JP2008205610A - Electronic apparatus, and method for setting set value thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electronic apparatus capable of efficiently incorporating set data adjusted in accordance with a plurality of uses and being used in accordance with the use. <P>SOLUTION: The electronic apparatus (e.g. a TV receiver) executes processing on the basis of set data consisting of a plurality of kinds of set value, The electronic apparatus includes an individually storing means which stores respective pieces of set data obtained by uses (e.g. set data for general users, for hotels of a system A and for hotels of a system B) by adjustment for uses of the apparatus (e.g. per installation environment), into separate storage areas (e.g. areas I. II, and III) capable of being written, rewritten, and erased independently of each other. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic device and a setting value setting method in the electronic device.

  Electronic devices often store setting value data in a non-volatile memory in order to execute various processes corresponding to the functions of the electronic apparatus. It will be read from the non-volatile memory.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a television (TV) receiver that can return setting data to an initial value with a simple operation. In this TV receiver, a rewritable nonvolatile memory has a first area in which standard values of setting data of each part of the circuit are stored and a second area in which offset values obtained as a result of user operations are stored. It is provided separately. In this TV receiver, each part of the circuit is set by setting data obtained by adding the standard value from the first area and the offset value from the second area. In this case, the standard value is the factory value. It is configured to be written by default at the time of shipment.

Patent Document 2 discloses a technique for prohibiting a change in setting by another person based on a password or an image recognition result in a display device that displays an image, or a technique for accepting a change in setting by another person, but restoring it after a predetermined period. Is also disclosed.
Japanese Patent Publication No. 06-083097 JP 2005-43721 A

  By the way, even if it is the same electronic device, it may not be preferable to perform initial setting with the same setting data depending on the shipping destination. Taking TV receivers as an example, the usage pattern is different between general households (general users) and hotels. Therefore, special adjustments (tuning) are made for hotels, etc. separately from general users, and at least when used. It is necessary to set to. This setting also needs to be retained even if the user performs a reset operation. Furthermore, even if it is a product shipped to a hotel, the required settings differ depending on the hotel series and the layout, etc., so two types of setting data are required (general users (commercially available) and hotels). It does n’t stop there.

  In this way, it is necessary to distribute multiple types of setting data according to the shipping destination, and in order to prevent the embedded setting data or its necessary parts from being reset by the user, it is necessary for each shipping destination before shipping to the factory. It is desirable to make initial settings using setting data. Note that a plurality of types of setting data may be obtained by adjusting in advance, for example, setting data for general users, setting data for hotels in the series A (hotel A), and the like.

  Although it is conceivable that the initial settings are uniformly set by setting data for general users with a larger number of shipments, it is necessary for the service person to make initial settings individually at the shipping destination (delivery destination). Therefore, especially when the number of shipments is large, it is very time-consuming and cannot be said to be efficient.

  In addition, recent TV receivers have become larger, and proposals have been made such as dividing one screen and using it by multiple people. In such cases, setting data and usage depending on the divided screen are proposed. It is desirable to retain setting data according to the person. As described above, it is assumed that the TV receiver is used for various uses including the use for each hotel series and the use for each divided screen.

  On the other hand, in the technique described in Patent Document 2, setting by another person is prohibited, so that the setting result can be protected. However, since the entire setting result is uniformly protected, only a part of the setting result is desired to be protected. In some cases, there is a disadvantage.

  For example, in the adjustment process, after protecting the setting data corresponding to the use for each divided screen, even if one of the setting data for the hotel A and the hotel B is to be protected, Therefore, after setting data is obtained for all combinations, it is necessary to make initial settings for each individual product according to the installation environment and usage scene. As described above, even when the same product is used, if a large number of installation environments and usage scenes can be assumed depending on the shipping destination, the number of individuals that can incorporate the same setting data is reduced, which is not efficient. As described above, the conventional technology cannot cope with various applications as described above, and cannot perform efficient setting.

  The present invention has been made in view of the circumstances as described above, and provides an electronic device that can efficiently incorporate setting data adjusted according to a plurality of uses, and can be used according to the use, It is another object of the present invention to provide a setting method for setting values in the electronic device.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, an electronic device according to the present invention is an electronic device that executes processing based on setting data including a plurality of types of setting values, and is used by adjusting according to the use of the electronic device. Each of the setting data obtained separately is provided with individual storage means for storing in separate storage areas where writing, rewriting, and erasing can be individually performed.

  The setting method for setting values in the electronic device according to the present invention is a setting method for setting values in an electronic device that executes processing based on setting data including a plurality of types of setting values, and is adjusted according to the use of the electronic device. And storing each of the setting data obtained for each application in separate storage areas that can be individually written, rewritten, and erased, and at least the electronic data among the stored setting data for each application And a setting step for setting the setting data so that the processing of the electronic device can be executed with the setting data required when the device is used.

  According to the present invention, in electronic equipment, setting data adjusted according to a plurality of uses can be efficiently incorporated and used according to the use.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a TV receiver as an example of an electronic apparatus according to the present invention, in which 1 is a TV receiver and 4 is a remote controller. Hereinafter, the electronic apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to the TV receiver 1 of FIG. 1. However, the electronic apparatus is basically applicable to a TV receiver having another configuration or another type of electronic apparatus such as a recorder. it can.

  A TV receiver 1 illustrated in FIG. 1 is a TV receiver capable of receiving digital broadcasting and analog broadcasting, and includes an external input unit 10 including an external input terminal, a receiving antenna 11 that receives analog broadcasting, A receiving antenna 12 for receiving digital broadcasting, an analog tuner unit 13 for tuning (selecting) a received signal of analog broadcasting, a digital tuner unit 14 for tuning a received signal of digital broadcasting, and audio data from the received data of analog broadcasting / An AV signal processing unit 15 for extracting video data and a digital demodulation unit 16 for demodulating tuned digital broadcast data. In order to receive other broadcasts such as satellite broadcasts, the TV receiver 1 may be provided with an antenna, a tuner, a demodulator, and the like.

  Further, the TV receiver 1 extracts EPG (Electronic Program Guide) data, separates demodulated data, and decodes the separated digital broadcast video data, or converts the video information into a still image. A video decoding / capturing section 18 for capturing, a video selector section 19 for switching between an analog broadcast video signal and a digital broadcast video signal, processing of separated EPG, and OSD (on-screen display) display processing And an EPG / OSD / reservation processing unit 20 that performs processing for mixing and displaying EPG and reservation information. In addition to EPG, ESG (electronic simple guide) and teletext may be displayed.

  Further, the TV receiver 1 decodes the separated audio data and combines the audio decoding unit 21 with an amplifier for controlling the sound volume with the sound quality adjusted, the selected video signal, the EPG and the OSD. A video output conversion unit 22 that converts the output as a video output, an audio selector unit 23 that switches between an analog broadcast audio signal and a digital broadcast audio signal, and a D / A conversion of the selected audio signal into an output signal. An audio output conversion unit 24 for conversion and a channel selection unit 27 for performing channel selection processing in analog and digital broadcast tuners are provided.

  Furthermore, the TV receiver 1 includes a display device that displays video and a speaker 26 for outputting sound. Here, although the liquid crystal display device 25 is mentioned as a display device, other display devices, such as a plasma panel display, may be sufficient. The liquid crystal display device 25 displays the video signal (video signal) output from the video output conversion unit 22. The speaker 26 outputs sound based on the output signal output from the audio output conversion unit 24. The TV receiver 1 controls communication between a remote control light receiving unit 32 that receives a signal from a remote control 4 operated by a user and a network network such as a telephone line, a LAN, and the Internet, and EPG data via the Internet. And a communication control unit 31 used for acquisition and the like.

  The TV receiver 1 is a CPU 29 that executes the entire processing and a semiconductor memory that can be read and written by designating an arbitrary address. The TV receiver 1 is stored in the nonvolatile memory 30 by the CPU 29. A RAM 28 that reads a program for overall control to become a work area or temporarily stores data being processed, and stores various data including the above-described program and setting data according to the present invention. A rewritable nonvolatile memory 30 is provided connected to the bus. The CPU 29 and the RAM 28 (and the non-volatile memory 30) are examples of computing means, and can be configured as a microcomputer or the like.

  On the other hand, the remote controller 4 includes a power on / off button, a channel selection button, a volume adjustment button, an input switching button for switching a receivable broadcast signal and a video signal to be input between externally input video signals, and the TV receiver 1. A menu screen display button 41 for performing an operation for displaying a menu screen for performing various settings, a movement / decision button 42 for performing a moving operation and a determination operation of the cursor position in the horizontal and vertical directions at the time of setting the menu and the like, An end button for performing an operation for ending each process, a return button for performing an operation for returning each process to the previous stage, and the like are provided.

  Examples of the setting data include sound quality adjustment data in the audio decoding unit 21, volume adjustment data such as a maximum volume value, and various video adjustment data in the liquid crystal display device 25. As various types of video adjustment data, various items of data such as white balance, contrast, luminance, hue, color saturation, color profile, noise reduction strength, image quality enhancement, and the like can be applied.

  The setting data is composed of a standard value (process value) of the liquid crystal display device 25 set by an adjustment process mode described later and an offset value based on a user operation. User operations including the offset value setting operation are basically performed using the operation buttons provided on the remote controller 4 or the main body. For example, when the user presses the menu screen display button 41 of the remote controller 4, the remote control light receiving unit 32 receives the press signal, and the CPU 29 instructs the EPG / OSD / reservation processing unit 20 to display the menu screen in OSD. The liquid crystal display device 25 displays a menu screen. Based on this menu screen, various operations can be performed using the remote controller 4 or the operation buttons on the main body.

  As described above, in the TV receiver 1, setting data including a plurality of types of setting values (values of a plurality of setting items) is stored in the nonvolatile memory 30, and user setting data by a user operation is further added based on the setting data. After that, various processes are executed. However, these setting data need not be stored in the nonvolatile memory 30 alone, and may be stored separately in a nonvolatile memory provided separately.

  In addition, during the adjustment process in the factory before shipment, repair, and installation, adjustments can be made by connecting a separate adjustment means such as connecting a commander to the bus or by entering a specific command (such as a predetermined password). In the state of entering the process mode, the setting data is written, rewritten, and erased while OSD is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 25. By making it possible to enter the adjustment process mode by inputting a specific command, the setting data can be written by a contractor (serviceman) without the above-described adjustment means at the time of repair or installation. . In any case, it is desirable that, among these setting data, the standard value (process value) of the liquid crystal display device 25 cannot be written, rewritten, or erased by a normal user operation.

  The main feature of the present invention is that the above setting data can be stored in a separate storage area (storage area) for each application. That is, in the present invention, a plurality of storage areas for storing (storing) setting results composed of a plurality of setting values are provided, and individual management (setting and initial setting) is possible without affecting other storage areas. Yes.

  Therefore, the TV receiver 1 according to the present invention includes individual storage means for storing the setting data obtained for each application by adjusting according to the application of the TV receiver 1 in different storage areas. These separate storage areas can be individually written, rewritten, and erased. For each setting data that needs to be saved, for example, the area to be saved is divided into details (for each setting data) by addressing, or a flag that does not need to be deleted is attached, so that only the necessary parts can be initialized. Configuration changes can be performed. The individual storage means can be composed of the nonvolatile memory 30 and a memory controller (not shown), a program for controlling the memory controller, and the CPU 29 as its execution means.

  Here, the “use” can be classified by, for example, an installation environment or a use scene. The scenes to be used can be classified by divided screen, video data type (moving image / still image, genre, etc.), audio type (genre, etc.), and the like. It should be noted that the classification according to the type of the divided screen or the video data is performed by providing an electronic device according to the present invention with a video display device such as the TV receiver 1 or a video output function to the video display device such as a recorder. Applicable only if you have it. As a combination method, for example, there may be setting data for each divided screen for each installation environment, or setting data for each installation environment and setting data for each divided screen may be provided independently. In the case where they are provided independently, it is preferable that the values (setting values) of the same setting item do not overlap each other, and when they overlap, a priority may be given.

  By providing the individual storage means as described above, for example, the volume setting data and the video adjustment data are specially tuned and assembled for the hotel at the initial stage of the adjustment process line, and the factory at the final stage of the adjustment process line. As a process at the time of shipment, for example, an initial setting of a storage area for general user (commercially available) setting data other than a specified storage area (an area where specially tuned information is written) can be performed. In addition, after protecting the setting data corresponding to the use of each split screen, select one of the setting data for the installation environment for the hotel A, the installation environment for the hotel B, or the installation environment for the storefront display. It is also possible to execute an initial setting that erases the setting data of the other side. As described above, according to the present invention, setting data adjusted for each application can be efficiently incorporated, and special setting results such as special tuning results can be protected.

  Furthermore, even if unnecessary setting data is not erased at the initial setting stage, the TV receiver 1 is provided with the following designation means, so that it can be activated using only setting data according to the purpose of use. You can also. This designation means is means for designating setting data to be used among the setting data stored in the individual storage means. The TV receiver 1 uses the setting data designated by this designation means to set an internal circuit and execute processing. The designation means can be composed of a nonvolatile memory 30 in which information about setting data to be used is recorded, a program for executing a control for reading out the information at the time of activation, and a CPU 29 that is the execution means. The setting data to be used can be specified at the time of start-up by specifying it with the adjustment means and operations described above (however, operations that involve entering a password etc.) and storing it as readable setting data information. Become. Further, some setting data may be designated by a user operation.

  By providing such a specifying means, it is possible to specify only the setting data to be used in accordance with the installation environment or the like in a state where all the setting data for each application that is required for all combinations is stored in a uniform manner ( It is possible to specify by deleting only unnecessary ones), setting data can be incorporated more efficiently, and of course, it can also be started using only the setting data specified according to the application .

  FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the adjustment process performed on the electronic apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention, together with the transition of stored setting data, and is a non-volatile memory in the TV receiver 1 of FIG. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of setting data stored in 30. FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the adjustment process including the setting data storage procedure of FIG.

  Here, an example including applications classified according to the installation environment of the TV receiver 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. In this case, the setting data is prepared separately for each installation environment of the TV receiver 1 and stored in separate storage areas. At this time, the above-described designation means may designate setting data to be used by designating the installation environment. For example, multiple storage areas for delivery hotels that can be individually initialized or set according to the delivery destination (for example, a room of a hotel, a room layout of a hotel, etc.) are actually used. When doing so, it is recommended to change the setting data to be referenced by designating the storage area corresponding to the delivery destination.

  Here, as an example, it is assumed that the installation environment of the TV receiver 1 is classified into three categories: a general home (general user), a hotel in a series A (hotel A), and a hotel in a series B (hotel B). explain. The storage areas 51 to 55 of the nonvolatile memory 30 illustrated in FIG. 2 are divided into areas I to III, and writing, rewriting, and erasing can be performed for each area. That is, the setting data can be set in each of the regions I to III along with the adjustment. Area division such as areas I to III is performed by addressing, and each setting data is assigned either a flag that does not require initialization (or deletion) or a flag that requires initialization (or deletion). Can also be realized.

  First, the general user (commercial use) is adjusted (step S1), and the general user (commercial use) setting data, which is the adjustment result, is written in the area I as in the mapping example indicated by the storage area 51 (step S2). . Next, the adjustment for the hotel A is performed by the TV receiver 1 activated based on the general user (commercial use) setting data (step S3), and the setting data for the hotel A, which is the adjustment result, is written in the area II ( Step S4). Next, the adjustment for hotel B is performed by the TV receiver 1 activated based on the general user (commercial use) setting data or the hotel A setting data (step S5), and the hotel B setting data which is the adjustment result. Is written in region III (step S6).

  As for the setting items (setting values) that need to be adjusted for the hotel with respect to the general user (commercially available) setting data with respect to steps S3 and S5, for example, the maximum value of the volume, display luminance (in the case of the liquid crystal display device 25, the back Light brightness), remote control 4 operation invalidation setting, screen that starts first (OSD display or use an output screen from an external device on the input screen at the time of startup such as hotel guidance or introduction of paid channels) It is done. With respect to steps S4 and S6, it is assumed that the hotel A and B setting data is stored as additional adjustment item data from general user (commercially available) setting data. Accordingly, the setting data read when the TV receiver 1 is started up are general user (commercially available) setting data and hotel A (or B) setting data for the hotel A (or B).

  As a result of the processing of steps S1 to S6, mapping as shown by the storage area 52 is obtained. Of course, regardless of the order of adjustment, if the additional adjustment items at the hotel are simple, for example, if it is about the additional setting items described above, after the adjustment for the hotels A and B is completed, the general user (commercially available) Adjustments may be made.

  After Steps S1 to S6, for the individual to be shipped to the hotel A among the TV receivers 1 (in the case of YES in Steps S7 and S8), an area that is not required for shipping as in the mapping example of the storage area 53 The offset area of the II setting data is initialized (step S9). Here, it is necessary to refer to the offset value of the area I storing the setting data for the general user (commercial use) and the offset value of the area III storing the setting data for the hotel B as an individual for the hotel A. Since there is no initialization work is omitted. The individual shipped to the hotel B is also initialized for the same purpose (step S11).

  Although it is assumed that the hotel A (or B) setting data is stored as additional adjustment item data from the general user (commercially available) setting data, it can be activated and set only with the hotel A (or B) setting data. This can also be realized simply by taking into consideration the contents of general user (commercially available) setting data.

  When shipping to a general user (commercially available) (NO in step S7), initialization for erasing offset data in all areas is performed (step S10). In addition, individual users (commercially available) may of course be shipped in the state of the mapping example indicated by the storage area 51. That is, you may ship without writing the setting data for hotel A (or B).

  When shipping to a general user (commercial use) (NO in step S7), the offset data is erased for the entire area including the offset data of the hotel A (or B) setting data. However, only the offset value of the storage area I for general user (commercial use) setting data that needs to be initialized for general users (commercial use) may be initialized.

  In steps S9 to S11, initial setting processing (or processing for deleting unnecessary data) using setting data to be finally used is performed, and unnecessary setting data is initialized (or deleted). As a result, the specification example of using only the necessary setting data has been explained. However, if the necessary setting data is directly specified by a flag etc. without initialization (or deletion), the specified setting is used. The TV receiver 1 can be set at the time of starting with data. As described above, the initial setting process is a process for initializing (or erasing) only the setting data necessary for using the TV receiver 1 among the stored setting data for each application and / or the setting for each stored application. It is preferable to include processing for designating setting data to be used in the TV receiver 1 among the data.

  The initial setting process applied to the TV receiver 1 is not limited to this, and at least the setting data for each application stored in the individual storage steps such as steps S2, S4, and S6 of the TV receiver 1 is used. Any process may be used as long as the initial setting of the setting data is performed so that the process of the TV receiver 1 can be executed with the setting data necessary for use.

  In the above-described embodiment, as the setting data for each of the areas I to III, the setting data including the standard value and the offset value is stored for each individual adjustment item such as the volume and contrast for each area. In the embodiment, initialization is performed for each area that needs to be initialized. However, separate storage areas may be prepared for standard value data (standard data) and user setting data (offset value). Good. In any case, the TV receiver 1 can execute processing using designated setting data (and corresponding user setting data) among the stored setting data. In addition, a storage area that can be written, rewritten, and erased by a user operation may be a storage area in which user setting data is stored. Note that the user setting data refers to offset value data (offset data) from the standard data, but may be user change data obtained by changing the standard data (that is, standard data + offset data). It is only necessary to set the user change data at the time of startup.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining another example of the adjustment process performed on the electronic apparatus according to the embodiment of the invention, and shows a procedure different from the procedure of the adjustment process illustrated in FIG. ing. In the adjustment process described with reference to FIG. 4, it is assumed that the setting data for hotels A and B is data that allows the TV receiver 1 to operate independently of general user (commercially available) setting data.

  First, as described in steps S1 to S6, the adjustment is executed for each application, and the adjustment result is stored in the storage area for each application (steps S21 to S26). The setting data for each use is independent data, and the order of hotel A, hotel B, and general user (commercial use) is not limited. However, in this example, after adjusting for the hotels A and B, the result of adjusting the general user (commercial use) having a part common to them is applied not only to the area I but also to the areas II and III. I am writing. In the processing corresponding to steps S9, S10, and S11, only the areas I and III are deleted in the case of the hotel A (step S29), and only the areas II and III are deleted in the case of a general user (step S30). In the case of the hotel B, only the areas I and II are deleted (step S31).

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a divided screen and its setting menu displayed on the TV receiver of FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an adjustment process for each divided screen performed on an electronic apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention, together with transitions of stored setting data. The TV receiver 1 of FIG. It is also a figure which shows an example of the setting data stored in the non-volatile memory 30 in FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an example of the adjustment process for each divided screen including the setting data storage procedure of FIG.

  An electronic device to which the divided screen adjustment process illustrated with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7 is required to include at least a video display device or a video output device. In addition, when adopting the type of audio data as an application, it is necessary to provide an audio output device in the electronic device. The usage in this example basically includes at least those classified by the divided screen when the display screen of the video display device is divided. By including this classification, it is possible to protect not only special setting results but also preference settings for each individual when a large screen television is shared by a plurality of people.

  Here, the usage for each divided screen refers to each usage of the divided screen, and the dividing method also shows an example in which the divided screen is divided into four. However, the screen A and the screen C are divided into three screens, nine screens, etc. Various methods can be applied. Based on the premise that the usage of each divided screen may be different depending on the division method, each divided screen for four divisions, each divided screen for three divisions (large screen on the left side), and three divisions (upper side) The setting data may be stored in separate areas for each divided screen, such as each divided screen for a large screen) and each divided screen for nine screens. Further, as exemplified below, common setting data such as the general user (commercial use) setting data described above may be provided, and setting data for each divided screen may be defined as a difference therefrom. Of course, when there is no concern about the memory capacity, the setting data for each divided screen may be provided independently without having the common setting data.

  First, general user (commercially available) setting data obtained by adjusting a general user (commercially available) is handled in the area I as in the mapping example shown in the storage area 61. Write it down. Then, on the TV receiver 1 that has read the setting data common to all the screens from the area I and started up based on the setting data, a split screen as illustrated in the screen 60 of FIG. Step S41).

  In the screen 60, when the screens A to D are equally divided into four, different moving images (for example, terrestrial digital broadcast video and BS digital broadcast video) are input to the screens A and C, and no input is input to the screen B. The screen D shows an example in which an image from a PC externally connected to the TV receiver 1 is input.

  Next, adjustment for the screen A being viewed is performed (step S42). Here, the OSD image such as the setting menu image 60m is obtained by pressing the menu screen display button 41 or the operation button on the main body side of the remote controller 4 to input a password or the like, or by performing a predetermined operation with the adjusting means described above. Display and adjust each item. In the example of the setting menu image 60m, it is possible to set a value of image quality strength, video adjustment closer to a moving image / video adjustment closer to a still image (also referred to as I / P setting), noise reduction strength, and the like. Subsequent to step S42, the screen A setting data, which is the adjustment result, is written in the area II (step S43). As a result, the mapping is as shown by the storage area 62. In addition, although the initial setting in the adjustment process mode is described, when the user is performing this adjustment (when the area II or the like is user setting data), the input of a password or the like at the start of adjustment is not performed. It is unnecessary.

  Before the process of step S44, an inquiry is made to the coordinator about how the setting data of the divided screen being adjusted (screen A here corresponds) is reflected on other divided screens. The answer is obtained from the adjusting means, the remote controller 4 or the operation button on the main body side, and stored in the non-volatile memory 30 so that it can be referred to in the determination of steps S44, S48, S50, S52 and the like described later. In addition, an inquiry may be made to the coordinator for each processing of steps S44, S48, S50, and S52, which will be described later, and the results may be used for determination at each step. This inquiry may be executed by the CPU 29 as a GUI (graphical user interface) and stored in the non-volatile memory 30 so that the OSD can be displayed. Alternatively, selection of each inquiry item may be accepted by the OSD display.

  In step S44, it is determined whether or not the adjustment of the screen A is automatically reflected. If YES here, the video data of the other screens B to D are identified (step S45), and whether the moving image or still image is the same as the screen A (in this example, the screen A is moving image). Is determined (step S46).

  In step S46, if they are different, the processing is terminated as it is. If they are the same, only the data for moving image out of the data in region II, the region corresponding to the screen close to the moving image (only screen C in this example) ( Copy only to area IV) (step S47). Here, the adjustment value set on the screen A is not copied as it is, but at that time it is determined that the setting of the screen A is appropriate for the screen C, but not appropriate for the screens B and D. Based on the determination result, the data is not copied to the storage areas corresponding to the screens B and D. As a result, the mapping is as shown by the storage area 65. Thereafter, the setting data for each of the screens B to D may be adjusted as necessary. In step S47, setting data corresponding to the identification result of the video data can be read.

  When the video of the screen A to be adjusted and the video of the other screens B to D are defined in advance based on whether the video signal input to each divided screen is a moving image or a still image (PC image, etc.) What is necessary is just to discriminate | determine (identify) according to the division | segmentation display rule. In this case, the screen 60 in FIG. 5 is that the video is input through a prescribed route. As another identification method, when video is input from a route that is actually used by the user and specified by the user as an input to each of the screens A to D, even if the video is input through the route, It may be identified from the characteristics of the input video or audio itself or content information (which may be acquired from EPG data or from information attached to the video). In the latter case, it is possible not only to identify a moving image / still image as a type of video data, but also to identify the video data based on the feature amount or genre of the video. Further, it is possible to detect how many skin color portions exist even in a still image, and as a result, it is possible to read a set value for performing face correction.

  Actually, the optimal values for video adjustment values are different for still images and moving images, so whether or not it is a still image is determined by whether it is an Internet display screen, etc. It is also possible to set only the video screen. On the contrary, the setting value of the setting data for still images can be prevented from being reflected in the moving image area. The data to be managed separately for moving images, still images, and the like is, for example, data exemplified in the setting menu image 60m.

  As described above, the applications preferably include those classified according to the type of input video displayed on the divided screen. The designation means may designate the setting data corresponding to the type of video input to the divided screen (and the setting data corresponding to the divided screen) for each divided screen. Here, as the video input to the divided image, the above-mentioned prescribed video (video to be input) may be employed, or the above-described video currently being input may be employed.

  The designation means allows the user to designate the screen division method (how many divisions are to be made and the size of each divided area), and the video input to each divided screen is determined based on the input path and the actual input video. It may be determined by detection, and setting data in the storage area that matches the video on each divided screen may be automatically specified and read. As a result, it is possible to perform display with setting data matching the input video on each divided screen only by designating the screen dividing method.

  Even if the application does not include those classified according to the divided screens, the application can be classified according to the type of video data as long as the video display device or the video output device is provided. In this case, the usage includes usage classified by the type of video input to the display screen of the video display device. The designation means designates setting data corresponding to the type of video input on the display screen. The details are the same as those described for the split screen. However, since it is a single screen, various cases can be taken as the input video, and therefore the type of the video data is determined from any of the input video itself, the content information, and the actual input path. Similarly, as long as the audio output device is provided, it is possible to classify the application by the type of audio data.

  Explaining the continuation of FIG. 7, in the case of NO in step S44, it is determined whether or not the adjustment of the screen A is reflected on the other screens B, C, and D (steps S48, S50, and S52). The data of area II is copied to areas III, IV, and V, respectively (steps S49, S51, and S53). For example, the result of reflecting only on the screen B is a mapping as indicated by the storage area 64.

  As exemplified for some copies in step S47 and all copies in steps S49, S51, and S53, the individual storage means preferably includes the following copying means. This copying means stores part or all of the setting data written in the storage area corresponding to a certain divided screen (setting value of the adjustment target screen) to another storage corresponding to the non-viewing screen (non-adjustment target screen). The area setting data is copied (copied) as part or all of the data using the RAM 28 or the like as appropriate. For this copy, first, the storage area to be set for each divided screen is divided, and as shown in steps S42 and S43, only the viewing screen (adjustment target screen) is initially set with the adjustment result (and all-screen common setting data). It is good to keep. Further, in steps S47, S49, S51, and S53, copying may be prohibited when the adjuster or the user fixes setting data corresponding to a certain divided screen.

  In the process of FIG. 7, the process is performed according to the type of video data in the case of YES in step S44, but it is copied to all screens B to D or only to the designated screen regardless of the type of video data. However, the adjustment of the screen A may be reflected. As a result, the mapping is as shown by the storage area 63. In addition, the setting data for each of the screens B to D may be adjusted as necessary after that.

  In the second and subsequent models of the same model, the adjustment in step S42 is basically unnecessary, so steps S44 to S46, S48, S50, and S50 are performed in accordance with the reflection method or initial setting method selected in advance or on the spot. After the determination in S52, the copying in steps S47, S49, S51, and S53 may be performed simultaneously. Furthermore, although the description has been made on the assumption of the initial setting in the adjustment process mode, the content described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7 may be made by a user operation.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a divided screen displayed on the TV receiver of FIG. 1 and a setting item screen on each divided screen. FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are diagrams for explaining an adjustment process using a plurality of divided screens applied to an electronic apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention, together with transitions of stored setting data. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of setting data related to FIG. 8 stored in the nonvolatile memory 30 in the TV receiver 1 of FIG. Electronic devices to which the examples described in FIGS. 8 to 10 can be applied are basically the same as those illustrated in FIGS. Furthermore, although the description will be made on the assumption of the initial setting in the adjustment process mode, the content described here may be made by a user operation.

  First, as with the storage area 61 in FIG. 6, all-screen common setting data is written in the area I as in the mapping example shown by the storage area 71 in FIG. 9, and the procedure similar to that in the screen 60 in FIG. A split screen as illustrated in the screen 70 of FIG. In the screen 70, when the screens A to D are equally divided into four, the white balance adjustment image is displayed on the screen A, the component adjustment image is displayed on the screen B, the analog RGB adjustment image is displayed on the screen C, and the screen D is displayed. An example in which monitor adjustment images are displayed is shown. The adjustment screen displayed on the screen 70 is a screen in which various adjustment items that are applied in the adjustment process to absorb the variation of components particularly for the analog circuit are displayed four times at a time.

  On this screen 70, the adjuster performs white balance adjustment, component adjustment, analog RGB adjustment, and monitor adjustment while confirming the video in each divided screen. Each adjustment result is stored in the areas II, III, IV, and V as in the mapping exemplified in the storage area 72. Next, when the adjustment of the screen A is reflected on the other screens B to D, the result of the white balance adjustment is also reflected in the areas III, IV, and V as in the mapping exemplified in the storage area 73. Similarly, when the adjustments of the screens B to D are also reflected on the other screens, the regions II, III, IV, and so on are finally processed like the mapping of the storage region 75 through the mapping state exemplified in the storage region 74. The result of reflecting all four adjustments in all V is stored.

  Thus, it is preferable that the copying means described above has means for copying different types of setting values (setting item values) set for each divided screen as a setting group of setting data in one storage area. By this copying, one setting data including a set value group set for each divided screen can be stored in one storage area. Conventionally, adjustments have been made on a single screen, but multiple adjustments can be made simultaneously on a split screen using the large screen, and each set value can be recalled from each storage area and copied after adjustment. . This considerably shortens the adjustment time.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10, a description will be given of a different set data storage procedure from the adjustment process of FIG. First, as in the mapping example indicated by the storage area 81, all-screen common setting data is written in the area I, and the corresponding setting data is written in the areas II to V for the divided screens A to D. . In this state, the TV receiver 1 is activated to display a divided screen as exemplified in the screen 70 of FIG. Here, the video displayed in each screen is set by the setting data for each screen in the storage area 81.

  Next, on this screen 70, the adjuster performs white balance adjustment, component adjustment, analog RGB adjustment, and monitor adjustment while checking the video in each divided screen. Each adjustment result is rewritten in the areas II, III, IV, and V as in the mapping exemplified in the storage area 82. Next, when the adjustment results of the screens A to D are reflected in the setting data common to all the screens in the area I, the mapping illustrated in the storage area 83 is obtained.

  Subsequently, unadjusted items (component adjustment, analog RGB adjustment, monitor adjustment) on screen A are copied and reflected in areas III, IV, and V. Thus, the mapping illustrated in the storage area 84 is obtained. Finally, an unadjusted item (white balance adjustment) on screen B is copied and reflected in areas III, IV, and V, so that the mapping illustrated in the storage area 85 is obtained. As a result, the areas II to V of the storage area 85 are restored to the same as the storage area 81, but four adjustment items are already adjusted in the setting data common to all the screens in the area I. As described above, the contents adjusted in each of the divided screens A to D can be stored as the setting data common to all the screens.

  As described above, the embodiments of the electronic apparatus of the present invention have been described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10. As described in the adjustment procedure of the electronic apparatus of the present invention, the present invention is applied to the electronic apparatus. A form as a setting method of the set value can also be adopted.

  Further, a form as a program for executing the procedure by being incorporated in the electronic device (various AV devices or the like) or the adjusting means (commander or the like) described above may be employed. This program is illustrated as a program in FIG. Such a program can be distributed as a computer-readable recording medium in which the program is recorded or distributed via a network, and can be distributed to an electronic device or the above-described adjustment unit that is to execute the processing according to the present invention. Can be implemented in an executable manner.

It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of TV receiver as an example of the electronic device which concerns on this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the adjustment process performed with respect to the electronic device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention with the transition of the stored setting data. FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining an example of an adjustment process including a setting data storage procedure of FIG. 2. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the other example of the adjustment process performed with respect to the electronic device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the divided screen displayed in the TV receiver of FIG. 1, and its setting menu. It is a figure for demonstrating the adjustment process classified by division | segmentation screen performed with respect to the electronic device which concerns on other embodiment of this invention with the transition of the stored setting data. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the adjustment process classified by division | segmentation screen containing the storage procedure of the setting data of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting screen in the division | segmentation screen displayed in TV receiver of FIG. 1, and each division | segmentation screen. It is a figure for demonstrating the adjustment process using the some divided screen performed with respect to the electronic device which concerns on other embodiment of this invention with the transition of the stored setting data. It is a figure for demonstrating the adjustment process using the some divided screen performed with respect to the electronic device which concerns on other embodiment of this invention with the transition of the stored setting data.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... TV receiver, 4 ... Remote control, 10 ... External input part, 11 ... Reception antenna, 12 ... Reception antenna, 13 ... Analog tuner part, 14 ... Digital tuner part, 15 ... AV signal processing part, 16 ... Digital demodulation part , 17 ... Separation section, 18 ... Capture section, 19 ... Video selector section, 20 ... EPG / OSD / reservation processing section, 21 ... Audio decoding section, 22 ... Video output conversion section, 23 ... Audio selector section, 24 ... Audio output Conversion unit, 25 ... Liquid crystal display device, 26 ... Speaker, 27 ... Channel selection unit, 28 ... RAM, 29 ... CPU, 30 ... Non-volatile memory, 31 ... Communication control unit, 32 ... Remote control light receiving unit, 41 ... Menu screen display button , 42... Move / Enter button, 51-55, 61-65, 71-75, 81-85 ... Storage area, 60, 70 ... Screen, 60m ... Setting New image.

Claims (10)

  An electronic device that performs processing based on setting data composed of a plurality of types of setting values, and each of the setting data obtained for each use by adjusting for each use of the electronic device is individually written, rewritten, and erased An electronic device comprising: individual storage means for storing in different storage areas possible.   The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the application includes an application classified according to an installation environment or a use scene of the electronic device.   3. A setting unit that specifies setting data to be used among the setting data stored in the individual storage unit, and the processing is executed using the setting data specified by the specifying unit. The electronic device as described in.   The electronic device is configured to include at least a video display device or a video output device that outputs video to the video display device, and the usage is classified according to divided screens when the display screen of the video display device is divided. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein the electronic device includes a use.   The individual storage means is a copying means for copying part or all of the setting data written in the storage area corresponding to a certain divided screen as part or all of the setting data in the storage area corresponding to another divided screen. The electronic apparatus according to claim 4, further comprising:   6. The electronic apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the copying means includes means for copying different types of setting values set for each of the divided screens as setting data setting groups for one storage area.   The electronic apparatus includes an audio output device, and the application includes applications classified according to a type of video input to a divided screen or a type of audio, and the designation unit includes a divided screen for each divided screen. 7. The electronic apparatus according to claim 4, wherein setting data corresponding to a type of video or a type of sound input to the electronic device is designated.   The electronic device is configured to include at least a video display device or a video output device that outputs video to the video display device, and an audio output device, and the usage is for the video input to the display screen of the video display device. 4. The use according to claim 3, wherein the designation means includes setting data corresponding to the type of video or the type of audio input to the display screen. Electronic equipment.   A setting value setting method in an electronic device that executes processing based on setting data consisting of a plurality of types of setting values, wherein each of the setting data obtained by use by adjusting according to the use of the electronic device is written, An individual storage step of storing in separate storage areas that can be individually rewritten and erased, and at least setting data required when the electronic device is used among the stored setting data for each application, the processing of the electronic device A setting value setting method comprising: a setting step for setting setting data so as to be executed.   The setting step includes a step of specifying setting data used in the electronic device among setting data for each application stored in the individual storage step, and / or a setting data for each application stored in the individual storage step. 10. The setting value setting method according to claim 9, further comprising a step of deleting at least setting data required when the electronic device is used.

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