A PURCHASING SYSTEM BASED ON IMAGE DATABASE USING DIGITAL SET TOP BOX AND METHOD THEREOF

摘要

The present invention builds an image-based database through catalogs, books, albums, etc. at a content delivery network site, and assigns a purchase code to each image, and displays it on a television through a digital set-top box connected to the content delivery network. The present invention relates to an image-based purchase system and method for searching, reading, purchasing, and paying the image through a remote controller. The content of the catalog, book, album, etc. is databased and the purchase code is assigned to each image to provide the service. A digital set-top box that is connected to a provider, a content delivery network, controls the display of a television, implements a pointer, provides a payment method such as a card reader, and adjusts various functions of the television through a digital set-top box. To move Consists of a clickable remote control and a TV that can display the screen provided by the digital set-top box, unlike conventional text-based purchases, it can be conveniently purchased on an image basis and provides secure payment. For those who are uncomfortable with computers, the TV and remote control can be used for shopping.