WO2012020890A1

WO2012020890A1 - Car audio system and control method therefor

Info

Publication number: WO2012020890A1
Application number: PCT/KR2010/009178
Authority: WO
Inventors: 이상주; 두진영; 배태웅; 서주현
Original assignee: 엘지전자 주식회사
Priority date: 2010-08-09
Filing date: 2010-12-22
Publication date: 2012-02-16
Also published as: KR20120014438A; KR101612810B1

Abstract

The embodiments of the present invention relate to a car audio system and a control method therefor, wherein the preset information is updated according to the information transmitted from a mobile communication terminal which is linked with a car audio device. To this end, a control method for a car audio system according to the present invention comprises the steps of: generating an information request message; transmitting the generated information request message to a linked arbitrary terminal; receiving information which is transmitted from the arbitrary terminal in response to the information request message; and updating the preset information according to the received information.

Description

Car audio system and its control method

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a car audio system and a control method thereof using a mobile communication terminal.

In general, a car audio device included in a car audio system is a device provided in a vehicle for reproducing a sound source.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a car audio system and a method of controlling the same, which overcome the limitations of the segment type display of the car audio device included in the car audio system.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a car audio system and a control method thereof for updating preset information based on information transmitted from a mobile communication terminal which is connected to a car audio device.

A control method of a car audio system according to the present invention for achieving the above objects comprises the steps of: generating an information request message; Transmitting the generated information request message to any terminal connected to the communication; Receiving information transmitted from the arbitrary terminal in response to the information request message; And updating predetermined information based on the received information.

Car audio system according to the present invention for achieving the above object, the communication unit for transmitting the generated information request message to any terminal connected to the communication, and receiving information transmitted from the arbitrary terminal in response to the information request message; And a controller configured to update preset information based on the received information.

A control method of a car audio system according to the present invention for achieving the above objects comprises the steps of: receiving an information request message sent from any car audio device; Requesting transmission of information corresponding to the information request message to any server connected to the communication based on the received information request message; Receiving information transmitted from the server in response to the information transmission request; And transmitting the received information to the car audio device.

Car audio system according to the present invention for achieving the above object, the control unit for requesting the transmission of information corresponding to the received information request message to any server connected to the communication; And a communication unit configured to receive information transmitted from the server in response to the information transmission request and to transmit the received information to a car audio device connected to the communication.

Car audio system and control method according to an embodiment of the present invention, by using the display of the mobile communication terminal communicated with the car audio device by displaying information about the sound source being output from the car audio device, it is included in the car audio system It can overcome the limitation of the display of the car audio device.

In addition, the car audio system and its control method according to an embodiment of the present invention, by providing a user with the latest useful information by updating the predetermined information based on the information transmitted from the mobile communication terminal connected to the car audio device. Can be.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a car audio system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a car audio device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a car audio system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

5A and 5B illustrate screens of a display unit of a car audio device and a mobile communication terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a car audio system according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a signal flowchart illustrating a communication process of a car audio system according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a car audio system according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a car audio system according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a signal flowchart illustrating a communication process of a car audio system according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

11 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a car audio system according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

12 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a car audio system according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, and the same or corresponding components will be denoted by the same reference numerals regardless of the reference numerals, and redundant description thereof will be omitted.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a car audio system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the car audio system 10 includes a car audio device 100, a mobile communication terminal 200, and a server 300.

As illustrated in FIG. 2, the car audio device 100 may include a first communication unit 110, a first input unit 120, a first storage unit 130, a first control unit 140, and a codec 150. , The amplifier 160, the first display unit 170, and the first audio output unit 180. Not all components of the car audio device 100 shown in FIG. 2 are essential components, and the car audio device 100 may be implemented by more components than those shown in FIG. The car audio device 100 may also be implemented by components.

The first communication unit 110 performs communication connection with an arbitrary mobile communication terminal 200 under the control of the first control unit 140. In this case, the first communication unit 110 may include a wired / wireless communication module. Here, the wireless Internet technology, Wireless LAN (WLAN), Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi), Wireless Broadband (Wibro), WiMAX (World Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wimax), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet) Access), IEEE 802.16, Long Term Evolution (LTE), Wireless Mobile Broadband Service (WMBS), and the like, and the short range communication technology may include Bluetooth ( Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like. The wired communication technology may include universal serial bus (USB) communication.

In addition, the first communication unit 110 may perform a communication connection with an arbitrary server 300 under the control of the first control unit 140.

In addition, the first communication unit 110 receives various information including a control signal transmitted from any terminal connected to wired / wireless communication.

In addition, the first communication unit 110 transmits various types of information including an arbitrary control signal to the arbitrary terminals under the control of the first control unit 140.

The first input unit 120 receives a command or a control signal generated by an operation such as a button operation or a function selection by a user or a touch / scroll of a displayed screen.

In addition, the first input unit 120 receives a signal corresponding to information input by a user, and includes a keypad, a touch screen, a dome switch, and a touch pad (static pressure / A variety of devices, such as blackout, jog shuttle, mouse, stylus pen, touch pen, etc. may be used.

In addition, the first input unit 120 may further include a rotary knob (not shown) and an encoder (not shown).

The encoder outputs an encoding value (or pulse string pair) having a phase difference of 90 degrees according to the operation of the rotary knob.

In addition, the encoder detects and outputs a moving direction of the rotary knob, for example, a clockwise rotation or a counterclockwise rotation.

In addition, the change in the state of the pulse train according to the operation of the rotary knob corresponds to the increase or decrease of the volume and the increase or decrease of the channel (or frequency). As such, the definition of the increase / decrease of the volume or the increase / decrease operation of the channel according to the state of the pulse train may be variously set according to the design of the designer.

The first storage unit 130 stores data, a program, and the like necessary for the car audio device 100 to operate.

The first storage unit 130 may include a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, and a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory, etc.), ROM (Read-Only Memory (ROM)), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory (RAM)), SRAM (Static Random) Access Memory), a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, an optical disk may include at least one storage medium.

In addition, the first storage unit 130 stores a plurality of sound sources (for example, DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) sound sources, mp3, etc.).

In addition, the first storage unit 130 stores a plurality of sound source information (including song information, album information, etc.) corresponding to the plurality of sound sources, respectively. In this case, the song information includes a song name (song name), a singer name (artist name), a unique identification number, a play time, a track number, and the like. The album information includes a background (or jacket) picture / video, a sound source, and the like. Status, lyrics, genre, album name, performer, producer, production company, user preference information, and the like.

In addition, the first storage unit 130 stores the sound source information updated by the control of the first control unit 140.

The first controller 140 controls the overall operation of the car audio device 100.

In addition, when a sound source of any one (or more than one) among a plurality of sound sources previously stored in the first storage unit 130 is selected, the first control unit 140 stores the first storage corresponding to the selected sound source. The sound source information previously stored in the unit 130 is transmitted to the mobile communication terminal 200 through the first communication unit 110.

In addition, the first controller 140 displays the song information included in the pre-stored sound source information corresponding to the selected sound source on the first display unit 170. In this case, the song information may include a song name (song name), a singer name (artist name), a unique identification number, a reproduction time, a track number, and the like.

In addition, the first control unit 140 outputs the signal processed sound source through the first audio output unit 180 after processing the selected sound source by a predetermined signal.

In addition, the first controller 140 updates pre-stored sound source information corresponding to the selected sound source based on the update information received through the first communication unit 110. In this case, the update information may include album information corresponding to the selected sound source, update sound source information corresponding to the selected sound source (eg, sound source information including updated song information and / or album information), and the like. have. In addition, the update of the sound source information may be performed in the background state while the selected sound source is being played (or output).

In addition, the first controller 140 determines whether album information is included in the sound source information among the sound source information corresponding to each of the plurality of sound sources previously stored in the first storage unit 130. In this case, the checking process may be performed when a predetermined button or key provided in the first input unit 120 is selected.

In addition, when there is at least one sound source information that does not include album information among the plurality of sound source information, as a result of the checking, the first control unit 140 includes a sound source information request message (or an album information request message). Generates and transmits the generated sound source information request message to an arbitrary terminal through the first communication unit 110. In this case, the sound source information request message includes the at least one sound source information.

In addition, the first controller 140 updates the at least one pre-stored sound source information based on the update information received through the first communication unit 110. In this case, the update information may include album information corresponding to the at least one sound source information, update sound source information corresponding to the at least one sound source information (for example, updated song information and / or added album information). Sound source information), and the like.

In addition, when a preset button or key is selected, the first controller 140 generates an information request message and transmits the generated information request message to an arbitrary terminal through the first communication unit 110. . In this case, the information request message may include a time information request message, a schedule information request message, a setting information request message, a background screen information request message, an application program information request message, and the like.

In addition, the first controller 140 updates the preset information in the first storage unit 130 based on the information received through the first communication unit 110. In this case, the received information may include time information, schedule information, setting information, background screen information, application program information, and the like.

In addition, the first controller 140 may perform the above-described functions by using a specific application program (eg, a dedicated program, a dedicated app, etc.) previously stored in the first storage unit 130. It may be.

In addition, the first control unit 140 generates a control signal including information for executing a specific application program, and transmits the generated control signal to any terminal connected to the wired / wireless communication. It may be configured to execute a specific application program previously stored in the terminal.

In addition, the first controller 140 determines whether the volume is increased or decreased based on the moving direction and / or the encoding value of the rotary knob output from the first input unit 120, and determines whether the volume is increased or decreased. Outputs a control signal depending on whether the channel is up or down.

The codec 150 adjusts the volume according to the control signal output from the first controller 140, and then converts the digital signal (or digital sound signal) into an analog signal (or analog sound signal) and outputs the converted signal. do.

The amplifier 160 amplifies the analog sound signal output from the codec 150 and outputs it to the first voice output unit 180.

In addition, the functions of the codec 150 and the amplifier 160 may be performed by the first controller 140.

The first display unit 170 displays song information included in sound source information stored in the first storage unit 130 under the control of the first control unit 140.

In addition, the first display unit 170 displays time information, a background screen, and the like under the control of the first control unit 140.

In addition, the first display unit 170 displays alarm information generated based on preset schedule information under the control of the first control unit 140.

In addition, the first display unit 170 may include a liquid crystal display (LCD) having a predetermined size, a thin film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), and an organic light-emitting diode (OLED). : OLED), a flexible display, a 3D display, and a light emitting diode (LED).

In addition, when the first display unit 170 and the sensor for detecting a touch operation (hereinafter, referred to as a “touch sensor”) form a mutual layer structure (hereinafter referred to as a “touch screen”), the first display unit ( 170 may be used as an input device in addition to the output device. The touch sensor may have, for example, a form of a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or a touch panel.

In addition, the touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in pressure applied to a specific portion of the first display unit 170 or a capacitance generated at a specific portion of the first display unit 170 into an electrical input signal. have. In addition, the touch sensor may be configured to detect not only the position and area of the touch but also the pressure at the time of touch. When there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to a touch controller (not shown). The touch controller processes the signal (s) and then transmits corresponding data to the first control unit 140. As a result, the first controller 140 can determine which area of the first display unit 170 is touched.

In addition, the first display unit 170 may include a proximity sensor. In addition, the proximity sensor may be disposed in the inner region of the car audio device 100 surrounded by the touch screen or near the touch screen.

In addition, the proximity sensor refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object present in the vicinity without using a mechanical contact by using an electromagnetic force or infrared rays. The proximity sensor has a longer life and higher utilization than a contact sensor.

Examples of the proximity sensor include a transmission photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. When the touch screen is capacitive, the touch screen is configured to detect the proximity of the pointer by a change in an electric field according to the proximity of the pointer. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as a proximity sensor.

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, an act of allowing the pointer to be recognized without being in contact with the touch screen so that the pointer is located on the touch screen is referred to as "proximity touch", and the touch The act of actually touching the pointer on the screen is referred to as "contact touch". The position of the proximity touch with the pointer on the touch screen means a position where the pointer is perpendicular to the touch screen when the pointer is in proximity touch.

In addition, the proximity sensor detects a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (for example, a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, and a proximity touch movement state). Information corresponding to the sensed proximity touch operation and proximity touch pattern may be output on the touch screen.

As such, when the first display unit 170 is used as an input device, a command or control signal generated by an operation such as receiving a signal corresponding to a button operation by a user or touching / scrolling the displayed screen Can be received.

The first audio output unit 180 outputs a sound source processed by a predetermined signal under the control of the first control unit 140. Here, the first voice output unit 180 may be a speaker.

In addition, the first audio output unit 180 outputs an analog sound signal amplified by the amplifying unit 160.

In addition, the first voice output unit 180 outputs alarm information generated based on preset schedule information under the control of the first controller 140.

As illustrated in FIG. 3, the mobile communication terminal 200 includes a second communication unit 210, a second input unit 220, a second storage unit 230, a second control unit 240, and a second display unit ( 250 and a second audio output unit 260. Not all components of the mobile communication terminal 200 shown in FIG. 3 are essential components, and the mobile communication terminal 200 may be implemented by more components than those shown in FIG. The mobile communication terminal 200 may also be implemented by components.

In addition, the mobile communication terminal 200 is a smart phone, a portable terminal, a mobile terminal, a telematics terminal, a notebook computer, a tablet PC. PC), Digital Broadcasting Terminal, Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), Wibro Terminal, IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) Terminal, Television, 3D Television, Portable Multimedia Player (PMP), Navigation Terminal (Vehicle Navigation Device) ), Any one of various terminals such as an AVN (Audio Video Navigation) terminal, an A / V (Audio / Video) system, and the like.

The second communication unit 210 performs communication connection with any car audio device 100 and / or any server 300 under the control of the second control unit 240. In this case, the second communication unit 210 may include a wired / wireless communication module. Here, the wireless Internet technology may include WLAN, Wi-Fi, WiBro, WiMAX, HSDPA, IEEE 802.16, Long Term Evolution (LTE), Broadband Wireless Mobile Communication Service (WMBS), etc. Communication technologies may include Bluetooth, RFID, infrared communication, UWB, Zigbee, and the like. In addition, the wired communication technology may include USB communication.

In addition, the second communication unit 210 receives various types of information including a control signal transmitted from an arbitrary car audio device 100 and / or a server 300 connected to wired / wireless communication.

In addition, the second communication unit 210 transmits various types of information including an arbitrary control signal and the like to the arbitrary car audio device 100 and / or the server 300 under the control of the second control unit 240. do.

In addition, the second communication unit 210 performs a call function with any wired / wireless terminal. In this case, the call function may include a data communication function, a voice communication function, a video / video conference / call function, a message function, and the like.

The second input unit 220 receives a command or control signal generated by an operation such as a button operation or a function selection by a user or a touch / scroll of a displayed screen.

In addition, the second input unit 220 receives a signal corresponding to information input by a user, and includes a keypad, a touch screen, a dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure / capacitance), a jog shuttle, a mouse, a stylus pen, and a touch. Various devices such as pens can be used.

In addition, the second input unit 220 may include a microphone (not shown) and / or a camera (not shown), and may transmit audio information and / or image information (or image information) through the microphone and / or the camera. Can be received.

The second storage unit 230 stores various menu screens, various user interfaces (UIs), and / or graphical user interfaces (GUIs).

In addition, the second storage unit 230 stores data, a program, and the like necessary for the mobile communication terminal 200 to operate.

In addition, the second storage unit 230 may include a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory), a ROM, an EEPROM, a PROM, The storage medium may include at least one of a RAM, an SRAM, a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, and an optical disk.

In addition, the second storage unit 230 stores various types of information (including control information, sound source information, update information, etc.) received through the second communication unit 210.

The second controller 240 controls the overall operation of the mobile communication terminal 200.

In addition, the second controller 240 outputs the song information and / or album information included in the sound source information received through the second communication unit 210 to the second display unit 250 and / or the second voice output. Output through the unit 260. In this case, the song information includes a song name (song name), a singer name (artist name), a unique identification number, a play time, a track number, and the like. The album information includes a background (or jacket) picture / video, a sound source, and the like. Status, lyrics, genre, album name, performer, producer, production company, user preference information, and the like.

In addition, the second controller 240 checks whether the album information is included in the received sound source information, and if the album information is not included in the received sound source information, that is, the received sound source information. When only the song information is included in the sound source information, the transmission or the latest of album information corresponding to the song information to any server 300 connected via wire / wireless communication through the second communication unit 210 based on the song information. Request transmission of updated sound source information.

In addition, the second control unit 240 may transmit album information or update information (for example, updated from the server 300) in response to a request for transmitting the album information or a request for transmitting the latest updated sound source information. Update sound source information including song information and / or album information) through the second communication unit 210 and the received album information or update information through the second communication unit 210. 100).

In addition, the second control unit 240 updates sound source information based on the album information transmitted from the server 300 and the song information transmitted from the car audio device 100, and updates the updated sound source information. The car audio device 100 is transmitted through the second communication unit 210.

In addition, the second controller 240 searches for sound source information corresponding to the received sound source information among sound source information corresponding to any sound source previously stored in the second storage unit 230, and retrieves the retrieved sound source information. (Eg, album information corresponding to song information, latest updated sound source information corresponding to song information, etc.) may be transmitted to the car audio apparatus 100 through the second communication unit 210.

In addition, the second control unit 240 controls the second communication unit 210 based on the song information included in the sound source information request message (or album information request message) received through the second communication unit 210. Request transmission of album information corresponding to the song information or transmission of the latest updated sound source information to any server 300 connected via wired / wireless communication.

In addition, the second control unit 240 may transmit album information or update information (for example, updated from the server 300) in response to a request for transmitting the album information or a request for transmitting the latest updated sound source information. Update sound source information including song information and / or album information) through the second communication unit 210 and receive the album information or update information received in response to the sound source information request message. Is transmitted to the car audio device 100 through.

In addition, the second controller 240 searches for sound source information corresponding to the received sound source information request message among sound source information corresponding to any sound source previously stored in the second storage unit 230, and searches for the searched sound source information. Sound source information (eg, album information corresponding to song information, latest updated sound source information corresponding to song information, etc.) may be transmitted to the car audio device 100 through the second communication unit 210.

In addition, the second control unit 240 is connected to any server 300 connected to wired / wireless communication through the second communication unit 210 based on the information request message received through the second communication unit 210. Request transmission of information corresponding to the information request message. In this case, the information request message may include at least one or more of a time information request message, a schedule information request message, a setting information request message, a background screen information request message, and an application program information request message.

In addition, the second control unit 240 receives the information transmitted from the server 300 in response to the information request through the second communication unit 210 and the information received in response to the information request message. Is transmitted to the car audio device 100 through the second communication unit 210.

In addition, the second control unit 240 searches for information corresponding to the received information request message among arbitrary information previously stored in the second storage unit 230, and the searched information (for example, time of day). Information, schedule information, setting information, background screen information, application program information, etc.) may be transmitted to the car audio device 100 through the second communication unit 210.

The second display unit 250 displays various contents such as various menu screens using a user interface and / or a graphic user interface stored in the second storage unit 230 under the control of the second control unit 240. do. Here, the content displayed on the second display unit 250 includes a menu screen including various text or image data (including various information data) and data such as icons, list menus, combo boxes, and the like.

In addition, the second display unit 250 displays the song information and / or album information included in the sound source information received through the first communication unit 210 under the control of the second control unit 240.

The second display unit 250 may include at least one of a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display, a 3D display, and an LED. can do.

In addition, two or more second display units 250 may exist according to an implementation form of the mobile communication terminal 200. For example, the plurality of display units may be spaced apart or integrally disposed on one surface (same surface) of the mobile communication terminal 200, or may be disposed on different surfaces.

Meanwhile, when the second display unit 250 and the sensor for detecting a touch operation (hereinafter, referred to as a touch sensor) form a mutual layer structure (hereinafter referred to as a touch screen), the second display unit ( 250 may be used as an input device in addition to the output device. The touch sensor may have, for example, a form of a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or a touch panel.

In addition, the touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in pressure applied to a specific portion of the second display portion 250 or capacitance generated at a specific portion of the second display portion 250 into an electrical input signal. have. In addition, the touch sensor may be configured to detect not only the position and area of the touch but also the pressure at the time of touch. When there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to a touch controller (not shown). The touch controller processes the signal (s) and then transmits corresponding data to the second controller 240. As a result, the second controller 240 can determine which area of the second display unit 250 is touched.

In addition, the second display unit 250 may include a proximity sensor. In addition, the proximity sensor may be disposed in the inner region of the mobile communication terminal 200 covered by the touch screen or near the touch screen.

As such, when the second display unit 250 is used as an input device, a command or control signal generated by an operation such as receiving a signal corresponding to a button operation by a user or touching / scrolling the displayed screen Can be received.

The second audio output unit 260 outputs a sound source processed by a predetermined signal under the control of the second control unit 240. Here, the second voice output unit 260 may be a speaker.

In addition, when the voice call function, the video / video conference / call function, and the like are performed, the second voice output unit 260 includes the voice included in the signal processed by the predetermined signal under the control of the second controller 240. Print information.

The server 300 connects the mobile communication terminal 200 with wired / wireless communication. In addition, the server 300 may be connected to the car audio device 100 via wired / wireless communication.

In addition, the server 300 may include a base station, an information provider center, a call center, and the like.

In addition, the server 300 stores an arbitrary sound source and the latest updated sound source information (including song information, album information, etc.) corresponding to the arbitrary sound source.

In addition, the server 300, in response to a request for information from an arbitrary mobile communication terminal 200 and / or car audio device 100, obtains sound source information corresponding to a plurality of sound sources previously stored in the server 300. Search and transmit the searched sound source information to the mobile communication terminal 200 and / or the car audio device 100. In this case, the searched sound source information may include song information (or updated song information), album information (or updated album information), and the like.

As such, the car audio system may display information about a sound source being output from the car audio device by using the display of the mobile communication terminal connected to the car audio device, thereby overcoming the limitation of the display included in the car audio system. .

In addition, as described above, the car audio system may update predetermined information based on information transmitted from a mobile communication terminal which is connected to the car audio device to provide the user with the latest useful information.

First, the first communication unit 110 performs communication connection with an arbitrary mobile communication terminal 200 under the control of the first control unit 140. In this case, the first communication unit 110 may include a wired / wireless communication module. Here, the wireless Internet technology may include WLAN, Wi-Fi, WiBro, WiMAX, HSDPA, IEEE 802.16, Long Term Evolution (LTE), Broadband Wireless Mobile Communication Service (WMBS), etc. Communication technologies may include Bluetooth, RFID, infrared communication, UWB, Zigbee, and the like. In addition, the wired communication technology may include USB communication. In addition, the mobile communication terminal 200 is a smart phone, a mobile terminal, a mobile terminal, a telematics terminal, a notebook computer, a tablet PC, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a WiBro terminal, an IPTV terminal, a PMP, a navigation terminal. (Vehicle navigation device), AVN terminal and the like can be any one of a variety of terminals.

For example, when the first communication unit 110 and the mobile communication terminal 200 each include a Bluetooth module, the first communication unit 110 and the arbitrary mobile communication terminal 200 using the individual Bluetooth module. ) Pairing (paring) between (S110).

Thereafter, when the first control unit 140 selects any one of a plurality of sound sources (for example, a DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) sound source, mp3, etc.) previously stored in the first storage unit 130, The sound source information previously stored in the first storage unit 130 in response to the selected sound source is transmitted to the mobile communication terminal 200 through the first communication unit 110. In this case, the transmitted sound source information may include only song information or album information together with the song information.

In addition, the first controller 140 may display the song information included in the sound source information corresponding to the selected sound source on the first display unit 170. At this time, the song information includes at least one of a song name (song name), a singer name (artist name), a unique identification number, a reproduction time, and a track number.

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5A, the first controller 140 displays previously stored song information 501 corresponding to the selected sound source on the first display unit 170.

In addition, the first controller 140 may process the selected sound source by predetermined signal processing (for example, decoding and amplifying), and then output the signal processed sound source through the first voice output unit 180. .

In addition, the mobile communication terminal 200 may output the transmitted sound source information through the second display unit 250 and / or the second voice output unit 260 included in the mobile communication terminal 200. . In this case, the album information includes at least one of a background (or jacket) picture / video, a playback state of a sound source, lyrics, genre, album name, performer, producer, production company, and user preference information.

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5B, the mobile communication terminal 200 displays the sound source information 502 transmitted from the first communication unit 110 on the second display unit 250 (S120).

Thereafter, the first communication unit 110 receives the update information transmitted from the mobile communication terminal 200. In this case, the update information transmitted from the mobile communication terminal 200 may include album information corresponding to the selected sound source, updated sound source information (including updated song information and / or updated album information), etc. corresponding to the selected sound source. It includes (S130).

Thereafter, the first controller 140 updates prestored sound source information corresponding to the selected sound source based on the received update information.

For example, the first controller 140 may store album information included in the received update information in the state in which only song information is stored (or linked) in sound source information corresponding to the selected sound source. In association with sound source information, song information and the received album information are stored together in the sound source information.

As another example, the first controller 140 updates previously stored sound source information corresponding to the selected sound source based on the updated song information and / or updated album information included in the received update information (S140). ).

First, the second communication unit 210 performs communication connection with an arbitrary car audio device 100 under the control of the second control unit 240. In this case, the second communication unit 210 may include a wired / wireless communication module. Here, the wireless Internet technology may include WLAN, Wi-Fi, WiBro, WiMAX, HSDPA, IEEE 802.16, Long Term Evolution (LTE), Broadband Wireless Mobile Communication Service (WMBS), etc. Communication technologies may include Bluetooth, RFID, infrared communication, UWB, Zigbee, and the like. In addition, the wired communication technology may include USB communication.

For example, when the second communication unit 210 and the car audio device 100 each include a Bluetooth module, the second communication unit 210 and the optional car audio device 100 may be configured using the individual Bluetooth module. ) Pairing (paring) between (S210).

Thereafter, the second communication unit 210 receives the sound source information transmitted from any car audio device 100 connected to the communication. In this case, the sound source information may include song information, album information, and the like (S220).

Thereafter, the second controller 240 checks whether album information is included in the received sound source information (S230).

As a result of the checking, when the received sound source information includes album information, the second control unit 240 displays the song information and album information included in the received sound source information in the second display unit 250 and / or It outputs through the second audio output unit 260. In this case, the song information includes at least one of a song name (song name), a singer name (artist name), a unique identification number, a play time, and a track number, and the album information includes a background picture / video, a play state of a sound source, and lyrics. At least one of a genre, album name, performer, producer, production company, and user preference information.

For example, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the received sound source information includes song information and album information, the second control unit 240 includes the song information and the album included in the received sound source information. Information 502 is displayed on the second display unit 250 (S240).

In addition, as a result of the check, the second control unit 240, when album information is not included in the received sound source information (that is, when only the song information is included in the received sound source information), the sound source information On the basis of the song information contained in the request for the transmission of album information corresponding to the song information to any server 300 connected to the wire / wireless communication via the second communication unit 210. In this case, the arbitrary server 300 may be a base station, an information providing center, a call center, or the like.

In addition, the second controller 240 may request the server 300 to transmit the latest updated sound source information corresponding to the received sound source information (song information and / or album information) (S250). .

Thereafter, the second communication unit 210 receives album information transmitted from the server 300 in response to a request for transmitting album information corresponding to the song information.

In addition, the second communication unit 210 may receive update information transmitted from the server 300 in response to a request for transmitting the latest updated sound source information. In this case, the update information may include update sound source information (including updated song information and / or updated album information) (S260).

Thereafter, the second control unit 240 transmits the received album information to the car audio device 100 through the second communication unit 210. In this case, the second control unit 240 updates the sound source information based on the received album information and the song information, and transmits the updated sound source information to the car audio device through the second communication unit 210. 100).

In addition, the second control unit 240 may transmit the received update information to the car audio device 100 through the second communication unit 210.

In addition, the second control unit 240 may output the received album information and the song information through the second display unit 250 and / or the second voice output unit 260 (S270).

First, the car audio apparatus 100 performs a wired / wireless communication connection with an arbitrary mobile communication terminal 200. In this case, the wired / wireless communication includes wireless Internet technology (WLAN, Wi-Fi, WiBro, WiMAX, HSDPA, IEEE 802.16, Long Term Evolution (LTE), Broadband Wireless Mobile Communication Service (WMBS), etc.) , Short-range communication technology (including Bluetooth, RFID, infrared communication, UWB, Zigbee, etc.), wired communication technology (including USB communication, etc.).

In addition, a wired / wireless communication connection may be performed between the arbitrary mobile communication terminal 200 and the arbitrary server 300. Here, the server 300 may be a base station, an information providing center, a call center, etc. (SP31).

Thereafter, when any one sound source is selected from a plurality of pre-stored sound sources, the car audio apparatus 100 transmits previously stored sound source information corresponding to the selected sound source to the mobile communication terminal 200. In this case, the previously stored sound source information may include only song information or may include the song information and album information.

In addition, the car audio device 100 may output the signal-processed sound source after processing the selected sound source by a predetermined signal.

In addition, the car audio apparatus 100 may display song information included in the pre-stored sound source information corresponding to the selected sound source. At this time, the song information includes at least one of a song name (song name), a singer name (artist name), a unique identification number, a reproduction time, and a track number (SP32).

Thereafter, the mobile communication terminal 200 receives the sound source information transmitted from the car audio device 100 and checks whether the album information is included in the received sound source information.

As a result of the check, the mobile communication terminal 200, when the album information is not included in the received sound source information, the server 300 connected to wired / wireless communication based on the song information included in the received sound source information. Transmits the sound source information request message.

In addition, the mobile communication terminal 200 may transmit the latest updated sound source information request message corresponding to the received sound source information to the server 300 based on the song information included in the received sound source information ( SP33).

Thereafter, the server 300, in response to the sound source information request message transmitted from the mobile communication terminal 200, selects sound source information corresponding to the sound source information request message from among a plurality of sound source information previously stored in the server 300. Search and transmit the searched sound source information (eg, album information) to the mobile communication terminal 200.

In addition, the server 300, in response to the latest updated sound source information request message transmitted from the mobile communication terminal 200, the latest updated sound source information request message among a plurality of sound source information previously stored in the server 300 Search for the sound source information corresponding to the, and transmit the searched sound source information (for example, updated song information and / or updated album information) to the mobile communication terminal 200 (SP34).

Thereafter, the mobile communication terminal 200 receives sound source information (for example, album information) transmitted from the server 300 and transmits the received sound source information to the car audio device 100. .

In addition, the mobile communication terminal 200 receives the sound source information (for example, album information) transmitted from the server 300, the album information and the car audio device (including the album information included in the received sound source information) The sound source information may be updated based on the song information transmitted from the 100, and the updated sound source information may be transmitted to the car audio device 100.

In addition, the mobile communication terminal 200 receives the updated sound source information (eg, updated song information and / or updated album information) transmitted from the server 300, and receives the received updated sound source information. May be transmitted to the car audio apparatus 100 (SP35).

Subsequently, the car audio device 100 receives update information (for example, sound source information including album information) transmitted from the mobile communication terminal 100, and album information included in the received update information. And the previously stored sound source information based on the song information included in the previously stored sound source information.

In addition, the car audio device 100 receives update information (for example, updated sound source information including sound source information updated by the mobile communication terminal 100) transmitted from the mobile communication terminal 100. The prestored sound source information may be updated based on the received updated sound source information.

In addition, the car audio device 100 receives update information (for example, updated sound source information including updated song information and / or updated album information) transmitted from the mobile communication terminal 100, The prestored sound source information may be updated based on the received update sound source information (SP36).

First, the first controller 140 may include album information in the sound source information, from among sound source information corresponding to a plurality of sound sources (for example, DAB sound sources, mp3, etc.) previously stored in the first storage unit 130. Check whether it is included. In this case, the checking process may be performed when a predetermined button / key is selected (S410).

As a result of the check, the first control unit 140, if there is at least one sound source information that does not include album information from among the plurality of sound source information, any mobile communication connected via the first communication unit 110 The sound source information request message (or album information request message) is transmitted to the terminal 200. In this case, the sound source information request message includes the at least one sound source information (for example, at least one sound source information including only song information and no album information) (S420).

Thereafter, the first communication unit 110 receives update information transmitted from the mobile communication terminal 200 in response to the sound source information request message. In this case, the update information transmitted from the mobile communication terminal 200 may include album information corresponding to the at least one sound source information, update sound source information corresponding to the at least one sound source information (updated song information and / or added information). Album information), and the like (S430).

Thereafter, the first controller 140 updates the pre-stored at least one sound source information based on the received update information.

For example, the first control unit 140 may link album information corresponding to the at least one sound source information included in the received update information with the previously stored sound source information, and include the song information and the song information in the corresponding sound source information. Save the received album information together.

As another example, the first control unit 140 updates the prestored sound source information based on the received update sound source information (S440).

For example, when the second communication unit 210 and the car audio device 100 each include a Bluetooth module, the second communication unit 210 and the optional car audio device 100 may be configured using the individual Bluetooth module. ) Pairing (paring) between (S510).

Thereafter, the second communication unit 210 receives a sound source information request message (or album information request message) transmitted from any car audio device 100 connected to the communication. In this case, the sound source information request message includes at least one sound source information (for example, at least one sound source information including only song information and no album information) (S520).

Thereafter, the second controller 240 controls the song information to an arbitrary server 300 connected to the wire / wireless communication through the second communication unit 210 based on the song information included in the received sound source information request message. Request transmission of album information corresponding to the < RTI ID = 0.0 > In this case, the arbitrary server 300 may be a base station, an information providing center, a call center, or the like.

In addition, the second controller 240 may request the server 300 to transmit the latest updated sound source information corresponding to the song information based on the song information included in the received sound source information request message. There is (S530).

Thereafter, the second communication unit 210 receives album information transmitted from the server 300 in response to the request for transmitting the album information.

In addition, the second communication unit 210 may receive update information transmitted from the server 300 in response to a request for transmitting the latest updated sound source information. In this case, the update information may include update sound source information (including updated song information and / or album information) (S540).

Thereafter, the second control unit 240 transmits the album information received in response to the sound source information request message to the car audio device 100 through the second communication unit 210. In this case, the second control unit 240 updates the sound source information based on the received album information and the song information, and transmits the updated sound source information to the car audio device through the second communication unit 210. 100).

In addition, the second control unit 240 may transmit the update information received in response to the sound source information request message to the car audio device 100 through the second communication unit 210.

In addition, the second control unit 240 may output the received album information and the song information through the second display unit 250 and / or the second voice output unit 260 (S550).

In addition, a wired / wireless communication connection may be performed between the arbitrary mobile communication terminal 200 and the arbitrary server 300. Here, the server 300 may be a base station, an information providing center, a call center, or the like (SP61).

Subsequently, when the at least one sound source information that does not include album information is included in the sound source information among the sound source information corresponding to each of the plurality of pre-stored sound sources, the car audio device 100 checks the mobile communication terminal 200. ) Transmits a sound source information request message (or an album information request message). In this case, the sound source information request message includes the at least one sound source information (for example, at least one sound source information including only song information and no album information) (SP62).

Thereafter, the mobile communication terminal 200 receives the sound source information request message transmitted from the car audio device 100 and connects the wired / wireless communication based on the song information included in the received sound source information request message. The server 300 requests transmission of album information or latest updated sound source information corresponding to the song information (SP63).

Thereafter, the server 300 may include the album information or the plurality of sound source information previously stored in the server 300 in response to a request for transmitting the album information or the latest updated sound source information transmitted from the mobile communication terminal 200. Search for album information or sound source information corresponding to a request for transmission of the latest updated sound source information, and transmit the searched album information or updated sound source information (for example, updated song information and / or album information) to the mobile communication terminal; 200) (SP64).

Thereafter, the mobile communication terminal 200 receives the album information or the updated sound source information transmitted from the server 300, and transmits the received album information or the updated sound source information to the car audio device 100.

In addition, the mobile communication terminal 200 receives the album information transmitted from the server 300, and receives sound source information based on the received album information and the song information transmitted from the car audio device 100. It may update and transmit the updated sound source information to the car audio apparatus 100 (SP65).

Thereafter, the car audio device 100 receives album information or updated sound source information transmitted from the mobile communication terminal 100.

In addition, the car audio device 100 updates the pre-stored sound source information based on the received album information and the pre-stored song information.

In addition, the car audio device 100 updates the prestored sound source information based on the received update sound source information.

In addition, the car audio device 100 receives the updated sound source information transmitted from the mobile communication terminal 100 and updates the pre-stored sound source information based on the received updated sound source information (SP66). .

For example, when the first communication unit 110 and the mobile communication terminal 200 each include a Bluetooth module, the first communication unit 110 and the arbitrary mobile communication terminal 200 using the individual Bluetooth module. ) Pairing (paring) between (S710).

Thereafter, the first control unit 140 generates an information request message and transmits the generated information request message to the mobile communication terminal 200 through the first communication unit 110. In this case, the information request message may include a time information request message, a schedule information request message, a setting information request message, a background screen information request message, an application program information request message, and the like.

In addition, the generation of the information request message may be performed when a preset button / key is selected (S720).

Thereafter, the first communication unit 110 receives information transmitted from the mobile communication terminal 200 in response to the information request message. In this case, the information transmitted from the mobile communication terminal 200 may include time information, schedule information, setting information, background screen information, application program information, and the like (S730).

Thereafter, the first controller 140 updates the preset information in the car audio device 100 based on the received information.

For example, when time information is included in the received information, the first controller 140 updates time information preset in the car audio device 100 based on the received time information.

As another example, when the received information includes schedule information, the first controller 140 stores the received schedule information in the first storage unit 130. In addition, the first controller 140 generates alarm information when the time corresponding to the schedule information is reached, and converts the generated alarm information into the first display unit 170 and / or the first audio output unit 180. Output through

As another example, when the received information includes the setting information, the first control unit 140 updates the setting information preset in the car audio device 100 based on the received setting information. In this case, the setting information may include language setting information, volume level setting information, and the like.

As another example, when the received information includes background screen information (including an arbitrary background file), the first control unit 140 may include the first display unit based on the received background screen setting information. The preset background screen displayed on 170 is updated.

As another example, when the received information includes application program information, the first controller 140 updates an application program previously stored in the car audio device 100 based on the received application program information. do. In this case, the application program may be a dedicated app executed in the car audio device 100 (S740).

In addition, the first controller 140 may perform the above steps by using a specific application program (eg, a dedicated program or a dedicated app) previously stored in the first storage unit 130.

For example, when the second communication unit 210 and the car audio device 100 each include a Bluetooth module, the second communication unit 210 and the optional car audio device 100 may be configured using the individual Bluetooth module. ) Pairing (paring) between the (S810).

Thereafter, the second communication unit 210 receives an information request message transmitted from any car audio device 100 connected to the communication. In this case, the information request message may include a time information request message, a schedule information request message, a setting information request message, a background screen information request message, an application program information request message, and the like (S820).

Thereafter, the second control unit 240 corresponds to the received information request message to any server 300 connected to the wired / wireless communication through the second communication unit 210 based on the received information request message. Request the transfer of information. In this case, the arbitrary server 300 may be a base station, an information providing center, a call center, etc. (S830).

Thereafter, the second communication unit 210 receives the information transmitted from the server 300 in response to the information transmission request. In this case, the information transmitted from the server 300 may include time information, schedule information, setting information, background screen information, application program information, and the like (S840).

Thereafter, the second control unit 240 transmits the received information to the car audio device 100 through the second communication unit 210 (S850).

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present invention but to describe the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The protection scope of the present invention should be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical ideas within the equivalent scope should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

Claims

Generating an information request message;

Transmitting the generated information request message to any terminal connected to the communication;

Receiving information transmitted from the arbitrary terminal in response to the information request message; And

And updating the preset information based on the received information.
The method of claim 1, wherein the information request message,

And a visual information request message, a schedule information request message, a setting information request message, a background information request message, and an application information request message.
The method of claim 1, wherein the received information,

And at least one of time information, schedule information, setting information, background screen information, and application program information.
The method of claim 3, wherein updating the preset information based on the received information comprises:

And when the time information is included in the received information, updating preset time information of the car audio apparatus based on the received time information.
The method of claim 3, wherein updating the preset information based on the received information comprises:

Confirming a time corresponding to the schedule information when the schedule information is included in the received information;

Generating alarm information when a time corresponding to the schedule information is reached; And

And a step of outputting the generated alarm information.
The method of claim 3, wherein updating the preset information based on the received information comprises:

And when the setting information is included in the received information, updating the preset setting information of the car audio apparatus based on the received setting information.
The method of claim 3, wherein updating the preset information based on the received information comprises:

And when the background information is included in the received information, updating the preset background screen of the car audio apparatus based on the received background information.
The method of claim 3, wherein updating the preset information based on the received information comprises:

And when the application information is included in the received information, updating application information previously stored in the car audio device based on the received application program information.
A communication unit which transmits the generated information request message to any terminal connected to the communication and receives information transmitted from the arbitrary terminal in response to the information request message; And

And a controller for updating preset information based on the received information.
The method of claim 9, wherein the control unit,

When the preset button or key is selected, generating the information request message including at least one of a time information request message, a schedule information request message, a setting information request message, a wallpaper information request message, and an application information request message. Car audio system, characterized in that.
The method of claim 9, wherein the received information,

And at least one of time information, schedule information, setting information, wallpaper information, and application program information.
The method of claim 11, wherein the control unit,

And when the time information is included in the received information, updating the preset time information of the car audio apparatus based on the received time information.
The method of claim 11, wherein the control unit,

And when the schedule information is included in the received information, confirm a time corresponding to the schedule information, and generate alarm information when a time corresponding to the schedule information arrives.
The method of claim 13,

A display unit displaying the generated alarm information; And

Car audio system, characterized in that further comprises a voice output unit for outputting the generated alarm information.
The method of claim 11, wherein the control unit,

And when the setting information is included in the received information, updating the preset setting information of the car audio device based on the received setting information.
The method of claim 11, wherein the control unit,

And when the background information is included in the received information, updating the preset background screen of the car audio device based on the received background information.
The method of claim 11, wherein the control unit,

And when the application information is included in the received information, updating the application information previously stored in the car audio device based on the received application information.
Receiving an information request message sent from any car audio device;

Requesting transmission of information corresponding to the information request message to any server connected to the communication based on the received information request message;

Receiving information transmitted from the server in response to the information transmission request; And

And transmitting the received information to the car audio device.
A control unit for requesting transmission of information corresponding to the received information request message to any server connected to the communication; And

And a communication unit configured to receive information transmitted from the server in response to the information transmission request and to transmit the received information to a car audio device connected to the communication.