SET-TOP-BOX FOR PROVIDING MULTI-USER GAME FUNCTION AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING MULTI-USER GAME IN SET-TOP-BOX

摘要

A set top box having a multi user game function and a method for supporting a multi user game in the same are provided to enable plural users to enjoy different games or the same game through one television independently by supporting the game by using the television as a display unit. A storage(34) stores game data. A remote controller control unit(35) respectively identifies plural remote controllers(23), and transceives signals according to each remote controller through a zigbee communication mode. A multimedia processor(31) processes vide data and audio data of one or more selected games. A screen controller(32) divides a television screen into plural screens, controls a size of the processed video signal so as to be suitable for the screen. A game controller(33) divides a screen to be suitable for the number of users according to a user command received through the remote controller control unit. After registering users and remote controllers according to each screen, the game controller confirms which screen is corresponded to the remote control signal received through the remote controller control unit. After that, the game controller controls the multimedia processor and the screen controller so as to perform a command designated to the corresponding screen.