JP2000347793A - Method for connecting user interface - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To more easily operate various devices by automating connection between devices of different fields. SOLUTION: This user interface connecting method which connects the input device of 1st electronic equipment to the processor of 2nd electronic equipment by radio and uses them, has a connection request process (step S1 and S2) in which the input device performs a connection request to the processor and a driver setting process (step S7) in which a driver is read from a memory storing the driver of the input device and set by the processor when negotiation processing is performed between the input device and the processor in response to the connection request.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a user interface connection method for liberalizing input / output connections between a plurality of electric devices.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, not only television receivers but also many home appliances and audio / video devices such as air conditioners and lighting devices use dedicated remote controllers (hereinafter abbreviated as "remote controllers"). Therefore, many remote controllers are scattered in ordinary households.

[0003]

Unless the remote control for the video tape recorder also has the remote control function of the television receiver, the remote control is basically dedicated to each device. If you want to operate each device so that you cannot remotely control the stereo components with the remote controller of the air conditioner, you must select and use the remote controller dedicated to that device.

[0004] As a result, although a remote control is originally prepared for easily remotely controlling a target device, a remote control for the target device is actually selected from a large number of scattered remote controls. Then, the operation algorithm unique to the remote controller, for example, whether the power switch of the device itself can be operated from the remote controller or whether key operation for confirmation is required, etc., is confirmed, and then the operation is shifted to key operation. It requires a lot of trouble, and sometimes it may be faster to directly operate the device itself without using the remote controller.

In addition to the above-described remote control operation, for example, a monitor display device of a personal computer (hereinafter abbreviated as “PC”), which has recently become widely used in ordinary households, can be replaced by a television receiver. If it can be substituted, it can contribute to saving space by that much, and if it is possible to input the title data etc. of the song using a personal computer keyboard at the time of recording with a stereo component mini disk device, more efficient input work Etc.
If the input / output connection of various electric / electronic devices can be arbitrarily changed by a simple method and input / output between devices in different fields can be realized, the burden on daily life will be greatly reduced.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has as its object to automate connection between devices in different fields and to operate and operate various devices more easily. It is to provide a user interface connection method.

[0007]

According to the first aspect of the present invention,
A user interface connection method for wirelessly connecting a user interface device constituting at least a part of a first electronic device to a second electronic device and using the user interface device. A connection request step of making a connection request via the first electronic device and the user interface during a negotiation process performed between the first electronic device and the second electronic device in response to the connection request. A user interface setting method for reading the setting information of the device and setting the setting information in the second electronic device.

According to such a method, the first electronic device is automatically set as the second electronic device in a negotiation process accompanying a connection request, so that the number of keys is reduced, for example, as in a portable device. Perform operations that reduce the user's burden by using a user interface of a different device, such as using a personal computer keyboard instead of a personal computer to perform data input for devices that cannot be efficiently input due to restrictions. Can be done.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a user interface connection method in which a user interface device constituting at least a part of a first electronic device is wirelessly connected to a second electronic device for use. Second from electronic equipment
A connection requesting step of making a connection request to the electronic device, and a negotiation process performed between the first electronic device and the second electronic device in response to the connection request,
The first electronic device sends identification information for identifying the user interface device to the second electronic device, and the second electronic device sends the setting information of the user interface device corresponding to the received identification information to the setting device. A user interface setting step of reading information and setting the information in the second electronic device.

According to this method, the first electronic device is automatically set as the second electronic device in a negotiation process associated with a connection request. Perform operations that reduce the user's burden by using a user interface of a different device, such as using a personal computer keyboard instead of a personal computer to perform data input for devices that cannot be efficiently input due to restrictions. In addition, since the user interface device to be set is provided in advance on the side of the second electronic device to be set, the time required for setting the user interface device can be further shortened, and the connection process can be executed quickly. be able to.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect, the setting information of the user interface device is setting information of a user interface device of the electronic device.

According to such a method, in addition to the effect of the first or second aspect of the present invention, since the setting information of the user interface device is prepared in advance, the time required for the wireless connection can be further reduced. The connection process can be executed quickly.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect, the setting information of the user interface device is setting information for each unit component of a user interface. The setting information is set for each unit component adapted to the second electronic device.

According to this method, in addition to the operation of the first or second aspect, setting information of the user interface device corresponding to the unit component of the second electronic device is set. Wireless connection by a more appropriate user interface device can be realized.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect of the present invention, when a response is received from a plurality of second electronic devices in response to the connection request, one of the responses is transmitted. The method further includes a selecting step of selecting, and the user interface setting step is performed with the second electronic device selected in the selecting step.

According to such a method, in addition to the operation of the invention described in claim 1 or 2, especially when using a wireless connection means having no directivity, an electronic device other than a desired electronic device is used. Even when a device is selected as a connection candidate, a desired electronic device can be reliably selected.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect of the invention, the user interface device is connected to a line in the first electronic device and used.
A rechargeable battery for charging electric power supplied via the line is provided, and the rechargeable battery is used as a power supply to perform a wireless connection operation with the second electronic device.

According to such a method, in addition to the operation of the first or second aspect of the present invention, a rechargeable battery is provided in a user interface device which is line-connected during normal use in the first electronic device. Thus, it can be used for wireless connection with the second electronic device, and the range of use of the user interface device can be expanded.

A seventh aspect of the present invention is the storage device according to the first or second aspect, wherein a history of the setting information set in the user interface setting step is stored together with identification information of a corresponding user interface device;
When there is a connection request from an electronic device having the identification information stored in the storage step, setting information of the user interface device corresponding to the identification information is set in the user interface setting step.

According to such a method, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1 or 2, the content stored in the storage step when the user interface device is wirelessly connected to the second electronic device again later. Utilizing can greatly simplify the processing.

[0021]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention enables a user interface of another device to be used by connecting a plurality of devices.

(First Embodiment) The first embodiment in which title data is input to a digital sound recording medium of a stereo component, for example, a mini-disc device, using a keyboard of a personal computer will be described below. This will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows an external configuration of a full keyboard 11 for a personal computer serving as a user interface device according to the present embodiment, as viewed obliquely from the front.

As shown in FIG. 1, a key switch (S) comprising a large number of key switches is formed on a tapered surface which is an upper surface thereof.
W) Groups 12 are arranged. This key switch group 12
Has, for example, a character input key of QWERTY arrangement, various function keys, a cursor key, an independent numeric keypad, etc., and a remote connection key 12a for using the full keyboard 11 as a user interface device of an electronic device other than a personal computer. Attached.

Further, a liquid crystal display unit 13 is further provided on the tapered surface of the full keyboard 11. The liquid crystal display unit 13 includes, for example, a dot matrix type monochrome liquid crystal panel having a diagonal of about 2.5 to 3 inches and a backlight mechanism embedded on the back (lower surface) side. And displays a guide message and input data contents when the is used as a user interface device of another electronic device.

Further, a connector terminal 14 for connecting to a personal computer main body (not shown) is provided on the front surface of the full keyboard 11, and a connector 15 of a cable 16 from the personal computer is fitted into the connector terminal 14. Connected.

On the front of the full keyboard 11, an Ir transmitter / receiver 17 for transmitting and receiving infrared signals based on, for example, the IrDA standard, and an AC code for driving the full keyboard 11 with an AC power supply are housed. AC cord storage section 18 is provided.

In addition, the full keyboard 11 is located at a position at the front end of the left side of the full keyboard 11 where the key switch group 12 does not interfere with the touch operation by a specific low power communication with a personal computer or other electronic equipment. An antenna 19 for wireless connection is provided.

FIG. 2 shows a circuit configuration provided in the full keyboard 11. The control unit 21 controls the operation of the entire full keyboard 11. The key switch group 12 and the liquid crystal display 1
3. Keyboard interface (I / F) 22, charging control unit 23, specific low-power wireless unit 24, Ir transmitting / receiving unit 1
7, the program memory 25 and the table memory 26 are connected.

The keyboard interface 22 is interposed between the connector terminal 14 and the control unit 21 and mainly transmits a key operation signal from the key switch group 12 to the personal computer via the connector terminal 14.

The charging control unit 23 uses power supplied from a personal computer via the connector terminal 14 or AC power supplied via an AC cord to
The rechargeable battery 27, which is the power supply of the full keyboard 11, is charged.

The specified low-power radio section 24 mainly transmits and receives data to and from the personal computer main body by the specified low-power communication via the antenna 19 in a state where the cable 16 is not connected. The communication with the server may be performed.

The program memory 25 stores various operation programs executed by the control unit 21 when the full keyboard 11 is used as a user interface device by wirelessly connecting to another electronic device, for example, a negotiation program or a driver for various user interface devices. This is for storing a program, a kana-kanji conversion program, and the like.

The table memory 26 divides various electronic devices into an input device, an output device, and a processing device as shown in FIG. 3, and stores driver information (setting information) corresponding to each category in a table format. are doing. In addition,
Although FIG. 3 stores the drivers of the input device, the output device, and the processing device, only the necessary drivers may be provided based on the user interface of the electronic device. That is, the full keyboard 11
Has a full keyboard (driver C) as an input device, so only the driver C needs to be stored.

Next, a schematic circuit configuration of a stereo component 30, which is one of electronic devices using the full keyboard 11 as a user interface device, will be described with reference to FIG.

In the figure, reference numeral 31 denotes a general controller which controls the overall operation. The general controller 31 has a program memory 32, a table memory 33, an operation input unit 34, a display unit 35, an Ir transmitting / receiving unit 36, A digital sound processor (DSP) 37, a compact disk (CD) device 38, a mini disk (MD) device 39, a tuner unit 40, and a main amplifier unit 41 are connected.

The program memory 32 stores various operation programs executed by the general controller 31 in the recording / reproducing operation by the stereo component 30, and negotiates to use the full keyboard 11 as a user interface device. It also includes programs and driver programs for various user interface devices.

The table memory 33 stores the full keyboard 1
Like the first table memory 26, the table shown in FIG. 3 is stored. Note that, as described above, only the driver of the processing device (audio device (driver δ)) may be stored. Further, it is conceivable that the input device and the processing device are integrated with each other, or the output device and the processing device are integrated with each other depending on the electronic device. Depending on the form of the electronic device, a driver suitable for the form may be stored.

The operation input section 34 includes switches for performing input / output selection during power on / off and recording / reproducing operations, volume / sound quality adjustment, and other various operations.

The display section 35 is composed of, for example, a color liquid crystal display panel with a backlight and its driving circuit, and displays the operating state at that time and title data to be described later in characters, symbols, graphics and the like.

The Ir transmission / reception unit 36 transmits / receives an infrared signal based on, for example, the IrDA standard to / from a remote controller or another user interface device dedicated to the stereo component 30 (not shown).

Under the control of the overall controller 31, the digital sound processor 37 controls the compact disk device 38, the mini disk device 39, or the tuner unit 40.
Performs audio operation processing on digital value audio data sent from the A / D converter 42, and outputs the audio data to the A / D converter 42. The main amplifier 41 amplifies the signal by a gain corresponding to the instruction from the general controller 31, and the sound is amplified by a pair of speakers (not shown).

The compact disk device 38 has a diameter of 12
Plays compact discs that are cm or 8 cm optical discs.

The mini-disc device 39 performs recording / reproduction of a mini-disc which is a light (reproduction-only) / magneto-optical disk having a diameter of 64 mm enclosed in a cartridge. UTOC (User Table Of)
In the “Contents” area, the general controller 31
It is possible to write title data such as a song name transmitted via the.

The tuner section 40 is, for example, an AM / FM · V
HF-L (TV 1-3 channels) / VHF-H (TV 4-1
It is assumed that the tuner is a preset tuning type tuner corresponding to three bands (2ch).

As described above, the specified low-power radio section 43 transmits and receives data by communicating with other electronic devices by low-power radio.

Next, the operation of the above embodiment will be described.

Here, as described above, the full keyboard 1
1 is used as a user interface device of the stereo component 30, and controls the stereo component 30, and includes, for example, writing title data to a recording mini-disc mounted on the mini-disc device 39.

FIG. 5 shows steps of a negotiation process executed between an input device serving as a user interface device, that is, a full keyboard 11, and a processing device, that is, a stereo component 30. As a result, the user interface device and the processing device are connected, and data can be exchanged.

First, using the full keyboard 11 shown in FIG. 1 with the connector 15 of the cable 16 disconnected from the connector terminal 14, the Ir transmitting / receiving section 17 is made to face the Ir transmitting / receiving section 36 of the stereo component 30. Then, by pressing the remote connection key 12a, a connection request by an infrared signal is issued from the full keyboard 11 to the stereo component 30 (step S).
1).

In response, the stereo component 3
0 returns a signal indicating that the connection request is accepted (step S2), and then the full keyboard 11 performs encryption to inquire whether subsequent communication data requires data related to encryption or whether it is necessary to apply an encryption method or the like. An activation request is issued to the stereo component 30 (step S3).

In this case, the processing device is the stereo component 30, and the data to be handled is general data such as audio (song) data and accompanying title data. When the component 30 returns an encryption acceptance signal (step S4), the full keyboard 11 adds identification information indicating that the device itself is a full keyboard and issues a mutual capability exchange request (step S4).
5).

In response, the stereo component 3
On the 0 side as well, after adding identification information indicating that the own device is an audio device and returning a signal for accepting the capability exchange (step S6), the full keyboard 11 and the stereo component 30 thereafter transmit the signal of the other device. The driver corresponding to the category is referred to by the table memory 26 (or 33), and the corresponding driver is read out from the program memory 25 (or 32) and set up (step S7).

Here, on the side of the full keyboard 11, in order to input title data to the stereo component 30 which is an audio device, a program such as kana-kanji conversion which is not used when connected to the personal computer is started, and a key is inputted. The character code data is created by the operation of the switch group 12 and the display on the liquid crystal display unit 13, and the setup is performed so that the Ir data transmission / reception unit 17 can output the title code data to the stereo component 30 side.

On the other hand, on the stereo component 30 side, title data composed of character code data transmitted from the full keyboard 11 is received by the Ir transmission / reception unit 36, and the UTOC area of the mini disc mounted on the mini disc device 39. Set up to write to.

After the setup of both the full keyboard 11 and the stereo component 30 has been completed, a signal indicating that the setup has been completed is sent from the full keyboard 11 to the stereo component 30 (step S8). Similarly, when a signal indicating that the setup is completed is returned from the stereo component 30 to the full keyboard 11 (step S9), it is possible to confirm that the setup has been completed on both sides. By connecting the component 30 as a user interface device (step S10), a character code efficiently created using a full keyboard 11 for a personal computer instead of a remote control dedicated to the stereo component 30 whose number of keys is limited. The title data by chromatography data sequentially transmitted to the stereo component 30 in the infrared signal, it is possible to go written to UTOC area of recordable mini disc mounted on a mini disk apparatus 39.

In the above-described embodiment, both the full keyboard 11 and the stereo component 30 store the drivers for the other party's devices in the program memories 25 and 32, and read out the necessary drivers during the negotiation processing to set up the drivers. By doing so, the time required for setting the driver can be further reduced, and the connection process can be executed quickly.

Conversely, a memory storing a driver of the full keyboard 11 serving as a user interface device is provided only on the full keyboard 11 side, and the driver read out from the memory by the full keyboard 11 at the time of negotiation setup is set up as a stereo component. 3
0 may be transmitted.

In this case, since the stereo component 30 for which a driver is to be set does not need to prepare the driver in advance, the range of user interface devices that can be set is widened, and a more appropriate user interface device allows wireless communication. Connection can be realized.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the opposed full keyboard 11 and the stereo component 30 are wirelessly connected to each other by infrared communication having directivity. 43 may be provided to connect the full keyboard 11 and the stereo component 30 by specific low-power wireless communication.

In this case, there is a possibility that not only the stereo component 30 but also other electronic devices will respond to the connection request from the full keyboard 11. When a response from such a plurality of electronic devices is received, a step of selecting a response destination with the full keyboard 11 while sequentially checking the display contents on the liquid crystal display unit 13 and selecting the response destination is further provided. Thus, even if an electronic device other than the electronic device to be connected is listed as a candidate for connection, a desired electronic device can be reliably selected.

For a device once connected as a user interface device in the negotiation process, the history of the driver is stored together with the identification information of the corresponding user interface device, so that the user interface device can be reconnected to another electronic device later. By utilizing the contents stored when wirelessly connecting to the server, the processing can be greatly simplified.

Further, some electronic devices have a limited user interface device. For example,
A mobile phone or the like described in the following embodiment basically has only 10 keys, a cross key, and some function keys. However, if the above embodiment is used, a driver can be set for each input / output part of the user interface device, so that it can be applied to various electronic devices.

(Second Embodiment) Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to PH.
S (Personal Handyphone Sys)
tem: simplified cordless telephone system) A second embodiment in which a terminal is used in place of a remote control of a television receiver will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 6 shows an external configuration of a PHS terminal 50 serving as a user interface device according to the present embodiment. In the figure, a receiver 52 composed of a speaker (SP), a display unit 53 composed of a liquid crystal display panel with a backlight, and a function key 5 are provided on the front surface of a cubic terminal body 51.
4, a dial key 55, and a transmitter 56 including a microphone (MIC) are provided.

The function keys 54 include, for example, a "call" key for setting outgoing calls and answering incoming calls, a "off" key for ending a call and disconnecting the line connection, and a telephone number displayed on the display unit 53. The "↑" key and "↓" key for selecting one of the registered destinations, the "Redial" key for redialing the last dialed destination, and the PHS terminal 50 connected to another electronic device. And a remote connection key 54a for use as a user interface device of the device.

A power switch 57 is provided on a side surface of the terminal body 51, and an antenna 58 and an Ir light transmitting / receiving section 5 are provided on the upper surface.
9 are provided respectively. The Ir transmission / reception unit 59 uses the P
This is for transmitting and receiving an infrared signal based on the IrDA standard when the HS terminal 50 is used as a user interface device.

FIG. 7 shows a circuit configuration of the PHS terminal 50. In the figure, a transmitting / receiving unit 61 is connected to an antenna 58. The transmission / reception unit 61 includes a frequency conversion unit and a modem. On the reception side of the frequency conversion unit, a signal input from the antenna 58 is input via an antenna switch for distributing transmission / reception, and is output from the PLL synthesizer. By mixing with a local oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency, the frequency is converted from an 1.9 GHz band to an IF signal in the vicinity of 1 MHz.

On the transmission side, the π / 4 shift QPSK modulated wave input from the modem is mixed with a local oscillation signal of a predetermined frequency output from the PLL synthesizer to convert the frequency into a 1.9 GHz band. Radiates from the antenna 11 via the antenna switch.

On the receiving side of the modem, the IF signal from the frequency converter is demodulated and separated into IQ data, which is transferred to the communication controller 13 as a data string. On the transmission side, on the other hand, IQ data is generated from the data transferred from the communication control unit 13, modulated to π / 4 shift QPSK, and output to the frequency conversion unit.

A communication control unit 62 and a voice processing unit 63 are connected to the transmission / reception unit 61 in this order.
The receiver 3 is connected to a receiver 52 as a speaker and a transmitter 56 as a microphone.

The communication control unit 62 performs frame synchronization and slot data format processing.
On the receiving side, data for one slot is taken out from the received data sent from the modem of the transmitting / receiving section 61 at a predetermined timing, a unique word (synchronization signal) is extracted from this data, frame synchronization is performed, and control is performed. After descrambling the data section and the audio data section or the communication data section, the control data and the communication data section are sent to the control section 64 described later, and the audio data is transferred to the audio processing section 63.

On the other hand, on the transmitting side, control data and the like are added to the audio data sent from the audio processing unit 63 or the communication data sent from the control unit 64, and after scrambling or the like, a unique word or the like is added. In addition, transmission data for one slot is created, inserted into a predetermined slot in the frame at a predetermined timing, and transmitted to the modem of the transmission / reception unit 61.

The audio processing unit 63 is composed of a speech codec and a PCM codec. The speech codec performs compression / expansion processing of digital data. On the receiving side, the ADPCM sent from the communication control unit 62 is used. Audio signal (4 bits x 8 kHz = 3
2Kbps) to PCM audio signal (8 bits x 8KHz =
Decompress to 64Kbps to expand PCM
Output to codec. On the other hand, the transmitting side converts the PCM audio signal sent from the PCM codec into an ADPC
It is compressed by encoding into M audio signals and output to the communication control unit 62.

The PCM codec is analog /
A digital conversion process is performed. On the receiving side, the PCM audio signal sent from the speech codec is converted to a D / D signal.
A conversion is performed and an analog audio signal is output to the receiver 52.
On the transmission side, on the other hand, the analog audio signal input from the transmitter 56 is A / D converted to obtain a PCM audio signal, which is output to the speech codec.

A control unit 64 is connected to the transmitting / receiving unit 61, the communication control unit 62, and the audio processing unit 63.
The display unit 53 and the program memory 6
5, a table memory 66, the Ir transmission / reception unit 59, and a key input unit 67 including the function key 54 and the dial key 55 are connected.

Here, the control unit 64 is constituted by a CPU or the like and controls the entire apparatus based on a predetermined protocol. The program memory 65 controls communication during communication, transmits and receives call data, and controls the PHS terminal 50. It stores a control operation program and the like in the control section 64 when used as a user interface device.

As shown in FIG. 8, the table memory 66 stores the category, input driver, and output driver for each electronic device in a table format. This is stored on the assumption that the user interface devices (input / output devices) are the same to some extent if the partner terminals are in the same category. Therefore, the same category (eg, video) cannot be applied if the user interface device is different. In that case, the above categories are further subdivided into models or manufacturers, etc.
A table may be created similarly.

Next, a schematic circuit configuration of a television receiver 70 using the PHS terminal 50 as a user interface device will be described with reference to FIG.

In the figure, an RF signal received by an outdoor antenna (not shown) is supplied to a tuner 71.

The tuner 71 selects a specified channel (frequency) according to a tuning signal from the display control unit 76, converts the selected channel (frequency) into an intermediate frequency signal, and sends it to an intermediate frequency circuit (IF) 72.

The intermediate frequency circuit 72 separates the transmitted intermediate frequency signal into a video intermediate frequency signal and an audio intermediate frequency signal, amplifies the video intermediate frequency signal, detects the video, and converts the signal into a video signal. 73 and sync separation circuit 74
The audio intermediate frequency signal is detected and FM-demodulated to an audio signal in the audible frequency range.
Send to 5.

The audio amplifying circuit 75 separates the audio signal from the intermediate frequency circuit 72 into left and right channels, and then amplifies the audio with an amplification factor based on a signal from a control unit 79, which will be described later. 78, 78 are driven to loudspeak to emit television sound.

The above-described chroma circuit 73 includes an intermediate frequency circuit 72.
Performs chroma processing on the video signal given by
A chroma signal consisting of the three primary colors G and B is obtained, and the obtained chroma signal is output to the display control unit 76.

The sync separation circuit 74 separates the horizontal sync signal and the vertical sync signal included in the video signal and outputs the separated signals to the display control unit 76.

The display controller 76 generates a tuning signal having a voltage value corresponding to a specified channel (frequency) based on the control from the controller 79, and
1 while controlling the display drive unit 77 based on the horizontal synchronization signal and the vertical synchronization signal sent from the synchronization separation circuit 74 and the chroma signal from the chroma circuit 73, for example, by using a CRT or the like. Display the image on a display tube that does not.

The control section 79 controls the operation of the whole television receiver 70, and includes an operation input section 80, an Ir light transmitting / receiving section 81, a program memory 82, and a table memory 8
3 are connected.

The operation input unit 80 includes switches for performing various operations such as power on / off, channel up / down, volume control, and switching of external input terminals such as video terminals.

The Ir transmission / reception unit 81 transmits / receives an infrared signal based on, for example, IrDA standard to / from a remote controller (not shown) dedicated to the television receiver 70 or another user interface device.

The program memory 82 stores various operation programs executed by the control section 79 in the operation of watching the television program or video by the television receiver 70. The PHS terminal 50 is used as a user interface device. It also includes a negotiation program to be used and driver programs for various user interface devices.

The table memory 83 stores the PHS terminal 50.
8, the table shown in FIG. 8 is stored.

Next, the operation of the above embodiment will be described.

Here, as described above, the PHS terminal 50
Is used as a user interface device to operate the television receiver 70. Note that the basic processing steps are as shown in FIG.

That is, in the second embodiment, the input device serving as the user interface device is the PHS terminal 5
0, the processing device becomes the television receiver 70, and the same negotiation processing as in FIG. 5 is executed.

First, the Ir transmitter / receiver 5 of the PHS terminal 50
9 by pressing the remote connection key 54a after facing the Ir transmitter / receiver 81 of the television receiver 70,
The connection request by the infrared signal is issued from the HS terminal 50 to the television receiver 70 (step S1).

In response to this, when television set 70 returns a signal to accept this connection request (step S
2) Next, the PHS terminal 50 issues an encryption request to the television receiver 70 to inquire whether subsequent communication data needs to be encrypted (step S).
3).

In this case, the processing device is the television receiver 70, and the data to be handled is also general data such as a television program. Is returned (step S4), the PHS terminal 50 adds identification information indicating that the PHS terminal 50 is a PHS terminal having the function key 54 and the dial key 55, and issues a mutual capability exchange request. (Step S5).

In response to this, the television receiver 70 also adds identification information indicating that it is the television receiver and returns a signal for accepting the capability exchange (step S).
6) Thereafter, in each of the PHS terminal 50 and the television receiver 70, the driver corresponding to the category of the partner device is stored in the table memory 66 (or 8) shown in FIG.
Referring to 3), the corresponding driver is read out from the program memory 65 (or 82) and set up (step S7).

Although there are various types of input / output drivers, for example, basic functions are common, and input / output functions relating to functions unique to the electronic device are set as options.

Here, as the basic functions of the driver of the portable telephone (including the PHS), for example, the power is turned on by operating the "call" key of the function key 54 of the PHS terminal 50, the power is turned off by operating the "off" key, and " Press the キ ー key to increase the volume,
PHS as specifying the channel directly by operating the "↓" key, and directly specifying the channel by operating each numerical value of the dial key 55
The setup is performed on both the terminal device 50 and the television receiver 70.

After the setup of both the PHS terminal 50 and the television receiver 70 is completed, a signal indicating that the setup has been completed is transmitted from the PHS terminal 50 to the television receiver 70 (step S8). In response to this, when a signal indicating that the setup has been completed is similarly returned from the television receiver 70 to the PHS terminal 50 (step S9), it can be confirmed that the setup has been completed on both sides. Thereafter, by connecting the PHS terminal 50 as a user interface device of the television receiver 70 (step S10), the operation of the television receiver 70 can be arbitrarily operated even by the PHS terminal 50.

Note that also in the second embodiment,
PHS terminal 50 and television receiver 70 by infrared communication
Has been described as a wireless connection, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the PHS terminal 50 normally transmits and receives 1.9.
A radio wave in the GHz band may be used.

In the above embodiment, the operation method of the user interface device (which function each key corresponds to) is displayed on the display unit so that the function unique to the electronic device is notified. You may.

The present invention can be variously modified and implemented without departing from the gist of the present invention.

[0105]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the first electronic device is automatically set as the second electronic device in the negotiation process associated with the connection request. The user's burden is reduced by using a user interface of a different device, such as using a personal computer keyboard to input data instead of using a personal computer keyboard for devices where the number of keys is limited and data input cannot be performed efficiently Can be performed.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the first electronic device is automatically set as the second electronic device in a negotiation process associated with a connection request. An operation that reduces the burden on the user by using a user interface of a different device, for example, by using a personal computer keyboard to input data to a device whose number is limited and data cannot be input efficiently. Can be executed,
Since the user interface device to be set is provided in advance on the side of the second electronic device to be set, the time required for setting the user interface device can be further reduced, and the connection processing can be executed quickly.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the first or second aspect of the present invention, since the setting information of the user interface device is prepared in advance, the time required for wireless connection can be further reduced. Then, the connection process can be executed quickly.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effects of the first or second aspect of the present invention, the setting information of the user interface device corresponding to the unit component of the second electronic device is set. Therefore, it is possible to realize wireless connection using a more appropriate user interface device.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effects of the first or second aspect of the present invention, when a wireless connection means having no directivity is used, a device other than a desired electronic device is used. Even if this electronic device is listed as a candidate for connection, a desired electronic device can be reliably selected.

According to the invention described in claim 6, in addition to the effects of the invention described in claim 1 or 2, the rechargeable battery is connected to the user interface device which is line-connected during normal use in the first electronic device. With this arrangement, the electronic device can be used for wireless connection with the second electronic device, and the range of use of the user interface device can be expanded.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the first or second aspect, when the user interface device is later wirelessly connected to the second electronic device, the user interface device is stored in the storing step. By utilizing the contents described above, the processing can be greatly simplified.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exemplary perspective view showing the external configuration of a keyboard of a personal computer according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the keyboard shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a view exemplifying storage contents of a table memory according to the embodiment;

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a stereo component according to the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is an exemplary view for explaining a step of a negotiation process according to the embodiment;

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an external configuration of a PHS terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the PHS terminal of FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a view exemplifying storage contents of a table memory according to the embodiment;

FIG. 9 is an exemplary block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the television receiver according to the embodiment;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Full keyboard 12 ... Key switch group 12a ... Remote connection key 13 ... Liquid crystal display part 14 ... Connector terminal 15 ... Connector 16 ... Cable 17 ... Ir transmission / reception part 18 ... AC code storage part 19 ... Antenna 21 ... Control part 22 ... Keyboard interface (I / F) 23 ... Charge control unit 24 ... Specific low power wireless unit 25 ... Program memory 26 ... Table memory 27 ... Rechargeable battery 30 ... Stereo component 31 ... General controller 32 ... Program memory 33 ... Table memory 34 ... Operation Input unit 35 Display unit 36 Ir transmitting / receiving unit 37 Digital sound processor 38 Compact disk unit 39 Mini disk unit 40 Tuner unit 41 Main amplifier unit 42 A / D converter 43 Specific low power wireless unit 50 ... PHS terminal 51 ... Handset 52 52 Receiver 53 Display 54 Function key 54a Remote connection key 55 Dial key 56 Transmitter 57 Power switch 58 Antenna 59 Ir transmitter / receiver 61 Transmitter / receiver 62 Communication controller 63 ... Audio processing unit 64 ... Control unit 65 ... Program memory 66 ... Table memory 67 ... Key input unit 70 ... Television receiver 71 ... Tuner 72 ... Intermediate frequency circuit 73 ... Chroma circuit 74 ... Synchronization separation circuit 75 ... Sound amplification circuit 76 ... Display control unit 77 ... Display drive unit 78 ... Speaker 79 ... Control unit 80 ... Operation input unit 81 ... Ir light transmission / reception unit 82 ... Program memory 83 ... Table memory

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A user interface connection method for wirelessly connecting a user interface device constituting at least a part of a first electronic device to a second electronic device and using the user interface device. A connection requesting step of making a connection request to the first electronic device and the second electronic device and the second electronic device in response to the connection request.
A user interface setting step of reading the setting information of the user interface device from the first electronic device and setting the setting information in the second electronic device during a negotiation process performed with the second electronic device. A method for connecting a user interface, comprising: 2. A user interface connection method for wirelessly connecting a user interface device constituting at least a part of a first electronic device to a second electronic device and using the user interface device. A connection requesting step of making a connection request to the first electronic device and the second electronic device in response to the connection request.
In a negotiation process performed with the electronic device, the first electronic device sends identification information for identifying the user interface device to the second electronic device, and the second electronic device receives the identification information. A user interface setting step of reading the setting information of the user interface device corresponding to the information and reading the setting information and setting the setting information in the second electronic device. 3. The user interface connection method according to claim 1, wherein the setting information of the user interface device is setting information of a user interface device of the electronic device. 4. The setting information of the user interface device is setting information for each unit component of a user interface, and in the user interface setting step, the setting information for each unit component adapted to the second electronic device. 3. The user interface connection method according to claim 1, wherein 5. When there is a response from a plurality of second electronic devices in response to the connection request, the method further comprises a selecting step of selecting one of the second electronic devices, and selecting the second electronic device selected in the selecting step. 3. The user interface connection method according to claim 1, wherein the user interface setting step is performed with the electronic device. 6. The user interface device is used by being connected to a line in the first electronic device, and is provided with a rechargeable battery for charging power supplied through the line. The user interface connection method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a wireless connection operation is performed with the second electronic device. 7. A storage step of storing the history of the setting information set in the user interface setting step together with the identification information of the corresponding user interface device, and a connection request is sent from an electronic device having the identification information stored in the storage step. 3. The user interface connection method according to claim 1, wherein the setting information of the user interface device corresponding to the identification information is set in the user interface setting step.