A Study on the Smart Agent Model Smart TV

Interaction area between human and computer are expanding with development of technology and it is being applied variously according to the development of digital devices. Step for providing user information and receiving feedback according to the cumulative data is needed for two-way communication. This process is managed by agent system and the form of agent is applied in combination according to the type of digital device and purpose of the user. Recent smart agent system uses characters to learn user’s behavior and pattern to provide friendly service. Agent system applied to mobiles is in a form of personal secretary and agent in wearable devices or educational applications is in a form of a friendly teacher. Among various digital devices, TV is experiencing paradigm by changing to digital broadcasting and application of operating system (OS). Smart TV has functions of real time broadcasts, VOD services and all other functions from mobile, which makes complicated and difficult approach to users. Therefore, smart agent system is needed for easy use and activation of smart TV. Various smart agent systems will be applied as smart TV is responsible for various functions, being the center of a household. With the background of characteristics of smart agent, factors in which should be applied to future agents are characterize, Intelligence, cognitive ability, emotional process and etc. This thesis will discuss about factors that can be applied in smart TVs which is being newly defined by cases related to agent system applied in each contents, growth possibility and development plan of smart agent system.