SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING TV BROADCASTING INFORMATION USING CHARACTER TRANSMITTING FUNCTION OF TV BROADCAST, SET TOP BOX, AND INTERNET

摘要

PURPOSE: A system for providing TV broadcasting information is provided to allow a viewer to obtain information about properties or characters appearing in broadcasting soap operas or other programs while watching the soap operas or programs. CONSTITUTION: Information for providing various services is inputted to a database of an operator server(9). Program broadcasting information is generated. The program broadcasting information is multiplexed together with video information and audio information of a broadcasting program, to generate a broadcasting signal. The broadcasting signal is transmitted from a broadcasting station(3) to a subscriber terminal(20). An identification signal with respect to the program broadcasting information is extracted from the broadcasting signal and stored in a controller of a set top box. A user selects a specific key of a remote controller(6) or a keyboard(7) while watching TV. A list of goods used in the current scene of the broadcasting program currently broadcasting is displayed to the user. The user selects a specific one of the goods by pushing a specific key of the remote controller or keyboard if the user wants the goods. Detailed information about the selected goods is output on a screen.