JP2010124417A - Information reproduction device and information reproduction method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information reproduction method controlling the quality of image, sound, and the like of content provided by digital broadcasting or the like without depending on broadcast type information alone. <P>SOLUTION: In the information reproduction method, a keyword is detected from an input signal, and when the detected keyword detected by the detection means includes a registered keyword included in a reproduction control condition per keyword in which the registered keyword is correlated with the reproduction control condition, the reproduction control condition included in the reproduction control condition per keyword is set, and the input signal is reproduced based on the set reproduction control condition. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an information reproducing apparatus and an information reproducing method capable of changing video and audio output settings.

With the recent expansion of the digital broadcast area, digital broadcast receivers that receive and output digital broadcasts have begun to spread rapidly. Digital broadcasting can provide an electronic program guide (EPG) along with program content. For example, an electronic program guide provided by Japanese terrestrial digital broadcasting includes broadcast type information (genre information). A technique for controlling image quality and sound quality using this broadcast type information has been proposed (see Patent Document 1).
JP2007-282077

  However, the electronic program guide does not always include broadcast type information. For example, in some countries, digital broadcasting using an electronic program guide that does not include broadcast type information is operated. In such a case, it is impossible to control the image quality and the sound quality using the broadcast type information.

  An object of the present invention is to provide an information reproducing apparatus and information reproducing method capable of controlling the image quality and sound quality of content provided by digital broadcasting or the like without depending only on the broadcast type information.

  An information reproducing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a registration unit that registers a reproduction control condition for each keyword that associates a registered keyword with a reproduction control condition, a detection unit that detects a keyword from an input signal, and the detection unit. And setting means for setting the reproduction control condition included in the keyword-specific reproduction control condition, when the detected keyword detected by the method includes the registered keyword included in the keyword-specific reproduction control condition, and setting by the setting means Reproduction means for reproducing the input signal based on the reproduced control condition.

  In an information reproduction method according to an embodiment of the present invention, a keyword is detected from an input signal, and the detected keyword detected by the detection means is included in a reproduction control condition for each keyword that associates a registered keyword with a reproduction control condition. If the registered keyword is included, the reproduction control condition included in the reproduction control condition for each keyword is set, and the input signal is reproduced based on the set reproduction control condition.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an information reproducing apparatus and an information reproducing method capable of controlling the image quality and sound quality of content provided by digital broadcasting or the like without depending only on the broadcast type information.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a digital television broadcast receiving apparatus (information reproducing apparatus) according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, the digital television broadcast receiver will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a digital broadcast transmission signal is input to the digital broadcast reception module 105 via the reception antenna 103, and an analog broadcast transmission signal is input to the analog broadcast reception module 109 via the reception antenna 103. The

  The digital broadcast receiving module 105 selects a channel signal from a plurality of channel signals included in a digital broadcast transmission signal based on a channel selection operation signal from the remote controller 101a. The video and audio signals (content signals) included in the selected channel signal are input to the video / audio switching control module 106. Further, the digital broadcast receiving module 105 transmits the attached information (attached information corresponding to the content signal described above) such as an electronic program guide included in the transmission signal of the digital broadcast to the information analysis module 112. Attached information such as an electronic program guide includes at least one of program type information (genre information), event name (for example, title), performer information, and content commentary information.

  The analog broadcast receiving module 109 selects a signal of one channel from a plurality of channel signals included in an analog broadcast transmission signal based on a channel selection operation signal from the remote controller 101a. The video and audio signals included in the selected channel signal are input to the video / audio switching control module 106.

  Also, video and audio signals (content signals) from an external device such as a DVD recorder connected via the HDMI connection module 113 are also input to the video / audio switching control module 106. Further, the HDMI connection module 113 transmits the attached information (attached information corresponding to the content signal described above) provided from the external device to the information analysis module 112. The attached information provided from the external device also includes at least one of program type information (genre information), event name (for example, title), performer information, and content commentary information.

  The input signal input to the video / audio switching control module 106 is managed by the control module 100. The control module 100 controls each module including the video / audio switching control module 106 based on the control program stored in the storage unit 104. The control program stored in the storage unit 104 can be updated by, for example, a new control program downloaded using digital broadcasting.

  An operation signal from the remote controller 101 a is received by the code receiving module 101 b and decoded by the control module 100. For example, when an operation signal such as channel selection or input switching is received by the code receiving module 101b, the control module 100, based on the operation signal, the digital broadcast receiving module 105, the analog broadcast receiving module 109, the video / audio switching. The control module 106 is controlled, and the target video / audio signal is supplied from the video / audio switching control module 106 to the video / audio output processing module 108.

  Further, the control module 100 controls the on-screen display generation module 107 to generate predetermined on-screen display information from the on-screen display generation module 107. On-screen display information generated from the on-screen display generation module 107 is input to the video / audio output processing module 108.

  The video / audio output processing module 108 superimposes on-screen display information on the video signal from the video / audio switching control module 106. As a result, an image on which on-screen display information is superimposed is displayed on the LCD panel 110.

  Further, the control module 100 controls the sound quality and volume output from the video / audio output processing module 108 and controls the image quality based on the set reproduction control condition. The setting of the reproduction control condition will be described in detail later.

  Further, the control module 100 can be connected to an external device such as a hard disk via the USB terminal 102, and the video / audio switching control module 106 and the video / audio output processing module 108 are connected to the video / audio signal from the external device. Via the LCD panel 110 and the speaker 111.

  The digital television broadcast receiver described above detects a keyword from auxiliary information included in an input signal such as a digital broadcast signal (broadcast wave), and sets playback control conditions (image quality, sound quality, etc.) corresponding to the keyword. The video and audio signals included in the input signal can be reproduced based on the set reproduction control condition. The input signal may be input from an external device (for example, a DVD recorder or an IP broadcast server).

  For this purpose, the user registers, in advance, a keyword-specific reproduction control condition that associates a registered keyword with a reproduction control condition using the remote controller 101a. The storage unit 104 stores registered keyword-specific reproduction control conditions. The control module 100 controls the display of the input screen based on the operation signal for the input screen display of the keyword-specific reproduction control condition from the remote controller 101a. The input screen form is registered in the storage unit 104, and the input screen form is supplied to the on-screen display generation module 107. Accordingly, the LCD panel 110 displays an input screen for keyword-specific reproduction control conditions as shown in FIG.

  The remote controller 101a corresponds to a user operation, a signal for inputting a keyword in the keyword field of the input screen, a signal for setting a video playback control condition for controlling video output in the video setting field corresponding to the keyword field, In addition, a signal for setting a sound reproduction control condition for controlling sound output is transmitted to the sound setting field corresponding to the keyword field. Based on the signal from the remote controller 101a, the control module 100 inputs a keyword to the keyword field, sets the video playback control condition in the video setting field corresponding to the keyword field, and sets the audio setting corresponding to the keyword field. Set the audio playback control conditions in the column. Note that only one of the video reproduction control condition and the audio reproduction control condition may be set. In this case, for the other condition, the setting being selected by the user or the initial setting (for example, standard setting) is adopted.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of an input screen for keyword-specific reproduction control conditions. Based on the keyword input by the remote controller 101a, the setting of the video playback control condition, and the setting of the audio playback control condition, for example, the keyword-specific playback control condition can include association information 1-5. The association information 1 is information in which keywords (world), video reproduction control conditions (Mild), and audio reproduction control conditions (Standard) are associated with each other. The association information 2 is information in which a keyword (story), a video reproduction control condition (Movie), and an audio reproduction control condition (Dynamic) are associated with each other. The association information 3 is information in which a keyword (live), a video reproduction control condition (Memory), and an audio reproduction control condition (Memory) are associated with each other. The association information 4 is information in which a keyword (war), a video reproduction control condition (Dynamic), and an audio reproduction control condition (Dynamic) are associated with each other. The association information 5 is information in which keywords (news), video reproduction control conditions (Standard), and audio reproduction control conditions (Standard) are associated with each other.

  Further, based on the priority setting by the remote controller 101a, for example, the keyword-specific reproduction control condition can include association information 1 to 5 in which the priority is set. The association information 1 has a priority 2 setting, the association information 2 has a priority 3 setting, the association information 3 has a priority 1 setting, and the association information 4 has a priority 4 setting. The association information 5 has a priority level 5 setting. The role of priority will be described in detail later.

  Next, an example of each parameter of the video playback control conditions such as Dynamic, Standard, Mild, Movie, Memory, etc. will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the video parameter table, and the video parameter table is stored in the storage unit 104. As shown in FIG. 6, Dynamic as the video playback control condition is, for example, Back Light (0-100): 100, Contrast (0-100): 100, Brightness (0-100): 50, Color (0- 100): 50, Tint (-50-+50): 0, Sharpness (-50-+50): 0, Color Temperature: Cool, Black Level: It is composed of Higt parameters. Standard, Mild, and Movie as video playback control conditions are as shown in FIG. 6, for example, and detailed description thereof is omitted. Memory as the video playback control condition is, for example, Back Light (0-100): User setting value, Contrast (0-100): User setting value, Brightness (0-100): User setting value, Color (0-100) ): User setting value, Tint (-50-+50): User setting value, Sharpness (-50-+50): User setting value, Color Temperature: User setting value, Black Level: User setting value The

  Next, an example of each parameter of the audio reproduction control condition such as Dynamic, Standard, Memory, etc. will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of an audio parameter table, and the audio parameter table is stored in the storage unit 104. As shown in FIG. 7, Dynamic as the audio reproduction control condition is, for example, Bass (-50-+50): 0, Terble (-50-+50): 0, Bass Boost: ON, Bass Boost Level: ( 0-100): Consists of 70 parameters. Standard as the audio reproduction control condition is as shown in FIG. 7, for example, and detailed description thereof is omitted. Memory as the audio playback control condition is, for example, Bass (-50-+50): User setting value, Terble (-50-+50): User setting value, Bass Boost: User setting value, Bass Boost Level: (0 -100): Consists of parameters of user set values.

  Next, video and audio reproduction control based on keyword-specific reproduction control conditions will be described with reference to FIG. The user can set the video and audio playback control based on the keyword-specific playback control conditions to be valid or invalid via a setting screen as shown in FIG. For example, the control module 100 controls the display of the setting screen as shown in FIG. 5 on the LCD panel 110 based on the operation signal for the setting screen display from the remote controller 101a. Further, the control module 100 sets the video and audio playback control based on the keyword-specific playback control condition to be valid or invalid based on the operation signal for valid setting or invalid setting from the remote controller 101a.

  When the video and audio playback control based on the keyword-specific playback control condition is disabled (ST1, NO), the control module 100 and the video / audio output processing module 108 control the video playback regardless of the keyword. Video and audio playback are controlled based on initial settings (user settings) of the conditions and audio playback control conditions. For example, when the user has initially set the video playback control condition (Standard) and the audio playback control condition (Standard), the video and audio playback control based on the keyword-specific playback control condition is disabled. If there is (ST1, NO), parameters corresponding to the video playback control condition (Standard) and the audio playback control condition (Standard) are read from the video parameter table and the audio parameter table (ST2), and video / audio output is performed. It is set in the processing module 108 (ST10). The video / audio output processing module 108 reproduces (outputs) video and audio based on parameters corresponding to the video reproduction control condition (Standard) and the audio reproduction control condition (Standard).

  When the video and audio playback control based on the keyword-specific playback control conditions is set to be valid (ST1, YES), the information analysis module 112 determines the event from the attached information included in the input signal such as a digital broadcast signal. Keywords such as a name (EventName), performer information, and content explanation information are detected (ST3), and which registered keyword of the plurality of registered keywords included in the reproduction control condition for each keyword is included in the detected keyword. Is determined (ST5 to ST8).

  Note that, from the video parameter table and the audio parameter table, the initial setting parameters, that is, the parameters corresponding to the video reproduction control condition (Standard) and the audio reproduction control condition (Standard) are read (ST4), and the detected keyword and the detected keyword are detected. When neither the performer information nor the detected content explanation information includes the registered keyword (ST6, NO) (ST7, NO), the video playback control condition (Standard) and the audio playback control condition (Standard) Corresponding parameters are set in the video / audio output processing module 108 (ST10). The video / audio output processing module 108 reproduces (outputs) video and audio based on parameters corresponding to the video reproduction control condition (Standard) and the audio reproduction control condition (Standard).

  For example, the information analysis module 112 determines whether or not the detected keyword includes a registered keyword as follows. First, the information analysis module 112 determines whether or not the detected keyword includes a registered keyword having the highest priority (for example, a keyword (live) for which priority 1 is set). That is, the information analysis module 112 reads the registered keyword with the highest priority from the reproduction control condition for each keyword (ST5), and determines whether or not the detected keyword includes the registered keyword with the highest priority (ST6).

  When the detected keyword includes the registered keyword with the highest priority (ST6, YES), the control module 100 and the video / audio output processing module 108 determine the video playback control condition associated with the registered keyword with the highest priority. The reproduction of video and audio is controlled based on (for example, Memory) and audio reproduction control conditions (for example, Memory). That is, parameters corresponding to the video playback control condition (for example, Memory) and the audio playback control condition (for example, Memory) are read from the video parameter table and the audio parameter table (ST9) and set in the video / audio output processing module 108. (ST10). The video / audio output processing module 108 reproduces (outputs) video and audio based on parameters corresponding to the video reproduction control condition (for example, Memory) and the audio reproduction control condition (for example, Memory).

  When the detected keyword does not include the registered keyword with the highest priority (ST6, NO), the information analysis module 112 sets the registered keyword with the next highest priority (for example, priority 2) from the keyword-specific reproduction control condition. (ST7, YES), the next highest priority registered keyword is read from the keyword-specific playback control conditions (ST8), and the detected keyword has the next highest priority. It is determined whether or not a registered keyword is included (ST6).

  When the detected keyword includes a registered keyword having the next highest priority (ST6, YES), the control module 100 and the video / audio output processing module 108 reproduce the video associated with the registered keyword having the next highest priority. The reproduction of video and audio is controlled based on the control condition (for example, Mild) and the sound reproduction control condition (for example, Standard). That is, parameters corresponding to the video playback control condition (for example, Mild) and the audio playback control condition (for example, Standard) are read from the video parameter table and the audio parameter table (ST9) and set in the video / audio output processing module 108. (ST10). The video / audio output processing module 108 plays back (outputs) video and audio based on parameters corresponding to the video playback control condition (for example, Mild) and the audio playback control condition (for example, Standard).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4, when a detection keyword (world name crop word) is detected from an input signal such as a digital broadcast signal, the detection keyword includes two registered keywords (world and story). Here, when the priority of the registered keyword (world) is higher than the priority of the registered keyword (story), the video playback control condition (Mild) and the audio playback control condition (Standard) associated with the registered keyword (world) ) Is adopted (set).

  As described above, when the digital television broadcast receiving apparatus includes keywords such as event names (EventName), performer information, and content explanation information detected from input signals such as digital broadcast signals, the registered keywords. The video and audio included in the input signal such as a digital broadcast signal can be reproduced based on the video reproduction control condition and the audio reproduction control condition associated with. In addition, when one detection keyword includes a plurality of registered keywords (for example, live and the world), the digital television broadcast receiving apparatus has a video reproduction control condition and audio reproduction control associated with a registered keyword having a high priority. Video and audio can be played based on the conditions.

  As a result, if an input signal such as a digital broadcast signal includes keywords such as event name (EventName), performer information, and content commentary information, even if the input signal does not include genre information, Based on this, playback of video and audio can be controlled. Even if the input signal includes genre information, video and audio reproduction control based on this keyword can be applied. Therefore, the digital television broadcast receiving apparatus of the present embodiment can control the reproduction of video and audio corresponding to the digital broadcasts of many countries without being aware of the digital broadcast operation formats different in each country.

  The digital television broadcast receiver detects a keyword from the attached information included in the input signal supplied from the HDMI connection module 113, sets a playback control condition (image quality, sound quality, etc.) corresponding to the keyword, The video and audio signals included in the input signal can be reproduced based on the set reproduction control condition.

  The digital television broadcast receiving apparatus registers a plurality of registered keywords as one group in response to a user operation, and registers video reproduction control conditions and audio reproduction control conditions in association with each group. When a keyword is detected and the detected keyword includes all of a plurality of registered keywords included in one group, playback is controlled based on a video playback control condition and an audio playback control condition associated with one group. You can also. For example, the digital television broadcast receiver registers “world” and “story” as one group in response to a user operation, and video playback control conditions (Mild) and audio playback control conditions for this group. (Standard) is registered in association with it. When the digital television broadcast receiving apparatus detects a keyword and the detected keyword includes “world” and “story”, the video playback control condition (Mild) and audio playback control associated with one group Playback is controlled based on the condition (Standard). As a result, the user can narrow down the programs subject to playback control, and can apply playback based on the video playback control condition and the audio playback control condition only for the narrowed down program.

  Next, reproduction control using both program type information (genre information) and keywords will be described. As described above, attached information such as an electronic program guide may include program type information (genre information). In order to use the genre information, the user uses the remote controller 101a in advance to register a genre-specific reproduction control condition that associates the genre information with the reproduction control condition. The storage unit 104 stores registered genre-specific reproduction control conditions. The control module 100 controls the display of the input screen based on the operation signal of the input screen display of the genre-specific reproduction control condition from the remote controller 101a. The input screen form is registered in the storage unit 104, and the input screen form is supplied to the on-screen display generation module 107. As a result, the LCD panel 110 displays an input screen for genre-specific reproduction control conditions.

  The remote controller 101a corresponds to a user operation, a signal for inputting genre information in the genre field of the input screen, a signal for setting video playback control conditions in the video setting field corresponding to the genre field, and the genre field A signal for setting the audio reproduction control condition is transmitted to the audio setting column corresponding to Based on the signal from the remote controller 101a, the control module 100 sets a genre (genre such as sports and movies) in the genre field, sets video playback control conditions in the video setting field corresponding to the genre field, The sound reproduction control condition is set in the sound setting field corresponding to this genre field. Note that only one of the video reproduction control condition and the audio reproduction control condition may be set. In this case, an initial setting (for example, standard setting) is adopted for the other condition.

  A case where reproduction control using both program type information (genre information) and keywords is set to be effective will be described. The information analysis module 112 attempts to detect genre information from adjunct information included in an input signal such as a digital broadcast signal and to detect keywords such as event name (EventName), performer information, and content commentary information.

  When the genre information and the keyword are detected and the detected keyword does not include the registered keyword, the control module 100 controls the reproduction based on the detected genre information. That is, the control module 100 sets video playback control conditions and audio playback control conditions corresponding to the detected genre information based on the detected genre information and genre playback control conditions, and sets the set video playback control conditions and audio playback control conditions. Based on the above, playback of video and audio is controlled.

  Further, when the genre information is not detected, the keyword is detected, and the detected keyword includes a registered keyword, the control module 100 controls the reproduction based on the detected keyword. That is, the control module 100 sets the video playback control condition and the audio playback control condition corresponding to the detected keyword based on the detected keyword and the keyword-specific playback control condition, and based on the set video playback control condition and audio playback control condition. Control video and audio playback.

  In addition, when the genre information and the keyword are detected and the detected keyword includes a registered keyword, the control module 100 determines whether to control the reproduction based on the genre information or to control the reproduction based on the detected keyword. In advance, the user can use the remote controller 101a to preferentially set one of reproduction control based on genre information and reproduction control based on a keyword. The storage unit 104 stores which one of the reproduction control based on the genre information and the reproduction control based on the keyword is prioritized.

  If priority is given to playback control based on genre information, the control module 100 determines to control playback based on genre information, and corresponds to detected genre information based on detected genre information and genre-specific playback control conditions. Video playback control conditions and audio playback control conditions are set, and playback of video and audio is controlled based on the set video playback control conditions and audio playback control conditions. Alternatively, when priority is given to playback control based on keyword information, the control module 100 determines to control playback based on the keyword information, and corresponds to the detected keyword based on the detected keyword and the keyword-specific playback control condition. Video playback control conditions and audio playback control conditions are set, and playback of video and audio is controlled based on the set video playback control conditions and audio playback control conditions.

  As described above, the digital television broadcast receiving apparatus selects the reproduction control based on the genre information when the reproduction control based on the keyword cannot be applied, and performs the reproduction control based on the keyword when the reproduction control based on the genre information cannot be applied. You can choose. In addition, when both the reproduction control based on the genre information and the reproduction control based on the keyword are applicable, the digital television broadcast receiving apparatus selects the reproduction control based on the genre information according to the priority setting, or reproduces based on the keyword. Control can be selected. Thereby, the user can give priority to the reproduction control based on the genre information, or give priority to the reproduction control based on the keyword. For example, programs that are subject to playback control can be limited by using characteristic keywords instead of general keywords, and these characteristic keywords can be detected from broadcast signals by using characteristic keywords. Otherwise, playback can be controlled based on genre information.

  The module described above may be realized by hardware, or may be realized by software using a CPU or the like.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention in the implementation stage. In addition, the embodiments may be appropriately combined as much as possible, and in that case, the combined effect can be obtained. Further, the above embodiments include inventions at various stages, and various inventions can be extracted by appropriately combining a plurality of disclosed constituent elements. For example, even if some constituent requirements are deleted from all the constituent requirements shown in the embodiment, the problem described in the column of the problem to be solved by the invention can be solved, and the effect described in the column of the effect of the invention Can be obtained as an invention.

It is a figure which shows schematic structure of the digital television broadcast receiver (information reproduction apparatus) which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the reproduction | regeneration control of the image | video and audio | voice based on the reproduction control conditions classified by keyword. It is a figure which shows an example of the input screen of the reproduction | regeneration control conditions classified by keyword. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between a detection keyword, the setting of video reproduction | regeneration control conditions, and the setting of audio | voice reproduction | regeneration control conditions. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting screen for setting the video and audio | voice reproduction | regeneration control based on the reproduction | regeneration control conditions classified by keyword to be valid or invalid. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of each parameter of video reproduction | regeneration control conditions, such as said Dynamic, Standard, Mild, Movie, Memory. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of each parameter of audio | voice reproduction control conditions, such as above-mentioned Dynamic, Standard, Memory.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Control module, 101a ... Remote controller, 101b ... Code receiving module, 103 ... Antenna, 104 ... Memory | storage part, 105 ... Digital broadcast receiving module, 106 ... Video / audio switching control module, 107 ... On-screen display generation module, 108 ... video / audio output processing module, 109 ... analog broadcast receiving module, 110 ... LCD panel, 111 ... speaker, 112 ... information analysis module, 113 ... HDMI connection module

Claims (8)

Registration means for registering a keyword-specific reproduction control condition that associates a registered keyword with a reproduction control condition;
Detecting means for detecting a keyword from the input signal;
Setting means for setting the reproduction control condition included in the keyword-specific reproduction control condition when the detected keyword detected by the detection means includes the registered keyword included in the keyword-specific reproduction control condition;
Reproducing means for reproducing the input signal based on the reproduction control condition set by the setting means;
An information reproducing apparatus comprising:   The registration means registers the keyword-specific reproduction control condition in which the registration keyword is associated with at least one of a reproduction control condition for controlling video output and a reproduction control condition for controlling audio output. The information reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection means detects a title from the input signal,
The setting means sets the playback control condition included in the keyword-specific playback control condition when the title includes the registered keyword.
The information reproducing apparatus according to claim 1. The registration means registers the keyword-specific reproduction control condition in which the same or different reproduction control conditions are associated with each of a plurality of registered keywords set with priority,
The detection means detects a keyword from the input signal,
The setting means sets a reproduction control condition associated with a registered keyword having the highest priority among the two or more registered keywords when the detected keyword includes two or more registered keywords.
The information reproducing apparatus according to claim 1. The registration unit registers a genre-specific reproduction control condition in which registered genre information and a reproduction control condition are associated with each other, and applies to either one of the genre-specific reproduction control condition and the keyword-specific reproduction control condition. To set priority,
The detection means detects at least one of genre information and keywords from an input signal,
When the genre information is detected by the detection unit, the setting unit sets a playback control condition associated with the same registered genre information as the detected genre information, and the keyword is detected by the detection unit. In this case, a playback control condition associated with the registered keyword included in the detected keyword is set, and both the genre information and the keyword are detected by the detecting means, and priority setting is made over the genre-specific playback control condition. If it is, the reproduction control condition associated with the registered genre information that is the same as the detected genre information is set, and both the genre information and the keyword are detected by the detection means, and the reproduction control condition for each keyword If priority is set for the registered keyword, the registered keyword includes the detected keyword. Setting the the associated playback control condition,
The information reproducing apparatus according to claim 1.   2. The information reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising display means for displaying a video based on the input signal reproduced by the reproducing means. An output means for outputting input screen information for inputting a registered keyword and playback control conditions;
Registration means for registering a keyword-specific reproduction control condition that associates the registration keyword input via the input screen generated based on the input screen information with the reproduction control condition;
Detecting means for detecting a keyword from the input signal;
Setting means for setting the reproduction control condition included in the keyword-specific reproduction control condition when the detected keyword detected by the detection means includes the registered keyword included in the keyword-specific reproduction control condition;
Reproducing means for reproducing the input signal based on the reproduction control condition set by the setting means;
An information reproducing apparatus comprising: Detect keywords from the input signal,
When the detected keyword detected by the detecting means includes the registered keyword included in the keyword-specific reproduction control condition in which the registered keyword and the reproduction control condition are associated with each other, the reproduction included in the keyword-specific reproduction control condition Set the control conditions,
Replaying the input signal based on the set replay control condition;
An information reproduction method characterized by the above.

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