JP2002142159A - Digital broadcasting receiver and individual information storing medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To simulate personal broadcasting which is impossible in broadcast by making it possible to personally select and edit programs from among a large amount of programs distributed to home in digital broadcasting. SOLUTION: A personal information storage card 13 in which personal information such as personally favorite picture constitution, picture quality, sound quality, sub-title display, mother language sub-title display, on-remote controller channel, data to be extracted from data broadcasting, peripheral equipment connection, an initial setting item such as the charging of pay broadcasting, profile, or a viewing history is stored is inserted into a digital broadcasting receiver 11. Thus, it is possible for the digital broadcasting receiver 11 to select and edit personal programs, and to provide the personal programs to a viewer.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a digital broadcast receiver which enables pseudo personal broadcasting and a personal information storage medium for providing various kinds of personal information to the digital broadcast receiver.

[Summary of the Invention] [0002] The present invention is intended for pseudo individuals in the digital broadcasting era of television in which a huge amount of time-varying information (programs and data received by viewers) is distributed to homes. The present invention relates to a digital broadcast receiver that enables broadcasting and a personal information storage medium that provides personal information to the digital broadcast receiver.

According to the present invention, initial settings such as personal favorite screen configuration, image quality, sound quality, subtitle display, native language subtitle display, channels on a remote controller, data extracted from data broadcasting, connection of peripheral devices, charging for pay broadcasting, etc. A digital broadcast receiver is a personal information storage medium that stores information and information such as profiles and viewing histories necessary to select and organize programs optimized for individuals and present viewers with programs for individuals. Can be easily set in digital broadcast receivers for TV programs that are expected to become more complex, and from the vast amount of information that changes in chronological order distributed to homes for personal use. Broadcasting for individuals, which cannot be performed by broadcasting in which a program is selected, organized, and presented to a viewer, becomes possible.

[0004]

2. Description of the Related Art In the digital broadcasting era of television, enormous amounts of information (programs and data received by viewers) are stored in homes because the number of channels is increased and various types of additional information are broadcast in a time series. Will be delivered to Viewers will be set to select and view their favorite programs and data from such a large amount of information, but it is difficult to set with currently proposed digital broadcast receivers, It is difficult for an individual to optimize a large amount of information every time.

A method for optimizing the setting of a digital broadcast receiver for personal use is disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-63178.
It is conceivable to use a personalization setting method for karaoke, car and the like proposed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 62-128850 or Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 62-128850.

[0006]

However, in the personalization setting method for karaoke, car and the like which has been conventionally proposed,
Only predetermined items can be set, and no new items can be dealt with.

[0007] In addition, karaoke that has been proposed conventionally,
In a personalization setting method for a car or the like, since personal information is stored in an IC card and used, the storage capacity is limited.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and enables a large number of programs to be selected and organized individually from among a large number of programs distributed to a home by digital broadcasting. Provide a digital broadcast receiver that enables pseudo impossible personal broadcasts, and a personal information storage medium that allows settings other than predetermined items and allows unlimited storage of personal information. The purpose is to do.

[0009]

In order to achieve the above object, a digital broadcast receiver according to the present invention is provided based on information on initial settings of a preferred digital broadcast receiver obtained from an inserted personal information storage medium. Set all or part of items such as personal favorite screen configuration, image quality, sound quality, subtitle display, native language subtitle display, channel on remote control, data extracted from data broadcasting, peripheral device connection, billing of pay broadcasting etc. Based on the initial settings and personal information such as profiles and viewing history obtained from the inserted personal information storage medium, and personalized programs for personal use. And a personal broadcast function for presenting the program.

According to this configuration, by using the personal information stored in the personal information storage medium, the screen configuration, image quality, sound quality,
Items such as volume, subtitle display, native language subtitle display, remote control channel, peripheral device connection setting, and selection of data to be extracted from data broadcasting can be easily set. For this reason, it is possible to select and organize programs for individuals from among a large number of programs distributed to the home by digital broadcasting, and it is possible to simulate personal broadcasting that cannot be performed by broadcasting.

Further, the personal information storage medium of the present invention can be used as personal information to be inserted into a digital broadcast receiver or a remote controller and read by the digital broadcast receiver as a personal favorite screen configuration, image quality, sound quality, subtitle display, motherboard display, and the like. Japanese subtitle display, channel on remote control, data extracted from data broadcast,
Initial setting information consisting of all or a part of items such as connection of peripheral devices and billing of pay broadcasting, and profile necessary for selecting and organizing programs optimized for individuals and presenting programs for individuals to viewers And information such as viewing history is accumulated.

According to this configuration, the personal information storage medium is
Since the information storage medium is made of a magnetic material or the like, it is possible to set items other than predetermined items. In addition, since a storage device on a home local area network including home electrical appliances including a digital broadcast receiver can be used, the storage capacity of personal information can be unlimited. That is, data within the storage capacity of the storage medium is stored as it is, data exceeding the storage capacity of the storage medium is stored in the storage device, and the storage location of the storage device can be stored in the storage medium.

[0013]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a relationship between a digital broadcast receiver and a personal information storage card according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, a digital broadcast receiver 1
1 is provided with a card insertion slot 12 so that a personal information storage card 13 can be inserted. Although not shown, the personal information storage card 13 is provided with a card insertion slot in the remote controller of the digital broadcast receiver 11 so that the personal information storage card 13 can be inserted therein.

As described above, by inserting the personal information storage card 13 into the digital broadcast receiver 11 or the remote controller, information can be provided and updated to the digital broadcast receiver 11.

The digital broadcast receiver 11 is connected to peripheral devices such as home electric appliances (PCs, VTRs, etc.) and storage devices via a home local area network.

The personal information storage card 13 is composed of, for example, a magnetic card or an IC card, and stores personal information such as a profile and a viewing history. Alternatively, the personal information storage card 13 stores the address of a storage device on a home local area network that stores personal information.

That is, in the personal information storage card 13, the data within the storage capacity of the card is stored as it is on the card, and the data exceeding the storage capacity of the card is stored in the large-capacity storage device on the home local area network. And the card stores the storage location. Thereby, the storage capacity of personal information is unlimited.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of a digital broadcast receiver having personal information. In FIG. 2, personal information 21 is obtained from personal information storage card 13. The personal information 21 is composed of, for example, “level of educational program”, “viewing history of viewer”, and “initial setting of favorite digital broadcast receiver”.

"Preferred digital broadcast receiver initial setting"
Include, for example, screen configuration, image quality, sound quality, subtitle display, native language subtitles, remote control (a channel on the remote control that is frequently viewed), reception of data broadcasting (setting of data selection extracted from data broadcasting), peripheral device connection setting, Items such as billing settings are included.

The personal program selection / organization function 22 selects and organizes a personal program based on the “educational program level” and the “viewing history of the viewer” in the personal information 21.

The digital broadcast receiving function 23 stores the personal information 2
Various initial settings such as personal favorite screen configuration, image quality, sound quality, volume, subtitle display, native language subtitle display, data broadcast reception, peripheral device connection, billing, etc. are made according to 1. And personal program selection and organization function 2
2. The personal program organized in step 2 is captured and presented to the viewer.

Further, the digital broadcast receiving function 23 dynamically responds to a change in the set contents when a set item is changed due to a change in information (contents of a television broadcast or a data broadcast). For example, when the information item of the weather forecast program by data broadcasting increases, the increased amount of personal information can be managed thereafter.

FIG. 3 shows a processing procedure of the personal information storage card performed by the digital broadcast receiver.

In FIG. 3, when a personal information storage card is inserted (step ST1), it is confirmed whether personal information is stored in the card (step ST2). If it is not in the card (step ST2: No), the storage location information stored in the card is searched for a personal information storage location on the home local area network (step ST2).
3) Read personal information (step ST4) and write it to a memory or the like built in the receiver (step ST5). If it is in the card (step ST2: Yes), the personal information is recognized as it is and written to a memory or the like built in the receiver (step ST5).

The digital broadcast receiver obtains the information
Using the receiver initial setting data from the program / data storage device 31 that receives and stores the television program and the data broadcast, complicated settings are automatically performed according to the procedure shown in FIG. 4 (step ST6).

In FIG. 4, setting items are compared based on personal information and updated information (data broadcasting / television broadcasting) from the program / data storage device 31 (step ST41).
Check whether there is a new setting item (step ST4)
2). If there is a new setting item (step ST4
2: Yes), and add the new setting item (step ST)
43), the personal information on the personal information storage card is updated (step ST44), and the digital broadcast receiver is initialized (step ST45). If there is no new setting item in step ST42 (step ST42:
No), initial setting of the digital broadcast receiver is performed directly (step ST45).

FIG. 5 is an example of various screen configurations proposed for a digital broadcast receiver. In a digital broadcast receiver, since various data such as data broadcasts are sent to homes, there are various types of display screens, for example, as shown in FIG.

In FIG. 5A, the screen is divided into two parts in the vertical direction, most of the upper screen is used as a video display unit, and two data displays of different sizes are displayed in the vertical direction on the remaining screen on the right. FIG. 1 shows an example of a configuration in which units are arranged and a number of selection buttons are arranged on a lower screen.

In FIG. 5B, the screen is divided into two parts in the left and right direction, a large number of selection buttons are arranged on the left screen, and a large video display part and a small data display part are vertically arranged on the right screen. An example of the arrangement is shown.

FIG. 5C shows a configuration example in which the entire screen is used as a video display unit.

Therefore, in the initial setting of the digital broadcast receiver (step ST45), the setting of the digital broadcast receiving screen configuration as shown in FIG. Set to match. By setting this screen once and storing it on the personal information storage card, the information in this card is read by the television from the second time, so that the setting is unnecessary.

In the digital broadcast receiver setting, in addition to the above-mentioned reception screen setting, the information of the image quality, sound quality, volume, and caption display of the personal preference is used, so that the setting of the digital broadcast receiver can be set according to the personal preference. Set to match.

Further, by using information of a channel frequently viewed by an individual, a channel increased by digital broadcasting is set on the remote controller for the individual. Also,
By using information of data broadcasting frequently used by individuals, only data expected to be used by a viewer from information of data broadcasting transmitted in large quantities is stored in the receiver.

In addition, a digital broadcast receiver is connected to a home local area network based on peripheral device information such as electric appliances (a personal computer, a VTR, etc.) and a storage device in the home, and communication is set. Based on personal bank account information and viewing history, accounting for pay broadcasting is managed.

Returning to FIG. 3, when the setting of the digital broadcast receiver is completed (step ST6), a personal program is organized (step ST7). That is, the information of the profile such as the viewing history and preference of the individual written in the memory built into the receiver or the like and the program information stored in the program / data storage device 31 are compared by the program selecting function 32, and the individual is compared. Then, a program suitable for the program is generated, and the result of programming for personal use is presented to the viewer (step ST7).

When the viewer selects an educational program from the presented programs (step ST8), the data selection function 33 suitable for the viewer's level is set according to the profile information such as the individual's educational level. Is selected and presented to the viewer, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, so that the viewer can view data and programs that match the individual's educational level (step ST9).

In the example of FIG. 6, in an English conversation educational program, a plurality of English conversations such as “English conversation for junior high school students”, “English conversation for university entrance examination”, “English conversation for business”, “English conversation for everyday life” are included in one English conversation program from a broadcasting station. Although the levels are transmitted at the same time, the digital broadcast receiver 11 indicates that the personal information data presents a business English conversation program that matches the level of the viewer (individual).

When the viewer continues to watch the program, the viewing history of the viewer is accumulated (step ST10), and the process returns to step ST7 to perform the same processing. In this way, the viewing history of the viewer is accumulated (step ST10), written in the memory built into the receiver (step ST11), and the information held in the personal information storage card is updated (step ST12). Then, when the viewer ends viewing, the card is ejected (step ST13).

As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to easily set a digital broadcast receiver, which is expected to be complicated by digital broadcasting, by using a personal information storage card. Can be selected in the receiver and presented to the viewer.

Therefore, the functions of the personal information storage card according to the present embodiment will be summarized as follows.

(1) By having a digital broadcast receiver read information (profile, viewing history) possessed by an individual, the digital broadcast receiver can change from a vast amount of time-varying information to a changing television broadcast or data. It has a function to extract broadcast setting items.

(2) At this time, in order to make it possible to set items other than predetermined items, the digital broadcast receiver has a function of automatically extracting items to be set from dynamically changing information. Have.

(3) The contents of the extracted setting items and the setting items that change in a time series according to personal preference (for example, screen configuration, image quality, sound quality, volume, subtitle display, It has an initial setting control function for automatically initializing the native language subtitle).

(4) Since the storage device on the home local area network can be used, the personal information storage function has a function of storing personal preference data or a function of storing the storage location.

(5) The digital broadcast receiver has a remote control setting function for automatically setting channels frequently viewed by the individual on the remote control by reading information (profile, viewing history) possessed by the individual by the digital broadcast receiver.

(6) By having the digital broadcast receiver read information (profile, viewing history) possessed by an individual, the digital broadcast receiver automatically extracts data such as weather and stock required by the viewer from the data broadcast. It has a data broadcast management function to make it work.

(7) Personal education in which the digital broadcast receiver reads information (profile, viewing history) possessed by an individual and organizes and accumulates an educational program suitable for the level of the viewer in the digital broadcast receiver. It has a programming function.

(8) The digital broadcasting receiver has a billing function for managing the billing for pay broadcasting by causing the digital broadcasting receiver to read information (profile, viewing history) possessed by an individual.

(9) By making the digital broadcast receiver read the information of the peripheral devices (personal computer, VTR, storage device, etc.) owned by the individual, the digital broadcast receiver sets the peripheral device connection and the home local area network. And has a peripheral device control function for performing

As described above, in the present embodiment, the card-shaped personal information storage medium is shown, but the shape is not limited to this, and may be a chip-shaped or stick-shaped medium.

[0053]

As described above, according to the present invention,
By using a personal information storage medium, it is possible to select and organize personal programs from a large number of programs distributed to the home by digital broadcasting, making it possible to simulate personal broadcasting that is impossible with broadcast Becomes

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a relationship between a digital broadcast receiver and a personal information storage card according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of a digital broadcast receiver having personal information.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a processing procedure of a personal information storage card performed by a digital broadcast receiver.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a procedure of various settings performed by a digital broadcast receiver.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing various proposed screen configuration examples of a digital broadcast receiver.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of program content selection at an individual level.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Digital broadcast receiver 12 Card slot 13 Personal information storage card 21 Personal information 22 Personal program selection / organization function 23 Digital broadcast reception function 31 Program / data storage device 32 Program selection function 33 Data selection function suitable for viewer's level

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Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A screen configuration, image quality, sound quality, subtitle display, native language subtitle display, remote control of a personal favorite in advance based on information of a favorite digital broadcast receiver initial setting obtained from an inserted personal information storage medium. An initial setting function for setting all or a part of items such as the above channel, data to be extracted from data broadcasting, connection of peripheral devices, charging for pay broadcasting, and the like from the initial setting contents and the inserted personal information storage medium. Digital broadcast reception, characterized by comprising: a personal broadcast function for selecting and organizing personal programs based on the acquired profile and personal information such as viewing history, and presenting personal programs to viewers. Machine. 2. Personal information to be inserted into a digital broadcast receiver or a remote controller and read by the digital broadcast receiver, such as a personal favorite screen configuration, image quality, sound quality, subtitle display, native language subtitle display, a channel on the remote controller, Initial setting information consisting of all or a part of items such as data to be extracted from data broadcasting, connection to peripheral devices, and charging for pay broadcasting, and selection and organization of programs optimized for individuals. A personal information storage medium characterized by storing information such as a profile and a viewing history required for presentation.