JP2001119638A - Program information operating device and television receiver - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a viewer to preferably operate program information. SOLUTION: A viewer enters an operation command to the program information operating device via an operation entry means 120. The operation entry means 120 generates an operation signal, in response to the entered operation command and outputs the signal to a program information/operation control means 130. The program information/operation control means 130 conducts prescribed processing in response to the operation signal. For example, when the operation command indicates confirmation of the program information data, the program information/operation control means 130 receives EPG data from a television receiver 200 via a data transmission reception means 110 and outputs the data to a display means 150, which displays program information data. Furthermore, the program information/operation control means 130 stores the EPG data to a storage means 140 as required. When the operation command indicates retrieval of a preferred program, the program information/operation control means 130 retrieves the EPG data by using a keyword or the like, extracts the corresponding program information and allows the display means to display the information according to the procedure the same as this explanation. When the operation command depicts a command for the television receiver 200, the program information/operation control means 130 generates operation data and transmits the data to the television receiver 200 via the data transmission reception means 110.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a program information operating device and a television receiving device, and more particularly to a program information operating device for setting a television receiving device in accordance with an operation performed by a viewer based on TV broadcast program information. And a television receiver.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, CATV (Cable Tele)
), digital broadcasting, and the like, the number of channels of television broadcasting is increasing. In Japan, CS (communication satellite)
te) Broadcast has reached over 100 channels. In the future, BS (broadcasting satellite)
te) Digital and terrestrial digital broadcasting are also planned, and the era of digital multi-channel broadcasting in which the number of channels is increasing is entering. As the number of channels increases, it takes a long time to search for a desired program from a program guide described in a conventional newspaper or magazine, or the user overlooks a favorite program. Inconveniences such as inconvenience occur.

For this reason, for example, EPG (Electr
There is a television receiving apparatus and a tuner (hereinafter, referred to as a television receiver) that acquire and store an ic Program Guide (electronic program guide), and provide the same on a television screen. In such a television receiver, E
By using the PG, a program can be searched. Further, if the viewer sets personal information such as the preference of a program, there is also one that provides program information that meets the preference of the viewer according to the personal information.

[0004]

However, the conventional EPG
Since the provision of program information is performed by the television receiver, there is a problem that it is not possible to provide suitable program information to the viewer.

Conventionally, program information such as EPG has been acquired by a television receiver and displayed on a television screen. Therefore, in order to view the program information, the power of the television receiver or the like must be turned on. In addition, it is troublesome to obtain the program information, for example, the program information cannot be displayed unless the currently viewed program is disturbed. In particular, in a home or the like where a plurality of people use a television receiver, it is inconvenient that the viewing of other people must be prevented.

[0006] In addition, even if the personal information is registered, even if the user has a function of searching for a favorite program of the individual, the registration cannot be made without disturbing the program currently being viewed. there were. Furthermore, the personal information has to be inputted according to a predetermined format, such as a favorite program or a favorite actor, and the viewer does not want to use it much. For this reason, the personal information is not changed according to the change in the preference, and the registered personal information does not reflect the preference of the viewer. As described above, the recommended program information searched based on incorrect personal information does not become program information suitable for a viewer.

Further, since the personal information described above is stored in the television receiver, it has not been possible to utilize the personal information in other television receivers. In recent years, many homes have multiple TV receivers. In such a case,
It is inconvenient, for example, that settings must be made for each television receiver. Also, when a viewer watches a TV program at a place other than his / her home, for example, a hotel, etc., personal information of the viewer is not registered in the TV receiver. Could not provide.

[0008] The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a program information operating device and a television receiving device that allow a viewer to perform a suitable program information operation.

[0009]

According to the present invention, there is provided a program information operating apparatus for setting a television receiving apparatus in accordance with an operation performed by a viewer based on program information of a television broadcast. Operation input means for inputting the operation and setting of the viewer to generate a predetermined operation signal, generating operation data from the operation signal, performing predetermined processing, acquiring program information data of a television broadcast, and performing predetermined processing Control means, data transmission / reception means for receiving the program information data according to the control means and transmitting the operation data to the television receiver as required, and storing the program information data and operation data according to the control means Storage means for performing a predetermined display including the program information data and the operation data in accordance with the control means. Program information manipulation device according to claim Rukoto, it is provided.

[0010] The program information operating device having such a configuration receives program information data of a television broadcast from an external device such as a television receiver or a personal computer by a data transmitting / receiving means. Also, the operation and settings of the viewer are input by the operation input means. The control means performs predetermined processing on the received program information data according to the operation content input by the operation input means. Further, the received program information data, the program information data on which predetermined processing has been performed, and the like are displayed by the display unit under the control of the control unit. At this time, the program information data and operation data relating to the operation are stored in the storage means as needed. If the operation command from the operation input unit is for a television receiver, for example, the control unit sends the operation instruction to the target television receiver via the data transmission / reception unit.

In a television receiving apparatus for receiving a television broadcast in response to an operation of a viewer, a program information receiving means for receiving program information data of a television broadcast, a television broadcast receiving means for receiving a television broadcast, A television screen display means for displaying a predetermined screen including a video of a television broadcast and the program information data; and receiving operation data corresponding to an operation performed by a viewer from the program information operation device and, if necessary, the program information data. Transmitting and receiving data, storage means for storing the program information data and operation data as necessary, and the program information receiving means, television broadcast receiving means, television screen display means, data transmission and reception according to the operation data And a television broadcast reception control means for controlling the storage means. , It is provided.

[0012] The television receiver having such a configuration receives operation data relating to operations and settings performed by the viewer from the program information operating device by a data transmitting / receiving means. The television broadcast reception control means receives the television broadcast, such as receiving program information data of the television broadcast through the program information reception means and displaying an image on the television screen display means based on the operation data. Control. In addition, the program information data and the operation data are stored in the storage means as needed, and a screen relating to the program information and the operation is displayed by the television screen display means. Further, the program information data is transmitted to the program information operating device by the data transmitting / receiving means.

[0013]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a program information operation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The program information operation device 100 according to the present invention
A data transmission / reception unit 110 for exchanging information data with the television receiver 200, an operation input unit 120 for inputting operations and settings of a viewer, and a control unit for performing predetermined processing according to the collected program information data and operation input. A program information / operation control means 130, a storage means 140 for storing various information data according to the program information / operation control means 130, and a display means 150 for displaying various information data according to the program information / operation control means 130 Is done.

The data transmitting / receiving means 110 is a communication means for exchanging data with the television receiver 200. While receiving the EPG which is the program information data collected by the television receiver 200, the operation data corresponding to the operation signal generated by the operation input means 120 is transmitted to the television receiver 200 under the control of the program information / operation control means 130. Send.
In addition, information data required by the program information / operation control means 130 and the television receiver 200 is exchanged.

The operation input means 120 generates a predetermined operation signal from the operation and setting performed by the viewer, and outputs the signal to the program information / operation control means 130. The operation signal is, for example, a trigger signal for operating a predetermined button. Alternatively, an operation command may be input by voice, the content of the operation may be determined by voice recognition means, and output as an operation signal.

The program information / operation control means 130 receives an EPG from the data transmission / reception means 110 and an operation signal from the operation input means 120. An operation command requested by the viewer is determined from the operation signal, and a predetermined process corresponding to the operation command is performed. For example, in the case of displaying program information data,
The display unit 150 is instructed to display the EPG data. If the command is to search for a program desired by the viewer, the search is performed and the search result is output to the display unit 150. Alternatively, in the case of an operation command to the television receiver 200, the operation command is transmitted to the television receiver 20 via the data transmitting / receiving unit 110.
Send to 0.

The storage means 140 stores EPG data and operation data in accordance with the program information / operation control means 130. It also has a storage area for storing processing procedure programs executed by the program information / operation control means 130 and various setting data.

The display means 150 displays program information data, operation data, processed data subjected to predetermined processing, and the like according to the program information / operation control means 130, and provides information desired by the viewer. Further, means for providing information to the viewer may be provided in addition to the display means 150. For example, an audio output unit is provided, and information desired by the viewer is provided by audio.

The program information operating device 100 having such a configuration
The operation of will be described. The viewer inputs an operation command to the program information operation device 100 via the operation input unit 120. The operation input unit 120 generates an operation signal according to the input operation command, and outputs the operation information to the program information / operation control unit 13.
Output to 0. The program information / operation control means 130 performs a predetermined process according to the operation signal. If the operation command is to confirm the program information data, EPG data is received from the television receiver 200 via the data transmission / reception means 110, and is output to the display means 150 to display the program information data. Of course, the reception of the EPG data may be performed at any time such as when the power of the program information operation device 100 is turned on, in addition to the operation command. If necessary, EPG data is stored in the storage means 140. Instead of newly acquiring, the display of the program information data may be performed based on the stored EPG data. For example, if the operation command is a program search, EPG data is searched from a keyword or the like, and relevant program information is extracted.
Output to and display. At this time, search keywords etc.
Information on personal preferences is stored in the storage means 140 as personal information as needed. If the operation command is for the television receiver 200, operation data is generated and transmitted to the television receiver 200 via the data transmission / reception unit 110. The operation data is also stored in the storage means 140 as needed.

Such a program information operation device 100 can be miniaturized, for example, like a remote control device of a television receiver, and the miniaturization allows the viewer to carry it. For this reason, once the data and operation data relating to the program are once stored in the storage means 140, the same operation can be performed on the other television receivers 200. For example, if the program information searched for and extracted is stored, it is possible to control reception of a favorite program and make a reservation for recording on a VCR by a simple operation on the television receiver 200 or the like.

Further, in the above description, the EPG data is obtained from the television receiver 200 by the data transmitting / receiving means 110, but the EPG data may be obtained directly by receiving a data broadcast or via the Internet.

As an embodiment of the program information operating device according to the present invention, a remote control device for a television receiver (hereinafter, referred to as a remote control) will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a remote controller according to one embodiment of the present invention.

The remote controller according to the present invention includes an infrared signal processing section 111 and an infrared light emitting / receiving section 112 constituting the data transmission / reception means 110, a button input collection 121 constituting the operation input means 120, a touch panel 122, a microphone 123, and a voice encoder 124. , CPU 131 serving as program information / operation control means 130, and DRAM constituting storage means 140
141, SRAM 142, ROM 143, display means 15
VRAM 151, video decoder 152 and L
It is composed of a CD panel 153 and an audio decoder 161 and a speaker 162 which constitute audio output means.

The infrared signal processing section 111 converts the infrared signal collected by the infrared light receiving / emitting section 112 into digital data and outputs the digital data to the CPU 131. The CPU 13
1 converts the output data sent from the
Infrared rays are transmitted from 12. The infrared light receiving / emitting unit 112
For example, it receives infrared light output from an external device such as a television receiver and emits infrared light to the external device.

The button input collection 121 generates an operation signal when the viewer operates the button, and the CPU 13
Tell 1 The touch panel 122 generates an operation signal when a viewer operates the touch panel 122,
Notify the CPU 131. The microphone 123 inputs an operation command by a viewer's voice and outputs the command to the voice encoder 124. The audio encoder 124 converts the audio into digital data and transmits the digital data to the CPU 131.

The CPU 131 performs predetermined processing according to the operation signal and controls the entire remote controller. CPU
The processing of 131 is executed according to a processing program stored in the ROM 143.

The DRAM 141 is an area for storing temporary data processed by the CPU 131.
An area 2 stores data that needs to be stored. SR
The AM 142 is, for example, a flash memory or an EEPROM.
And so on. The ROM 143 stores processing programs executed by the CPU 131 and various unique setting data.

The VRAM 151 is a storage area where the CPU 131 generates and outputs display data. Video decoder 1
52 converts the data on the VRAM 151, and
Output to D panel 153. The LCD panel 153 displays an image based on the image signal input from the video decoder 152.

The audio decoder 161 converts the audio output data of the CPU 131 and outputs it to the speaker 162. The speaker 162 amplifies the audio signal input from the audio decoder 161 and outputs it as audio.

The operation of the remote controller having such a configuration will be described. Button input collection 121, touch panel 12
2. The viewer issues an operation command to one of the microphones 123 and inputs the operation command to the CPU 131 as an operation signal. When a voice command is issued, the voice collected by the microphone 123 is converted into digital data by the voice encoder 124 and sent to the CPU 131. The CPU 131 executes the RO
The voice data is analyzed by the voice recognition program stored in M143, and the matching voice data of the corresponding operation command is searched. The corresponding one is determined to be an operation command. In the case of the button input collection 121 or the touch panel 122, an input is made as an operation signal indicating that an operation has been performed. The CPU 131 determines an operation command according to a processing program stored in the ROM 143. As described above, the CPU 131 interprets the operation signal and outputs the RO signal.
A predetermined process is executed according to the processing program stored in M143. For example, if you need EPG data,
EPG data is received from the television receiver via the infrared light receiving / emitting unit 112 and the infrared signal processing unit 111. The acquired EPG data is stored in the DRAM 141 or the SRAM 142 as necessary. When searching for a favorite program from the EPG data, a keyword is input and the search is performed. Search results or keywords are stored in the SRAM 142 as needed. When displaying EPG data or search information, the CPU 131
The display data is output to the VRAM 151. The display data is displayed as an image on the LCD panel 153 via the video decoder 152. When performing audio output, the audio output data is transmitted to the speaker 162 via the audio decoder 161.
Is output to

A case where program information is displayed by such a remote controller will be described. FIG. 3 is an external view of a remote control device (remote controller) according to an embodiment of the present invention. Here, the viewer's operation command is a menu button 121a, an EPG button 121b, and a direction button 121.
c, button operation of the enter button 121d and the power button 121e, and sound output to the microphone 123. It is also conceivable to provide the LCD panel 153 with a touch panel function and apply soft buttons on the LCD screen. First, EPG data is acquired from the television receiver via the infrared light emitting / receiving unit 112 at a predetermined timing, for example, when the power button 121e is turned on. Then, for example, when the viewer presses the EPG button 121b, the program information is displayed on the LCD panel 153. The viewer browses the channel or program with the direction button 121c, and displays the detailed introduction and reservation screen of the program with the enter button 121d. The reservation includes a viewing reservation and a recording reservation. When the broadcast time of the program is reached, the power of the program is automatically turned on and the channel is changed. In order to make a recording reservation, the remote controller issues an instruction directly to the VTR, but the recording reservation is set for the VTR via any of the television receivers. The selected program is stored as personal information.
Here, the order of channels displayed on the LCD panel 153 can be specified by the viewer. In addition, priorities can be automatically assigned from information on the selected program stored as personal information. For example, channels are arranged in descending order of the number of times of viewing based on personal information. Further, by operating the menu button 121a, a menu for a program search, a game, various settings, and the like is displayed. In the program search, a corresponding program is searched from the EPG data using a keyword specified by the viewer. The keyword input means includes a virtual keyboard, handwriting recognition, voice recognition, and the like. The game will be described later.

[0033] The television receiver 200 is a television receiver that receives a television broadcast signal and performs signal processing on the signal. Here, the television receiver may be a tuner box for receiving various televisions, or may be a tuner box integrated with a television. FIG.
1 is a block diagram of a television receiver according to an embodiment of the present invention. The television receiver 200 according to the present invention includes an EPG acquisition circuit unit 211 as a program information receiving unit, a TV reception control 221 as a television broadcast receiving unit, a VRAM 231 and a video decoder 232 constituting a television screen display unit, and a data transmitting and receiving unit. The infrared signal processing section 241 and the infrared light emitting / receiving section 242 constituting the memory section, and the R constituting the storage section.
It comprises an AM 251, a ROM 252, a storage device 253, and a CPU 261 serving as a television broadcast reception control unit.

The EPG acquisition circuit section 211 acquires EPG information and sends it to the CPU 261. The source of EPG information is
Depending on the type of television broadcasting, data broadcasting by television stations and VBI (Vertical Blank) may be added to television signals.
King Interval) and transmission via the Internet. The EPG acquisition circuit section 211 acquires EPG information from any of the transmission sources.

The TV reception control 221 includes a CPU 2
In accordance with the instruction 61, the reception control of the television broadcast is performed. VRAM2
Reference numeral 31 denotes an area for temporarily storing display data. The video decoder 232 converts the image data and sends it to the display.

The infrared signal processing section 241 and the infrared light receiving / emitting section 242 exchange data with the program information operating device. Data such as EPG information sent from the CPU 261 is converted into an infrared signal by the infrared signal processing unit 241.
It is transmitted from the infrared light receiving / emitting unit 242. The transmitted infrared light is received by an infrared light receiving / emitting unit 242, converted into data by an infrared signal processing unit 241, and sent to the CPU 261.

The RAM 251 is an area for storing temporary data processed by the CPU 261, and the storage device 253 is an area for storing data that needs to be stored.
The ROM 252 stores a processing program executed by the CPU 261 as well as unique data.

The CPU 261 controls television broadcast reception,
It performs overall control such as acquisition and management of EPG data, data exchange with the program information operation device, and management of data stored in various memories.

The operation of the television receiver 200 having such a configuration will be described. When the EPG information is acquired by the EPG acquisition circuit unit 211, the television receiver 200
Under the control of H.261, the signal is transmitted to the program information operation device via the infrared signal processing unit 241 and the infrared light emitting / receiving unit 242.
An operation command from the program information operation device is transmitted to the CPU 26 via the infrared light receiving / emitting unit 242 and the infrared signal processing unit 241.
1 and is stored in the storage device 253 or
It is sent to the TV reception control 221. Viewers
In some cases, confirmation of program information or reservation is performed using a television screen. At this time, by performing a predetermined operation with the program information operating device, the viewer's personal information data stored in the program information operating device is transmitted to the television receiver 2 by infrared communication.
Transferred to 00. The television receiver 200 receives personal information data via the infrared light receiving / emitting unit 242 and the infrared signal processing unit 241, processes the acquired EPG information with the CPU 261, and generates a display image in the VRAM 231. The video decoder 232 sends the image data to a display and performs display on a television screen.

In the above description, data exchange between the program information operating device 100 and the television receiver 200 uses data communication. However, data exchange can also be performed using a medium such as an IC card or a memory stick. In this case, the data transmitting / receiving means 110 of the program information operating device 100
Is a medium access means for recording and reading information data on and from a medium. Further, a part of data, for example, only EPG data may be exchanged via a medium. Further, a slot for directly connecting the signal line between the program information operating device 100 and the television receiver 200 can be provided in the television receiver 200, and the data can be directly exchanged.

As described above, personal information data relating to the viewer's program selection can be created from the operation performed by the viewer using the program information operating device 100. For example, the personal information data is generated by storing a keyword used at the time of searching for a program, for example, a genre of the program, a favorite actor, or the like, or storing a program selected at the time of operation such as reservation or channel change. By analyzing such personal information data, it is possible to know the tendency of the program that the viewer likes. For example, frequently-viewed programs and genres of programs can be estimated from data statistics. Using the generated personal information data, a recommended program is provided in the menu, and when this menu is selected, a program that matches the viewer's preference estimated from the personal information is viewed as a recommended program. Can also be provided to others. As described above, since the personal information is generated from the normal operation of the viewer, the viewer is released from the trouble of registering the personal information. In addition, since the personal information data can be updated in accordance with the operation of the viewer, the personal information data is information that matches the current taste of the viewer. As a result,
Suitable program information can be provided to the viewer.

Furthermore, a game can be mounted on the program information operating device 100 to automatically generate personal information of a viewer. For the game, a processing program is registered in the ROM 143 of the storage unit 140. The personal information generated by starting the game and executing the game according to the instruction of the operation input unit 120 is stored in the SRAM of the storage unit 140.
142.

An example of the game will be described. FIG.
It is an example of the game display of the program information operating device which is one embodiment of the present invention. This is a TV character training game. The game is started at an appropriate timing, such as when power is supplied to the program information operation device 100 or when a menu is selected. Here, as a personal information data of the viewer, that is, as an image image that embodies the viewer's preference of the program, a cat character 301 who likes a television displays the LCD panel 153.
Will be displayed. When a viewer watches a television program using the program information operating device, the character 301 also watches the character 301 together. In addition, the program viewed by the viewer is called a title or program icons 302a, 302b, 302.
The game is displayed on the LCD panel 153 as c, and the viewer selects a favorite program among them and gives it to the character 301. Thus, even if the user does not watch the TV program for a long time, the game can be performed so that the character 301 can view the favorite TV program. By analyzing the viewing history of the viewer and the statistics of the program information given to the character 301 in the game play, the viewer's preference can be obtained. The statistics and analysis use information such as the genre, title, cast actor, and story of the program. As explained above,
When a viewer watches a television program or plays a game using the program information operating device, the character 301 in the game receives a favorite program type, a frequently viewed time zone, a favorite actor, and a favorite sport. Gradually understand teams, players, etc. In other words, the SRAM 14
The personal information data stored in 2 becomes increasingly accurate.

The character 301 automatically searches the EPG data for a program that matches the taste of the viewer using the personal information data of the viewer, and proposes a recommended program to the viewer. You can also. For example, the character 301 makes a text display or a voice output and says his request, "At 9 o'clock tonight, there is OO on 4 channels, I want to see." I will provide a.

By storing the instruction set of each maker and model of the television receiver in the ROM 143 of the storage means 140, it is possible to control the television receivers of different manufacturers and models. Also, it is possible to obtain EPG information from any television receiver. Thus, when control of any television receiver becomes possible, by carrying the program information operating device,
For example, the user can easily select his favorite program even when watching TV at a hotel where he is staying at a travel destination.

In the above description, the program information operating device is mounted on the remote control of the television receiver.
a personal digital assistant) device or a portable game machine device.

The above processing functions can be realized by a computer. In this case, the processing contents of the functions that the program information operating device and the television receiving device should have are described in a program recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. Then, by executing this program on a computer, the above processing is realized on the computer. Examples of the computer-readable recording medium include a magnetic recording device and a semiconductor memory. When distributing in the market, CD-ROM (Compa
ct Disc Read Only Memory) or Floppy (registered trademark)
The program may be stored and distributed on a portable recording medium such as a disk, or stored in a storage device of a computer connected via a network, and transferred to another computer via the network. When the program is executed by the computer, the program is stored in a hard disk device or the like in the computer, loaded into the main memory, and executed.

[0048]

As described above, according to the present invention, the program information data of the television broadcast is received, and the operation and settings of the viewer are input. Then, predetermined processing is performed according to the operation content. For example, predetermined processing is performed on the received program information data, and the received program information data and the program information data on which the predetermined processing has been performed are displayed. Further, it stores program information data and operation data relating to operations as needed. Further, when the operation command is for the television receiver, the operation command is sent to the target television receiver.

As described above, the program information operating device of the present invention collects program information data separately from the television receiver and performs a predetermined operation, for example, program search, on the collected program information data to obtain desired program information. Can be. Further, if necessary, an external device such as a television receiver can be operated based on the obtained program information. Therefore, the program information can be collected without turning on the power of the television receiver and without affecting the program currently being viewed while the television receiver is operating. Further, since a large screen such as a television screen is not required, it is easy to reduce the size and weight and make it portable. The portable program information operation device can save the trouble of repeating the same operation and setting for the television receivers installed in different places. As a result, a suitable program information operation becomes possible.

Further, the television receiver of the present invention comprises:
Operation data relating to operations and settings performed by the viewer is received from the program information operation device, and based on the operation data, reception of TV broadcast program information data and reception of TV broadcasts are controlled. The program information data and the operation data are stored as needed, and the program information data is transmitted to the program information operation device.

As described above, since the operation is performed by exchanging data with the above-described program information operating device, a suitable program information operation can be performed based on the information stored in the program information operating device.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a program information operation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a remote control device (remote controller) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an external view of a remote control device (remote controller) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a television receiver according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an example of a game display of the program information operating device according to the embodiment of the present invention;

[Explanation of symbols]

100: program information operating device, 110: data transmission / reception means, 120: operation input means, 130: program information / operation control means, 140: storage means, 150: display means, 200
… TV receiver

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Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. A program information operating device for setting a television receiver in accordance with an operation performed by a viewer based on program information of a television broadcast, wherein the operation and the setting of the viewer are input to generate a predetermined operation signal. Operation input means for generating operation data from the operation signal, performing predetermined processing, acquiring program information data of a television broadcast, and performing predetermined processing, and receiving the program information data according to the control means. A data transmission / reception unit for transmitting the operation data to the television receiver as required, a storage unit for storing the program information data and the operation data according to the control unit, and the program information data and an operation according to the control unit A program information operating device, comprising: display means for performing a predetermined display including data. 2. The program information operating device according to claim 1, wherein said operation input means further includes a voice recognition means for inputting an operation command by a viewer's voice and generating said operation signal. 3. The program information operation device according to claim 1, further comprising audio output means for outputting a content according to a predetermined display including the program information data and the operation data as audio. Program information operation device. 4. The control means searches the program information data for a program that matches a condition set by the operation input means when the operation signal is a search for program information, and 2. The program information operating device according to claim 1, wherein the program information is output to the display unit. 5. The program information operating device according to claim 4, wherein said control means stores conditions set by said operation input means in said storage means. 6. The control means transmits the television broadcast reception control command to the television reception device by the data transmission / reception means when the operation signal is a television broadcast reception control command of the television reception device. 2. The program information operating device according to claim 1, wherein the TV broadcast reception control command is stored in the storage unit. 7. The storage means stores personal information data relating to a viewer's selection of a program, which is generated from a program information search condition setting and a television broadcast reception control command input from the operation input means according to the control means. 2. The program information operating device according to claim 1, wherein: 8. The control means, when displaying the program information data on a display means, displays the program information data stored in the storage means in accordance with a priority order based on the personal information data stored in the storage means. The program information operating device according to claim 7, wherein the program information is operated. 9. The control input means displays an image embodying personal information data stored in the storage means and an image embodying the television broadcast program on the display means, and displays the operation input means. 8. The program information operating device according to claim 7, wherein the personal information data is updated by a predetermined operation performed by a viewer using the program. 10. A television receiving apparatus for receiving a television broadcast in response to an operation of a viewer, comprising: a program information receiving unit for receiving program information data of a television broadcast; a television broadcast receiving unit for receiving a television broadcast; A television screen display unit for displaying a predetermined screen including a video of a television broadcast and the program information data; receiving operation data corresponding to an operation performed by a viewer from a program information operation device and, if necessary, the program information data Transmitting and receiving data, storage means for storing the program information data and operation data as required, program information receiving means, television broadcast receiving means, television screen display means, data transmission and reception according to the operation data And a television broadcast reception control means for controlling the storage means. Location. 11. The television broadcast reception control means acquires personal information data relating to selection of a program from the program information operating device by the data transmission / reception means, and stores the personal information data in the storage means according to a priority order based on the personal information data. 11. The television receiving apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the displayed program information data is displayed by said television screen display means.