JPH04105287A - Touch panel device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To wipe the surface of a transparent touch panel with cloth, etc., and to remove dirt on the surface of the transparent touch panel by setting a state wherein the input of all keys arranged on the panel is inhibited. CONSTITUTION:The clean mode wherein the operation of all the keys on the transparent touch panel 2 is made ineffective is provided. Namely, when a power key 47 and an OK key 88 are pressed at the same time, the clean mode is entered. In the clean mode, the operation of all the keys on the touch panel 2 is made ineffective and the clean mode state is displayed. Consequently, the surface of the transparent touch panel 2 can be wiped with cloth, etc., to remove the dirt on the transparent touch panel 2.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a touch panel device used to set the operation of a VTR, for example.

[Summary of the invention] In a touch panel device used for setting the operation of a VTR, for example, the present invention makes it possible to set a state in which all key inputs provided on the touch panel are prohibited, thereby wiping dirt on the surface of the touch panel. Can wipe away dirt such as fingerprints [Conventional technology]

In a conventional VTR, a plurality of operation switches are arranged on the front panel. However, when a plurality of switches are arranged in a limited space on the front panel of a VTR, the individual switches become small and the distance between the switches becomes short, resulting in poor operability. Furthermore, it is not desirable in terms of design to arrange a plurality of switches on the front panel of a VTR.

Therefore, it has been proposed that a transparent touch panel is provided as a door that covers the entire front panel of the VTR so that it can be opened and closed, and the state of the VTR can be set by operating keys arranged on the transparent touch panel. When a transparent touch panel is disposed on the front panel in this way, it is no longer necessary to dispose a switch on the front panel, and the design can be improved. Furthermore, since keys can be arranged over the entire transparent touch panel, even if a large number of keys are arranged, the spacing between the keys will not become narrow or the keys will not become small. In addition, the transparent touch panel can be operated with a light touch, and all key inputs arranged on the panel can be prohibited, improving operability. It is a device that does not work well in the evening.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

However, in a VTR in which operation settings can be made using a transparent touch panel, when key operations on the transparent touch panel are repeated, fingerprints and the like adhere to the transparent touch baffle, and the display on the transparent touch panel becomes smudged. Dirt on the transparent touch panel can be easily removed by wiping it with a cloth.
If you wipe the transparent touch panel with a cloth, keys will be pressed and incorrect operations will be set.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a touch panel device that can easily wipe away dirt on the surface of the touch panel.

[Means to solve the problem]

In this invention, a plurality of keys are arranged and the coordinates of these keys are pressed and inputted to set the operation of the electronic device.[Function] When the power key 47 and the OK main key 8 are pressed at the same time, the clean mode is set. In the clean mode, all key operations on the transparent touch panel 2 are disabled. Therefore, the transparent touch baffle 2 can be cleaned by wiping the surface of the transparent touch panel 2 with a cloth or the like.

〔Example] Examples of the present invention will be described in the following order.

a. Overview of the VTR body; Internal configuration of the VTR body; Display j, About the mode of the remote commander, Basic operation method of the remote commander 1, Processing when the time is not set m, Calendar and time settings n, Timer setting 0, Memory bank function p, Reservation details Confirmation and change q, operation of other equipment a, outline of the VTR body Figures 1A and 1B show a VTR to which the present invention is applied.
The main body 1 is shown as a whole. Figure 1 A and 1
In FIG. B, a transparent touch panel 2 is provided on the entire surface of the VTR main body 1 as a door that covers the entire front panel IA. FIG. 1A shows the state when the transparent touch panel 2 is closed, and FIG. 1B shows the state when the transparent touch panel 2 is opened. This transparent touch panel 2 is provided with a plurality of operation keys, as will be explained later. As shown in FIG. 1B, the state of the VTR 1 is set by opening the transparent touch panel 2 and operating the operation keys arranged on the transparent touch panel 2. Note that this transparent touch panel 2 is connected to the eject key 150 (10th key) of the remote commander 10, as explained later.
(See Figure I).

As shown in FIG. 1B, when the transparent touch panel 2 on the entire surface of the VTR body 1 is opened, the cassette insertion slot 3 is exposed.

A cassette is loaded into this cassette insertion port 3. Also, on the front panel IA of this VTR body 1, the VTR
An indicator lamp 4 displays operating statuses such as power on/off of the main unit, recording mode, auto tracking, etc., a display 5 displays setting statuses such as tape counter, time, operating mode, channel, etc., and a display section 6 indicates tape running status. will be placed. Note that the display 5 can selectively display adjustment states such as tracking, audio level, sharpness, etc., as will be explained later. Since the transparent touch panel 2 is transparent, the transparent touch panel 2
Even in the closed state, the display on the display lamp 4, the display 5, and the tape running state display on the display section 6 can be viewed through the transparent touch panel 2.

Further, a light transmitting/receiving section 7 is provided on the front panel IA of the VTR main body 1. The operating state of the VTR body 1 can be controlled remotely using a remote commander 10, which will be explained later. This remote commander 10 is capable of bidirectional communication.

This command signal from the remote commander 10 is transmitted as an infrared signal, and this signal is received by the light transmitting/receiving section 7. A signal indicating VTR operating status such as playback, stop, -time stop, and recording, status information such as recording mode, input mode, recording time, remaining tape amount, timer reservation, reservation confirmation, and timer information such as current time. is transmitted as an infrared signal from the light transmitting/receiving section 7 of the VTR body 1 as necessary, and this signal is received by the remote commander 10.

In this way, the transparent touch panel 2 is provided on the front panel IA of the VTR main body 1 so that it can be opened and closed freely.
By operating this transparent touch panel 2, various operating states can be set. Therefore, it is not necessary to arrange a plurality of operation keys on the front panel IA, and the design can be improved. Furthermore, the operation keys arranged on the transparent touch panel 2 can be operated with a light touch, improving operability. Furthermore, since the transparent touch panel 2 is transparent, various displays can be viewed even when the transparent touch panel 2 is closed.

b. Internal configuration of the VTR body FIG. 2 shows the internal structure of the VTR main body 1. As shown in FIG.

In FIG. 2, 11 is a system controller, and 12 is a mode controller. System controller 11
and the mode controller 12 are bidirectionally connected.

When operation keys arranged on a transparent touch panel 2 provided on the front surface of the VTR main body 1 are operated, the operation signals are supplied from the touch panel 2 to the system controller 11. Further, when the operation keys arranged on the remote commander 10 are operated, a command signal is transmitted from the remote commander 10, and this command signal is received by the light receiving element 7A.

This signal is transmitted from the light receiving element 7A to the system controller 11.
supplied to Then, a signal indicating the setting state of the VTR main body 1 is outputted from the system controller 11 as necessary, and transmitted from the light emitting element 7B.

When a command signal is supplied to the system controller 11, this command is supplied to the mode controller 12, and the mode controller 12 sets an operating mode.

Depending on the set operating state, the display lamp 4, display 5, and tape running state display section 6 display information.

A rotary head is arranged on the drum 14. drum 14
The operating state of is set by the mode controller 12. During playback, a recording signal on the tape is played back by a rotary head disposed on the drum 14, and the playback output is supplied to the recording/playback circuitry 5. In the recording/reproducing circuit 15, a luminance signal is demodulated from the reproduced FM modulated luminance signal, and the carrier frequency of the reproduced low-frequency converted chroma signal is set to a predetermined frequency (for example, 3
58MHz). This reproduced signal is output from the input/output terminal 16.

During recording, a video signal from the tuner circuit 29 or the input/output terminal 16 is supplied to the recording/reproducing circuit 15. Then, the luminance signal is FM-modulated, the chroma signal is low-frequency converted, and is recorded on the tape by the rotating head of the drum 14.

When the power is turned on by operating the remote controller 10, the drum 14 is immediately rotated for, for example, 30 seconds.

In this manner, by rotating the drum 14 for a predetermined period of time when the power is turned on, the playback screen can be displayed immediately when playback is started from the power on.

Note that three types of recording modes (βI, β■, β■) with different tape speeds can be set as the recording mode, and a normal mode and a bi-band mode can be set.

17 is a timer circuit. Using this timer circuit 17, timer recording can be performed. Timer information set in timer recording is stored in the timer memory 18. The set time of the timer circuit 17 is displayed on the display 5.

Timer settings will be explained later on Remote Commander 10.
This is done by the operation of In addition, this timer memory 18
The timer information stored in the remote commander 10 can be sent back to the remote commander 10 to rewrite the timer information.

19 is a cassette detection circuit. The presence or absence of a cassette is detected by a cassette detection circuit 19. The output of this cassette detection circuit 19 is supplied to the mode controller 22.

When displaying a television broadcast screen using the tuner circuit 29 of the VTR main body 1, the power of the VTR main body 1 is normally turned on without a cassette being inserted. Therefore, by using the detection output of this cassette detection circuit 19, if the VTR body 1 is turned on when there is no cassette, the channel may be displayed on the display 5, assuming that the tuner circuit 29 of the VTR body 1 is used. . In this way, when the tuner circuit 29 of the VTR body 1 is used to display a television broadcast screen, the channel display becomes easier to see.

2OA and 20B are door opening mechanisms for the transparent touch panel 2. As mentioned above, the transparent touch panel 2 of the VTR body 1 is connected to the eject key 1 of the remote commander 10.
It can be opened with 50 operations. When the remote commander 10 sends an eject command signal, the system controller 11 outputs a door open signal. This door opening signal is supplied to door opening mechanisms 20A and 20B.

The open/close state of the transparent touch panel 2 is detected by the open/close detection circuit 21. This opening/closing detection circuit 21 can be configured with a leaf switch, for example. During this time, when the door detection circuit 21 detects that the transparent touch panel 2 is open,
Eject operation is prohibited.

As will be described in detail later, various operation keys are arranged on the transparent touch panel 2. When such a transparent touch panel 2 is arranged so that it can be opened and closed, if the cassette is ejected while the transparent touch panel 2 is not completely opened, the cassette may hit the operation keys arranged on the transparent touch panel 2. There is a risk that it may be touched and malfunction. Therefore, in one embodiment of the present invention, the open/close detection circuit 21 detects the open/close state of the transparent touch panel 2 as described above,
When the transparent touch panel 2 is open, the eject operation is prohibited to prevent such malfunctions.

An illumination lamp 22 that illuminates the transparent touch panel 2 is provided. When you open the transparent touch panel 2, the lighting lamp 2
2 is lit.

When the transparent touch panel 2 is operated, an operation sound is generated from the speaker 23. This allows the user to perform reliable operations.

C0 Door Opening Mechanism FIGS. 3A and 3B show the configurations of the door opening mechanisms 20A and 20B. These door opening mechanisms 20A and 20B
is a magnet 23 arranged on the transparent touch panel 2 side.
and iron pieces 24 and 25, and a solenoid coil 26 and iron pieces 27 and 28 disposed on the VTR main body 1 side. By controlling the current flowing through the solenoid coil 26, the transparent touch panel 2 can be opened.

As shown in FIG. 3A, when no current is applied to the solenoid coil 26, the magnetic force of the magnet 23 causes the iron piece to
4.25 and the iron piece 27.28 are attracted to each other. Therefore, the transparent touch panel 2 is held in a closed state.

As shown in FIG. 3B, when a current is passed through the solenoid coil 26, a magnetic field is generated in the solenoid coil 26 in the same direction as the magnetic field of the magnet 23, and the iron pieces 24.25 and 27.28 repel each other. .

Therefore, the transparent touch panel 2 is opened.

Since such door opening mechanisms 20A and 20B can be constructed without using a motor, they are inexpensive and can open the transparent touch panel 2 very quietly without generating motor noise.

d. Overview of Remote Commander FIG. 4 shows the external appearance of the remote commander 10 for operating the VTR main body 1.

As shown in FIG. 5, this remote commander 10 is provided with an LCD display 31, and a touch panel 32 is laminated on this LCD display 31. Keys are displayed on the LCD display 31, and when performing various operation settings, the touch panel 32 above the key display is pressed.

This remote commander 10 can be set to various modes, and the key arrangement displayed on the LCD display 31 can be changed according to each mode.

In this way, since the key arrangement can be changed according to each mode, the key arrangement can be simplified, the number of erroneous key operations can be reduced, and various complicated operation settings can be made. Note that the mode and key layout of the remote commander 10 will be described in detail later.

This remote commander IO can perform two-way communication with the VTR main body 1. A light transmitting/receiving section 33 is provided on the front side of the remote commander 10. A command signal from the remote commander 10 is transmitted from the light transmitting/receiving section 33 as an infrared signal.

Then, a signal indicating the operating state of the VTR main body 1 is transmitted from the VTR main body 1 as an infrared signal, and this signal is received by the light transmitting/receiving section 33 of the remote commander 10.

e. Internal configuration of remote commander FIG. 6 shows the internal configuration of the remote commander 10.

The remote commander 10 is provided with a CPU 41 . A memory 42 is bidirectionally connected to the CPU 41, and a display 31 and a touch panel 32 are also connected. The display 31 and the touch panel 32 are stacked and integrated, as described above.

Keys are displayed on the display 31, and the touch panel 32 is pressed in accordance with the key display. As a result, a command signal is transmitted from the CPU 41, and this command signal is transmitted as an infrared signal from the light emitting element 33B.

Note that the relay 43 is provided to generate an operation sound when the touch panel 32 is pressed. relay 4
The relay sound No. 3 is a familiar sound produced when a switch operation is completed, and is suitable for use as a source of operation sound. In addition, by using the operation sound of the remote commander 10 as a relay sound and the aforementioned operation sound of the VTR main body 1 as a buzzer sound from the speaker 23, it is possible to change the operation sound when the remote commander 10 is operated and when the touch panel 2 of the VTR main body 1 is operated. The quality of the sound generated differs depending on the time, improving operability.

The signal sent from the VTR body 1 is sent to the light receiving element 33A.
and is supplied to the CPU 41.

Displays corresponding to the signals sent from the VTR body 1 are displayed on the display 31 as necessary.

Further, an illumination lamp 44 that illuminates the display 31 and the touch panel 32 is provided. This lighting lamp 44
If you turn on the light, you can check the settings even in a dark place and make operational settings.

This illumination lamp 44 is turned on by pressing the "?" key 122, which serves as a help key, as will be explained later.

Note that the battery attachment detection circuit 45 detects whether or not a battery has been attached.

r. Touch Panel Arrangement The touch panel 2, which is disposed on the front surface of the VTR main body 1 so as to be openable and closable, will be described in detail.

FIG. 7 shows the configuration of keys arranged on the touch panel 2. As shown in FIG. The touch panel 2 has a power key 47,
Eject key 48, rewind key 49, playback key 50,
Keys for performing basic operations such as a fast forward key 51, a - hour stop key 52, a stop key 53, and record keys 54A and 54B are provided.

Further, a quick timer setting key 55, a timer recording key 56, a recording mode key 57, a TV/video switching key 58, a counter reset key 59, a counter display/tape remaining amount display switching key 60, and a tape return key 61 are provided. .

Further, index function keys such as an index key 62, an index mark key 63, and an index erase key 64 are provided.

Furthermore, input switching keys 65, 66, and 67 are provided.

Also, channel up/down key 68, high band key 69, βIS/SHB switching key 70, main/
A sub-switching key 71 is provided.

Further, keys for editing such as an audio insert edit key 72, a video insert edit key 73, and a synchro date key 74 are provided.

Further, a recording level key 75, a tracking key 76, a sharpness key 77, and an adjustment amplifier/down key 78 are provided.

Also includes a buzzer key 79 for switching operation sounds, a tape select key 80, an edit function switch key 81, an audio monitor key 82, a timer online function switch key 83, a BNR playback switch key 84, a CATV
Various setting/switching keys such as a key 85, an auto stereo key 86, a remote commander mode switching key 87, an OK main key 8 for returning the display to its original state, and an auto tracking key 89 are provided.

Further, keys for tuner presetting, such as a tuner label key 90 and a tuner preset key 91, are provided.

g. Key operation involving erasure In the VTR body 1, by pressing each key on the transparent touch panel 2 arranged as described above, the corresponding operation is set. Operations using the transparent touch panel 2 can be easily set by simply pressing the corresponding keys with a finger. As described above, the input state can be recognized by the buzzer sound from the speaker 23.

However, such easy input operations tend to cause malfunctions in which the wrong key is pressed.

In particular, it is necessary to prevent operations involving tape erasure/rerecording from being erroneously set. Therefore, in the VTR to which the present invention is applied, key inputs that involve erasing/re-recording the tape are prevented from malfunctioning.

That is, the quick timer setting key 55 and timer recording key 56 cannot be set unless the corresponding keys are pressed for several seconds.

Furthermore, regarding the recording keys 54A and 54B, unless you hold down the two recording keys 54A and 54B at the same time for several seconds,
It is not possible to set it.

h. Clean mode As described above, in the VTR body 1, by pressing each key on the transparent touch panel 2, the corresponding operation is set. As each key on the transparent touch panel 2 is repeatedly operated, dirt such as fingerprints adheres to the surface of the transparent touch panel 2. If the transparent touch panel 2 is wiped with a cloth or the like to remove dirt from the transparent touch panel 2, there is a risk that keys on the transparent touch panel 2 will be pressed and malfunction will occur.

Therefore, a clean mode can be set in which all key operations on the transparent touch panel 2 are disabled. That is, when the power key 47 and the OK main key 8 are pressed at the same time, the clean mode is set. In the clean mode, all key operations on the transparent touch panel 2 are disabled. Therefore, dirt on the transparent touch panel 2 can be removed by wiping the surface of the transparent touch panel 2 with a cloth or the like. When in clean mode, display 5 shows rPL.
EASE CLEAN THE PANEL" is displayed to inform you that it is in clean mode.

When a key on the remote commander 10 is operated or when the power key 47 and the OK main key 8 are pressed at the same time, the normal operation mode is returned.

i.Display Display Normally, a counter, time, input mode, tape mode, channel, etc. are displayed simultaneously on the display 5 of the VTR body 1.

Incidentally, in the VTR to which this invention is applied, tracking adjustment can be performed electronically by operating the tracking key 76 and adjustment up/down key 78. You can also adjust the sharpness using sharpness key 77.
This can be done by operating the adjustment up/down key 78. When performing such electrical adjustments, it is necessary to display the state of these adjustments. The display 5 is used to display these setting states. However,
The display area of the display 5 is limited.

Therefore, in one embodiment of the present invention, the display on the display 5 can be selectively changed between the normal state and the adjustment state.

That is, for example, when performing the tiger and king adjustments, the trunking key 76 is pressed. Then, display 5
As shown in Figure 8A, rTRACK INGJ
and a heart graph indicating the adjustment status are displayed. While looking at this heart graph, adjust up/down key 78.
Tracking adjustment can be performed by operating . In this manner, when performing adjustment, the normal display disappears and a bar graph indicating the tracking adjustment state is displayed on the entire surface of the display 5, so that the adjustment display becomes larger and adjustment becomes easier. In addition, in the case of sharp-increment adjustment, similarly,
A bar graph indicating the sharpness setting state is displayed on the entire surface of the display 5.

When performing trunking adjustment or sharpness adjustment,
After a few seconds or when the OK primary key 8 is pressed, the display 5 returns to the normal display.

Further, when the recording level key 75 is pressed, a level meter is displayed on the entire surface of the display 5, as shown in FIG. 8B. The recording level can be adjusted by operating the adjustment up/down key 78 while viewing this display.

Note that this level meter display is returned to the normal display when the OK main key 8 is pressed. Unless the OK primary key 8 is pressed, the level meter continues to be displayed.

When confirming a reserved program, a display indicating the reserved date, recording mode, recording start time, reservation number, reserved channel, and recording end time is displayed as shown in FIG. 8C.

As described above, in one embodiment of the present invention, in order to perform appropriate display using the limited display area of the display 5, when making adjustments, the display is displayed in a large size so that the adjusted state can be easily seen. A bar graph indicating the adjustment status is displayed on the entire screen 5, and in the case of normal status or timer confirmation, multiple items are displayed at the same time so that various statuses can be confirmed at once.

J. Remote Commander Modes As described above, the remote commander 10 can be set to various modes. Each mode of this remote commander 10 will be explained.

FIG. 9 shows each mode transition of the remote commander 10. When you install the batteries for the first time or when you do not operate the remote commander for about 5 minutes, [5L]
EEP] Mode 101 is set. Figure 10A is [5
LEEP] This shows the state of the key layout in mode 101. In the sleeve mode 101, as shown in FIG. 10A, displays other than the status key 121 are turned off.

When the status key 121 is pressed here, as shown in FIG. 9, normally the mode is set to [MONITORl mode 102]. FIG. 10B shows the key layout in [MONITORl mode 102]. [MONIT
In the ORl mode 102, after the characters rMONITOR are scrolled and displayed on the character display section 120,
A character as shown is displayed.

Note that among the displays on the character display section 120, the displays marked with [ ] are input keys.

Also, "?" key 122, "NO" key] 23, rPO
The WERJ key 124 is displayed. Also, rewind key 1
25, fast forward key 126, play key 127, - hour stop key 128, stop key 129, record key 130A, 130
Keys for basic operation settings such as B are displayed. Also, rTIMERJ key 131, r LINE/TUN
ER, key 132, and rsETTING key 133 are displayed.

[MONITOR] When set to the playback state in mode 102 and set to the - time stop state, as shown in FIG.
[5) IUTTLE] Mode 103 is set. 10th
FIG. C shows the key arrangement in the [5HUTTLE] mode 103. [5HUTTLE] Mode 103
Then, after the characters rsHUTTLE* are scrolled and displayed on the character display section 120, characters as shown are displayed. Also, [5HUTTLE] mode 1
03, as shown in FIG. 10C, the "9" key 122
, "NO" key 123, and rPOWERJ key 124 are displayed. In addition, the speed change playback key 134.13 in the forward rotation direction
5.136, reverse direction speed change playback key 137.138.
139, a still image playback key 140 is displayed. Also, r
cCOUNTERJ key 141 is displayed. [5HUT
When set to "TLE" mode 103, variable speed playback of x1710x speed, x175x speed, x1x speed, and x2x speed and switching operation of the playback direction can be performed.

In FIG. 9, when the VTR body 1 is in the timer reservation standby state, fTIMERCHECKi mode 10
It becomes 4. The tenth diagram is [TIMERCHECKI
The key arrangement in mode 104 is shown. [TIME
RCHECK] In the mode 104, the characters rTIMERCHECKJ are scrolled in two rows on the character display section 120, and then the timer setting state is displayed as shown. Note that the character display section 120
When characters are scrolled and displayed in two rows, the characters in the upper row are scrolled and then the characters in the lower row are scrolled and displayed. In addition, in [TIMERCHECK] mode 104, the first
As shown in the diagram, the "?" key 122, the "NO" key 123, the "rYES" key 124A (rYESJ key 12
4A is rP.

(displayed in the same position as the HERJ key 124) is displayed. Also, r MEMORY J key 142, rN
An EXTJ key 143 and an rTIMERj key 131 are displayed. [TIMERCHECK] -E -)'
104 Each time you press the ``NEXT'' key 143,
Reservation details for up to 8 programs are displayed.

In FIG. 9, [TIMERCHECKI mode 1
When rTrMERJ key 131 is pressed from 04, (T
IMERSETI mode becomes 105. FIG. 10E shows the key arrangement in the TIMERCHECKI mode 104. [TIMER5ETI Mode 10
5, rT IMER5E is displayed on the character display section 120.
After the characters TJ are scrolled across two stages, the timer setting state is displayed as shown. Also,
"?" key 122, rNOJ key 123, rYES.

Key 124A is displayed. Further, an up/down key 144 and a channel up/down key 145 are displayed. Also, r MEMORY J key 142, rRE
A CMODEJ key 146 is displayed. Also, rTIM
ERJ key 131, r L rNE/TUNERJ key 132, rMONITORJ key 133 A (rMO
The NITORJ key 133A is displayed in the same position as the rsETTING J key 133). [T
When the rTIMERJ key 131 is pressed from the IMER5ETI mode 105, the mode changes to the [TIMERCHECK] mode 104.

In Figure 9, r L INE/TUNERJ key 1
When 32 is pressed, if tuner input is selected on the VTR main unit 1 side, [TIINER? 1ODE] 1
It becomes 06.

FIG. 10F shows the key layout for [TUNERMODEI 106]. In the [TUNERMODE] mode 106, rTUNE is displayed on the character display section 120.
After the characters RMODE are scrolled and displayed, characters as shown are displayed. Also, "?" key 12
2. A "NO" key 123 and an rPOWERJ key 124 are displayed. Also, rANT TV/VTI? J key 1
47, rMUTrNGJ key 148 is displayed.

Also, a volume up/down key 144A.

Channel up/down keys 145 are displayed. Also, rTIMERJ key 131, r L INE/TU
NER” key 132, rMONITORJ key 133A
is displayed.

In Figure 9, r LINE/TUNERJ key 13
When 2 is pressed and BS input is selected on the VTR main body 1 side, the mode becomes [TUNER/BSI mode 107].

FIG. 10G shows the key arrangement in fTUNER/BSI mode 107. [In the TUNER/BSj mode 107, the rBS is displayed on the character display section 120.
After the characters TUNERJ are scrolled and displayed, characters as shown are displayed. Also, "?" key 12
2. A "NO" key 123 and an rPOWERJ key 124 are displayed. In addition, rANT TV/VTRJ key 14
7. r MUTING J key 148 is displayed. Additionally, a volume up/down key 144A and a channel up/down key 145 are displayed.

Also, rTrMERJ key 131, r LINE/TU
NERJ key 132, rMONITORJ key 133A
is displayed.

In FIG. 9, rLINE/TUNER, key 132
When is pressed, if line input 1 or 2 is selected on the VTR main unit 1 side, the mode becomes [LINE1 mode 108]. FIG. 10H shows the key arrangement in the 1INEi mode 108. In FLINEI mode 108,
A character as shown in the figure is displayed on the character display section 120. Also, "Q" key 122, "NO" key 12
3. rPOWER key 124 is displayed. Also, r
TIMERJ key 131, rt, rNE/rUNERJ
Key 132 and rMONITORJ key 133A are displayed.

When the "?" key 122 is pressed in any state, the illumination lamp 44 (FIG. 6) that illuminates the display 31 is turned on, and the currently set mode is displayed on the character display section 120. The characters are displayed scrolling. In addition, if the characters indicating the mode span two lines,
The two lines of characters are scrolled and displayed with a time difference, making it easy to confirm the mode. The illumination lamp 44 is extinguished after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. Therefore, the user can check at any time what state the remote commander 10 is set to by pressing the "?" key 122. At this time, the illumination lamp 44 is turned on, so as long as the user remembers the position of the "?" key 122, the remote commander can be operated reliably even in a dark place.

Furthermore, if the "?" key 122 is kept pressed, [HOM
E] mode 109 is set. FIG. 10H is [HO
This shows the key arrangement in ME] mode 109.

In the [HOME] mode 109, the character display section 12
After the characters rHOMEJ are scrolled and displayed at 0, characters as shown are displayed.

Also, "?" key 122, "NO" key 123, rPO
WEI? J key 124 is displayed. Also, [IND
EX J key 149, rANT TV/VTR J key 1
47, the eject key 150 is displayed. Also, a rewind key 125, a fast forward key 126, a play key 127, -
Time stop key 128, stop key 129, recording key 130A
, 130B are displayed. Also, rTAPE RETU
RN J key 151, rcOUNTERRESET'' key 143A, and rREc MODEJ key 146 are displayed. In addition, rTIMERj key 131, rLINE/
TUNERJ key 132, rSETTING J key 1
33 is displayed. In this HOMEi mode 109, all keys necessary for operation are provided.

In FIG. 9, when the rINDEX J key 149 is pressed, [INDEX C0UNTER] mode 11
becomes 0.

FIG. 10 (■) shows the key arrangement in [INDEX C0UNTERJ mode 110]. [IND
EX C0UNTER] In mode 110, characters as shown are displayed on character display section 120. Also, the "?" key 122, the "NO" key 123, the rp
'oenER' key 124 is displayed. Also, rINDE
X J -1-149 is displayed. Further, a rewind key 125, a fast forward key 126, a play key 127, a -time stop key 128, and a stop key 129 are displayed. Also,"
TAPE RETURN J key 151, rcOUNT
ERRESET” key 143A is displayed. Also, r
INDEX gate ARKI key 131A, rMONIT
OI? J key 133A is displayed.

In FIG. 9, when the [5ETTING] key 133 is pressed, the mode becomes the [CO-to-CO ANDI mode 111]. FIG. 10J shows the key arrangement in the [COMMAND' mode 111. [In COMMANDI mode 111, rcOMMA is displayed in character display section 120.
The characters ND MODEj are scrolled across two lines. Also, r7. key 122, "NO" key 12
3. rYES J key 124A is displayed. Also, r
Keys 152.15 numbered from ``l'' to ``12''
2,... will be displayed. Additionally, a [5ETTrNG] key 133 is displayed. By using the keys 152, 152, . . . from "1" to "F12", it is possible to select a device on which the remote commander operation is desired. Note that the key 152.
The numbers "1" to "12" attached to 152, . . . correspond to the manufacturers of the devices.

In FIG. 9, [5ETTINGl key 133
When is pressed, [CLOCK SET] mode 112
become.

FIG. 10 shows [CLOCK SET] mode 112.
This shows the key arrangement when . [CLOCK SE
T] In mode 112, r is displayed on the character display section 120.
cL.

After the characters CK SET are scrolled, characters for setting the calendar and time as shown are displayed. Additionally, a "9" key 122, a "NO" key 123, and an rYES j key 124A are displayed. An up/down key 144 and a channel up/down key 145 are displayed. Additionally, the fsETTING] key 133 is displayed. In this [CLOCKSETI mode 112, the character displayed on the character display section 120 and the up/down key 144 are used to
The calendar and time of the timer circuit 17 (FIG. 2) of the R main body 1 can be set correctly.

In Fig. 9, further press the [5ETT ING] key 13.
When 3 is pressed, [TUNER PRESETI mode 1
Becomes 13.

The first O plan is [TUNEI? Pl? This shows the key arrangement in ESETl mode 113. [TUN
ERPRESET] mode 113, after the characters [TUNERPRESET] are scrolled and displayed on the character display section 120, characters as shown are displayed. Also, "?" key 122, rNOJ key 123, r
YES J key 124A is displayed. Also, "1" ~
Keys numbered up to "12" 152.152,・
... is displayed. Also, [5ETTING] key 1
33 is displayed. [TUNEI? Pl? ESETl
In mode 113, the reception channel of the tuner can be set.

In FIG. 9, the [5ETTING] key 133
When is pressed, [COMMANDI mode 111] is entered.

k. Basic Operation Method of the Remote Commander The remote commander 10 has a key arrangement that changes depending on each mode, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10M.

The "?" key 122 has the function of a help key when the user does not understand the operation. That is, as described above, if you want to know which mode is set, the "?" key 122 is pressed. Then, the characters of the set mode are scrolled and displayed on the character display section 120.

When the "?" key 122 is pressed, the illumination lamp 44 that illuminates the display 31 and the touch panel 32 is illuminated, making it possible to confirm the setting state even in a dark place.

Note that when the characters displayed on the character display section 120 span two rows, each row is scroll-displayed with a time difference. Therefore, the character display spanning two levels becomes easier to see.

If the setting mode becomes unknown and the operation becomes unclear, the "?" key 122 is kept pressed for several seconds. In this way, the mode becomes [)IOMEI mode 109. [
HOME] mode 109, as shown in FIG. 10I, all keys necessary for normal operations are displayed, so any operation can be performed.

The "NO" key 123 is a key for canceling the current input and returning to the previous state. If you enter a key by mistake or make a mistake in the settings,
NOJ key 123 is pressed. Then, the screen returns to the state before no input was made. With the multi-functional remote commander,
If an incorrect input is made, the setting state often becomes irreversible; however, by pressing the "NO" key 123, the current input can be canceled and the previous state returned. "NO" key 12
When 3 is pressed twice, a [HOME] mode 109 is entered in which all keys necessary for normal operation are displayed.

In addition, characters such as the time and calendar displayed on the display unit 120 and characters marked with [ ] can be directly pressed to set various operations. Therefore, operability is improved.

10 Processing when the time is not set In one embodiment of the present invention, the remote commander 10 is set to [TIMERSE].
T] mode 105 (FIG. 10E), timer recording can be set using the remote commander 10. However, when timer recording is enabled using the remote commander IO, the calendar and time of the timer circuit 17 of the VTR body 1 may not be set correctly, and the timer recording may not be performed correctly.

Therefore, in one embodiment of the present invention, when the calendar and time of the timer circuit 17 are not set when the power is turned on, or when the calendar and time of the timer circuit 17 are not set, the timer recording or the quick timer is activated. If recording is attempted, rPLEsE
SET THECLOCKJ is displayed on the display 5, and a warning that the calendar and time are not set is issued.

Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, the remote commander 1
After the loading of the 0 battery is detected and a new battery is loaded, when the rTIMERJ key 131 is pressed to perform timer recording, the [CLOtJ 5ETI mode 112
Therefore, timer recording is not possible when the calendar and time are set. Whether or not a battery is loaded is detected by a battery attachment detection circuit 44 (FIG. 6). In this way [CLOCK SET] mode 112
(Figure 10L) Therefore, before timer recording, the timer circuit 17 of the VTR body 1 is set correctly, and the calendar and time of the timer circuit 17 of the VTR body 1 are not set correctly, and the timer recording is performed. The risk of not doing it correctly can be avoided.

m, calendar and time settings [CLOCK SET] Mode 1 shown in Diagram 10
In step 12, the calendar and time are set as follows.

[CLOCK SET] When set to mode 112,
On the character display section 120 of the remote commander 10,
As shown in FIG. 11, day of the week display 161, hour display 162
, a minute display 163, a month display 164, a day display 165, and a year display 166 are displayed.

Among the displays displayed on this character display section 120,
If you directly press the display you want to configure, that display will blink. By pressing the up/down key 144, settings for this blinking display part can be made.

That is, when the month display 164 is pressed, the month display 164 blinks as shown in FIG. 11A. Here, by pressing the up/down key 144, the display of the month display 164 changes and the month is set.

When the day display 165 is pressed, the day display 165 flashes as shown in FIG. 11B. Here, up/down key 14
By pressing 4, the display on the day display 165 changes and the date is set.

When the hour display 162 is pressed, the hour display 162 flashes as shown in FIG. 11C. Here, up/down key 14
By pressing 4, the display on the hour display 162 changes and the hour is set.

When the minute display 163 is pressed, the minute display 163 flashes as shown in the 11th diagram. Here, up/down key 14
By pressing 4, the display on the minute display 163 changes and the minute setting is made.

In this way, when the display displayed on the character display section 120 is directly pressed, the display blinks, and the blinking display part can be set by operating the up/down key 144. In addition, if the settings are incorrect, click "N.
By pressing the "O" key 123, the original state can be restored.

In addition, if you press the "NO" key 123 twice, rHOM
It becomes EJ mode 109.

Check the contents and press rYEs J key 124A.
As shown in FIG. 11, a display 167 of "rTRANSMrT" is displayed on the character display section 120.

For example, at the same time as the time signal, press rYEs j key 124A.
When you press , this command signal is transmitted to the VTR main body 1, and a transmission display 16 as shown in FIG. 11F is displayed.
8 is displayed on the character display section 120, and the VTR main body 1
The calendar and time of the timer circuit 17 are set.

n, timer setting [TIMER5ETI mode 10] shown in Figure 10.
When set to 5, timer recording can be performed as follows.

When the rTIMER5ETJ mode 105 is set, the character display section 120 of the remote commander 10 displays a day of the week display 171, a recording start time display 172, a recording start minute display 173, and a channel display 174, as shown in FIG.
, a recording mode display 175, a recording end display 176, and a recording end display 177 are displayed.

Among the displays displayed on the character display section 1204, when a user directly presses the display for which he or she wants to set, that display blinks. By pressing the up/down key 144, settings for this blinking display part can be made.

That is, when the day of the week display 171 is pressed, the day of the week display 171 blinks as shown in FIG. 12A. Here, up/
By pressing the down key 144, the display on the day of the week display 171 changes and the day of the week is set.

When the recording start time display 172 is pressed, the recording start time display 172 blinks as shown in FIG. 12B.

Here, by pressing the up/down key 144,
The display of the recording start time display 172 changes, and the recording start time setting is made.

When the recording start minute display 173 is pressed, the recording start minute display 173 blinks as shown in FIG. 12C.

Here, by pressing the up/down key 144,
The display of the recording start minute display 173 changes, and the recording start minute setting is made.

When the recording end display 176 is pressed, the recording end display 176 flashes as shown in Figure 12.

Here, by pressing the up/down key 144,
The display of the recording end display 176 changes, and the recording end setting is made.

When the recording end display 177 is pressed, the recording end display 177 flashes as shown in FIG.

Here, by pressing the up/down key 144,
The display of the recording end display 177 changes, and the recording end is set.

When the channel display 174 is pressed, the channel display 174 flashes as shown in FIG. 12F. Here, by pressing the channel setting key 145, the display on the channel display 174 changes and the recording channel is set.

Check the contents and press rYES J key 124A.
As shown in FIG. 12G, a display 167 "rTRANsMIT" is displayed on the character display section 120.

If the rYES J key 124A is pressed within, for example, 5 minutes, this command signal is transmitted to the VTR body 1, and the transmission display 1 as shown in FIG. 12H is displayed.
68 is displayed on the character display section 120, and timer settings are made in the timer memory 18 of the VTR main body 1.

The recording mode is normally set to β■ mode. The recording mode setting is performed as follows.

As shown in FIG. 13A, when the channel display 174 is pressed, the channel display 174 blinks. here,
When the rREc MODEJ key 146 is pressed, the 13th
As shown in FIG. B, the channel display 174 disappears and a detailed recording mode display 175A with the letter β is displayed. Each time the rRECMODE key 146 is pressed, the recording mode display 175A changes to β■, βI, etc., and the recording mode is set.

Since the recording mode is normally set to β■ mode, the recording mode display 175 is normally displayed in a simple form without the character β, so that the display area can be fully utilized. Then, when setting the recording mode, β
A detailed recording mode display 175A with the characters ``'' is displayed so that the recording mode can be set reliably.

If the settings are incorrect, press the "NO" key 123.
You can return to the original state by pressing . "NO" key 123
Press twice to enter r HOME J mode 109.

When setting the day of the week, if you keep pressing the amp key of the amp/down key 144, as shown in FIG.
You can make recording settings up to the month of the month, weekly recording settings, etc. That is, as the up key is continued to be pressed, the day of the week display 171 changes by 1 in the order of rsUJ, rMON, . . . rSAT. When only the day of the week display 171 is displayed, timer recording for that week is set. If the up key is further pressed, a day of the week display 171, a month display 178, a day display 179, a year display 180 are displayed, and timer recording for the next week, the next week, and so on is set. In this way, the timer can be set within one month. If you continue to press the up key, r
SPJ display 181 and rEVERYSU yo, rEVERY
MONJ・・・rEVERY 5ATJ display 1
82 is performed, and timer recording is set at the same time every week. If you continue to press the up key, rMON-F
Rl is displayed 183, and daily timer recording excluding Saturday and Sunday is set.If the up key is further pressed, rMON-3ATJ is displayed 184, and daily timer recording excluding Sunday is set. If you continue to press the up key, "MON-3UNJ" 185 will be displayed and daily timer recording will be set.

If the up key is further pressed, the display returns to the day of the week display 171. Note that if you keep pressing the down key, the operation setting will be the opposite of the above.

0, rTRANSMITJ display 1 when memory puncture function timer recording is set
While 67 is displayed on the character display section 120,
r MEMORY When the J key 142 is pressed, the memory bank mode is entered and programs can be stored.

At this time, the user can add a title of his or her choice. In this way, when storing a program, the user can add a title of his/her preference, thereby improving operability.

That is, when setting the timer recording, if the timer time is set as shown in FIG. 15A, and the rYES j key 124A is pressed, the rTRANSM is set as shown in FIG. 15B.
A display 167 of ITj is displayed on the character display section 120. While the display 167 of “This rTRANSM ” is displayed on the character display section 120, r MEMO
When the RY J key 142 is pressed, as shown in FIG. 15C, the reservation number display 181 and the character position setting key 182A are pressed.
, 182B are displayed on the character display section 120. When the character position setting keys 182A and 182B are pressed, the cursor 184 is moved as shown in the 15th diagram.

When the up/down key 144 is operated, the cursor 18
Characters are displayed in the area where 4 is blinking. By moving the cursor 184 to a predetermined position using the character position setting keys 182A and 182B and operating the up/down key 144, as shown in FIGS. 15E to 15G,
Title character displays 185, 185, . . . are formed.

Here, when the rYES J key 124A is pressed, the first
As shown in FIG. 5H, a character display 167 of rTRANSM I TJ is displayed on the character display section 120. Then, when rYES J key 124A is pressed,
This command signal is transmitted to the VTR main body 1, and at the same time, a transmission display 167 as shown in FIG.

p. Confirmation and change of reservation details rTIMERCHECK When set to J mode 104, reservation details can be confirmed using IT.

In other words, when rTIMERCHECK is set to J mode 104, [0N10FF] as shown in FIG.
A display 191 is displayed on the character display section 120. When the rNEXT J key 143 is pressed, a command signal for confirming the reservation details is transmitted from the remote commander 10 to the VTR main body 1. When a command signal is transmitted from the remote commander 10 to the VTR main body 1, a transmission display 168 shown in FIG. 16B is displayed in the character display area 120. As a result, V
The reservation contents stored in the timer memory 18 of the TR body 1 are detected. Then, a signal indicating the contents of the reservation is sent back from the VTR body 1 to the remote commander 10. When a signal is returned from the VTR body 1 to the remote commander 10, a reception display 192 shown in FIG. 16C is displayed in the character display area 120. Then, as shown in Figure 16, the reservation details of reservation number 1 are displayed on the character display section 120. When the r NEXT J key 143 is pressed again, a command signal for confirming the reservation details is similarly transmitted from the remote commander 10 to the VTR main body 1, and the reservation details stored in the timer memory 18 are detected. , the signal indicating this reservation content is the VTR.
The main unit 1 sends a reply to the remote commander 10, and the reservation details for reservation numbers 2, 3, etc. are sent to the remote commander 10.
Each time the J key 143 is pressed, the characters are sequentially displayed on the character display section 120.

Furthermore, the reservation details can be changed by setting rTIMERCHECK J mode 104.

In other words, when rTIMERCHECK is set to J mode 104, (ON10FF) as shown in FIG.
A display 191 is displayed on the character display section 120. Here, as shown in Figure 17B, this (ONloFF)
When display 191 is pressed, the recording reservation state is canceled. r
When the NEXT J key 143 is pressed, a command signal for confirming the reservation details is transmitted from the remote commander 10 to the VTR body 1, a transmission display 168 as shown in FIG. The reservation contents stored in the timer memory 18 are detected. A signal indicating the contents of the reservation is sent back from the VTR body 1 to the remote commander 10, and a reception display 192 as shown in Figure 17 is displayed. And reservation number I, 2.3,
Each time the J key 143 is pressed, the character display section 12 is displayed as shown in FIG. 17E.
0 will be displayed in sequence. When the character of the reservation number whose recording content is desired to be changed is displayed and the character display of the item desired to be changed is pressed, the character of that item blinks as shown in FIG. 17F. Then, the contents of the blinking portion are changed as shown in FIG. 17G by operating the up/down key 144 and the channel up/down key 145. Then, confirm the contents and press ``YES'' key 12.
When you press 4A, the rTRANS
A display 167 of MIT is displayed on the character display section 120. Then, when the "r YES" key 124A is pressed, this command signal is transmitted to the VTR main body 1, and a transmission display 168 as shown in FIG. The timer settings of the timer memory 18 are changed.

Since the remote commander 10 and the VTR main body can exchange signals bidirectionally, the reservation contents stored in the timer memory 18 of the VTR main body 1 can be
It can be displayed on the character display section 120 of the remote commander 10. Then, the contents set in the timer memory 18 of the VTR body 1 are sent back to the remote commander 10 side, the timer settings are changed on the remote commander 10 side, and the timer memo IJ1 of the VTR body 1 is returned.
It can be set to 8.

q. Operation of other devices The memory 42 of the remote commander 10 stores command signals for operating other televisions and VTRs. When set to command mode E1, other televisions and VTRs can be operated.

In other words, when command mode 11 is set, as shown in FIG.
DE) display 197 is displayed on the character display section 120. By pressing the [:MODE) display 197, the device setting is made as to whether it is a television or a VTR. Then, by pressing the key corresponding to the manufacturer's number among the keys 152, 152, . . . numbered from "■" to "F12", the manufacturer of the device is set.

The numbers and manufacturers of the keys 152, 152, . . . correspond, for example, as shown in FIG. 19.

As shown in FIG. 19, the number of each manufacturer is the same for both televisions and VTRs. In this way, by standardizing the numbers for each manufacturer, operability is improved. Then, the "r YES" key 124A is pressed. This allows the remote commander 120 to operate VTRs and televisions of other models and manufacturers.

[Effects of the Invention] According to the present invention, the clean mode can be set by pressing the power key 47 and the OK key 88 at the same time. In the clean mode, all key operations on the transparent touch panel 2 are disabled. Therefore, dirt on the surface of the transparent touch panel 20 can be removed by wiping the surface of the transparent touch panel 2 with a cloth or the like.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

1A and 1B are perspective views showing the overall structure of a VTR to which this invention is applied, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the internal structure of a VTR to which this invention is applied, and FIGS. 3
FIG. B is a sectional view used to explain a door opening mechanism in a VTR to which the present invention is applied. FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the overall configuration of a VTR remote commander to which this invention is applied, FIG. 5 is a sectional view used to explain the VTR remote commander to which this invention is applied, and FIG. 6 is a plan view showing the overall configuration of a VTR remote commander to which this invention is applied. A block diagram showing the internal configuration of a VTR remote commander to which the present invention is applied, FIG. 7 is a perspective view used to explain the key arrangement of a transparent touch panel in a VTR to which this invention is applied, and FIGS. 8A to 8C are FIG. 9 is a route map used to explain the display of a VTR to which the invention is applied, and FIG. 10 is a state transition diagram used to explain the VTR remote commander to which this invention is applied.
Figures A to 10M are plan views used to explain the VTR remote commander to which this invention is applied, Figure 11 is a route map used to explain calendar and time settings, and Figure 12 is used to explain timer settings. Route map, Figure 13 is a route map used to explain recording mode settings, Figure 14 is a route map used to explain day of the week settings, Figure 15 is a route map used to explain memory banks, Figure 16 is a route map used to confirm reservation details. Figure 17 is a route map used to explain reservation content changes, Figure 18 is a route map used to explain settings of other equipment, Figure 19 is a route map used to explain the operation of other equipment. It is a route map used for explanation. Explanation of the main symbols in the VTR (J All Stops No Drawing 1: VTR body, 2: Transparent touch panel. 47: Power key 88: OK Main key Figure 4 Figure 11 of the L controller + 3 Figure 5 Figure 6 Fig. 10 J 182A 182B Memory pack Fig. 15 Fig. 17 Fig. f Approximate stone recognition Fig. 16 Busy 4th winter equipment determination Fig. 18 Committee Figure 19

Claims (1)

[Claims] In a touch panel device in which a plurality of keys are arranged and the coordinates of these keys are input by pressing to set the operation of an electronic device, inputting of all the keys arranged on the panel is prohibited. A touch panel device that allows the status to be set.