KR102774511B1 - Electronic apparatus and control method of the electronic apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

According to one embodiment, an electronic device and a control method thereof are provided that maintain robust security by utilizing a user's biometric information and can quickly output pre-stored content.
An electronic device according to one embodiment includes: a display unit; an input unit for receiving biometric information of a user; and a control unit for identifying a user based on the biometric information input by the user and outputting at least one content corresponding to the identified user to the display unit.

Description

{ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD OF THE ELECTRONIC APPARATUS}

This technology relates to an electronic device that outputs content based on a user's biometric information and a control method thereof.

A display device, which is an example of an electronic device, is a device that processes image signals/image data input from the outside or stored internally through various processes and displays them as images on a display panel or screen. Depending on the method, it is implemented in various ways, such as a TV, monitor, or portable media player. With the advancement of technology, various functions are being added and reinforced to display devices. For example, a display device can be implemented to enable smooth progress of a meeting by immediately displaying content by inputting a specific command through an input unit.

Meanwhile, these display devices are implemented in the form of electronic whiteboards and can be used by multiple users to conduct meetings. In this case, if each user outputs prepared content on the electronic whiteboard in a timely manner, the meeting can proceed smoothly, and therefore, the display device is required to be capable of outputting prepared content with simple user actions without the need for complex procedures.

However, since information leakage may occur even in content prepared by users, an action is also required to identify the user and output the content only when the user inputs a command.

Accordingly, research is also required on the operation of outputting content determined based on unique information that can identify the user on the display device.

According to one embodiment, an electronic device and a control method thereof are provided that maintain robust security by utilizing a user's biometric information and can quickly output pre-stored content.

An electronic device according to one embodiment includes: a display unit; an input unit for receiving biometric information of a user; and a control unit for identifying a user based on the biometric information input by the user and outputting at least one content corresponding to the identified user to the display unit.

The at least one content may be stored in at least one of a memory provided in the electronic device or a server communicating with the electronic device.

The server forms at least one group in which each of the at least one content is grouped based on the user's command,

The biometric information can be stored in correspondence with at least one of the above groups.

The above control unit can control, when the user inputs the biometric information, to execute content included in at least one group corresponding to the biometric information and output it to the display unit.

The above control unit can control to output the content to the display unit based on the distinction between the biometric information corresponding to the user and other biometric information corresponding to other users.

The above control unit can control to output the content corresponding to each of the above biometric information and the other biometric information to the display unit.

The control unit may receive the biometric information and the other biometric information, determine the at least one content corresponding to the biometric information and the other biometric information, and control the at least one content corresponding to the biometric information and the other biometric information to be output to the display unit based on the input of the biometric information and the other biometric information.

The above biometric information may include multiple fingerprint information of the user.

The above control unit controls the at least one group to be stored in the server corresponding to each of the plurality of fingerprint information,

When the user inputs at least one of the plurality of fingerprint information, the content included in the group corresponding to the fingerprint information can be controlled to be executed and output on the display unit.

The above control unit,

If the user inputs at least one of the plurality of fingerprint information for a period exceeding a predetermined time, the content corresponding to each of the plurality of fingerprint information can be controlled to be output on the display unit in a preview format.

The above biometric information is,

Contains the iris information of the above user,

The above control unit can control to store at least one group in the server corresponding to the number of iris information inputs per unit time, and to execute the content included in the group and output it to the display unit based on the number of iris information inputs input by the user.

An electronic device control method according to one embodiment comprises: communicating with a server storing at least one content, receiving user's biometric information,

It includes identifying the user based on the biometric information entered by the user, and outputting at least one content corresponding to the identified user on a display unit.

The at least one content may be stored in at least one of a memory provided in the electronic device or a server communicating with the electronic device.

An electronic device control method according to one embodiment comprises:

The method may further include forming at least one group in which each of the at least one content is grouped, and storing the at least one group and the biometric information in correspondence.

The above control unit can control, when the user inputs the biometric information, to execute content included in at least one group corresponding to the biometric information and output it to the display unit.

Controlling the execution of the above content to output it on the display unit is as follows:

It may include controlling to output the content to the display unit based on the distinction between the biometric information corresponding to the user and other biometric information corresponding to another user.

Controlling to execute the above content and output it to the display unit may include controlling to output the content corresponding to each of the above biometric information and the other biometric information to the display unit.

An electronic device control method according to one embodiment further includes receiving the biometric information and the other biometric information and determining at least one content corresponding to the biometric information and the other biometric information,

Controlling to execute the above content and output it to the display unit may include controlling to output at least one content corresponding to the biometric information and the other biometric information to the display unit based on input of the biometric information and the other biometric information.

The above biometric information may include multiple fingerprint information of the user.

An electronic device control method according to one embodiment further includes controlling the at least one group to be stored in the server corresponding to each of the plurality of fingerprint information,

Controlling the execution of the above content to output it on the display unit is as follows:

The method may include controlling the display unit to execute the content included in the group corresponding to the fingerprint information and output it when the user inputs at least one of the plurality of fingerprint information.

An electronic device control method according to one embodiment may further include controlling to output the content corresponding to each of the plurality of fingerprint information in a preview format on the display unit when the user inputs at least one of the plurality of fingerprint information for a period exceeding a predetermined time.

The above biometric information includes the user's iris information,

Further comprising controlling at least one group to be stored in the server corresponding to the number of times the iris information is entered per unit time,

Controlling to execute the above content and output it on the display unit may include controlling to execute the content included in the group and output it on the display unit based on the number of times the user inputs the iris information.

An electronic device and a control method thereof according to one embodiment can maintain robust security by utilizing a user's biometric information and quickly output pre-stored content.

Figure 1 is an external view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.
Figure 2 is a control block diagram according to one embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an operation of matching each user's biometric information with content according to one embodiment.
FIG. 4a is a diagram for explaining an operation of corresponding multiple fingerprint information with content according to one embodiment.
FIG. 4b is a diagram for explaining an operation of corresponding iris information with content according to one embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an operation of grouping content according to one embodiment.
Figure 6 is a drawing for explaining an operation of outputting content according to one embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a drawing for explaining an operation of outputting content in a preview format according to one embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining an operation of determining and outputting fingerprint information and at least one content corresponding to other fingerprint information according to one embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a drawing for explaining operations related to the contents of a board according to one embodiment.
Figures 10 and 11 are flowcharts according to one embodiment.

Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification. This specification does not describe all elements of the embodiments, and any content that is general in the technical field to which the present invention belongs or that is redundant between the embodiments is omitted. The terms 'part, module, element, block' used in the specification can be implemented by software or hardware, and according to the embodiments, a plurality of 'parts, modules, elements, blocks' can be implemented as a single element, or a single 'part, module, element, block' can include a plurality of elements.

Throughout the specification, when a part is said to be "connected" to another part, this includes not only a direct connection but also an indirect connection, and an indirect connection includes a connection via a wireless communications network.

Additionally, when a part is said to "include" a component, this does not mean that it excludes other components, but rather that it may include other components, unless otherwise specifically stated.

Throughout the specification, when it is said that an element is "on" another element, this includes not only cases where the element is in contact with the other element, but also cases where there is another element between the two elements.

The terms first, second, etc. are used to distinguish one component from another, and the components are not limited by the aforementioned terms.

Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

In each step, the identification codes are used for convenience of explanation and do not describe the order of each step. Each step may be performed differently from the stated order unless a specific order is clearly stated in the context. Hereinafter, the operating principle and embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings.

Figure 1 is an external view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

Figure 1 is a perspective view illustrating a display device (1), which is an example of an electronic device.

As illustrated in FIG. 1, the display device (1) may include a display module (10) configured to display an image. The display module (10) may include a display panel (11) on which an image is displayed, a display unit (not illustrated) configured to form an image, and a frame (12) that accommodates the display panel (11) and the display unit and forms an exterior of the display module (10).

The display panel (11) may include a self-luminous display panel such as an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) or a photoluminous display panel such as a liquid crystal display (LCD).

If the display panel (11) is a photoluminescent display panel, the display unit may include a backlight unit (BLU) (not shown) provided to supply light to the display panel (11).

The display panel (11) can be implemented in a touch screen manner.

The display device (1) may further include a stand (100) on which the display module (10) is mounted. That is, the stand (100) may be provided to support the display module (10). In addition, the display device (1) may communicate with the server (2) using a built-in communication unit.

Figure 2 is a control block diagram of a display device (1) according to one embodiment.

A display device (1), which is an example of an electronic device, is a device that processes an image signal received from the outside and can visually display the processed image. For example, the display device (1) can be implemented in various forms such as a monitor, a portable multimedia device, etc., and as long as it is a device that visually displays an image, its form is not limited.

The display device (1) may include a main body (10) that forms the appearance of the display device (1) and accommodates various components that constitute the display device (1), and a display (20) that displays an image to a user.

Meanwhile, the display device (1) may be implemented as a stand type or a wall-mounted type depending on the support method. According to one embodiment, the main body (10) may be implemented as a wall-mounted type installed on a vertical surface such as a wall surface through a bracket or the like. In another embodiment, a stand for supporting the main body (10) may be provided at the lower portion of the main body (10). The main body (10) may be stably placed on a flat surface by the stand.

A group of buttons for receiving various control commands from the user and a display for displaying images according to user control commands may be provided on the front of the main body (10).

In addition, various components for realizing the function of the display device (1) may be provided inside the main body (10). Below, a control block diagram of the display device (1) will be examined.

The display device (1), as illustrated in FIG. 2, includes an input unit (110) that receives a control command from a user, a content receiving unit (120) that receives content including images and sounds from an external device, an image processing unit (130) that processes image data included in the content, a display unit (140) that displays an image corresponding to the image data included in the content, an audio output unit (150) that outputs audio corresponding to audio data included in the content, and a main control unit (190) that comprehensively controls the operation of the display device (1).

Here, the input unit (110) may include a button group (111) that receives various control commands from the user. For example, the button group (111) may include a volume button that adjusts the size of the sound output from the sound output unit (150), a channel button that changes the communication channel received by the content receiving unit (120), a power button that turns the power of the display device (1) on/off, etc. In addition, the input unit (110) may receive various control commands related to the operation of the display device (1) and the Internet of Things device from the user through the button group (111) described above, and there is no limitation.

Additionally, the input unit (110) may be configured to receive the user's biometric information.

Specifically, the input unit (110) may include a configuration for receiving a user's fingerprint. The input unit (110) may include a fingerprint recognition sensor (112). The fingerprint recognition sensor (112) may be provided as an input image device for obtaining image information of a fingerprint that exhibits unique characteristic differences for each person in fingerprint recognition technology. The raw fingerprint image obtained by the input unit can be compared and matched with the user's characteristic information pre-registered in a database after extracting the fingerprint characteristics to determine whether the user is the user. The fingerprint image obtained by the input unit may be obtained in various ways, such as an optical method, a semiconductor element method that detects electrostatic capacity or electric conduction, an ultrasonic method, a thermal detection method, a non-contact method, or a combination of these methods.

Meanwhile, the input unit may include a camera (113) provided in the display device, and may obtain the user's iris information based on the camera (113).

Meanwhile, the control unit can analyze the user's iris information acquired through the camera and use it as information for outputting content as described below. Specifically, when the camera (113) and the user's eyes are aligned, the camera using infrared rays can adjust the focus through the zoom lens. After the camera (1130) images the user's iris as a photograph, the iris recognition algorithm analyzes the light and dark pattern of the iris by area to generate a unique iris code for the individual. Finally, the control unit can perform a comparative search at the same time as the iris code is registered in the database.

Meanwhile, various buttons included in the button group (111) may employ a push switch and a membrane switch that detect the user's pressure, or a touch switch that detects the contact of a part of the user's body. However, it is not limited thereto, and the button group (111) may employ various input means that can output an electrical signal in response to a specific action of the user.

In addition, the input unit (110) may include a remote controller that receives a control command from a user remotely and transmits the received user control command to the display device (1). In addition, the input unit (110) includes various known components that can receive a control command from a user. In addition, when the display (20) is implemented as a touch screen type, the display (20) may perform the function of the input unit (110).

For example, the input unit (110) can receive a control command regarding an Internet of Things device from a user through the aforementioned button group (111) or a remote controller, a display implemented as a touch screen type, etc. Accordingly, the input unit (110) can transmit a control command regarding an Internet of Things device to the control unit (190) through a control signal.

The content receiving unit (120) can receive various contents from various external devices. For example, the content receiving unit (130) can receive contents from an antenna that receives broadcast signals wirelessly, a set top box that receives broadcast signals wired or wirelessly and appropriately converts the received broadcast signals, a multimedia playback device (e.g., a DVD player, a CD player, a Blu-ray player, etc.) that plays contents stored in a multimedia storage medium, etc.

Specifically, the content receiving unit (120) may include a plurality of connectors (121) connected to an external device, a receiving path selection unit (123) for selecting a path for receiving content among the plurality of connectors (121), a tuner (135) for selecting a channel (or frequency) for receiving a broadcast signal when receiving a broadcast signal, etc.

The connector (121) may include a coaxial cable connector (RF coaxial cable connector) for receiving a broadcast signal including content from an antenna, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector for receiving content from a set-top box or multimedia playback device, a component video connector, a composite video connector, a D-sub connector, etc.

The receiving path selection unit (133) selects a connector from among the plurality of connectors (121) described above to receive content. For example, the receiving path selection unit (123) may automatically select a connector (133) from which content is received, or manually select a connector (133) to receive content according to a user's control command.

When receiving a broadcast signal, the tuner (125) extracts a transmission signal of a specific frequency (channel) from among various signals received through an antenna, etc. In other words, the tuner (125) can select a channel (or frequency) for receiving content according to a user's channel selection command.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 2, a display device (1) may be provided with an image processing unit (130). The image processing unit (130) may process image content among the content received by the content receiving unit (120) and provide the processed image data to the display unit (140).

At this time, the image processing unit (130) may include a graphic processor (131) and a graphic memory (133), as illustrated in FIG. 2. The graphic processor (131) and the graphic memory (133) may each be implemented as a single chip. However, the graphic processor (131) and the graphic memory (133) are not limited to being implemented as a single chip, and the graphic processor (131) and the graphic memory (133) may also be implemented by being integrated into a single chip.

The graphic processor (131) can process image data stored in the graphic memory (133) according to an image processing program stored in the graphic memory (133). In addition, the graphic memory (133) can store an image processing program and image processing information for image processing, or temporarily store image information output by the graphic processor (131) or image information received from a content receiving unit (120).

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 2, a display device (1) may be provided with a display unit (140). The display unit (140) may include a display (20) that visually displays an image and a display driver (141) that drives the display (20).

The display (20) may include pixels that are units for displaying images. Each pixel may receive an electrical signal representing image data and output an optical signal corresponding to the received electrical signal. In this way, optical signals output by a plurality of pixels included in the display (20) are combined to display one image on the display (20).

In addition, the display (20) can be classified into several types according to the method in which each pixel outputs an optical signal. For example, the display (20) can be classified into a light-emitting display in which the pixels themselves emit light, a transmissive display that blocks or transmits light emitted from a backlight or the like, and a reflective display that reflects or absorbs light incident from an external light source.

Here, the display (20) can be implemented as a cathode ray tube (CRT) display panel, a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, a light emitting diode (LED) panel, an organic light emitting diode (OLED) panel, a plasma display panel (PDP), a field emission display (FED) panel, etc., and there is no limitation.

However, the display (20) is not limited to this, and various display means capable of visually displaying an image corresponding to image data may be employed. Meanwhile, the display panel (20) is also referred to simply as a display.

The display driver (141) can receive image data from the image processing unit (130) according to the control signal of the control unit (190) and drive the display (20) to display an image corresponding to the received data. A detailed description of the control unit (190) will be provided later.

Additionally, the display device (1) may be provided with an audio output unit (150).

The sound output unit (150) can receive sound information from the content receiving unit (120) according to the control signal of the main control unit (190) and output sound. At this time, the sound output unit (150) can include one or more speakers (151) that convert an electrical signal into an sound signal.

Additionally, the display device (1) may be provided with an infrared light receiving unit (160).

The infrared receiver (160) can receive an infrared signal. For example, an infrared emitting unit may be provided in a remote controller. When the remote controller receives a control command from a user, it can convert it into an infrared signal through the infrared emitting unit and transmit it. Accordingly, the infrared receiver (160) can receive an infrared signal and determine a control command from the received infrared signal. Here, the infrared receiver (160) can be implemented through various methods known to those skilled in the art, and there is no limitation.

Meanwhile, the display device (1) may be provided with a communication unit (170) as shown in FIG. 4. The communication unit (170) may support various communication methods, including a wireless communication module (171) that supports a wireless communication method and a wired communication module (174) that supports a wired communication method.

The communication unit (140) can communicate with a server (2) that stores at least one content.

That is, the server (2) can perform all functions of storing and editing content output to the electronic device, and the communication unit provided in the electronic device can communicate with the server to receive, output, and control the corresponding content.

There are two types of communication methods: wireless and wired. Here, wireless communication refers to a communication method that can wirelessly send and receive signals containing data. At this time, wireless communication methods include, but are not limited to, various communication methods such as 3G (3rd Generation), 4G (4th Generation), Wireless LAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, WFD (Wi-Fi Direct), UWB (Ultra wideband), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), NFC (Near Field Communication), and Z-Wave.

In addition, a wired communication method refers to a communication method that can send and receive signals containing data through wires. For example, wired communication methods include, but are not limited to, PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect), PCI-express, and USB (Universe Serial Bus).

For example, the communication unit (170) can transmit and receive wireless signals with an Internet of Things device via a base station through a communication method such as 3G (3rd Generation), 4G (4th Generation), etc., and in addition, can transmit and receive wireless signals containing data with a device within a certain distance through various wireless communication methods such as Wireless LAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Z-wave, Zigbee, WFD (Wi-Fi Direct), UWB (Ultra wideband), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), NFC (Near Field Communication), etc.

Referring to FIG. 2, the wireless communication module (171) includes a Wi-Fi communication module (172) that supports a Wi-Fi communication method and a Bluetooth communication module (173) that supports a Bluetooth communication method. In addition, the wired communication module (174) includes a USB communication module (175) that supports a USB (Universe Serial Bus) communication method.

Meanwhile, in addition, the communication unit (170) may include at least one communication module that supports the aforementioned communication method, and is not limited to that shown in the drawing. At this time, each communication module may be implemented as a single chip for each communication method. However, there is no limitation, such as a plurality of communication modules being integrated and implemented as a single chip.

Additionally, the display device (1) may be provided with a power supply unit (180) as shown in Fig. 2.

The power supply (180) supplies power to each component of the display device (1) to operate the display device (1). The power supply (180) can supply power required to operate each component to activate the display device (1).

Meanwhile, the power supply unit (180) can supply standby power to some of the components of the display device (1). Here, standby power refers to power consumed by the device even when the power is turned off. In other words, standby power refers to electric energy supplied into the device simply by plugging the device into an outlet, regardless of the operation of the device.

Meanwhile, standby power varies by country and by device. For example, the standby power of a display device (1) may be 0.5 W, the standby power of a dishwasher may be 0.5 W, and the standby power of an electric rice cooker may be 2 W. Standards may be set for each device and may be set for each country.

Even if the main power of the display device (1) is off, the power supply unit (180) can be constantly activated by supplying the aforementioned standby power to some components of the display device (1).

For example, the power supply unit (180) can activate the infrared light receiving unit (160) through standby power. Accordingly, even if the display device (1) is in an off state, i.e., in an inactive state, the infrared light receiving unit (160) can receive an infrared signal transmitted from a remote controller and turn on the power of the display device (1).

Meanwhile, a control unit (190) may be provided in the display device (1).

When a user inputs the biometric information, the control unit (190) can output at least one content corresponding to the biometric information on the display unit. Biometric information may mean a measurement item related to human characteristics. Biometric information may include the user's fingerprint, iris, face, veins, etc. In addition, biometric information may include a voice, signature, etc.

The biometric information mentioned in this specification can maintain high reliability and security without concerns about theft or loss because it uses signals unique to the individual.

Meanwhile, a server communicating with the electronic device can form at least one group in which at least one content is grouped based on a user's command.

Meanwhile, folders can be used to group content. That is, a user can input a command into an electronic device to include each content in a folder, and each content can be grouped based on the folder.

The display device can store at least one group and the biometric information in correspondence with the server. In addition, the present technology proposes an operation in which the display device communicates with the server and outputs content stored in the server to the electronic device (1), but the electronic device (1) itself can also output content in correspondence with a user command and biometric information.

The control unit (190) can control, when a user inputs the biometric information, to execute content included in at least one group corresponding to the biometric information and output it on the display unit.

The user can match the biometric information and content described above in advance, and after matching, when the user inputs the biometric information, the content corresponding to the biometric information can be immediately output to the display device.

Biometric information may include multiple fingerprint information of the user. That is, the user's biometric information may include fingerprint information, and there may be multiple fingerprints for each user.

Specifically, the control unit (190) can control at least one group to be stored in the server corresponding to each of the plurality of fingerprint information.

For example, the user's thumbprint can be controlled to be saved corresponding to the first folder, and the user's index fingerprint can be controlled to be saved corresponding to the second folder.

When a user inputs at least one of the plurality of fingerprint information, the content included in the group corresponding to the fingerprint information can be controlled to be executed and output on the display unit. In the example described above, when the user inputs a thumbprint, the content included in the first folder can be executed.

The control unit (190) can control the display unit to output the content corresponding to each of the plurality of fingerprint information in a preview format when the user inputs at least one of the plurality of fingerprint information for a predetermined period of time.

That is, the user can input the fingerprint by touching it momentarily when outputting the content. However, if the user inputs the fingerprint for more than a predetermined time, the control unit (190) may provide the user with a preview of the content to be output, rather than the content that the user wants to output. A detailed explanation of this will be provided later.

The control unit (190) can control content to be output to the display unit based on the distinction between the fingerprint information corresponding to the user and other fingerprint information corresponding to other users.

The control unit (190) can control the display unit to output the content corresponding to each of the fingerprint information and the other fingerprint information.

The control unit (190) can receive the fingerprint information and the other fingerprint information, determine at least one content corresponding to the fingerprint information and the other fingerprint information, and control the at least one content corresponding to the fingerprint information and the other fingerprint information to be output to the display unit based on the input of the fingerprint information and the other fingerprint information.

The control unit (190) includes a processor (191), a memory (193), and a microcomputer (195) as illustrated in FIG. 2. Here, at least one of the processor (191), the memory (193), and the microcomputer (195) may be integrated into a system on chip (SOC) built into the display device (1). However, since there may be more than one system on chip built into the display device (1), it is not limited to being integrated into one system on chip.

The memory (193) can store a control program and control data for controlling the operation of the display device (1), and can temporarily store a control command input through the input unit (110) or a control signal output by the processor (191).

In addition, the memory (193) can store the content described throughout the specification. That is, the content that is stored in correspondence with the user's biometric information or output in correspondence with the user's biometric information input can be stored in the memory provided in the electronic device itself as well as in the server that communicates with the electronic device.

Specifically, the electronic device can store specific content in a server that communicates with the electronic device by matching it with the user's biometric information, or can store it in a memory (193) provided in the electronic device itself.

Meanwhile, a method for implementing a user interface to be described later may be implemented and stored in the memory (193) as an algorithm or program. Accordingly, the processor (191) may generate a user interface using data stored in the memory (193).

Alternatively, the aforementioned algorithm, program, etc. may be stored in an external device. Accordingly, the processor (191) may be implemented to receive data regarding a user interface derived from an algorithm or program from an external device through a communication unit (170) and display the data on the display panel (20), without limitation.

The processor (191) can control the overall operation of the display device (1). For example, the processor (191) can generate control signals for controlling components of the display device (1) and control the operation of each component.

In one embodiment, the processor (191) controls the communication unit (170) through a control signal, thereby transmitting and receiving a signal including data with an external device. In another embodiment, the processor (111) transmits a control signal to the sound output unit (150) according to a sound control command received through the input unit (110), thereby adjusting the size of sound output through the speaker (151). In another embodiment, the processor (191) controls the image processing unit (130) to perform image processing on image information received from the content receiving unit (120), and controls the display unit (140) to display the image-processed image data.

Meanwhile, the processor (191) can generate a user interface displayed through the display (20). In one embodiment, the processor (191) includes a graphic processor and can implement the aforementioned graphic user interface so that it can be displayed on the display (20).

The user interface refers to an environment configured to enable users to more easily control components and built-in programs of an Internet of Things device and more easily understand information about the Internet of Things device. Accordingly, users can more easily control the display device (1) as well as the Internet of Things device through the user interface and easily understand information about the display device (1) and the Internet of Things device.

The user interface described below may be a graphical user interface that graphically implements a screen displayed on a display (20) to enable more convenient interaction between a user and an electronic device.

For example, a graphical user interface may be implemented so that icons, buttons, etc. for easily receiving various control commands from a user are displayed in some areas on a screen displayed through a display (20), and various types of information are displayed through at least one widget in other areas.

For example, the processor (191) may display a user interface configured to provide various information through at least one widget on the display (20). Here, the widget refers to a mini application program, which is one type of graphical user interface, that enables smoother interaction between a user and an application program providing various services. In other words, the user can utilize various application programs more easily through the widget and easily check various information.

In addition, the user interface may be divided into multiple areas, and some of the divided areas may be configured to display various information by placing widgets, while other areas may be configured to place media such as icons and buttons that receive control commands or support connection with applications. At this time, the size of each divided area may be set in various ways.

The processor (191) can implement a user interface that provides information and control of an Internet of Things device paired with the display device (1) as well as the display device (1) and display it on the display panel (20).

At this time, since there are various IoT devices existing indoors, if a user interface configured to provide information on all paired IoT devices is displayed on the display (20), it may be difficult to determine which IoT device of the user has generated an event. Accordingly, there is no limitation that the processor (191) may implement a user interface to provide information and control only for an electronic device that has received event information and display it on the display (20).

In other words, the processor (191) according to the embodiment implements a user interface that allows the user to input information about an IoT device in which an event has occurred and a control command, thereby making it easier to identify events that occur multiple times in various IoT devices and to control the IoT devices more easily. Meanwhile, a specific description of a method for implementing the user interface will be described later.

A microcomputer (micom) (195) can receive a power on/off signal and control the power supply to each component. At this time, the microcomputer (195) can include an interrupt port that can receive a power on/off signal. Accordingly, when a power on signal is received through the interrupt port even in a stopped state, the microcomputer (195) activates the processor (191) to activate the display device (1) through the power supply (180). That is, the input terminal of the power on/off signal becomes the interrupt port of the microcomputer (195).

For example, the power supply unit (180) can operate even when the main power is not supplied to the display device (1) by activating the infrared light receiving unit (160) and the Bluetooth communication module (173) using the standby power. Accordingly, when a power-on signal is input from at least one of the infrared light receiving unit (160) and the Bluetooth communication module (173), the microcomputer (195) enables the main power to be supplied to the display device (1).

In one embodiment, when the display device (1) is powered off, the user can click the power button attached to the remote controller. Then, the remote controller can request power-on of the display device (1) through an infrared signal. Accordingly, the infrared light receiving unit (160) can receive the infrared signal and input a power-on signal to the interrupt port of the microcomputer (195). The microcomputer (195) activates the processor (191) to activate the display device (1), i.e., to turn the power on. Meanwhile, the display device described in FIGS. 1 and 2 is only an example of an electronic device, and the electronic device may be implemented as a computer or portable terminal capable of accessing a server via a network. Here, the computer includes, for example, a notebook, desktop, laptop, tablet PC, slate PC, etc. equipped with a WEB Browser, and the portable terminal includes, for example, a wireless communication device that ensures portability and mobility, such as a PCS (Personal Communication System), a GSM (Global System for Mobile communications), a PDC (Personal Digital Cellular), a PHS (Personal Handyphone System), a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), an IMT (International Mobile Telecommunication)-2000, a CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access)-2000, a W-CDMA (W-Code Division Multiple Access), a WiBro (Wireless Broadband Internet) terminal, a smart phone, and all kinds of handheld-based wireless communication devices, as well as watches, rings, bracelets, anklets, necklaces, glasses, contact lenses, Or it may include a wearable device such as a head-mounted device (HMD).

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an operation of matching each user's biometric information with content according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3, each user (P31 to P34) of the electronic device (1) may include different biometric information (BI31, BI32).

That is, the first user (P31) has different iris information and fingerprint information than other users (P32 to P34), and can be distinguished from other users.

Additionally, the first user (P31) can input his/her biometric information into the electronic device through the input unit as described above.

Specifically, fingerprint information can be input into an electronic device through the fingerprint recognition sensor described above.

Additionally, the user's iris information can be entered through a camera installed in the electronic device.

Meanwhile, users can match each of their biometric information with content provided on the server.

For example, a first user (P31) can input his/her fingerprint and match it with second content (C32), and the electronic device (1) can communicate with a server or store the corresponding action on its own.

In another embodiment, the second user can input his/her iris information (BI32) and match it with the first content (C31), and the electronic device can communicate with the server or store the corresponding action on its own.

In addition, the control unit can group and store the content as well as the user's biometric information and the content by corresponding them. In Fig. 3, an operation of forming a group and storing them is described using a folder (F31). The user can store one of the biometric information inputted by him/her by corresponding it to the folder (F31), and the folder (F31) can include at least one content. Based on the above-described operation, if the biometric information and the content or group are correspondingly stored, when the user inputs the biometric information later, the corresponding content included in the folder (F31) can be executed and output. Detailed operations related to this will be described later.

Meanwhile, what is described in FIG. 3 is only one embodiment for explaining the operation in which the user's biometric information corresponds to the content provided on the electronic device or the server communicating with the electronic device, and there is no limitation on the operation in which the content and group correspond to the biometric information.

FIG. 4a is a drawing for explaining an operation of matching multiple fingerprint information with content according to one embodiment.

FIG. 4b is a diagram for explaining an operation of corresponding iris information with content according to one embodiment.

Referring to Fig. 4a, the fingerprint information among the user's biometric information may include multiple fingerprint information (F41 to F45).

Additionally, users can save each fingerprint information (F41 to F45) to each folder.

Specifically, the control unit can control at least one group to be stored in the server corresponding to each of the plurality of fingerprint information. However, information related thereto may also be stored in the electronic device itself.

In addition, the control unit can control, after storage, to execute content included in a group corresponding to the fingerprint information and output it to the display unit when the user inputs at least one (F41 to F45) of the plurality of fingerprint information.

Fig. 4a shows that the thumb information (F41) among the user's biometric information is stored corresponding to the FM01 folder. Based on this operation, when the user later inputs fingerprint information corresponding to F41, the electronic device can execute the content included in FM01 and display it on the display of the electronic device.

FIG. 4B is a diagram for explaining an operation of matching iris information with content according to one embodiment. The user's biometric information may include iris information (B42).

Meanwhile, iris information (B42) can be provided as unique information for each user, but unlike fingerprints, it is difficult to implement as multiple biometric information.

Therefore, the control unit can segment the user's biometric information related to the iris based on the number of iris information inputs per unit time.

Meanwhile, the number of iris information inputs can be implemented as a user's action of blinking their eyes to input information. In other words, the number of times the user blinks for a predetermined period of time can correspond to a group or content stored on a server or electronic device.

For example, if a user blinks his eyes twice for a predetermined amount of time to enter iris information, this may correspond to the FM1 folder.

Another example would be if a user blinks three times for a predetermined amount of time to enter iris information, this could correspond to the FM2 folder.

In addition, if the corresponding information is stored in the electronic device or server based on the above-described operation, when the user blinks his/her eyes twice and inputs iris information, the electronic device can execute the content included in FM1 on the electronic device and output it on the display.

Meanwhile, the operations described in FIGS. 4a and 4b are merely an example for explaining the operations of corresponding segmented biometric information to each folder or content, and there are no restrictions on the operations of corresponding biometric information to each folder and content.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an operation of grouping content according to one embodiment.

Referring to Figure 5, it shows the user's action of grouping each content.

Meanwhile, a server communicating with an electronic device may form at least one group in which at least one content is grouped based on a command input by a user into an electronic device, and store at least one group and the biometric information in association therewith.

At this time, each content (C51 to C54) can be grouped based on a folder formed based on the user's command.

Referring to Figure 5, the FM01 folder contains C51 content, the FM02 folder contains C52 and C53 content, and the FM03 folder also contains C54 content.

In addition, as described above, each user can correspond his/her biometric information to each group. According to another embodiment, the user can correspond each user's biometric information to each content (C51 to C54). For example, if the first user inputs his/her fingerprint information among his/her biometric information into the electronic device and stores the biometric information in a folder of FM02, the contents included in FM02 can be executed when the user inputs his/her fingerprint information. Specifically, in the case of FIG. 5, the contents of C52 and C53 can be executed, and the executed contents can be output on the display of the electronic device.

In addition, according to another embodiment, each fingerprint information among the user's biometric information can be assigned to a different folder.

Specifically, the user can match his or her thumb fingerprint to FM01, and the user can match his or her index finger fingerprint to FM02. In this case, the control unit can control the contents included in the folders corresponding to each fingerprint information to be executed and output on the display unit, and detailed operations related to this will be described later.

According to another embodiment, when a user inputs iris information and the iris information is stored in correspondence with FM03, when the user inputs the iris information, C54 included in FM03 can be executed.

Meanwhile, FIG. 5 is only an example for explaining the operation of grouping each content of the present invention, and there is no limitation on the operation of grouping each content using the corresponding group or folder.

Figure 6 is a drawing for explaining an operation of outputting content according to one embodiment.

Referring to Figure 6, it shows an action of a user inputting his/her biometric information through an input unit and an action of outputting content in response thereto.

Specifically, the user can store the user's biometric information and the contents or groups of the electronic device or server based on the above-described actions.

Additionally, if the user inputs his/her biometric information into the electronic device after storage, the electronic device can output content corresponding to the biometric information.

Figure 6 describes an operation in which fingerprint information and content (C61, C62) among the user's biometric information are output in correspondence.

In Fig. 6, the fingerprint information of the index finger and the content (C61, C62) of the user's biometric information are stored in correspondence, and later, when the user inputs the fingerprint information into the input unit, the content (C61, C62) can be output without an intermediate procedure.

Meanwhile, the control unit of the electronic device can control not to output the corresponding content (C61, C62) when another user inputs fingerprint information or when the user inputs other fingerprint information. In addition, when the user inputs other fingerprint information other than the index fingerprint, the control unit can output other content corresponding to the corresponding fingerprint information to the electronic device.

In addition, FIG. 6 describes an operation of inputting fingerprint information into an electronic device and outputting content, but there are no restrictions on the type of biometric information input by the user and the content output.

FIG. 7 is a drawing for explaining an operation of outputting content in a preview format according to one embodiment.

Referring to Figure 7, it shows that a user inputs biometric information into an electronic device, but the content is not executed and the content to be executed is output in a preview form.

When a user inputs at least one of a plurality of fingerprint information for a predetermined period of time, the control unit can control the display unit to output the content corresponding to each of the plurality of fingerprint information in a preview format.

In addition, when comparing FIGS. 6 and 7, FIG. 6 shows an operation of outputting content when a user inputs biometric information through contact for less than a predetermined time for quick content output, whereas FIG. 7 shows a case where a user inputs biometric information by maintaining contact with an input unit for more than a predetermined time, in which case the control unit may output the content to be output in a preview format rather than executing and outputting the content.

Specifically, it shows that the user's thumb fingerprint information corresponds to the C71 content, the index finger fingerprint information corresponds to the C71 and C73 contents, and the middle finger fingerprint information corresponds to the C74 content, and these are output in preview form.

The output in the form of a preview does not execute the corresponding content and display it on the display, but by showing the output form when executing the content corresponding to each biometric information, it provides guide information to the user, thereby reminding the user of the content saved at a previous point in time.

Meanwhile, the preview output operation described in FIG. 7 is only one embodiment of the operation of the present invention, and there is no limitation on the operation of outputting a preview of content based on biometric information.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining an operation of determining and outputting fingerprint information and at least one content corresponding to other fingerprint information according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 8, unlike the above-described operation, the control unit can correspond biometric information (BI81, BI82) of multiple users to one content (C81).

Specifically, the control unit of the electronic device can receive biometric information and the other biometric information, determine at least one content corresponding to the biometric information and the other biometric information, and control the at least one content corresponding to the biometric information and the other biometric information to be output to a display unit based on the input biometric information and the other biometric information.

In Fig. 8, it is shown that fingerprint information (BI81, BI82) among biometric information of each of two users (P81, P82) corresponds to content (C81). Each user can store multiple biometric information corresponding to one content, and later output the corresponding content by inputting all of the biometric information. In order for the electronic device to output the C81 content later, all of the biometric information (BI81, BI82) is required, and if only one of the biometric information (BI81, BI82) is input, the C81 content may not be executed. The user can maintain robust security by associating multiple biometric information with specific content.

Meanwhile, in FIG. 8, the operation of the present invention is described based on fingerprint information, but the operation of the present invention is not limited to fingerprint information, and there is no limitation on the operation of corresponding multiple pieces of biometric information to the corresponding content or group.

FIG. 9 is a drawing for explaining operations related to handwritten content according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 9, a user can input handwritten content (C10) into an electronic device (1). As described above, the user (P9) can also store pre-stored content and biometric information in correspondence. When pre-storing content, the user can store handwritten content (C10) written by the individual user in correspondence with the user's biometric information. Meanwhile, the operation of storing biometric information and content in correspondence has been described above, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

According to one embodiment, a user may input handwritten content (C10) into an electronic device during a conference with multiple users as shown in FIG. 9. In this case, the display unit (140) of the display unit of the electronic device may be implemented in a form similar to a receiving unit that can receive input from the user.

Meanwhile, the user can store the handwritten content (C10) entered by the user in correspondence with his/her biometric information in the operation shown in Fig. 9. For example, when the user is conducting a meeting with another user, the handwritten content (C10) can be stored at the end of the meeting after the meeting is conducted, and the user's biometric information can be stored when the handwritten content is stored.

Meanwhile, the handwritten content (C10) stored in the above-described manner may be stored in a memory provided in the electronic device, or may be stored in a server communicating with the electronic device.

In addition, the user can later input his/her bio-signal, and the control unit can output the corresponding handwritten content (C10) corresponding to his/her bio-signal on the display unit (140).

According to one embodiment, a user can input handwritten content (C10) using a pen (pen 110-1).

The pen (pen, 110-1) contains a battery inside and can emit electromagnetic waves using power from the battery. An electronic device can detect the emitted electromagnetic waves and output a signal corresponding to the location where the electromagnetic waves are detected, thereby generating handwritten content.

Meanwhile, the above-described method describes one embodiment of handwritten content, and there are no restrictions on the specific actions for inputting handwritten content.

Meanwhile, the action shown in Fig. 9 corresponds to handwritten content, which is an example of content, and there is no limitation on the type of content as long as specific content is stored in correspondence with biometric information and output based on the input of biometric information.

Figure 10 is a signal flow diagram according to one embodiment.

Referring to Fig. 10, a user inputs biometric information (1001), and an electronic device (1) can transmit the user's biometric information and the user's command to a server (1002). The server can store the received biometric information and the corresponding content (1003).

When the user inputs pre-stored biometric information in this stored state (1003), the electronic device (1) can transmit the biometric information to the server again (1004). In addition, the server can transmit content corresponding to the biometric information (1005). Meanwhile, the electronic device can receive this content and output the content (1006).

Figure 11 is a flowchart according to one embodiment.

Referring to Figure 11, a user can input biometric information into an electronic device (2001). In addition, the electronic device or a server communicating with the electronic device can store the biometric information and content in correspondence (2002). Afterwards, biometric information is input (2003), and if the previously stored biometric information and the input biometric information match (2004), the electronic device can output the corresponding content (2005).

Additionally, if the previously stored biometric information and the input biometric information do not match (2004), the electronic device may not output the corresponding content.

Meanwhile, the disclosed embodiments may be implemented in the form of a recording medium storing instructions executable by a computer. The instructions may be stored in the form of program codes, and when executed by a processor, may generate program modules to perform the operations of the disclosed embodiments. The recording medium may be implemented as a computer-readable recording medium.

Computer-readable storage media include all types of storage media that store instructions that can be deciphered by a computer. Examples include ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), magnetic tape, magnetic disk, flash memory, and optical data storage devices.

As described above, the disclosed embodiments have been described with reference to the attached drawings. Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will understand that the present invention can be implemented in forms other than the disclosed embodiments without changing the technical idea or essential features of the present invention. The disclosed embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting.

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Claims (22)

display;
A communication unit for communicating with a server storing at least one content;
An input unit for receiving the user's biometric information; and
Identifying the user based on the biometric information entered by the user,
A control unit that outputs at least one content corresponding to the determined user to the display unit;
The above server,
Based on the user's command, each of the at least one content forms at least one group in which the at least one content is grouped, and stores the at least one group and the biometric information in association with each other.
The above biometric information is,
Contains the iris information of the above user,
The above control unit,
An electronic device that controls at least one group to be stored in the server corresponding to the number of times the iris information is entered per unit time, and controls the content included in the group to be executed and output to the display unit based on the number of times the iris information is entered by the user.
In the first paragraph,
At least one of the above contents
An electronic device stored in at least one of a memory provided in said electronic device or a server communicating with said electronic device.


delete In the first paragraph,
The above control unit,
When the above user enters the above biometric information,
An electronic device that controls content included in at least one group corresponding to the above biometric information to be executed and output on the display unit.
In the first paragraph,
The above control unit,
The biometric information corresponding to the above user,
Based on the distinction of different biometric information corresponding to different users,
An electronic device that controls the output of the above content to the above display unit.
In paragraph 5,
The above control unit,
An electronic device that controls the display unit to output the content corresponding to each of the above biometric information and the other biometric information.

In paragraph 5,
The above control unit,
By inputting the above biometric information and other biometric information,
determining at least one content corresponding to the above biometric information and the other biometric information;
An electronic device that controls the at least one content corresponding to the biometric information and the other biometric information to be output to the display unit based on input of the biometric information and the other biometric information.
In the first paragraph,
The above biometric information is,
An electronic device comprising multiple fingerprint information of said user.
In Article 8,
The above control unit,
Controlling the above at least one group to be stored in the server corresponding to each of the plurality of fingerprint information,
An electronic device that controls the execution of the content included in the group corresponding to the fingerprint information and outputs it on the display unit when the user inputs at least one of the plurality of fingerprint information.
In Article 8,
The above control unit,
If the user inputs at least one of the plurality of fingerprint information for a predetermined period of time,
An electronic device that controls the display unit to output the content corresponding to each of the plurality of fingerprint information in a preview format.



delete Communicate with a server that stores at least one piece of content,
Enter the user's biometric information,
Identifying the user based on the biometric information entered by the user,
Including outputting at least one content corresponding to the identified user on the display unit,
Based on the user's command, the method further comprises forming at least one group in which each of the at least one content is grouped, and storing the at least one group and the biometric information in association therewith.
The above biometric information is,
Contains the iris information of the above user,
Further comprising controlling at least one group to be stored in the server corresponding to the number of times the iris information is entered per unit time,
Controlling the execution of the above content to output it on the display unit is as follows:
An electronic device control method comprising: controlling the content included in the group to be executed and output to the display unit based on the number of times the iris information has been entered by the user.
◈Claim 13 was waived upon payment of the registration fee.◈ In Article 12,
At least one of the above contents,
An electronic device control method stored in at least one of a memory provided in the electronic device or a server communicating with the electronic device.


delete ◈Claim 15 was abandoned upon payment of the registration fee.◈ In Article 12,
Controlling the execution of the above content to output it on the display unit is as follows:
When the above user enters the above biometric information,
An electronic device control method for controlling content included in at least one group corresponding to the above biometric information to be executed and output on the display unit.
◈Claim 16 was abandoned upon payment of the registration fee.◈ In Article 12,
Controlling the execution of the above content to output it on the display unit comprises: the biometric information corresponding to the user;
An electronic device control method comprising: controlling the display unit to output the content based on the distinction of different biometric information corresponding to different users.
◈Claim 17 was abandoned upon payment of the registration fee.◈ In Article 16,
An electronic device control method for controlling the execution of the above content and outputting it on the display unit, which includes controlling the execution of the above content and outputting the content corresponding to each of the above biometric information and the other biometric information on the display unit.
◈Claim 18 was abandoned upon payment of the registration fee.◈ In Article 16,
By inputting the above biometric information and other biometric information,
Further comprising determining at least one content corresponding to said biometric information and said other biometric information,
Controlling the execution of the above content to output it on the display unit is as follows:
An electronic device control method comprising controlling the at least one content corresponding to the biometric information and the other biometric information to be output to the display unit based on input of the biometric information and the other biometric information.
◈Claim 19 was abandoned upon payment of the registration fee.◈ In Article 12,
The above biometric information is,
An electronic device control method including multiple fingerprint information of the user.
◈Claim 20 was abandoned upon payment of the registration fee.◈ In Article 19,
Further comprising controlling the at least one group to be stored in the server corresponding to each of the plurality of fingerprint information,
Controlling the execution of the above content to output it on the display unit is as follows:
An electronic device control method comprising: controlling the display to execute the content included in the group corresponding to the fingerprint information when the user inputs at least one of the plurality of fingerprint information.
◈Claim 21 was abandoned upon payment of the registration fee.◈ In Article 19,
If the user inputs at least one of the plurality of fingerprint information for a predetermined period of time,
An electronic device control method further comprising controlling the display unit to output the content corresponding to each of the plurality of fingerprint information in a preview format.

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