Method, apparatus and computer program for removing duplicate events when monitoring equipment

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method, apparatus, and computer program for providing tag information of video content. The method for providing tag information of video content according to the present invention comprises the steps of: playing a first video when a command to execute a video content providing application is received; selecting a first tag displayed on the first video; displaying a thumbnail video page associated with the first tag; selecting a second video among the thumbnail video pages; and playing a second video with the first tag displayed.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a method, apparatus, and computer program for providing tag information of video content, and more specifically, to a method, apparatus, and computer program for displaying tag information related to video content played on an application on a screen where the video content is played. Background Technology

[0003] With the advancement of information and communication technology, mobile phones that integrate mobile phone functions and data communication capabilities—so-called smartphones—have emerged. Unlike conventional mobile phones, which were released as finished products and limited to pre-set functions, smartphones allow users to install and use a variety of applications as they desire.

[0004] As an example of various applications, smartphone users can use a video content provision application to download desired video content from content providers or receive it via streaming.

[0005] Recent video content applications link and stream a large number of relatively short videos, providing not only entertainment but also information delivery functions.

[0006] In order for such video content provision applications to enable users to consume a large amount of video content, related tag information capable of continuously satisfying users' preferences and entertainment as well as their curiosity and interests, and a function to access related video content through this information are required.

[0007] However, current video content provision applications only offer video content access functions through simple tags (hashtags, location tags, etc.) for this purpose, and thus fail to provide an appropriate solution for recommending related video content that can satisfy users' desire for continuous video content consumption. Prior art literature

[0009] Republic of Korea Registered Patent No. 10-2052068 (2019.11.28) The problem to be solved

[0010] The present invention was devised to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, and aims to provide a method, device, and computer program for providing tag information of video content.

[0011] In addition, the present invention aims to provide a method, apparatus, and computer program for providing tag information of video content that can display tag information related to video content played on a video content providing application on a screen where the video content is played.

[0012] In addition, the present invention aims to provide a method, apparatus, and computer program for providing associated tag information capable of continuously satisfying user preferences or enjoyment, and tag information of video content that enables access to associated video content through the same.

[0013] In addition, the present invention aims to provide a method, apparatus, and computer program for providing associated tag information capable of continuously satisfying a user's curiosity or interests, and tag information of video content that enables access to associated video content through the same.

[0014] In addition, the present invention aims to provide a method, apparatus, and computer program for providing tag information of video content capable of providing recommendations for related video content that satisfy a user's desire to consume continuous video content.

[0015] The technical problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs from the contents described in this specification. means of solving the problem

[0017] In a first aspect of the present invention, a method for providing tag information of video content may include: a step of playing a first video when a command to execute a video content providing application is received; a step of selecting a first tag displayed on the first video; a step of displaying a thumbnail video page associated with the first tag; a step of selecting a second video among the thumbnail video pages; and a step of playing a second video on which the first tag is displayed.

[0018] Here, the first tag may include at least one of a hashtag, a place tag, and a sound source tag.

[0019] Additionally, the step of playing a second video with a first tag displayed may be a step of playing a second video with a first tag and at least one second tag associated with the first tag displayed.

[0020] Additionally, the method may further include the step of selecting a third tag among a first tag and at least one second tag associated with the first tag; and the step of playing a third video in which a third tag and at least one fourth tag associated with the third tag are displayed.

[0021] In a second aspect of the present invention, a method for providing tag information of video content may include: a step of playing a first video when a command to execute a video content providing application is received; a step of selecting a search term input icon displayed on the first video; a step of displaying a search term input page; a step of displaying a thumbnail video page associated with the first search term when the first search term is entered; a step of selecting a second video among the thumbnail video pages; and a step of playing a second video with the first search term tag displayed.

[0022] Additionally, the step of playing a second video with a first search term tag displayed may be a step of playing a second video with at least one second search term tag displayed that is associated with the first search term tag and the first search term.

[0023] Additionally, the method may further include the step of selecting a third search term tag among a first search term tag and at least one second search term tag associated with the first search term; and the step of playing a third video in which a third search term tag and at least one fourth search term tag associated with the third search term are displayed.

[0024] In a third aspect of the present invention, a method for providing tag information of video content may include: when a command to execute a video content providing application is received, playing a first video; selecting a view count ranking tab displayed on the first video; displaying a thumbnail video page sorted by view count ranking; selecting a second video among the thumbnail video pages; and playing a second video with a first view count investigation period tag displayed.

[0025] Here, the first view count survey period tag is a tag representing the first view count survey period, and the first view count survey period may be the view count survey period set by default when the view count ranking tab displayed above the first video is selected.

[0026] Additionally, the step of playing a second video with a first view count survey period tag displayed may be a step of playing a second video with at least one second view count survey period tag displayed that is different from the first view count survey period tag and the first view count survey period.

[0027] Additionally, the method may further include the step of selecting a third view count period tag among a first view count period tag and at least one second view count period tag different from the first view count period; and the step of playing a third video in which a third view count period tag and at least one fourth view count period tag different from the third view count period are displayed.

[0028] In a fourth aspect of the present invention, it may be a computer program stored on a medium to execute a method for providing tag information of video content in combination with hardware.

[0029] In a fifth aspect of the present invention, an apparatus for providing tag information of video content, comprising a processor, may perform the following actions when the processor receives a command to execute a video content providing application: playing a first video; selecting a first tag displayed on the first video; displaying a thumbnail video page associated with the first tag; selecting a second video among the thumbnail video pages; and playing a second video with the first tag displayed.

[0030] Here, the first tag may include at least one of a hashtag, a place tag, and a sound source tag.

[0031] In a sixth aspect of the present invention, an apparatus for providing tag information of video content, comprising a processor, may perform the following steps: when the processor receives a command to execute a video content providing application, playing a first video; selecting a search term input icon displayed on the first video; displaying a search term input page; when a first search term is entered, displaying a thumbnail video page associated with the first search term; selecting a second video among the thumbnail video pages; and playing a second video with a first search term tag displayed.

[0032] In a seventh aspect of the present invention, an apparatus for providing tag information of video content, comprising a processor, may perform the following actions when the processor receives a command to execute a video content providing application: playing a first video; selecting a view count ranking tab displayed on the first video; displaying a thumbnail video page sorted by view count ranking; selecting a second video among the thumbnail video pages; and playing a second video with a tag of a first view count investigation period displayed.

[0033] Here, the first view count survey period tag is a tag representing the first view count survey period, and the first view count survey period may be the view count survey period set by default when the view count ranking tab displayed above the first video is selected.

[0034] In the eighth aspect of the present invention, a method for providing tag information of video content may include: when a command to execute a video content providing application is received, playing a first video; selecting a first tag among at least one tag group displayed on the first video; displaying a thumbnail video page associated with the first tag; selecting a second video among the thumbnail video pages; and playing a second video on which the first tag is displayed.

[0035] Here, the tag group may include at least one of a hashtag group, a place tag group, and a sound source tag group, the hashtag group may include at least one hashtag, the place tag group may include at least one place tag, and the sound source tag group may include at least one sound source tag.

[0036] Additionally, the step of playing a second video with a first tag displayed may be a step of playing a second video with a first tag and at least one second tag associated with the first tag displayed.

[0037] In a ninth aspect of the present invention, a method for providing tag information of video content comprises: a step of playing a first video when a command to execute a video content providing application is received; a step of selecting a first tag among at least one tag group displayed on the first video or selecting a search term input icon displayed on the first video; when the first tag among at least one tag group displayed on the first video is selected, i) a step of displaying a thumbnail video page associated with the first tag; ii) a step of selecting a second video among the thumbnail video pages; and iii) a step of playing a second video in which the first tag is displayed; and when the search term input icon displayed on the first video is selected, iv) a step of displaying a search term input page; v) a step of displaying a thumbnail video page associated with the first search term when the first search term is entered; vi) a step of selecting a third video among the thumbnail video pages; and 4) a step of playing a third video in which the first search term tag is displayed. Effects of the invention

[0039] Accordingly, in a method, device, and computer program for providing tag information of video content according to one embodiment of the present invention, tag information related to video content played on a video content providing application can be displayed on a screen where the video content is played.

[0040] In addition, the method, apparatus, and computer program for providing tag information of video content according to one embodiment of the present invention enable access to associated video content and associated tag information that can continuously satisfy the user's preferences or enjoyment.

[0041] In addition, the method, apparatus, and computer program for providing tag information of video content according to one embodiment of the present invention enable access to related video content and related tag information that can continuously satisfy the user's curiosity or interests.

[0042] In addition, the method, apparatus, and computer program for providing tag information of video content according to one embodiment of the present invention can provide recommendations for related video content that satisfy a user's desire to consume continuous video content.

[0043] The effects obtainable from the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs from the contents described in this specification. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0045] The accompanying drawings, which are included as part of the detailed description to aid in understanding the present invention, provide embodiments of the present invention and explain the technical concept of the present invention together with the detailed description. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a system for providing tag information for video content according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a server device (web server, 20) according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a terminal device (30) according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a flowchart (100) illustrating a method for providing tag information of video content according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart (200) illustrating a method for providing search term tags and related search term tags of video content according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart (300) illustrating a method for providing hashtag and associated hashtag information of video content according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flowchart (400) illustrating a method for providing location tag and associated location tag information of video content according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a flowchart (500) illustrating a method for providing sound source tags and associated sound source tag information of video content according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart (600) illustrating a method for providing a view count investigation period tag and associated view count investigation period tag information of video content according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a screen example illustrating a method for providing search term tags and related search term tags of video content according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a screen example illustrating a method for providing hashtag and associated hashtag information of video content according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a screen example illustrating a method for providing location tags and associated location tag information of video content according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a screen example illustrating a method for providing sound source tags and associated sound source tag information of video content according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a screen example illustrating a method for providing a view count investigation period tag and associated view count investigation period tag information of video content according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 illustrates an apparatus to which the proposed method of the present invention can be applied. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0046] Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed in this specification will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The objects, specific advantages, and novel features of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description and preferred embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0047] Prior to this, the terms and words used in this specification and claims are appropriately defined by the inventor to best describe his invention and should be interpreted in a meaning and concept consistent with the technical spirit of the invention; they are intended merely to describe embodiments and should not be interpreted as limiting the invention.

[0048] In assigning reference numerals to components, identical or similar components are assigned the same reference numeral regardless of the reference numeral, and redundant descriptions thereof are omitted. The suffixes "module" and "part" used for components in the following description are assigned or used interchangeably for the sake of ease of drafting the specification; they do not inherently possess distinct meanings or roles and may refer to software or hardware components.

[0049] In describing the components of the present invention, when a component is expressed in a singular form, it should be understood that the component also includes a plural form unless specifically stated otherwise. Furthermore, terms such as "first," "second," etc., are used to distinguish one component from another, and the components are not limited by said terms. Additionally, if one component is connected to another component, it implies that yet another component may be connected between the components.

[0050] In addition, when describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that a detailed description of related prior art may obscure the essence of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, such detailed description is omitted. Furthermore, the attached drawings are intended only to facilitate understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical concept disclosed in this specification is not limited by the attached drawings; it should be understood that the drawings include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions that fall within the spirit and technical scope of the invention.

[0052] Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of a method, apparatus, and computer program for displaying tag information related to video content played on an application on a screen where the video content is played, according to the present invention, will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0054] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a system for providing tag information for video content according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0055] Referring to FIG. 1, a system for providing tag information for video content according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a terminal device (30) and a web server (20).

[0056] The terminal device (30) and the web server (20) can be connected via a network (Internet). The network may include wired networks and wireless networks, and specifically, may include various networks such as a Local Area Network (LAN), a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), and a Wide Area Network (WAN). Additionally, the network may include the known World Wide Web (WWW). However, the network according to one embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the networks listed above and may include at least a known wireless data network, a known telephone network, or a known wired / wireless television network.

[0057] A terminal device (30) receives from a web server (20) information including at least one of a search term, related search term, tag information, and related tag information, and video link information regarding information including at least one of a search term, related search term, tag information, and related tag information, and displays information including at least one of a search term, related search term, tag information, and related tag information on video content provided by the web server (20), and can play it through a web browser. The terminal device (30) can provide the video content provided by the web server (20) (video content on which information including at least one of a search term, related search term, tag information, and related tag information is displayed) to a user by outputting it through a display unit installed in the terminal device (30).

[0058] In FIG. 1, a smartphone is illustrated as an example of a terminal device (30), but the terminal device (30) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include various devices such as a desktop computer, a laptop computer, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a web pad, and a tablet PC that can connect to a network and communicate with a web server (20), in addition to a smartphone.

[0059] The terminal device (30) can run a web browser and load a web page on the web browser according to user input. The terminal device (30) may include a display unit for displaying the loaded web page to the user, an input unit for receiving user input, a memory in which at least one program is stored, and a processor. Here, the at least one program may include a web browser and other components associated with the operation of the web browser.

[0060] A web server (20) may store multiple contents and various information that can be provided to a terminal device (30), and may transmit the contents and information to the terminal device (30) and provide web services in response to a request from the terminal device (30).

[0061] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a server device (web server, 20) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0062] Referring to FIG. 2, a server device (20) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a search term receiving unit (21), an associated search term generating unit (23), a tag information receiving unit (25), an associated tag information generating unit (27), and an image link information generating unit (29).

[0063] When the search term receiving unit (21) receives a search term from the terminal device (30), the related search term generating unit (23) generates related search terms associated with the received search term. Referring to FIGS. 10(b) and FIGS. 10(c), when the search term 'pork soup' is entered on the web browser of the terminal device (30), the search term is transmitted to the server device (20), and the related search term generating unit (23) of the server device (20) can generate related search terms such as 'sundae soup', 'ginseng chicken soup' (partially cut off), etc. associated with the received search term 'pork soup' (since the configuration for generating related search terms from a search term is technical content beyond the scope of the present invention, a detailed description of such configuration is omitted).

[0064] When the tag information receiving unit (25) receives tag information from the terminal device (30), the associated tag information calculation unit (27) calculates associated tag information associated with the received tag information. Here, the tag information may include at least one of hashtag information, location tag information, sound source tag information, and view count survey period tag information. Referring to FIG. 11, when the hashtag '#NampodongMatjip' is selected on the web browser of the terminal device (30), the corresponding hashtag is transmitted to the server device (20), and the associated hashtag information calculation unit (27) of the server device (20) can calculate associated hashtags such as '#HaeundaeMatjip', '#JagalchiMarketMatjip' (partially truncated) associated with the received hashtag '#NampodongMatjip' (since the configuration for calculating associated hashtags from a hashtag is technical content beyond the scope of the present invention, a detailed description of such configuration is omitted). Referring to FIG. 12, when a place tag 'Nampo-dong' is selected on a web browser of a terminal device (30), the place tag is transmitted to a server device (20), and the associated place tag information calculation unit (27) of the server device (20) can calculate associated place tags such as 'Haeundae', 'Centum City' (partially cut off), etc., associated with the received place tag 'Nampo-dong' (since the configuration for calculating associated place tags from a place tag is technical content beyond the scope of the present invention, a detailed description of such configuration is omitted). For example, since the place tag 'Nampo-dong' is a place name located in Busan, place names located in Busan, such as 'Haeundae', 'Centum City', etc., can be calculated as associated place tags.Referring to FIG. 13, when the sound tag 'Simon & Garfunkel-Scarborough fair' is selected on the web browser of the terminal device (30), the sound tag is transmitted to the server device (20), and the associated sound tag information calculation unit (27) of the server device (20) can calculate associated sound tags such as 'The boxer' associated with the received sound tag 'Scarborough fair' (since the configuration for calculating associated sound tags from a sound tag is technical content beyond the scope of the present invention, a detailed description of such configuration is omitted). For example, since the sound tag 'Scarborough fair' is a song by Simon & Garfunkel, sound sources of the same artist or sound sources of the same genre, such as 'The boxer', can be calculated as associated sound tags. Referring to FIG. 14, when the 'Popular' tab is selected on the web browser of the terminal device (30), the view count survey period tag 'Popular TOP 10 (Daily Popular Clip)' is selected by default and the tag is transmitted to the server device (20). The associated view count survey period tag information calculation unit (27) of the server device (20) can calculate associated view count survey period tags such as 'Morning Popular Clip', 'Evening Popular Clip', etc., associated with the received tag 'Popular TOP 10 (Daily Popular Clip)' (since the configuration for calculating associated view count survey period tags from the view count survey period tag is technical content beyond the scope of the present invention, a detailed description of such configuration is omitted). For example, associated view count survey period tags can be calculated by survey period (survey time), such as 'Morning', 'Evening', 'AM', 'Afternoon', 'Daily', 'Weekly', and 'Monthly'.

[0065] The video link information calculation unit (29) can calculate video link information for a link video that is played in correspondence with the received search term and tag information, and the calculated related search term and related tag information. Referring to FIG. 10(c), when the related search term 'sundae gukbap' is selected on the web browser of the terminal device (30), a link video such as FIG. 10(d) can be played. When the search term 'dwaeji gukbap' is selected on the web browser of the terminal device (30) in FIG. 10(c), another link video corresponding thereto can be played (since the configuration for selecting a link video corresponding to a specific search term is technical content beyond the scope of the present invention, a detailed description of such configuration is omitted). In FIG. 11(c), when the related hashtag '#HaeundaeMatjip' is selected on the web browser of the terminal device (30), a link video corresponding thereto can be played. In FIG. 11(c), when the hashtag '#NampodongMatjip' is selected on the web browser of the terminal device (30), another linked video corresponding thereto may be played (since the configuration for selecting a linked video corresponding to a specific hashtag is technical content beyond the scope of the present invention, a detailed description of such configuration is omitted). In FIG. 12(c), when the associated location tag 'Haeundae' is selected on the web browser of the terminal device (30), a linked video corresponding thereto may be played. In FIG. 12(c), when the location tag 'Nampodong' is selected on the web browser of the terminal device (30), another linked video corresponding thereto may be played (since the configuration for selecting a linked video corresponding to a specific location tag is technical content beyond the scope of the present invention, a detailed description of such configuration is omitted). In FIG. 13(c), when the associated audio tag 'The boxer' is selected on the web browser of the terminal device (30), a linked video corresponding thereto may be played.When the sound source tag 'Scarborough fair' is selected on the web browser of the terminal device (30) in FIG. 13(c), another linked video corresponding thereto may be played (since the configuration for selecting a linked video corresponding to a specific sound source tag is technically beyond the scope of the present invention, a detailed description of such configuration is omitted). In FIG. 14(c), when the related view count survey period tag 'Morning Popular Clip' is selected on the web browser of the terminal device (30), a linked video corresponding thereto may be played. When the view count survey period tag 'Popular TOP 10' is selected on the web browser of the terminal device (30) in FIG. 14(c), another linked video corresponding thereto may be played (since the configuration for selecting a linked video corresponding to a specific sound source tag is technically beyond the scope of the present invention, a detailed description of such configuration is omitted).

[0066] FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a terminal device (30) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0067] A terminal device (30) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include physical configurations such as a processor (35) and a memory (31), as illustrated in FIG. 3, and the memory (31) may include one or more modules configured to be executed by the processor (35). Specifically, the one or more modules may include a search term display module, an associated search term display module, a tag information display module, an associated tag information display module, a video link information storage module, etc.

[0068] The processor (35) can perform various functions and process data by executing various software programs and instruction sets stored in memory (31). The peripheral interface unit (37) can connect input / output peripheral devices of the computer device to the processor (35) and memory (31), and the memory control unit (33) can perform the function of controlling memory access when the processor (35) or a component of the computer device accesses memory (31). Depending on the embodiment, the processor (35), memory control unit (33), and peripheral interface unit (37) may be implemented on a single chip or on separate chips.

[0069] The memory (31) may include high-speed random access memory, one or more magnetic disk storage devices, non-volatile memory such as flash memory devices, etc. Additionally, the memory (31) may further include a storage device located away from the processor (35) or a network-attached storage device accessed through a communication network such as the Internet.

[0070] The display unit (39) may be configured to display the contents of a web browser so that the user can view them through sight. For example, the display unit (39) may display the contents of a web browser to the user using a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, a 3D display, an electrophoretic display, etc. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the display unit may be implemented in various other ways.

[0071] The input unit (41) receives input from a user, and may include a keyboard, keypad, mouse, touch pen, touch pad, touch panel, jog wheel, jog switch, etc.

[0072] Meanwhile, as illustrated in FIG. 3, a terminal device (30) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include an operating system, a search term display module corresponding to an application program, an associated search term display module, a tag information display module, an associated tag information display module, a video link information storage module, etc., in the memory (31). Here, each module may be stored in the memory (31) as a set of instructions for performing the above-described functions.

[0073] Accordingly, in a terminal device (30) according to one embodiment of the present invention, a processor (35) can access memory (31) and execute instructions corresponding to each module. Here, the search term display module, the related search term display module, the tag information display module, the related tag information display module, and the video link information storage module can operate in correspondence with the search term receiving unit (21), the related search term calculation unit (23), the tag information receiving unit (25), the related tag information calculation unit (27), and the video link information calculation unit (29) of the server device (20), respectively. For example, the search term and tag information received from the server device (20), and the related search term and related tag information calculated can be displayed on the display unit (39) of the terminal device (30) by the search term display module, the related search term display module, the tag information display module, and the related tag information display module of the terminal device (30). Additionally, for example, video link information generated by the server device (20) is stored in the video link information storage module of the terminal device (30), and when the terminal device (30) selects a specific tag, etc. through the input unit (41), the link video corresponding to the tag can be played (since the configuration for playing the link video corresponding to the tag is technical content beyond the scope of the present invention, a detailed description of such configuration is omitted).

[0074] FIG. 4 is a flowchart (100) illustrating a method for providing tag information of video content according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0075] First, when a video content playback application (clip application) is launched (110), the initial video content set is played on the clip application (120). Here, since the configuration for setting the initial video content to be played is technical content beyond the scope of the present invention, a detailed description of such configuration is omitted. Next, when any one of the search icon, hashtag, location tag, music tag, and view count ranking (popular) tab displayed on the initial video content to be played is selected (130), related videos related to the selected or entered search term, hashtag, location tag, music tag, and view count survey period tag are played, and the selected or entered search term tag, hashtag, location tag, music tag, and view count survey period tag (along with tags associated with these tags) are displayed within the video being played (①, ②, ③, ④, ⑤).

[0076] FIG. 5 is a flowchart (200) illustrating a method for providing search term tag and related search term tag information of video content according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a screen example illustrating a method for providing search term tag and related search term tag information of video content according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0077] First, when a video content playback application (clip application) is launched (110), the initial video content set is played on the clip application (120). Next, when a search icon (search term input icon) displayed on the initial video content being played is selected (130), a search term input page is displayed (210). Referring to FIG. 10, FIG. 10(a) illustrates the initial video content being played when the clip application is launched. When a search icon displayed on the initial video content (refer to the circular dotted line at the top right of the screen) is selected, a search term input page like FIG. 10(b) is displayed, and when a search term ('pork soup with rice', refer to the dotted line at the top of the screen) is entered into the search term input location (220), multiple thumbnail videos related to the search term 'pork soup with rice' appear at the bottom of the screen (230). Next, when one of the multiple thumbnail videos is selected (240), the selected video is played as in FIG. 10(c), and a search term tag (pork soup) and related search term tags (sundae soup, ginseng chicken soup, etc.) are displayed at the top of the screen (250). Here, the related search term tags (sundae soup, ginseng chicken soup, etc.) can be considered as recommended tags for the entered search term tag (pork soup). Next, when the displayed search term tag or related search term tag is selected (260), a video associated with the selected search term tag or related search term tag is played (270). At this time, the selected search term tag or related search term tag may be distinguished by color from other unselected search term tags or related search term tags. Additionally, if you want to select the tag 'ginseng chicken soup' in FIG. 10(c), it is outside the screen area, so you can scroll it to move it into the screen, or you can set it so that it moves into the screen by touching a part of the tag 'ginseng chicken soup'. When the related search term tag 'Sundae Gukbap' is selected in Fig. 10(c), a video associated with the selected related search term tag 'Sundae Gukbap' is played as in Fig. 10(d).At this time, search term tags such as 'sundae gukbap', 'pork gukbap', and 'dried pollack soup', as well as related search term tags, may be displayed at the top of the video being played. Here, since the configuration of selecting and playing a video associated with the selected search term tag or related search term tag is technical content beyond the scope of the present invention, a detailed description of such configuration is omitted. In addition, when a search term tag or related search term tag is selected, instead of immediately playing the related video, a method is also possible in which a thumbnail video page associated with the selected search term tag or related search term tag is displayed. When a command to terminate the clip application is received, the video content playback application terminates (280).

[0078] FIG. 6 is a flowchart (300) illustrating a method for providing hashtag and associated hashtag information of video content according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 is a screen example illustrating a method for providing hashtag and associated hashtag information of video content according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0079] First, when a video content playback application (clip application) is launched (110), the initial video content set is played on the clip application (120). Next, when a hashtag displayed on the initial video content being played is selected (130), a page of thumbnail videos associated with the hashtag is displayed (310). Referring to FIG. 11, FIG. 11(a) illustrates the initial video content being played when the clip application is launched. When the hashtag '#NampodongMatjip' (refer to the dotted line at the bottom of the screen) displayed on the initial video content is selected, multiple thumbnail videos associated with the hashtag '#NampodongMatjip' appear at the bottom of the screen as in FIG. 11(b) (310). Subsequently, when one of the multiple thumbnail videos is selected (320), the selected video is played as in FIG. 11(c), and the hashtag (#NampodongMatjip) and related hashtags (#HaeundaeMatjip, #JagalchiMarketMatjip, etc.) are displayed at the top of the screen (330). Here, the associated hashtags (#HaeundaeFood, #JagalchiMarketFood, etc.) can be considered as recommended tags for the entered hashtag (#NampodongFood). Subsequently, when a displayed hashtag or associated hashtag is selected (340), a video associated with the selected hashtag or associated hashtag is played (350). At this time, the selected hashtag or associated hashtag may be distinguished by color from other unselected hashtags or associated hashtags. Additionally, if one wishes to select the tag '#JagalchiMarketFood' in FIG. 11(c), it may be moved into the screen area by scrolling, or it may be set so that it moves into the screen by touching a part of the tag '#JagalchiMarketFood'. When the associated hashtag '#HaeundaeFood' is selected in FIG. 11(c), a video associated with the selected associated hashtag '#HaeundaeFood' may be played. In addition, at this time, hashtags such as '#HaeundaeFoodStaurant', '#NampodongFoodStaurant', and '#CentumCityFoodStaurant', as well as related hashtags, may be displayed at the top of the video being played.Here, since the configuration of selecting and playing a video associated with a selected hashtag or related hashtag is technical content beyond the scope of the present invention, a detailed description of such configuration is omitted. In addition, when a hashtag or related hashtag is selected, instead of playing the related video immediately, a method is also possible in which a thumbnail video page associated with the selected hashtag or related hashtag is displayed. When a command to terminate the clip application is received, the video content playback application terminates (360).

[0080] FIG. 7 is a flowchart (400) illustrating a method for providing location tag and associated location tag information of video content according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 12 is a screen example illustrating a method for providing location tag and associated location tag information of video content according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0081] First, when a video content playback application (clip application) is launched (110), the initial video content set is played on the clip application (120). Next, when a location tag displayed on the initial video content being played is selected (130), a page of thumbnail videos associated with the location tag is displayed (410). Referring to FIG. 12, FIG. 12(a) illustrates the initial video content being played when the clip application is launched. When the location tag 'Nampo-dong' (refer to the dotted line at the bottom of the screen) displayed on the initial video content is selected, multiple thumbnail videos associated with the location tag 'Nampo-dong' appear at the bottom of the screen as in FIG. 12(b) (410). Subsequently, when one of the multiple thumbnail videos is selected (420), the selected video is played as in FIG. 12(c), and the location tag (Nampo-dong) and associated location tags (Haeundae, Centum City, etc.) are displayed at the top of the screen (430). Here, the associated place tags (Haeundae, Centum City, etc.) can be considered as recommended tags for the entered place tag (Nampo-dong). Subsequently, when a displayed place tag or associated place tag is selected (440), a video associated with the selected place tag or associated place tag is played (450). At this time, the selected place tag or associated place tag may be distinguished by color from other unselected place tags or associated place tags. Additionally, if one wishes to select the tag 'Centum City' in FIG. 12(c), it may be moved into the screen area by scrolling, or it may be set so that it moves into the screen by touching a part of the tag 'Centum City'. When the associated place tag 'Haeundae' is selected in FIG. 12(c), a video associated with the selected associated place tag 'Haeundae' may be played. Also, at this time, place tags and associated place tags such as 'Haeundae', 'Nampo-dong', and 'Centum City' may be displayed at the top of the video being played. Here, the configuration for selecting and playing a video associated with a selected location tag or an associated location tag is technically beyond the scope of the present invention, so a detailed description of such configuration is omitted.In addition, when a location tag or related location tag is selected, instead of immediately playing the related video, a thumbnail video page associated with the selected location tag or related location tag is displayed. When a command to terminate the clip application is received, the video content playback application terminates (460).

[0082] FIG. 8 is a flowchart (500) illustrating a method for providing sound source tags and associated sound source tag information of video content according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 13 is a screen example illustrating a method for providing sound source tags and associated sound source tag information of video content according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0083] First, when a video content playback application (clip application) is launched (110), the initial video content set is played on the clip application (120). Next, when a sound tag displayed on the initial video content being played is selected (130), a thumbnail video page associated with the sound tag is displayed (510). Referring to FIG. 13, FIG. 13(a) illustrates the initial video content being played when the clip application is launched. When the sound tag 'Simon & Garfunkel - Scarborough Fair' (refer to the dotted line at the bottom of the screen) displayed on the initial video content is selected, multiple thumbnail videos associated with the sound tag 'Scarborough Fair' appear at the bottom of the screen as in FIG. 13(b) (510). Subsequently, when one of the multiple thumbnail videos is selected (520), the selected video is played as in FIG. 13(c), and the sound tag (Scarborough Fair) and associated sound tags (The Boxer, etc.) are displayed at the top of the screen (530). Here, the associated sound tag (The boxer, etc.) can be considered a recommended tag for the input sound tag (Scarborough fair). Subsequently, when a displayed sound tag or associated sound tag is selected (540), a video associated with the selected sound tag or associated sound tag is played (550). At this time, the selected sound tag or associated sound tag may be distinguished by color from other unselected sound tags or associated sound tags. Additionally, if you wish to select the tag 'The boxer' in FIG. 13(c), since it is outside the screen area, you may scroll it to move it into the screen, or you may set it so that touching a part of the tag 'The boxer' moves it into the screen. When the associated sound tag 'The boxer' is selected in FIG. 13(c), a video associated with the selected associated sound tag 'The boxer' may be played.In addition, at this time, sound tags such as 'The boxer', 'Scarborough fair', 'Beetles', and 'ABBA', as well as related sound tags, may be displayed at the top of the video being played. Here, since the configuration of selecting and playing a video associated with a selected sound tag or related sound tag is technical content beyond the scope of the present invention, a detailed description of such configuration is omitted. Furthermore, when a sound tag or related sound tag is selected, instead of immediately playing the associated video, a method is also possible in which a thumbnail video page associated with the selected sound tag or related sound tag is displayed. When a command to terminate the clip application is received, the video content playback application terminates (560).

[0084] FIG. 9 is a flowchart (600) illustrating a method for providing a view count investigation period tag and related view count investigation period tag information of video content according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 14 is a screen example illustrating a method for providing a view count investigation period tag and related view count investigation period tag information of video content according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0085] First, when a video content playback application (clip application) is launched (110), the initial video content set is played on the clip application (120). Next, when the view count ranking tab ('Popular' tab) displayed on the initial video content being played is selected (130), a page of thumbnail videos associated with the view count investigation period tag (Popular TOP 10) is displayed along with a tab (see within the dotted line at the top right of the screen) that can set the view count investigation period (620). At this time, a page of thumbnail videos sorted by the view count ranking during the view count investigation period of the corresponding view count investigation period tag is displayed. Here, when the tab that can set the view count investigation period is pressed, a popup list that can select the view count investigation period, such as 'Popular TOP 10 (for one day)', 'Morning Popular Clip', 'Evening Popular Clip', 'Weekly Popular Clip', etc., may be displayed. Before selecting such a view count survey period, a default view count survey period is pre-set. In an embodiment of the present invention, it is exemplified as being pre-set to 'Popular TOP 10 (for one day),' but is not limited thereto. Referring to FIG. 14, FIG. 14(a) illustrates the initial video content that is played when the clip application is launched. When the view count ranking tab ('Popular' tab) displayed on the initial video content is selected, multiple thumbnail videos associated with the default view count survey period tag (Popular TOP 10) as in FIG. 14(b) appear on the screen (620). Subsequently, when one of the multiple thumbnail videos is selected (630), the selected video is played as in FIG. 14(c), and a view count survey period tag (Morning Popular Clip, etc.) different from the view count survey period tag (Popular TOP 10) is displayed at the top of the screen (640). Here, other view count survey period tags (Morning Popular Clips, etc.) can be considered as recommended tags for the view count survey period tags (Popular TOP 10) that are set as selected or default.Next, when a displayed view count survey period tag or another view count survey period tag is selected (650), a video associated with the selected view count survey period tag or another view count survey period tag is played (660). At this time, the selected view count survey period tag or another view count survey period tag may be distinguished by color from other view count survey period tags that are not selected. Additionally, if you want to select the tag 'Evening Popular Clip' in FIG. 14(c), since it is outside the screen area, you can scroll it to move it into the screen, or you can set it so that it moves into the screen by touching a part of the tag 'Evening Popular Clip'. When another view count survey period tag, 'Morning Popular Clip' (refer to the dotted line at the top of the screen), is selected in FIG. 14(c), a video associated with the selected view count survey period tag 'Morning Popular Clip' can be played. In addition, at this time, other view count survey period tags such as 'Morning Popular Clip', 'Evening Popular Clip', 'Weekly Popular Clip', and 'Daily Popular Clip' may be displayed at the top of the video being played. Here, since the configuration of selecting and playing a video associated with a selected view count survey period tag or another view count survey period tag is technical content beyond the scope of the present invention, a detailed description of such configuration is omitted. In addition, when a view count survey period tag or another view count survey period tag is selected, instead of immediately playing the associated video, a method is also possible in which a thumbnail video page associated with the selected view count survey period tag or another view count survey period tag is displayed. When a command to terminate the clip application is received, the video content playback application terminates (670).

[0087] A device to which the proposed method of the present invention can be applied

[0088] FIG. 15 illustrates a device (1500) to which the proposed method of the present invention can be applied. The device (1500) may include a server or terminal that performs a service of displaying tag information related to video content being played on an application on a screen where the video content is being played.

[0089] Referring to FIG. 15, the device (1500) may be a server device or a terminal device configured to implement a process for providing tag information of video content.

[0090] For example, a device (1500) to which the proposed method of the present invention can be applied may include network devices such as repeaters, hubs, bridges, switches, routers, gateways, etc., computer devices such as desktop computers, workstations, etc., mobile terminals such as smartphones, portable devices such as laptop computers, home appliances such as digital TVs, means of transportation such as automobiles, etc. As another example, a device (1500) to which the present invention can be applied may be included as part of an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) implemented in the form of a System On Chip (SoC).

[0091] The memory (1520) can be connected to the processor (1510) during operation and can store programs and / or instructions for processing and controlling the processor (1510), and can store data and information used in the present invention, control information required for data and information processing according to the present invention, temporary data generated during the data and information processing process, etc. The memory (1520) can be implemented as a storage device such as ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), flash memory, SRAM (Static RAM), HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), etc.

[0092] The processor (1510) can be operatively connected to the memory (1520) and network interface (1530) and controls the operation of each module within the device (1500). In particular, the processor (1510) can perform various control functions to carry out the proposed method of the present invention. The processor (1510) may also be referred to as a controller, microcontroller, microprocessor, microcomputer, etc. The proposed method of the present invention may be implemented by hardware, firmware, software, or a combination thereof. When implementing the present invention using hardware, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a digital signal processor (DSP), a digital signal processing device (DSPD), a programmable logic device (PLD), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), etc. configured to carry out the present invention may be provided in the processor (1510). Meanwhile, when implementing the proposed method of the present invention using firmware or software, the firmware or software may include instructions related to modules, procedures, or functions that perform functions or operations necessary to implement the proposed method of the present invention, and the instructions may be stored in memory (1520) or stored in a computer-readable recording medium (not shown) separately from memory (1520) and configured so that the device (1500) implements the proposed method of the present invention when executed by the processor (1510).

[0093] Additionally, the device (1500) may include a network interface device (1530). The network interface device (1530) is connected to the processor (1510) during operation, and the processor (1510) can control the network interface device (1530) to transmit or receive wireless / wired signals carrying information and / or data, signals, messages, etc. through a wireless / wired network. The network interface device (1530) supports various communication standards, such as the IEEE 802 series, 3GPP LTE(-A), 3GPP 5G, etc., and can transmit and receive control information and / or data signals according to the communication standards. The network interface device (1530) may be implemented outside the device (1500) as needed.

[0095] The embodiments and drawings described herein are merely illustrative and do not limit the scope of the invention in any way. Furthermore, the connections of lines or connecting members between the components depicted in the drawings are illustrative of functional connections and / or physical or circuit connections, and may be replaced or additionally represented as various functional connections, physical connections, or circuit connections in the actual device. Additionally, unless specifically stated with terms such as "essential" or "importantly," a component may not be strictly necessary for the application of the invention.

[0096] In the specification of the present invention (particularly in the claims), the use of the term "the above" and similar descriptive terms may be in both singular and plural. Furthermore, where a range is described in the present invention, it is implied to include inventions applying individual values ​​belonging to said range (unless otherwise stated), and is equivalent to describing each individual value constituting said range in the detailed description of the invention. Additionally, the steps presented in the method inventions of the present invention are not intended to impose a constraint on their sequential order, and the order may be appropriately changed as necessary, unless a specific step must necessarily precede another step depending on the nature of each process. The use of all examples or exemplary terms (e.g., etc.) in the present invention is merely for the purpose of describing the present invention in detail, and the scope of the present invention is not limited by such examples or exemplary terms unless limited by the claims. Furthermore, a person skilled in the art will understand that various modifications, combinations, and changes may be made according to design conditions and elements within the scope of the claims or equivalents. Explanation of the symbols

[0098] 1500: A device that provides tag information for video content 1510 : Processor 1520 : Memory 1530 : Network Interface

Claims

Claim 1 A method for providing tag information for video content, comprising: a step of playing a first video when a command to execute a video content providing application is received; a step of selecting a search term input icon displayed on the first video; a step of displaying a search term input page; a step of displaying a thumbnail video page associated with the first search term when the first search term is entered; a step of selecting a second video among the thumbnail video pages; and a step of playing a second video with the first search term tag displayed. Claim 2 A method according to claim 1, wherein the step of playing a second video with a first search term tag displayed is the step of playing a second video with at least one second search term tag displayed that is associated with the first search term tag and the first search term. Claim 3 A method according to claim 2, further comprising: a step of selecting a third search term tag among a first search term tag and at least one second search term tag associated with the first search term; and a step of playing a third video in which a third search term tag and at least one fourth search term tag associated with the third search term are displayed. Claim 4 A device comprising a processor and providing tag information for video content, wherein the processor performs the following actions when a command to execute a video content providing application is received: playing a first video; selecting a search term input icon displayed on the first video; displaying a search term input page; displaying a thumbnail video page associated with the first search term when the first search term is entered; selecting a second video among the thumbnail video pages; and playing a second video with a first search term tag displayed.

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