EP1010319A1 - Programmateur simplifie pour magnetoscope a cassette - Google Patents

Programmateur simplifie pour magnetoscope a cassette

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EP1010319A1
EP1010319A1 EP98911528A EP98911528A EP1010319A1 EP 1010319 A1 EP1010319 A1 EP 1010319A1 EP 98911528 A EP98911528 A EP 98911528A EP 98911528 A EP98911528 A EP 98911528A EP 1010319 A1 EP1010319 A1 EP 1010319A1
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time
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Mark C. Grossmeyer
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Joseph Enterprises Inc
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  • the invention relates to video cassette recorder (VCR) programmers.
  • VCR video cassette recorder
  • the invention relates to a VCR programmer remote control that simplifies the programming of a VCR for performing automatic timer activated recording of television programs.
  • VCR's are commonly used as accessories for televisions to record television programs for later replay.
  • many commercially available VCR's are equipped with remote controls.
  • the VCR remote controls are used to control virtually every function available on the VCR.
  • many of these remote controls have a large number of buttons and switches that make their use very complex and confusing.
  • Programming a VCR to perform automatic timer activated recording usually requires numerous time consuming operations to complete a programming sequence.
  • VCR for timer activated recording using a remote control
  • the problem is that the procedure for programming a VCR to record a television program in advance can be very complex and confusing for many people. It takes much longer than it has to. In fact, it can be so confusing to program a VCR that many people don't attempt to do it at all. There are too many confusing steps that often result in mistakes being made in the programming. Because the process of programming a VCR is notoriously difficult and confusing, there is a need for a simpler system for programming VCR's to record television programs. The present process of entering a lengthy sequence of information and operations is much too complex, confusing and tedious.
  • the VCR Plus system uses compressed codes for television programs found in printed television listings. The user must first find a television listing with the VCR Plus codes, and then input them into a separate unit. Another problem with the VCR Plus system is that the user must perform an initial set-up procedure that includes entering the brand name and model number of the user's VCR and cable TV converter box into the programmer, setting the clock on the programmer, and entering a local channel map which maps national channel numbers for certain networks ' cable channels into the actual channel numbers used by the user's cable system. This procedure is still overly complex and time-consuming. Most universal VCR remote controls store the manufacturers' codes in memory. In order for the universal remote control to work with a user's particular VCR requires an initial set-up procedure.
  • This initial set-up procedure requires the user to select from a list of manufacturers' codes, the particular brand of VCR, and enter that code into the remote control . The user must then verify that the code works for his or her particular brand of VCR. If it does not, then the user must try another code until he or she finds the one that works with their particular VCR. After this procedure, the universal VCR remote control is set to work with one particular brand of VCR. It will not work with any other brand unless it is reprogrammed. Again, this process is complex and time-consuming.
  • the present invention is directed toward a VCR programmer that simplifies programming a VCR to perform automatic timer activated recording of television programs. It is easier to use, less complicated and less time-consuming than existing systems.
  • the simplification is achieved by including only the essential input controls required for performing timer activated recording.
  • the input controls are dedicated to one function simplifying the use of the VCR programmer. Whereas most VCR programmer remote controls have complex configurations with a large number of input controls, the present invention has just the essential input controls for performing VCR timer activated recording.
  • the user initiates the programming routine by selecting the record start time including AM or PM, the record stop time and the day of the week of the desired television program to be recorded.
  • Input control switches for record start time, record stop time and day of the week supplant all of the pushbuttons, selector switches and other input controls employed in prior art VCR programming remote controls.
  • VCR programmer that is substantially simpler, faster to use and less error prone than prior art systems.
  • BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The invention is a simplified VCR programmer that is so fast, easy and intuitive in function, that almost anyone will be able to use it. The invention accomplishes this by providing a simplified VCR programmer that is dedicated only to automatic timer activated recording.
  • the invention performs seven day single event programming including weekly recording or Monday through Friday (M-F) daily recording.
  • the VCR programmer includes only the essential input controls required for programming a VCR for timer activated recording. Each input control is dedicated to only one function.
  • the user selects the record start time including AM or PM, the record stop time and the day of the week.
  • the invention utilizes directly manipulable input controls for setting the record start time, the record stop time and the day of the week. All of the options of the input controls are visible to the user through markings on the face of the VCR programmer. This makes the invention fast, easy and intuitive to use.
  • the invention eliminates the manufacturers' code set-up that is required by prior art universal VCR programming remote controls.
  • the VCR programmer in this invention is similar to known universal remote controls in that it stores the manufacturers' record and stop codes for most major VCR brands.
  • the VCR programmer is unique in that the user does not have to "set-up" the programmer for their particular VCR.
  • the VCR programmer works with all VCRs without any manufacturers' code set-up.
  • the VCR programmer accomplishes this by storing the record and stop codes of the major VCR brands in memory. All of the record codes are transmitted sequentially at the record start time. Each code is transmitted multiple times to improve VCR receiver reliability. When the user's VCR receives its particular record start code, the VCR starts recording.
  • the simplified VCR programmer remote control includes a rotary dial switch with a 12 hour clock face for setting the record start time, an A/M slider switch for selecting AM or PM of the record start time, a liquid crystal display (LCD) that displays the current time and the day of the week, a day of the week slider switch for initiating the programmer and selecting the day of the week in which the recording is to be performed, and a second rotary dial switch with a 12 hour clock face for setting the record stop time.
  • a rotary dial switch with a 12 hour clock face for setting the record start time
  • an A/M slider switch for selecting AM or PM of the record start time
  • LCD liquid crystal display
  • a day of the week slider switch for initiating the programmer and selecting the day of the week in which the recording is to be performed
  • a second rotary dial switch with a 12 hour clock face for setting the record stop time.
  • the two rotary dial switches are 24 position switches with half-hour detents so that the record start and stop times may be set in one-half hour increments.
  • the VCR programmer also includes an infrared light emitting diode (IR LED) for transmitting the record codes and stop codes to the VCR receiver.
  • IR LED infrared light emitting diode
  • the real time clock on the LCD is set by three push-button switches to set the day, hour and minute of the clock.
  • a test push-button switch tests the record function by sending out the stored record codes to the VCR receiver. This is to ensure that the VCR programmer has the correct codes stored in its memory for the user's particular VCR and to make sure that the programmer is correctly positioned so that the VCR will receive the transmitted IR signal. Once the correct code is received by the VCR, it starts recording. The user then ends the test by manually stopping the recording on the VCR, or by manually turning off the VCR.
  • the simplified VCR programmer remote control is also universal, meaning it will work with the major VCR brands on the market. All the record codes and stop codes are programmed into the programmer's memory. The VCR programmer sequentially transmits the codes to the VCR once the selected record start time or record stop time and day match or coincide with the real time clock. Once the correct code is received by the VCR, it either starts recording or stops recording, depending upon the code received. Each code is transmitted multiple times to improve reliable reception by the VCR. The codes are transmitted at a predetermined time before and after the program to ensure that the complete television program is recorded.
  • a first push-button switch is labelled start time. To select a particular start time, the user merely pushes the start time push-button and the time is incremented on the LCD in one-half hour increments each time the button is pushed. The push-button is sequentially pushed until the preferred record start time is selected.
  • the second push-button switch is labelled stop time and operates in a similar manner to the start time push-button.
  • the last push-button switch is labelled day and is pushed to select the day of the week when the recording is to be performed.
  • the day push-button includes an OFF setting for turning off the programming function, and a M-F setting for daily recording during the week.
  • the simplified VCR programmer input controls may be combined with a conventional universal VCR remote control so that the automatic timer activated recording function of a VCR may be more easily programmed.
  • a conventional VCR remote control with its numerous input controls will be combined with simplified input controls for setting the record start time, record stop time and day of the week.
  • all of the many functions of a VCR may be controlled and programmed by one universal VCR remote control, while providing simplified controls on the same remote control for programming a VCR to perform automatic timer activated recording.
  • An object of the invention is to provide a VCR programmer that is so fast, easy and intuitive in function, that almost anyone will be able to use it.
  • Another object of the invention is to eliminate the manufacturers' code set-up that is required by prior art universal VCR programmer remote controls.
  • Fig. 1 is a top view of a simplified VCR programmer in accordance with a first embodiment of the invention.
  • Fig. 2 is a top view of a simplified VCR programmer in accordance with a second embodiment of the invention.
  • Fig. 3 is a flow diagram showing the operation of the invention.
  • Fig. 4 is a block diagram of the invention.
  • Fig. 5A is a flowchart showing the real time clock function of the simplified VCR programmer.
  • Fig. 5B is a flowchart showing the results of manipulating the test and clock setting push-button switches on the simplified VCR programmer.
  • Fig. 5C is a flowchart showing the procedure of reading and comparing the record start and day switch settings with the real time clock.
  • Fig. 5D is a flowchart showing the process of transmitting the record codes to the VCR receiver.
  • Fig. 5E is a flowchart showing the process of transmitting the stop codes to the VCR receiver.
  • Fig. 5F is a flowchart showing the single code mode of the simplified VCR programmer.
  • Fig. 5G is a flowchart showing the procedure of reading and comparing the record start, stop and day switch settings with the real time clock.
  • FIG. 1 shows a simplified VCR programmer remote control 10.
  • the VCR programmer 10 includes a 24 position rotary dial switch 12 having a 12 hour clock face with a single hand 14 and half-hour detents for setting the record start time, an LCD 18 that displays the real time, day and codes being transmitted, an AM/PM slider switch 16 to be used in selecting AM or PM of the record start time, a day of the week slider switch 20 for selecting the day of the week for the recording, and a 24 position rotary dial switch 22 having a 12 hour clock face and a single hand 24 for setting the record stop time.
  • Both rotary dial switches 12 and 22 have a 12 hour clock face with half-hour detents for setting the record start and record stop times for a timer activated recording programming sequence.
  • the single handles 14, 24 are set to the desired starting and stopping times on the rotary dial clock face.
  • the day of the week slider switch 20 has settings for OFF, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and M-F. In the Off position, the simplified VCR programmer remote control will not transmit any record or stop codes.
  • the M-F switch setting is used to record a program each Monday through Friday at the same scheduled time. This is useful for television programs that are broadcast on Monday through Friday at the same scheduled time.
  • a simplified VCR programmer remote control 40 includes an LCD 42 that displays the real time and day of the week, or the record start time, record stop time and day of the week.
  • the VCR programmer 40 also includes a record start time push-button 44 for selecting a record start time, a record stop time push-button 46 for selecting a record stop time and a day push-button 48 for selecting the day of the week for the recording. All three push-buttons function the same way. To select a recording start or stop time, the proper push-button 44, 46 is pressed to sequentially scan through the times shown on the LCD 42.
  • a day of the week push-button switch 48 has settings for OFF, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday,
  • This embodiment also includes four push-buttons designated test 52, day 54, hour 56 and minute 58. Again, these push-buttons have the same function as in the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • the test push-button 52 is used to verify that the correct record codes are stored in memory within the VCR programmer remote control 40 and that the remote control 40 is positioned correctly for the VCR to receive the transmitted codes.
  • the day 54, hour 56, and minute 58 push-buttons are used for setting the real time clock on the VCR programmer remote control 40.
  • the simplified VCR programming input controls 12, 44; 22, 46; 20, 48; and 16 may be combined with a conventional universal VCR remote control to simplify programming the timer activated recording function of a VCR.
  • a conventional universal VCR remote control with its numerous push-buttons and other input control switches are combined with simplified input controls for setting the record start time 12, 44; record stop time 22, 46; and day of the week 20, 48 as shown in Figs. 1 and 2.
  • the conventional universal VCR input controls are on one side of the remote control while the simplified VCR programmer input controls are on the other side. In this way, all of the many functions of a VCR may be controlled and programmed by one universal VCR remote control, while providing simplified controls on the same remote control for programming a VCR to perform automatic timer activated recording.
  • Fig. 3 is a flow diagram showing the operation of the VCR programmer remote control 10 for programming a VCR 60 to perform automatic timer activated recording of television programs.
  • the VCR programmer remote control 10 day switch 20 should be set to OFF and the real time clock properly set to reflect the current time.
  • the VCR 60 and cable converter box (if applicable) must be turned on.
  • the television may be turned off.
  • the first step 72 is to turn on the VCR 60 and insert a videotape 62.
  • the next step 74 is to set the VCR 60 or cable converter box (if applicable) to the desired channel you want to record. The channel selection is not made on the VCR programmer remote control 10.
  • step 76 the user must set the record start time including the AM or PM 64 using rotary dial switch 12 and AM/PM slider switch 16, set the record stop time 66 using rotary dial switch 22, and set the day of the week 68 using slider switch 20.
  • step 78 the user must position the VCR programmer remote control 10 so that the transmitted record and stop codes are received by the VCR 60.
  • All the record and stop codes for the major VCR brands are stored in the VCR programmer remote control 10 memory. At the pre-programmed times, the VCR programmer remote control 10 sequentially transmits all the record and stop codes stored in its memory. Each code is transmitted multiple times to increase reliable reception by the VCR 60. Recording starts when the VCR 60 receives the correct record code. Recording stops when the VCR receives the correct stop code.
  • Fig. 4 is a block diagram of the simplified VCR programmer remote control 10, 40.
  • the circuitry includes microprocessor 80, oscillators 82, liquid crystal display
  • the microprocessor 80 wakes up and goes into high speed mode to determine whether the record or stop codes should be transmitted to the VCR 60. If the preprogrammed record start, record stop and day do not match or coincide with the real time clock, then the microprocessor 80 goes back into the low power mode.
  • the microprocessor 80 and IR transmitter 94 are powered by battery 106.
  • the microprocessor 80 and IR transmitter 94 are designed to operate on two AA batteries at 1.5 Volts.
  • the microprocessor 80 can be implemented with a Toshiba TMP47C422.
  • the record start switch 86, AM/PM switch 88, record stop switch 90, day switch 92, test switch 96, and clock setting switches 100, 102, 104 all interface directly to microprocessor 80 through input ports.
  • the microprocessor 80 also interfaces directly to LCD 84 and IR transmitter 94. Once the clock has been set, the contents of clock counters in microprocessor 80 are displayed on LCD 84.
  • Microprocessor 80 monitors the switch settings of record start switch 86, AM/PM switch 88, record stop switch 90, and day switch 92. When the pre-programmed record start time, stop time and day coincide with the real time clock, microprocessor 80 sends all the record or stop codes to IR transmitter 94 to be transmitted to VCR 60. All the record and stop codes for the major VCR brands are stored in memory within the VCR programmer remote control 10, 40. All the record and stop codes are transmitted sequentially to the VCR enabling the VCR to receive its particular record or stop code. Each code is transmitted multiple times to improve VCR receiver reliability.
  • Fig. 5A is a flowchart showing the real time clock function of the simplified VCR programmer 10, 40.
  • the microprocessor 80 determines if the 1/32 second interrupt timer has expired. If it has, then microprocessor clock counters are incremented by 1/32 second in step 112. The clock counters continue to be incremented until one minute has expired in step 114 and the time has changed flag is set in step 116.
  • the microprocessor 80 monitors the test 96, day 100, hour 102 and minute 104 push-buttons in step 118.
  • the single code mode is detailed in the flowchart of Fig. 5F.
  • the single code mode allows a user to select and send out only one record or stop code for a particular VCR brand. This mode is used when there is more than one VCR in a room that may be programmed by the transmitted record or stop codes. Since all the record and stop codes are transmitted for the major VCR brands, there is no way to distinguish between two or more VCRs except in the single code mode.
  • the single code mode is set by pressing the test 96 and minute 104 buttons simultaneously. The first single code is displayed on the LCD 84 in step 150. If the test button 96 has been pressed in step 152, then the code is incremented to the next code in step 154 and each subsequent code is displayed on the LCD 84 in step 150.
  • step 160 If the minute button 104 has been pressed in step 160, then the single code is set to the displayed code on the LCD 84 in step 162. To clear the single code mode back to the all code mode in step 158, the day 100 and minute 104 button must be pressed simultaneously in step 156.
  • Fig. 5C is a flowchart showing the sequence of events which take place as the microprocessor 80 reads and compares the record start 86, AM/PM 88 and day 92 switch settings to the real time clock in subroutine 126 to determine if the record and stop codes should be sent.
  • the microprocessor 80 reads the record start 86, AM/PM 88 and day 92 switches in step 162. If the record start 86, AM/PM 88, and day 92 switch settings match or coincide with the real time clock in step 166, then the microprocessor 80 sends the record codes to be transmitted to the VCR receiver 60 in step 168 to initiate the recording process. If the record start 86, AM/PM 88, and day 92 switch settings do not match or coincide with the real time clock, then the microprocessor 80 checks to see if the stop codes should be sent.
  • the stop codes are displayed on the LCD 84 in step 186. If the VCR programmer 10, 40 is set in the single code mode, step 188, and the displayed code is the single code, step 190, then that code is transmitted multiple times to the VCR 60 in step 192. However, if the single code mode is not set and the VCR programmer 10, 40 is in the all codes mode, then each and every stop code stored in memory within the VCR programmer 10, 40 is transmitted to the VCR receiver 60 in step 192. All stop codes are transmitted multiple times in sequence until the last code is sent, step 194. If the code transmitted is not the last code, then the microprocessor 80 loads the next code, step 196, and the process begins again.
  • Another feature of the simplified VCR programmer 10, 40 is that it is able to determine the stop time without having an additional AM/PM selector switch for the stop time.
  • This process is shown in the flowchart of Fig. 5G.
  • the microprocessor 80 checks to see if the stop codes should be sent. First, the microprocessor 80 reads the record start time 86, stop time 90, AM/PM 88 and day 92 switches in step 198. Next it must be determined if the recording process starts in one day and extends and stops into the next day, i.e., an 11 PM start time with a 1 AM stop time. This is determined in step 200. The microprocessor 80 looks to see if the AM/PM switch 88 is set to PM and if the start time is greater than the stop time. In software, the hours

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Programmateur simplifié de magnétoscope (10) à cassette, qui ne comporte que les commandes d'entrée essentielles nécessaires à la programmation d'un magnétoscope pour l'enregistrement activé par horloge de programmes télévisés. L'invention permet de programmer le magnétoscope en une seule fois pour une période de sept jours, l'enregistrement pouvant être programmé à la semaine ou sur une base quotidienne du lundi au vendredi (M-F). Ce programmateur de magnétoscope (10) simplifié comporte des commandes d'entrée (12 et 16) à manipulation directe pour définir l'heure du début d'enregistrement défini pour le matin (AM) ou l'après-midi (PM), l'heure de la fin de l'enregistrement et le jour de la semaine. Ce programmateur de magnétoscope (10) comporte également un affichage à cristaux liquides (18) qui affiche l'heure exacte et le jour de la semaine, et un émetteur à infrarouge (34) pour transmettre les codes d'enregistrement et les codes d'arrêt du fabriquant mémorisés dans le programmateur de magnétoscope (10). L'horloge en temps réel de l'affichage à cristaux liquides (18) est réglée par trois sélecteurs à boutons poussoirs (28, 30 and 32) qui permettent de régler le jour, l'heure et les minutes de l'horloge. Un commutateur de test à bouton poussoir (26) vérifie la fonction code d'enregistrement en envoyant les codes d'enregistrement mémorisés au récepteur du magnétoscope. Le programmateur comprend les codes d'enregistrement et d'arrêt du fabriquant pour la plupart des grandes marques de magnétoscopes. Tous ces codes sont transmis séquentiellement au magnétoscope par l'émetteur à infrarouges (34) aux heures programmées.
EP98911528A 1997-03-10 1998-03-06 Programmateur simplifie pour magnetoscope a cassette Withdrawn EP1010319A4 (fr)

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US08/813,185 US5835665A (en) 1997-03-10 1997-03-10 Simplified VCR programmer
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US08/856,945 US5897555A (en) 1997-05-15 1997-05-15 External fixation system and method
US856945 1997-05-15
PCT/US1998/004575 WO1998041015A1 (fr) 1997-03-10 1998-03-06 Programmateur simplifie pour magnetoscope a cassette

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