JP2001057564A - Device and method for transmission, device and method for reception, transmission and reception system and medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To quickly recognize the correspondence between an identifier identifying an operation object and a device by providing one receiver selected by a selecting means with a transmitting means transmitting data making the user of the receiver execute a prescribed operation for recognizing the selection. SOLUTION: A personal computer 1 makes recorders 2-1 to 2-3 record prescribed data through IEEE 1394 networks 3-1 to 3-3 and reads data recorded in the recorders 2-1 to 2-3. The computer 1 also transmits device selection data for making any of the recorders 2-1 to 2-3 perform a prescribed operation through the networks 3-l to 3-3. It is possible to quickly know the correspondence between an identifier identifying an operation object and a receiver because data for making the prescribed operation for making the user of the receiver recognize the selection is ready to be transmitted.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a transmitting apparatus and a transmitting method, a receiving apparatus and a receiving method, a transmitting / receiving system, and a medium, and in particular, to quickly know the correspondence between an identifier for identifying an operation target and the apparatus. The present invention relates to a transmission device and a transmission method, a reception device and a reception method, a transmission / reception system, and a medium that can perform the method.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art IEEE (Institute of Electrical and El
ectronic Engineers) Personal computer and CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read) via 1394 network
Only Memory) drive, MD (Mini Disk) drive,
When a recording device such as an MO (Magneto-Optical Disk) driving device or a hard disk driver is connected, the personal computer can control the recording device via an IEEE1394 network.

[0003] A personal computer displays a GUI including an icon or text corresponding to a recording device connected to an IEEE1394 network on a predetermined display device.
(Graphical User Interface) is displayed.

[0004] Through such a GUI or the like, a user can transfer data to a recording device connected to an IEEE1394 network, for example, to a recording medium such as an MD or MO attached to a predetermined recording device. , A predetermined operation such as reading data recorded on a mounted recording medium or removing a mounted recording medium can be performed.

When a plurality of the same recording devices (for example, a plurality of hard disk drivers of the same model number) are connected to the IEEE1394 network, the personal computer displays a GUI including a plurality of the same image icons corresponding to each recording device. Display on the device.

The IEEE1394 network automatically executes a bus reset when a socket of a recording apparatus and a plug of a cable are inserted or unplugged while the power is turned on, and the bus is reset after the bus reset. Execute the configuration.

[0007] The correspondence between the icons on the GUI and the recording device after the reconfiguration is not always the same as the correspondence between the icons on the GUI and the recording device before the reconfiguration.

[0008]

As described above, when a plurality of the same devices are connected to the IEEE1394 network,
The user can use the GUI displayed on the personal computer.
It is not possible to know only the correspondence between the identifier that identifies the operation target, such as the icon or text of the GUI, and the actual device.

Therefore, the user causes the personal computer to transmit, for example, a command to start recording or a command to take out a recording medium in association with one of the icons of the GUI, and determine which device corresponds to the operation. By recognizing whether or not to do so, the correspondence between a predetermined GUI icon and the device has been known.

[0010] However, when a plurality of the same devices are performing recording, for example, sending a command to remove a recording medium interrupts the recording process. In other words, the user must select another command that does not affect the processing of step S1 and transmit it, or wait until the recording operation of the apparatus is completed before transmitting the command.

The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and has as its object to be able to quickly know the correspondence between an identifier for identifying an operation target and a device.

[0012]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a transmitting apparatus comprising: a selecting means for selecting one of the receiving apparatuses; and a user of the receiving apparatus selected by the one receiving apparatus selected by the selecting means. And transmitting means for transmitting data for causing the user to execute a predetermined operation for recognizing the selection.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a transmission method, wherein a selection step of selecting one of the receiving apparatuses is performed, and one of the receiving apparatuses selected in the processing of the selecting step is selected by a user of the receiving apparatus. Transmitting a data for executing a predetermined operation for causing the recognition to be performed.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a program for a medium, wherein the selecting step selects one of the receiving apparatuses, and the receiving apparatus selected by the processing of the selecting step is selected by a user of the receiving apparatus. And transmitting data for executing a predetermined operation for recognizing.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a receiving apparatus for receiving data transmitted from a transmitting apparatus to execute a predetermined operation, and for allowing a user of the receiving apparatus to recognize that the data is selected by the transmitting apparatus. It is characterized by including execution means for executing the operation, and control means for controlling the operation of the execution means based on the data received by the reception means.

[0016] The execution means may execute an operation of emitting predetermined light.

The execution means can execute an operation for displaying a predetermined image or character.

[0018] The execution means may execute an operation for generating a predetermined sound.

The execution means may execute an operation for generating vibration.

[0020] The execution means may execute an operation of changing the position of the predetermined part of the execution means in the three-dimensional space.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, a receiving step of receiving data for executing a predetermined operation transmitted from a transmitting device, and causing a user of the receiving device to recognize that the data is selected by the transmitting device. Based on the execution step of executing the operation and the data received in the processing of the receiving step,
And a control step of controlling the operation of the execution step.

[0022] The program of the medium according to claim 11 is:
A receiving step of receiving data transmitted from the transmitting device to execute a predetermined operation, an executing step of performing an operation of causing a user of the receiving device to recognize that the transmitting device has been selected, and a process of the receiving step. And controlling the operation of the execution step based on the received data.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the transmission / reception system, the transmission device selects one of the reception devices,
And transmitting means for transmitting, to the one receiving apparatus selected by the selecting means, a data for causing a user of the receiving apparatus to execute a predetermined operation for recognizing the selection, wherein the receiving apparatus transmits the data from the transmitting apparatus. Receiving means for receiving data, executing means for performing an operation for causing a user of the receiving apparatus to recognize that the data is selected by the transmitting apparatus, and controlling operation of the executing means based on the data received by the receiving means. And control means for performing the control.

[0024] In the transmitting apparatus according to the first aspect, the transmitting method according to the second aspect, and the medium according to the third aspect, one of the receiving apparatuses is selected, and the one receiving apparatus is selected. Then, data for causing the user of the receiving device to execute a predetermined operation for recognizing the selection is transmitted.

In the receiving device according to the fourth aspect, the receiving method according to the tenth aspect, and the medium according to the eleventh aspect, data for executing a predetermined operation transmitted from the transmitting device is received; An operation for causing the user of the receiving device to recognize the selection by the transmitting device is executed, and the operation is controlled based on the received data.

In the transmission / reception system according to the twelfth aspect, one of the receiving devices is selected, and the selected one receiving device performs a predetermined operation for causing a user of the receiving device to recognize the selection. The data to be executed is transmitted, the data transmitted from the transmission device is received, and the operation of causing the user of the reception device to recognize that the data has been selected by the transmission device is executed, and the operation is controlled based on the received data. Is done.

[0027]

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a personal computer to which a plurality of recording devices are connected. The personal computer 1 is connected to the IEEE1394 network 3-1.
Connected to the recording device 2-1 via the IEEE1394 networks 3-1 and 3-2, and connected to the recording device 2-2 via the IEEE1394 networks 3-1 to 3-3. 2-3.

The personal computer 1 communicates with the recording device 2-1 (or the recording device 2-1 via the IEEE1394 network 3-1).
Predetermined data is recorded on the recording medium mounted on the recording device 2-1 and the data recorded on the recording device 2-1 (or the recording medium mounted on the recording device 2-1) is read. read out. The personal computer 1 is an IEEE13
94 The predetermined data is recorded on the recording device 2-2 (or the recording medium mounted on the recording device 2-2) via the networks 3-1 and 3-2.
(Or a recording medium mounted on the recording device 2-2)
Read the data recorded in. The personal computer 1 records predetermined data on the recording device 2-3 (or the recording medium mounted on the recording device 2-3) via the IEEE1394 networks 3-1 to 3-3,
The data recorded on the recording device 2-3 (or the recording medium mounted on the recording device 2-3) is read.

Also, the personal computer 1 is an IEEE
Via the 1394 networks 3-1 to 3-3, a predetermined operation (for example, a predetermined display, a predetermined sound is emitted, or a vibration is performed) is performed on any of the recording devices 2-1 to 2-3. Transmit the device selection data to make it.

The recording device 2-1 stores a stored hard disk or the like, or a mounted CD or M
The data supplied from the personal computer 1 is recorded on a recording medium such as the O via the IEEE1394 network 3-1, and the data recorded on the recording medium is read and output to the personal computer 1.

The recording device 2-1 receives device selection data corresponding to the recording device 2-1 from the personal computer 1 via the IEEE1394 network 3-1 and performs a predetermined operation (for example, performs a predetermined display). , Emit a predetermined sound, vibrate, etc.).

The recording device 2-2 stores a stored hard disk or the like, or a mounted CD or M
The data supplied from the personal computer 1 is recorded on a recording medium such as O via the IEEE1394 networks 3-1 and 3-2, and the data recorded on the recording medium is read and output to the personal computer 1. .

The recording device 2-2 receives device selection data corresponding to the recording device 2-2 from the personal computer 1 via the IEEE1394 networks 3-1 and 3-2, and executes a predetermined operation.

The recording device 2-3 stores a stored hard disk or the like, or a mounted CD or M
The data supplied from the personal computer 1 is recorded on a recording medium such as O via the IEEE1394 networks 3-1 to 3-3, and the data recorded on the recording medium is read and output to the personal computer 1. .

The recording device 2-3 is connected to the personal computer 1 via the IEEE1394 networks 3-1 to 3-3.
Receives the device selection data corresponding to the recording device 2-3 from the device, and executes a predetermined operation.

The IEEE1394 network 3-1 is an IEEE1394 network.
The personal computer 1 and the recording device 2-1 are connected by a network conforming to the standard of the above. IEEE1394
The network 3-2 is a network conforming to the IEEE1394 standard, and includes the recording device 2-1 and the recording device 2-2.
Connect. The IEEE1394 network 3-3 is an IEEE1394 network.
Recording device 2-2 in a network conforming to the standard
And the recording device 2-3.

Hereinafter, the IEEE1394 networks 3-1 to 3
When it is not necessary to distinguish -3 individually, it is simply referred to as IEEE1394 network 3. Hereinafter, the recording devices 2-1 to 2-
When it is not necessary to distinguish each of the recording devices 3, the recording device 2 is simply referred to as the recording device 2.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the personal computer 1. CPU (Central Proces
The sing unit 21 actually executes various application programs and a basic OS (Operating System). The ROM (Read-Only Memory) 22 generally includes
It stores basically fixed data of programs used by the CPU 21 and parameters for calculation. RAM (Ra
The ndom-Access Memory 23 stores a program used in the execution of the CPU 21 and parameters that change as appropriate in the execution. These are interconnected by a host bus 24 composed of a CPU bus or a memory bus.

The host bus 24 is connected via a bridge 25 to a PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect / Inter
face) and an external bus 26 such as a bus.

The keyboard 28 is operated by the user when inputting various commands to the CPU 21. Mouse 2
Numeral 9 is operated by the user when instructing or selecting a point on the screen of the monitor 30. The monitor 30 has a CR
It is a T (Cathode Ray Tube) or a liquid crystal display device, and displays various information as text or images. HDD
(Hard Disk Drive) 31 and FDD (Floppy Disk D)
rive) 32 drives a hard disk or a floppy disk, respectively, and records or reproduces a program or information executed by the CPU 21 thereon. These keyboards 28 to FDD 32 are connected to an interface 27, and the interface 27 is connected to the CPU 21 via an external bus 26, a bridge 25, and a host bus 24.

The IEEE1394 interface board 33 is
The IEEE1394 network 3-1 is connected, and the CPU 21
Alternatively, the data supplied from the HDD 31 is stored in a packet conforming to the IEEE 1394 standard, and transmitted via the IEEE 1394 network 3-1.
94 The data stored in the received packet is output to the CPU 21 or the HDD 31 via the network 3-1. The IEEE1394 interface board 33 also executes a predetermined process based on the IEEE1394 regulations.

The IEEE1394 interface board 33 is
It is connected to the CPU 21 via the external bus 26, bridge 25, and host bus 24.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of the recording device 2 for executing a predetermined display when device selection data is received from the personal computer 1. IEEE1394
The interface 51 is connected to the IEEE1394 network 3, stores data supplied from an MPU (Micro Processing Unit) 53 or a recording / reproducing unit 52 in a packet conforming to IEEE1394, and transmits the data via the IEEE1394 network 3. And transmits the data stored in the received packet to the MPU 53 or the recording / reproducing unit 52 via the IEEE1394 network 3. The IEEE1394 interface 51 is also compatible with IEEE13.
A predetermined process based on the rules of 94 is executed.

The recording / reproducing unit 52 is a drive device or a hard disk drive on which a CD or MO is mounted, and the data supplied from the IEEE1394 interface 51 to the mounted CD or MO or the hard disk. Is read, and data recorded on a mounted CD or MO or a hard disk is read and output to the IEEE1394 interface 51.

The MPU 53 has a predetermined RAM and ROM.
This is a so-called one-chip microprocessor having a built-in memory and the like, and controls the entire recording device 2 based on a program stored in a built-in ROM. MPU53
Processes the command including the device selection data supplied from the IEEE1394 interface 51, and causes the recording device 2 to perform an operation corresponding to the command.

When the device selection data is supplied from the IEEE1394 interface 51, the MPU 53 outputs a predetermined signal to the display unit 54.

The display section 54 includes a liquid crystal display device or a light emitting device such as a light emitting diode. When the display unit 54 is configured by a liquid crystal display device, when a signal corresponding to the device selection data is received from the MPU 53, the display unit 54 displays a predetermined image or character.

When the display unit 54 is composed of a light emitting device, when a signal corresponding to the device selection data is received from the MPU 53, the display unit 54 blinks in a predetermined blinking pattern.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the recording device 2 that emits a predetermined sound when receiving device selection data from the personal computer 1. Since the IEEE 1394 interface 51 to the MPU 53 are the same as those in FIG. 3, the description will be omitted as appropriate.

When the device selection data is supplied from the IEEE1394 interface 51, the MPU 53 outputs a predetermined signal to the sound generator 61.

The sound generating section 61 is composed of a speaker, a buzzer or the like. When the audio generation unit 61 is configured by a speaker, when receiving a signal corresponding to the device selection data from the MPU 53, the audio generation unit 61 reproduces a predetermined audio.

When the sound generating section 61 is constituted by a buzzer, when receiving a signal corresponding to the device selection data from the MPU 53, the sound generating section 61 generates a predetermined sound.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of the recording device 2 which emits a predetermined vibration when the device selection data is received from the personal computer 1. Since the IEEE 1394 interface 51 to the MPU 53 are the same as those in FIG. 3, the description will be omitted as appropriate.

When the device selection data is supplied from the IEEE1394 interface 51, the MPU 53 outputs a predetermined signal to the vibration generator 71.

The vibration generating section 71 is composed of a motor and an eccentric weight mounted on the shaft of the motor, and generates vibration when the motor rotates. When a signal corresponding to the device selection data is received from the MPU 53, the vibration generator 71 rotates the motor to generate vibration.

Next, referring to the flowchart of FIG.
A process of transmitting device selection data, which is executed by the CPU 21 of the personal computer 1 based on the device selection data transmission program loaded into the RAM 23, will be described. In step S11, the device selection data transmission program transmits the keyboard 28 via the IEEE1394 network 3.
Alternatively, an identifier (for example, C drive or Dr.
ive (0) etc.) and the WWUID (World W
ide Unique IDentification). The WWUID is an ID (IDentification) unique to the recording device 2 stored in the configuration ROM, and the WWUID of another device.
It cannot be the same as the UID.

In step S 12, the device selection data transmission program sends the program via the IEEE1394 network 3
The node ID of the device corresponding to the WWUID obtained in step S11 is obtained. The node ID is an ID distributed to each device when the IEEE1394 network 3 is configured, and is used to identify a transmitting device and a receiving device when data is transmitted through the IEEE1394 network 3. . The node ID is not always constant because a new value is distributed when the IEEE1394 network 3 is reset.

In step S13, the device selection data transmission program transmits the device selection data to the predetermined recording device 2 based on the node ID of the predetermined recording device 2.

As described above, the personal computer 1
Can transmit device selection data to a predetermined recording device 2.

In steps S11 and S12, the personal computer 1 transmits the asynchronous packet for transmitting the WWUID to the IEEE1394 network 3.
May be broadcasted to all nodes connected to the server to obtain a node ID corresponding to the WWUID.

Next, referring to the flowchart of FIG.
Display processing performed based on a display processing program stored in a memory in which the MPU 53 of the recording apparatus 2 having the configuration shown in FIG. 3 is built will be described. In step S31, the display processing program causes the IEEE1394 interface 51 to receive the device selection data transmitted via the IEEE1394 network 3. The display processing program is
The IEEE1394 interface 51 supplies the received device selection data to the MPU 53.

In step S 32, the display processing program supplies a predetermined signal to the display unit 54. Display 5
4 performs a predetermined display based on the supplied signal, returns to step S31, and repeats the process.

As described above, the recording device 2 performs a predetermined display based on the device selection data transmitted via the IEEE1394 network 3.

As described above, the user causes the personal computer 1 to transmit the device selection data by specifying the identifier for identifying the operation target. The user can know the correspondence between the identifier and the recording device 2 by knowing which recording device 2 has performed the predetermined display.

When the recording device 2 has the configuration shown in FIG. 4, the voice generating section 61 of the recording device 2 responds to step S32 of the process of FIG. Generates sound. In this case, too,
The personal computer 1 is made to transmit an apparatus selection data by specifying an identifier for identifying an operation target. The user can know the correspondence between the identifier and the recording device 2 by knowing which recording device 2 has generated the predetermined voice or sound.

Similarly, when the recording apparatus 2 has the configuration shown in FIG. 5, corresponding to step S32 of the processing in FIG.
The vibration generator 71 of the recording device 2 generates vibration based on the supplied signal. Also in this case, the user causes the personal computer 1 to specify the identifier for identifying the operation target and transmit the device selection data. The user knows which recording device 2 has generated the vibration,
The correspondence between the identifier and the recording device 2 can be known.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a personal computer to which a plurality of digital video cassette recorders (hereinafter, referred to as DVCAMs) having an imaging function are connected. The personal computer 1 is connected to the IEEE1394 network 3-1.
Is connected to DVCAM 91-2 via IEEE1394 networks 3-1 and 3-2, and is connected to DVCAM 91-3 via IEEE1394 networks 3-1 to 3-3. ing.

The personal computer 1 causes the DVCAM 91-1 to record predetermined data on the mounted digital video cassette via the IEEE1394 network 3-1 and to store the data recorded on the mounted digital video cassette. Is read. The personal computer 1 causes the DVCAM 91-2 to record predetermined data on the mounted digital video cassette via the IEEE1394 networks 3-1 and 3-2, and to record the data on the mounted digital video cassette. Read the data. The personal computer 1 is connected to the DVCAM 91-3 via the IEEE1394 networks 3-1 to 3-3.
Then, predetermined data is recorded on the mounted digital video cassette, and data recorded on the mounted digital video cassette is read.

The personal computer 1 uses the IEEE
DVCAM 9 via 1394 networks 3-1 to 3-3
Device selection data for causing any one of 1-1 to 2-3 to perform a predetermined operation (for example, performing a predetermined display, emitting a predetermined sound, or vibrating) is transmitted.

The DVCAM 91-1 records data supplied from the personal computer 1 via the IEEE1394 network 3-1 on a mounted digital video cassette, and also records the data on the mounted digital video cassette. The data is read and output to the personal computer 1.

The DVCAM 91-1 transmits the DVCAM 91-1 from the personal computer 1 via the IEEE1394 network 3-1.
The device selection data corresponding to 91-1 is received, and a predetermined operation (for example, performing a predetermined display, emitting a predetermined sound, or vibrating) is executed.

The DVCAM 91-2 records the data supplied from the personal computer 1 via the IEEE1394 networks 3-1 and 3-2 on the mounted digital video cassette, and also records the mounted digital video cassette. Is read out and output to the personal computer 1.

The DVCAM 91-2 receives device selection data corresponding to the DVCAM 91-2 from the personal computer 1 via the IEEE1394 networks 3-1 and 3-2, and executes a predetermined operation.

The DVCAM 91-3 is connected to the EEE1394 network 3
-1 to 3-3, the data supplied from the personal computer 1 is recorded on the attached digital video cassette, and the data recorded on the attached digital video cassette is read out. Output to

The DVCAM 91-3 is connected to the personal computer 1 via the IEEE1394 networks 3-1 to 3-3.
Receives the device selection data corresponding to the DVCAM 91-3, and executes a predetermined operation.

The DVCAMs 91-1 to 91-3 have the same configuration as that shown in any of the block diagrams of FIGS. 3 to 5, and a description thereof will be omitted.

The personal computer 1 shown in FIG.
By executing the processing of the device selection data transmission program described with reference to FIG. 7, the DVCAMs 91-1 to 91-3 execute the display processing program described with reference to FIG. To 91-3.

FIG. 9 is a view for explaining a set-top box to which a plurality of MD (Mini Disk) recorders are connected. The set-top box 101 is connected to the MD recorder 102-1 via the IEEE1394 network 3-1, and is connected to the MD recorder 102-2 via the IEEE1394 networks 3-1 and 3-2. MD recorder 10 via 1 to 3-3
2-3.

The set-top box 101 is an IEEE1394
The MD recorder 102-1 is connected via the network 3-1.
Then, predetermined data is recorded on the mounted MD, and data recorded on the mounted MD is read. The set-top box 101 is connected to the MD recorder 102- via the IEEE1394 networks 3-1 and 3-2.
2. Record predetermined data on the mounted MD,
The data recorded on the mounted MD is read. The set-top box 101 is connected to the MD recorder 102 via the IEEE1394 networks 3-1 to 3-3.
-3 records predetermined data on the mounted MD and reads data recorded on the mounted MD.

Also, the set-top box 101
Via the EE1394 networks 3-1 to 3-3, a predetermined operation (for example, performing a predetermined display, emitting a predetermined sound, or vibrating) is performed on any of the MD recorders 102-1 to 2-3. Transmit the device selection data to make it.

The MD recorder 102-1 is connected to the set-top box 101 via the IEEE1394 network 3-1.
Is recorded on the mounted MD, and the data recorded on the mounted MD is read and output to the set-top box 101.

The MD recorder 102-1 is connected to the set-top box 101 via the IEEE1394 network 3-1.
Receives device selection data corresponding to the MD recorder 102-1 from a predetermined operation (for example, performing a predetermined display,
(E.g., emit a predetermined sound or vibrate).

The MD recorder 102-2 records the data supplied from the set-top box 101 via the IEEE1394 networks 3-1 and 3-2 on the mounted MD, and records the data on the mounted MD. The recorded data is read out, and the set-top box 10
Output to 1.

The MD recorder 102-2 receives device selection data corresponding to the MD recorder 102-2 from the set-top box 101 via the IEEE1394 networks 3-1 and 3-2, and executes a predetermined operation. .

The MD recorder 102-3 is connected to the MD recorder 102 to which the data supplied from the set-top box 101 is mounted via the EEE1394 networks 3-1 to 3-3.
And reads the data recorded on the mounted MD and outputs it to the set-top box 101.

The MD recorder 102-3 receives device selection data corresponding to the MD recorder 102-3 from the set-top box 101 via the IEEE1394 networks 3-1 to 3-3 and executes a predetermined operation. .

MD recorders 102-1 to 102-3
Has a configuration similar to that shown in any of the block diagrams of FIGS. 3 to 5, and a description thereof will be omitted.

The set-top box 101 in FIG. 9 executes the processing of the device selection data transmission program described with reference to FIG.
3 executes the display processing program described with reference to FIG.
To 102-3.

Next, a robot system for operating a plurality of robots using one operation panel according to the present invention will be described with reference to a block diagram shown in FIG. The operation panel 201 transmits a command for executing a predetermined operation or the like in response to an operation of a switch or the like on the front of the operation panel 201 (not shown) via the antenna 202 and the antennas 203-1 to 203-3. -1
To 204-3.

For example, the user of the robot system operates the operation panel 201 to operate the robot controller 2.
04-1 to 204-3, the manipulator 205-1
It is possible to generate an operation program corresponding to a predetermined operation (a series of changes in posture) of steps 205 to 205-3. Further, the user of the robot system operates the operation panel 201 to operate the robot controllers 204-1 to 204-1.
4-3, a predetermined operation program can be selected and played back.

The antenna 202 transmits a predetermined signal corresponding to an operation on the operation panel 201 to the antennas 203-1 to 203-3, and also transmits the predetermined signal to the antenna 203-1.
The signals corresponding to the states of the robot controllers 204-1 to 204-3 are received from the devices 203 to 203-3 and supplied to the operation panel 201.

The antenna 203-1 receives a signal for controlling the robot controller 204-1 from the antenna 202 and supplies the signal to the robot controller 204-1. The robot controller 204-1 controls the operation (change in posture) of the manipulator 205-1 based on the signal supplied from the antenna 203-1.

The manipulator 205-1 executes an operation of changing the posture by changing the angle of each axis at a predetermined speed under the control of the robot controller 204-1. Based on a predetermined work program, the posture of the manipulator 205-1 (the manipulator 205-1)
Changes depending on a combination of angles of respective axes such as X axis, Y axis, or Z axis), and a tool attached to a wrist flange of the manipulator 205-1 by changing the operation speed in a predetermined order. Since the position of the clamper, reamer, or paint gun in the three-dimensional space changes in a predetermined order, the manipulator 205-1 is changed.
Can perform a predetermined operation.

The antenna 203-2 receives a signal for controlling the robot controller 204-2 from the antenna 202 and supplies the signal to the robot controller 204-2. The robot controller 204-2 controls the operation (change in posture) of the manipulator 205-2 based on the signal supplied from the antenna 203-2.

The manipulator 205-2 executes an operation of changing the posture by changing the angle of each axis under the control of the robot controller 204-2. Since the position of the tool attached to the wrist flange of the manipulator 205-2 in the three-dimensional space changes in the predetermined order by changing the posture and the operation speed of the manipulator 205-2 in a predetermined order,
The manipulator 205-2 can execute a predetermined operation.

The antenna 203-3 receives a signal for controlling the robot controller 204-3 from the antenna 202 and supplies the signal to the robot controller 204-3. The robot controller 204-3 controls the operation (change in posture) of the manipulator 205-3 based on the signal supplied from the antenna 203-3.

The manipulator 205-3 changes the angle of each axis under the control of the robot controller 204-3 to execute the operation of changing the posture. Since the position of the tool attached to the flange of the wrist of the manipulator 205-3 in the three-dimensional space changes in the predetermined order by changing the posture and the operation speed of the manipulator 205-3 in the predetermined order,
The manipulator 205-3 can execute a predetermined operation.

Hereinafter, antennas 203-1 to 23-1 will be described.
When it is not necessary to distinguish 03-3 individually, it is simply referred to as an antenna 203. Hereinafter, the robot controller 204
When it is not necessary to distinguish the robot controllers 204-1 through 204-3 individually,
Called. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish the manipulators 205-1 to 205-3 individually,
It is simply referred to as a manipulator 205.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the robot controller 204. The communication unit 221 decodes the signal supplied from the antenna 203 and supplies data of a predetermined command to the control unit 222, and also transmits, from the antenna 203, data indicating the state of the robot controller 204 supplied from the control unit 222. The signal is converted into a transmittable signal and output to antenna 203.

The control unit 222 sends data for controlling the attitude and speed of the manipulator 205 to the servo controller 224 based on the command supplied from the communication unit 222.
Output to The control unit 225 generates an operation program that controls a series of movements of the manipulator 205, stores the operation program in the memory 223, reads the operation program stored in the memory 223, and executes the operation program of the manipulator 205 based on the operation program. Data for controlling the attitude and the speed is output to the servo controller 224.

The control unit 222 operates according to the parameters stored in the control unit 222 or the servo controller 22.
Based on the signal supplied from 4, data indicating the state of the robot controller 204 is generated and supplied to the communication unit 221.

The memory 223 stores a control program executed by the control unit 222 and parameters necessary for the operation of the control program, and an operation program supplied from the control unit 222. The program is supplied to the control unit 222.

The servo controller 224 includes the control unit 22
2 based on the data supplied from the
5 to generate a signal for controlling the entire operation, and supply a predetermined signal to each of the motor driving units 225-1 to 225-3.

The motor drive section 225-1 supplies a drive signal for operating the X-axis motor of the manipulator 205 and electric power to the manipulator 205 based on the signal supplied from the servo controller 224, and the X-axis of the manipulator 205 Operate the motor.

The motor driving section 225-2 supplies a driving signal and electric power for operating the Y-axis motor of the manipulator 205 to the manipulator 205 based on the signal supplied from the servo controller 224, and the Y-axis of the manipulator 205 Operate the motor.

The motor drive unit 225-3 supplies a drive signal for operating the Z-axis motor of the manipulator 205 and electric power to the manipulator 205 based on the signal supplied from the servo controller 224, and the Z-axis of the manipulator 205 Operate the motor.

The X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis motors of the manipulator 205 receive predetermined drive signals and power from the motor driving units 225-1 to 225-3, respectively. It is in a posture (X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis are each at a predetermined angle) or operates at a predetermined speed.

Next, the process of transmitting the selection data of the operation panel 201 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In step S51, the operation panel 201
In response to a user operation, the robot controller 204
(Or an identifier of the robot).

At step S52, operation panel 20
1 transmits predetermined selection data to the robot controller 204 corresponding to the identifier input in step S51.

As described above, the operation panel 201 operates the predetermined robot controller 2 corresponding to the input identifier.
04, predetermined selection data can be transmitted.

Next, referring to the flowchart of FIG. 13, the robot controller 20 receiving the selection data
The process of the selection operation performed by the control unit 222 of No. 4 will be described. In step S71, the control unit 222 causes the communication unit 221 to receive the selection data transmitted from the operation panel 201 and supply the received selection data. Since the selection data includes data specifying the robot controller 204 (or the identifier itself), only the robot controller 204 corresponding to the specified data executes the process of step S72.

In step S72, control unit 222
Reads a predetermined operation program stored in the memory 223 in advance, and executes the operation program. The control unit 222 controls the attitude or speed of the manipulator 205 in accordance with the executed operation program.

As described above, the selected robot controller 204 executes a predetermined operation program in accordance with the selection data supplied from the operation panel 201, so that the manipulator 205 is set in a predetermined posture. Or operate at a predetermined speed.

Therefore, the user can know the correspondence between the identifier and the robot by looking at the identifier input by operating the operation panel 201 and the operation of the manipulator 205 corresponding to the identifier.

The series of processes described above can be executed by hardware, but can also be executed by software. When a series of processing is executed by software, a program constituting the software is executed by the recording device 2 as a dedicated hardware, the DV,
A computer incorporated in the CAM 91, the set-top box 101, the MD recorder 102, the operation panel 201, or the robot controller 204, or various functions can be executed by installing various programs. Installed on personal computers.

Next, referring to FIG. 14, a program used to execute the above-described series of processes is installed in a computer, and the computer is used as a medium that can be executed by the computer. The following is an example of the case.

As shown in FIG. 14A, the program is stored in a hard disk 302 (corresponding to the hard disk built in the hard disk drive 31 in FIG. 2) as a recording medium built in the personal computer 301 or a semiconductor memory. 303 (corresponding to the memory incorporated in the MPU 53 or the memory 223) and can be provided to the user in a state where it is installed in advance.

Alternatively, the program is executed as shown in FIG.
As shown in (B), the floppy disk 311 and the CD
-ROM (Compact Disk-Read Only Memory) 312, M
O (Magneto-Optical) disk 313, DVD (Digital
Versatile Disk) 314, magnetic disk 315, semiconductor memory 316, or other such recording media can be temporarily or permanently stored and provided as package software.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14C, the program is wirelessly transferred from the download site 321 to the personal computer 301 via the artificial satellite 322 for digital satellite broadcasting, a local area network, and the Internet. Network 331
, And can be transferred to the personal computer 301 by wire, and stored in the built-in hard disk 302 or the like in the personal computer 301.

In the present specification, the medium means a broad concept including all these media.

As shown in FIG. 15, for example, the personal computer 301 has a CPU (Central Processing).
Unit) 342. The CPU 342 has a bus 3
An input / output interface 345 is connected via the input / output interface 41. When a user inputs a command via the input / output interface 345 from an input unit 347 including a keyboard, a mouse, and the like, the CPU 342 responds accordingly. RO corresponding to the semiconductor memory 303 in FIG.
The program stored in the M (Read Only Memory) 343 is executed. Alternatively, the CPU 342 transfers the program stored in the hard disk 302 in advance, the satellite 322 or the network 331,
Received by the communication unit 348, and
02, the floppy disk 311 attached to the drive 349, and the CD-
The program read from the ROM 312, the MO disk 313, the DVD 314, or the magnetic disk 315 and installed on the hard disk 302 is stored in a RAM.
(Randum Access Memory) 344 and executed.
Further, the CPU 342 transmits the processing result to, for example, an LCD (Liquid Cr
It is output as necessary to a display unit 346 composed of a Ystal Display).

In this specification, the step of describing a program provided by a medium is not limited to processing performed in chronological order according to the described order, but is not necessarily performed in chronological order. It also includes processes that are executed individually or individually.

In the present specification, the system is
It represents the entire device composed of a plurality of devices.

[0124]

According to the transmitting apparatus of the first aspect, the transmitting method of the second aspect, and the medium of the third aspect, one of the receiving apparatuses is selected and the selected one is selected. Since the data for causing the receiving device user to execute a predetermined operation for recognizing the selection is transmitted to the receiving device, the correspondence between the identifier for identifying the operation target and the receiving device can be promptly determined. You will be able to know.

[0125] According to the receiving device of the fourth aspect, the receiving method of the tenth aspect, and the medium of the eleventh aspect, data transmitted from the transmitting device to execute a predetermined operation is received. An operation for recognizing the user of the receiving device that the transmission device has been selected is performed, and the operation is controlled based on the received data. It becomes possible to know the correspondence with the receiving device.

According to the transmission / reception system of the twelfth aspect, one of the receiving devices is selected, and the selected one receiving device causes the user of the receiving device to recognize the selection. Is transmitted, the data transmitted from the transmitting device is received, the operation of causing the user of the receiving device to recognize that the data is selected by the transmitting device is performed, and the operation is performed based on the received data. Since the control is performed, it is possible to quickly know the correspondence between the identifier for identifying the operation target and the receiving device.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a personal computer to which a plurality of recording devices are connected.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a personal computer 1.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a recording device 2.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating another configuration of the recording device 2.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating another configuration of the recording apparatus 2.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating processing of a device selection data transmission program.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating processing of a display processing program.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a personal computer to which a plurality of digital video cassette recorders with an imaging function are connected.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a set-top box to which a plurality of MD recorders are connected.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a robot system for operating a plurality of robots using one operation panel according to the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a robot controller 204.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a process of transmitting selected data on operation panel 201.

FIG. 13 shows a control unit 222 of the robot controller 204.
6 is a flowchart for explaining a process of a selection operation executed by the user.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a medium.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a personal computer 301.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 personal computer, 2 recording device, 3
IEEE1394 network, 21 CPU, 22 RA
M, 28 keyboard, 29 mouse, 30 monitor, 33 IEEE1394 interface, 51 IEEE
1394 interface, 52 recording and playback unit, 53
MPU, 54 display unit, 61 sound generation unit, 71
Vibration generator, 19 DVCAM, 101 set-top box, 102 MD recorder, 201 operation panel, 204 robot controller, 205
Manipulator, 221 communication unit, 222 control unit, 223 memory, 224 servo controller, 225 motor drive unit, 301 personal computer, 302 hard disk, 303 semiconductor memory, 311 floppy disk, 312
CD-ROM, 313 MO disk, 314 D
VD, 315 magnetic disk, 316 semiconductor memory, 321 download site, 322 artificial satellite, 331 network, 342 CPU, 34
3 ROM, 344 RAM, 348 communication unit, 3
49 drive

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A transmitting device for transmitting data to two or more receiving devices via a predetermined communication path, wherein the selecting device selects one of the receiving devices, and the selecting device selects one of the receiving devices. In one said receiving device,
A transmitting unit that transmits data for causing a user of the receiving device to execute a predetermined operation for recognizing the selection. 2. A transmitting method of a transmitting apparatus for transmitting data to two or more receiving apparatuses via a predetermined communication path, wherein: a selecting step of selecting one of the receiving apparatuses; A transmitting step of transmitting, to one of the receiving devices selected in the process, data for causing a user of the receiving device to execute a predetermined operation for recognizing the selection. 3. A transmission processing program for transmitting data to two or more receiving devices via a predetermined communication path, wherein: a selecting step of selecting one of the receiving devices; A transmitting step of transmitting, to one of the receiving apparatuses selected in the step processing, data for causing a user of the receiving apparatus to execute a predetermined operation for recognizing the selection. A medium to be executed by a computer. 4. A receiving device for receiving data transmitted from a transmitting device via a communication path together with another receiving device, wherein the receiving device receives data transmitted from the transmitting device for executing a predetermined operation. Receiving means; executing means for executing an operation for causing a user of the receiving apparatus to recognize that the receiving apparatus has been selected; and controlling operation of the executing means based on the data received by the receiving means. A receiving device comprising a control unit. 5. The receiving apparatus according to claim 4, wherein said execution means executes an operation of emitting predetermined light. 6. The receiving device according to claim 4, wherein said execution means executes an operation of displaying a predetermined image or character. 7. The receiving apparatus according to claim 4, wherein said execution means executes an operation for generating a predetermined sound. 8. The receiving apparatus according to claim 4, wherein said execution means executes an operation for generating vibration. 9. The receiving apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the execution unit executes an operation of changing a position of a predetermined part of the execution unit in a three-dimensional space. 10. A receiving method of a receiving device for receiving data transmitted from a transmitting device via a communication path together with another receiving device, wherein the data transmitted from the transmitting device to execute a predetermined operation is provided. A receiving step of receiving, and an execution step of performing an operation of causing a user of the receiving apparatus to recognize that the user has been selected by the transmitting apparatus; and
A control step of controlling the operation of the execution step. 11. A reception processing program of a receiving apparatus for receiving data transmitted from a transmitting apparatus via a communication path together with another receiving apparatus, wherein the predetermined operation is transmitted from the transmitting apparatus. Receiving the data to be executed, executing the operation of causing the user of the receiving device to recognize the selection by the transmitting device, and based on the data received in the process of the receiving step. ,
And a control step of controlling the operation of the execution step. 12. A transmission / reception system comprising a transmission device and two or more reception devices for receiving a signal transmitted from the transmission device via a communication path, wherein the transmission device is one of the reception devices. Selecting means for selecting the one, the one receiving device selected by the selecting means,
Transmitting means for transmitting data for causing a user of the receiving apparatus to execute a predetermined operation for recognizing the selection, wherein the receiving apparatus receives the data transmitted from the transmitting apparatus. Executing means for executing an operation for causing a user of the receiving apparatus to recognize that the receiving apparatus has been selected; and controlling means for controlling an operation of the executing means based on the data received by the receiving means. And a transmitting / receiving system comprising: