KR960011501B1 - Md record vending machine and the control method - Google Patents

Abstract

a memory means storing the information to record; an image and voice signal processing means processing the information of the memory means as an image and voice signal; an external input replaying means replaying the external input information; an output signal switching means; an OSD processing means performing OSD process; a screen output means outputting the signal from the OSD processing means on a screen; a key input means; a MD receiving means; a MD recording means recording the information from the output signal switching means in MD; and a micom controlling the above means.

Description

MD record automatic vending device and control method

1 is a block diagram of an MD record vending machine according to the present invention.

2 is a flowchart of an MD record automatic vending machine and control method according to the present invention.

* Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawings

1: memory 2: video and audio signal processor

3: OSD processing unit 4: Screen output unit

5: external input playback unit 6: output signal switching unit

7: micom 8: key input

9: Coin Counting Part 10: MD storing part

11: MD recorder

The present invention relates to an MD record vending device and a control method for recording (purchasing) songs, tourist guide information, and English words on a MD using a vending machine.

Generally, vending machines display sales items that can be known by themselves on the front of the device, and selectable buttons are also provided on the front of the device.

In this case, the user selects a sale item to be purchased and receives a response from the device that the user can input a bill or coin more than the price of the selected sale item.

Accordingly, when the user presses the selection button, the user can purchase a desired purchase product.

That is, the goods of the corresponding item are discharged according to the recognition of banknotes or coins and the sales function display and button selection related thereto.

The user receives information from an information provider (host or host computer) through the terminal (usually information processing means having input means and output means) and the terminal's PC communication.

Intermediate means for enabling the communication are generally made by telephone line.

In this case, when a user purchases data to the information provider, the user transmits a data purchase intention to the host through the terminal, and the host informs the user of the data that can be provided to the user's terminal in a separate index table having a high and low concept.

The user then browses the data set of the data, selects the data he wants, and then the host tells the price and size characteristics of the data.

If the user chooses to purchase the data, the host provides the data and receives the data fee from the user.

However, conventionally, there was no MD record vending machine that can record information or data on songs, English words, and tourist information necessary for MD using a vending machine.

Therefore, in the prior art, a number of MDs each containing desired songs or information have to be purchased.

In order to improve the above problems, the present invention has an object of providing an automatic MD record sales device and a control method for improving economics by recording the necessary songs, English words and tourist guide information in a single MD.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a storage means for storing information to be recorded, a video and audio signal processing means for processing the information of the storage means into video and audio signals, and an external for reproducing external input information into video and audio signals. OSD (On Screen Display) for displaying the output from the input and output means, the output signal switching means for selecting and outputting the output of the video and audio signal processing means and the external input playback means, and the signal output from the output signal switching means and a description of each function. OSD processing means for processing, screen output means for outputting the signal output from the OSD processing means on the screen, key input means for inputting a desired function, MD accommodating means for storing the MD for recording the desired information, the MD MD recording means for recording the information output from the output signal switching means into the MD stored in the storage means, and the key input means and the storage. And a microcomputer for controlling the storage means, the video and audio signal processing means, the OSD processing means, the external input reproduction means, the output signal, the switching means, and the MD recording means in accordance with the signal output from the MD accommodating means. If is leaked, the description of each function on the screen is characterized by being performed by displaying, selecting a desired function according to the displayed description, and recording the desired information in the MD according to the selected function.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described an embodiment of the present invention;

1 is a block diagram of an automatic MD recording / reading device according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the MD recording vending machine according to the present invention includes a storage unit 1, a video and audio signal processing unit 2, an OSD processing unit 3, a screen display unit 4, and an external input / playback unit. (5), an output signal switching section 6, a microcomputer 7, a key input section 8, a coin storage section 9, an MD storage section 10, and an MD recording section 11, respectively.

The storage unit 1 stores information that the user wants to record, that is, songs, tour guide information, and English words, and outputs them to the video and audio signal processing unit 2 under the control of the microcomputer 7. .

The video and audio signal processing unit 2 functions to process the signals stored in the storage unit 1 into video and audio signals under the control of the microcomputer 7.

The external input / playback unit 5 reproduces the video and audio signals from a disk medium, that is, MD or CD, in which information to be recorded by the user is stored, under the control of the microcomputer 7.

The output signal switching unit 6 selects and outputs the output signals of the video and audio signal processing unit 2 and the external input / reproducing unit 5 under the control of the microcomputer 7. Processing to display the video signal output from the output signal switching unit 6 under the control of (7), and to record information desired by the user under the control of the microcomputer 7; Process to display the function description.

The screen output unit 4 outputs a signal output from the OSD processing unit 3 to the screen.

The key input unit 8 functions to input a signal according to a desired function by using a keyboard for recording information desired by the user or the latest information.

The coin storage unit 9 is to allow a user to pay a certain amount of the fee for using the MD record vending machine to record the information desired by the user.

The MD accommodating unit 10 accommodates a user MD for recording information desired by the user.

The MD recording unit 11 records the video and audio signals output through the output signal switching unit 6 to the user MD accommodated in the MD accommodating unit 9 under the control of the microcomputer 7.

The microcomputer 7 includes a memory 1, a video and audio signal processor 2, and an OSD processor according to signals output from the key input unit 8, coin storage unit 9, and MD storage unit 10. 3) The entire system, such as the external input / playback section 5, the output signal switching section 6, and the MD recording section 11, is controlled.

At this time, the information stored in the storage unit 1 is always updated by the external input playback unit (5).

When the fee for using the MD record vending machine is received from the coin storage unit 9, the microcomputer 7 recognizes the fee and controls the OSD processing unit 3 to control each function and function through the screen output unit 4. Display a description for the user to select.

The functions mentioned here include a song function, a tour guide function, an English word function, and an external input copy function, which can be further added as necessary.

When a user selects a desired function and inputs it through the key input unit 8, the microcomputer 7 recognizes this and controls an operation according to a desired function.

That is, when the user wants a singing function, a tour guide function, or an English word function, the microcomputer 7 searches for the storing of the user MD in the MD accommodating part 10 and controls the storage part 1 if it is accommodated. The corresponding information stored in the storage unit 1 is output to the video and audio signal processing unit 2.

The signal output from the storage unit 1 is output by the OSD processing unit 3 and the MD recording unit 11 through the output signal switching unit 6 under the control of the microcomputer 7 in the video and audio signal processing unit 2. Will output

Here, the microcomputer 7 controls the output signal switching unit 6 to select the output of the video and audio signal processing unit 2.

Subsequently, the MD recording unit 11 records the corresponding information in the user MD of the MD storage unit 10.

In this case, it is assumed that the information stored in the storage unit 1 is always updated by the administrator.

In addition, when the user wants an external input copying function, the microcomputer 7 searches whether an MD or CD in which information for recording to the external input reproducing unit 5 is stored is input, and the MD storing unit 10 is input. Search if the user MD is stored in.

When a user MD or CD in which information is stored for recording is input, and a user MD for recording information is input, the microcomputer 7 controls the external input playback unit 5 to copy from the user MD or CD. Play the stored information.

The video and audio signals output from the external input / playback section 5 are output to the OSD processing section 3 and the MD recording section 11 through the output signal switching section 6.

Here, the microcomputer 7 controls the sound output signal switching unit 6 to select the output of the external input playback unit 5.

The signal output from the output signal switching unit 6 is OSD processed by the OSD processing unit 3 and output to the screen through the screen output unit 4 so that a user can see it.

In addition, the signal output from the output signal switching unit 6 is output to the MD recording unit 11 is recorded in the user MD accommodated in the MD storage unit 10.

2 is a flowchart of the MD record automatic sales control method according to the present invention.

First, it checks whether a coin, which is a royalty, is input, and if a coin is leaked, a description of each function is displayed on the screen (20, 21).

According to the description displayed on the screen, the user searches whether the user inputs the function selection key. If the user inputs the function selection key, the user selects the input selection key (22).

Input function selection key search result If the user wants a song function, the user can display the selectable song and continue searching until the song to be recorded is selected (23, 24).

If a song is selected, the searched and recorded user MD is stored in the user MD until the user MD to be recorded is stored (25, 26).

Input function selection key Search result If you want the tourist information function, display the selectable tourist information area and keep searching until you select the tourist information area you want to record (27, 28).

If the user selects the tour guide area, the user MD to continue to search and record until the user MD to be stored is stored is recorded in the user MD to record the tour guide information of the selected area (29, 30).

Input function selection key Search result If the English word function is desired, the search continues until the English word to be recorded is selected (31).

If the English word to be recorded is selected, the selected English word is recorded in the user MD when the user MD to be recorded is stored until the user MD to be recorded is stored (32, 33).

Input function selection key search result If the user wants an external input copy function to copy from the imported MD or CD, the user continues to search until the user MD or CD to be copied from the external is input (34).

When the user MD or CD to be copied from the external is input, the user MD to be searched and stored is stored until the user MD to be recorded is stored, and the information of the user MD or CD to be copied from the outside is recorded in the user MD to be recorded. (35,36).

The present invention, which is configured and operated as described above, can record necessary songs, English words, and tourist guide information in a single MD, and can be copied from a dead wood MD or a CD imported by a user, thereby improving economic efficiency.

Claims (7)

Storage means for storing information to be recorded, video and audio signal processing means for processing the information of the storage means into video and audio signals, external input playback means for reproducing external input information into video and audio signals, and the video and An output signal switching means for selecting and outputting an output of an audio signal processing means and an external input reproduction means, an OSD processing means for OSD processing a signal output from the output signal switching means and a description of each function, and the OSD processing means Screen output means for outputting a signal output from the screen, key input means for inputting a desired function, MD accommodating means for accommodating MD for recording desired information, and outputting the MD to the MD accommodating means. MD recording means for recording information output from the signal switching means, and signals output from the key input means and MD storage means. And a microcomputer for controlling the storage means, the video and audio signal processing means, the OSD processing means, the external input playback means, the output signal switching means, and the MD recording means. If the royalty is charged, displaying the description of each function on the screen, selecting the desired function according to the displayed description, if the selected function is a song function, selecting a song and recording it in the MD, and selecting the function If the guide function, select the tourist information area to record the information on the selected tourist information area in the MD, if the selected function is an English word function, select the English words to be recorded to record in the MD, and the selected function is an external input And copying information from the copied MD to the MD. 3. The method of claim 2, wherein if the selected function is a song function, processing includes displaying a selectable song, selecting a song to record, searching for an MD to be recorded, and storing the MD to be recorded. And if the selected song is recorded in the MD. The method of claim 2, wherein the processing of the selected function as a tour guide function comprises: displaying a selectable tour guide area, selecting a tour guide area to be recorded, retrieving whether an MD to be recorded is stored; And storing the information of the selected tourist information region in the MD when the MD to be recorded is stored in the MD. The method of claim 2, wherein the processing of the selected function is an English word function, selecting an English word to be recorded, retrieving whether an MD to be recorded is stored, and storing the selected English word to the MD when the MD is stored. A control method for automatic MD record sales, characterized in that performed by the step of recording. The method of claim 2, wherein the processing of the selected function when the selected function is an external input copy function comprises: searching whether an MD in which information to be copied from outside is recorded is input; And recording the information of the MD input from the outside into the MD to be recorded when the MD to be recorded is stored. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the external input information is information for updating of sales information or information for copying by a user.