U.S. patent application number 13/799743 was filed with the patent office on 2013-10-10 for method for providing a shortcut and image display device thereof.
This patent application is currently assigned to LG Electronics Inc.. The applicant listed for this patent is Haengjoon KANG, Myongwon Suh. Invention is credited to Haengjoon KANG, Myongwon Suh.
Application Number | 20130268967 13/799743 |
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Family ID | 44688561 |
Filed Date | 2013-10-10 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130268967 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
KANG; Haengjoon ; et
al. |
October 10, 2013 |
METHOD FOR PROVIDING A SHORTCUT AND IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE
THEREOF
Abstract
A multifunctional display device displays a menu including
shortcut objects. A processor assigns each object to one of a
broadcast channel, network address, or an application. The objects
may be an alphabetical character, number, symbol, or icon.
Inventors: |
KANG; Haengjoon;
(Pyeongtaek-si, KR) ; Suh; Myongwon;
(Pyeongtaek-si, KR) |
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Applicant: |
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KANG; Haengjoon
Suh; Myongwon |
Pyeongtaek-si
Pyeongtaek-si |
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KR
KR |
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Assignee: |
LG Electronics Inc.
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Family ID: |
44688561 |
Appl. No.: |
13/799743 |
Filed: |
March 13, 2013 |
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13028911 |
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8411201 |
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13799743 |
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Current U.S.
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725/40 ;
725/49 |
Current CPC
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H04N 21/4622 20130101;
H04N 21/42214 20130101; H04N 21/4312 20130101; H04N 21/466
20130101; H04N 21/4438 20130101; H04N 21/482 20130101 |
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725/40 ;
725/49 |
International
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H04N 21/482 20060101
H04N021/482 |
Foreign Application Data
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Aug 3, 2010 |
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10-2010-0074874 |
Claims
1. A multifunctional display device, comprising: a tuner configured
to tune to a channel of a broadcast signal; a network interface
configure to receive data packets; a display module; a wireless
input interface configure to receive signals from a wireless remote
control device; a storage device to store data; a processor to
control the display module based on at least one of broadcast
signal, data packets or signals received from the wireless remote
control device, wherein the processor is configured to execute the
following: (a) an instruction to display a shortcut menu including
a list of characters in a specific language, wherein the shortcut
menu is displayed with content on a screen of the display module
(b) an instruction to receive one or more signals to select at
least one of the characters in the list of the shortcut menu; and
(c) an instruction to assign the at least one character selected
from the list to one of a broadcast channel tuned by the tuner, a
network address from which data packets are received through the
network interface, or an application stored in the storage
device.
2. The device of claim 1, wherein at least one of the characters
previously assigned in the list is displayed differently from one
or more of the characters which have not been assigned.
3. The device of claim 1, wherein the processor executes an
instruction to display one or more applications with or in the
shortcut menu.
4. The device of claim 1, wherein the shortcut menu is displayed
with an edit icon to allow for editing said assignment.
5. The device of claim 1, wherein: information is displayed when
said at least one of the characters is selected from the shortcut
menu, said information identifying at least two broadcast channels,
at least two network addresses, and at least two applications, or
at least two of a broadcast channel, a network address, or an
application.
6. The device of claim 1, wherein a list of applications, network
addresses, or channels is displayed when said at least one of the
characters is selected.
7. The device of claim 1, wherein the processor executes: an
instruction to display the list of the characters, and a plurality
of broadcast channels, network addresses, or applications assigned
to the characters in the list.
8. The device of claim 1, wherein the processor executes: an
instruction to display an icon identifying the assigned channel,
network address, or application, the icon displayed simultaneously
and at a position adjacent the character in the shortcut menu when
the character is selected.
9. The device of claim 1, wherein the processor executes: an
instruction to display a menu identifying a plurality of users,
each user corresponding to a different shortcut menu.
10. The device of claim 1, wherein the processor executes: an
instruction to display first content corresponding to one of the
characters in the shortcut menu when a cursor overlaps said one of
the characters, and wherein the first content is displayed in a
first area of the screen of the display module.
11. The device of claim 10, wherein currently viewed content is
displayed in a second area of the screen simultaneously with
display of the first content in the first area.
12. The device of claim 1, wherein the shortcut menu is displayed
in a toolbar displayed on the screen of the display module
simultaneously with the content, the toolbar including a window for
receiving one of the characters.
13. A multifunctional display device, comprising: a tuner
configured to tune to a channel of a broadcast signal; a network
interface configure to receive data packets; a display module; a
wireless input interface configure to receive signals from a
wireless remote control device; a storage device to store data; a
processor to control the display device based on at least one of
broadcast signal, data packets or signals received from the
wireless remote control device, wherein the processor is configure
to execute the following: (1) an instruction to receive one or more
signals through the wireless input interface to select at least one
character of a shortcut menu displayed on a screen of the display
module, wherein the shortcut menu includes characters in a specific
language, (2) an instruction to display a list of multiple shortcut
objects when the at least one selected character is mapped to the
multiple shortcut objects, wherein the multiple shortcut objects
correspond to one or more broadcast channels to be tuned by the
tuner, one or more network addresses from which data packets are to
be received through the network interface, one or more applications
stored in the storage device to be executed, or a combination
thereof, (3) an instruction to receive a signal to select one of
the multiple shortcut objects in the list, and (4) an instruction
to execute the selected shortcut object.
14. The device of claim 13, wherein one or more channel
identifiers, website identifiers, or application identifiers are
displayed with or in the list or menu.
15. The device of claim 13, wherein at least one of the list or
menu is displayed simultaneously with content currently viewed on a
screen of the display module.
16. The device of claim 13, wherein one or more characters
previously mapped to corresponding multiple shortcut objects are
displayed in the list differently from characters which have not
been mapped to a shortcut object.
17. A non-transitory computer readable medium storing instructions
for execution by a processor of a multifunctional display device,
comprising: an instruction to display a shortcut menu including a
list of characters in a specific language, wherein the shortcut
menu is displayed with content on a screen; an instruction to
receive one or more signals to select at least one of the
characters in the list of the shortcut menu; and an instruction to
assign the at least one character selected from the list to one of
(1) a broadcast channel tuned by the tuner, (2) a network address
from which data packets are received through the network interface,
or (3) an application stored in the storage device.
18. The computer readable medium of claim 17, wherein the selected
character is assigned with at least two selected from (1) to
(3).
19. The computer readable medium of claim 18, further comprising:
an instruction to display information identifying shortcut objects
in association with at least two of (1) to (3), and an instruction
to display content corresponding to one of the shortcut
objects.
20. The device of claim 13, wherein the list is displayed with or
in the shortcut menu.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This is a Continuation application of prior U.S. patent
application Ser. No. 13/028,911 filed on Feb. 16, 2011 which claims
the benefit of and priority to Korean Patent Application No.
10-2010-0074874, filed on Aug. 3, 2010, and to U.S. provisional
application No. 61/369,766, filed on Aug. 2, 2010, the contents of
which are incorporated herein by reference.
BACKGROUND
[0002] 1. Field
[0003] One or more embodiments described herein relate to a display
device.
[0004] 2. Background
[0005] A variety of display devices have been proposed including
televisions, computer monitors, and mobile terminals as well as
others. Many of these devices display content including broadcast
signals, internet websites, DVD and game video just to name a few.
In spite of these advancements, improvements are needed especially
for purposes of searching for and displaying this content in a
convenient way to the user.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] FIG. 1 shows one embodiment of an image display system.
[0007] FIG. 2 shows an embodiment of a display device in this
system.
[0008] FIG. 3 shows one method for providing a shortcut to access
content.
[0009] FIG. 4 shows one way in which a step in the method may be
performed.
[0010] FIG. 5 shows one way in which a step in FIG. 4 may be
performed.
[0011] FIG. 6 shows one embodiment of a method for mapping
shortcuts to predetermined characters (or letters).
[0012] FIG. 7 shows another embodiment of a method for mapping
shortcuts to predetermined characters (or letters).
[0013] FIG. 8 shows one embodiment of a display screen with a
Shortcut menu.
[0014] FIG. 9 shows another embodiment of a screen with a Shortcut
menu.
[0015] FIG. 10 shows a Shortcut menu with a list of
applications.
[0016] FIG. 11 shows a screen including a Shortcut menu having a
Shortcut Edit menu item and a Character (or Letter) Select
block.
[0017] FIG. 12 shows a Shortcut Select menu with a list of
applications.
[0018] FIG. 13 shows a Shortcut Select menu with a list of
applications.
[0019] FIG. 14 shows a Shortcut Edit menu with a list of
applications.
[0020] FIG. 15 shows another screen relating to the Shortcut Edit
menu.
[0021] FIG. 16 shows one embodiment of shortcut mapping data.
[0022] FIG. 17 shows another screen including a Shortcut menu.
[0023] FIG. 18 shows another screen including a Shortcut menu.
[0024] FIG. 19 shows a screen including a menu for use in accessing
shortcuts.
[0025] FIG. 20 shows another screen including a Shortcut menu.
[0026] FIG. 21 shows another screen including a Shortcut menu.
[0027] FIG. 22 shows another screen with a menu for use in
accessing shortcuts.
[0028] FIG. 23 shows another screen with a Shortcut menu.
[0029] FIG. 24 shows a screen including a Shortcut Edit Lock
menu.
[0030] FIG. 25 shows a screen including a Shortcut Edit Disable
menu.
[0031] FIG. 26 shows a menu for use in setting shortcuts for
different users.
[0032] FIG. 27 shows a screen including a Shortcut Edit menu.
[0033] FIG. 28 shows a screen including a Shortcut Automatic Setup
Menu.
[0034] FIG. 29 shows a screen associated with a shortcut editing
method.
[0035] FIG. 30 shows a screen associated with a shortcut editing
method.
[0036] FIG. 31 shows another screen including a Shortcut menu.
[0037] FIG. 32 shows another screen including a Shortcut Edit
menu.
[0038] FIG. 33 shows a screen including an Add Shortcut Menu
item.
[0039] FIG. 34 shows a method for mapping shortcuts to particular
content.
[0040] FIG. 35 shows an Add Shortcut Menu screen.
[0041] FIG. 36 shows a user interface device (UID) of a display
device for use in accordance with any of the aforementioned
embodiments and/or display screens.
[0042] FIG. 37 shows an example of a platform structure for the
display device.
[0043] FIG. 38 shows another example of a platform structure.
[0044] FIG. 39 shows a screen including a Setup menu.
[0045] FIG. 40 shows a screen including an Application Management
menu.
[0046] FIG. 41 shows a screen including a Shortcut Setup menu.
[0047] FIG. 42 shows a screen including a Shortcut list.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0048] FIG. 1 shows one embodiment of an image display system that
includes a content provider (CP) 10, a service provider (SP) 20, a
network provider (NP) 30, and a customer 40. The content provider
(CP) 10 produces and provides various types of contents. Examples
of the content provider (CP) 10 may include terrestrial
broadcasters, cable system operators (SOs) or multiple system
operators (MSOs), satellite broadcasters, internet broadcasters,
and so on. In addition to broadcast contents, the content provider
10 may also provide various types of applications.
[0049] The service provider (SP) 20 may packetize the contents
provided by the content provider 10 into service packages. For
example, the service provider 20 of FIG. 1 may packetize a first
terrestrial broadcast program, a second terrestrial broadcast
program, a cable MSO, satellite broadcast programs, a diversity of
internet broadcast programs, applications, and so on into a service
package, thereby providing the packetized service package to the
customer (or user).
[0050] Also, the service provider 20 may use a unicast or multicast
method so as to provide services to the customer (or user) 40. The
unicast method corresponds to a one-to-one (1:1) transmission
method transmitting data between one transmitter and one receiver
(or recipient). For example, in case of the unicast method, when a
receiver sends a request for data to the server, the server may
transmit the corresponding data to the receiver in accordance with
the request made by the receiver.
[0051] The multicast method corresponds to a transmission method
transmitting data to a specific group of multiple receivers (or
recipients). For example, the server may simultaneously transmit
data to multiple receivers that have been registered in advance. In
order to perform such multicast registration, an internet group
management protocol (IGMP) may be used.
[0052] The network provider (NP) 30 may provide a network for
providing services to the customer 40. And, the customer 40 may
build (or configure) a home network (i.e., a home network end user
(HNED)) so as to be provided with diverse services.
[0053] Conditional access or content protection may be used as a
means for protecting the contents that being transmitted from the
above-described image displaying system. Exemplary methods of such
conditional access or content protection may include the use of a
CableCARD, a downloadable conditional access system (DCAS), and so
on.
[0054] By using the network, the customer 40 may also be capable of
providing contents. In this case, unlike as described above, the
customer 40 may become the content provider, and the content
provider 10 may receive contents from the customer 40. Thus, a
two-way (or bi-directional) content service or data service may be
realized.
[0055] FIG. 2 shows one embodiment of a display device in the
system. The display device includes a signal inputting and
processing unit 201, a storage unit 202, a controller 203, and a
user interface unit 205. The image display device may also include
a display unit 204.
[0056] Because the image display device corresponds to a device
that can display a predetermined set of images, the image display
device includes a digital broadcast receiver, such as a digital
television, or a digital broadcasting device, such as a set-top
box, that can receive and display digital broadcast signals. In
case the image display device is a digital television, the image
display device may internally include a display unit 204. On the
other hand, in case the image display device is a set-top box,
instead of a display unit being included in the image display
device, a device performing a display function may be externally
connected to the image display unit.
[0057] In FIG. 2, the display device is shown as a digital
television, which internally includes a display unit. Herein, the
signal inputting and processing unit may include a broadcast
receiver (not shown) and an external device interface unit (not
shown). Also, the broadcast receiver may include a tuner (not
shown), a demodulator not shown), and a network interface unit (not
shown). The tuner and the demodulator may be optionally provided
with the network interface unit.
[0058] Among radio frequency (RF) broadcast signals that are
received through an antenna, the tuner selectively receives an RF
broadcast signal that is being transmitted through a frequency band
of a specific channel selected by the user (or customer) or through
a frequency band of all pre-stored channels. Also, the tuner
converts the selected RF broadcast signal to an intermediate
frequency signal or a baseband video or audio signal.
[0059] The demodulator receives the signal outputted from the tuner
and performs demodulation operations on the received signal. After
performing demodulation and channel decoding, the demodulator may
output a transfer stream (TS) signal.
[0060] The transfer stream (TS) signal outputted from the
demodulator may be inputted to the controller 203. The controller
203 performs demultiplexing, audio/video signal processing, and so
on, on the received TS signal, thereby displaying an image to the
display unit 204.
[0061] The external device interface unit may connect the external
device and the image display device. In order to do so, the
external device interface unit may include an A/V input/output unit
(not shown) or a wireless (or radio) communications unit (not
shown).
[0062] The A/V input/output unit may include USB terminal, a CVBS
(Composite Video Banking Sync) terminal, a component terminal, an
S-video terminal (analog), a DVI (Digital Visual Interface)
terminal, an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal,
an RGB terminal, a D-SUB terminal, and so on, so as to be able to
input audio and video signals of the external device to the image
display device.
[0063] The wireless (or radio) communications unit is capable of
performing close range wireless (or radio) communication with other
electronic devices. Based upon the telecommunication standards,
such as Bluetooth, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), IrDA
(Infrared Data Association), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, DLNA
(Digital Living Network Alliance), and so on, the image display
device may be connected to other electronic devices via
network.
[0064] Furthermore, the external device interface unit may access
diverse set-top boxes via at least one of the above-described
terminals, thereby being capable of performing input/output
operations with the respective set-top box.
[0065] Meanwhile, the external device interface unit receives an
application or a list of applications within a neighboring external
device, and the external device interface unit may then deliver the
received application or list of applications to the controller 203
or the storage unit 202.
[0066] The network interface unit provides an interface for
connecting the image display device to a wired/wireless network
including an internet network. In order to provide connection (or
access) to a wired network, the network interface unit may be
provided with an Ethernet terminal. And, in order to provide
connection (or access) to a wireless network, the network interface
unit may be provided with diverse telecommunication standards, such
as WLAN (Wireless LAN) (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax
(World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed
Downlink Packet Access), and so on.
[0067] The network interface unit may be connected to a particular
webpage via network. More specifically, the network interface unit
may access a particular webpage through a network connection,
thereby being capable of transmitting or receiving data to or from
a respective server. Additionally, the network interface unit may
also receive contents or data provided from a content provider or a
network provider. More specifically, the network interface unit may
receive contents including movies, commercials (or advertisements),
games, VODs, broadcast signals, and so on, that are provided from
the content provider or network provider and may also receive
information related to such contents. In addition, the network
interface unit may receive update information or update files of
firmware provided by a network provider. Furthermore, the network
interface unit may also transmit data through the internet or to
the content provider or network provider.
[0068] Moreover, through the network, the network interface unit
may select a wanted application among a plurality of applications
that are open in the air and may then receive the selected
application.
[0069] The storage unit 202 may store programs for processing and
controlling each signal within the controller 203 and may also
store signal-processed video, audio or data signals. Additionally,
the storage unit 202 may perform the function of temporarily
storing video, audio or data signals that are being inputted from
the external device interface unit or the network interface unit.
Also, the storage unit 202 may store information associated to
particular broadcast channels through a channel memory
function.
[0070] Further, the storage unit 202 may store the application or
list of applications that is being inputted from the external
device interface unit or the network interface unit. More
specifically, the storage unit 202 may store shortcut mapping data
in the form of a look-up table or database.
[0071] Although FIG. 2 shows an example wherein the storage unit
202 is provided separately from the controller 203, the embodiments
herein should not be limited to this exemplary structure. The
storage unit 202 may also be included in the controller 203.
[0072] The user input interface unit 205 either delivers (or sends)
a signal inputted by the user to the controller 203 or delivers a
signal outputted from the controller 203 to the user. For example,
in accordance with diverse telecommunication methods, such as
Bluetooth, RF (Radio Frequency) communication, Infrared (IR)
communication, UWB (Ultra Wideband), Zigbee, and so on, the user
input interface unit 205 receives a user input signal or control
signal, such as power on/off, channel selection, screen settings,
and so on, from a remote controlling device 206 and processes the
received signal.
[0073] Alternatively, the user input interface unit 205 may process
a control signal received from the controller 203 so that the
corresponding signal can be transmitted to the remote controlling
device 206.
[0074] Also, for example, the user input interface unit 205 may
deliver (or send) a user input signal or control signal that is
being inputted from a local key, such as a power key, a channel
key, a volume key, a set-up key, and so on, to the controller
203.
[0075] Additionally, for example, the user input interface unit 205
may receive a particular Character (or Letter) Select signal of the
Shortcut menu.
[0076] Therefore, a user input signal or control signal that is
being inputted from a sensor that senses a user's gesture is
delivered to the controller 203, or a signal outputted from the
controller 203 may be transmitted to the sensor. Herein, the sensor
may include a touch sensor, a voice sensor, a position sensor, a
motion sensor, and so on.
[0077] More specifically, the user input interface 205 receives a
remote control signal being transmitted from the remote controlling
device 206, which is externally provided. Through the tuner or the
demodulator or the external device interface unit, the controller
203 demultiplexes an inputted stream or processes demultiplexed
signals, thereby generating and displaying signals for video or
audio output.
[0078] An audio signal that is image-processed (or audio-processed)
by the controller 203 is inputted to the display unit 204, so that
the processed signal may be displayed as an image respective to the
corresponding video signal. Also, the audio signal that is
image-processed (or audio-processed) by the controller 203 may be
inputted to an external output device through the external device
interface unit.
[0079] Although it is not shown in FIG. 2, the controller 203 may
include a demultiplexer, an image processing unit, and so on.
Additionally, the controller 203 may control the overall operations
within the image display device.
[0080] When accessing (or entering) a See Application item, the
controller 203 may perform controlling operations allowing an
application or a list of applications to be displayed, wherein the
application(s) can be downloaded from a network within or outside
of the image display device.
[0081] Along with a variety of user interfaces, the controller 203
may control the image display device so that the applications that
are downloaded from the external network can be installed and
executed (or driven). Also, in accordance with the user's
selection, the controller 203 may perform controlling operations
allowing an image associated with the application that is being
executed to be displayed on the display unit 204.
[0082] Furthermore, the controller 203 outputs a shortcut menu
including a list of characters (or letters) of a specific language
to the display unit 204 through the user interface. And, when a
specific Character (or Letter) Select signal is inputted through
the user input interface 205, a shortcut corresponding to the
particular character (or letter) respective to the Select signal
may be executed.
[0083] The display unit 204 respectively converts the video signal,
the data signal, and the OSD signal processed by the controller 203
or the video signal and data signal received from the external
device interface unit to R, G, and B signals, thereby generating a
Drive signal. Examples of the display unit 204 may include PDP,
LCD, OLED, flexible display, 3D display, and so on.
[0084] Meanwhile, the display unit 204 is configured of a touch
screen, and, in addition to being used as an output device, the
display unit 204 may also be used as an input device. The display
unit 204 may further include a filming (or detecting) unit for
filming (capturing image(s) of) the user. Although the filming unit
may be embodied by using one camera, other detection sensors may be
used. For example, the filming unit may also be configured of a
plurality of cameras. The video information filmed by the filming
unit (not shown) is inputted to the controller 203.
[0085] In order to sense (or detect) the gesture of the user, a
sensing unit equipped with at least one of a touch sensor, a voice
sensor, a position sensor, and a motion sensor may be further
provided to the image display device. The signal sensed by the
sensing unit may be delivered to the controller 203 through the
user interface unit 205.
[0086] The controller 203 may also use each of the image filmed by
the filming unit or the signal sensed (or detected) by the sensing
unit, or may use a combination of the filmed image and the sensed
signal, so as to sense (or detect) the gesture of the user.
[0087] The remote controlling device 206 transmits the user input
to the user input interface unit 205. In order to do so, the remote
controlling device 206 may use telecommunications methods such as
Bluetooth, RF (Radio Frequency) communication, Infrared (IR)
communication, UWB (Ultra Wideband), Zigbee, and so on.
[0088] The user may input a control signal for selecting a
particular character (or letter) from the Shortcut menu via the
remote controlling device 206. Also, the remote controlling device
206 may receive a video, audio or data signal outputted from the
user input interface unit 205, so that the received signal can be
displayed on the remote controlling device 206, or so that the
received signal can be outputted as a voice output or
vibration.
[0089] The image display device described in the present invention
may correspond to a display device excluding the display unit 204
shown in FIG. 2. Accordingly, the image display device described in
the present invention may correspond to wireless type image display
device, which can transmit and receive data to and from the display
unit 204 via wireless communication.
[0090] Meanwhile, the block view of FIG. 2 corresponds to a block
view illustrated to show an exemplary image display device.
Therefore, each component (or element) of the block view may be
integrated, added, or omitted depending upon the specifications of
the image display device that actually being configured (or
embodied). In other words, when required, two or more components
may be integrated to a single component, or one component may be
divided into two or more components. Furthermore, the functions
performed by each block are merely exemplary functions given to
facilitate the description of the present embodiment and should
limit any other embodiment. Also, the image display device in FIG.
2 may perform the operation steps for providing a shortcut as
described with reference to FIG. 3 to FIG. 13.
[0091] FIG. 3 shows one embodiment of a method for providing a
shortcut. The method may be performed using any of the embodiments
of the image display device described herein, and involves
outputting a Shortcut menu through a user interface of the
device.
[0092] The Shortcut menu includes a list of characters (or letters)
written in a specific language that can be set-up as a shortcut
object (S301). More specifically, Step 301 may be performed by
having the controller 203 generate and output a user interface
including the above-described Shortcut menu, and by having the
outputted user interface be displayed through the display unit
204.
[0093] The user interface may be displayed based on activation of a
Hot-key of the image display device and/or a remote controller, or
the user interface may be displayed when power is supplied to the
image display device and/or based on one or more predetermined
settings of the image display device.
[0094] To allow access to predetermined content or a specific
application through the display device, the user interface may
include a Shortcut menu that can be immediately and conveniently
called by activation of the Hot-key.
[0095] For example, when the user (or customer) is viewing a
terrestrial broadcast program through the image display device, or
when the user is browsing a particular website through an
application, or even when the user is searching for a menu item of
the image display device in order to execute a particular function
of the image display device, the user interface including the
Shortcut menu may be outputted to the display unit of the image
display unit by simply activating a Hot-key of the remote
controller.
[0096] In order to avoid an interruption in usage of content or an
application currently being executed within the image display
device, the Shortcut menu may be marked in semi-transparent colors,
or the Shortcut menu may be displayed in a predetermined area
wherein content or applications are not outputted. Therefore, even
when the Shortcut menu is output, the user may continue to use the
content or application that is currently being executed.
[0097] The Shortcut menu includes a list of characters (or letters)
written in a specific language. For example, when the viewer (or
user or customer) of the image display device sets up the system
language of the image display device to `English`, the list of
characters (or letters) may include a list of the English alphabet
starting from `A` to `Z`.
[0098] Alternatively, if the viewer of the image display device
sets up the system language of the image display device to
`Korean`, the list of characters (or letters) may include a list of
the initial consonants of the Korean characters starting from `` to
``. Furthermore, depending upon the embodiment of the present
invention, the list of characters (or letters) may include a
predetermined list of numbers.
[0099] Thereafter, a specific character (or letter) is selected
from the list of characters (or letters) (S302). The list of
characters will be described in more detail with reference to FIG.
8 and FIG. 9.
[0100] More specifically, the image display device receives a
Select signal of the specific character from the user through the
user input interface unit. Subsequently, a Shortcut corresponding
to the selected character is executed (S303). The Shortcut may
include operations of shifting (or moving) to a particular Menu
item of the image display device or executing a specific
application of the image display device.
[0101] FIG. 4 provides a more detailed explanation of step (S303)
which is performed when a predetermined character (or letter) is
selected in step (S302). As shown in FIG. 4, step (S303) includes a
Step S401 which determines whether or not a Select signal of a
specific character within the Shortcut menu is received in Step 302
through the user input device.
[0102] According to one embodiment, when there is no input signal
for a predetermined period of time, the user interface may be
deleted (or removed) from the display unit of the Shortcut
menu.
[0103] When a specific character is selected in Step 401, it is
determined whether or not the selected character corresponds to a
character set up as the shortcut object (S402).
[0104] When the Select signal of the specific character is
received, the image display device searches the database of the
image display device so as to determine whether or not a designated
Menu item or designated application mapped to the shortcut
exists.
[0105] According to one embodiment, the user interface of the
Shortcut menu may differentiate the characters set up as the
shortcut objects from the characters that are not set up as the
shortcut objects from the list of characters and may display the
corresponding characters differently. One possible example of how
the characters may be displayed in a differentiated manner will be
described with reference to FIG. 8.
[0106] FIG. 5 provides a more detailed explanation of how step
(S402) may be performed for determining whether or not a selected
character (or letter) corresponds to a character (or letter) set up
as a shortcut object. When a particular character is selected in
Step 401 of FIG. 4, it is determined whether or not a plurality of
shortcuts is mapped to the selected character (S501).
[0107] In case a plurality of shortcuts is mapped to the selected
character, a Shortcut Select menu for selecting at least one or
more shortcuts among the plurality of shortcuts is outputted
(S502). Thereafter, at least one or more Shortcut Select signals
are received from the Shortcut Select menu of Step 502 (S503).
[0108] FIG. 6 shows one embodiment of a method for mapping
shortcuts to predetermined characters (or letters). When a Select
signal of a specific character is not received in Step 401 of FIG.
4, it may be determined whether or not a Shortcut Edit signal is
received (S601).
[0109] When at least any one of a Select signal of a Shortcut Edit
Menu item included in the Shortcut menu or a Hot Key Input signal
of the image display device or remote controller is received, the
received signal may be recognized as a Shortcut Edit signal. When
the Shortcut Edit signal is inputted through the Hot key input, the
user may be able to edit the Shortcut quickly and easily.
[0110] Also, unlike FIG. 4, even when the Select signal of the
specific character is received, if the specific character
corresponds to a character that is not set up as a shortcut object,
the Select signal of the specific character may be recognized as a
Shortcut Edit signal. Subsequently, when the Shortcut Edit signal
is received, a character that is to be set up as a shortcut object
may be selected (S602).
[0111] According to one embodiment, the user may select a specific
character that is to be mapped to a shortcut from a list of
characters written in a specific language, wherein the list of
characters is included in the Shortcut menu item. Thereafter, a
list of items that are to be set up as shortcut objects is
outputted through user interface (S603).
[0112] According to one embodiment, the list of items may
correspond to a list of specific menu items of the image display
device or a list of specific applications that can be used in the
image display device. And, only a list including specific items
respective to the selected specific characters may be
outputted.
[0113] For example, in Step 602, when the user selects the English
letter `M` as the character that is to be set up as the shortcut
object, a list including items having the names of MUSIC, METRO,
MANAGEMENT, and so on, which correspond to items associated with
the English letter `M`, may be outputted. Subsequently, at least
one or more items that are to set up the selected character as the
shortcut object are selected from the list (S604).
[0114] When the Select signal is received from the user, the image
display device applies the mapping information based upon the
Select signal so as to update the Shortcut mapping data. An example
of Shortcut mapping data will be described with reference to FIG.
16.
[0115] FIG. 7 shows another embodiment of mapping shortcuts to
predetermined characters (or letters). The image display device
outputs a user interface including a Shortcut Select menu to the
display unit (S701).
[0116] When at least any one of an Edit Menu Item Select signal of
the Shortcut menu and a Hot Key Input signal of the image display
device or remote controller is inputted, the image display device
may output the Shortcut Select menu to the display unit.
[0117] The Shortcut Edit menu includes a list of characters (or
letters) written in a specific language. Also, in order to avoid
interruption in the usage of the content or application that is
currently being executed within the image display device, either
the Shortcut menu is marked in semi-transparent colors, or the
Shortcut menu may be displayed in a predetermined area wherein
contents or applications are not outputted.
[0118] Afterwards, the image display device receives a Select
signal of a character that is to be set up as the shortcut object
from the list of characters written in a specific language (S702).
The user may select a wanted character (or letter) by using a key
button and keypad of the image display device or remote
controller.
[0119] Subsequently, the image display device outputs a user
interface for selecting whether or not to set up the item, which is
currently being executed in the image display device, as the
shortcut target respective to the selected character (S703). An
example of a user interface will be described with reference to
FIG. 14.
[0120] In Step 703, when the user does not set up the item as the
shortcut function respective to the selected character, the image
display device outputs a Shortcut Target List.
[0121] According to one embodiment, the shortcut target list may
correspond to a list including specific Menu items of the image
display device or a list including specific applications available
to the image display device. Herein, a list including specific
items respective to the selected character (or letter) may be
outputted. This is similar to the example shown in FIG. 6.
[0122] Subsequently, the image display device may select a shortcut
function that is to be set up as the shortcut target respective to
the specific character selected from the list (S705).
[0123] When the user selects an item, which is currently being
executed in the image display device, as a shortcut object in Step
703, or when the user inputs a Select signal of a Shortcut target
in Step 705, the image display device updates the shortcut mapping
data (S706).
[0124] According to one embodiment, after performing the updating
operations, the image display device may output a Shortcut menu, or
the image display device may output a content or application
execution screen prior to displaying a Shortcut Select Menu.
[0125] In accordance with the above-described Shortcut mapping
process, when the user sets up a shortcut to a menu item or
application that is currently being executed (or used) by the image
display device, the user may be capable of setting up shortcut
mapping data having the menu item or application, which is
currently being executed, as the shortcut target by simply
inputting a particular key.
[0126] FIG. 8 shows one example of a display screen 801 including a
Shortcut menu 802. The display screen 801 includes a Shortcut menu
802 including a list of characters (or letters) written in a
specific language. While a specific content is displayed on the
display screen 801 of the display unit included in the image
display device, a Shortcut menu 802 including the list of
characters written in a specific language that can be set up as
shortcut objects may be outputted to a predetermined region of the
display screen as the user interface.
[0127] When the user sets up the system language of the image
display device to `English`, the list of characters (or letters)
may include a list of the English alphabet starting from `A` to
`Z`. Alternatively, if the user sets up the system language of the
image display device to `Korean`, the list of characters (or
letters) may include a list of the initial consonants of the Korean
characters starting from `` to ``. In one embodiment, the list of
characters (or letters) may include a predetermined list of
numbers.
[0128] Furthermore, in order to prevent the Shortcut menu from
interrupting the usage of the content or application that is
currently being executed within the image display device, the
Shortcut menu is marked in semi-transparent colors, or the Shortcut
menu may be displayed in a predetermined area wherein contents or
applications are not outputted.
[0129] Thus, by using the above-described Shortcut menu, the user
may be capable of conveniently searching and executing diverse menu
items or applications of the image display device from a single
display screen.
[0130] More specifically, by setting up diverse menu items or
applications of the image display device as shortcut objects by
using the specific characters associated with each of the menu
items or applications, and by having such menu items or
applications be executed through the above-described Shortcut menu,
the user may be capable of selecting a specific character (or
letter) from the list of characters, thereby searching all menu
items or applications within a single display screen.
[0131] FIG. 9 shows a display screen including a Shortcut menu. As
shown and described in FIG. 8, while displaying a specific content
to the display screen, the display screen 801 of FIG. 9 may include
a Shortcut menu including a list of characters written in a
specific language. However, the characters (or letters) set up as
shortcut objects 902 may be differentiated from the characters (or
letters) that are not set up as shortcut objects 903, and the
corresponding characters 902 and 903 are marked differently.
[0132] According to one embodiment, the characters (or letters) set
up as shortcut objects 902 may be marked in a bolder font as
opposed to the characters (or letters) that are not set up as
shortcut objects 903. The characters (or letters) that are not set
up as shortcut objects may be marked in thin fonts, in dotted
lines, or in semi-transparent colors. In other embodiments, a
different way of differentiating letters or numbers representing
shortcuts from those which are not related to shortcuts may be
provided. For example, the characters (or letters) set up as
shortcut objects 902 may be marked in character types, font colors,
and/or border designs different from those used to mark the
characters (or letters) that are not set up as shortcut objects
903.
[0133] By using the above-described user interface, the user may be
capable of intuitively determining which particular character,
among the multiple characters included in the Shortcut menu, is set
up as the Shortcut object.
[0134] FIG. 10 shows a display screen 1001 including a Shortcut
menu that also includes or is simultaneously displayed with a
predetermined list of applications. In display screen 1001, the
Shortcut menu includes a list of characters 1003 configured in a
specific language and a list of predetermined applications. The
number of application items and the content of the applications in
the list of predetermined applications may vary, for example,
depending upon the frequency of usage, recent usage, and/or user
selection of the application. The user interface, therefore,
enables the user to execute the most frequently used applications
and the most recently used applications with more convenience.
[0135] FIG. 11 shows a display screen 1101 including a shortcut
menu having a Shortcut Edit menu item and a Character (or Letter)
Select block. The display screen 1101 may display Shortcut Edit
menu items with a separate menu item as shown, or among the list of
specific characters of the Shortcut menu. A Select signal of a
specific character that is not set up as a shortcut object may be
recognized as the Shortcut Edit signal.
[0136] The Shortcut menu may include a selection block 1102
displayed in the form of a selection block for selecting a specific
character from the list of characters. The selection block may be
output, for example, in the form of a selection cursor.
[0137] The user may move (or shift) the selection block 1102 using
a user input device, such as a remote controller. Furthermore, a
user interface of a Shortcut menu including a menu item 1104 may be
outputted. Herein, the menu item 1104 indicates the Shortcut that
is set up with respect to a specific character where the selection
block is currently located. The menu item 1104, which indicates the
shortcut that is set up to the specific character, may include at
least one of the name of a shortcut target and the icon of a
shortcut target.
[0138] FIG. 12 shows a display screen 1201 including a Shortcut
Select menu having a predetermined list of applications. When
multiple shortcuts are set up to a specific character included in
the Shortcut menu, FIG. 12 illustrates a user interface of a
Shortcut menu 1202 including a Shortcut Select menu 1203.
[0139] Because various applications and functions exist in the
image display device, at least one or more shortcut targets may be
set up with respect to one shortcut object. For example, when the
letter is selected from the list of characters through the
Selection block 1204 of the Shortcut menu 1202, a Shortcut Select
menu 1203 for selecting at least any one of the shortcut targets
Youtube or Yahoo, which correspond to the shortcuts selected for
`Y`, is displayed.
[0140] By using the above-described user interface, even when
multiple shortcuts are set up for one specific character (or
letter), the user may be capable of easily recognizing the multiple
shortcuts and of conveniently selecting a wanted shortcut.
[0141] FIG. 13 show another display screen 1301 including a
Shortcut Select menu including a predetermined list of
applications. Herein, a Shortcut menu 1302, a Shortcut Select menu
1303, and a character selection block 1304 may be collectively
displayed on the display screen 1301 as the user interface. This is
identical to the example given in FIG. 12.
[0142] However, unlike the example shown in FIG. 12, the Shortcut
Select menu 1303 may display the multiple shortcuts, which are set
up with respect to a specific character selected by the selection
block, in the form of predetermined image data corresponding to the
respective shortcuts. Also, the Shortcut Select menu 1303 may
include a selection cursor 1305 for selecting at least one or more
shortcuts from the multiple shortcuts. By using the above-described
user interface, the user may be capable of intuitively recognizing
the types and functions of the multiple shortcuts by referring to
the image data.
[0143] FIG. 14 shows a display screen 1401 including a Shortcut
Edit menu having a predetermined list of applications. The display
screen 1401 may include a Shortcut Edit menu 1402. From the
Shortcut Edit menu 1402, the user may select whether or not to set
up the items, which are currently being executed by the image
display device, as the shortcut targets respective to the
specifically selected character (or letter).
[0144] The Shortcut Edit menu 1402 may include may include
predetermined messages or image data respective to the items that
are currently being executed by the image display device. Also,
when the user selects a `YES` menu item 1403 through the input
means, the image display device updates the shortcut mapping
data.
[0145] Conversely, when the user selects a `NO` menu item 1404
through the input means, the image display data may output a user
interface including a predetermined list for selecting shortcut
targets, as shown in FIG. 15.
[0146] By using the Shortcut Edit menu 1402, the user may easily
designate the items, which are currently being executed by the
image display device, as the shortcut target, thereby storing the
designated shortcut targets.
[0147] FIG. 15 shows another display screen including a Shortcut
Edit menu including a predetermined list of applications. In order
to map the shortcut objects to the Shortcut Edit menu 1502, the
Shortcut Edit menu 1502 being displayed on the display screen 1501
outputs at least any one of the menu items list of the image
display device and the list of applications available to the image
display device as the user interface.
[0148] The menu items list of the image display device and the list
of applications available to the image display device may include
and output only a list of items associated with the specific
character, which is to be set up as the shortcut object by the
user. For example, the Shortcut Edit menu 1502, which enables the
user to set up the letter `M` as a shortcut object, may include and
output only the items having names starting with `M`, such as `My
Media`, `Music`, `Metro`, and so on. In case a wanted item does not
exist in the corresponding list, the user may select an `ETC` item
1504 so as to search another item.
[0149] Furthermore, by using the item selection block 1503, the
user may select at least one or more menus or application items
that are to be set up as shortcuts from the list 1502.
[0150] FIG. 16 shows one embodiment of shortcut mapping data stored
in a storage device, that is configured to store shortcut mapping
data for each shortcut object. For each English letter (or
character) 1602, the shortcut object may store shortcut menu items
1603 designated to each specific English letter, and may also store
application items 1604 designated to each specific English letter.
Also, multiple items 1605 may be designated to one specific English
letter.
[0151] In the user interface of the shortcut menu, in case a
shortcut object 1602 is selected by using a user input interface
unit of the image display device, mapping data associated with the
Designate Shortcut menu items and the Designated Applications items
corresponding to the selection information may be transmitted to
the controller of the image display device.
[0152] FIG. 17 shows another display screen 1701 including a
Shortcut menu having a list of characters written in a specific
language. More specifically, a menu screen 1705 enables the
multiple letters or numbers included in the list of characters to
be selected, so that the selected letters can be moved to a
specific menu item of the image display device, or so that a
specific application can be executed.
[0153] A character list of multiple languages or number list may be
collectively included, and the shortcut function may be executed by
combining the letters or numbers. More specifically, a combination
of a specific letter and specific number may be set up as the
shortcut object.
[0154] While displaying specific contents to the display screen
1701, a Shortcut menu 1705 including a character list of a specific
language and a specific number list may be displayed. Furthermore,
a pointer 1706 for selecting a specific letter or number included
in the Shortcut menu may also be included.
[0155] When multiple characters 1703 or numbers 1704 are selected
as the shortcut objects by the pointer 1706, the selected `Y` and
`1` are combined, and a shortcut function 1702 having TV set up as
the shortcut object may be executed.
[0156] Thus, in this embodiment, when a wide range of functions and
applications exists in the image display device, regardless of the
number of characters written in a specific language, a variety of
letter combinations may be set up and used as the shortcut
objects.
[0157] FIG. 18 shows a display screen 1801 including a Shortcut
menu. When the user is using a specific content 1802 through the
display screen of the current image display device, in order to
allow the user to easily use the corresponding content, the size of
the Shortcut menu 1803 may be minimized and displayed. More
specifically, without including the list of characters written in a
specific language in the Shortcut menu, a Shortcut menu 1803
including only a character input window 1804 for inputting a
specific character that is set up as the shortcut object may be
displayed.
[0158] By inputting the specific character in the character input
window 1804 with the use of a particular user input device (UID),
and by selecting an Execute Menu item 1805, the user may execute a
specific shortcut function having the inputted character set up as
the shortcut object.
[0159] Furthermore, the Shortcut menu 1803 may include a specific
list of applications 1806. The list of applications may include
most recently executed applications, most frequently executed
applications, or applications set up by the user. Additionally,
although the list of applications 1806 may include specific image
data respective to the applications included in the list of
applications, in order to minimize the size of the Shortcut menu
1803, only the specific character that is set up as the shortcut
object of the corresponding application may be included in the list
of applications 1806 so as to be displayed.
[0160] FIG. 19 shows a display screen 1901 having a Shortcut menu
which includes a list of characters written in a specific language.
The list may differentiate the characters (or letters) set up as
shortcut objects 1902 from the characters (or letters) that are not
set up as shortcut objects 1903, and the corresponding characters
1902 and 1903 may be marked differently. This is may be performed
in a manner similar to the example shown in FIG. 9.
[0161] The Shortcut menu may include a pointer 1904 for selecting a
shortcut object. When the pointer is placed over a character that
is set up as a specific shortcut object, information 1905
associated with the shortcut function having the character pointed
by the pointer set up as the respective shortcut object may be
automatically displayed. For example, in case the letter `W`
corresponds to the character that is set up as the shortcut object,
and in case the pointer 1904 is placed over the letter `W`,
information associated with the `WSJ (i.e., Wall Street Journal)`
application, which corresponds to the shortcut function set up for
`W`, may be displayed.
[0162] Thus, in this embodiment, not only character information but
also image data corresponding to the shortcut function set up as
described above may be displayed. Furthermore, in case the pointer
1904 remains stable (or untouched) over the specific character for
over a predetermined period of time, settings may be made so that
in such case the respective information can be displayed.
Accordingly, the user may be capable of recognizing or identifying
the shortcut function set up for a specific character more
conveniently.
[0163] FIG. 20 shows a display screen 2001 including a Shortcut
menu 2002 which includes a list of characters (or letters) written
in a specific language. For illustrative purposes, the Shortcut
menu 2002 may include a list of Korean characters.
[0164] For example, the list may include Korean initial consonants
starting from `` to ``. Alternatively, although not shown, vowels
may be shown and/or further included in the list. By combining one
of the consonants and one of the vowels, a specific character that
is set up as the shortcut object may be inputted so as to execute
the shortcut function.
[0165] Furthermore, as described above, it is apparent that the
list of characters may vary depending upon the language spoken by
the user. Accordingly, when a Korean-speaking user executes the
above-described shortcut function by using the image display
device, the user may be capable of using the shortcut function
according to the present invention more conveniently.
[0166] FIG. 21 shows a display screen 2101 including a Shortcut
menu 2102 having specific emoticons instead of a list of characters
written is a specific language. For example, emoticons such as ``,
``, `[CAL]`, and so on, may be included in the Shortcut menu so as
to be used as respective Shortcut objects. The emoticons may be
directly input by the user, and in addition to the characters of a
specific spoken language, symbols or iconic characters may also be
included in the input emoticons.
[0167] By setting up the above-described emoticons as shortcut
objects, the user further may be capable of intuitively recognizing
and identifying shortcut functions set up for the respective
shortcut objects.
[0168] FIG. 22 shows a display screen 2201 including a Shortcut
menu 2202 that includes only a list of specific numbers. For
example, Shortcut menu 2202 may include a list of numbers starting
from `0` to `9`. By assigning a respective number to each function
or application of the image display device, the list of numbers may
include all of the assigned numbers and be displayed.
[0169] Also, as shown, the Shortcut list may include only list of
the numbers from `0` to `9`, and the shortcut function may be
executed by a combination of at least one or more of the listed
numbers.
[0170] FIG. 23 shows a display screen 2301 including a Shortcut
menu 2302 having a list of characters written in a specific
language. The characters are displayed with menu items 2303, 2304,
and 2305 for shifting the list of characters. For example, in case
a list of English alphabets is included in the Shortcut menu, the
Shortcut menu 2302 may include a menu item 2303 for shifting the
list of characters to a list of Korean characters, a menu item 2304
for shifting the list of characters to a list of numbers, and a
menu item 2305 for shifting the list of characters to a list of
emoticons may be included.
[0171] When the menu item 2303 for shifting the list of characters
to a list of Korean characters is selected from the Shortcut Menu
screen, as shown in FIG. 23, a Shortcut menu including the list of
Korean characters shown in FIG. 20 may be displayed. More
specifically, by selecting the respective menu items, the user may
be capable of easily shifting the list of characters, thereby being
capable of executing the wanted Shortcut function.
[0172] FIG. 24 shows a display screen 2401 including a Shortcut
Edit Lock menu, where settings may be made in the image display
device so that the process of editing the predetermined Shortcut
can be limited (or restricted). For example, in case a first user
sets up a Shortcut in the image display device and stores the setup
information, limitations may be applied to a second or third user
for adding or deleting shortcuts to or from the shortcut preset by
the first user.
[0173] In case an Edit Lock menu item is selected from the Shortcut
menu of the image display device, or in case a Hot Key of a remote
controller is activated, a menu screen 2403 for setting up the
Shortcut Lock function may be displayed. In case an `OK` menu item
2404 is selected from the menu screen, the image display device may
output a Password input menu for setting up a password in order to
disable the Lock function. Furthermore, although it is not shown in
FIG. 24, the menu screen may include a password input window for
setting up the password.
[0174] Accordingly, even when multiple users use the same image
display device, if one specific user has set up the Shortcuts, the
corresponding user may protect all information associated with the
preset Shortcuts.
[0175] FIG. 25 shows a display screen 2501 including a Shortcut
Edit Disable menu. In case the Shortcut Edit Lock mode is set up in
the image display device, when the user inputs a specific signal
for editing the Shortcuts to the image display device, a menu
screen for disabling the Lock function may be outputted. The
specific signal may include a Select signal of a Shortcut Edit Menu
item or a Hot Key Input signal of a remote controller.
[0176] Shortcut menu 2502 is displayed on the display screen 2501
of the image display device, and a password input window 2503 may
be displayed. Herein, the password input window 2503 is used for
verifying a password pre-stored when the user inputted a signal for
editing a specific Shortcut in an earlier process.
[0177] When the user inputs a password by using a specific user
input device, or when the user inputs a specific password by using
an on-screen keyboard, and when the password matches the pre-stored
password, the Shortcut Edit Lock function may be disabled, and the
Shortcut Edit Menu screen may be displayed.
[0178] FIG. 26 shows a display screen 2601 including different
Shortcut menus set up for each of a plurality of users. When
multiple users share the same image display device, different
Shortcut menus may be set up each user. By selecting a specific
menu item from the image display device or by activating a Hot Key,
the user of the image display device may be changed.
[0179] The image display device may include a Change User menu 2603
for changing user-specific Shortcut menus 2602 within the display
screen 2601. The Change User menu 2603 may be displayed along with
the Shortcut menu 2602, as shown in FIG. 26. Alternatively, only
the Change User menu 2603 may be separately displayed.
[0180] Also, the Change User menu 2602 may include information for
identifying each user 2604, 2605, and 2606. More specifically, the
Change User menu 2602 may include at least one or more of text data
and image data associated with the user's name, the user's avatar,
and so on, thereby being displayed.
[0181] Accordingly, even when multiple users share a single image
display device, since a user-specific Shortcut menu can be uniquely
set up for each user, the convenience provided to the users may be
enhanced.
[0182] FIG. 27 shows a display screen including a Shortcut Edit
menu which includes information associated with Designated Menu
Items and Designated Applications set up for each Shortcut object.
Referring to FIG. 27, when each alphabet letter of the English
language is set up as a respective Shortcut object, the Shortcut
Edit menu 2701 may include a data table that allows the user to
identify the menu item or application to which each letter of the
English alphabet is designated.
[0183] For example, by using the data table of FIG. 27, the user
may be able to know (or recognize) that the letter `G` is set up as
a shortcut object, and that a `Graphic` menu item for adjusting the
output screen of the image display device and a `Google`
application are designated. Furthermore, a menu item 2702 for
adding a specific shortcut function may be included in the data
table. Accordingly, the user may be capable of intuitively
recognizing which menu item or application is designated to which
shortcut object.
[0184] FIG. 28 shows a display screen including a Shortcut
Automatic Setup Menu screen. When setting up a shortcut in the
image display device, settings may be made so that an adequate
shortcut function can be set up for each shortcut object within the
image display device.
[0185] For example, in case a list of English alphabet is used as
the shortcut objects, and when a specific letter of the English
alphabet matches the first letter in the name of a specific menu
item or application, the corresponding letter of the list may be
automatically mapped to the corresponding menu item or
application.
[0186] The Shortcut Edit menu 2801 may include a menu item 2802 for
automatically setting up shortcuts. When a Select signal of the
menu item 2802 is received from the user, the image display device
may designate an `Audio` menu to the shortcut object `A` and may
also designate a `Google` application to the shortcut object
`G`.
[0187] Once the designation of each shortcut function to the
respective shortcut object is completed, a menu screen 2803 for
storing the shortcut mapping data may be displayed. Also, when an
`OK` 2804 command is input by the user, the shortcut mapping data
are updated. And, when a cancel command is inputted, the Shortcut
Edit menu prior to processing the Automatic Shortcut Settings may
be displayed.
[0188] Accordingly, in case a variety of menu items and
applications exist in the image display device, the user
convenience may be enhanced so that shortcut settings may be
performed more easily.
[0189] FIG. 29 shows a display screen associated with a shortcut
editing method, and more specifically one which includes a Shortcut
Edit menu that provides a Shortcut Edit function by performing Drag
& Drop operations using a pointer.
[0190] The Shortcut Edit menu 2901 may include a specific pointer
2903. Herein, when the user inputs a Move signal and a Select
signal by using the user input device (UID), the pointer 2903 may
perform the Drag & Drop operations.
[0191] For example, regarding a `Yahoo` application designated to a
shortcut object `Y`, in case the user seeks to setup the shortcut
object as another letter of the English alphabet instead of `Y`,
the name (Yahoo) 2902 of the `Yahoo` application, which is marked
in the data table of the Shortcut Edit menu 2901, is dragged. And,
by dropping the dragged name 2904 of the `Yahoo` application on the
row including the wanted shortcut object, the shortcut object of
the `Yahoo` application may be changed. Accordingly, the user may
capable of directly editing a specific shortcut.
[0192] FIG. 30 shows a display screen associated with a shortcut
editing method. In this screen, a specific shortcut function may be
deleted from a Shortcut Edit menu 3001. The Shortcut Edit menu 3001
may include a menu item 3005 for adding a shortcut function and a
menu item 3006 for deleting a shortcut function.
[0193] When a specific designated menu item or designated
application is selected by the user, and when the menu item 3006 is
selected or a Hot Key Input signal is received, a menu 3002 for
deleting the selected `Yahoo` application 3003 may be
displayed.
[0194] Furthermore, when an `OK` 3004 command is inputted by the
user, the Shortcut mapping data of the image display device are
updated, and the selected `Yahoo` application may be deleted from
the data table of the Shortcut Edit menu. Accordingly, the user may
be capable of conveniently editing a specific shortcut function
from the Shortcut Edit menu screen.
[0195] FIG. 31 shows a display screen 3101 including a Shortcut
menu. While specific content is being used or viewed in the image
display device, when a specific shortcut function is executed
through a Shortcut menu 3102, a display screen 3103 of the executed
shortcut function may be displayed along with the Shortcut menu
3102.
[0196] Moreover, a display screen 3104 of the content currently
being used or viewed may also be displayed in a predetermined area
of the display screen 3101 along with the Shortcut menu 3102.
Because the image display device continues to display the display
screen 3104 of the content that is currently being used or viewed,
even when a specific shortcut function is being executed through
the Shortcut menu, the user may be provided with the corresponding
content without any interruption.
[0197] FIG. 32 shows a screen including a Shortcut Edit menu.
Unlike the example shown in FIG. 31, even when a Shortcut Edit menu
3202 is being displayed, a display screen 3203 of a content that is
currently being used in the image display device may be displayed
on a predetermined portion of the display screen 3201. Accordingly,
just as described in the example shown in FIG. 31, the user may be
provided with the content display screen 3203 without any
interruption, while editing shortcuts.
[0198] FIG. 33 shows a display screen 3301 including a Shortcut
menu having an Add Shortcut Menu item. In addition to a selection
block 3303 for selecting a shortcut object and information 3302
associated with the shortcut function designated to the shortcut
object selected by the selection block 3303, the Shortcut menu
according to the present invention may further include a menu item
3304 for adding shortcut functions. The process of selecting the
menu item 3304 in order to edit Shortcuts will now be described in
detail with reference to FIG. 34.
[0199] FIG. 34 shows one embodiment for mapping shortcuts to
particular content. When a specific menu item is being executed in
the image display device, or when a specific application is being
executed, an Add Shortcut signal is inputted, so as to edit
Shortcuts (S3401). The Add Shortcut signal may include a Select
signal of the menu item 3304 shown in FIG. 33 or a Hot Key Input
signal of a remote controller.
[0200] When the Add Shortcut signal is input, the image display
device may output a Shortcut menu including a list of characters
written in a specific language, and the image display device may
receive a Select signal of a specific character from the user so as
to select a shortcut object of an application or menu item
currently being executed (S3402).
[0201] When the Select signal is received, the application or menu
item that is currently being used may be mapped to a shortcut
object set up with the selected character, thereby updating the
Shortcut mapping data (S3403).
[0202] FIG. 35 shows a display screen 3501 including a Shortcut
menu having an Add Shortcut Menu. When a Select signal of the
shortcut object character (or letter) is received in Step 3402 of
FIG. 34, FIG. 35 illustrates an example of a display screen 3501
including a menu 3502 for updating the Shortcut mapping data.
[0203] For example, while a `Youtube` application 3503 is being
executed in the image display device, an Add Shortcut signal is
inputted. And, when a Shortcut object character `Y` is selected,
the image display device may map the `Youtube` application to the
letter `Y`, which is set up as the shortcut object. Thus, a menu
3502 for updating the Shortcut mapping data may be displayed.
[0204] When a verification (or `YES`) command 3504 is inputted from
the menu 3502, the Shortcut mapping data are updated. And, when a
cancel (or `NO`) command 3505 is inputted, the corresponding menu
3502 is removed, and the display screen 3503 of the application
that is currently being executed may continue to be displayed.
[0205] FIG. 36 shows one embodiment of a user interface device
(UID) of the image display device. While FIG. 36 shows one example,
in order to perform various operations, a variety of user interface
devices available for wired/wireless telecommunication with the
image display device 3601 may be used.
[0206] Herein, diverse telecommunication standards, such as
Bluetooth, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), IrDA (Infrared
Data Association), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, DLNA (Digital
Living Network Alliance), and so on, may be used as the means of
telecommunications.
[0207] In addition to the general remote controller 3604, the user
interface device may also include a magic remote controller 3602
and a remote controller 3603 equipped with a keyboard and a
touchpad. The general remote controller 3604 refers to a remote
controller that is equipped with key input buttons and a number
keypad.
[0208] Also, the magic remote controller 3602 corresponds to a
remote controller equipped with a Gyro sensor, which is mounted in
the inside of the magic remote controller 3602, thereby being
capable of sensing (or acknowledging) shaking or rotating movements
of the hand of the user gripping (or holding) the magic remote
controller 3602.
[0209] More specifically, when the user holds the remote controller
and moves the remote controlled in vertical (up-and-down) or
horizontal (left-and-right) directions, a pointer displayed on the
screen moves accordingly, thereby enabling the user to easily
select a wanted channel or menu item.
[0210] Furthermore, the remote controller 3603 equipped with a
keyboard and a touchpad allows the user to easily perform the
operations of inputting text into the image display device by using
the keyboard. And, by using the touchpad, the user may be able to
easily input signals for moving the pointer or signals for
enlarging or reducing still images or moving images.
[0211] More specifically, by using the above-described variety of
user interface devices, the user may be capable of easily
performing operations such as character input or menu item
selection.
[0212] One or more embodiments described herein provide a method
for providing a shortcut and the image display device thereof have
the following advantages. Even if the types and number of functions
or applications that can be executed by the image display device
increase, by providing a Shortcut menu, the present invention
enables the user to easily and conveniently search and use menu
items or applications for executing the functions wanted (or
requested) by the user within a single display screen.
[0213] Also, even when the image display device is already
performing an operation, such as showing (or playing) a broadcast
program or executing an application, the method for providing a
shortcut and the image display device thereof may enhance user
convenience by allowing the user to immediately call on a Shortcut
menu through the input of a Hot Key.
[0214] Furthermore, by including a list of characters that can be
set up as shortcut objects in the Shortcut menu, the method for
providing a shortcut and the image display device thereof may
enable the user to intuitively recognize (or identify) which
shortcut object to select in order to use the wanted function.
[0215] More specifically, the method for providing a shortcut and
the image display device thereof may provide convenience for the
users and may also provide user interfaces that are suitable for
the usage of converged image display devices.
[0216] FIG. 37 shows one example of a platform structure of any one
of display devices described herein, and FIG. 38 shows another
example of a platform structure. Either platform may include or
operate based on operating system (OS)based software to perform the
aforementioned various operations.
[0217] Referring to FIG. 37, a platform of any one of the display
devices according to the embodiments of the present invention is a
split type platform and can be designed in such a manner that it is
split into a legacy system platform 400 and a smart system platform
405. An OS kernel 410 may be used in common for the legacy system
platform 400 and the smart system platform 405.
[0218] The legacy system platform 400 includes a driver 420 on the
OS kernel 410, a middleware 430, and an application layer 450.
[0219] The smart system platform 405 includes a library 435 on the
OS kernel 410, a framework 440, and an application layer 455.
[0220] The OS kernel 410 is a core of the operating system, and can
perform at least one of driving of a hardware driver, security of
hardware and processor in the display device, efficient management
of system resources, memory management, interface for hardware
based on hardware abstraction, multi-process, and schedule
management based on multi-process when the display device is
driven. In the mean time, the OS kernel 410 may further perform
power management.
[0221] The hardware driver in the OS kernel 410, for example, may
include a display driver, a Wi-Fi driver, a Bluetooth driver, a USB
driver, an audio driver, a power manager, a binder driver, and a
memory driver.
[0222] Also, the hardware driver in the OS kernel 410 may further
include a character device driver, a block device driver, and a
network device driver as drivers for hardware devices therein. The
block device driver may need a buffer equivalent to unit size in
accordance with data transmission of a specific block unit. The
character device driver may not need a buffer due to data
transmission in a basic data unit, i.e., character unit.
[0223] The OS kernel 410 can be implemented as the kernel based on
various operating systems such as unix (linux) based operating
system and window based operating system. Also, the OS kernel 410
is an opened OS kernel, and can be used generally by other
electronic devices.
[0224] The driver 420 is located between the OS kernel 410 and the
middleware 430, and drives the device for operation of the
application layer 450 together with the middleware 430. For
example, the driver 420 may include drivers such as a micom in the
display device, a display module, a graphic processing unit (GPU),
a frame rate converter (FRC), a general purpose input/output pin
(GPIO), HDMI, system decoder or demultiplexer (SDEC), video decoder
(VDEC), audio decoder (ADEC), a personal video recorder (PVR), and
an inter-integrated circuit (I2C). These drivers interact with the
hardware driver in the OS kernel 410.
[0225] Also, the driver 420 may further include a driver of a
remote controller, especially a spatial remote controller which
will be described later. The driver of the spatial remote
controller may be provided in the OS kernel 410 or the middleware
430 in addition to the driver 420.
[0226] The middleware 430 is located between the OS kernel 410 and
the application layer 450, and serves as a medium that allows data
to be exchanged between hardware and software. In this case, a
standardized interface can be provided, various environments can be
supported, and mutual interaction between tasks of different
systems can be performed.
[0227] Examples of the middleware 430 in the legacy system platform
400 include data broadcasting related middleware, i.e., multimedia
and hypermedia information coding experts group (MHEG) middleware
and advanced common application platform (ACAP) middleware,
broadcast information related middleware, i.e., PSIP middleware and
SI middleware, and peripherals communication related middleware,
i.e., DLNA middleware.
[0228] The application layer 450 on the middleware 430, namely the
application layer 450 in the legacy system platform 400 may include
a user interface application on various menus in the display
device. The application layer 450 on the middleware 430 can be
edited by selection of the user, and can be updated through the
network. This application layer 450 enables the user to input a
desired menu of various user interfaces in accordance with input of
the remote controller during viewing broadcasting image.
[0229] Also, the application layer 450 in the legacy system
platform 400 may further include at least one of TV guide
application, Bluetooth application, reservation application,
digital video recorder (DVR) application, hot key application.
[0230] The library 435 in the smart system platform 405 is located
between the OS kernel 410 and the framework 440, and can form the
base of the framework 440. For example, the library 435 includes
security library, web engine library and media library, wherein the
security library includes secure socket layer (SSL), the web engine
library includes WebKit, libc (c library), and video and audio
formats, and the media library includes media framework. The
library 435 can be made based on C or C++, and can be exposed to a
developer through the framework 440.
[0231] The library 435 may include a runtime 437 that includes a
core java library and a virtual machine (VM). The runtime 437 forms
the base of the framework 440 together with the library 435.
[0232] The virtual machine (VM) may be a virtual machine that
enables a plurality of instances, i.e., multi-tasking. The virtual
machine (VM) may be allocated in accordance with each application
in the application layer 455. At this time, for schedule adjustment
and interconnection between the plurality of instances, the binder
driver (not shown) in the OS kernel 410 may be driven.
[0233] In the mean time, the binder driver and the runtime 437 can
connect java based application with C based library. The binder
driver and the runtime 437 can correspond to middleware of the
legacy system.
[0234] The framework 440 in the smart system platform 405 includes
a program based on the application in the application layer 455.
The framework 440 is compatible with any one of the applications
and enables reuse, movement or exchanges of components. The
framework 440 may include a support program, and a program that
compiles other software elements. For example, the framework 440
may include a resource manager, an activity manager related to
activities of the application, a notification manager, and a
content provider for briefing of information shared between the
applications. The framework 440 can be made based on JAVA.
[0235] The application layer 455 on the framework 440 includes
various programs that can be driven and displayed in the display
device 100. For example, the application layer 455 may include core
application that includes at least one of email, short message
service (SMS), calendar, map, and browser. This application layer
455 can be made based on JAVA.
[0236] Also, the application layer 455 can be divided into
application 465 that can be stored in the display device 100 and
cannot be deleted by the user and application 475 that can be
downloaded through the external device or network and can freely be
installed or deleted by the user.
[0237] Internet phone service, video on demand (VOD) service, web
album service, social networking service (SNS), location based
service (LBS), map service, web search service and application
search service may be performed by network access through the
application in the application layer 455. Also, various functions
such as games and schedule management may be performed through the
application in the application layer 455.
[0238] Referring to FIG. 38, a platform of any one of the display
devices according to the embodiments of the present invention is an
integrated type platform and includes an OS kernel 510, a driver
520, a middleware 530, a framework 540, and an application layer
550.
[0239] The platform of FIG. 38 is different from that of FIG. 37 in
that the library 435 illustrated in FIG. 37 is omitted and the
application layer 550 is an integrated layer. The driver 520 and
the framework 540 correspond to those of FIG. 37.
[0240] The platform of FIG. 38 can be designed such that the
library 435 illustrated in FIG. 37 is incorporated into the
middleware 530 illustrated in FIG. 38. In other words, the
middleware 530 includes legacy system middleware and display system
middleware.
[0241] The legacy system middleware may include data broadcasting
related middleware, i.e., multimedia and hypermedia information
coding experts group (MHEG) middleware and advanced common
application platform (ACAP) middleware, broadcast information
related middleware, i.e., PSIP middleware and SI middleware, and
peripherals communication related middleware, i.e., DLNA
middleware. The display system middleware may include security
library, web engine library and media library, wherein the security
library includes secure socket layer (SSL), the web engine library
includes WebKit, libc, and the media library includes media
framework. The display system middleware may further include
runtime described above.
[0242] The application layer 550 in the legacy system may include
menu application, TV guide application, and reservation application
while the application layer 55 in the display system may include
email, short message service (SMS), calendar, map, and browser.
[0243] The application layer 550 may be divided into application
565 that can be stored in the display device 100 and cannot be
deleted by the user and application 575 that can be downloaded
through the external device or network and can freely be installed
or deleted by the user.
[0244] Based on the aforementioned platforms of FIG. 37 and FIG.
38, various API(Application Programming Interface) and SDK(Software
Development Kit) can be opened for an application development. In
the future or present time. Moreover, API can be implemented by
calling the function that provides a connection to specific
subroutine for implementation in a program.
[0245] For example, Those API and SDK can be opened by a source
involved with hardware driver in OS kernel 410 such as display
driver, Wi-fi driver, Bluetooth driver, USB driver, Audio driver,
and so on. According to other embodiment of the present invention,
those API and SDK can be opened by a related source in a driver 420
such as a micom in the display device, a display module, a graphic
processing unit (GPU), a frame rate converter (FRC), system decoder
or demultiplexer (SDEC), video decoder (VDEC), audio decoder
(ADEC), a spatial remote controller and so on. According to another
embodiment of the present invention, those API and SDK can be
opened by a related source such as PSIP involved with broadcasting
information, SI middleware or DLNA middleware.
[0246] Any developers can develop at least one of application that
is used for display device 100 control or ran in display device 100
based on the aforementioned platforms of FIG. 37 and FIG. 38 by
using those various open API.
[0247] The aforementioned platforms of FIG. 37 and FIG. 38 can be
used generally for various electronic devices as well as the
display device. In the mean time, the platforms of FIG. 37 and FIG.
38 may be stored or loaded in the memory module 202 or the control
module 203 illustrated in FIG. 2 or a separate processor (not
shown). Also, a separate application processor (not shown) for
implementing application may further be provided.
[0248] One more or more embodiments described herein provide a
method of generating shortcuts for accessing content for display on
a display device. These and/or other embodiments further provide a
method of providing a shortcut of a display device and a display
device adopting the same that can enable a user to easily perform a
wanted function from the image display device.
[0249] One or more embodiments further provide a method of
providing a shortcut of a display device and a display device
adopting the same that can enable a user to easily and intuitively
identify a wanted shortcut object, by setting up a short text of a
predetermined language as a shortcut object.
[0250] In accordance with one embodiment, a method for providing a
shortcut of a display device includes displaying a Shortcut menu
including a list of characters written in a specific language
through a user interface; provided with a selection of a specific
character through the user interface; and executing a Shortcut
respective to the selected character.
[0251] In accordance with another embodiment, a display device
includes a display unit configured to display a Shortcut menu; a
user input interface unit configured to receive a specific
Character Select signal of the Shortcut menu; and a controller
configured to output the Shortcut menu including a list of
characters written in a specific language to the display unit
through a user interface, and, when a specific character is
selected from the list of characters based upon the specific
Character Select signal, to execute a Shortcut respective to the
selected character.
[0252] In accordance with another embodiment, a multifunctional
display device comprises a tuner configured to tune to a channel of
a broadcast signal; a network interface configure to receive data
packets; a display module; a wireless input interface configure to
receive signals from a wireless remote control device; a storage
device to store data; a processor to control the display module
based on at least one of broadcast signal, data packets or signals
received from the wireless remote control device
[0253] The processor is configured to execute the following (1) an
instruction to display a shortcut menu including at least one of
alphabetical characters, numeric characters, symbols or icons and
(b) an instruction to assign at least one alphabetical character,
numeric character, symbol or icon in the shortcut menu to one of a
broadcast channel tuned by the tuner, a network address from which
data packets are received through the network interface or an
application stored in the storage device.
[0254] The characters, symbols or icons previously assigned are
displayed differently from the characters, symbols or icons which
have not been assigned. Also, the processor executes an instruction
to display one or more applications with or in the shortcut menu.
Also, the shortcut menu is displayed with content displayed on a
screen of the display module, and/or is displayed with an edit icon
to allow for editing said assignment.
[0255] In addition, information is displayed when one of the
characters, symbols or icons is selected from the shortcut menu,
said information identifying at least two broadcast channels, at
least two network addresses, and at least two applications, or at
least two of a broadcast channel, a network address, or an
application.
[0256] In addition, a list of applications, network addresses, or
channels is displayed when one of the characters, symbols, or icons
is selected. Also, the processor executes: a instruction to display
a list of the characters, symbols, or icons, and a plurality of
broadcast channels, network addresses, or application assigned to
respective ones of the characters, symbols, or icons in the
list.
[0257] In addition, the processor executes an instruction to
display an icon identifying the assigned channel, network address,
or application, the icon displayed simultaneously and at a position
adjacent the character, symbol, or icon in the shortcut menu when
the character, symbol, or icon is selected.
[0258] In addition, the processor executes an instruction to
display a menu identifying a plurality of users, each user
corresponding to a different shortcut menu. Also, the processor
executes an instruction to display first content corresponding to
an alphabetical character, numeric character, symbol or icon in the
shortcut menu when a cursor overlaps the alphabetical or numeric
character, symbol or icon, the first content displayed in a first
area of a screen of the display module.
[0259] In addition, currently viewed content is displayed in a
second area of the screen simultaneously with display of the first
content in the first area. Also, the shortcut menu is displayed in
a toolbar displayed on a screen of the display module
simultaneously with content currently being viewed, the toolbar
including a window for receiving one of the alphabetical characters
or numeric characters.
[0260] In accordance with another embodiment, a multifunctional
display device comprises a tuner configured to tune to a channel of
a broadcast signal; a network interface configure to receive data
packets; a display module; a wireless input interface configure to
receive signals from a wireless remote control device; a storage
device to store data; a processor to control the display device
based on at least one of broadcast signal, data packets or signals
received from the wireless remote control device
[0261] The processor is configured to execute the following: (1) an
instruction to execute at least one shortcut when at least one of
an alphabetical character, a number, symbol or icon is selected
through the wireless remote control device, the at least one
shortcut corresponding to one of a broadcast channel to be tuned by
the tuner, a network address from which data packets are to be
received through the network interface or an application stored in
the storage device to be executed, or (2) an instruction to display
a list of items for selection using the wireless remote control
device when at least one character, number, symbol or icon is
selected through the wireless remote control device, an item
corresponding to one of a broadcast channel to be tuned by the
tuner, a network address from which data packets are to be received
through the network interface or an application stored in the
storage device to be executed.
[0262] In addition, a list of channel identifiers, website
identifiers, or application identifiers may be displayed with or in
the list, and/or the list may be displayed simultaneously with
content currently viewed on a screen of the display module. Also,
the characters, symbols or icons previously assigned are displayed
in the list differently from characters, symbols or icons which
have not been assigned a shortcut.
[0263] In accordance with another embodiment, a computer readable
medium for execution by a processor of a multifunctional display
device, comprising: means for storing in a memory device a
plurality of shortcut objects, a shortcut object corresponding to
at least one of alphabetical characters, numbers, symbols or icons;
and means for associating a shortcut object to at least two of the
following: (1) a menu item, (2) an application, (3) a broadcast
channel, and (4) a network address. The means may be any number of
software or machine-readable instructions.
[0264] Also, one of the characters, numbers, symbols or icons is
associated with at least two selected from (1) to (4), and means
may be included for displaying information identifying the shortcut
objects in association with at least two of (1) to (4), and for
simultaneously displaying content corresponding to one of the
shortcut objects.
[0265] FIG. 39 shows a screen including a Setup menu.
[0266] According to the embodiment of the present invention, when
the display device receives a Select signal of a predetermined menu
item for calling on a Setup menu, or when the display device
receives a Hot Key Input signal, the display device may display the
Setup menu 3700.
[0267] The Setup menu 3700 may include a menu item 3701 for
application management, a menu item 3702 for adjusting the screen,
a menu item 3703 for adjusting the audio output, a menu item 3704
for adjusting the power settings, and a menu item 3705 for
correcting (renewing or updating) user information.
[0268] More specifically, by selecting one or more menu items from
the multiple menu items, the user may determine (or set-up) and
control setup details of the display device.
[0269] Additionally, the Setup menu 3700 may be displayed by being
overlaid on the screen of a content that is currently being
provided to the display device, as shown in FIG. 39(a).
Alternatively, the Setup menu 3700 may also be displayed in
semi-transparent colors, thereby preventing the screen of the
current content from being interrupted.
[0270] Furthermore, the Setup menu 3700 may be displayed by being
overlaid on the Home screen, as shown in FIG. 39(b). Alternatively,
the Setup menu 3700 may also be displayed in semi-transparent
colors, thereby preventing the Home screen from being
interrupted.
[0271] FIG. 40 shows a screen 3800 including an Application
Management menu.
[0272] According to the embodiment of the present invention, when
the display device receives a Select signal of a predetermined menu
item for calling on an Application Management menu 3801, or when
the display device receives a Hot Key Input signal, the display
device may display the Application Management menu 3801.
[0273] The Application Management menu 3801 may include a menu item
3803 for setting up a shortcut, a menu item 3804 for editing
Application items, a menu item 3805 for editing an Application
list, and a menu item 3806 for verifying the Application that is
currently being executed.
[0274] Also, by moving a selection bar 3802 or a pointer 3807 in
order to select a menu item from the Application Management menu
3801, the user may input a Select signal of a specific menu
item.
[0275] More specifically, by selecting one or more menu items from
the multiple menu items, the user may perform operations for
managing the Applications of the display device.
[0276] Furthermore, just as the Setup menu 3700 described above
with reference to FIG. 39, the Application Management menu 3801 may
be displayed by being overlaid on the screen of a content that is
currently being provided to the display device, as shown in FIG.
40(a). Alternatively, the Application Management menu 3801 may also
be displayed by being overlaid on the Home screen, as shown in FIG.
40(b).
[0277] FIG. 41 illustrates a screen 3900 including a Shortcut Setup
menu 3901 of the display device according to an embodiment of the
present invention.
[0278] According to the embodiment of the present invention, when
the display device receives a Select signal of a predetermined menu
item for calling on a Shortcut Setup menu 3901, or when the display
device receives a Hot Key Input signal, the display device may
display the Shortcut Setup menu 3901.
[0279] The Shortcut Setup menu 3901 may include an Application list
including menu items 3905, 3906, 3907, 3908, and 3909 for each
application available in the display device, a menu item 3902 for
adding new shortcuts, and a scroll bar 3903 for scrolling the
Application list.
[0280] The Application list may include Application menu items
3905, 3906, 3907, 3908, and 3909 for each application available in
the current display device. Herein, each of the Application menu
item may include an Application name or an icon associated with the
Application, thereby including information that enables the
functions provided in each Application to be recognized.
[0281] Therefore, when the user wishes to add a shortcut for an
Application, the user may use the Application list so as to search
for and select the wanted Application.
[0282] Moreover, the user may use a pointer 3904 to select one or
more Application menu items. Then, when the user selects the Add
Shortcut menu item 3902, the display device may be controlled to
add a shortcut for the selected Application.
[0283] Additionally, when the user uses the pointer 3904 to select
the Add Shortcut menu item 3902, and when the user selects one or
more Application items from the Application list, the display
device may be controlled to add a new shortcut for the selected
Application.
[0284] Also, when it is difficult to display all of the Application
menu items within a single screen, the Application list may add a
scroll bar 3903, so as to enable the user to move around the
Application list page.
[0285] Furthermore, just as the Setup menu 3700 described above
with reference to FIG. 39, the Shortcut Setup menu 3901 may be
displayed by being overlaid on the screen of a content that is
currently being provided to the display device, as shown in FIG.
41(a). Alternatively, the Shortcut Setup menu 3901 may also be
displayed by being overlaid on the Home screen, as shown in FIG.
41(b).
[0286] FIG. 42 shows a screen 4000 including a Shortcut list
4001.
[0287] According to the embodiment of the present invention, when
the display device receives a Select signal of a predetermined menu
item for calling on a Shortcut list 4001, or when the image display
device receives a Hot Key Input signal, the display device may
display the Shortcut list 4001.
[0288] The Shortcut list 4001 may search for setup information
pre-stored in the display device, thereby including the shortcuts
stored in the current display device. Therefore, the Shortcut list
4001 may include a list of predetermined letters (or characters)
4005, 4006, 4007, and 4008 that are respectively designated to the
Shortcut items, a selection bar 4002, a Shortcut list scroll bar
4003, and a pointer 4004.
[0289] More specifically, when the Shortcut list 4001 is displayed
on the display device, the user may verify a mapping relation
between an Application or function and a letter (or character)
(i.e., the user may verify which Application or function is mapped
to which letter (or character)) by using the Shortcut list 4001.
And, when the user selects a predetermined letter (or character) by
using the selection bar 4002 or the pointer 4004, the user may be
able to execute the Application or function mapped to the selected
letter (or character), or the user may be able to edit the
Application or function mapped to the selected letter (or
character).
[0290] Also, in the Shortcut list 4001, letters (or characters)
4006 and 4007 having the current Application or function mapped
thereto may include letter (or character) or icon information
respective to the mapped Application or function. Alternatively,
letters (or characters) 4005 and 4008 that do not have the current
Application or function mapped thereto may include letters (or
characters) notifying that a mapped Application or function does
not exist.
[0291] Moreover, when the letter (or character) 4005 or 4008 that
does not have the current Application or function mapped thereto is
selected by the selection bar 4002 or the pointer 4004, a list of
Applications available in the display device or a list of functions
of the display device may be displayed, thereby enabling the
specific Application or function to be mapped to the selected
letter (or character).
[0292] Additionally, when it is difficult to display all of the
Shortcut items within a single screen, the Shortcut list may use
the scroll bar 4003, so as to enable the user to move around the
Shortcut list page.
[0293] Furthermore, just as the Setup menu 3700 described above
with reference to FIG. 39, the Shortcut list 4001 may be displayed
by being overlaid on the screen of a content that is currently
being provided to the display device, as shown in FIG. 42(a).
Alternatively, the Shortcut list 4001 may also be displayed by
being overlaid on the Home screen, as shown in FIG. 42(b).
[0294] The suffixes "module" and "unit" that are mentioned in the
elements used to describe the embodiments described herein are
merely used for the purpose of simplifying the description of the
present invention. Therefore, the respective suffix itself does not
have any specific or important meaning or role within the context
of the following description. Therefore, the suffixes "module" and
"unit" may also be alternately used.
[0295] Meanwhile, the image display device herein may correspond to
an intelligent image display device that is also equipped with a
computer supporting function in addition to the broadcast program
receiving function. Accordingly, since the image display device is
committed (or devoted) to its broadcast program receiving function
and is also supplemented with an internet browsing function, the
image display device may be equipped with an interface that can be
more conveniently used as compared to an hand-writing type
inputting device, a touch screen or a space remote controller.
[0296] Furthermore, being supported with a wired or wireless (or
radio) internet function, the image display device may be connected
to (or may access) the internet and a computer, thereby being
capable of performing email transmission, web browsing, internet
banking or gaming functions. In order to perform such variety of
functions, the image display device may adopt a standardized OS for
general purpose.
[0297] More specifically, since a variety of applications may be
easily added to or deleted from the display device within an OS
kernel for general purpose, the image display device described in
the description of the present invention may be capable of
performing a wide range of user-friendly functions. An example of
such image display devices may be Smart TVs.
[0298] Any reference in this specification to "one embodiment," "an
embodiment," "example embodiment," etc., means that a particular
feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with
the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the
invention. The appearances of such phrases in various places in the
specification are not necessarily all referring to the same
embodiment. Further, when a particular feature, structure, or
characteristic is described in connection with any embodiment, it
is submitted that it is within the purview of one skilled in the
art to effect such feature, structure, or characteristic in
connection with other ones of the embodiments.
[0299] Although embodiments have been described with reference to a
number of illustrative embodiments thereof, it should be understood
that numerous other modifications and embodiments can be devised by
those skilled in the art that will fall within the spirit and scope
of the principles of this disclosure. More particularly, various
variations and modifications are possible in the component parts
and/or arrangements of the subject combination arrangement within
the scope of the disclosure, the drawings and the appended claims.
In addition to variations and modifications in the component parts
and/or arrangements, alternative uses will also be apparent to
those skilled in the art.
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