JPS6180649A - Tape cassette automatic supply selection reproducing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To confirm which type of recording content on a tape is stored in a shelf and the presence of the tape at a glance by allowing a display device to display data relating to plural shelf numbers, the presence of the tape cassettes in the shelf and the recording content of the tape cassettes stored in the shelf while they are collated. CONSTITUTION:A detection signal representing the number of a shelf 11 and the presence of a tape cassette is fed from a presence detector 27 of the tape cassette 1 to a microcomputer 24 depending on the loading/ejection of the tape cassette 1 to the shelf 11 of a shelf device 10. One state among states from one of the shelves 11 to a carrying device 13, from the carrying device 13 to one of the shelves 11, from one of VTR12a-12c to the carrying device 13, and from the carrying device 13 to one of VTR12a-12c is detected by a cassette state detector 28 provided to the carrying device 13 and fed to the computer 24. The detected output from the detector 21 is fed to the computer 24 and a read data of a bar code 3 is stored in the memory.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to an automatic tape cassette supply selection and playback device.

[Conventional technology]

Conventional tape cassette automatic supply selection and playback device (patent application 1973)
9-37740) is for storing tape cassettes.
S includes a plurality of shelves, a playback device into which tape cassettes are loaded, a transporter that transfers tape cassettes between the plurality of shelves and the playback device, and a system control device.

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

In such a conventional tape cassette automatic supply selection and playback device, a display is provided corresponding to each of a plurality of fences to indicate the presence or absence of tape cassettes in the shelf, and the presence or absence of tape cassettes in the shelf is indicated by - Of course, I didn't know which shelves contained tape cassettes with what kind of recording content.

In view of this, the present invention provides an automatic tape cassette supply system that allows the user to clearly check the presence or absence of tape cassettes in a plurality of shelves and the recording contents of the tape cassettes stored in the shelves. This paper attempts to propose a selective playback device.

[Means for solving problems]

The tape cassette automatic supply selection and playback device according to the present invention has the following features:
A plurality of shelves (11) storing tape cassettes (1) and a playback device (12a) into which tape cassettes (1) are loaded.
) to (12c), a plurality of shelves (11) and a playback device (1
2a) to (12c), and a system control device (24). A display device (26) connected to (24) and a detection signal indicating the number of a plurality of shelves (11) and the presence or absence of a tape cassette (1) on the shelf are supplied to the system control device (24) with cassette present=++ output device (27), a detector (21) that detects data related to the recorded contents of the tape cassettes: zH1) stored in the plurality of shelves (11), and supplies the data to the system control device (24); Shelf number detection means for detecting the shelf number of the table case/node (1) of the data detected by the detector (21) and supplying it to the system control device (24) <41. , <2>
The display device (26) displays the numbers of the plurality of shelves (li), the presence or absence of tape cassettes (1) on the shelves, and data related to the recorded contents of the tape cassettes (11) stored on the shelves. This feature is characterized in that the images are displayed in contrast.

[Effect]

According to the present invention described above, the display device (26) has a shelf (11).
) number and whether there is a tape cassette (1) on that fence,
Data related to the recorded contents of the tape cassette (1) stored on that shelf is displayed in contrast.

〔Example〕

An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. First, an example of the tape cassette 7) used in the apparatus of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. (1) shows this tape cassette as a whole, and video signals such as advertisements and news are recorded on the tape so as to form slanted tracks.

(1a) is the opening/closing cover on the front of the tape, which normally stays closed to protect the tape from dirt and dust, and protects the tape from dirt and dust.
After being loaded into the tape cassette (1), the tape is opened and the tape is pulled out from the tape cassette (1) and wound around a tape guide drum equipped with a rotating magnetic head.

As shown in FIG. 8, four rectangular parts (4) for label positioning are formed on this cover (1a).
4), a label (2) on which a barcode (3) related to the tape recording content is printed is attached. This barcode (3) is attached to the cover (la) of the tape cassette (1) along its longitudinal direction.

The contents of the identification data by the barcode (3) attached to the tape cassette (1) include, for example, as shown in FIG. Sending number (streak number) B, title of tape recording content for 14 characters C, tape playback start time for 18 characters (hour,
minutes, seconds and frames (1/30 seconds) d, tape playback time for 6 characters (hours, minutes, seconds and frames) e
and a checksum g for one character.

The mechanical structure of the apparatus of the present invention will be explained with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. First, referring to FIG. 3, the figure shows a shelving device comprising a plurality of shelves (11).
are arranged in a matrix of multiple rows (for example, 20 rows in practice) and multiple columns (for example, 3 columns in practice). The tape cassette (1) is opened from the front opening side of the shelf (11) so that its cover (1a) faces the opening on the back side of the shelf (11).
(11) It is stored manually inside. The tape cassette fJ, l stored in the shelf (11) is positioned and held within the shelf (11).

Shelving device? On the back side of 7001 is a VTR as a playback device.
(12a), (12b), (12c, ) are stacked one on top of the other.
12c), Uke passes the tape cassette (1) between him and
Shelf (1■) and VTR (12a).

(12b) and (12c) are provided with a transporter (13) for transporting between the two. This transport 1t [(13) is movable in the X and Y directions of the shelf device α0, and is moved to the desired shelf (11
), remove the tape cassette (1) from the opening on the back side, and
TR (12a), (12b) +' (1
2c) and load it into one of the VTRs (1c).
2a), (12b).

(12c) A tape cassette (
1) is removed from the tray and transported to a desired shelf (11) for storage.

Such VTRs (12a), (12b), (
12c), the transporter (13) and the drive device for the transporter (13) are housed in a box as a whole, although not shown, and the shelving device Q
A single door is attached to the case via a hinge so that it can be opened and closed freely, and a transparent double door is further attached to the front of the shelf device via a hinge.

Figure 1 shows the transporter (13) and the drive device (14) that drives it in the X and Y directions. (15) is a horizontal guide, to which a slider (16) is attached so as to be slidable in the X direction, and on this slider (16) a transporter (13) is attached. (17) and (1B) are vertical guides arranged parallel to each other, and each slider (19)
, (20) are attached to be slidable in the Y direction, and the horizontal guide (15) is attached to these sliders (19), (2
0). Slider (16
) and the sliders (19) and (20) are each driven separately by a timing belt stretched over a pulley driven by a motor (not shown).

ml carrier C13) has upper and lower tIA (1'3a),
(13b), for example, at one end of the opening of the lower shelf (13b) (upper il! (13a) is also possible), the bar code (3) of the tape cassette ill is attached.
A detector (21) for detecting is embedded. When detecting the barcode (3) with this detector (2]), the detector (21) scans the barcode (3) of the tape cassette (11) stored in the shelf (11). The machine (13) is moved in the X direction.Then, the barcodes of the tape cassettes (1) stored in all ff(il) of 1m can be detected, and all The range of movement of the transporter (13) is set so that the tape cassette (1) can be delivered to the shelf (11).

Next, referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, the shelf (11) and the V
TR (12a), (12b), (12c)
tape cassette (1) between the
1 explains the receiving and passing operations.

First, for example, insert the tape cassette (1) into the VTR (12c).
To load the desired shelf (11), as shown in FIG.
After feeding the table cassette (11) into the shelf (13b) under the carrier (13) in the direction of arrow a by a drive device such as a spring installed on the shelf (11), the carrier machine (13) is For example, the tape cassette (13) is transferred to the VTR (12c) in the direction indicated by the arrow, and from within the shelf (13b) below it, the tape cassette (13) is transferred into the VTR (12c) by a drive device such as a belt conveyor installed on the transporter (13). Load it by feeding it in the direction.

Next, the tape cassette (
To remove the VTR (12c), as shown in Figure 6,
After feeding the tape cassette (11) in the direction of arrow C' into the shelf (13a) above the transport machine (13) by a drive device such as a belt conveyor installed in the transport machine (13), ) to the original or other shelf (11) in the direction of arrow b', and from the upper shelf (13a) to that shelf (11).
A tape cassette (11) is fed and stored in the direction of arrow a' by a drive device such as a belt conveyor provided on the transport 9all (13).

Next, referring to FIG. 1, the electrical system of the apparatus of the present invention will be explained. (24) is used as a system control device.
It is a small microcomputer. (25) is a keyboard as an input device for the computer (25). (26) is a monitor receiver as an output device for the computer (24). These computers (2
4), keyboard (25) and monitor receiver 1tvi (26)
) is provided in a separate box from the device shown in FIG. 3, and they are connected by a cable.

(27) is a tape cassette (1) installed in the shelf device α1.
The presence/absence detection device of No. 1 detects whether the tape cassette (1) is stored or ejected from the shelf Wα damaged (11).
The number 11) and a detection signal indicating the presence or absence of a tape cassette are supplied to the computer (24) from the company equipment "lC27).

(28) is a cassette state detection device provided on the transporter (13), which detects tape cassettes (1) from one of the shelves (11) to the transporter (13), and from the transporter (13) to the shelf (11). No-tsuhe, VTR (12a), (12b),
(12c) to transporter (13), transport WI
machine (13) to VTR (12a), (12b)
, (12c) is detected and provided to the computer (24).

The detection output from the detector (21) shown in Figure 4 is A/D.
Via the converter (29) it is fed to the computer (24) where the reading data of the barcode (3) is stored in its memory.

(30) and (3I) are switches and selectors (including special effect generators) controlled by the computer (24), respectively, and VTRs (12a), (12
b ) (12c) (D playback output is Kugata terminal (30a)
, (30b).

(30c) to the switcher (3o) and channel output terminals (31A), (31B),
(31C), the output of each channel is supplied to the selector (3I) and selected, and the output terminal (32
) is supplied to a broadcaster (not shown).

The VTR control signal from the computer (24) is sent from the output terminal (24V) to the VTR (12a) in FIG.

(12b) and (12c) to control the playback, fast forward, return, and stop operations.

(35) I <36) is the X and Y of the drive device (14) that drives the transporter (13) in the X and Y directions, respectively, in FIG.
It is a directional drive device. (39) and (40) are each X.

The computer (2
4), the X and Y direction drive signals are sent to the drive amplifier (37),
(38) through seven-ta (39), (40)
are supplied respectively.

(41) and (42) are X and Y direction drive devices (3
5).

(36) is a position detector in the x and y directions of the machine (13), the detection output of which is supplied to the computer (24).

Next, a part of the operation of the device of the present invention will be explained. First, store the tape cassette (11) on which the Niece or advertisement is recorded on any shelf (11) of the shelf device 0ω through its front opening so that its barcode (3) faces the back opening of the shelf (11). When the required tape force set I-(11) has been stored in the shelf (11), input the information to the computer (24) by operating the keyboard (25).Thus,
Based on the detection output of the detection device (27), the drive device i!
By driving (35) and (36), transport fi
(13) is sequentially moved to each column (11) where tape cassettes l-(11" are stored, and the detectors (21
) to determine the barcode (3) of the tape cassette (1).
) is scanned and detected, and the detection output is A/D converted g3
(29) to the computer (24). In addition, the barcode (3) of the tape cassette (1) is detected by the detector (
21), the position detector (41) in the X and Y directions
, Based on the X and Y direction position output from (42), the shelf number where the tape cassette (11) is stored is simultaneously detected, and the shelf number is detected along with the read data of the barcode (3). Store it in the memory of the computer (24).Also, tape cassette +1
) to the shelf (11), the barcode (3) of the replaced tape cassette (1) will be transported @
The data detected by the photodetector (21) of (f3) and read from the barcode (3) as described above and the shelf number are simultaneously stored in the memory of the computer (24).

Next, a method of selectively transmitting reproduced video signals from a VTR will be explained. First, create a sending list. this is,
It may be created using a microcomputer (24), or it may be created separately. This sending list is printed on paper. The transmitted IJ stream is then stored in the memory of the microcomputer (24), read out and displayed on the screen of the monitor receiver (26).

Items in the transmission list include, for example, ■ transmission number, ■ mode identification number, ■ title, and ■ tape playback start time (
hours, minutes, seconds), ■Tape playback time (hours, minutes, seconds), ■
Estimated tape playback time (hours, minutes, seconds), ■Shelf (shelf (11)
), ■Channel (any of A to C), ■VTR (VTR (12a) to (12c)
The order of the items is arbitrary.

Among the items ■～■ in the sending list, initially, for example, items ■～■
Fill in the column (some of the other items except ■ can be omitted) with data, and fill in the remaining columns with tape cassette (1).
Fill in the data obtained by considering the data read from the barcode (3) and the data of other items.

Of the items ■ to ■ in the sending list, the column for the initial item ■ is filled with data, and the remaining columns are filled with data read from the barcode (3) of the tape cassette (1) and other items. You can also fill in the data for the items with the data you obtained from your original intention.

Between each of the above-mentioned transmission numbers, there is a blank period for playback and transmission, such as when images of objects in the studio (for example, anallancers, performers, etc., chart panels, etc.), live (relay) images, etc. are being broadcast. There are cases. During this blank period, for example, enter rBREAKJ or rBKJ in the transmission number column of item ■.
is displayed, and its content (title) is displayed in the title column of item ■. Then, each time a blank period is inserted between transmission numbers, the channel is sequentially changed, and the VTR is also changed accordingly. In this way, special effects such as fade-in 8 fade-out can be generated by inserting a blank period (switching period) of zero time or minute time between transmission numbers. Note that this blank period is also included in the tape recycling bond calculation time.

For example, if the number of tape cassettes (1) required for broadcasting news, news shows, public notices, etc. in a certain time period exceeds the number of shelves (11) of one tape cassette automatic supply selection and playback device, multiple tape cassettes may be used. A tape cassette automatic supply selection/reproduction device is used to distribute the tape cassettes fl) to the respective tape cassettes.

The tape cassette (1) stored in the shelf (11) is read from the barcode (3) of the tape cassette (1).
The identification data of 1) is stored and stored in the memory of the computer (24), and each time the tape cassette (1) stored in the cassette (11) is replaced, the identification data stored in the memory is is updated. As a result, the blanks in each item of the above-mentioned sending list are filled in or corrected and displayed on the screen of the monitor receiver (26).

Next, a simple example (advertisement broadcast time) of the above-mentioned transmission list (displayed on the screen of the monitor receiver (#! machine (26))
shows.

Table 1> Next, the contents of Table 1 will be explained. Each time there is a blank period between transmission numbers, the channels are sequentially changed to A-B-C-A.
It is switched cyclically.

The VTR is switched to a different VTR each time the transmission number changes, but there is no correspondence between the VTR numbers 1 to 3 and channels A-yC.However, when the channel is switched, the VTR is also switched. Note that although the time or time data actually includes hours, minutes, seconds, and frames, frames are omitted for simplicity.

The transmission numbers are not necessarily in order of -+, and the numbers may be skipped or the order of the numbers may be reversed due to the insertion of a transmission number. There are cases where reproduced video signals from tape cassettes with different transmission numbers belonging to different channels are simultaneously reproduced by different VTRs, and the reproduced video signals of one channel are selectively transmitted by the selector (31). The video signals of the tape cassettes with adjacent transmission numbers are partially overlapped and reproduced at the time of transition, and the selector (31)
For example, the image may be faded in or faded out using a special effect generator.

Next, referring to FIG. 2, the number of the shelf (II), the presence or absence of a tape cassette (1) on that shelf, and the tape cassette stored on that shelf are displayed on the monitor receiver (26). (
The comparison table with data related to the recorded contents in 1) will be explained. (26a,) shows a part of the screen of the monitor receiver (26). (46) indicates the number of the shelves (11) displayed on the screen (26a), for example, from the top to the bottom of the first column, then from the top to the bottom of the second column, then from the top to the bottom of the third column. Numbers are sequentially assigned from the top shelf to the bottom shelf (11), and correspondingly, numbers are arranged in three rows on the screen (26a), although not shown. and,
To the right of that shelf number (46) is the tape cassette (
Titles of advertisements, news, etc. recorded in 1) (4)
7) is displayed.

(45) is to the left of number (46) on shelf (11) (number (4)
For example, it is a square identification mark that is displayed in color, either by overlapping the number (46) or by adding a color to the number (46). An example is shown below. Note that the colors are displayed consecutively.

White: No tape cassette Blue: With 7 tape cassettes Red: Tape cassette is being loaded into a VTR or being transported by a transporter Various other indications are possible, such as when there is no time. (When a tape cassette (1) that has not been rewinded from a VTR is returned to the shelf (11), the identification mark (45) is displayed blinking in red, for example, based on a control signal to the VTR from the microcomputer (24). let

In addition to the above, various displays are displayed on the monitor image fi (26) according to the combiator program based on data stored in the memory of the microcomputer (24).
) can be displayed.

Incidentally, instead of the monitor receiver (26), various display devices such as a liquid crystal display, a light emitting diode, a plasma cell, a fluorescent display tube, etc. can be used.

Further, the barcode (3) attached to the tape cassette (1) as data related to the recorded contents of the tape cassette (1) can be detected by a detector provided in each column (11). Also, record the data on a part of the tape,
It is also possible to reproduce this with a rotating magnetic head of a VTR, detect it, and supply it to the microcomputer (24).

Next, a part of the operation of the device of the present invention will be explained. The microcomputer (24) controls each section according to the sending list. First, a case will be described in which a desired tape cassette (1) on a shelf (11) with a shelf device α is transported to, for example, V'l''R (12a), loaded, and played. ), the motors (39) and (40) are controlled according to the position of the shelf (11) where the
, drive the Y direction drive devices (35) and (36),
Move the transporter (13) to the target shelf (11). Transport the tape cassette (1) on the target shelf (11) to the transporter (13)
Transfer it to the lower shelf (13b). VTR (12a)
The motors (39) and (710) are controlled according to the position of the X and Y direction drive devices (35) and (36).
drive the 1111ta (13) to the target VTR (1
2a). Shelf (13b) under the transporter (13)
The tape cassette (1) is transferred to and loaded into the VTR (12a).

The switcher (30) and selector (31) are controlled to switch to predetermined positions, and the VTR (12a) is controlled to be in a playback state.

When the VTR (12a) has finished playing, the tape cassette (11) is rewound, and the X and Y direction drive devices (35) and C36 are controlled by controlling the motors (39) and (40) according to the position of the VTR (12a). ) and transporter (
13) to the target VTR (12a). The tape cassette (1) discharged from the VTR (12a) is transferred to the north shelf (13a) of the transporter (13). The tape force set) (Depending on the position of the original or other shelf (11) storing the tape 11, the motors (39) and (40) are controlled to drive the X and Y direction drive devices (35) and (36). to move the transport fJi (t3) to the target shelf (11).Transfer the tape cassette (1) on the shelf (13a) above the transport t!l1 (t3) to the target shelf (11). do.

Based on the detection output of the X, Y position detection devices (41), (42) and the cassette-shaped detection value Z (2B), the computer (24) moves the tape cassette (11) to the shelf where the tape cassette (11) is stored, which is carried by the transporter (13). (11) number,
The number of the VTR to be installed is detected.

〔Effect of the invention〕

According to the present invention described above, there is provided a tape cassette automatic supply selection and playback device that can clearly confirm the presence or absence of tapes in a plurality of shelves and the recorded contents of tapes stored in the shelves. Obtainable.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an electrical system of an embodiment of the device of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the screen of a monitor receiver, and FIGS. 3 and 4 are machine diagrams of an embodiment of the device of the present invention. A perspective view showing a part of the structure, a front view showing other parts, FIGS. 5 and 6
9 is a cross-sectional view for explaining the operation of the mechanical structure shown in FIG. 3; FIGS.
The figure is a pattern diagram showing the format of a bar code attached to a tape cassette. (11 is a tape cassette, (3) is a barcode, aφ is a shelf device, (11) is a shelf, (12a), (1
2b), (12c) are VTR (playback device), (
13) is the transporter, (14) is the driving device of Un@dono, (21)
) is a detector, (24) is a microcomputer (system control unit f), (27) is a means for detecting the presence or absence of a cassette, (
41, 42) are shelf number detection means. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 lO Zen-so craft l A size 12y, f2b, 12c VT shaku (4 fresh grass) Fig. 4

Claims (1)

[Claims] The present invention includes a plurality of shelves for storing tape cassettes, a playback device into which the tape cassettes are loaded, a transporter that transfers the tape cassettes between the plurality of shelves and the playback device, and a system control device. The tape cassette automatic supply selection and playback device includes a display device connected to the system control device, and a cassette presence/absence device that supplies the number of the plurality of shelves and a detection signal indicating the presence or absence of a tape cassette on the shelf to the system control device. a detection device; a detector that detects data related to recorded contents of the tape cassettes stored in the plurality of shelves and supplies the data to the system control device; and the tape cassette of the data detected by the detector. shelf number detecting means for detecting the shelf numbers of the plurality of shelves and supplying the detected shelf numbers to the system control device, the display device displays the numbers of the plurality of shelves, the presence or absence of tape cassettes on the shelves, and the number of tapes stored on the shelves. A tape cassette automatic supply selection and playback device characterized in that data related to recorded contents of a tape cassette are displayed in comparison.