JP2013021442A - Video display apparatus, method for displaying information by video display apparatus, and program for realizing method for displaying information by computer - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To notify which communication terminal has received an incoming call or mail in a video display apparatus to which plural communication terminals similar in type are connected.SOLUTION: A video display apparatus 100 includes: a step (S610) for receiving a device name and owner information from a mobile phone 190; steps (S630, S640) for analyzing the received information; steps (S670, S680) for searching for the owner information obtained from the analysis result; and a step (S690) for displaying mail reception information, the device name, and the owner information on a display unit 180.

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique for displaying information of a mobile terminal on a video output device in a state where a video output device such as a television having a plurality of external device connection ports and a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone are connected.

  Television and other video display devices have a plurality of connection ports for external devices. In this regard, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-169198 (Patent Document 1) discloses a technique for displaying information notified from a device in a state where the device is connected to a connection port. By using the technique disclosed in the cited document 1, information from different types of devices connected to the video display device can be displayed.

JP 2001-169198 A

  According to the technology disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-169198, information from devices and display contents on the video display device are different for different types of devices connected to the video display device, but the same as the video display device. When different types of devices are connected, the display contents cannot be displayed separately for each device.

  For example, a television usually has a plurality of HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) ports. If a mobile device of the same type is connected to the 1st HDMI port, 2nd HDMI port, 3rd HDMI port, etc., if any mobile device receives an e-mail or receives an incoming call, the TV user Even if it recognizes that a mail has been received or a phone call has been received, it cannot be confirmed on the video displayed on the TV which one of the mobile terminals has received the mail or has received a phone call.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and its purpose is to distinguish mail reception or telephone reception when a plurality of communication terminals of the same type are connected. It is to provide a video display device that can display.

  An object according to another aspect is to provide a method for a video display device to display information when a plurality of communication terminals of the same type are connected to the video display device.

  Still another object of the present invention is to provide a program for realizing a method for a computer to display information when a plurality of communication terminals of the same type are connected to the computer.

  A video display device according to an embodiment includes a plurality of interfaces for accepting connections by a plurality of communication terminals, a display device for displaying images, and a memory device for storing information representing attributes of the communication terminals When any of the plurality of communication terminals receives an incoming call, the communication terminal receives the incoming call based on a signal indicating that the communication terminal has received an incoming call and information indicating the attribute of the communication terminal. And a control unit for displaying the fact on the display device.

  Preferably, the control unit searches the memory device for information on the communication terminal based on a signal sent from the communication terminal connected to any of the plurality of interfaces, and displays the information obtained by the search on the display device. Let

  Preferably, the attribute of the communication terminal includes any one of an owner of the communication terminal, a device name of the communication terminal, a telephone number assigned to the communication terminal, and a mail address assigned to the communication terminal. Including. The control unit displays any information on the display device.

  Preferably, when the communication terminal that has received an incoming call is set to the manner mode, the control unit causes the display device to display that the communication terminal has received the incoming call.

  According to another embodiment, a method is provided for a video display device to display information. The method accepts connections of a plurality of communication terminals, enables communication with the plurality of communication terminals, prepares information representing the attributes of the communication terminals, and any one of the plurality of communication terminals, Based on the step of receiving a signal indicating that the communication terminal has received an incoming call and information indicating the attribute of the communication terminal, and the information indicating the attribute of the communication terminal, one of the communication terminals has received the incoming call Displaying the above.

  According to another embodiment, a program for implementing a method for a computer to display information is provided. The program accepts connection of a plurality of communication terminals to a computer, enables communication with the plurality of communication terminals, prepares information representing the attributes of the communication terminals, and any of the plurality of communication terminals , Receiving a signal indicating that the communication terminal has received an incoming call and information indicating the attribute of the communication terminal, and receiving any incoming call based on the information indicating the attribute of the communication terminal And a step of displaying that.

  According to a certain aspect, when a plurality of communication terminals of the same type are connected to the video display device, the video display device can distinguish and display the reception of mail or the incoming call.

  According to another aspect, when a plurality of communication terminals of the same type are connected to the computer, the computer can distinguish and display mail reception or telephone reception.

  The above and other objects, features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the present invention taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

1 is a diagram illustrating an outline of a configuration of a video display device 100. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a part of a series of processes executed by video display device 100 and mobile phone 190. It is a figure which represents notionally the one aspect | mode of data storage in the owner information management part 170. FIG. It is a figure which represents notionally the one aspect | mode of data storage in the owner information management part 170 when an owner is added. 3 is a diagram conceptually showing one mode of data storage in an HDMI connection state management unit 150. FIG. 3 is a sequence showing a series of processes executed by the video display apparatus 100. It is a figure showing the one aspect | mode of the storage of the data in the HDMI connection state management part 150. 2 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a plurality of communication terminals are connected to an HDMI port of video display device 100. FIG. It is a figure showing the aspect in which the video display apparatus 100 notifies the incoming call of a telephone.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, detailed description thereof will not be repeated.

  With reference to FIG. 1, a video display apparatus 100 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the video display device 100. In one aspect, the video display device 100 is realized as a television broadcast receiver, a monitor device, or the like. The video display device 100 includes a control unit 110, a first HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port 120, a second HDMI port 130, a third HDMI port 140, an HDMI connection state management unit 150, and a CEC (Consumer Electronics Control). A command processing unit 160, an owner information management unit 170, and a display unit 180 are provided.

  In one aspect, a mobile phone 190 can be connected to the first HDMI port 120. A mobile phone 192 can be connected to the second HDMI port 130. A communication terminal can be connected to the third HDMI port 140. The communication terminal is not limited to a mobile phone, and may be a smartphone or other terminal having a communication function.

  The HDMI connection state management unit 150 manages the connection state of external devices at the HDMI ports 120, 130, and 140. For example, the HDMI connection state management unit 150 detects whether or not a communication terminal is connected to each of the HDMI ports 120, 130, and 140, and sends the detection result to the control unit 110.

  The CEC command processing unit 160 analyzes the CEC command received from each HDMI port 120, 130, 140.

  The owner information management unit 170 manages information of the owner of the communication terminal (for example, the mobile phone 190, 192) connected to each HDMI port 120, 130, 140. In one aspect, the owner information management unit 170 is realized as a non-volatile memory device. The owner information may include, for example, a telephone number assigned to the communication terminal, a mail address, a device name, a product number, and the like.

  In one aspect, each component including the control unit 110, the HDMI connection state management unit 150, the CEC command processing unit 160, and the owner information management unit 170 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and an MPU (Micro Processor Unit). Implemented using other processors. In this case, as the cooperation between the hardware and software, that is, the processor implements the function of each component by executing a program configured in advance to execute the component. In another aspect, all or a part of each component may be realized as a circuit for realizing processing to be executed by the component.

  The display unit 180 is realized as a display device using, for example, a liquid crystal display panel, a plasma panel, or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) panel.

  With reference to FIG. 2, the control structure of video display apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a part of a series of processes executed by video display device 100 and mobile phone 190. This process is executed after the mobile phone 190 is connected to the video display device 100. Hereinafter, a case where the mobile phone 190 is connected to the first HDMI port 120 will be described.

  In step S210, mobile phone 190 obtains the device name of mobile phone 190 (eg, model, product number, etc.) and owner information (eg, owner of mobile phone 190, phone number, email address, etc.), It transmits to the 1st HDMI port 120 using a CEC command.

  In step S220, upon receiving a signal from mobile phone 190, first HDMI port 120 transmits the port number of first HDMI port 120, the device name of mobile phone 190, and owner information to control unit 110 using the CEC command. To do.

  In step S230, control unit 110 causes CEC command processing unit 160 to analyze the information received from first HDMI port 120. In step S240, control unit 110 receives the analysis result from CEC command processing unit 160. The analysis result includes identification data of the port to which the communication terminal is connected, device name, owner information, and the like.

  In step S250, control unit 110 inquires owner information management unit 170 about owner information obtained from the analysis result.

  In step S260, owner information management section 170 determines whether or not the owner information that has been inquired has been registered, that is, whether or not these pieces of information are stored in the nonvolatile area of the memory device. If the owner information has been registered, the owner information management unit 170 returns the owner number to the control unit 110. When the owner information is not registered, the owner information management unit 170 newly registers the owner information in the owner information management unit 170, and returns the owner number given at the time of new registration to the control unit 110. Owner numbers are assigned in ascending order by the owner information management unit 170.

  In step S270, control unit 110 registers the connected port number, device name, and owner information in HDMI connection state management unit 150. The HDMI connection state management unit 150 stores these pieces of information in the memory area and returns the storage result to the control unit 110.

  In step S280, control unit 110 receives a reply from HDMI connection state management unit 150 that registration of the port number, device name, and owner information has been completed.

  In step S281, control unit 110 notifies first HDMI port 120 that registration of the port number, device name, and owner information has been completed.

  In step S282, control unit 110 notifies mobile phone 190 that registration of the port number, device name, and owner information has been completed.

  In step S290, control unit 110 causes display unit 180 to display that the registration of the port number, device name, and owner information has been completed.

[Owner Information Management Department]
The data structure of the video display device 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG. 3 is a diagram conceptually showing one mode of data storage in owner information management unit 170. FIG. 4 is a diagram conceptually showing one mode of data storage in owner information management unit 170 when a new owner is registered.

  Referring to FIG. 3, owner information management unit 170 stores an owner number, display characters, first owner information, and second owner information as owner information. The owner number, the display character, the first owner information, and the second owner information are associated with each other. Each data is stored in the nonvolatile memory area of the owner information management unit 170 and is retained unless deleted by the user.

  The owner number is assigned as data for identifying the owner by a predetermined number in the video display device 100. When a new owner is registered, an owner number is assigned to the owner. Specifically, the display character, the first owner information, and the second owner information are associated with the owner number. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the owner number “1” is used. Next, when a new owner is registered, the owner number “2” is used. For example, FIG. 4 illustrates that a new owner (Mr. B) is registered.

  The display characters include characters and symbols to be displayed on the display unit 180. The display character is specifically the name of the owner of the device of the communication terminal connected to the video display device 100, but may be another name.

  The first owner information is, for example, a telephone number assigned to the communication terminal. The second owner information is, for example, a mail address assigned to the communication terminal.

  In one aspect, when Mr. A's mobile phone 190 is connected to the first HDMI port 120, the owner information management unit 170 returns the owner number “1” to the control unit 110 (S260). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 4, when Mr. B's unregistered mobile phone is connected to the second HDMI port 130, the owner information management unit 170 newly registers Mr. B's mobile phone, The number “2” is returned to the control unit 110 (S260).

  With reference to FIG. 5, the data structure of the video display apparatus 100 will be further described. FIG. 5 is a diagram conceptually showing one mode of data storage in the HDMI connection state management unit 150. The HDMI connection state management unit 150 stores a port number, a model name, and an owner number. The port numbers correspond to the first HDMI port 120, the second HDMI port 130, and the third HDMI port 140. The model name corresponds to the model name of the communication terminal connected to the video display device 100. The owner number corresponds to the over number stored in the owner information management unit 170.

  With reference to FIG. 6, the operation when mobile phone 190 receives an e-mail when mobile phone 190 is connected to the HDMI port of video display device 100 will be described. FIG. 6 is a sequence showing a series of processes executed by the video display apparatus 100.

  In step S600, mobile phone 190 in the standby state detects reception of an e-mail. At this time, the mobile phone 190 may be set to a so-called manner mode or may not be set.

  In step S610, the mobile phone 190 transmits a reception notification indicating that the e-mail has been received to the video display device 100 using the CEC command.

  In step S620, the first HDMI port 120 to which the mobile phone 190 is connected sends the reception notification sent by the mobile phone 190 to the control unit 110 using the CEC command.

  In step S630, control unit 110 requests analysis to CEC command processing unit 160.

  In step S640, CEC command processing section 160 returns the analysis result to control section 110. The analysis result includes the HDMI port number.

  In step S650, control unit 110 causes owner information management unit 170 to search for the name of the device connected to video display device 100 and the owner number based on the HDMI port number included in the analysis result. The owner information management unit 170 returns the search result to the control unit 110.

  In step S660, control unit 110 receives a search result including the name of the device and the owner number from owner information management unit 170.

  In step S670, control unit 110 makes an inquiry to HDMI connection state management unit 150 based on the search result, and searches for owner information from the owner number.

  In step S680, the HDMI connection state management unit 150 transmits the search result (owner information) to the control unit 110.

  In step S690, control unit 110 causes display unit 180 to display a message (e.g., mail reception information, device name, and owner information) indicating that a mail has been received for a predetermined time. As a result, the user of the video display device 100 (for example, a television viewer) knows that the mobile phone 190 connected to the video display device 100 has received the mail while viewing the video. it can.

  In step S691, control unit 110 notifies the HDMI ports 120, 130, and 140 of the completion of display.

  In step S692, control unit 110 notifies mobile phone 190 of completion of display.

  For example, when there is a notification from the mobile phone 190 connected to the first HDMI port 120 (for example, the model is “SH-01C”), the control unit 110 displays the Mr. A associated with the owner information “1”. Display unit 180 displays a message notifying that mail has arrived at the model (SH-01C). In addition, when the mobile phone 192 connected to the second HDMI port 130 receives an e-mail, the video display device 100 notifies that the e-mail has arrived to Mr. B's model (for example, “SH-03C”). Is displayed on the display unit 180.

  With reference to FIG. 7, the management of data when the model of the communication terminal is changed will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an aspect of data storage in the HDMI connection state management unit 150.

  In a certain situation, when Mr. A changes the model of the communication terminal and the model after the change is the same model as Mr. B (SH-03C), the owner information (phone number, email address) does not change. There are many. When the communication terminal is connected to the HDMI port, the model name of the HDMI connection state management unit 150 is changed. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 7, the model name of the first HDMI port 120 is changed from “SH-01C” (FIG. 5) to “SH-03C”.

[Display mode]
With reference to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the display mode of the screen in the video display apparatus 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a state in which a plurality of communication terminals are connected to the HDMI port of video display device 100.

  The mobile phone 190 is connected to the first HDMI port 120. The mobile phone 192 is connected to the second HDMI port 130. The smartphone 194 is connected to the third HDMI port 140. In such a situation, when Mr. A's mobile phone 190 receives the e-mail 800, the video display device 100 displays a message 810 notifying that on the display unit 180. As a result, when a plurality of communication terminals are connected to the video display device 100 and any one of the communication terminals receives the mail, the viewer of the video displayed on the video display device 100 receives the mail from which communication terminal. You can easily know if it was received.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a mode in which video display device 100 notifies an incoming call. When the mobile phone 190 receives a call from the base station 900, the mobile phone 190 notifies the video display device 100 that the incoming call has been received (S610). The video display apparatus 100 searches for owner information (S620 to S680), and displays the result on the display unit 180 as in a screen 910 (S690).

  According to the video display apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment, not only the mail reception notification shown in FIG. 8 but also the voice call incoming notification, alarm ringing and other state changes of the mobile phone shown in FIG. Regarding the state change when the user of the communication terminal is not operating, the video display device 100 notifies the state change by using not only a character string but also an icon, a photograph, and other still images and symbols as owner information. You can also Further, in a certain aspect, the photograph displayed on video display device 100 may be a photograph of the communication terminal. Thereby, the user of the communication terminal can easily recognize that the communication terminal owned by the user has received a call or received a mail.

  In the above embodiment, the owner information management unit 170 and the HDMI connection state management unit 150 are described as separate configurations from the viewpoint of diverting the configuration of the existing system. And the HDMI connection state management unit 150 may be integrated into one management unit.

  As described above, according to the video display device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, when a plurality of communication terminals of the same type are connected to the video display device 100, any one of the communication terminals receives a mail, Alternatively, when receiving an incoming call, the communication terminal notifies the video display device 100 to that effect. Based on the notification, the video display device 100 notifies which communication terminal has received the mail or received the incoming call. Thereby, the viewer of the video display apparatus 100 can easily know what information is received by which communication terminal.

  In another aspect, notification of information by video display device 100 may be performed when the operation mode of the communication terminal is set to a so-called manner mode (a state in which no voice call is made). In this case, the viewer of the video display device 100 can easily know which communication terminal has received a call or has received an e-mail even if the communication terminal does not output sound.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  The present invention can be applied to a video display device such as a liquid crystal television, a plasma television, an organic EL television, or the like that can be connected to a communication terminal.

  100 video display device, 110 control unit, 120, 130, 140 HDMI port, 150 connection state management unit, 160 command processing unit, 170 owner information management unit, 180 display unit, 190, 190, 192, 192 mobile phone, 194 smartphone 800 e-mail, 810 message, 900 base station, 910 screen.

Claims (6)

A video display device,
Multiple interfaces for accepting connections from multiple communication terminals;
A display device for displaying an image;
A memory device for storing information representing attributes of the communication terminal;
When any of the plurality of communication terminals receives an incoming call, the communication terminal receives the incoming call based on a signal indicating that the communication terminal has received an incoming call and information indicating the attribute of the communication terminal. A video display device comprising: a control unit for displaying the above on the display device. The controller is
Based on a signal sent from a communication terminal connected to any of the plurality of interfaces, information on the communication terminal is retrieved from the memory device,
The video display device according to claim 1, wherein information obtained by the search is displayed on the display device. The attribute of the communication terminal includes any information of the owner of the communication terminal, the device name of the communication terminal, the telephone number assigned to the communication terminal, and the mail address assigned to the communication terminal,
The video display device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit displays any of the information on the display device.   The said control part displays on the said display device that the said communication terminal received the incoming call when the communication terminal which received the said incoming call is set to the manner mode. Video display device. A method for a video display device to display information,
Accepting connections of a plurality of communication terminals and enabling communication with the plurality of communication terminals;
Preparing information representing attributes of the communication terminal;
Receiving a signal indicating that the communication terminal has received an incoming call and information indicating an attribute of the communication terminal from any of the plurality of communication terminals;
A method for displaying information on the video display device, comprising: displaying that one of the communication terminals has received an incoming call based on information representing the attribute of the communication terminal. A program for realizing a method for a computer to display information, the program being stored in the computer,
Accepting connections of a plurality of communication terminals and enabling communication with the plurality of communication terminals;
Preparing information representing attributes of the communication terminal;
Receiving a signal indicating that the communication terminal has received an incoming call and information indicating an attribute of the communication terminal from any of the plurality of communication terminals;
A program for displaying that one of the communication terminals has received an incoming call based on information representing the attribute of the communication terminal.

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