Display device and operating method for the same

Abstract

A display device according to one embodiment includes a display, a memory for storing one or more instructions, and at least one processor including a processing circuit, and when one or more instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor, the display device can analyze video content to identify title information of the video content, identify genre information of the video content corresponding to the title information of the video content, identify at least one recommendation function to be set in the video content based on at least one of the title information and the genre information, and control the display to display a playback screen of the video content in which the identified at least one recommendation function is set.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] Various embodiments relate to a display device that performs at least one function corresponding to video content and a method of operating the same. Background Technology

[0002] Due to technological advancements in display devices, display devices capable of implementing various functions are being developed. A representative example of a display device is the television. Conventional TVs simply received broadcast signals and performed the function of playing corresponding broadcast content (e.g., news, dramas, entertainment programs, etc.). Recently, however, due to technological advancements in display devices, various applications or programs can be stored and installed on the TV to perform diverse functions. Through these installed applications, various functions and services can be provided in addition to the function of playing broadcast content. For example, a game application can be stored and installed on the TV, allowing game content to be executed through the application.

[0003] In addition, as communication technology or communication connection functions of the display device are developed, the display device can provide various functions or services through wired or wireless communication with an external device. For example, the display device is connected to an external device (e.g., a source device, a game console device) via wired or wireless communication, and can receive content (e.g., game content) from the external device (e.g., a source device, a game console device) through the aforementioned wired or wireless communication.

[0004] When providing game content through a display device, the display device needs to output the game content in a way that enhances user satisfaction and convenience. means of solving the problem

[0005] A display device according to one embodiment may include a display, a memory for storing one or more instructions, and at least one processor including a processing circuit.

[0006] When the one or more instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120) according to one embodiment, the display device can analyze the video content and identify the title information of the video content.

[0007] When the one or more instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120) according to one embodiment, the display device can identify genre information of the video content corresponding to title information of the video content.

[0008] When the one or more instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120) according to one embodiment, the display device can identify at least one recommendation function for setting the video content based on at least one of the title information and the genre information.

[0009] When the one or more instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120) according to one embodiment, the display device can control the display to display a playback screen of the video content in which the identified at least one recommendation function is set.

[0010] A method of operating a display device according to one embodiment may include the step of analyzing video content to identify title information of the video content.

[0011] A method of operating a display device according to one embodiment may include a step of identifying genre information of the video content corresponding to title information of the video content.

[0012] A method of operation of a display device according to one embodiment may include the step of identifying at least one recommendation function to be set in the video content based on at least one of the title information and the genre information.

[0013] A method of operation of a display device according to one embodiment may include the step of displaying a playback screen of the video content in which at least one identified recommendation function is set. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0014] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing a display device and a source device according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating the operation method of a display device according to one embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the operation of a display device according to one embodiment analyzing a game image to identify title information of game content. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a table mapping title information and genre information of game content according to one embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a table mapping genre information and game function information of game content according to one embodiment. FIG. 6a is a drawing showing a table representing functional information according to title information and genre information of game content according to one embodiment. FIG. 6b is a drawing showing a table indicating unsupported function information according to the title information of game content according to one embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating the operation of a display device according to one embodiment to automatically set an identified game function. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the operation of a display device according to one embodiment executing an identified game function. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the operation of a display device according to one embodiment executing an identified game function. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operation of a display device according to one embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating the operation of a display device according to one embodiment analyzing a game image to identify genre information of game content. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the operation of a display device according to one embodiment executing an identified game function. FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a source device according to one embodiment. FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a display device according to one embodiment. FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a display device according to one embodiment. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0015] The terms used in this specification will be briefly explained, and the invention will be described in detail.

[0016] The terms used in this invention have been selected based on currently widely used general terms, taking into account their functions within the invention; however, these terms may vary depending on the intent of those skilled in the art, case law, the emergence of new technologies, etc. Additionally, in specific cases, terms have been arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in such cases, their meanings will be described in detail in the relevant description of the invention. Therefore, the terms used in this invention should be defined not merely by their names, but based on their meanings and the overall content of the invention.

[0017] When a part of a specification is described as "including" a certain component, this means that, unless specifically stated otherwise, it does not exclude other components but may include additional components. Furthermore, terms such as "...part" or "module" as used in the specification refer to a unit that processes at least one function or operation, and this may be implemented in hardware or software, or as a combination of hardware and software.

[0018] The following describes embodiments with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present invention. However, the present invention may be embodied in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Furthermore, in order to clearly explain the present invention in the drawings, parts unrelated to the explanation have been omitted, and similar parts throughout the specification are denoted by similar reference numerals.

[0019] In the embodiments of this specification, the term "user" refers to a person who controls a system, function, or operation, and may include a developer, administrator, or installer.

[0020] Additionally, in the embodiments of this specification, 'image' or 'picture' may represent a still image, a video composed of a plurality of consecutive still images (or frames), or a video.

[0021] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing a display device and a source device according to one embodiment.

[0022] Referring to FIG. 1, a display device (100) according to one embodiment may be connected to a source device (200) via wired or wireless communication.

[0023] A source device (200) according to one embodiment may provide content such as video or audio to a display device (100). For example, the source device (200) may be a video game console. However, it is not limited thereto, and the source device (200) may include various types of electronic devices capable of providing video content to the display device (100), such as a set-top box, DVD player, Blu-ray disc, PC, game console, etc. The source device (200) is a device that provides video content and may be referred to as a source device, but may also be referred to as a host device, content providing device, electronic device, storage device, computing device, server device, server, etc.

[0024] A display device (100) according to one embodiment can output or display video content received from a source device (200). The display device (100) may include various types of electronic devices capable of receiving and outputting video content, such as, for example, a network TV, a smart TV, an internet TV, a web TV, an IPTV, a PC, etc. The display device (100) is a device that receives and displays video content and may be referred to as a content receiving device, a sink device, an electronic device, or a computing device.

[0025] The source device (200) and the display device (100) can transmit and receive content via wired communication. For example, the source device (200) and the display device (100) can be connected via a cable, and each of the source device (200) and the display device (100) may include one or more ports for cable connection. The one or more ports may include digital input interfaces such as, for example, an HDMI port, a DisplayPort, or Type-C.

[0026] Alternatively, the source device (200) and the display device (100) may transmit and receive content via wireless communication. For example, the source device (200) and the display device (100) may include at least one communication module that performs communication according to communication standards such as wireless HDMI communication, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), NFC / RFID, Wi-Fi Direct, UWB, ZIGBEE, the Internet, 3G, 4G, 5G and / or 6G, and may be connected through the communication module.

[0027] For convenience of explanation, the following description will be given as an example in which a source device (200) and a display device (100) are connected via an HDMI cable to perform wired HDMI communication.

[0028] For example, the source device (200) and the display device (100) each include an HDMI port and can communicate through an HDMI cable connected to the port. When the source device (200) provides content to the display device (100), the source device (200) first receives an EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) provided by the display device (100), and can generate content in a format corresponding to the received EDID and provide it to the display device (100).

[0029] The EDID may include data or information defining display performance or display specifications that enable the display device (100) to display image content. For example, the EDID may include at least one of information about the manufacturer of the display device, product information, EDID version information, timing information, information about screen size, information about brightness, and information about pixels. Here, the information about screen size may include resolution, aspect ratio, etc., that the display device can provide.

[0030] The source device (200) can acquire an EDID provided by the display device (100), generate a format of video content to be transmitted to the display device (100) based on the acquired EDID, and provide it to the display device (100). For example, if the aspect ratio identified according to the acquired EDID (e.g., the value of the identified aspect ratio) is 32:9, the source device (200) can generate an image having the identified aspect ratio value of 32:9 and transmit it to the display device (100). That is, the source device (200) that receives the EDID from the display device (100) can provide video content in a format suitable for the display performance of the display device (100) to the display device (100).

[0031] Meanwhile, a display device (100) according to one embodiment may support output of various aspect ratios. Here, the aspect ratio represents the ratio of the vertical length to the horizontal length of the screen and may be expressed as a value such as 4:3, 16:9, 16:10, 21:9, 32:9, etc. Additionally, the aspect ratio represents the ratio of the horizontal and vertical lengths of the output screen or image and may be referred to as 'screen ratio', 'image ratio', etc. The aspect ratio of the screen may be determined according to the type of input image.

[0032] A display device (100) according to one embodiment can receive and display various video content from a source device (200). For example, the display device (100) can receive various types of game content from the source device (200) and display a game screen or game video.

[0033] A source device (200) according to one embodiment may include an external server (e.g., a game cloud server) that provides game content. For example, when a game application installed on a display device (100) is executed and game content is selected, the external server may execute the corresponding game content. The external server transmits an execution screen (game video or game screen) of the game content to the display device (100), and the display device (100) may display the game video.

[0034] A display device (100) according to one embodiment may provide game functions necessary for gameplay when executing game content. For example, game functions according to one embodiment may include a screen ratio changing function, a mini-map zoom function, etc. However, they are not limited thereto.

[0035] When receiving game content from a source device (200) such as a game console, the display device (100) changes the EDID information of the display device (100), and the source device (200) can change the aspect ratio of the game screen output to the display device (100) by obtaining the changed EDID information.

[0036] Alternatively, when game content provided by an external server is executed through an application already installed on the display device (100), the display device (100) may provide information regarding the aspect ratio (aspect ratio) to be changed to the external server. Based on the information regarding the aspect ratio to be changed, the external server changes the aspect ratio of the game content being executed, and accordingly, the aspect ratio of the game screen output to the display device (100) may be changed. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0037] When receiving game content from a source device (200), such as a game console, the display device (100) can determine the location of the mini-map to be enlarged through screen analysis. Alternatively, when executing game content provided by an external server through an application already installed on the display device (100), the display device (100) can determine the location of the mini-map based on the location information of the mini-map provided by the external server. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0038] If the user has to manually set the necessary functions during gameplay, it interferes with gameplay and may not be aware of whether the necessary functions are available on the display device (100).

[0039] Accordingly, a display device (100) according to one embodiment can identify title information and genre information of game content and, based on the identified title information and genre information, identify functions optimized for the game content. In addition, the display device (100) according to one embodiment can provide a game environment optimized for the user and enhance the user's immersion by providing a screen that guides the user to automatically set the identified functions or to set them manually. This will be explained in detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0040] FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating the operation method of a display device according to one embodiment.

[0041] Referring to FIG. 2, a display device (100) according to one embodiment can analyze a game image to identify title information of game content (S210).

[0042] According to one embodiment, a display device (100) can receive video content from a source device (200). The video content according to one embodiment may be game content, movie content, music content, home training service content, broadcast content, etc. Hereinafter, the video content will be described using game content as an example.

[0043] The display device (100) can display a game image corresponding to game content. The display device (100) can obtain title information of the game content by analyzing the game image. For example, the display device (100) can detect at least one object included in the game image and obtain title information of the game content based on the characteristics of the detected object. Alternatively, the display device (100) can obtain title information of the game content by using artificial intelligence technology based on a neural network. This will be explained in detail with reference to FIG. 3.

[0044] A display device (100) according to one embodiment can identify genre information of game content based on title information of game content (S220).

[0045] For example, genre information of game content may be determined based on classification criteria defining the game type or game style of the game content, such as the game's structure, gameplay method, and skills required of the player. Game genre information may include action games, role-playing games (RPG), strategy games (e.g., real-time strategy games (RTS)), simulation games, adventure games, shooting games (e.g., first-person shooter games (FPS)), puzzle games, sports and racing games, etc. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0046] The display device (100) can identify the genre information of the game content by using a pre-configured mapping table that maps title information and genre information. The pre-configured mapping table that maps title information and genre information will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 4.

[0047] Alternatively, if the title information of the game content is not identified, the display device (100) according to one embodiment may analyze the game image to identify the genre information of the game content. For example, the display device (100) may detect at least one object capable of identifying the genre of the game content in the game image and obtain the genre information of the game content based on the characteristics of the detected object. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0048] A display device (100) according to one embodiment can identify at least one candidate function based on genre information of game content (S230).

[0049] The display device (100) can identify at least one candidate function corresponding to game content by using a pre-configured mapping table that maps genre information and candidate function information. According to one embodiment, at least one candidate function may include a game function available in the corresponding game genre. A pre-configured mapping table that maps genre information and candidate function information will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 5.

[0050] A display device (100) according to one embodiment can identify at least one recommended function among candidate functions based on title information of game content (S240).

[0051] The display device (100) can identify at least one recommendation function corresponding to game content by using a pre-configured mapping table that maps title information and recommendation function information. According to one embodiment, at least one recommendation function may include an optimization function and a high-priority function corresponding to game content. However, it is not limited thereto. A pre-configured mapping table that maps title information and recommendation function information will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 6a.

[0052] A display device (100) according to one embodiment can identify a recommended function based on history information of a user using a game function. For example, when "Game Title 1" is played, if the user has executed the mini-map zoom function more than a preset number of times, the display device (100) can identify the mini-map zoom function as a recommended function for "Game Title 1". However, it is not limited thereto.

[0053] A display device (100) according to one embodiment can display a game screen with at least one recommendation function set (S250).

[0054] The display device (100) may apply or execute at least one identified recommendation function manually or automatically. For example, if the identified recommendation function is a mini-map zoom function, the display device (100) may display an image of the mini-map zoomed in. Alternatively, if the identified recommendation function is a virtual crosshair display function, the display device (100) may display a virtual crosshair on the game image. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0055] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the operation of a display device according to one embodiment analyzing a game image to identify title information of game content.

[0056] Referring to FIG. 3, a display device (100) according to one embodiment can display an image (310) corresponding to game content. A display device (100) according to one embodiment can receive various game content from a source device (200). For example, the game content may be received in the form of a stream, packet, etc., including audio and / or video data. Additionally, a stream or packet corresponding to the game content may include a plurality of images. Here, the images may include images displayed for the playback of game content, such as a game content playback screen, a menu screen, etc. For example, the images may be in the form of an image frame, a frame, a group of pictures (GOP), etc.

[0057] The display device (100) can display game images corresponding to various game content received from the source device (200).

[0058] A display device (100) according to one embodiment can analyze a game image (310) to obtain title information of the game content.

[0059] For example, the display device (100) can detect at least one object included in the game image (310) and obtain title information of the game content based on the characteristics of the detected object.

[0060] The display device (100) can recognize a game logo included in the game video, a character image appearing in the game content, or pre-set text or an image that can identify the game title. Alternatively, the display device (100) can recognize a menu screen or a game information interface (e.g., a mini-map, a skill icon, etc.) that can identify the game title. At this time, the game logo, related text, related image, menu screen, game information interface, etc. corresponding to the game content may be pre-set or stored in correspondence with the title information of the game content.

[0061] Additionally, the display device (100) can detect at least one object included in the game video using artificial intelligence technology based on a neural network.

[0062] Referring to FIG. 3, the display device (100) can detect a game logo (320) in a game image (310). Alternatively, the display device (100) can recognize character images (330, 340, 350) appearing in the game content in the game image (310). Based on the recognized game logo (320), character images (330, 340, 350), etc., the display device (100) can identify that the title information of the game content is "Game Title 1". However, it is not limited thereto.

[0063] Alternatively, a display device (100) according to one embodiment may acquire game title information corresponding to a game image by using a neural network that has been pre-trained by a training data set including game image and game title information. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0064] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a table mapping title information and genre information of game content according to one embodiment.

[0065] Referring to FIG. 4, a display device (100) according to one embodiment may store a first mapping table (410) that maps genre information corresponding to title information of game content. The first mapping table (410) according to one embodiment may be received from an external device and stored.

[0066] Alternatively, the first mapping table (410) according to one embodiment may be set by user input. For example, when game content is first executed on the display device (100), genre information according to the title information of the game content may be received from the user. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0067] The display device (100) analyzes the game image of the first game content and, if the acquired game title is "Game Title 1", can identify the genre information of the first game content as an FPS (First-Person Shooter) game by referring to the first mapping table (410).

[0068] Additionally, the display device (100) can analyze the game image of the second game content and, if the acquired game title is "Game Title 2", refer to the first mapping table (410) to identify the genre information of the second game content as an RTS (Real-Time Strategy) game. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0069] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a table mapping genre information and game function information of game content according to one embodiment.

[0070] Referring to FIG. 5, a display device (100) according to one embodiment may store a second mapping table (510) that maps game function information corresponding to genre information of game content. For example, the display device (100) may store a second mapping table (510) that maps game functions that can be used according to genre information of game content.

[0071] Game functions according to one embodiment may include a screen aspect ratio change function, a mini-map zoom function, a mini-map sharing function, a virtual aiming point display function, a game motion plus function, etc.

[0072] The aspect ratio changing function changes the ratio of the width and height of the screen or video on which the game video is output, and the aspect ratio may be referred to as the aspect ratio, video ratio, etc. The aspect ratio may be expressed as values ​​such as 4:3, 16:9, 16:10, 21:9, 32:9, etc. For example, if the game content provides a different aspect ratio (e.g., 16:10, 21:9, 32:9, etc.) in addition to the default aspect ratio (e.g., 16:9), the display device (100) can use the aspect ratio changing function to change the aspect ratio of the game screen or game video to a different aspect ratio and display it.

[0073] The mini-map enlargement function may refer to a function that enlarges the mini-map and displays it in a separate window. For example, the display device (100) may detect a mini-map in a game image and display a window that enlarges and displays an image corresponding to the mini-map in the upper, lower, left, and right areas of the game image.

[0074] The mini map sharing function may mean a function that transmits the mini map to an external device. For example, the display device (100) can transmit an image corresponding to the mini map in the game video to a pre-configured external device.

[0075] The virtual aiming point display function may mean a function that displays the point where the player aims on the screen. For example, the display device (100) may display the aiming point in the game video in the form of a dot, a crosshair, a circle, etc.

[0076] Game Motion Plus can refer to a feature that interpolates frames to make object movements smoother and sharper.

[0077] According to one embodiment, the display device (100) can use different functions depending on the game genre of the game content when playing a game.

[0078] For example, if the genre of the game content is an FPS game, the display device (100) can use a mini-map zoom function because a mini-map is displayed on the game video. Additionally, if the genre of the game content is an FPS game, the display device (100) can use a virtual aim point function that displays a virtual aim point on the game video. Additionally, if the genre of the game content is a racing game, the display device (100) can use a game motion plus function. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0079] When the first game content is an FPS game, the display device (100) can identify the screen ratio change function, mini map zoom function, and virtual aiming point display function as available game functions by referring to the second mapping table (510) in the first game content.

[0080] Additionally, if the second game content is an RTS game, the display device (100) may refer to the second mapping table (510) to identify the screen ratio change function, mini map zoom function, and mini map sharing function as available game functions in the second game content. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0081] A display device (100) according to one embodiment can identify at least one function corresponding to genre information of game content as at least one candidate function corresponding to game content. The display device (100) can display a function setting menu including at least one candidate function.

[0082] FIG. 6a is a drawing showing a table representing functional information according to title information and genre information of game content according to one embodiment.

[0083] A display device (100) according to one embodiment can identify at least one first game function (candidate function) according to the genre information of the game content based on a second mapping table (510) that maps the genre information of the game content and the game function information illustrated and described in FIG. 5.

[0084] A display device (100) according to one embodiment can identify a second game function (the function with the highest priority or the function optimized for game content) among at least one first game function (candidate function) by using a third mapping table (610).

[0085] Referring to FIG. 6a, the third mapping table (610) can map a second game function corresponding to title information and genre information of the game content. For example, among at least one candidate function (first game function) identified according to the genre information of the game content, an optimization function and a high-priority function corresponding to the game content according to the title information of the game content can be mapped.

[0086] A display device (100) according to one embodiment may set a second game function corresponding to title information of game content based on history information of a user using a game function. For example, when "Game Title 1" is played, if the user has executed the mini-map zoom function more than a preset number of times, the display device (100) may set the mini-map zoom function as the second game function for "Game Title 1". However, it is not limited thereto.

[0087] A display device (100) according to one embodiment identifies the game genre of the first game content as an FPS game and, based on the second mapping table (510) of FIG. 5, identifies the aspect ratio change function, the mini-map zoom function, and the virtual aiming point display function as candidate functions. The display device (100) identifies the title information of the first game content as "Game Title 1" and, based on the third mapping table (610), identifies the function optimized for the first game content or the function with the highest priority among the aspect ratio change function, the mini-map zoom function, and the virtual aiming point display function as the virtual aiming point display function. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0088] A display device (100) according to one embodiment can automatically set or execute an identified second game function. For example, if a second game function corresponding to the first game content being played is identified as a virtual aiming point display function, the display device (100) can display a virtual aiming point on the game image.

[0089] FIG. 6b is a drawing showing a table indicating unsupported function information according to the title information of game content according to one embodiment.

[0090] A display device (100) according to one embodiment can identify at least one first game function (candidate function) according to the genre information of the game content based on a second mapping table (510) that maps the genre information of the game content and the game function information illustrated and described in FIG. 5.

[0091] A display device (100) according to one embodiment can identify a second game function among at least one first game function (candidate function) using a fourth mapping table (620).

[0092] Referring to FIG. 6b, the fourth mapping table (620) can map unsupported functions according to the title information of the game content. For example, functions not supported by the corresponding game title can be mapped according to the title information of the game content.

[0093] A display device (100) according to one embodiment can identify a second game function by excluding a function that is not supported according to the game title from at least one first game function (candidate function) according to the genre information of the game content.

[0094] A display device (100) according to one embodiment identifies the game genre of the first game content as an FPS game and, based on the second mapping table (510) of FIG. 5, can identify a screen ratio change function, a mini-map zoom function, and a virtual aiming point display function as candidate functions. The display device (100) identifies the title information of the first game content as "Game Title 1" and, based on the fourth mapping table (620), can identify a virtual aiming point display function, excluding the screen ratio change function and the mini-map zoom function that are not supported in "Game Title 1", as a second game function. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0095] A display device (100) according to one embodiment can automatically set or execute an identified second game function. For example, if a second game function corresponding to the first game content being played is identified as a virtual aiming point display function, the display device (100) can display a virtual aiming point on the game image.

[0096] FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating the operation of a display device according to one embodiment to automatically set an identified game function.

[0097] Referring to FIG. 7, a display device (100) according to one embodiment can display a game image corresponding to game content. By analyzing the game image, the display device (100) can identify title information of the game content.

[0098] For example, the display device (100) can recognize at least one object related to game content (e.g., game logo, game character, game menu, etc.) in the first game image (710), and based on the recognized object information, identify that the game content is “Game Title 2”.

[0099] The display device (100) can identify that the genre information corresponding to "game title 2" is an RTS game based on the first mapping table (410) of FIG. 4.

[0100] Additionally, the display device (100) can identify a screen ratio change function, a mini-map enlargement function, and a mini-map sharing function as first game functions (candidate functions) corresponding to an RTS game based on the second mapping table (510) of FIG. 5.

[0101] Additionally, the display device (100) can identify a screen ratio change function and a mini-map enlargement function as a second game function (optimized function) corresponding to "Game Title 2" among the first game functions, based on the third mapping table (610) of FIG. 6a or the fourth mapping table (620) of FIG. 6b.

[0102] A display device (100) according to one embodiment can perform a screen ratio change function and a mini map zoom function without additional input or settings by the user.

[0103] A screen ratio changing function according to one embodiment changes the ratio of the width and height of a screen or video on which a game video is displayed, and the screen ratio may be referred to as an aspect ratio, video ratio, etc. The screen ratio may be expressed as a value such as 4:3, 16:9, 16:10, 21:9, 32:9, etc. For example, referring to FIG. 7, a display device (100) can execute a screen ratio changing function to change the screen ratio of a first game video (710) from 16:9 to 32:9. At this time, the screen ratio that is changed may vary depending on the game content.

[0104] The second game video (720) having a 32:9 aspect ratio may include more images of the left and right regions compared to the first game video (710), thereby providing more information to the game content user than the first game video (710). When playing a game while watching a game video that provides a wider field of view, one can enjoy a more vivid and immersive game.

[0105] A mini map according to one embodiment may refer to an image that displays a map representing the entire space where a game is performed in a small size. The mini map zoom function may refer to displaying an image of the zoomed-in mini map on a display.

[0106] For example, referring to FIG. 7, the display device (100) can detect a mini map in the game image and display an enlarged window (730) of the detected mini map at the top of the game image. However, it is not limited thereto, and the enlarged mini map window (730) can be displayed in any one of the left, right, top, or bottom areas of the second game image (720).

[0107] As illustrated in FIG. 7, the display device (100) can identify a function optimized for the game content (e.g., a mini-map zoom function) based on the title information and genre information of the game content, and can automatically execute the function optimized for the game content. Accordingly, the user does not need to manually set the mini-map zoom function during gameplay, thereby enhancing immersion in the game.

[0108] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the operation of a display device according to one embodiment executing an identified game function.

[0109] Referring to FIG. 8, by analyzing the game video (810), it can be identified that the title of the game content is “Game Title 7”.

[0110] The display device (100) can identify that the genre information corresponding to "game title 7" is an RTS game based on the first mapping table (410) of FIG. 4.

[0111] Additionally, the display device (100) can identify a screen ratio change function, a mini-map enlargement function, and a mini-map sharing function as first game functions (candidate functions) corresponding to an RTS game based on the second mapping table (510) of FIG. 5.

[0112] Additionally, the display device (100) can identify a mini-map zoom function as a second game function (optimized function) corresponding to a game title among the first game functions based on the third mapping table (610) of FIG. 6a or the fourth mapping table (620) of FIG. 6b.

[0113] A display device (100) according to one embodiment may display a message (820) asking whether to execute the mini map zoom function before executing the mini map zoom function.

[0114] When the display device (100) receives a "Yes" input included in the message (820), it can execute a mini-map enlargement function. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, a mini-map can be detected in the game image (810), and a window (830) that enlarges the detected mini-map can be displayed on the right side of the game image (810). However, it is not limited thereto, and the mini-map enlargement window (830) can be displayed in any one of the left, right, top, or bottom areas of the game image.

[0115] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the operation of a display device according to one embodiment executing an identified game function.

[0116] Referring to FIG. 9, by analyzing the game video (910), it can be identified that the title of the game content is “Game Title 2”.

[0117] The display device (100) can identify that the genre information corresponding to "game title 2" is an RTS game based on the first mapping table (410) of FIG. 4.

[0118] Additionally, the display device (100) can identify a screen ratio change function, a mini-map enlargement function, and a mini-map sharing function as first game functions (candidate functions) corresponding to an RTS game based on the second mapping table (510) of FIG. 5.

[0119] Additionally, the display device (100) can identify a screen ratio change function and a mini-map enlargement function as a second game function (optimized function) corresponding to a game title among the first game functions, based on the third mapping table (610) of FIG. 6a or the fourth mapping table (620) of FIG. 6b.

[0120] A display device (100) according to one embodiment may display a function setting menu screen including a second game function. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, a menu screen (920) may be displayed that allows selecting a screen ratio change function and a mini-map zoom function. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0121] For example, when receiving input that selects both the aspect ratio change function and the mini-map enlargement function on the menu screen (920), the display device (100) can display a game video (930) with the aspect ratio changed from 16:9 to 32:9, detect a mini-map in the game video (930), and display a window (940) that enlarges the detected mini-map area.

[0122] Alternatively, if input is received to select only the aspect ratio change function on the menu screen (920), the display device (100) can display a game video (930) with the aspect ratio changed from 16:9 to 32:9.

[0123] Alternatively, if an input is received selecting only the mini-map zoom function on the menu screen (920), the display device (100) can detect the mini-map in the game image and display a window (940) that zooms in on the detected mini-map area.

[0124] FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operation of a display device according to one embodiment.

[0125] Referring to FIG. 10, a display device according to one embodiment can identify genre information of game content (S1010).

[0126] For example, the display device (100) can identify genre information of game content corresponding to title information of game content by using the first mapping table (410) illustrated and described in FIG. 4.

[0127] If the display device (100) cannot identify the title information of the game content, or if the first mapping table (410) does not include genre information corresponding to the title information of the game content, the display device (100) according to one embodiment can obtain the genre information of the game content by analyzing the game image. This will be explained in detail with reference to FIG. 11.

[0128] A display device (100) according to one embodiment can identify at least one candidate function corresponding to genre information of game content (S1020).

[0129] The display device (100) can identify at least one candidate function corresponding to game content by using a pre-configured mapping table that maps genre information and candidate function information. According to one embodiment, at least one candidate function may include game functions available in the corresponding game genre. Since the pre-configured mapping table that maps genre information and candidate function information has been described in detail in FIG. 5, the same description will be omitted.

[0130] A display device (100) according to one embodiment can display a function setting guide screen including candidate functions (S1030).

[0131] For example, the function setting guide screen may include a menu that allows selecting at least one of the candidate functions. The display device (100) can execute the candidate function selected from the menu.

[0132] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating the operation of a display device according to one embodiment analyzing a game image to identify genre information of game content.

[0133] Referring to FIG. 11, a display device (100) according to one embodiment can display an image corresponding to game content. A display device (100) according to one embodiment can receive various game content from a source device (200). For example, the game content may be received in the form of a stream, packet, etc., including audio and / or video data. Additionally, a stream or packet corresponding to the game content may include a plurality of images. Here, the images may include images displayed for the playback of the game content, such as a game content playback screen, a menu screen, etc. For example, the images may be in the form of an image frame, a frame, a group of pictures (GOP), etc.

[0134] The display device (100) can display game images corresponding to various game content received from the source device (200).

[0135] A display device (100) according to one embodiment can analyze a game image (1110) to obtain genre information of the game content.

[0136] A display device (100) according to one embodiment detects at least one object included in a game image (1110) and can obtain genre information of game content based on the characteristics of the detected object.

[0137] For example, the display device (100) can detect objects that can identify the genre of game content in the game image. Referring to FIG. 11, the display device (100) can detect a vehicle (1120, e.g., a car, a motorcycle, etc.), a track or road, a lap timer (1130), a speedometer (1140), and a map (1150) including a location display in the game image (1110). Based on the detected objects, the display device (100) can identify the genre information of the game content as a racing game.

[0138] Alternatively, if the display device (100) detects units (soldiers, tanks, aircraft, etc.), buildings (bases, power plants, defense towers, etc.), resources (minerals, gas, etc.), a minimap, production and upgrade buttons, etc. in the game video (1110), it can identify the genre information of the game content as an RTS game.

[0139] Alternatively, the display device (100) can identify the genre information of the game content as a sports game when a player character (e.g., soccer player, basketball player, etc.), a stadium (field, court, track, etc.), a ball or sports tool, a referee and spectators, a scoreboard, a timer, a team logo, a uniform, etc. are detected in the game image (1110). However, it is not limited thereto, and the display device (100) according to one embodiment can identify the genre information of the game content based on various detected objects.

[0140] Additionally, the display device (100) can acquire game genre information corresponding to a game image by using a neural network that has been pre-trained by a training data set including a game image, game genre information, and characteristic objects capable of identifying the game genre. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0141] Additionally, the display device (100) can identify genre information of game content based on audio data corresponding to game video. For example, the display device (100) can obtain game genre information by analyzing audio data corresponding to game video and detecting audio data capable of identifying the genre of game content. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0142] FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the operation of a display device according to one embodiment executing an identified game function.

[0143] A display device (100) according to one embodiment can identify that the genre information of the game content is a racing game by analyzing the game image.

[0144] Based on the second mapping table (510) illustrated and described in FIG. 5, the display device (100) can identify game motion plus function, screen ratio change function, and mini map zoom function as game functions corresponding to racing games.

[0145] If the game title information of the game content according to one embodiment is not identified, the display device (100) may provide candidate functions corresponding to the genre information of the game content.

[0146] Referring to FIG. 12, the display device (100) can display a function setting guide screen (1210) that includes game functions corresponding to a racing game. The function setting guide screen (1210) may include a menu that allows selecting at least one of a game motion plus function, a screen ratio change function, and a mini map zoom function.

[0147] For example, when the display device (100) receives an input selecting a game motion plus function and a mini map zoom function, the display device (100) can apply the game motion plus function to output a game video, detect a mini map in the game video, and display a window (1220) that enlarges the detected mini map area.

[0148] FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a source device according to one embodiment.

[0149] Referring to FIG. 13, a source device (200) according to one embodiment may include a communication unit (230), a processor (240), and a memory (250).

[0150] A communication unit (230) according to one embodiment can receive or transmit content by performing a communication connection between a source device (200) and an external device (e.g., a display device (100)). For example, the communication unit (230) can perform communication with the external device through a wired or wireless communication network. The communication unit (230) may include at least one port for connecting to the external device via a wired cable in order to communicate with the external device via a wired connection. For example, the communication unit (230) may include at least one of an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port, an MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) port, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port, a DP (Display Port), a Thunderbolt port, a VGA (Video Graphics Array) port, an RGB port, a D-SUB (D-subminiature), a DVI (Digital Visual Interface), a component jack, and a PC port. The communication unit (230) can communicate with an external device connected via a wire through at least one port.

[0151] Additionally, the communication unit (230) may include at least one wireless communication module, wireless communication circuit, or wireless communication device that performs wireless communication with an external device. For example, the communication unit (230) may include at least one communication module that performs communication according to communication standards such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), NFC / RFID, Wi-Fi Direct, UWB, ZIGBEE, the Internet, 3G, 4G, 5G, and / or 6G. However, it is not limited thereto, and the configuration and operation of the communication unit (230) may be implemented in various ways according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0152] For example, the communication unit (230) is connected to the display device (100) and can receive EDID information of the display device (100) from the display device (100) and output content to the display device (100).

[0153] A processor (240) according to one embodiment can control the overall operation of a source device (200). Specifically, the processor (240) can control the process of outputting a content video being played on the source device (200) to a display device (100).

[0154] The processor (240) can execute one or more programs stored in memory (250). In one embodiment, memory (250) can store various data, programs, or applications for driving and controlling the source device (200).

[0155] Additionally, the program stored in memory (250) may include one or more instructions. The program (one or more instructions) or application stored in memory (250) may be executed by the processor (240).

[0156] A source device (200) according to one embodiment can receive content transmitted from an external device or an external server. The source device (200) can receive content from an external recording medium such as a USB memory or an HDD. Alternatively, it can read content recorded on an optical disc such as a DVD or a Blu-ray disc.

[0157] A processor (240) according to one embodiment can play content by executing one or more instructions stored in memory (250), and can be implemented in various forms depending on the embodiment. For example, the processor (240) can perform processing on content data received by the source device (200).

[0158] FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a display device according to one embodiment.

[0159] Referring to FIG. 14, a display device (100) according to one embodiment may include a communication unit (110), a processor (120), a memory (130), and a display (140).

[0160] A communication unit (110) according to one embodiment can transmit and receive data or signals with an external device (e.g., a source device (200)).

[0161] A communication unit (110) according to one embodiment can transmit or receive data or signals to and from an external device (e.g., a source device (200)) or a server. For example, the communication unit (110) can communicate with an external device through a wired or wireless communication network. To communicate with an external device via a wired connection, the communication unit (110) may include at least one port for being connected via a wired cable. For example, the communication unit (110) may include at least one of an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port, an MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) port, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port, a DP (Display Port), a Thunderbolt port, a VGA (Video Graphics Array) port, an RGB port, a D-SUB (D-subminiature), a DVI (Digital Visual Interface), a component jack, or a PC port. The communication unit (110) can communicate with an external device connected via a wired connection through at least one port.

[0162] Additionally, the communication unit (110) may include a Wi-Fi module, a Bluetooth module, an infrared communication module and a wireless communication module, a LAN module, an Ethernet module, etc. At this time, each communication module may be implemented in the form of at least one hardware chip.

[0163] The Wi-Fi module and the Bluetooth module perform communication using the Wi-Fi method and the Bluetooth method, respectively. When using the Wi-Fi module or the Bluetooth module, various connection information such as SSID and session key is transmitted and received first, and then various information can be transmitted and received after establishing a communication connection using this information. The wireless communication module may include at least one communication chip that performs communication according to various wireless communication standards such as Zigbee, 3G (3rd Generation), 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project), LTE (Long Term Evolution), LTE-A (LTE Advanced), 4G (4th Generation), and 5G (5th Generation).

[0164] A communication unit (110) according to one embodiment may request content (e.g., game content) from a source device (200). Additionally, the communication unit (110) may provide an EDID to the source device (200).

[0165] The communication unit (110) can receive content from the source device (200). Even for the same content, it can receive images having various aspect ratios.

[0166] A communication unit (110) according to one embodiment can receive a control signal or control command, etc., corresponding to user input (e.g., key or button input of the control device) from a control device.

[0167] A processor (120) according to one embodiment controls the overall operation of the display device (100) and the signal flow between the internal components of the electronic device (100), and performs the function of processing data.

[0168] The processor (120) may include a single core, dual core, triple core, quad core, and multiples thereof. Additionally, the processor (120) may include multiple processors. For example, the processor (120) may be implemented as a main processor (not shown) and a sub processor (not shown).

[0169] Additionally, the processor (140) may be composed of hardware components that perform arithmetic, logic, and input / output operations and signal processing. The processor (140) may be composed of, for example, at least one of a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a Microprocessor, a Graphic Processing Unit (GPU), a Video Processing Unit (VPU), Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Digital Signal Processors (DSPs), Digital Signal Processing Devices (DSPDs), Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), an Application Processor (AP), a Neural Processing Unit (NPU), or an AI-dedicated processor designed with a hardware structure specialized for processing AI models, but is not limited thereto. Alternatively, according to an embodiment, the processor (140) may be implemented in the form of a System On Chip (SoC) integrating at least one of the processors listed above.

[0170] A memory (150) according to one embodiment may include, for example, a non-volatile memory comprising at least one of a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory, etc.), a ROM (Read-Only Memory), an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), and a PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory), and a volatile memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or SRAM (Static Random Access Memory).

[0171] A memory (130) according to one embodiment can store various data, programs, or applications for driving and controlling a display device (100).

[0172] A memory (130) according to one embodiment may include a first mapping table (410), a second mapping table (510), and a third mapping table (610) as illustrated and described in FIGS. 4 to 6.

[0173] Additionally, the program stored in memory (130) may include one or more instructions. The program (one or more instructions) or application stored in memory (130) may be executed by the processor (120).

[0174] A processor (120) according to one embodiment may be one or more. If there is one or more processors (120), the operations of the present disclosure may be performed by one or more processors individually or collectively by executing instructions and / or programs stored in memory (150).

[0175] When a method according to one embodiment includes a plurality of operations, the plurality of operations may be performed by a single processor (120) or by a plurality of processors (120). For example, when a first operation, a second operation, and a third operation are performed by a method according to one embodiment, the first operation, the second operation, and the third operation may all be performed by a first processor, or the first operation and the second operation may be performed by a first processor and the third operation may be performed by a second processor.

[0176] One or more processors according to one embodiment may be implemented as a single-core processor or as a multi-core processor. When a method according to one embodiment includes a plurality of operations, the plurality of operations may be performed by a single core or by a plurality of cores included in one or more processors.

[0177] A processor (120) according to one embodiment can display an image corresponding to video content by executing one or more instructions stored in the memory (130) individually or collectively. The video content according to one embodiment may be game content, movie content, music content, home training service content, broadcast content, etc. For example, the processor (120) can display a game image corresponding to game content.

[0178] A processor (120) according to one embodiment can identify title information of game content by analyzing a game image by executing one or more instructions stored in the memory (130) individually or collectively. For example, the processor (120) can detect at least one object included in the game image and obtain title information of the game content based on the characteristics of the detected object. Alternatively, the processor (120) can obtain title information of the game content by using artificial intelligence technology based on a neural network.

[0179] A processor (120) according to one embodiment can identify genre information of game content based on title information of game content by executing one or more instructions stored in the memory (130) individually or collectively.

[0180] For example, the processor (120) can identify the genre information of the game content using a pre-configured mapping table that maps title information and genre information. Since the pre-configured mapping table that maps title information and genre information has been described in detail in FIG. 4, the same description will be omitted.

[0181] Alternatively, if the title information of the game content is not identified, the processor (120) can analyze the game video to identify the genre information of the game content. For example, the processor (120) can detect at least one object in the game video that can identify the genre of the game content and obtain the genre information of the game content based on the characteristics of the detected object. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0182] A processor (120) according to one embodiment can identify at least one candidate function based on genre information of game content by executing one or more instructions stored in the memory (130) individually or collectively.

[0183] For example, the processor (120) can identify at least one candidate function corresponding to game content by using a pre-configured mapping table that maps genre information and candidate function information. According to one embodiment, at least one candidate function may include game functions available in the corresponding game genre. Since the pre-configured mapping table that maps genre information and candidate function information has been described in detail in FIG. 5, the same description will be omitted.

[0184] A processor (120) according to one embodiment can identify at least one recommended function among candidate functions based on title information of game content by executing one or more instructions stored in the memory (130) individually or collectively.

[0185] For example, the processor (120) can identify at least one recommendation function corresponding to game content by using a pre-configured mapping table that maps title information and recommendation function information. According to one embodiment, at least one recommendation function may include an optimization function and a high-priority function corresponding to game content. However, it is not limited thereto. Since the pre-configured mapping table that maps title information and recommendation function information has been described in detail in FIG. 6, the same description will be omitted.

[0186] A processor (120) according to one embodiment can display a game screen with at least one recommendation function set by executing one or more instructions stored in the memory (130) individually or collectively. For example, the processor (120) can apply or execute at least one identified recommendation function manually or automatically.

[0187] A processor (120) according to one embodiment can display a function setting guide screen including candidate functions by executing one or more instructions stored in the memory (130) individually or collectively. For example, if the title information of the game content is not identified, the processor (120) can display a function setting guide screen in which at least one of the candidate functions corresponding to the genre information of the game content can be selected. The processor (120) can apply or execute the candidate function selected on the function setting guide screen.

[0188] A display (140) according to one embodiment converts a video signal, data signal, OSD signal, control signal, etc. processed by a processor (120) to generate a driving signal. The display (240) can be implemented as a PDP, LCD, OLED, flexible display, etc., and can also be implemented as a 3D display. Additionally, the display (140) can be configured as a touch screen and used as an input device in addition to an output device.

[0189] A display (140) according to one embodiment may display a game video, a function setting guide screen, an enlarged image of a mini-map identified in the game video, a virtual aiming point, etc. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0190] FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a display device according to one embodiment.

[0191] The display device (1500) of FIG. 15 may be an embodiment of the display device (100) described with reference to FIG. 1 to 12 and FIG. 14.

[0192] Referring to FIG. 15, a display device (1500) according to one embodiment may include a tuner unit (1540), a processor (1510), a display unit (1520), a communication unit (1550), a detection unit (1530), an input / output unit (1570), a video processing unit (1580), an audio processing unit (1585), an audio output unit (1560), a memory (1590), and a power supply unit (1595).

[0193] The communication unit (1550) of FIG. 15 may correspond to the communication unit (110) of FIG. 14, the processor (1510) of FIG. 15 may correspond to the processor (120) of FIG. 14, the memory (1590) of FIG. 15 may correspond to the memory (130) of FIG. 14, and the display unit (1520) of FIG. 15 may correspond to the display (140) of FIG. 14. Accordingly, content identical to that described above will be omitted.

[0194] A tuner unit (1540) according to one embodiment can select only the frequency of the channel to be received by the display device (1500) among many radio wave components by tuning through amplification, mixing, resonance, etc. of a broadcast signal received via wired or wireless means. The broadcast signal includes audio, video, and additional information (e.g., EPG (Electronic Program Guide)).

[0195] The tuner unit (1540) can receive broadcast signals from various sources such as terrestrial broadcasting, cable broadcasting, satellite broadcasting, internet broadcasting, etc. The tuner unit (1540) can also receive broadcast signals from sources such as analog broadcasting or digital broadcasting.

[0196] A communication unit (1550) according to one embodiment may receive a control signal or a control command, etc. from an external control device. For example, the communication unit (1550) may include an IR module capable of transmitting and receiving signals with an external control device according to an IR communication standard. Specifically, the communication unit (1550) may receive a control signal or a control command, etc. corresponding to a user input (e.g., a key or button input of the control device) from the control device.

[0197] A detection unit (1530) according to one embodiment detects the user's voice, the user's image, or the user's interaction, and may include a microphone (1531), a camera unit (1532), and an optical receiver (1533).

[0198] The microphone (1531) receives the uttered voice of the user. The microphone (1531) can convert the received voice into an electrical signal and output it to the processor (1510). The user voice may include, for example, a voice corresponding to a menu or function of the display device (1500). For example, the microphone (1531) can receive a user voice corresponding to a rotation command of the display and convert the received voice into an electrical signal and output it to the processor (1510).

[0199] The camera unit (1532) can receive images (e.g., consecutive frames) corresponding to a user's motion including a gesture within the camera recognition range. The processor (1510) can select a menu displayed on the display device (1500) or perform control corresponding to the motion recognition result using the received motion recognition result. For example, the processor (1510) can receive images from the camera unit (1532), recognize a user's motion corresponding to the rotation of the display from the received images, and rotate the display in response.

[0200] The light receiver (1533) receives a light signal (including a control signal) received from an external control device through a light window (not shown) in the bezel of the display unit (1520). The light receiver (1533) can receive a light signal corresponding to user input (e.g., touch, press, touch gesture, voice, or motion) from the control device. A control signal can be extracted from the received light signal by the control of the processor (1510).

[0201] An input / output unit (1670) according to one embodiment can receive video (e.g., video, etc.), audio (e.g., voice, music, etc.), and additional information (e.g., EPG, etc.) from outside the display device (1500). The input / output unit (1670) may include any one of HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface), MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link), USB (Universal Serial Bus), DP (Display Port), Thunderbolt, VGA (Video Graphics Array) port, RGB port, D-SUB (D-subminiature), DVI (Digital Visual Interface), component jack, and PC port.

[0202] The processor (1510) controls the overall operation of the display device (1600) and the signal flow between the internal components of the display device (1500), and performs the function of processing data. The processor (1510) can execute an OS (Operation System) and various applications stored in memory (1590) when there is user input or when a pre-set and stored condition is satisfied.

[0203] The processor (1510) may include RAM used as a storage area for storing signals or data input from outside the display device (1500) or for various tasks performed on the display device (1500), ROM stored as a control program for controlling the display device (1500), and a processor.

[0204] The video processing unit (1580) performs processing on video data received by the display device (1500). The video processing unit (1580) can perform various image processing on the video data, such as decoding, scaling, noise filtering, frame rate conversion, and resolution conversion.

[0205] The audio processing unit (1585) performs processing on audio data. Various processing such as decoding, amplification, and noise filtering on audio data can be performed in the audio processing unit (1585). Meanwhile, the audio processing unit (1585) may be equipped with multiple audio processing modules to process audio corresponding to multiple contents.

[0206] The audio output unit (1560) outputs audio included in a broadcast signal received through the tuner unit (1540) under the control of the processor (1510). The audio output unit (1560) can output audio (e.g., voice, sound) input through the communication unit (1550) or the input / output unit (1570). Additionally, the audio output unit (1560) can output audio stored in the memory (1590) under the control of the processor (1510). The audio output unit (1560) may include at least one of a speaker, a headphone output terminal, or an S / PDIF (Sony / Philips Digital Interface) output terminal.

[0207] The power supply unit (1595) supplies power input from an external power source to the components inside the display device (1500) under the control of the processor (1510). Additionally, the power supply unit (1595) can supply power output from one or more batteries (not shown) located inside the display device (1500) to the internal components under the control of the processor (1510).

[0208] The memory (1590) may store various data, programs, or applications for driving and controlling the display device (1500) under the control of the processor (1610). The memory (1590) may include a broadcast receiving module, a channel control module, a volume control module, a communication control module, a voice recognition module, a motion recognition module, an optical receiving module, a display control module, an audio control module, an external input control module, a power control module, a power control module for an external device connected wirelessly (e.g., Bluetooth), a voice database (DB), or a motion database (DB), which are not illustrated. The modules not illustrated and the database of the memory (1590) may be implemented in software form to perform broadcast reception control functions, channel control functions, volume control functions, communication control functions, voice recognition functions, motion recognition functions, optical reception control functions, display control functions, audio control functions, external input control functions, power control functions, or power control functions for an external device connected wirelessly (e.g., Bluetooth) in the display device (1500). The processor (1510) can perform each of these functions using the software stored in memory (1590).

[0209] Meanwhile, the block diagrams of the display devices (100, 1500) illustrated in FIGS. 14 and 15 are block diagrams for one embodiment. Each component of the block diagrams may be integrated, added, or omitted according to the specifications of the actual implemented display device (100, 1500). That is, as needed, two or more components may be combined into a single component, or a single component may be subdivided into two or more components. Furthermore, the functions performed in each block are intended to explain the embodiments, and the specific operations or devices thereof do not limit the scope of the present invention.

[0210] A display device according to one embodiment may include a display, a memory for storing one or more instructions, and at least one processor including a processing circuit.

[0211] When the one or more instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120) according to one embodiment, the display device can analyze the video content and identify the title information of the video content.

[0212] When the one or more instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120) according to one embodiment, the display device can identify genre information of the video content corresponding to title information of the video content.

[0213] When the one or more instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120) according to one embodiment, the display device can identify at least one recommendation function for setting the video content based on at least one of the title information and the genre information.

[0214] When the one or more instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor according to one embodiment, the display device can control the display to display a playback screen of the video content in which the identified at least one recommendation function is set.

[0215] When the one or more instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor according to one embodiment, the display device can recognize at least one object included in the image corresponding to the image content.

[0216] When the one or more instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor according to one embodiment, the display device can acquire title information of the image content based on at least one recognized object.

[0217] When the one or more instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor according to one embodiment, the display device can identify the genre information corresponding to the title information by using a first mapping table that maps the title information and genre information of the video content.

[0218] When the one or more instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor according to one embodiment, the display device can identify at least one candidate function corresponding to the genre information by using a second mapping table that maps the genre information of the video content to candidate function information.

[0219] When the one or more instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor according to one embodiment, the display device can control the display to display a function setting menu including the at least one candidate function.

[0220] When the one or more instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor according to one embodiment, the display device can identify the at least one recommendation function corresponding to the title information among the at least one candidate function by using a third mapping table that maps title information and recommendation function information.

[0221] When the one or more instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor according to one embodiment, the display device can identify the at least one recommended function among the at least one candidate function based on the title information and the function information set by the user.

[0222] When the one or more instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor according to one embodiment, the display device may control the display to display a message confirming whether to set the at least one recommendation function.

[0223] Video content according to one embodiment may include game content.

[0224] According to one embodiment, at least one genre information may include at least one of a role-playing game (RPG), a real-time strategy (RTS) game, a simulation game, an adventure game, a shooting game, a racing game, and a sports game.

[0225] According to one embodiment, at least one recommendation function may include at least one of a mini-map zoom function, a mini-map sharing function, a screen ratio change function, a game motion plus function, and a virtual aiming point display function.

[0226] A method of operating a display device according to one embodiment may include the step of analyzing video content to identify title information of the video content.

[0227] A method of operating a display device according to one embodiment may include a step of identifying genre information of the video content corresponding to title information of the video content.

[0228] A method of operation of a display device according to one embodiment may include the step of identifying at least one recommendation function to be set in the video content based on at least one of the title information and the genre information.

[0229] A method of operation of a display device according to one embodiment may include the step of displaying a playback screen of the video content in which at least one identified recommendation function is set.

[0230] The step of identifying title information of the above video content may include the step of recognizing at least one object included in the video corresponding to the above video content.

[0231] The step of identifying title information of the above video content may include the step of obtaining title information of the above video content based on at least one recognized object.

[0232] The step of identifying genre information of the video content may include the step of identifying the genre information corresponding to the title information using a first mapping table that maps the title information and genre information of the video content.

[0233] The step of identifying at least one recommendation function may include the step of identifying at least one candidate function corresponding to the genre information using a second mapping table that maps the genre information of the video content to the candidate function information.

[0234] A method of operating a display device according to one embodiment may further include the step of displaying a function setting menu including at least one candidate function.

[0235] The step of identifying at least one recommendation function may include the step of identifying at least one recommendation function corresponding to the title information among the at least one candidate function using a third mapping table that maps title information and recommendation function information.

[0236] The step of identifying at least one recommendation function may include identifying at least one recommendation function among at least one candidate function based on the title information and the function information set by the user.

[0237] A method of operation of a display device according to one embodiment may further include the step of displaying a message confirming whether to set the at least one recommendation function.

[0238] A display device according to one embodiment can identify title information and genre information of game content and, based on the identified title information and genre information, identify a function optimized for the game content.

[0239] A display device according to one embodiment can provide an optimized game environment for the user and enhance the user's immersion by providing a screen that automatically sets identified functions or guides the user to set them manually.

[0240] A method of operation of a display device according to one embodiment may be implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed through various computer means and recorded on a computer-readable medium. The computer-readable medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, etc., either individually or in combination. The program instructions recorded on the medium may be those specifically designed and configured for the present invention, or may be those known and available to those skilled in the art of computer software. Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes; optical recording media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs; magneto-optical media such as floptical disks; and hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions, such as ROM, RAM, and flash memory. Examples of program instructions include machine code, such as that generated by a compiler, as well as high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter, etc.

[0241] In addition, the method of operation of the display device according to the disclosed embodiments may be provided by being included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a seller and a buyer as a product.

[0242] A computer program product may include a software program and a computer-readable storage medium on which the software program is stored. For example, a computer program product may include a product in the form of a software program (e.g., a downloadable app) that is electronically distributed through a manufacturer of an electronic device or an electronic market (e.g., Google Play Store, App Store). For electronic distribution, at least a portion of the software program may be stored on a storage medium or temporarily created. In this case, the storage medium may be a server of the manufacturer, a server of the electronic market, or a storage medium of a relay server that temporarily stores the software program.

[0243] A computer program product may include a storage medium of a server or a storage medium of a client device in a system composed of a server and a client device. Alternatively, if a third device (e.g., a smartphone) is communicationally connected to the server or client device, the computer program product may include a storage medium of the third device. Alternatively, the computer program product may include the S / W program itself, which is transmitted from the server to the client device or the third device, or from the third device to the client device.

[0244] In this case, one of the server, the client device, and the third device may execute the computer program product to perform the method according to the disclosed embodiments. Alternatively, two or more of the server, the client device, and the third device may execute the computer program product to perform the method according to the disclosed embodiments in a distributed manner.

[0245] For example, a server (e.g., a cloud server or an artificial intelligence server, etc.) can execute a computer program product stored on the server to control a client device connected to the server in communication to perform a method according to the disclosed embodiments.

[0246] Although the embodiments have been described in detail above, the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto, and various modifications and improvements by those skilled in the art using the basic concept of the present invention as defined in the following claims also fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

Claim 1 A display device (100) comprises: a display (140); a memory (130) for storing one or more instructions; and at least one processor (120) including a processing circuit, wherein when the one or more instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the display device (100) analyzes video content to identify title information of the video content, identifies genre information of the video content corresponding to the title information of the video content, identifies at least one recommendation function to be set on the video content based on at least one of the title information and the genre information, and controls the display to display a playback screen of the video content on which the identified at least one recommendation function is set. Claim 2 In claim 1, when the one or more instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the display device recognizes at least one object included in the image corresponding to the image content, and acquires title information of the image content based on the recognized at least one object. Claim 3 In claim 1 or 2, when the one or more instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the display device identifies the genre information corresponding to the title information using a first mapping table that maps the title information and genre information of the video content. Claim 4 In any one of claims 1 to 3, when the one or more instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the display device identifies at least one candidate function corresponding to the genre information using a second mapping table that maps the genre information of the video content to the candidate function information. Claim 5 In paragraph 4, when the one or more instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the display device controls the display to display a function setting menu including the at least one candidate function. Claim 6 In paragraph 4, when the one or more instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the display device identifies the at least one recommendation function corresponding to the title information among the at least one candidate function using a third mapping table that maps title information and recommendation function information. Claim 7 In paragraph 4, when the one or more instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the display device identifies the at least one recommended function among the at least one candidate function based on the title information and the function information set by the user. Claim 8 In any one of claims 1 to 7, when the one or more instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the display device controls the display to display a message confirming whether to set the at least one recommendation function. Claim 9 A display device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the video content includes game content, and the at least one genre information includes at least one of a role-playing game (RPG), a real-time strategy (RTS) game, a simulation game, an adventure game, a shooting game, a racing game, and a sports game. Claim 10 A display device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the video content includes game content, and the at least one recommendation function includes at least one of a mini-map zoom function, a mini-map sharing function, a screen ratio change function, a game motion plus function, and a virtual aiming point display function. Claim 11 A method of operating a display device comprising: a step of analyzing video content to identify title information of the video content; a step of identifying genre information of the video content corresponding to the title information of the video content; a step of identifying at least one recommendation function to be set in the video content based on at least one of the title information and the genre information; and a step of displaying a playback screen of the video content on which the identified at least one recommendation function is set. Claim 12 A method of operation of a display device according to claim 11, wherein the step of identifying title information of the video content comprises: a step of recognizing at least one object included in a video corresponding to the video content; and a step of obtaining title information of the video content based on the recognized at least one object. Claim 13 A method of operation of a display device, wherein, in claim 11 or 12, the step of identifying genre information of the video content includes the step of identifying the genre information corresponding to the title information using a first mapping table that maps the title information and genre information of the video content. Claim 14 A method of operation of a display device, wherein, in any one of claims 11 to 13, the step of identifying at least one recommendation function includes the step of identifying at least one candidate function corresponding to the genre information using a second mapping table that maps the genre information of video content to candidate function information. Claim 15 In claim 14, the above-described operation method further comprises the step of displaying a function setting menu including at least one candidate function, a method of operation of a display device. Claim 16 A method of operation of a display device according to claim 14, wherein the step of identifying at least one recommendation function includes the step of identifying at least one recommendation function corresponding to the title information among the at least one candidate function using a third mapping table that maps title information and recommendation function information. Claim 17 In claim 14, the step of identifying at least one recommendation function comprises identifying at least one recommendation function among at least one candidate function based on the title information and the function information set by the user. A method of operation of a display device. Claim 18 A method of operation of a display device according to any one of claims 11 to 17, wherein the method of operation further comprises the step of displaying a message confirming whether to set the at least one recommendation function. Claim 19 A method of operation of a display device according to any one of claims 11 to 18, wherein the video content includes game content, the at least one genre information includes at least one of a role-playing game (RPG), a real-time strategy (RTS) game, a simulation game, an adventure game, a shooting game, a racing game, and a sports game, and the at least one recommendation function includes at least one of a mini-map zoom function, a mini-map sharing function, a screen ratio change function, a game motion plus function, and a virtual aiming point display function. Claim 20 One or more computer-readable recording media storing a program that enables the method of any one of paragraphs 11 through 19.

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