KR100948608B1 - Method for personal media portal service - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a personal media portal service method, which provides an individual-oriented media portal service, and enables downloading not only rich media content but also original content (original file) of partial content included in rich media content, In addition, it is intended to convert and provide rich media content in a form suitable for the performance of the user terminal (consumer terminal).

To this end, the present invention, in the rich media acquisition method in the user terminal (consumer terminal) of the user who wants to consume the service, the rich media selection to access the platform server to select the rich media to download from the pre-registered rich media step; A downloading step of downloading template information, partial content, and original content location information of the selected rich media from the platform server; And a playback step of playing back the rich media by using the template information and the partial content.

 Personal Media Portal, Rich Media, Multimedia Content, Personalization, Platforms, Original Content, URL

Description

Personal media portal service method {METHOD FOR PERSONAL MEDIA PORTAL SERVICE}

The present invention relates to a personal media portal service method, and more particularly, to provide a personalized media portal service, allowing content consumers to download even the original content (original file) used for producing rich media content, The present invention relates to a personal media portal service method for converting and providing rich media content in a form suitable for performance of a user terminal (consumer terminal).

Today, due to the development of media devices, the general individuals generate multimedia contents (contents and contents). This trend is described in detail as follows.

Firstly, due to the development of the 'digital camcorder', it is easy to watch a video on a computer. In particular, as digital camcorders with HDDs become more common, moving images generated by digital camcorders have been changed to higher capacities.

Secondly, as the spread of 'digital cameras' has increased, users are willing to release pictures taken with digital cameras. Recently, with the increase of high definition DSLR cameras, high quality and high capacity photos are increasing.

Third, the average individual also has a large number of music content such as CDs, MP3s, and AACs. Initially, the quality of music files purchased by ordinary individuals was low, but in recent years, users tend to purchase and listen to high quality music contents of 4-5 Mbytes.

Fourth, the user's eye level has risen. The UCC (User Create Contents) trend is stimulating the general user's desire to create great content with simple operations. In other words, general users do not want to publish their photos or videos on the web as they are, but want to create new content by providing various effects or mixing with other media. For example, the desire to see and insert the music files purchased by him as background music is increasing.

Due to such environmental changes and increased user desires for digital devices, more convenient and convenient personal media services are required while using various multimedia contents.

Currently, multimedia content is on the trend toward high capacity and high definition. As a result, existing portals adapted to specific content types have difficulty in serving various multimedia contents or providing mixed rich media services.

In order to solve this problem, the portal system structure should be a system that is easy to expand various multimedia services. Most existing portals limit the number of contents posted by individuals, and also, rather than upload the original content to the portal server, It is often changed internally.

Therefore, in the existing portal, a user who wants the original content of the content uploaded on the web does not provide a service for downloading the content original. In addition, the quality of service is also reduced due to the exponential growth of storage space and the increase of server load and network traffic.

As a conventional method for solving the problems of the existing portal service, there is a method provided by a company called ORB Networks (hereinafter referred to as "ORB"), which is a Web (Web) ) Is shown.

In this ORB method, the original file is placed on a personal PC and related information is displayed through a web interface according to the content as follows. The video or audio provides a list list and plays through streaming when the user selects it. In the case of photographs, small images are shown. In this way, original content is downloaded at the request of the user.

However, the conventional ORB method has the following service limitations.

First, there is no structure for 'creating' content. In other words, the user can view the contents of his PC through the web. Thus, the ORB approach does not provide a 'author' that allows users to create existing rich media content by combining existing content with new content.

Second, there is no function to support the community. User-generated content may or may not be disclosed to an unspecified number. That is, the user may want to disclose only to acquaintances he knows. However, the ORB method exists only in the whole concept of disclosure, and does not provide a function of revealing only to a specific person who wants it.

Third, service expansion is impossible. In addition to sharing the single content, it is not possible to extend a service that provides a combination of some content. For example, there is a need or demand to create a travel service by combining travel photo content owned by an individual, and the ORB method cannot create or publish such an extended service.

Fourth, in the ORB method, when the user logs in personally, the content on the personal PC is fetched. Therefore, if the ORB program installed on the user's personal PC does not work, none of the contents on the PC can be viewed on the web. In addition, since multimedia contents, lists, and photographic images are obtained from a user's personal PC in real time, there is a problem in that the initial playback time takes much time.

Fifth, in the ORB method, when downloading the original content, only one can be received at a time. Therefore, there is a problem that can not receive a plurality of content at the same time.

On the other hand, due to the trend of Web 2.0, the general public has a desire to create their own content. Sites such as YouTube, Flickr, MySpace, etc., allow the public to share the generated content. YouTube sites primarily provide services for sharing video content. Flickr provides a service for sharing photo content. These services only provide a mechanism for sharing edited content using offline tools, and do not serve rich media content.

The public cannot create content using complex content creation methods like enthusiasts. Therefore, there is a demand for a method for generating content by easily using the general public, not enthusiasts. In order to meet these demands and solve the problems of existing services, a personal media portal (PMP) service platform is required.

The present invention solves the problems of the prior art as described above, provides a media service for an individual-centered portal, it is possible to download even the original content used in the production of rich media content and the performance of the user terminal (consumer terminal) It is an object of the present invention to provide a personal media portal service method for converting and providing content in a form suitable for the present invention.

The objects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned objects, and other objects and advantages of the present invention which are not mentioned above can be understood by the following description, and will be more clearly understood by the embodiments of the present invention. Also, it will be readily appreciated that the objects and advantages of the present invention may be realized by the means and combinations thereof indicated in the claims.

In order to solve the above object, the present invention, in providing a personal media portal service, allows content consumers to download not only rich media content but also original content (original file) of partial content included in rich media content. Characterized in that.

In addition, the present invention, in providing a personal media portal service, characterized in that to provide a rich media content converted to a form suitable for the performance of the user terminal (consumer terminal).

More specifically, in the rich media registration method of a terminal (producer terminal) of a user who wants to produce a service, the rich media template selected by the user and the original content for template insertion are combined to form a rich media. Generating rich media generation step; And registering the information of the selected template, the generated rich media, the partial content included in the generated rich media, and the location information of the original content to a platform server. The method may further include transmitting original content used to generate the rich media according to a request of a connected consumer terminal using the original content location information.

Meanwhile, the present invention provides a rich media registration method in a terminal (producer terminal) of a user who wants to produce a service, wherein the rich media template selected by the user and the original content for template insertion are combined to generate rich media. Media creation step; And a registration step of transmitting and registering the information of the selected template, the generated rich media, the partial content included in the generated rich media, and the original content to a platform server.
On the other hand, the present invention, a rich media registration method in a terminal (producer terminal) of a user who wants to produce a service, the template selection step of being selected by providing a plurality of rich media templates to the user; An original selection step of selecting original content for template insertion from the user; And a registration step of transmitting the information on the selected rich media template and the selected original content to the platform server so that the rich media can be generated and registered in the platform server, wherein the producer terminal is an IP TV terminal or a handset. It is characterized by.

On the other hand, the present invention, a rich media registration method in a terminal (producer terminal) of a user who wants to produce a service, the template selection step of being selected by providing a plurality of rich media templates to the user; An original selection step of selecting original content for template insertion from the user; And the information on the selected rich media template and the selected original content to the rich media content delivery server by using a multimedia message service (MMS), so that the rich media content delivery server can generate the rich media and register it with the platform server. And a registration step of transmitting.

On the other hand, the present invention, a rich media proxy registration method applied to a rich media content delivery server, comprising: receiving an MMS message from a producer terminal through a multimedia message service (MMS); Analyzing the received MMS message to obtain rich media template information and original content; And delivering the obtained template information and original content to a platform server so that a rich media can be generated and registered in a platform server.

On the other hand, the present invention, a rich media proxy registration method applied to a rich media content delivery server, comprising: receiving an MMS message from a producer terminal through a multimedia message service (MMS); Analyzing the received MMS message to obtain rich media template information and original content; And generating a corresponding rich media using the obtained template information and original content and registering the same with a platform server.

On the other hand, the present invention, in the rich media acquisition method of the user terminal (consumer terminal) of the user who wants to consume the service, the rich media selection step of accessing the platform server to select the rich media to download from the pre-registered rich media ; A downloading step of downloading template information, partial content, and original content location information of the selected rich media from the platform server; And a playback step of playing back the rich media by using the template information and the partial content. The present invention may further include accessing the producer terminal using the original content location information to obtain original content.

On the other hand, the present invention, in the rich media acquisition method of the user terminal (consumer terminal) of the user who wants to consume the service, the rich media selection step of accessing the platform server to select the rich media to download from the pre-registered rich media ; A download step of downloading and playing back template information and partial content of the selected rich media from the platform server; And requesting and downloading the original content from the platform server.

Meanwhile, the present invention provides a media service providing method applied to a personal media portal service platform server, comprising: a registration / management step of registering / managing rich media and original content location information uploaded from service producers; A rich media selection step of selecting a specific rich media by providing the registered / managed rich media to a service consumer; And a downloading step of downloading the selected rich media and corresponding original content location information to the user terminal.

Meanwhile, the present invention provides a media service providing method applied to a personal media portal service platform server, comprising: a registration / management step of registering / managing rich media and original content uploaded from service producers; A rich media selection step of selecting a specific rich media by providing the registered / managed rich media to a user (service consumer); And downloading the selected rich media and the corresponding original content to the user's terminal (consumer terminal).

Meanwhile, the present invention provides a method for automatically generating rich media for a personal media portal service, comprising: an environment setting step of setting a rich media template type and a storage location (original location) of original content to be inserted into a template; And generating a rich media by combining the original content stored in the set original location with the template of the set type.

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In the present invention as described above, in providing a personal media portal service, content consumers can download even the original content used for producing rich media content, and convert the content into a form suitable for the performance of the user terminal. It works.

In addition, the personal media portal service platform according to the present invention has an effect of providing excellent scalability, stability, convenience, and adaptability in providing a media service.

First, the personal media portal service according to the present invention has an effect of providing excellent 'service scalability'. The personal media portal service platform according to the present invention provides a service through content. In other words, a new service is newly created by adding rich media content. Therefore, the service scalability is excellent.

Second, the personal media portal service platform according to the present invention has an effect of providing high 'stability'. The present invention can reduce the complexity between modules by modularizing on the basis of service framework, thereby increasing the stability of the module itself by reducing potential unsafe elements.

Third, the personal media portal service platform according to the present invention has a high 'convenience'. Since the present invention provides a service on a content basis, even if a new service is provided, no additional system for the new service is required. In addition, it provides a one-click service that can provide all of the content creation / sharing / distribution services.

Fourth, the personal media portal service platform according to the present invention has an excellent 'adaptability'. The present invention has the effect of satisfying the service needs of the service user as much as possible by converting the media form suitable for each user device device, that is, providing content suitable for the user device.

The characteristics of the present invention will be described in general as follows.

According to the present invention, multimedia content owned by an individual can be combined to create 'rich media content' (hereinafter, simply referred to as 'rich media') and publish it on the web. Users who view posts can see the rich media and provide a platform to download the original content of each content included in the rich media. Whenever various services are created according to individual portals, it provides a platform to expand services organically.

Rich media templates and 'rich media, created with content, satisfy various forms of individual-oriented media services. Here, the rich media template is temporary content with a service scenario. The personalized service scenario is completed by the individual user adding his own contents, and the generated content is called rich media. Such rich media content enables a person-oriented service suitable for a specific service. For example, suppose you have a rich media template called Backpacking. That is, the general parts of backpacking are made in advance. Then, the user can create rich media content by adding photos, videos, and recorded audio taken directly from the backpack to the template.

The present invention is characterized by providing a person-centered multimedia portal service mechanism. Content producers create rich media in the form of adding the content (photo, etc.) of the individual to the selected template as the primary selection of the beautifully decorated rich media template. The generated rich media is stored in the database (DB) of the platform server. Rich media services are provided by "embedding" rich media-only websites or uploaded rich media into blogs, mini homepages and cafes.

Accordingly, content consumers are provided with the corresponding services on personal media service sites, personal blogs and mini homepages. At this time, the service provider not only allows viewing and enjoying the rich media but also shares the original content in the rich media.

Received users (consumers) are primarily served by watching and enjoying rich media. In addition, consumers can download not only rich media but also the original content in rich media.

As a result, the service provider (who wants to create rich media) can share the contents of others (producers who have already created rich media and uploaded it) when they create rich media.

The original content acquisition function as described above serves as a window for collecting and distributing data of acquaintances through rich media content. That way, you can put together disparate content (multiple content from different users) in one rich media. For example, when you go on a honeymoon, each couple takes a picture with a digital camera or a digital camcorder. After your honeymoon, you need to share a photo of each other or group. Share rich media only with your friends so you can add original content. Each other uploads and downloads to a rich media to facilitate sharing and distribution.

Service users want to know if the personal service they are interested in is updated. An RSS server is a system that periodically informs itself of the information it is interested in. Therefore, it updates the personal service of interest to the acquaintance or general service user (user who wants to know the update) in conjunction with the RSS server. That is, the individual creates the rich media and uploads it to the platform server 14 to inform the service users (registered service users) that the service has been upgraded through the RSS server. At that time, update information and various information are provided through RSS as rich media content generated by an individual.

Various services occur depending on the type of multimedia content. Video content is used for providing a video service, image content for an image service, and audio content for an audio service. In addition, despite the same content, various services may exist according to the content of the content. Therefore, it is possible to provide a variety of services regardless of the content type and content. In addition, it is possible to provide a new service by mixing heterogeneous content. Thus, a platform that provides various multimedia service mechanisms regardless of content type and content not only reduces cost but also provides various types of services. For example, you could collect the photos you took with your girlfriend and make them for a proposal, or use the same content for an event service like a couple contest. This means that the same content can be reused for various purposes, depending on the service.

In order to provide the various services as described above, the personal media portal service platform according to the present invention has a service agent component based on a service framework. Here, the service agent component is operated based on the service framework, and is a script component that combines modules in the service framework to make one service. Adding an agent component means adding a service.

Within the service framework of the personal media portal service platform according to the present invention, a transmission and reception unit capable of exchanging data through a network, a playback unit for playing content, a streaming unit for streaming media such as a video, and authoring and editing content There are various modules such as an authoring unit, an authentication unit for session management, an upload unit (content transmitter) for uploading content to a server, and a download unit (content receiver) for downloading content.

Among these various modules, the transceiver and the streaming unit determine the content quality (quality) according to the performance (performance of the consumer terminal) of the device of the user receiving the service. If the device can receive the best service, it provides the best service. If not, it adjusts the size, format, and quality of the content and sends it to suit the characteristics of the device. For example, if a handset user and a PC user connect to each for service, they must change the rich media or the original file according to the user's device capabilities.

Depending on the service, all functional units (modules) can be used within the service framework, or some functional units can be used in combination. For example, the handset case takes a lot of time to generate rich media content due to device performance limitations. Therefore, in the handset case, there is no authoring unit for generating rich media content. However, there must be a transmitter capable of sending rich media. In addition, when there is insufficient memory capacity or storage space to receive the original content in the rich media, there is no download unit.

In the case of a service that does not allow other users to download the original content of its own content, a content transmitter such as an HTTP server is not required. As such, depending on the type of service or the situation, the functional units in the lower level of the service framework are used in real time.

Summarized by the characteristics of this invention demonstrated above, it is as follows.

First, the original URL is included in the content, so that the original can be downloaded according to the user's request. Existing services only have one link information, and there is no function to link multiple URLs with one click. Therefore, the present invention is characterized by providing a method for downloading several original media at once. In addition, the present invention is characterized by providing a mechanism for including a plurality of content content in a single content, and the generated one content to deliver a plurality of content.

Secondly, the present invention provides a method for generating a photo video using a high resolution photo and serving a photo video suitable for display devices having different resolutions. For example, each device device that can generate and service a photo video generated by a vector graphic method such as flash as a basic photo video, and can serve only a general video due to its low CPU power (handling power of a terminal) It provides a mechanism to generate and transmit a video on the server side with a different resolution converted according to the resolution.

In the related method, a general video having various resolutions has been made from the beginning, and a method of transmitting according to a device is used. However, this method requires a lot of storage space and can also generate an unused video. Not

Therefore, the present invention has a form of a photographic image of a vector graphic method which may have an original form having characteristics of an original. By having the original information used to create the photo video therein, the optimal resolution service is possible when transforming to a different resolution.

The above objects, features and advantages will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, whereby those skilled in the art may easily implement the technical idea of the present invention. There will be. In addition, in describing the present invention, when it is determined that the detailed description of the known technology related to the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is an overall configuration diagram of a personal media portal service system according to the present invention.

Personal media portal service system according to the present invention, as shown in Figure 1, comprises a user terminal (10a, 10b), platform server 14, database 16, these are wired or wireless communication network 12 Is connected through

That is, the personal media portal service system includes a platform server 14 which is in charge of user management and session management, a database (DB) 16 storing actual information, and a user terminal which processes and produces data and consumes the service ( 10a, 10b).

Here, the platform server 14 corresponds to a 'media server' for the personal media portal service, and the user terminals 10a and 10b are terminals including user service management tools for the personal media portal service. ), Mobile phones, devices such as IPTV. In addition, the user terminal may be classified into a service terminal 10a of the service producer side and a service terminal 10b of the service consumer side according to the type of the user.

After the user terminal 10a of the service producer logs in through the authentication process on the platform server 14, the user terminal 10a produces the rich media content that he / she wants to serve, and uploads it to the platform server 14.

Then, the platform server 14 stores the rich media content received from the service producer 10a in the DB 16.

Thereafter, the user terminal 10b receiving the service, that is, the user terminal 10b on the service consumer side, receives the service while watching or listening to the rich media provided by the producer user terminal 10a. Service consumers can download 'original content' for content included in rich media as well as 'rich media' provided by service producers.

In this case, when the service producer uploads the original content to the platform server 14, the consumer may download the original content from the platform server 14. On the contrary, when the service producer uploads the location information and the rich media to the platform server 14 while having the original content, the consumer obtains the original content directly from the service producer by using the location information.

The media service may be provided in various ways according to the content type. In addition, various services may come out despite the content of the same format. For example, photos are in JPEG format, but their use varies depending on the type of service. Various services such as an event service for uploading photos taken with a girlfriend on Valentine's Day, a gallery service for collecting only natural scenery, and a travel service for a travel theme may be provided. In providing these various services, the downloading, uploading, authoring, and storing process for the contents are functions required for all services regardless of the type of the service.

In the user terminal 10a, a service producer may automatically register rich media through environment settings. The service producer may use the template used to create the rich media, the name of the folder to be loaded (the name of the folder that contains the original content to be inserted into the template, which may be referred to as the "source location"), and the original information (property information and location information). Whether to upload to the platform server 14, to come to the user terminal (10a) to take the necessary environment settings in advance. Then, the media (original content to be inserted into the template), such as a photo, music, or video, is placed at the set position. Then, there is an automatic agent that monitors the folder periodically. When media is inserted, it selects a template by the set value, adds media to the template, creates rich media content, and then creates the rich media. Upload the content to the platform server 14. This feature is easy to use when viewing rich media for IP TVs or handsets.

2 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a personal media portal service platform of a user terminal according to the present invention, and operates based on a service framework.

As illustrated in FIG. 2, the user terminals 10a and 10b include a service framework engine 20 and various functional units 21 to 27, and provide various services on this basis.

The service framework engine 20 is a service engine that enables various services to operate. In the service framework, there is a service agent that can recognize a service when the service is added. The service agent combines various functional units 21 to 27 in the engine lower layer to provide a personal media portal service, which is described as a script. In addition, according to an embodiment, the service framework engine may have an automatic agent that automatically generates and registers rich media content. The auto agent periodically checks a specific folder and, if there is a multimedia content in the folder, automatically generates rich media content according to the set environment variable and uploads it to the platform server 14.

The transceiver 21 in the lower layer of the service framework engine performs a function of transmitting and receiving content with the platform server 14. The playback unit 22 performs playback of the template and the generated rich media. The authoring unit 23 performs a function of generating rich media by combining user content with a template. The conversion unit 24 performs a function of changing the content appropriately for the corresponding device when the user terminal with low processing power, such as a handset, wishes to receive personal portal media service. It also converts the producer's original content, such as photos, music and videos, into the form described in the template. The storage unit 25 inputs and outputs downloaded content or stored content.

Various services exist above the service framework engine, which includes event services, game services, travel services, cinema services, gallery services, concert services, proposal services, and stone film services. That is, the user terminal according to the present invention provides various services as described above.

In particular, these services are supported through rich media templates. The rich media template includes various contents according to the service purpose. The rich media producers provide everything else, except for the personal ones. For example, in the case of a travel service, a beach background image or background music is inserted in advance, and a rich media service producer inserts only a few personal photos. Devices that are limited in the performance of the user terminal, such as a mobile phone or IPTV, the service framework engine 20 described above exists, but provides a service without some functionality.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for registering a rich media service in a service producer terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the service producer side user terminal 10a provides a rich media service registration for receiving a rich media service. In one embodiment, a flowchart is provided by a combination of various functional units of FIG.

The authentication unit 27 of FIG. 2 logs in to the platform server 14 and undergoes an authentication process (300). Then, the platform server 14 determines whether the personal media portal service can be used to process. Specifically, if the service provider is not normal or does not register the service, the service is not allowed to proceed. That is, the next step can be performed only in the normal case.

The authenticated user checks whether to register the rich media template (301). Here, the rich media template is a service content created by a content provider (CP) or a general user for use. These rich media templates vary depending on the intention of the template provider. In general, provide a form for adding personal media to a template. However, even if the same template is added by the content producer to add the individual's content, the individual who receives the service is provided with a different service. If the login purpose is for this template registration, perform step "302".

A user who wants to register a rich media template authors a template through the rich media template authoring unit (422 of FIG. 11) of the service framework based authoring unit 23 and uploads the template to the platform server 14 (302).

Next, the rich media registration check step 303 to be performed may be performed after the rich media template is not registered or the rich media template is registered. When the user wants to register the rich media service (303), the rich media service registration step 304 is performed, otherwise the process ends.

Step 304 shows the process of registering a rich media service. Rich media services have a 1: N relationship with Rich Media templates. The rich media producer adds his personal content to the pre-created template to generate rich media content, and registers the rich media service by uploading the generated rich media content to the platform server 14 (304). Alternatively, one rich media service can be registered by combining several existing rich media templates. This process may be referred to as a rich media service registration process. Or register a new rich media service by changing the wallpaper or adding clipart or various effects. The registered rich media service enables the service producer side user terminal 10a to access the platform server 14 to 'preview' or download.

FIG. 4 is a detailed configuration diagram of a user service management tool of the user terminal of FIG. 2 according to the present invention. The service framework engine 20 and the lower functional unit of the user terminals 10a and 10b of FIG. 21 to 27) refer to the detailed configuration of the 'user service management tool' (400).

The user service management tool 400 provides a graphic user interface (GUI) to be controlled by the service producer 10a, and provides data to check the status. The service framework engine 20 is responsible for the communication and control of each functional unit used for the service. In addition, the service framework engine 20 has a service agent to recognize each service. For example, it recognizes what kind of service is the service type.

The transceiver 21 is a function unit responsible for network transmission and reception, and includes a rich media transceiver 401, a content transmitter 402, a content receiver 403, a streaming transmitter 404, and a streaming transmitter 405. .

The rich media transceiver 401 exchanges rich media data with the platform server 14. In this case, the rich media data corresponds to template information, content information, and meta information included in the rich media service. Rich media service uses protocols provided by existing communication systems such as HTTP and RTP / RTSP to provide various ways to share data with other rich media service users. A data download service is provided for content sharing between users, wherein a content transmitter 402 / content receiver 403 is used.

Meanwhile, in the present invention, the streaming transmitter 404 / streaming receiver 405 is used to provide a streaming service.

Content conversion is required in accordance with a request for shared content to suit the performance and characteristics of the user terminal, and this conversion is processed by the conversion unit 24. The user service management tool 400 converts and converts the existing content by using the content converter 431 to be suitable for system performance, such as memory or LCD, for an embedded system such as a handset or a portable multimedia player (PMP). In high-performance devices such as IPTV and Web, the content is converted to maximize the size and effect of the device.

That is, the conversion unit 24 generates content according to the service and provides a service suitable for display devices having different resolutions or system capabilities. Photographic video such as flash is used as a basic photo video, and a device that can only serve as a normal video with low CPU power is converted to video according to each resolution.

In this regard, the conventional method has made a general video with a variety of resolutions from the beginning, using a method that transmits to match the device, which requires a lot of storage space, can also generate unused video, It wasn't. Accordingly, the present invention provides a vector graphic type of media that may be in its original form with the characteristics of the original, and has the original information used for generating rich media content therein at different resolutions. The optimal resolution service is possible at the time of transformation.

The playback unit 22 plays a role of notifying the user of the rich media or information derived from the rich media, and includes a rich media playback unit 411 and a widget (Widget) 412. Here, the rich media player 411 plays the rich media. The widget 412 is a separate application program, which is a program that plays on the desktop in association with additional services (for example, weather, securities, etc.) while playing rich media.

Authoring unit 23, as shown in Figure 4, rich media authoring unit 421, rich media template authoring unit 422, RSS (Really Simple Syndication) generation unit 423, handset message processing unit 424 It includes, but each will be described as follows.

The rich media authoring unit 421 provides an environment in which a user can create a rich media in a desired form using a rich media template. The rich media template authoring unit 422 provides an environment in which a user can produce a rich media template. The RSS generator 423 provides an environment in which RSS (Really Simple Syndication) can be written using rich media. The handset message processor 424 is responsible for creating rich media using MMS data received through a wireless modem.

In addition, the user service management tool 400 manages a storage area (storage area) using the content storage unit 441 so that data can be shared between users. It supports data sharing by managing not only hard disk of user terminal but also storage area of embedded system such as USB memory, handset using USB Sync, PMP, PSP.

The authentication unit 27 checks whether the terminal user can use the corresponding service while communicating with the platform server 14.

FIG. 5 is a detailed flowchart illustrating a process of generating and sharing rich media content by the service producer 10a according to the present invention, and illustrates the detailed processing of “304” of FIG. 3.

When the rich media authoring unit 421 is driven (500), an interface is provided so that the service producer can author the rich media.

When the service producer generates rich media through the rich media authoring unit 421 (501), confirms the user's intention to create (create) RSS (502), and if the user accepts the RSS generation (compose), the RSS authoring unit ( 423 is driven (503). When the RSS is generated by the RSS authoring unit 423 (504), the rich media is registered with the platform server 14 and the RSS is transmitted (505).

On the other hand, if the user refuses to create (create) RSS, only the rich media is registered in the platform server 14 (505).

In Figure 24, (5) is a step of starting the rich media. The personal service start is a process of uploading the rich media generated by the rich media template and the content added by the individual to the platform server 14 in the service platform-based transceiver 21. Pressing the "Done" button in FIG. 24 sends the rich media content to the platform server 14. In Figure 24, " complete " in ⑤ shows the upload process as a progress bar.

On the other hand, step "506" is a step to ask whether you want to add to the existing portal service. If the service provider wants (506), the service provider terminal (producer terminal) forwards (notifies) the service provider's intention (additional intention to the existing portal service) to the platform server 14, and thus the platform server ( 14 inserts the personal service (uploaded rich media) into the existing portal service (507). This is to publish your service on an existing portal site. If so, the end user can also receive the service. If you do not want to add to the existing portal service, the service is terminated.

25 is an example of a screen asking whether to add a service to another site. ① When the user presses the "embed" button, ② the embed web page is displayed in a new window.

Here, ② shows how to 'paste' into the portal list. Select the portal site where you want to insert the produced content, select Copy Object and paste it into the portal's writing page. If the site does not copy objects, select embedded web page (general bulletin board) and copy and paste HTML, URL, or tag (see ③).

26 is a screen illustrating addition to an existing portal service. Here, ① represents the personal blog of the existing portal, and the content contained in the personal blog in ② is a rich media inserted.

FIG. 27 is a screen illustrating a case in which the rich media consumer 10b enjoys rich media and downloads each original content in the rich media. The tray icon in ① indicates an application program for the personal media portal service. ② 'Menu List' is the menu that appears when you select the tray icon of ① and press the right button. This includes menus such as rich media author, original content downloader, environment setting, login, and update. ③ 'Content download' is a screen showing the original content downloaded through the downloader.

28 is a screen illustrating a case in which a rich media consumer enjoys rich media and downloads the rich media content itself. ① shows the "Save My PC" screen, which shows the case where the rich media content itself is downloaded. (2) shows the "Create CD Player" screen, which shows the function of playing the locally stored rich media.

In addition, a user may access a web server to download rich media or to request a real-time streaming transmission.

6A and 6B are detailed flowcharts illustrating a method for transmitting and receiving content and streaming transmission and reception in a user terminal according to the present invention, and illustrating a process of content transmission and reception and streaming using the user service management tool 400.

In particular, FIG. 6A illustrates an operation process of a user service management tool that 'consumes' content.

When a content consumer requests a content transmission / streaming service that is published through a web server, the content request terminal (a consumer terminal of the consumer side) informs the rich media management server about the content providing terminal (for example, the user terminal of the content producer). URL, device information, etc.) is requested (600) to receive the corresponding content producer information (content providing terminal information).

Thereafter, the user terminal of the content consumer requests a content transmission / streaming transmission from the content producer's user terminal (601).

In contrast, if the content producer accepts, the content requesting terminal (content consumer) receives the data (e.g., original data of the rich media) from the content providing terminal (the user terminal of the content producer) (602).

Meanwhile, when the user terminal of the content producer uploads the rich media and its original data to the platform server 14 according to the embodiment, the user terminal of the content consumer connects to the platform server 14 to access the data (eg, Rich media original data, device information).

On the other hand, Figure 6b describes the operation of the user service management tool to 'produce' the content, as follows.

When the content producer waits (610) and the content requester (content consumer) accesses (611), the content producer requests a user authentication for the corresponding content requester (613). Here, the authentication is an operation for determining whether the relationship between the content producer and the content consumer (content requester) is a data sharing permission relationship.

If the authentication request to the rich media management server is successful (613), the user terminal of the content producer performs content conversion according to the content consumer's state information (for example, device information of the terminal) (614) to transmit data. Transmit (615).

The rich media authoring unit 421 allows a user to author rich media using various multimedia files. The user may use the rich media authoring unit 421 to create rich media including multimedia contents such as audio and video existing in his PC and content provided from equipment such as a TV card.

7 is a detailed configuration diagram of the rich media authoring unit of FIG. 4 according to the present invention.

As illustrated in FIG. 7, the rich media authoring unit 421 according to the present invention includes a rich media template browser 71, a multimedia content browser 72, a rich media generator 73, and a communication unit 74. Each component will be described below.

The rich media template browser 71 shows the user various rich media templates for authorable rich media. The user determines (selects) a rich media template suitable for a service through the rich media template browser 71.

Then, the rich media producer selects various multimedia files located in the user terminal through the multimedia content browser 72 to produce rich media.

Here, the multimedia content browser 72 basically looks the same as the searcher so that there is no objection to the producer. It also provides content-specific editing capabilities so that producers can edit the original content to produce rich media.

The function of producing rich media using the selected content is performed by the rich media generator 73. In this module, the selected content is produced in rich media that can be played through the web.

The telecommunicator 74 is a module interworking with the rich media transceiver 401 and transmits the generated rich media data to the rich media transceiver 401. Here, the reason why the telecommunicator 74 is separated into a separate module is to increase the scalability by separating the mastication unit 23 and the transmission / reception unit 21 separately on the network.

Thereafter, the user generates an RSS related to the completed rich media through the RSS generator 423. Completed rich media is delivered to the platform server 14, such a delivery to the platform server 14 is performed by the rich media transceiver 401 as a communication module. If a media modification occurs after the server 14 is registered for the rich media registered with the RSS, the platform server 14 is notified to the user who subscribes to the RSS.

8 is a detailed flowchart illustrating an example of a rich media authoring method in the rich media authoring unit of FIG. 4 according to the present invention.

In order for the rich media authoring unit 421 to be executed 800, the platform is normally executed and the user's login must be normal.

In a state in which the rich media authoring unit 421 is executed in operation 800, a template is selected from a content producer in operation 801. Here, the rich media template is a service content created by a content provider (CP) or a general user for use. Rich media templates vary according to the intention of the template provider, and generally provide a form for adding personal media to the template. However, even if the same template is added by the content producer to add the content of the individual, the individual who receives the service is provided with a different service.

In step 801, a template having a desired form is selected by the content producer, and after checking information required for the selected template, the process proceeds to the next step. Hereinafter, the rich media template selection process 801 will be described in detail.

22 is a screen illustrating a process of selecting a rich media template in the authoring unit 23. Through the "Template type selection" menu as in ①, various templates are classified and provided. Depending on the type of service, template classification can be added in various ways.

As shown in ②, "template selection" means selecting one service among several templates. "Template preview" (③) is to play the template selected in ②.

The content producer can know what shapes or contents the template is composed of by using the template preview (③). The "template description" (④) is an area that provides a detailed description of the template. That is, what kind of content is included in the template, and how many are included in the template will be described.

"Select sorting and sorting method" (⑤) sorts according to the type of template and sorting method to find.

Next, a process 802 of selecting content to be added (inserted) to the selected rich media template will be described.

After the template selection process is performed (801), the content producer adds content (multimedia content) (e.g., photo images, background music, etc.) to the selected template (802). That is, the content producer selects content located in a specific folder in his user terminal.

More specifically, the content producer selects and adds content to be included in the rich media to be produced (802). Depending on the template type, various types of media or one or more contents such as a video, a photo, and music are inserted. At this time, contents not suitable for the selected template are not added. You must meet the minimum requirements of the selected template before you can proceed to the next step.

FIG. 23 is a screen illustrating a process in which a content producer selects his / her content to be inserted into a rich media template selected by the authoring unit 23.

① is a part for selecting an image and selecting content to be included in a template. In the example of FIG. 23, ten images (that is, ten baby photos) are selected. ② indicates a "style preview representative image" and shows a representative image of the selected template. (3) indicates "selection condition information", which describes the condition to be included in the template, and indicates information on the type and number of contents to be selected according to the intention of the template author. The content producer adds its own content by referring to the selection condition information.

④ is the part representing “selected image”, where the content producer shows the content selected in ①. Add an image by dragging with the mouse or double-clicking on the content. Support for "Preview" allows content producers to edit or delete content in "Image Edit" (⑥). The selected music is also shown in the same way as the selected image (⑤).

As described above, the present invention allows a service provider (content producer) to know what content is selected in which rich media template.

When content selection of the content producer is completed (803), the authoring unit shows the rich media produced using the selected contents through the "preview" function (804), through which the content producer has all the content to be included in the rich media You can confirm that it is selected.

In operation 805, various service attributes of the personal service may be set. When the conditions as rich media are satisfied, personal media service can be set. At this time, the content producer checks through the playback unit 22 whether the personal service generated by him or her is provided as desired.

In Fig. 24, ① is a "preview" screen area, which shows the reproduction of the rich media created by itself. "Preview" ensures that content producers produce rich media content as intended. If not, the process returns to step 802. Then, modifications, such as reordering, adding, changing, and deleting the displayed photographs, are performed on the produced rich media content. ② is a module that decides which screen to use as the representative screen when created with rich media. In other words, it creates and displays a representative image for rich media.

③ shows the setting of personal media service, and inputs title, tag, theme, etc. Through such a media service setting portion, it determines its own content service provision range. Decide whether you want to make sure that only those you know are eligible for the service, or whether the public can get it. Decide whether you want to provide all services to all your acquaintances or to one particular acquaintance among all your acquaintances, or to all acquaintances or to one particular acquaintance among your acquaintances.

For more details on choosing private, as in ④, decide whether to support only the "view function" or the "content download function" for the acquaintance in the advanced options. You can also set a password so that only people who know your password can see it. And, the file transfer protocol (FTP) can upload the original file to the flat firm server 14, in this case, the content consumer, even if the computer with the content (content producer user terminal) is off (OFF) You will be able to download the file. A "complete" button on the screen means uploading the completed rich media to the platform server 14 (⑤).

On the other hand, step "806" is a step for generating rich media, in which the completed rich media is sent to the rich media transceiver 401 using a communication unit (Telecommunicator) 74 of the authoring unit. Then, the rich media transceiver 401 transmits the rich media to the platform server 14, and when the transmission of the rich media is normally completed, the authoring process is also terminated.

Rich media generated through the above process and uploaded to the platform server 14 is provided to the content consumer through the web. The completed rich media may be modified through the rich media authoring unit 421.

9 is a flowchart illustrating a method of modifying a pre-registered rich media according to an embodiment of the present invention, and illustrates a process of allowing a producer to revise completed rich media content uploaded to a platform server.

The user can select and modify the web server that provides the completed rich media as a service. The modifications allow you to add other multimedia files or content to the finished rich media, or delete folders or content already included in the rich media.

In order to modify, it is necessary to download the completed rich media through the user service management tool (400). The user who downloaded the completed rich media adds various multimedia files and contents located on his PC or deletes the contents included in the rich media. The rich media authoring unit 421 transmits the modified rich media to the rich media management server through the user service management tool, thereby completing the modification of the completed rich media.

Hereinafter, the rich media content modification process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 9. Producers may want to modify some content in Rich Media once uploaded. You may want to add background music later, switch to another song, or you may want to remove a picture you used as part of the content, or add another picture. Or, you may want to change the order in which they appear.

In this case, when the user selects the rich media to be modified (900), the platform server 14 performs an authentication process to determine whether the user has the authority to modify (901). At this time, the user who does not have the right to modify is not allowed to modify, and only the user who has the right to modify can be modified.

The platform server 14 shows the rich media once more by downloading it to the user terminal so as to determine whether or not the user is finally modified.

Thereafter, when the user actually requests the modification (903), it is checked whether there is an author who can modify the rich media in the corresponding user terminal (904).

As a result of the author check, if there is an author, the following "907" step is performed. If the author is not in the corresponding device (user terminal), the author is downloaded (905) and the authentication process is again performed (906). At this time, if authentication is not allowed, the rich media content cannot be modified.

If there is an author, or if authentication is successful after downloading the author, the platform server 14 downloads the rich media content information and additional information to be modified to the corresponding user terminal (907).

The user terminal allows the authorized producer to make corrections with the downloaded information as the author is executed (908). Accordingly, the user (producer) is to perform the actual content modification, such as adding / deleting / changing the content (909).

Check whether the modification of the user (producer) is completed (910), if the modification is completed, go to the "910" step, otherwise it moves to the "909" step.

When the modification is completed, the author of the user terminal supports the generation and preview of the modified rich media content (911).

Finally, the user (producer) terminal transmits the modified rich media content to the platform server 14 to be reflected in the platform server 14 (912). In this case, the user (producer) terminal can minimize server load and network usage by uploading only the modified contents.

 Next, the rich media template authoring unit 422 of FIG. 4 will be described.

The rich media template authoring unit 422 is a module of the authoring unit 23. The rich media template authoring unit 422 modifies, deletes, and adds design elements and playback functions of a template created by a service provider to create a new rich media template. Rich media templates are designed to enable rich media producers to not only produce rich media easily and conveniently, but also to insert emotional elements to make them beautiful and beautiful. The rich media template authoring unit 422 has three generation functions as follows.

The first is 'rich media template generation function' using rich media template authoring unit. By using the authoring unit 23 according to the present invention, a template producer can create a template of his or her desired design and its intended use. A detailed process is as follows. When authoring a new template, first, when a user executes the rich media template authoring unit 422, a template including a necessary playback function is basically generated. Then select a background image, select the various effects (graphic items) that appear on the background, and enter background music or text as needed to create your own template. You can add, delete, and modify content players, background music, background images, clipart, and more to templates created by template producers.

Second is 'text animation generation function' using rich media template authoring unit. Enter text in the Rich Media template in the location and size you want. In addition, an appropriate effect may be applied to the input text. Looking at the specific order, first enter the text in the text input mode, then select the shape, size, color, etc. of the text, and then select various text effects and finish them immediately. The text information can be displayed properly by receiving external file or text information from the network. For example, it can be a musician's lyrics or a movie subtitle.

Third, the player generation function using the rich media template authoring unit. Rich media producers have a wide variety of content, including photos, videos, music, text, and Flash. Different rich media producers also have a different propensity for their content. Because of this diversity, service providers need to provide the ability to adjust various contents to the location, size, and time that users want. In order to create a player in the rich media template authoring unit, a player corresponding to the content is automatically created as soon as the user selects the content. The next step is to specify the player's location and size, and specify when and how long it will play (start and end) using the timeline.

FIG. 10 is a detailed flowchart illustrating the rich media template registration process of FIG. 3 according to the present invention, and shows a detailed process of step 302 of FIG.

First, it is selected whether to modify using an existing template (rich media template) or to create a new template (1000).

When using an existing template, the existing template is selected (1001), and the following template production step 1002 is performed. Selecting an existing template means selecting a template created by a template producer. Selecting an existing template is intended to provide rich media services by modifying only some of the features in the template. For example, it can be used to change the playing time, add a snowing effect, or add a butterfly flying effect.

In the case of creating a new template without selecting an existing template, the template production stage selection 1002 is performed immediately. In the template production step selection 1002, it is possible to freely select up to ⓐ ~ ⓕ.

First, if ⓐ is selected, the background image can be added or deleted (1003). At this time, a photograph taken by a template producer or an image produced by another image authoring unit is applied.

Second, if the ⓑ case is selected, the playback component (see "1820" in FIG. 18) is added and deleted (1004).

Third, if the user selects ⓒ, the decorating item may be added or deleted (1005). You can set the time, size, and direction of movement of the item. At this time, the item may also give a special effect of moving, stopping or disappearing at the will of the template producer. This effect is played back in the player's special effects component (see "1830" in Figure 18).

Fourth, if the case of ⓓ is selected, text may be input and an appropriate animation effect may be applied to the input text (1006). Here you specify the shape, color, size, and effect of the text.

Fifth, if the ⓔ case is selected, the background music can be added and deleted (1007).

Sixth, if the case of ⓕ is selected, an environment for animation effect of the content is set (1008). At this time, while previewing, the timeline function may be used to adjust the content playback component or the total time.

Checking whether the template producer is satisfied (1009), if the template producer wants to modify again goes through the process of template production step selection (1002). That is, the content may be modified, deleted, or added by freely selecting ⓐ to ⓕ of the template production step selection 1002.

On the other hand, if the template satisfies the template producer comes out, register the template to the platform server 14 (1010). Once the registration is completed, the template production process ends.

11 is a screen configuration diagram of the rich media template authoring unit 422 of FIG. 4 according to the present invention.

The step setting area 1101 provides a button icon for creating a template and a play and stop function when previewing. Free movement from one template production step to another.

The timeline 1102 is an area that controls how the template operates over time. That is, the leftmost is the starting point and the rightmost is the ending point in time of the template. At the end, they are generally stopped, but each content playback component can continue to operate individually.

The preview stage 1103 is a stage which is shown to the template producer during template production, and is an area where the content added in the production stage is arranged and operated. This stage allows you to select, add, and resize and delete content with mouse clicks and dragging.

The template authoring (production) step option 1104 is an area for controlling the resizing and properties of the content according to the corresponding function according to the selection order of the template production step setting 1101 area.

12 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a rich media IPTV service using a personal media portal service platform according to the present invention.

The personal media portal service platform according to the present invention may provide a service in the form of a rich media TV service. Rich media TV service means that users who want to provide services using the personal media portal service platform can store multimedia and transfer services using network such as their personal PC or NAS (Network Attached Storage) 1204. Refers to providing a personal media broadcast service that a user creates and configures to a specific or unspecified number in the available equipment.

The rich media TV service according to the present invention is described in the following four steps. (a) generating rich media TV content using a personal media portal service platform; (b) uploading the generated rich media TV content or information to a server; (c) requesting a rich media TV content produced by an IPTV viewer. (D) a broadcast service is performed through a rich media channel. Hereinafter, each step will be described.

In the step (a), the user can open an IPTV rich media broadcasting channel based on the media content produced or possessed by the user using the rich media authoring unit 421 according to the present invention. Specific implementation process is as follows. The rich media authoring unit 421 (not shown in FIG. 12) in the rich media content delivery server 1204 loads profile information of media contents held on the personal portal media service platform, and rearranges broadcast time and configuration. The rich media authoring unit 421 lists the profile information (media name, type, codec information, channel information, etc.) of each content to generate rich media TV content.

In step (b), the rich media TV content generated in step (a) is registered with the platform server 14 as shown in FIG. 15. Registered Rich Media TV content is accessible by a web browser and posted externally, limitedly, or privately, depending on the intention of the creator. The created rich media TV can provide services to rich media consumers in all wired / wireless network environments based on the IP network according to the intention of the producer.

In step (c), if the IPTV rich media consumer finds the rich media TV service channel access information (Uniform Resource Locator) through the web page of the rich media TV transmission service server 1202 or another direct or indirect path, Through the process as described above, the rich media TV service can be requested (in the IPTV service, it is assumed that a user can reconfigure a channel and can access an arbitrary IPTV streaming server by an IP address or a path (URL). ).

The access path (URL) posted to the platform server 14 allows the IPTV rich media consumer to access the rich media streaming server. When the channel path is input to the IPTV user terminal 10b by the IPTV rich media consumer, the platform server 14 requests a session connection.

The platform server 14 responds to the session connection, and if the session connection is possible, transmits channel information and rich media information to the IPTV rich media consumer, and requests profile information of the IPTV user terminal 10b. Here, the transmitted profile information is passed to the server where the actual media is stored, that is, the rich media content transmission server (PC or NAS) 1204, via the rich media TV service server, and the IPTV user terminal 10b and the actual rich media content. Create a session with a server (PC or NAS) 1204 that performs the transfer service.

In the step (d), when the session formation between the rich media content delivery server 1204 and the IPTV user terminal 10b that transmits the rich media content is completed by the steps (a), (b), and (c), the rich The media content delivery server 1204 provides a service to the IPTV user terminal 10b based on the information of the rich media. Once the session is formed, control rights related to the session are delegated to the IPTV user terminal 10b and the rich media content delivery server (PC or NAS) 1204 until the end of the session.

The NAS and PC relationship used as the rich media content delivery server 1204 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. The rich media TV producer selects either a NAS or a PC to build a rich media content delivery server 1204.

13 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a relationship between a NAS having a rich media content delivery server function and an IPTV user terminal (receiving terminal) according to the present invention.

NAS (Network Attached Storage) (1204, 1300) is a technology for accessing a shared data storage through a network, it is possible to share files between heterogeneous, facilitate storage expansion, and reduce the load on the server.

Looking at the internal structure of the NAS (1204, 1300), as shown in Figure 13, it comprises an embedded rich media transmission unit 1301, an embedded operating system 1302, and physical storage 1303.

FIG. 13 shows that a rich media TV service is provided to an IPTV user terminal (receiving terminal) 10b through a device called a NAS. A built-in rich media transmission unit 1301 is installed in the NAS 1300, and a session is formed with the IPTV user terminal 10b through steps (a), (b), (c) and (d) described in FIG. If so, a rich media TV service is provided.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a relationship between a user personal PC 1400 and an IPTV user terminal 10a used as a rich media content delivery server according to the present invention. The relationship between the user service management tool 400 and the IPTV user terminal 10a is shown.

Inside the user service management tool 400, there is a streaming transmitter 404 for a rich media content delivery service. The streaming transmitter 404 enables two-way communication with the IPTV user terminal 10a, and enables rich media TV streaming services according to user requirements.

15 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a method for providing a rich media IPTV service through an IP-based wired / wireless network according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 15, the rich media TV service may be extended to an IP-based wired / wireless network. The platform server 14, the service terminal device (user terminal) 10b, and the rich media content delivery server 1204 are configured as shown in FIG. 15.

In the case of performing a rich media TV transmission service using a NAS, there are a method using a NAS 1501 connected to the platform server 14 and a method using a NAS 1502 connected to a personal computer. Which of these two methods is chosen depends on the needs of the rich media TV service provider.

Personal media portal services are also available with handsets. The present invention provides a mechanism for uploading rich media in a handset. In order to upload rich media from the handset to the rich media management server, (1) how to use the Multimedia Message Service (MMS) basically provided by the terminal, and (2) the rich media upload application for the handset. We suggest how to use. This will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 16A, 16B, and 17.

16A and 16B are flowcharts of one embodiment of a method for uploading rich media in a handset according to the present invention.

In particular, FIG. 16A illustrates a process of transmitting to a rich media service management tool (rich media content delivery server) (see 1204 of FIG. 15) in which a wireless modem is installed so as to generate rich media using an MMS mounted on a handset.

Here's how to use the MMS that comes standard with the handset. First, the MMS application program mounted on the user's handset is driven (1600).

Attach the multimedia data to configure the rich media according to the MMS scenario (1601). A message transmission request is made to the PC on which the personal media portal service platform is installed (1602). At this time, the PC on which the personal media portal service platform is installed should be equipped with a wireless modem. In addition, the number used when transmitting a message is a telephone number assigned to a wireless modem.

In short, how to register rich media using MMS on the handset of a user (producer) who wants to produce a service, provides the user with a rich media template to be selected and inserted into the template (the original content) Is also selected, the handset can generate the selected template information and the original file (the original content) to the MMS so that the rich media can be created in the rich media content delivery server ("1204" in FIG. 15) and registered with the platform server 14. Transmit to the rich media content delivery server. In this case, according to the exemplary embodiment, attribute information (eg, resolution, size, etc.) of the original file may be transmitted together. Accordingly, the rich media content delivery server performs FIG. 17.

FIG. 16B is a flowchart illustrating a method of uploading a rich media using a rich media service program for a handset according to the present invention, and illustrates a process of uploading rich media to the rich media management server 2020 from a handset.

A user downloads a rich media service program for a handset using a web server. The user executes (drives) the rich media service program for the handset (1610), and attaches the content for authoring the rich media by shooting or reading a file (1611).

When the user requests a transmission, the rich media service program for the handset requests HTTP communication to the domain of the rich media management server and uploads rich media data (1612).

On the other hand, the standby rich media management server 2020 when the data uploaded from the rich media upload dedicated application of the handset, receives the data and registers as rich media. In this way, it becomes possible to support personal media portal service using a mobile phone.

In short, if you organize how to register rich media using the rich media service program for the handset on the handset of the user (producer) who wants to produce the service, the user will be provided with a rich media template that will be selected and inserted into the template. If the original file (original content) is also selected, the handset transmits the selected template information and the original file (original content) to the platform server 14 so that the platform server 14 can generate and register the rich media. In this case, according to the exemplary embodiment, attribute information (eg, resolution, size, etc.) of the original file may be transmitted together.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a method for receiving content data transmitted from a handset and uploading it to a rich media management server according to the present invention. 1 is a flowchart illustrating a method of uploading to a management server 2020.

The user terminal (corresponding to the rich media content delivery server 1204 of FIG. 15) equipped with a personal media portal service platform equipped with a wireless modem is waiting (1700) and an MMS request is received from a handset (a kind of producer terminal). In response, the MMS message is received (1701).

Upon reception of the message, the received MMS message is analyzed (1702) and classified and stored as multimedia data. That is, the user terminal (corresponding to the rich media content delivery server 1204 of FIG. 15) analyzes the MMS message to obtain rich media template information, original file (original content), original file attribute information, and the like.

After requesting user information confirmation to the rich media management server 2020 of the platform server 14 (1703), the multimedia data stored in order to generate the rich media is uploaded and registered (1704). That is, the user terminal (corresponding to the rich media content delivery server 1204 of FIG. 15) may generate and register the rich media in the platform server 14 so that the obtained template information, original file (original content), original The file attribute information may be transmitted to the platform server 140. Alternatively, the rich media may be generated using the obtained template information and the original file (original content) and transmitted to the platform server along with the original file attribute information. You can also register.

18 is a detailed block diagram of an embodiment of the rich media player of FIG. 4 according to the present invention.

Rich media player 411 in accordance with the present invention is comprised of rich media playback platform 1800 and playback component 1810.

The rich media playback platform 1305 is a basic environment of the rich media player 1301. The rich media playback platform 1305 manages a playback component for playing rich media content or provides a communication module. As shown in FIG. 1801, a web browser communication module 1802, a rich media manager communication module 1803, and a rich media player communication module 1804, which will be described below.

The platform server communication module 1801 is a module that receives and processes rich media template information, player configuration data (data constituting a player), and rich user data (XML) from the platform server 14.

The web browser communication module 1802 is a module inserted in the web browser 1860 to process essential basic data for playing rich media. The argument value is retrieved by the browser tag.

The rich media manager communication module 1803 is a module capable of communicating with the service framework engine 20, and is a module used by a rich media consumer when receiving or transmitting an original download or a producer's shared folder data.

The playback component communication module 1804 is a communication module for playing back rich media. The playback component communication module 1804 controls a playback component using a common function (API) to perform playback in accordance with the purpose of the content producer.

On the other hand, the playback component 1810 is a multimedia player for playing content produced by the rich media authoring unit (Basic Player (Basic Playback Component) 1820), Special Effects Replay (Special Effects Component) 1830, Content Player (Content) Playback component) 1840, and an optional function processor (optional component) 1850.

The basic player 1820 is an essential player required for rich media, and includes a skin 1821, a background music 1822, and a background 1823. Here, the skin 1821 is a graphical user interface (GUI) for the user to control the rich media in the rich media playback platform. Background music 1822 refers to the basic background music of the rich media. The background 1823 refers to static graphics, images, and dynamic graphics that are basically provided to rich media.

The special effect player 1830 is a player for a special event, which can be selected by the user as needed, and is composed of a clip player 1831 and a clip art player 1832.

The clip player 1831 may be referred to as a single graphic that can be entered into the rich media by the user's purpose. And it has an alpha channel, which can provide overlapping effects, snowing effects, raining effects, glittering effects, and the like.

The clipart player 1832 is a static / dynamic graphics player for decorating rich media.

The content player 1840 is a player that plays or views the content uploaded by the user. The content player 1840 includes a text player 1841, a photo player 1842, a music player 1843, a movie player 1844, a yard viewer 1845, A basket viewer 1846 is included.

Here, the text player 1841 reproduces the text document desired by the user according to the purpose. The photo player 1842 allows a user to select or view a desired picture, and reproduces the picture for a specific purpose. The music player 1843 can select and play the music content, or play it randomly and view the playlist. The movie player 1844 can select and play the video content, or play it randomly, and view the playlist. The yard viewer 1845 is a viewer in which a plurality of users participate in a rich media player uploaded by a publisher and upload content for a specific purpose. The basket viewer 1846 is used for sharing purposes and is a viewer showing a shared folder of a user's computer.

An optional feature (optional component) 1850 is a player that is shown when all players are complete, including an ad (AD) player (1851) that plays an ad, and a replay function from the beginning and other user rich media. There is a record player 1852.

Here, the advertisement (AD) player 1801 is an advertisement playback player that can generate revenue by operating at the completion of all playback of the rich media.

The rich media player 411 does not provide the advertisement (AD) player 1801 in the case of paid content, and provides the advertisement (AD) player 1801 in the free case. Ad types include flash animation, TV commercials, and video.

On the other hand, the record player 1852 is a viewer that provides a function for moving the rich media by viewing the rich media again or showing the rich media of another user having the same content in the form of a tag. Here, the tag format is a menu type in which a small image of the corresponding rich media player is dynamically changed.

After the content consumer is provided with the rich media service, the content consumer may download the content included in the rich media. The service framework engine 20 confirms the producer login of the rich media. When the producer is logged in, the user management tool receives the producer information (publisher IP address, communication port number, physical network address, etc.) received from the platform server 14 through the content transmitter in order to download the original.

Then, the original download service is started after a synchronization process such as whether the user service manager is operated on the original owner computer (content producer terminal) or whether the original folder paths match.

The web browser 1860 shows the rich media completed by the content producer by uploading the content through the authoring unit 23.

19 is a flowchart illustrating a method of playing rich media in a web browser according to the present invention, and illustrates a process of playing rich media in the web browser 1860 of FIG.

When the terminal of the rich media consumer accesses the web page containing the rich media, the rich media playing platform 1800 of the consumer terminal downloads the rich media information through the platform server 14 (1900). In this case, the downloaded rich media data includes playback scenario information, producer information, and metadata information constituting a playback component.

The consumer terminal then loads the playback component 1810 into the rich media playback platform 1800 with reference to the metadata information (1901). That is, the playback component is configured.

Thereafter, a process of downloading the rich media producer content metadata is performed (1902). That is, the rich media player 411 downloads media information to be used for the playback component through the platform server 14 (1902). Here, the media information corresponds to a URL, a capacity, a size, a horizontal size, a vertical size, a playback time, and the like of the media to be played by the playback component.

Next, the media is downloaded using the URL (URL of the content to be played) obtained through the operation “1902” (1904). In this case, the downloaded media are respective contents included in the rich media serviced by the rich media producer.

Finally, when the rich media producer content download 1903 is complete, the rich media is played in a web browser (1904).

20 is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of the personal media portal service server (platform server) of FIG. 1 according to the present invention, and shows a detailed configuration of the platform server 14 of FIG.

Platform server 14 according to the present invention corresponds to the "personal media portal service server", as shown in Figure 20, rich media template management server 2000, web server 2010, rich media management server ( 2020, handset service server 2030, billing server 2040, and content conversion server 2050. Hereinafter, each component will be described in detail.

First, the rich media template management server 2000 will be described.

The 'rich media template management server' 2000 includes a rich media template registerer 2001, a rich media template deleter 2002, and a rich media template database 2003. .

The rich media template registration unit 2001 receives a rich media template authored from a user terminal or an operator and stores the rich media template in the rich media template management database 2003. By doing so, it supports rich media production through rich media templates.

The rich media template deleting unit 2002 deletes the rich media template that is not needed in the personal media portal service from the rich media template management database 2003. To this end, it provides a manager (operator) with a graphical user interface (GUI) that can manage rich media templates through a browser, and allows them to save or change the stored rich media templates.

The rich media template management server 2000 corresponds to a general server such as a content management system (CMS), and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the "web server" 2010 will be described.

Web server 2010 is a member information database (2011), member management unit (2012), rich media template viewing unit (2013), rich media viewing unit (2014), billing information transmission unit (2015), RSS management unit (2016) It includes, but each will be described as follows.

The member manager 2012 provides a graphical user interface (GUI) to a user's browser, receives information for member registration, and processes member registration. At this time, the registered member information is registered as a member through a predetermined membership registration process.

The rich media template viewing unit 2013 shows the rich media template for the rich media template for the personal media portal service platform, which is previously created and registered in the rich media template management server 2000. Those who want to produce rich media can view various registered rich media templates. When a user who wants to produce rich media selects a rich media template that he / she wants, the rich media template viewing unit 2013 transfers the corresponding metadata to the terminal 10 of the user.

The rich media viewing unit 2014 allows the rich media consumer to view the rich media that has been produced and registered in the rich media management server 2020. Rich media consumers can view rich media with rich media templates through a browser, and can easily download the rich media content (original content) that makes up rich media according to the requirements of rich media producers. At this time, the rich media consumer requesting the download can download the original to the local user's PC through the linkage between the rich media player 411 and the user terminal (10b of FIG. 1).

The billing information transmission unit 2015 generates billing information when the content corresponding to the rich media to which the paid rich media template is applied when the original content is downloaded through the rich media viewing unit 2014 generates billing information. It transmits to the receiving unit 2041. Here, the charging information transmission unit 2015 may change the type of information and the charging method according to the charging policy of the type suitable for each service.

The RSS manager 2016 registers and manages the RSS generated by the RSS generator (“423” in FIG. 4). RSS consists of XML and is read by an RSS reader. Accordingly, the RSS manager 2016 detects and manages the RSS generated / registered by the RSS generator (“423” of FIG. 4). When a read request is received by an RSS reader, it returns the rich media RSS. Since the RSS manager 2016 and the RSS reader are already widely used in the Internet environment, detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted.

Next, the rich media management server 2020 will be described.

The rich media management server 2020 includes a rich media registration unit 2021, a rich media deletion unit 2022, and a rich media management database 2023, which will be described below.

The rich media registration unit 2021, when the rich media produced by the user using the user terminal (10a of FIG. 1) is transmitted through the rich media transceiver 401, the rich media management database The metadata is stored in 2023, and the file is registered in the rich media management server 3300 storage space. In this case, what is used as a transport protocol follows the HTTP communication protocol. Since the HTTP communication protocol is widely known as an Internet standard protocol, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Also, according to an embodiment, the rich media management server 2020 may include a module for storing and managing metadata for a rich media TV service. Herein, the modules included in connection with the rich media TV service may have the same transmission protocol and management method.

Meanwhile, the rich media deleting unit 2022 deletes the rich media created by the individual rich media producers by the individual rich media producers or by the administrator. Individual rich media producers and managers use the browser's graphical user interface (GUI) to remove the desired rich media. Since such a function is provided through a browser, the rich media management server 2020 includes a web server function.

Next, the handset service server 2030 will be described.

The handset service server 2030 includes a style viewing unit 2031 and a rich media transmission unit 2032, which will be described below.

The handset service server 2030 provides a function that can be used in all handsets that support the wireless Internet currently being used.

Basically, the rich media template viewing unit 2031 may be provided to view a rich media template registered in the rich media template management server 2000 through a handset browsing technique. The style viewing unit 2031 is implemented in the handset service server 2030 according to the Wireless Application Protocol (hereinafter referred to as WAP). Since WAP is already widely known as an international standard protocol, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The style view unit 2031 for the handset service shows a rich media template, and it is recommended not only to provide browsing using XHTML (eXtensible HyperText Markup Language, hereinafter referred to as "XHTML"), but also in a handset mobile environment. It is becoming universal. Therefore, the handset service server 2030 of the personal media portal service platform server also provides mobile XHTML. XHTML is an international standard protocol established as a standard by the W3C, a web standardization organization, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

As described above, when each rich media producer uses the handset, the producer views the rich media template for the handset of the personal media portal service platform through the style viewing unit 2031. In addition, the rich media producer selects a desired rich media template and transmits the rich media management server 2020 using the rich media transmission unit 2032 to make the handset content into a rich media form. Then, the rich media registration unit 2022 of the rich media management server 2020 stores the 'selected rich media template information' and 'handset content' transmitted through the rich media transmission unit 2032 with the rich media management database 2023. Will be stored in place.

Next, the charging server 2040 will be described.

The billing server 2040 includes a billing information receiver 2041 and a billing information database 2042. The billing information receiving unit 2040, when the final rich media content is downloaded using the rich media viewing unit 2014 and the user terminal 10 of the web server 2010, the content corresponding to the rich media using the paid rich media template Receives the charging information generated when the download from the charging information transmission unit (2015). The received billing information is stored and managed in the billing information database 2042.

The billing server 2040 can be implemented in various ways depending on the billing policy or service type. Therefore, the billing information receiver 2041 and the billing information transmitter 2015 must be implemented in a form suitable for the service.

Next, the content conversion server 2050 will be described.

The content conversion server 2050 provides the converted content in a form suitable for each terminal (user terminal) through the rich media viewing unit 2014. As shown in FIG. 20, the content conversion unit 2051 ), The target content conversion unit 2052, and the content storage unit 2053.

The real-time content converter 2051 obtains the information (device information) and the type of the content of the corresponding terminal from the rich media register 2021 and the rich media management database 2023 and converts them in real time.

The target content converter 2052 changes the content that should be converted in advance among the content registered by the rich media registration unit 2021. At this time, the rich media content is converted to be suitable for the terminal according to the performance or resolution of each terminal.

For example, handsets have a small resolution and are limited in the video and audio codecs that can be played back. However, in IPTV, the resolution is large and the CPU or memory size is large. Thus, the present invention creates content differently for each of these terminal features. And in handsets, unlike PCs, there are many restrictions on authoring. Therefore, when it receives data such as basic pictures, videos, and voices, it also plays a role of converting the rich media content. The converted content is stored in a data storage space called a content storage unit 2053, and the 'view service' for each content is provided when requested.

The operation of the platform server 14 having the above configuration, that is, a media service method will be described in detail as follows.

First, when the service producer side user terminal (producer terminal) (10a of FIG. 1) uploads rich media, original content location information (URL, etc.), original content attribute information (for example, resolution, size, etc.), the platform The server 14 registers / manages the uploaded rich media and location / property information, and provides the rich media registered / managed according to the request of the service consumer side user terminal (consumer terminal) (10b of FIG. 1). The media is selected. Accordingly, the platform server 14 downloads the selected rich media, the corresponding original content location information, and the attribute information to the consumer terminal. Here, the rich media download may download the rich media itself, but may transmit the template information on the rich media to be downloaded and the partial content included in the rich media for the efficiency of the download. The consumer then accesses the producer terminal using the original content location information to obtain the original content (original file).

Second, when the producer terminal (10a of FIG. 1) uploaded the rich media, the original content, and the original content attribute information, the platform server 14 registers / manages the uploaded rich media, the original content, and the attribute information, and the consumer terminal. By providing the rich media registered / managed according to the request of (b) of FIG. 1, a specific rich media is selected. Accordingly, the platform server 14 provides the selected rich media, and downloads the original content and attribute information to the consumer terminal at the request of the consumer. Here, the rich media download process is as described above.

In the first and second cases above, the platform server 14 may transmit the rich media itself when the terminal of the consumer is an IP TV terminal, a handset, etc. In this case, the rich media may be particularly suited to the performance of the consumer terminal. You can convert the property of the (e.g. resolution) and send it.

Meanwhile, looking at the rich media registration / management process in the platform server 14 in more detail, the platform server 14 may be a producer terminal (especially a handset, etc.) or a rich media content delivery server (“1204” in FIG. 15). When template information, original content, and original attribute information are received from the user, the corresponding rich media is created and registered / managed using the received template information, original content, and original attribute information.

21A to 21C are flowcharts illustrating an embodiment of a method for personal media portal service according to the present invention, in which a personal media portal service is selected from (1) rich media template producer, (2) rich media producer, and (3) rich media consumer side. In the following description, each operation will be described.

FIG. 21A illustrates a process in which a "rich media template producer" creates a "rich media template" and registers it in the platform server 14.

The rich media template producer produces a rich media template using the rich media authoring unit 421 (2100), and registers the produced rich media template in the rich media template registration unit 2001 of the platform server 14 (2101). ).

Meanwhile, FIG. 21B illustrates a process in which the "rich media producer" generates (produces) "rich media" and registers it with the platform server 14.

The rich media producer sees the registered rich media template through the rich media template viewing unit (2013 of FIG. 20) (2110). After selecting a desired template from the rich media template (2111), a rich media is produced using the selected template through the rich media authoring unit 421 (2112). The rich media producer registers the produced rich media in the rich media registration unit 2010 of the platform server 14 (2113).

Hereinafter, an operation of a user (producer) terminal for producing and registering rich media, that is, a rich media generation / registration method will be described in detail.

The producer terminal is selected by providing various rich media templates to the user. When the user selects the original content to be inserted into the selected template, the producer terminal generates the rich media (rich media content) by combining the selected rich media template and the original content. At this time, the selected original content is converted to fit the selected rich media template and added to the selected rich media template to generate rich media. In addition, it generates rich media in the form of vector graphics.

Alternatively, in some embodiments, the rich media may be automatically generated by the automatic agent. That is, if the user has previously set the rich media template type and the original location through the preferences, the automatic agent of the producer terminal periodically selects (designated in advance by the user's preferences). (Original location) ”can be checked periodically to create rich media by combining the original content at the location with the corresponding template.

Thereafter, the producer terminal transmits and registers the generated rich media to the platform server 14. At this time, the generated rich media may be transmitted, but according to an embodiment, the template used for generating the rich media for the efficiency of the transmission may be used. Information and partial content included in the generated rich media may be transmitted. In addition, the production terminal according to the present invention may transmit not only the generated rich media, but also original content or original content location information to the platform server 14, and according to an embodiment, original content attribute information (for example, resolution, Size, etc.) can be transmitted to the platform server 14 for registration. On the other hand, the special case of the producer terminal, such as a handset, as described in detail in Figures 16a, 16b, 17.

Meanwhile, FIG. 21C illustrates a process in which a "rich media consumer" views a rich media produced and registered by a rich media producer and downloads content. There are two types of content downloaded here. One means rich media content. The other means the original file (the original content inserted by the producer to create rich media content) of the partial content included in the rich media content.

The rich media consumer views the rich media through the rich media viewing unit 2014 of the web server 2010 (2120). If the rich media consumer wants to download the rich media content, the rich media content is downloaded (2121, 2122). At this time, the download of the rich media content (rich media) may download "rich media itself", or may download the template information used for generating the rich media and the partial content included in the rich media.

If the rich media consumer chooses to download the original, the original content is downloaded (2123, 2124), otherwise they simply see the produced rich media.

Here, the original download process will be described in detail. When the 'media data' is also registered in the platform server 14 together with the rich media produced by the rich media producer, the 'source data' may be downloaded from the platform server 14 according to the download choice of the rich media consumer.

However, if the rich media producer has registered the original content location information (original location information) such as the 'original URL' with the rich media produced, the rich media consumer's user terminal is the platform server 14 The original content location information (URL, etc.) is acquired, and the original data is accessed (received) by accessing the user terminal (producer terminal) of the rich media producer using the original content location information (URL). If a rich media contains a plurality of original data, there will also be a plurality of original URLs, through which all original data can be obtained.

A function of converting the attributes (resolution, size, etc.) of the downloaded original content according to the consumer's request so that the consumer terminal obtaining the original content through the above process can be transmitted to the outside or used for authoring other media services. You can also do

On the other hand, when transmitting the original content or original location information to the consumer terminal, the platform server 14 may also provide the attribute information (resolution, size, etc.) of the original content.

22 to 28 are screen configuration diagrams for the process of personal media portal service according to the present invention, which has been described above, and will be briefly described below.

FIG. 22 illustrates a process in which a producer selects a 'template' to generate rich media, and FIG. 23 illustrates a process in which a producer selects 'content' to generate rich media. FIG. 24 illustrates a process of previewing and uploading rich media content generated through the process of FIGS. 22 and 23.

Meanwhile, FIG. 25 illustrates a process (embedding process) of transferring the generated rich media content to an existing blog and the like, and FIG. 26 illustrates rich media included in a personal blog of an existing portal by the embedding process of FIG. 25.

Meanwhile, FIG. 27 illustrates a process of downloading the original file of the partial content in the rich media by executing the personal media portal service, and FIG. 28 illustrates a process of downloading and playing the rich media content itself by executing the personal media portal service. .

On the other hand, the method of the present invention as described above can be written in a computer program. And the code and code segments constituting the program can be easily inferred by a computer programmer in the art. In addition, the written program is stored in a computer-readable recording medium (information storage medium), and read and executed by a computer to implement the method of the present invention. The recording medium may include any type of computer readable recording medium.

The present invention described above is capable of various substitutions, modifications, and changes without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention for those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. It is not limited by the drawings.

1 is an overall configuration diagram of a personal media portal service system according to the present invention;

2 is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of a personal media portal service platform of a user terminal according to the present invention;

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for registering a rich media service in a service producer terminal according to the present invention;

4 is a detailed configuration diagram of an embodiment of a user service management tool of the user terminal of FIG. 2 according to the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a detailed flowchart illustrating an embodiment of a process in which a service producer 10a generates and shares rich media content according to the present invention.

6A and 6B are detailed flowcharts illustrating an embodiment of a method for transmitting and receiving content and streaming transmission and reception in a user terminal according to the present invention;

7 is a detailed configuration diagram of the rich media authoring unit of FIG. 4 according to the present invention;

8 is a detailed flowchart illustrating one embodiment of a rich media authoring method in the rich media authoring unit of FIG. 4 according to the present invention;

9 is a flowchart illustrating a method of modifying a previously registered rich media by a content user according to the present invention;

10 is a detailed flowchart illustrating an embodiment of a rich media template registration process of FIG. 3 according to the present invention;

11 is a screen configuration diagram of the rich media template authoring unit of FIG. 4 according to the present invention;

12 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a rich media IPTV service using a personal media portal service platform according to the present invention;

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a relationship between a network attached storage (NAS) having an rich media content delivery server function and an IPTV user terminal according to the present invention; FIG.

 14 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a relationship between a user personal PC and an IPTV user terminal 10b used as a rich media content delivery server according to the present invention;

15 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a method for providing a rich media IPTV service through an IP-based wired / wireless network according to the present invention;

16A is a flow diagram of an embodiment of a rich media upload method using an MMS mounted on a handset according to the present invention;

16B is a flowchart illustrating a rich media upload method using a rich media service program for a handset according to the present invention;

17 is a flowchart illustrating a method for receiving content data transmitted from a handset and uploading the same to a rich media management server according to the present invention.

18 is a detailed configuration diagram of an embodiment of the rich media player of FIG. 4 according to the present invention;

19 is a flowchart illustrating a method of playing a rich media in a web browser according to the present invention;

20 is a temporary configuration diagram of a personal media portal service server (platform server) of FIG. 1 according to the present invention;

21A through 21C are flow charts of an embodiment of a personal media portal service method according to the present invention;

22 is a screen configuration diagram for a process of selecting a template for generating rich media according to the present invention;

23 is a screen configuration diagram for a process of selecting content to generate rich media according to the present invention;

24 is a screen configuration diagram for a process of previewing and uploading the generated rich media content according to the present invention;

25 is a screen configuration diagram for a process (embedding process) of transferring the generated rich media content to an existing blog according to the present invention;

26 is a screen configuration diagram for a rich media included in a personal blog of an existing portal according to the present invention;

27 is a screen configuration diagram of a process of downloading an original file of a partial content in a rich media by executing a personal media portal service according to the present invention;

28 is a screen configuration diagram illustrating a process of downloading and playing back rich media content itself by executing a personal media portal service according to the present invention.

* Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings

10a, 10b: user terminal 14: platform server

20: service framework engine 21: transceiver

22: playback unit 23: authoring unit

24: conversion unit 25: storage unit

26: Rich Media IPTV 27: Certification Department

401: rich media transceiver 402: content transmitter

403: content receiving unit 404: streaming transmission unit

405: streaming receiving unit 411: rich media playback unit

412: Widget 421: Rich Media Author

422: rich media template authoring unit 423: RSS generation unit

424: handset message processing unit 431: content conversion unit

2000: Rich Media Template Management Server 2010: Web Server

2020: Rich Media Management Server 2030: Handset Services Server

2040: billing server 2050: content conversion server

Claims (52)

In a rich media registration method in a terminal (producer terminal) of a user who wants to produce a service, A rich media generation step of generating rich media by combining the rich media template selected by the user and original content for template insertion; And A registration step of transmitting the registered template information, the generated rich media, the partial content included in the generated rich media, and location information of the original content to a platform server for registration; Rich media registration method comprising a. The method of claim 1, Transmitting original content used to generate the rich media according to a request of a consumer terminal connected using the original content location information; Rich media registration method further comprising. In a rich media registration method in a terminal (producer terminal) of a user who wants to produce a service, A rich media generation step of generating rich media by combining the rich media template selected by the user and original content for template insertion; And A registration step of transmitting information of the selected template, the generated rich media, the partial content included in the generated rich media, and the original content to a platform server for registration; Rich media registration method comprising a. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The rich media generation step, Providing a plurality of rich media templates to the user to be selected; Receiving selection of the original content for template insertion from the user; And Combining the selected rich media template with the selected original content to generate the rich media Rich media registration method comprising a. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The rich media generation step, The rich media template is selected in advance by the user preferences and the original content for template insertion in the position (original location) previously selected by the user preferences are combined to generate the rich media. How to register for rich media. The method of claim 5, wherein The rich media generation step, And periodically checking the original location to generate rich media using the original content at the original location. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The rich media generation step, And converting the selected original content according to the selected rich media template and adding the selected rich content template to the selected rich media template to generate the rich media. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The rich media generation step, Rich media registration method, characterized in that for generating the rich media in the form of vector graphics. delete The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The registration step, Rich media registration method, characterized in that notified by the user to determine whether to add the generated rich media to another portal service. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, Rich media modification step of the user to modify the rich media previously registered in the platform server Rich media registration method further comprising. The method of claim 11, The rich media modification step, Selecting, by the user, a rich media that needs to be modified among rich media previously registered in the platform server; Downloading the rich media selected as the modification target from the platform server; Performing content addition / deletion / change on the downloaded rich media; And Uploading the content modifications to the platform server so that the modifications can be reflected in the rich media registered in the platform server. Rich media registration method comprising a. In a rich media registration method in a terminal (producer terminal) of a user who wants to produce a service, A template selection step of selecting and providing a plurality of rich media templates to the user; An original selection step of selecting original content for template insertion from the user; And A registration step of transmitting the information on the selected rich media template and the selected original content to the platform server, so that the platform server can create and register the rich media, The producer terminal is a rich media registration method, characterized in that the IP TV terminal or a handset. In a rich media registration method in a terminal (producer terminal) of a user who wants to produce a service, A template selection step of selecting and providing a plurality of rich media templates to the user; An original selection step of selecting original content for template insertion from the user; And The information on the selected rich media template and the selected original content are transmitted to the rich media content delivery server by using a multimedia message service (MMS), so that the rich media content delivery server can generate rich media and register it with the platform server. Registration step Rich media registration method comprising a. The method of claim 14, The producer terminal, Rich media registration method, characterized in that the IP TV terminal or handset. The method according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3, 13, or 14, The original content for template insertion, Rich media registration method characterized in that the at least one original content. The method according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3, 13, or 14, The registration step, And registering the attribute information of the selected original content with the platform server. In the rich media proxy registration method applied to the rich media content delivery server, Receiving an MMS message from a producer terminal via a multimedia message service (MMS); Analyzing the received MMS message to obtain rich media template information and original content; And Delivering the obtained template information and original content to a platform server so that a rich media can be generated and registered in a platform server; Rich media proxy registration method comprising a. In the rich media proxy registration method applied to the rich media content delivery server, Receiving an MMS message from a producer terminal via a multimedia message service (MMS); Analyzing the received MMS message to obtain rich media template information and original content; And Generating a corresponding rich media using the obtained template information and original content and registering the same with a platform server Rich media proxy registration method comprising a. The method of claim 18 or 19, The producer terminal, Rich media proxy registration method, characterized in that the IP TV terminal or handset. In the rich media acquisition method of a user terminal (consumer terminal) to consume the service, A rich media selection step of accessing a platform server and selecting a rich media to be downloaded from among pre-registered rich media; A downloading step of downloading template information, partial content, and original content location information of the selected rich media from the platform server; And A playback step of playing the corresponding rich media using the template information and the partial content Rich media acquisition method comprising a. The method of claim 21, Obtaining original content by accessing a corresponding producer terminal using the original content location information; Rich media acquisition method further comprising. In the rich media acquisition method of a user terminal (consumer terminal) to consume the service, A rich media selection step of accessing a platform server and selecting a rich media to be downloaded from among pre-registered rich media; A download step of downloading and playing back template information and partial content of the selected rich media from the platform server; And Requesting and downloading the original content from the platform server; Rich media acquisition method comprising a. The method of claim 22 or 23, Converting the attributes of the downloaded original content according to a request of the user (consumer) for use in external transmission or other media service authoring Rich media acquisition method further comprising. The method according to any one of claims 21 to 23, The download step, Rich media acquisition method characterized in that additionally downloads the attribute information of the original content from the platform server. In the media service providing method applied to the personal media portal service platform server, A registration / management step of registering / managing rich media and original content location information uploaded from service producers; A rich media selection step of selecting a specific rich media by providing the registered / managed rich media to a service consumer; And Downloading step of downloading the selected rich media and the corresponding content location information to the user terminal Media service providing method comprising a. In the media service providing method applied to the personal media portal service platform server, A registration / management step of registering / managing rich media and original contents uploaded from service producers; A rich media selection step of selecting a specific rich media by providing the registered / managed rich media to a user (service consumer); And Downloading step of downloading the selected rich media and the corresponding original content to the user terminal (consumer terminal) Media service providing method comprising a. The method of claim 27, The corresponding original content is, And if requested by the user, downloaded to the consumer terminal. The method of claim 26 or 27, The rich media download process in the download step, And transmitting the rich media template information on the selected rich media and the partial content included in the selected rich media. The method of claim 26 or 27, The rich media download process in the download step, And converting the attributes of the selected rich media according to the performance of the user terminal and transmitting the converted rich media attributes. The method of claim 30, The user terminal, Method of providing a media service, characterized in that the IP TV terminal or handset. The method of claim 26 or 27, The registration / management step, Performing a process of storing / managing the original content attribute information uploaded from the producer terminal; The download step, And downloading the corresponding original content attribute information to the user terminal. The method of claim 26 or 27, The registration / management step, When the rich media modifications are transmitted from the service producer, the media service providing method of modifying and managing the rich media according to the transmitted rich media modifications. In the method for automatically generating rich media for personal media portal service, An environment setting step of setting, from a user, a rich media template type and a storage location (original location) of original content to be inserted into the template; And Rich media generation step of generating rich media by combining the original content stored in the set original location to the template of the set type Rich media automatic generation method comprising a. The method of claim 34, wherein The rich media generation step, And periodically checking the original location to generate rich media using the original content at the original location. delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete

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