KR-20260066714-A - Multimedia device and control method for the same

KR20260066714AKR 20260066714 AKR20260066714 AKR 20260066714AKR-20260066714-A

Abstract

A multimedia device is proposed, the device comprising: a display that outputs images through one or more windows; and a controller that controls the display, wherein the controller detects whether an activation trigger condition for a picture-in-picture (PIP) mode is satisfied and activates the PIP mode as the activation trigger condition is satisfied, and the activation trigger condition may be related to the progress state of a game through the multimedia device.

Inventors

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Assignees

엘지전자 주식회사

Dates

Publication Date: 20260512
Application Date: 20230914

Claims (15)

As a multimedia device, A display that outputs an image through one or more windows; and a controller that controls the display, The above controller is: Detect whether the activation trigger conditions for PIP (picture in picture) mode are met, and The above PIP mode is activated as the above activation trigger condition is satisfied, and The above activation trigger condition is a multimedia device related to the progress state of a game through the multimedia device.
In paragraph 1, The above controller is: Detect whether the disable trigger condition of the above PIP mode is satisfied, and disable the PIP mode as the disable trigger condition is satisfied, and A multimedia device in which the above-mentioned deactivation trigger condition is set differently depending on the above-mentioned activation trigger condition.
In paragraph 1, The above controller is: A multimedia device that controls the output of an image to a sub-window on the display as the above PIP mode is activated.
In paragraph 3, the multimedia device wherein the output image is an image associated with the game.
In paragraph 3, The above controller is: A multimedia device that controls the output of the image to the main window or multi-view mode window of the display instead of the sub-window when the time during which the above PIP mode is activated exceeds a preset time.
In paragraph 3, The above controller is: A multimedia device that outputs a user interface asking whether to continue outputting the image through the sub-window as the time during which the above PIP mode is activated exceeds a preset time.
In paragraph 3, A multimedia device in which the controller acquires past viewing history and selects a video to be output to the sub-window based on the acquired past viewing history.
In paragraph 3, A multimedia device in which the controller acquires information about the progress status of the game and selects an image to be output to the sub-window based on the acquired information.
A method for controlling a multimedia device, wherein the method is performed by a multimedia device comprising: a display that outputs an image through one or more windows; and a controller that controls the display. A step of detecting whether trigger conditions for activating PIP (picture in picture) mode are satisfied; and The method includes the step of activating the PIP mode as the above trigger condition is satisfied, and The above trigger condition is a method related to the progress state of a game through the multimedia device.
In Paragraph 9, A step of detecting whether the deactivation trigger condition of the above PIP mode is satisfied; and The method includes the step of disabling the PIP mode as the above disable trigger condition is satisfied, and A method in which the above deactivation trigger condition is set differently depending on the above activation trigger condition.
In Paragraph 9, A method comprising the step of controlling to output an image to a sub-window on the display as the above PIP mode is activated.
In Paragraph 11, A method in which the above-mentioned output image is an image associated with the above-mentioned game.
In Paragraph 11, A method comprising the step of controlling the output of the image to the main window or multi-view mode window of the display instead of the sub-window as the time during which the PIP mode is activated exceeds a preset time.
In Paragraph 11, A method comprising the step of acquiring past viewing history and selecting a video to be output to the sub-window based on the acquired past viewing history.
In Paragraph 9, A method comprising the step of obtaining information about the progress status of the above game and selecting an image to be output to the sub-window based on the obtained information.

Description

Multimedia device and control method for the same Multimedia device and control method for the same The present invention relates to a multimedia device and a control method for the same, and more specifically, to a multimedia device for activating a picture-in-picture (PIP) mode and outputting video during gameplay, and a control method for the same. Recently, new form factors have been discussed in multimedia devices such as mobile phones and TVs. A form factor refers to the structured shape of a product. The reason form factor innovation is becoming increasingly important in the display industry is that, driven by factors such as increased consumer mobility and the rapid advancement of device convergence and smartification, there is a growing user demand for form factors that allow for free and convenient use regardless of environmental conditions, moving away from typical form factors tailored to specific usage environments. For example, vertical TVs are becoming more widespread, breaking the stereotype that TVs are viewed horizontally. Reflecting the characteristics of the MZ generation, who are accustomed to enjoying content on mobile devices, vertical TVs are designed to allow for screen orientation switching. They are convenient as they enable users to easily view images from social media or shopping sites, and read comments while watching videos. In particular, the advantages of vertical TVs shine even brighter when connected to smartphones via NFC-based mirroring. Users can switch to landscape mode when watching regular TV or movies. As another example, rollable TVs and foldable smartphones are similar in that they both use 'flexible displays.' A flexible display literally refers to a flexible electronic component. To be flexible, it must first be thin. The substrate that receives information and converts it into light must be thin and flexible for performance to last a long time without damage. Being flexible means that it must not be significantly affected even when subjected to impact. While a flexible display is bent or folded, the joints are continuously subjected to pressure. To prevent internal damage from this pressure, it is necessary to possess excellent durability while also having the property of deforming loosely when pressure is applied. Flexible displays are implemented, for example, based on OLEDs. OLEDs are displays that use organic light-emitting materials. Organic materials are relatively more flexible than inorganic materials such as metals. Furthermore, OLEDs are more competitive than other displays because the substrate thickness is thin. In the case of LCD substrates used in the past, there are limitations to reducing thickness because liquid crystal and glass are required separately. As a new form factor for TVs, there is increasing demand for TVs that can be easily moved both indoors and outdoors. In particular, due to the recent coronavirus pandemic, users are spending more time at home, leading to a rise in demand for "second TVs." Furthermore, with the increase in the number of people going on outdoor excursions such as camping, there is a growing need for TVs with new form factors that are easy to carry and move. Figure 2 illustrates an example of a TV with a new form factor. The emergence of TVs and other devices with various form factors is all aimed at enhancing the user experience, and this seeks to provide satisfaction regarding seamless content consumption within the home (specific space) and content sharing with others. Meanwhile, regarding user experience, cloud gaming and console games are also being serviced via TV recently. Depending on the gaming environment, periods when the user does not participate in the game (hereinafter referred to as “idle periods”) occur (i.e., times when user interaction is not required), and measures to utilize these periods are being explored. In particular, as short-form videos have recently become the mainstream of video content, it is expected that attempts to provide such videos to users when the idle periods during gameplay mentioned above are short will be necessary to enhance the user experience. The accompanying drawings, which are included as part of the detailed description to aid in understanding the present invention, provide embodiments of the present invention and explain the technical concept of the present invention together with the detailed description. Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating each configuration of a display device. FIG. 2 is a drawing showing a display device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 shows a flowchart of a control method for a multimedia device for PIP mode activation according to the present invention. FIG. 4 shows a flowchart of a control method for a multimedia device for PIP mode activation according to the present invention. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the PIP mode and multi-view mode according to the present invention. FIG. 6 illustrates a block d