DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING FILE TYPE IN DIGITAL VIDEO BROADCASTING TERMINAL

摘要

A device and method for detecting a file type in a digital video broadcasting terminal are provided to classify several types of files required for each application without defining new file type when various files are transmitted. A device for detecting a file type in a digital video broadcasting terminal comprises the followings: a digital broadcasting receiving unit(110) for receiving ESG(Electronic Service Guide) data including information related to a digital video broadcasting service; a memory(120) for storing information of a file download service in the ESG data; and a control unit(130) for detecting each file type related to multiple files through at least one among a file type defined in a FDT(File Description Table), a file type defined in container data or a file type defined in component description of an associated application.