DE19930575A1 - Programmable memory device for television signals - Google Patents
Programmable memory device for television signalsInfo
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Abstract
Description
Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine programmierbare Vorrichtung gemäß dem Oberbe griff des Patentanspruchs 1.The present invention relates to a programmable device according to the Oberbe handle of claim 1.
Im Stand der Technik sind Fernsehgeräte und Videorecorder bekannt. Die bekannten Vor richtungen besitzen allerdings hinsichtlich Interaktionsfähigkeit und Bedienungsfreundlich keit eine Vielzahl von Nachteilen. Insbesondere ist die Programmierung des Videorecorders aufwendig und kompliziert.Television sets and video recorders are known in the prior art. The well-known before However, directions are interactive and user-friendly a variety of disadvantages. In particular, the programming of the video recorder complex and complicated.
Die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung besteht daher darin, die Nachteile des Standes der Technik zu überwinden, und insbesondere die Möglichkeiten des Fernsehens und der Auf zeichnung von Fernsehsignalen zu erweitern und bedienungsfreundlicher zu machen.The object of the present invention is therefore to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art Overcoming technology, and in particular the possibilities of television and education expand drawing of television signals and make them more user-friendly.
Die erfindungsgemäße Aufgabe wird bei einer Vorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art durch die im kennzeichnenden Teil des Patentanspruchs 1 angegebenen Merkmale gelöst.The object of the invention is achieved in a device of the type mentioned the features specified in the characterizing part of claim 1 solved.
Die Speichereinrichtung ist insbesondere "bandlos", was eine Vielzahl von Vorteilen vorsieht. So ist die Speicherdichte erhöht, der Zugriff auf bestimmte Speicherstellen vereinfacht, eine Bearbeitung möglich u. s. w. Die Speichereinrichtung kann insbesondere auch ein Flashmemo ry oder eine DVD sein. Das Funksignal ist vorzugsweise ein digitales Signal.The storage device is in particular "tapeless", which provides a multitude of advantages. The storage density is increased, the access to certain storage locations is simplified, one Processing possible u. s. w. The storage device can in particular also be a flash memo ry or be a DVD. The radio signal is preferably a digital signal.
Ein besondere Vorteil der vorliegenden Erfindung besteht darin, daß um die notwendige In telligenz vorzusehen, der Videorecorder und das Fernsehgerät nicht modifiziert wird. Anstelle davon werden die Möglichkeiten eines Personalcomputers und insbesondere des INTERNET in Verbindung mit der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung genutzt. Dies gilt in besonderem Ma ße für die Eingabe der Steuerinformation durch ein entsprechend komfortables Eingabepro gramm. Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung kommt daher mit einer minimalen "Intelligenz" aus, da ihr lediglich eine entsprechend aufbereitete Steuerinformation bereitgestellt werden muß. Dazu ist aber keine direkte Kabel- oder Funkverbindung mit einem PC notwendig aber möglich. Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung kann einen Videorecorder vollständig ersetzen oder auch mit diesem zusammenzuarbeiten, z. B. wenn ein aufgezeichnetes Programm per manent auf einer Videokassette, insbesondere in einer bearbeiteten Fassung, gespeichert wer den soll.A particular advantage of the present invention is that the necessary In telligenz to provide, the VCR and the TV is not modified. Instead of the possibilities of a personal computer and especially the INTERNET used in connection with the device according to the invention. This is particularly true ß for the input of the control information by a correspondingly comfortable input program program. The device according to the invention therefore comes with a minimal "intelligence" because it only provides appropriately prepared tax information got to. However, no direct cable or radio connection to a PC is necessary possible. The device according to the invention can completely replace a video recorder or to cooperate with this, e.g. B. if a recorded program via whoent on a video cassette, especially in an edited version that should.
Vorzugsweise weist die Vorrichtung eine Codiereinrichtung und eine Decodiereinrichtung für das Fernsehsignal auf. Die Codier- bzw. Decodiereinrichtungen sind insbesondere zum Zweck der Datenkompression bzw. -dekompression der Videodaten zur Speicherung auf dem Festplattenspeicher zur Erhöhung der Speicherdichte vorgesehen.The device preferably has a coding device and a decoding device for the television signal on. The coding or decoding devices are especially for Purpose of data compression or decompression of the video data for storage on the Hard disk space is provided to increase the storage density.
Eine besonders bevorzugte Variante der Erfindung sieht vor, daß die Steuerinformation zu sammen mit dem Fernsehsignal, insbesondere in der Bildaustastlücke und/oder dem Video textsignal, in der Vorrichtung empfangen wird. Auf diese Weise wird sichergestellt, daß jeder Anwender der ein Fernsehsignal in ausreichender Qualität empfangen kann, auch die zum Betrieb der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung notwendige Steuerinformation erhält.A particularly preferred variant of the invention provides that the control information is closed together with the television signal, especially in the blanking interval and / or the video text signal, is received in the device. This ensures that everyone Users who can receive a television signal in sufficient quality, including those for Operation of the device according to the invention receives necessary control information.
Ebenfalls kann die Steuerinformation digital an die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung übertragen werden. Vorzugsweise ist dazu ein Satellitenempfänger und/oder ein Kabelanschluß vorgese hen. Auch terrestrisch ist in diesem Fall eine Signalübertragung möglich (DVPP).The control information can also be transmitted digitally to the device according to the invention become. A satellite receiver and / or a cable connection is preferably provided for this purpose hen. In this case, signal transmission is also possible terrestrially (DVPP).
Vorzugsweise weist die Vorrichtung ferner eine Schnittstelle zu einem Videorecorder auf weist. Dadurch kann ein aufgezeichnetes Programm von der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung auf ein Videoband kopiert und aufbewahrt werden. Vor oder während des Kopiervorgangs kann das Fernsehsignal auch bearbeitet werden, z. B. können bestimmte Programmteile her ausgeschnitten werden.The device preferably also has an interface to a video recorder has. This allows a recorded program from the device according to the invention copied to a video tape and stored. Before or during the copying process the television signal can also be edited, e.g. B. can certain program parts ago be cut out.
In einer Variante der Erfindung weist die Vorrichtung eine Schnittstelle zu einem Perso nalcomputer auf. Dies ist insbesondere deshalb bevorzugt, da eine Videobearbeitung mittels PC möglich ist.In a variant of the invention, the device has an interface to a person nalcomputer on. This is particularly preferred because video processing by means of PC is possible.
Vorteilhafterweise ist das programmierbare, portable Speichermedium eine Smartcard oder dergleichen ist. Die Smartcard oder ein USB-Stick wird an einem dafür geeigneten Terminal beschrieben und an der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung von der Leseeinrichtung ausgelesen. Der Anwender muß daher zur Nutzung dieses Ausführungsbeispiels keinen eigenen Perso nalcomputer, insbesondere nicht in Verbindung mit der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung, be sitzen, sondern lediglich Zugang zu einem entsprechenden Terminal, z. B. in öffentlichen Einrichtungen oder an seinem Arbeitsplatz, haben.The programmable, portable storage medium is advantageously a smart card or the like is. The smart card or a USB stick is attached to a suitable terminal described and read on the device according to the invention by the reading device. The user therefore does not have to have his own person to use this embodiment nalcomputer, especially not in connection with the device according to the invention, be sit, but only access to a corresponding terminal, e.g. B. in public Facilities or at his workplace.
In einer besonders bedienungsfreundlichen Variante ist eine Fernbedienung zur Eingabe von Steuerinformation vorgesehen. Diese Eingabemöglichkeit von Steuerinformation ist als zu sätzliche Möglichkeit in dem Fall, in welchem der Anwender sich in räumlicher Nähe zu der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung befindet und insbesondere einen Abspielvorgang auslösen möchte bevorzugt.In a particularly user-friendly variant, a remote control for entering Tax information provided. This input option of tax information is considered too additional possibility in the case in which the user is in close proximity to the device according to the invention and in particular trigger a playback process would prefer.
Bevorzugte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den abhängigen Patentansprüchen offen bart.Preferred embodiments of the invention are open in the dependent claims beard.
Die Erfindung, sowie weitere bevorzugte Ausführungsformen der Erfindung werden nachfol gend anhand einer Beschreibung von bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispielen der Erfindung unter Bezugnahme auf die beigefügten Zeichnungen näher erläutert. In den Zeichnungen zeigtThe invention, as well as further preferred embodiments of the invention, will follow based on a description of preferred embodiments of the invention below Reference to the accompanying drawings explained in more detail. In the drawings shows
Fig. 1 eine stark schematische Darstellung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung, sowie deren Einsatz mit weiteren Peripheriegeräten. Fig. 1 is a highly schematic representation of the device according to the invention, and its use with other peripheral devices.
Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung ist in Fig. 1 schematisch mit dem Bezugszeichen 1 ange zeigt. Ferner ist ein Fernsehgerät mit 11 und ein Video-Recorder mit 21 bezeichnet. Die Vor richtung 1 empfängt Fernseh- bzw. Videosignale über Kabel, einen Satellitenempfänger und/oder über eine Antenne zum Empfang terrestrischer Signale. Eine Satellitensignalverar beitungseinrichtung 31 ist ebenfalls optional, der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung vorge schaltet, vorgesehen. Alternativ oder zusätzlich kann ebenfalls ein DF-1 Empfänger oder weitere Zusatzgeräte in Verbindung mit der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung 1 vorgesehen sein. The device according to the invention is shown schematically in Fig. 1 with the reference numeral 1 . Furthermore, a television set 11 and a video recorder 21 . Before device 1 receives television or video signals via cable, a satellite receiver and / or an antenna for receiving terrestrial signals. A satellite signal processing device 31 is also optional, the device according to the invention upstream, provided. Alternatively or additionally, a DF-1 receiver or further additional devices can also be provided in connection with the device 1 according to the invention.
Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung 1 weist eine integrierte Schaltung auf, die schematisch als Board 2 bzw. Platine in vergrößerter Darstellung gezeigt ist. Das Board 2 kann funktionsmä ßig in zwei Teile, nämlich einen Hauptboardteil 2a mit einem Festplattenspeicher 3 und einen Videoverarbeitungsboardteil 2b, unterteilt werden. Das Hauptboard 2a ist vorzugsweise PC kompatibel ausgebildet. Der Festplattenspeicher 3 ist vorzugsweise derart ausgelegt, daß in etwa 10 GigaByte Speicherplatz vorhanden sind. Dieser Speicherplatz ist ausreichend, um fünf Stunden Videosignal in DVD-Qualität oder zehn Stunden Video in S-Qualität zu spei chern.The device 1 according to the invention has an integrated circuit, which is shown schematically as a board 2 or circuit board in an enlarged representation. The board 2 can be functionally divided into two parts, namely a main board part 2 a with a hard disk memory 3 and a video processing board part 2 b. The main board 2 a is preferably PC compatible. The hard disk memory 3 is preferably designed in such a way that there is approximately 10 gigabyte of storage space. This storage space is sufficient to store five hours of DVD quality video signal or ten hours of S quality video.
In der dargestellten Variante der Erfindung ist die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung 1 mit einem Personalcomputer 5 mit INTERNET-Zugang 6 verbunden. Der Personalcomputer 6 ist mit einem Monitor 7 verbunden. Die schematisch bei 8 angezeigte Verbindung kann über die serielle RS 232 Schnittstelle oder eine 10/100 Ethernet Schnittstelle oder eine andere geeig nete Schnittstelle, insbesondere eine drahtlose Verbindung, vorgesehen sein. Bevorzugt ist allerdings eine Ausführungsform, bei welcher die Vorrichtung 1 nicht in unmittelbarer Ver bindung mit dem Personalcomputer 5 steht, aber dennoch Kommunikation möglich ist, wie im folgenden noch näher erläutert wird.In the variant of the invention shown, the device 1 according to the invention is connected to a personal computer 5 with INTERNET access 6 . The personal computer 6 is connected to a monitor 7 . The connection shown schematically at 8 can be provided via the serial RS 232 interface or a 10/100 Ethernet interface or another suitable interface, in particular a wireless connection. However, an embodiment is preferred in which the device 1 is not in direct connection with the personal computer 5 , but communication is nevertheless possible, as will be explained in more detail below.
Eine Fernbedienung 1a, welche über IR-Pulse die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung 1 ansteuert, sowie Fernbedienungen 11a und 21a sind ebenfalls für das Fernsehgerät 11 bzw. den Video recorder 21 vorgesehen. Ferner können weitere (nicht dargestellte) Fernbedienungen in dem erfindungsgemäßen System vorgesehen sein.A remote control 1 a, which controls the device 1 according to the invention via IR pulses, and remote controls 11 a and 21 a are also provided for the television 11 and the video recorder 21 . Furthermore, further remote controls (not shown) can be provided in the system according to the invention.
Der Betrieb der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung 1 ist äußerst vielseitig und wird im folgen den anhand von ausgewählten Modi oder Betriebsarten beschrieben.The operation of the device 1 according to the invention is extremely versatile and will be described in the following using selected modes or operating modes.
Beispielsweise kann ein Anwender über eine geeignete INTERNET-Website, welche z. B. detaillierte Programminformation, Showview-Information u. a., sowie ein geeignetes Auf tragsprogramm aufweist, eine Steuerinformation an den Provider der Website übermitteln. Eine derartige Steuerinformation weist, z. B. den Befehl der Aufnahme eines bestimmten Programminhalts, auf. Um nun die Steuerinformation an die Vorrichtung 1 zu übertragen, sind erfindungsgemäß vier Varianten (im Betrieb alleine oder in Kombination) vorgesehen. In einer ersten Variante wird die Steuerinformation über die Bildaustastlücke zusammen mit dem Fernsehsignal an die Vorrichtung 1 übertragen. Dazu wird vorzugsweise eine Technolo gie, welche unter dem Markennamen INTERCAST bekannt ist, verwendet. In der zweiten Variante wird eine Smartcard oder eine entsprechende portable, beschreibbare Datenspei chereinrichtung, insbesondere ein USB-Stick, über den PC 5, welcher über eine derartige Schreibeinrichtung verfügt, geladen. Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung 1 weist bei dieser Ausführungsform eine entsprechende (nicht dargestellte) Leseeinrichtung auf. Allerdings kann gemäß einer dritten Variante auch der PC 5 über ein entsprechendes Steuerprogramm durch eine unmittelbare Verbindung, z. B. eine Kabel- oder Funkverbindung, wie oben ange deutet, mit der Vorrichtung 1 die entsprechende Steuerinformation an diese übermitteln. Der Vorteil der zweiten und dritten Varianten der Erfindung besteht in der Unabhängigkeit von einem INTERNET-Zugang. Gemäß einer vierten Variante kann auch die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung 1 über ein Funksignal angesteuert werden. Beispielsweise sind dazu GPS, GSM oder RDS Signale vorgesehen. Der Vorteil der ersten beiden und der vierten Varianten besteht in der Unabhängigkeit von einem PC 5, welcher sich in entsprechender Verbindung zu der Vorrichtung befindet. Der Anwender benötigt daher zum Betrieb der Vorrichtung 1 keinen eigenen PC, sondern nur einen Zugang zu einem entsprechenden Terminal.For example, a user can via a suitable INTERNET website, which, for. B. detailed program information, showview information, etc., and has a suitable order program, transmit control information to the provider of the website. Such control information has, for. B. the command of recording a certain program content. In order to transmit the control information to the device 1 , four variants (in operation alone or in combination) are provided according to the invention. In a first variant, the control information about the blanking interval is transmitted to the device 1 together with the television signal. For this purpose, a technology, which is known under the brand name INTERCAST, is preferably used. In the second variant, a smart card or a corresponding portable, writable data storage device, in particular a USB stick, is loaded via the PC 5 , which has such a writing device. In this embodiment, the device 1 according to the invention has a corresponding reading device (not shown). However, according to a third variant, the PC 5 can also be connected via a corresponding control program through a direct connection, e.g. B. a cable or radio connection, as indicated above, transmit the corresponding control information to the device 1 . The advantage of the second and third variants of the invention is the independence from an INTERNET access. According to a fourth variant, the device 1 according to the invention can also be controlled via a radio signal. For example, GPS, GSM or RDS signals are provided. The advantage of the first two and the fourth variants is the independence from a PC 5 , which is in a corresponding connection to the device. The user therefore does not need his own PC to operate the device 1 , but only access to a corresponding terminal.
Es sei bemerkt, daß die Steuerinformation, neben einem Befehl ein Programm aufzuzeichnen, auch weitere Inhalte haben kann. So kann beispielsweise auch das Löschen eines bereits auf gezeichneten und in der Vorrichtung 1 gespeicherten Programms vorgesehen sein. Schließlich ist auch bevorzugt der vom Anwender programmierten Steuerinformation auch Daten bzw. Information hinzuzufügen. Beispielsweise kann der Steuerinformation ein Identifizierungs code für den Anwender oder eine Weckcode für die sich in einem Sleep-/Stromsparmodus be findliche Vorrichtung 1 vorangestellt und übertragen werden.It should be noted that the control information of recording a program in addition to a command can also have other contents. For example, the deletion of a program that has already been drawn and stored in the device 1 can also be provided. Finally, it is also preferable to add data or information to the control information programmed by the user. For example, the control information can be preceded and transmitted with an identification code for the user or a wake-up code for the device 1 which is in a sleep / power saving mode.
In einer weiteren Betriebsart der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung kann ein Anwender wäh rend des Fernsehens die Aufzeichnung durch die Vorrichtung 1 beispielsweise über die Fern bedienung 1a initiieren. Auf diese Weise geht beim Umschalten und Zurückschalten des Pro gramms kein Inhalt verloren. Ein "Zappen" ohne Verlust von Programminhalt ist somit mög lich.In a further operating mode of the device according to the invention, a user can initiate the recording by the device 1 while watching TV, for example via the remote control 1 a. In this way, no content is lost when switching and switching back the program. "Zapping" without loss of program content is thus possible.
Die Erfindung wurde zuvor anhand von bevorzugten Ausführungsformen näher erläutert. Für einen Fachmann ist jedoch offensichtlich, daß verschiedene Abwandlungen und Modifikatio nen gemacht werden können, ohne von dem der Erfindung zugrundeliegenden Gedanken ab zuweichen. The invention was previously explained in more detail using preferred embodiments. For however, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and modifications NEN can be made without departing from the concept on which the invention is based to soften.
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Disk space
55
Personalcomputer
Personal computer
66
INTERNET-Zugang
INTERNET access
77
Monitor
monitor
88th
Verbindung
connection
1111
Fernsehgerät
TV
1111
a Fernbedienung für das Fernsehgerät
a Remote control for the TV
2121
Videorecorder
VCR
2121
a Fernbedienung für den Videorecorder
a Remote control for the video recorder
Claims (14)
- - einer Speichereinrichtung zur Speicherung des Fernsehsignals;
- - wenigstens einer Schnittstelle zum Empfangen eines Fernsehsignals;
- - einer Schnittstelle zu einer Wiedergabeeinrichtung für das Fernsehsignal; und
- - wenigstens einer Schnittstelle für die Eingabe von Steuerinformation für die Vorrichtung (1);
- - A storage device for storing the television signal;
- - At least one interface for receiving a television signal;
- - An interface to a display device for the television signal; and
- - At least one interface for entering control information for the device ( 1 );
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