JP2006203391A - Video device and its menu operating method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a menu operating method in which functions of menus are simplified according to levels of respective users in a wide range since a television receiver having high functions and high added value has so many operation contents of a remote controller that each user can not use the functions well. <P>SOLUTION: Keys 4' to 12' in the same array with a simple remote controller 2 are displayed even in a remote control OSD image of a television screen 13 corresponding to a small number of keys of the simple remote controller 2 to enable many menu operations with the keys of the simple remote controller 2, and different characters representing the contents of menus are displayed on key tops of the keys 4' to 12'. A plurality of simple menus are previously stored, arbitrary simple menus are selected and registered in preferential order, and a menu is selected through easy operation of the simple remote controller and performed. The detailed menu key 12' is always displayed to move to detailed menu operations any time. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a menu operation method of a video apparatus such as a television receiver and a remote controller (remote controller) for operating the video apparatus, and more particularly to a menu operation method that facilitates key operation using a simple remote controller.

  Conventionally, the number of devices connected to television receivers has increased, remote controllers corresponding to each device have been prepared, and different operations have been performed, so there are a considerable number of types of operations, and the details of the operations have become complicated. There was a problem that would become.

  In response to such a problem, as proposed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 4-3665 (Patent Document 1), the operation menu of each device is hierarchically displayed on the CRT of the television receiver, and There is a simplified remote control key composed of a cursor movement key and a power ON / OFF key. This conventional technology enables various operations on the operation menu screen using the cursor movement keys by operating the cursor control unit, thereby reducing the number of remote control keys and increasing the number of functions through control, thereby simplifying the operation. It is a thing. In this case, the execution instruction is performed by double-clicking the cursor movement key.

Or, as proposed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 5-244527 (Patent Document 2), a child screen and a cursor for operation are displayed in the parent screen, and the operation is performed interactively by a remote controller, thereby simplifying the operation. In addition, there has been a method of facilitating and reducing the number of operation buttons on the remote control.
JP-A-4-3665 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-244527

  However, as the conventional television technology continues to advance, the above-mentioned conventional technique cannot remember all the operations due to high functionality and high added value. I can't use it well.

  Even in the conventional technology, there are various usages that are easy to understand, such as the TV mode that responds to each scene, but in order to use each function, detailed work such as changing the menu setting is necessary, and that alone covers a wide range It has become difficult for all users to understand.

  However, considering the use state of the remote controller, not all functions of the menu are necessarily used, and it is considered that the range of use is limited by each user. For example, beginners and elderly people often do not learn complicated operations and only perform simple operations.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above problems, the present invention has an object to provide a video apparatus that simplifies and displays a menu function according to the level of each user and a menu operation method thereof for a wide range of users. . In particular, the present invention provides a menu operation method that facilitates the operation by matching the key arrangement of the remote control displayed on the monitor with the key arrangement of the actual remote control and displaying the description of the operation of the menu item on the monitor. The purpose is to provide.

The subject matter of the first aspect of the present invention includes a control unit that inputs a video signal, displays a video on the video output device, and inputs a control signal from a remote controller to display a menu on the video output device. In the video apparatus, the control unit stores a simple menu storage unit that stores a plurality of simple menu operation programs, and a plurality of the simple menu operation programs stored in the simple menu storage unit are registered with a priority order. A menu priority recording / selecting means for selecting the simple menu operation program registered according to the key operation of the remote controller according to the priority order, and a simple menu operation program selected by the menu priority order recording / selecting means. Means for displaying the OSD image of the remote controller on the video output device and executing a menu operation; It resides in the video apparatus according to symptoms.
The gist of the invention according to claim 2 of the present invention is that the OSD image of the remote control displayed on the video output device is arranged in the same arrangement as the key arrangement of the remote control. It exists in the described video apparatus.
The gist of the invention according to claim 3 of the present invention is that the remote controller is provided with a detail menu key for switching to a detail menu, and the OSD image of the remote controller displayed on the video output device is detailed at a corresponding position. 3. The video apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a menu switching key is always displayed, and the detailed menu key can be shifted to a detailed menu operation mode by operating the detailed menu key.
The gist of the invention according to claim 4 of the present invention is that numbers, characters, and symbols are displayed on the key tops of the keys corresponding to the remote control in the OSD image of the remote control according to the contents of the simple menu. The video apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the video apparatus is characterized in that:
The gist of the invention according to claim 5 of the present invention is that the OSD image of the remote controller displays an operation content description according to the content of the simple menu. Or the video device according to any one of the above.
The gist of the invention according to claim 6 of the present invention is that the remote controller is provided with a plurality of simple menu selection keys for selecting a simple menu. Existing in video equipment.
According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a process for receiving key data from a simple menu selection key of a remote controller and displaying an OSD image of the remote controller on a video output device of the video apparatus, and the simple menu selection key. A menu operation method comprising: a step of determining a priority order of the simple menu according to the key data from; and a step of displaying the simple menu according to the determined priority order.
The gist of the invention according to claim 8 of the present invention is that, when the same simple menu selection key is continuously pressed, a simple menu of the next priority is displayed according to the priority. 7 in the menu operation method.
According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a control unit that inputs a video signal, displays a video on a video output device, inputs a control signal from a remote controller, and displays a menu on the video output device. A plurality of simple menu operation programs, a step of registering the plurality of stored simple menu operation programs in priority order, and the registered simple menu A step of selecting an operation program according to the priority order, and a step of displaying an OSD image of the remote controller on the video output device according to the selected simple menu operation program and executing a menu operation. It exists in the menu operation method.

According to the present invention, for a wide range of users, the operation menu can be changed according to the level of each user or according to the user's preference, so a video device capable of displaying a menu suitable for a wide range of user levels, And a menu operation method thereof.
In addition, the remote control key layout displayed on the monitor is matched to the actual remote control key layout, and the operation description is displayed on the monitor, making it easy to operate with a blind touch while watching the monitor screen. Easy to operate and quick.

  Next, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 shows a television receiver 1 as a video apparatus used in this embodiment. Reference numeral 13 denotes a television screen of the television receiver, and 2 denotes a simple remote controller. When the simple remote controller 2 is operated, an OSD (on-screen display) image 3 of the remote controller having the same key layout as the actual simple remote controller 2 is displayed on the television screen 13. A video such as a broadcast screen is displayed in the background of the OSD image 3 of the simple remote controller on the TV screen 13, but is omitted in FIG. 1.

  The simple remote controller 2 is a simple remote controller (remote controller) with as few keys as possible. When the simple remote controller 2 is keyed toward the television receiver 1, an infrared signal is transmitted to the remote control receiver 24 (shown in FIG. 2) of the television receiver 1 so that the television receiver 1 can be remotely operated. .

  The simple remote controller 2 includes a power key 4 for turning the television receiver 1 on and off, keys 5 to 9 arranged in a + character (hereinafter referred to as a + character key), and a simple menu selection key [A] 10. , A simple menu selection key [B] 11 and a detailed menu display key 12 are provided. Correspondingly, keys 4 ′ to 12 ′ having the same arrangement as the simple remote controller 2 are also displayed on the remote control OSD image 3 on the television screen 13. However, different characters are displayed on the key tops of the keys 4 'to 12' depending on the contents of the menu. In addition, in order to deal with many menu operations with a small number of keys on the simple remote controller 2, characters or the like explaining the operation contents are superimposed and displayed on the OSD image 3 of the simple remote controller displayed on the television screen 13.

  FIG. 2 shows a configuration of the television receiver 1 and the simple remote controller 2 used in the present embodiment. In FIG. 2, the simple remote controller 2 includes a key scanning unit 21, a data generation unit 22, and a transmission unit 23. When any key of the simple remote controller 2 is pressed, scanning is performed by a scan signal from the key scanning unit 21, and key data corresponding to the pressed key is output from the data generation unit 22. The transmitter 23 converts the signal of the data generator 22 into an infrared signal and outputs it.

  In addition, the television receiver 1 includes a remote control receiver 24, a key data determination unit 25, a menu priority order recording / selection unit 26, a simple menu storage unit 27, a menu processing unit 28, a tuner unit 29, an audio system processing unit 30, An audio output device 31, a video processing unit 32, a video output device 33, an OSD display control unit 34, and the like are provided. These control units of the television receiver 1 are controlled by a microcomputer (not shown).

  Infrared key data transmitted from the simple remote controller 2 is received by the remote control receiver 24 of the television receiver 1 and converted into voltage. The key data converted into a voltage signal by the remote control receiving unit 24 is input to the key data determining unit 25, and it is determined which key is pressed.

  In the menu priority order recording / selection unit 26, the priority order of simple menus corresponding to the simple menu selection key [A] 10 and the simple menu selection key [B] 11 of the simple remote controller 2 is registered. The simple menu storage unit 27 stores a plurality of simple menus in advance. The user selects a simple menu from the simple menus stored in the simple menu storage unit 27 according to his / her preference, etc., and registers codes corresponding to the simple menus in the menu priority order recording / selection unit 26 with priorities. I can keep it.

For example, (1) channel switching as a simple menu,
(2) Image adjustment, volume adjustment, sound quality adjustment, mute (mute) function adjustment,
(3) Switching of input media such as terrestrial analog broadcast, terrestrial digital broadcast, BS digital broadcast, CS digital broadcast, DVD, video,
(4) Screen size switching such as normal mode, wide mode, cinema mode,
Are stored in advance, and codes 01, 02, 03, and 04 are assigned to the simple menus (1), (2), (3), and (4), respectively.

  Then, a user a registers a simple menu in the order of (1), (3), and (2) in the simple menu selection key [A] 10, and another user b uses (2) in the simple menu selection key [B] 11. (1) Simple menus can be registered in the order of (4).

  As described above, when the simple menu is registered in the simple menu selection key [A] 10 and the simple menu selection key [B] 11, for example, each time the simple menu selection key [A] 10 is pressed, the menu priority order recording / The selection unit 26 sequentially selects the codes 01, 03, 02 of the simple menus (1), (3), and (2), and outputs the selected codes to the simple menu storage unit 27. Each time the simple menu selection key [B] 11 is pressed, the codes 02, 01, 04 of the simple menus (2), (1), and (4) are sequentially selected, and the selected codes are output to the simple menu storage unit. .

When the simple menu selection code output from the menu priority order recording / selection unit 26 is input to the simple menu storage unit 27, the simple menu storage unit 27 sends the contents of the simple menu corresponding to the selection code to the menu processing unit 28. Output. The menu processing unit 28 inputs the key data from the key data determination unit 25 and the information from the simple menu storage unit 27, and executes menu processing.
The menu processing unit 28 outputs a channel selection command to the tuner unit 29, outputs a video processing signal to the video system processing unit 32, outputs OSD display information to the OSD display control unit 34, and outputs a volume to the audio system processing unit 30. Outputs adjustment signals such as sound quality and mute.

  The tuner unit 29 receives channel selection information from the menu processing unit 28, and executes switching of various media and channel selection. The tuner unit 29 is configured such that various devices 36 such as an antenna 35, a DVD, and a video can be connected. The tuner 29 can receive from various media such as terrestrial analog broadcasting, terrestrial digital broadcasting, BS digital broadcasting, CS digital broadcasting, DVD, and video. The signal can be input.

  The tuner unit 29 selects signals from various media, outputs video signals to the video processing unit 32, and outputs audio signals to the audio processing unit 30. The audio system processing unit 30 processes the digital audio signal input from the tuner unit 29 and signals such as volume adjustment, sound quality adjustment, and mute (silence) from the menu processing unit 28, and sends the analog audio signal to the audio output device 31. Output as. The sound output device 31 is a speaker or the like, and outputs as sound, sound or the like.

The OSD display control unit 34 is a control unit for OSD display of the OSD image 3 and menu characters of the simple remote controller.
The video processing unit 32 receives the video signal input from the tuner unit 29, the image quality adjustment signal and the screen size switching signal from the menu processing unit 28, and the OSD display information from the OSD display control unit 34 to perform video processing. Execute.
The video output device 33 is a liquid crystal display device or the like, and displays a video by a video signal from the video processing unit 32.

Next, the control flow of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In step S1, when either the simple menu selection key [A] 10 or the simple menu selection key [B] 11 of the simple remote controller 2 is pressed, a simple menu display command is transmitted to the remote control receiver 24 of the television receiver 1. Is done. Receiving this, the remote control receiving unit 24 converts this signal into a voltage signal and outputs it to the key data determining unit 25. Based on this signal, the key data determination unit 25 determines the content of the pressed key. In this case, it is determined that the simple menu selection key [A] 10 or the simple menu selection key [B] 11 is pressed. Upon receiving a signal from the key data determination unit 25, the menu processing unit 28 instructs the OSD display control unit 34 to display the OSD image 3 of the simple remote controller. In response to this, the OSD display control unit 34 sends a signal to the video system processing unit 32 so as to display the OSD image 3 of the simple remote controller, and the video output device 33 superimposes it on a part of the currently broadcast video. The OSD image 3 is displayed.

  In step S2, the information that the simple menu selection key [A] 10 or the simple menu selection [B] key 11 is pressed from the key data determination unit 25 is also input to the menu priority order recording / selection unit 26 to register the simple menu. Ranking is determined. For example, when the simple menu selection key [A] 10 is pressed, the codes 01, 03, 02 of the simple menus (1), (3), and (2) are registered in the simple menu selection key [A] 10 in order. It is judged that When the simple menu selection key [B] 11 is pressed, the codes 02, 01, 04 of the simple menus (2), (1), and (4) are registered in the simple menu selection [B] key 11 in order. It is judged that

  When the simple menu selection key [A] 10 is first pressed for the first time, it is determined in step S3 that the channel switching menu, which is the first priority simple menu (1), is, for example, 14 in FIG. As shown by the above, “Channel switching menu” and OSD are displayed on the upper part of the OSD image 3 of the simple remote controller. In addition, the word “execute” is OSD displayed on the key top of the key 9 ′ of the OSD image 3 of the simple remote controller. In addition, the character “next” is OSD displayed on the key top of the key 10 ′ of the OSD image 3 of the simple remote controller. These characters are easy to understand if they are displayed in a blinking display or colored highlighted characters for prompting the operation.

In step S4, it is determined whether or not to execute the first priority priority simple menu (1). When the simple menu (1) of the first priority order is executed, the key 9 of the actual simple remote controller 2 is pressed so that the key 9 'of the OSD image 3 of the simple remote controller is pressed. When the simple menu (1) of the first priority is not executed, the simple menu selection key [A] 10 is pressed again.
In step S4, when the key 9 of the actual simple remote controller 2 is pressed, the process proceeds to step S9 and the simple menu (1) is executed.

  In step S4, when the key 10 of the actual simple remote controller 2 is pressed, the process proceeds to step S5, and the input media switching menu, which is the next second priority simple menu (3), is shown in FIG. In place of the OSD display of the “channel switching menu” indicated by reference numeral 14, the characters “input media switching menu” are OSD displayed above the OSD image 3 of the simple remote controller 4. Similarly to the above, the word “execute” is OSD displayed on the key top of the key 9 ′ of the OSD image 3 of the simple remote controller. In addition, the character “next” is OSD displayed on the key top of the key 10 ′ of the OSD image 3 of the simple remote controller.

In step S6, it is determined whether or not to execute the second priority simple menu (3). When the simple menu (3) of the second priority order is executed, the key 9 of the actual simple remote controller 2 is pressed like the key 9 'of the OSD image 3 of the simple remote controller. When the simple menu (3) of the second priority order is not executed, the simple menu selection key [A] 10 is pressed again.
In step S6, when the key 9 of the actual simple remote controller 2 is pressed, the process proceeds to step S10 and the simple menu (3) is executed.

  In step S6, when the key 10 of the actual simple remote controller 2 is pressed, the process proceeds to step S7, and the function adjustment menu that is the next third priority simple menu (2) is shown in FIG. In place of the OSD display of the “channel switching menu” indicated by reference numeral 14, the characters “function adjustment menu” are OSD displayed above the OSD image 3 of the simple remote controller. Similarly to the above, the word “execute” is OSD displayed on the key top of the key 9 ′ of the OSD image 3 of the simple remote controller. In addition, the character “next” is OSD displayed on the key top of the key 10 ′ of the OSD image 3 of the simple remote controller.

  In step S8, it is determined whether or not to execute the third priority simple menu (2). When executing the simple menu (2) of the third priority order, the key 9 of the actual simple remote controller 2 is pressed like the key 9 'of the OSD image 3 of the simple remote controller. When the simple menu (2) of the third priority is not executed, the simple menu selection key [A] 10 is pressed again.

In step S8, when the key 9 of the actual simple remote controller 2 is pressed, the process proceeds to step S11, and the simple menu (2) is executed.
In step S8, when the key 10 of the actual simple remote controller 2 is pressed, the process proceeds to step S3, and steps S3 and after are repeated from the OSD display of the first priority simple menu (1).

  When the simple menu selection key [B] 11 is pressed, it is the same as when the simple menu selection key [A] 10 is pressed, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

Next, the operation content of step S9 will be described.
When the process proceeds from step S4 to step S9 to execute the channel switching operation, the channel number and the next channel selection screen are first displayed on the key tops of the keys 5 'to 9' of the OSD image 3 of the simple remote controller as shown in FIG. Characters to move to are displayed. For example, the key top of the key 5 'has the number "1", the key top of the key 6' has the number "2", the key top of the key 7 'has the number "3", and the key top of the key 8'. Is a number "4", and "Next" is displayed on the key top of the key 9 '.

  Here, when channel 3 is selected, channel 3 is selected by depressing key 7 of actual simple remote controller 2 with the number of key top “3” of key 7 ′ as a clue. When the desired channel number is not displayed on this screen, pressing the key 9 of the actual simple remote controller 2 using the key top “next” key 9 ′ key, the next channel number is shown in FIG. Is displayed. That is, the key top of the key 5 ′ has the number “5”, the key top of the key 6 ′ has the number “6”, the key top of the key 7 ′ has the number “7”, and the key top of the key 8 ′. Is displayed with the number “8”, and the character “next” is displayed on the key top of the key 9 ′.

  Since it may be necessary to return from the state of FIG. 6 to the state of FIG. 5 at this time, the key top “next” of the key 9 ′ can be obtained by long-pressing or double-clicking the key 9 for a predetermined time or longer. You can change the characters “to” to “return” so that you can return to the previous screen one after another. In addition, when changing from “return” to “next” again, it is also possible to make it possible to do so by long pressing or double-clicking. In this way, when there are a large number of screens before the final “return” is displayed on the key top of the key 9 ′, it is convenient that the screen can be freely reciprocated between the screens.

Further, when the desired channel number is not displayed on this screen, when the key 9 of the actual remote controller 2 is pressed using the key top “next” character of the key 9 ′ as a clue, the next channel number is shown in FIG. Is displayed. That is, the key top of the key 5 ′ has the number “9”, the key top of the key 6 ′ has the number “10”, the key top of the key 7 ′ has the number “11”, and the key top of the key 8 ′. The number “12” is displayed, and the character “return” is displayed on the key top of the key 9 ′. The user can select a channel by pressing a corresponding key on the actual simple remote controller so as to select a channel number on a screen on which a desired channel number is displayed.
In this case, the number of channels is assumed to be 1 to 12, but it is obvious that the same can be applied when there are more channels.

  When the simple menu selection key [A] 10 and the simple menu selection key [B] 11 are pressed in step S9, the processing from step S1 is executed from the beginning, so that the channel switching operation is interrupted and another operation is selected. be able to.

Next, the operation content of step S10 will be described.
When proceeding from step S6 to step S10 to execute the media switching operation, first, characters for selecting the media are displayed on the key tops of the keys 5 'to 9' of the OSD image 3 of the simple remote controller. For example, the key top of the key 5 ′ has the characters “terrestrial A” which is an analog terrestrial broadcast, the key top of the key 6 ′ has the characters “terrestrial D” which is a terrestrial digital broadcast, and the key top of the key 7 ′ has a BS. As shown in FIG. 8, the letters “BS” for digital broadcasting, the letters “CS” for CS digital broadcasting on the key top of the key 8 ′, and the “next” letters on the key top of the key 9 ′ are shown in FIG. Is displayed.

Here, when the type of media is selected to be BS digital broadcasting, BS digital broadcasting is selected by pressing the key 7 of the actual simple remote controller 2 using the number of the key top “BS” of the key 7 ′ as a clue. When the desired media is not displayed on this screen, pressing the key 9 of the actual simple remote control 2 using the key top “next” character of the key 9 ′ as a clue, the next media type is displayed on the screen. Become. In this way, the type of media can be selected and executed on the screen on which the desired media is displayed. When the key 9 ′ is pressed one after another and the last registered media type is displayed, the character “return” is displayed on the key top of the key 9 ′.
Also in this case, when the simple menu selection key [A] 10 and the simple menu selection key [B] 11 are pressed in step S10, the processing from step S1 is executed from the beginning, so that the channel switching operation is interrupted and another operation is performed. Can be selected.

Next, the operation content of step S11 will be described.
When the function adjustment operation is executed from step S8 to step S11, first, characters for selecting function adjustment are displayed on the key tops of the keys 5 'to 9' of the OSD image 3 of the simple remote controller. For example, the key top of the key 5 ′ has the character “image quality”, the key top of the key 6 ′ has the character “volume”, the key top of the key 7 ′ has the character “sound quality”, and the key top of the key 8 ′. "Mute" is displayed, and "Next" is displayed on the key top of the key 9 'as shown in FIG.
When the volume adjustment is selected here, the volume adjustment is selected by depressing the key 6 of the actual simple remote control 2 with the key top “volume” number of the key 6 ′ as a clue.

  When the key 6 of the simple remote controller 2 is pressed and volume adjustment is selected, the volume adjustment screen shown in FIG. 10 is displayed. The OSD display indicated by reference numeral 14 displays “volume control”. In addition, a “large” character is displayed on the key top of the key 5 ′, and a “small” character is displayed on the key top of the key 7 ′. Further, the degree of the adjusted volume is OSD-displayed as indicated by reference numeral 15. The volume can be adjusted by operating the keys 5 and 7 of the simple remote controller 2 in accordance with this screen. When the volume adjustment is finished, the function adjustment menu screen shown in FIG. 9 can be returned by operating the key 9.

When the desired adjustment function is not displayed on the screen of FIG. 9, the next function adjustment is displayed when the key 9 of the actual simple remote control 2 is pressed using the key top “next” character of the key 9 ′ as a clue. Screen. Thus, the type of function adjustment can be selected and executed on the screen on which desired function adjustment is displayed. When the key 9 ′ is pressed one after another and the last registered function adjustment item is displayed, a “return” character is displayed on the key top of the key 9 ′.
Also in this case, when the simple menu selection key [A] 10 and the simple menu selection key [B] 11 are pressed in step S10, the processing from step S1 is executed from the beginning, so that the channel switching operation is interrupted and another operation is performed. Can be selected.

The operation contents of the screen size switching menu of the simple menu (4) registered with the code 04 in the simple menu of the third priority when the simple menu selection key [B] 11 is pressed will be described.
When the simple menu selection key [B] 11 is pressed, the process proceeds from step S8 to step S11 to execute the operation of the screen size switching menu. First, the keys 5 ′ to 9 ′ of the OSD image 3 of the simple remote controller are used. Characters for selecting the screen size are displayed on the top. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, "normal" is displayed on the key top of the key 5 ', "wide" is displayed on the key top of the key 6', and "cinema" is displayed on the key top of the key 7 '. Is displayed. In addition, a character “screen size switching menu” is OSD-displayed in the portion 14.

Here, when the cinema mode is selected in order to watch a cinema movie, the cinema mode is selected by pressing the key 7 on the actual simple remote controller 2 with the key top “cinema” on the key 7 ′ as a clue. . In this way, a mode having a desired screen size can be selected and executed.
Also in this case, when the simple menu selection key [A] 10 and the simple menu selection key [B] 11 are pressed in step S10, the processing from step S1 is executed from the beginning, so that the channel switching operation is interrupted and another operation is performed. Can be selected.

  In the above embodiment, the key 12 of the simple remote controller 2 is a detailed menu display key for executing a detailed menu. By pressing this key 12, any of the processes shown in FIG. It is possible to shift to detailed menu operations. Since the button for switching to the detailed menu is always displayed as the key 12 'on the OSD image 3 of the simple remote controller, the button can be switched to the detailed menu at any time. On the key top of the key 12 ', the character "detail" is OSD displayed. This detailed menu is a menu prepared in addition to the simple menu so that detailed settings and adjustments can be made. In this case, the keys 5 to 8 (and the keys 5 'to 8' in the OSD image 3 of the simple remote controller) are cursor movement keys, the keys 9 (and the keys 9 ') are execution keys, and the TV screen 13 has The contents of the detailed menu are displayed on the left side of the OSD image 3 of the simple remote controller, and the detailed menu can be operated by the same method as the invention disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2. The detailed menu can be operated with the simple remote controller 2 if it is displayed hierarchically.

  As an example of the detailed menu, an example of channel switching is shown. In the simple menu, channels registered in correspondence with keys 5 to 8 on the simple remote controller 2 (and keys 5 'to 8' on the OSD image 3 of the simple remote controller) are displayed. When switching the channel of the detailed menu, the EPG (electronic program guide) is displayed on the left side of the OSD image 3 of the simple remote controller, and the cursors of the keys 5 to 8 are moved from the program of the EPG (electronic program guide). The program can be selected in detail using the function, the execution function of key 9 (and key 9 '). In this case, an arrow (↑ → ↓ ←) indicating a cursor moving function is displayed on the key 5 ′ to 8 ′ key top of the OSD image 3 of the simple remote controller, and a symbol or character such as “execute” is displayed on the key top of the key 9 ′. Is displayed.

In the above description, characters and the like are OSD-displayed on the key tops of the keys displayed on the OSD image 3 of the simple remote controller, but more detailed explanations for supplementing the key functions are displayed on portions other than the keys. It is also possible to indicate which key is an explanatory text by an arrow or a balloon. In this case, when there are many explanations and complicated, the explanation of the corresponding key function is displayed in a pop-up by pressing the key once, and the embodiment is modified to be executed by pressing twice (or double-clicking). Can be adopted.
Further, the simple menu is not limited to the menus (1), (2), (3), and (4), and any simple menu can be registered.
As shown in the above embodiment, any number, character, or symbol can be displayed in accordance with the menu on the key top of the key corresponding to the remote control of the OSD image 3 of the remote control. Many functions can be performed.

  Although specific embodiments have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and it is needless to say that the embodiments can be appropriately modified and implemented without changing the gist of the invention.

  The present invention can be widely used for a multifunctional video apparatus operated by a remote controller.

It is a figure which shows embodiment of the imaging device by this invention. It is a figure which shows the control block of the video apparatus by embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the control flow of the video apparatus by embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the menu selection screen by embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the channel switching menu screen by embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 2nd screen of the channel switching menu by embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 3rd screen of the channel switching menu by embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the media switching menu screen by embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the function adjustment menu screen by embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the volume control screen by embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the screen size switching screen by embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 ... Television receiver (video device)
2 ... Simple remote control 3 ... OSD image 4 of simple remote control ... Power (POWER) key 5-9 ... + character key 10 ... Simple menu selection key [A]
11 ... Simple menu selection key [B]
12 ... Detailed menu display key 13 ... TV screen 14 ... Menu OSD display 15 ... Adjustment volume display 21 ... Key scan unit 22 ... Data generation unit 23 ... Transmission unit 24 ..Remote control receiving unit 25... Key data determining unit 26... Menu priority order recording / selecting unit 27... Simple menu storage unit 28 .. menu processing unit 29. System processing unit 31 ... Audio output device 32 ... Video system processing unit 33 ... Video output device 34 ... OSD display control unit 35 ... Antenna 36 ... Various devices

Claims (9)

In a video apparatus provided with a control unit that inputs a video signal and displays a video on the video output apparatus, inputs a control signal from a remote controller and displays a menu on the video output apparatus,
The controller is
Simple menu storage means for storing a plurality of simple menu operation programs;
A plurality of the simple menu operation programs stored in the simple menu storage means are registered with priority order, and the menu priority for selecting the simple menu operation program registered according to the key operation of the remote controller according to the priority order Ranking record / selection means;
A video apparatus comprising: means for displaying an OSD image of the remote controller on the video output apparatus and executing a menu operation in accordance with a simple menu operation program selected by the menu priority order recording / selecting means.   The video apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the OSD image of the remote controller displayed on the video output apparatus is arranged in the same arrangement as a key arrangement of the remote controller.   The remote control has a detailed menu key for switching to a detailed menu. The OSD image of the remote control displayed on the video output device always displays a detailed menu switching key at a corresponding position, and operates the detailed menu key. The video apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the video apparatus can shift to a detailed menu operation mode.   The number, character, or symbol is displayed on the key top of the key corresponding to the remote control in the OSD image of the remote control according to the contents of the simple menu. The video device described in 1.   5. The video device according to claim 1, wherein an operation content explanation is displayed on the OSD image of the remote controller in accordance with the content of the simple menu.   The video apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the remote controller includes a plurality of simple menu selection keys for selecting a simple menu. Receiving key data from the simple menu selection key of the remote controller and displaying the OSD image of the remote controller on the video output device of the video apparatus;
Determining a priority of the simple menu according to the key data from the simple menu selection key;
And a step of displaying a simple menu according to the determined priority order.   8. The menu operating method according to claim 7, wherein when the same simple menu selection key is continuously pressed, a simple menu having the next priority is displayed according to the priority. In a menu operation method of a video apparatus, comprising: a control unit that inputs a video signal, displays a video on a video output apparatus, inputs a control signal from a remote controller, and displays a menu on the video output apparatus;
Storing a plurality of simple menu operation programs;
Registering a plurality of the stored simple menu operation programs with a priority order;
Selecting the registered simple menu operation program according to the priority order;
A menu operation method comprising a step of executing a menu operation by displaying an OSD image of the remote controller on the video output device in accordance with the selected simple menu operation program.

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