KR20100106072A - Server and set-top-box for providing service deliveryinformation using iptv and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A broadcasting server, set top box and a method for the same are provided to easily supply the parcel service delivery information to a subscriber by servicing parcel service delivery information of an IPTV subscriber as a pop up form through a screen of an IPTV. CONSTITUTION: An DB(11) stores broadcasting information for IPTV broadcasting service and subscriber information. A parcel service delivery information receiving unit(22) receives parcel service delivery information by the internet. A parcel service delivery information matching unit(24) matches the subscriber information of the DB and the delivery information. The DB additionally comprises advertisement information which will be inserted to the deliver information.

Description

Server and Set-Top-Box for providing service delivery information for IPTV and method thereof

The present invention relates to a broadcast server for providing IPTV delivery information, a set-top box, and a method thereof, and more particularly to IPTV delivery information for providing a notification service to a user by displaying the delivery information on a screen for an IPTV. It provides a broadcast server, a set-top box and a method thereof.

In general, IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) is a television system capable of providing an interactive television service using a high speed internet network, and provides an interactive television service such as information service, video content, and broadcasting using the high speed internet.

Currently, IPTV is a type of digital convergence in that it is a convergence of the Internet and television, and it is different from existing Internet TV in that it uses a television receiver instead of a monitor and a remote controller instead of a mouse.

Therefore, IPTV is possible only if the television receiver, the set top box (STB), and the Internet line are connected. In other words, you can use a power supply just like turning on a television with a set-top box or dedicated modem attached to the television. Therefore, even a user unfamiliar with a computer can use the remote control to provide various contents and additional services provided by the Internet, such as watching movies, home shopping, home banking, online games, and MP3s.

Meanwhile, the size of the parcel delivery industry has grown significantly as the internet shopping and home shopping markets grew dramatically. In proportion to this, consumers' demand for parcel delivery tracking (cargo tracking inquiry), that is, a demand for confirming a situation in which a product purchased by a consumer is being gradually increased. Therefore, in the related art, courier tracking is provided through a courier delivery inquiry system of the Internet.

However, in order for consumers to directly use the courier delivery inquiry system of the conventional Internet, they have to go through the authentication process after accessing the Internet site, which is a little cumbersome to use, and there is a lot of problems such as leakage of personal information.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, an object of the present invention is to provide IPTV home delivery delivery information that can serve as a pop-up format via IPTV subscriber's home delivery delivery information, broadcast server, set-top To provide a box and a method thereof.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to enable indirect service by inserting a new advertisement with the courier delivery notification service serviced through the screen of the IPTV.

Broadcast server for providing parcel delivery information for IPTV according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object, DB for storing broadcast information and subscriber information for IPTV broadcast service; Courier delivery information receiving unit for receiving courier delivery information via the Internet; A courier delivery information matching unit configured to extract identification information about a subscriber by matching subscriber information and courier delivery information of a DB; And a broadcast information transmitting unit providing courier delivery information to broadcast information for transmitting the courier delivery information to the set-top box of the subscriber based on the identification information extracted by the matching unit. Characterized in that it comprises a.

The DB may further include advertisement information for advertisement to be inserted into the courier delivery information, and the broadcast information transmission unit may further provide advertisement information to the courier delivery information.

In addition, the parcel delivery information may include at least one or more of recipient information, a delivery address, a parcel delivery time, a parcel delivery time, and a parcel delivery location.

The identification information preferably includes at least one of an IP address and a hardware address for identifying the subscriber set-top box.

On the other hand, the set-top box for providing IPTV courier delivery information according to an embodiment of the present invention is a memory for storing the advertisement information to be inserted into the broadcast information, courier delivery information and courier delivery information received via the Internet; A processor for controlling to display courier delivery information together with broadcast information when receiving a request for displaying courier delivery information from a user; And an additional screen processing unit for inserting advertisement information into courier delivery information according to a control signal of the processor and synthesizing the courier delivery information and broadcast information to which advertisement information is added and displaying the same on a screen. Characterized in that it comprises a.

In addition, the processor, as the courier delivery information is updated, it is preferable to control the updated courier delivery information to be displayed in a pop-up type notification message.

In addition, it is preferable that the processor provides a detailed view or a shortcut service according to the selection of the courier delivery information displayed on the screen.

It is also preferable that the processor controls to display past courier delivery information when the power is turned on.

In addition, a method for providing courier delivery information for an IPTV in a broadcast server according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: courier delivery information memory receiving courier delivery information via the Internet; Parcel delivery information matching unit reads subscriber information from a DB for storing broadcast information and subscriber information for an IPTV broadcasting service; Parcel delivery information matching unit extracts identification information of the subscriber by matching the subscriber information and the parcel delivery information of the DB; And providing, by the broadcast information transmission unit, the courier delivery information to the broadcast information transmitted to the set-top box of the subscriber based on the identification information extracted by the courier delivery information matching unit. Characterized in that it comprises a.

In addition, the broadcasting information transmitting unit further provides the advertisement information for the advertisement to be inserted in the courier delivery information in addition to the courier delivery information; It is preferable to further include a.

In addition, the parcel delivery information may include at least one or more of recipient information, a delivery address, a parcel delivery time, a parcel delivery time, and a parcel delivery location.

The identification information preferably includes at least one of an IP address and a hardware address for identifying the subscriber set-top box.

In addition, the method for providing courier delivery information for an IPTV in a set-top box according to an embodiment of the present invention stores the advertisement information to be inserted into the broadcast information, courier delivery information and courier delivery information received in the memory via the Internet in the memory Doing; If the processor receives a request for displaying delivery information from the user, controlling the display to display the delivery information together with the broadcast information; And inserting, by the additional screen processing unit, advertisement information into the parcel delivery information according to a control signal of the processor, and synthesizing the parcel delivery information and the broadcast information to which the advertisement information is added and displaying on the screen. Characterized in that it comprises a.

In the controlling step, as the courier delivery information is updated, it is preferable to control the courier delivery information to be displayed in a pop-up type notification message.

In the controlling step, it is preferable to provide a detailed view or a shortcut service according to the selection of the courier delivery information displayed on the screen.

In the controlling step, when the power is turned on, it is preferable to control to display past courier delivery information.

According to the present invention, the parcel delivery information of the IPTV subscriber is serviced in a pop-up format through the screen of the IPTV, thereby providing the subscriber with a parcel delivery status easily.

In addition, the present invention has the effect of improving readability because it is exposed as a single advertisement compared to the conventional advertising format with high congestion by inserting a new advertisement with the courier delivery notification service serviced through the screen of the IPTV.

Through this, the advertisement is exposed along with the information necessary for the viewer from the viewpoint of the viewer, thereby providing natural advertisement exposure and high attention. In addition, since the main content that is being viewed is not stopped or occupies the screen as a whole, the invasiveness of the advertisement is reduced. In addition, it is possible to repeatedly display for a relatively short exposure time without occupying the entire screen.

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

1 is an overall configuration diagram showing a system for providing IPTV courier delivery information according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a configuration of a broadcast server for providing IPTV courier delivery information according to an embodiment of the present invention 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a set-top box providing parcel delivery information for an IPTV according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1, the courier delivery information notification system using an IPTV according to an embodiment of the present invention is a broadcast server for transmitting broadcast information for an IPTV broadcasting service to the set-top box 100 of a subscriber subscribed via the Internet ( 10), a courier company server 30 that provides courier delivery information including courier recipient information, and a set top box (Set Top Box) 100 configured to receive and provide IPTV broadcasting information to a user through the Internet. do.

The courier company server 30 is provided with information (for example, recipient information) for sending the goods when the goods are received from the courier sender, and courier delivery information (for example, delivery address, courier delivery time) for the goods recipient. , Courier delivery time, courier delivery location, etc. are provided in real time via the Internet. That is, the courier company server 30 will provide the courier delivery information generated by tracking the delivery status of the courier goods in real time.

The broadcast server 10 adds additional service information such as courier delivery information, advertisement information, etc. to broadcast information transmitted to the set-top box 100 of the subscriber, and displays the display means through the set-top box 100 of the subscriber connected via the Internet. 200) to enable output. That is, the integrated management server 10 receives and stores courier delivery information for the subscriber from the courier company server 30 in real time when there is a courier to be delivered to the subscriber watching the IPTV broadcast. The broadcast server 10 adds courier delivery information for informing the courier delivery status in real time to the broadcaster when the broadcast information for viewing the IPTV broadcast is transmitted to the set-top box 100 of the subscriber.

Here, the broadcast server 10 receives the subscriber information and the courier delivery information from the courier company server 30 for the registered member watching IPTV, and retrieves the courier recipient information on the courier delivery information based on the subscriber information. Then, the courier delivery information is added to the broadcast information provided to the found set-top box 100 of the subscriber.

In addition, the broadcast server 10 is typically configured to transmit broadcast information to the set-top box 100 of the subscriber connected via the Internet. In other words, the broadcast server 10 provides the main content such as a movie, music, drama, etc. for IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) broadcasting to the subscriber set-top box (Set-Top Box) via the Internet to watch broadcasting. Make it possible. The manner of providing such an IPTV broadcast will be easily understood by those skilled in the art, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The set-top box 100 is connected to the broadcast server 10 through the Internet, and converts broadcast information provided from the broadcast server 10 to be selectively output through the display means 200. In this case, the subscriber may select a broadcast received through the set top box 100 using the remote controller 190.

In addition, the broadcast server 10 matches the subscriber information and the courier delivery information of the courier company server 30 to extract identification information for the subscriber. The broadcast server 10 adds and delivers courier delivery information when transmitting broadcast information to the corresponding subscriber set-top box 100 on the Internet based on the extracted identification information. Through this, the broadcast server 10 can provide the corresponding courier delivery information to the corresponding subscriber even when the plurality of set-top boxes 100 and the Internet are connected.

Here, the broadcast server 10 determines the subscriber to receive the parcel delivery information based on the subscriber information and the information included in the parcel delivery information, for example, a name, an address, a phone number, and the like. The identification information may include IP address or hardware information (eg, Mac addres, etc.).

In addition, the set-top box 100 undergoes subscriber authentication through identification information (for example, IP address, hardware information, etc. assigned to each subscriber) in order to receive broadcast information from the broadcast server 10. Since the subscriber authentication process between the set-top box 100 and the broadcast server 10 can be recognized by those skilled in the art, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Thus, the set-top box 100 displays the courier delivery information together in a pop-up form when displaying the broadcast information transmitted from the broadcast server 10 on the screen through the display means 200.

Here, the courier delivery information includes steps such as when the courier departs, arrives at the rendezvous, takes over the article, and the like, and when it is displayed on the screen through the set-top box 100 of the subscriber, courier delivery in real time in a banner form together with the main content. You will be informed of the status. For example, when the delivery information is displayed on the screen, when the goods are received, the delivery reception notification, the departure notification when the goods are dispatched, and when the goods arrive, the delivery status will be displayed step by step.

In addition, the set-top box 100 preferably provides the courier delivery information unconfirmed by the subscriber in a repeat notification or past information notification. For example, the set-top box 100 may provide the courier delivery information when the power-off state or IPTV is not viewed when the power-on state of the set-top box 100 or the IPTV is sequentially viewed.

In addition, the broadcast server 10 provides advertisement information for advertisement by adding advertisement information together with parcel delivery information added to broadcast information provided to the set-top box 100 of the subscriber. Then, the set-top box 100 outputs the advertisement information together when the courier delivery information is displayed on the screen of the display means 200. That is, when the broadcast information is displayed on the screen, the set-top box 100 displays an advertisement together with the delivery service of the corresponding subscriber.

Referring to FIG. 2, the broadcast server 10 providing IPTV delivery information according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a parcel delivery information receiving unit 22, a parcel delivery information matching unit 24, and a broadcast information transmitting unit 26. ) And DB 11 (database).

The parcel delivery information receiving unit 22 receives parcel delivery information from the parcel delivery company server 30 through the Internet. The courier delivery information receiving unit 22 delivers courier delivery information received in real time to the courier delivery information matching unit 24 described below.

Here, the courier delivery information is generated by tracking the delivery status of the courier goods in real time from the courier company server 30. The courier delivery information includes at least one of recipient information, a delivery location, a courier delivery time, a courier delivery time, and a courier delivery location.

The courier delivery information matching unit 24 matches the subscriber information of the DB 11 described below and the courier delivery information received by the courier delivery information receiving unit 22 to extract identification information for the subscriber. That is, the courier delivery information matching unit 24 determines whether there is a courier recipient who will receive courier delivery information among subscribers who are provided with the IPTV broadcasting service, and extracts identification information about the subscriber.

Here, the parcel delivery information may include at least one or more of recipient information, a delivery address, a parcel delivery time, a parcel delivery time, and a parcel delivery location. In addition, the identification information preferably includes at least one of an IP address and a hardware address (eg, Mac addres, etc.) for identifying the set-top box of the subscriber.

Therefore, the courier delivery information matching unit 24 determines a subscriber to receive courier delivery information by matching delivery addresses, recipients, and the like on the courier delivery information based on subscriber information, for example, a name, address, and phone number.

The broadcast information transmission unit 26 provides the courier delivery information to the broadcast information transmitted to the set-top box of the subscriber based on the identification information extracted from the courier delivery information matching unit 24. That is, the broadcast information transmitter 26 identifies the set-top box 100 of the subscriber on the Internet based on the identification information. The broadcast information transmitter 26 adds courier delivery information to the broadcast information transmitted to the set-top box of the subscriber. As described above, the broadcast information transmitter 26 performs subscriber authentication through identification information of the set-top box 100 when transmitting the corresponding broadcast information.

The DB 11 includes broadcast information and subscriber information for IPTV broadcasting. Such broadcasting information includes main contents such as movies, music, and dramas for IPTV broadcasting.

In addition, the DB 11 preferably further includes advertisement information for advertisement to be inserted in the courier delivery information. Thus, the broadcast information transmitter 26 may further provide advertisement information to the parcel delivery information.

Referring to FIG. 3, the set-top box providing parcel delivery information for an IPTV according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a memory 150, a processor 130, and an additional screen processor 160.

The memory 150 stores advertisement information to be inserted into broadcast information, parcel delivery information, and parcel delivery information received through the Internet. As described above, the broadcast information includes main contents such as movies, music, dramas, and the like for IPTV broadcasting.

In addition, the courier delivery information is generated by tracking the delivery status of the courier items in real time, and includes at least one or more of the recipient information, delivery location, courier receiving time, courier delivery time, courier delivery location.

The processor 130 controls to display the courier delivery information together with the broadcast information when the courier delivery information display request from the user is received.

Here, the processor 130 preferably controls to display the courier delivery information in a pop-up form. When the processor 130 displays the corresponding courier delivery information on the screen, the processor 130 notifies the real time courier delivery state in a banner form.

In addition, the processor 130 may control to display the real time parcel delivery status in a notification message according to the update of the parcel delivery information. For example, the courier delivery information is updated for each delivery stage, such as when the courier departs, arrives at the rally point, and receives an article. For example, when the delivery information is displayed on the screen, the delivery status notification is displayed when the goods are received, the departure notification when the goods are dispatched, and the arrival notification when the goods arrive.

In addition, the processor 130, it is preferable to provide a detailed view or a shortcut service in accordance with the selection of the delivery courier displayed on the screen.

In addition, the processor 130 preferably controls to display the past courier delivery information based on the reception time information of the courier delivery information. That is, the processor 130 provides the courier delivery information unconfirmed by the subscriber in a repeat notification or past information notification method. In the example, the processor 130 provides parcel delivery information sequentially when the parcel delivery information is transmitted when the power is off or when the IPTV is not viewed.

The additional screen processing unit 160 inserts the advertisement information into the courier delivery information according to the control signal of the processor 130, synthesizes the courier delivery information and the broadcast information to which the advertisement information is added, and displays it on the screen. The additional screen processing unit 160 outputs the advertisement information together when displaying the parcel delivery information on the screen of the display means 200. That is, the additional screen processor 160 displays an advertisement together with the delivery service of the corresponding subscriber when displaying the broadcast information on the screen.

On the other hand, when the configuration of the set-top box according to the present invention in more detail, the set-top box 100 controls the overall operation of the processor 130 in accordance with the button operation provided on the remote control 190. That is, the set-top box 100 is controlled by the processor 130 according to the user's remote control 190 to output broadcast information or additional information transmitted from the IPTV broadcasting server 10 through the Internet to the display means 200. Done.

In addition, the set-top box 100 is equipped with a web browser for using a web service through the Internet and a multimedia player for outputting a broadcast. The set-top box 100 receives a broadcast or receives a web page according to a user's remote controller 190. Output to the display means 200.

Here, the display means 200 can employ a conventional CRT, LCD, PDP television or monitor.

The communication unit 110 receives broadcast information transmitted under the control of the processor 130. For example, the communication unit 110 accesses the Internet under the control of the processor 130 and transmits and receives data according to a predetermined communication protocol such as TCP / IP, UDP / IP, IGMPv2, and decomposes the received data packet to the television. The transport stream TS including the broadcast signal is transmitted to the decoder. Since the communication unit 110 is well known, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The decoder 120 extracts and decompresses the received broadcast information, decodes video or audio data according to a predetermined standard, and delivers the audio data to the audio processor 180, and delivers the video data to the video processor 170. do. For example, the decoder 120 decomposes the TS packet into PES packets, and then decodes the video or audio data according to a predetermined standard.

The audio processor 180 converts digital audio data into an analog audio signal and outputs the analog audio signal. The video processor 170 converts digital video data into an analog video signal and outputs the analog video signal.

The additional screen processor 160 displays additional information such as parcel delivery information and advertisement information included in the broadcast information received through the communication unit 110 under the control of the processor 130.

In this case, additional information such as parcel delivery information and advertisement information displayed on the screen by the additional screen processor 160 may be set when the screen display setting is in the additional service activation state on the memory 150 described below or by the remote controller 190. When the corresponding additional service is selected by the display.

The remote control receiver 140 receives an infrared signal from the remote controller 190, decodes a corresponding scan code, and transmits button information to the processor 130.

Here, it is preferable that a preset additional service selection button is included on the remote controller 190. For example, a courier delivery information display selection button, an advertisement selection button, or a detail view button.

The processor 130 performs an operating system and processes various communication protocols for communication with an application such as a web browser, a media player, or the Internet, and according to button information of the remote controller 190 received from the remote controller receiver 140. Control the overall operation as required.

As described above, the processor 130 controls to output courier delivery information or advertisement information added to the broadcast information on the screen according to the button manipulation of the remote controller 190.

In addition, when displaying courier delivery information or advertisement information on the screen, the processor 130 performs an IPTV broadcasting server through the Internet via the communication unit 110 according to the button information input through the remote control receiver 140 according to the viewer's selection. Process the function to send to (10). Thus, when the processor 130 selects the output delivery information and advertisement information, the processor 130 displays a detailed view or accesses a corresponding website to provide additional services. For example, you can access the bulletin board to inquire about the courier delivery, or if you select a pizza ad to be able to order pizza.

Hereinafter, a method of providing courier delivery information for an IPTV in a broadcast server according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. The same reference numerals shown in Figs. 1 to 3 are assumed to perform the same function.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing parcel delivery information using IPTV in a broadcast server according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, the courier delivery information receiving unit 22 receives courier delivery information from the above-described courier company server 30 via the Internet (S10). The courier delivery information receiving unit 22 delivers courier delivery information received in real time to the courier delivery information matching unit 24 described below.

Here, the parcel delivery information is generated by tracking the delivery status of the parcel delivery items in real time in the parcel delivery company server 30 as described above. The courier delivery information includes at least one of recipient information, a delivery location, a courier delivery time, a courier delivery time, and a courier delivery location.

Next, the parcel delivery information matching unit 24 reads subscriber information for watching the IPTV broadcast stored in the DB 11 (S20).

Next, the courier delivery information matching unit 24 matches the subscriber information of the DB 11 and the courier delivery information received by the courier delivery information receiving unit 22 (S30). That is, the courier delivery information matching unit 24 determines whether there is a courier recipient who will receive courier delivery information among subscribers who are provided with the IPTV broadcasting service. Thus, the courier delivery information matching unit 24 extracts identification information about the matching subscriber. As described above, the identification information may include one or more of an IP address and a hardware address (eg, Mac addres, etc.) for identifying the subscriber set-top box.

Therefore, the courier delivery information matching unit 24 determines a subscriber to receive courier delivery information by matching delivery addresses, recipients, and the like on the courier delivery information based on subscriber information, for example, a name, address, and phone number.

Next, the broadcast information transmitter 26 adds the courier delivery information to the broadcast information transmitted to the set-top box of the subscriber based on the identification information extracted from the courier delivery information matching unit 24 (S40).

At this time, the broadcast information transmission unit 26 retrieves the advertisement information stored in the DB 11 (S50), and further adds the advertisement information to the courier delivery information (60).

Finally, the broadcast information transmitter 26 transmits broadcast information to the set-top box of the subscriber through the Internet based on the identification information (S60). That is, the broadcast information transmitter 26 identifies the set-top box 100 of the subscriber on the Internet based on the identification information. The broadcast information transmitter 26 adds courier delivery information or broadcast information to broadcast information transmitted to the set-top box of the subscriber.

Hereinafter, a method of providing courier delivery information for an IPTV in a set top box according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the description, the same reference numerals shown in Figs. 1 to 3 are assumed to perform the same function.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing courier delivery information for an IPTV in a set-top box according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, first, the processor 130 reads main content for providing an IPTV broadcast service from the memory 150 (S100). At this time, the processor 130 receives the main content for providing the IPTV broadcasting service according to the button operation of the remote controller 190 by the subscriber. Then, when the processor 130 is authenticated through the IPTV subscriber authentication, the processor 130 reads the corresponding main content from the memory 150. Here, the main content is content such as a movie, music, drama, etc. for watching the above-described general IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) broadcasting.

Next, the processor 130 searches for courier delivery information to the memory 150 (S110), and if it is determined that the courier delivery information should be provided (S120), the courier delivery information is read from the memory 150 (S130). . As described above, the courier delivery information is generated by tracking the delivery status of the courier items in real time, and includes at least one or more of recipient information, a delivery place, a courier delivery time, a courier delivery time, and a courier delivery location.

Subsequently, the processor 130 determines whether the advertisement information is stored in the memory 150 (S150). Thus, if there is background content in the memory 150, the processor 130 reads the corresponding advertisement information (S160). Here, the advertisement information is information including advertisements, shopping, and other information for adding to the courier delivery information.

Finally, the processor 130 controls to display the screen by adding courier delivery information and advertisement information to the main content read from the memory 150 (S140). Then, the additional screen processor 160 synthesizes courier delivery information and advertisement information on the main content according to the control signal of the processor 130 (S160). The additional screen processing unit 160 outputs the synthesized screen information in real time to be displayed on the screen of the display means (S170).

Here, the processor 130 controls to display the courier delivery information in a popup form. Alternatively, when the processor 130 displays the corresponding courier delivery information on the screen, the processor 130 notifies the real time courier delivery state in a banner form.

If the advertisement information cannot be retrieved from the memory 150 in step S150, the processor 130 controls the display to add the courier delivery information to the main content read from the memory 150 to be displayed on the screen (S140). Then, the additional screen processor 160 synthesizes courier delivery information on the main content according to the control signal of the processor 130 (S160). The additional screen processing unit 160 outputs the synthesized screen information in real time to be displayed on the screen of the display means (S170).

If the courier delivery information cannot be retrieved from the memory 150 in step S120, the processor 130 determines that the courier delivery information is not provided. Then, the processor 130 controls to display only the main content on the screen (S140). Then, the additional screen processor 160 outputs the screen information generated by converting the main content according to the control signal of the processor 130 and displays it on the screen of the display (S180).

In addition, the processor 130 displays the real time courier delivery status as a notification message according to the update of the courier delivery information. For example, the courier delivery information is updated for each delivery stage, such as when the courier departs, arrives at the rally point, and receives an article. For example, when the delivery information is displayed on the screen, when the goods are received, the delivery reception notification, the departure notification when the goods are dispatched, and when the goods arrive, the delivery status will be displayed step by step.

In addition, the present invention can provide a detailed view or a shortcut service when selecting the courier delivery information or advertisement information when displaying the courier delivery information on the screen of the display means 200. For example, when the output advertisement information is selected, the detailed view is displayed or the corresponding website is provided to provide additional services. For example, if you choose a pizza ad, you will be able to order pizza.

In addition, the present invention synthesizes and displays courier delivery information and advertisement information in a banner form on a portion of the screen displaying the main content. At this time, the courier delivery information is displayed smaller than the screen size of the main content so as not to disturb the viewing of the main content by the consumer to inform the courier delivery status together.

In addition, the present invention makes it possible to indirectly expose advertising information as additional information. For example, the processor 130 displays the advertisement information together with the courier delivery information to indirectly expose the advertisement.

6A to 6C are exemplary views showing an example of displaying courier delivery information and advertisement information on a screen together with broadcast information, and FIGS. 7A to 7D are exemplary views showing screens when a subscriber uses courier delivery information. to be. Figure 8a is an exemplary view showing a detailed view screen example of the courier delivery information according to the present invention, Figure 8b is an exemplary view showing a detailed view screen example of the advertisement information according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 6A, the parcel delivery information screen 201 and the advertisement information screen 202 are disposed on the main content screen 203. That is, the parcel delivery information and the advertisement information transmitted by the broadcasting server 10 are displayed on the screen of the display means 200 through the set top box 100 of the subscriber. Thus, the courier delivery information collected through the partnership with the courier service in the broadcast server 10 displays the courier delivery status on the screen in real time through the set-top box 100 of the subscriber. Here, the parcel delivery information screen 201 displayed on the screen is displayed in a pop-up manner at the top or bottom of the screen so that the main content screen 203 is relatively less invasive.

In addition, the courier delivery information screen 201 disappears after being displayed in a notification message format for a predetermined time, and when the courier delivery information screen 201 is displayed, the advertisement information screen 202 is disposed together.

Thus, in the present invention, since the advertisement is exposed together with information necessary for the viewer from the viewpoint of the viewer, natural advertisement exposure and high attention can be provided. In addition, since the main content viewed is not stopped or occupies the screen as a whole, the invasiveness of the advertisement is reduced. In addition, the readability is increased because it is exposed as a single advertisement compared to a conventional advertisement format having a high degree of congestion. It is also possible to repeatedly display for a relatively short exposure time without occupying the entire screen.

In addition, since the advertisement is exposed along with the notification message while watching the main content, the possibility of physical and cognitive avoidance is reduced.

6B, the courier delivery information displayed on the screen may be delivered in the same manner as the courier departure notification message 201a, the meeting place arrival notification message 201b, the scheduled delivery time notification message 201c when the article is taken over. It is displayed in real time. At this time, the courier delivery state follows the delivery flow as shown in FIG. 4C, and according to the delivery flow on the screen, a corresponding delivery notification message is displayed on the screen.

In addition, the courier delivery information and advertisement information displayed on the screen is to provide a detailed view or a shortcut service when selecting a predetermined button disposed on the remote controller 190 as shown in FIG.

On the other hand, as shown in Figure 7a, the IPTV subscriber can activate the additional service, such as delivery status notification on the IPTV menu in advance. For example, in the [Settings] category of the IPTV menu, it is possible to select a real-time personalized notification service, that is, delivery delivery status notification service. As shown in FIG. 7B, when the IPTV subscriber operates the remote controller 190 and turns on the power of the set top box 100, the main content can be viewed through the screen of the display means 200. For example, infinite conductive VOD, or real time broadcasting

Here, as shown in FIG. 7C, the IPTV subscriber can view courier delivery information and advertisements while watching the main content. At this time, the set-top box 100 displays the courier delivery information and advertisement information added to the broadcast information on the display means as described above.

On the other hand, the set-top box 100 of the subscriber is to display only the main content when the courier delivery status notification service is disabled in the menu setting described above.

Referring to FIG. 7D, the additional service display according to the present invention may provide additional services such as stock information or news in addition to the courier delivery information to be displayed on the screen. As such, the setting of the supplementary service may be changed according to the situation.

Referring to FIG. 8A, when the courier delivery information is displayed on the screen, when the preset button 211 disposed on the remote controller 190 is selected, the detail view screen 210 is additionally displayed. In this case, the detail view screen 210 displays detailed information included in the courier delivery information, for example, a courier delivery status history including a time, a location, a courier, and the like, to provide convenience to the subscriber. At this time, the subscriber additionally provides a shortcut service for accessing a website provided by the corresponding courier company according to the button selection of the remote controller 190.

Referring to FIG. 8B, when the advertisement information is displayed on the screen, when the preset button 221 disposed on the remote controller 190 is selected, the detail view screen 220 is additionally displayed. In this case, the detail view screen 220 displays detailed information on the corresponding advertisement, for example, a product type, a price, and the like, to provide a convenience to the subscriber. At this time, to provide a shortcut service. At this time, the subscriber additionally provides a shortcut service for accessing a website provided by the advertiser company according to the button selection of the remote controller 190.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the illustrated drawings, the present invention is not limited by the embodiments and drawings disclosed herein, and may be applied within the scope of the technical idea.

1 is an overall configuration diagram showing a system for providing courier delivery information for IPTV according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a broadcast server for providing parcel delivery information for IPTV according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a set-top box for providing IPTV courier delivery information according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing courier delivery information using IPTV in a broadcast server according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing courier delivery information for an IPTV in a set-top box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6a to 6c are exemplary views showing an example of displaying courier delivery information and advertisement information on a screen together with broadcast information according to the present invention.

7a to 7d are exemplary views showing screens when a subscriber uses courier delivery information.

Figure 8a is an exemplary view showing a detailed view screen example of the courier delivery information according to the present invention.

Figure 8b is an exemplary view showing a detailed view screen example of the advertisement information in accordance with the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

10: broadcasting server 11: DB

22: courier delivery information receiving unit 24: courier delivery information matching unit

26: broadcasting information transmission unit 30: parcel delivery company server

100: set-top box 110: communication unit

120: decoder 130: processor

140: remote control receiver 150: memory

160: additional screen processing unit 170: screen processing unit

180: audio processor 190: remote control

200: display means

Claims (16)

In the broadcast server for IPTV broadcasting service, DB for storing broadcast information and subscriber information for IPTV broadcasting service; Courier delivery information receiving unit for receiving courier delivery information via the Internet; A courier delivery information matching unit configured to extract identification information about the subscriber by matching the DB subscriber information with the courier delivery information; And A broadcast information transmitter configured to provide the courier delivery information to broadcast information transmitted to a set-top box of a corresponding subscriber based on the identification information extracted by the matching unit; Broadcast server providing a courier delivery information for IPTV comprising a. The method according to claim 1, The DB further includes advertising information for the advertisement to be inserted in the courier delivery information, The broadcast information transmitting unit, the broadcast server for providing the courier delivery information for IPTV, characterized in that to further provide the advertisement information to the courier delivery information. The method according to claim 1 or 2, The courier delivery information broadcast server for providing courier delivery information for IPTV, characterized in that it comprises at least one or more of the recipient information, delivery address, courier delivery time, courier delivery time, courier delivery location. The method according to claim 1 or 2, The identification information, A broadcast server providing courier delivery information for an IPTV, comprising at least one of an IP address and a hardware address for identifying a subscriber set-top box. In the set-top box that provides IPTV broadcasting service, A memory for storing broadcast information, parcel delivery information, and advertisement information to be inserted into the parcel delivery information received via the Internet; A processor configured to display the courier delivery information together with the broadcast information when receiving a request for displaying the courier delivery information from a user; And An additional screen processor for inserting the advertisement information into the parcel delivery information according to a control signal of the processor, and synthesizing the parcel delivery information to which the advertisement information is added and the broadcast information to display on the screen; Set-top box that provides courier delivery information for IPTV comprising a. The method according to claim 5, The processor comprising: As the courier delivery information is updated, the set-top box providing courier delivery information for IPTV, characterized in that the control to display the updated courier delivery information in a pop-up notification message. The method according to claim 5 or 6, The processor comprising: Set-top box that provides IPTV courier delivery information, characterized in that to provide a detailed view or a shortcut service according to the selected courier delivery information displayed on the screen. The method according to claim 5 or 6, The processor comprising: Set-top box providing courier delivery information for IPTV, characterized in that the control to display the past courier delivery information when the power is on. In the method for providing an IPTV broadcasting service in a broadcasting server, Receiving, by the courier delivery information memory, courier delivery information via the Internet; Parcel delivery information matching unit reads subscriber information from a DB for storing broadcast information and subscriber information for an IPTV broadcasting service; Parcel delivery information matching unit extracts identification information for the subscriber by matching the subscriber information of the DB and the parcel delivery information; And A broadcast information transmitting unit providing the courier delivery information to broadcast information for transmitting to the set-top box of the subscriber based on the identification information extracted from the courier delivery information matching unit; Method for providing a courier delivery information for IPTV in a broadcast server comprising a. The method according to claim 9, Providing, by the broadcasting information transmission unit, advertisement information for an advertisement to be inserted into the parcel delivery information in addition to the parcel delivery information; The method of providing courier delivery information for IPTV in the broadcast server, characterized in that further comprises a. The method according to claim 9 or 10, The courier delivery information is a method for providing courier delivery information for the IPTV in the broadcast server, characterized in that at least one or more of the recipient information, delivery address, courier receiving time, courier delivery time, courier delivery location. The method according to claim 9 or 10, The identification information, A method for providing courier delivery information for an IPTV in a broadcast server comprising at least one of an IP address and a hardware address for identifying a subscriber set-top box. In the method of providing an IPTV broadcasting service in the set-top box, A processor storing in the memory broadcast information, parcel delivery information, and advertisement information to be inserted into the parcel delivery information received via the Internet; If the processor receives a request for displaying delivery information from the user, controlling the display to display the delivery information together with the broadcast information; And Inserting, by the additional screen processing unit, the advertisement information into the parcel delivery information according to a control signal of the processor, and synthesizing the parcel delivery information and the broadcast information to which the advertisement information is added; Method for providing courier delivery information for IPTV in a set-top box comprising a. 14. The method of claim 13, The controlling step, When the courier delivery information is updated, the method for providing courier delivery information for the IPTV in the set-top box characterized in that the control to display the updated courier delivery information in a pop-up notification message. The method according to claim 13 or 14, The controlling step, A method of providing courier delivery information for an IPTV, comprising providing a detailed view or a shortcut service according to selecting courier delivery information displayed on a screen. The method according to claim 13 or 14, The controlling step, A method for providing parcel delivery information for an IPTV in a set-top box, characterized in that the control is displayed to display past parcel delivery information upon power-on.

Images