System for providing mobile contents using settop box based on iptv network and method thereof

PURPOSE: A mobile contents providing system using an IPTV-based STB is provided to watch desired contents through various mobile terminals connected to a home network. CONSTITUTION: A home network interface(270) communicates with one or more mobile terminals(300). A terminal profile management unit(230) acquires a terminal profile from a connected mobile terminal. A contents converting unit(240) converts received contents into mobile contents suitable for a corresponding mobile terminal. A transceiving control unit(260) extracts the stored mobile contents of a contents storage unit(250). The transceiving control unit transmits the extracted mobile contents to the mobile terminal through the home network interface.