, a music file, a game, and the like.

The video data separated by the demultiplexer is processed by the image signal processor 175 and displayed on the display 180. In this case, the image signal processor 175 may include an MPEG-2 decoder and a scaler that converts the video data to match the vertical frequency, resolution, aspect ratio, and the like of the output standard of the display unit 180.

Here, the display unit 180 may use various types of displays such as digital light processing (DLP), liquid crystal display (LCD), plasma display panel (PDP), and the like.

The audio signal is processed by the voice signal processor (not shown) and output to the audio output unit 185. The voice signal processor may include an AC-3 decoder.

Meanwhile, the additional data included in the additional data separated through the demultiplexer may be stored in the storage 140 to be described later.

The storage 140 may be implemented by an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM).

The storage 140 according to an exemplary embodiment may store an application to be executed while waiting for a loading time of content on a video display device, a plurality of application lists, and data necessary to execute each application. In addition, the storage 140 may store a 'use state' of each application included in the application list. For example, suppose a user has been interrupted while enjoying the 'PART 3' part of an application called 'Find Hidden Pictures' while waiting for the loading time. After that, when the user waits for access to the content providing server and loads to execute another content, the user may execute the application called 'find hidden picture' again from the point of execution. In the present invention, the state of use of 'PART 3' of the application called 'Find hidden pictures' is stored. Next, when the loading time of the content becomes long, the application may be executed from the use state of the corresponding application. This allows the user to enjoy the game with continuity even for games that only run during tedious loading times.

That is, according to the present invention, it is preferable that an application to be executed while waiting for a loading time and data for the same are previously stored in the video display device so that the application can be loaded and executed within a short time, thereby at least not adding to user's boredom. In this case, it may be desirable that the amount of data of the application and the amount of memory required to execute are relatively small.

In addition, the storage 140 may temporarily store the content received from the content providing server.

The user interface unit 150 is a means for receiving a request command from a user, and generally includes an infrared receiver for receiving an infrared signal input through a remote controller or a local key input unit provided at one side of the panel. The user interface 150 may receive an infrared signal or a wireless communication signal from a remote control device 300 such as a remote controller.

On the other hand, when the remote control device 300 is configured with a motion recognition remote control that can detect the user's motion can be more various applications processing method according to an embodiment of the present invention. For example, when the application is a game, even if there is no additional control device such as a joystick for game control, the remote control device 300 may be used to generate a signal input by the joystick and transmit it to the user interface unit 150. have.

The user interface unit 150 according to the present invention may receive a selection of content to be executed from among contents provided from the content providing server. In addition, the user interface 150 may receive a selection of one of applications to be executed while waiting for a content loading time.

In addition, the user interface 150 may receive an application execution command. For example, even if the loading time of the content is long, the user may wait for the loading time without executing the application at the corresponding time. In this case, the user may not choose to execute the application. On the contrary, when an application execution command is input, the selected application is executed while waiting for the loading time of the content to reduce boredom of the user.

The network interface unit 130 receives content or data from a content provider or a network operator through a network. That is, content such as broadcasts, games, VODs, broadcast signals, and the like, which are provided from a content provider through a network, are received. In addition, the network interface unit 130 receives the update information and the update file of the firmware provided by the network operator.

The OSD processor 160 may generate a menu screen for receiving a user's determination signal in the form of an OSD. Also, the OSD processor 160 may display information related to the content received through the network interface 130 through the display 130.

Meanwhile, the OSD processor 160 according to an embodiment of the present invention may generate an 'application execution selection menu' for receiving an execution command of an application to be displayed by the display unit 180. In addition, the OSD processor 160 may generate a 'loading context menu of contents' while the application is being executed.

The external device interface unit 135 is an interface capable of receiving input from another playback device such as a DVD player, a game machine, or the like. Another playback device may be connected to the external device interface unit 135 to output the multimedia stored in the playback device to the display unit 180.

Meanwhile, in the present invention, the content input from the external device interface unit 135 may be executed without accessing the content providing server. In this case, in the present invention, the external device interface unit 135 recognizes the external device and executes an operation of outputting content stored in the external device to the image display device, thereby replacing the operation of the communication unit 105 described above.

The controller 170 performs overall operation control according to a command input from the user interface 150. The controller 170 may receive and execute an update file of software, that is, firmware, of the content provider.

The controller 170 may determine a loading time of the content selected by the user and execute the application when the determined loading time exceeds a predetermined time, for example, 5 seconds.

In addition, the controller 170 may extract metadata of content to be executed in determining the loading time. The metadata of the content may be included in data received with the content. The meta data may store a kind of content, a file characteristic, a total capacity of the content, access information of the content, and the like. The controller 170 may obtain the characteristic information of the content such as the total capacity of the content and the file characteristic of the content from the metadata. The loading time may be calculated using the capacity of a previously loaded content and a corresponding time while the content is loaded.

For example, if the total capacity of content to be executed is 100 Mbytes and the capacity of content received for 2 seconds is 10 Mbytes, the total loading time may be expected to be 20 seconds.

According to an embodiment, the image display device 100 according to the present invention may output a 3D image. The menu screen of the video display device 100 may be provided in 3D, and may be received and output even when the content provided by the content provider is 3D content. To this end, the image signal processing apparatus 175 may further include a 3D formatter (not shown) for outputting a 3D image.

Hereinafter, a method for processing an application according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to a screen displayed on a video display device.

2 illustrates an example of accessing a content providing server on a video display device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 2, an image display device according to an embodiment of the present invention is displayed after being logged on by one account. Referring to FIG. 7, a first area R1 in which a broadcast is displayed in a logon state of a video display device and a second area R2 in which an application downloaded by a user of a logged-in account is displayed are displayed. In addition, a third area R3 in which a list of content providers available to the user of the logged-in account is displayed, and a fourth area R4 in which an App Store in which an application can be purchased or downloaded can be displayed. have. In FIG. 2, the user selects 'YouTobe' from the content providing server list using the pointer 70. The video display device may control the communication unit to access the content providing server 'YouTobe'.

The content providing server described in this specification is a content distributor that distributes content. It may include any server that provides content through a network or a broadcasting network, such as providing a network service such as a broadcasting station for providing a real-time broadcast stream, social commerce, or an online game.

3A illustrates an example of selecting content on a video display device. Referring to FIG. 3A, the main screen is displayed by being connected to the content providing server 'YouTobe' and the user selects a pointer 70 in one of the contents list. That is, in FIG. 3A, content to be executed on the video display device is selected. Although not shown in FIG. 3A, when the content is selected, the video display device may determine the overall loading time while starting loading of the corresponding content. When the total loading time exceeds the preset time, the screens of FIGS. 4C to 6 may be displayed. When the total loading time does not exceed the preset time, only the loading state of the content may be displayed. Hereinafter, a screen in which the entire loading time exceeds the preset time will be described by way of example.

3B shows an example of a standby screen of loading time on a conventional video display device. Referring to FIG. 3B, a still image of the content is displayed while the selected content is waiting to be loaded, and a logo 235 and a loading progressive bar 250 are displayed. The user may have a logo 235 set in the image display device or provided from a content server, and may be a still image or a moving image. The loading progressive bar 250 allows the user to check the loading status.

4A is a screen for receiving a setting for executing an application according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 4A, a list of applications 50, 51, 52, 53,..., To be executed while waiting for loading is displayed. In the application list, an application 50 to be executed as a basic application to be executed while waiting for loading may be set. The basic execution application 50 may be an application to be automatically executed among a plurality of applications when the loading time starts. Meanwhile, according to the present invention, the basic setting menus 50-1, 51-1, 52-1, 53-1 can be provided for each application, and the user selects each check box to perform basic execution. A user's selection for setting or changing an application may be input. On the other hand, when the user selects the game automatic execution cancellation 54, the application is not automatically executed when the loading time starts, it is possible to receive the user's selection for the application to be executed each time the loading time starts. In addition, when the user selects another game 55, the user can access a server that can download an application other than the application illustrated in FIG. 4A. The server may be a server providing an application processing method and a storage medium for the same according to an embodiment of the present invention. If the user selects another game 55, more applications can be downloaded to the video display device.

4B illustrates a screen for receiving a selection for executing an application while waiting for content loading according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 4B, unlike in FIG. 4A, an execution selection menu 61 of an application may be displayed while waiting for a loading time of content. An input interface of 'start from the beginning', 'continuous start', and 'no' may be provided on the application execution selection menu. When the user selects 'start from the beginning', the basic execution application set in FIG. 4B may be started from the beginning. When the user selects 'continuous start', if the user has already executed the basic execution application, the user may start the interruption point. On the other hand, when the user selects 'no', the user may wait for the loading time without executing the application while waiting for the loading.

That is, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a detailed setting method is also provided for execution of an application to be executed while waiting for loading, so that the application may be provided according to the taste and interest of the user.

4C illustrates a screen for receiving a selection for executing an application while waiting for content loading according to an embodiment of the present invention. If the loading time of the content exceeds a preset time, the execution selection menu 60 of the application may be displayed on the screen of the image display device to receive an execution command of the application. That is, even if the loading time exceeds a preset time, the application may not be automatically executed and a user's selection for executing the application may be input. In addition, the loading status 30 of the content being loaded may be displayed together with the execution selection menu 60 of the application. The user may determine whether to execute the application with reference to the loading situation 30.

5 illustrates an example of running an application according to an embodiment of the present invention. When the user inputs an application execution command on the screen of FIG. 4C, the corresponding application may be executed as shown in FIG. 5. Meanwhile, even while the application is running, the loading state 30 of the content may be displayed. That is, in the present invention, the user can check the loading state of the content by providing the loading state 30 of the content before or during the execution of the application. In addition, the user can terminate the application before the loading of the content by selecting the exit (80) during the execution of the application. When the application is forcibly terminated by the user, the loading status of the content may be displayed in a progressive bar or the like manner.

6 illustrates a screen for receiving a selection for executing an application while waiting for content loading according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is different from the operation in which at least one application is displayed and one application is selected in comparison with FIG. 3A. Referring to FIG. 6, a plurality of applications 61, 62, 63, and 64 are displayed. That is, by selecting a plurality of applications to be executed according to an embodiment of the present invention can increase the chance of selection. In addition, when each application has been previously executed on the image display device, past usage records 61-1, 62-1, and 63-1 may be provided together to remind the user's memory. For example, a user with a desire to conquer the game may select and execute an application 'Zodiac' that is terminated in the use state in which the past usage record is “Final” in the application list provided with the past usage record of the corresponding application.

Meanwhile, even when a plurality of applications are displayed, the use situation 90 of contents may be provided together.

7 illustrates an example of a screen displayed when loading is completed according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 7, it is possible to select whether to execute the loaded content after the loading content is completed or to continue the application 'GoStop' that was being executed. If the user is interested in the 'GoStop' game and wants to continue, the user can select 'Continue the game', and if the user wants to play the content that is being loaded, the user can select 'Play music file'. In other words, even when the loading ends, the user's choice can be widened.

8 is a flowchart illustrating an application processing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In step S11, the content providing server is connected on the video display device.

In step S12, the content to be executed is selected.

In operation S13, the image display device determines an overall loading time of the selected content. In determining the loading time, the metadata of the content, the total capacity of the content stored in the metadata, and the loaded capacity may be used.

In step S14, it is determined whether the loading time exceeds a predetermined time. The predetermined time can be a typical time that is felt boring to wait for loading from a human standpoint. The predetermined time may be preset or input.

In step S15, when the loading time exceeds a predetermined time, the application is executed. Prior to this, an execution selection of an application by a user may be input.

In step S16, as the completion of loading of the content approaches, a usage record of the application may be stored.

In step S17, the loading time is completed, the loading is completed and the loaded content can be executed. Meanwhile, as illustrated in FIG. 7, even when loading is terminated, the user may continue the running application.

Steps S16 and S17 may be reversed. For example, when loading is terminated and the user executes the content, the executed application is terminated and the usage record of the application may be stored at this time.

Thus, the video display device according to an embodiment of the present invention, when loading other content later, extracts the latest usage state for the previously executed application, and can execute the application from that point of time based on the latest usage state. By doing so, application continuity can be maintained.

The image display device and the application processing method according to the present invention are not limited to the configuration and method of the embodiments described as described above, but the embodiments are all or part of each embodiment so that various modifications can be made. May be optionally combined.

On the other hand, the application processing method of the image display device of the present invention can be implemented as a processor-readable code on a processor-readable recording medium provided in the image display device. The processor-readable recording medium includes all kinds of recording apparatuses in which data that can be read by the processor is stored. Examples of the processor-readable recording medium include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage device, and the like, and may also be implemented in the form of a carrier wave such as transmission over the Internet. . The processor-readable recording medium can also be distributed over network coupled computer systems so that the processor-readable code is stored and executed in a distributed fashion.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims (12)

A method of processing an application while waiting for a loading time of content on a video display device,
Accessing a content providing server;
Receiving selection of content to be executed among contents provided from the content providing server;
Determining a loading time of the selected content;
Executing an application when the determined loading time exceeds a predetermined time;
Executing the selected content when the loading time is completed. The method of claim 1,
Determining the loading time,
Extracting metadata of the content to be executed to obtain a total capacity of the content and characteristic information of the content; And
Calculating the loading time by using the capacity of the previously loaded content and a corresponding time while the content is loaded. The method of claim 1,
The application is an application that is executed while waiting for the loading time, the application processing method including at least one of a game, a video, a music file, a data stream, and pre-stored in the video display device. The method of claim 1,
And receiving a selection of an application to be executed from among at least one application before executing the application. The method of claim 1,
And providing a loading situation of the content when the determined loading time is less than or equal to a predetermined time. The method of claim 1,
The executing of the application may include executing the application based on a recently used state when the application is previously executed on the video display device. In the video display device processing the application while waiting for the loading time of the content,
A communication unit accessing a content providing server;
A user interface unit for selecting contents to be executed among contents provided from the contents providing server;
And a controller configured to determine a loading time of the selected content, to execute an application when the determined loading time exceeds a predetermined time, and to execute the selected content when the loading time is completed. The method of claim 7, wherein
The controller is configured to extract metadata of the content to be executed to obtain the total capacity of the content and the characteristic information of the content, and to determine the loading time by using the capacity of the previously loaded content and the corresponding time while the content is loaded. A video display device that calculates and determines the loading time. The method of claim 7, wherein
Further comprising a storage for storing the application,
The application is an application executed while waiting for the loading time, the image display device including at least one of a game, a video, a music file, a data stream. The method of claim 7, wherein
And the user interface unit receives a selection of an application to be executed from at least one application before executing the application. The method of claim 7, wherein
And the controller is configured to provide a loading state of the content when the determined loading time is less than or equal to a predetermined time. The method of claim 7, wherein
The controller may be configured to execute an application based on a recently used state when the application is previously executed on the image display device.

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