JP2001036979A - Communication control system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a communication control system for allowing electronic equipment at a control side to automatically recognize equipment connected with a communication network, and to easily operate the remote control of the connected equipment. SOLUTION: In this communication control system, electronic equipment 150 at a controlled side is provided with a specific information transmitting part which transmits specific information stored in a specific information storing part for controlling a function specific to the equipment to electronic equipment 100 at a control side. The electronic equipment 100 is provided with a connected equipment detecting part 102 which detects the connected state of the electronic equipment at the controlled side with a communication network 1 and a control part 114 which controls the electronic equipment at the controlled side by using the specific information, stored in a specific information storing part 104 of the electronic equipment at the controlled side, transmitted from a specific information transmitting part 154 according to a command transmitted from a command transmitting part 103 which transmits a command for instructing the transmission of specific information to the electronic equipment at the controlled side when the connection of the electronic equipment 150 at the controlled side with the communication network 1 is detected by the connected equipment detecting part 102.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a communication control system capable of remotely controlling a controlled electronic device from a controlling electronic device via a communication network, and in particular, is not supported by a communication protocol. The present invention relates to a communication control system capable of easily performing remote control of a unique function of a controlled electronic device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a remote control method for remotely controlling a controlled electronic device from a control electronic device through a communication network has been proposed, for example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-326799. A conventional communication control system of this type will be described with reference to FIGS.

In the block diagram of FIG. 10, a computer 500 includes a plurality of AV (Audio-Video)
A camcorder 504 and a VTR 505 are connected as devices. Here, when the computer 500 controls the system, an icon of each device or a control panel for controlling a predetermined device is displayed on the display 501 to urge the user to operate.

In this case, the icons and the control panel are prepared by an application program of the computer 500. The control panel shows individual functions of the device to be controlled in the form of buttons and the like, and the computer 500 transmits a predetermined command to the control target so that the corresponding function is executed by button operation.

[0005] However, actually connected equipment does not always support all the functions shown on the control panel. Therefore, the computer 500
Needs to inquire the device to be controlled whether or not each of the functions indicated on the control panel is supported, wait for a response, and reflect the result in the execution of its own application program. .

If the application program does not correspond to the function of the device to be controlled, the function cannot be operated on the control panel.

Therefore, in response to a request from the electronic device on the control side, the function of the electronic device on the controlled side described in icon information, homepage address information on the Internet, a language for the Internet, etc. from the electronic device on the controlled side. The above problem is solved by transmitting unique information which is information.

For example, a camcorder 504 and a VTR 50
Reference numeral 5 has a memory means for storing icon information for displaying an icon indicating the self as unique information and function information indicating the function of the self.

[0009] In order to obtain icon information as unique information, the computer 500 uses a camcorder 504 and a VT.
A command for requesting icon information is transmitted to R505. Each of the camcorder 504 and the VTR 505
The icon information is read from the memory means and returned to the computer 500 as a response to the request command.

The computer 500 includes a camcorder 504
And VCR 505, the display 501 displays a camcorder 504 and V
It controls to display the icon of TR505. FIG.
1 shows a display example of the display 501. In FIG. 11, reference numeral 601 denotes an icon of the VTR 505, and reference numeral 602 denotes an icon of the camcorder 504.

In order to obtain function information as unique information, the computer 500 uses the camcorder 504 and V
A command requesting function information is transmitted to TR 505. Each of the camcorder 504 and the VTR 505 reads out the function information from the memory means and returns it to the computer 500 as a response to the request command.

Computer 500 includes a camcorder 504.
And a VTR 505 based on the function information received from each of the VTR 505 and the VTR 505.
Control is performed to display a control panel in which individual functions of the 505 are displayed in the form of buttons or the like.

FIG. 11 shows an example in which a control panel 603 of the VTR 505 is displayed. Here, by clicking the icons 601 and 602, the function buttons are switched. If you click the icon 602 of the camcorder 504, the VTR 50
A control panel (not shown) of the camcorder 504 is displayed in place of the control panel 603 of FIG.

The control panel displayed on the display 501 has one-to-one correspondence with each function of the camcorder 504 and the VTR 505.
It is not necessary to make an inquiry as to whether or not the user is compatible, and the user can operate all functions of the camcorder 504 and the VTR 505 on the control panel displayed on the display 501.

[0015]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional communication control system, in order to acquire the unique information of the controlled electronic device by a command operation from the controlling electronic device, the communication control system is required to acquire the unique information. It is necessary to know in advance what devices are connected to the system. Further, when the controlled electronic device is disconnected from the communication network, it cannot be known from the controlling electronic device. Furthermore, since version control of the specific information is not performed, when operating the electronic device on the controlled side, the user must go to obtain the specific information every time.

There is also a communication protocol such as the HAVi standard which has a command for defining a basic operation (playback, stop, fast forward, etc.) of an AV device. Commands defined by the protocol and commonly used by devices, such as these (hereinafter referred to as common commands)
In the case of controlling a device by using only the device, it is often impossible to perform a function or setting unique to the device, and unique information for performing a function or setting unique to the device is required.

For example, in a CS tuner, selection of a television screen (wide or normal), an antenna (dual antenna, single antenna, or both) are set as items of initial setting (setting of connection conditions with an external peripheral device). Setting of the listening antenna, communication line (pulse or tone,
The user must make settings such as whether there is an outside line calling number) and a password. These are different from the contents of the program service of the CS tuner directly and do not become a common function of all tuners, and it is difficult to register them as a common command.

Further, in order to operate the electronic device on the controlled side, the user needs a control screen for operating various functions. When displaying the control screen, the size of the control screen and the font size indicating key information are changed according to the display size and the aspect ratio of the TV screen, because the screen is not always large like a computer display. In some cases.

For example, there is a case where an image is displayed on an extremely small screen such as a display of a transmission / reception remote controller. Further, it is conceivable that the display is too small and must be operated by each key of the remote controller. Therefore, it is necessary to generate a control screen or an operation key assignment table corresponding to the display and perform the control operation.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points. (1) In a control-side electronic device, a user can automatically connect a device connected to a communication network without performing a special operation by a user. (2) remotely controlling all functions including the unique functions of the electronic device on the controlled side while looking at the television receiver, display, display panel of the remote control, etc .; (3) An object of the present invention is to provide a communication control system capable of performing these operations comfortably and quickly.

[0021]

A communication control system according to a first aspect of the present invention is a communication control system for remotely controlling a controlled electronic device from a control electronic device through a communication network. In the electronic device on the controlled side, unique information storage means for storing unique information for controlling a function unique to the device, and unique information stored in the unique information storage means, to the electronic device on the control side. Providing unique information transmitting means for transmitting, the electronic device on the control side,
A connected device detection unit that detects a connection state of the controlled electronic device to the communication network, and a connection of the controlled electronic device to the communication network is detected by the connected device detection unit. A command transmission unit that transmits a command for instructing transmission of the unique information to the controlled electronic device; and the command transmitted from the unique information transmission unit in response to the command transmitted from the command transmission unit. A unique information storage unit that receives and stores unique information of the controlled electronic device, and a control unit for controlling the controlled electronic device using the unique information stored in the unique information storage unit. Is provided.

That is, the connected device detecting means of the electronic device on the control side is connected to the electronic device on the controlled side newly connected to the communication network or the communication device before the electronic device on the control side is connected to the communication network. The controlled electronic device connected to the network can be automatically detected and recognized.

The electronic device on the control side instructs the detected electronic device on the controlled side to transmit the unique information, and automatically transmits the unique information on the electronic device on the controlled side on the communication network. Since it is possible to reliably obtain the electronic device, the electronic device on the controlled side can be controlled without bothering the user.

The communication control system according to the second invention of the present application is the communication control system according to the first invention, wherein:
The unique information storage means of the electronic device on the control side stores, together with the unique information of the electronic device on the controlled side, at least version information of the unique information or storage status information indicating the date and time when the unique information was stored. The electronic device on the control side includes: storage status extraction means for extracting version information of the unique information stored in the unique information storage means or storage status information indicating a date and time when the unique information is stored; Additional information setting means for adding the storage status information extracted by the storage status extraction means to a command instructing transmission of the unique information.

That is, the electronic device on the control side stores at least version information of the specific information or storage status information indicating the date and time when the specific information is stored, together with the specific information of the electronic device on the controlled side. When instructing the controlled electronic device to transmit the unique information, the storage status information is transmitted to the controlled electronic device.

In the electronic device on the control side, unnecessary unique information can be deleted or updated to upgraded unique information based on the storage status information, so that the unique information can be easily managed. Can be.

The communication control system according to the third invention of the present application is the communication control system according to the second invention, wherein:
The controlled electronic device transmits the unique information to update the unique information stored in the unique information storage unit based on the storage status information added to the command, or Has a unique information transmission determining means for determining whether to transmit information indicating that there is no update.

Thus, the controlled electronic device determines whether or not it is necessary to transmit unique information to the control electronic device based on the storage status information transmitted from the control electronic device. Therefore, it is possible to avoid transmitting unnecessary data to the electronic device on the control side.

That is, when the unique information is not stored in the electronic device on the control side, the unique information is immediately transmitted from the electronic device on the controlled side to the electronic device on the control side. Further, when the unique information is already stored in the electronic device on the control side, it is determined whether or not the stored unique information needs to be updated. The unique information is transmitted from the electronic device to the electronic device on the control side. When the update is unnecessary, information indicating that there is no update of the unique information is transmitted, so that the unique information can be efficiently transmitted without transmitting the same unique information many times. .

The communication control system according to a fourth invention of the present application is the communication control system according to the first to third inventions, wherein the unique information storage means of the electronic device on the control side is the electronic device on the controlled side. The control-side electronic device stores initial setting information of the controlled-side electronic device stored in the unique information storage means, together with the unique information of the controlled-side electronic device. Information is transmitted to the controlled electronic device as needed.

That is, the electronic device on the control side transmits the initial setting information stored in the unique information storage means to the electronic device on the controlled side when the initial setting of the electronic device on the controlled side becomes necessary. , It is possible to improve usability without bothering the user. In the electronic device on the control side, items that require initial setting can be selected and input by the user.

As described above, the control-side electronic device manages the initial setting information of the controlled-side electronic device, and performs the initial setting and resetting of the controlled-side electronic device, thereby improving the convenience. Can be done.

The communication control system according to the fifth invention of the present application is the communication control system according to the fourth invention, wherein:
The unique information transmission means of the controlled electronic device transmits, to the control electronic device, the initial setting information of the controlled electronic device together with the unique information of the controlled electronic device. The requested information is transmitted, and the controlled electronic device performs the initial setting of the controlled electronic device according to the initial setting information transmitted from the control electronic device.

Here, the information requesting transmission of the initial setting information includes information indicating that the controlled electronic device desires a new initial setting, and information stored in the controlling electronic device. Information indicating a transfer request of the initial setting information may be considered. The information for requesting transmission of the initial setting information includes items that require initial setting.

Therefore, the controlled electronic device requests the control electronic device to transmit the initial setting information, and in response to the request, transmits the initial setting information based on the initial setting information transmitted from the control electronic device. Since the initial setting can be performed, for example, even if the controlled electronic device is once disconnected from the communication network, the initial setting is automatically performed by reconnecting to the communication network, thereby improving the usability. It is possible.

A communication control system according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is the communication control system according to the first to fifth aspects, wherein the display for displaying a control screen for controlling the electronic device on the controlled side is provided. Means, display function storage means for storing the function information of the display means, unique information stored in the unique information storage means, based on the function information of the display means stored in the display function storage means, Display image generating means for generating control screen data for controlling the electronic device on the controlled side.

That is, an optimal control screen for controlling the electronic device on the controlled side is automatically set in accordance with the display function (display screen size, font size, resolution, aspect ratio, key table) of the display means. Can be generated. In addition, since the user can operate the electronic device on the controlled side while looking at the control screen displayed by the display unit,
It is possible to improve the operability for the user.

Here, as the display means, a television receiver connected to the electronic device on the control side, a display provided on the electronic device on the control side, and a remote controller for remotely controlling the electronic device on the control side are provided. Display panel or the like can be used. When the control screen is displayed on the display panel of the remote controller, the electronic device on the controlled side can be remotely controlled using the remote controller, which is very convenient.

A communication control system according to a seventh invention of the present application is the communication control system according to the sixth invention, wherein:
The unique information storage means of the electronic device on the control side includes, as unique information of the electronic device on the controlled side, key information for operating a function of the electronic device on the controlled side, and function information assigned to the key. The control-side electronic device includes: key information extraction means for extracting key information and function information of the controlled-side electronic device stored in the unique information storage means; Control image storage means for storing image information of control keys for controlling the electronic device on the side; and image information of control keys stored in the control image storage means, which are extracted by the key information extraction means. Key assigning means for assigning key information.

That is, the unique information transmitted from the controlled electronic device to the controlling electronic device does not include the icon information and the key image information, but includes the key information corresponding to the operation panel of the controlled electronic device. , And the function information assigned to the key, the data amount can be reduced and the load on the communication network can be reduced.

In this case, it is necessary to incorporate control image information, such as a plurality of icons and keys, into the electronic device on the control side in advance.
It may be stored in an internal memory. Here, by assigning the same icon to electronic devices having the same functions and the same key image information to the same control keys, it is possible to display a control screen that is very easy for the user to use.

Furthermore, key information of the controlled electronic device can be assigned to operation keys of a remote controller or a keyboard used by the electronic device on the control side, and a control image to which the key information has been assigned can be displayed on the display means. It is possible to comfortably operate the electronic device on the controlled side while viewing the control image without requiring a special remote controller or the like.

[0043]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a communication control system according to the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing one configuration example of the communication control system of the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing another configuration example of the communication control system of the present embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the electronic device on the control side in the communication control system of this embodiment. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the display-related operation of the electronic device on the control side in the communication control system of this embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the controlled electronic device in the communication control system according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a control screen on the display unit in the communication control system of the present embodiment.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a control screen in the communication control system of the present embodiment.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of display on the remote control display unit in the communication control system according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing another display example on the remote control display unit in the communication control system according to the embodiment.

In FIG. 1, the electronic device 100 on the control side
Is connected to the communication network 1 by the communication interface 101 and remotely controls the electronic device 150 on the controlled side. Further, the controlled electronic device 150 is connected to the communication network 1 by the communication interface 151 and is remotely controlled from the control electronic device 100.

The electronic device 100 on the control side includes a communication interface 101 for connecting to the communication network 1,
A connected device detecting unit 102 for detecting that another device is connected to the communication network 1 and a command transmitting unit 103 for transmitting a control command for controlling a device connected to the communication network 1 And

Further, a unique information storage unit 1 for storing unique information transmitted from the electronic device 150 on the controlled side for controlling the unique function of the electronic device 150 on the controlled side.
04, a storage status extraction unit 105 for selecting specific information on the controlled side from the specific information storage unit 104 and extracting storage status information (at least the version information of the specific information and the date and time of storage), and the extracted storage status information Additional information setting section 106 for adding
And a display function storage unit 107 for storing function information of the display unit 112.

Further, a transmission remote controller 120 for controlling the main body.
A control image storage unit 108 storing control image information of the control keys of the control key and a key for operating a function of the electronic device 150 on the controlled side included in the unique information stored in the unique information storage unit 104 Key information extraction unit 109 for extracting information and function information assigned to the key from the unique information, and key assignment unit 1 for assigning control image information and key information stored in control image storage unit 112
10 is provided.

When a control screen for operating the function of the electronic device 150 on the controlled side is created, the information of the operation keys extracted by the key information extraction unit 109 is read out from the display function storage unit 107. A display image generation unit 111 that generates a display image size and an arrangement of operation keys according to the function information of the unit 112 and a control screen of the controlled electronic device 150 generated by the display image generation unit 111 are displayed. And a display unit 112.

Also, a control unit 113 for controlling the original functions of the electronic device 100 on the control side, a control unit 114 for controlling a series of operations of the remote control, and a remote control signal from the transmission remote control 120 are received. And a remote control communication unit 115 for remotely controlling the main body of the electronic device 100 on the control side.

Here, the control unit 113 and the control unit 114 are configured separately, but they may be configured by a single control unit. Also, the electronic device 100 on the control side
However, the electronic device 100 on the control side does not have a display unit, and a display interface unit that can be output to a monitor of a personal computer or a video input terminal of a TV is provided. Is also conceivable.

On the other hand, the controlled electronic device 150 is connected to the communication interface 1 for connecting to the communication network 1.
51, a connected device detection unit 152 for detecting that another device is connected on the communication network 1, and a shared command for device control used in a communication protocol defined by the communication network 1 cannot be supported. A unique information storage unit 153 that stores unique information for controlling functions unique to the device.

Further, a unique information transmitting unit 154 for calling and transmitting unique information for controlling the own device from the unique information storage unit 153 to the electronic device 100 on the control side connected to the communication network 1; Electronic device 100 on the control side
And a unique information transmission determining unit 155 that determines whether to transmit the unique information according to the storage state of the unique information of the own device added to the command for permitting the transmission of the unique information transmitted from the device. ing.

Further, a control unit 156 for controlling the original function of the electronic device 150 on the controlled side and a control unit 157 for controlling a series of remote control operations are provided. Here, similarly to the electronic device 100 on the control side, the control unit 156 and the control unit 157 are separated from each other.
These may be constituted by a single control means.

Next, as another example of the communication control system of the present embodiment, a remote control for the controlled electronic device can be performed on a display of a transmission / reception remote controller of the controlled electronic device. 2 will be described with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 2, the electronic device 200 on the control side
Is connected to the communication network 1 by the communication interface 101 and remotely controls the electronic device 150 on the controlled side. The controlled electronic device 150 is connected to the communication network 1 by the communication interface 151 and is remotely controlled by the controlling electronic device 200.

The electronic device 200 on the control side includes a remote control display function storage section 207 for storing function information of the remote control display section 221 of the transmission / reception remote control 220 for controlling the main body.
When creating a control screen for operating the function of the electronic device 250 on the controlled side, the information of the operation keys extracted by the key information extraction unit 109 is stored in the remote control display function storage unit 2.
Remote control which generates remote control data (control screen data, layout data of operation keys, function conversion table data in which control functions are assigned to the operation keys of the remote control, etc.) in accordance with the function information of the remote control display unit 221 read from the remote controller control unit 07 A data generation unit 211.

The remote control data generation means 211
Remote control communication unit 215 for transmitting remote control control data (control screen data, operation key arrangement data, function conversion table data in which control functions are assigned to operation keys of the remote control, etc.) generated by
have.

Next, the operation of the communication system of this embodiment will be described below with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 1, a case will be described where the remote controller 120 that controls the main body of the electronic device 100 on the control side has only a transmission function.

When the main body of the electronic device 100 on the control side uses a keyboard instead of the remote controller 120 as an input means, such as a personal computer, the input operation keys of the keyboard control the electronic device 150 on the controlled side. A method of assigning a key is also conceivable.

First, the operation of the electronic device 100 on the control side will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 shows that when a new electronic device 150 on the controlled side is connected to the communication network 1, the control unit 114 of the electronic device 100 on the controlling side acquires unique information from the electronic device 150 on the controlled side, An operation procedure is shown in which it is determined whether or not the controlled electronic device 150 requires initialization, and if necessary, the initialization data is transmitted.

The electronic device 100 on the control side is connected to the communication network 1. Here, the communication network 1 using IEEE1394 will be described. However, another wired network or a wireless (optical or radio) network may be used.

In IEEE 1394, when a communication connector of a communication device connected to a network is connected and disconnected, a state of a node (a unit accessible by an address) of the connected device changes, and a bus reset is automatically performed. The bus reset signal is sent to all nodes, all topology (connection form) information is erased, and the bus is initialized. Next, the node address of each device is automatically set by the tree ID process.

The control unit 114 of the electronic device 100 on the control side connected to the communication network 1 enters a bus reset waiting state (STEP 1000). When the node state of the communication network 1 changes, a bus reset occurs. The communication interface 101 detects this and sends a signal to the control unit 114 of the electronic device 100 on the control side.
Notifies that a bus reset has occurred.

The control unit 114 determines whether a new electronic device has been connected to the communication network 1 (STEP 100).
1) Whether the connected electronic device has been removed (S
(TEP1002), it is determined whether or not a bus reset has occurred due to other causes (such as noise on the bus). If a bus reset occurs for other reasons, the system returns to the bus reset waiting state.

When the connected electronic device is removed, the corresponding device is removed from the network connection device management table (STEP 1003), the management table of the unique information is not deleted, and the connection state of the network is unconnected. (STEP 1004). Further, the node of each connected device is updated.

When an electronic device is connected, the connected electronic device is registered in the network connection device management table (STEP 1005). Subsequently, it is determined whether the electronic device is a newly connected electronic device or a reconnected electronic device (STEP 1006).

In the case of a newly connected electronic device, additional information indicating that the unique information has not yet been acquired is extracted by the storage status extracting unit 105, and the additional information setting unit 106 converts the additional information into a unique information transmission permission command. Then, additional information is set (STEP 1007).

The unique information transmission permission command in which the additional information is set is transmitted by the command transmitting section 103 to the controlled electronic device 150 connected to the communication network 1 via the communication interface 101 (STEP 1).
008).

The electronic device 100 on the control side receives the unique information returned from the electronic device 150 on the controlled side connected to the communication network 1 (STEP 1009). The situation is stored in the unique information management table (STEP 1010).

In addition, based on the unique information from the electronic device 150 on the controlled side, initial setting items for operating the electronic device 150 on the controlled side (items for setting interface conditions with external peripheral devices according to the user's will). It is determined whether or not there is (STEP 1011). If there is no initial setting item of the electronic device 150 on the controlled side, the process returns to the standby state for the next bus reset.

If there is an initial setting item of the electronic device 150 on the controlled side, the specified initial setting item is selected, and the selected initial setting data is transmitted to the electronic device on the controlled side by the command transmitting unit 103. 150 (STEP
1012).

The transmitted initial setting data is also stored in the unique information management table in consideration of a case where a request for transferring the initial setting data occurs (STEP 1013). After storing the initial setting data, the process returns to the state of waiting for the next bus reset.

The case where the controlled electronic device 150 needs to be initialized means that when the control electronic device 100 or the controlled electronic device 150 is newly connected to the communication network 1, 1, when the electronic device 150 on the controlled side is temporarily disconnected and reconnected, or when the electronic device 100 on the control side on the communication network 1 is changed to another device.

On the other hand, in the case of a reconnected electronic device, unique information has already been stored. Electronic device 100 on the control side
The control unit 114 stores additional information indicating the storage status (information such as the version information of the unique information and the date and time of the storage) stored in the unique information storage unit 104.
5 (STEP 1014), additional information setting unit 1
At 06, additional information is set for the unique information transmission permission command (STEP 1015).

The unique information transmission permission command in which the additional information is set is transmitted by the command transmitting unit 103 to the controlled electronic device 150 connected to the communication network 1 via the communication interface 101 (STEP 1).
016).

The unique information transmission determining unit 155 of the controlled electronic device 150 checks the storage status (information such as the version information of the unique information and the stored date and time) stored in the electronic device 100 on the control side. Then, it is determined whether or not to transmit the unique information, and if necessary, the updated data of the unique information is transmitted. If the update of the unique information is inappropriate, the non-updated information is transmitted.

If the controlled electronic device 150 needs to be initialized, a new initial setting is required, or the initial setting data already stored in the controlled electronic device 100 needs to be transferred. Also include the information in the specific information,
This is transmitted to the electronic device 100 on the control side.

Here, in the electronic device 150 on the controlled side,
Although it is determined whether or not to transmit the unique information, it may be transmitted every time the controlled electronic device 150 is connected, or only when requested by the control electronic device 100, You may make it transmit. However, in this case, the communication efficiency is lower than the former.

The electronic device 100 on the control side receives the above-described unique information transmitted from the electronic device 150 on the controlled side connected to the communication network 1 (STEP 101).
7). Then, looking at the received update information of the unique information (S
(Step 1018) When the unique information is updated, the unique information storage unit 104 stores the unique information and its storage status in the unique information management table (STEP 1019).
If not updated, the process in STEP 1019 is jumped.

Next, from the information included in the received unique information, it is confirmed whether or not the initial setting is necessary for the electronic device 150 on the controlled side (STEP 1020). If no initialization is required, the process returns to waiting for the next bus reset. If the initial setting is required, it is further determined whether it is necessary to newly set the initial setting data or to transfer the initial setting data held in the electronic device 100 on the control side (STEP 1021). .

When it is necessary to newly set the initial setting data of the electronic device 150 on the controlled side, the initial setting item specified by the unique information is selected, and the command transmitting unit 10
According to 3, the selected initial setting data is transmitted to the controlled electronic device 150 (STEP 1012). The transmitted initial setting data is stored in the management table of the unique information (STEP 1013). After storing the initial setting data, the process returns to the state of waiting for the next bus reset.

When there is a transfer request of the initial setting data from the electronic device 150 on the controlled side, the initial setting data is extracted from the management table (STEP 1022), and the electronic device on the controlled side is transmitted by the command transmitting section 103. The initial setting data is transferred to 150 (STEP 1023).
After transmitting the initial setting data, the process returns to the state of waiting for the next bus reset.

As described above, the electronic device 100 on the control side
Automatically registers the unique information of the controlled electronic device 150 and performs initial setting (in the case of a new setting, there are some selection items by the user), so that the user does not need to perform a troublesome operation. A comfortable remote operation environment of the electronic device 150 on the controlled side by the electronic device 100 on the control side can be easily set.

Then, in this remote operation environment, the user can select a network connection device and perform various operations using the transmission remote controller 120 while viewing the control screen of the display unit 112.

Next, the operation from display of the control screen by the electronic device 100 on the control side to remote control of the electronic device 150 on the controlled side will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 4 shows that the user selects the controlled electronic device 150 connected to the communication network 1 from the network connection device management table, and displays the control screen on the display unit 112 such as a TV or a monitor, and the transmission / reception remote control 220. Of the display screen for the remote control display unit 221, and interprets the control data transmitted from the remote controllers 120 and 220 into control commands of the electronic device 150 on the controlled side by a user operation based on these control screens. ,
An operation procedure for transmitting to the controlled electronic device 150 is shown.

Normally, the control-side electronic device 100 controls its own device by the control-side electronic device control unit 113. Further, after the above-described registration processing of the unique information, the control unit 114 is in a selection waiting state until the controlled electronic device connected to the communication network 1 is selected (STEP 1200).

The user uses the electronic device 100 on the control side to
One of the controlled electronic devices connected to the communication network 1 is selected (STEP 1201). Here, the control unit 114 extracts the unique information of the selected electronic device from the unique information storage unit 104 (STEP 1202).
In addition, shared command information of the selected electronic device is also obtained from a memory (not shown) related to a communication protocol inside the control unit 114 (STEP 1203).

After obtaining all commands for controlling the selected electronic device, the display function storage unit 107 and the remote control display function storage unit 207 execute function information of the display unit 112 to execute these commands. The function information of the remote control display unit 221 is obtained (STEP 1204).

Here, according to the acquired function information of the display units 112 and 221, when the display on the remote controller is not possible (that is, the configuration in FIG. 1), when the display on the remote controller is possible (that is, in FIG. 2). Configuration) and three patterns in which display on the remote controller is possible but not on the remote controller (configuration having both functions of FIGS. 1 and 2) are possible.

The case where display on the remote controller is possible but not on the remote controller is a case where it is difficult to define a control switch of another electronic device because the display screen of the remote controller is small. .

It is determined whether or not display on the remote controller is possible (STE
P1205) If display on the remote controller is not possible, the control unit 114 checks with the control image storage unit 108 whether there is control image data of the selected electronic device (STEP 1206).

If the control image data has been stored, the control unit 114 reads out the control image data from the control image storage unit 108 (STEP 1207), and controls the display unit 112 using the read control image data. Is displayed (STEP 1214). Then, it enters a standby state for receiving control data from transmission remote controller 120 (ST).
EP1317).

On the other hand, when there is no control image data in the control image storage unit 108 or when there is a request to update the control image data, the control unit 114 uses the function information acquired from the display function storage unit 107 to display the display screen. Is obtained (STEP 1208). Further, the size of the operation key is selected according to the size of the display screen (STEP 120).
9).

The size of the operation keys may be selected in advance by the electronic device 100 on the control side having several sizes. Also, the electronic device 150 on the controlled side
May be described in the unique information transmitted from the server. The data of the ratio between the screen and the operation key size (the operation key size is small for a large screen, the operation key size is large for a small screen, etc.) may be described. In this case, the key information extraction unit 109 acquires the information on the operation keys from the unique information storage unit 104 and determines the size of the operation keys.

Further, the font size is set according to the size of the display screen (STEP 1210). The size of the font may be selected in advance by holding several sizes in the electronic device 100 on the control side.

The specific information transmitted from the electronic device 150 on the controlled side includes the ratio between the screen and the font size (the font size is small on a large screen, the font size is large on a small screen, etc.). Data may be described. In this case, the key information extraction unit 109 obtains information on the operation keys from the unique information storage unit 104 and determines the font size.

Here, the display image generation unit 111 controls the selected electronic device 150 on the controlled side based on the information on the operation keys obtained by the key information extraction unit 109 and the information obtained in STEPs 1208 to 1210. (Step 12)
11).

Then, the generated control display image and
Transmission remote controller 120 for operating electronic device 100 on the control side
In order to associate the control key information with the control key information, the key assigning unit 110 responds to the operation key of the existing transmission remote controller 120 by using the electronic device 150 on the controlled side set in the control image.
A conversion table to which a control key for controlling is assigned is created (STEP 1212).

The control image and the conversion table are stored as control image data in the control image storage unit 108 for each controlled device (STEP 1213). Also,
The control unit 114 controls the display unit 11 using the control image data.
2 displays a control display image (STEP 121).
4). FIG. 6 shows an example of a display image on the display unit 112.

Then, control data reception from the transmission remote controller 120 is awaited (STEP 1317). Remote control communication section 115, upon receiving the control data from transmission remote control 120, notifies control section 114 of the control data. The control unit 114 checks whether the received control data is the control data of the selected electronic device 150 on the controlled side (STEP 1400).

If the data is the control data of the selected electronic device 150, control unit 114 performs a process corresponding to the control data of selected device 150 (STEP 1401). First, it is determined from the conversion table which operation key of the control function of the selected device 150 has been selected. Further, it is confirmed whether the operation key of the control function is a common command or indicates a function unique to the selected device 150.

In the case of a common command, the selected device control data is converted into a common command. If the function is unique to the selected device, the function is converted into a response command corresponding to the unique information stored in the unique information storage unit 104 (STEP 1).
402).

The converted command is sent to the command transmitting unit 1
03, via the communication interface 101 via the communication network 1 to the selected electronic device 150 on the controlled side, and remote control is performed (STEP 1).
403). After the command is transmitted, the process waits for reception of the next control data from the transmission remote controller 120 (STEP 131).
7).

If it is not the control data of the selected device 150, it is further confirmed whether or not the control of the selected device 150 has been completed (STEP 1404). When the remote control key for controlling the main body of the electronic device 100 on the control side is pressed instead of ending the control, the control data is passed to the control side electronic device control unit 113, and the control process of the main body of the electronic device 100 on the control side is performed. (STEP 1405).

Then, control data reception from the transmission remote controller 120 is awaited (STEP 1317). Also,
When the control is completed, the process returns to the control device selection waiting (ST).
EP 1406).

Then, as shown in FIG. 2, the remote controller 220 for controlling the main body of the electronic device 200 on the control side has a transmission / reception function. A case in which a large liquid crystal display panel and a touch panel that can be changed will be described.

[0111] Regarding the transmission / reception remote control 220, the display items of the remote control display unit 221 for which the display items cannot be changed cannot be changed by the same method as that using the transmission remote control 120 in FIG. Operations can be performed.

It is determined whether or not display on the remote controller is possible (STE
P1205) When the display on the remote controller is possible, the control unit 114 checks the control image storage unit 108 whether there is control image data of the selected electronic device 150 on the controlled side (STEP 1306). .

If the control image data has been stored, the control section 114 reads out the control image data from the control image storage section 108 (STEP 1307). The read control image data is transmitted from the remote control communication unit 215 to the transmission / reception remote control 220 as remote control data (STEP 1316). Then, the transmission / reception remote control 220
Waits for receiving control data from
7).

On the other hand, when there is no control image in control image storage section 108 or when there is a request to update control image data, control section 114 controls remote control display function storage section 207.
Based on the obtained function information, it is confirmed whether it is possible to change an item displayed on the remote control display unit 221 provided on the transmission / reception remote controller 220 and whether a newly set operation key can be displayed (STEP 1308).

When the newly set operation key cannot be displayed on the remote control display unit 221, the key information extraction unit 109 extracts the function information of the control key from the unique information received from the selected electronic device 150 on the controlled side. continue,
The key assignment unit 110 creates a conversion table for assigning the extracted function information to the key information currently set in the remote controller 220 (STEP 1309).

Then, the control section 114 creates remote control data to be transmitted to the transmission / reception remote control 220 by the remote control data generation section 211 using the conversion table between the remote control operation keys and the control functions (STEP).
1314).

The created remote control data is stored in the control image storage unit 108 as control image data (STEP 1315). The stored remote control data is transmitted to the remote control
0 (STEP 1316). Then, the process waits for reception of control data from the transmission / reception remote controller 220 (STEP1317).

On the other hand, if the newly set operation key can be displayed on the remote control display unit 221,
1 to create a conversion table between the control keys and the control functions of the selected controlled electronic device 150 to be displayed (ST)
EP 1310).

Then, the control section 114 obtains the size of the display screen from the function information of the remote control display section 221 obtained from the remote control display function storage section 207 (STEP 1).
311). Further, the size of the operation key is selected according to the size of the display screen (STEP 1312).

The size of the operation keys may be previously selected in the electronic device 200 on the control side and selected. Also, the electronic device 150 on the controlled side
May be described in the unique information transmitted from the device. In this case, the key information extraction unit 109 acquires the information on the operation keys from the unique information storage unit 104 and determines the size of the operation keys.

Further, the font size is set according to the size of the display screen (STEP 1313). It should be noted that the font size may be a method in which several sizes are previously stored in the electronic device 200 on the control side and selected.
Also, the ratio information between the screen and the font size may be described in the unique information transmitted from the electronic device 150 on the controlled side. In this case, the key information extraction unit 109 obtains information on the operation keys from the unique information storage unit 104 and determines the font size.

Here, remote control data generation section 211
Is a control display image generation for the remote control display unit 221 for controlling the selected controlled device based on the information on the control key obtained by the key information extraction unit 109 and the information obtained in STEPs 1310 to 1313. To generate remote control data (step 131)
4).

The key assignment unit 110 adds assignment information between an image (operation keys) displayed on the remote control display unit 221 and a control function to the remote control data. The remote control data is stored in the control image storage unit 1.
08 is stored as control image data (STEP 13
15).

The stored remote control data is transmitted to remote controller 220 by remote control communication section 215 (STEP 1316). And the remote control 2
20 (STEP 1).
317).

When receiving the control data from transmission / reception remote controller 220, remote control communication unit 215 notifies control unit 114. The control unit 114 checks whether the received control data is control data of the selected device 150 (STEP 1).
1400).

If the data is the control data of the selected device 150, the control section 114 performs a process corresponding to the control data of the selected device 150 (STEP 1401). First, it is determined from the conversion table which control function of the selected device has been pressed. The operation keys of the control function are
Check whether the command is a common command or indicates a function unique to the selected device.

In the case of a common command, the selected device control data is converted into a common command. If the function is unique to the selected electronic device 150, the unique information storage unit 104
(STEP 1402).

The converted command is sent to the command transmitting unit 1
03, the controlled electronic device 1 selected via the communication network 1 via the communication interface 101
50, and remote control is performed (STEP 14).
03). After the command is transmitted, the process waits for reception of the next control data from the transmission / reception remote controller 220 (STEP 131).
7).

If it is not the control data of the selected device 150, it is further confirmed whether or not the control of the selected device 150 has been completed (STEP 1404). If the remote control operation key for controlling the main body of the electronic device 200 on the control side is pressed instead of terminating the control, the control data is passed to the control side electronic device control unit 113, and the control process of the main body of the control side electronic device 200 is performed This is performed (STEP 1405).

Then, control data reception from the transmission / reception remote controller 220 is awaited (STEP 1317). If the control ends, the process returns to the control device selection waiting (STEP 1406).

Next, the operation of the electronic device 150 on the controlled side will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG.
Is the electronic device 150 on the controlled side on the communication network 1.
Is connected to the control unit 15 of the electronic device 150 on the controlled side.
Reference numeral 7 denotes an operation procedure for transmitting unique information as necessary to the control-side electronic devices 100 and 200 and performing initial settings.

The communication interface 151 of the electronic device 150 on the controlled side is connected to the communication network 1 (S
Then, a bus reset is generated for all devices connected on the network 1 to notify that a new connection has been made (STEP 2001).

Control unit 157 of electronic device 150 on the controlled side
Is in a state of waiting for receiving commands from the electronic devices 100 and 200 on the control side (STEP 2002). In the case of an abnormal command or a communication error, the received data is rejected, and the process returns to the command reception standby state. When a normal command is received (STEP 2003), the received command is analyzed and command processing is executed (STEP 2004).

It is determined whether or not the received command has additional information (STEP 2005). If there is no additional information, the process returns to the command reception standby state. If there is additional information, the control side receives the additional information according to the received additional information. Electronic equipment 10
It is confirmed whether the unique information of the own device is stored in 0, 200 (STEP 2006).

If unique information of the own device is stored, version information, storage date and time, etc. are extracted from the storage status information (STEP 2007, STEP 2008).
Further, based on the storage status information, the update condition of the unique information is examined (STEP 2009), and it is determined whether the update of the unique information is necessary (STEP 2010).

If the unique information is not stored, or if the unique information needs to be updated, the unique information storage unit 1
The unique information is extracted from the control-side electronic devices 100 and 2 by the unique information transmitting unit 153 (STEP 2018).
(Step 201).
9).

Further, it is determined whether or not there is an initial setting item (S
(Step 2020) If there is no initial setting item, the process returns to the command reception waiting state again. If there is an initial setting item, it receives initial setting data from the electronic devices 100 and 200 on the control side (STEP 2021), performs initial setting of its own device (STEP 2022), and returns to the command reception waiting state again.

If it is determined in the above STEP 2010 that the update of the unique information is unnecessary, it is set whether or not the transfer of the initial setting data is necessary (STEP 2011).
The non-update of the data and a transfer request of the initial setting data are added to the unique information (STEP 2012), and the unique information is transmitted from the unique information transmitting unit 154 (STEP 2).
014).

The electronic devices 100 and 200 on the control side
When the transfer of the initial setting data is made to the electronic devices 100 and 200 on the control side, the initial setting data is received (STEP 2015, STEP 201).
6) Perform initial setting of the own device (STEP 201)
7). If the transfer of the initial setting data is not performed, the process returns to the command reception waiting state.

When the electronic devices 100 and 200 on the control side are detached and connected again, the connected device detection unit 152
This is detected, and the electronic device 100 on the control side is again
A procedure for transmitting the unique information to 200 is executed.
In this case, the electronic device 150 on the controlled side waits for a command reception until a unique information transmission permission command is received from the electronic device 100 or 200 on the control side. Thereafter, a series of operations similar to the above are performed.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing a display example on a television screen of a control screen for remotely controlling a network connection device by the transmission remote controller 120 in FIG. 1, and FIG.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a control screen for remotely controlling a network connection device by the transmission remote controller 120 in FIG.

In FIG. 6, the control screen is displayed on the right half of the television screen, but may be displayed on the left half or on the entire screen. Further, the image of the television may be displayed on the sub-screen, and the control screen may be displayed on the whole screen. Alternatively, the control screen may be displayed in a small screen with a television image as a background.

In FIG. 7, a management table for network-connected devices is displayed on the right side of the control screen.
This is displayed by pressing the network key of the transmission remote controller 120. Other electronic devices on the communication network 1 detected by the connected device detection unit 102 are registered in the management table.

By selecting an electronic device registered in the management table with the up / down selection key of transmission remote controller 120, the control key of the selected device is displayed on the left side of the control screen. The control key of the selected device shares some keys of the transmission remote controller 120 of the electronic device 100 on the control side.

For example, when VTR1 is selected on the management table, a control key for VTR1 is displayed on the left side of the control screen. By pressing the registration key in this state,
Control key information for VTR1 (control image data created according to display function by extracting key information from unique information)
Is registered in the control image storage unit 108 of the electronic device 100 on the control side, and the mode of the VTR 1 is newly added to the input switching key.

From the next time, even if the device is not selected on the management table, by pressing the input switch key and selecting the mode of the VTR 1, the mode management unit (not shown) in the control unit 114 can control the control image. V registered in storage unit 108
The control image data (display image and conversion table) for TR1 is read, and the conversion table for interpreting the key code received from the transmission remote controller 120 is switched to the conversion table created from the unique information of the VTR1. As a result, the transmission remote controller 120 can be immediately operated as the remote controller of the VTR 1.

In the center of the control screen of the display unit 112, a transmission remote controller 120 for operating the electronic device 100 on the control side is displayed. That is, the transmission remote controller 120
When the remote control of the VTR 1 is performed by using, the user can understand at a glance which control keys of the VTR 1 correspond to the operation keys of the transmission remote controller 120.

By pressing the guide key of transmission remote controller 120, the control screen can be displayed or deleted according to the user's request. Thus, the control key of the electronic device on the controlled side and the transmission remote controller 12
By displaying a correspondence table with 0 operation keys on the control screen, it is possible to easily operate the electronic device on the controlled side.

In the above example, the transmission remote controller 120 has been described as an example. However, when the electronic device 100 on the control side is a device using a keyboard such as a personal computer, the input key of the keyboard is replaced with the input key of the keyboard. Control keys may be assigned.

FIGS. 8 and 9 are explanatory diagrams showing display examples of the display screen in the various use modes of the transmission / reception remote controller 220 in FIG. Control screens such as key information in various use modes are displayed on a liquid crystal panel of a remote control display unit 221 provided at the center of the transmission / reception remote control 220.

Here, assuming that electronic device 100 on the control side is a television receiver, FIG. 8A shows a display screen (TV control) of the remote controller in normal use.
Here, a touch panel is provided on the liquid crystal panel, and the television receiver is remotely controlled by pressing a channel key or a function key displayed on the liquid crystal panel.

FIG. 8B shows a display screen for selecting a network connection device. Here, this screen is displayed by depressing the operation key of the network display at the top of the transmission / reception remote controller 220.

When the operation key of the network below the transmission / reception remote controller 220 is pressed, the control unit 114 of the electronic device 200 on the control side recognizes this, and the remote control data generation unit 211 causes the control unit 114 to store it in the control unit 114. New remote control data is generated based on the latest data of a certain network connection device management table. The latest network information (remote control data) is transmitted to the transmission / reception remote controller 220, and is updated and stored in a remote control data storage unit (not shown) in the transmission / reception remote controller 220.

Further, by pressing the up / down selection arrow keys below the liquid crystal panel of the transmission / reception remote controller 220, the network connection device displayed on the liquid crystal panel can be selected.

FIG. 9A shows a display screen of the control keys of the selected VTR 2. Here, after pressing any one of the memory keys M1 to M8 at the bottom of the transmission / reception remote controller 220, a specific control key is pressed, thereby selecting a specific control key and further pressing a registration key. Thereby, the remote control data including the selected specific control key can be registered.

From the next time, the pressed memory keys M1 to M
By pressing 8, remote control data including a specific control key is displayed on the screen. In this way, by registering a specific control key of a frequently used device, a user-specific control remote control screen can be created. For example, as shown in FIG.
It is also possible to display on the liquid crystal panel a remote control screen which simultaneously displays the control keys of R2.

[0157]

According to the communication control system according to the first aspect of the present invention, the electronic device on the control side detects the connection state of the electronic device on the control side on the communication network by the connected device detecting means. In order to instruct the controlled electronic device connected to the communication network to transmit the unique information, the unique information of the controlled electronic device can be automatically and reliably obtained, and the user's The electronic device on the controlled side can be controlled without any trouble.

According to the communication control system according to the second aspect of the present invention, the control-side electronic device stores at least version information of the unique information or the unique information of the controlled-side electronic device together with the unique information of the controlled-side electronic device. The storage status information indicating the date and time of the storage is stored, and based on this storage status information, unnecessary unique information can be deleted or updated to the upgraded unique information, making it easy to manage the unique information. It can be carried out.

According to the communication control system according to the third aspect of the present invention, the electronic device on the controlled side transmits unique information to the electronic device on the control side based on the storage status information transmitted from the electronic device on the controlling side. Since it is determined whether or not it is necessary to transmit the unnecessary data, it is possible to avoid transmitting unnecessary data to the electronic device on the control side.

According to the communication control system of the fourth aspect of the present invention, the control-side electronic device manages the initial setting information of the controlled-side electronic device, and initializes the controlled-side electronic device. Resetting can be performed, and convenience can be improved.

According to the communication control system of the fifth aspect of the present invention, the controlled electronic device requests the control electronic device to transmit the initial setting information, and responds to the request to transmit the initial setting information. The initial setting can be performed based on the initial setting information transmitted from the electronic device, so that, for example, even if the controlled electronic device is once disconnected from the communication network, it is automatically connected to the communication network again. Initial setting is performed, and usability can be improved.

According to the communication control system of the sixth aspect of the present invention, an optimum control screen for controlling the electronic device on the controlled side is automatically generated according to the display function of the display means. Can be. In addition, since the user can operate the electronic device on the controlled side while looking at the control screen displayed by the display means, the operability for the user can be improved.

According to the communication control system of the seventh aspect of the present invention, the unique information of the controlled electronic device does not include the icon information and the key image information, and is displayed on the operation panel of the controlled electronic device. Since it is composed of the corresponding key information and the function information assigned to the key, the data amount can be reduced and the load on the communication network can be reduced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing a configuration example of an embodiment of a communication control system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing another configuration example of the embodiment of the communication control system of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a control-side electronic device in the communication control system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a display-related operation of a control-side electronic device in the communication control system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a controlled electronic device in the communication control system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a control screen by a display unit in the embodiment of the communication control system of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a control screen in the embodiment of the communication control system of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing one display example by a remote control display unit in the embodiment of the communication control system of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing another display example on the remote control display unit in the embodiment of the communication control system of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a schematic configuration of a conventional communication control system.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a display in a conventional communication control system.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 100 Control-side electronic device 101 Communication interface 102 Connected device detection unit 103 Command transmission unit 104 Unique information storage unit 105 Storage status extraction unit 106 Additional information setting unit 107 Display function storage unit 108 Control image storage unit 109 Key information extraction unit 110 Key Assignment unit 111 Display image generation unit 112 Display unit 113 Controlling electronic device control unit 115 Remote control communication unit 120 Transmission remote control 150 Controlled electronic device 151 Communication interface 152 Connected device detection unit 153 Unique information storage unit 154 Unique information transmission unit 155 Specific information transmission determination unit 156 Controlled electronic device control unit 157 Control unit 200 Control-side electronic device 207 Remote control display function storage unit 211 Remote control control data generation unit 215 Remote control communication unit 220 Transmission / reception remote control 221 Remote control Down the display unit

 ────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuing from the front page (72) Inventor Tamotsu Aoki 22-22, Nagaikecho, Abeno-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka F-term (reference) 5K032 BA08 DB24 EA07 5K048 AA04 BA03 DC04 EB15 FB10 FB15 HA04 HA06 HA13 HA23

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A communication control system for remotely controlling a controlled electronic device from a control electronic device via a communication network, wherein the controlled electronic device controls a function unique to the device. Unique information storage means for storing unique information for storing, and unique information transmission means for transmitting the unique information stored in the unique information storage means to the electronic device on the control side. A connected device detecting means for detecting a connection state of the controlled electronic device to the communication network, and when the connection of the controlled electronic device to the communication network is detected by the connected device detecting means, Command transmitting means for transmitting a command for instructing transmission of unique information to the controlled electronic device; and The inherent information transmitted from the transmitting unit, by using the unique information storage means for storing the received unique information of the electronic device of the controlled side, a specific information stored in the unique information storage unit,
A communication control system, further comprising control means for controlling the electronic device on the controlled side. 2. The communication control system according to claim 1, wherein the unique information storage means of the control-side electronic device includes at least version information of the unique information together with the unique information of the controlled-side electronic device. The electronic device on the control side stores the version information of the unique information stored in the unique information storage means or the storage of the unique information. Storage status extraction means for extracting storage status information indicating the date and time when the storage status information is extracted by the storage status extraction means,
A communication control system comprising: additional information setting means for adding to a command instructing transmission of the unique information. 3. The communication control system according to claim 2, wherein the controlled electronic device stores the unique information stored in the unique information storage means based on storage status information added to the command. A communication control system comprising: a unique information transmission determining unit for determining whether to transmit unique information or to transmit information indicating that there is no update of the unique information in order to update the information. 4. The communication control system according to claim 1, wherein the unique information storage means of the electronic device on the control side stores the unique information of the electronic device on the controlled side together with the unique information of the electronic device on the controlled side. The control-side electronic device stores initial setting information of the controlled-side electronic device stored in the unique information storage means.
A communication control system for transmitting to the controlled electronic device as necessary. 5. The communication control system according to claim 4, wherein the unique information transmitting means of the controlled electronic device is configured to transmit the unique information of the controlled electronic device to the control electronic device. Along with the information, transmitting information requesting transmission of the initial setting information of the controlled electronic device, the controlled electronic device responds to the initial setting information transmitted from the controlling electronic device, A communication control system, wherein initial settings of the controlled electronic device are performed. 6. The communication control system according to claim 1, wherein display means for displaying a control screen for controlling said controlled electronic device, and function information of said display means are stored. A display function storage unit for controlling the electronic device on the controlled side based on the unique information stored in the unique information storage unit and the function information of the display unit stored in the display function storage unit. And a display image generating means for generating the control screen data. 7. The communication control system according to claim 6, wherein the unique information storage means of the electronic device on the control side stores the unique information of the electronic device on the controlled side as the unique information of the electronic device on the controlled side. Key information for operating a function and function information assigned to the key are stored. Key information extracting means for extracting key information and function information; control image storing means for storing image information of a control key for controlling the controlled electronic device; and control image storing means for storing the control image storing means. A key assigning means for assigning the key information extracted by the key information extracting means to the image information of the control key being used.